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ARTS+LEISURE September 29, 2016
The Addison Independent
Matt and Pam Heywood, graphic artists and owners of Image Farm, stand in their Middlebury studio.
INDEPENDENT PHOTO/TRENT CAMPBELL
Image Farm: designing local brands
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BY EMMA COTTON
dds are most residents of Addison County have encountered graphic designer Matt Heywood’s work, though they probably didn’t know it at the time. Anyone who has used the Addison Country Transit Resources public transportation system, sipped from an Aqua Vi-Tea Kombucha bottle, used Full Sun products or entered the Vermont Book Shop in downtown Middlebury has witnessed Heywood’s craftsmanship.
In 2006, Heywood and his wife, Pam, co-founded Image Farm, a graphic design, illustration and web design business based in Middlebury. Since then, the two have been creating designs and images for businesses and campaigns around Vermont, including many in and around Middlebury. “We just wanted to do our own thing,” Heywood said. “We worked for other people and did it on the side, and eventually it got big enough that we just went for it.” Creating an image might seem simple to an outsider, but the craft takes a good amount of behind-the-scenes strategizing, with a time scale that varies depending on the project. Before diving into design,
the Heywoods learn about the clients’ work, goals and personalities to produce an image that’s both aesthetically pleasing and effective. “It’s different every time,” Matt said. “We try to really get into their stuff, to spend a while with them and learn about their company, or learn what they want to achieve. So there’s a strong getting-toknow-them process, and out of that comes a strategy.” Projects range from simple one-time advertisements to campaigns to “wayfinding” signage systems in public buildings. Some carry more pressure than others — clients who place their message into Matt and Pam’s hands often rely on the team’s artistry to attract the public to their business or help distribute a message. This past summer, the Image Farm team was busy working on the Middlebury New Filmmaker’s Festival. They designed the print program, posters and ads, and created the festival’s overall look and feel. “It’s all about getting in front of people,” Matt Heywood said. “It’s really a big chunk of the fest.” Image Farm works on a number of projects at once, which can be a challenge when they have to switch from a smaller, simple project SEE IMAGE ON PAGE 7
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Gary Hall
Tom Dunne
Jen Violette
Sabra Field
Tom Marrinson
Julia Purinton
‘Of the land’ EDGEWATER GALLERY PRESENTS A GROUP EXHIBITION THIS OCTOBER
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dgewater Gallery on the Green presents its first group exhibition, “Of The Land,” on view for the month of October. This show features six Vermont artists representing a range of mediums. Jessie Stark, of Edgewater, described the artists who are to be featured: “There’s Julia Purinton with her romantic landscape paintings; Tom Marrinson working with clay from the earth to create vividly colored sculptures; Sabra Field whose work tells the story of the land and life within; Tom Dunne, manipulating woods of Vermont into stunning vessels; Gary Hall who focuses his lens on his
surroundings and capturing the drama that lies within the shadows and light; and Jen Violette whose mixed media sculptures of glass, wood and metal explores all the riches that come from working it.” “A group show provides an opportunity for additional interest and tension,” said Kate Smith, of Edgewater Gallery on the Falls (this show draws from artist who regularly exhibit at both Edgewater locations in Middlebury). “Each artist’s impulse, process and result is unique, of course, and so an exhibit of works from several artists has the potential to be especially exciting; portrayals of similar subject matter through each artist’s differing focus, technique
and medium create a fun contrast. Including three-dimensional works adds to the tangible nature of the subject, and to the exhibit itself.” The theme came about organically, as Stark explained: “For this particular group show the title really evolved from the artists we wanted to feature instead of from a particular theme that we had in mind beforehand. Once we knew what group we had in mind, a common theme came through, the interpretation of the land through the eyes of Vermont artists.” Of course, this time of the year the changing season brings the land to the forefront of many of our imaginations. “‘Of the
Land’ seemed an appropriate way to celebrate the seasonal harvest and the gratitude we feel,” reflected Smith. “Artists find inspiration in the dynamic beauty of the Vermont landscape, both in its natural state and when it is being worked.” Each of these artists use vastly different media, and draw from a broad array of inspirations. When asked how “Of The Land” connects to their work, it is clear that the respect and admiration for Vermont’s landscape has united them here, not just physically, but through the art they create.
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How does your work connect to “Of The Land”?
“I HOPE IT’S NOT CLICHE, BUT BECAUSE OF MY MEDIUM, I’D HAVE TO SAY IT IS THE CLAY ITSELF — LITERALLY THE SUBSTANCE I USE TO FORM MY BOWLS IS “OF THE LAND.” I’M USING A MATERIAL THAT IS MINED FROM THE EARTH AND TURNING IT INTO AN OBJECT OF ART.” — Tom Marrinson, ceramicist
“I AM SUBMITTING A SERIES OF NESTED BOWLS IN THE THEME OF “NESTING INSTINCT” THAT I FEEL RESPONDS TO THE THEME OF THE SHOW. ALL OF MY WORK COMES FROM NATURE AND BASICALLY IS PART OF THE RECYCLING PROCESS THAT COMES FROM WOOD PRODUCED “OF THE LAND.”
“DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE GARDENS THAT SURROUND MY VERMONT HOME AND STUDIO, I ENJOY CREATING PIECES THAT DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE THE SCENES OF GROWTH FROM SEED TO SPROUT TO HARVEST. IN MY GARDENS I GROW VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND PERENNIALS AND I AM INSPIRED BY THE DAILY CHANGES THAT EMERGE & ENJOY RECREATING THESE ACTIONS WITH MOLTEN GLASS.” — Jen Violette, glass, metal, and wood sculptor
“I BELIEVE FARMSCAPES OF ANY ERA ANYWHERE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HUGE COMMUNAL WORKS OF ART.”
“MY PAINTINGS ARE CONCERNED PRIMARILY WITH MEMORY AND THE WAY OUR EMOTIONS ARE TRIGGERED AND TUGGED BY OUR ASSOCIATIONS WITH OUR EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. I USE TRADITIONAL LANDSCAPE TROPES AS A MEANS TO EXPLORE EMOTIONAL RESONANCE, RENDERING EFFECTS OF LUMINOSITY AND ATMOSPHERE TO CREATE NUANCED MOOD. MY PAINTINGS OFTEN HAVE THE FEEL OF AN OLD-FASHIONED FAIRY TALE ILLUSTRATION, A SETTING FOR A DRAMA OF PSYCHOLOGICAL METAPHOR; REACHING THE VIEWER THROUGH HIS OWN MEMORY OF SOME UNIVERSAL HUMAN EXPERIENCE: JOY, LOSS, DISCOVERY, TREPIDATION, GROWTH OR TRANSFORMATION.”
— Sabra Field, printmaker
— Julia Purinton, painter
— Tom Dunne, woodturner
“I AM ATTRACTED TO LANDSCAPES THAT HAVE A TIMELESS APPEAL. GUIDED BY THE LIGHT CREATED BY VARIOUS WEATHER PHENOMENON, IT IS THE INTERACTION OF THESE SEEMINGLY PRIMORDIAL STATES, ALONG WITH THE VARIOUS SIGNATURES OF MAN, THAT INTRIGUE ME.” — Gary Hall, photographer
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OUT OF TOWN
Flip FabriQue flies in the Flynn BURLINGTON — Performing their cottage-themed Attrape-Moi, Flip FabriQue — one of Montreal’s top circus acts (in a city of many, many circus acts) — brings their high-flying revelry to the MainStage on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. Flip FabriQue blend art forms in an exciting mix of theater, circus, cabaret and street performance spectacle. High-flying antics leap from vertigoinducing trampoline drops to hilarious sketches of physical comedy. Existing at the intersection of the Marx Brothers and the Ringling Brothers, Flip FabriQue’s shows amaze adults and children alike. AttrapeMoi features banquine, hula hoop, trampowall, and humor. Created in 2011 by Quebec City Circus School alumni, Flip FabriQue adopts a creative and collaborative approach developed entirely by
Montreal's Flip FabriQue will perform at the FLynn Theater in Burlington on Sunday Oct. 9, at 8 p.m. PHOTO/JOE RONDONE
its artists and director. This approach spotlights each performer’s qualities and strengths to create pure magic on stage. The six acrobats of Flip FabriQue have performed extensively with esteemed companies around the world, such as Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize. The identity of the troupe comes from the true emotions behind each artist’s eyes. They are all true friends that journey in the same direction. Their show is about their friendship and the feelings they have for each other. The public can still feel their raw emotions even when they perform very high acrobatics and hard circus skills during their performances.
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IN TOWN
Comedy and Beckett come to Middlebury VERMONT COFFEE COMPANY PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES TWO UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS Vermont Coffee Company’s new Playhouse theater at 1197 Exchange Street in Middlebury will present two new productions in October. WAR and PEACE (and other duets) with Deb Gwinn and Jim Cave, goes up this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. Gwinn and Cave have been a performing duo for the past 20 years ― mostly in the San Francisco Bay area, although locally they are known for their appearances every summer in Shakespeare in the Barn at Mary’s in Bristol. They specialize in silent comedy and musical acting. Now they bring their brand new comic work to the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse. Tickets are $10. Gare St Lazare Ireland will perform two Samuel Beckett prose pieces directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett and performed by Conor Lovett. Ireland is among the foremost theatre interpreters of Samuel Beckett’s work, with particular emphasis on his non-theatre writings, Ireland has a repertory of over 17 Beckett titles and has toured to over 80 cities in 25 countries worldwide. First Love, a short story by Samuel Beckett, that recounts an episode early in a man’s adult life where, having left his family home, he meets a young woman on a bench. A perfect blend of tragedy and comedy. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Gare St Lazare Ireland will perform two Samuel Beckett prose pieces Oct. 11 and 12 at the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse in Middlebury.
The End, a short story in which a man recounts an episode late in his life when, having been expelled from an institution of care, he finds his own way in the world. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at
7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. More info and ticket sales on eventbright.com search “Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse.”
one two three THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK PERFORMING ARTS SERIES STARTS
JUDGE THE GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL
OPEN SPACE: AN IMPROV LAB
The Middlebury Performing Arts Series will kick off Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Mahaney Center for the Arts with “Rodney King.” In this riveting solo performance, Roger Guenveur Smith offers a meditation on a flawed, good-hearted man and reveals America’s endlessly complicated relationship with its racial past and present. There will be a post-show Q&A each evening. There are still a few tickets left. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the two performances in an intimate theatre space. Tickets: public $20, college ID holders $15, students $6.
The Marquis Theater in Middlebury is now screening the 19th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Catch the show before Sunday, Oct. 2 and unite with audiences in over 250 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. daily.
Want a place to try out ideas, inhabit your body, be with yourself and others physically, and release agendas? Every Saturday from 1-3 p.m. come explore at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Room 110 (except Oct. 22 that’s in the Dance Theater). The first hour is in silence, and the second hour is open for the musicians to join and play as they wish. It's a focused space, so don't come to talk. Open to all. Host Gabriel Forestieri has practiced improv for 30 years. There will be a short closing circle at the end of each session. Free.
The final 10 films left to judge are: The Tunnel, Carousel, Kaputt, Ella Gets a Promotion?, Hold On, Bravoman, Overtime, Gorilla, I Am A Pencil, The Last Journey of the Enigmatic Paul WR.
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T HEATER
OWN HALL
Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 • www.townhalltheater.org Fri 9/30 7:30pm $15
BRIAN KREMER
A modern day crooner-songwriter who performs jazz standards, originals, and early country songs with warmth and charm.
Sat 10/1 7pm $12
BEST OF THE FEST #2
AUDIENCE FAVORITE WINNERS Pony (short), The Guys Next Door (feature)
Wed 10/5 11am $10/$5 Students
GREAT ART WEDNESDAYS LEONARDO DA VINCI From the National Gallery
Thu 10/6 7pm $12
BEST OF THE FEST #3 DOCUMENTARY WINNERS
Phil’s Camino (short) & Walk With Me: The Trials of Damon J. Keith (feature)
Fri 10/7 7pm $17/$10 Students
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE : HANGMEN
Very funny, dark play about the second best hangman in England. Encore presentation captured live from London.
IN THE JACKSON GALLERY
ASHLEY WOLFF : Following a Thread
Opening Reception Friday, October 7th 5–7 pm
Sat 10/8 Noon $24/$10 Students MET LIVE IN HD ON THE THT BIG SCREEN:
TRISTAN UND ISOLDE
A new production by Mariusz Treliński, starring Nina Stemme. A free talk about this opera will be given in the studio on the lower level at 11:15 AM by Greg Vitercik.
EXHIBITS ADDISON COUNTY IN PROFILE: SILHOUETTES FROM THE HENRY SHELDON MUSEUM ARCHIVES. On exhibit through December at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1 Park St., Middlebury. 3882117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. BLOOM AND DOOM: VISUAL EXPRESSIONS AND REFORM IN VIENNA 1900. On exhibit through Dec. 11 at the Middlebury College Museum of Art, Overbrook Gallery. 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007. COLORS OF FALL. On exhibit Sept. 1-Oct. 31 featuring works by artists Judith Reilly, Joan Drew and Christine Holzschuh. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956. EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN ART. Ongoing exhibit, featuring landscapes by American painters Jasper Cropsey and John Frederick Kensett alongside sixteenth- and seventeenth-century European religious and devotional images and American and European sculpture. Cerf Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007. INDEPENDENCE MUST BE WON: THE ART OF ELLEN VIERECK. On exhibit for 2016 at Mount Independence State Historic Site. 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell. 802-948-2000 or ww.historicsites.vermont. gov/MountIndependence. KINDSIGHT. On exhibit for the month of September featuring oil on linen paintings by Kathryn Milillo. Edgewater Gallery, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. Come to the gallery for an opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. (802) 989-7419. PEDALING THROUGH HISTORY: 150 YEARS OF THE BICYCLE, THE GLENN EAMES COLLECTION. On exhibit June 21-Oct. 16 at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1 Park St, Middlebury. 388-2117 or www. henrysheldonmuseum.org. POST POP: PRINTS OF KEITH HARING. On exhibit through Dec. 11. Following the illustrious career of Keith Haring from 1982, when he made his first silkscreen prints, to his death from AIDS related complications in 1990. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007. QUAKER MADE: VERMONT FURNITURE, 1820-1835. On exhibit starting Sunday, July 10 at the Rokeby Museum. Route 7, Ferrisburgh. 877-3406. ROBERT F. REIFF GALLERY OF ASIAN ART. Ongoing exhibit of East Asian ceramics. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007. THE CREATIVE WORLD OF STEPHANIE STOUFFER. On exhibit Sept. 2-Oct. 29 featuring Stephanie Stouffer’s original paintings, along with selected licensed products from her 35 year career as an illustrative and decorative artist. Compass Center, 333 Jones Drive, Brandon. (802) 247-4295. VANISH. A solo exhibit for the month of September featuring the photographs of Jim Westphalen. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill Street, Middlebury. (802) 458-0098. HERE & THERE. On exhibit for the month of October featuring the paintings of Timothy Horn. Opening reception Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill Street, Middlebury. (802) 458-0098. HAVE AN EXHIBIT YOU WANT PUBLISHED?
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difficult concepts into short, digestible pieces.
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to something more complicated, like a fullblown campaign. “It’s a really diverse group of clients, and it can be hard to manage the different scope and pace of things.” Heywood said. “Timelines always change. The primary thing is just keeping organized.” When they need an extra hand, the team brings in Andrea Grayson, who works for a social change marketing company in Charlotte. She’ll dive in and perform additional research when necessary.
“You’re hearing and seeing the story,” Heywood said. “It’s usually really complicated stuff, so we try to break it down for people and make it understandable.” The team also completely redesigned a wayfinding system at a University of Vermont library. By adding signs and kiosks, they upgraded the building’s navigation system.
“We just had to wipe it clean,” Heywood said. “It made a difference, too. If you’re in a place like that and you can’t find anything, you’re stressed out and it’s not “WE TRY TO REALLY GET a good experience. So it really made the building INTO THEIR STUFF, TO much more accessible SPEND A WHILE WITH and comfortable.”
THEM AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR COMPANY, OR LEARN WHAT THEY WANT TO ACHIEVE. SO THERE’S A STRONG GETTING-TOKNOW-THEM PROCESS, AND OUT OF THAT COMES A STRATEGY.” — Matt Heywood
Grayson helped Image Farm create an illustrated video for the Vermont Department of Health’s WIC campaign — a federally sponsored supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. Pregnant women and new mothers who qualify for WIC receive a card on which they can charge certain approved purchases that will boost their family’s nutrition — and Image Farm’s video succinctly explains (in three minutes) how to use the system. The team has made several of these illustrated videos for educational outreach, aimed most of the time at breaking down
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Though the Image Farm has worked on largescale and high-profile projects, Heywood particularly enjoys working with small businesses owners. Having established his own company less than 10 years ago, he identifies with the nerves and pressures that come with
starting out. “It’s fun to help people launch their businesses — helping people like us kick off,” he said. “So many positive changes and amazing products come from the ground up locally and in Vermont as a whole. That creative and entrepreneurial spirit is a big part of why we love it here, and it’s rewarding to contribute to their efforts.”
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CALENDAR kids pick
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GALLERY TALK IN BRANDON. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m. Compass Center, 333 Jones Drive, Brandon. Stephanie Stouffer gives a talk on the exhibit “The Creative World of Stephanie Stouffer.” Info: 247-4295. LEONARDO DAVINCI FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater. A unique film that captures the excitement of the opening night of the exhibition: “Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan” at London’s National Gallery. Tickets $10/$5 students.
Go apple picking! Crisp nights and warm days are just right for heading to your local orchard and picking up a bushel of fresh apples. Grab the camera and take quintessential Vermont family photos!
GALLERY TALK IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 5, noon. Sheldon Museum, One Park St. Vintage bicycle collector and cycling historian Glenn Eames will present a gallery talk about the exhibit “Pedaling Through History: 150 Years of the Bicycle, The Glenn Eames Collection.” The talk is included with museum admission and limited to 20 people. Call to reserve at 388-2117 or visit www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org. LECTURE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Room 125. Ara Merjian, associate professor of Italian and art history, NYU, will give a talk titled “The Insensitive Chaos of Objects: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Arte Povera, and Paleo-aesthetics.”
— Eliza Eaton, MiniBury.com ARTIST RECEPTION IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater at the Falls Gallery. Opening reception for Timothy Horn’s solo exhibition “Here and There.” Info: 458-0098 or www. edgewatergallery-vt.com. GALLERY TALK IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. Reception for the opening of “GEOMORPH / Things Change and They Change Again” by Chris Triebert. Triebert creates visual and emotional order from the chaos of Tropical Storm Irene. LECTURE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 7, 12:15 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Victoria Reed will give a lecture titled, “Lost and Found: Research on Nazi-Era Looting and Restitution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.”
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WHAT YOU WANT TO DO SEPT. 29-OCT. 8, 2016
GALLERY RECEPTION “FOLLOWING A THREAD” IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 7, 5-7 p.m., Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater. Prolific artist, author and illustrator Ashley Wolff will display a series of paintings with a common thread.
CRAFTS TWIST O’ WOOL SPINNING GUILD IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m., 49 Wilson Road. There will be a general meeting and show and tell, followed by a spinin and/or a how to take care of a spinning wheel. All are welcome. Info: 453-5960.
FILM BEST OF THE FEST NARRATIVE WINNERS IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival “Best of the Fest” will present “The Best and Worst Days of George Morales’ Unnaturally Long Life” (short) and “Broke” (feature).Tickets $12. THE MEASURE OF A MAN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 1, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. An unemployed factory worker struggles to keep his family afloat and maintain his dignity in this powerful social drama. In French with English subtitles. Free. BEST OF THE FEST AUDIENCE FAVORITE WINNERS IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival “Best of the Fest” will present “Pony” (short) and “The Guys Next Door” (feature). Tickets $12. BEST OF THE FEST DOCUMENTARY WINNERS IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival “Best of the Fest” will present “Phil’s Camino” (short) and “Walk With Me: The Trials of Damon J. Keith” (feature).Tickets $12. “ANOMALISA” IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 8, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. In this animated feature, an inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) who shakes up his mundane existence. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.
FOOD & DRINK HOMESTEAD HOPS IN STARKSBORO. Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Homestead Hops, 2951 Route 17, Starksboro. Enjoy the fall foliage in Starksboro at Homestead Hops and
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Norris Sugarworks. Taste beer brewed by Hogback Mountain Brewing of Bristol showcasing Norris Sugarworks maple syrup, as well as a food truck and lawn games. Info: 989-4365.
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE ARTS DANCING IN A MINEFIELD: CARTOONS, POLITICS, AND SATIRE IN A CRAZY WORLD IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Sept. 29, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Kal Kallaugher, international award-winning cartoonist of the Economist, gives a presentation about his 38-year career. He caps off the evening with a live drawing of his favorite targets and a surprise for the audience: their own original cartoons to take home. Free. AN IBIS IN THREE PERSPECTIVES: EGYPT’S SACRED BIRD IN ART, SCIENCE, AND RELIGION IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 30, 12:15 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre and Lower Lobby. Professors Pieter Broucke (history of art and architecture), Shalom Goldman (religion) and Stephen Trombulak (biology) team up for an interdisciplinary contextualization of the late-period Egyptian bronze ibis figurine recently acquired by the museum. $5 donation suggested. RODNEY KING IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Seeler Studio Theatre. History, poetry and tragedy collide when stage and film actor Roger Guenveur Smith tackles the thorny odyssey of Rodney King, caught in the glare of the spotlight as the victim of police brutality that ignited the 1992 L.A. riots. Public $20/ college ID holders $15/ students $6. COCOON IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Inspired by the popular storytelling phenomenon The Moth, Cocoon is an evening of true stories told live without notes. Tickets $12 public, college ID holders $10, students $6. “LEGENDS OF KINTAMANI” IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. The Vermont premiere of Legends of Kintamani, a new cello concerto by Middlebury Professor of Music Su Lian Tan. Tickets $20 public/$15 college ID holders/$6 students. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.
MUSIC BRIAN KREMER IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Singer, songwriter and native son Brian Kremer returns to his Vermont hometown for a performance at Town Hall Theater. Tickets $15 and may be purchased at www.townhalltheater.org or 382-9222. JOE CROOKSTON IN RIPTON. Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., The Ripton Community Coffee House, Route 125. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Crookston will perform. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for open mic, followed by featured performers. $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Info: www.rcch.org or 388-9782.
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PAUL ORGEL CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 2, 4 p.m., Middlebury Community Music Center, 6 Main Street. Vermont pianist Paul Orgel will perform an all Mozart concert. Tickets by suggested donation: $10/$20 generous donation. Proceeds will benefit MCMC’s scholarship fund. “THE DISSIPATED EIGHT” IN BRANDON. Sunday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Don’t miss this incredible performance by Middlebury College’s premiere a cappella group. Tickets $8 adults/$6 students, seniors, military. INTRODUCTION TO THE CHINESE GUZHENG (ZITHER) IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Fiona Sze-Lorrain is a poet, translator, editor and classical guzheng musician who has performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as Merkin Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall. In this presentation she discusses the history of the guzheng and guzheng music and plays representative pieces. Free.
SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES LADIES RALLY IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Oct. 1, Vergennes Opera House. Enjoy a 100-mile journey through beautiful Vermont countryside. All cars and types of drivers are welcome. Proceeds go toward funding a new LED stage lighting system. ETHIOPIAN BOOGIE BENEFIT IN LINCOLN. Saturday, Oct. 1, 7-10:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 East River St. Ethiopian dance boogie music by the New Nile Orchestra and Band of the Land, authentic Ethiopian cuisine, arts and crafts SEE CALENDAR ON PAGE 14
top pick BEFORE IT GETS TOO COLD, SHINE UP THAT CLASSIC CAR AND JOIN THE LADIES RALLY IN VERGENNES THIS SATURDAY. THE 100-MILE RIDE TRAVERSES THE VERMONT COUNTRYSIDE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY FOR SOME EXCELLENT LEAF PEEPING. PLUS THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE VERGENNES OPERA HOUSE.
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Meet the chef
Beth Marr from Almost Home Market in Bristol
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K so Beth Marr might not be a chef by training, but she’s been in the food and service industry for over 25 years. Plus she’s originally from Louisiana so she’s got some of that southern hospitality in her blood. But working in food service can test even the best of the best.
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After a 20-year career as a wedding and event planner at Bolton Valley Resort and Basin Harbor Club, Marr took the opportunity to buy Almost Home Market in April 2012 with Gary Smith (but he’s not involved anymore). The Bristol eatery and shop was previously owned by Linda Hansen and Beth Newman-Place and occupied the entire building. When Marr purchased the business (and many of their recipes) she found the space too large for what her customers needed, and frankly too expensive to maintain. So, she divided it in half. Literally the landlord put a wall straight through the middle of the building. Now she shares the building with Alison Zimmer, a physical therapist and crazy fast mountain biker. “It’s not perfect,” said Marr in an interview last week. “But it is so much better than it was … Plus now, Ally’s clients can come enjoy a cappuccino while they wait instead of sitting in some sterile waiting room.” Other than the size of the place, not much else has changed, and that’s something Marr is working on. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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PREPARATION:
2 cups celery, diced 2 cups onion, diced 1 cup red pepper, diced ¼ cup olive oil ¼ tsp thyme 1 ½ tbsp salt ½ tsp cayenne 1 quart heavy cream 1/1/2 pounds fresh salmon 1 egg ½ cup bread crumbs
Dice celery, onion and red pepper. Saute in olive oil until translucent and moisture is cooked out (about 10 minutes). Add heavy cream, thyme, salt and cayenne. Slowly reduce by 1/3 to thicken. Refrigerate. Mix in one cup of base, coarsely chopped salmon, egg and bread crumbs. Mix well with hands. Scoop and shape into patties. Saute in olive oil until exterior is golden and finish in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
“We have to change more,” she said. “This town is hard to do business in. Every year we lose our best customer ― every year!” The Vergennes resident lamented Bristol’s losses since 2012: Autumn Harp consolidated to it’s Essex location, Optimal Energy moved to Hinesburg; Aqua Vitea moved to Middlebury and Vermont Bike Tours moved to Williston.
the shop, but she’s on maternity leave for now.
On top of these losses, Marr cited the State of Vermont’s report that restaurants in the Green Mountain State were down by 40 percent last year. “We weren’t,” she said. Knock wood. “But with all this energy around local and quality food now, people are cooking for themselves more.”
Yeah. That’s a lot of work. Add to that the hopes of launching a new menu later this fall and increasing the wedding planning and catering side of the business. Marr is a busy lady.
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“What keeps me going is the bottom line: I want the end product to be beyond great for my customers,” said Marr. That, and she manages to take time off to travel and spend time on her boats. “I’m here at the shop a lot, however, I made a commitment to myself to take trips; we have to get away.”
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“But we are a true convenience store,” Marr clarified “just with better food.” It’s true. For around $12 you can take home a plate of dinner that looks like it’s made by yo’ mama. Only, it’s not. It’s probably made by Justin Wedge of Starksboro ― he’s the head of the kitchen at Almost Home Market and a darn good baker too. Jeannie Cash of Bristol is the other baker at
“The worst part about it, is the size of the business requires lots of staff,” said 52-year-old Marr. “And we never have enough staff.” Currently Marr’s looking for a sandwich maker. “We’re open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week (pretty much) and there’s only one of me.”
Next up, Marr and Van (her partner of 22 years) will head to Tobago for Carnival in February.
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“WHAT KEEPS ME GOING IS BOTTOM LINE END PRODUCT TO BE BEYOND CUSTOMERS.” — Beth Marr
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attractive & edible
ROSEHIPS
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eople have grown roses for many centuries and for many reasons. Today we grow roses mainly for the beauty they bring to our yards and homes. But in centuries past, the rose and its fruit were revered for its value as food and medicine, as well as its beauty.
Rose hips, sometimes called rose haw, are a superb source of vitamin C, having a much higher content than citrus fruit. During World War II when imports of citrus products were limited, rose hips became especially popular in Great Britain. Volunteers spent many hours gathering hips from hedge rows for making rose hip syrup for the Ministry of Health to distribute, particularly to children. Where roses grow wild in North America, they were important in the diet of native peoples for hundreds of years.
BY LEONARD PERRY
and let steep, for about 10 minutes so they expand and split open to let the water at the seeds inside. Others crumble or chop the hips, especially if dried, then pour boiling water over them and let steep for a couple minutes, then strain. After making a tea, strain the leftover hips and try serving with butter and salt, or use in soups and stews as native Americans cooked with them. The hips are usually left on the bush until after the first frost, which makes them turn bright red and slightly soft. By leaving them on the rose bushes, this signals the plant to stop producing flowers and to start preparing for winter—what you want it to do. You should be able to gently squeeze ripe hips, but they shouldn’t be too soft or wrinkled. Make sure when gathering rose hips to not use any from bushes that have been treated with pesticides not labeled as safe for food crops. To prepare, trim off the blossom and stem ends with
In addition to their rich content of vitamin C, rose hips also contain other beneficial vitamins and compounds such as pectin. All these result in rose hips being used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, as well as giving possible protection against cardiovascular disease. Rose hips, and especially tea and products made from them, are often found listed for a range of ailments from colds to digestive disorders, as well as being a laxative and diuretic. This somewhat spherical fruit of the rose, usually red to red-orange but sometimes purple, is seldom seen on our modern roses. However, the old-fashioned shrub types, especially the rugosas, bear them abundantly. Besides being healthful, rose hips offer the adventurous cook a strange and different ingredient. Rose hips have a fruity, spicy, and tart flavor and can be used fresh, dried, or preserved. Rose hip syrup, puree, jam, jelly, and sauce can be used as is or as a flavoring in other recipes. Hips of the dog rose are used for aroma in “cockta” — the popular fruity soft drink of Slovenia. The simplest use is to steep them for tea, often found blended with hibiscus or flavored with mint, cloves, sugar or honey. Boil whole rose hips, or pour boiling water over them
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General rule of thumb to make your own potpourri: 2 parts dried flowers, 1 part dried herbs and leaves, .5 part spices, fixative (1 tablespoon per 1 cup dried flowers), fragrance (2 drops per 1 tablespoon of fixative). This isn’t a hard and fast rule, mix as you prefer.
scissors, cut in half lengthwise, remove the tiny hairs and seeds in the center, and rinse. Never use aluminum utensils or pans as they tend to destroy the vitamin C.
FLOWERS & FILLER: Lavender,
DRIED FRUITS: Orange peels,
roses (petals, buds, rosehips), pine cones, cedar tips, eucalyptus
lemon peels, apple slices
rosemary
calamus root, sandalwood chips, wood shavings, tonka beans, ground cinnamon
To dry hips, simply spread the prepared halves in a single layer on screening or trays and place in a dehydrator, an oven set on the lowest setting, or in a dark, dry, well-ventilated place. Store in glass jars in a dark, cool place.
SPICES: Cinnamon sticks, cloves,
FRAGRANCE: Essential oils
Leonard Perry is a Horticulture Professor Emeritus at University of
HERBS: Mint, lemon balm, thyme,
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THEATER “RUMORS” BY NEIL SIMON IN SHELBURNE. Thursday, Sept. 29, Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., Shelburne Town Center, 5420 Shelburne Road. Shelburne Players present Neil Simon’s comic farce “Rumors.” Tickets $15. Purchase tickets at Shelburne Market or www.
shelburneplayers.com or by calling 343-2602. MURDER MYSTERY COMEDY IN BRANDON. Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Brandon Town Players present a murder mystery comedy. Seating cabaret style with hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Cash bar. Call 247-6720 or 247-5420 for reservations. Tickets $8 adults/$6 seniors, students, military. WAR AND PEACE (AND OTHER DUETS) IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse Theater, 1197 Exchange Street. Deb Gwinn and Jim Cave have been a performing duo for the past 20 years, mostly in the San Francisco Bay area, although locally they are known for their appearances every summer in “Shakespeare in the Barn” at Mary’s in Bristol. Tickets $10. “HANGMEN” LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL THEATER IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Town Hall Theater. An encore broadcast of “Hangman” from the National Theatre in London featuring Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh. Tickets $17/$10 students. TRISTAN UND ISOLDE LIVE FROM THE MET IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 8, noon-4:30 p.m. Tristan und Isolde opens the Met season in a new production by director Mariusz Trelinski. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio in the lower level before the broadcast at 11:15 a.m. by Greg Vitercik. Tickets $24/$10 students.
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2016 Garden Game
Meet the hottest pepper in the world: the Carolina Reaper. Gary Miller of Middlebury is growing them in his garden and came by our office to show them off. Hot peppers are ranked on the Scoville scale, which assigns each type of pepper a SHU or Scoville heat unit. Your average bell pepper is a zero on the scale. A jalapeno pepper averages anywhere between 3,500 to 10,000 SHU. The Carolina Reaper was named the world’s hottest pepper by Guinness World Records with a Scoville rank of 1,569,300 units. Gary’s red pepper is the Carolina Reaper. The orange one is a Numex Suave Orange which Gary says is similar to the flavor of a habanero without as much heat. The other red one is a red habanero.
CATEGORIES & FRONTRUNNERS • Beets (circumference) Cheri Waterman, Addison - 19” TIE! Peter Fournier, New Haven - 19” • Broccoli (diameter) Kelley Mills, Pittsford - 12” • Cabbage (circumference) Allen LaFountain, East Middlebury - 33.5” • Cantaloupe (circumference) Roger Scarborough, Lesicester - 29.25” • Carrot (length x circumference) Donna Bezanson, Weybridge - 14.5”x15” • Cauliflower (diameter) Debbie Bagley, Salisbury - 18.5”
• Cucumber (length x circumference) Steve Reigle, Weybridge - 21”x10.25” • Eggplant (circumference x circumference) Kathy Hubbard, Middlebury - 33”x7” • Green Bean (length) Kanyrat Menard, Shoreham - 32” • Onion (circumference) Peter Fournier, New Haven - 16” • Potato (length x circumference) Fran Putnam, Weybridge - 11.5”x16.5” • Pepper (circumference x circumference) Wendy Goodwin, Middlebury - 21”x14” • Pumpkin (circumference x circumference) Allen Swain, New Haven - 8.5”
GARDEN GAME RULES • Radish (circumference) Gary Miller, Middlebury - 12.75” • Rutabaga (circumference) Richard Lilly, Bridport - 24” • Summer Squash (length x circumference) Debbie Bagley, Salisbury - 25”x16.25” • Sunflower (diameter) Richard Lilly, Bridport - 17” • Tomato (circumference) Barb Saunders, Bristol - 17” • Turnip (circumference) Allen Swain, New Haven - 16” • Zucchini (length x circumference) Mohan Family, Forest Dale - 26”x24”
Entries must be home grown in the greater Addison County area • Only produce brought to the Addison Independent office between Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm will be eligible • Weekly front runners will be listed in the “Garden Game” column until another contestant provides a larger sample of that produce category (The largest entries as of Thursday noon deadline will be the front runners listed in that Monday’s edition) • One winner per category • Judge has final word • First place winners will be announced at sign of first frost.
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Solo pianist concert to benefit MCMC
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ermont pianist Paul Orgel is performing a solo Mozart concert at the Middlebury Community Center for Music this Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. in the MCMC Salon.
the San Francisco Conservatory. Orgel can be heard on recordings on CRI, (Music of Louis Moyse, with flutist Karen Kevra, a Grammy nominee), Capstone, Phoenix USA (Piano music of Berman, Haas, Klein, and Ullmann) and MSR (Suk, Chausson, and Reger). Educated at Oberlin, NEC, and Temple University, he is a member of the UVM Music faculty, a piano faculty member of the Green Mountain Chamber Music festival, and a reviewer for Fanfare Magazine.
Orgel has concertized throughout the United SUNDAY OCT. States, Europe and China MCMC, Middlebury and as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra and chamber musician. Critics have praised his playing for its “subtlety and attention to nuance” (Philadelphia Inquirer), “rare pathos” (New York Times), “brilliant technique, sense of humor and fantasy” (Bridgeport Post), “warmth and beauty of sound” (Barre-Montpelier Times Argus), and “power and grace” (Vermont Times). A versatile musician with wide- ranging interests and a varied repertoire, he has given notable concerts in such venues as New York’s Merkin Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Jordan Hall and the Gardner Museum in Boston, the Ordway Theater in St. Paul and at
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Art Garfunkel performs at the Flynn BURLINGTON — Singer/songwriter Art Garfunkel is at the Flynn on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in a performance featuring highlights from a long, illustrious career. Blessed with what the New York Times describes as a “beautiful countertenor,” Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music
world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. In addition to his music, Garfunkel has also enjoyed a wide-ranging film career and published a book of poetry. Since then, he has been busy as a husband and father to his two sons. He is also walked across Japan, the
During the concert Sunday, Orgel will play Fantasia K. 396; Sonata in F, K. 533/494; 6 Variations on “Salve tu Domine” (Paesiello); Rondo in A Minor, K. 511; Also Curt Cacioppo´s Variations on a Theme of Mozart (2016); and one of his own compositions. Tickets are by suggested donation at the door; $10 or $20 if you’re feeling generous. All proceeds benefit MCMC’s scholarship fund.
Paul Orgel
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U.S., and now Europe.
‘90s found Garfunkel doing what he does best: singing for an audience.
Garfunkel was originally revered for his Grammy-winning, chart-topping songs and albums with partner and fellow NYC native Paul Simon. After Simon & Garfunkel parted ways in 1970, Garfunkel landed several major film roles. In the late ‘80s Garfunkel published Still Water, a collection of poetry, and began his trek across America on foot. But the
“Taking on the fear and vulnerability of a live show keeps you vital,” said Garfunkel. “I’m a singer trying to get away with a lucky job. I try to soothe, to lift … That’s my life.” Tickets start at $25. Visit www. flynncenter.org for tickets and more info.
live music Tony Lee Thomas. Friday. Sept. 30, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main, Middlebury. The Durham County Poets. Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Soule Monde. Saturday, Oct. 1, 8-11 p.m., 51 Main, Middlebury. The Dave Keller Band. Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. The DuPont Brothers. Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Music Series, 52 River Road, Lincoln. Dwight & Nicole. Friday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Tourterelle, New Haven. The Twangtown Paramours. Saturday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. The Dave Keller Band. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Music Series, 52 River Road, Lincoln.
"TOGETHER WITH A CULTURE OF WORK, THERE MUST BE A CULTURE OF LEISURE AS GRATIFICATION. TO PUT IT ANOTHER WAY: PEOPLE WHO WORK MUST TAKE THE TIME TO RELAX, TO BE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, TO ENJOY THEMSELVES, READ, LISTEN TO MUSIC, PLAY A SPORT." — Pope Francis
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the movie SNOWDEN — RUNNING TIME: 2:14 — RATING: R Hero or villain? Ever since Edward Snowden revealed the fact that the National Security Agency had recorded more than 3 billion phone calls of Americans, the argument over his motivations has continued — usually in an angry, partisan way. The bedrock here is the Constitutional guarantee under the 4th Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to searched and the persons or things to be seized.” No such warrants were ever sought by the NSA. Edward Snowden had reached a high level of responsibility and trust in the NSA and CIA when he learned this. His personal battle over whether to reveal the government crime boiled down to his deep belief that privacy itself is a uniquely American concept. We are free here to believe and to act as long as we don’t violate the Constitution or criminal laws. That, Snowden believes, is what sets America apart in the best of ways. Diminishing privacy is the first step toward dictatorship, and indeed that has always been true, Hitler being the prime example. When privacy is compromised, the seeds of fear and self-censorship are planted. “Without privacy,” he says, “we cease to be ourselves.” That is the core of this movie. What’s new is this: From Snowden’s revelations forward, it is up to us to listen carefully to his reasons for revealing the NSA actions. That’s a tough one given that they and the CIA have operated since their inception without being held to account for any violations, criminal or constitutional. What happened on Sept. 14 was this: The first showing of the movie was followed in selected theaters by a live split screen interview with Edward Snowden in Russia, and in America with director Oliver Stone, and actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley. This gave audiences a real
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rachel Handshaw in Snowden (2016).
chance to study both Snowden and the issues. Is he a man to be thanked or punished? It is clear in the interview that Snowden sees the 4th Amendment as protection of the privacy that makes Americans who they are. Exactly who, he asks, gave the NSA and the CIA the right to invade the privacy of so many who were not suspected of any crime? Before you label Edward Snowden hero or villain, find the Sept. 14 interview (soon on YouTube). Study his face, his manner, and his words very carefully. Measure your reading against the facts and then decide for yourselves whether he should be pardoned or jailed. Those of us who still think of war as between countries and leaders have much to learn. Our surveillance agencies have the tools now to spy on and act against individuals and countries electronically without ever leaving their offices. Consider Snowden’s warning: “The modern battlefield is everywhere.” — Reviewed by Joan Ellis
the book LEAVE ME — BY GAYLE FORMAN Maribeth Klein is the harried working mother of two four-year-old twins, busy juggling work demands, social commitments, financial worries, and her own expectations of what a successful woman should be accomplishing. She is trying so hard to ignore the not-so-subtle messages her body is sending her, including twinges that progress to clenches in her chest and a deep weariness that threatens to bring her down, that she is actually unaware she is having a heart attack. Luckily for Maribeth, her annual gynecological checkup, which she almost cancelled, discovers dangerously low blood pressure and sends Maribeth to to ER. Not now, is all she can think, she has so much to take care of today! Afterwards, her doctor-mandated bed rest, essential to her recuperation, is treated as an inconvenience by her family. So Maribeth packs a bag, composes a pithy email to her husband, and leaves. She needs peace, inside and out. The ensuing journey of self-discovery and subsequent return to her family is both unexpected and complicated, but it feels authentic. Gayle Forman, author of the bestselling young-adult novel, If I Stay, which was recently made into a movie, has written a compelling and very readable book about real people grappling with real issues in an honest, albeit occasionally messy, way. I couldn’t put it down. — Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury.
GREAT BOOKS ABOUT CONTEMPORARY WOMEN DISCOVERING THEMSELVES Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, Elizabeth Vargas Love Warrior: A Memoir, Glennon Doyle Melton Today Will Be Different, Maria Semple Another Brooklyn, Jacqueline Woodson The Vegetarian, Han Kang The Imperial Wife, Irina Reyn The Children Act, Ian McEwan
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Agent vs. FSBO SELLERS ARE GETTING HELP FROM AGENTS FOR GOOD REASON Some homeowners opt to sell their residence without a real estate agent to get around paying a commission and make more of the profit. Forty-eight percent of people who sell without a real estate agent think that if they sell themselves, they’ll end up doing a little extra work in exchange for not paying a commission or closing fee. According to the research, however, what they actually get is a lot of time spent hustling to make the sale and a final selling price that is less than what the market can bear. Eighty-nine percent of all homes sold in 2015 were sold with the assistance of a real estate professional, according to the 2015 Home Buyers and Sellers Profile. Most leave it to the professionals, yet there is still a small group of people who prefer to do it themselves. Eight percent of home sellers chose to list themselves, known as For-Sale-By-Owners (FSBO) home sales. That number has steadily declined since 2004 where only 82 percent of all home sales were agentassisted and 14 percent of homes were listed FSBO. FSBO sales are currently at an all-time low since data collection began in 1981. Let’s break it down further. Thirty-eight percent of all FSBOs — that’s only 3 percent
of the total home sales in 2015 — were homes sold to people where the buyer knew the seller selling to a friend, neighbor, or family member. However, 62 percent of FSBO home sales — 5 percent of
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