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Kathryn Flagg’s very fine article [“Back to School — or Not,” August 27] brought back memories from our family’s unscripted, “unschooling” experience for about six years in the 1990s. They were mostly good memories, a mix of relaxed home time and planned group activities with other homeschooling families in or near Burlington. Chittenden County has plenty of resources and opportunities for self-directed education. We found Ivan Illich’s bold assertion that “most learning requires no teaching” (from his book Deschooling Society) to be true most of the time. Often, we parents just had to get out of the way. Our two daughters began their more formal education when they entered fourth and sixth grades at a public school; they did fine, despite having to rapidly catch up on a few subjects they had avoided at home, and they very much enjoyed meeting new friends and proving to themselves that they do well out in the world. But to me, their self-powered curiosity was dimmed somewhat by the more structured educational experiences they encountered. One thing the article didn’t mention is that homeschooling is for some the most expensive private education you can find, as it requires one parent to mostly not work — and so people forego perhaps $30,000 a year or more in household earnings. Still, we thought the adventure was well worth the investment. Our daughters absorbed a couple of fundamental lessons that
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Last week’s story, “BA or Total BS?,” incorrectly stated that Milton Town School Superintendent John Barone was the only one of 18 candidates interviewed by the 15-member search committee. In fact, he was the only candidate interviewed by the Milton Town School Board.
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What Keeps a Suicidal Vermonter From Buying a Gun? Not Much
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People Affected by Suicide Show Their Colors in Newport BY KRISTEN FOUNTAIN
A Therapist and Theater Artist Brings His One-Man Show Home for Pride BY ETHAN DE SEIFE
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Social Justice Standup: Hari Kondabolu Goes for Laughs BY KEN PICARD
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The Trials of Vermont Law School
Education: The state’s sole and struggling law school makes a case for its future
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Drawing the Line: Burlington Seeks Alternative to Clinic Buffer Zone BY ALICIA FREESE
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Stuck in Vermont: Vermont stone artist Thea Alvin’s work has appeared on Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday” and in the New York Times. She spent the last few weeks closer to home, building an archway at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester.
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Feast of the Fields Bigger isn’t always better, especially at the Small Farms Food Fest, where local farmers and food producers offer a wide array of samples. Attendees nosh on artisan cheeses, garden-fresh veggies and more at this family-friendly gathering situated amid apple trees at Shelburne Orchards. Live music, hayrides and circus arts complete the fun.
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Mouth Piece Mark LaVoie has played harmonica for more than 40 years. A student of legendary blues man Sonny Terry, he pays homage to his late mentor with a unique acoustic style. Armed with effortless vocals and a gift for storytelling, the native Vermonter proves that the genre is at home in the Green Mountain State. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 58
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Big Screen Foodies and Francophiles find common ground at Films on the Green. Held at Burlington’s City Hall Park, this final nod to outdoor summer festivities kicks off with gourmet eats from ArtsRiot food trucks and live music by Québécois singer Michèle Choinière. An open-air screening of Michel Gondry’s celebrated Mood Indigo rounds out the evening. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 53
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Situated at two rolling properties in Woodstock, the pieces at this year’s Sculpturefest are varied. Eyecatching works use materials ranging from sticks and stones to wood, metal and more. Keep an eye out for whimsical wire works and painted doors on stakes from featured artists Bruce Hathaway and Jay Mead, respectively. SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 78
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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, comedian W. Kamau Bell (pictured) “skewers racism, stereotypes and an assortment of iconic taboos with provocative wit.” Known for unapologetic sociopolitical rants, the Bay Area funny guy abandoned an Ivy League education to pursue standup comedy. That decision continues to pay off with his growing popularity on and off the stage.
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Working Up an Appetite What better way to culminate a day of road and mountain biking than with a feast of grilled meat? As its name implies, the Tour de Goat does just that. Athletes pedal loops ranging in length from six to 31 miles, then unwind at Vermont Goat Collaborative with farm tours, live music and multicultural fare.
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They may be bona fide national stars, but Grace Potter & the Nocturnals’ light shines the brightest back home in Vermont at Grand Point North. Now in its fourth year, the music fest draws local and national acts to Burlington’s picturesque waterfront. Concertgoers are treated to Dr. John, Caroline Rose, Lake Street Dive and Trampled by Turtles, to name a few.
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hen veteran Vermont lobbyist MICHAEL SIROTKIN was appointed to the Senate last January, he pledged to sever ties with the profession that had defined him for three decades. He immediately resigned from Sirotkin & Necrason, the influential lobbying firm he cofounded in 1998, and sold his ownership stake to longtime partner ADAM NECRASON. Asked at the time whether his old job might complicate his new one, Sirotkin said, “There would be some challenges. I think not as many as people would think.” As a lobbyist, he reasoned, “most of the people I’ve advocated for directly are grassroots kinds of interests, and those are the kinds of interests I’m most interested in.” His late wife, Sen. SALLY FOX, whose January death created the vacancy, was known as a champion of the poor and underrepresented. In completing her term, he said, he would strive to emulate her. This fall, Sirotkin is running in his own right for one of Chittenden County’s six seats in the Vermont Senate — and his contacts in the lobbying world appear to be coming in handy. To date, the senator has raised $2,900 10:04 AM in campaign contributions — more than 40 percent of his $6,865 total — from five organizations for whom he used to lobby: Marijuana Policy Project ($200) and unions representing state troopers ($200), carpenters ($500), plumbers and pipefitters ($1,000), and Teamsters ($1,000). Sirotkin isn’t just helping himself. A selfdescribed “avid golfer,” he volunteered to help organize the Senate Democrats’ annual golf tournament fundraiser in Killington next weekend — and to recruit his former colleagues to take part in it. In an email he sent to registered lobbyists and others late last month, Sirotkin wrote that he had “the new humble role of asking my former peers to line up their organizations, clients and themselves to participate in the event and, if a good fit, to ask their clients/organizations to offer up some of our higher quality tournament prizes.” “Please help me make my first transition to a Senate ‘ask’ an exceptionally good one,” he continued. “My committee assignments may depend upon it .......” That last line, Sirotkin now insists, was a joke — and the email itself “was all in humor.” “I can’t see how anybody would see this as anything more than a lighthearted attempt at humor to promote attendance,” he says. “One would have to be incredibly humorless or unfamiliar with the legislature — or both — to see this communication as heavy-handed.”
Maybe so. But should a lobbyist-turnedsenator be taking campaign cash from his former clients? Should he be encouraging them and other registered lobbyists to donate to a political action committee charged with returning him and his colleagues to office? According to Sirotkin, “It would defy common sense to not connect with those most likely to attend.” He says he volunteered to help organize the fundraiser not because of his familiarity with lobbyists, but because, “I know golf and how to put a tournament together.” Precisely who Sirotkin invited to the tourney is unclear. He says he sent the email to roughly 150 “lobbyists or other people I worked in the building with,” but he refuses to provide a list of recipients.
SHOULD A LOBBYIST-TURNEDSENATOR SOLICIT CAMPAIGN CASH FROM FORMER CLIENTS AND REGISTERED LOBBYISTS? Were any of Sirotkin’s other former clients — among them: Comcast, Dominion Diagnostics and Gun Sense Vermont — included in the email? “I’m sure there are past clients of the firm that are in that group of 150,” he says. There’s nothing illegal or even unusual about Vermont legislators hitting up registered lobbyists for campaign donations. Though they’re barred from doing so while the legislature is in session, they can wait until adjournment or simply launder the money through PACs run by legislative leaders. So far this year, every last donor to the three PACs run by the Senate Democratic caucus has been a registered lobbyist or an organization that employs lobbyists. Recent donors have included Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ($500), tobacco giant Reynolds American, Inc. ($1,000), Gun Sense Vermont ($1,000) and Montpelier lobbying firm KSE Partners ($1,500). That money is then parceled out to Democratic candidates facing the toughest contests. In March, the PACs gave Sirotkin’s campaign $1,000. Senate Majority Leader PHIL BARUTH (D-Chittenden), who oversees his caucus’ PACs, acknowledges that next week’s golf tournament is geared toward lobbyists and other “statehouse regulars.” But he says that, since he joined leadership in early 2013, he
has instituted a new policy banning the PACs from raising money while the legislature is in session. The same can’t be said for House Democrats, who hosted two dozen lobbyists at a $500-a-head fundraiser in April, just days before the legislature adjourned. Baruth and Senate President Pro Tem JOHN CAMPBELL (D-Windsor) both say they see nothing wrong with Sirotkin’s email, which they agree was meant to be humorous. “Basically, what he’s doing is he’s soliciting campaign donations, and I’m not sure there’s any problem with that,” Campbell says. As for whether it’s appropriate to exchange one-on-one senatorial tee time for PAC money, Campbell says, “If somebody thinks they’re buying access, it certainly isn’t happening with me.” And about those committee assignments? “I certainly hope [Sirotkin] is joking about that, because if he thinks he’s going to get any special assignments because of that, he’s absolutely wrong,” Campbell says.
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Sirotkin’s hardly the biggest fundraiser in Chittenden County’s notoriously expensive Senate race. Ahead of him in the money chase are Democratic newcomer DAWN ELLIS ($7,183), Progressive/Democratic incumbent Sen. DAVE ZUCKERMAN ($15,751) and Republican newcomer JOY LIMOGE ($30,304). Sirotkin’s fellow incumbents — Democrat/Progressive TIM ASHE, Baruth, Democrat GINNY LYONS and Republican DIANE SNELLING — have all raised less. Limoge, a Williston real estate attorney, has collected so much cash that she’s taking the unusual step of buying television ads in a state Senate race. “My whole campaign has been about balancing out the House and Senate,” she says. “In order to get that message out there, I need to make sure that people hear me, see me personally deliver that message.” To that end, Limoge spent $1,500 last month producing TV ads, which will launch later this month and feature former governor JIM DOUGLAS and House Minority Leader DON TURNER (R-Milton). Limoge says she’s already committed to spend $12,000 advertising on cable television and radio and in local movie theaters. “I don’t know how much more we’re going to spend,” she says.
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company’s Virginia headquarters were promptly escorted out. The news came less than a month after Gannett announced it would split in two. One entity would retain the company’s profitable assets, including local television stations, CareerBuilder and Cars.com. The other would take its far less profitable newspapers, including the Burlington Free Press and 80 others, which would now have to fend for themselves. The day after the announcement, Free Press publisher Jim Fogler told Seven Days’ aliCia Freese that he considered it “very exciting transformational news from the Gannett Company yesterday.” “No concerns at all from your Free Press Media,” he added. But almost immediately, five Gannett papers informed their employees they would have to reapply for newly renamed jobs with spoof-worthy titles such as “engagement editor” and “content coach.” With fewer editors on the beat, reporters would have to be more “self-sufficient” and produce “publication-ready copy,” the executive editor of the Tennessean told the Poynter Institute. While Gannett has pitched the plan as a move toward the “Newsroom of the Future,” industry analyst ken doCtor 3says its net effect will be 15 percent budget cuts throughout the company’s newsrooms. “The Gannett thinking is that print advertising will continue to decline at about the same rate that it has, which has been 8 percent a year, 2011 through 2013,” he says. “The idea is to get ahead of those trends and not have more piecemeal cutting.” Like many Gannett papers, the Free Press has suffered piecemeal cutting for years. The latest round came just last summer, when the paper laid off 15 employees, including roughly five newsroom staffers. After another retirement, it later hired back at least two of them. So will Free Press reporters have to reapply for their own jobs? Fogler ignored several follow-up inquiries over the past three weeks, but Poynter media business analyst riCk edmonds says he expects they will. “It’s very typical of them to start something at four or five pilot markets … and then refine the shape of it and then roll it out to most of the rest,” he says. After years of staff cuts and price increases, the Free Press is already feeling the pain. As Seven Days reported in May, the Freeps lost nearly 21 percent of its Sunday circulation between March 2013 and March 2014. Edmonds says there may be at least one upside to the Gannett split. “Maybe it will hasten the changes and the big gambles that are necessary,” he says. “I mean, newspapers have to have something going for them aside from being attached to other profitable businesses.” m
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That’s what Burlington College’s board of trustees did last week after the unexpected resignation of president Christine Plunkett. Over Labor Day weekend, trustee tom torti and board chairman Yves BradleY recruited former FairPoint Communications state president mike smith to serve as the college’s interim president. It’s what the Vermont PBS board did in April after the surprise departure of longtime president and CEO John king. The station’s board called up Charlie smith, a former regional president of KeyBank, who agreed to hold down the fort until a permanent replacement could be found. And it’s what Vermont Technical College did that same month when president PhiliP ConroY was forced out. Replacing him on an interim basis was Dan smith, director of community relations and public policy for the Vermont State Colleges. “You have to be a Smith,” Mike jokes. The Smiths have more than a surname in common. Charlie is Dan’s uncle. (Charlie’s brother and Dan’s father, Peter smith, served as Vermont’s lieutenant governor and congressman.) And each has run for public office in his own right: Charlie and Mike, who are not related, were seatmates in the Vermont House in the late 1970s, and Charlie ran for the state Senate in 2010. Nephew Dan ran for mayor of Burlington the year before. All three worked for former governor Douglas. Charlie and Mike took turns as the gov’s secretary of administration and secretary of human services, while Dan served as a staff attorney. According to Charlie, taking the reins of a troubled organization requires leadership, management experience and an inquisitive approach — but it doesn’t necessarily require knowledge of the institution in question. “I think it’s important to believe in the mission of the organization,” he says. “But you don’t need to know how to run the camera or run master control or do the editing or the production work.” Having served in high-profile roles in the public and private sectors, the Smiths are well acquainted with the types who fill out Vermont’s nonprofit boards, providing them a natural “in.” And as self-employed 60-somethings, Charlie and Mike have the flexibility to pick up a new — albeit interim — job on a dime. “We’re available,” Mike says. “That’s half the battle.” Of course, there are some differences. Unlike Charlie, Mike points out, “I didn’t go to Harvard.”
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Among the questions asked is whether a person has been “adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution,” which includes people found insane or incompetent at trial, and those involuntarily committed to a hospital. If they answer yes to any of those questions, they are ineligible to buy a gun. Licensed firearms dealers then call the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, located in West Virginia, to verify that the customer does not have a criminal record or is otherwise disqualified from owning a gun. The entire process usually takes fewer than five minutes. There are at least two major weaknesses in the system. The federal government cannot require states to send information about judicial rulings of mental illness to the database, and some states, including Vermont, don’t make much of an effort. According to several gun-control groups, Vermont has so far submitted just 25 mental health records to the database, about four records per 100,000 residents, according to the advocacy group Mayors Against Illegal Guns. In contrast, the most vigilant states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Texas, have submitted more than 800 records per 100,000 residents. “That is a giant safety gap,” Schirling observed. But even if the state were submitting more information to the federal system, it wouldn’t have stopped Hanna from obtaining a gun. She had not been the subject of a legal hearing nor had she been involuntarily committed. O’Brien said that information indicating whether people have recently received some form of mental-health treatment should be included in the federal database, which Vermont gun sellers consulted 36,000 times in 2012 alone. “That information has to get into that database,” O’Brien said. “There could be a flag in that system that says this person has been looked at in the past 48 hours.” Schirling also supports the idea of a possible limited waiting period to David Junkin
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n Friday, she was in a hospital receiving treatment for depression. On Saturday, she walked into a gun store and bought a pistol. On Sunday, she fatally shot herself. No laws were broken nor protocols ignored in the events leading up to the July suicide of Vermont Law School professor Cheryl Hanna. But experts say the circumstances of her handgun purchase, described in greater detail in a newly released Burlington police report, illustrate that nothing stops people like Hanna — who suffer from a mental-health problem but never have been forced into treatment by a judge — from buying a gun. “It begs a question that we should be having a debate about,” Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling said. Jay O’Brien, owner of B.J.’s Guns and Sporting Goods in Williston, said that when Hanna walked into his shop on the morning of July 26, she came across as poised and calm. “She fooled us,” O’Brien said in an interview, noting that he occasionally turns away customers who appear distraught, even if he or she is not in the federal database he’s required to check before making a sale. A popular professor and wellknown media personality, Hanna slipped into a severe depression in May, according to her husband, Paul Henninge, in a previous interview. She eventually was treated in the psychiatric ward at Fletcher Allen Health Care, where she felt uncomfortable, Henninge said. On Friday, July 25, she was released for the weekend. The next day, she left home, ostensibly for a yoga class. Instead, she drove a red sports car to the Williston gun shop. Hanna said that “she wanted a firearm because her husband works a lot and she wanted a means of personal protection,” the police report says. A store employee asked Hanna, a mother of two, if she had any experience with guns. “She replied ‘no’... that her husband could show her how to use the firearm,” according to the report. Henninge previously told Seven Days that he did not keep guns in the house.
“It’s kind of freaky how easy it was for her to get that gun,” he said then. Although he declined to discuss the sale in detail, O’Brien said Hanna’s death illustrates a need: Gun shop owners should be able to access information about mentally ill people in order to stop them from buying firearms. “The privacy laws need to be changed,” O’Brien said. “The only thing we could do is ask questions. It’s a conundrum no one has been able to figure out. And that’s why we keep going
through these incidents that no one has the courage to take responsibility for.” Vermont has some of the least restrictive gun-purchasing laws in the county. There are no waiting periods or licenses required for gun ownership, and no state-mandated background checks. The only thing separating an adult from a firearm in Vermont is the federally mandated background check. Customers fill out a three-page form, providing identifying information about their personal and criminal history.
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my Cochran, 61, is a retired Franklin County farmer and science teacher who lives in a church rectory with her chihuahua. Agnes Clift of South Burlington, 59, drives people with visual impairments to appointments and favors bright-colored sparkly shirts. Dealing with these women — and a handful of other pro-life activists — has been a top priority for Burlington officials this summer. Cochran and Clift are among the regulars who stand outside the Planned Parenthood clinic on St. Paul Street, praying the rosary and hoping to dissuade women from getting abortions. On June 26, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down Massachusetts’ buffer zone, which kept protesters and so-called “sidewalk counselors” 35 feet from abortion clinics. The justices determined that the law ran afoul of the First Amendment — a judgment that effectively nullified the 35-foot buffer zone Burlington had put in place two years before. Since the ruling, Burlington’s “sidewalk counselors” have moved closer to the clinic. Previously relegated to the opposite side of the street, they now stand on the same side as the entrance, usually on the grassy strip between the street and the sidewalk. According to Planned Parenthood, their presence intimidates patients and hampers access to health services. “I think it’s clear that when you have a number of patients or volunteers saying they feel intimidated or harassed, it’s a problem, and it’s a bigger problem than we can solve at the facility,” said Jill Krowinski, vice president of education and Vermont community affairs for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. The Burlington City Council agrees. After the ruling, all 14 members swiftly signed a resolution stating, “We firmly believe that women have the right to access reproductive health services without having to encounter harassment, intimidation, judgment or obstruction. We are committed to urgently investigating and supporting legally defensible alternatives that ensure women’s safety and access to healthcare services.” More than two months have passed since the Supreme Court ruling. Massachusetts passed a new law at the end of July that allows police to order protesters who misbehave to stay at least 25 feet away from the clinic for eight hours. But Burlington officials are holding out for a better alternative. “It’s tricky because no one really knows what’s going to hold up or not in terms of the next court challenge,” explained Selene Colburn, a Progressive city councilor who’s
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been particularly vocal about the importance of replacing the buffer zone. “Clearly we have to be creative in the post-SCOTUS reality.” One thing councilors say they are certain about: The city will end up in court. “I think that whatever we choose to do will be tested,” predicted Karen Paul, a Democrat who sits on the ordinance committee. Burlington is still wrapping up a legal battle that started before the Supreme Court decision — and has been vastly altered because of it. Back in September 2012, Clift, Cochran and four other women sued the city in federal court over the constitutionality of its buffer zone. Connecticut lawyer Michael DePrimo represented them. He also handled the Massachusetts lawsuit before it reached the Supremes. DePrimo and the plaintiffs lost the Burlington case, but it was under appeal at the time of the Supreme Court ruling. At issue now is not whether the zone was constitutional — the highest court answered that — but who’s on the hook for the legal fees. It’s Burlington, according to DePrimo. “The fact of the matter is the plaintiffs are entitled to attorney fees,” he said, reached by phone last Thursday. “The city simply can’t win.” The city council discussed the litigation in a closed session on Monday. Last Friday, Mayor Miro Weinberger, responding to an interview request by email, wrote, “We are hopeful that no city funds will be required beyond the insurance deductible.” That deductible is $20,000 and has covered Burlington’s legal fees, according to City Attorney Eileen Blackwood. DePrimo declined to disclose the amount of his legal bill but noted it continues to rise. In the meantime, Planned Parenthood
has come up with a possible alternative to the buffer zone. Modeled on a Colorado law, it would create an eight-foot “bubble” around patients within a 100-foot radius of the clinic. Unless the patient gave consent, people couldn’t approach her within that bubble. Colburn said she favors this approach, though she acknowledged, “it will probably be the most controversial.” That’s because the Supreme Court might not allow it. “There’s a lot of discussion right now among lawyers and legal scholars about whether or not this survives the Supreme Court case,” Blackwood told the ordinance committee at its last meeting, on August 26. “We aren’t here today with any sort of decision for you about whether this is constitutional.” The Supreme Court upheld Colorado’s law in 2000, but since then, four justices have left. The majority opinion in the Massachusetts case didn’t weigh in one way or the other on the bubble approach; in a concurring opinion, justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. Kennedy and Clarence Thomas clearly labeled it unconstitutional. Playing it safe, the City of Madison, Wis. nixed its bubble ordinance shortly thereafter. Blackwood also cautioned that bubble zones can be tricky to enforce. It’s not always easy for police to determine who approached whom and whether there was consent. For that reason, Massachusetts ditched the bubble approach in 2007 in favor of the buffer zone. Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling declined to comment because he hasn’t seen any proposal yet. The Supreme Court struck down Massachusetts’ buffer zone because, in its opinion, the state failed to prove that less
restrictive approaches — like the bubble — hadn’t worked. Blackwood told the committee to keep the following question in mind: “What is the wrong you’re trying to right based on the actual conduct that’s happening?” In other words, the new ordinance needs to address what’s happening at Burlington’s Planned Parenthood — councilors can’t simply adopt another state’s law on theoretical grounds. And if what they craft encroaches on free speech rights, they need on-the-ground evidence showing why it’s necessary. The pro-lifers know this. Sitting on a bench on St. Paul Street, taking a brief break but still holding her sign — a laminated photograph of her niece’s newborn — Clift said, “It was very obvious from the questions the justices were asking, there has to be a problem that’s being solved.” A four-time candidate for the state legislature, Clift estimates she’s been standing outside Planned Parenthood for roughly 14 years. Watching as a young woman walked by, passing a cigarette back and forth with her male companion, Clift observed, “She just came out of Planned Parenthood. She seems to be a little upset.” So what exactly is the problem on St. Paul Street? Depends whom you ask. City Councilor Chip Mason, chairman of the ordinance committee, described the testimony they’ve received from Planned Parenthood and from protesters as “diametrically opposed.” He said the committee plans to hold a public hearing on the topic later this month to get a better grasp on the situation. It usually goes something like this: On August 27, Clift and 57-year-old Sharon Iszak stood on the greenbelt, reciting the rosary in unison. Neither addressed the one woman who entered the clinic during the half hour they stood there. On the morning of September 3, Clift and a man were holding vigil, standing on the greenbelt — roughly 20 feet from the front door. Across the street, a black banner was draped over Clift’s Honda. It showed an embryo with the accompanying headline, “Yes, it’s a baby.” Bridget Mount, who’s also a plaintiff, joined them several minutes later. Against the clinic’s grey brick wall, a pink-vested Planned Parenthood “greeter” stood facing the women and opening the door for arriving patients. Planned Parenthood started using such volunteers in response to pro-life protesters, and Krowinski said she hopes to recruit more people to fill this role. Again, no one ventured from the greenbelt to address the four women who entered Planned Parenthood. Clift, Cochran and Iszak maintain that
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they pray quietly, and that when they address patients, they do so gently. Both Clift and Iszak described themselves as shy and say they prefer to let others do the “counseling.” Cochran, who said she had two abortions before becoming pro-life, said she’s careful not to come off as threatening. “Most of them come out crying, or with a look of pain … I’ll talk to them and ask them if they want a pamphlet.” The police have been summoned to Planned Parenthood once since Burlington’s buffer zone came down. But it was protester Mount, not the clinic, who called them. According to the police report, Mount told the officer that a woman had threatened to punch her in the face and showed him video footage on her phone as evidence. Based on the video, the officer noted, “I observed a woman walking away on the opposite side of the street. [Mount] states ‘God bless you’ to the woman a couple of times. The woman yells at her to ‘shut the fuck up.’” No charges were filed, and Mount declined to comment. Planned Parenthood has also been collecting evidence attempting to show that, without the protection of a buffer, patients have been intimidated and harassed. According to its medical director, Donna Burkett, some patients come in with elevated blood pressure and other physical symptoms brought on by the stress. Krowinski provided Seven Days with three recent observations recorded by employees or volunteers who classified the incidents as harassment or intimidation. The first episode was the MiChAEL one in which Mount called the police. On July 16, according to a greeter’s written account, “A patient’s support person (SP) and protesters get into a yelling match, SP upset about being videotaped and both threaten to call lawyers. Protester calls police, protester asks SP to stop, continues to follow SP up St. Paul Street. Later on, protesters take video of me (greeter) and spoke twice about what Planned Parenthood does inside.” On July 19, “There were up to 10 protesters (including a baby) picketing and praying loudly. They were parked right outside the clinic with signs on their cars.” On July 30, “There were four protesters today chatting with each other and praying out loud. They had signs they held and large signs on their cars. One woman entering the health center complained about the protesters, saying that they are so loud, they make people not want to come here.” Paige Feeser, a volunteer coordinator for Planned Parenthood who also serves as a greeter, described a recent occasion
when, “I had one protester come right up to my face and hand me a flyer showing how Susan B. Anthony would not approve of the decision of women getting abortions.” “I would definitely say the Susan B. Anthony [incident] was one of the hardest things I had to witness,” since the removal of the buffer zone, Feeser said. “Just because it was incorrect misinformation being handed out to patients in order to try to change their desire or intent to walk into the health center.” That’s nothing compared to what took place in the 1970s — when someone threw a Molotov cocktail near the entrance of the Vermont Women’s Health Center, a Burlington reproductive health clinic that later merged with Planned Parenthood — or in the 1990s, when a national group of protesters chained themselves together in the clinic’s hall. Colburn, however, argues that history is still relevant. “Enough bad things have happened that we do not need to wait for something bad to happen in our community … The reason people have those concerns is people get killed going to abortion clinics.” DePrimo said Planned Parenthood lacks the compelling evidence of harassment that it needs “to justify a buffer-type law.” The city attorney is looking at the city’s definition of harassment; Blackwood suggested that tweaking it might give the city more control over what takes place on St. Paul Street. In DePrimo’s view, that’s risky territory. “That’s where it gets really squirrelly … The First Amendment goes out DEPRiMO the window if someone can subjectively say, ‘They are harassing me simply because they are continuing to talk to me.’” “The Burlington City Council has really got its work cut out for it if they are going to try to appease Planned Parenthood and still remain within constitutional bounds,” DePrimo said. “At this point, I’m simply watching … If they overstep their bounds? Yes, I’d be inclined to sue them again.” The mayor, in his written response, sounded more optimistic. “I am confident we can take action soon without exposing the City to undue legal risk. I believe we will be in a position to make decisions about our alternatives within a matter of weeks.” Colburn hopes the council won’t lose its resolve. “Government is here for the public good, and sometimes that involves taking risks,” she said. “I have concerns broadly … about making decisions that are totally guided by fear of lawsuit.” m
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nder a sky of dense gray clouds, nearly 200 people gathered in Gardner Park — many with brightly colored Mardi Gras beads around their necks. Each color had a distinct purpose: to indicate their relationship to someone lost to suicide. Red for a spouse or partner; white for a child, gold for a parent. Green beads reflected a personal struggle with depression, one of the most common reasons an individual commits suicide. Men, women and children came from across the Northeast Kingdom and beyond for the third annual Out of the Darkness walk in Newport. Marc Bathalon of Monroe, N.H., wore orange beads, signifying the loss of a sibling. He took the microphone beneath a white gazebo before the walk started. Fighting tears, he described the death of his younger brother, John Bathalon, in August 2011, at age 33. An aunt had called him after her police scanner reported a shot fired at John’s house. Marc Bathalon was worried that his brother — a contractor, father of three, and avid sportsman and hunter — had been injured while cleaning a gun. When his father reached him by cellphone, Marc Bathalon was already driving to his native Troy, where his brother lived. “All Dad said was that John was gone,” Bathalon told the group. His brother had been in a desperate place before, in 2007, but had reached out to his four siblings for help, Marc Bathalon said. The family rallied around him, and he appeared to pull through. Bathalon urged listeners to be alert to friends or family members in trouble. “Don’t look the other way,” he said. “I wish John could have called me to talk out his issues.” The crowd listened intently as Bathalon spoke. Some slipped an arm around a companion. When he was done, the audience clapped steadily. More than a dozen members of the Bathalon family joined Marc Bathalon in the walk, including his brother’s three daughters, who now live in Essex. John Bathalon’s youngest, Lacey, 8, was honored for raising $350 this year for the cause. His oldest, Taylor, 16, said that participating is important for all of them. “It’s hard,” Taylor said, surrounded by cousins. But she can see the impact; talking about a death from suicide feels
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more acceptable now. “It’s starting to get simple note from one grieving mother to another. Mary Butler learned about better through this walk,” she said. That’s a goal of the event, said co- John Bathalon’s death after purchasing his house in Troy in organizer Betty Barrett late 2011. She soon sent a of Newport Center. letter to his mother. “She Barrett wore white and wrote to me and said, green beads. She lost a ‘I know what you are 34-year-old son, Michael going through,’” Lillian Narducci, to suicide in Bathalon said. Butler 2004. She had already had lost both a stepson attempted suicide herself and a younger brother to and came close again after suicide. her son’s death. As soon as Butler and Barrett shied away Bathalon connected, from speaking about her Butler suggested they struggles until recently. “I both participate in an Out didn’t want people thinkof the Darkness walk in ing I was crazy. I know the Burlington, with the idea stigma,” she said. But now M ary Bu tler of starting their own in she’s convinced that the Newport later. Bathalon silence is a big part of the problem, especially among men. “I just proposed they start planning the local want to spread awareness that it’s OK to walk right away. “Something was telling me, ‘Do it talk about it. You shouldn’t be ashamed,” now,’” she said. “I don’t want other she said. The Newport event was born from a parents to go through the same thing. It
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kicks the light right out of you. I’m not the same bubbly person I used to be.” At the first walk, in September 2012, the women hoped to get around 50 participants. More than 250 showed up. This year, 186 walkers came, and the event raised nearly $12,000. The Newport walk is one of more than 300 community walks across the country sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Half the funds raised go to the national organization, while the local chapter keeps half. A Burlington Out of the Darkness walk is scheduled for October 11. Suicide is of great concern in Vermont, Butler said. And in rural and comparatively economically depressed areas like the Northeast Kingdom, there is even higher risk, she believes. Less than 24 hours after the walk, a man in nearby Eden slit his own throat and died at Copley Hospital. State police tried and failed to stop him. “We have a big problem,” Butler said. “I think people tend to hold their feelings
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in, not talk about suicide, not get help for mental-health issues,” she said. Diverse groups showed up for the cause. The Vermont National Guard set up a tent, as did a local family foundation. Eleven students, all in dark green shirts, took a bus from Lyndon State College, representing the school’s community service club. The beginning and end of college can be a particularly vulnerable time for young adults, they said. “A lot of people in their early twenties feel lost and don’t know what to do with their lives,” said Beatrice Potter, 19, a sophomore from Swanton. One of her classmates at her small high school took his life soon after graduation, she said. After Marc Bathalon spoke, Butler took the stage and looked out over the small crowd for a final send-off. “We know that many of you are feeling sad, but coming together helps our healing, and we have come a long way in three years,” she said. “I wish you a healing journey.”
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f you’re a young artist in Vermont aiming to succeed financially, Steve Conant has some advice for you: Move away. A pioneering figure in the South End creative scene, Conant offered that blunt recommendation at a panel discussion last week at Hotel Vermont called “Burlington on Burlington — the Art Scene.” The second of a five-part series sponsored by ArtsRiot, a gallery/restaurant/performance space on Pine Street, the evening was focused on making a living as an artist in Burlington. “You go to a big city,” suggested the owner of Conant Metal & Light (although his own local success belies his advice). “You pound the pavement.” The competition may be fiercer in New York, but artists will find far more opportunities working in Gotham than in a place like Burlington, Conant added. None of the five other panelists disagreed. But street artist Scottie Raymond did point out that he and his artistic partner, Brian Clark, enjoy a local status as “really the only two street artists out front with who we are and what we do.” Leaving Vermont “would make us no one,” Raymond said. “In New York City, we’d be two of 2,000 street artists.” It’s tough to find a market for artwork in Vermont’s only urban center, the panelists all acknowledged. Events such as last weekend’s South End Art Hop draw lots of lookers, but relatively few ante up to become art owners. “Burlington does a great job of getting people out to shows,” commented Rich Arentzen, co-owner of AO Glass Works. “But they don’t necessarily buy things.” Despite the absence of a sizable set of patrons, many young artists still try to launch their careers in Burlington. Among them is glass blower and sculptor Ethan Bond-Watts, a native Vermonter. “Let me say up front that I’m a 30-year-old man living with my parents,” Bond-Watts told 50 or so listeners at the September 2 discussion and social hour. He added, however, “I can see how I could get to the point of having a house and a family.” Three sales routes could potentially enable him and other artists to reach that destination, Bond-Watts said. Selling directly to the public is the best of those options because “there’s no middleman,” he noted. An audience member asked
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Producing commercial work can Bond-Watts how an artist finds potential buyers. He suggested wrangling invita- allow artists to survive and establish tions to “high-end cocktail parties” reputations while remaining true to attended by guests willing to write four- what they view as their actual vocation: figure checks for works they like. “Get creating fine art. Arentzen, for example, started out there early,” Bond-Watts advised. Making an initial sale can set an art- making holiday ornaments — “little ist’s career in motion, he added. “The snowmen and penguins” — after returnlikeliest person to buy a piece of your ing to the United States from Norway, where he worked as a art is someone who has glass blower for 10 years already bought a piece with his partner and of your art. The second fellow glassmaker, Tove likeliest is a friend of that person.” Ohlander. The couple Commissions from now has a studio on government arts agenPine Street and sells cies for major public their wares in a small displays can serve as boutique on College another avenue leading Street. Arentzen said toward solvency, Bondthe business might proWatts continued. But to vide him with the secueven be considered for rity to focus on making such a gig, he cautioned, art glass “maybe in five Ri c h A re n t z e n an artist must complete years.” “a convoluted proposal Some artists, by process” that will consume time and contrast, are unwilling to make comresources. promises with their work to please the Representation by a gallery enables market. “I’m not going to make somean artist to avoid the challenges of thing just so people will buy it,” declared self-promotion, Bond-Watts said. The Abby Manock, who defines her work as disadvantage of this option is that gal- being about the production process. leries pocket up to 50 percent of the She got her start, Manock related, by price of works they sell. But, he added, organizing a performance piece called “They definitely earn it. They work hard “Volley of the Nuts” at a 2003 Phish for you.” concert in Limestone, Maine. Work for
Burlington does a great job of getting people out to shows.
But they don’t necessarily buy things.
other Phish shows and musical festivals followed. That has helped Manock, 37, lay the foundation for her career while living in Vermont, she commented after the panel discussion. But she said she plans to return to Brooklyn “now that I know a lot more about how things work.” Katharine Montstream, a Burlingtonarea fine artist who earns a living solely from her work, noted in an interview that she generally agreed with Conant’s proposition. “You can start out here, but if you’re serious about making it, you probably need to go somewhere else,” said Montstream, who described herself as “kind of an anomaly.” She began working 25 years ago as a commercial artist, selling handmade greeting cards to shop owners throughout New England. “I got brave enough to gently ask” merchants to please take a look at her cards, Montstream recalled. One day a woman asked her, “Can you make this image any bigger?” Montstream was eager to oblige, and she soon sold 10 original paintings of Vermont landscapes and Church Street scenes. “It’s just so extraordinarily satisfying to have someone pay a good amount of money for your art,” she said. Following the no-middleman route, Montstream sold her work for many years from her studio in Union Station and at the Saturday farmers market in City Hall Park; her husband, Alan Dworshak, manages the business. The two opened a store across from the park on St. Paul Street 15 months ago with the aim of catching the eyes of tourists who might otherwise never see her work, Montstream explained. “It’s going very well,” she reported. ArtsRiot aims to add “more voices to conversations about Burlington,” said co-owner Felix Wai of the series. A panel discussion on Tuesday night addressed artist representation. Two more talks are scheduled this month on other artsrelated topics. m Contact: kelley@sevendaysvt.com
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the room. He does, however, make one request of audience members: If you like his act, don’t snap your fingers, as slampoetry audiences do. “It’s an awful feeling for me, because comedians are very simple creatures,” he explains. “We have a very specific goal, which is to make you laugh, not snap. Clapping is fine, as long as I hear laughter with it.” Seven Days reached Kondabolu by phone last week at his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. SEVEN DAYS: You’re aware that Vermont is the second whitest state in the country, right? HARI KONDABOLU: What’s No. 1 — Maine? I went to college in Maine, so this is sort of a homecoming … I [performed] at the University of Vermont a while ago. It was in this weird cafeteria space that wasn’t ideal for standup. It’s always weird when you have to compete with food, because food will always win. There were some kids who were like, “This is so exciting! I can’t believe he’s saying that!” And others were like, “I’m 18 and what he’s saying frightens me!” SD: Do you like it that your humor makes some people uneasy? HK: Yeah, I get that. Even with the folks who like me and share my values, they’re uncomfortable with me talking about race for too long. “Thank God he’s talking about the environment now!” And then there are shows where people don’t like anything that I’m saying, and it’s clear that not only do they not like me as a comedian, but they don’t like me as a being. SD: You’ve joked about a heckler in Denmark who yelled, “Go back to America!” because usually the racists tell you to go back to some other country. HK: I’ve gotten India, Iraq, Pakistan. The truth is, wherever there’s a war, [hecklers say] I should go back there. Some people are just being assholes and like to see my reaction. There’s also people who mean it. It’s weird when that happens in New York. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it’s like, how do you live here? And part of me is like, I’m glad you live here, because every day must be hellish for you.
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omedian Hari Kondabolu once joked — after turning down an acting job as an Indian bodega clerk — that his ideal Hollywood film role would be “a young sociology professor at a small liberal arts school in Vermont who is desperately trying to stay hip.” “Hey, you don’t have to cite your sources in this class,” he said, in character. “I trust you.” Sorry, Middlebury College. This first-generation Indian American comic sensation has already landed a gig on another college campus — as the 2014-15 artist-in-residence at New York University’s Asian/Pacific/American Institute. But he will be performing at Burlington’s ArtsRiot next week as part of the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series. Not bad for a former immigrationrights organizer with a master’s degree in human rights from the London School of Economics, for whom standup was just “a hobby that got away from me.” The 31-year-old Queens, N.Y., native (whose first name is pronounced “HUHree”) was discovered in 2006 by the HBO Comedy Festival. Since then, Kondabolu has appeared on “The Late Show With David Letterman,” “Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show,” among others. In April, National Public Radio’s Terry Gross interviewed him for more than 45 minutes on “Fresh Air.” Kondabolu often trains his smart, aggressive wit on issues of race, gender and colonialism, as evidenced by his debut album, Waiting for 2042 — a reference to the year when the U.S. Census Bureau projects that white people will be a minority group in this country. He riffs on everything from the absurdity of white chocolate (“from the same people who brought you white Jesus!”) to the daily indignity of his computer’s spellcheck changing his first name to “Hair.” “My parents weren’t hippies!” he says. “Over a billion Indian people in the world, at least 5 million Haris — and I’m sure at least half of them work for Microsoft. That mistake is unacceptable!” Given the mission of the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series, Kondabolu expects a sympathetic crowd at ArtsRiot even if he’s one of few brown people in
SD: You once said that 9/11 was a turning point for you. How so? HK: I was a college student at the time, and as an artist and young person, you’re figuring out who you are, what your voice is and what you want to share with the world. My early stuff was kind of hacky, which I think is true of a lot of comics. But you do what it takes to get people to laugh. And, as a brown person, it became very clear that that was something I had to talk about. I wasn’t playing with stereotypes. I was being stereotypes. But as I started to think more about the world, especially post9/11 and the government’s targeting of Muslims and south Asians and all brown people, and also seeing hate violence in Queens, where I grew up, all of a sudden I’m hearing my act, and hearing myself
say things that I didn’t believe. It didn’t make sense anymore. And so I started writing things more from the heart. SD: I understand you performed in India as part of a State Department cultural event with two other comedians. HK: Yeah, [Sen.] Rand Paul has brought it up several times … whenever he talks about Obama, Benghazi and Hillary Clinton. “This is somebody who let three comedians go to India.” It’s very strange. I have not been mentioned by name, but that [tour] has been mentioned in Senate hearings several times. SD: What’s his gripe? HK: That it was a waste of money and a misuse of resources. First of all, the
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• Q: Do you need to wash jeans? • A: I won’t say never. But you can probably wash them less often than most people do. Personal testimony: Years ago, before the dawn of prewashed denim, I maintained one might go a long spell between jeans washings, not so much to conserve water as to preserve jeans that had attained the optimal broken-in state between new-bought stiffness and eventual disintegration. My jeans-care method was as follows: • 1. Buy jeans. In the frontier days of my youth, while you did see some variety in jeans styles, for fabric you had one choice: new denim, which was a uniform blue and had the suppleness of plywood. You wanted to hustle through this phase as quickly as possible. • 2. Wear jeans every day and wash them every night. I
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wasn’t one of those feckless adolescents who washed their jeans five times in a row or wore them wet to improve the fit. However, it was obvious machine washing accelerated the aging process, so I figured I might as well scoot things along. • 3. The desired degree of fade and give having been achieved, sharply reduce the washing schedule, thereby postponing the day when the jeans get so threadbare you have to patch them, or (later) make cutoffs, or (finally) toss them and start over. I didn’t go a year between washings, and never tried the freezer treatment (frankly, I’d never heard of the freezer treatment). However, assuming I didn’t spill 30-weight or something on my pants, I might go weeks or months between washings. • Then I met the future Mrs. Adams. She believed frequent if not daily washing of jeans (and everything else) was not merely a moral imperative but a practical necessity, because dirt itself, not agitation in the washing machine, was what accelerated fabric deterioration. I had a choice: empirical observation or domestic harmony. I caved. The facts remain: • Nobody claims you shouldn’t wash jeans if they become
grimy or smelly. We assume, however, that the modern jeans wearer leads a life of dirt-free, climate-controlled comfort. • Freezing jeans does nothing. It doesn’t kill bacteria, it just temporarily slows their growth. Heating jeans would do the trick but is at odds with the goal of conserving resources. • As we’ve established here recently, the average person sheds a liter or more of insensible sweat per day. Much of this no doubt migrates through one’s clothes. However, the sweat emanating from most of the body’s surface is produced by eccrine glands, contains no oil and doesn’t become smelly. The apocrine glands, which produce oily and potentially fragrant sweat, are concentrated in a few regions of the body, the relevant one for present purposes being the groin. Assumption No. 2: The modern jeans wearer also wears underwear and changes it daily. • Washing jeans from the standpoint of odor suppression, therefore, isn’t urgent — and, to be blunt, blue hides the dirt. No sense being an extremist, of course. My advice: Wash those jeans annually, whether they need it or not.
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WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT by By ethan de seife
As you can imagine, [local] boys picked up this name and started to call their neighborhood Popple Dungeon or just “The Dungeon.” This would have happened sometime prior to World War I, but the date is not clear. Clark explains that the term “Popple Dungeon,” which is most strongly associated with the town of Chester, also refers to parts of the neighboring communities of Andover and Windham. The three large farms that constituted the original Popple Dungeon area were first purchased and settled in the mid-18th century. It’s no surprise that Chester maintains this remnant of its history. But Chester is in southwestern Vermont, on the other side of the state from Charlotte, which boasts a good chunk of Lake Champlain coastline a few miles south of Burlington. How did this peculiar name migrate 100 miles northwest? If anyone knows the answer to this question, it’s retired trial lawyer Ed
Amidon, who, 35 years ago, built the second house on Charlotte’s Popple Dungeon Road. He’s a keen amateur historian, so he does know how his street assumed its unusual, descriptively inaccurate name. Turns out that the first residents of Charlotte’s Popple Dungeon Road had a mischievous son who, Amidon says, “stole the [road] sign from Chester and put it up on the corner of a public right of way — which was really just the driveway to their house.” The handmade sign would periodically deteriorate but was always replaced. So far as Amidon knew, he lived on an unnamed, private rural lane running perpendicular to Whalley Road. Soon, though, a name that started as a joke found itself inscribed in state ledgers. Nestled in subsection 7056(a) of the 1993 statute that created Vermont’s enhanced 911 emergency response system is a stipulation that any municipality that wishes to participate in the system must “identify all building locations and other private and public locations.” In
other words, every road needed a name so ambulance and fire-truck drivers would know where to go. To make Charlotte fully compliant with the statute, the town’s selectboard assigned to a certain rural road the name that had long been unofficially used to refer to it. Amidon believes that selectboard member Frank Thornton formally put Popple Dungeon Road into the books. Though he’s made his peace with it, Amidon isn’t overly fond of his street’s name. “It requires constant explanation,” he says. Placing a phone order for a delivery is particularly grueling, Amidon notes. “You spell it out, and there’s dead silence on the end of the line.” So it appears that our semi-obscure 1980s stuffed animals can rest easy. No one is going to throw them into a candycolored cartoon jail in Vermont. m
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Locals referred to a stretch of road that reached from [the District] 15 school to a bridge in the east as “the dungeon.” The overhang of the tree branches and the heavy growth of bush along that stretch of road gave the area a dark and forbidding appearance.
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eaders of a certain age may recall the Popples, a vaguely Care Bears-like line of toys whose characters appeared in a poorly animated Saturday morning TV show. These brightly colored, frolicsome critters were distinguished by the fact that all their names began with P, and by their ability to pull nearly any conceivable object from their body pouches. They could also fold themselves into those pouches to become fuzzy little bouncy orbs. Oh, what fun those whimsical Popples had gamboling about! If the Popple Dungeon roads in Chester and Charlotte are not the current or former sites of prisons for criminally inclined, cut-rate 1980s cartoon characters, then WTF are they? This is actually a series of interconnected questions: No. 1: What kinds of popples are we talking about here? No. 2: What do dungeons have to do with anything? No. 3: Why do two Vermont towns nearly 100 miles apart have streets with this unusual name? We easily answered the first question by turning to one of the greatest reference books ever published: Dictionary of American Regional English. This remarkable work, compiled over nearly 30 years, is the definitive source on regionally specific words and phrasings. Its entry on “popple” explains that the term has a long history in the Northeast and Midwest as a kind of arboreal catchall. Though etymologically related to “poplar,” the word is also commonly used in casual reference to alders, quaking aspens, cottonwoods and other trees. The “dungeon” in these two roads’ names seems to refer not to a dank oubliette but, by association, to a dark, creepy space, a reading supported by Chester author Virginia Blake Clark in her 2000 book The Source: Popple Dungeon, Vermont: The Settlement, Farms and Genealogy of a Small Community in Vermont. Near the beginning of her work, Clark places a section called “That Odd Name,” in which she writes,
Why are streets in two Vermont towns named Popple Dungeon Road?
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n September 1, Bernard “Bee” Baran died of an apparent aneurysm while sitting on his couch with his niece Crystal Squires and his partner, David Colarusso. Baran was the first American falsely convicted in the daycare sexual-abuse panics of the 1980s and ’90s. He was 19 when he walked into Massachusetts’ Walpole State Prison. He came out of Bridgewater Correctional Complex, a facility for sex offenders, at 41, after having spent 21 years behind bars for crimes that never happened. Eight years later, he was dead. The allegations of abuse against Baran were not as extravagant as those made in other daycare and “satanic” abuse trials: no flights to foreign countries, no animal sacrifice or black robes. Still, the toddlers’ testimony — extracted in prolonged and repeated sessions of hectoring, bribery and coaching — was contradictory and patently fantastical. The grand jury saw only the parts of the videotaped interviews where the kids coughed up the “right” answers. The medical evidence was thin at best; the forensics, later discredited as junk science. After fewer than four hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Baran of the sexual molestation of five children, including three charges of rape. The judge sentenced him to three consecutive life terms. In 2006, after almost seven years of piecing together a case file that had been destroyed, Boston appellate attorney John Swomley won Baran a retrial and release on bail. The ruling, by Worcester Superior Court Judge Francis R. Fecteau, detailed both the prosecution’s subversions of justice and the defense’s incompetence. It strongly suggested that Baran was innocent. Nevertheless, the judge imposed stringent restrictions, including an electronic ankle bracelet and a curfew. Fecteau probably did not expect Berkshire County District Attorney David Capeless to appeal the ruling, or to spend the next three years stalling
which he bought a home and a rental property. But the state resisted expunging Baran’s criminal record. It is still not cleared. Few people are really free when they’re released from prison. Baran was fearful — of public transportation, of being without Colarusso. “After over 21 years of having to ask permission every time he passed through a doorway, he had trouble taking the initiative and opening a door,” playwright James D’Entremont told me. D’Entremont and his partner, writer and computer consultant Bob Chatelle, researched the case, founded the Free Baran defense committee, got Swomley involved, and became Baran’s loyal friends and protectors. They came to feel like his fathers. Until Baran was freed, by the way, no GLBT organization acknowledged his existence, much less his plight. This is especially maddening, because — aside from the bad luck of being a nursery school teacher during a national daycare hysteria — one thing did Bee Baran in: homophobia. The father who first accused him of molestation complained to the daycare center that he “didn’t want no homo” working with his kid. In a later deposition, that man’s wife said she believed at that time that gays “shouldn’t be allowed out in public.” The school authorities told the complaining couple that Baran’s sexual preference was none of their business. Still, the board of directors held a special meeting to discuss his homosexuality and questioned him about it before opting to keep him on. Shortly after Baran’s arrest, the police raided a former roommate’s house and took that roommate to be questioned by District Attorney Daniel Ford, Baran’s prosecutor. Ford “called me a ‘fag’ repeatedly. He asked if I was a ‘homosexual,’ pronouncing the word in a derogatory way, and he demanded to know if I was Bernie’s lover,” reads the roommate’s 2004 sworn affidavit. “When I denied that I had ever molested children and said that I had no knowledge that Bernie had molested children, Courtesy of Ben Garver/The Berkshire Eagle
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and stymieing the legal process. The Berkshire Eagle, which had reported the investigation and trial with a powerful bias toward Baran’s guilt, now referred to Capeless’ “monomaniacal pursuit of Baran, despite all the evidence that the original trial was a travesty.” In 2009, a higher court upheld Fecteau’s decision. Defeated but unrepentant, the DA dropped the charges. The restrictions came off. Later, Swomley won Baran civil damages, with
he accused me of lying. He said he would come after me next.” At trial, Ford presented the case of a 4-year-old alleged victim who tested positive for gonorrhea of the throat. Baran’s gonorrhea tests were negative. Evidence suggested a family member had molested the child. Nevertheless, Ford brought in an expert witness to testify to the prevalence of gonorrhea among homosexuals. Days after entering prison, Baran received an anonymous letter describing the writer’s masturbatory pleasure at learning of the conviction. It began “Dear Child Molesting Faggot.”
Aside from the bad luck of being a nursery school teacher during a national daycare hysteria,
one thing did Baran in: homophobia. Baran’s fellow inmates shared those feelings. Almost immediately, they began to assault and rape him. There were “smokes on my head,” Baran later said in a letter — cigarettes offered as a reward for the man who succeeded in murdering him. Homophobia suffused the daycare and satanic-abuse panic. In 1988, Margaret Kelly Michaels’ prosecutors spent two days detailing the same-sex relationship she’d had, implying that lesbianism compelled her to perform such abominations as forcing children to lick peanut butter off her genitals at the Wee Care daycare center in Maplewood, N.J. During the Texas trial of the San Antonio Four — young working-class lesbians falsely accused of sexually assaulting one of the woman’s two small nieces — the prosecution referred repeatedly to the defendants’ “alternative lifestyle.” Two of the jurors expressed openly homophobic attitudes. Homophobia also suffuses the sex panic’s legacy, the myriad new laws that impose increasing penalties, including post-conviction sex offender registry, on
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a growing number of sex acts. The laws have put a great number of teenage boys on the registries for consensual mutual masturbation or blow jobs. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, the single age with the greatest number of adjudicated offenders is 14 — also the minimum age at which federal law requires registration, sometimes for life, for certain offenses. In every state, teenagers under the age of consent may marry other minors or adults, with parental or judicial consent. But the majority of states do not permit same-sex marriage, so gay or lesbian minors, or legal adults who have homosexual sex with them, can be arrested. The assessment tools that rate a male former offender’s threat to public safety — which determines what conditions and restrictions he’s subject to — assign risk “points” for having a male victim. Among the other shackles that continued to hold Baran was chronic pancreatitis, along with other serious health problems resulting from years of negligent prison medical “care.” Still, it’s inaccurate to say that prison killed Bernard Baran. Even healthy people have aneurysms. Rather, prison took his life. Similarly, homophobia did not kill Baran — but it was the accomplice holding the gun. Before he died, Baran was beginning to enjoy life on the outside. Chatelle recalled the “glorious time” that he and D’Entremont had taking Baran and Colarusso to New York for Pride weekend. “Neither of these guys had been anywhere,” Chatelle wrote me in an email. “I remember especially their amazement when we brought them to Times Square at night.” At the Pride march, after initial discomfort on Colarusso’s part, “they took off their shirts and held hands, beaming at us and at each other.” It is hard to savor the sweetness of that image without tasting the acid of hysteria and hatred. It is impossible to mourn this short life without cursing a system that wastes good people without reason. m
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mpty offices and unoccupied desks — Brett Hubbard noticed both when she enrolled at Vermont Law School in South Royalton last year. Now a second-year student in an accelerated juris doctor program, she recalled her line of inquiry. “I’d ask because I’m nosy,” said Hubbard. What was up with the deserted desks? The answer: It had been a rough couple of years, punctuated by cutbacks, a few layoffs and voluntary employee buyouts at the only law school in Vermont. Second-year JD candidate Jordan Carpenter didn’t need to see the physical evidence to learn about VLS’s troubles; admissions officers at competing institutions had warned the Tennessee native against enrolling. “They’d say, ‘It may not be there when you finish,’” said Carpenter. “It made me take a step back at first.”
But Carpenter was undeterred — and, apparently, so were all of the first-year students who started at Vermont Law School last month. The entering class is a moderately healthy 146 students, an 11 percent increase over last year. That’s a long way from the class of 2009, which had 233 students, but represents progress from last year’s uncomfortably small class of 129 students. (Entering class sizes have typically hovered between 150 and 170 for the last 20 years.) “I’m cautiously optimistic,” said Doug Ruley, the director of the school’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic. “We’ve now started bucking the trend.” That trend is a declining number of applications and enrollments at law schools across the country: With fewer students to go around, law schools — criticized in recent years for high price tags and dwindling employment opportunities after graduation — are feeling the squeeze.
VLS has a stellar reputation for environmental law; its program ranks first in the country in U.S. News & World Report. But it’s also an independent school without the backstop of a larger university to cover costs — and its location in South Royalton, a village of fewer than 700 people, can be a tough sell for some would-be students. “It’s a pretty shoestring school,” said Sarah Buxton, a VLS grad, former employee, and now state representative for Royalton and Tunbridge. Relying so heavily on tuition dollars — more than 83 percent of its revenues were derived from tuition in 2013, according to an independent audit — in a shrinking market has placed VLS in a precarious position. In April, Moody’s downgraded the school’s revenue bonds from a Baa2 to a Ba1 rating — which represents the “speculative” bracket of Moody’s investment rankings.
The downgrade triggered a technical default on a $10.7 million revenue bond held by TD Bank. VLS entered into an agreement with the bank in May, promising to provide the lender with quarterly financial statements, a consultant’s report about the school’s finances, a “plan of action” and a worstcase scenario budget assuming just 110 new students. What’s at stake? “We have to have the law school here,” Buxton said of Vermont, arguing that VLS is the training ground for many who go on to state jobs at the Agency of Natural Resources, the Secretary of State’s Office, the Department of the Administration, and of course nonprofits and private firms. “It’s a way to attract some of the best and brightest to come to this state, fall in love with it and decide they want to dedicate their service to making it a better, more sustainable place,” Buxton said.
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VLS doesn’t fit the law-school stereotype, which presents some unique challenges in today’s education market. The campus is tucked away on the banks of the White River in the tiny and bucolic village of South Royalton. Students are more likely to be wearing Birkenstocks than high heels. Instead of holing up in dim, hushed library carrels when classes resumed in late August, they were outside studying in Adirondack chairs. The vibe is congenial, not cutthroat. VLS is also a relatively new school, founded in 1978, and its grads tend to gravitate more toward lower-paying, The trials of vermont law school
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schools dropped 11 percent from 2012 to 2013, according to the American Bar Association. That same year VLS saw a 25 percent decline. In 2014, national matriculation in JD programs hovered around 38,000
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The overarching goal: Get lean, creative and stable — and bring more students in the door. “I don’t think they see themselves out of the woods yet,” said Dan Richardson, who graduated from VLS in 2003 and is the incoming president of the Vermont Bar Association. “They’ve got to make it for the next few years.” But Richardson, too, ventured into the “cautiously optimistic” territory. “I’ve seen different institutions facing change in different ways, and I’ll give the law school a lot of credit for this point: They seem to be embracing change … [rather than saying], ‘How can we keep it the same?’” said Richardson. “They’re trying to survive.”
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students — the lowest number since 1977 and a sharp decline from the historic high of more than 52,000 in 2010. “We’re not lavish anymore,” said Marc Mihaly, president and dean, who came to VLS in 2004 from a job as a practicing environmental lawyer. He stepped into the dean’s role two years ago and has since proven to be an effective belt-tightener. “Almost entirely voluntarily, we reduced the financial footprint of the school by about one-third,” said Mihaly. His strategy goes beyond cost cutting. VLS is carving a clear niche, doubling down on its identity as a “missiondriven” institution and working harder to reach the kind of student for whom VLS is a good fit. The school rebranded last year with the Norwich-based agency Flannel. A slick new admissions brochure entreats prospective students, “A small, committed law school in rural Vermont is quietly changing the world. Join us.” The school has also prioritized lowering the cost of legal education. It has both an accelerated JD program, which students can complete in two, instead of three, years and a new “3 + 2” program with the University of Vermont — the first of its kind in the country — that lets students earn a bachelor’s degree and a JD in a combined five years. The first 11 students in the accelerated JD program will graduate this spring.
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Ten years ago, Vermont Law School was living large. Like many law schools in the country, it grew steadily through the early and mid 2000s. Anthony Iarrapino, who graduated in 2003 and once served as a student liaison to the board of trustees, recalls open bars and high-end menus at school receptions. Iarrapino also remembers being concerned about tuition increases that were double the rate of inflation, and about the risks of growing beyond the law school’s historic size. “There was a lavish feel to a lot of events that seemed out of step with what the institution’s resources were,” he recalled. In the years after his graduation, VLS continued to pour money into facilities upgrades, including a $1.4 million gym, state-ofthe-art, energy-efficient buildings and composting toilets. Iarrapino’s concerns turned out to be prescient. The Great Recession didn’t deter students from law school, at least not initially; graduate study provided an option for students looking to defer entrance into a sluggish job market. Roughly two dozen new law schools sprang up to accommodate them, and in the fall of 2010, law school enrollment reached an all-time high. Then the bubble burst. The recession, it turned out, spelled demise for more than 15,000 attorney and legal-staff jobs at large firms between 2008 and 2011, according to a Northwestern University School of Law study. Other companies
were outsourcing legal work to temporary contract employees. The headline of a 2011 New York Times article asked, “Is Law School a Losing Game?” It took a few years for the new reality — too many law schools graduating lawyers who couldn’t find work — to sink in. First-year enrollment in U.S. law
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But it’s generally viewed as good news for South Royalton, for which VLS is a major economic driver. Mihaly says the school pours “something like $28 million a year in direct costs into the economy of this region.” “If UVM should have taken over, and decided to have just one campus, that would have been a big hole in the town of Royalton,” said Larry Trottier, the chair of the town’s selectboard. Current students, too, weren’t generally enthused about the idea. Many are fiercely loyal to South Royalton; they know the postmaster and the people who work at the local co-op. And they worry that even if a partnership didn’t mean a geographic move for VLS, the additional bureaucracy of a larger parent institution might change the character of their school.
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do-gooder jobs than lucrative “big firm” positions. Long-term, that results in fewer donations and a smaller endowment. Further, it’s one of roughly 15 independent law schools in the country; the vast majority of law schools fall under the umbrella of larger universities. In recent years, other independent law schools have sought out partnerships and affiliations to weather the storm. New Hampshire’s only law school — formerly known as the Franklin Pierce Law Center — signed an affiliation agreement with the University of New Hampshire in 2010 and is now the UNH School of Law. Would such an arrangement work in Vermont? UVM’s board of trustees set up a work group earlier this year to examine just that: the possibility of a merger between the state university and VLS. After two closed-door meetings, it reached a conclusion. UVM spokesman Enrique Corredera sent an email statement saying the group had determined it made “good sense” to pursue mutual programs — like the existing joint master’s and law degree with UVM’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, and the 3 + 2 program. But the merger idea didn’t get sufficient traction. Corredera wrote, “After examining the organizational complexities involved, the strategic priorities of the university, and the very challenging and evolving nature of legal education and the legal profession at this time in the U.S., the work group determined that this issue should not be pursued at this time.” The work group disbanded in June. Buxton said she was disappointed that the conversations between VLS and UVM stalled. A former UVM trustee, she resigned from the board because of a potential conflict of interest.
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“You’re not a number here,” said Shanna Bailey, a second-year student and the president of the Student Bar Association. “You can walk into the dean’s office and say, ‘I need to talk to you right now,’ and I fear losing that.” Ashlee Stetser, a third-year student and a student representative on the board of trustees, sees it differently. “It seems like a natural synergy to link the schools,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.” If there were a “hypothetical merger,” she told her fellow students, it would be “at least five years” before any major changes came down the pike at VLS.
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A closer relationship isn’t necessarily off the table, say officials at VLS. Mihaly points to the existing partnerships — like the 3+2 program — as examples of what works best when it comes to linking the schools. “Our view here is that a partnership between UVM and us really makes sense on a lot of levels,” said Mihaly. But a partnership looks a lot different than a merger, he cautioned. “There aren’t plans for us to merge, to formally affiliate, to move anything. We’re here. We’re us. We’re independent. But we like this relationship a lot.”
Buildings Finance Agency, the state agency that orchestrated VLS’s bond with TD Bank; Mihaly said the group was just one of a few consultants the school has engaged in recent years.) The Parthenon Group recommended VLS take a balanced approach to cutting costs and generating revenue — making “deep cuts” to faculty (axing seven positions) and renegotiating the school’s distance-learning contract, while also hosting corporate training events and summer pre-law immersion programs for would-be law students. The strategy called for increasing the entering class to 140 students — a target VLS exceeded this year by six students. Parthenon suggests that VLS consider partnering with a notable environmental organization — for instance, the Environmental Law Institute or the Environmental Protection Agency, a move the consultant predicts could prompt a 5 percent increase in class size. The consultant also recommends starting a one- or two-week corporate training program designed for environmental executives who need to stay up-to-date on legal and policy matters in their field. VLS would bring that expertise to the table; the execs (or their employers) would supply the cash. Additionally, Parthenon recommends VLS create a distinct, for-profit partner organization — VLS Ventures — that would allow the school to invest in spinoff business endeavors. It’s a model that other schools have adopted — for instance, the for-profit subsidiary Drexel eLearning of Drexel University, and Middlebury Interactive Languages, an independent LLC that incorporates Middlebury College language course content. VLS is already an entrepreneurialminded institution. “We’re almost in the vein of a startup,” said Melissa Scanlan, the director of the Environmental Law Center. And independent of the Parthenon report, it’s already been cutting and spending. “At the very same time that you’re getting smaller, you need to invest,” said Mihaly. Many of the most recent investments have been in recruitment. John Miller, the new associate director of admissions, took the reins in his office about a year ago. He borrowed some of the strategies of successful undergraduate admissions offices that, unlike law schools, are more accustomed to fighting for students. “Law schools have never had to work for it,” said Miller. That’s changing. “The millennials need a little more hand-holding,” said Miller.
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So the department added staff and increased phone and face time with applicants and potential students. The school revamped its website. VLS started partially subsidizing trips to campus JOIN US TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN BUTTON UP YOUR HOME FOR WINTER and ramped up the number of events AND WHAT PROGRAMS ARE OUT THERE throughout the year targeting prospective TO HELP YOU. FREE EVENT students. They took visitors apple picking, SEPTEMBER 18 and shipped out maple syrup to students 6-7PM who decided to attend. The school also instituted a formal system for applying for need-based scholarships — something law schools traditionally haven’t awarded. PRESENTED BY Apparently, it’s paying off. The EFFICIENCY hi ng e i nc v t . c o m VERMONT school’s yield numbers — meaning, the 802.923.3088 percent of those accepted who actually said yes to VLS — jumped from 20 to 12v-hinge091014.indd 1 9/8/14 4:19 PM29 percent this fall. Applications were Neighborhood connection, down 11 percent from the year before, Foodie destination... but the school was able to be more selecFamily operation. tive, accepting 72 percent of applicants versus 80 the year before. Another investment: VLS hired KSE Partners in January to lobby on the law school’s behalf in Montpelier. “I want us to have a higher profile in Vermont,” said Mihaly. “I want Vermonters to know that we have this little gem in South Royalton.” VLS is also aggressively pursuing non-tuition sources of revenue. Several programs — including the Institute for Energy and the Environment and the relatively new Center for Agriculture and Food Systems — are entirely or substantially funded by grants.
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Neither Carpenter nor Hubbard was sweating the future of VLS over coffee at 12v-Barrio052114.indd 1 5/19/14 3:18 PMthe Barristers Bookshop. Nearby, some law students peered at laptops and others chatted with professors, of which there are fewer at VLS this fall. In late 2012, 10 staff members took buyouts, and VLS laid off two more. Nine faculty members took subsequent buyouts in 2013. Faculty and staff claim the losses haven’t adversely affected the school’s academic programs. “We’ve been relasor See much more tively lucky,” said vice dean of faculty on Trip Advi n of Burlington to g in rl Jackie Gardina, noting that a few of the u for B than you could professors who took voluntary buyouts Activities. on foot! stayed connected to the school and continue to teach on a part-time basis. In other instances, the school has cut the number of sections for a given course but managed to keep various class offerings on the books. There were no complaints from the Open Daily 10-6 Call for reservations. students gathered at a picnic table under 277 Pine St | Burlington | 802.489.5113 www.burlingtonsegways.com bluebird skies — about either the quality
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or the price of the education they’re getting at VLS. “I know how much debt I’m getting myself into,” said third-year student Jeremy Walker, who is paying $46,110 to go to VLS this year, the same as last year. “You sort of resign yourself to the debt,” agreed his classmate Stetser. They pointed to VLS law clinics, where students get hands-on experience working on real-world legal cases, as a major advantage. Theirs isn’t the purely theoretical law education for which many law schools have been criticized in recent years, they said. Students at Ruley’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic are managing a docket of roughly a dozen active cases. They helped the city of Portland, Me., draft an ordinance to prohibit the shipment of Canadian tar sands through their port — and stand at the ready to help the city defend a likely lawsuit against the ban. They advised Vermont legislators on the hotly debated GMO labeling law and are assisting the state in its defense of that legislation. Nearby, at the South Royalton Legal
Clinic, students help local Vermonters at or near the poverty line with matters such as bankruptcy cases, unemployment compensation, family and probate court proceedings, and legal services for veterans. VLS students talked up the feel-good stuff, too. Unlike many law schools, they said, VLS isn’t overly competitive. Students share notes, and grab beers at the Worthy Burger after class. And it sure doesn’t seem like they view the rural setting as a negative. Nearby, a student dozed in a hammock. A passerby asked about an upcoming rugby practice. Other schools had more impressive auditoriums, or a “new, modern university feel,” Carpenter recalled of his law-school search. But, he pointed out, “there was no White River,” referring to the winding waterway that flows through the village of South Royalton and the campus of Vermont’s do-good, go-it-alone law school. “I don’t think you could study law in a more perfect place.” m Contact: kathryn@sevendaysvt.com
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Sport “aggressive.” Among the more serious players to flip a flipper, he’d said, “I play to win” in a phone conversation a few days before the first league night. Barewicz also noted that he had done well in a few previous tournaments but had “never really placed or won serious money.” Last Wednesday, he was aiming right for the tournament — hence the earbuds and intense concentration. “I’m trying to be locked in as much as possible,” he explained. His pinball handle, limited by all machines to just three characters, is ZEN. Other players were less intense, and the overall mood was sociable. Players talked about their favorite games and offered advice to newbies. In fact, patrons who walked in after the snapping of the ceremonial group photo might not have registered that Tilt was hosting a pinball league. Mostly, it looked like a bunch of guys — male league players outnumber female ones 15 to two — just hanging out and playing pinball. Before the play began, Steve Daniels,
the coordinator of NEPL’s brand-new Vermont chapter, had circulated in the arcade and replaced several of the thick rubber bands that encircle the machines’ flippers. Daniels is the go-to local source for pinball matters logistical and mechanical. He’s also a member of the league, and several players speak of his pinball abilities with awe. Daniels lives just down the road from Tilt in South Burlington, and he has a few pinball machines in his home. He’s a genial pinball proselytizer who, like all other NEPL staffers, volunteers his time. He’s in it for the love of the game. “[I’m] trying to get people into pinball. That’s what I really, ideally, want out of this experience,” he said. A pinball league works more or less like a bowling league. On every game night, players are grouped randomly into fours, and then rotate around the arcade, taking turns at table after table. One, two, three or five points are awarded at the end of every round based on the players’ in-game point totals; scorekeeping
is strictly on the honor system. Every player’s two poorest showings are wiped from the slate before playoffs begin. Competitive play differs from hangout-at-the-bar play in one important way. According to the bylaws of the NEPL, “an earned extra ball will be plunged, not played.” Translation: Many machines reward skilled play with one or more extra balls after a player’s turn is complete — sort of like an extra point in football. In NEPL competitive play, any earned extra balls may be launched into the playfield — “plunged” — but players may not alter their downward course by hitting the flippers. Any coincidental points are awarded to the player, though. The rules of league play are simple, but pinball itself is far more complicated than it seems. Tables differ so widely in their construction and gameplay that a player who excels at one might fail miserably at another. To earn mega points or a multiball bonus, one machine may require the player to hit a series of distributed targets in a certain order;
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can see my older brother and me, ages 10 and 4, sailing through Burlington’s South End in the back of the family pickup truck — no more secure than two bags of leaves. We’re on our way to get haircuts at Camile’s Barber Shop on Ferguson Avenue. It’s a short trip from our home on Bittersweet Lane, off Birchcliff Parkway — too short. I love rolling down Pine Street in the bed of the El Camino. And I don’t want a haircut. The barber, Camile Dubois, is a sternlooking man in horn-rimmed glasses whose repertoire leans heavily on the buzz cut. It’s 1968 — four years since the moptopped Beatles made landfall. No self-respecting kid, not even a 4-year-old, wants to be seen with a buzz cut. In my brother’s account of trips like this, I’m crying like a baby as I clamber into the barber’s chair. My memories of this period in my life are spotty, for obvious reasons. I was just a kid — a happy kid with long, blond hair that the Man just couldn’t deal with. What I know for certain is that my sweet life turned a little bitter at this juncture. My father’s business, a sporting goods store on Church Street, went under, and my family cleared out of the South End. Some sweetness remained, though. We moved to South Burlington, a great place to be a kid through Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan. The buzz cuts ceased. I never saw Camile Dubois again. That is, until one day last month when I stopped in at my neighborhood barber shop, B.D.’s Hairitage, on Ferguson Avenue. Since I moved five years ago to the Addition neighborhood — the one bounded by Flynn Avenue, Home Avenue, Shelburne Road and the railroad — to raise my own kids, I’ve taken to pushing a stroller, walking a dog or guiding preschoolers on bikes past the conspicuous white building two lots east of Pine Street. What makes the building conspicuous, at first glance, is its size. It’s a tiny cottage in the shadow of the larger, early 20th-century homes that give neighborhoods like the Addition their historical character. Second, I noticed the barber pole spinning beside its door. Third, a sense of déjà vu stopped me dead, right there on the sidewalk. Eventually, my curiosity got the better of me. I opened the cottage’s door and stepped inside, where the proprietor greeted me. He was a casually dressed man, neat in appearance right down to his mustache. He introduced himself as Bernard “Bernie” Dubois.
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“Did this place use to belong to a man named Camile?” I asked. “My father,” Dubois said. He gestured to a photograph on the wall: a man in horn-rims standing beside a barber’s chair — the chair. The man’s wry smile seemed to ask, “How about a buzz cut?” A hand-painted sign, lettered in elegant script, hung beside the photo: “Camile’s Barber Shop,” it read. “Well, then, this is the place.” I said. Dubois gave me an expectant look.
I shared with him the story of getting my hair cut by his father as a young South Ender. I left out the part about the tears. I also told him I was surprised to find the place still in operation, given that the neighborhood is zoned for residential use only. The incongruity makes it impossible not to come upon B.D.’s Hairitage and, if you’re old enough, remember an earlier era in Burlington’s history — before barbershops became hair salons and many hair salons moved to strip malls.
The Addition’s signature corner store, the Pine Street Deli — growing up, I knew it as Red Roberts Store — still holds fast to the northeast corner of Flynn and Pine. But these days, who’d ever think to stroll down Ferguson for a haircut? Enough people, as it turns out, to have allowed the little white building to remain a hair-cutting destination for more than 70 years. According to Dubois family lore, Camile Dubois opened the barbershop in 1956. Details provided later by Mary O’Neil, senior planner with Burlington’s Department of Planning and Zoning, reveal that the Dubois family purchased the property from the Richer clan that year. A glance at city directories indicates that Oscar Richer had operated a barbershop on the lot since 1940. It’s not hard to imagine a barbershop thriving in the thick of the South End’s postwar industrial corridor. (It did a brisk business in buzz cuts, let me tell you.) For his part, though, the young Bernie Dubois gravitated more toward heavier industry than hair cutting. After graduating from Burlington High School in 1980, he worked for a company specializing in mechanical insulation. When that business folded, he moved on to other similar jobs, such as with South Burlington’s Densmore Stone Manufacturing. Some of those experiences were better than others, but Dubois’ dream job remained elusive. In a conversation with his wife in 1993, Dubois told me, he mentioned that he’d always wondered what it would be like to work with hair — like his father, sure, but also in the more varied ways that distinguish cosmetology from barbering. With his wife’s encouragement, Dubois enrolled in night courses at the O’Brien School of Cosmetology on Pearl Street (now O’Briens Aveda Institute on Shelburne Road). After completing the program, he went to work for Hair Unlimited by Maurice [Paquette] on Dorset Street in South Burlington, and then at Taft Corners in Williston. When Camile Dubois passed away in November 1994, the barber’s brother-inlaw, Roger Gibeault, took over the shop. A few years later, Gibeault started talking about hanging up his shears. Bernie Dubois sensed an opportunity to venture out on his own. The unbroken chain of hair-cutting enterprises at the Ferguson Avenue location meant that Dubois could exploit
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a “grandfather clause” to open B.D.’s Hairitage in July 1997, even though the neighborhood was now almost uniformly residential. He made a few interior renovations in the process, but passersby encountered the place pretty much as it had looked for decades. Apparently they preferred it that way. According to Dubois, he removed the barber pole during renovations, but
neighbors kept stopping by to make sure he was going to put it back. Regardless of whether he considered himself a barber, the shop was going to remain a barbershop to some, he realized. “As far as training goes, I’m more of a cosmetologist,” Dubois told me. He gestured to the pole. “I’m a barber because of the shop and the clientele.” He seems satisfied with his career
choice. For one thing, Dubois said with a chuckle, he doesn’t have the physique for hauling stone. Plus, the client work suits his temperament. “Before doing hair, I was always so quiet and shy,” he said, and added that he enjoys the one-on-one interaction with his clients. Being his own boss, he can also take the time to do the job right. “That’s one of the things I pride myself on,” he said. “I’m not here to see how fast I can work or how many people I can do during the day.” That approach has worked for Dubois for 17 years. Through word of mouth, he keeps “fairly busy,” he said. I’ve never seen people waiting for a haircut at B.D.’s Hairitage, but on each of the three recent occasions when I stopped in, a customer was either just about to hit the chair or walking in the door behind me. Dubois and his wife have put one child through college — their daughter is a University of Maine alumna — and just saw their son depart for his senior year at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Given his professional and personal experience, Dubois is a keen observer of hair trends — including ones on the business side. He knows, for example, that B.D.’s Hairitage isn’t the social hub for men that barbershops were in his father’s
entrepreneurial heyday. For a guy commuting to or from work, the strip-mall shops dotting the main thoroughfares are more convenient. (Guilty.) Contrast these habits with those of Dubois’ core female clients, who book weeks in advance and can spend a couple of hours at a pop for a perm or coloring. Dubois knows he can’t count on the women’s eternal loyalty, either, he said. Though he added some regulars of his own to Camile and Roger’s customer base when he opened B.D.’s Hairitage, some of those customers are simply aging out of the need for his services. Dubois also cuts children’s hair, but his isn’t the kind of frenetic, multiscreen space that salons specializing in kids’ haircuts can be. It is a good shop for a kid who can sit still for 15 minutes. Bernie Dubois isn’t going for a retro vibe at B.D.’s Hairitage. Nevertheless, I find something about the place undeniably old school. Maybe it’s the figure of the barber — or, in this case, the cosmetologist — as sole proprietor. Makes his own hours. Does things his way. Just like this father before him. Or maybe it’s my own hazy memories of climbing into the barber chair. Today, I look back on that time fondly — even if I did dread the sight of that barber pole. m
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aroline Rose has to run out to feed the meter, lest she risk another parking ticket and a likely tow. Or, perhaps more accurately, an eviction. The small Ford sprinter van parked across the street from Muddy Waters coffee shop in Burlington is not just the vehicle the songwriter uses to travel to gigs — it’s also her home. “I’ve been living in my van for about six months now,” Rose says, returning to the café table still looking slightly harried. “Is Burlington the only fucking place in the country that still uses coin meters?” She might know the answer to that question better than most. Though based in Burlington, Rose, 25, tends to spend more time on the road than at home. Lately those travels have included touring cities all over the country in support of her 2013 record, America Religious. That album, a gritty, alt-country-flecked gem recorded with longtime musical partner Jer Coons, drew wide acclaim from local media and national outlets such as Paste magazine and American Songwriter. That well-deserved attention led to Rose’s latest record, I Will Not Be Afraid, finding a home with Little Hi! Records and Thirty Tigers, which jointly released the album in August. The latter is a Nashville imprint and agency most recently responsible for distributing releases by Lucinda Williams, Sturgill Simpson and Trampled by Turtles, among others. Rose will play the Grand Point North music festival at Burlington’s Waterfront Park this Saturday, September 13. (Incidentally, TBT play the fest the following day. See that interview on page 70.) Seated by a large, sunny window overlooking Main Street, Rose is almost reluctant to talk about her new recording. In part, that’s because she’s already focused on her next one, an EP due in early 2015. “I want to put out a million records at a time, one after the other after the other,” she says. She grows visibly excited when she explains that the EP will have a more jagged edge than even the rough-andtumble rockabilly found on I Will Not Be Afraid. “The stuff I’m writing now is moving
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toward a harder sound,” Rose says, and adds that she’s recently been into psychobilly and bands such as the Cramps and Denmark’s the Nekromantix. She points to one song in particular that will appear on the new EP, a cut called “Leader Psychopath.” “I like messing around with different writing styles,” Rose says. “This one is, like, a zombie Buddy Holly on the prowl for fresh blood.” If that description sounds like a far cry from the rootsy, rambling and often introspective material found on America Religious, well, it is. Rose and multi-instrumentalist Coons have recently taken up with a band that also includes local bassist Pat Melvin and Burlington-based pedal steel player Brett Lanier. Having those players on tap has allowed Rose to write with a fuller, and electric, sound in mind. “It’s changed everything,” she says. “I can do so much more.” After a pause, she adds, “I just wanna burn my acoustic guitar.” Pressed to talk about her current
album, Rose explains that the record is a mix of new and old material, some of which goes back to her teen years. “I came to a point where I could put out all new material and get caught up to where I am now with my writing,” she says. “Or I can put out older stuff and give those songs life, a proper existence, and people can do with them what they will. Then I can move on to the newer stuff.” Like undead Buddy Holly, for instance. Rose’s musical wayfaring reflects her own yearning to travel. And vice versa. “Burlington is definitely my home base. But I like to wander around,” she says, gazing out the window toward her van. “I sort of live like a monk. Though a monk probably doesn’t drink…” Rose says she’s been possessed by wanderlust since she was an adolescent aching to flee her blue-collar Long Island hometown, which she describes as “really nothing special at all.” Her teenage years were isolated, Rose says. She was a misfit in high school with few friends and fewer reasons to stick
around. After graduating, she studied architecture on a full scholarship at a small liberal arts college in New England. And then she hit the road. “I’ve always been a huge loner my whole life,” she says. And you can see her social discomfort when she chews on the corner of her lower lip while contemplating what to say next, or stares at her fidgety hands when she does speak. But the shyness is fading. “Now I’ve blossomed into a socialite!” Rose says, with a self-deprecating chuckle. Her sarcasm aside, I Will Not Be Afraid suggests a newfound confidence, both in that declaratory title and in the music it contains. From the snaky, percussive opening notes of “Blood on Your Bootheels,” to the brazen freakout that is “At Midnight,” to the rebooted and leaner version of “America Religious,” the album reveals Rose as an artist who is increasingly more comfortable in her own skin. That’s evident in her fiery live show, too, which wasn’t always the case. “Before, I just didn’t want to perk up
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onstage,” says Rose. “I just wanted the started playing that stuff, I just thought words to be taken seriously. So I tried it was insane. I was like, This is the one.” to make everything else as plain as posCritics and taste makers around the sible, so that it would make the words country agreed. Soon Rose found herself stand out more.” She was so obsessed with a label and a team of promoters, with plainness, she says, that she wore booking agents and managers working the same outfit at shows for a solid year. to get her music out. Various songs from “The more I did that, I realized that’s I Will Not Be Afraid are now in rotation so dumb,” Rose continues. “Because on radio stations nationwide. Later this it’s not honest. I thought I was being month, Rose will embark on a U.S. tour, honest by highlighting the songs alone. including a run of dates opening for I wanted the songs to stand out. But I songwriter Noah Gundersen. wasn’t being me onstage.” “She gambled on maybe losing the Rose says playing live as a solo artist thing that was her outlet and making a was often a burden; she would feel a career out of it,” Coons observed. “She weight lifted as soon as she exited the was always so guarded about her art stage and could be herself again. and didn’t want to compromise it in any “Now I realize you can still make way. My goal has always just been not to great art and be yourself,” she says. screw up what’s so special about her.” “Gaining confidence to be who I am, The band members agree. “She’s not only in life but onstage, is a sassy one,” noted Melvin the biggest thing. It’s really recently in an interview at liberating.” Lanier’s Burlington home. “She Rose credits Coons with gets points for seemingly not helping draw her out of her shell caring what people think but musically. The two met in 2008 also being aware. She has a at a college gig where she was healthy balance.” opening for Coons, then a solo “She has incredibly high artist with a burgeoning career. standards,” Lanier added. “But “I remember pacing backshe doesn’t worry about the cArolINE stage after listening to her,” thing she just did. She’s always roSE Coons said in a recent phone thinking about what she wants conversation. “I had my head in to do next.” my hands, like, How the hell am I supAt Muddy Waters, Rose confirms posed to follow that?” that. “There’s no way to know who’s The admiration was mutual. A few gonna like what you do and who’s not,” days after the show, he received an she says. “And who gives a shit? Just email from Rose. “She said, ‘I really make stuff and put it out there.” thought you were gonna suck, but you Still, Rose says she feels the pressure totally didn’t!’” recalled Coons. “I just that comes from increased attention and wrote back, ‘Ditto.’” expectations. In 2009, Coons emailed Rose saying “I’ve had to adapt to it,” she says. he had a small studio in Burlington “I used to prefer to have my little dark and would record her for free. corner. And sometimes I still do. But now Coincidentally, she had just signed up it’s different. There’s more people watchfor a class at the University of Vermont, ing, so I’m more paranoid. But I have to and landed in the Queen City only days remember that it’s a good thing, too. If I do later. The two began working on a demo this well enough, it will allow me to make EP. It included a couple of songs, “Back another record. And that’s what I want to East” and “Shepherd,” that would later do. I want to make a billion records.” resurface on I Will Not Be Afraid. Rose adds, “And I’ll live in my van for Coons had long been urging Rose to as long as that takes.” m get her music out into the world. But it wasn’t until the America Religious sesINFo sions that she began to feel confident Caroline Rose plays the Grand Point North enough to do it. music festival this Saturday, September 13, “She had always just written for 4:40 p.m., at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. herself, which is a really beautiful, GPN runs Saturday and Sunday, September pure thing,” Coons said. “But when we 13 and 14. $49/79. grandpointnorth.com
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he single rare lamb chop, topped with a spicy harissa aioli, was surrounded by a fantasia in red. A pile of beet tartare bathed in a wide brushstroke of beet purée. Nearby, drizzles of homemade beet vinegar made the plate look like the only thing missing was the message “Helter Skelter.” On the other side of the chop, the look of carnage gave way to maroon cabbage strands. A deep, dark braise of balsamic vinegar had rendered them into something akin to a sweet pasta. Beneath the lamb, the harissa met its Middle Eastern match in pureed eggplant. Deep fried and flavored with soy, this was no baba ghanoush. This entrée at Junction — which had its grand opening in the Essex Culinary Resort & Spa on August 1 — packed a punch. But a week earlier, on a Tuesday, it had been a different story. That earlier meal featured well-prepared dishes but no fireworks. A wagyu short rib from Vermont’s Fischer Farm was cooked beyond the point of melting in Périgueux sauce, flavored with Madeira and truffles. As opulent as that sounds, the plate was a study in brown, with carrots, Chanterelles and pearl onions all taking on the same hue. Ill-advised leaves of raw gem lettuce supplied the only color. The sauce was lip-stickingly fatty but lacked dimension. Given the stark contrast between those two meals, it’s no surprise that two different chefs cooked them. Junction’s chef de cuisine, Michael Clauss, cooks Wednesday through Saturday and was responsible for that memorable lamb chop. Alex Casimir, the executive chef at Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, cooks Sunday through Tuesday and oversaw the short rib. Dining at Junction on those two nights was like eating at two pop-up restaurants in the same space. The format was the same, but the food was worlds apart. Casimir cooks hearty, Vermont-style fine
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The cidery opened its tasting room on Pine Street in April with a modest menu. It served light snacks — cured meats, cheeses, pretzels — during the day, and a few hot dishes — corndogs, poutine, chicken and biscuits — after 4 p.m. Now, Garry-McGrath says, the tasting room will offer the full list all day and add entrée-size portions of rich, braised meats and hearty soups as summer gives way to fall, with a focus on cider-food pairings.
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experience to Mace Chasm Road. After completing the brewmaster program at the University at California, Davis, Dan spent time at California’s Mammoth Brewing before returning to Vermont, where he worked for a year at loNG trAil BrEwiNG. So the Ausable stable naturally includes a big, California-style IPA. Called Face Cord, the beer packs 6.7 percent ABV and is just brimming with hops. It was named for the term for a half-load of firewood; later on, the Badgers plan to brew a Full Cord double IPA. Face Cord is on draft with Jungle Hustler, a strong, hoppy red ale, malty in body and bitter with aromatic Cascade hops.
Along with these big, heady beers, Ausable is brewing two lighter session beers. “A lot of people around here are just getting into [craft beer],” Dylan says, “so we wanted to have two [regular] beers that are really approachable.” North Country Common is a smooth, easy-drinking, malty brew, while Plowman’s Lunch is a light, bitter beer, made with New York rye, that Dylan says straddles the line between German pilsner and American pale ale. Teetotalers can sip ginger or root beer, brewed with locally grown ginger and wild sarsaparilla and burdock root, wild-foraged in the area. In keeping with the local focus, Ausable beer is only available at the brewery. Swing by on Thursday or Saturday afternoons for tasting flights, pints and growlers. “We’re not looking to getting a bottle operation until we expand, years down the road,” Dylan says. Besides, he adds, “We’re not really producing enough beer to bottle.” And that’s the plan. “Our business model is to be as low impact as possible,” Dylan says. “We don’t want to be shipping our beer everywhere.” Plus, the brothers are confident that brewheads will make the trip. “The thing about a brewery,” Dylan says, “is that people will travel for beer.” He’s hoping visitors will sample the rest of the local bounty: the mAcE chASm fArm food truck is set to frequent the brewery. Dylan has an agriculture degree from the University of Vermont, and in addition to working their own land, the Badgers plan to root Ausable Brewing in the local ag community, sourcing from and working with neighboring farms whenever they can.
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Changes are happening behind the bar as well. Garry-McGrath’s wife, MEGHAN GARRY-MCGRATH, also left the Daily Planet to work on Citizen Cider’s cocktail program. Visitors can expect a fresh new cocktail list, expanded spirits offerings, and extra emphasis on the versatility and diversity of the company’s ciders, Meghan says in an email.
In the kitchen, Lo says she plans to keep up the regular specials — taco Tuesdays, hot dog Thursdays — with some flexibility. “We’re tinkering around with things,” she says. “But we’re having fun with the specials now.” Lo says she’s already planning brisket on Wednesdays, accompanied by live bluegrass
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The compressed liver dish fulfilled that promise in three decadent dimensions. The creamy, fatty foie was flavored with a wash of maple whiskey, then topped with foie gras powder, pistachios and pineapple mint. In a pool of raspberry vinegar sat a single disk of gelée made from Gragnano wine. A fennel biscotto provided a crunch, a pleasant foil to the bounce of the gelée and melting foie. The pasta course was perhaps the most compelling. Clauss filled ravioli with ricotta and squash blossoms, then flavored its buerre monté sauce with candied lemon peel and a topping of English tea powder. When he heard that my dining partner loves polenta and that I’m partial to pickled mushrooms, he made a dish just for us, mixing creamy polenta with unctuous, aromatic saffron butter and a pile of pickled chanterelles. My other half called it an ideal blend of Italy and India. Each of Clauss’ dishes had so many components, they made this food writer’s head spin. There was so much to remember, look for and taste. But rather than feel overwhelming, the experience was mind expanding, like a culinary acid trip. I’ll be having flashbacks to the meal — one of the best I’ve had in Vermont — for a long time. Still, I hesitate to say that one chef at Junction is better than the other. It’s quite possible that I would have had a similar experience if I’d sat at the chef’s table with Casimir in charge, or been less enraptured with Clauss’ meal if I’d sat in the main dining room. One thing is certain: When I return to Junction, I’ll request a seat at the chef’s table.
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me, the fun he was having cooking for an enraptured audience was palpable. We received only two dishes exactly as listed on the five-course menu: the cheese plate (Jasper Hill Farm’s Willoughby with rhubarb sauce, quince paste and honey with bee pollen) and a dark-chocolate pot de crème (served with a hot dousing of salted caramel and crackling with cacao nibs at the bottom). When I’d eaten Casimir’s cuisine in the dining room, proceedings had been more by the book. Three courses came just as expected, with hits and misses. A salad of local greens promised plum vinaigrette but was primarily flavored by Grafton cheddar shaved on top, Marcona almonds and a trio of nasturtiums. The dressing turned out to be waiting at the bottom of the eye-pleasing salad. A strawberry chiffon cake was suitably light and filled with layers of whipped cream and berries. But I’d ordered it for what the menu called “pistachio butter.” Instead, I was presented with a pile of crumbled pistachios next to the cake. Besides the sticky pleasure of the short ribs, the greatest triumph of that night’s meal was pastry chef Emily Hurd’s Neapolitan mousse dome. Foamy raspberry and white chocolate mousses came covered in a soft jacket of dark chocolate, topped with a single raspberry and a mint sprig. The Essex has dealt in domes since its NECI days, but this was the best of the lot. Though Casimir’s classic cuisine had its highs, I handed out more superlatives at Clauss’ meal. His foie gras terrine was an appetizer conceived and presented like a savory dessert. When Clauss left the Bluebird Restaurant Group for the Essex last year, he told me, “It’s really going to allow me to get back into the fine-dining, Michelin-style food that I like to cook.”
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Incredible price for this charming old fashioned lakefront cottage within 30 minutes of Burlington! Enjoy the privacy of 353 feet of owned lakefront. Relax on the beautiful porch and watch spectacular sunsets! This could be your perfect summer getaway! Meticulously maintained. Just reduced to $319,000! Andrea M. Champagne, Broker Lee B. taylor, realtor 802-372-4500 Champagne real estate Andrea@AndreaChampagne.com
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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION #4C1275 AND HEARING 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On August 21, 2014, Ireland Grove Street Properties, c/o Scott Ireland, 193 Industrial Avenue, Williston, VT 05495, filed application #4C1275 for a Project described as partial findings for the conversion of an existing concrete plant into a 243 unit apartment complex consisting of 19 apartment buildings and one clubhouse/rental office. The Project is located at 140 Grove Street in Burlington, VT. This Project will be evaluated by the District #4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a) except: Criteria 1(B)(Waste
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 9:15AM at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:30AM at the site. We will meet at 140 Grove Street for the site visit. The following persons or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.
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Experienced professional sought to lead the Vermont Department of Tourism • Working This with diverse and/or vulnerable populations & Marketing’s public and trade relations efforts. mission-critical position • Holistic assessment of patients’ needs is designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage Vermont inconditions the • Strong clinical background,of especially with chronic • Strong understanding of substance abuse, behavioral health principles national and international marketplace. The Director Communications is • Health coaching of to empower self-management of health For more information, contact Samantha Haley at 802-585-5901 or email • Coordination and collaboration among servicebusiness providers responsible for the Job development implementation of a proactive samantha.haley@state.vt.us. Reference ID #615557. Location:and Williston. • Generating clinical improvement results Status: Full time, limited service; December 31, 2017. Application outreach plan consistent with the deadline: goals and mission of the Department of September 17, 2014. SENIOR NuRSE CASE MANAgER Tourism and Marketing as well as maintaining consistent communications The VCCI senior nurse case manager assigned to Williston will support via social networking tools. This position is responsible forprogram all tourism media clinical case management, fidelity, service quality and business SYSTEM DEVELOPER I & II operationsdevelopment; in achievement of health pitching care reform goalstargeted of Vermont State relations in-state and out-of-state; press release Agency of Transportation/DMV Tourism & Marketing: Director of Communications Medicaid, in collaboration with a diverse group of providers and community We are seeking a qualified andideas motivated to professional to join our IT tourism story regional and national partners, media; development of press including Medicaid ACO participants. This position will also Applications Support team.Job Responsibilities include working in a team support field staff and leadership team in the management, Description: familiarization trips management of media contact lists; and coordination, environment to support and extend the VTand DMV’s itineraries; numerous applications and planning, development and evaluation of VCCI services. Coordinate Experienced professional sought torelations lead the Vermont Department of Tourism legacy systems. Mostfor of these systems are data-centric and utilize a variety of and collaborate with a variety of local and/or regional teams as well as support Vermont’s international public initiatives. The Director platforms including mainframe, weband windows-based technologies, such statewide partnersThis to facilitate member referrals, improve care access, & Marketing’s public and trade relations efforts. mission-critical position will also collaborate with the Agency executive team in the as MS Access, SQL and dotNet. You must have effective organizational andof Commerce quality and effectiveness to optimize health. is designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the communication skills, knowledge of microcomputer operation, and the ability development of aandproactive travel trade and Requirements: business recruitment plan. This national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is to aid in the support, maintenance development of: Microsoft Office Vermont RN with at least 5 years of experience in a health care setting. A Applications; MS Access (versions 97-2000); Visual Studio VB position willDatabases report to the Commissioner of Tourism & Marketing. responsible for the development and master’s implementation of aStrong proactive in nursing is preferred. written andbusiness oral communication dotNet; and, SQL Databases and writing SQL queries. Knowledge of Mainframe skills,and strongmission computer skills/aptitude. outreach planenjoy consistent with the goals of the Department of and COBOL a plus. The ideal candidate should writing code, problem For more information, contact Girling by email: Eileen.Girling@ solving, working according Tourism to deadlines and working in a team environment. and Marketing as well as maintaining consistentEileen communications state.vt.us. Reference Job ID #615449. Location: Williston. Status: Full Please note: This position is being recruited at two levels. If you would like to via social networking tools. This position is responsible for all17, tourism media time. Application deadline: September 2014. be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to each specific Job relations in-state and out-of-state; press release development; pitching targeted Opening.
Candidates must: demonstrate strong oral and written skills; have a BA in Public Relations or related field; have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; tourism demonstrate knowledge of Vermont and Vermont’s tourism industry. DVhA PROgRAM CONSuLTANT story ideas to regional and national media; development of press
Reference Job ID #615505 and #615511. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full time. Application deadline:familiarization September 17, 2014. trips and itineraries;
Department of Vermont Health Access management of media contact lists; and We are currently seeking a dynamic DVHA Program Consultant to help Resume, writing samples and ainternational minimum of three references should be support for Vermont’s public relations initiatives. The Director support various units within the Department of Vermont Health Access. submitted towill Kitty Vermont Agency and Community ThisCommerce position will require a candidate that is flexible and able to manage a alsoSweet, collaborate with the Agencyof of Commerce executive team in the NuRSE CASE MANAgER constantly environment and workload.plan. The position will consist a proactive travel trade and changing business recruitment Development, One National Lifeoffice! Drive, Montpelier, VTof05620-0501. andThis out-ofAn exciting opportunity for development an RN working out of of our Burlington of a wide variety tasks including contractInmanagement, consultative position will report towhich thea private Commissioner Tourism & tasks. Marketing. duties,of and administrative Successful candidates will thrive in a Duties are performed both will in the office and in the field, for state travel be required. Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000.
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Requirements: Candidates must: demonstrate strong oral and written skills; have a BA in information, contact Samantha Haley at 802-585-5901 or Vermont RN with at least 3 years of experience in a health care setting. A Public Relations or related field; haveFor a more minimum of five years of relevant work email samantha.haley@state.vt.us. Reference Job ID #615577. Location: bachelor’s in nursing is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, experience; demonstrate knowledge of Vermont and Vermont’s tourism industry. Williston. Status: Full time/Limited service; December 31, 2017. strong computer skills/aptitude. Application deadline: September 17, 2014. For more information, contact Dawn Weening by email: Dawn.Weening@ state.vt.us. Reference Job ID #615560. Location: Burlington. Status:and Full a minimum of three references should be Resume, writing samples time. Application deadline: September 17, 2014.
submitted to Kitty Sweet, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501. In- and out-ofstate travel will be required. Salary - the $50,000. To apply online, find application at www.careers.vermont.gov. For questions related to yourrange: application,$45,000 please contact Department of Human Resources, Recruitment Services at 855-828-6700 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package and is an EOE.
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WallGoldfinger is a leading manufacturer of custom corporate furniture. Our specialty is engineering and producing finely crafted, highly technical boardroom furniture. www.wallgoldfinger.com
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LNAs, LPNs, RNs, Housekeepers, Nutrition Assistants, Laundry Technicians Helen Porter offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous 403(b) plan. We also offer paid vacation, tuition advancement and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment.
Job Description: • Inside sales position based in Vermont, but travel is required in the Eastern US. • Experience in furniture design, manufacturing, and sales or architectural experience as a specifier of corporate furniture. • Work cooperatively with our estimating, design and production staff. • Knowledge of a broad variety of manufacturing materials. • Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills. • Bachelor’s degree.
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Burlington Telecom is looking for a Financial Controller. This position is responsible for all aspects of BT’s accounting processes and functions, the provision of financial data and guidance to operational areas of BT and Financial Management at the City of Burlington, and day-to-day banking and external audit relationships, including the monthly closing process, production of actual monthly financial results, BT’s annual audit, vendor and cash flow management and reporting, purchase order control, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls and best practices and processes. This position is a key role in a small, professional senior management team. The successful candidate must be a self-starter able to blend strong financial management with an appreciation of operations and an ability to react quickly to changing circumstances to ensure that the business delivers its financial targets while continuing to focus on operational deliverables and improvements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or CPA; and a minimum of 10 years experience working in relevant position(s) encompassing all aspects of financial reporting, control and management, preferably including experience working in a small, fast-paced ($5m-$30m revenues) telecommunications or technology company, with change as a constant, including rapid growth and/or adversity. This is an exciting personal and professional growth opportunity to help deliver the future of business and residential fiber optic broadband services to residents and businesses in the City of Burlington, as a key part of a small, focused and driven management team. If interested, please submit a City of Burlington application, resume, and cover letter to: Human Resources, 179 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 by September 17, 2014. For information about this position, please see our website, www.burlingtonvt.gov/hr. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Experienced professional sought to provide clinical oversight of four residential programs for juvenile offenders. Responsible for best-practice standards in milieu-based programs, clinical supervision and consultation, coordination of referrals, representation in statewide forums and coordination of group-therapy component. Master’s degree/ VT licensure, five years’ clinical experience/children and families required. Job ID 2053
enhanCeD Family treatment (eFt) DireCtor, Comprehensive Care
Senior leadership position providing direct supervision of four-plus master’s-level clinicians, interns, foster parents and community interventionists. Five to eight years’ progressive leadership success in MH/child welfare settings, three years’ experience with children/complex and severe MH issues, experience supervising master’s-level clinical staff. Master’s degree/VT licensure required. Job ID 2119
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ATTORNEY Bauer Gravel Farnham, with offices in Colchester, North Hero, Enosburg and Montpelier, seeks an experienced attorney for its Colchester Water Tower Circle office. Our ideal candidates are licensed to practice in Vermont, have some client base of their own, demonstrate a strong background in commercial real estate/transactional law, probate/wills/trust, corporate/business formation, family law, bankruptcy, civil litigation, banking/financial institutions and demonstrate skills in writing and oral advocacy. Forward resume and cover letter to Joseph Bauer, 401 Water Tower Circle, Suite 101, Colchester, VT 05446, or email to bgfinfo@vtlawoffices.com.
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CSAC IS NOW HIRING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Coalition Director Position Open
Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Case Manager: Case manager sought to work with adults/parents with substance abuse/mental health issues. Master’s degree preferred.
The Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community is seeking a Coalition Director: Do you get excited about supporting healthy community development?! Our coalition focuses on environmental prevention strategies and we are looking for an organized, enthusiastic leader with vision, compassion, and an eye toward the possibilities that support our mission of positively impacting the Burlington community by addressing the causes and consequences of substance abuse.
Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinician: Provide substance abuse assessment and treatment to adult clients individually and in group. Master’s degree in a mental health field plus one year of relevant clinical experience as well as dual substance abuse/mental health licensure required. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.
Youth & Family
We want someone with strong attention to detail. Someone who has experience leading with integrity in a nonprofit, and demonstrated community engagement skills. This position is the key management leader and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Other duties include oversight of staff, sustainability, and community outreach. The position is supervised by an advisory Board of Directors in adherence with the standards of their fiscal agent, NFI, VT.
School-Based Clinicians: Clinicians sought in Addison County School District to provide in-school, direct counseling, behavioral and emotional support to children and adolescents in crisis, with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. Master’s degree in a human services field required, license preferred, plus two to four years of relevant counseling experience. These are full-time, benefit-eligible positions.
Community Rehabilitation & Treatment
The person we are looking for can manage multiple responsibilities with a sense of humor and appreciates youth energy and engagement in community change initiatives. Prior experience working in the substance abuse prevention, treatment, or recovery field is beneficial.
Residential Support Worker: Looking for staffing of 1:1, apartment-based residential support shifts available for 5-8 hours (primarily weekend evenings) per shift as part of a 7-day-per-week staffing pattern supporting a female client living in her own apartment in the Middlebury area. We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of calm, compassion, and good boundary awareness. Client enjoys playing cards, going for short walks, watching movies and going for rides. Contracted shifts available in full time or part time scheduling scenarios. Hourly rate will be determined based on experience.
This is a benefited position at 30 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you think you should be a part of our team, please send a cover letter highlighting your skills and talents and your resume by September 26, 2014, to helena@burlingtonpartnership.org or PO Box 1353, Attn: Helena Van Voorst, Burlington, VT 05402.
To learn more about available positions, please visit: csac-vt.org or contact Danielle at 388-0302, ext. 425. Submit resume and cover letter to apply@csac-vt.org.
BPHC is a coalition of people and partners that recognize that the damages of drugs, alcohol abuse and tobacco affect us all and work together to create a healthier environment in Burlington. See us online: burlingtonpartnership.org
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MDS Coordinator Full Time
The MDS Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS treatment assessment tool. This critical team member assures the delivery of high-quality care by applying knowledge of age-specific factors specific to geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning and tracking delivery of nursing care in our facility. The Coordinator maintains comprehensive knowledge of MDS regulations, and demonstrates expertise in item coding, RAPS, care planning, electronic submission, and compliance. This individual must be a registered nurse in the State of Vermont, with at least 2 years’ experience managing MDS compliance in a similar facility.
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Interested candidates, please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to HR, (802) 264-5146. Wake Robin is an equal opportunity employer.
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We are seeking an experienced marketing professional to support the agency’s goals for growth and brand management. You will develop, implement, and manage the agency’s marketing programs including promotional materials, website, advertising campaigns, physician and customer communications, and social media. You will work closely with community relations, development and human resources teams to support outreach and communication needs for CVHHH events and recruitment efforts. This position also provides a great opportunity to work with the marketing team of CVHHH’s affiliated agency. Our ideal candidate will possess expertise in marketing fundamentals, strong written and oral communication skills, be well organized and accountable to deadlines, and committed to service excellence for both internal and external customers. CVHHH demonstrates a commitment to providing patient-centered care and serving as leaders in the home health community with a reputation for high quality service and care. CVHHH is well positioned to be creative and innovative in the changing landscape of healthcare in Vermont.
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Management New World Tortilla is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an upcoming vacancy in the management team at our Pine Street location in Burlington. Successful applicants will have had previous management and kitchen experience. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly wage. Evening hours with Sundays and holidays off. Please send your cover letter and resume to mike@newworldtortilla.com or drop it off at 696 Pine Street.
Communications Manager THE NATURE CONSERVANCY in Vermont seeks a dynamic professional to serve as its full-time Communications Manager. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.
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The Communications Manager will develop and implement a multi-faceted communications plan that supports TNC’s conservation and fundraising work. The successful candidate will possess creative and strategic thinking skills, and be able to integrate several forms of media to celebrate TNC’s conservation work and promote the TNC brand. We seek someone with experience identifying key audiences, planning communications campaigns, writing and design, and working closely with other communications professionals. Strong candidates will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as working knowledge of the environmental and conservation arena.
Full time with benefits. Seeking an individual to provide for the emotional and physical safety of residents in a group care setting experiencing mental health challenges. A residential counselor will act as a role model and teach independent living skills, to include cooking, housekeeping and personal hygiene, assisting with medication administration and crisis intervention as needed. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will include some overnights. Hours will be split between two residential homes in the Montpelier area. Bachelor’s in human services or related field required.
Fantastic office environment located in Montpelier, Vt., competitive salary and great benefits. Bachelor’s degree and five years’ related experience or equivalent combination required. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search “Vermont.” The application deadline is midnight, September 19, 2014. 7t-NatureConservancy-090314.indd 1
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Promote emotional stability for eight residents with psychiatric and co-occurring substance-use disorders through friendly daily interactions and supportive counseling in a community setting. Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred. Previous work with the psychiatric population is desirable.
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An hourly, nonbenefited position. Residential Counselor promotes emotional stability for eight residents with psychiatric and/or trauma disorders through friendly daily interactions and supportive counseling in a DBT-informed community setting. Previous work with the psychiatric population is desirable. Bachelor’s in psychology or related field required.
Are you an experienced inpatient coder looking for a great career with opportunity to grow? If so, then this full-time position is for you! Come join our dynamic team in a not-for-profit, critical-access hospital with a staff of 450 employees (75 medical staff). This day position requires 3-5 years of relevant acute care inpatient coding experience as well as prior coding class, CPC certification, and CCS or CPC-H Certification through AAPC or AHIMA. Candidate must also possess strong knowledge of ICD-9, HCPCs and general coding rules and guidelines and be trained in ICD-10 PCS and CM. Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. AHIMA or AAPC a plus!
WCMHS provides an exceptional benefit package for salaried positions, a stimulating and supportive working environment, and many opportunities for professional growth.
This position is responsible for coding, abstracting and reviewing patient records. Must follow established guidelines for the use of ICD9 coding system and conventions. Responsible for assignment of diagnostic and procedural coding using a computerized encoder and standard reference materials. Will perform data entry into the Practice Management system. Refers non-routine/complicated cases to Supervisor. Must maintain compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.
To apply, please send resumes to: WCMHS, c/o Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601, email personnel@wcmhs.org, or fax (802) 223-8623.
To apply at our website, go to copleyvt.org or contact us at humanresources@chsi.org.
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SD: What’s in the fermenter right now? JG: Gose, Lost Galaxy, Petite Ardennes, saison, pilsner. AVA: We rotate through our core six beers pretty frequently. The seventh beer right now is our Lost Galaxy, which is a wheat IPA. We just packaged Oktoberfest as well. SD: Before you got into brewing, where did you work? AVA: Before I [started brewing], I had, like, high-school-kid jobs. One of the jobs that I got, which I never wanted to leave, was at a brewery. I started cleaning floors and all that, then got into working on the bottle line, cleaning out the tanks, and went from there. Even when I moved up here in 1997 from New Jersey, I worked in breweries in Vermont. I worked at Kross [Brewing Company] in Morrisville, which is now closed, and then I was at Rock Art for a long time. JG: When I first moved to Vermont from Virginia in 1995, I started working on small family farms. From that — farmers markets, things like that — I started finding people that were producing things with what they were growing. My good friend Matt Koch started Road’s End Organics, and I worked with him for about 10 years. [When] he sold the company, I went over to Vermont Soy and started formulating soy milk and making tofu.
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SD: Anything you wish you knew when you started that you know now? JG: It doesn’t get any easier. AVA: Yeah. SD: Advice for aspiring brewers? AVA: Jamie’s said this a million times: You’ve got to write a business plan. Running a brewery and brewing beer is not just about quitting your day job and going into business. It’s so much more involved than that. JG: You don’t just have to have a love of beer; you have to have a love of business. Also, if I underestimated anything, it was the amount of time that would go into it. When we decided to do this, I was explaining to my wife that she was never going to see me, and I’m extended even more than that. SD: What’s the worst beer you’ve ever brewed? JG: When we were at Trapp, we did this barrel-aged bock, and it did not translate. AVA: When you’re working with barrels, it adds this whole other variable. We ran this beer into whiskey barrels — they were actually Sam Adams barrels that had been used a few times before — and the beer just went the opposite direction. It thinned out; it was gross. JG: It oxidized. It was not sellable, so we dumped it. AVA: We fed it to the cows. SD: If you had total creative license, endless funding and all the time in the world, what would you brew? AVA: What we’re brewing now. 7/16/14 2:07 PM
JG: We have a business plan; we have a five-year and 10-year plan, so we’ve thought out what we’re doing and how big we want to be. So endless amounts of money aren’t really going to help with that plan. We see where we want to be, and we brew what we want to brew. SD: What ingredients do you like to experiment with? AVA: That’s tough. We certainly try to make beers that are balanced and with flavors that meld and work together. JG: Using fruit kind of excites me. I’m interested in what it does. SD: Name one brew you’re really into right now. JG: The Allagash Coolship series. Anything that Allagash does in a coolship, with the wild fermentation, I’m really excited about. AVA: There’s a [German] style of beer called rauchbier — “rauch” means “smoke.” They’re just a really nice base lager beer, but they have these smoky notes to them. Just beautiful. JG: They’re awesome this time of year, going into September. Like drinking a campfire. SD: Favorite beer and food pairing? JG: Gose and oysters! Definitely. AVA: There are so many different combinations that you can come up with … It depends on the day and the time — the weather? I’m too wishy-washy. I can’t pick a favorite. Pairing beer and food is one of my favorite things. SD: What excites you about the Vermont beer scene? AVA: The energy of it. We all get along really well, and we’re having a lot of fun, and the rest of the country and world are
interested in the products [Vermonters] are making. Not only in beer but in everything else. It’s great to be a part of that. JG: I would second that. The momentum we have right now as an industry, and especially as a community of beer makers here in Vermont, is awesome. You can call anyone that brews beer in Vermont and get something you need. Grains, hops — everybody’s really helpful. And there’s a lot of experience in brewing in the state, a lot of knowledge to pull from. SD: Is the current brewing-industry growth sustainable? JG: As long as the quality stays high, there’s plenty of room in the market. AVA: If we have another five giant breweries open up, can the whole supply chain handle that? I don’t know. So I think it depends on the business plan. SD: Do you see Vermont developing its own distinctive brewing style? AVA: Everyone’s doing something different. But what excites me is the ingenuity happening here. We have great water, and we’re all making beers that work for each one of us. It goes to show how diverse the beer world is today. JG: I think a lot of people would say the Vermont style is a hazy, hoppy IPA. But for me, the Vermont style is about quality. Vermonters put everything into what they’re doing, and I think you see that work ethic in the beers. m
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Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America: "Stories in Stitches: Vermont-Made Samplers" captivates needle-and-thread enthusiasts, who work on current projects. Living/Dining Room, Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free; bring a bag lunch. Info, 372-4255. Knitters & Needleworkers: Crafters convene for creative fun. Colchester Meeting House, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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Middlebury Farmers Market: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers' totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 673-4158.
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Newport Farmers Market: Pickles, meats, eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of the fresh fare supplied by area growers and producers. Causeway, Newport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206.
Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Week: Locals remember the decisive War of 1812 battle with reenactments, performances, historic tours and family-friendly events. See champlain1812.com for details. Various Plattsburgh locations, N.Y., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 518-563-1000. Killington Hay Festival: Giant hay sculptures dot the landscape at this harvest celebration marked with family-friendly activities, a scavenger hunt and more. Various Killington locations, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 422-2105.
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'Silent Clowns: A Celebration of SilentFilm Comedians': Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin presents hilarious footage that compares the comedic styles of Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and others. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1:303 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 454-1234.
Slow Food Vermont Farmers Market: Foodies learn about the origins of local meats, produce and flowers at an assembly of 10 small-scale farmers and artisan food producers. Burlington City Hall Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, jess@hotelvt.com. Sun to Cheese Tour: Fromage lovers go behind the scenes and follow award-winning farmhouse cheddar from raw milk to finished product. Shelburne Farms, 1:45-3:45 p.m. $15 includes a block of cheese. Info, 985-8686. Wednesday Wine Down: Oenophiles get over the midweek hump by pairing four varietals with samples from Lake Champlain Chocolates, Cabot Creamery and more. Drink, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. $12. Info, 860-9463, melissashahady@vtdrink.com. Williston Farmers Market: An open-air affair showcases prepared foods and unadorned produce. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, willistonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. WED.10
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It’s time to paint the town red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple! Burlington’s streets come alive with vibrant colors, creative costumes and eyecatching floats at the Pride Vermont Parade and Festival. The state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and allied residents flock to the Queen City for a day of revelry that celebrates sexual diversity and equal opportunities for all. After kicking off at the bottom of Church Street, the party travels to Battery Park, where the family-friendly fun continues with live entertainment and the Northern Decadence Food & Travel Expo, featuring food and wine samples from LGBTQ-friendly businesses.
Killington Restaurant Week: Foodies unite! Area eateries offer prix-fixe menus highlighting a variety of cuisines and specialty foods. See discoverkillington.com for details. Various Killington locations, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 422-2105.
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Coffee Tasting: Folks sip Counter Culture Coffee varieties, then make side-by-side comparisons of different regional blends. Maglianero Café, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 617-331-1276, corey@maglianero.com.
Making Herbal Meads: Fermentation fans tap into ancient traditions and brew up a batch of honey wine. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $17; preregister. Info, 224-7100.
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Homeschool Group: Parents with students ages 5 through 14 meet up for presentations and book discussions. Call for details. Craftsbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 586-9683.
Valley Night Featuring Rachel Ries: Locals gather for this weekly bash of craft ales, movies and live music. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation; $2 drafts.
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SEP.12 | MUSIC Twist on Tradition Musically speaking, Michigan and Motown go hand in hand. But what about bluegrass? Growing up on the Upper Peninsula of the Great Lakes State, Lindsay Lou Rilko gained exposure to the genre, which she melds with Motown grooves in Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys. This unlikely pairing forms a perfect marriage, courtesy of the foursome’s hard-hitting harmonies and imaginative instrumentality — a style that figured prominently on the group’s 2012 debut Release Your Shrouds. Filled with catchy originals, the album paved the way for the band’s current EP Here Between, which takes listeners in a new direction of ever-evolving sound.
Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Friday, September 12, 8 p.m., at Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield. $20. Info, 2894089. lindsayloumusic.com
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SEP.17 | THEATER Going to Battle If recited in its entirety, Homer’s epic The Iliad would take nearly 24 hours to complete. It’s a good thing Denis O’Hare and cowriter and director Lisa Peterson have distilled the monumental work into the Obie Award-winning solo show, An Iliad. Nine years in the making, the drama the Guardian deems “stunning for its nuance, tenderness and concrete detail” serves up gory battles and Greek gods alongside modern-day references. An informal tone and contemporary language anchor O’Hare’s narrative and effortless shifts between major characters. This approach creates an accessibility that illuminates mankind’s magnetic pull toward chaos and violence, regardless of the time period.
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Wine TasTing: skin ConTaCT: Hues of gold, pink and orange reflect the skin color and flavors of different wine grapes. Dedalus Wine Shop, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.
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Bridge CluB: Strategic thinkers have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. $6 includes refreshments. Info, 651-0700. CrosTiC Puzzles: Rick Winston shares his knowledge with wordsmiths, who construct a puzzle to appear in the Times Argus and the Rutland Herald this fall. Hayes Room, KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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MonTréal-sTyle aCro yoga: Using partner and group work, Lori Flower guides participants through poses that combine acrobatics with therapeutic benefits. Yoga Mountain Center, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 324-1737. r.i.P.P.e.d.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
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HigHgaTe sTory Hour: Budding bookworms share read-aloud tales and wiggles and giggles with Mrs. Liza. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. lego CluB: Kiddos ages 6 and up snap snazzy structures together. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. MeeT roCkin' ron THe Friendly PiraTe: Aargh, matey! Youngsters channel the hooligans of the sea with music, games and activities. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
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sTory TiMe & PlaygrouP: Engaging narratives pave the way for art, nature and cooking projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. World MusiC CHoir: John Harrison leads vocalists in musical stylings from around the globe. See summit-school.org for details. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister; limited space. Info, 917-1186.
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englisH as a seCond language Class: Those with beginner English work to improve their vocabulary. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. inTerMediaTe/advanCed englisH as a seCond language Class: Speakers hone their grammar and conversational skills. Administration Office, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. iTalian ConversaTion grouP: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund's Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.
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geena roCero: The internationally renowned transgender model and advocate details her global work for equal gender rights. A Q&A follows. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 860-7812, genderpride@pridevermont.com.
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Moving & grooving WiTH CHrisTine: Two- to 5-year-olds jam out to rock-and-roll and worldbeat tunes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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'THe graduaTe': Singer-songwriters Justin Rutledge and Matthew Barber explore this coming-of-age tale about a young man who is seduced by the older Mrs. Robinson. Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 1-3 & 8-10 p.m. $24-49. Info, 514-739-7944.
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PresCHool MusiC WiTH derek: Kiddos ages 3 through 5 sing and dance the afternoon away. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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MonarCH BuTTerFly Tagging: Nature lovers don nets to catch, tag and release the migrating winged wonders. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.
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green MounTain TaBle Tennis CluB: PingPong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Knights of Columbus, Rutland, 6-9:30 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.
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advanCed Care Planning: A panel presentation and discussion addresses power of attorney, organ donation and other issues that arise with a medical crisis. The Arbors at Shelburne, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8600. CollaBoraTive divorCes: A panel of area professionals offers legal, financial and mental health perspectives on creating resolution outside court. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ellen & MaTTHeW MoriarTy: The archaeologists impart their knowledge in "Digging Into Our Past: An Archaeological History of Sudbury Up to the Revolutionary War." Sudbury Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 623-6432. Mark TiMney: Drawing on his background in television news, the Keen State College professor considers the relationship between journalistic morality and the public's standards. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. saraH vose: The state toxicologist presents "Toxicology and Public Health in Vermont" as part of the Environmental & Health Sciences Speaker Series. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. 'TiMe deTeCTives: arCHaeologisTs in essex: 9,000 years oF loCal HisTory': An Agency of Transportation archaeologist unearths clues to the past and explains the technology used to acquire them. Memorial Hall, Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 828-3965.
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'Breaking THe illusion': A man begins to question reality after finding his wife and her lover dead in his bedroom next to a mysterious hole in the floor in Patrick Houle's dark comedy. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476.
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Card Making WiTH karen: Local crafter Karen McNall leads participants ages 10 and up in a creative session. Kids under 15 require an adult companion. Fairfax Community Library, 6-8 p.m. $2 per card. Info, 849-2420. kniTTing For PeaCe MeeTing: Needle-andthread artists bond over shared interests and coordinate the donation of knitted items to those in need. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 10-11 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.
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English Country DanCE Class: Beginnerfriendly instruction from Val Medve introduces newcomers to the popular social dance. Richmond free Library, 7-9 p.m. $3-5. Info, 899-2378.
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FEast & FiElD MarkEt & ConCErt sEriEs: A pastoral party features locally grown produce, homemade tacos and folk-rock tunes by Big Dog Run. Clark farm, Barnard, market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; concert, 5:30-8 p.m. free. Info, 999-3391. MustaChE BaCon thursDay: Gypsy jazz from Blue Bop entertains costumed attendees, who nosh on bacon and creative dipping sauces at this weekly gathering. Nutty steph's, Middlesex, 7 p.m. Cost of food; cash bar. Info, 229-2090. tEa & ForMal garDEns tour: folks explore the inn and its cottage-style gardens, then sit down to a cup-and-saucer affair, complete with sweets and savories. The Inn at shelburne farms, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 985-8442. VErMont CEntEr For intEgratiVE hErBalisM opEn housE: Visitors tour the school, then chat with staff, current students and graduates about various programs of study. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. free. Info, 224-7100.
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FilMs on thE grEEn: food trucks, film shorts and music by Québécois singer Michèle Choinière give way to an outdoor screening of Michel Gondry's Mood Indigo. In french with English subtitles. Burlington City Hall Park, food and music, 6:30 p.m.; film, 8 p.m. free. Info, 865-8166.
Forza: thE saMurai sWorD Workout: students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when performing basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon. North End studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. taCkling strEss With aCuprEssurE: Acupuncturist Joshua singer demonstrates Chinese medicine techniques for managing stress and its impact on the body. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.
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Fall FarMyarD Fun: families listen to themed tales, then interact with barn animals featured in the stories. shelburne farms, 10:15-11 a.m. free with $5-8 general admission; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8686.
MusiC With Mr. Chris: singer, storyteller and puppeteer Chris Dorman entertains tykes and their parents. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 1010:30 a.m. free. Info, 764-1810. spanish MusiCal kiDs: Amigos ages 1 to 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinian. fletcher free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. free. Info, 865-7216. ukulElE For BEginnErs: Nationally recognized performer tom Mackenzie introduces youngsters to the traditional Hawaiian instrument. see summit-school.org for details. union Elementary school, Montpelier, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister; limited space. Info, 917-1186.
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ColChEstEr rEiki CliniC: Master teacher Jennifer Kerns and her students introduce this Japanese bodywork through brief treatments. Colchester Professional Building, 5:45-8 p.m. Donations; preregister; limited space. Info, temenosvt@gmail.com.
ME2/orChEstra opEn rEhEarsal: New performers of all abilities are invited to join the classical ensemble aimed at supporting musicians with mental health issues. south Burlington High school, 7:15-9 p.m. free; preregister. Info, 238-8369. piano Workshop: Pianists refresh their skills on the ivory keys in an encouraging environment. Montpelier senior Activity Center, 4-6 p.m. free. Info, 223-2518.
seminars
lunCh & lEarn: putting your garDEn to BED: Home horticulturalists learn how to prep plots for the cold months and make spring planting easier. Gardener's supply Company, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. free. Info, 658-2433. 'start thE ConVErsation' FaCilitator training: Participants gain techniques for creating a dialogue around end-of-life rights and palliative and hospice care. Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, Colchester, 6-9 p.m. free; preregister. Info, 860-4436, carstensen@vnacares.org.
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ContEMplatE DEath to liBEratE your liFE: Nina La Rosa leads an in-depth exploration of living and dying, complete with a guided mindfulness practice. Exquisite Mind studio, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 735-2265.
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tE R EDiBlE history tour: A two-mile stroll highlights the culinary traditions of Burlington's early ethnic groups, with stops at local restaurants along the way. Partial proceeds benefit New farms for New Americans. ECHo Lake Aquarium and science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. $45; preregister. Info, 863-5966, eliseandgail@burlingtonediblehistory.com.
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MusiC With DErEk: Kiddos up to age 8 shake their sillies out to toe-tapping tunes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. free. Info, 878-4918.
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hap hayward hiStOry Center Open hOuSe: Members of the Marshfield Historical Society host a celebration of the past and the present. Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1680. reminiSCe GrOup: Folks ages 70 and up chat about their early memories. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.
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BallrOOm & latin danCinG: FOxtrOt: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. No partner or experience required. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-10 p.m. $6-14. Info, 862-2269. Cattle BarOn'S Ball: Yeehaw! Attendees don cowboy hats and kick up their heels for an evening of dancing and dining benefiting the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Burlington. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 6-10 p.m. $90; $175 per couple. Info, 660-1363. Queen City COntra danCe: Frost and Fire dole out live tunes while Peter Johnson calls the steps. Shelburne Town Hall, beginners session, 7:45-8 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8; free for kids under 12. Info, 371-9492.
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lauGh Out lOud: The Chicago-based improv troupe elicits big laughs with a combination of live action, video and audience participation in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Dion Family Student Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 9 p.m. Free. Info, mohler@smcvt.edu.
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'in Our Own VOiCeS' wOmen'S weeKend: From dancing and drumming to poetry and painting, ladies explore community, personal growth and spirituality in a secular environment. Sky Meadow Retreat, Greensboro Bend, 6 p.m. $90-120 suggested donation. Info, m39rsha@ gmail.com. middleBury COlleGe OBSerVatOry Open hOuSe: Clear skies at night mean viewers’ delight when telescope users catch a glimpse of Mars, Saturn and other celestial wonders. McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-2266.
Pride Week September 7-14 Burlington,VT
plaid party: Revelers break out the checkered clothing and fête fall with sips of the meadery's seasonal Autumn Spice Mead. Groennfell Meadery, Colchester, 5-9 p.m. Cost of drinks. Info, 497-2345. Queen City GhOStwalK: darKneSS FallS: Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. Burlington City Hall Park, 8 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 863-5966.
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Student reSearCh prOjeCt preSentatiOnS: Arithmetic aces from the St. Michael's College summer mathematics colloquium share their work. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 3:15 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2795.
teChnOlOGy help: Library patrons tackle tech challenges with Middlebury College student Jen Wenzler. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
fairs & festivals
Battle OF plattSBurGh COmmemOratiOn weeK: See WED.10, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. KillinGtOn hay FeStiVal: See WED.10.
food & drink
BellOwS FallS FarmerS marKet: Music enlivens a fresh-food marketplace with produce, meats, crafts and weekly workshops. Waypoint Center, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 463-2018. ChelSea FarmerS marKet: A long-standing town-green tradition supplies shoppers with eggs, cheese, vegetables and fine crafts. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 685-9987. Curated CuiSine dinner: Locavores feast on a five-course meal of seasonal eats prepared by Bluebird Tavern's Matt Corrente, with wine pairings from Dedalus Wine inspired by the current Solé exhibit. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $125-150; preregister; limited space. Info, 865-7551. FiVe COrnerS FarmerS marKet: From local meats to breads and wines, farmers share the bounty of the growing season. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3249. FOOdwayS FridayS: Foodies revive historic recipes in the farmhouse kitchen using heirloom herbs and veggies. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-14; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. hardwiCK FarmerS marKet: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with garden-fresh fare and handcrafted goods. Atkins Field, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 755-6349. KillinGtOn reStaurant weeK: See WED.10. lyndOn FarmerS marKet: More than 20 vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 535-7528. riChmOnd FarmerS marKet: An open-air emporium connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7514. truCK StOp: Gourmet eats and local libations from mobile kitchens satisfy discerning palates. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.
games
BOard Game niGht: A diverse offering of tabletop games entertains participants of all ages. Adult accompaniment required for participants under age 13. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 758-3250. BridGe CluB: See WED.10, 10 a.m.
health & fitness
aVOid FallS with imprOVed StaBility: A personal trainer demonstrates daily practices for seniors concerned about their balance. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $5-6. Info, 658-7477. lauGhter yOGa: Breathe, clap, chant and ... giggle! Participants decrease stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373. liVinG StrOnG GrOup: A blend of singing and exercising makes for an entertaining workout. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. Six perFeCtiOnS in daily liFe with GeShe tenley: An exploration of bodhisattva principles of generosity, ethical discipline, patience, joyous effort, concentration and wisdom informs a weekend retreat with the esteemed teacher. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 5 p.m. $175 includes meals and lodging; preregister. Info, 633-4136.
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Yoga Consult: Yogis looking to refine their practice get helpful tips. Fusion Studio Yoga & Body Therapy, Montpelier, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 272-8923.
kids
Drop-In storY tIme: Picture books, finger plays and action rhymes captivate children of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Dungeons & Dragons: Imaginative XP earners in grades 6 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. FamIlY movIe: Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang get entangled in an international crime caper in Muppets Most Wanted. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. musIC WIth Derek: Movers and groovers up to age 8 shake their sillies out to toe-tapping tunes. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. musIC WIth robert: Music lovers of all ages join sing-alongs with Robert Resnik. Daycare programs welcome with one caregiver for every two children. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; groups must preregister. Info, 865-7216.
lgbtq
strIDe to prIDe: Runners and walkers of all sexual orientations kick off Pride weekend on a 5K course along the shores of Lake Champlain. Proceeds benefit the Pride Center of Vermont. Battery Park, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $35. Info, girouxwilliams@gmail.com. prIDe vermont: 'WIlD anD preCIous': Based on his own sexual awakening, emotional breakdown and ultimate acceptance, Steve Cadwell's one-man show traces the arc of the gay rights movement. For ages 17 and up. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 863-5966.
music
art herttua & stephen morabIto: The jazz guitarist teams up with the percussionist for an intimate show. East Shore Vineyard Tasting Room, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 859-9463.
sloW Jam For FIDDlers & aCoustIC InstrumentalIsts: Musicians convene to learn simple fiddle tunes from Europe and North America by ear. North End Studio B, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 223-8945.
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mIChael J. strauss: The local renaissance man draws from his well of talent in The Mind at Hand: What Drawing Reveals. UVM Continuing Education, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, uvmolli@uvm.edu. rYan Walsh & kerrIn mCCaDDen: The local poets share stanzas with lit lovers. ZoneThree Gallery, Middlebury, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 989-9992.
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Drones and Bones: Digital Approaches to Archaeology in Northern Peru James B. Petersen Second Annual Archaeology Lecture FLEMING MUSEUM OF ART, UVM, BURLINGTON * 7:00PM
laura's marCh: A 5K run/walk memorializes Laura Kate Winterbottom, a Burlington woman who died in 2005 following a violent assault. Proceeds benefit H.O.P.E. Works, Pride Center of Vermont and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 9 a.m. Donations. Info, 343-7254. Walk For ChIlDren: Locals make strides for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont on a stroll through downtown Rutland. Howe Center, Rutland, 10 a.m. Donations. Info, 229-5724.
agriculture
perennIal plant sWap: Horticulturalists label and trade plants for the garden. No orange daylilies/ditch lilies, please. Courtyard, Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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loCal FIrst vermont Coupon book launCh: Representatives from Local First Vermont detail their mission, as represented in the annual publication. A raffle rounds out the event. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Montpelier Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8347. Bear Pond Books, Stowe, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8347.
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UVM archaeologist Dr. Parker VanValkenburgh will share stories of how he has used digital technologies to solve archaeological problems in Peru.
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crafts
anCIent potterY makIng: Archaeologist Charlie Paquin demonstrates Native American techniques for creating eye-catching vessels and surface decorations as part of Vermont Archaeology Month. For ages 10 and up. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 223-3338.
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Fall mIgratIon bIrD Walks: Avian enthusiasts explore hot spots for songbird species. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. $10; free for kids and members. Info, 229-6206.
'suDs: the roCkIng ’60s musICal soap opera': Hits including "Respect" and "You Can’t Hurry Love" propel a lighthearted romp about a young woman, her guardian angels and a laundromat, staged by QNEK Productions. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. $13-25. Info, 334-2216.
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snake mountaIn bluegrass & the Connor FamIlY: Toe-tapping tunes combine the best of modern and traditional bluegrass. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $10-17. Info, 382-9222.
'the 39 steps': An onstage plane crash, missing fingers and romance drive Patrick Barlow's Tony Award-winning adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, presented by BarnArts Center for the Arts. King Farm Barn, Woodstock, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 332-6020.
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norwiCh ConTra danCe: Folks in clean-soled shoes move to tunes by Northern Spy and calling by Adina Gordon. Tracy Hall, Norwich, beginner session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. $5-8; free for kids under 16; by donation for seniors. Info, 785-4607. Square danCe: Swing your partner 'round! Put Your Hoe Down provide live music while Michael Ismerio calls the steps at this social dance. American Legion Post 03, Montpelier, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 279-2236.
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'Coffee: The world in your Cup' exhiBiT opening: From the botany of the bean to the effects of caffeine, folks get the scoop on one of the world's most widely traded commodities. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with regular admission, $10.50-13.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
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TUE 23 BILL SCHUBART: 7pm PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY
Schubart will explore how “a sense of place” imbues literature and memory.
THU 25 ROWAN JACOBSEN: 7pm APPLES OF UNCOMMON CHARACTER Think you know apples? Discover the delicious diversity of Vermont’s favorite fruit.
TUE 30 DAVID HUDDLE: 7pm THE FAULKES CHRONICLE “A marvel.” —Booklist
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TradiTional CrafT SaTurdayS: Visitors get hands-on exposure to historic handiwork with artisan demonstrations of felting, blacksmithing, pottery and more. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $414; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355.
Blue CroSS Blue Shield of VermonT: healTh Care afTer reTiremenT informaTion SeSSion: Attendees gain knowledge about health care coverage during their golden years. A Q&A and reception 8/18/14 10:20 AM follow. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 371-3299.
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Adventures in parenting off the beaten path, unschooling, and reconnecting with the natural world.
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queen CiTy ghoSTwalk: darkneSS fallS: See FRI.12. ShipwreCk Tour: Back-to-back tours take spectators to the site of a sunken ship, where they view real-time footage of the craft transmitted from a robotic camera. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $24-39; preregister. Info, 475-2022. uVm hiSToriC Tour: Professor emeritus William Averyt references architectural gems and notable personalities on a walk through campus. Meet at the Ira Allen statue. University Green, UVM, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister at uvm.edu. Info, 656-8673.
fairs & festivals
BaTTle of plaTTSBurgh CommemoraTion week: See WED.10, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. killingTon hay feSTiVal: See WED.10. neighBorhood CeleBraTion & reSourCe fair: A family-friendly gathering recognizes the grassroots organizations ONE NeST and ISGOOD over good eats, lawn games and live entertainment. Isham Street, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 862-2469. VermonT golden honey feSTiVal: Festivalgoers are abuzz with arts, crafts, vendors, local fare and kids activities that celebrate the state insect and all things honey. Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 226-7744.
film
'inSide llewyn daViS': A musician struggles to tame his demons in the Coen brothers' latest flick, set in the heyday of Greenwich Village's folk scene in 1961. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. inTerneT CaT Video feSTiVal: Home footage of witty kitties from around the globe delights feline lovers. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 & 7 p.m. Info, 382-9222.
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'SilenT Comedy wiTh harry langdon': Pianist Jeff Rapsis provides live accompaniment during a tribute to the unique silent-film star. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 603-236-9237.
waiTSfield farmerS markeT: Local entertainment enlivens a bustling, open-air market boasting extensive seasonal produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.
SmarT fliCkS: Movie lovers screen the 1980s classic Back to the Future, then participate in a scavenger hunt inspired by the film. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, 1-4 p.m. Free with regular admission, $11-22. Info, 985-3346.
health & fitness
food & drink
Barre farmerS markeT: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail.com. BurlingTon farmerS markeT: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172. BurlingTon food Tour: Locavores sample the Queen City's finest cuisine on a scrumptious stroll that stops at the Burlington Farmers Market and an area restaurant. East Shore Vineyard Tasting Room, Burlington, 12:30-3 p.m. $45. Info, 2770180, burlingtonfoodtours@gmail.com. Caledonia farmerS markeT: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor stands centered on local eats. Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088. CapiTal CiTy farmerS markeT: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts throughout the growing season. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. Champlain iSlandS farmerS markeT: See WED.10, St. Joseph's Church, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4122. ediBle hiSTory Tour: See THU.11, 1 p.m. killingTon reSTauranT week: See WED.10, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. meeT The BrewerS: Suds lovers sip craft beer and nosh on Vermont cheese while chatting up local brewers. Author Kim Werner rounds out the afternoon with a signing of FarmPlate Vermont Beer. Vermont Country Store, Weston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 362-5950. middleBury farmerS markeT: See WED.10. mounT Tom farmerS markeT: Purveyors of garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Parking lot, Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2070. newporT farmerS markeT: See WED.10. norThweST farmerS markeT: Foodies stock up on local produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3157. norwiCh farmerS markeT: Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land offered alongside baked goods, handmade crafts and live entertainment. Route 5 South, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447. piTTSford farmerS markeT: Homegrown produce complements maple products and artisan wares at this outdoor affair. Pittsford Congregational Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 483-2829. roaST pork Supper: Families feast on a spread of pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, applesauce and dessert, served buffet-style. Vergennes United Methodist Church, 5-6:30 p.m. $4-8; takeout available. Info, 877-2680. ruTland CounTy farmerS markeT: Downtown strollers find high-quality produce, fresh-cut flowers and artisan crafts within arms' reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813 or 353-0893. ShelBurne farmerS markeT: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheese, and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472.
don'T loSe your TeeTh To gum diSeaSe: Carmen Reyes shares techniques and products that promote optimal oral health. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. healTh & wellneSS demo day: Demonstrations of various disciplines help attendees form personalized approaches to wellbeing. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 489-4960. inTro To gyrokineSiS: Monica Ha introduces the system of movement that improves core strength and flexibility while decreasing spinal and joint stiffness. Personal mat required. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 985-0090. r.i.p.p.e.d.: See WED.10, 9-10 a.m. Six perfeCTionS in daily life wiTh geShe Tenley: See FRI.12, 7 a.m.
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Break iT! make iT! family workShop: Guided by Rachel Hooper, tinkerers ages 8 through 12 and their adult companions transform old toys and household junk into DIY creations. Generator, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $20. Info, info@generatorvt.com. drop-in STory Time: A varied selection of music and books inspires a love of the arts in youngsters. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. fiddle-Bowing workShop: Michael Ismerio leads a bow-and-string session for musicians ages 18 and under, who experiment with Celtic, Québécois and old-time tunes. Vermont Violins, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $15; preregister; limited space. Info, 503-808-0362, michael.ismerio@ gmail.com. milk To CheeSe magiC: From farmyard to finished product, dairy lovers delve into the cheesemaking process. Shelburne Farms, 11:30 a.m. Free with $5-8 general admission; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8686. rapTorS in reSidenCe: Fans of feathered fliers stretch their wings and experience the birds of prey firsthand. Shelburne Farms, 1-1:30 p.m. Free with $5-8 general admission; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8686. SaTurday STory Time: Little ones and their caregivers listen to entertaining tales. Phoenix Books Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. STory explorerS: moon: A reading of Anne Hunter's Possum's Harvest Moon explores the phases of the Earth's natural satellite and how animals prepare for winter. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free with admission, $9.50-12.50. Info, 877-324-6386. whole Body learning for Children & parenTS: Structured and spontaneous movements support physical, energetic and emotional well-being in kiddos ages 6 through 9 and their adult companions. Personal water required. Yoga Mountain Center, Montpelier, 12:30-2 p.m. $25. Info, 223-5203.
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Grand PoinT norTh FeaTurinG GraCe PoTTer & The noCTurnalS: Vermont's musical phenom returns home to belt out soulful hits and headline two days of lakeside tunes. Participating acts include Lake Street Dive, Trampled By Turtles, the Devil Makes Three, Dr. John and others. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 3:15-10:45 p.m. $49. Info, 877-987-6487. mark laVoie: More than 40 years of experience dictate a vocal and harmonica performance by the Middlebury College affiliate artist. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
WoodChuCk'S reVenGe: An encyclopedic musical knowledge allows for a far-reaching repertoire that spans New England fiddle tunes, Irish ballads and beyond. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $15; $35 includes dinner; BYOB. Info, 465-4071.
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Chad holliSTer Band: Special guest Kris Gruen joins the Burlington-based band for an evening of funk and world music. Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $24-31. Info, 476-8188.
norThern Third Piano QuarTeT: The local foursome displays its emotive musicality in a program of works by Brahms, Dohnányi, Ginastera and Vermont composer Lydia BuslerBlais. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $20-25. Info, 760-4634.
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Bird moniTorinG Walk: Experienced birders lead a morning excursion in search of various species in their natural habitats. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.
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emily ProCTor Trail hike: A babbling brook and scenic views reward hikers on a moderate 7-mile trek that gains 2,600 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. S. Lincoln Rd., Middlebury, 9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 3554135, wesvolk@gmail.com.
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GardenS in Bloom: Eye-catching landscapes pay homage to the 19th-century conservation movement. Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.
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Green riVer reSerVoir Paddle: Calling loons and emerging fall foliage create an ideal setting on this moderately paced paddle. Contact trip leader for details. Green River Reservoir, Hyde Park, 9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-6666, russkin34@comcast.net.
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BiG Sam'S Funky naTion: Infectious dance moves and trombone riffs from Big Sam Williams anchor spirited urban-funk rhythms. See calendar spotlight.Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $18-28. Info, 457-3981.
The modern GraSS QuinTeT: Progressive bluegrass gets audience members to their feet as part of the Burnham Music Series. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $8; free for kids and teens. Info, 388-6863.
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loST BiG TreeS: An arboreal adventure explores the history, ecology and future of the elm, hemlock, white pine and American chestnut. Meet at Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 4573368, ext. 22.
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seminars
3-d PrinTinG, deSiGninG & SCanninG WiTh Blu-Bin: Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Blu-Bin, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 345-6030.
BeGinninG GenealoGy: Family-tree enthusiasts delve deep into their pasts with Sheila Morris, who introduces key resources for accessing ancestry information. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.noon. 310-9285. Info, $5. Bike CommuTer WorkShoP: A hands-on presentation provides practical tips for pedalpowered transportation. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, marycatherine@ localmotion.org.
sports
BoCCe VermonT STaTe SinGleS ChamPionShiP: Players lob brightly colored balls at a target as they vie for trophies, prizes and bragging rights in a double-elimination tournament. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-20. Info, 441-4604. ChamP Trail ride: Stunning scenery and a lakeside barbecue make for a memorable horseback outing in support of the Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program. Good Hope Farm, South Hero, check-in, 9 a.m.; ride, 10 a.m. Donations. Info, 372-4087. mekkelSen rV VermonT 200 ChamPionShiP Weekend: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Allison serves as grand marshal for this latemodel stock-car race that draws fans and drivers to the famed track. Devil's Bowl Speedway, West Haven, 1:30 p.m. $10-40; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 265-3112. o2X SummiT ChallenGe: Runners tackle varied terrain and elevation gains on challenging courses to the summit of Mount Ellen. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 8 a.m. $120. Info, 781-412-4998.
talks
Brian lindner: As part of Vermont Archaeology Month, the lecturer recounts the 1935 Christmas fire at Camp Smith in Little River State Park, where four men lost their lives. A guided tour of the site follows. St. Leo's Hall, Waterbury, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8433. donna kelley: In a narrated slide-show presentation, the scholar details the work of her friend, renowned basket maker Newt Washburn. Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964. in CeleBraTion oF GraniTe: Paul Wood: As part of the Vermont Archaeology Month, the historian shares his expertise on the tools and machinery that led to the rapid expansion of the state's granite industry. Vermont Historical Society, Barre, 2 p.m. $5 includes admission to Vermont Granite Museum. Info, 828-2180.
theater
'The 39 STePS': See FRI.12. 'The Freak and The ShoWGirl': Political correctness be gone! Mat Fraser and Julie Atlas Muz's burlesque cabaret pairs song, dance and striptease with a no-holds-barred challenge of social norms. For ages 18 and up. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. 'SudS: The roCkinG ’60S muSiCal SoaP oPera': See FRI.12.
words
Ben heWiTT: The Cabot-based author celebrates the release of Home Grown: Adventures in Parenting Off the Beaten Path, Unschooling and Reconnecting With the Natural World. Phoenix Books Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. PoeTry readinG: Local bards excerpt Birchsong: Poetry Centered in Vermont. A book singing and reception follow. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
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ReviSitiNg the Bowl: Ceramic artists sharpen their skills while learning how to avoid lopsided and bottom-heavy pieces. BCA Center, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $22.50-25; preregister. Info, 865-7166.
community
lUcy'S hoUSe foR the PReveNtioN of homeleSS PetS fUNdRaiSeR: Canines and their owners stretch their legs on a walk benefiting the organization's emergency medical fund. A pet expo and silent auction round out the day. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $2; $5 per family. Info, 879-0898.
crafts
Black BeaR caRviNg claSS: Green Mountain Woodcarvers' David Tuttle guides whittlers through a hands-on craft. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-35; preregister; bring personal lunch. Info, 434-2167.
dance
BRyce daNce comPaNy: Dancers take the stage in "To You, Around You, About You" a collaborative, multimedia exploration of end-of-life themes. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. $20. Info, 382-9222.
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BetteR l8 thaN NeveR caR Show: Gearheads check out sweet rides at this benefit for Camp TaKum-Ta, hosted by the Snake Mountain Cruisers. Bristol Recreation Field, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 388-7951, ext. 1. 'coffee: the woRld iN yoUR cUP' exhiBit oPeNiNg: See SAT.13. hiddeN SPaceS, UNiqUe PlaceS: Architecture buffs tour the park's historic landmarks — including a rarely visited 1960s fallout shelter. Meet at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $4-8; free for kids 15 and under; preregister. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. 'iN oUR owN voiceS' womeN'S weekeNd: See FRI.12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
fairs & festivals
Battle of PlattSBURgh commemoRatioN week: See WED.10, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. killiNgtoN hay feStival: See WED.10.
wiNooSki faRmeRS maRket: Area growers and bakers offer ethnic eats, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 413-446-4684.
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health & fitness
Six PeRfectioNS iN daily life with geShe teNley: See FRI.12, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
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kids
RUSSiaN Play time with NataSha: Youngsters up to age 8 learn new words via rhymes, games, music, dance and a puppet show. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
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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.
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BaReNaked ladieS: SOLD OUT. The Canadian rockers bring catchy hooks, lighthearted banter and 25 years of stage time to an energetic show. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $59.50-79. Info, 603-448-0400. gRaNd PoiNt NoRth featURiNg gRace PotteR & the NoctURNalS: See SAT.13, 2:159:45 p.m. SUmmeR eveNiNgS with veRmoNt tReaSUReS: As part of a concert series benefitting the Old Meeting House, singer-songwriter Patti Casey lends her pipes to acoustic originals. Old Meeting House, East Fairfield, 7-9 p.m. $15; free for kids under 12. Info, 827-6626.
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UNcommoN Jam: Mountain Money kick off an epic jam session featuring the Cold Stone Roosters, OU Session American and regional fidRT EY ES dlers at the Newbury Music Festival. HR YO F M E G AN H U M P Newbury Village Common, 2-7 p.m. $1720. Info, 748-2600.
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veRmoNt mac & cheeSe challeNge: Top regional chefs prepare signature recipes at this family-friendly beer-and-cheese extravaganza benefiting the Vermont Foodbank and Sustainable Woodstock. Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $12-15. Info, 457-9992.
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toUR de goat: Foodies spin their wheels on road and mountain bike rides and work up an appetite for a goat roast that follows. Farm tours and live music complete the day. Vermont Goat Collaborative, Colchester, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $20-45; preregister. Info, 922-7346.
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qUeeN city ghoStwalk: lakeview cemeteRy: Paranormal authority Thea Lewis leads a grave adventure through historic headstones. Parking available at Burlington High School. Meet at Louisa Howard Chapel 10 minutes before start time. Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 863-5966.
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SoUth BURliNgtoN faRmeRS maRket: Farmers, food vendors, artists and crafters set up booths in the parking lot. South Burlington High School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 207-266-8766.
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outdoors
Cabot Ride the Ridges: Routes ranging from 10K to 100K take cyclists through scenic landscapes and rugged terrain in the Northeast Kingdom. A locavore lunch completes this benefit for Cabot Connects Mentoring. Cabot High School, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-35; $50 per family; free for kids 12 and under; includes lunch. Info, 563-3338.
thinking
MediCinal Plant Walk: Clinical herbalist Rebecca Dalgin helps nature lovers identify the healing properties of local flora. Meet outside the Wild Heart Wellness office. Goddard College, Plainfield, 1 p.m. $12. Info, 552-0727, rebecca. dalgin@gmail.com.
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WoMen's Ride: exPloRe Rossetti PaRk beaCh: Pedal pushers cruise through Burlington to Colchester, where they unwind with a picnic before returning to the Queen City. Leddy Park, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, andynanne@ burlingtontelecom.net.
sports
o2x suMMit Challenge: See SAT.13. Walk/Run foR luPus noW: Community members make strides towards a cure for this unpredictable, life-threatening disease. Oakledge Park, Burlington, registration, 10 a.m.; walk/run, 11 a.m. Donations. Info, 244-5988. WoMen's PiCkuP soCCeR: Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Starr Farm Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, 864-0123.
MiChael Caduto: The author lends his knowledge of herbalism and indigenous folklore to "Fiddleheads, Lamb's Quarters, Nettles and Nuts: Wild Edible, Medicinal and Poisonous Plants." Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 1-2:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 765-4288.
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aliCe in noodleland: Youngsters get acquainted over crafts and play while new parents and expectant mothers chat with maternity nurse and lactation consultant Alice Gonyar. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. MusiC With PeteR: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song-and-dance moves to traditional and original folk. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free; limited to one session per week per family. Info, 878-4918.
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life dRaWing: Artists bring their own materials and interpret the poses of a live model. BCA Center, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $6-8. Info, 865-7166.
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taR sands healing Walk RePoRt & PeoPle's CliMate MaRCh Rally: Vermonters who traveled to Alberta, Canada, this June recount their experience with the First Nations people, who are fighting to end tar-sands mining. A rally for the upcoming march in New York City completes the evening. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, jade@350vt.org.
fairs & festivals
killington hay festiVal: See WED.10.
eCho afteRdaRk: fiRkin Monday: Real ale Cask beeR: Fermentation fans sample one-of-akind regional brews while learning about the science behind sipping. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $20-25; preregister; for ages 21 and up. Info, 877-324-6386.
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Monday-night fun Run: Runners push past personal limits at this weekly outing. Peak Performance, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0949.
Robyn oChs: The award-winning activist and editor of the anthology Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World discusses her work. Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1478.
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food & drink
aVoid falls With iMPRoVed stability: See FRI.12.
tRad band: Intermediate musicians hone their skills under the tutelage of Colin McCaffrey. See summit-school.org for details. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister; limited space. Info, 917-1186.
talks
'the 39 stePs': See FRI.12, 5-7 p.m.
health & fitness
kids
Mekkelsen RV VeRMont 200 ChaMPionshiP Weekend: See SAT.13.
theater
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.
music
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 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.
talks
gRegoRy shaRRoW: The lecturer explores the longstanding influence of local agricultural practices in "A Sense of Place: Vermont's Farm Legacy." Monkton Fire Station, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2277. VeRMont PolitiCs sPeakeR seRies: Local professionals ranging from reporters to state government officials past and present consider current topics. Ellsworth Room, Library and Learning Center, Johnson State College, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1664.
words
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.
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agriculture
Slow MonEy VErMonT laUnch: Founder Woody Tasch details the organization's mission with those passionate about supporting a sustainable local and regional food system. Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 603-620-3713, ckjenness@gmail.com.
comedy
w. KaMaU BEll: Biting social commentary translates into big laughs in "The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour." Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 603-646-2422.
community
hoME SharE now Info SESSIon: Locals get up-to-date information on home-sharing opportunities in central Vermont. Home Share Now, Barre, 5:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 479-8544. hoMESharE VErMonT InforMaTIon SESSIon: Those interested in home-sharing or caregiving programs meet with staff to learn more. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.
dance
InTro To TrIBal BElly DancE: Ancient traditions from diverse cultures define this moving meditation that celebrates creative energy. Comfortable clothing required. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 6:45 p.m. $12. Info, piper.c.emily@gmail.com. SwIng & laTIn DancE: Instructor Samir Elabd helps students break down basic steps into fancy footwork. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, swing, 6-7 p.m.; Latin, 7-8 p.m. $12-14. Info, 2258699 or 223-2921. SwIng DancE PracTIcE SESSIon: Twinkletoed dancers learn steps for the lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Indoor shoes required. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.
Solar hoME: hEaTIng & coolIng InforMaTIon SESSIon: Jessica Edgerly Walsh of SunCommon details ways to utilize the sun's energy and avoid fossil-fuel dependence. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 2238000, ext. 202.
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TEa & forMal garDEnS ToUr: See THU.11. TEchnology hElP: See FRI.12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
KIllIngTon hay fESTIVal: See WED.10.
film
KnIghTS of ThE MySTIc MoVIE clUB: Cinema hounds screen campy flicks at this celebration of offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.
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rUTlanD coUnTy farMErS MarKET: See SAT.13, 2-6 p.m.
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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chaIr yoga wITh JIll lang: Students limber up with modified poses. Personal mat required. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
Taught by Arthur Makaris, a licensed acupuncturist and master of Chinese martial arts with over 30 years of experience. Qigong is the ancient Chinese art of cultivating health by combing visualization, meditation, movement, and breath. Northern Dipper Qigong includes gentle movements that stretch and open the spine. The practice of qigong contributes to health by increasing harmony between the mind, body and breath, generating greater health and vitality.
EnErgy ToolS for hEalThy agIng: Jane Buchan shares tips and techniques for growing old healthfully by becoming a more resourceful problem solver. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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health & fitness
gEnTlE 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. InTro To yoga: Those new to the mat discover the benefits of aligning breath and body. Fusion Studio Yoga & Body Therapy, Montpelier, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 272-8923.
kids
faIrfax STory hoUr: 'whEElS on ThE BUS': Good listeners up to age 6 are rewarded with tales, crafts and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. fall STory TIME: 'Down on ThE farM': A wide variety of books and authors jumpstarts preschoolers' early-literacy skills. A craft activity follows. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. hIghgaTE STory hoUr: See WED.10. STorIES wITh MEgan: Captivating tales entertain good listeners ages 2 through 5. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. STory ExPlorErS: a gooD Day'S fIShIng: Break out your tackle box! Kiddos explore ways to catch a fish, then practice casting for trout. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free with admission, $10.50-13.50. Info, 877-324-6386. ToDDlEr STory TIME: Tykes up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. worlD MUSIc choIr: See WED.10. yoga wITh DanIEllE: Toddlers and preschoolers strike a pose, then share stories and songs. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
language
frEnch conVErSaTIon groUP: Beginnerto-intermediate speakers brush up on their language skills. Halvorson's Upstreet Café, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.
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'woUnDS of wazIrISTan': Madiha Tahir's documentary explores the far-reaching effects of drone warfare on Pakistan civilians and the world at large. A discussion follows. The Block Gallery & Coffeehouse, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.
olD norTh EnD farMErS MarKET: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic food and more from neighborhood vendors. Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
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PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: French students of varying levels engage in dialogue en français. Panera Bread, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.
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ME2/CHORUS WORKSHOP: People living with mental illness and their supporters explore wideranging styles of popular choral music, including the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Bernstein. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 238-8369. SOUTH BURLINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT REHEARSAL: New members are welcome at this open practice for the vocal ensemble's annual performance. South Burlington High School, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4108.
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'START THE CONVERSATION' FACILITATOR TRAINING: See THU.11.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN DERBY DAMES FRESH MEAT PRACTICE: Get on the fast track! Vermont's hard-hitting gals teach novices basic skating and derby skills. Skates, mouth guard and protective gear required. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30-10 p.m. Free. Info, skating@ gmderbydames.com.
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'BURLINGTON ON BURLINGTON': THE MONEY, HONEY: How do local artists and organizations get funding? Speakers share insights in a panel discussion and moderated Q&A session. A cocktail hour follows. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.
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COMMUNITY DINNER: Diners get to know their neighbors at a low-key, buffet-style meal organized by the Winooski Coalition. O'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; transportation available for seniors. Info, 655-4565.
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KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: Crafters come together for creative fun. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.10. SCRABBLE MEETUP: Wordsmiths use lettered tiles to spell out winning combinations. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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KITCHEN MEDICINE: BUILDING WINTER IMMUNITY: From antimicrobial spices to lactofermented veggies, Lisa Masé of Harmonized Cookery demonstrates ways to promote a healthy respiratory tract and intestinal flora. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 224-7100. MONTRÉAL-STYLE ACRO YOGA: See WED.10. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE BODY: The psychologist lends his expertise to an exploration of the biopsychological dynamics that shape daily life. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.10. REIKI SHARE: Practitioners convene for an open session aimed at learning, practicing and networking. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 860-6203.
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ACTION ORIGAMI WITH BRENDAN & ANNETTE: Youngsters ages 8 and up transform paper into eye-catching, three-dimensional creations, F JO EL including a set of paper teeth. Fairfax BE N JA MIN Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 849-2420.
PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH DEREK: See WED.10. VALLEY NIGHT FEATURING DAVE KELLER: Locals gather for this weekly bash of craft ales, movies and live music. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation; $2 drafts. Info, 496-8994.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING: See WED.10. TREE, SHRUB & HERBACEOUS PLANT WALK: Herbalist Annie McCleary leads a stroll through a diverse landscape, on which she identifies the edible and medicinal properties of local flora. Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury, 4-5:30 p.m. $1-10 suggested donation; preregister. Info, 456-8122.
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ELIZABETH DOLCI: As part of the Environmental & Health Sciences Speaker Series, the Johnson State College professor presents "Microbial Community Structure of the Vermont Asbestos Group Mine." Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. MARY FILLMORE: The writer considers the lives of people living among Jewish families during their religious persecution in "Anne Frank's Neighbors: What did They Do?" Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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'AN ILIAD': Denis O'Hare interweaves contemporary references into a distillation of Homer's epic poem in this Obie Award-winning solo show. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $17-40. Info, 603-646-2422.
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TECHNOLOGY FORUM: Locals give feedback about the library's computers and Wi-Fi resources. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.10. GERMAN-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
FALL BOOK SALE: Bookworms take their pick of thousands of titles at this benefit for the library. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. GEORGE MATHON & WILLIAM GRAHAM: The local writers captivate lit lovers with selected works as part of the Readings in the Gallery series. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. SEAN MULCAHY: Themes of recession, unemployment and student-loan debt thread through the Vermont author's debut Slip Sliding Away. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 4483350.
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processing and all materials. Bring a manual film camera to the first class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt. Weekly on Mon., Oct. 20-Dec. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $240/person; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PHOTO: DIGITAL SLR CAMERA: Explore the basic workings of the digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds, sensitivity ratings and exposure, and learn the basics of composition. Pair with Adobe Lightroom 4 for a 12-week experience and learn the ins and outs of photo editing and printing! No experience necessary. Instructor: Dan Lovell. Weekly on Wed., Sep. 17-Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $170/person; $153/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PHOTO: MIXED LEVEL DARKROOM: Take your work to the next level! Guided sessions to help you improve your printing and film-processing techniques and discussion of the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work will be included. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class for outside-of-class printing and processing. Prerequisite: Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom or equivalent experience. Weekly on Thu., Sep. 25-Nov. 13. Cost: $295/person; $265.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PHOTO: NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn how to take successful night exposures! Demonstrations, hands-on photo shoots and critique will be included. Bring your film or digital SLR, a small notebook, flashlight, cable release and a tripod. Prerequisite: Intro to SLR Camera or equivalent experience. Instructor: Gary Hall. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 9-23, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $150/person; $137.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PRINTMAKING: This introductory class will show you a variety of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Learn block printing with linoleum, collograph and drypoint. This is a great way to start creating your own art, and no experience is necessary! Instructor: Katie Loesel. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 23-Oct. 28, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. SCHOOL BREAK: BREAK IT, MAKE IT: Here’s a chance to make frankentoys, race DIY vehicles and more out of electronics and old toys. Learn basic electronics while building totally cool DIY creations. Students are encouraged to bring some of their own old toys and junk to add to the laboratory. Materials are provided. Ages 6-12. Instructors: Rachel Hooper and Alissa Faber. Pair with School Break: DIY Halloween Costumes. Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $87.50/ person; $78.75/BCA members. Location: BCA Center & Generator, 135 Church St., Burlington.
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person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center & Generator, 135 Church St., Burlington. CLAY: SGRAFFITO: An introduction to sgraffito, a timeless method of surface decoration. Along with class discussion, demonstrations will be given on using colored slip, carving the surface with a variety of tools to achieve a variety of effects, burnishing the clay surface, and deciding how to choose your clay body and when to carve it. Oct. 12, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: This class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls. Also learn various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed! Option 1: weekly on Thu., Sep. 25-Oct. 30, 6-8:30 p.m.; Option 2: weekly on Thu., Sep. 25-Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-noon; weekly on Mon., Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $240/person; $216/BCA members. Incl. your first bag of clay & 30 hours/week in open studio hours to practice. Extra clay sold separately at $20/25-pound bag. All glazes & firings incl. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practices with a contemporary approach to the figure. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of contemporary techniques with water-soluble oils, and get supportive feedback in a small-group environment. Figure drawing experience is very helpful. Instructor: Gail Salzman. Weekly on Wed., Oct 1-Nov. 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $360/person; $324/ BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. DESIGN: ADOBE INDESIGN: Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign, used for magazine and book layout, designing text, and for preparing digital and print publications. Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will create projects suited to their own interests. This class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rachel Hooper. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 30-Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $205/person; $184.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
DROP IN: ADULT WHEEL: Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel-working. Learn to prepare and center the clay and make cups, mugs and bowls. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. No registration necessary. Instructors: Julia Berberan and Iris Stein. Weekly on Fri., Sep. 19-Dec. 19, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $12/per participant; $11/BCA members. Purchase a drop-in card & get the 6th visit for free. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. DROP IN: FAMILY WHEEL: Learn wheel and hand-building techniques at BCA’s clay studio while hanging out with the family. Make bowls, cups and amazing sculptures. Staff will give wheel and hand-building demonstrations throughout the evening. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. Additional fired and glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary. All ages. Instructors: Julia Berberan, Alex Costantino and Iris Stein. Weekly on Fri., Sep. 19-Dec. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 28. Cost: $6/per child; $5/BCA members. Purchase a drop-in card & get the 6th visit for free. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. DROP IN: POLLYWOG PRESCHOOL: This popular dropin program introduces young children to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Kids will work with kid-friendly materials like homemade Play-Dough and finger paint and explore sculpture, drawings and crafts through their own projects, or collaboratively. Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. Instructor: Zoe Barracano. Ages 6 months to 5 years. Weekly on Thu., Sep. 18-Dec. 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $6/per child; $5/BCA members. Purchase a drop-in card & get the 6th visit for free. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. FREE WHEELIN’: Come play with clay on the potter’s wheel and learn how to make cups, bowls and more in our clay studio in this afternoon wheel class. Registration is required. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. All supplies provided. Instructor: Kim O’Brien. Ages 6-12. Sat., Sep. 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. FREE WHEELIN’: Come play with clay on the potter’s wheel and learn how to make cups, bowls and more in our clay studio in this afternoon wheel class. Registration is required. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. All supplies provided. Ages 6-12. Instructor: Kim O’Brien. Oct. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. ILLUSTRATION: Learn a variety of illustration techniques! Whatever your interest, children’s books, news stories, comics, sci-fi or
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BASICS AND BEYOND IN JEWELRY: Instructor: Sarah Sprague. This class will focus on jewelry design, small sculpture or functional art. Each student will complete a series of practice pieces before designing and creating a wearable finished piece out of sterling silver. Every week there will be several demonstrations, including sawing, drilling, piercing, annealing, texturing, jump rings, forming and soldering techniques. 8 Wed., 5-8 p.m., Sep. 17-Nov. 5. Cost: $393/person (members: $313.20, nonmembers: $348, materials: $45). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org. FOREST TO FURNITURE: In partnership with Shelburne Farms. Build a rustic table or bench out of a slab of wood from a tree grown on the farm! Explore the source of your table, the Shelburne Farms forest, select your piece of wood, and craft it into a table or bench. Prior woodworking experience is helpful but not necessary. Instructors: Chris Ramos and Marshall Webb. Cost: $400/person; $375/members of Shelburne Farms or Shelburne Craft School (call for member discount); incl. instruction materials, dinner on Sat. provided, bring a bag lunch, snacks & water. Location: Shelburne Craft School and Shelburne Farms, Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org. MAD SCIENTIST WORKSHOP: Instructor: John Brickles. Dr. Brickelstein presents “Mad Scientist Workshop, Daylight Edition.” Scientists will be building Steampunk-style sculptures exploiting the versatility of Dr. Brickelstein’s trademark mocha-colored stoneware clay. Vacuum tubes, valve handles, faux meter dials and more are included for you to incorporate into your scientific creation. No previous experience with clay or vacuum tubes is required. Sun., Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $105/1-day workshop. Location:
Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org. STILL LIFE: BEGINNER: Instructor: Evelyn McFarlane. Simple forms and colors of basic still life setups will be the inspiration for this beginners’ course. We will start with basic drawing techniques, discuss materials, practice with mixing accurate colors and learn how to apply paint in a step-bystep format. 8 Mon., 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sep. 15-Nov. 3. Cost: $235/ person; members $211.50; material list & syllabus. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org.
dance BEGINNING LINDY HOP SWING: This class will provide an introduction to eight-count lindy hop, a fun social dance that is most often associated with jazz and big band music from the 1920s to 1940s. This class will teach a variety of moves, including the signature lindy hop swing out. 4 Wed. starting Sep. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $40/4 instructional hours; 2-hour weekly practice session incl. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: Vermont Swings, 448-2930, contact@vermontswings.com, vermontswings.com. 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, 5981077, info@salsalina.com. DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance 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-hr. class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com. LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private
lessons also available. Cost: $50/4-week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance. com, firststepdance.com.
dreams EXPLORING DREAMSCAPES: Dream exploration using the Expressive Arts is unlike any other dream work you’ve ever done. Join us for this eight-week journey into Dreamland, where we will breathe life into our dream images and characters through the use of visual journaling, sound, movement and improvisation. No previous art experience required. Thu., 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Oct. 23Nov. 18. Cost: $180/person (all materials incl.); preregistration required. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 8625302, topazweis@gmx.net.
drumming DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Learn drumming technique and music on West African Drums! Burlington Beginners Djembe class is on Wed., 7-8:20 p.m., starting Sep. 10 & Nov. 5, $90/5 weeks or $22/drop-in (no class Sep. 17). Djembes are provided. Montpelier Beginners Djembe class is on Thu., 7-8:20 p.m. starting Sep. 25 & Nov. 6, $72/4 weeks or $22/walk-ins (no class Nov. 27). Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space & Capitol City Grange, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3G, & 6612 Route 12, Burlington & Montpelier. Info: 9994255, classes@burlingtontaiko. org, burlingtontaiko.org. TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON!: Come study Japanese drumming with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Beginner/Recreational Class is on Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Sep. 9 & Nov. 4, $72/6 weeks. Kids and Parents Class is on Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting Sep. 9 & Nov. 4. $60/6 weeks. Accelerated Taiko Program on Mon., 7-8:20 p.m., starting Sep. 8 & Nov. 3, $108/6 weeks. Taiko Training Class on Wed., 5:30-6:50 p.m., starting Sep. 10 & Nov. 5, $90/5 weeks (no class Sep. 17). 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. TAIKO DRUMMING IN MONTPELIER FREE CLASS: Free Introductory Taiko Workshop for Kids and Parents, Sep. 11, 4:30-5:20 p.m. & Adults, 5:306:50 p.m. Starting Thu., Sep. 25 and Nov. 6 (no class Nov. 27): Montpelier Beginning Taiko class, 5:30-6:50 p.m., $72/4 weeks, and Montpelier Kids and Parents’ Taiko class, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $48/4 weeks; $90/parent + child. Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Capital City Grange, 6612 Route 12, Berlin. Info: 999-4255, classes@burlingtontaiko.org, burlingtontaiko.org.
empowerment ACCESS CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Beekeeping, Maple Sugaring, Pollinators, SAT Bootcamp,
Creative Writing, Memoir Writing, Conscious Walking; Talks on: Crusades, Donner Party, Women of WWII, Lake Champlain, Japanese Pottery. Also, Solar Energy 101, Bridge: 2 levels, Mah Jongg, Flower Arranging, Suburban Homesteading 101, Birding, Home Exchange, Motorcycle Awareness, Shoulder Massage, Cat Behavior, Reiki, Natural Makeup, Facial. Full descriptions online. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access/. LOVE YOUR WORK LOVE YOUR LIFE!: Stuck in a job or situation that isn’t what you want? Then this workshop series is for you! Learn the seven steps for transforming your life; discover your life purpose; believe you can have what you want; overcome pesky limiting beliefs; and learn the best ways to manifest your vision! 4 Mon., 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Sep. 15. 1st session free; $95 for remaining sessions, incl. workbook & one follow-up personal coaching session. Location: Williston Federated Church, 44 N Williston Rd., Williston. Info: Jim Koehneke, 857-5641, jim@loveyourworktoday. com, loveyourworktoday.com. TECHNIQUES OF TRANSFORMATION: USING SYNCHRONICITY AND HUMAN TO FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH: Join synchronicity with laughter to gain insights into your personal problems and current life situations. Students should come to the workshop with specific questions about which they want insight and guidance. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Sep. 20 & 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $75/person, incl. lunch & snacks both days. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. WOMEN’S TRANSFORMATION AND EMPOWERMENT: RECLAIMING OUR SEXUALITY: Come circle with women, sing, dance, make art, ritual, tell stories and share our collective/ individual journeys through the three stages of female sexuality: Maiden, Mother, Crone. Two traditional myths: “Demeter and Persephone” and Innana’s “Descent to the Goddess” lay the foundation from which we will reclaim our sexuality. Session A: weekly on Tue., 6:30-9 p.m., Sep. 23-Nov. 11; Session B: weekly on Wed., 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sep. 24-Nov. 19 (no class Oct. 15). Cost: $265/person (all materials incl.); preregistration required. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 862-5302, topazweis@gmx. net.
family COMING OF AGE: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: This three-session workshop provides mothers and daughters (ages 11 to 14) a fun, creative forum to explore their changing relationships as daughters transition from childhood into the circle of women. Come play, dance, sing, tell stories, make art with other mothers/daughters in a celebration of our lives. Weekly on Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sep. 27-Oct. 11. Cost: $105/mother/daughter (all materials incl.). Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., Burlington. Info: Topaz
Weis, 862-5302, topazweis@gmx. net. THE SACRED BOND: ADULT DAUGHTERS AND MOTHERS: This six-session workshop uses visual art, storytelling, movement, sound and ritual to lovingly explore the bonds of adult daughters and mothers. Come delight in the creative realm and bask in the collective wisdom revealed in the process. No art training necessary. All adult women and their mothers welcome. Weekly on Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sep. 24-Nov. 5 (no class Oct. 15). Cost: $165/person (all materials incl.); preregistration required. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 862-5302, topazweis@gmx. net.
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MUSIC CLASSES: Music classes at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts start the week of Sep. 15. Jazz Combos for grades 5-12 & adults, voice lessons, Show Choirs, beginning ukulele and parent/child music-making for ages 0-5! Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. DANCE CLASSES: Dance classes at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts start the week of Sep. 15. Join Ballet, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, Jazz (world jazz, cabaret, burlesque), breakdancing and structured improvisation lab. Children’s classes in ballet, creative dance or musical theater dance are also enrolling students.. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. THEATER CLASSES: Theater classes at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts start the week of Sep. 15. Acting for all ages (kids, teens, adults) plus Standup Comedy & Monologue Bootcamp for adults! Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
gardening PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED: With a little effort in the fall, starting your garden up in the spring will be a lot easier. We’ll discuss what you need to do this season to prepare for spring. Sep. 13, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $12.50/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com. VT MASTER COMPOSTER COURSE: Learn how to turn yard trimmings and vegetable scraps into “black gold” with the Vermont Master Composter. The course will provide training to anyone interested in becoming a backyard composter. It is sponsored by the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener program with funding from the Vermont Department
of Environmental Conservation. Registration is open now! Weekly on Thu., Sep. 18-Oct. 9, 6:15 p.m.-9 p.m. Cost: $40/noncredit course. Location: Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Lyndon, Montpelier, Middlebury, Newport, Randolph Ctr., Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, White River Jct., Williston. Info: 656-9562, master. gardener@uvm.edu, uvm.edu/ mastergardener.
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ANIMAL PORTRAITURE DRAWING: Learn to capture the spirit and essence of your favorite animals with this drawing class for all levels, beginner to expert. We’ll start with the basics of form and shape, then add detail to create lifelike, captivating imagery. Weather permitting, we’ll draw outdoors from live animals. Instructor: Evan Chismark. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 23-Oct. 21., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $100/members; $125/ nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com, helenday.com.
herbs COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AT VCIH: Herbal Allies To Address Anxiety and Depression with Kelly McCarthy, VCIH clinical intern: Mon., Sep. 15, 6-8 p.m. Herbs to Support Restful Sleep with Emily Peters, VCIH clinical intern: Mon., Sep. 22, 6-8 p.m. Kitchen Cupboard Medicine with Anna Powell, VCIH clinical intern: Mon., Sep. 29, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $12/person; $10 for members; preregistration required. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St., Montpelier. Info: 224-7100, info@vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter.org. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Tree, Shrub and Herbaceous Plant Walks, each in a different habitat. Sep. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., Sep. 9, 4-5:30 p.m. & Sep. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Sliding scale to $10; please preregister. If you are interested in attending our next Wisdom of the Herbs program, start date April 2015, and need financial assistance, check out the VSAC nondegree grant program and consider applying really soon to reserve your grant while their funds are abundant; if you decide not to attend Wisdom 2015, VSAC simply gives the grant to another person. Annie McCleary, director. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@ wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.
language ACCESS LANGUAGE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: French: 4 levels, Beginning Spanish: 2 levels, Intermediate Spanish: 3 levels, Spanish for Travelers, Italian for Travelers: 3 levels, Beginning Mandarin: 2 levels, German 1, Ancient Greek! Low cost, handson, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP WITH TONY AWARD WINNER CADY HUFFMAN: Bill Reed Voice Studio presents a workshop with Cady Huffman. Performers may register as a participant or as an auditor for this event. Participants will come prepared with a musical theatre song selection and will have the opportunity to perform for Cady and then be critiqued by her. Auditors will participate in group activities and observe the workshop. Sep. 21, 2 workshops: 1-3:30 p.m. & 4-7 p.m. Cost: $50/participants; $25/auditors. Location: The New Lyric Theatre Company Warehouse, 7 Green Tree Dr., S. Burlington. Info: admin@billreedvoicestudio.com, billreedvoicestudio.com. STORIES IN ACTION: PLAYBACK THEATRE: Stories are how we understand our world. Using Playback Theatre as the core, participants will learn to use theater to transform personal stories into theater pieces on the spot using movement, ritual, music and spoken improvisation. Led by Jennie. Registration required. Weekly on Mon., Sep. 29-Nov. 3, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $150/ person. Location: Journeyworks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworks@hotmail. com, journeyworksvt.com.
photography CAMERA CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Photoshop Basics, Digital Camera: Buttons/ Menus, DSLR Foundations, Digital Action Photography, Picasa Workshop, Aperture Info, Shutter Speed Skills, Photoshop Basics, Digital Spectrum, Next Layers of Photoshop, Advanced Digital Photography: Blending/Filters. Full descriptions online. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/ access/.
science SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE STEWARDS: This is a class for those interested in water quality and land use in their towns. Over three weeks, participants will learn from professionals in the field and get up-to-date information on the health of our waterways and what’s being done to protect them. Earn UVM CE credit. Weekly on Thu. & Fri., Sep. 18-Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m., & Sat., Sept. 20-Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-noon. Cost: $136/6 2-hour classroom sessions & 3 4-hour field trips; incl. all books & materials. Location: UVM Aiken Building, 81 Carrigan Dr., Burlington. Info: Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Becky Tharp, 656-2514, rtharp@uvm.edu, uvm.edu/ seagrant.
tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 8647902, ipfamilytaichi.org. YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: The slow movements of tai chi help reduce blood pressure and increase balance and concentration. Come breathe with us and experience the joy of movement while increasing your ability to be inwardly still. Wed., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m. $16/class, $60/mo., $160/3 mo. Location: Mindful Breath Tai Chi (formerly Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center), 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: 735-5465, janet@mindfulbreathtaichi.com, mindfulbreathtaichi.com.
well-being ACCESS CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Core Strength w/ Caroline Perkins, Weight Training, Weight Bearing and Resistance Training, Ski & Snowboard Fitness, Yoga: 4 choices, Swing or Ballroom w/ Terry Bouricius, Jazzercise, VoiceOvers, Guitar: 2 levels, Banjo, Mindful Meditation, Soap Making, and Juggling. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Materials included. Full descriptions online. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb. cvuhs.org/access/. THINKING ABOUT A FALL CLEANSE?: This five-week guided cleanse takes advantage of nutrient-dense seasonal foods chosen to nourish deeply, cleanse your body and rejuvenate your health. For many, this program is life changing. Includes access to complete online course, hundreds of delicious recipes and private online community. Weekly on Mon., Sep. 8-Oct. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
writing GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP: New to grant writing? Looking to refresh your understanding? Want to make the most of your time and budget? Three-day workshop explores grant writing from concept to submission. Sep. 17-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Singleor multiple-day options avail. Location: Best Western, 45 Blush Hill Rd., Waterbury. Info: 3530480, majoyawriting@gmail.com, majoyawriting.com.
yoga BURLINGTON HOT YOGA: TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT!: Offering creative, vinyasa-style yoga classes featuring practice in the Barkan and Prana Flow Method Hot Yoga in a 95-degree studio accompanied by eclectic music. Ahh, the heat on a cold day, a flowing practice, the cool stone meditation, a chilled orange scented towel to complete your spa yoga experience. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Go to hotyogaburlingtonvt.com. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 999-9963. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Therapeutics and Alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class, $130/class card, $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com. HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200and 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. YOGA ROOTS: Established in February 2013, Yoga Roots provides a full daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. From Restorative to Heated Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Roots aims to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit! Coming up: Free Gyrokinesis demo, Sep. 13; Men’s Yoga, Sep. 23; Little Shamans, Sep. 24; Absolute Beginners Yoga, Oct. 1; Feldenkrais, Oct. 2. Location: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Green Business Park. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com.
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MELODY OF THE HEART: Melody of the Heart: Engaging the Word, Sound & Spirit of Medieval and Contemporary Mystics. Counselor and Spiritual Director Carol A. Fournier, LCMHC, NCC, joins Conductor and Vocal Instructor Lindsey Warren, MM, to renew your spirit through supportive contemplation, word, gentle movement and sound inspired by Medieval and Contemporary Mystics. Performance: Thu., Sep. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.; workshop: Sat. & Sun., Sep. 27-28, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. Cost: $25/1.5-hour performance & talk (suggested donation); $215/12-hour workshop before Sep. 15; $275 after Sep. 15. Location: Bishop Booth Conference Center (performance); Silver Dove Institute (workshop), Burlington & S. Burlington. Info: Silver Dove Institute & Northeast Music Studios, Carol Fournier & Lindsey Warren, 498-5700, melodyofthespirit@gmail.com, silverdoveinstitute.org/ melodyoftheheartretreat.en.html.
Cost: $167/5 classes & online program. Location: Eastern View Integrative Medicine, 185 Tilley Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Eating for a Healthier You, Bryn Perkins, 7351766, bryn@innerhealthresources. com, eatingforahealthieryou.com.
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WELLNESS, SELF CARE & MASSAGE: Level 1 course. Offered by the Universal Institute of Healing Arts with master healer Bob Onne, who has been practicing bodywork, counseling and teaching professionally since 1970. Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Wellness, self-care, assessment, anatomy, physiology, massage techniques, sensitivity to energy, hands-on practice, strategies and cautions, ethical issues. 12 students. Weekly on Tue., Oct. 7-Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $500/ person + $125 for textbooks & handouts. $25 nonrefundable deposit for registration (part of tuition). Location: The Universal
BREATHWORK HEALING CIRCLES: This Breathwork Meditation opens the heart, helping you to release physical and emotional stress, negative habits, beliefs and pain and replace them with a profound sense of joy, love, well-being and inner peace. Breathwork helps to improve the immune system, energize the body and improve the quality of your sleep. Weekly on Wed., 5:45-7:15 p.m. Cost: $20/1.5hour class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: Sacred Mountain Wellness, Gardner Orton, 863-9355, gardner@ sacredmountainwellness.com, sacredmountainstudio.com. 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. Sep. 20, 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: Vermont Zen Center, 985-9746, ecross@ crosscontext.net, vermontzen.org. 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 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. THIS IS YOUR MIND ON DEATH : Death on your mind? Join the club! Accompany Nina La Rosa on a full, and sometimes lighthearted exploration of death to free up a more intentional, joyful, openhearted experience of life. Includes discussion and guided mindfulness practice. Come at 6:45 p.m. with a cup for tea. See website for details. Thu. in Sep. starting Sep. 11, 7-8:15 p.m. Cost: $10/donation. Location: Exquisite Mind Studio, 88 King St., suite 101, Burlington. Info: Nina La Rosa, 735-2265, nina@ninalarosa.com, ninalarosa.com/schedule.
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VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardiorespiratory 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. WU XING CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS: For us martial art is a way of life, not a sport. We offer the finest instruction in two complete internal Chinese martial arts -- Taijiquan and Pudaoquan -- at an affordable price. Our classes for adults have a friendly and conversational atmosphere, geared towards learning quickly and well. Weekly on Tue., 7-9 p.m.; Fri., 6-8 p.m.; & Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1-hour classes; pay by the mo. or by the class. Location: Tao Motion Studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.
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your body. Anyone — young or old, physically challenged or physically fit — can benefit from the Feldenkrais Method. For more information about Feldenkrais (including testimonials) and complete fall class and weekend workshop schedule, please visit vermontfeldenkrais.com. Location: Visit vermontfeldenkrais.com, for details. Info: Uwe, 735-3770.
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included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access/. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FALL SESSION: VIVE LA RENTREE!: 15-week French classes for adults. New: evening and morning sessions available! Over 12 French classes offered, serving the entire range of students from true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. Descriptions and signup at aflcr.org. We also offer private and small group tutoring. Classes starting Sep. 22. Cost: $245/course; $220.50 for AFLCR members. Location: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Colchester & Montpelier locations. Info: Micheline Tremblay, AFLCR French Language Center director, 881-8826, michelineatremblay@gmail.com. BONJOUR! FRENCH CLASSES FOR ALL AGES: After School Youth & Adult Evening. Learn French in beautiful atelier with the supportive, fun, hands-on teaching of Madame Maggie. Experienced educator, fluent speaker, lived/worked in France, West Africa. Next time someone asks, “Parlez-vous francais?” you can say, Oui! Allons-y! Fall class schedule starts Oct. 1. Location: winspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com. JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES: The Japan-America Society of Vermont (JASV) is offering Japanese language lessons for children. Classes meet weekly on Saturdays beginning October 12. 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, 10:45-11:45 a.m. The intermediate class requires a certain level of comprehesion for daily conversation. The deadline for registration is September 20. 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. LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our eighth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction.
See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.
Institute of Healing Arts, 90 Three Mile Bridge Rd., Middlesex. Info: Bob Onne, 229-4844, bob@ universal-institute.com, universalinstitute.com.
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Trampled by Turtles mandolinist Erik Berry talks about making the band’s new album
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ince their inception in 2003, Trampled by Turtles have existed in a unique stylistic limbo. The Duluth, Minn.-based quintet is, technically speaking, a string band. Its 2010 record, Palomino, spent 52 weeks in the top 10 of Billboard’s bluegrass chart. But the Turtles aren’t a bluegrass band, exactly — which helps explain why TBT’s 2012 follow-up record, Stars and Satellites, debuted on the alternative chart at No. 11. TBT’s new album, Wild Animals, released in July, further colors that already rather gray area. Produced by Low front man and fellow Duluth resident Alan Sparhawk, ERIK the record owes as much to Bill Monroe as Bon Iver and Band of Horses. While the group still employs traditional techniques common to bluegrass music, with Sparhawk’s help, TBT have further explored the expansive, richly textured sound first hinted at on Stars and Satellites. The result is a sweeping, imaginative album that’s not really bluegrass or indie folk or rock and roll, yet somehow all of those things. And it’s all the more beautiful and emotionally gripping. In advance of Trampled by Turtles’
appearance at the Grand Point North music festival at Burlington’s Waterfront Park on Sunday, September 14, Seven Days spoke with mandolinist Erik Berry by phone. SEVEN DAYS: That the new record has a more expansive sound has been touched on by most people who have written about it. From your perspective, how would you say the band’s sound has evolved? ERIK BERRY: I guess I don’t really view it as being dramatically different from Stars and Satellites. Certainly there are some aesthetics, sonically, that BERRY are really kind of icing on top. As far as listening to each other and how we play together, I think the evolution is just a process of getting better. One thing is that Alan [Sparhawk] was really encouraging us to play less. Do more with fewer notes, with more air and space. He said the songs were there, we just had to figure out how to support them.
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SD: Coming from a bluegrass background, where there is often a premium on playing fast, did you
have to shift your mind frame to play less? EB: A little bit. But it was more breaking habits than anything else. It’s our inclination to hit a note, then hit another note, then hit another note. Now that we’ve been playing a lot of these tunes live for a while, it’s becoming second nature. I’m really excited for what we do next, because I feel like we’re starting to get the hang of playing in space. SD: What was the experience of working with Alan Sparhawk like? EB: Alan was our first really hands-on producer. He wasn’t shy about offering arrangements and playing. He was a full member of the band, essentially. SD: You guys had mostly produced yourselves previously. So was it odd to have someone else guiding your sound? EB: Part of the reason we went with Alan is that we’re all friends of his and fans of his. So we were predisposed to at least be willing to try what he had to say. Before the recording process even started, he sent us a lengthy email saying, “I’m gonna make you play the songs 20 times. I’m gonna make you play them in different keys, faster and slower. We’re gonna make a great record and we’re gonna make it together.” He laid it on the line, and that’s exactly what happened. SD: After playing around with the material like that, I imagine you
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must have started viewing the songs a little differently. EB: After the whole process was done, Alan and I were hanging out one night and he told me that we’re the string band he listens to most. He’s not really into that kind of music. So he was really intrigued to be in charge of the banjo texture, the mandolin texture. “What can we do with that?” That was his attitude. Sometimes, T as a player, it’s kind of cool to be toldSCAN to play this, or hang out here or don’t play WITH L there. To be given direction like that and SEE PA deliver is satisfying. Because a lot of what we’re used to in this band is coming up with everything ourselves. So to satisfy someone else’s idea was fun to do. SD: You came up with the name Trampled by Turtles. Where did that come from? EB: It was just a silly brainstorming session. I really wish there was a cool story behind it. But there isn’t. SD: What’s on your stereo right now? EB: I was just listening to a Jerry Garcia Band show from 1984. SD: You’re a Deadhead? EB: Yes I am. But I believe on my stereo at home, my kid’s Frozen soundtrack is probably on, since it usually is.
INFO Trampled by Turtles play Sunday, September 14, at 6:40 p.m. at Grand Point North, Waterfront Park in Burlington. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14. $49/79. grandpointnorth.com
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Since its inception four years ago, or at least since it was divorced from the LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME FESTIVAL and became a singular entity, GRAND POINT NORTH has served as Vermont’s unofficial end-ofsummer blowout. This year’s fest, slated for Burlington’s Waterfront Park this Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, will cap one of the busiest and music-filled summers in Vermont in recent memory — and maybe ever. As per usual, GRACE POTTER and her merry band of insomniacs have invited plenty of their rock-star buddies to help them rock the twin lakeside stages. Also as per usual, the band — with a little help from the savvy cats at Higher Ground Presents, no doubt — exhibit some fine taste in marquee favorites. These include the likes of the WAR ON DRUGS — that’s KURT VILE’s old band, BTW, and it’s great — the excellent LAKE STREET DIVE, repatriated VT expats the DEVIL MAKES THREE, spacegrassy indiefolk outfit TRAMPLED BY TURTLES (see page 70) and songwriter RAYLAND BAXTER, to name a few. Oh, also, the night tripper himself, DR. freakin’ JOHN. Oh, and GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS, because duh. But regular readers know that this column is just as smitten with the opportunity for local bands to share the spotlight as it is with those glittery names. When the fest debuted, the considerable raft of local talent was banished to a small side stage at the far end of the festival grounds. While it was cool to have them included, deserting prime real estate in front of the main stage to dig on lesser-known locals was a tough sell for general audiences,
which meant fewer eyes and ears on homegrown talent than desired. That changed a couple of years back when GPN realized the only thing better than one huge, awesome main stage was two huge, awesome main stages sitting right next to each other. Since then, locals have been given the rockstar treatment alongside, well, the rock stars. And that’s a very cool thing. This year’s lineup of local artists is as strong as ever. It begins with the winners of the Seven Days Grand Point North Local Band Contest, DWIGHT & NICOLE. Since y’all voted them in, I’m guessing you already know how good they are. If not, check out
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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Wild Life Wednesdays (EDm), 9 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free.
LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell trio (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.
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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: open mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
THE BEE'S KNEES: The Endorsements (rock), 7:30 p.m., donation.
NECTAR'S: Vt comedy club Presents: What a Joke! comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Kalob Griffin Band (Americana), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
MOOG'S PLACE: Lesley Grant & Friends (country), 8 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: chris Bell (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., free.
CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
ZEN LOUNGE: Zensday with DJ Kyle Proman (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Neutral milk Hotel, Brian Dewan (indie rock), 8 p.m., $31/34. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Goodnight, texas, the Soil & the Sun (folk), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Near North (rock), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth and Katie trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.
JUNIPER: Ray Vega Quintet (Latin jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Acoustic Sessions with Peter Day and clint Bierman, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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CHARLIE O'S: tommy Alexander, Quiet Lion (basement soul), 8 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. The make mentions (rock), 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Greenbush (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
ON THE RISE BAKERY: open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Steve Romprey (blues), 6 p.m., donation.
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PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
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TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. open mic, 9 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest BAYSIDE PAVILION: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 6:30 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom THE PARKER PIE CO.: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
THE STAGE: micah carbonneau (folk), 6:30 p.m., free.
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Touring in advance of that release, the band plays Positive Pie in Montpelier this Friday, September 12. FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
ROOM: mashtodon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
Jazz trio with michael Arnowitt, 8 p.m., $5.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Half & Half comedy (standup), 8 p.m., free. Pop Rap Dance Party (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., free.
ZEN LOUNGE: team Dillagaf Remembers 9/11 Hip-Hop Showcase, 9 p.m., $5. 18+.
WHAMMY BAR: James tautkus (acoustic), 7 p.m., free.
JUNIPER: Xenia Dunford (acoustic), 8 p.m., free.
OLIVE RIDLEY'S: So You Want to Be A DJ?, 10 p.m., free.
PIZZA BARRIO: Zach DuPont (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.
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RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: cody Sargent & Friends (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band (soul), 11:30 p.m., $5.
CLUB METRONOME: Electrode Entertainment presents Into the Deep End with L. Yea! (electro), 9 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Bad Accent (world music), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
FINNIGAN'S PUB: craig mitchell (funk), 10 p.m., free.
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NECTAR'S: trivia mania, 7 p.m., free. Bluegrass Thursday: Dale & Darcy Band, 9:30 p.m., $2/5. 18+.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ cre8 (EDm), 10 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY
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THE MONKEY HOUSE: Second Thursday Selector Sets with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 9 p.m., $3/5. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Thunderbolt Research (rock), 7 p.m., free. ON THE RISE BAKERY: open mic, 7:30 p.m., free.
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stowe/smuggs area THE BEE'S KNEES: Bruce Jones (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: open mic, 8 p.m., free. SUSHI YOSHI (STOWE): morse, carr, moroz trio (jazz), 5 p.m., free.
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PENALTY BOX: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: tim cummings, Pete Sutherland (folk), 8 p.m., free.
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CITY LIMITS: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Andy Pitt (folk), 6 p.m., free.
CHARLIE O'S: Lecherous Gaze, Gorcrow (metal), 10 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Eve Haslam
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Jam man Entertainment (house), 10 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom THE PARKER PIE CO.: Dale cavanaugh (folk), 7 p.m., free.
THE STAGE: 1000 Frames (rock), 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Soul Kitchen (soul, funk), 10 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: turtle Thursdays with 95 XXX (top 40), 10 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
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I’m a little concerned about the local comedy scene. (Actually, I’m reeeeally excited about the local comedy scene, but I can’t tell you why yet … gah!) In the local music scene, it’s pretty common for talented young artists to eventually seek their fortunes elsewhere. We all know bands or musicians who have perhaps outgrown Burlington and feel the itch to test themselves in Brooklyn or Portland or Austin. As rapper LEARIC put it to me recently, “Sometimes you can’t help but wonder, ‘Am I good? Or am I good for here?’” Learic, BTW, recently moved to
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For more on her, check out the feature on page 42. Sunday begins with psychedelic surf upstarts the HIGH BREAKS, which is basically indie-rock darlings LENDWAY in DICK DALE mode/shiny suits. Next up are whiskey-grass progenitors GOLD TOWN. They play whiskey-grass, which is really all you need to know. ANDERS PARKER & CLOUD BADGE follow. If you haven’t heard Parker’s 2014 record, There’s a Blue Bird in My Heart, I’d rectify that situation immediately. It’s some of his finest and most imaginative songwriting to date, which is saying something. He’ll be followed by altcountry stalwart LOWELL THOMPSON, who is always worth checking out. I daresay that’s a mighty fine collection of locavore talent. So if you’re heading to Grand Point North this weekend, do yourself a favor and get to the waterfront a little early to give the locals some love. Because you never know, the next band to break out of Vermont on a national scale might just be on the bill (coughCarolineRosecough).
Brooklyn. But I’m pretty sure he’s just good. Anyway, the local comedy scene has begun to experience a similar phenomenon, as a slew of talented, up-and-coming comics, many of whom either got their start or honed their craft in Vermont, have left or will leave soon 9 12 Rustic Overtones for bigger cities. In a recent email, column favorite 9 13 Slant Sixx CARMEN LAGALA, who also has moved to Brooklyn, writes that 2013 Vermont’s 9 19 primate fiasco Funniest Comedian winner PHIL 9 27 hot neon magic DAVIDSON has moved to Milwaukee. And that KIT RIVERS has moved to 10 03 AFINQUE Chicago. And that JOEL CHAVES, JUSTIN 10 04 BARIKA ROWE and SYDNEY MCEWAN are moving to NYC. And that NATASHA DRUHEN, COLIN 10 10 Swift Technique RYAN and ELLINGTON WELLS are moving to California. That’s nine Vermont 10 17 MADMAN3 comedians, including some of our most 10 24 GANG OF THIEVES promising ones. Jesus. To bid those comics farewell, Lagala TEXT “unity” to 30321 to get our weekly music updates! has organized a roast, hosted by local comic REGI B., on Wednesday, September W W W . P O S I T I V E P I E . C O M 17, at Zen Lounge in Burlington. The 8 0 2 . 2 2 9 . 0 4 5 3 show will feature a slew of comics, including Lagala, Davidson, Ryan, KATHLEEN KANZ, WILL BETTS, NATHAN 8v-positivepie091014.indd 1 9/9/14 3:17 PM HARTSWICK, NATALIE MILLER, TAYLOR SCRIBNER, ADAM COOK and many others, who will take aim at their dearly — or nearly — departed pals Friar’s Club style. Because the most endearing way for a comedian to tell another comedian how much they love them is INCLUDING: VOLCANO, G-PEN, AND PAX to ruthlessly make fun of their junk. So good luck to all the local comics seeking their fortunes in faraway comedy clubs. But I won’t say good-bye. Because if the comedy scene is anything like the music scene, y’all will be back in, like, six months. (Kidding! Sort of.)
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MOOG'S PLACE: Red Hot Juba (cosmic americana), 9 p.m., free.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Y naught? (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. 2KDeep presents Good Times (house), 10 p.m., free.
RUSTY NAIL BAR & GRILLE: Big Sam's Funky nation (funk, soul), 9 p.m., $8/10.
THE CIDER HOUSE BARBECUE AND PUB: Tim Kane (piano, vocals), 6:30 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $6.
middlebury area
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Kid's music with Linda "Tickle Belly" Bassick & Friends, 11 a.m., free. Britt Kusserow (folk), 7 p.m., free. Spencer Goddard (folk), 8 p.m., free. matt Townsend & the Wonder of the World (folk rock), 9 p.m., free. Phil Yates & the affiliates (rock), 10:30 p.m., free. narcotics (rolling rock), midnight, free.
CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with Top Hat Entertainment (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.
rock), 5 p.m., free. The Equalites (reggae), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Craig mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Con Yay (EDm), 9 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: malicious Brothers (blues), 6 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hiphop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Föhr Sessions (jazz), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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FINNIGAN'S PUB: DJ Jon Demus (reggae), 10 p.m., free.
JUNIPER: The DuPont Brothers (indie folk), 9 p.m., free.
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51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: The Hip Replacements (neo-folk), 8 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: DJ Dizzle (house), 10 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom
PHAT KATS TAVERN: Electric Sorcery (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. THE STAGE: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: mister F (rock), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.
ON THE RISE BAKERY: The Phil Henry Trio (americana), 7:30 p.m., donation.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Retro Fridays (Beatles tribute), 6 p.m., free. CHARLIE O'S: Gang of Thieves, Pine Fever (funk rock), 10 p.m., free. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Rustic overtones (rock), 10:30 p.m., Na. SWEET MELISSA'S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free. new nile orchestra (afrobeat), 9 p.m., $5. WHAMMY BAR: Penny arcade (blues, jazz), 7 p.m., free.
them are Kanye West, Charles Darwin, Nina Simone, the Velvet Underground and Roald Dahl. That inspirational hodgepodge informs the band’s debut record,
CLUB METRONOME: Retronome with DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Great Western (alt-country), 8 p.m., free. Disco Phantom (house), 10 p.m., free.
JUNIPER: Bonjour Hi (trap), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Grand Point north after-Party: Fly Golden Eagle, DaLY (indie), 10:30 p.m., $10/15. PIZZA BARRIO: EmaLou (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: acoustic Brunch with abbie morin (folk), noon, free. The Tara Greenblatt Band (funky Earth folk), 3 p.m., free. Eve Haslam (folk), 5:30 p.m., free. Jeremy Gilchrist (alt folk), 7:30 p.m., free. Charming Disaster (cabaret), 8 p.m., free. Serena Jost (cello pop), 9 p.m., free. Smoke of the Country (rock), 10:30 p.m., free. Quiet Battles & Carbon mIrage (jazz), midnight, free. RED SQUARE: Jay D Clark (folk), 7 p.m., free. mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa), 6 p.m., free. DJ Stavros (EDm), 11 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Hot neon magic (’80s new wave), 10 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: Craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free. SIGNAL KITCHEN: Glass animals,
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): amy mcCarley (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. Lux Deluxe (rock), 9:30 p.m., $5-10 donation.
JP'S PUB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Loose association (folk), 5 p.m., free. Rhythm Rockets (rock), 9 p.m., free.
claim an unusual assortment of influences. Among
BLEU: Tiffany Pfeiffer (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
burlington
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Greensky Bluegrass, Elephant Revival (bluegrasss), 8 p.m., $17/20. aa.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: Ryan Fauber (singer-songwriter), 5:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. Cave Bees, Persian Claws, Black Rabbit (rock), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
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Rome Fortune (electropop), 9 p.m., $10. aa.
chittenden county
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Hunts (indie folk), 7:30 p.m., $8/10. aa.
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.
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ZEN LOUNGE: Timothy Fitzgerald & Friends (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., $5. DJ atak (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.
chittenden county
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Risqué: the Pride Ball, 8 p.m., $15/20. 18+. THE MONKEY HOUSE: 4 Hot minutes, Coquette (Red Hot chili peppers tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
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THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: The Full Cleveland (rock), 10 p.m., free.
middlebury area
51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Greenbush (blues rock), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Jester Jigs (rock), 9 p.m., $3.
northeast kingdom
THE PARKER PIE CO.: Tritium Well (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $5.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Zach nugent & Co. (funk), 5 p.m., free. nightrain (rock), 9 p.m., free.
THE STAGE: mike Iula (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. alan Greenleaf and the Doctor (blues), 8 p.m., free.
VENUE: Saturday night mixdown with DJ Dakota & Jon Demus, 8 p.m., $5. 18+.
outside vermont
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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. CHARLIE O'S: The outsiders, DJ jeffe (rockabilly), 10 p.m., free. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Slant Sixx (rock), 10:30 p.m., Na. SWEET MELISSA'S: Live music, 5 p.m., free. a Fly allusion (funk, hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5. WHAMMY BAR: Barn Band (folk), 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
THE BEE'S KNEES: Spider Roulette (gypsy jazz), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: Live music, 9 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL BAR & GRILLE: Barika (ethereal dubscape), 9 p.m., $6.
MONOPOLE: Blind Spots (rock), 10 p.m., free.
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FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Vermont's next Star, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Welcome to my Living Room (eclectic DJ), 7 p.m., free. Pop Rap Dance Party (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE LAUGH BAR AT DRINK: Comedy open mic (standup comedy), 8 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Phish's a Picture of nectar Vinyl Release Party, 5 p.m., free. mI YaRD Reggae night with DJs Big Dog and Demus, 9 p.m., free. sat.13
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REVIEW this Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World, Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World (CHAKRA 5, CD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)
As we learned from Huey Lewis, sometimes it’s hip to be square. On their self-titled debut LP, Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World follow the simple path that Townsend first trod on his 2012 solo EP, What Light Shall Be. The album is built on a tried-and-true folky formula that showcases the band’s talents and offers a welcome reprieve from everyday worries. From the first note, you can tell that Townsend, with his unembellished, slightly pinched vocals, is a Dylan fan. On the soaring third track, “Hollow City (Free Me to My Soul),” Townsend’s pitch stretches toward the sky. Teetering on the edge of whiny, his voice rises sharply but doesn’t break. The towering tune is inspirational and one of the record’s finest. Townsend’s direct lyrics have
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plenty of earthy references. Thankfully, his metaphors are not too clunky. On “Wind Without the Rain,” Townsend morphs body and earth into one physical and emotional jolt: “Like the fleeting space between / our tongues and our teeth / and the flaming fields / a feeling we can’t reach.” It’s just thoughtprovoking enough without being overly ponderous. The album’s wistful, yearning energy is most apparent on “Takin’ a Moment.” Here Townsend sings, “I was staring down infinity out above the sea / What do I believe? / Oh, what do I believe? / Been searching everywhere for that of which I seek / What is it I seek? / Oh, what is it I seek? / And these thoughts are flowing in and throughout me / What am I to be? / Oh, what am I to be?” His musings are certainly relatable to young-adult listeners but could easily resonate with those of any age wrestling with questions of identity and place. Musically, the band’s
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and hip-hop. This six-song release is an ambitious amalgam of those elements, and in its best moments offers an eclectic but cohesive sound. Album opener “Sequoia 1,” for example, begins as a breezy, harmonyladen indie-rock cut that nods at early My Morning Jacket and peaks with some lovely, atmospheric electric guitar. The following cut, “Crow King” is gritty funk-rock colored by spastic alto and tenor sax that recalls early Rustic Overtones. After a soothing, mellow bridge section, the song explodes with a psychedelic freakout and rap breakdown before coalescing again around the horns. “Calypskango,” though it doesn’t really evoke calypso, ska or tango, is an effectively moody number centered on a languid guitar
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line from Braden Winslow and Dalton Muzzy’s skittering backbeat. Following the bizarre, yet ultimately rather boring, vocoder-laced experimental interlude “Sequoia 2,” Sat 9/13 INDIE, PSYCHEDELIC, WEST AFRICAN GROOVE the band further indulges its hip-hop leanings on “Buttonz.” Built around a rubbery bass line from Shakir Stephen, the song features guest rapper and fellow UVM student Galactic Brown. YOUR SCAN THIS PAGE It’s a jumpy little party anthem that’s TEXT WITH LAYAR pleasantly loose and rough around the SEE PAGE 5 HERE edges. Roots in the Rabbit Hole closes on “Sequoia 3,” which corrals the band’s myriad sonic interests, from ethereal hip-hop to anthemic jam to guitarfueled prog rock. Hell, there’s a even a Fri 9/19 VT’S FINEST PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD • FREE SHOW trombone in the mix, because why not? Certain moments throughout the record Sat 9/20 — some rough transitions, half-baked or way-too-baked ideas, etc. — remind us HIGHWAY 89: A NIGHT OF BOB DYLAN HIGH that Binger are still a work in progress. Yet the band capitalizes on its wealth Fri 10/17 of ingenuity and potential to offer an LIVE 80’S DANCE PARTY! intriguing and appetizing debut. LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MORE Roots in the Rabbit Hole is available OPEN FOR LUNCH 12:00PM - 4:00PM AND FOR SHOW NIGHTS 7:00PM - 2:00AM at binger1.bandcamp.com.
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Like many a band before them, Burlington’s Binger emerged from of the primordial ooze (think stale Natty Light and bong water) of the college basement scene — in this case the University of Vermont. Given the trio’s improvisational groove tendencies, the “self-styled couch-surf prog band” initially comes off like just another jammy, groovy-UV act. But the band took the Voter’s Choice award at the 2014 UVM Battle of the Bands and has honed its chops with regular club gigs around the Queen City. On the heels of a demo EP and a single, Roots in the Rabbit Hole is Binger’s first full-length recording. If the band is still at the level of surveycourse genre mashing, Roots suggests that Binger have the aptitude and attitude to graduate. The band claims a variety of influences, from the obvious jam, psych rock and ambient electronica to more surprising touchstones such as folk rock
are kissing the Earth instrumentation is a standard but still with your feet. satisfying folk-rock blend of acoustic and electric guitar, bass and drums. To ONLINE@ZENLOUNGEVT spice things up, the group occasionally adds a flash of Townsend on harmonica, W.9.10: ZENSDAY with DJ KYLE PROMAN 10PM piano and organ by Jamie Bright, violin $2 Mixed Drinks & Drafts by Rachel Keyser, or musical saw from Th.9.11: TEM DILLIGAF REMEMBERS (Hip Hop) 9PM 18+ Johnnie Durand. “Desire Like a Lion” F.9.12: SALSA with JAH RED 8PM opens with a pleasing, complex segment FEEL GOOD FRIDAY with D JAY BARON 11PM of guitar picking and is one of the record’s most diverse tracks. Sa.9.13: JULIUS BLUE LIVE 8:30PM The closer, “Gratitude in Being,” is ELECTRIC TEMPLE with DJ ATAK 11PM a quiet number that reminds us to stay Su.9.14: 6 PACK VARIETY ACT (Comedy) 7PM humble, focused and true. It’s an ode to THE GAY GATSBY PRIDE EVENT 10PM, 18+ life’s blessings, and Townsend pulls it Tuesdays: KARAOKE with EMCEE CALLANOVA off without sounding naive. 9PM • Craft Beer Specials Now that they’ve mastered the standard indie-folk record, Matt 165 CHURCH ST, BTV • 802-399-2645 Townsend and the Wonder of the World have license to experiment and refine their sound. It will be interesting to 12v-zenloungeWEEKLY.indd 1 9/9/14 5:20 PM watch as they make their unique mark in the folk-revival world. Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World play Radio Bean in Burlington on Friday, September 12. Their self-titled debut album is available at matttownsendmusic.bandcamp.com.
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RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Gypsy Jazz Brunch with Queen City Hot Club, 11 a.m., free. Deep River Saints (folk rock), 7 p.m., free. maple (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Bella's Bartok (gyspy punk), 10 p.m., free. midnight Snack (rock), 11 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Zach nugent & Devin noel (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Baron Video (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Fat Laughs at the Skinny Pancake (improv comedy), 7 p.m., $3. ZEN LOUNGE: 6-Pack Variety act hosted by Carmen Lagala (standup comedy), 7 p.m., $5.
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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Grand Point north after-Party: marco Benevento and the Grand Point allstars (rock), 10:30 p.m., $17/20. AA. PENALTY BOX: Trivia With a Twist, 4 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area THE BEE'S KNEES: John Smyth (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.
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RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: michael messina (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. open mic, 9 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: mashtodon (hip-hop), 8 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kidz music with Raphael, 11:30 a.m., $3 donation.
CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free. SOUTH SIDE TAVERN: open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Lion Will Speak (folk), 5 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., free.
MOOG'S PLACE: The Jason Wedlock Show (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Weeks, Brave Baby (rock), 7:30 p.m., $8/10. AA.
stowe/smuggs area MOOG'S PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.
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CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set with Cats Under the Stars (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJ Tricky Pat & Guests (D&B), 10 p.m., free. LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: mike martin & Geoff Kim (Parisian jazz), 7 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Gubbulidis (jam), 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+. Groovestick, Brickdrop (jam), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Lokum (music of the Near East), 6:30 p.m., free. Grup anwar (classical Arabic), 8:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Brett Hughes & Friends, 10 p.m., $3.
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ZEN LOUNGE: Karaoke with Emcee Callanova, 9 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free.
JP'S PUB: Dance Video Request night with melody, 10 p.m., free.
THE BEE'S KNEES: Children's Sing along with Lesley Grant, 10:30 a.m., donation.
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“Vessel” by Ria Blass
“Fitting In” by Hector Santos
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he postcard-perfect setting of Woodstock makes Sculpturefest an exceptional opportunity to experience both Vermont’s beauty and the creativity of some of the state’s artists. Now in its 24th year, Sculpturefest exhibits the work of more than 30 sculptors daily, dawn to dusk, through foliage season. The annual outdoor exhibit is curated and organized by local artist Charlet Davenport and her husband, Peter, who invite selected artists to install pieces on their Prosper Road property or at the Vermont Land Trust’s King Farm nearby. The two sites are now joined by a walking trail, making it possible to park at one site and take a short hike to the other. Both locations inspire lingering, so bringing a picnic lunch is recommended. It’s far more demanding to mount an outdoor exhibit than one in a gallery. In addition to his curatorial duties, Peter Davenport clears about 10 acres of the couple’s property for the sites, helps artists install their work, creates signage and maintains the grounds for the duration of the exhibition. It’s a lot of ground to cover. This year, Bruce Hathaway is the featured artist at the Prosper Road site. He creates long, graceful curves or undulating waves in aluminum and often groups these shapes in pairs or trios. The human-scale sculptures imply connection; the combinations sometimes suggest conversation or engagement. Hathaway’s playful exuberance
is unmistakable in, among others, his “Fishing” series, but the literalness of such works can detract from their otherwise high quality. The Richmond-based artist’s more abstract pieces, such as the swooping, ladder-like “Highways From Vermont” by Bruce Hathaway parentheses titled “Highways From Vermont,” resonate more strongly. Even so, plenty of provide a perfect environment. Case in YOUR PAGEShen’s 10-feet-in-diameter point:THIS Lilian visitors appear to appreciate his SCAN WITH LAYARmade of curved steelTEXT “Sphere,” rebar, at whimsical figurative work. the PAGE King5 Farm. The work’s HERE symmetry Ria Blass’ contribution, SEE “Vessel,” pleases the eye even and complex geometry heighten the as it confounds the mind. Its already-dramatic background of the construction alone defies easy Green Mountains. Another steel structure, understanding, let alone a Gordon Auchincloss’ 61-by-47-inch spiral straightforward description. called “Compass,” also seems to focus atThe Norwich artist’s work is tention on the landscape. Much outdoor sculpture alters its encreated from three long boards that have been twisted, or per- virons just as the outdoors alters the art. haps soaked and steamed to Other works are so integrated into the enbend the wood. Nearly invisible lines hold vironment as to be nearly invisible. Anthea it in place, so the loosely boat-shaped work Lavallee and Jan Lee’s “Floating Cradle” appears to sail on air across a pond that no is one of them; made predominantly of longer exists. “Vessel” is ephemeral, like a natural materials such as sticks and moss, it drifts in a pond at King Farm as if it’s ghost ship. Stonemason and sculptor Hector Santos always been there. The power of simple, organic materials of Brownsville created “Fitting In” onsite over many weeks. The dry-laid stone also resonates in Jay Mead’s visually striksculpture is like a freestanding wall with a ing works. Some of them are executed with negative-space “doorway” in the shape of an minimal objects such as dowels or painted adult human body — a comment, perhaps, saplings. His site-specific installation “The on the lifelong process of determining one’s Forest Within” is housed in a partially place in the world. This work has drawn rehabbed summerhouse, where painted viewers to it like a magnet; it seems no one white saplings seem to grow from a plot of can resist standing in the empty space to see red woodchips. Black walls heighten the contrast between the red and white eleif he or she “fits in” the sculpture. Like Santos, many artists create ments. The convergence of light and wind site-specific work for Sculpturefest. But in and around the building adds movement sometimes serendipity and nature simply to the subtle drama.
THE LOOSELY BOAT-SHAPED WORK APPEARS TO SAIL ON AIR ACROSS A POND THAT NO LONGER EXISTS.
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Several other artists created interior installations, as well. Inside the milk barn at King Farm, Murray Ngoima of Pomfret has crafted a rich environment where enigmatic symbols cover the floor and painted silk scarves drape the ceiling. The writing on the wall describes the historical role that milk barns have played in getting milk to customers. Inside the front door, Ngoima has written directions for how visitors might continue creating the environment with provided materials such as paint and string, making it an ongoing rather than completed work. Down near a pond, Charlet Davenport’s “Floating in Time: Now and Then” uses a tiny outbuilding to explore New England history. Inside it, THIS her large SCAN PAGEceramic bowls with paintedWITH interiors sit like 19th-century LAYAR washbowls SEE on log stumps. Old-fashioned PAGE 5 bathing suits are strung along a clothesline, and curtains flap in the breeze. These playful curtains are printed with photographic images of summer fun in the 21st century by young artist Katrina Boswell. From Lynn Newcomb’s farm-like implements, to Sue Katz’s colorful “Tumbleweed” made from recycled plastic bits, to the austere beauty of stainless-steel works such as Paul Machalaba’s “Plunge” and Phil Thorne’s “Fifth Confluence,” the abundance of work in Sculpturefest offers extraordinary grace, beauty and frivolity. And somewhere nearby, Hathaway’s hanging sculpture gently chimes. Strolling among these artworks is a delightful, peaceful way to spend a summer afternoon. Charlet and Peter Davenport believe that land belongs to all of us, and generously welcome guests to Sculpturefest each year.
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INFO Sculpturefest 2014, 304 Prosper Road and King Farm in Woodstock. Free and open to the public. Directions and more information at sculpturefest.org.
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‘civil War era draWings FroM tHe BecKer collections: Drawings for newspaper publication by artist-reporters Joseph Becker and his colleagues not only from the battlefield but from the construction of the railroad, Chinese workers in the West, the Great Chicago Fire and more. East Gallery. September 16-December 12. f ‘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, 2015. f Kara WalKer: “Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated),” large-scale prints combining lithography and screen printing, and with the artist’s signature cut-paper silhouettes, that address slavery, violence, race, sexuality and American culture. Reception: Wednesday, September 24, 5-7 p.m. Through December 12. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum, University of Vermont, in Burlington.
f ‘dance at Bennington college: 80 years oF Moving tHrougH’: Historic photos tell the story of America’s first academic dance program that nurtured seminal figures in modern dance including Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman and Hanya Holm, and continues today. Reception: Friday, September 12, 5:30-8 p.m. September 12-November 29. 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington.
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f ‘WHeels’: A juried photography exhibit
celebrating all things that roll. Closing reception: Saturday, September 20, 5-7 p.m. September 11-20. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.
f laurel Fulton Waters: “New Works,” Framed
prints of small work and several large installations. Reception: Sunday, September 14, 2-4 p.m. Through November 30. Info, 985-8222, Shelburne Vineyard.
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f ‘land & ligHt & Water & air’: The annual
exhibit of landscape works features more than 100 New England painters and a corresponding photography exhibit. Reception: Sunday, September 14, 3-5 p.m., with an artists’ roundtable at 2 p.m. September 12-December 28. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.
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f ‘picturing enligHtenMent: tiBetan tHangKas’: A collection of 18 centuries-old scrolls by anonymous Buddhist monks, primarily from Tibet, on loan from the Mead Museum of Art at Amherst College. Gallery Talk: Cynthia Packert, Middlebury professor of art and architecture, introduces the exhibit, Friday, September 12, 4:30 p.m. September 12-December 7. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.
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f autuMn all MeMBer exHiBit: All members are invited to exhibit up to three pieces each in this annual show. Reception: Friday, September 12, 5-7 p.m. September 12-October 17. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. f ‘sculptFest 2014’: Twelve artists created installations in response to a prompt (“When the work stops and it becomes more than it was”) in a variety of mediums for this annual sculpture exhibit. Reception: Saturday, September 13, 5-8 p.m. September 13-October 26. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio in West Rutland.
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‘only oWls’: long symbols of wisdom and knowledge, these intriguing raptors are interpreted by artists in a variety of mediums. September 13-December 7. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
f stepHanie suter: “Eye Portraits,” haunting drawings of eyes in gold and silverpoint, framed by varied materials. Reception: Friday, September 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. September 12-November 7. Info, 295-0808. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.
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art events ‘tHe colorist landscape’: Artist and Michael Strauss and poet Tony Magistrale give a talk at UVM’s Osher lifelong learning Institute. Friday, September 12, 5-6:30 p.m. Info, 656-2085. Osher lifelong learniong Institute, UVM, in Burlington jaMes Blair: A prolific National Geographic photographer presents his work and tells the story behind each image. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, Wednesday, September 10, 7:30-9 p.m. Info, 382-9222. MiddleBury arts WalK: Venues around downtown and the Marble Works District stay open late for art, music, food and fun at this monthly event. Flyer can be downloaded from middleburyartswalk. com. Various locations, Middlebury, second Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Info, 388-7951. open House and art auction: An opening celebration for the ONE Arts Collective’s new space, with an art auction to raise funds to outfit it. ONE Arts Center, Burlington, Friday, September 12, 5-8 p.m. Info, oneartscollective@gmail.com. ancient pottery vessels WorKsHop: Archaeologist Charlie Paquin shows how native Americans in Vermont finished the surfaces of their ceramic vessels, in celebration of Vermont Archaeology Month. Suitable for teens and adults; clay is provided. Kellogg-Hubbard library, Montpelier, Saturday, September 13, 1-3 p.m. Info, 223-3338. Bca suMMer artist MarKet: A juried market featuring handcrafted, original fine art and crafts by local artists. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166. plein air paint out: painting tHe vintner’s realM: Visit local artists as they paint a vineyard en plein air, and join in a reception for the works created, 4 to 6 p.m. at Grand Isle Art Works. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 378-4591. ‘reMeMBering neWt WasHBurn’: Basket scholar Donna Kelley presents a slide-lecture on the late, renowned basket maker and National Heritage Fellow (1915-2011). Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, Saturday, September 13, 2 p.m. Info, 388-4964. visiting critic discussion WitH Margot norton: The assistant curator at the New Museum of Contemporary Art joins BCA Center curator DJ Hellerman in a discussion about contemporary art and the curatorial process. BCA Center, Burlington, Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info, 865-7166.
call to artists Montpelier senior activity center Holiday Bazaar: Currently seeking vendors for bazaar on November 15 to sell holiday gifts, crafts, arts, prepared foods and artisan goods. Info and application at bit.ly/msacholidaybazaar. Interested vendors can also contact Dan Groberg at 262-6284 or dgroberg@montpelier-vt.org. Spaces range from $40 to $100, including tables and wall space. Deadline: October 31. Montpelier Senior Activity Center. Info, 262-6284. tic coMMunity art exHiBit: call to artists: The Translating Identity Conference (TIC) for fall 2014 will be sponsoring a community art exhibit in the Allen House Multicultural Art Gallery at 461 Main St. We are looking to showcase and celebrate the artwork in any medium of local transgender artists. The exhibit will take place October 13 to November 1. If you are interested in submitting work, please contact Roman Christiaens at rfchrist@ uvm.edu or 656-7990. Deadline: October 1. Center for Cultural Pluralism, UVM, Burlington. Info, 206-390-3604. under one sun: call to artists: On October 4, Randolph will host its first annual art and music festival on Merchants Row. Display your work for free in one of the many participating retail, restaurant or gallery spaces, or put up your own tent space for $40. Apply online at underonesunvt. com. Various Randolph locations, through September 26. Info, 431-0096. vergennes call to artists: The monthly downtown art walk seeks artists to show their works in local galleries and businesses, the third Thursday of every month through October 16. Contact info@creativespacegallery.org or visit vergennesdowntown.com/mainstreet/ vergennes-art-walk for details. Multiple locations, Vergennes.
‘pipe classic 9’: Twelve glassblowers compete in a weeklong celebration of glass art. Presented by GTT & Formula 420. The Bern Gallery, Burlington, September 15-20, 3-10 p.m. Info, 865-0994.
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f ‘rocK solid in & out’: Stone sculptures and assemblages by local artists both in the Main Floor Gallery and around downtown. September 16-November 1. f BetH Haggart: “Bills, Bills, Bills,” a mixed-media installation. Second Floor Gallery. September 16-November 1. f Marie lepré graBon & Mary-ellen lovinsKy: “Who Makes Community,” charcoal drawings and interviews, respectively. Third Floor Gallery. Reception: Friday, September 19, 5:307:30 p.m. September 16-November 1. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.
f ‘reFlections’: More than 30 Vermont artists focus on literal and contemplative reflection with sculpture, paintings, photography, textiles and mixed media. Reception: Friday, September 12, 3-5 p.m. September 12-October 5. Info, 223-6613 or 828-3051. The Kent Tavern Museum in Calais.
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Kari Meyer, Longina Smolinski, Lyna Lou Nordstorm and Gabe Tempesta on the first floor; Cindy Griffith, Holly Hauser, Jason Durocher, Kasy Prendergast, Teresa Davis and Tom Merwin on the second floor; Camilla Roberts, Chance McNiff, Janet Bonneau, Krista Cheney, Laura Winn Kane and Wendy James on the third floor. Curated by SEABA. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.
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The 22Nd ANNuAl SOuTh eNd ArT hOp JurIed ShOw: Forty-three works by local artists juried by Joy Glidden, founding director of the DUMBO Arts Center in Brooklyn. Through September 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.
JAd fAIr & dANIel SMITh: “Solid Gold Heart,” an installation of paper hearts and copper wire by two noteworthy musicians. Documentaries about Fair and Smith’s musical careers play on loop in the gallery. Through October 28. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington.
Abbey MeAker: “Dreams of Arthur and Gilbert,” installation and photographs, dedicated to Kip Meaker. Through September 26. Info, 656-4200. Living/Learning Center, UVM, in Burlington.
JulIe A. dAvIS: New works by the Vermont landscape painter. Through October 30. Info, 862-1001. Left Bank Home & Garden in Burlington.
ArT hOp GrOup ShOw: A collaborative group show featuring more than 30 artists. Curated by SEABA. Through November 30. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington.
kellyANN GIlSON lyMAN: Mixed-media and printmaking by the West Coast-based artist. Ten percent of sales to benefit the Emily Lyman Foundation. Through September 30. Info, 355-5418. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington.
AShlee rubINSTeIN: “Bad Food,” paintings of food that’s gone bad and food that’s bad for you. Curated by SEABA. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. The Pine Street Deli in Burlington.
krISTINe SlATTerly: Abstract pop-art paintings; exhibit curated by SEABA. Through November 30. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s: Pine Street in Burlington.
‘beyONd INSTrucTION’: Selected artwork by Burlington City Arts clay, photography and printmaking instructors. ‘breAk IT! buIld IT!’: Works in varied mediums that embody a do-it-yourself spirit, by local and national artists. Through September 13. Info, 865-5355. BCA Center in Burlington.
lIly hINrIchSeN & kArlA vAN vlIeT: “Altared/ Altered States: A Journey Into Our Dreams,” new 3-D assemblages, monotypes, oil paintings and mixed-media works by the Vermont artists. Through October 29. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.
dAvId TANych SculpTure: The fine woodworker and metal sculptor exhibits big and bold works outdoors on Pine Street for the South End Art Hop and beyond. Through October 15. Info, 777-7002. Curtis Lumber Burlington.
‘MAkING IT hAppeN’: Members of the Generator and maker community showcase their projects and products for the public with a group show and demonstrations throughout the space. Through September 27. Info, 540-0761. Generator in Burlington.
dOuGlAS bIkleN, AlISA dwOrSky & SuSAN OSGOOd: “Solé,” a contemporary exhibit celebrating light and equilibrium: photographs by Biklen, prints and sculpture by Dworsky and oil and gouache paintings by Osgood. Through September 28. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington. dOuGlAS STrOh hOffMAN: Drawing and painting in a psychedelic style by the New York City-based artist. Through September 30. Info, 318-2438. Red Square in Burlington.
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f ‘GeNerATIONS Of prIde’: Posters, banners, buttons and other ephemera that trace the history of Vermont’s LGBTQ community. Reception: Friday, September 12, 4-6 p.m. Through September 18. Info, 865-7211. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington. ‘heAdS up, 7 up!’ exhIbIT: A portrait gallery and vignettes with up to seven pieces by each participating artist. Through September 20. Info, 578-2512. The Soda Plant in Burlington.
international street murals. When he draws and paints, he does so in a variety of mediums on the surfaces of found objects. “The art I do has been referred to as psychedelic graffiti writes the New York City-based artist. Examples of those colorful, quirky drawings and paintings in a psychedelic style adorn the walls of Red Square in Burlington this month,
hOpe ShArp: Current figurative paintings in oil. Through October 31. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington.
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INNOvATION ceNTer GrOup ShOw: Paintings by Anne Cummings, Brian Sylvester, James Vogler,
Through September 30. Pictured: “Tea Taster.”
STudIO 266 ArT hOp GrOup exhIbITION: Artists and writers in 14 studios show their work together. Through September 27. Info, 578-2512. Studio 266 in Burlington. verMONT INTerNATIONAl: A GrOup exhIbITION The new gallery features artwork by more than 30 artists in a variety of mediums. Through September 30. Info, 225-614-8037. South Gallery in Burlington. ‘wOMeN’S SeNSe Of SpAce’: Ceramic work by UVM undergraduate Emy Takinami that conveys the marginalized space for women in modern culture, as well as themes regarding female body image, sexuality and empowerment. Through September 19. Info, 656-8833. Center for Cultural Pluralism, UVM, in Burlington.
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‘ruckSAck’: A group exhibit featuring works by Brenda Singletary, Valérie d. Walker, Misty Sol, Laura Di Piazza, Katie Loncke and Tico Armand explores notions of race, nationality, gender and inequality. Through September 26. Info, 862-9616. Burlington College.
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Woody Jackson: New work by the renowned Vermont painter. Through september 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog hollow Vermont state Craft Center in Burlington.
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‘alWays alWays’: works by more than 15 artists inspired by the Nyiko Ep “Always Always.” Through september 30. Info, 603-562-5844. The Monkey house in winooski. Bonnie acker: “summer horizons,” a new series of abstract landscapes by the Vermont artist. Through september 12. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott sourdiffe Gallery in shelburne. colin Bryne: Multimedia works by the Burlington artist. Through september 30. Info, 658-2739. The Artspace at the Magic hat Artifactory in south Burlington. ‘lock, stock and Barrel’: The Terry Tyler collection of Vermont firearms includes 107 rare examples made between 1790 and 1900. Beach Gallery. ‘Painting a nation’: A showcase of the museum’s best 19th-century American paintings. webb Gallery. ‘trail Blazers: Horse-PoWered VeHicles’: An exhibit of 19th-century carriages from the permanent collection that draws parallels to contemporary automotive culture. Round Barn. nancy croW: “seeking Beauty: Riffs on Repetition,” quilts by the acclaimed textile artist, who incorporates printmaking into her work. hat and Fragrance Textile Gallery. Patty yoder: “The Alphabet of sheep,” whimsical rugs made with extraordinary, realistic sense of detail. patty Yoder Gallery. Through october 31. Info, 985-3346. shelburne Museum. Marcia reese: “Mountain Borne,” inner and outer landscape paintings by the Vermont artist and poet. Through september 28. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. nini crane: “Evolving,” mixed-media paintings inspired by Vermont’s four seasons, and scenes from travel. Through october 25. Info, 482-2878. Carpenter-Carse Library in hinesburg. tHe Pottery sHoW: An exhibition of pottery by clay instructors at the shelburne Craft school and their students. Through December 4. Info, 985-3648. shelburne Craft school.
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JoHn Matusz and asHley anne Veselis: Metal sculptures and paintings, respectively. Through september 19. Info, 839-5349. gallery sIX in Montpelier. JoHn snell: “I Nearly walked By,” abstract images from nature by the local photographer. Through september 26. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.
Jennifer HuBBard: Large-scale landscape and portrait paintings. Through November 2. Info, 888-1261. River Arts Center in Morrisville. ‘kick and glide: VerMont’s nordic ski legacy’: An exhibit celebrating all aspects of the sport, including classic and skate skiing, Nordic combined, biathlon, ski jumping, telemark, and back-country skiing. Through october 13. Info, 253-9911. Vermont ski and snowboard Museum in stowe. ‘landscaPe traditions’: The new wing of the gallery presents contemporary landscape works by nine regional artists. Through January 1, 2015. Paul scHWieder, duncan JoHnson and cHris curtis: Abstract works in glass, wood and stone by the contemporary artists. Through october 31. Info, 253-8943. west Branch Gallery & sculpture park in stowe. Peter and alexandra Heller: selected works by the late painter (peter), and welded steel sculptures (Alexandra). Through september 24. Info, 635-1469. Julian scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson state College. WinsloW Myers: A series of recent diptychs by the Maine painter. Through september 12. Info, 635-2727. Vermont studio Center Gallery II in Johnson.
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Peter scHuMann: paintings and sculpture by the Bread and puppet Theater founder, exhibited alongside puppets, masks and banners from past performances. Through october 4. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.
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‘1812 star-sPangled nation’: A traveling exhibit of 25 original oil paintings by contemporary artists, depicting nautical scenes from the war of 1812. Through september 29. Info, 475-2022. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes.
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f ‘artHur Healy & His students’: 30 paintings by the late artist, a celebrated watercolorist and Middlebury College’s first Artist in Residence; with artwork by generations of his students. Reception: Friday, september 12, 5-7 p.m. Through November 9. Info, 388-2117. henry sheldon Museum of Vermont history in Middlebury. eMily McManaMy: “hitting the Mat,” a documentary exhibition featuring semiprofessional wrestlers in st. Albans, with photo, audio and video components. Through october 4. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. ‘Visual WeiMar’: paintings, drawings and etchings by some some of weimar Germany’s most prominent artists, including George Grosz, otto Dix and Kätthe Kollwitz. Through December 7. greg HaBerny: “hyper!” mixed-media works that are “loose and out of control,” appropriating pop culture and creating a tone of cultural and political critique. Upper Balcony. Through september 26. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art. kate gridley: “passing Through,” an exhibit of oil paintings and sound portraits of emerging adults. Through october 26. Info, 443-5258. Jackson Gallery, Town hall Theater, in Middlebury. MIDDLEBURY AREA shows
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Peggy Watson: “Around Town,” paintings by the local artist. Through september 30. Info, curator@ capitolgrounds.com. Info, 223-7800. The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier.
‘exPosed’ outdoor sculPture exHiBition: on the gallery lawn, along the recreation path and throughout downtown, curator Rachel Moore has sited 20 outdoor sculptures in a variety of mediums. The 16 artists hail from New England, New York, Chicago and Mexico City. In addition, writing by David Budbill, Ariel henley and Jennifer Rickards appears on vinyl in store windows. Through october 15. Info, 253-8358. helen Day Art Center in stowe.
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diana Mara Henry: Black-and-white photographs of one-room schoolhouses in Vermont by the famed photojournalist, with text by Middlebury College sociology professor Margaret Nelson. Through october 15. Info, 828-2291. Vermont history Museum in Montpelier.
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‘al- MutanaBBi street starts Here’: A traveling group show of book art inspired by a 2007 car bombing in a historic book-selling district of Baghdad. Through october 13. Info, 454-8311. Eliot D. pratt Library, Goddard College, in plainfield.
‘caPe ann artists in VerMont’: paintings by Donald Allen Mosher, Charles Movalli, T.M. Nicholas and Dale Ratcliff, inspired by Vermont landscapes. Through september 15. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in stowe.
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‘1864: soMe suffer so MucH’: with objects, photographs and ephemera, the exhibit examines surgeons who treated Civil war soldiers on battlefields and in three Vermont hospitals, and the history of post-traumatic stress disorder. Through December 31. artHur scHaller: “Billboard Buildings,” an exhibit of original collages by the Norwich University architecture professor. Through December 19. Info, 485-2183. sullivan Museum & history Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.
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f Katie Grauer: “Images,” paintings of Vermont and other places. Reception: Friday, September 12, 5-7 p.m., during the Middlebury Art Walk. Poetry reading by Ryan Walsh. Through September 30. Info, 989-9992. ZoneThree Gallery in Middlebury. ‘Portraits of Power’: Large-scale paintings and ceramic assemblages by students in Jim Butler’s course Portraiture in Ceramics and Oil Paint convey visions of what they think is powerful in their lives. The images range from photorealistic to expressionist. Through September 12. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. Rachael Robinson Elmer: An exhibit of “Art Lovers New York” fine-art postcards, now 100 years old, by the late artist who was born at Rokeby. Through October 26. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.
f TJ Cunningham: “Icons of the Valley,” new landscape paintings by the Vermont artist. Reception: Friday, September 12, 5-7 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury.
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billion years of evolution. Through October 31. Info, linda@ilmpt.org. Goodsell Ridge Fossil Preserve in Isle La Motte.
upper valley
Billings Farm & Museum’s 28th Quilt Exhibition: A juried exhibit of quilts made exclusively by artists in Windsor County. Through September 12. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. Brian Cohen: “Etchings of Air, Land and Sea,” transportation-related prints by the studio cofounder. Through September 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.
f Gisele Mac Harg: “Children: A Hooked Rug Art Exhibit,” featuring images based on famous works of art depicting children. Reception: Friday, September 12, 6-8 p.m., with a bagpipe concert by Iain Mac Harg. Through October 4. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. ‘The Hale Street Gang: Portraits in Writing’: Jack Rowell’s 12 black-and-white, larger-than-life photographs capture the elderly members of a Randolph writing group led by Sara Tucker. Through October 10. Info, 885-3061. Philip
Godenschwager: Cartoon imagery and interactive sculpture as social and political commentary. Through October 10. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield. ‘Kunstkamera: The Tricentennial Anniversary of the Peter the Great Museum’: Artworks and artifacts in a variety of media that celebrate the great Russian institution. Through January 31, 2015. Info, 356-2776. Main Street Museum in White River Junction. Sculpture Fest 2014: The annual outdoor sculpture exhibit, this year featuring Richmond artist Bruce Hathaway, is on view at 509 Prosper Road and on King Farm. Through October 15. Info, 457-1178, charletdavenport01@gmail.com. Various Locations, Woodstock. ‘Statues of Liberty’: A sesquicentennial exhibit commemorates the 1864 signing, by Abraham Lincoln, of Congressman Justin Morrill’s Act creating a National Statuary Hall. On view are photographs and interpretive descriptions of the sculptures’ notable figures, including life-size images of the statues of Abraham Lincoln, Ethan Allen, Daniel Webster and Rosa Parks. Through October 13. Info, 765-4288. Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford.
Tunbridge Group Show: Pastel artwork by 10 Upper Valley artists. Through October 4. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.
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Liz LaVorgna & Shanta L. Evans-Crowley: “Perfect Imperfection,” a photography and spokenword exhibit that profiles 20 individuals. Through September 30. Info, storieswetellphotography@ gmail.com. Robert H. Gibson River Garden in Brattleboro. ‘Road Trip: America Through the Windshield’: Photography and paintings by six contemporary artists examine how automobiles and roads altered the American landscape. ‘See the USA in Your Chevrolet’: Six decades of vintage car advertisements. ‘Spotlight on Small’: Small-scale artwork by five artists: boxes by Laura Christensen; paper collage by Adrienne Ginter; paintings by Elizabeth Sheppell; egg tempera paintings by Altoon Sultan and glass sculpture by Jen Violette. ‘Your Space/USA’: A “virtual road trip” featuring postcards, trivia and ephemera from all 50 states. Andrew Bordwin: “Deco Details,” silver gelatin printThrough October 26. Jessica Park: “A World Transformed,” colorful, detailed architectural paintings by the
f ‘ArtFULL Vermont’: Fifteen local artists present works in many mediums that celebrate Vermont. Reception: Friday, September 12, 5-7 p.m. Through November 2. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. Carolyn Enz Hack: “Power and Energy,” paintings, large drawings and paper sculptures that address change and the mystery of being. Through September 20. Info, 468-6052. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.
f Galen Cheney: “Maybe Even Joy,” largescale, abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Reception: Friday, September 12, 6-8 p.m., with gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Through September 26. Info, 287-8398. Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney.
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Harry Chaucer: “Sacred Moments,” photographs from many years of travel by the Castleton education professor and photographer. Through September 20. Info, 468-1257. Calvin Coolidge Library, Castleton State College. Mareva Millarc: “Absolutely Abstract,” paintings in oil, ink, acrylic and mixed media by the Middletown Springs artist. Through October 3. Info, 468-6052. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. ‘Silk & Stone’: Stone sculptures by B. Amore, Eric Laxman and Florin Strejac; fiber art by Althea Bilodeau and Karen Henderson. Through September 12. Info, 775-0062. Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland. Warren Kimble: “House of Cards,” a playful collection of wooden assemblages made from antique wood and playing cards by the celebrated folk artist. Through November 4. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.
champlain islands/northwest Cold Hollow Sculpture Park: Sculptor David Stromeyer opened to the public his property on which 50 large-scale outdoor metal sculptures are sited. Free, self-guided tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Visit website for directions. Through October 11. Info, 512-333-2119. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls.
Jean Cannon & David Stearns: Paintings of birds by Cannon and fiber art by Stearns. Through September 30. Info, 399-4001. Fisk Farm Art Center in Isle La Motte.
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Steve Boal: Nature and landscape photography by the local artist. Through September 30. Info, 933-2545. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. ‘Walk Through Time’: The Isle La Motte Preservation Trust and Lake Champlain Land Trust open a unique, trail-side exhibit consisting of 71 colorfully illustrated panels that showcase 4.6
‘Arthur Healy & His Students’ Renowned watercolorist Arthur Healy (1902-1978) was Middlebury
College’s first artist-in-residence and taught art and art history there for decades. The native New Yorker’s foray into the art world
likely began at a young age: The founders of Manhattan’s famous Armory Show, which introduced modern art to America, held a dinner at his family’s Upper West Side restaurant for participating artists and the press. During Healy’s long tenure at Middlebury, he touched generations of students with his renderings of racing horses, wildlife and the landscapes of Vermont, Haiti, Ireland and Florida. An exhibit of 30 watercolors by Healy, and works by nine of his former Middlebury students — including renowned Vermont printmaker Sabra Field — is on display at the Sheldon Museum through November 9. The opening reception is Friday, September 12, 5-7 p.m. Pictured: “Sketch of a Painting by Claude Monet” by Healy.
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DaviD Macaulay: “How Macaulay Works,” an exhibit of drawings by the renowned illustrator and MacArthur “genius,” including a large illustration called “How St. Johnsbury’s Water System Works.” Through September 30. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.
‘toothbrush’: From “twig to bristle,” an exhibit of artifacts and images detailing the history of this expedient item. Through December 31. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. vanessa coMpton: “The Frontier Is My Home,” surrealist landscapes by a Vermont artist. Through October 14. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.
‘Fabulous FaberGé, JeWeller to the czars’: The most important collection outside of Russia includes some 240 precious decorative objects designed for czars Alexander III and Nicholas II by the jeweler Carl Fabergé. Through October 5. ‘reMarkable conteMporary JeWellery’: Thirty Québec and international designers showcase works that illustrate new approaches and techniques to this wearable art form. Through November 30. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.
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Martha elMes: “Listening and Looking,” recent paintings and illustrations depicting life in the Northeast Kingdom by the local artist. Through September 30. Info, 535-3939. Grindstone Café in Lyndonville.
‘evolvinG perspectives: hiGhliGhts FroM the aFrican art collection’: An exhibition of objects that marks the trajectory of the collection’s development and pays tribute to some of the people who shaped it. Through December 20. ‘the art oF Weapons’: Selections from the permanent African collection represent a variety of overlapping contexts, from combat to ceremony, regions and materials. Through December 21. ‘Witness: art anD civil riGhts in the sixties’: More than 100 works of photography, painting, sculpture and graphic art by 66 artists who merged art and activism for the civil-rights movement. Through December 14. allan houser: Five sculptures by one of the best-known Native American artists are installed outside the museum in the Maffei Arts Plaza, representing his 3-D work from 1986-1992. Through May 11, 2015. Info, 603-635-7423. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H.
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Gayleen aiken: “Inside/Outside,” oil paintings and mixed-media drawings made between 1952 and 2000 that explore the outsider artist’s fascination with Vermont architecture and landscape, her own home in Barre, and the granite industry. Through October 16. Info, 472-6857. GRACE in Hardwick.
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Calvary ★★★★★
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nce in a great while, a film proves so profound, funny, devastating, dreamlike and utterly unlike anything else that it leaves you dumbstruck. Which is wonderful, unless you happen to be a reviewer. You’re kind of expected to come up with something to say. Calvary is such a film. It’s so good in so many ways that it’s difficult even to know where to start. I may as well begin at the beginning, as it’s one of the most memorable opening scenes in movie history. Brendan Gleeson plays Father James, the priest of a small parish in the west of Ireland. The camera briefly studies his face before he slides open the confessional window and is informed by a man only he can see, “I first tasted semen when I was 7 years old.” If you’re familiar with The Guard, the 2011 kickoff to a trilogy Gleeson is making with writer-director John Michael McDonagh, you’ll almost be able to anticipate the pastor’s reply. “That’s a startling opening line,” he says. Not to make a joke at the confessor’s expense, but simply because it’s true. A man who has every reason to believe he’s heard it all has been taken aback. Gleeson and McDonagh walk a fine line here between light and dark, the humorous and the horrific, as they frequently do. They’ve gotten startlingly good at it.
The confessor’s closing lines are every bit as unsettling. After describing years of abuse at the hands of a priest, he announces, “I’m going to kill you, Father. There’s no point in killing a bad priest. I’m going to kill you because you’re innocent.” The confessor gives Father James a week to prepare himself, invites him to meet on the beach the following Sunday, and disappears back into everyday life. What does a man of God do in such a situation, in an age when the Church is obsolete at best and culpable at worst? What does it mean to believe, and what place does that belief have in today’s world? What, as they say, would Jesus do? The title offers a hint that is, let’s face it, foreboding. What Father James chooses to do is go about his life. He comforts a daughter (Kelly Reilly) who’s recently attempted suicide (he came to the priesthood after being widowed). He tussles with his aging dog. He makes the rounds among a collection of locals who are in serious need of saving: a disgraced financier (Dylan Moran), a cokehead doctor (Aiden Gillen), the town tart (Orla O’Rourke), her lover (Isaach De Bankolé) and her husband (Chris O’Dowd). He talks to everyone, it seems, but the authorities. This is magnificent moviemaking on several levels. The High Noon-reminiscent suspense is only the beginning. Larry Smith’s
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cinematography lends the craggy coastal terrain a haunting timelessness; Patrick Cassidy’s score suggests Ennio Morricone mashed up with the sacred works of Bach. And McDonagh’s script alternates between the knee-slapping and the soul-searching with a seriousness of purpose beyond the range of all but a handful of filmmakers. Then, of course, there’s Gleeson — one of the world’s greatest actors doing perhaps the finest work of his career. He brings to life a man forced to decide whether dying for the sins of others — or being willing to risk do-
ing so — is an idea that retains meaning. The movie offers the most candid consideration of the Catholic Church’s scandals to date, and serves as a satisfying corrective to the wishy-washy, forgive-and-forget pabulum espoused by last year’s Philomena. The sins of others. What is a man of God to do about them? That’s the question at the heart of Calvary. And the answer, as conceived by McDonagh and realized by his remarkable cast, is enough to restore your faith in the power of cinema.
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ovie critics like to throw around terms like “mind bending,” but few films are really so disorienting that they inspire and reward multiple viewings just to figure out what the hell happened. I would place Primer and Memento on that list. Coherence, the debut feature from writer-director James Ward Byrkit, earns a spot there, too. Unseen on Vermont screens, but currently available on various streaming services, Coherence is worth a look for the sheer contrast between the audacity of its conceit and the minimalism of its means. It was shot over a few nights with eight actors, improvised dialogue and a handheld anti-aesthetic, yet it endeavors to broach some of the Big Questions about how we become the people we are (or think we are). Four couples meet for a dinner party as a comet cleaves the sky overhead. When their cellphone screens and a wine glass mysteriously shatter, they laugh nervously. When the power goes out, they grab glowsticks and venture over to a neighbor’s house where lights still blaze. There they make the first in a series of deeply unsettling discoveries. The scenario recalls the classic “Twilight Zone” episode “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” in which a group of McCar-
BEYOND BELIEF Gleeson does some of the greatest work of his career as an Irish priest whose faith and commitment are tested by dark forces.
NIGHT OF THE COMET A suburban dinner party turns strange in Byrkit’s inventive debut.
thy-era suburbanites isolated by a power outage discovers that the monsters they fear are actually … each other. Byrkit has updated the paranoia for a time in which well-read people easily bandy about terms such as “quantum uncertainty” and “Schrödinger’s cat,” and alternate-reality scenarios are common currency. His characters even reference a previous film that drew on such watereddown multiverse theories, the rom com Sliding Doors. In short, the concepts at play in Coherence are far from original, and the film’s exposition of them far from elegant. Yet Byrkit
devises a plot that keeps us guessing. He gives the well-worn tropes new life by avoiding fantastical excess, keeping the focus on how the strange phenomena affect the relationships among his characters. Protagonist Em (Emily Baldoni) is already uncomfortable at the gathering before the weirdness starts. She’s facing a big choice about her relationship with her boyfriend (Maury Sterling), and it doesn’t help when his glamorous ex (Lauren Maher) shows up. Mike (Nicholas Brendon of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), the party’s host, is a recovering alcoholic who worries that stress will release
his inner drunk. The evening’s events push both characters toward a breaking point. Coherence often feels like a found-footage movie where the cameraman isn’t acknowledged, or a bizarre stage play — even the incisive editing takes the form of sudden blackouts. The improvised conversations are chaotic and full of overtalking, which serves the film well at the beginning — mundane chatter lulling us into a sense of security — but undermines it toward the end, when that same chatter merely distracts us from moments of potential dread and awe. While Coherence takes the superficial form of a horror movie, it’s ultimately too talky to be scary. That makes a kind of meta-sense, given that we live in a culture where virtually nothing weird can happen without somebody comparing it to a specific episode of “The Twilight Zone” or “The X-Files.” Why freak out when you can explain and analyze? And Coherence is sure to inspire viewer analysis — lots of it. The film invites multiple viewings by doing ingenious tricks with our assumptions about where — and who — the characters are at any given point. Whether reassembling its pieces into a coherent whole will inspire any deeper thoughts is the question.
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now playing AS ABoVE, So BEloWHH This found-footage horror flick from director John Erick dowdle (Quarantine, Devil) at least has an original setting: the Paris catacombs, where a team of explorers encounters something worse than miles of ancient bones. with Perdita weeks, ben feldman and Edwin hodge. (93 min, R; reviewed by M.h. 9/3) BoYHooDHHHHH Richard linklater (Before Midnight) filmed one boy (Ellar coltrane) over 12 years to create a one-of-a-kind real-time portrait of coming of age. Ethan hawke and Patricia arquette play his parents. (165 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/6)
cHEFHHHH1/2 foodie film alert! Jon favreau wrote, directed and starred in this comedy about a fine-dining chef who reinvents himself — and reconnects with his family — by opening a food truck. (115 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 5/28)
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tHE giVERHH lois lowry’s dystopian kids’ classic comes to the screen in this tale of a teen (brenton Thwaites) selected to learn the hard truths behind a seemingly perfect society. with Jeff bridges, Meryl Streep and taylor Swift. Phillip noyce (Salt) directed. (94 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 8/20)
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gUARDiANS oF tHE gAlAXYHHHH Make way for another Marvel comics film franchise, this one featuring chris Pratt as an interstellar rogue who assembles a rag-tag team to defeat a space tyrant. with Zoe Saldana, bradley cooper, dave bautista and Vin diesel. James gunn (Super) directed. (121 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 8/6)
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WHEN tHE GAmE StANDS tAllHH Jim Caviezel plays high school football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took his team on a record-breaking winning streak in the 1990s, in this sports bio. Thomas Carter (Coach Carter) directed. Alexander Ludwig and Michael Chiklis also star. (115 min, PG)
FED UpHHH1/2 Stephanie Soechtig’s documentary, full of celebrity talking heads such as Bill Clinton and Michael Pollan, looks at the causes of the obesity epidemic and finds them in sugar-rich processed foods. (90 min, PG)
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BRicK mANSioNSHH An undercover cop and an ex-con join forces to bring down a crime lord in dystopian Detroit in this remake of the French action hit District B13, starring Paul Walker. (90 min, PG-13)
WoRDS & pictURESHH1/2 Juliette Binoche and Clive Owen play an art instructor and an English teacher who debate the value of their disciplines in this literate rom com set in a prep school. (111 min, PG-13)
cAptAiN AmERicA: tHE WiNtER SolDiERHHH The Marvel superhero saga continues as the reanimated World War II vet (Chris Evans) goes up against the suitably retro threat of a Soviet agent. (136 min, PG-13)
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ministry and the Japan Household Paper Industry Association is part of the ministry’s “toilet paper supply continuity plan,” which was devised after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but it’s also aimed at boosting toilet paper sales, which have flattened since shoppers hoarded consumer goods ahead of this year’s nationwide consumption tax increase. About 40 percent of the country’s toilet paper comes from earthquake-prone Shizuoka Prefecture, according to ministry officials, who urged households to have at least a month’s reserve supply. (Bloomberg News)
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Shantoria Valentine, 23, robbed a bank in Omaha, Neb., but while fleeing, she collapsed after only a few blocks, according to police. One witness noticed the suspect would “shuffle a little bit, run a little bit, walk a little bit, shuffle a little bit.” After she ran up a hill, “she was pretty well winded then,” another witness said. “She just laid down and put her hands out.” (Omaha’s WOWTTV)
After Kelly John Lange, 34, was convicted of assault in Sioux Falls, S.D., a judge ordered him to attend anger management classes. He didn’t complete the course and was ordered to appear in court to explain why. While in a conference room with his public defender, Lange became angry and attacked her, causing minor injuries. He was arrested for assault. (Smoking Gun)
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artificial quakes induced by injections of wastewater deep underground during hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, “it’s just that it’s a little better than you might think.” Hough theorized that the artificial quakes have less energy because the injected wastewater lubricates the fault. (Associated Press)
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Fifty-four percent of Christian men and 15 percent of Christian women admitted to viewing pornography at least once a month, according to a Barna Group survey. The definition of pornography was left up to the respondents. (Washington Times)
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Human-caused earthquakes, a side effect of high-tech energy drilling, cause less shaking than natural ones and feel about 16 times weaker, according to a study by U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Susan Hough. “It’s not that there’s no hazard,” Hough said of the
Federal wildlife investigators are urging California officials to halt an application to build a state-of-the-art solar plant after concluding that a similar but smaller existing plant in the Mojave Desert is causing birds to ignite in midair at the rate of one every two minutes. The smaller plant, operated by Oakland-based BrightSource Energy, uses 300,000 mirrors, each the size of a garage door, to reflect solar rays onto three, 40-story boiler towers, whose heated water produces steam to turn turbines to generate enough electricity for 140,000 homes. BrightSource has applied to build its new mirror field and a 75-story power tower near the California-Arizona border and, according to senior vice president Joseph Desmond, is investigating ways to scare birds away to curb the incinerations. (Associated Press)
Second-Amendment Follies A 13-year-old boy who told police in Muskegon, Mich., that he was shot in the foot as a “random act of violence” later admitted he shot himself while checking to see whether the weapon was loaded. (Muskegon Chronicle)
Byron Bennett, an assistant professor of chemistry at Idaho State University, was lecturing to a classroom of about 20 students when a small caliber pistol he was carrying in his pocket discharged, shooting him in the foot. (Pocatello’s Idaho State Journal)
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After a video of a rant against President Obama by Richard Recine, a police officer at the Helmetta, N.J., Municipal Building, was made public, the borough council sought a ban on people taking photographs and videos inside public buildings without a permit. The proposed ordinance states that taking pictures could violate privacy rights of employees, cause a breach of government security or interfere with normal business operations. Steve Wronko, who made the video, said Recine ordered him to stop recording at the Municipal Building, but when Wronko insisted he has a constitutional right to take pictures inside the building, Recine declared, “Obama has decimated the friggin’ Constitution, so I don’t give a damn. If he doesn’t follow the Constitution, I don’t have to.” (MyCentralJersey.com)
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caNceR (June 21-July 22): If you surrender to the passive part of your personality, you will be whipped around by mood swings in the coming days. you will hem and haw, snivel and procrastinate, communicate ineptly, and be confused about what you really feel. If, on the other hand, you animate the proactive side of your personality, you are likely to
arts film Dragon Lord, Jackie Chan experimented with more complex stunts than he had tried in his previous films. The choreography was elaborate and intricate. In one famous sequence, he had to do 2,900 takes of a single fight sequence to get the footage he wanted. That’s the kind of focused attention and commitment to detail I recommend to you in the coming weeks, Leo — especially if you are learning new tricks and attempting novel approaches.
libRa (sept. 23-oct. 22): Those who invoke the old metaphor about the caterpillar that transforms into the butterfly often omit an important detail: the graceful winged creature is helpless and weak when it first wriggles free of its chrysalis. for a while it’s not ready to take up its full destiny. As you get ready for your own metamorphosis, Libra, keep that in mind. Have plans to lay low and be self-protective in the days following your emergence into your new form. Don’t try to do loop-the-loops right away. scoRpio
(oct. 23-nov. 21): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you scorpios are currently the sign of the zodiac that is least likely to be clumsy, vulgar, awkward or prone to dumb mistakes. on the other hand, you are the most likely to derisively accuse others of being clumsy, vulgar, awkward or prone to dumb mistakes. I recommend that you resist that temptation, however. In the coming week, it is in your selfish interests to be especially tactful and diplomatic. forgive and quietly adjust for everyone’s mistakes. Don’t call undue attention to them or make them worse. Continue to build your likeability and fine-tune your support system.
sagittaRiUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): you have cosmic permission to be bigger than life and wilder than sin. you have a poetic
capRicoRN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): for over 2,000 years, Chinese astronomers have understood the science of eclipses. And yet as late as the 1800s, sailors in the Chinese navy shot cannonballs in the direction of lunar eclipses, hoping to chase away the dragons they imagined were devouring the moon. I have a theory that there’s a similar discrepancy in your psyche, Capricorn. A fearful part of you has an irrational fantasy that a wiser part of you knows is a delusion. so how can we arrange for the wiser part to gain ascendancy? There’s an urgent need for you to stop wasting time and energy by indulging in that mistaken perspective. aQUaRiUs
(Jan. 20-feb. 18): squirrels don’t have a perfect memory of where they bury their nuts. They mean to go back and dig them all up later, but they lose track of many. sometimes trees sprout from those forgotten nuts. It’s conceivable that on occasion a squirrel may climb a tree it planted years earlier. I see this as a useful metaphor for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. you are on the verge of encountering grown-up versions of seeds you sowed once upon a time and then forgot about.
pisces (feb. 19-March 20): on a German
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gemiNi (May 21-June 20): If you go to a 7-eleven convenience store and order a Double big Gulp drink, you must be prepared to absorb 40 teaspoons of sugar. but what will be an even greater challenge to your body is the sheer amount of fluid you will have to digest: 50 ounces. The fact is, your stomach can’t easily accommodate more than 32 ounces at a time. It’s true that if you sip the Double big Gulp very slowly — like for a period of three and a half hours — the strain on your system will be less. but after the first half hour, as the beverage warms up, its taste will decline steeply. everything I’ve just said should serve as a useful metaphor for you in the coming week. even if you are very sure that the stuff you want to introduce into your life is healthier for you than a Double big Gulp, don’t get more of it than you can comfortably hold.
leo (July 23-Aug. 22): In his 1982 martial
license to be more wise than clever. And you should feel free to laugh longer than might seem polite and make no apologies as you spill drinks while telling your brash stories. This phase of your astrological cycle does not require you to rein yourself in or tone yourself down or be a well-behaved model citizen. In fact, I think it will be best for everyone concerned if you experiment with benevolent mischief and unpredictable healing and ingenious gambles.
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there has been only one battleship in history that was named after a poet. A hundred years ago, the Italian navy manufactured a dreadnought with triple-gun turrets and called it Dante Alighieri, after the medieval genius who wrote the Divine Comedy. other than that, most warships have been more likely to receive names like Invincible, Vengeance, Hercules or Colossus. but it would be fine if you drew some inspiration from the battleship Dante Alighieri in the coming weeks. I think you will benefit from bringing a lyrical spirit and soulful passion to your expression of the warrior archetype.
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My boyfriend and I have a good relationship, but, lately during sex, I can’t focus. Sometimes I just avoid it all together. I’ve been really stressed lately. I know that is probably playing into it, and I know he is starting to get really bothered by it. But I don’t know how to get into sex anymore; I’m less and less interested each time. I’m afraid I might lose my boyfriend, or he might cheat on me with some other guy. What do I do? Help, please!
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Too stressed for sex? What a thought! Sex is exactly what you need to relieve the stress. But you need to be in the right frame of mind, and it sounds like your mind is always somewhere else. Where is it? Let’s find out what’s distracting you from experiencing joy. Is it work? Money problems? Family or friend issues? Are you stifling old feelings about something or someone? Any one or combination of those things can become overwhelming and take a toll — physically, mentally and emotionally. Stress will be the kryptonite to your Superman if we don’t find a way to limit your exposure. So, first things first: Locate the cause of your stress. Second: Find ways to manage it. Start an exercise routine, talk to a counselor or write in a journal. Go for walks, make weekly dates with friends for a drink or a hike or both. Maybe you need to request some time off from work. Everyone needs to recharge and relax now and then. Just as our bodies require nourishment, they also need to decompress to remain healthy, and to get back to the good stuff. Like sex with your boyfriend. And by the way, have you talked to him about all this? Sharing your worries and concerns with the one you love is a form of intimacy, and it just might lead to feeling closer and, you know, sexier with him. Here’s another suggestion: Have sex even when you think you don’t feel like it. As with going to the gym, you always feel better afterward. I hate to compare sex with working out, but, believe me, the benefits of both outweigh any effort involved in getting the ball rolling. Try it, you’ll see! Besides, you say your boyfriend is getting “bothered” by your lack of interest. Who can blame him? Time to nip that in the bud. If you care for the guy, do it for him. You might try a little role-play, too. Allow yourself be someone else for a little while, and if your boyfriend is amenable, invite him to “play,” too. My advice? Choose a funny persona. Get as far from your stressed-out self as possible. You’ll both likely have more fun. Just as importantly, your partner needs to know you are doing something to strengthen your bond. He needs to know that the stress isn’t more important to you than he is. Still attracted to him? Show it, my friend.
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HabituallY HigH tHankS to You You have been gone — really in more ways than one. Ultimately the result of an appropriate realignment of priorities. To paraphrase a tune from Tove Lo, I have had “to stay high all the time to keep you off my mind.” A high I embrace every day. A (new) habit, a friendship for which I am eternally grateful. Thank you! When: tuesday, august 26, 2014. Where: i didn’t. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912435 Hottie DaD, WilD MouSe, aug. 30 CV Fair, noonish. Great vibe from you as we waited in line with kids for our turn. We chatted a few times. Only you will understand these items from that day: long stares with smiles, Pink Floyd, Wild Mouse family traditions and lost key. You said “see you again” but I have no idea how to cross paths again. You have my attention! When: Saturday, august 30, 2014. Where: waiting in line, Wild Mouse ride. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912434 SexY guY at tHe beacH August 24th! You were playing frisbee or ball with two other men and started to flirt with me by splashing. I was walking around in knee-deep water. If you’re over 55 and interested, I’d love to hear from you. Please indicate name of beach in your response. When: Sunday, august 24, 2014. Where: beach. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912433 barneS & noble in tHe reD Skirt You asked if the car show was coming up soon; I thought it was on the 9th. You’re absolutely stunning and if you’re interested I would love to get a cup of coffee with you sometime. If not, looks like I might have to find a new bookstore. When: Saturday, august 30, 2014. Where: bookstore cashier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912432 HoW’D tHe DreSSing turn out? Thanks for finally revealing the ink; I may not approve of the method, but straightaway appreciated the meaning. She’s fortunate to have your love and support. And while it’s manifest now, no, I’m a dense dude and never would have guessed. When: tuesday, august 26, 2014. Where: under the F-16s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912431
goDDeSS JaYWalker Your enthusiastic wave was captivating as your angel presence floated across the street. Afterward I concluded that you thought I was someone else — clearly he’s the luckiest guy on the planet. Had I bumped you while you slalomed through traffic, we would’ve met. What a shame we didn’t. Looking forward to almost running you over again. When: Wednesday, august 27, 2014. Where: crossing the street in downtown burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912430 vibrant, SoulFul, StYliSH, intelligent You mentioned that you had the nexus of creation between your legs. You looked stunning in your green leggings onstage at open mic night at Sweet Melissa’s. I loved your styling of words and your honest beauty was overwhelming. Just wanted you to know. When: tuesday, august 26, 2014. Where: Sweet Melissa’s. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912427 HottY at eSSex price cHopper Spoke with you about people having shitty math skills on the express line. Kinda venting, but best I had at the moment to talk to you! Found you super attractive. Are you single? When: Wednesday, august 27, 2014. Where: essex price chopper. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912426 in Front oF WillarD Street inn I was walking with my parents behind me. I had short red hair and was wearing a white tank top and jean shorts. You were listening to music with a dark shirt and pants on. You gave me a smile. You looked about college age. I wanted to say hi, but couldn’t get the confidence up until it was too late. When: Wednesday, august 27, 2014. Where: in front of the Willard Street inn. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912425 lookS like We are Walking That awesome bicycle was taken from me under the darkness of night. Now it seems we must walk our way into the sunset. Should we pick out the best sneakers for our adventure together instead? When I’m not teaching kids math at BHS, I’m making them pizza at Junior’s on Friday and Saturday nights. When: Wednesday, august 27, 2014. Where: Seven Days. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912424
artiSan libationS You gave me a recommendation that could only have been better if you were there enjoying it with me. I was attracted to your energy and smile. Let me know what else you enjoy. When: Saturday, august 23, 2014. Where: the co-op. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912422 Hiking Hunger Mtn. 8/25 You and your friend were headed down the mountain as my son and I were headed to the top. You said “it’s ok, it only gets steeper from here.” You were shirtless and handsome with dreads and a septum ring; I would have lost my footing if I had allowed myself to stare. Drink sometime? When: Monday, august 25, 2014. Where: mountain trails. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912421 beautiFul brunette at Yoga rootS We shared Heidi’s Restorative Yoga class on Friday, 8/21. My friend was between us, but in the lobby afterward I was captivated by your beautiful eyes and smile as well as your laughter. Single? Hopefully I’ll see you again in class or maybe we could...? When: Thursday, august 21, 2014. Where: Yoga roots in Shelburne. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912420 Darren at Silver lake I was with a friend kayaking and we couldn’t take our eyes off you. We spoke briefly as we were leaving. I’m the blonde :). Would love to see those blue eyes again if you’re available. When: Sunday, august 24, 2014. Where: barnard. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912419 Jp’S anD MetronoMe You: gorgeous eyes and lips with a smile that made me weak in the knees. Me: long-haired petite brunette with dark eyes and a lip shirt. I had a great time in the bathroom and I hope you did too. Would love to stare into your eyes again and see you smile. When: Saturday, august 23, 2014. Where: Jp’s and Metrodome. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912417 MorriSville broken truck Your friends truck broke a u joint; I offered tools and you told me twice that I had a nice car. You were blond and very cute. Would you like a ride? When: Sunday, august 24, 2014. Where: Morrisville. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912416 tHiS MigHt be cHeeSY We talk about what pairs well with wines and beers and other foods, but I think we would pair well together too. When: Saturday, august 23, 2014. Where: Healthy living Market. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912414
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