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ing the recent pasting of “vile and racist posters” on a display belonging to the Mosaic Center. Anonymous people have posted white supremacist materials at both Champlain and Saint Michael’s colleges, too. A UVM group called NoNames for Justice held a Done With the Bullsh*t Rally! on Tuesday to protest the mounting number of incidents and to support Mejia’s quest to get results from the university. About 150 people flooded UVM’s Waterman Building calling for racial justice on campus and for three school administrators to resign. Said Mejia: “I will be on hunger strike until UVM and the city meet my demands, or I perish.”
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University of Vermont staff member has vowed to refrain from eating until school administrators answer a list of nine demands seeking racial justice. John Mejia, assistant director of the Office of Student and Community Relations at UVM, has been on a wateronly diet since February 16 in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Spurred by recent incidents of racism on campus, Mejia wrote an open letter to UVM president Tom Sullivan and the City of Burlington calling for UVM to fly a Black Lives Matter flag outside the Davis
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[Re Off Message: “Weinberger Leads Fundraising Pack in Burlington Mayoral Contest,” February 5]: As his fundraising makes clear, Mayor Miro Weinberger has plenty of money and the unflagging support of fellow developers. This is great for Weinberger but bad news for the city. As Weinberger himself confirmed in [“Better Burg? Burlington’s ‘Development Mayor’ Makes His Case for a Third Term,” April 26, 2017], he entered politics to advance his interest in development. His hype pretends that development always serves the public interest, but a closer look reveals it is development interests that come first for Weinberger. Appropriate development is appropriately encouraged by city government and leaders, but selling off and leasing city property at bargain rates, handing tax dollars to developers, and offering tax discounts to “investors” while residents and others pay top dollar are practices that abuse the public trust and betray the public interest. Weinberger’s administration goes through the motions of public input, but behind the scenes are concerted efforts to silence the public through deregulatory schemes such as form-based code. It’s time for a change in Burlington and for a reaffirmation of the progressive democracy that Sen. Bernie Sanders spearheaded decades ago. Both Carina Driscoll and Infinite Culcleasure demonstrate sincere commitment to Democratic and Progressive values — in stark contrast to the all-for-show public engagement charades that are stock-in-trade for the top-down Weinberger administration. Driscoll is running to be elected Burlington’s mayor, not to be elected Burlington’s first woman mayor — but it is about time just the same. Her deep, lifelong roots in the community and her experience in business, city government and elective office make her the best-qualified candidate. Michael Long
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“There were no suits and ties at Culcleasure’s first organizing party at North End Studios — the candidate has no formal campaign headquarters. The event attracted a crowd of people sporting jean jackets, body piercings and scruffy beards.” This statement from [“Two Against One: Is Weinberger Vulnerable in Burlington’s Mayoral Race?” January 31] has been eating away at me. You can do better. This is very dismissive of the group of supporters who attended the event, as if the way we look invalidates our concern for our community and support of Infinite Culcleasure’s candidacy. There was certainly a more respectful and tasteful way to refer to the attendees. How about the fact that we were racially diverse and represented a variety of age groups, economic backgrounds, and sexual and gender identities, united in agreement that the current leadership in city hall should be doing more to listen to and address the needs of all Burlington citizens?
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your reporting never mentioned any of the unique, concrete proposals that the Infinite for Mayor campaign has put out and endlessly mentioned in every Neighborhood Planning Assembly meeting and candidate forum. Reflecting both Infinite Culcleasure’s longtime leadership at his NPA as well as his campaign’s principle of community participation, these proposals include: • City charter amendment to enhance the status of NPA resolutions from advisory to something with actual teeth — legal power that requires the city council to take up for consideration and formally respond to the resolutions. • Adequate, independent and equitable funding structure for the NPAs to replace the current, underfunded patronage model of funding; to provide childcare, meal, youth activities, transport, interpretation services and even stipends for low-income residents attending NPA meetings or other programs, with the goal of elimination of all barriers to participation. • Review Weinberger-era changes to the original Livable Wage Ordinance, reversing exclusion of businesses with contract relationship with the city — including municipal-owned land and property on the waterfront, the airport and downtown area — which effectively excludes the very workers, in retail and service, that the LWO was designed to help. In contrast to our campaign’s serious policy proposals, our opponents’ differences have been essentially symbolic: for example, passage of the F-35 ballot issue, or whether the mural comes down before or after the election. With those candidates, systemic racism in our city and militarism in our foreign policy will continue.
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Double Trouble New England’s Ryan Montbleau is known for his acoustic folk-rock stylings. Burlington songbird Hayley Jane can be seen fronting the high-energy Americanasoul band Hayley Jane and the Primates. Together, they form the duo Yes Darling. With one guitar and two voices, the pair primes audience members for Montbleau’s solo concert at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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Holding Water “Without regard to whether some place is wealthy or poor, everybody should have the chance at clean air and clean water,” remarked president Barack Obama in a 2010 youth town hall. On Vermont Clean Water Day, folks advocate for the state’s lakes, ponds, rivers and wetlands by marching from the Unitarian Church of Montpelier to the Vermont Statehouse to meet with lawmakers. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 46
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Though the Formosa Quartet normally features classical music, the foursome also loves folk. Capital City Concerts presents the prize-winning chamber ensemble in Middlebury and Montpelier, where its members delight listeners with “Formosa Folk.” Expect works by Dana Wilson, Mark O’Connor, Antonín Dvořák and others from around the globe. COURTESY OF SAM-ZAUSCHER
Morning Meal It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Bristol-area foodies can fuel up at Friday Mornings at Tandem, a weekly pop-up café at the Main Street events venue. Here, V Smiley of V Smiley Preserves and Brooke Wilcox of Coop to Kitchen Bakery serve up taste-bud-tempting treats — think yogurt, pastries and fresh bread — alongside Brio Coffeeworks beverages. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 48
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Printed Pictures Mad River Valley art hounds make way to Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield, where poster art by Vermont creative Jim Dodds awaits. The exhibition, “jimages,” includes 19 pieces made with a combination of analog and digital methods, such as drawing, collage and computer programs. Rachel Elizabeth Jones reviews the work. SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 66
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t’s not often that politicians are honestly shaken by events. But it happened here in Vermont last Friday afternoon, when they learned just how close the state had come to a mass school shooting of its own. The day before, 18-year-old JACK SAWYER of Poultney had been detained and ordered held without bond. He told police he had planned to inflict carnage on students at Fair Haven Union High School and was still determined to do so if he ever got the chance. Gov. PHIL SCOTT presided over a Friday press conference at his office, where law enforcement officials recounted chilling details of the incident. Scott’s voice came close to breaking at times. Reporters were taken aback, their questions uncharacteristically few. As I walked from the Pavilion Building to the Statehouse, I ran into Native Vermont Women Owned former state senator DUSTIN DEGREE, now www.emtcbd.com a member of Scott’s executive team. We exchanged a few words on the obvious subject, and Degree concluded, “It’s a 8v-elmoremountaintherapeutics022118.indd 1 2/14/18 10:59 AMwhole new world.” Indeed. One day earlier, political leaders had gone through the awful routine of commenting on yet another school shooting, this one in Parkland, Fla.: thoughts and prayers, warnings against complacency, calls for action … and the blasé pronouncements that Things Are Different in Vermont. “We’re fortunate we’re one of the safest states in the country, and I believe our gun laws are balanced,” Scott had told Seven Days’ TAYLOR DOBBS on Thursday afternoon — after Parkland but before he learned of Fair Haven. The governor called for more training and drills in schools, a position that struck a sour note with many Vermonters. The reframing began at the press conference the next day. “We don’t want kids to be afraid to go to school,” Scott said. “We don’t want parents to be afraid to put them on the bus. We want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to keep them safe.” And “everything” included the possibility of new gun laws, which Scott has adamantly opposed as governor. No specifics and no promises, but an openness to the idea as he called for an all-encompassing statewide conversaMountainViewNaturalMedicine.com tion on every issue related to America’s SOUTH BURLINGTON plague of mass shootings. 8vMountainViewNaturalMedicine012418.indd 1
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Over the weekend, lawmakers heard loud and clear — well, loud anyway — from their constituents. They returned to the Statehouse this week with the issue thrust to the forefront. “We’ve put guns on the agenda for leadership meetings, caucuses, our meetings with the governor’s staff and Senate leadership,” said House Speaker MITZI JOHNSON (D-South Hero). “People are energized and disturbed by how close to home this was.”
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There may be new legislation brought forward, even though the deadline for new bills has come and gone. “We could pull a bill off the wall and rework it. A committee bill can be introduced anytime,” she said. “I’m compiling a list of suggestions from legislators and constituents,” she added. Will the talk turn into action? Right now, the Senate Judiciary Committee is ground zero for the issue; three gun bills are now before the five-member panel. The crucial vote on the committee is wielded by its powerful chair, DICK SEARS (D-Bennington), who’s something of a swing vote on gun issues. Last year, the House passed H.422, which would require police to confiscate firearms from anyone arrested or cited for domestic assault. Senate Judiciary has not taken a vote on H.422 — or on S.6, a bill sponsored by Sen. PHIL BARUTH (D/P Chittenden), an outspoken gun control advocate, that would require universal background checks for firearms purchases. Sears, along with committee members JOE BENNING (R-Caledonia) and ALICE NITKA (D-Windsor), insist that there’s no point in passing S.6 because it wouldn’t have prevented Fair Haven. “Look at mass shootings,” said Benning. “The shooter passed background checks, bypassed the system or stole a gun.” Nitka pointed out that background checks are already in effect for sales through gun shops or registered dealers at gun shows. “I’m not so concerned about private-to-private sale,” she said.
Perhaps she should reread a Seven Days column from June 2016, in which political editor PAUL HEINTZ recounted his own experience with private sales. After googling “AR-15 Vermont,” he found a local seller online and, within 24 hours, purchased such a gun for $500 cash in a strip-mall parking lot. The transaction was perfectly legal under Vermont law, no background check required. An AR-15 semiautomatic weapon was used in the February 14 Florida shooting last Wednesday. The bill most likely to pass Senate Judiciary is Sears’ own S.221, which would create “extreme risk protection orders” against those deemed an imminent threat. Police could ask a judge to issue an order, which would prohibit the subject from possessing a firearm for up to one year. Orders could be sought for suspected shooters such as Sawyer and in cases of domestic violence or risk of suicide. “Connecticut has a similar bill, and it’s been working well,” Sears noted. “In Connecticut, 61 percent of gun seizures were suicide risks.” Sears believes his bill is more comprehensive than the House bill because his allows seizure of weapons immediately after an arrest for domestic violence. This appears to be an exaggeration; Sears’ bill would require police to obtain a court order before confiscating dangerous weapons, which is a difficult process. But the House bill may be destined to languish, while Sears plans to get his own bill to the full Senate within 10 days. The outlook for S.6, the background check bill, is more complicated. If brought to a committee vote, it would likely fail 3-2. Sears could switch sides and advance the bill, but he says he won’t, and the Senate’s leadership is not going to push him. President Pro Tempore TIM ASHE, a member of Judiciary who personally favors background checks, speaks of “respecting the committee process” and “trying to find a way the committee votes out a bill.” Don’t expect Ashe to work around his chair. He became pro tem with Sears’ full-throated support, and Ashe has shown little inclination to publicly challenge the body’s senior members. But is there another way? Of course there is. If Sears’ bill reaches the Senate floor, any member
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veterans a lot. He’s an advocate for the poor,” Peacock said. So why does he want to replace a living legend? “I believe strongly in term limits. Twelve years is enough time in the Senate,” he said. “Also, I believe that the people of Vermont deserve a full six years. If Bernie runs for president [in 2020], he will not be there for six years.” Peacock foresees a low-budget campaign relying on word of mouth and “kitchen table talks, where people open up their homes, share a meal and talk about the issues,” he said. Still, Peacock faces long odds at best. Why run? “I think there’s real value for an everyday person to run for office and to be heard,” he said. “I’ve gotten a really strong reaction from people who say that’s important and from young people who say, ‘You’ve inspired me.’” Peacock has a compelling personal story. His family often relied on public assistance when he was growing up. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in the late ‘90s, and there he realized he was gay. That got him bounced from the military. He returned to his hometown, where he works on Clear Brook Farm. His husband, JAMES CREWS, is a widely published poet. Yep, he definitely brings a fresh perspective to the campaign.
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It didn’t take long for Waterbury-based WDEV Radio to hire a new host for its midmorning call-in show. Just a few days after MIKE SMITH announced his departure, the station hired veteran journalist DAVE GRAM, whose first day on the air will be Monday. The 61-year-old Gram spent 31 years covering Vermont for the Associated Press, before being laid off in January 2017 in a cost-cutting move. He’s currently a part-time editor and reporter for VTDigger.org, and he’s never hosted a radio show before. That didn’t stop WDEV owner STEVE CORMIER from calling Gram “perfect” for the job. But why did Gram decide to trade his keyboard for a microphone? “I felt kind of a need to turn the page,” Gram said. “It’ll be new things to learn and new ways to stay involved in the public life of Vermont, which I think will be really exciting.” m
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is everything your typical U.S. Senate candidate is not. He grew up in a poor family in southeastern Vermont and works as a farmhand in his hometown of Shaftsbury. At 37, he’d be one of the youngest people in Congress. He’s gay, and there’s never been an openly gay man in the Senate. (TAMMY DUCKWORTH (D-Ill.) is the only openly lesbian senator.) He’s running as an independent. And he claims a campaign bankroll of $500. With all that going for him, Peacock aims to challenge the very popular Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.), who’s universally expected to seek reelection this year. “Quixotic” seems too mild a word. Politically, Peacock claims to track “fairly closely” with Sanders. “He’s a very progressive person. He’s helped BRAD PEACOCK
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could propose an amendment to tack universal background checks onto it. The only question is whether the full Senate would support such an amendment — particularly if the committee chair opposed it. Could Sears be convinced to back such a procedural move? In a phone interview on Sunday, he implied a quid pro quo: Baruth chairs the Senate Education Committee, which is considering two bills backed by Sears, one on school discipline and one that would ban teacher strikes. Sears signaled that if Baruth’s panel advances those two bills, he would support a floor vote on background checks. Which must seem petty when students are being told to hide under their desks if a shooter starts blazing away. So what will happen in the remainder of the session? It’s hard to imagine that lawmakers will adjourn without some kind of action. The most likely outcome is passage of something like S.221. There’s a long-shot chance for universal background checks. A completely new bill could emerge. But the political calculus really hasn’t changed. Many lawmakers don’t want to interfere with Vermont’s tradition of gun ownership. The gun-rights lobby remains a potent force. The X factor in all this is the governor. He is the one person who could, by himself, alter the status quo. His popularity and his gun-rights bona fides would make it easier for lawmakers to support gun legislation. But without his active participation, it may not be such a whole new world after all.
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sleepy city council race in Winooski has gotten complicated. Candidate and Black Lives Matter Vermont director Ebony Nyoni is enmeshed in a bitter legal case that raises questions about how she runs the local chapter of the prominent civil rights organization. Nyoni’s troubles may have prompted a credible write-in candidate to step into the ring. Last July, Keren Sita, a South Burlington resident and the 2017 Miss Black Vermont, sued Nyoni for slander and libel. Sita, 20, alleged that 42-year-old Nyoni defamed her in a June 27 Facebook post that claimed Sita was having “relations” with Nyoni’s ex-husband. That same month, Sita, who said she was Nyoni’s unpaid personal assistant at BLMVT, joined six others who have been affiliated with the racial justice group to author an open letter to Nyoni. The letter, copied to more than two dozen people, claimed that Nyoni’s leadership was “dysfunctional” and “abusive.” The letter accused Nyoni of misusing the organization’s funds to pay for dog accessories, alcohol and reclaiming her towed car. It called on Nyoni to step down as director. In response, Nyoni countersued Sita in August for libel, citing the letter — and making it part of the court record. She has accused Sita of trying to destroy BLMVT with mistruths. “It’s a smear campaign,” she told Seven Days during recent interviews. Nyoni said she currently draws no salary from BLMVT. “I don’t earn anything, not from the organization itself,” she said. “Anything I get is from speaker fees.” She reported her total annual income as $5,600; the court waived her legal filing fees. Nyoni said BLMVT revenues have not been substantial. Under U.S. Internal Revenue Service rules, charities with more than $50,000 in gross receipts are supposed to file an annual public disclosure that lays out pay for executives. Nyoni said that BLMVT revenues in 2015 and 2016 were below that threshold. She said she would be filing a disclosure for 2017. “I know what I’m doing,” she said. “If I needed to file, I would have filed.”
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The women’s dispute has been personal. Both sought, and got, relieffrom-stalking orders against each other, meaning they weren’t supposed to have any contact. They are representing themselves in court. In early January, the two agreed to mediate their legal differences but then changed their minds, court records show. Judge Dennis Pearson was assigned to the case after Sita asked Judge Robert Mello to recuse himself. Sita contended that because Mello had granted Nyoni’s request for a relief-from-stalking order, he could not be objective. Although no criminal charges have been filed, Winooski police have been drawn into the disagreement. The court record includes an email exchange between Nyoni and Police Chief Rick Hebert. Nyoni complained to him on January 1 that Sita was communicating with her in spite of the relieffrom-stalking order. Nyoni demanded that the police cite Sita, or “otherwise I will have no choice but to seek counsel regarding a civil suit against the city. What are you doing to protect me from the violation of this order, and constant harassment? Let me know by the 2 of January or this will go public,” her email reads. Last week Nyoni said that her differences with the department have been resolved. Hebert declined to comment. Nyoni told Seven Days that the dispute has nothing to do with her council
candidacy and that she is running for a variety of reasons. She would be the only black woman on the council. “I want other young women of color to see that it’s a possibility and that they can get their foot in the door,” Nyoni said. “And also I see things in this community that I love and that I want to improve on.” Initially, Nyoni appeared to be a shoo-in for the council slot. There are two vacant seats, and she was one of two candidates who filed a petition by the January 29 deadline to be on the ballot. The other candidate is Kristine Lott, a 32-year-old data analyst who serves on the city’s housing commission.
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Then, shortly after the filing deadline, nonprofit executive Hal Colston announced he would run as a write-in candidate. Colston said he was not trying to defeat either Lott or Nyoni but rather to serve the community where he has lived for eight years. The timing was a coincidence, he suggested. “A couple of close friends I care about and love kind of twisted my arm and said, ‘Why don’t you run?’” said Colston, who in 1996 founded the Good News Garage, which fixes up donated cars for low-income people struggling
to get to work. Colston has also been involved in racial justice efforts. He currently works as director of the grant-funded Partnership for Change, a nonprofit that works to improve Winooski and Burlington schools. After six years, its funding will sunset in June. Colston, 64, said that would give him time to serve in office, something he’s long considered. “I think this is another way for me to give back to the community,” he said. “I love Winooski.” Sita said there was an active “community effort” to recruit Colston after Nyoni filed to run. “All I can say is, people made an effort to make sure that Hal Colston is a write-in,” she said. “We know the effects of Ebony. I think it’s best that I leave it there.” Colston said he was unfamiliar with the details of the lawsuit between Nyoni and Sita but had seen the letter about Nyoni’s leadership of BLMVT. “I think the open letter just really came from a place of care, from what I could discern,” he said. “People were obviously concerned about her leadership, and was it the right fit at this time for what was trying to be accomplished through Black Lives Matter.” He declined to comment further on her candidacy. Winooski Mayor Seth Leonard said he was unfamiliar with details of the legal fight and that he was not endorsing any candidates. He also said he was unaware of Nyoni’s threat to sue the police department. Asked if that could complicate a city councilor’s role, he said that good rapport between councilors and staff is key. “I can certainly see where that would be challenging, not knowing the details there of what their exchanges have been,” the mayor said. “It’s fair to say that if that’s where a relationship is starting, it’s going to take some work and some effort.” Leonard added that Nyoni could bring an important and unique perspective to the council. Nyoni was critical of Seven Days for looking into her legal dispute, saying it was not relevant to the campaign. She asked if the backgrounds of other candidates would be similarly scrutinized. A record check at Chittenden District Court last week turned up nothing on Lott but did show several driving violations for Colston from the early 1990s.
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New housing should cultivate mixed incomes and avoid concentrating poverty, she said. And while it’s exciting to see growth, Lott said, she hears from many residents who want new development to be incorporated without dramatically changing the face of the city. Nyoni said she’d bring a rare empathy to elected office. She can’t afford a car, she said, and knows firsthand what many low-income Winooski residents are up against. She’s stood outside in frigid weather waiting for the bus and wants to see better transit — especially to the nearest major grocery store, a Shaw’s in Colchester. Nyoni grew up in New York City and moved to Burlington to attend the University of Vermont. After graduating, she worked in education and social work and ran a beauty salon. She helped launch BLMVT to address institutional racism. In the organization’s storefront on Main Street in Winooski she sells flags, T-shirts, posters and other products, many related to BLMVT. As a councilor, she would work to bring the city’s diverse groups together, she said. Nyoni would like to see street fairs celebrating different cultures and street signs that include translations in Somali, Arabic and Nepali — reflecting the languages of local immigrant groups. For her, running for office is an outgrowth of years of activism. “I have to be the change,” Nyoni said.
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He was charged with driving under the influence for the second time in 1992 and pleaded no contest after the charge was amended to negligent driving. He pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license in 1991. “I learned the hard way that it’s very important not to drink and drive,” Colston said. He called the incidents a “foolish mistake” and said he had learned from the experience. “I’ve had a safe driving record since,” Colston said. Colston grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Vermont in the late 1980s to work as director of catering at what was then called the Inn at Hal Colston Essex. He got into nonprofit work in the 1990s. As a councilor, Colston said, he would work hard to bring jobs and opportunity to residents, especially those who are low-income or recently arrived immigrants and refugees. “I would love to see more support and develKristine Lott opment of small businesses that reflect the needs of our growing, diverse community,” Colston said. He also wants to encourage more participation by New Americans on the city’s many commissions. Last Saturday at a meet and greet inside the Winooski coffee shop Scout & Co., he distributed campaign flyers with instructions on where to write in his name. Colston’s other opponent, Lott, graduated from Michigan State University in 2007 and has lived in Winooski off and on since 2010. “I just want to bring balance in general, moderation,” she said, referring to the tensions between new construction and historic preservation; and recent arrivals and those who have lived in the city for generations.
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n Phil Scott’s first day as governor in 2017, he signed an executive order creating the Opioid Coordination Council to tackle Vermont’s drug crisis. At a Statehouse press conference this January, he touted 22 strategies the group had proposed, ranging from school prevention programs to expanded drug treatment for inmates. The Republican governor also mentioned the drug fight in his State of the State address last month, pledging, “We will not slow our progress or our search for answers.” Nearly three weeks later, Scott proposed a 2019 state budget with no new funding for opioid addiction services. “That’s shocking, given the moment in time that we’re in with the opioid crisis,” said Rep. Selene Colburn (P-Burlington). “Where’s the urgency?” Health Commissioner Mark Levine told the House Human Services Committee about the level-funded budget in early February and tried to provide a positive spin. “The good news in this is, there is nothing proposed to be cut,” he said. Rep. Ann Pugh (D-South Burlington), the committee chair, sounded as if she were struggling to understand what Levine had just revealed. “We have an opiate crisis. We have a need for providers. We have a need for prevention. And there’s no increase to address that,” she said. Levine went on with his budget presentation without attempting to address Pugh’s observation. Days earlier, he’d told the committee that fewer than 8,000 of the estimated 20,000 to 30,000 Vermonters addicted to opioids are receiving treatment. The Vermont Department of Health hasn’t released the 2017 overdose death tally yet, but Levine suggested that it would be similar to 2016, when a record 106 people died. That’s an average of two Vermonters dying each week from an overdose. When Seven Days sought to confirm that the budget contained no additional money for programs addressing opioid abuse, Levine had a ready reply. “That’s an easy question to answer,” he said. “The answer is no, but there’s no decreases — no cuts.” How can the administration justify that when, by Levine’s own estimate, as
many as 22,000 Vermonters are going without treatment? Levine said he didn’t see a contradiction. “You heard me talk about all the funding that we think the federal government should be [giving to] states,” he noted. He and Scott recently testified at a congressional hearing to describe Vermont’s efforts to address opioid addiction and to make a pitch for more money. But back in Vermont, the commissioner didn’t sound especially optimistic about help from Washington, D.C. “We have this — I won’t use the word ‘fantasy’ — I’ll just use the word ‘aspiration’ that the federal government will listen,” Levine told the Human Services Committee. “Obviously, none of us are holding our breath,” he added. Extra dollars are equally hard to come by in Vermont, where Scott has
made clear he’ll reject any proposal that includes new taxes or fees. “That’s a big reason” the state levelfunded the opioid programs, Levine said in an interview. While Scott’s health commissioner acknowledged the budget situation, his communications director, Rebecca Kelley, argued that it was incorrect to say the budget includes no new funding for opioid addiction services. She pointed to three initiatives in Scott’s 2019 budget: a $400,000 pilot program to send nurses into homes in two communities to provide services for mothers and infants; a $500,000 investment in the Department for Children and Families to “facilitate parent-child contact” during child protection court cases; and investments in mental health care, which, Kelley claimed, “will have some overlap in supporting those with
both mental health and substance use disorder challenges.” A policy paper on what’s been billed as a “universal” home-visiting program suggests that the families of newborns exposed to drugs would be eligible for up to a year of services. Other families are limited to three visits within a 16-week period. Kelley said physician referrals would help the state identify families with drug problems. Either way, Pugh didn’t sound impressed. “Having ‘universal’ homevisiting in two communities, of which maybe they’ll go to a few of the homes of newborns [exposed to opioids], is not a way of really tackling this,” she said in an interview. Her committee has chosen not to endorse the proposal, noting in a memo that the state already operates several home-visiting programs. Making the case that “new spending is not the only way to take action or demonstrate commitment to an issue,” Kelley also cited three actions Scott has undertaken without additional dollars. A tobacco-prevention position at the Agency of Education has been repurposed to become a substance-useprevention coordinator. This spring, the Department of Labor will start offering career counseling in recovery centers, drug-free locations that serve people getting back on their feet after addiction. And the administration is working to streamline the licensing process for mental health counselors. Some of these efforts overlap with the Opioid Coordination Council’s 22 recommendations. Most of the others conveniently call for more research, not money. The state, meanwhile, spent approximately $275,000 on salaries and benefits for two council staff members. “The nice thing about the OCC is, it came out with a lot of recommendations — most of them didn’t have a budget on them, and many of them have a working group or study group associated with them,” Levine said. To be exact, none of the recommendations came with a price tag, and nine of them call for further study by new work groups — committees that are often synonymous with delay. “Oh yeah, yeah, yeah,” said Levine, acknowledging such a reputation. “But in this case, it’s not a delay.”
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The commissioner made the case that the administration needs more time to analyze where to make investments. That process shouldn’t take long, Levine said, noting that a number of the work groups have been given deadlines of six months or less. Some legislators have lost patience with study groups. “I’ve seen a lot of approaches that are about bringing the right people around the table, gathering their knowledge, needing more time to reflect on it and study it and understand it before moving forward,” Colburn said. “Meanwhile, people are dying, you know?” The Burlington rep thinks the state could be doing more to expand treatment services. While waiting lists at clinics have shrunk significantly, some people are still waiting or traveling long distances to get their addiction meds.
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It’s not yet clear how hard the legislature will push to get more resources into the budget. Pugh said her committee’s top priority is advocating for an additional $165,000 to bolster recovery centers. Several other committees have been working with the Scott administration to try to expand opioid treatment for inmates. Beyond that, lawmakers don’t appear poised to undertake major new efforts to tackle opioid addiction. “To put forth a package that would not see the light of day is not a good use of our time,” Pugh concluded. Such modest proposals create challenges for those working on the front lines. “To not have resources behind [the council’s report], I think, is really unfortunate,” said Catherine Simonson, chief client services officer at the Howard Center in Burlington. Her boss, CEO Bob Bick, serves on the council. The Howard Center is the largest of Vermont’s designated agencies — the organizations the state funds to provide mental health and substance abuse services. One of the greatest impediments to providing substance abuse treatment, according to Simonson, is recruiting and retaining the clinicians who make it possible. Better wages, education loan repayment programs and other incentives would help address the shortage
of drug counselors and nurses, she suggested. The Opioid Coordination Council’s report acknowledges a need to expand the workforce. But rather than new spending, it recommends forming a subcommittee to find strategies to address the issue. “It puts us in a really tough predicament,” Simonson said. “We need to look at reducing services in order to find dollars to increase compensation. That’s not a place where we want to be.” Another urgent need: ensuring that addicts have access to syringe exchanges. In addition to distributing clean needles and the overdose-reversing drug Narcan, the exchanges serve as a conduit to treatment. Without more money, some exchanges may cut back on services. Safe Recovery, the Burlington exchange run by the Howard Center, referred 854 clients to treatment last year and safely disposed of 300,812 syringes, according to Simonson. But when a private grant expires at the end of June, Safe Recovery will have to cut its staff from three full-time employees to one and a half. The shortage of staff means the Howard Center will struggle to keep the needle exchange open, she said. Simonson also noted that a number of Safe Recovery clients travel to Burlington from other counties, where exchanges are understaffed, have limited hours or simply don’t exist. The state’s seven other syringe exchanges are open only 3.4 hours a week on average, according to the council’s report. Simonson said the report “showed great attention to the importance of this work, and yet there were no new dollars allocated.” Instead, it calls for a working group to come up with a plan to expand syringe exchange programs by June. Members of the Human Services Committee also expressed concern for the state’s 12 recovery centers, which Levine described as operating on a “shoestring budget.” Pugh asked whether Scott’s budget directed more money to them. “So, nothing in the budget to actually support each center,” Levine responded, “but that’s part of the study process.” Scott did take action last week, signing a proclamation that declares February 14 “Recovery Day.” “Partners in Vermont’s public and private sectors are working tirelessly to find solutions to curb this epidemic, and many from around the country and the world are turning to our state as a resource,” the governor said in a press release. m
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three fatal shootings, he had commissioned an external review that will focus on the decisions to use force. “I want to improve what we’re doing,” he said — “to come up with new ideas” to better handle these incidents. Brown, who was placed on paid administrative leave after last week’s shooting, declined to comment through his union representative, Sgt. Mike O’Neil. Brown only narrowly avoided a federal lawsuit stemming from the Smallidge shooting. Last summer, Burlington attorney Robert Appel was putting the finishing touches on a legal complaint against Brown and his commanders alleging excessive force, negligence, and assault and battery. “From my review of the situation, it’s clear to me that the trooper didn’t have a reasonable belief that he was under imminent threat of physical harm,” Appel, a former defender general, said in an interview. “It appears to me to be a clear case of excessive use of force. It calls into question why the command staff of the Vermont State Police felt that was appropriate, to make that assignment to the TSU. You have to wonder if this is someone you want discharging this incredible trust we place in police officers.” The case might have proceeded if Smallidge hadn’t hanged himself in August. Described by Appel as an alcoholic who lived alone in Brattleboro, Smallidge had no surviving family and left no estate that could sue in his name, short-circuiting potential litigation. But documents associated with that would-be case — including a deposition Brown gave in a related criminal case against Smallidge, an incident report and police affidavits — shed light on a questionable incident that authorities did not thoroughly explain. Around 7 p.m. on September 11, 2015, dispatchers sent Brown to a home on Mill Brook Road in Fayston, a few miles from the Mad River Glen ski area. Smallidge’s ex-wife, Erin, and her boyfriend, Steven Shropshire, had invited Smallidge to stay on the premises temporarily to help care for their terminally ill dog. On that evening, Smallidge was drunk and angry, and when the property owners repeatedly asked him to leave, he refused. When Brown arrived at the house, he encountered Smallidge
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ermont State Police Trooper Christopher Brown attracted plenty of scrutiny when he and a Richmond police officer fired on and killed a suicidal man in Bolton last week. That’s in part because Brown, 31, had been involved in two other fatal state police shootings in the past six months. But an even earlier incident may have revealed potential red flags about Brown’s decision making. In 2015, Brown wounded a man he thought was armed — but who claimed he had been holding nothing more than a spatula, according to legal documents reviewed by Seven Days. Brown encountered Robert Smallidge, 47, outside a Fayston home and later claimed he saw what appeared to be a rifle in his hand. Saying he feared for his life, Brown backed away and fired nine shots, even as he lost sight of Smallidge. Brown later acknowledged that he mistook the muzzle flash from his own gun for shots from Smallidge. Some of the rounds he fired went into the house. “I wasn’t going to give him the opportunity to fire. So I started firing and retreating,” Brown later told attorneys investigating the incident, according to a deposition obtained by Seven Days. “You’re going to stand there, determining whether or not it’s a rifle or not? In that split second, if you hesitate, and he gets the first round off, you’re dead.” The incident does not appear to have harmed the career of Brown, who joined the state police in 2012. Bill Sorrell, then the attorney general, and Scott Williams, then the Washington County state’s attorney, cleared Brown in the Fayston shooting. The next month, state police assigned him to its version of a SWAT team, the Tactical Services Unit, putting him in a position to respond more frequently to dangerous situations. As part of the TSU, Brown, along with other troopers, fired on Michael Battles in Poultney in September and Nathan Giffin in Montpelier in January. Both men died and were later found to have been wielding BB guns. In an interview last week, Col. Matt Birmingham, commander of the Vermont State Police, declined to comment on the Fayston shooting or the decision to put Brown on the TSU. Birmingham said that in the wake of the
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outside, whereupon the belligerent trespasser told the trooper it would require more than just him to handle the situation. Smallidge had a can of beer in one hand; his other hand was in his pocket. He was about 20 yards from Brown. As the trooper approached him, Smallidge headed back toward the house. Brown unholstered his pistol and yelled, “Let me see your hands!” In his deposition, Brown said that as Smallidge reached the home’s doorway, he thought he saw Smallidge take an “aggressive stance” with something he thought was a rifle. Brown could not identify what the rifle looked like, the barrel or size, but said he saw something dark that he assumed was the gun.
Brown began backpedaling and opened fire with his 40-caliber semiautomatic pistol. That’s when he thought Smallidge fired at him. At one point he lost sight of Smallidge. Taking cover behind his cruiser, he called for backup and began to fear that Smallidge was trying to flank him, he said during his deposition. But Smallidge soon walked toward Brown, who ordered him to the ground. Smallidge responded with words to the effect of, “Why? You already shot me, motherfucker,” according to a police affidavit. Smallidge then walked over to a grill, grabbed a can of beer, cracked it open and started drinking. Though he could see that Smallidge was not holding a weapon, Brown again threatened to shoot him and ordered him to the ground. Smallidge kept drinking. Brown unholstered his Taser and fired it at Smallidge, who fell to the ground. As he handcuffed Smallidge, Brown asked, “Why did you grab the gun?” There was no gun — just a spatula, Smallidge answered, according to the deposition. Brown went inside the home looking for the rifle he believed he’d seen, but he didn’t find anything. He returned to Smallidge, patted him down and discovered the bullet wound in the man’s left thigh. Police found a spatula with a brown handle three feet from where Smallidge went down, according to a draft of Appel’s lawsuit. State police regulations call for Tasers to be used only when people are “actively resisting in a manner that is likely to result in injury to others … or without further action ... injury is likely to occur.” Brown insisted in follow-up interviews that he obeyed protocol. “If … you got in a gunfight with somebody, you don’t know if they have any more weapons, you’re not going to go up there and just start buckling him up, especially after all that,” Brown said during the deposition. “If we didn’t have the Taser, he’d probably be there at gunpoint.” Though it was the first time he had ever fired his pistol or Taser in the line TROOPER
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epublican Gov. Phil Scott and top Democratic lawmakers have spent much of the 2018 legislative session characterizing themselves as allies and protectors of Vermont’s working families. But none has put forward a plan to address a $9.2 million funding shortfall in the state’s childcare system — which some advocates are calling a crisis. One legislative priority of Senate Democrats — a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour — might even exacerbate the situation by increasing the cost of childcare and reducing the number of families eligible for state subsidies. The underlying problem? Vermont hasn’t increased payment rates for subsidized childcare since 2010. As a result, low-income families find themselves unable to afford high-quality childcare, and providers struggle to make a living. With no significant funding boost in the works in Montpelier, childcare centers must rely on tuition increases, grants and private donations to keep their doors open. Not all succeed. The state’s most recent data show that 176 childcare centers closed in Vermont during a nine-month period ending in March 2017, while only 90 opened. “Childcare right now is really balanced on the backs of parents and childcare providers,” said Robyn Freedner-Maguire, campaign director of the advocacy group Let’s Grow Kids, the advocacy arm of the nonprofit Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children. “The state is not doing enough to invest in our young kids and working families and our professional providers.” Last year, legislative Democrats and the Scott administration increased spending on the subsidy program by $2.5 million but used the money for direct grants to childcare centers that serve mostly lowincome families — not to increase per-child rates. Scott’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year would continue providing that level of funding with no additional increase. The subsidy program is designed to make highquality childcare affordable along a sliding scale. A family of four with an income of up to $72,900 can receive a partial subsidy; families at or below the federal poverty line — $24,630 for a family of four — qualify for full benefits. Those benefits, however, aren’t working as intended. According to the federal government, which funds half of the state program’s $47.3 million budget, Vermont’s subsidies are supposed to be large enough that lowincome families can afford the market-rate tuition charged by 75 percent of the state’s childcare providers. Instead, the subsidies make only the least expensive care affordable. “We’re at a point where … on average, our families couldn’t access more than 20 percent of providers [without a co-payment],” said Reeva Murphy, deputy commissioner of the state Department for Children and Families, which administers the program. The low rate means low wages for providers. According to the Vermont Department of Labor, the
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average childcare worker in the state makes $26,650 per year. That leads to a shortage of workers and, in turn, childcare slots. The severity of that shortage was the central message in a report this month from Let’s Grow Kids about Vermont’s early childhood education system. The report, called “Stalled at the Start,” found that 51 percent of Vermont children likely to need care “do not have access to any regulated childcare program,” an increase of 4 percent since 2016. If parents are trying to find care rated four or five stars by the state-sponsored STARS childcare quality program, the search is even more difficult. Seventy-seven percent of kids likely to need care don’t have access to those programs. Estimates from DCF show that $9.2 million in new funding is needed in order to bring rates up to federal standards. Neither Scott nor legislative leaders have announced any plans to come up with that money this year. When the state doesn’t pay enough, childcare centers have to choose between charging low-income families out of pocket or finding other sources of revenue. Burlington’s nonprofit King Street Center is a case in point. On a Friday afternoon two weeks ago, executive director Vicky Smith walked into a classroom where half a dozen preschoolers were playing quietly with a pair of teachers. “Oh, non-nappers on a Friday!” she said, approaching a 5-year-old preschooler. “Wanna see my brand-new box?” the girl asked Smith. Smith bent down to inspect a Nike shoebox
decorated with photos of the girl and her mother and asked about its purpose. “It makes me calm down so I don’t get nervous about my mom so I don’t miss her anymore,” the little girl explained as her teacher looked on. “Is it helping?” Smith asked. “Totally.” Smith stood up as the teacher called the girl away. “Teachers,” she said knowingly, pointing out that an educator with less training might not have found a creative way to relieve the preschooler’s anxiety. The King Street Center has a five-star score, the highest ranking awarded. Smith said that score isn’t possible without investing in teachers and facilities. “This is a really expensive program,” she said, noting that the center was renovated in 2015 and employs a full-time chef to feed the kids. Employing trained, certified teachers isn’t cheap, Smith said. Childcare centers trying to improve their star rating face an uphill climb. They have to increase spending on staff and facilities in order to improve rankings, but the low state subsidy leaves many scrambling just to stay open. The subsidy rate is higher for centers with high-quality rankings, but it’s still based on 2008 market rates. The King Street Center charges tuition no higher than the state’s subsidy rate, so qualifying families pay nothing for childcare. For a child attending full time, tuition is about $186 per week, Smith said. The cost of delivering that care is much higher. “We could never ever make it on what the subsidy pays,” she said. “Not for an hour.”
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Like the King Street Center, Otter Creek uses grant money and private donations to cover the financial shortfall. Other providers have closed, unable to make it work. As a result, high-quality childcare is increasingly expensive and hard to find. Jennifer Galusha, a single mom in Wallingford, earns too much money to qualify for the full state subsidy. Instead she gets 10 percent of that rate: $16 a week. That means Galusha spends $197 each week for childcare at Home Away From Home, a three-star provider in Manchester Center. “I’m totaling out over $9,000 a year of my income for childcare,” said Galusha, who volunteers for Let’s Grow Kids. “About 40 percent of my income goes toward my son’s childcare.” Still, Galusha said the state aid is important. “Anything helps … As a single mom, $16 a week is worth it.” While lawmakers do not have a plan to increase childcare subsidies this year, Senate Democrats passed legislation last week to raise Vermont’s minimum wage to $15 an hour over the course of six years. They argue that doing so would help working families. But the bill would also push some Vermonters over the so-called “benefits cliff,” meaning the additional income would render them ineligible for a variety of incomesensitive social programs.
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“The real killer in that group [of programs] was the childcare benefit, in terms of the loss people may suffer if they saw their wages go up,” acknowledged Sen. Michael Sirotkin (D-Chittenden), the lead sponsor of the minimum wage bill. A report from the legislature’s Joint Fiscal Office shows that a single parent working a full-time, minimum-wage job stands to gain $633 in income in the first year of wage increases but lose $765 in benefits, including $469 in childcare subsidies. Sirotkin said his bill addresses the issue by requiring the state to continue providing childcare benefits to families earning the minimum wage, even as their incomes rise. However, the legislation doesn’t specify a source of funding for the expanded eligibility. Sen. Richard Westman (R-Lamoille), who sits on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said he’s not confident the state will find the money to pay for that increase. Business leaders say the cost and availability of childcare has become an obstacle to workforce development. In an op-ed earlier this month, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce President Tom Torti called for more investment in early childhood care. “Even when parents are able to juggle family and work, productivity and focus can suffer due to the stress of paying for childcare or worrying about their children during work because they were unable to find an ideal childcare situation,” Torti wrote. In an interview, he said the chamber’s members tell him regularly that lack of childcare, or lack of affordable childcare, is becoming a staff recruitment and retention issue. “It comes up over and over and over again,” Torti said. “The fact that people, as soon as they know they are pregnant, have to go out and start looking for daycare, and sometimes pay months [in advance] … to have a daycare spot, is just crazy. I could use more colorful words, but, really, it is not a good system.” Galusha, the Wallingford mom, said the state isn’t going to escape its economic problems by continuing to underinvest in young children. When asked about the governor’s emphasis on making Vermont more affordable, she didn’t mince words. “[Scott] needs to start with the children,” she said. “I mean, you can’t have Vermonters staying in Vermont if they can’t afford to have a family.” m
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To make up the difference, the nonprofit relies on other government grants and private philanthropy. If the state wanted to pay the actual cost of providing care at a five-star quality level, Smith said, those weekly payments would have to be closer to $250 per enrollee. Otter Creek Child Center in Middlebury is in a similar position. “The state rate of subsidy for most centers comes in lower than what the tuition rate is,” said Linda January, the center’s executive director. “So for us, the weekly gap for infant care — for kids under 2 — is $56 a week.” When multiplied by the number of children who attend Otter Creek with a subsidy, the financial gap adds up to $17,000 a year, January said.
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Vermont Electric Coop CEO Christine Hallquist resigned from the company Tuesday in order to run for governor. While Hallquist said she does not plan to make a formal campaign announcement for several more weeks, she has settled on a campaign manager and will leave VEC on March 2. Hallquist, a 61-year-old resident of Hyde Park, would join Lake Champlain International executive director James Ehlers and eighth grader Ethan Sonneborn in seeking
the Democratic nomination. Gov. Phil Scott, a first-term Republican, is expected to seek reelection. If she wins the Democratic nod, Hallquist would become the nation’s first transgender, major-party gubernatorial nominee. Hallquist said Monday that she has been “organizing a campaign team” and is preparing to hire Cameron Russell as her campaign manager. Russell led the Vermont Democratic Party’s coordinated campaign in 2016 and currently serves as outreach director of the advocacy group Rights & Democracy. “I think she’s in this for the right reasons,” Russell said. “I believe in her candidacy and what she stands for and what she’ll be able to do as governor.” Hallquist said that rural economic development would be the “No. 1” issue of her campaign. She also plans to advocate for “proper safety nets” for unemployed Vermonters, universal health care, universal broadband and a $15 minimum wage. Hallquist said she supports “sensible gun legislation,” including bills requiring all those purchasing firearms to undergo background checks. “That has to be a priority right now,” she said.
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Trooper « P.18 of duty, Brown was a certified use-offorce instructor, tasked with training police officers on when to use their weapons. The day after the shooting, Vermont State Police investigators searched the home. They found an air gun with a pistol grip, its stock and barrel cut off, in a plastic tub just inside the doorway. Appel contends that Smallidge never touched the air gun. He had been drinking beer and grilling when Brown arrived, the lawyer said. “He didn’t even know [the gun] existed,” Appel said. “It was his recollection that the only thing he had in his hand was a spatula.” The air gun played prominently in official accounts. A police news release said that Brown fired his Taser “after
A group of young Vermonters and gun-control activists gathered at the Vermont Statehouse Tuesday morning to call on lawmakers to pass several proposed gun-control bills. The demonstration came in reaction to a school shooting in Florida last week and an incident in Fair Haven in which authorities stopped a would-be school shooter before any violence took place. “Fix this before my kid is texting me from under a desk,” read a sign held by a demonstrator standing in a light rain on the Statehouse steps. The demonstration was organized by Gun Sense Vermont, but the presence of students from the Vermont Commons School brought the message home. The students called
seeing that the suspect no longer had a weapon in his hands.” Police charged Smallidge with trespass and assault on a police officer. In a September 2016 plea deal, the assault charge was dropped, and he pleaded guilty to trespass and paid a $147 fine, according to Washington Superior Court documents. By then, attorney general Sorrell and state’s attorney Williams had already cleared Brown of wrongdoing. In their press release announcing the decision, they discussed the “pelletstyle air rifle with a cut-off stock and barrel, approximately 18 inches long” in detail and noted it was found “within arm’s reach of where Brown observed what he believed was a rifle.” But the statement made no mention of the spatula found near Smallidge nor of Brown shooting into the home.
on lawmakers to pass new gun laws before more shootings occur. In a slow, quiet procession, the students wove through the halls of the Statehouse bearing signs that read “Protect kids not guns” and “Right to own a gun or surviving school.” Demonstrators said they were hoping to make gun control an unavoidable topic in the Statehouse. Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger was among those who addressed the crowd. “It is very hopeful to be standing with so many of you this morning,” Weinberger said, “and particularly to be standing with our kids and children who have been so eloquent on this issue. That, I hope, is what will finally change this terrible dynamic and lead to action.” Weinberger joined other advocates in calling for statewide, mandatory universal background checks, as he has since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012. “The rest of the world simply does not tolerate this kind of massacre of its children,” Weinberger said. “The United States and the state of Vermont should not either.”
“Trooper Brown was reasonable in his belief that he was in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury,” they wrote, later adding that there was “evidence that Smallidge was suicidal and that he was seeking a confrontation with police.” Sorrell declined to comment, saying he could not remember the details of the case. Williams did not respond to messages seeking comment. Last week, public officials were once again addressing Brown’s use of deadly force. On February 12, Birmingham held a press conference regarding the fatal shooting of Sheldon resident Benjamin Gregware, 42, by Brown and Richmond Police Officer Richard Greenough. Gregware was the target of a brief manhunt after police learned that he was armed, suicidal and driving on Interstate 89.
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Gregware got out of his car with a gun to his head, approached the officers and ignored their commands to drop his weapon. Both opened fire; Brown fired seven times. Prosecutors are reviewing whether that shooting was legally justified. Police had taken Brown off the TSU two weeks before for undisclosed reasons. In his public remarks, Birmingham expressed concern for Brown’s wellbeing because of his involvement in so many shootings. Two years earlier, after the Fayston incident, Brown told lawyers that he just wanted “to move on in my job.” He added, “I hope I never have to pull my gun or shoot my gun in the line of duty again. All right? Most cops go their entire career without doing that.” m Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com
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On February 9, Alfred (Fred) Fengler left this earth for his next adventure — an adventure he was intrigued by and had extensively researched and taught courses in: “Is there life after death?” He believed strongly that there is and that the experience is more beautiful and loving than can be described in words. Almost two years ago, Fred was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Through
months of treatment, he remained strong in spirit and determined to live life to the fullest. He continued to garden (and grew the most delicious tomatoes), kayak (54 times this past summer!) and work on his numerous research projects, including completing a novel coauthored with his son. Fred was born in the Bronx, N.Y., to Wilhelm and Florence Fengler. When he was age 2, they moved to Berkley Heights, N.J. Growing up, Fred shared a love of baseball with his father and became an avid Yankees fan. This past September, it was a major highlight for him to visit Baltimore, Md., to see the Yankees beat the Orioles. Fred graduated from Colgate University with a degree in sociology and obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Wisconsin. His interests at that time were in gerontology, marriage
and family, and he began teaching those subjects at the University of Vermont in 1975. Shortly after, Fred became a proud father of twin boys, lovingly sharing full duties in their upbringing with his first wife, Christie. Fred prioritized his family and was a wonderful father and role model to Paul and Carl throughout his life. In 1981, Sally Conrad, then director of RSVP, asked Fred for help in developing intake forms for homesharing applicants for a new program she was starting called Project Home, now HomeShare Vermont. Fred and his colleague, Nick Danigelis, performed evaluation services for Project Home for over 10 years. In 1991, Columbia University Press published their book, No Place Like Home: Intergenerational Homesharing Through Social Exchange. In 1986, after reading Out on a Limb by Shirley MacLaine, Fred found his interests moving in a new direction. He was fascinated as he began to learn about reincarnation, after-death
communications, Atlantis and the possibility of life beyond our planet. His curiosity and research in these areas led him to teach courses on these subjects, which included “Are We Alone in the Universe?” “Science and Spirituality,” and “After Death Communications.” Fred loved teaching, whether it was in a classroom setting or a one-on-one conversation with a new acquaintance or a longtime friend. He would present differing viewpoints and encourage others to question their beliefs and consider other possibilities. When he retired from UVM in 2003, the plaque he received best describes his impact on others; “You touched the lives of thousands of students and invited them to discover, explore and understand their own experiences in ways that transcend the traditional academic experience.” Fred’s growing interests led him and his close friend Todd Varnum to lead and co-participate in a group of 40 diverse, unconnected
individuals who shared the same fascination with the question “What happens if we assume we can create the lives we want?” This project led to their coauthorship of two books, Manifesting Your Heart’s Desire and Opening to Your Higher Self. It was through his books that Fred and Kandace Benedini met, and both knew soon after that they were meant to be life partners. They shared a life of love, laughter, support and extensive travel throughout the world. On this last “journey” together, they faced each challenge with strength and deep gratitude for the support of family, friends and the many health care providers who guided them along the way. Left to cherish Fred’s
memory are his wife, Kandace; his sons Paul (Arlington, Va.) and Carl (Brooklyn, N.Y.), of whom he was so proud; and his beloved dog, Ginger. Rather than mourn Fred’s passing in the dark, cold months of winter, there will be a celebration of his life this summer, Fred’s favorite time of year. Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County, a division of the Ready Funeral Home. To send online condolences, please visit cremationsocietycc.com. Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, VT, or the VNA of Chittenden County, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT.
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A SCULPTURE RISES, AGAIN Baptiste Lefrançois and Tim Clark
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In early January, Seven Days reported that an outdoor sculpture had been stolen in Richmond. The work of artists BAPTISTE LEFRANÇOIS and TIM CLARK, the angular, red-painted steel piece stood more than 13 feet tall, weighed 350 pounds and required a crane to install. Somehow, though, thieves managed to wrench it from its pedestal and cart it away. Within days, the sculpture was found in a ditch just down the road from Lefrançois’ property at the corner of Huntington and Hinesburg roads. It was damaged, but the sculptors were relieved to recover it and set to work repairing their creation. This week, Clark and Lefrançois reinstalled the work in the exact same spot. “We used the same bolts and everything,” Clark said. “We spent the morning with a flamethrower of sorts to melt the snow.” Clark estimated that it took him and Lefrançois about 36 hours, “working nights and weekends,” to repair fractures and repaint the tubular steel. If that had been a job for a client, it would have cost about $1,300, he noted. Along with the media attention they received after the theft have come potential commissions for the pair, who work together under the name SLAG SCULPTURES. “That’s the positive outcome,” Clark said. “We had to get this [piece] out of the garage to make room for two sculptures that we have in the works now. Tomorrow night we start a new sculpture.” An outpouring of small-town moral support has heartened the artists, too. The day of the reinstallation was no exception. Passersby honked, waved and gave thumbs-ups as the sculpture was erected, Clark reported. His favorite message was from a local mom who told him that on her daily drive past the spot, her 4-year-old always asked when the sculpture would be back. Despite its renown in the community, the artwork remains
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launched an ambitious audience education program called Weston 101. The premise is simple: Provide audiences with in-depth background information about the theater company’s upcoming season to pique their curiosity and entice them to see the shows. But making that program work is far from simple; it requires meticulous research and curation on the part of education director and artistic associate PIPER GOODEVE. Weston 101 was one of Goodeve’s primary duties when she came on board three years ago. As she tells it, the program was the brainchild of producing artistic director STEVEN STETTLER. “Once I started at Weston, he sort of said, ‘Great! Now you can make it happen!’” Goodeve recalls. Though her role sometimes involves school engagement and youth education, she’s investing time and effort in the lifetime learning of Weston’s patrons. One major component of Weston 101, which has evolved since its first iteration, is a series of roughly 30minute films, posted on YouTube, that introduce audiences to each show in WALKER FARM
the season. In each, Goodeve interviews the artistic team, and perhaps the playwright, director or actors, and guides discussion of a play’s themes or historical context. Goodeve creates the films herself — with help from her husband, she acknowledges, who knows his way around a camera and film-editing software. Weston 101 also presents “live engagement events.” This year those include screenings of two films, each followed by a discussion led by Goodeve and Stettler. A BBC documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the making of West Side Story, which will come to Weston in midJuly. The 1973 feature film version of A Doll’s House, starring Anthony Hopkins and Claire Bloom, will prepare for the August production of A Doll’s House, Part Two, Lucas Hnath’s 2017 comic sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 play. Oh, and in case all this content isn’t enough, Goodeve has prepared a robust reading list for each show. “We certainly expect a great deal of our audiences,” she admits, “but I think it’s because they expect a great deal from us.”
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“The really great thing about this is, it’s been giving people the opportunity to play music and express themselves who normally wouldn’t be able to do this through traditional radio broadcasting,” Prouty notes. “The majority of people who have done it so far have no prior experience deejaying. They show up with some records or their playlist; we give them a lowdown [on the equipment] and then say, ‘OK, looks good, you’re going to do great.’” This laid-back approach seems to be working. And, though the group’s Instagram boasts cool-looking Polaroids of the DJs and an artsy, edgy vibe, Prouty maintains the shows aren’t meant to be exclusive. “I’ve explained to people that we’re an online collective with a focus on sharing music,” she says. “[Inspirational United is] about bringing all these great people from the community together to create something as great as we can, but have the most fun that we can, as well.” SADIE WILLIAMS
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Not all music venues are created equal. But whether it’s a 1,000-person stadium or a tiny stage in a bar that fits 30 people, the purpose tends to be the same: to bring people together to experience the joys of music. That’s the rationale behind INSPIRATIONAL UNITED, a Burlington-based venue that offers music lovers and musicians the opportunity to spin records they love for a global audience. Here’s the thing: Inspirational United is online only. The website streamed for the first time in October 2017, says founding member LUCY PROUTY. The Burton designer is one of three young creatives behind the site, along with DJ ROSS TRAVIS and web designer NICK CAMPOLO. “It was really created out of this desire to share music with friends,” Prouty says. “The core group of us, we love sending each other songs and whatnot, and it just evolved into this thing of ‘Hey, why don’t we try to share it with the world?’” The website is only “active” when a show is scheduled. Otherwise, the home page features alternating backdrops such as a fantasy cityscape, marine life or aliens.
“I’ve been treating these as a mini concert or a mini festival,” Prouty says. “It really just happens — so far — for one day for six or 10 hours, and we pretty much promote it through social media leading up to that point, reach out to local artists to create the lineup poster, grab some friends, set up all the gear, and hit go and share it with the world.” The idea is to present all types of music. The designer says the group has “hit most genres so far. It could be whatever you want, and we’re not worried about it flowing together seamlessly. It could go from dance music to light jazz.” Prouty says Inspirational United has had as many as 1,000 views on a show. Most listeners are local, but she reports some international hits, as well. So far, the shows have happened on Thursdays. “We were thinking more people would watch from their work computer,” Prouty says. “Most of our friends are designers or people who can listen to music while they work.” The group doesn’t archive the performances and has no plans to do so, though clips are available on the site. The idea is to tune in and appreciate what’s happening in the moment, as you would at a live concert.
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Dear Cecil,
As I sat in my office on a balmy 20-degree day in Pittsburgh, a thought came across my mind: Pennsylvania uses salt to combat snow and ice. What are the ramifications to the environment? Will the Three Rivers become a saltwater haven for sharks? I humbly await your answer as I chain myself nekkid to a tree to protest its slow death from saltwater ingestion. — Mark
soil winds up in tree roots as well, where it essentially fills them up, leaving less room for other nutrients like potassium and calcium. Or say the roadside plant in question is milkweed, its leaves plump with sodium, which subsequently gets ingested by monarch butterflies. Research from 2014 found that consuming saltier plant matter increased muscle protein activity in male butterflies and eye size in females. These effects may be beneficial to a point, but road salt seems to be a highvalue treat for animals who don’t otherwise encounter lots of sodium, and if butterflies get too much, it can kill them. Birds are also subject to salt poisoning, but they’re at more immediate risk, too: To get at that delicious salt they alight on the road, aka where all the cars are. (A fatal attraction for finches, in the words of one
2005 report.) Outcomes can be similarly grisly for deer and moose, who see de-iced roads as an all-you-can-eat salt lick. Because roadways are designed to repel water and drain it off, salt readily makes its way into the local streamflow, which is where the most serious trouble begins. A paper published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explored the effects of road salt on 371 North American lakes, noting that we’re looking at a double-barreled problem: the continued use of salt for de-icing, plus sprawl — we just keep producing more roads. Having a mere 1 percent of the nearby ground asphalted over, the study found, is enough to gradually bump up a lake’s salt content, putting it in danger of long-term salinization. As you might imagine, excess salt in lakes and rivers disagrees with the constitutions of the
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harks in the Monongahela might still be a few centuries off, Mark, but your readiness to go full Lorax on the road-salt issue is commendable. I’ll be happy to supply you with a few shorter-term problems to worry over, with fewer teeth but frankly just as dire. First, the scope of the situation. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, ice control accounted for 43 percent of all salt consumption in 2015, by far the biggest slice of the national salt-use pie. That breaks down to about 25 million tons we’re shaking out onto our roads per annum. Where’s it all go from there? Well, the first stop is roadside soil and vegetation. You’re not wrong to be worried about the trees: Salt spray injures evergreen needles and deciduous buds alike, turning them brown and thus decreasing their photosynthesis capacity. Salt in the
various fauna living there. Great enough concentrations of NaCl have been shown to shrink the body size of rainbow trout and mess with the male-female ratios of wood-frog tadpoles. Sodium chloride was the focus in this analysis, but magnesium chloride and other salts are used on roads, too; each has its own environmental effects, none particularly salutary. The PNAS paper predicts that if the current road-towatershed pipeline persists unabated, “many lakes will exceed the aquatic life threshold criterion for chronic chloride exposure” within 50 years, which is to say we’ll get a grim cycle of declining biodiversity, disrupted food chains and overall ecosystem malfunction; in the most serious cases, too much salt chokes off oxygen levels in freshwater bodies. This isn’t just some abstract problem of the natural world, either — these are our fisheries we’re talking about. And then sometimes humans have their own road-salt troubles. You’re aware of the situation in Flint, Mich.: The city switched its municipal water
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Reggie Snow ian paradise: Beyond a cab license and insurance requirement, there were no regulations on how we did business. We simply lined up at the curb outside the terminal’s main door and did our thing. Our quintet occasionally bickered, particularly on the slower days, but things rarely reached the level of serious disagreement. Basically, we self-governed, working together and never undercutting the price quote of the guy in front of us. In the early ’80s, the Venezuelan economy was booming owing to the country’s vast oil reserves in a time of embargoes and shortages. For some reason (the climatic contrast?), the Venezuelan upper crust appeared to relish skiing and vacationing in Vermont. They would fly into the Burlington airport, often with extended families in tow, and we cabbies would drive them on lucrative fares to the various ski areas. At the time, I composed a ditty that the other guys enjoyed and would beg me to sing: Hello, wealthy Venezuelans. Won’t you take my gringo taxi? No, don’t rent a car or bus it. That would be grody to the maxi. Yes, those were good times to be a cabdriver, back when “über” still meant “denoting an outstanding example of a particular kind of person or thing” rather than “a relentless taxi-crushing leviathan.” As I said, for quite a few years only the five of us regularly worked at the airport. The sixth independent cabbie was an older guy who rarely joined us on the queue. He was a tall, stately, white-haired gentleman named Reggie Snow. While the rest of us were in our twenties, thirties or forties, Reggie must have been close to 60 — a man of the World War II generation.
Reggie worked the City Hall Park cabstand driving local folks (and probably few Venezuelans). His company was called Shamrock Taxi, and a green fourleaf clover logo appeared on his cab’s two front doors. I know nothing of his biography — whether he was a lifer or took up hacking after another career. In any event, he was a quiet, self-contained Vermonter, not exactly garrulous, and I recall no substantive conversations with him. But I do remember one summer day when I dropped an airport fare at the Radisson Hotel on Battery Street. Driving back up Main Street, I noticed Reggie idling at his regular cabstand, and something compelled me to swing around and park behind him. He didn’t acknowledge my presence, just sat there in his driver’s seat reading the daily paper. Trying to make productive use of my time, I opened my trunk and got out the Windex and paper towel roll. As I began to clean my windows, Reggie folded up his newspaper, stepped out and approached me. “It’s Jernigan, right?” he asked. “You know, you’re wasting all kinds of money doing it that way. Let me show you.” He opened his trunk and removed an old newspaper and a spray bottle filled with some cloudy liquid.
“The best thing for windows is newspaper,” he instructed. “And my wife makes me up this formula out of plain water with a little vinegar and baking soda. Watch this.” Reggie proceeded to ball up a couple of sheets and spray his windshield with the homemade elixir. With practiced, methodical strokes, he went at it. “What do ya think?” he asked. The windshield looked crystal clear, nearly invisible. “Beautiful, man,” I replied. “That’s a great technique. Thanks for the tip.” “Any time,” he said. Then, with the slightest nod, he returned to his cab and newspaper. I heard that Reggie passed away in the early aughts. I never did give up my Windex, but I’ve always thought of that exchange as his bestowal of a benediction. So, brother, if you can hear me up in that celestial cabstand in the sky, thanks for the moment. And, just to let you know — here all OK. m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.
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inned to the wall above my computer desk is an old picture postcard given to me by a friend. It features a photo of the four-story Van Ness House, an ornate hotel that once sat on the southwest corner of St. Paul and Main streets in downtown Burlington, the current site of a TD Bank branch. A Google search reveals that the Van Ness opened for business in 1870. It was considered a “world-class hotel” and played host to at least three U.S. presidents — McKinley, Teddy Roosevelt and Taft. On May 24, 1951, it burned to the ground. My postcard was sent from a mother, presumably visiting Burlington on some mission, to her family back in Rutland. Her typically Vermonter message is nothing short of a pithy masterpiece, a mere four words in length and worthy of the Zen poets of classical Japan: “Here all O.K., Ma.” The postmark is dated June 4, 1907. All of that I found interesting, but what riveted my attention — and explains why I’ve kept the postcard in a prominent position — is the image in the foreground of the photo. On the northeast corner beside City Hall Park, two horse-drawn buggies sit at the curb, one behind the other, their drivers at the ready. These two men, I’ve no doubt, were hackies — my cabbie brethren from another century. Now, 111 years later, that same location remains a cabstand. I began driving a cab in Burlington in 1981, working for Benways — one of the town’s three taxi fleets, along with Yellow and Bushey’s — before going independent within a year. When I started my own service, the city had only five other indie cabdrivers. Five of us worked nearly exclusively out of the airport. I think back on those days as a libertar-
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n the evening of August 26, 2014, as Peter and Sandra Balint waited to learn whether their daughter Becca would win her first-ever political contest, Liz Bankowski crossed a Brattleboro meeting room with something to say. Bankowski, former chief of staff to Vermont’s only woman governor and herself a senior stateswoman, had watched Becca Balint’s campaign for the Vermont Senate and been impressed by her natural talent and skillful stumping. “Someday she’s going to be governor,” Bankowski told the couple. When the results came in that night, Balint had won one of two Democratic slots on the ballot to represent Windham County in the Vermont Senate. She finished a strong second in the November general election and headed to Montpelier, the first openly gay woman to serve in the Senate. After just two years, at the start of her second term, she was chosen as majority leader of the Democrat-dominated chamber. The senator stands five feet tall and weighs a mere 98 pounds, but she has a large presence in the Statehouse, loudly cracking jokes, laughing and liberally dispensing hugs. She can’t walk from one room to another without being waylaid by people who have questions to ask or simply want to chat. She’s so busy she struggles to find time to eat. She showed up at a recent noon meeting with a bag of pretzels for lunch; another evening, she left the Statehouse exclaiming to no one in particular, “I need calories!” In quick order, Balint, 49, has become a mentor to female candidates and a confidante to women who work in the capitol. This year, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, she has taken the lead in reforming the Senate’s sexual harassment policy. Liberal but pragmatic, with a particular interest in social justice and anti-poverty efforts, Balint has been a strong advocate for public schools and affordable housing. After four years, Bankowski isn’t alone in predicting big things for the junior senator. Though a future Democratic primary for any statewide office is likely to be a crowded and competitive affair, “I wouldn’t count her out
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“It’s always going to be a terrible time — we’re parents,” Wohl replied. And, she added, “You probably won’t win.” In 2013, Balint attended an intensive candidate boot camp at the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, and then entered the first class of Emerge Vermont, a program founded by former governor Madeleine Kunin to prepare
Democratic women to run for office. In June 2014, one month before she graduated from Emerge, Balint announced she was running for state Senate — challenging two Windham County incumbents in her own party: Peter Galbraith and Jeanette White. Galbraith was a zealous champion of campaign finance reform and a wind project opponent who frequently clashed with fellow senators, including White. “I was concerned that some of the real concerns of my constituents back home were getting lost in the interpersonal drama,” Balint said. In particular, she said, she was worried about growing poverty in the public school system, a dearth of affordable housing and the need for economic development. Balint, who likes to hold meetings on the move, sought advice from Bankowski — Kunin’s onetime chief of staff — on a mountain hike. “It was a risky thing to do,” Bankowski recalled of Balint’s decision to challenge sitting senators. “A lot of people would not have gone into a campaign like that.” At the same time, “It was very apparent to me how much talent she had and how ready she was … There was nothing naïve about it or uninformed.” Galbraith unexpectedly announced in late June that he wouldn’t seek reelection, but he endorsed a formidable Democratic candidate: Roger Allbee, a well-known former secretary of agriculture who was then CEO of Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend. Sen. Baruth, who was majority leader at the time, took the unusual step of endorsing Balint. “I heard there was a
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Balint grew up in Peekskill, N.Y., the youngest of three children. Her Jewish grandfather was killed during the Holocaust, but her father survived, immigrating with his mother to the U.S. in 1957. He put himself through college, served in the U.S. Army and worked at a phone company. Balint’s mother, who worked at a watch factory, later went on to get a college degree and, her daughter noted proudly, a black belt in kung fu. “I always knew that I wanted to be in politics,” Balint noted. “I knew also at [age] 11 that I was gay.” She assumed the latter precluded the former, but that didn’t stop her from staying informed. At 13, Balint subscribed to Ms. magazine. She attributes her early interest in politics to growing up gay and female in a family affected by the Holocaust. In sixth grade, she confessed to having a crush on a classmate, and students started writing “lezzie” on her locker; she didn’t formally come out until after high school. Balint graduated with a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies and history from Smith College, where, as coxswain for the crew team, she earned the nickname “the Admiral.” Calling out commands to the much larger rowers, she remembers herself as “this little Napoleon figure with her cup of coffee and her shaved head on the dock.” Balint insists her passion for the sport wasn’t just about being the boss: “I loved this idea of being able to get eight really strong women to move together in harmony.” After college, in 1994, she got a job as a rock-climbing instructor at Farm & Wilderness, a Quaker-inspired summer camp in Plymouth. She taught middle school social studies but each summer returned to the camp where, in 2000,
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she met her future wife, a quiet carpenter from Wyoming named Elizabeth Wohl. The two were joined in a civil union in 2004. They settled in Brattleboro in 2007 and wed two years later when Vermont legalized same-sex marriage. While Wohl, who had graduated from Vermont Law School, was working to make partner at Downs Rachlin Martin, the couple decided Balint would stop teaching full time and stay home to care for their two young children, Abraham and Sadie. “Those were hard years,” said Balint, recalling her early forties. “I just got really quite down about my life and what I was doing … I couldn’t seem to shake this narrative that I was called to do this public work.” When Wohl suggested to her wife that she run for office, Balint said, her response was, “It’s a terrible time.”
phenomenally talented woman from Windham County and that I should go meet her, and so I did, and I was about as impressed as you could be,” Baruth said. “I found her highly charismatic and intelligent — everything you could want in a political candidate.” Balint triumphed in what became a four-way primary, finishing second to White, and then winning again in November. “She’s sort of a poster child for Emerge,” Kunin said. “She jumped right in and has proven to be highly effective.” Ruth Hardy, the executive director of Emerge Vermont, believes Balint has succeeded in part because “she’s just incredibly genuine and authentic. “As we saw in the 2016 election, sometimes powerful women have a hard time being likable,” Hardy continued, referring to Hillary Clinton’s reputation for being rigid and unrelatable. Balint, Hardy noted, doesn’t have that problem.
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Showing Your Underbelly As a first-term senator, Balint didn’t spearhead any landmark bills, but she did forge unexpected friendships on two sleepy committees: Education and Institutions. “She was delightful,” said Sen. Peg Flory (R-Rutland), who chairs the latter. Flory pointed to a drawing Balint sketched during testimony about cleaning up the state’s polluted waterways, which the committee chair had tacked to a bulletin board. It depicts a helium balloon dropping cotton balls to absorb algae, milfoil-eating goats on a floating dock, a dragon, a hovercraft and Godzilla. “You see what I mean about her sense of humor?” Flory said. Artwork aside, Balint, who later switched from Institutions to Economic Development, took the work seriously. “She’d occasionally come in singing and bopping, but then, when it was time for work, it was buckle down,” Flory said. She also praised Balint’s ability to ask tough questions without causing offense. Paraphrasing a Winston Churchill quote, Flory said, “She could tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they looked forward to the trip.” Sen. Dick Mazza (D-Grand Isle), a Senate stalwart who serves on Institutions, warmed to Balint early on. “From day one, she always impressed me as being somebody who really wanted to be here, who was really interested in the Senate and respected the Senate for what it is,” he said. Balint quickly made connections outside the chamber, too.
During the four weekdays she spends in Montpelier, she shares a house with Vermont Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Skoglund, who supervised Wohl during her clerkship and later married the couple. Balint has assembled an informal network of women who work in powerful positions across all three branches of government and beyond. She’s been known to invite them over for gin and tonics on Skoglund’s back porch to share the struggles of working in male-dominated arenas. Unlike most of her Senate colleagues, Balint must juggle her legislative duties with a young family. She makes sure she’s back in Brattleboro on Fridays in time to bake bread for the family’s Shabbat meal and to spend as much time as she can with her kids, ages 10 and 7. “I think it’s stretched both of us for me to have this job,” she said, referring to Wohl, who is now general counsel and chief compliance officer for the Brattleboro Retreat. Balint has no problem talking openly about her personal life. She even offered to explain how she and Wohl conceived their two children. (A close friend volunteered to be the biological father.) The senator has also put her insecurities into print: In one of the weekly Brattleboro Reformer opinion columns that she’s been writing for the past six years, Balint described a recurring nightmare she used to have about joining the Senate that “featured an anxious drive up to Montpelier only to discover that I had no place to stay.” She’s savvy enough to recognize that her candor can be an advantage: “It’s incredibly disarming when you show someone your underbelly.” Among the Statehouse press corps, she’s developed a reputation as a politician who’s willing to talk plainly and candidly. Last May, in the standoff leading up to Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s budget veto, legislative leaders were tight-lipped as they held multiple closed-door meetings with the governor’s team. Balint, though, was willing to talk to reporters off the record about the state of negotiations, offering insight into the sticking points and personal dynamics at play. Earlier this month, as Balint sat on a couch just outside the Statehouse cafeteria talking with this reporter, she was interrupted every few minutes. A lobbyist handed her a report he wanted her to read. Rep. George Till (D-Jericho) complimented her on a speech about the minimum wage she’d delivered at a press conference earlier that day. Rep. Kate Webb (D-Shelburne) told her, “I wanna check in with you about what you did with pre-K today,” referring to a bill in the Senate Education Committee. When Rebecca Ramos, a lobbyist with Necrason Group, walked by, Balint called out, “Hey, baby.”
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“She’s curious about people,” Ramos, who has become one of Balint’s closest friends and is part of her female crew, said later. “She is so interested in whoever is in front of her, [and] she gives you 100 percent of her attention … That’s why she is so beloved.”
The Art of Gently Scolding Balint described the night that Donald Trump won the presidency as “one of the most devastating evenings of my life.” Days later, she got together with a group of Windham County women to discuss how they could push back against Trump’s agenda. Balint said that’s when she began to consider running for majority leader as “a way to put more skin in the game.” It helped that she had several influential people nudging her to run, including Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.). “What I thought was quite special about her was a combination of intellect and empathy,” Welch said. “I see Becca Balint as having the confidence and the goodness in her to really reach out to help ... others make the best possible contribution they can make, whether Republican or Democrat.” Sen. Mazza also supported her bid. “I thought she would be a good person to deal with a lot of different folks and get people united together on issues,” he said. Winning over the rest of the Senate Democrats didn’t prove difficult. “People came to know her and trust her and like her in very short order,” said Baruth, who encouraged Balint to take his place. Several other senators expressed interest in running for the post but, ultimately, none did. As a relative newcomer to the Senate, Balint has had few conflicts so far. Even Statehouse Republicans interviewed for this story passed up the opportunity to criticize a Democrat. Baruth thinks being a “die-hard passionate advocate for economic development in rural parts of the
state” has helped her make inroads with more conservative senators. The majority leader’s primary duty is to corral a diverse group of Democrats into a reasonably cohesive unit. That involves keeping tabs on any bill that’s about to advance and knowing where party members stand on it. When tensions arise among the senators, it’s the leader’s job to quell them. In the Senate, where Democrats hold 23 of the 30 seats, majority leader can be a bit part — someone who is left doing the Democratic president pro tempore’s bidding. But Balint has made the role her own. Her middle school teacher skills — the art of gently scolding, diffusing conflict and drawing out reticent participants — are on full display when the Senate Democrats meet each Tuesday to discuss upcoming legislation. “She runs a tight ship, I’ll tell ya,” Mazza said. “I’ve seen caucuses go for an hour and a half and nothing gets done — not with Becca.” At a recent caucus, Balint scarfed down some communal Fritos before calling the meeting to order. On the agenda that day: a briefing from Sen. Jane Kitchel (D-Caledonia) on the governor’s budget proposal. As Kitchel spoke, Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden) and Sen. Claire Ayer (D-Addison) whispered to each other. “I’m having a hard time hearing Jane because of the side conversations,” Balint interjected. Then she gave the whisperers an admonishment that doubled as a compliment: “I imagine
what you’re saying is important for other people to hear.” The room quieted. “I know how to make sure all voices are heard, and that was really a charge I was given by a lot of people in the caucus,” Balint said later. “We are all elected as equals, and it doesn’t necessarily play out this way in the building all the time.” She’s taken an inclusive approach when working with Republicans, too. After the Senate Economic Development Committee voted to advance a bill to raise the minimum wage, Balint turned to the lone dissenter, Sen. David Soucy (R-Rutland). Thanking him for having been “totally engaged” throughout the bill review process, despite his objections, Balint proceeded to recruit him to serve as a judge at an upcoming ski jumping competition in Brattleboro.
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Balint’s most enduring contribution could be in the future makeup of the Senate, which is currently one-third female. “She’s very engaged. She speaks to all of our classes,” said Hardy of Emerge, who suggested it’s no coincidence that five of the 29 members of the current class hail from Balint’s home district. Sarah Levine, 24, was living in Washington, D.C., but looking for a way
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to move back to Windham County and get involved in local politics when her mother mailed her a Brattleboro Reformer column Balint had written about Emerge. Now a member of the 2018 class, the Putney resident recalled a speech Balint gave to the group. “She talked about the power of vulnerability — that really rang true with me,” Levine said. “I feel like politics has become this detached, out-of-touch entity, easy to hate and feel disconnected from.” “It’s really through the power of her example that I’ve leaned into this,” said Sara Coffey, another 2018 Emerge member who plans to run for office. “Even as busy as she is as a legislator, she makes time to support women.” In the last year, Emerge has seen a surge of women interesting in running. “We’ve never had such good fortune before,” Kunin said, and “in a strange way, we have to thank Donald Trump.” Hardy confirmed she’s seen a threefold increase in applications, but that’s brought its own challenges. “We are trying to figure out how to meet that demand and also to find seats for people,” Hardy said. She is hoping Balint’s position as senator might open up soon: “I think it would be fabulous to have her run for federal office — Congress or Senate.” For the moment, the only running Balint is doing is the physical kind. She starts each day with a 6 a.m. jaunt through Montpelier’s hilly, wooded Hubbard Park. Yaktrax cleats fastened to her running shoes, she scampered through a foot of fresh snow on a recent zero-degree morning. She paused to point out a set of deer tracks in the darkness — it was the only creature that had broken trail ahead of her. In deference to an inadequately dressed reporter, she turned around early. Back at Skoglund’s kitchen table, the senator was characteristically forthright when asked about her political aspirations. “Certainly there are a lot of women who are so deeply frustrated and angry about politics at the federal level, about Trump’s election and about the fact that we’ve never had a woman in Congress from Vermont, the fact that we’ve only had one woman governor, and I know that,” she said. “I feel that pressure. “I think at some point I will be ready to run for some higher office,” Balint added. But she’ll stick to her own timeline: “I just have to see how life unfolds.”
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Seven Days and other outlets reported, stories of harassment had surfaced in the Vermont Senate, too. Balint readily acknowledged that the Senate had work to do to make the Statehouse a more hospitable workplace. Women have come to her with complaints, she said, but haven’t felt comfortable bringing them before a panel of senators, as the current process requires. Under Balint’s leadership, the group has been meeting regularly this session, working with the House Sexual Harassment Prevention Panel to create a single, stronger set of protections that offers more avenues for reporting misconduct. “I know there are people who have been here a long time who feel like we don’t have a problem, we never had a problem and nothing needs to change,” Balint said. BAR UTH “It’s evidence of her character that she’s willing to stand up to the institution,” Baruth said. She’s pushing for other incremental changes. In early February, Balint crisscrossed Brattleboro in her bright-yellow Honda Fit. She’d spent the morning talking with social service providers and then rushed off to meet with residents concerned about school consolidation. She barely had time to down a few bites of falafel before traveling slushy, slick roads to the town office, where she joined a local group called the Community Equity Collaborative that’s trying to combat racial bias. Some of the members wondered whether they should postpone an effort to get legislators to participate in a bias training session. Balint, the only lawmaker present, urged them not to let up: “I don’t think we can put it on hold.” Asked about these efforts, she said, “I don’t want to shake up the institution. What I want to do is very deliberately but respectfully change culture over time.”
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As majority leader, Balint has proven pragmatic. At that same committee meeting, Sen. Alison Clarkson (D-Windsor) argued for raising the minimum wage at a faster rate. Balint suggested such a bill might not make it through the Senate. “We want to end up with something and not nothing, right? I don’t want to end up with half a loaf,” Balint said. “Like, I really don’t want to end up with half a loaf … and I think there’s
some danger of that.” The version Balint backed passed the Senate 20-10 last week. And though she’s built a reputation based on openness, Balint has also shown a willingness to retreat behind closed doors to give her caucus members space to hash out their differences. Earlier this month, for example, Democratic senators left the Statehouse to meet privately in the basement of the Department of Taxes to discuss ways to more effectively counter the governor’s political messaging. The legislature’s lawyers maintain that such a practice is legal, though others dispute this. Later, Balint defended the need for closed-door meetings. “We have so many personality conflicts S E N. P H IL in that chamber,” she said. “I see the value not necessarily in talking about the merits of [a] bill, but of getting these very strong personalities together and being able to really talk to each other.” Balint is also learning to manage her own relationship with Ashe. Although her obligation to the caucus often dovetails with his role of overseeing the entire chamber, the two don’t appear to be on gin-and-tonic terms. “Certainly, personality-wise, we’re very different, and I think that’s something we’re both still trying to figure out,” Balint said. “I feel like in the last couple weeks things are jelling … and some of that is me feeling more confident in my role.” Ashe was less forthcoming: “I’ve enjoyed working with Becca,” he said. “I think the caucus has been running smoothly.” And, “we’re both continuing to learn every day.” As majority leader, Balint is expected to elevate the priorities of the caucus above her own, but she’s finding ways to pursue both. She volunteered last year to chair the Senate Sexual Harassment Panel, which made her the default spokeswoman during the national wave of harassment and assault allegations brought on by the #MeToo Becca Balint movement. As
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Kate Larose, director of CVOEO’s Financial Futures Program. Eager to sustain and expand the relationship that the nonprofit already has with the Somali Bantu women, Larose approached Generator. It was a good fit: The maker space was seeking ways to reach out to underserved populations. The sewing classes were a “direct response to clients saying, ‘We want this. We need this. Will you help us?’” said Larose. During their first sewing class at Generator, instructor Meg McCarthy drew looks of approval from the Somali Bantu women when she told them she’d made the denim pants and cowl-neck top she was wearing. “Wow!” exclaimed one. “I like it,” said another. Yasmin Mohamed, a participant in the class, hopes to make clothes for herself and her family. She usually buys clothing from Somali-owned general stores in the Old North End or gets them from a sister who lives in Tennessee.
Her baati cost about $10 each, said Mohamed. Because local seamstresses charge about $5 to repair one, she often throws away slightly torn baati, even relatively new ones. “That’s why we asked [Abunaib] to look for somebody who can teach us,” Mohamed said. She wants to make dresses and head scarves for her daughter, she added. If she becomes a professional seamstress, she would consider starting her own business. “This is a great opportunity,” said Abdullahi. “I am very excited to find a class where I don’t have to pay.” Over the past few months, Abdullahi has been watching sewing instruction videos on YouTube. “There’s nothing YouTube can’t teach you,” she said with a grin. But having someone she can turn to for help will make a better learning experience, she allowed. Abdullahi will also help to interpret for participants who aren’t proficient in English. But McCarthy is confident that language won’t be a barrier. “In sewing,
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“My biggest goal is to let people know that we’re here and that our space is available to everyone,” said Hooper. “I want them to feel welcomed here and to utilize the space here if it’s useful and convenient.” Generator has also created a scholarship fund that will be devoted to paying for membership fees and classes for New Americans, people of color, women and the LGBTQ community, Hooper added. In the spring, the next round of sewing classes will start with a new group of Somali Bantu women. Hooper hopes to see a “pipeline of classes” at Generator arising from this initiative. “I’d love to work with them to build more projects,” she said. m
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The first thing the women will make is a grocery bag. “I want people to have something they can actually use,” said McCarthy. She’s confident that, by the end of the last class, participants will be able to cut out patterns, sew curved and straight lines, sew French seams, finish a neckline, and hem. These basic skills will constitute their “first building block,” said McCarthy. “If they have that foundation and they want to go further, I think there’s a good opportunity for that, too,” she added, referring to the complimentary three-month Generator membership that the women will also receive. The maker space tends to be “very white” and “very male,” Hooper acknowledged. Though the rest of the sewing classes will be at Riverside Apartments, she wanted to hold the first class at Generator so that the women could tour the facility and meet other artists and creators.
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places him at the nexus of a broader community the way his current job does. Chophel is the go-to guy for many suit seekers, ranging from young people about to enter the workforce to Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. During an interview with Chophel at Macy’s, Moise St. Louis, associate dean of students and director of multicultural student services at Saint Michael’s College, dropped by to ask the salesman about his future plans. And during a second interview, another customer — whom Chophel had met just the day before — returned to give Chophel remnants of a holy site he had visited in Afghanistan. Making personal connections appears to be Chophel’s MO. It’s not hard to see why. He’s pleasant to talk with and excels at his job, often going the extra mile for his customers. His expertise in suit fitting comes from years of experience at Filene’s and Macy’s. Chophel says both stores sent employees to Boston every year to meet with reps from menswear companies and learn about new fits and techniques. To observe Chophel in action, this reporter brought a colleague, assistant arts editor Dan Bolles, to Macy’s last week for a fitting. The mission was to find a summer wedding suit. After greeting Bolles, the salesman looked him up and down and rattled off his suit size — to a tee — without touching a measuring tape. Chophel instructed us on how to tell if a suit fits: You should be able to slip a fist between your stomach and the button in front and to easily grasp the bottom of the jacket in your hands. That means the jacket falls at a length that makes everything look proportional. As for pants, Chophel said, the hem should fall at your heel. He suggested matching the belt and shoes and using the tie, or some other part of the ensemble, to incorporate colors from the wedding parties. Bolles walked away without a suit, since the summer wedding was fictional. But most customers, according to Chophel, leave with exactly what they came for, at a price they can afford. He tells people to wait for a sale if they can’t find the right suit within their budget. Chophel has even lent his services to customers out of state. Last summer, the Cooper family, publishers of Burlington monthly the North Avenue News, worked with him to outfit their son’s groomsmen for his wedding. Chophel helped the men procure identical suits, at a discount, from stores in Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Vermont. The
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parents of the groom sent letters of thanks both to him and to Macy’s corporate office, he said, and showed up after the wedding to thank him in person. As for the mayor, Weinberger recalled buying a suit from Chophel for the 2011 Democratic Caucus, where, after a protracted debate, he won the Democratic nomination for the city’s top office. “I’ve come to know [Sonam] as one of the leaders of the Tibetan community,” Weinberger said. “In the last six years, he’s become a friend.” What’s next for the people-oriented salesman? Will Clavelle, a project specialist at Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office, is assisting the Department of Labor Rapid Response Team in organizing a job fair for Macy’s employees and other recently laid-off local workers. He said more than 50 employers from a variety of industries will send representatives to the February 21 event. Chophel plans to attend, but it’s doubtful any of the prospective jobs will match what he does now. The land of Carhartts is no hotbed of menswear retailers. Like many immigrants, Chophel had a different occupation before
coming to the U.S. He worked as the deputy secretary of the Department of Religion and Culture in the Tibetan government in exile in India. Asked if he would consider entering public service again, Chophel said he’s not sure. He’s certainly made no small number of connections at Macy’s. “I see thousands of people right now,” he said. “We know each other from all corners of Vermont. People come from Canada and say, ‘Oh, I’m not buying a suit, but I just want to see how you are today.’ It is so nice. “His Holiness [the Dalai Lama] always says you should be ambassador of the Tibetan cause,” Chophel continued. “You share our courtesy, our compassion, our loving, for how to have a meaningful life. The goodness you give to people [here] will spark to all of [your] surroundings.” St. Louis expressed concern for Chophel’s future, noting that their relationship has extended beyond the sales floor. The Tibetan community has participated in St. Mike’s annual international festival, the college administrator said. “I don’t know where he will end up [after the store closes],” St. Louis said of Chophel. “It’s troublesome, because he’s such a wonderful human being to interact with. “Through the years, I’ve really appreciated his presence and humanity,” St. Louis added, “and I worry about him in the transition. Sometimes, as a community, we don’t recognize gems when we have them. And he’s one of the gems.” m Contact: sadie@sevendaysvt.com Untitled-40 1
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ot a hat?” my chauffeur asked. “Uh, my sweatshirt has a hood!” I answered. “Got a helmet?” We were about to mount a snowmobile — a Ski-Doo Grand Touring — and my winter gear was suspect. I was wearing Levi’s tucked into a pair of Sorels, and my wool mittens were in the car. The driver, Glenn Toole, was clad in slick black snow gear from head to toe. His helmet was equipped with a visor. I’m pretty sure he wore a hat beneath it. Toole calls himself the “director of fun” at the Hermitage Club, a 1,400-acre private ski club at Haystack Mountain in Wilmington. On a recent Friday, we were headed to its mountainside restaurant, a casual alpine eatery for club members who pay $65,000 to join the Hermitage and $9,500 in annual dues. Recently, some nonmembers had dined at the mid-mountain restaurant: the cast and crew of “The Bachelor Winter Games,” an international offshoot of “The Bachelor” that will air its finale this week. The Hermitage was the primary location for the ABC reality show — a “global celebration of unity and love” studded with hot tubbing, snow tubing and fireside chats. The competitors stayed at Stag’s Leap, a house on the club grounds, and they, too, were shuttled around the mountain by Toole. “The guys were well coiffed,” he commented. Now it was my turn for a meal at the slope-side eatery and a cocktail by the biggest you-know-what in Vermont. Chimney! But before the drink in the clubhouse, where the chimney rises to the rafters, it was time for lunch on the mountain. Toole gallantly fetched me a helmet for the ride up the hill. He showed me how to squeeze it on and even snapped the strap beneath my chin. “This is my first snowmobile ride,” I told him.
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“You picked the right sandwich with tomato guy,” he assured me. “I’ve soup. been snowmobiling 50 It turns out the very years.” meal I ordered — creamy He also seemed like the soup with a wonderright guy to come clean to: ful zing; oozing Grafton “I don’t ski,” I said. Village Cheese cheddar on “Why’d they send you?” golden-grilled sourdough he wondered aloud, clearly — is a favorite of Hermitage meaning, What’s a reporter founder and president Jim like you doing in a place like Barnes. He told me a few this? days later by email that he “It’s a food story,” I likes to pair it with a glass answered. of cabernet. With that, I climbed Barnes also explained aboard Toole’s Ski-Doo, how “The Bachelor Winter and in a few heart-thumpGames” came to film its ing minutes he delivered four-episode season at the me to the restaurant on Hermitage, giving a big Haystack Mountain. Soon dose of exposure to the I was alone at a two-top by resort he purchased in 2011 C H R IS BO NNIVIE R a window on the second and started to develop. floor, watching skiers in a “Our outside sales light snow, sipping a flat diet Pepsi and consultant … is a huge fan and reached feeling psyched for my grilled-cheese out to connect to people she knew in
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production,” Barnes wrote. “She was ecstatic that they chose to film here.” I’d never heard of the Hermitage until I followed cast and crew there. But as a longtime viewer of “The Bachelor,” I was intrigued. And budding romance isn’t the only resort topic getting press coverage this year: A little digging revealed that the Hermitage is behind on its property taxes by $357,840 as of February 16, according to the Wilmington tax collector. In early January, the club averted a water and sewage shutoff by making a late payment, according to the local water district. Meridith Dennes, the club’s senior director of marketing, advertising and communications, said the Hermitage is “engaged with a restructuring officer to work through its outstanding [financial] issues.” My big-money transaction came at the bar, where I laid down $27.27 for a dirty vodka martini. Enthralled by my BACHELORETTE EATS
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said, “and it just seems like there’s this energy in Bethel, this revitalization of the downtown going on right now. People are putting new energy into new businesses, invigorating the community space and envisioning a future.” The Babes co-owners don’t plan a significant food component for the bar, but they intend to engage food trucks to sling eats during the summer and to host cultural programming such as live music and movie nights.
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and serve beer, wine and liquor. The Burger Bar will offer a selection of burgers and sausage sandwiches, along with Philly cheesesteaks, grinders, wings, French fries and soups. In a nod to the Fanny Allen Campus of the University of Vermont Medical Center across the street, the restaurant will also make a variety of salads, Bessery said. Kitchen manager MATTHEW BURT will bring the smoker from North Avenue to Colchester a couple of times a week to smoke meats for pulled pork and brisket. The
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restaurant, open daily at 11 a.m., will be run by Bryan’s wife, KELLY. Bessery said the promise of seating — which Bessery’s Butcher Shoppe offers only at picnic tables out front — factored into the decision to open the new restaurant. “One of the reasons we thought about doing this is, I’ve been told [more] people would come here if they had a place to sit,” he said.
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Bachelorette Eats « P.38 surroundings, I failed to notice that the $22.27 bar tab included a gratuity, and I added $5 for the friendly bartenders. At the bar, I faced the ski mountain with my back to the tall chimney. The stone structure rises from a foursided fireplace in the center of the post-and-beam clubhouse. It is, according to the club, the biggest chimney in the state. This was the site of the TV show’s Rose Ceremony, when contestants learn if love awaits them or if it’s time for the old heave-ho. But my talk at the bar was about real-life stuff: food and skiing and President Donald Trump (who is not a member of the club, although the Hermitage does have a golf course). I struck up a conversation with Chris Hessert, a currency trader from Chappaqua, N.Y., who joined the club four years ago. He and his wife, an anesthesiologist, and their three sons drive up every weekend so the boys can ski. “We don’t have to worry about the kids,” Hessert said. “They do their thing.” The food at the club is great, he added, giving a shout-out to the fondue with steak tips: “That’s the bomb.” At the Drew Kacik, mid-mountain lead Hermitage Inn, bartender, pouring a “shot ski” at the Mid Mountain Cabin at the a nearby affili- Hermitage Club ated restaurant, Hessert loves the lobster mac and cheese. “It will kick your ass,” he assured. Eve r y ye a r, Hessert makes a gift of food to the club — a 200-pound big-eye tuna for its ski team’s end-ofyear party. He has the fish flown in from New Zealand and trucks it the last few hours of its journey in his Dodge Ram. Chef Chris Bonnivier works his magic with the fish, said Hessert, who has a blast helping the chef create raw-tuna treats in the kitchen. “The kids devour it,” Hessert said. Bonnivier, 49, is director of food and beverage at five Hermitage dining establishments, including the two that are open to the public — the Hermitage Inn and White House Inn. Each restaurant has a different theme and emphasis, ranging from soups, burgers, sandwiches and sushi to European fine dining with a Vermont twist. Bonnivier and his team cater private parties at a dining space on
The Rose Ceremonies for “The Bachelor Winter Games” were filmed at the fireplace of the Hermitage Club, which has the state’s biggest chimney.
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kitchen and front of the house. He estimates that 75 to 80 percent of his employees are foreigners, many from Jamaica, Mexico and the Philippines, and employed through work- or student-visa programs. “There is no [local] workforce here,” Bonnivier said. “It’s nil. It’s a very difficult place to find staff.” Bonnivier uses an app on his smartphone to check which of his restaurants is currently busiest. Then he hustles there — sometimes by snowmobile — to “jump on the line.” I made my way from the clubhouse to the Hermitage Inn by more traditional means: a Subaru. It was a short drive, out the big stone gateway of the private club and over the covered bridge to the inn’s public restaurant and tavern. At the restaurant, I met Max, an old friend from Philadelphia. We sank into plush chairs at a table by the fireplace, this one standard size. Two bachelors from Connecticut, probably 6 and 7 years old, stood barefoot at the hearth, drying their boots and socks by the fire. Max ordered a whopper of a cocktail — a Manhattan made with WhistlePig Rye Whiskey — while young Edward chatted me up. He and I discussed the perils of winter sports as Max and I waited for our meals. My appetizer of lobster tartare with beet terrine was wonderful, though I would’ve been happier with bigger chunks of lobster meat. Its delightful presentation looked like something Edward might have made: splotches of bright color — sauce, leaves, beets — surrounding the tartare in a sunburst pattern.
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the summit and serve lunch to more than 1,000 people on Saturdays at the clubhouse. When the TV people were at the Hermitage, he fed them, too. “They ate a lot,” Bonnivier said. “They were always hungry.” And they liked to drink, he noted. The Hermitage created a cocktail for “The Bachelor Winter Games” gang: a martini with rosemary-infused gin called the Snowdrift. “I make it my business to know everybody, and I cater to everybody,” Bonnivier said. Watching kids grow up at the club is a joy, he added. “It’s a family environment,” the chef said. “Where else do you get to be friends with your customers?” Bonnivier has a seasonal staff of 178 people, including
Max’s lamb was excellent. Although I liked my duck — medium rare, as requested — I was most enamored of its pomegranate sauce. The chef came out of the kitchen to say hi, and a pleasure of the meal was listening to Max and Bonnivier reminisce about restaurant work. Both had worked at restaurants in the Berkshires, where Bonnivier got his start at age 14, and by chance they had several acquaintances in common. By now, snow was falling. A horse-drawn sleigh (available to Hermitage Inn diners) or Ski-Doo might have been the optimal way to leave the restaurant, but I’d already had my snowmobile ride for the day. I put on my trusty hood and headed to the car. The show was over but for scraping ice from the windshield. m Contact: sally@sevendaysvt.com
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server placed a wide, low bowl on the table. We plunged in our chopsticks, dodging the blanched bean sprouts and pea leaves scattered on top, and homed in on the handmade noodles tucked beneath the clutter. The first bite opened with aromas of anise and cinnamon. Then, sanguine soy and a touch of vinegar. Chile pepper heat crept in, clinging to bits of fatty pork and scallion. Along with the watery crunch of the sprouts, each bite was a symphony of flavor and textures carried through the chewy, hand-rolled pasta. This, I thought, is what noodles were made for. I felt like I’d left Vermont and landed somewhere deep in the narrow, meandering streets of New York City’s Chinatown. Not so: It was a Tuesday night in Montpelier, and my friend and I sat in the gentle glow of the drop-crystal chandeliers at Kismet, midway through a Chinese pop-up dinner called Double King. The cooks in the kitchen were white, the ends of our server’s mustache waxed to a perfect 180-degree curl. And yet, chef Dusty Berard — French Canadian by family tree, Vermonter by birth, Kismet cook by day — presented traditional Chinese plates with the nuance and fluency one might expect from someone who grew up along the Yangtze. The dan dan noodles burned with a low heat that radiated from the back of the mouth forward — hot, but more of a blue flame than a yellow one. These came only after three rounds of dumplings, stuffed with smoky garlic chicken or gingery pork. Diners could order each dish à la carte, but for $30, it was worth it to taste most of the menu over eight or nine courses. It’s a lot of food, but not so much that we were uncomfortably stuffed at the end. Berard began cooking professionally at age 16, fresh out of the high school culinary program at Randolph Technical Career Center. “They set you up with internships,” he recalled, speaking via phone last week. “So I just picked what I thought was the best [restaurant] in the area.” At the time, that restaurant was A Single Pebble, in its original location on Route 302 in Berlin. There, Steve Bogart was serving high-end Chinese eats in
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Bogart’s son, Chris Bogart, opened brewery and Chinese restaurant BTU Brasserie in Portland, Ore., Berard went west and helped with that, too. “I’m super lucky,” he said. “I’ve always been involved with the right people at the right time.”
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That good fortune continues in the present. Not long after Berard started at Kismet, chef-owner Crystal Madeira received word that Himitsu Sushi, which held Tuesday-night dinners at Kismet for years, would serve its final supper on December 19. Madeira offered Berard the spot, and Double King served its first meal in early January.
The menu evolves from week to week, but visitors can expect from-scratch dumplings and noodles, as well as local meats braised in soy, ginger and wine and then sprinkled with sharply flavored alliums and oil infused with Sichuan peppercorns and Asian chiles. Though Berard’s cooking resembles the food in Chongqing or Chengdu, he’s wary of calling it “authentic”; in the current culinary climate, issues of cultural appropriation often stir controversy. “People sometimes look down on it when people cook food that [their family hasn’t] been cooking forever, or that they didn’t grow up on,” Berard said. “But some people do it and work really hard to get it right.” Still, he added, “For better or worse, I’ve cooked Asian food for most of my career. It’s the food I’m most comfortable
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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION #4C12532 AND HEARING 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 26, 2018, Catamount Van Ness, LLC, filed application #4C1253-2 for an after-the-fact approval of signage at the Hilton Garden Inn at 101 Main Street, in Burlington, Vermont. This project will be evaluated by the District #4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a). However, the Commission intends to narrow the scope of the hearing to Criterion 8 (aesthetics) unless that scope is expanded by
ing in the hearing on behalf of a group or or2/16/18 Untitled-26 10:10 AM 1 ganization, please bring: A public hearing is 1) a written description scheduled for March 7, of the organization, 2018 at 8:45 AM at the its purposes, and the Hilton Garden Inn Hunt nature of its membership Room at 101 Main Street (T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); in Burlington, Vermont. A 2) documentation that site visit will be held beprior to the date of the fore the hearing at 8:30 hearing, you were duly AM. Roadside parking authorized to speak for is available along Main the organization; and Street and Pine Street. 3) that the organization has articulated a posiThe following persons or tion with respect to the organizations may parproject’s impacts under ticipate in the hearing for specific Act 250 Criteria. this project: If you wish further 1. Statutory parties: information regarding The municipality, the participation in this municipal planning hearing, please contact commission, the regional the district coordinator planning commission, before the date of the any adjacent municipalhearing. If you have a ity, municipal planning disability for which you commission or regional are going to need accomplanning commission if modation, please notify the project lands are lothis office at least seven cated on a town bounddays prior to the above ary and affected state hearing date. agencies are entitled to party status. If you feel that any of the District Commission 2. Adjoining property members listed on the owners and others: May attached Certificate of participate as parties to Service under “For Your the extent they have a Information” may have a particularized interest conflict of interest, or if that may be affected by there is any other reason the proposed project a member should be disunder the ten criteria. qualified from sitting on this case, please contact 3. Non-party parthe district coordinator ticipants: The district as soon as possible, no commission, on its own later than prior to the motion or by petition, date of the first hearing may allow others to paror prehearing conferticipate in the hearing ence. without being accorded party status. A copy of the application and plans for this project If you plan on participatis available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the District #4 Environmental Office. The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board sevendaysvt.com web site (http://nrb.
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viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web 6/6/16 4:34 PM site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0481-1D”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before March 5, 2018, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be dis-
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[CONTINUED] qualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by March 5, 2018. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).
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Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 6th day of February 2018. By: /s/ Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 rachel.lomonaco@ vermont.gov STATE OF VERMONT FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 133-4-15 FRCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT v. MELINDA RAYMOND AND ROBERT GALLEY OCCUPANTS OF: 209 Tabor Hill Road, Fairfax VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered April 30, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Melinda Raymond and Robert Galley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ohio Savings Bank, dated October 5, 2005 and recorded in Book 173 Page 411 of the land records of the Town of Fairfax, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ohio Savings Bank to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated October 15, 2007 and recorded in Book 192 Page 136 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT dated October 2, 2017 recorded in Book 255 Page 346 both of the land records of the Town of Fairfax for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 209 Tabor Hill Road, Fairfax, Vermont on March 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all the land and premises conveyed to Robert Galley and Melinda Raymond by Warranty Deed of Gregory J. Allard and Julieanne E. Allard, dated November 9, 2001, of record in Volume 131, Pages 457458 of the Land Records of the Town of Fairfax, being further described as follows: Being the lands and premises commonly known as 209 Tabor Hill Road. Being a parcel of land, together with all improvements situated thereon, located on the southerly side of Tabor Hill Road, so-called (sometimes also referred to as Huntsville Road).
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Said parcel has a frontage and southerly backline of 250 feet, more or less, and east and west sidelines of 100 feet, more or less. Said parcel is bounded substantially as follows: on the north by the aforesaid Tabor Hill Road; on the east by the Fairfax/Fletcher town line; and on the south and west by lands now or formerly owned by George and Hughette Drinkwine. Also included herewith are certain water rights as more fully described in the deed from George C. Drinkwine, Jr. and Hughette Drinkwine to George C. Drinkwine, Sr. dated December 1, 1977 and recorded in Book 46, Page 16 of said Fairfax Land Records. Also included herewith are all of the rights with respect to the maintenance and repair of a leach field as more fully described in a Quitclaim Deed from John A. Russell and James K. Warner to Stephan C. Ziemba dated July 26, 1982 and recorded in Book 51 at Page 181 of the said Fairfax Land Records. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments, the records thereof, the references therein made and their respective records and references in aid of this description. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.
days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED: February 14, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1048-717 CNPR In re estate of Margaret Rand. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Margaret Rand late of Milton, VT. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Date: 1/2/18 /s/ James Lambert Signature of Fiduciary
Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FRANKLIN UNIT DOCKET NO: 16-1-18 FRCV In re: Title to Certain Parcels of Land in Highgate, Vermont SUMMONS AND ORDER OF PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: All persons asserting any claim of right to any legal interest held or formerly held by Vermont Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative, Inc., as a tenant in common with other owners, in the following lands: a. Lands and premises by Warranty Deed of Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc., dated April 17, 1985, recorded April 22, 1985 in Book 68 at Page 64 of the Highgate Land Records. b. Lands and premises by Warranty Deed of Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc., dated April 17, 1985, recorded April 22, 1985 in Book 68 at Page 67 of the Highgate Land Records. c. Lands and premises by Warranty Deed of Everett J. Peyrat and Irene G. Peyrat, dated October 24, 1990, recorded October 24, 1990 in Book 74 at Page 63 of the Highgate Land Records. d. Easements and rights conveyed by Warranty Deed of Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc., dated April 17, 1985, recorded (1) April 22, 1985 in Book 68 at Page 70 of the Highgate Land Records, and (2) November 23, 1985 in Book 31 at Page 62 of the Franklin Land Records. e. Easements and rights conveyed by Warranty Deed of Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc., dated April 17, 1985, recorded April 22, 1985 in Book 68 at Page 72 of the Highgate Land Records. f. Easements and rights conveyed by Warranty Deed of Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc., dated April 18, 1985, recorded April 22, 1985 in Book 68 at Page 74 of the Highgate Land Records.
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and through its counsel, Elena M. Mihaly, located at 15 East State Street, Suite 4 Montpelier, VT 05602, and hereby appeals to the Vermont Superior Court—Environmental Division the issuance of Permit No. 3-1172 (“Permit”) by the Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (“ANR”) on January 26, 2018 to the Town of Hinesburg, located at PO Box 133, Hinesburg, VT 05461, authorizing discharges from the Hinesburg Wastewater Treatment Facility (“WWTF”) to the LaPlatte River (Permit No. 3-1172 is attached to this Notice of Appeal). The Hinesburg WWTF is located on Lagoon Road in Hinesburg, VT 05461. The Secretary of ANR issued this National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit pursuant to the Vermont Water Pollution Control Act as amended (10 V.S.A. Chapter 47) and the federal Clean Water Act (“CWA”) as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), and therefore the Permit must comply with both of these statutes and their implementing regulations. CLF’s arguments against the Permit include, but are not limited to, the following: First, the Permit’s waterquality-based-effluentlimitation (“WQBEL”) for phosphorus violates the CWA requirement that the limitation be “consistent with the assumptions and requirements of any available wasteload allocation for the discharge prepared by the state and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). A key assumption contained in EPA’s Lake Champlain Total Maximum Daily Load (“TMDL”) is that phosphorus reductions from nonpoint sources will take a significant period of time to occur. Accordingly, the WQBEL in this Permit must reflect that assumption by establishing a phosphorus discharge limit that, in the near term (and until nonpoint source reductions are observed), is more restrictive than the wasteload allocation contained in the TMDL.
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SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS Second, the phosphorus limit set in the Permit fails to assure attainment of water quality standards in the receiving waters. ANR has a statutory duty to impose conditions in NPDES permits that assure compliance with water quality standards. Since the conditions in this Permit allow for an increase in phosphorus discharges to an impaired water body, the Permit does not comport with this CWA mandate. CLF claims party status to appeal as an aggrieved person pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 8504(a). TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: In order to participate in this appeal, you must enter an appearance in the Vermont Superior Court—Environmental Division within twenty (20) days of receiving this Notice of Appeal. Notices of Appearance should be mailed to Jennifer Teske, Court Office Manager, Vermont Superior Court—Environmental Division, 32 Cherry Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 303, Burlington, VT 05401. Dated: February 14, 2018
Montpelier, Vermont By: /s/ Elena M. Mihaly, Esq. (ERN 5552) Conservation Law Foundation 15 East State Street, Suite 4 Montpelier, VT 05602 (802) 223-5992 emihaly@clf.org STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 701-12-17 WNPR In re estate of Kathleen O’Neil. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Kathleen O’Neil late of Warren, VT. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Date: 2/19/18 /s/ Deborah A. Chamberlin Signature of Fiduciary Deborah A. Chamblerlin Executor/Administrator: 31 Monkton Ridge No. Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 802-453-4513 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 2/21/2018 Name and Address of Court: Washington Probate Division 60 State St. Montpelier, VT 05602 STATE OF VERMONT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 370-6-15 WNCV NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE v. MARGUERITE MUNRO AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF 384 RIVER RIDGE ROAD, WAITSFIELD, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
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OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered June 28, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Marguerite Munro to MetLife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank, N.A., dated July 20, 2009 and recorded in Book 135 Page 455 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of a Corrective Assignment of Mortgage from MetLife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank, N.A to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage dated December 14, 2012 and recorded in Book 149 Page 380 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 384 River Ridge Road, Waitsfield, Vermont on March 20, 2018 at 2:00PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit:
ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN TOWNSHIP OF WAITSFIELD, WASHINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF VERMONT, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY. BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO MARGUERITE MUNRO BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF ALASDAIR T. MUNRO AND MARGUERITE MUNRO DATED OCTOBER 2, 1984 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 15 OF THE WAITSFIELD LAND RECORDS. BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO ALASDAIR T. AND MARGUERITE MUNRO BY WARRANTY DEED OF A.N.B. VENTURES, LTD. DATED JANUARY 11, 1971 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 24, PAGE 295 OF THE WAITSFIELD LAND RECORDS. BEING A 5.00 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, MORE OR LESS (WAITSFIELD GRAND LIST HAS THE PROPERTY SIZE AS BEING 6.60 ACRES) WITH DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON AND MORE PARTICULARLY KNOWN AS 384 RIVER RIDGE ROAD IN THE TOWN OF WAITSFIELD, VERMONT. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED
Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. FROM ALASDAIR T. MUNRO AND MARGUERITE MUNRO TO MARGUERITE MUNRO, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 44 PAGE 15 DATED 10/02/1984 AND RECORDED 10/02/1984, WASHINGTON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF VERMONT. Tax ID: 029026000.00 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60)
days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED: February 5, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0104905 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT MARCH 1ST, 2018 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF MISSHAYLA DIXON. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.
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TO ALL PERSONS INSURED BY GUARANTEE INSURANCE COMPANY AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Guarantee Insurance Company was determined to be insolvent by an order dated November 27, 2017 in the State of Florida. The order of liquidation provides that all policies or contracts issued by Guarantee Insurance Company are cancelled and terminated for all purposes no later than December 27, 2017. Under Vermont law (Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 8, Chapter 101, §§3611 et seq.) the Vermont Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (the “Association”) is required to pay certain claims arising under certain kinds of policies issued by Guarantee Insurance Company. The Association does not cover reinsurance, life, title, surety, health, credit, mortgage guaranty, or ocean marine insurance. The Association’s obligations are unlimited in the case of workers’ compensation claims and are
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Guaranty Fund Management Services® One Bowdoin Square Boston, MA 02114-2916 Telephone: (617) 2277020 By: Paul M. Gulko, Executive Secretary Vermont Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association WARNING & NOTICE OF VOTE TO INCUR A BONDED DEBT The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby warned and notified to come and vote on whether or not to incur a bonded debt at the Annual City Meeting on: Tuesday, the 6th day of March, 2018 between 7:00 a.m., the hour the polls open, and 7:00 p.m., the hour the polls close, in their respective wards, at the following designated polling places, viz: Ward One/East District: Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward Two/Central District: H.O. Wheeler School (Integrated Arts Academy), 6 Archibald St. Ward Three/Central District: Lawrence Barnes School (Sustainability Academy), 123 North St.
Ward Six/South District: Edmunds Middle School, 275 Main St. Ward Seven/North District: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Ct. Ward Eight/East District: Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St. The bond question is as follows: ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED “Shall the City Council be authorized to issue general obligation bonds or notes in one or more series in an amount not to exceed Six Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($6,100,000.00), to fund capital improvement infrastructure projects of the City and its departments in furtherance of the City’s ten-year capital plan, with the expectation that the University of Vermont and Champlain College will make contributions to the City in support of such ten-year capital plan that will reduce the amount of property taxes needed for future debt service on such bonds or notes?”
Publication Dates: Seven Days, February 14, 21 & 28, 2018 Burlington, Vermont WARNING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2018 AND MARCH 6, 2018 The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Champlain Valley Union High School Room 140/142 in the Town of Hinesburg at six o’clock in the evening (6:00p.m.) on February 22, 2018, to transact any of the following business not involving voting by Australian ballot, and to conduct an informational hearing with respect to Articles of business to be considered by Aus-
tralian ballot on March 6, 2018. ARTICLE I: To elect a moderator, clerk and treasurer. ARTICLE II: To hear and act upon the reports of the school district officers. ARTICLE III: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year? ARTICLE IV: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to provide a mailed notice of availability of the Annual Report to residents in lieu of distributing the Annual Report? ARTICLE V: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District confirm and ratify the creation of a capital reserve fund as of July 1, 2017 into which have been deposited capital reserve fund balances transferred from the Champlain Valley School District forming School Districts? ARTICLE VI: To establish the date of the Champlain Valley School District Annual Meeting of March 4, 2019 at 5pm at CVU High School and recessed and opened back up at Australian ballot voting on Town Meeting Day. ARTICLE VII: To transact any other business proper to come before the meeting. BALLOT QUESTIONS The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District, are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective polling places on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at seven o’clock in the forenoon (7:00a.m.), at which time the polls will open, and seven o’clock in the afternoon (7:00p.m.), at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles of business: ARTICLE VIII: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District approve the expenditure by the Board of School Directors of the sum of Seventy-Six Million, Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand, Forty-One Dollars ($76,838,041) which is the amount the Board of School Directors has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year commencing July 1, 2018? It is estimated that the proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of
Fifteen Thousand, Seven Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($15,749) per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 2.3% higher than spending for the current year. ARTICLE IX: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to allocate its current fund balance, without effect upon the District tax levy, as follows: assign, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) of the school district’s current fund balance as revenue for the 2018-2019 operating budget, and assign the remaining balance One Million, Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars ($1,625,877) as revenue for future budgets? ARTICLE X: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of Directors to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of Four Hundred EightyFive Thousand Dollars ($485,000) for the purpose of purchasing six (6) school buses? ARTICLE XI: Shall Eight Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Six Hundred SixtyFive Dollars ($819,665) of unexpended proceeds of the former Shelburne Town School District’s July 1, 2016 School Building Improvement Bond be used to make mechanical, electrical and structural upgrades and repairs to Allen Brook, Charlotte Central, Hinesburg Community and Shelburne Community schools? POLLING PLACES Charlotte Charlotte Central School – Multi Purpose Room Hinesburg Hinesburg Town Hall – Upstairs Shelburne Shelburne Town Center – Gymnasium Williston Williston Central School – Dining Room St. George St. George Town Hall/ Red Schoolhouse Ballots shall be transported and delivered to the Champlain Valley Union High School in the Town of Hinesburg and there commingled and counted by members of the Boards of Civil Authority of several towns under the supervision of the Clerk of the Champlain Valley School District. The legal voters of the
Champlain Valley School District are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee/early voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided in Section 706u of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Adopted and approved at a duly noticed, called and held meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Champlain Valley School District on January 23, 2018. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Champlain Valley School District on January 24, 2018. ATTEST: Joan G. Lenes, District Clerk and David Connery, Chairperson
support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS 802 QUITS TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Ongoing workshops open to the community to provide tobacco cessation support and free nicotine replacement products with participation. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Info: 747-3768, scosgrove@ rrmc.org. AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our floating support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport & its health-giving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Penni or Linda at 999-5478, info@ dragonheartvermont. org, dragonheartvermont.org. AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266. ALATEEN GROUP New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area. ALL CANCER SURVIVORS Join the wellness classes at Survivorship NOW, created by cancer survivors for survivors of all cancers. Benefi ts from lively programs designed to engage and empower cancer survivors in our community. Email: info@ survivorshipnowvt.org. Call Chantal, 777-1126, survivorshipnowvt.org. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston. Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:307:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390. BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be
a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531. BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:302:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. montly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. montly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. montly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.
Call our helpline at 877-856-1772. BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015. Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888-763-3366, parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org, parkinsonsvt.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, Julie@ mccartycreations.com. CELIAC & GLUTENFREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public! To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com. CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/
SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.
DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery. org.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a DECLUTTERERS’ safe, confidential place SUPPORT GROUP for survivors to connect Are you ready to make with others, to heal, and improvements but find to recover. In support it overwhelming? Maybe group, participants two or three of us can talk through their get together to help experiences and hear each other simplify. stories from others who 989-3234, 425-3612. have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who unsureoperations of their next Using the enclosedare math
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G.Y.S.T. (GET YOUR STUFF TOGETHER) GYST creates a safe & empowering community for young men & youth in transition to come together with one commonality: learning to live life on life’s terms. Every Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. G.Y.S.T. PYNK (for young women) meets weekly on Wed., 4 p.m. Location: North Central Vermont Recovery Center, 275 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Info: Lisa, 851-8120.
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KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net. LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining. MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations. Contact 863-0003 for more information or
safespace@pridecentervt.org. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Tue. at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. at 2 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington. 861-3150. THE MEMORY CAFÉ The Memory Café is where people with memory loss disorders and their care partners can come together to connect and support one another. Second Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier. Info: 223-2518. MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com. NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; St. Johnsbury, every Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.
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INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.
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FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this GRIEF & RECOVERY experience to develop SUPPORT GROUP personal coping skills 1st & 3rd Wed. of every HELLENBACH CANCER & draw strength from mo., 7-8 p.m., Franklin SUPPORT one another. Weekly County Home Health Call to verify meeting on Wed., 5:30-6:30 Agency (FCHHA), 3 Complete the following puzzle by place. using the Info, 388-6107.
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QUEER CARE GROUP This support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for
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QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.
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PEER ACCESS LINE Isolated? Irritable? Anxious? Lonely? Excited? Bored? Confused? Withdrawn? Sad? Call us! Don’t hesitate for a moment. We understand! It is our choice to be here for you to listen. Your feelings do matter. 321-2190. Thu., Fri., Sat. evenings, 6-9 p.m.
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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you promise you’ll only have one more but then you eat the whole bag? Have you tried every diet possible and nothing works? There is hope. Come to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and find out about a 12 step program of recovery. There is a solution! Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Suite 200, Burlington. Weekly on Thursdays, 7 p.m. Info: Elise, 302-528-6672. OA Big|Book Solution Group of Burlington.
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NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step fellowship for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. Tue., 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct. All are welcome; meeting is open. Info: Felicia, 777-7718.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info, Valerie 279-0385. Meetings in Burlington Thurs. 7:30-8:30 a.m., at the First United Church, 21 Buell St. Info, Geraldine, 730-4273. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sun., 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Johnson Municipal Building, Rte. 15 (just west of the bridge). Info, Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meetings in Montpelier occur every Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Joan, 2233079. Steps to Food Freedom Meetings in Morrisville occur every Sat., 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356. Big Book Meetings in Morrisville occur every Tue., 6 p.m. at the North Central Recovery Center (NCVRC), 275 Brooklyn St. Info: Debbie, 888-5958.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step. Sat., 9-10 a.m. Turning Point Center, 182 Lake St., St. Albans. Is what you’re eating, eating you? We can help. Call Valerie, 825-5481.
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NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.
OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at 1 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., S. Burlington. Info: 863-2655.
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.
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adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org. QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE fi ve-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732. SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you. SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net. STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering!
SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo. SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-5439498 for more info. SURVIVORSHIP NOW Welcome, cancer survivors. Survivorship NOW has free wellness programs to empower cancer survivors to move beyond cancer & live life well. Regain your strength & balance. Renew your spirit. Learn to nourish your body with exercise & nutritious foods. Tap in to your creative side. Connect with others who understand the challenges you face. Go to survivorshipnowvt. org today to sign up. Info, 802-7771126, info@ survivorshipnowvt.org. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE — BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide. When: 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., Burlington. Facilitators: Myra Handy, 951-5156 or Liz Mahoney, 879-7109. Request: We find it important to connect with people before their first meeting. If you can, please call one of the facilitators before you come. Thank you! SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd Thu. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child meets every third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Call/email Jay at 802-373-1263, compassionatefriendsvt@ gmail.com. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929. VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@ gmail.com, 658-4991. WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715. YOGA FOR FOLKS LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE Join as we build community and share what works on the often confusing, baffling and isolating path to wellness while living with Lyme disease. We will have a gentle restorative practice suitable for all ages and all levels from beginner to experienced, followed by an open group discussion where we will share what works and support one another in our quest for healing. By donation. Wear comfortable clothing. March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4. 2-3:30 p.m. More information at laughingriveryoga. com XA – EVERYTHING ANONYMOUS Everything Anonymous is an all encompassing 12-step support group. People can attend for any reason, including family member challenges. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: 777-5508, definder@ gmail.com.
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Health-focused, earth-loving, think-outside-the-box world changers operating VT’s first full-scale cricket farm are seeking someone with passion, creative energy and a whole lot of drive to assist the Head of Sales & Marketing with administrative, sales, customer service, & marketing. 25 hours per week at $18 per hour. Job description & application info:
Busy Burlington Law Firm seeks a full-time Receptionist/Legal Assistant to begin in mid-May. The ideal candidate will be energetic, motivated and polished, with strong communication, computer and organizational skills. In addition to providing legal assistant support to one attorney, this position covers all reception duties including greeting visitors to the firm and fielding calls, mail distribution, maintaining office supplies, and overflow clerical support as needed. MSK focuses its practice on real estate, commercial transactions
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Office Administrator We are passionate about creating a world without Alzheimer’s, are you? The Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter seeks an Office Administrator who is committed to changing our world better. This position provides key administrative and office support to our small but mighty team. Qualified candidates must be able to juggle multiple priorities and possess excellent customer interface ability. This is a full-time position based in Williston, VT. For a complete job description or to submit your cover letter and resume via the online portal, please visit alz.org/Vermont.
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Our job openings are always changing. Current openings include • Production Cook - Substitute • Deli Counter Service- Substitute • Dish/Kitchen Assistant - Substitute • Receiver - Substitute • Human Resources Assistant For additional information about these openings or to apply, please visit our web site at hungermountain.coop/AboutUs/ Employment.aspx
and related litigation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and a family friendly work environment. New college graduates are welcome to apply.
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Hunger Mountain Co-op is looking to hire enthusiastic, customer-oriented people who are passionate about good food and local community. If you enjoy helping others and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, we want you to be part of our team.
Hunger Mountain Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.
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Administrative Assistant Marketing Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, seeks an administrative assistant to join our Marketing/Resident Services team. The assistant serves as a primary point of contact for new and current members of our community. Duties include correspondence with new and prospective residents, coordination and scheduling of our move-in process, marketing projects including large mailings, community outreach, and public relations, and daily clerical support. Our new team member will have a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business, or a minimum of 2 years’ of related administrative experience in an office setting requiring strong attention to detail and a high degree of public interaction. Wake Robin offers excellent benefits, a supportive work environment, an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Please send your cover letter and resume via email to: HR@wakerobin.com
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A Design Consultant is responsible for providing an outstanding brand experience and customer service for our clients through various sales and service channels. This position is responsible for understanding and supporting the sales funnel from initial contact through completion; creating a customer experience supports the Vermont Farm Table brand and ultimately elevates our company in the marketplace. This role will be positioned in the Burlington retail store, combining both retail service and sales with online, phone and other integrated support channels for our customers. • Employment Options: Part-Time, Full-Time, Salary • Years of Experience - 3-5 • Education Level - College Degree Preferred • Career Level - Staff / Associate • FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
• Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays 2018 - Your Birthday, New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day • Simple IRA Employer Match • Healthcare Reimbursement • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Voluntary Benefits as Requested
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Small business in Waterbury Center seeking a logistics coordinator to create and arrange shipments to and from Call Mike at 802-343-0089 or Picturesque and efficiently several warehouses and to Morton at 802-862-7602. operating 15 stall barn on 67 customers throughout the US. acres; indoor arena, 2 outdoor Work with logistics company, arenas, round pen, trails, vendors and customers to 1/15/18 1:48 PM beach access, and reliable1t-MJSContracting011718.indd 1 ensure timely deliver of merchandise using both LTL vendors in place. and FT. Must have logistics or Profitable, turn-key business customer service experience. Montessori Trained teachers for an experienced Full Time, M-F during regular for Ages 3-6 and horse person. business hours. Benefits Ages 6-9 Classes. eligible position. Please send For more details, contact Contact Christa Kemp at cover letter and resume to: natalie@staticworx.com. Timberhill@gmavt.net draizyjunik@gmail.com
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Award-winning group of community weeklies with offices in Stowe, Morrisville and Shelburne seeks salesperson. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years sales experience with a proven track record. Ability to offer topnotch service to established accounts. Pursue qualified leads and generate new accounts for 3 weeklies, three magazines, websites and special sections. Our company offers health benefits, provides on the job training in newspaper sales; generous base salary during training, and ideal hours (no nights and weekends). If you possess these qualifications and would like to be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to: irene@stowereporter.com.
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Vermont Medical Sleep Disorder Center in Essex Jct., Vermont is recruiting for a Clinical Office Support position. Candidate must have good people skills, attention to detail, good communication skills and strong computer skills. Candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in an office setting. Job duties include answering phones, scheduling patients, chart preparation, scanning/copying and general administrative support for busy medical practice. Send resume and references to ksmith@vermontsleepdisorder.com
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Data Coordinator, Vermont Insights Building Bright Futures is Vermont’s early childhood public-private partnership established by law to monitor the state’s early care, health and education systems and to advise the Administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements. Vermont Insights, a program of Building Bright Futures, is an online data reporting system focusing on presenting results about the wellbeing of Vermont’s children and their families. Building Bright Futures seeks a detail orientated, innovative Data Coordinator. Job Brief The Data Coordinator serves as data and information gatherer for Vermont Insights. The successful candidate will help our team identify existing early childhood data resources in Vermont, manage data and information, and assist with research projects and annual reports. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Collect information about existing data systems and data sets related to Vermont’s children and their families. • Help create a data inventory system for tracking data and information about Vermont’s children and their families.
Administrative Assistant General administrative support as part of a small collaborative office team in a pleasant work environment at Rock Point. Must have good people skills, be attentive to detail, and have strong technical skills in all areas of administrative support including use of the Microsoft Suite and FileMaker Pro. Bookkeeping experience would be a plus. Send resumes to: pvandegraaf@ dioceseofvermont.org.
• Support data collection efforts, acquire secondary data sources, and assist with efforts to link Vermont Insights to early childhood data within Vermont’s State Longitudinal Data System. Qualifications • BA/BS degree preferred. Those with a minimum of two (2) years of work or education experience in a research- or data-focused field will be considered. • Thorough understanding of best practices for data collection and management. • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. The Data Coordinator position is a temporary, part-time (15-20 hours per week), grant-funded position with a competitive salary and flexible work schedule. Funding for this position is guaranteed through December 2018; continuation beyond that date is contingent upon funding. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae (CV) by March 5th at 5:00pm to the Building Bright Futures Office Manager, Katie Mobbs: kmobbs@buildingbrightfutures.org. For more information please visit: buildingbrightfutures.org/job-opportunitites/.
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Must have transportation, be able do some traveling and be able to pass a background check. Office/Warehouse cleaning includes sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, restrooms and emptying trash. $13.00/ Hr. Call 716-854-1409 to place your name on the Interview List or email resumes to cthrun@ heldsjanitorial.com. Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm South Burlington, VT 05403 Williston, VT 05495
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Building a Safe Harbor for Older Vermonters through Advocacy and Education COVE is seeking an Executive Director to lead the statewide, non-profit organization (based in Central Vermont) in achieving its mission to promote and protect a higher quality of life for older Vermonters through education and advocacy. Persons interested in this role should be strong in the areas of development and fundraising. Submit your letter of interest and resume by March 3, 2018 to Search Committee, Community of Vermont Elders, P.O. Box 1276 Berlin, VT 05602 or COVE@vermontelders.org.
For more information about COVE please visit our website www.vermontelders.org
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Coordinator of Volunteer Management United Way of Northwest Vermont’s RSVP and Foster Grandparent Programs are seeking a Coordinator of Volunteer Management. As the primary contact for both our volunteers and partner organizations, the Coordinator is responsible for volunteer screening and placement, training and oversight, as well as tracking volunteer hours. Our successful candidate will thrive on creating a positive experience for our volunteers, enjoy a team approach to reaching shared goals and be skilled in building and maintaining the strong community relationships that make our work possible. If you are at ease with juggling multiple projects, masterful at keeping track of loose ends, and a skilled communicator, we’d like to hear from you. Volunteer management or non-profit experience and Bachelor’s degree preferred. United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Submit cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to: searchcommittee@unitedwaynwvt.org. Position open until filled.
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Rhino is recognized by its employees as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont. Ask around and you’ll find that these aren’t just words, our reputation in the community supports this statement. Our benefits include all of the usual stuff – medical/dental/vision/ life insurance – and a Resource Coordinator to assist you with obstacles in your path, an on-site body mechanic specialist to help you with those small aches and pains, and an owner we call the Big Cheese. We work hard and are dedicated to our success, but we have fun as well. We like to get together with our employees and families, so count on a bowling party in the winter, a picnic in the summer, and potluck meals and barbecues when the urge strikes us. We currently have openings in our Production area on both first and third shift. Come join our team! In these positions you will: • Set-up line/stock line for Production • Perform production requirements to complete product. This includes mixing, deposition, cooking, assembling and packaging product. • Complete paperwork, record keeping and sampling. • Clean Production areas. • Become trained in a wide range of tasks directly related to manufacturing food products in order to become proficient in all aspects of the job. A full job description will be made available to interested applicants. Interested applicants can apply online at: www. rhinofoods.com/job/production_staff; apply in person at 79 Industrial Parkway, S. Burlington, or email your resume to HR@rhinofoods.com.
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Bristol, Vermont The Town of Bristol is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Recreation Director. Bristol (pop. 3,894) is a steadily growing, vibrant community located in the Champlain Valley in Addison County, Vermont.
The Selectboard is seeking an individual with strong interpersonal, management, and organizational skills to plan, organize, and coordinate a year-round community recreation program for seniors, adults, youth, and visitors, including physical activities, special interest classes, summer programs, and seasonal community events and to supervise the Hub Teen Center/ Skatepark and Bristol Pottery Studio staff. A detailed job description is available at www.bristolvt.org. Salary: $35,000 to $45,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. To apply, please e-mail a confidential cover letter, resume, and three references to townadmin@bristolvt.org with Bristol Recreation Director Search in the subject line or send to:
Bristol Recreation Director Search PO Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018. THE TOWN OF BRISTOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a variety of available positions. PPNNE is the largest reproductive health care and sexuality education provider and advocate in Northern New England. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to reproductive health care and sexuality education so that all people can make voluntary choices about their reproductive and sexual health.
SPECIFIC POSITIONS AVAILABLE/DEPARTMENTS HIRING: • Accounting • Advanced Practice Clinicians (NP/CNM/PA) • Call Center • Education Coordinator • Centralized Referral Care Coordinator • Development & Fundraising • Director of Governmental Grants • Health Care Associates • Human Resources Administrative Assistant • IT • Public Affairs • Supply Chain Coordinator
For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.ppnne.org and submit your Cover Letter & Resume by clicking on our JOBS tab at the bottom. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Financial Controller Small business in Waterbury Center with growing personnel needs in our Vermont office seeking experienced Financial Controller. 40 hours/week. Salary + benefits. Strong HR background required. Qualified candidates please email cover letter and resume to Natalie@staticworx.com.
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Web Application Developer Are you tired of senseless reporting but still get a rise from bookkeeping, payroll and employee benefits? Are you excited about managing a small team of customer-service professionals in a dynamic environment? Working for a locallyowned company where each member of the team is valued is critical to our success. If it’s critical for yours, come join the management team at Mansfield Place. Full time with generous benefit package, including matching 401k.
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We seek an energetic Web Application Developer to continue active development on our web-based products. These currently include a mobile version of our pediatric electronic health record application (PCC EHR), patient portal, and reporting solution. Our developers work on delivery teams consisting of a Business Analyst, UI Designer, and Developer. This team environment provides a dynamic working environment in which all players have the opportunity to share in all aspects of the development process. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with current and emerging technologies, and be willing to learn and adapt as these technologies evolve. Experience with Ruby on Rails helpful. Mostly we seek someone who loves web development. As a Benefit Corporation, we place high value on client, employee and community relationships. Our company offers a friendly, informal, and professional work environment. PCC offers competitive benefits as well as some uncommon perks. PCC is located in the Champlain Mill in Winooski, VT. To learn
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oversight of the CRT Program. Will also provide both administrative and clinical supervision to direct line staff and coordinate with State and Community resources. Strong supervisory experience is essential. Knowledge of Evidence Base Practices is a plus. Master’s Degree, licensed or license eligible and minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience are required. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Our clinic is located close to Interstate 89 and is a short commute from Burlington and surrounding areas. To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.ncssinc.org/careers or email us your resume and cover letter at careers@ncssinc.org.
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Music Coordinator Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church is seeking a Music Coordinator to support our vibrant music program. Qualified candidates will have expertise in playing the piano with the ability to play traditional and contemporary music. Job duties include playing for the Sunday morning service and accompanying choirs and bands as well as choir practice. This candidate will be a member of the Worship Committee. This salaried position averages 10 to 12 hours weekly. Submit resume and cover letter by March 30 to Rev. Megan Stowe stpaulsumcmusic@gmail.com
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FINANCE DIRECTOR Champlain Valley School District has an immediate opening for an experienced Finance Director. The Finance Director is responsible for the management and monitoring of the District’s fiscal affairs, including but not limited to budget development and oversight, internal controls, financial reporting and grant tracking.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER: This hands on position will manage the front and back of the house operations for our full service restaurant and bar serving breakfast, dinner and room service in addition to providing catering for small banquets and events. Strong culinary background and a passion for delivering fun, friendly service in a fast paced environment is required. Minimum 2 years’ food and beverage supervisory or management experience required, preferably in a hotel. Maine Course Hospitality offers a competitive benefits package: quarterly bonus program, medical/dental ins., health savings plan, 401K, vacation time, health club benefits, life insurance and Hilton & intercompany travel discounts. All positions require a flexible schedule with some evening, weekends and holidays required.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field • Public finance experience with a preference for work in a school setting. • Demonstrated knowledge of school finance practices • Experience with Tyler Technologies Munis or similar ERP Responsibilities: • Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of district funds in accordance with adopted budgets, district policies and State and Federal Regulations. • Establishes and maintains a sound system of internal controls for use by the district and central office personnel to protect the district financial resources. • Implements and maintains generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures in performing and reviewing accounting transactions. • Coordinates audits with external auditors • Maintains and manages the district’s financial information system
• Provides leadership and direction to central office staff and Looking for night time local school bookkeepers Please forward a cover letter, salary requirements cleaning staff to fill multiple Please apply online to www.schoolspring.com. and resume to Shannon.Moore@hilton.com. positions. The hours are from 9PM-4AM, preferably 6 days a week. Experience and Seven Days 5v-HiltonGardenInn022118.indd 1 2/19/185v-ChamplainValleySchoolDistrict021418.indd 10:19 AM 1 2/12/18 flexibility with scheduling Issue: 2/21 is a huge plus. These are 40 Due: 2/19 by noon hour positions. We also have Engaging minds that change the world Size: 3.83 x 5.25 Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of floater positions available Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive WAREHOUSE OPERATOR Cost: $476.85 (with 1 week online) for the right applicants. We benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. Cabot Creamery is seeking candidates for this full time hourly This opening and others are updated daily. are an established business position based in our Cut & Wrap Warehouse in Cabot. looking for career minded Responsibilities will include the ability to safely operate a forklift TRIO/Upward Bound Program Outreach Coordinator - Center for and electric pallet jack, load/unload trailers, and verify codes, Academic Success - #S1444PO - The University of Vermont is seeking people looking for secure a skilled professional to assist the Upward Bound Program with program mandates, quantities and weights on all loads. Will also receive, scan employment. Must be reliable agement; academic year and summer college advisement/advocacy, curricuand load finished product, perform computer data entry tasks, flip and hard working. Pay is lum and program design; and university outreach efforts for TRIO-qualified and re-palletize 42 lb. blocks of cheese, maintain accurate rack Burlington and Winooski high school students. This individual assists with dependent on experience and sheets and perform inventory counts. Must be able to maneuver the recruitment, selection, enrollment, advisement and follow-up of the 63 enlong haul trailers around the Cabot campus. work ethic. rolled high school students. This individual, in conjunction with the Program Manager, plans the Saturday and Summer College curricula, services, and acAlso looking for dependable, Qualified candidates must have basic computer experience to tivities. He/she also assists in planning, supervising, and evaluating academic include Microsoft Word & Outlook. AS400 experience, as well experienced, hard working year and summer program field trips, events, programs and services. as prior shipping and receiving experience is a plus. Must possess maintenance staff to work A Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field and three solid math skills, the ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 45 years’ related experience or equivalent required. Ability to travel statewide multiple shifts full time and lbs., be self-motivated with the ability to effectively multi-task, and to target schools required. Demonstrated commitment to addressing diversity piece work positions. Ideal adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). High School concerns as well as sensitivity to individuals who have limited income and/ diploma or GED is required. Typical schedule will be Sunday or are from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Training and/or expecandidates have carpentry,dr rience with student assessment, program evaluation, social justice, multicul–Thursday from 11am – 7pm, with flexibility to work from 4 pm – ywall,flooring,plumbing, and/ tural sensitivity, and knowledge of TRIO are desirable. Successful candidate midnight. Some weekends will be required. will need to pass a Background check to work in the program and schools. or general Commitment to diversity and inclusion required. Cabot Creamery offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive handyman skills. benefits package. Apply in person at our Cabot Human Resources For further information on this position and others currently available, or to Will train the right hard Building, online to jobs@cabotcheese.com, or send your resume apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline and cover letter including salary history to: working dependable people. #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for poCabot Creamery sition electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are Please call us at updated daily. Attn: Human Resources 802-316-1222 or email 193 Home Farm Way The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. oncallvermont@gmail.com. Waitsfield, VT 05673 Applications, from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Apply today start tomorrow! EOE
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We’re seeking RNs & LPNs to join our team! The UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center is an equal-opportunity employer offering competitive compensation along with a wide array of benefits. A sign-on bonus of $8,000 is now available for full-time positions throughout CVMC (bonus is pro-rated for parttime). Openings are available in our hospital, at Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing, and in our medical group practices. Interested in learning more about the CVMC community? Apply online at UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Nursing or call our Recruitment Team at (802) 371-4191
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Communications & Digital Outreach Coordinator
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) has an exciting opportunity for an outgoing person who wants to have a significant impact on the future of Vermont. We are looking for a motivated person to serve as our Communications and Digital Outreach Coordinator. VNRC is Vermont’s oldest independent environmental advocacy organization. We work at the state and local level to advance policies, programs and practices that strengthen the foundation upon which Vermont thrives — vibrant communities, clean and abundant fresh water, working farms and forests, wild places, and clean energy. The successful candidate will be self-directed and have excellent writing skills; be able to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including members and activists, the general public, and policy makers; be able to work collaboratively in a busy office environment; have experience in strategic use of digital advocacy tools and online and social media, including website management; and be committed to working on behalf of Vermont’s citizens, environment and communities. Experience with membership development and fundraising is a plus. Applicants should have a B.A. or B.S. in a relevant field (although pertinent life experience may be substituted for education) and, preferably, experience with an advocacy organization. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. Email a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Brian Shupe, Executive Director, at bshupe@vnrc.org, no later than Friday, March 2, 2018.
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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY Bergeron Paradis & Fitzpatrick LLP is seeking an attorney to join its busy family law practice in the firm’s Burlington office. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to pursue a career as a divorce and family law attorney. The firm offers competitive pay and benefits as well as a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to
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Join the Gardener’s Supply Company team at our flagship store in Williston, Vermont! Located at the center of VT’s largest and most concentrated retail shopping area, the Williston Garden Center reflects the local face of our company and its employee-owners. Buyer Administrative Assistant (Full-time, Year-Round with benefits): The Buyer Admin Assistant will ensure the timely and accurate management of supplier and item databases as well as inventory movement tasks. Our ideal candidate will have 3+ yrs of retail inventory and/or 3+ yrs admin experience; strong knowledge of MS windows specifically Excel; knowledge of POS computer programs; and strong attention to detail.
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Commercial Customer Service Associate (Full-time, 10-month position with benefits): The Commercial CS Associate will provide prompt and knowledgeable service to our commercial and retail customers. Our ideal candidate will have intermediate plant/ gardening knowledge with a focus on trees, shrubs and perennials; excellent customer service and communication skills; and basic design & landscaping skills. We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business, voted one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work.” Interested? Please send your cover letter & resume to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.
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Direct Support Professional Enjoy each workday while providing one on one inclusion supports to a variety of individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life while working in a supportive, person centered environment. We are currently hiring for several, benefitted positions as well as per diem shifts. Join our team! Submit your letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org. ccs-vt.org.
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Delivery & Installation Lead (Full-time, Year-Round with benefits): The D&I Lead will provide effective coordination and communication between our landscape designers, outside contractors, D & I team and customers while providing day-to-day oversight of the technical operations of the department. Our ideal candidate will have 2+ yrs of direct customer service experience, landscape design experience as well as experience leading a team. Strong organizational and computer skills are required, horticultural degree preferred.
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SEEKING FOSTER PARENTS Howard Center has ongoing foster parent or weekend buddy needs for children ranging in ages from 7 to 16. Some need caring adults to support them over the weekend, others need a family for a school year and some are looking for adoptive families. There are over 1,300 children in the Vermont foster care system and over 60 children in need of an adoptive family. You don’t have to be married, rich or own a home. You will be supported every step of the way!
SEEKING SHARED LIVING PROVIDERS Howard Center’s Shared Living Program creates opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live in the community. We are accepting expressions of interest from experienced caregivers to provide a home, day-to-day assistance and support tailored to the needs of individuals seeking caregivers. This is a rewarding employment opportunity for individuals interested in working from home while making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. We use a careful matching process to ensure that each placement is mutually compatible. A generous tax-free stipend, room and board, respite budget, training and team support are provided. Potential opportunities below: 1. SLP to support a 30-year-old man who enjoys taking walks, playing music and helping others. He seeks a roommate to share a furnished, centrally located home in Essex Junction. 2. A young woman who utilizes a wheelchair is looking for an accessible home (or one willing to make alterations). This position is two weeks on, two weeks off. Must be willing to learn special care procedures and how to use a lift. 3. SLP with a background in mental health/human services who can create a safe and nurturing home for a 25-year-old male. He uses facilitated communication, enjoys alone time, walks, hikes and swimming. 4. Medically aware SLP comfortable with personal care who can offer a clean, structured and calm home for a social and music-loving 59-year-old woman. Wheelchair/walker accessible home. 5. Experienced caregiver to support two women in their home in Essex. Both women use walkers, and their home has been modified to suit their needs.
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Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards The Lake Champlain Basin Program and New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission seek up to 12 part-time Boat Launch Stewards to deliver aquatic invasive species spread prevention messages. Successful applicants are trained to collect Lake Champlain boat launch user information and check boats for aquatic invasive species four days a week, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting a full-time, permanent Docket Clerk. Will perform specialized clerical duties including data entry and extensive customer service over the phone. Located in Burlington. High School graduate and two years of clerical or data entry experience required. Starting at $16.66 per hour. Open until filled.
Support and Services at Home (SASH) Coordinator The Winooski Housing Authority is seeking a part-time (28 hours per week) SASH Coordinator. The primary role of the Coordinator is to conduct outreach and provide referral and support to residents so that they are able to successfully age in place. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team of community providers and the ability to build trusting relationships with a diverse group of residents and community members.
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At Spare Time Entertainment in Colchester we SELL fun! We are seeking a fun, friendly, reliable individual to become our Game Zone Supervisor. The candidate must be fun, energetic, great with kids, possess great customer service skills, enjoy public speaking, and be a great team leader. This is a full-time position and nights and weekends are a requirement. Also looking for part & full-time Lane Mechanics, nights/ weekends. Spare Time offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including 401K and medical. Please apply online at: sparetimejobs.silkroad.com No phone calls, please.
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DIRECTOR – SULLIVAN MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER
Norwich University’s Smithsonian-affiliated museum seeks a Director to provide leadership, coordination, oversight, and vision for the operations of the Sullivan Museum and History Center, fostering a positive, high-service, and innovative culture now and in future university initiatives.
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Under the supervision of the Provost & Dean of the Faculty, the Title IX Coordinator performs tasks related to compliance with and application of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act (1972). The Coordinator will manage and maintain organization compliance and day-to-day application of state and federal laws and university policy on non-discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.
WINDOWS & VMWARE ADMINISTRATOR
Maintain the virtual systems and client Windows/AD infrastructure; install, update, and maintain VMWare infrastructure and hardware including ISCSI networking; provide installation, deployment, operation, maintenance, upgrades, back up and troubleshooting for all University Windows servers and Enterprise applications, and virtual server and application environment.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR – PER DIEM
Seeking a per diem Mental Health Counselor for approximately two months. This position has some flexibility in determining hours, and coverage and could be part time or full time with the right candidate. Duties include conducting regular office hours (TBD); completing intake assessments; and maintaining an active caseload through conducting individual therapy, including diagnosis and case management.
LNAs Needed At UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center, we value the crucial role our LNAs play in caring for our patients and our community. That’s why we’ve increased the starting base pay to $14.61 per hour. Earn excellent pay for the exceptional care you deliver. FT, PT, and per diem positions available at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing.
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For more information and to apply for these and other great jobs: norwich.interviewexchange.com All candidates must be US Citizens/Permanent Residents legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate. Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. Norwich University offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. 10v-Norwich022118.indd 1
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Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.
DISPATCHER/SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR-(FULL-TIME) Applications are invited for a full-time Dispatcher/Switchboard operator for Public Safety/Fire & Rescue Departments at Saint Michael’s College to dispatch radio calls and operate the College switchboard. This person will be responsible for answering all incoming calls and directing calls to the appropriate party quickly, accurately and professionally. Dispatch, switchboard, emergency services experience desirable, but we will provide training for a motivated and dependable person with demonstrated aptitude. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership.
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• Full-time position provides direct supervision to clinicians within the Residential and Community Treatment programs and clinical supervision and training in the area of cooccurring treatment to staff pursuing licensing. • Coordinator provides oversight of clinical services for pregnant and parenting women with mental health and substance use disorders living in residential facility.
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• Minimum 3 years’ experience in treating co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders with an integrated background in evidence-based practice; and at least two years of providing clinical supervision. • Experience working on a multidisciplinary team preferred. • Experience in working with women centered recovery model. • Ability to work and collaborate with multiple disciplines in providing therapeutic care to this population.
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Data Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional team member to• Valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation required. Processing PositionProcessor/Client ServiceWhy Join Our Team at Lund: our Client Service Department as a Payroll PayData Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional esentative. • We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff. team member to join our Client Service Department as
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a Payroll Processor/Client Service If you Client Service Representatives work Representative. closely with our clients to producebased approach to providing services to families. have a strong worth ethic, can work under time-line rate payrolls utilizing various import methods including data entry, deadlines and enjoy working in a team environment l worksheets, and time clock imports. The ability to perform multiple • Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through (along with prior Customer Service and Payroll s efficiently and manage ongoing projects is necessary. Attention to adoption. experience), we want to hear from you. Our Client • Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses l is a must. Service Representatives work closely with our clients
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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (PART-TIME) Applications are invited for a Part-Time Public Safety Officer. Requires the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals, often under stressful or emergency situations. Maintaining a safe campus includes the performance of routine services, response to incidents and emergencies, and completion of necessary documentation and follow up. Schedule is rotating and includes nights, weekends and holidays. Benefits: Eligible for tuition benefits and paid-time-off accrual as outlined in the employee handbook. This hourly, part-time position is not eligible for regular College provided fringe benefits. For full job description and to apply online go to: smcvt.interviewexchange.com/.
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Family Engagement Specialists - Sign on Bonus Our St. Albans location is seeking Family Engagement Specialists to work directly with children and families involved with DCF, who experience multi-system issues, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating large meetings, teaming with community service providers, creating treatment plans through collaboration with DCF, and parent education. We are looking for candidates with strong communication and documentation skills who work well in a team setting. Experience with Family Time Coaching, Family Safety Planning and Family Group Conferencing preferred. This full time, benefitted position requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or two years’ experience in related field. $500 sign on bonus. Please submit cover letter and resume to natalielemery@nafi.com.
Administrative Assistant NFI St.Albans Programs is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant. This individual will be responsible for answering phones, greeting visitors, ordering office supplies, and providing administrative support to programs by managing interoffice paperwork flow, data reporting, and filing, in addition to other administrative responsibilities. Candidate should be organized, and detail oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple administrative tasks in a fast paced, alternative environment. Excellent customer service skills and computer skills required. Experience with Microsoft Excel a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to kristenlococo@nafi.com.
Clinical Case Manager Looking for an exciting new opportunity? NFI has one for you! CBS is seeking a full time Clinical Case Manager to join our amazing team of mental health professionals and our positive and supportive work environment. Responsibilities include working with children, adolescents, and families with mental health challenges, both in the community and in their homes. Ideal candidates will work well both autonomously and collaboratively on treatment teams, have related work experience, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. A Master’s degree in mental health or social work preferred, or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience. Come be a part of our positive culture with includes a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Please send cover letter and resume to BrandieCarlson@nafi.com.
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Clinical Training and Development Consultant Do you want to be a part of a team that’s designing a better future for the health care of Vermonters? The landscape of health care is changing rapidly, and you can play a major part in it as our clinical training and development consultant. Our goal is to improve the health of Vermonters through the design of more integrated, efficient health care by collaborating with our growing network of partners and stakeholders throughout Vermont. The clinical training and development consultant is responsible for increasing our team’s knowledge and experience as it relates to programs and initiatives in our integrated health department. The consultant will develop learning content and performance objectives for clinicians and clinical support staff in coordination with the management team. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Master’s degree in behavioral health services with current licensure is preferred with experience in continuous process improvement and employee training and development required. Minimum 5–7 years of direct clinical experience and 5–7 years of health plan industry experience or business/operational experience preferred. Training or certification in motivational interviewing and/or health coaching desired. Willingness to travel. Position based in Berlin, Vermont. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, we know that our employees are our most valuable resource. That’s why we offer each employee more than just competitive salary and benefits packages. We offer an exciting health and wellness program, a large selection of onsite professional development classes and opportunities for career advancement—all in a friendly and positive work environment. Visit us at www.bcbsvt.com/careers to learn more about us and apply online.
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The Early Learning Center at Saint Michael’s College is accepting applications for an Infant/Toddler Teacher. The position is regular full-time starting as soon as possible. Duties will include curriculum planning, assessment and observation of children, working in conjunction with other teachers and families, direct care and ensuring safety for children aged 0-3 years. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. For full job description and to apply online go to: smcvt.interviewexchange.com/.
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When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package. HUMAN SERVICES CASE AIDE I (TEMP) - NEWPORT
Voc Rehab Vermont is seeking a team-orientated individual with very strong customer service, interpersonal and administrative skills for our Newport Office. This candidate will be the face of the office, the first point of contact a consumer will have with the organization for the Newport District. The Candidate must be able to juggle multiple priorities and perform complex tasks involving state and federal programs. Must be a self-starter and have strong computer and technical skills. Tasks include reception, administrative support to counselors and employment staff, technical support, and a wide range of other administrative duties. Travel is not required. For more information, contact Hib Doe, at Hibbard.Doe@vermont.gov or 802-498-4935. Disabilities Aging and Independent Living. Reference Job ID# 622828. Status: Part Time. Application Deadline: 03/04/2018.
IT SYSTEMS DEVELOPER IV – MONTPELIER
Are you looking for a new challenge in your IT career? Do you like the idea of using your skills to modernize the State’s unemployment insurance benefits and tax systems? The State’s Agency of Digital Services is seeking an experienced IT professional to support the Vermont Department of Labor in efforts to replace legacy software applications with newer applications and technology. Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a team leader and with SQL, C# and/or .Net. For more information, contact Lori Chalmers at Lori.Chalmers@vermont.gov or 802-622-4608. Department of Labor. Reference Job ID #622655. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: 02/27/2018.
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We have three exciting opportunities to be on the front lines of protecting public health in Vermont. The successful candidates will conduct a variety of public health inspections of general sanitation practices or environmental health conditions. You must apply to each specific job opening you are qualified for (Public Health Inspector I, Job Opening #622746, #622723; Public Health Inspector II Job Opening #622748, #662742; Public Health Inspector III, Job Opening #622747, #622775; Public Health Inspector IV. For more information, contact Elisabeth Wirsing at elisabeth.wirsing@vermont.gov. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: 02/25/2018.
ADMINIS TRATIVE SERVICES TECHNIAN IV – BURLINGTON
The Vermont Department of Health seeks an Administrative Services Technician IV to provide broad support in our efforts to reduce the burden of chronic disease on Vermonters. The ideal teammate will be an energetic, organized and collaborative individual with exceptional written and oral communication skills. Applicants to this opportunity should be highly experienced using the Microsoft Office suite of applications and be fearless when learning and implementing new technology systems. Prior government experience is not required, but a commitment to public service is. For more information, contact Al Johnson at al.johnson@vermont.gov. Department of Health. Reference Job ID# 622824. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: 03/01/18.
The Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center has an exciting opportunity to join our team as our Chief of Clinical Services. This position for Chief of Clinical services will provide overview of best practices clinical services in a secure treatment facility for adjudicated youth ages 10-18. For more information, contact Lisa Jennison at lisa.jennison@vermont.gov or 802-655-4990. Children’s and Families Services. Reference Job ID #622587. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Whether you already call Vermont home or are considering a change of pace, it’s hard to imagine a better place to live and work. The scale is small and the communities close-knit. The pace is relaxed, yet the culture is sophisticated. Clean mountain air, a breathtaking vista around every bend, yearround recreating including skiing, hiking, biking, sailing - these are just a few of the reasons Vermont is regularly ranked among the nation’s most desirable places to live.
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Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (FULL-TIME) Applications are invited for a full-time Public Safety Officer. This position requires the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals, often under stressful or emergency situations. Maintaining a safe campus includes the performance of routine services, response to incidents and emergencies, and completion of necessary documentation and follow up. Schedule is rotating and includes nights, weekends and holidays. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. For full job description and to apply online go to: smcvt.interviewexchange.com/.
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Over the past eighteen years, Vermont HITEC educated and employed over 1,500 individuals in the healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and business services fields. We are accepting applications for our newest business services program. The program offers eight weeks of training at no cost, and immediate full-time employment and apprenticeship as a Client Advisor with DealerPolicy (up to 20 full-time positions) upon successful completion. • Potential to earn college credit • Enrollment in a Registered Apprenticeship • Salaried positions with generous base pay, plus uncapped commission! • Performance-based increases • Full benefits, including health, dental, paid vacation, 401k, and more • No cost to participate for qualified VT residents
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DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY About the Position:
• Full-time position overseeing all aspects of philanthropic development and communications, including marketing strategies and communications, fundraising, private giving, grant writing, and public relations activities working with a team of three talented professionals to raise $1.5 million in annualized revenue by FY 2019. • Responsible for the cultivation and securing of funds for Lund programs; will develop and lead comprehensive strategic vision and planning for both annual and longer-term development goals. • Serve as primary relationship manager for major prospects and donors and increase giving annually. Solicits contributions on behalf of Lund and helps board members, the Executive Director and other staff and volunteers cultivate and solicit charitable gifts. Develops cultivation strategies to build new funder relationships and supporters with a particular focus on individual and major donor giving; facilitates donor introductions, cultivates new high potential donors, and works with board and ED to maximize their fundraising efforts. • Oversees development team ensuring their growth and success.
What We Look for:
• Innovative strategic, entrepreneurial, collaborative team player who can give and take advice and support, is flexible and adaptable, persistent, resilient, and thrives in a synergistic environment. • Exceptional written communication skills, and verbal interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to serve as a key spokesperson for Lund; significant experience pitching, presenting, and engaging audiences. • Experience managing organizational communications. • Proven track record of cultivating, nurturing, closing, sustaining, and managing a high-level portfolio of principal 5-7 figure gifts from donors and prospects, culminating in major gift success, including planned giving. • Excels in relationship building; is a good listener, patient, tolerant, tactful, able to switch gears quickly and easily and work well with a diverse group of people and constituencies. • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with board and other volunteers, as well as civic and business leaders, in a collaborative and respectful manner, and comfortable interacting with a diverse network of supporters. • Goal-oriented individual with sound judgment and integrity, as well as a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. • Willing to try new approaches and take appropriate risks. • Meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated critical and strategic thinking skills.
Why Join Our Team at Lund:
• We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff. • Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengthsbased approach to providing services to families. • Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption. • Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting. • Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning. • Ongoing training opportunities are available. • Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009 fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org
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Solaflect is Hiring!
Might this be your solar moment? Solaflect Energy is on the hunt for two enthusiastic individuals to join our Norwich-based sales team as passionate ambassadors for solar energy. One role is identifying, engaging, and educating prospective solar customers. The other is customizing solar solutions and helping customers cross the finish line and install Solaflect’s unique Trackers that follow the sun all day. Learn more about us at www.solaflect.com and email info@solaflect.com to learn more about the roles if you think this might just be your solar moment.
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Travel & Logistics Coordinator MKI Artists is a leading artist management firm that represents and manages internationally renowned classical musicians. We are seeking a capable, experienced, and detailoriented Travel and Logistics Coordinator to provide impeccable service to our exacting clients and customers. This full-time position involves coordinating tour arrangements for musicians and ensembles with presenting organizations and orchestras around North America. It is an ideal position for someone excited about working behind the scenes to help some of the world’s best classical musicians perform on the most important stages around North America. Apply here: mkiartists.com/about/ opportunities.
PART-TIME DRIVERS,SUPPORT BERLIN AND ST. ALBANS ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Green Mountain Transit, is the sole Transit Authority in the State of Vermont.
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Green Mountain Transit, is the sole Transit Authority in the State of Vermont. sustainable public transportation services in the northwest and central Vermont region that GMT’s mission isand to pollution, promoteencourage and operate safe, convenient, accessible, reduces congestion transit oriented development and enhance the innovative and sustainable public transportation services in the northwest quality of life for all. and central Vermont region that reduces congestion and pollution, Benefits of Working for Green encourage transit oriented development andMountain enhance Transit the quality of life • GMT offers all full-time employees afor competitive salary and exceptional benefits, paid all. •
premiums for health, dental, and vision: for both the employee and his/her family members and generous time off. for Green Mountain Transit Benefits of Working • GMT offers 100% paid premium for health, dental, vision and prescription plans. GMT offers all full-time employees a competitive salary and exceptional • GMT offers short-term disability. 100% of the premium is paid by GMT. benefits, paid premiums for health, dental, and vision: for both the • GMT pays 100% of the premium for a $50,000 life insurance/accidental death and employee his/her family members and generous time off. disability and insurance.
• GMT offersfor100% paid premium for health, dental, vision and To apply these positions, please download an application from RideGMT.com. prescription plans. Submit the application in one of the following ways (no phone calls please):
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ASSIST is a six-bed crisis stabilization program providing clinical assistance and therapeutic support to clients experiencing a mental health crisis. We are recruiting for a full-time Clinician and a Sub Clinician. Responsibilities include running therapeutic groups, monitoring psychiatric symptoms in clients and collaborating with the medical treatment team. BA degree required.
Clinician – Medication Assisted Treatment
Provide services through Chittenden Clinic’s outpatient opioid treatment program to patients dependent/ recovering from dependence on opioids. In addition to service delivery, assist in developing and implementing clinic policy and procedure. Master’s degree required. LADC or clinical license preferred.
Clinical Director – Park Street Program, Rutland, Vt.
Provide clinical supervision and consultation, oversee implementation of treatment plans and provide program evaluation/development to ensure that best practice models are reflected in all aspects of treatment. Consider this position if you have a master’s degree and hold a Vermont clinical license.
Community Health Social Worker
Facilitate access to health care, provide case management and provide community resource referral for New American patients at Adult Primary Care – Burlington (UHC). Master’s degree required.
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Director of Community Programs
The Vermont Humanities Council, a statewide non-profit organization headquartered in Montpelier, seeks a Director of Community Programs to develop, implement, and supervise the Council’s public programs. Relevant experience in program management and bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable. Candidates should demonstrate a broad background in the humanities, especially literature and history; strong organizational skills; experience implementing programs; and excellent writing, people, and computer skills. EOE. See full job description at vermonthumanities.org/jobs. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references ideally by 3/16/2018 to: Vermont Humanities Council, ATTN: Human Resources, 11 Loomis Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, or email lwinter@vermonthumanities.org.
Work with clients and community partners as part of a Howard Center team serving individuals receiving 2:02 PM medication assisted treatment through the Chittenden Clinic/HUB. Consider this position if you have a master’s degree, are licensed/license-eligible, and have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Outpatient Clinician/Substance Abuse Clinical Care
Provide care coordination and psychotherapy to a diverse set of clients. Approximately 50% of the position will be providing care coordination to clients receiving buprenorphine treatment through Howard Center’s new “Spoke” program. The remaining portion of the job will be to provide individual and/or group psychotherapy to adults, children, families and/or clients with intellectual disabilities. Great opportunity to work within a team of outpatient clinicians providing an array of different services to a diverse population. Full time. Master’s degree and LCMHC or LICSW or LADC required.
Program Coordinator – Transition House
Responsible for overall clinical and administrative oversight of the Transition House, offering leadership, supervision, expertise and care coordination. The Transition House is a four-bed residential treatment program in Essex, Vt. Consider this position if you have a master’s degree, are licensed/license-eligible, and have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
REACH UP – Clinician
Provide mental health and substance abuse services including outpatient counseling, assessment/screening, referral, therapy groups and case management to Reach-Up clients. Master’s degree and licensed/license-eligible. Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program Two full-time positions available. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Maintain a DBT-informed transitional house for incarcerated women. Supervise the residential treatment program ensure that state, federal and agency regulations are adhered to, provide clinical supervision and training to staff, and assist in the creation of treatment plans, crisis plans, etc. Master’s degree and licensed/license-eligible.
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SEASONAL INNKEEPERS
Vermont State Parks is hiring 2 full-time, seasonal Innkeepers for 10-month positions for one of Vermont’s most unique state parks. Seyon Lodge is an historic lodge on Noyes Pond in Groton, VT. Seeking responsible and creative individuals, a couple, or close companions to live at and manage operations that cater to fly fishing, weddings/civil unions, small group functions, dining and overnight lodging. Min. Qualifications: 2-4 years’ experience in hotel/resort, restaurant, or park/ recreation management, or a related leisure/travel services field. Positions begin mid-April 2018. Visit www.vtstateparks.com to apply online. Resumes may also be sent to: Parks Operations Manager, 5 Perry Street, Suite 20 Barre VT 05641, or nick.caputo@vermont.gov. Deadline: March 5, 2018.
SUB – Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program
Seeking subs to cover vacancies. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
SUPERVISORY CARE COORDINATOR – ASSIST
Seeking individual to provide support services to adults in psychiatric, emotional and/or substance crisis in a variety of settings, including crisis stabilization beds. This position monitors clients’ well-being and helps clients in their process of stabilization and to achieve their highest level of functioning. Master’s degree.
Howard Center offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off for all regular positions scheduled 20-plus hours per week. Please visit our website, www.howardcentercareers.org. Enter position title to view details and apply.
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Computer & Network Technician Alario Tech is seeking a skilled Computer & Network Technician experienced in both Windows and Mac environments. The ideal candidate will be conversationally articulate and highly computer literate with 5+ years of relevant experience. Alario Tech offers a competitive salary, benefits and fun perks. A full job description can be found at www.alariotech.com/jobs.
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Executive Director AIA Vermont, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, seeks an energetic, full-time Executive Director. The Executive Director plays a leadership role — managing the operations and financial health of the organization, and implementing its programs. The ideal candidate is self-motivated but interacts comfortably with our members, the public, legislators and other organizations. An energetic and entrepreneurial approach to challenges, along with flexibility and adaptability are highly valued, as are the abilities to be both a quick study and strategic thinker. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors, provide leadership to the organization, and manage day-to-day operations. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual who can work alone across a wide range of tasks, but also loves to work with people. See full job description at www.aiavt.org/resources/ jobs/ Please send resume and references to AIAVTEDSearch@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.
The Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children The Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure all Vermont families have affordable access to high-quality child care by 2025. We are hiring three new full-time positions based in our Burlington, VT office.
Speakers Bureau & Press Coordinator
Seeking a communications professional to develop and manage the Speakers Bureau program with the goal of engaging prominent thought leaders in speaking events throughout the state to draw attention to Vermont’s child care challenge. Assist Speakers Bureau members in writing op-eds and commentaries and provide general support to the communications manager in enhancing relationships with, and coverage in, local and national media. Qualified candidates will possess a demonstrated ability to engage with leaders in a poised, highly professional and confident way and have strong verbal communication skills, including effective speaking and presentation skills. This position includes some night and weekend work and travel within Vermont.
Social Media & Story Collection Coordinator
Seeking a digital marketing expert and storyteller to develop and implement creative social media engagement campaigns and to seek out and curate a collection of stories from real Vermonters to inform and validate the organization’s mission and work. Qualified candidates will possess advanced knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube; a passion for storytelling; and an instinct for crafting compelling stories. This position includes some night and weekend work and travel within Vermont.
Director of Early Childhood Health Care Integration
Seeking an entrepreneurial thinker and dynamic leader to oversee a health care engagement strategy and lay the groundwork for long-term systemic changes that integrate Vermont’s systems of high-quality and affordable early care and learning with health care. Qualified candidates will possess a professional background in health care policy, including an understanding of key stakeholders, systems and funding flow; a demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with high-credibility leaders in health care, child care and state government; and experience working in communities to build agreement toward a shared vision. Visit permanentfund.org for detailed job descriptions. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Helen Rock at helen@permanentfund.org or Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children, 19 Marble Ave, Suite 4, Burlington, VT 05401. Application deadline: March 5, 2018. The Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits that includes paid family leave and contribution to child care costs. 14t-LetsGrowKids(PermanentFund)022118.indd 1
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cannabis
GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ vtcannabisbrands.com.
crafts
DONNA DRUCHUNAS: Fiber fanatics get fired up for a discussion of The Art of Lithuanian Knitting: 25 Traditional Patterns and the People, Places and History That Inspire Them. Phoenix Books Essex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.
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FIBER RIOT!: Crafters get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering. Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746.
dance
CONTACT IMPROV: Movers engage in weight-sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced by aikido and other somatic practices. The Everything Space, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 232-3618. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by
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PLANTS FOR BIRDS HOUSE PARTY: Nature lovers warm their toes by a fire while discussing native plants and swapping gardening stories. Location provided upon registration. 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-3068. WINTER RENAISSANCE FAIRE PRE-PARTY: Families gear up for the March festival with raffles, live music, food and drink specials, and more. Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 778-9178.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘12 YEARS A SLAVE’: Chiwetel Ejiofor portrays a free black man who is sold into slavery in this critically acclaimed historical drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘BABY DRIVER’: A young getaway driver puts the pedal to the metal in a 2017 action flick starring Kevin Spacey. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9075.
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‘GOOD THINKING, THE DOCUMENTARY: THOSE WHO’VE TRIED TO HALT NUCLEAR WEAPONS’: Anthony Donovan’s documentary, shown as part of PJC’s Nuclear War and Weapons Film Week, elucidates the history and dangers of nuclear weapons. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, program@pjcvt.org. MANUAL CINEMA: Intricate shadow puppetry and a live score tell the tale of twin sisters in “Ada/Ava.” Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-38. Info, 863-5966. MOVIE NIGHT: Film buffs point their eyes toward the screen for a popular picture. Call for title. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. ‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: An out-of-thisworld film brings audience members closer than ever to far-off planets and galaxies. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
FEB.24 | SPORTS A Snow of Support In October 2010, 5-year-old Ashley Pratt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In response, Ashley’s mother, Lynn, founded Downhill for Diabetes, a day of skiing and snowboarding that supports the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Athletes in this fun-filled fundraiser collect donations, then receive discounted or free lift tickets for time on the slopes at Pico Mountain in Killington. For those with a competitive streak, a timed race is open to anyone at the mountain who makes a small contribution. In a press release, Lynn (pictured with son, Timothy, and Ashley) says, “We hope to make a difference by raising funds to help support diabetes research and, ultimately, find a cure for this disease.”
DOWNHILL FOR DIABETES Saturday, February 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Pico Mountain in Killington. Prices vary; preregister. Info, 325-3257, donationsfordiabetes.org.
‘STONE RISING: THE WORK OF DAN SNOW’: Shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series, this documentary lets viewers in on a master wall builder’s creative process. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@gmail.com. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: Pioneering scientists seek to answer questions about the impact of human activities on WED.21
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film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.
music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.
FEB.23-25 | DANCE Fancy Footwork Salsa dancers move and shake the winter blues away at Nixmotion, a large-scale salsa dance convention coming to the Queen City for the third consecutive year. Also known as a salsa congress, this beat-driven bash brings professional dancers from Philadelphia, Boston and beyond for three days of showcases and workshops for beginners through advanced movers. Standup comedy by funnyman Christian Evans, concerts by Latin music artists Ray Vega and Alejandro & Grupo Sabor, and late-night social dances spice up the schedule. For nocturnal revelers, nightly after-parties with themes such as ’80s Fashion, Pajama Night and Red Light Party keep the fun going into the wee hours.
NIXMOTION Friday, February 23, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.; Saturday, February 24, 11 a.m.-5 a.m.; and Sunday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.-4 a.m., at Hilton Burlington. Prices vary. Info, 473-1963, nixmotion.com.
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In a review of jazz singer Chloe Brisson’s 2012 debut album, critic David A. Orthmann writes, ““Blame It on My Youth” is one of those rare recordings that pulls at the heartstrings and engages the mind. It’s a good bet that Brisson will someday be the centerpiece of another great record.” The awardwinning chanteuse, who recorded the aforementioned album at age 16, steps into the spotlight for a fingersnapping concert in South Pomfret. Fronting the Chloe Brisson Quartet, the New Hampshire native and New England Conservatory grad captivates eager ears with original compositions and standards.
CHLOE BRISSON QUARTET Friday, February 23, 7 p.m., at ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret. $20. Info, 457-3500, artistreevt.org. SEVENDAYSVT.COM
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Though the play is set in 1964, themes that thread through Doubt: A Parable resonate in today’s world. Written by John Patrick Shanley and first produced off-Broadway in 2004, the hard-hitting drama centers on a Catholic school principal who suspects an inappropriate relationship between a charismatic priest and a student. This Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play, which was adapted for a 2008 film starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman, examines concepts of suspicion, faith, fact and conjecture. Essex Community Players bring the provocative piece to the stage.
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Thursday, February 22, through Saturday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, February 25, 2 p.m., at Essex Memorial Hall. See website for additional dates. $14-18. Info, 878-9109, essexplayers.com.
calendar this fragile frontier. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon & 2:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
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BASIC KNIFE SKILLS: Chef Michael Clauss covers slicing, dicing and everything in between. Community Teaching Kitchen, City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700. COMMUNITY DINNER: Winooski School District and City of Winooski representatives present their annual budget during a neighborhood feast hosted by the Winooski Partnership for Prevention. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-4565. COMMUNITY NIGHT: Foodies dig in for a cause at an evening benefiting the Vermont Dance Alliance. Partial proceeds are donated. Bluebird Barbecue, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, info@vermontdance.org.
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SIMPLE SOUP SUPPER: Proceeds from a homemade meal benefit the Lamoille Community Food Share. St. John’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church, Stowe, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-8. Info, 253-7578. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.
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BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722. CHESS CLUB: Strategy comes into play as competitors try to capture opposing game pieces. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
health & fitness
ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: With a focus on connecting breath to movement, this class offers yoga for everybody. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in this exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30-8:30, 9:15-10:15 & 10:4011:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.
CHAIR TAI CHI: Age and ability level are no obstacles to learning this slow, easy exercise routine. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 316-1510. EMPOWERED YOGA FLOW: A rejuvenating practice for all levels weaves movement, breath and mental focus. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: A gong savasana closes out an all-levels class benefiting the Williston Community Food Shelf. Partial proceeds are donated. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 11 a.m.-noon. $10; preregister. Info, balanceyogavt@gmail.com. GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: Practitioners with limitations and seasoned students alike hit the mat for an all-levels class. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt. com. GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: Triathletes, Spartan racers and other fitness fanatics challenge themselves to complete Navy Seal exercises during an intense workout. Come in good shape. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $8-12; for ages 16 and up. Info, 343-7160. NIA WITH LINDA: Eclectic music and movements drawn from healing, martial and dance arts propel an animated barefoot workout. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $14; free for first-timers. Info, 372-1721. PILATES: Students are put through the paces in a strengthand mobility-boosting workout. Women’s Room, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com. PRENATAL YOGA: Moms-to-be prepare their bodies for labor and delivery. Women’s Room, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Folks in recovery and their families enrich mind, body and spirit in an all-levels class. All props are provided; wear loose clothing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by a traumatic brain injury engage in a gentle yoga practice. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Individuals learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.
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BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. Fletcher Free Library,
Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. FRENCH WEDNESDAY: SOCIAL EVENT: Francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills over cocktails. Bar, Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@aflcr.org. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! Language lovers perfect their fluency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.
BUTI YOGA: A fusion of vinyasa yoga, plyometrics and dance is set to upbeat music. Bring water and a towel. Women’s Room, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.
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outdoors
SLEIGH RIDE WEEKS: Horses offer scenic rides across frosty fields, followed by visits to livestock barns and a historic 1890 farmhouse. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-14; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.
seminars
RIDING THE WAVE ABOVE THE STRESS ZONE: Barb Alpert
offers tips for navigating the ups and downs of modern life. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, info@ hungermountain.coop.
sports
WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup. com. Info, 540-1089.
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ALISON BECHDEL: In an illustrated talk, the comics artist discusses how her cartooning has evolved over four decades. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6954. BRENDAN NYHAN: In “Why Facts Don’t Always Change People’s Minds,” the Dartmouth College professor considers what makes individuals vulnerable to misinformation. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918. DEB VAN SCHAACK & NANCY CUSTER CARROLL: Two travelers retrace their steps from an English excursion in “Walking the Coast to Coast Path.” Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 244-7037. JASON HILL: Fans of feathered fliers flock to hear “Flights Into the Darkness: Illuminating the Mystery of Migration.” Richmond Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, gmas@greenmountainaudubon. org. JOANNE POLENSHEK: The genealogist sheds light on local history with “Slavery in Sheldon, Vermont.” Sheldon Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 370-4148.
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INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: Formula entry, formatting, freeze pane and simple plotting become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.
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‘DADDY LONG LEGS’: Tim Guiles Productions presents a heartwarming Cinderella story about a young college student and her mysterious benefactor. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $18. Info, 382-9222.
‘THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES’: Students honor V-Day with a performance of Eve Ensler’s 1996 play giving voice to females in scenes ranging from playful to healing. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $9-10; free for students with ID. Info, 603-646-2422.
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IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: ALL OUR BLACK VOICES: Books in hand, lit lovers join local poet Toussaint St. Negritude for an open reading-in-the-round of favorite African American poets. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. RICHARD ABERLE: Lit lovers listen up for a reading and lecture on poet Wallace Stevens. Champlain Valley Hall Commons. SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2413. WRITING CIRCLE: Words flow when participants explore creative expression in a lowpressure environment. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218.
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BURLINGTON MOTHER UP! MEET-UP: Families discuss the realities of climate change and what that means on a local level. A vegetarian meal and childcare are provided. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 490-6393. CLEAN WATER DAY: An issue overview and advocacy training give way to a march to the Vermont Statehouse, where eco-minded citizens advocate for improving water quality. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, lhierl@ vermontconservationvoters.org.
agriculture
SEED SWAP: Green thumbs stock up on a variety of garden starters at a seasonal Swap Sisters exchange. Greensboro Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 755-6336.
community
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Helping hands prepare and serve a simple dinner. Ronald McDonald House Charities, Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918. VETERAN TOWN HALL: Veterans, family members and others provide feedback related to the Women’s Comprehensive Care Center and Office of Community Care. Room 103, Research Building 44, White River Junction VA Medical Center, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 295-9363.
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BALLROOM DANCING: Members of the University of Vermont Ballroom Dance Team teach new steps each week. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 316-1510. FOR REAL WOMEN SERIES WITH BELINDA: GIT UR FREAK ON: R&B and calypso-dancehall music is the soundtrack to an empowering sensual dance session aimed at confronting body shaming. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitness@ gmail.com. KIZUNA DANCE PERFORMANCE: Performers celebrate Japanese language and culture through movement. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. $6-15. Info, 443-3168.
education
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE: Parents and potential pupils see if the learning community for homeschoolers ages 10 through 18 makes the grade. Pacem School, Montpelier, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1010.
environment
LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE GATHERING: Whether they believe in global warming or question its existence, community members come together to discuss possible action plans. Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The League of Women Voters of Central Vermont marks its 98th lap around the sun with refreshments, cheesecake and a cash bar. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, lwvofvt@gmail. com. JOB HUNT HELP: Community College of Vermont interns assist employment seekers with everything from résumé-writing to online applications. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393. ROOTS: With guidance from Martha Holden of the Spark of Humanity Network, participants strengthen their ability to connect with their inner wisdom. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, roots@sparkofhumanity.net. TAX HELP: Low- and middleincome taxpayers, especially seniors, get help filing their taxes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘COUNTDOWN TO ZERO’: Shown as part of the Peace and Justice Center’s Nuclear War and Weapons film week, this 2010 documentary looks at the likelihood of nuclear weapons
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usage. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. ‘FACES PLACES’: An 89-yearold director and a 33-year-old photographer form an unlikely friendship on a journey through France. The short documentary My Uncle Yanco also plays. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8. Info, 660-2600. ‘LOOK & SEE: A PORTRAIT OF WENDELL BERRY’: This 2016 documentary turns the lens toward the works of a farmer, writer and activist. Ferrisburgh Town Office & Community Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, cirillo.jen@gmail.com. ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ SING-ALONG: Viewers lift their voices to “Do-Re-Mi” and other well-known numbers during a screening of this 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews. Ludlow Auditorium, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 228-3663. ‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
food & drink
games
POKÉMON LEAGUE: I choose you, Pikachu! Players of the trading-card game earn weekly and monthly prizes in a fun, friendly environment where newbies can be coached by league leaders. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0498.
health & fitness
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUNSTYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. Winooski Senior Center, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. BEYOND THE BRUSH: MOUTH CARE FOR GREATER HEALTH: Smile! Burlington Herb Clinic’s Susan Staley prescribes plants and practices that benefit the gums, tongue, throat and pearly whites. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. $15-20. Info, 540-0595.
COMMUNITY LUNCH: Farm-fresh fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.
BUDDHIST BABES GENTLE YOGA: Lessons for peaceful living pave the way for a moderate flow-style practice set to music. Women’s Room, Burlington, 5 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.
THE DISH: APPLES, GETTING TO THE CORE: A moderated panel discussion on Vermont’s state fruit provides food for thought. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5. Info, 540-0406.
CHAIR YOGA: Students with limited mobility limber up with modified poses. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 2-3:15 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.
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film
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HEALING THROUGH YOGA: Participants with a history of cancer boost their energy, strength and flexibility. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. SLOW FLOW YOGA: Tailored to meet students’ needs, this foundational class facilitates overall wellness. Zenbarn Studio,
YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.
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YOGA CORE FOR BABES: An empowering practice focuses on the abs and the pelvic floor. Women’s Room, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.
language
BEGINNER-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Basic communication skills are on the agenda at a guided lesson. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.
music
Find club dates in the music section.
presents AT BURLINGTON March WED 7 6:30PM
MUSIC FOR MALAYAKA HOUSE: BENEFIT CONCERT: Songsters such as Jane Kittredge and Emily Taubl use their talents to raise funds for Champlain College students’ annual service trip to Uganda. Champlain College Art Gallery, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations; cash bar. Info, 865-5449. OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JUM YEAGER: Musicians show off their skills in a supportive atmosphere. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3500.
outdoors
SLEIGH RIDE WEEKS: See WED.21.
DIVERSITY TRAINING: Hailing from Louisiana State University, Derek Rovaris teaches important skills in working with people from varying backgrounds. Roy Event Room, Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. ESSENTIAL SKIN FOOD: Instructor Linda Mahns imparts a customizable recipe for meeting the needs of the body’s outer layer. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7
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CHRIS BOHJALIAN: THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Room, a powerful story about the ways an entire life can change in one night. Join us for this book launch celebration.
SANDI EARLE: MY 30-YEAR LOVE AFFAIR WITH FOOD IN VERMONT O’SULLIVAN STEW
Story time with City Market. Free.
ANNELISE ORLECK: WE ARE ALL FAST-FOOD WORKERS NOW
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seminars
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GENTLE FLOW YOGA: Individuals with injuries or other challenges feel the benefits of a relaxing and nourishing practice. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
Y12SR YOGA: Modeled on the structure of 12-step meetings, this class includes a group sharing circle and an intentional, themed practice. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.
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FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
VINYASA FLOW: A well-balanced flow pairs movement with breath to create a stronger mind-body connection. Kismet Place, Williston, noon-1 p.m. $12. Info, 343-5084.
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COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.
TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginners and seasoned practitioners alike explore the style of moving meditation passed down through the Tung family lineage. Richmond Congregational Church, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, taichivermont@ gmail.com.
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UVM MEDICAL CENTER FARMERS MARKET: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 847-5823.
CHAKRA EXPLORATION SERIES: Attendees embark on an indepth exploration of the body’s seven energy centers, focusing on a different one each week. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 6-7:30 p.m. $20 per class. Info, 845-642-6403.
Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
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p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.
talks
SUSAN KOCH: “Lessons From the Arctic” offers a window into a remote area of the world. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5-8; free for kids under 12. Info, 244-7037. VPR NEWS & BREWS: LEGISLATIVE HALF-TIME HUDDLE: Reporters Bob Kinzel and Pete Hirschfeld talk issues, politics and process. Studio One, Vermont Public Radio, Colchester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-9451.
tech
ENGINEERING WEEK TECHATHON: Construction challenges and other hands-on activities let folks release their inner builder. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 302. THE THREAT LANDSCAPE: HOW VERMONT BUSINESS OWNERS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST CYBER-CRIME: Lunch is provided to proprietors looking to learn best practices on securing their network. DominionTech Computer Services, Williston, noon-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 277-1581.
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theater
‘1984’: The Dartmouth College Department of Theater stages a fast-paced, mixed-media adaptation of George Orwell’s novel about a man who rebels against a totalitarian society. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘DADDY LONG LEGS’: See WED.21. ‘DOUBT: A PARABLE’: A Catholic school principle suspects an improper relationship between a priest and a student in this provocative drama staged by Essex Community Players. See calendar spotlight. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30 p.m. $18. Info, 878-9109. ‘HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL’ AUDITIONS: Performers vie for parts in a stage adaptation of a 1989 cult-classic film about a group of mean girls, presented by Stowe Theatre Guild. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, info@stowetheatre.com. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF’: Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell star in an on-screen production of Tennessee Williams’ play set on a steamy Mississippi night. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. ‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’: UVM Department of Theatre performers capture imaginations with this Tony Award-winning prequel to Peter Pan. Royall Tyler
Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $21-28. Info, 656-2094. ‘VANYA AND SASHA AND MASHA AND SPIKE’: Staged by the Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre, Christopher Durang’s gut busting comedy centers on the relationships of three middle-aged siblings. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $20; limited space. Info, 775-0903.
words
BOOK SIGNING: Burlington author Taraleigh Weathers autographs copies of How to Rock Your Life: Maintain the Magic of Live Music in Your Everyday Experience. Wine and Aqua ViTea Kombucha keep spirits high. Tailfeather, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, taraleigh@ taraleighlovesyou.com. CABIN FEVER OPEN MIC: Wordsmiths beat the winter blues by sharing poetry and prose. The 77 Gallery, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, the77gallery@ gmail.com.
Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance social, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-14; $8 for dance only. Info, 862-2269. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant motions with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspire divine connections. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8011. ‘IMAGINARY’: Lida Winfield and her dancers mix theater, storytelling, video and music in an exploration of perception and reality. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966. NIA WITH SUZY — MOVE. SWEAT. BREATHE.: Drawing from martial, dance and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $15. Info, suzy@loveyourbodyvt.com. NIXMOTION: Dancers sashay to an extravagant three-day salsa congress where performances, social dancing and workshops await. See calendar spotlight. Hilton Burlington, 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Prices vary. Info, 473-1963.
HARDSCRABBLE HUMOR WITH BILL MARES: Listeners laugh out loud as the author reads from the political essay collection The Full Vermonty: Vermont in the Age of Trump. Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2411.
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PETER MILLER: Thoughts from Green Mountain State residents fill the pages of the author and photographer’s volume Vanishing Vermonters: Loss of a Rural Culture. Phoenix Books Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.
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community
FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.
crafts
CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. FIBER ARTS FRIDAY: Grown-up yarn lovers get together for tea and casual project time. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.
dance
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY DANCE: Movers infuse technique with improvisation, composition and play. North End Studios, Burlington, 10:30-11:45 a.m. $16. Info, hannasatt@gmail.com. BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Learn new moves with Ballroom Nights, then join others in a dance social featuring the waltz, tango and more. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome.
TAROT READINGS: A spiritual mentor consults her cards to offer guidance and clarity. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $1 per minute; preregister. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AMAZING GRACE AND CHUCK’: Jamie Lee Curtis stars in a drama about a boy who protests nuclear weapons by giving up baseball, shown as part of PJC’s Nuclear War and Weapons Film Week. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. ‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21. WARREN MILLER’S ‘LINE OF DESCENT’: Big names in skiing and snowboarding tackle daunting peaks around the globe in this tribute to all things snow sports. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $16. Info, 775-0903. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
food & drink
FRIDAY MORNINGS AT TANDEM: Foodies start the day with provisions from Brio Coffeeworks, V Smiley Preserves and Coop to Kitchen Bakery. Stay in or order to go. Tandem, Bristol, 7 a.m.noon. Cost of food and drink. Info, honeyjam@vsmileypreserves. com. LENTEN FISH FRY: Neighbors rub elbows over helpings of haddock, French fries, coleslaw, beverages and dessert. Bristol St. Ambrose Parish, 5-7 p.m. $6-12.50; $37 per immediate family of five. Info, 453-2488. VERMONT CIDER WEEK: Makers, buyers and imbibers bond over the apple-based beverage at a talk, a maker meet and greet, and
other palate-pleasing happenings. See vermontciderweek. com for details. Various locations statewide. Prices vary. Info, vermontciderweek.com.
fundamentals of Yang style slow set, tai chi gong and basic warmups. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, taichivermont@gmail.com.
Northfield, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2886.
games
music
‘DADDY LONG LEGS’: See WED.21.
KINGDOM GAMES: SOLD OUT. The Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival takes place as part of a series of competitive athletic events for all ages and skill levels. Lake Memphremagog, Newport, 10 a.m. $150-225. Info, 249-9100.
BURLINGTON SONGWRITERS GROUP SESSIONS TEAM 4: Area songsters make their music heard. Charlotte Library, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 425-3864.
BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21, 9:15 a.m.
VETERANS COUNT CALCUTTA: Folks share a meal, then vie for prizes, including $1,000 to the top winner. Burlington VFW Post, 6-9 p.m. $50 for two. Info, 223-4744.
health & fitness
ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.21, 7:30-8:30 & 10:40-11:40 a.m. BUTI YOGA: See WED.21. FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Aches and pains, be gone! The physically challenged to the physically fit increase flexibility and body awareness with this form of somatic education. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $10. Info, 560-0186. FRIDAY NIGHT POWER YOGA: Practitioners get their sweat on during a full-body, flow-style mindful workout. Kismet Place, Williston, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $12. Info, 343-5084. LIVING RECOVERY YOGA: An all-levels class targets those in addiction recovery or affected by the addictive behavior of others. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. QI GONG: Gentle movements promote strength, balance and well-being. Waterbury Public Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.21. REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulness-based addictionrecovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 861-3150. TAI CHI AT WATERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Those with arthritis or mobility challenges are welcome to join in a mild lesson with optional seated movements. Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. TAI CHI AT ZENBARN STUDIO: Beginners learn the
Find club dates in the music section.
CHLOE BRISSON QUARTET: A passionate vocalist hits all the right notes in original compositions and jazz standards. See calendar spotlight. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, 457-3500. AN EVENING WITH TOM RUSH: Singer-songwriter Matt Nakoa joins this ’60s folk revivalist for a recital of classic strains. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $24-32. Info, 728-9878. JAZZYOKE: Would-be crooners front a live six-piece band and sing the standards at this themed open mic. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. RED BRICK COFFEE HOUSE: Hot beverages are provided at an open mic and jam session where community members connect over music, cards and board games. Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7-10 p.m. Donations. Info, mpk802vt@gmail.com. WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by Bodega and Crone, award-winning wine, and mouthwatering eats. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463. YEKWON SUNWOO: The 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition gold medalist makes the ivory keys dance in a program of works by Brahms, Liszt and others. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, preshow talk, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $10-40. Info, 656-4455.
outdoors
SLEIGH RIDE WEEKS: See WED.21.
sports
PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Stafford Ice Arena. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $2-3; additional cost for rentals. Info, 518-564-4136.
talks
EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Seven Days staff writer Mark Davis sounds off in “The Opiate Crisis in the Criminal Justice System.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 846-5132. ELINOR BACON: Drawing on her experience in real-estate development, the speaker offers “Building Social Justice: Art as Activism.” Norwich University,
theater
‘1984’: See THU.22. ‘DOUBT: A PARABLE’: See THU.22. ‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’: See THU.22. ‘VANYA AND SASHA AND MASHA AND SPIKE’: See THU.22.
words
FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. FRIDAY NIGHT READING SERIES: Visiting writers Jericho Parms, Julia Shipley and James Scott excerpt original works. Cafe Anna, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600. WRITTEN WORD OUT LOUD SERIES: Local poets read original stanzas. Art on Main, Bristol, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4032.
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BANANA INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: When we buy bananas, are we supporting injustice? An educational discussion puts forth tangible action steps. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. for a PJC new-volunteer orientation. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. TALKING WITH KIDS ABOUT RACISM: A three-part facilitated discussion addresses the farreaching effects of prejudice and white privilege. Kimball Public Library, Randolph, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.
cannabis
CULTIVATION CLASS: GERMINATION & PROPAGATION: A grow coach demonstrates strategies for maximizing yield and minimizing problems in cannabis plants. Green State Gardener, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 540-2097.
comedy
SECOND CITY: Chicago’s famed comedy troupe runs through the best sketches, songs and improvisations from the group’s 52-year history. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-40. Info, 863-5966.
crafts
VELLUM LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP: Artist Gowri Savoor illuminates the process of creating DIY light sources. Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. $15-40. Info, 863-5966.
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dance
FOURTH SATURDAY SWING DANCE: Ski- or surf-themed attire is encouraged at a spirited boogie session. Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8-10:30 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382. ‘IMAGINARY’: See FRI.23. NIXMOTION: See FRI.23, 11 a.m.-5 a.m.
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INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING: Female engineers allow young women of all ages to pick their brains about the profession. American Precision Museum, Windsor, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 674-5781. LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 383-2118. METAMORPHOSIS: LOVE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: An herbal elixir bar serves up relaxing kava-based beverages as attendees share tales of love in an open-mic format. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $5. Info, 540-0595. RICK NORCROSS 55TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The singer-songwriter marks five and a half decades as a professional musician with a multi-media concert, a wine tasting and tasty eats. Willard Street Inn, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25; limited space. Info, 651-8710.
WINTER CARNIVAL ICE SKATING SHOW: New and seasoned skaters glide across the ice in a dazzling exhibition. Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College, 5-6:30 p.m. $6. Info, 443-6433.
OWL FESTIVAL: Visitors have a hoot with hands-on activities dedicated to the bird of prey. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $13-15; free for members and kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5000.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘COUNTDOWN TO ZERO’: See THU.22, Champlain College, Burlington, 6-8 p.m.
‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
food & drink
BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET: A bustling indoor marketplace offers fresh and prepared foods alongside crafts, live music and lunch seating. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket. org@gmail.com. CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. MIDDLEBURY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. VFW Post 7823, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, mosefarm@gmail. com. NORWICH WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Farmers and artisans offer produce, meats and maple syrup alongside homemade baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.
FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:
art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.
film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.
music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.
The Young Tradition Touring Group consists of teen singers and dancers who perform a repertoire of traditional music and dance. Proceeds will support the group’s trip to Scotland! $20 suggested donation
games
BOARD GAME CAFÉ: Friends whet their whistles with tea or coffee while playing games from the library’s extensive collection. Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 849-2420.
Gallery Reception: Muse Friday, March 9 4–6pm
In HCA’s new exhibition, Vermont artists Amanda Weisenfeld, Jess Polanshek, and Kristin Richland reflect on spirit guides, journeying, introspection, and winter’s quiet.
KINGDOM GAMES: See FRI.23, 8 a.m. REAL RUTLAND FEUD: Local business people face off in a friendly competition based on the TV game show “Family Feud.” Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 775-0903.
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BACK TO BASICS YOGA WORKSHOP: Participants get a feel for entering poses safely and correctly. Bring a notebook and a mug for tea. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 10 a.m.-noon. $25. Info, 505-1688. BUTI FLOW: Yogis benefit from power yoga and deep abdominal toning. Women’s Room, Burlington, 9 a.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com. CAPOEIRA: A blend of martial arts, music and dancing challenges adults and kids. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 1-2 p.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Ma’am, yes, ma’am! Exercise expert Ginger Lambert guides active bodies in an interval-style workout to build strength and cardiovascular fitness. Middlebury Recreation Facility, 8-9 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. NEWBIE NOON INTRO TO HOT YOGA: First-timers in loosefitting clothing get their stretch on in a comfortably warm environment. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-9963. 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, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
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YIN YOGA: Students hold poses for several minutes to give connective tissues a good stretch. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8-9:30 a.m. $12. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.
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DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Learn vocabulary and grammar basics from a native speaker. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bheeks@ yahoo.com.
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VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
VERMONT CIDER WEEK: See FRI.23.
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‘GRADUATION’: This Romanian drama depicts a father determined to help his daughter pass a life-changing exam. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
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WINTER RENAISSANCE FAIRE PRE-PARTY: Families gear up for the March festival with a special preview where themed attire is encouraged. Groennfell Meadery, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Info, 778-9178.
VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local food and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 233-9180.
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TAROT READINGS WITH RACHEL: The truth is in the cards as an experienced reader offers divination services. Phoenix Books Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 448-3350.
‘THE EAGLE HUNTRESS’: A 13-year-old Kazakh girl reaches new heights in her quest to become the first female in her family to pursue the bird of prey. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 1, 3 & 5 p.m. $9-11; preregister. Info, 457-2355.
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stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.
music
Find club dates in the music section. APEX ENSEMBLE: A horn-driven concert of works by Vermont composers invigorates audience members — mind, body and soul. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $20-28. Info, 760-4634. BARBARY COAST JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Joined by eight guest musicians, the student ensemble explores original compositions by director Taylor Ho Bynum. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-10. Info, 603-646-2422. CHRISTINE MALCOLM BAND: The Elmore singer-songwriter and friends bring a blend of folk, country, rock and blues from her 2015 recording Crickets, Coyotes and the Big Yellow Moon. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. COUNTERPOINT: Jessie Pierrepont directs Vermont’s classical vocal ensemble in “Fauré Requiem.” Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7 p.m. $25; free for veterans and military members. Info, 540-1784.
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FORMOSA QUARTET: A folkinfluenced affair features works by Dana Wilson, Mark O’Connor and others. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $16-26. Info, info@capitalcityconcerts.org. NORTH COUNTRY CHORUS: “Songs of Earth and Sky” celebrates the 100th anniversary of composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth. Alumni Hall, Haverhill, N.H., 3-4:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, 603-989-5523. YOUNG TRADITION VERMONT: Special guest Andrea Beaton joins teen performers in time-tested music and dance numbers. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, 533-9075.
outdoors
BIRD MONITORING WALK: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8-9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. MANSFIELD RIDGE HIKE: Outdoor adventurers maintain a moderate-to-strong pace on a difficult 9-mile snowshoe. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 899-9982. OUR WATERSHED IN WINTER: WHERE THE SACRED & SCIENCE MEET: Outdoors lovers hike or snowshoe around the Lewis Creek headwaters while learning about special features found in a winter landscape. Common Ground Center, Starksboro, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 316-8545.
SLEIGH RIDE WEEKS: See WED.21. WORKING WOODLANDS WORKSHOP: HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID MONITORING: Landowners learn to slow the spread of a destructive invasive insect. Dress for the outdoors and bring a water bottle, a snack and snowshoes. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 457-3368 x222.
seminars
OUR LIBRARY’S HIDDEN GEMS: A panel of researchers will introduces family-tree fact-finders to journals, microfilm and other helpful tools. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $10. Info, 310-9285. VCAM’S DIGITAL EDITING CERTIFICATION: Adobe Premiere users get familiar with the most recent version of the editing software. Prerequisite: VCAM Access Orientation or equivalent, or instructor’s permission. VCAM Studio, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.
sports
DOWNHILL FOR DIABETES: Winter athletes hit the slopes to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. See calendar spotlight. Pico Mountain, Killington, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices vary; preregister. Info, 325-3257.
young artists in Paris, broadcast to the big screen. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 12:30 p.m. $10-24. Info, 382-9222. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 12:30 p.m. $26-29. Info, 603-646-2422. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 12:30 p.m. $1023. Info, 775-0903. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:30 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. ‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’: See THU.22, 2-4:30 & 7:30-10 p.m. ‘VANYA AND SASHA AND MASHA AND SPIKE’: See THU.22.
SUN.25 bazaars
ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes alive with offerings of furniture, artwork, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza. Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.
community
COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE WITH NEW LEAF SANGHA: Sessions in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@gmail. com.
LEARN TO CURL CLINIC: Competitors get acquainted with the on-ice sport. Wendell A. Barwood Arena, White River Junction, 5:45-8 p.m. $25; preregister; limited space. Info, 281-2894.
COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: Peaceful people gather for guided meditation and interactive discussions. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10. Info, assistant@centerformindfu learning.org.
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KELLEY HUNTER: Attendees get an astronomical update from the family-friendly slideshow “Our New Solar System: Stories in the Stars.” Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-3338.
tech
HAM-CON: VERMONT RADIO & TECHNOLOGY CONVENTION: Radio, electronics and computer enthusiasts convene for a day of talks, vendors, equipment demos and tech help. Holiday Inn, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $9. Info, 879-6589. INTERMEDIATE GOOGLE DRIVE: Folks who are familiar with using the internet take cloud computing to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 865-7217.
theater
‘1984’: See THU.22. ‘DOUBT: A PARABLE’: See THU.22. ‘HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL’ AUDITIONS: See THU.22, 10 a.m.1 p.m. & 2-5 p.m. METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘LA BOHÈME’: Sonya Yoncheva and Michael Fabiano star in the timeless story of
BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. $6; free for first-timers; bring snacks to share. Info, 540-1020. ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: No partner is required for a beginner-friendly session of circle dances. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $2. Info, 864-0218. NIA WITH SUZY — MOVE. SWEAT. BREATHE.: See FRI.23. NIXMOTION: See FRI.23, 10:30 a.m.-4 a.m.
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POLLINATOR EVENT: BEE BARNMAKING ACTIVITY SOLD OUT. Presented in conjunction with artist Mary Lacy’s exhibition “Pollination,” this buzz-worthy happening includes expert speakers and a bee barn-making activity. Karma Bird House, Burlington, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $5. Info, marylacyart@gmail.com. SOCIAL SUNDAY: Musicians Karen McFeeters and John Gibbons provide the tunes while artist Cheryl Alwine leads a straw-weaving workshop. Milton Art Center & Gallery, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583.
WINTER CARNIVAL ICE SKATING SHOW: See SAT.24, 2-3:30 p.m.
fairs & festivals
OWL FESTIVAL: See SAT.24. WINTERVALE: Hot beverages, local fare, kids’ activities and a chili cook-off complement an afternoon of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Intervale Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister to compete in chili cook-off. Info, abby@ intervale.org.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD’: A 2012 documentary shown as part of the Peace and Justice Center’s Nuclear War and Weapons Film Week focuses on a Russian sub commander who refused to use nuclear torpedoes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. ‘SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME’: Greg Kinnear portrays an international art dealer who befriends a dangerous homeless man. New Creation Fellowship, Chelsea, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 565-8013. ‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
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FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: Parlez-vous français? Native speakers and students alike practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, stevenorman@ fastmail.fm.
lgbtq
LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.
music
Find club dates in the music section. COUNTERPOINT: See SAT.24, Hanover St. Thomas Episcopal Church, N.H. COUNTRY CHORUS: New members join instructor John Harrison for ten weeks of fun, learning and singing. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-6954. FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT: A showcase of UVM music and dance instructors supports student scholarships. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 656-3040.
CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.24.
FORMOSA QUARTET: See SAT.24, Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 3 p.m.
CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090.
MUSIC FROM THE HULING STUDIO: Pianist Diane Huling tickles the ivories in “Songs for a New Day,” a recital of vocal music by Bach, Schumann and others. United Church of Cabot, 2 p.m. Donations. Info, 563-2860.
VERMONT CIDER WEEK: See FRI.23.
SOUND BATH: Participants don eye masks and embark on a sonic journey of relaxing and restorative vibrations. BYO eye mask. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10-20; preregister for a cushion. Info, 777-0626.
games
KINGDOM GAMES: See FRI.23, 8 a.m. POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.22, noon-5 p.m.
health & fitness
KARMA YOGA: Attendees practice poses while supporting the Richmond Food Shelf. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10; $5 with a food donation. Info, balanceyogavt@gmail.com. MOVING MEDITATION WUJI GONG: Jeanne Plo leads pupils in an easy-to-learn form of qi gong known as “tai chi for enlightenment.” Burlington Friends Meeting House, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6377. RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH YOGA NIDRA: A gentle practice emphasizes the calming of the nervous system. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 6:30-8 p.m. $18. Info, balanceyogavt@gmail.com. TRADITIONAL YOGA FLOW: Breath accompanies each transition during a vinyasa flow focused on body awareness and self-acceptance. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10:15 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
UKULELE MÊLÉE: Fingers fly at a group lesson on the four-stringed Hawaiian instrument. BYO uke. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.
outdoors
SLEIGH RIDE WEEKS: See WED.21.
sports
PUBLIC SKATING: See FRI.23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. STOWE DERBY: Cross-country skiers and fat-bike riders tackle challenging terrain in the oldest downhill/cross-country ski race in North America. Stowe Mountain Resort, 8:30 a.m. $35100. Info, 696-2251. WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Swift females shoot for the goal. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3; $50 for unlimited drop-in pass. Info, 864-0123.
theater
‘1984’: See THU.22, 2 p.m. ‘DOUBT: A PARABLE’: See THU.22, 2 p.m. METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘LA BOHÈME’: See SAT.24, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 12:30 p.m. $26-29. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘PRECESSION’: Based on a historical incident, Emily Rosenbaum’s new work tells of two young men caught up in a post-World War II interrogation program. This is a staged reading. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7-9 p.m. $5-25. Info, 728-6464. ‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’: Presented as part of The Cutting Edge: An Off-Broadway Play Reading Series, Laura Eason’s theater work follows a blogger and a novelist who confront the dark side of ambition. Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 4 p.m. $20. Info, 382-9222. ‘VANYA AND SASHA AND MASHA AND SPIKE’: See THU.22, 2 p.m.
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USING GOOGLE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS: Enterprisers pick up tips on making the most of the internet search engine. Capstone Community Action, Barre, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 882-8191.
community
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TALK: Max Kennedy of Vermont Emergency Management leads a discussion on crisis readiness at the community level. Jericho Town Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 829-8168.
dance
CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.21, Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306. SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.
education
CAMPUS TOUR: Potential students ages 16 through 24 check out a facility offering free housing, meals, career technical training, high school diplomas, driver’s licenses and job placement. Northlands Job Corps Center, Vergennes, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 877-0121.
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JOB HUNT HELP: See THU.22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. TAX HELP: See THU.22.
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PALESTINE & ISRAEL IN FILM: Documentaries and dramas lay the groundwork for respectful discussions with local activists Kathy Shapiro and Mark Hage. Call for titles. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. ‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
food & drink
VERMONT CIDER WEEK: See FRI.23.
games
BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21, 6:30 p.m. BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS’ BOWL TRIVIA: Six rounds of pop-culture and academic questions raise funds for a student trip. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, kcommo@scholarsbowl.org. CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Players make strategic moves and vie for the opposing king. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.
health & fitness
ADVANCED SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Elements of qigong thread through the youngest version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: See FRI.23. ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: See WED.21.
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MEDITATION: A group practice including sitting, walking, reading and discussion promotes mindfulness. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
‘PROOF’: Community members take on randomly selected roles for a reading of David Auburn’s award-winning drama. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, saddleshoes2@gmail.com.
POWER YOGA: Yogis move, sweat and rock out to fun music. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 p.m. $12. Info, studio@zen barnvt.com. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.21. SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions. Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. TIBETAN YOGA: A cleansing practice leads to greater clarity off the mat. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, noon-1:15 p.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. YIN YOGA: See SAT.24, noon-1:15 p.m.
language
ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.21.
theater
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths analyze creative works-inprogress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. MONTHLY BOOK GROUP FOR ADULTS: Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 by Madeleine Albright sparks conversation. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
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SAT., FEB. 24 GREEN STATE GARDENER, BURLINGTON
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Final Frontier SAT., FEB. 24 CLUB METRONOME, BURLINGTON
activism
ACTIVE BYSTANDER TRAINING: Participants gain tools for preventing sexual violence before it happens. Proceeds benefit HOPE Works. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 540-0406.
agriculture
GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES: Green thumbs with limited room get guidance from Full Circle Gardens owner Sarah Salatino. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 615-390-9965.
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LIVABLE WAGE WORKSHOP: Participants gain a working knowledge of figures, definitions and research about Vermont’s economy. Alliot Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, program@pjcvt.org.
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SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $25. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.
CREDIBLE FEAR INTERVIEW OBSERVER TRAINING: An attorney prepares participants for supporting detainees during certain U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services interviews. Yates Common Room, Debevoise Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 12:45-2 p.m. Free. Info, nicholettelustig@vermontlaw. edu.
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FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.23. TUESDAY VOLUNTEER NIGHTS: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.
crafts
COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. TUE.27
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GENTLE HONEY FLOW: A slowmoving yoga class awakens the body for the week ahead. Women’s Room, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $16. Info, beth@ prenatalmethod.com.
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CAROL ANNE DONOHOE: The attorney and activist demystifies the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services credible fear interview process for asylum seekers. Map Room, Debevoise Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, nicholettelustig@vermontlaw.edu.
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BODY SIGNALS WORKSHOP SERIES: BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IN 21 DAYS: Seven secrets lead to better heath. Wellspring Chiropractic Lifestyle Center, Shelburne, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-9850.
calendar BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Pupils get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylings of modern swing dance. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.
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‘SAVING SNOW’: An eye-opening documentary highlights ways in which ski towns and the snow sports industry are paving the way toward a clean energy future. Craftsbury Outdoor Center 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9370. ‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.
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WESTON 101 FILM SCREENING & TALK: The Weston Playhouse primes theatergoers for its summer production of West Side Story with a screening of the 1985 documentary The Making of ‘West Side Story.’ Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 824-8167. ‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group The American Parkinson’s Disease Association and the Frederick C. Binter Center from the University of Vermont Medical Center sponsor a monthly support group for the greater Burlington community. We welcome all who are suffering from the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Patients, caregivers, friends and loved ones – this disease affects us all.
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VERMONT CIDER WEEK: See FRI.23.
Please join us for support, education and camaraderie! Sponsored by
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21, 7 p.m. CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages put on their thinking caps in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.
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50/50 POWER/YIN YOGA: Physical therapist Kyle McGregor designed this class to address the needs of cyclists and those with a sedentary lifestyle through a strengthening warmup and restorative poses. Kismet Place, Williston, 4-5 p.m. $12. Info, 343-5084. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONGFORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South
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DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401.
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FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: See FRI.23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15; free for first-timers. Info, 735-3770. GENTLE FLOW YOGA: See THU.22. HATHA YOGA FLOW: This practice provides a great stretch and strengthens the body through a combination of sustained and flowing poses. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. LOW-IMPACT FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of all ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. PILATES: See WED.21, Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments promote physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.24,6-7 p.m. VINYASA FLOW: See THU.22. YOGA AT THE WINOOSKI VFW: Certified instructors guide veterans and their families through a series of poses. Arrive five to 10 minutes early. Second floor, Winooski VFW Hall, 6-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 655-9832. YOGA CORE FOR BABES: See THU.22.
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‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato
Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Meet in the back room. ¡Duino! (Duende), Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652. SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.
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Find club dates in the music section. OPEN JAM: Instrumentalists band together for a free-flowing musical hour. Borrow an instrument or bring your own. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.
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MEDICARE & YOU: AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDICARE: Members of the Central Vermont Council on Aging clear up confusion about the application process and plan options. Central Vermont Council on Aging, Barre, 3-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-0531.
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BURLINGTON POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse ages 18 through 30 field constructive feedback on original works. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, btvpoetry@gmail.com. WINTER LITERATURE READING SERIES: Ambitious readers cover selected pages of George Eliot’s Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
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EDIBLE WELLNESS: A Q&A demystifies the benefits of consuming cannabidiol. Attendees treat themselves to sweet CBD delights. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090. GREENER DRINKS: See WED.21.
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BEADS, BEADS, BEADS!: Fashionistas assemble earrings, broaches, necklaces and bracelets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. FIBER RIOT!: See WED.21.
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CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.21. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.21.
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ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: See WED.21.
HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.21.
BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.21.
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DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a thought-provoking and respectful conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991. NURSING BEYOND A YEAR MEET-UP: Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-8228.
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BUTI YOGA: See WED.21. EMPOWERED YOGA FLOW: See WED.21. GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: See WED.21. GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: See WED.21. GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.21. NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.21. PILATES: See WED.21. PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.21. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.21. RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.21.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.
WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.21.
‘MOONLIGHT’: Nominated for eight Academy Awards, this 2016 drama follows a young black man from childhood to adulthood in a rough Miami neighborhood. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
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‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.
BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.21. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.21. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.21.
‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.
LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.21.
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THE ART & SCIENCE OF KOMBUCHA: Nutritionist Suzanna Bliss provides stepby-step instruction for making the beneficial fermented tea. Participants take home a starter culture. City Market, Onion River Co-op, Downtown Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.
COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.21.
SOPHIE SHAO & FRIENDS: The cellist returns to Middlebury College for her 10th consecutive season to perform pieces by Haydn, Bridge, and Dvořák. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-30. Info, 443-6433.
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VERMONT CIDER WEEK: See FRI.23.
ECKANKAR WORKSHOP: INNER GUIDANCE: Folks seeking insight into life’s challenges connect with their internal source of truth. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.
VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.21.
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MAH JONGG: Players of all levels enjoy friendly bouts of this tile-based game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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‘BIRD-FRIENDLY MAPLE PROJECT’: In this lecture, avian enthusiasts learn how maple producers are making their forests favorable for Vermont’s feathered fliers. Saint Albans Museum, 10 a.m.-noon. $5; free for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members. Info, 434-3068. TODD MCGOWAN: History buffs listen up for “How Marx’s Misreading of Hegel Led to
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‘DISGRACED’: Escalating tensions at a dinner party drive this Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a successful Pakistani American lawyer and his white artist wife. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $13.75-57.75. Info, 296-7000. ‘HAMLET’: The Prince of Denmark faces suspense, manipulation and drama in Bedlam Theater’s unique production of this Shakespearean tragedy. Audience members are seated onstage for parts of the performance. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-40. Info, 863-5966.
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PAINTED WORD POETRY SERIES: Michael Dickman, celebrated author of Brother, showcases his gift for verse. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. Regular admission; $3-10; free for members and for faculty, staff and students. Info, 656-2090. WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.21. m
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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.21.
JOSH BONGARD: The Morphology, Evolution and Cognition Laboratory director looks to the future of machines in his talk “Reckless Ideas: Creating Autonomous Yet Safe Robots.” Generator, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.
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WEEKNIGHT MEAL PLANNING FOR BUSY HOUSEHOLDS: What’s for dinner? A registered dietician helps home cooks map out a month of healthy dishes. Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, jheidkamp@hannaford.com.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS: Let’s get technical! Students learn to use the mouse, keyboard and operating system components. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.
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MAD RIVER VALLEY HIGH FIVES RESTAURANT WEEK: Area eateries dish out unique culinary creations to support the High Fives Foundation. See highfivesfoundation.org for details. Various Mad River Valley locations. Cost of food and drink. Info, 530-562-4270.
JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE BAND: Musicians channel the Man in Black through renditions of his iconic songs as part of the Farmers Night Concert Series. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.
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COMMUNITY MEAL: Diners dig into a hot lunch. United Church of Johnson, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247.
Find club dates in the music section.
Stalin.” Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166.
classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.
agriculture BEEKEEPER APPRENTICESHIPS: You can learn how to be a successful beekeeper with a full season of essential skills. This apprenticeship program will cover foundation concepts, information and philosophies for a full warm-weather season of beekeeping. It is my honor to help you explore the world of the sacred honeybee. May-Oct. Cost: $35/single day; $300/10 days before April 15; $350/10 days after April 15. Location: The Shaman’s Touch Apiary, Morrisville. Info: Anthony Pauly, 324-5769, theshamanstouch@ yahoo.com, theshamanstouch. com.
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BEAUTY IN PROCESS: This acrylic painting workshop will mine the depths of intuitive abstraction through process painting and manipulation of materials. Instructor: Galen Cheney. Sat., Mar. 10, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $135/person; $110/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday. com, helenday.com.
salsa, bachata, kizomba, kuduro. No partner or experience needed. Beginner drop-in classes. Salsa, Mon., 7-8 p.m.; Kizomba, Wed., 8-9 p.m.; Bachata, Thu., 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15/1-hour class. Location: Dsantos VT Dance Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Unit 112A, Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 227-2572, dsantosvt.com.
drumming DJEMBE & TAIKO: Classes in Burlington, Hyde Park and Montpelier. Drums provided. Classes for adults (also for kids with parents) Mon., Tue. & Wed. in Burlington. Wed. a.m. or Friday a.m. in Hyde Park. Thu. in Montpelier. Most classes are in the evenings or after school. Conga classes, too! Visit our schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin; Moonlight Studios, 1670 Cleveland Corners Rd., Hyde Park. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.
WATERCOLOR NOW: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES W/ WATERCOLOR: A variety of papers, composition and non-composition, mark making, and other contemporary ideas will be explored in traditional, innovative and experimental ways. Instructor: Suzanne Siegel. Sat. & Sun., Mar. 24-25, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $250/ person; $225/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com, helenday.com.
dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. DSANTOS VT DANCE CLASSES: New classes, new location! Come join the fun. Weekly classes in
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gardening COMPOSTING 101: Learn how to make compost the right way. Your plants will thank you for it. Presenter: Mike Ather. Sat., Mar. 10, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com. LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS: Are you an avid gardener looking for new inspiration? Want a better understanding of selecting and placing plants? Have the perfect spot but need some help expressing your vision? This four-part series led by professional landscape designer Silvia Jope is the answer. Thu., Mar. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $160/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com. READY. SET. SOW.: Learn about the basics of having a successful garden. Simplify when and what to plant and learn which plants to plant together, tips on weeding and watering, and basic soil care for vegetables and herbs. Presenter: Lisa Coven. Sat., Mar. 3, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssup plystore.com.
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ELECTRONIC LAB TRAINING: The Electronics Lab at Generator has parts and equipment that allows users to do breadboard prototyping, circuit design, equipment repair and experimentation. Learn how to work with common consumer and industrial maker materials to complete your own project. Learn more at generatorvt.com/ classes. Tue., Mar. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.
farm classes PASTA CLASSES: Learn the art of making your own pasta. We will start with the basics of making egg dough and semolina dough for pasta. Learn basic egg-based pasta such as tagliatelle and move to hand-shaped semolina pasta, such as strascinati, orecchiette, strozzapreti, etc. Finally, we will dive into stuffed pasta. Feb. 3, Mar. 3 & Apr. 28; take one, two or all three classes. Cost: $40/class; $90 for 3 classes. Location: Agricola Farm, 2674 Jersey St., Panton. Info:
provides the fundamental skills (sawing, filing, sanding, texturing, stamping and polishing) and materials knowledge you’ll need for future projects. Learn more about classes at generatorvt. com/classes. Sun., Mar. 4, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.
INTRO TO WOODSHOP (INCL. WOOD 1 & 2 TRAINING): This four-week course walks students through general woodshop safety and operations, as well as basic joinery to build their own wooden toolbox. At the end of this course, Generator members will have full access to the woodshop. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Wed., Mar. 7 (four weeks), 5:308:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761. JEWELRY TOOL TRAINING: Learn how to use the jewelry and metalsmithing tools found in our new, fully-equipped Jewelry Studio. This tool training class
beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. Starts Mar. 12. Info: Micheline Tremblay, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org. ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Spanish classes start in March. Learn from a native speaker via small classes or personal instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Lessons for young children; they love it! English as second language instruction online. Our 12th year. See our website or contact us for details. Starting Mar. 26, 10 weeks. Cost: $225/10 weekly classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 276-1255, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.
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MACHINE LATHE AND MILL (2 TRAININGS IN 1): Machining your own parts for tools and metalworking projects with an engine lathe and vertical milling machine is an incredibly useful skill set. Please note: This class covers two trainings that grant you access to use the machines as a Generator member. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Tue., Mar. 6 (three weeks), 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.
COMBAT FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS: Vermont’s premier mixed martial arts academy: Brazilian jiujitsu, boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, judo, MMA and Filipino martial arts. Combine fitness and skills-building to learn self-defense and confidence. Classes six days a week. Private lessons available. Located at 276 East Allen St. off Exit 15 in Winooski. Call 655-KICK (5425). combatfitnessmma. com. See website for schedule. Membership and drop-in rates. Location: Combat Fitness Mixed Martial Arts Academy, 276 E. Allen St., Winooski. Info: Vincent Guy, 655-5425, vteguy25@gmail. com, combatfitnessmma.com.
language ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE SPRING SESSION: CONTINUONS: Elevenweek and six-week French classes for adults starting on March 12. Morning, afternoon and evening classes available in Burlington and evening classes only in Colchester and Montpelier. We serve the entire range of students from the true
massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: This program teaches two forms of massage: amma and shiatsu. We will explore oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, yin yang and five-element theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology are taught. VSAC non-degree grants are available. NCBTMBassigned school. elementsofhealing.net. Starts Sep. 2018. Cost: $5,000/600-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Scott Moylan, 288-8160, scott@elementsofhealing.net, elementsofhealing.net.
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jewelry JEWELRY CLASSES: Learn how to make your own jewelry in a fully equipped studio with a German-trained goldsmith in a private and bright atmosphere. Besides creating my own collections and custom designs, I also teach all skill levels, “make your own wedding bands,” summer camps for teenagers, private lessons, etc. For existing students: drop-in hours are Mon. & Thu., 1-4 p.m. Mon. & Thu., 9:30 a.m.-noon (ongoing). Cost: $160/10-hour classe + cost of silver ($3/gram). Location: 26 Spring St., Burlington. Info: Jane Frank Jewellery Design, Jane Frank, 999-3242, info@ janefrank.de, janefrank.net.
self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children. Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF & CBJJ certified black belt sixth-degree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in selfdefense, karate, kung fu, jiu jitsu and tai chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always age- and skillappropriate. Beginner or experienced, fit or not yet, young or not anymore, we have a class for you! Days and evenings; see website for schedule and fees. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 73 Prim Rd., Colchester, Colchester. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@martialwayvt. com, martialwayvt.com. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu
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 Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.
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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: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.
RESET REMEMBER REVIVE RETREAT: This retreat is a precious opportunity for the essential yet often-neglected practice of spiritual renewal. Step out of time and off the grid, without cell phones and computers. The retreat themes are realized through the daily program of BodyMindSoul practices (meditation, yoga and qigong) and inspiring discussion. Fri., Apr. 20, 6:30 -Sun., Apr. 22, 2 p.m. Cost: $250/weekend retreat. Location: Golden Well Sanctuary, 1089 River Rd., New Haven. Info: 8700361, goldenwellsanctuary.com.
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well-being INTUITIVE AWARENESS, ENERGY WORK, E.F.T. & EXPRESSIVE ARTS CLASSES: Open to joy! Tune into your body, mind and spirit. Learn tools to clear and reset your energy; develop clarity, awareness and compassion; and live from a place of well-being, truth and joy. Taught by Naomi Mitsuda, Reiki master, certified practitioner of E.F.T., intuitive awareness, expressive arts and
BALANCE YOGA CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS: Offering a variety of yoga classes and wellness workshops to meet individual needs, from beginners to experienced yogis seeking to deepen their practices. Our welcoming community offers support to experience and explore yoga, meditation, sound therapy and bodywork. First class free for Vermonters! Schedule private and group sessions at balanceyogavt.com. See website for daily class schedule. Cost: $15/ drop-in class; $130/10-class card; $70/5-class card; $120/ monthly unlimited. Workshop cost will vary. Location: Balance Yoga, 840 W. Main St., Richmond. Info: Lynn Clauer, 922-0516, balanceyogavt@gmail.com, balanceyogavt.com.
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ACTIVATE INNER PEACE: Change your life with Tai chi, Qigong, and Taoist meditation and philosophy. Join our group with other friendly adults to learn quickly and well in a lighthearted, encouraging environment. We teach ancient arts in a modern manner. Our teachers are traditionally trained and authentically qualified to teach. Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class; $40/mo. (incl. all classes offered); first class free. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.
energy medicine. Offered this winter/spring at Spirit Dancer, Sacred Mountain Studio, and other venues in Burlington, VT. Location: Various locations around, Burlington. Info: Naomi Mitsuda, 658-5815, naomimitsuda@gmail.com,
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EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. Daily drop-in classes including $5 community classes, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics classes led by physical therapists. Join our Yoga for Life Program to dive deeper into your practice or register for our Yoga Teacher Training for Healthcare Providers. We offer specialty workshops, series and trainings, rooted in the art and science of yoga as a healing practice for body, mind, and spirit. Cost: $15/ class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/ community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.
outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages. Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/ month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, Info@ sanghastudio.org,
four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily heated and alignment classes kids classes in yoga and dance. We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. Check our our website for dance classes and yoga summer camps! Daily classes & workshops. $50/new student (1 month unlimited); $18/class; $140/10-class card; $15/class for student or senior; or $110/10-class punch card; $135/ mo. adult memberships; $99/ mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Hana, South Burlington. Info: 4970136, honestyogastudio@ gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. NEK YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: Step into your purpose and path. This Yoga Teacher Training/ Life Enrichment program will weave the transformative benefits of yoga and leadership into all areas of your life. Shift your awareness to embody greater freedom, ease, joy, love and connection. Open to profound healing for yourself and all you come in contact with. Monthly, starting Apr. 5. Cost: $2,500/200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Location: Heart Space Yoga Center, 446 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury. Info: Andrea Thibadeau, 626-3398, heartspaceyoga@gmail. com, heartspaceyogacenter.com.
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yan Montbleau and Hayley Jane are kindred spirits. They finish each other’s sentences, crack each other up and compliment each other frequently. The two formerly Bostonbased artists each front their own projects (Ryan Montbleau Band; Hayley Jane and the Primates) and are now based in Burlington — a move neither knew the other was planning. Occasional collaborators in Beantown, Hayley Jane — known solely by her first and middle names since she was 12 — and Montbleau ran into each other one night at Dead Set, Burlington’s weekly Grateful Dead tribute night at Nectar’s. It was a classic, “What are you doing here?” “What am I doing here? What are you doing here?” moment. Further collaborations led the pair to a dynamic, cheeky new project: Yes Darling. Though the name may conjure nostalgic images of Ward and June Cleaver, the duo’s self-titled debut album is a thoroughly modern examination of sex, love and relationships. The songwriters ruminate on universal themes such as passive-aggressiveness, open relationships, gender stereotypes and the dreaded car argument, all while genre-hopping from gypsy jazz to old-school ska to folk ballads. But what makes the record so special is how Hayley Jane and Montbleau interact with each other across its 12 tracks. The two seem to play characters — which are really just aggrandized versions of themselves. Comedic patter and the pair’s preternatural gift for improvisation give the album a vaudevillian, theatrical vibe. “If you let go of the rules a little bit, you end up creating something new,” Hayley Jane tells Seven Days. Yes Darling perform on Thursday, February 22, at the
Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. Montbleau’s band headlines. Seven Days recently caught up with Yes Darling via FaceTime for a track-bytrack look at the new album.
“The second I said, ‘No, [we can’t do that],’ I was like, ‘Wait, I can’t say no. This project feels like you have to say yes,’” Hayley Jane recalls.
IF YOU LET GO OF THE RULES A LITTLE BIT,
“We don’t condone violence,” Montbleau makes clear regarding track three’s potentially controversial lyrics. But, he concedes, “Out of context, [they look] so evil.” He refers to the line, “Though I’d never do it / I still cop to it / Kiss you and then punch you in the face.” It’s a hot take on the intersection of lust and rage with which many people may identify. After a lackadaisical intro builds suspense, the song launches into whimsical gypsy swing. Levity helps balance the song’s dark undertones.
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The first track is also the duo’s first collaborative outing. Exploring romantic trepidation, it calls on the wistfulness of the mid-20th-century era of vocal pop with its dreamy assemblage of strings. “It’s just 100 percent honest about our situation, our story, us,” says Hayley Jane. Of course, the pair is tight-lipped about what that actually is. The song is meant more as an abstraction than something directly parallel to their personal lives.
“8 Dollars”
Have you ever heard a song with a bubbly, early-era Studio One ska vibe that not only breaks the fourth wall between artist and listener (“We’re gonna give ’em their money’s worth / ’Cause they paid eight dollars to get in here”) but also details the major plot points of the film Dirty Dancing? Probably not, because it didn’t exist until Yes Darling had the balls to write it.
“Misplaced Anger”
“A Phone Call”
Showcasing the tried-and-true “Yes, and…” approach to improv, the fourth track is a brief, comedic sketch that sets up the subsequent cut.
“Call Your Mother”
Brushed drums and muted trumpet encode this sassy jazz number with an air of secrecy — and, thematically, that’s right on point. “Call your mother / Just don’t tell her everything you do,” the pair sings in harmony. “[It’s] a primal feeling,” says Montbleau of the need for boundaries in parent-child relationships. “It goes both ways. You can’t picture your parents having sex.”
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inclusion as the new standard — or the new normal. Once it is, it won’t need to be mentioned. As for the lineup itself, hot damn, have I got some homework to do! As WW’s BRIAN NAGLE (aka DJ DISCO PHANTOM) and I were discussing the other night at the Monkey House, whenever a fresh artist crosses my path and catches my interest, I have to stop what I’m doing and devour every morsel I can find. For example, I’ve already begun digging into Detroit’s DOUBLE WINTER. The indie-rock quartet is totally new to me. I’m also really feeling Impossible Accomplice, the debut album from AU REVOIR Anna Wise SIMONE’s ANNIE HART. And then there are artists I’ve meant to see on several occasions but, for one reason or another, I’ve missed. I’m talking specifically about HOOPS, BEDOUINE, NORWEGIAN ARMS and BRAIDS. Please, God, let there be no conflicts among these artists when the schedule is released. I’m also pleased as punch to see that a couple of folks I interviewed in the last year are turning up — namely electro-R&B maven ANNA WISE and avantsinger-songwriter STEVE GUNN.
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On Friday, Waking Windows announced the initial lineup for its three-day festival in Winooski. The music and arts hootenanny spans Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6, at more than a dozen locations throughout the Onion City. And, by initial lineup, I mean, like, more than 100 bands, artists and DJs — hardly the pint-size reveal of 10 to 12 names I expected. The teeny-tiny preview I anticipated turned out to be a Thanksgiving-size smorgasbord — and now I’m metaphorically sprawled out on the sofa, pants unbuttoned, snoring away in a deep food coma as my cousin’s annoying kids play Pokémon Go nearby. I’m sure you are, too. First of all, I want to start out with a little gratitude: Thank you, WW, for clickable links! Unlike last year’s online lineup page, nearly every name on 2018’s roll call is clickable, directing the user to the entity’s official website, Facebook page, SoundCloud account or Bandcamp profile. Rather than googling band by band, you’re now just one click away from everything you need to know. This makes it a bajillion times easier to get to know this year’s roster — especially if you’re lazy AF like me. Another thing: WW didn’t toot its own horn like Moogfest did last year with its self-congratulatory 2018 lineup announcement, so allow me to do it. I have to give it up for the diversity in this year’s talent. Not only does the fest offer many musical styles, but women and people of color are more prominent and visible than ever. And the inclusiveness trickles down from the artists on the Outdoor Main Stage to acts populating the hole-inthe-wall spaces. That’s impressive and significant. I realize that many local festivals aren’t able to offer nearly as many slots as WW can and therefore must be incredibly streamlined and selective. But I feel like we should see this level of
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CLUB METRONOME: Anthony B & the Bonfire Band, DJs Big Dog and Jahson (reggae), 9 p.m., $25/30. THE DAILY PLANET: Tom Pearo (ambient, experimental jazz), 8 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: DJ Maglico (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.
Mercury Rising Travis Laplante is best known as the architect of Brooklyn’s experimental tenor sax
quartet Battle Trance. Now the composer — and part-time Vermonter — introduces a new, stylistically unclassifiable project with drummer Gerald Cleaver called SUBTLE DEGREES. The pair creates an avalanche of unabated sonic mayhem. The burgeoning duo has shared only a brief snippet of its forthcoming record, A Dance That Empties. But the short clip showcases each musician’s mesmerizing technical proficiency, combining the erratic sounds of free jazz with the surging energy of EDM. The union is engrossing and utterly perplexing. Subtle Degrees make their Vermont debut on Friday, February 23, at the Light Club Lamp Shop in Burlington. FRI.23 // SUBTLE DEGREES [JAZZ, AVANT-GARDE]
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Nina’s Brew (blues, roots), 9:30 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Justin Panigutti (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Strange Purple Jelly, the Giant Peach (jam), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: DJ Two Sev (eclectic vinyl), 4 p.m., free. Poor Eliza (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Charles Corley (folk, soul), 8 p.m., free. Troll 2 (folk, punk), 9 p.m., free. The Red Newts (country, blues), 10:30 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Rebel Alliance (reggae, rock), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.
RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Supersounds (hits), 10 p.m., free.
RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish, folk), 7:30-10 p.m., free.
SIDEBAR: L Yeah (eclectic), 8 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
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SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Songs in the Key of Slink (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.
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NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Pappy & the Pards (cosmic country and bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
champlain islands/northwest
RADIO BEAN: DJ Chia (house), 4 p.m., free. John Holland Band (folk, blues), 7 p.m., free. Aaron Wardwell (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. The Wormdogs (bluegrass, rock), 10 p.m., $3. Dr. Sammy Love (soul and R&B covers), 11:30 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video, 9 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Val Davis (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free.
mad river valley/ waterbury ZENBARN: Zach Nugent’s Acoustic Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.
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middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Subtle Degrees (jazz, avant-garde), 7:30 p.m., $10-15. Vestal Oak (folk), 9 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.
RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. DJ Ryan Kick (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. Eben & Amelia (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Gracie Day (folk-rock), 8:30 p.m., free. Xander Naylor Sound Machine (experimental, free-jazz), 9 p.m., $5. D. Treut (jazz, experimental), 11:30 p.m., $5.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Culinary Trivia with Slow Food Vermont, 7 p.m., free.
JUNIPER: Lowell Thompson (alt-country), 9 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Organically Good Trio (featuring members of Slightly Stoopid, John Brown’s Body and Dub Apocalypse), Conscious Roots (funk, reggae), 9 p.m., $7.
LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free.
CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free.
JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Moar Mead (house, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Paul Asbell Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
HALF LOUNGE: Brightbird (folk), 8 p.m., free. Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Brandon ‘Taz’ Neiderauer & His Band (jam), 8 p.m., $10.70.
BIG JAY TAVERN: Cooie Sings (Americana), 7 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5-10.
RED SQUARE: Gneiss (rock), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.
SIDEBAR: 2%, the Big Sip, Staygold & the Ponyboys (indie), 9:30 p.m., free.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Cricket Blue, Marcie Hernandez (indie folk), 7 p.m., free.
FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Emma Willmann (standup), 7 p.m., $15-27. The Daily Grind: Benjy Adler (improv), 9 p.m., $5.
FOAM BREWERS: Thea Wren (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
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HALF LOUNGE: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Aaron Lucci Quintet presents the music of Charles Mingus, 7 p.m.,
BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Ryan Montbleau Band, Yes Darling (folk-rock, Americana), 8 p.m., $15/17. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: B-Town (rock), 5 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Fred Brauer (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Italian Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.
mad river valley/ waterbury LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.
ZENBARN: Eastern Mountain Time (country), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Da.Root (hits), 10 p.m., free.
rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Kat Wright (soul, pop), 8 p.m., $10-20.
champlain islands/northwest BLUE PADDLE BISTRO: Cooie Sings (Americana), 6:30 p.m., free.
TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Burlington Songwriters’ Sessions Group Team 1, 7 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. PARKER PIE CO.: Lefty Yunger Blues Band, 7:30 p.m., free.
outside vermont
OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.
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ARTSRIOT: Doctor Rick, the Hydes (funk), 8 p.m., $5. BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Audrey Bernstein (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Mungion, Cosmosis Jones (jam), 9 p.m., $5. FOAM BREWERS: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 8 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Shane Murley Band (Americana), 8 p.m., free. SPEAKING VOLUMES: Julia Caesar’s Heavy Flow EP Fundraiser (indie), 7:30 p.m., $10. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Emma Willmann (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.
chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND: Hyperglow Tour featuring YOOKiE (EDM), 8 p.m., $28/35. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Justin Panigutti Band (rock), 7 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: The Perceptionists, Cultural Chemsitry, Jarv (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $12/15. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: King Me (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Mountain Weekend (roots, Americana), 7 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Llu (hits), 9 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Smyth (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Nos4a2 (metal), 9 p.m., free. FRI.23
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Saturday’s outing features exclusively the works of Vermont-based composers. The group performs the work of APEX trumpeter BRIAN BOYES and keyboardist IRA FRIEDMAN, along with compositions from noteworthy VT artists ERIK NIELSEN, PATRICIA JULIEN, BRUCE SKLAR, ROB MORSE and KYLE SAULNIER, a formerly NYC-based musician who recently relocated to Colchester. In addition to Boyes and Friedman, Nielsen, Julien and Sklar will be in attendance for a meet and greet after the show.
55 Years and Counting
RICK NORCROSS of RICK & THE ALL STAR
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Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.
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RAMBLERS WESTERN SWING BAND is currently celebrating his 55th year as a working musician, and he recently announced the first of several anniversary concerts expected to materialize throughout 2018. On Saturday, Norcross invites you to get cozy at Burlington’s Willard Street Inn as he intimately showcases a collection of his kitschy songs about life in the Green Mountains. Prior to the show, the bandleader presents a photographic retrospective of his entire run. And during intermission, he shows off his archive of photos of rock legends including ELVIS PRESLEY, JANIS JOPLIN and CHUCK BERRY, all taken while he was a
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ESPRESSO BUENO: Bishop LaVey (alt-punk), 7:30 p.m., free. Bueno Comedy Showcase (standup), 8:30 p.m., donation. GUSTO’S: Scott Graves and Chris Martin (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Tim Brick Band (country), 9:30 p.m., $5. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Kat Wright (soul), 10 p.m., $15.
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RADIO BEAN: Tom Hanson (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. ouzqxklzn (ambient, experimental), 8:30 p.m., free. Roots, Rhythm & Dub (reggae fusion), 10:30 p.m., free.
LA-based singerwork evokes dark
feelings — yet they somehow feel uplifting. Despite
SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.
exploring themes of toxic relationships (“Chelsea”) and abstract depictions of domestic violence (“You
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.
Missed My Heart”) on her debut album, Stranger
SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation.
in the Alps, the 23-year-old artist sings with
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hope. Not quite rock, not quite country,
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Class Show, 7 p.m., free.
emotional fervor and a palpable sense of
EL TORO: Jesse Taylor (folk), 7 p.m., free.
her work seems to straddle urban and
MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Woodshed Rats (Americana), 9 p.m., free.
to either. Electronic embellishments add
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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Welshly Arms, Copilot (rock), 8 p.m., $.99.
rural aesthetics without being tethered
TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Brickdrop (funk), 8 p.m., $5/8.
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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Amanda Rock (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.
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MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free.
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FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (eclectic vinyl), 6 p.m., free. THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Garden State Radio (rock), 8 p.m., $10-20.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: AmerikanaBlue (Americana), 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Kip de Moll (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads (Single Release), Adventure Dog (Talking Heads tribute, reggae), 9 p.m., $7.
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OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Gang of Thieves (funk, rock), 8 p.m., free.
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ARTSRIOT (RESTAURANT): Rocket Shop Live with Paper Castles, Erin Cassels-Brown (indie), 7:30 p.m., free. BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Sam Whitesell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Green Mountain Cabaret presents Final Frontier (burlesque), 7 p.m., $15-30. Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FOAM BREWERS: Listener Series: The Tenderbellies (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $28. HALF LOUNGE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 8 p.m., free. Sir Alec Jeffries, OD3 (house), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Matt Saraca and John Townshend (acoustic), 9 p.m., free.
LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Ben Shaw Group (Americana, folk), 7 p.m., free. Aurora Birch (alt-folk), 9 p.m., $5-10. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.
MONOPOLE: Adrian Aardvark (psychedelic grunge-funk), 10 p.m., free.
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HALF LOUNGE: DJ Taka (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: Adam Sickler (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Lyle Brewwer (solo guitar), 8:30 p.m., free. Krombopulous Michael (rock), 11:30 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Josh Panda & the Hot Damned (rock, soul), 7 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Dodg3r (EDM, hits), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Xander Naylor Sound Machine, D.Treut (experimental, free-jazz), 7 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Helen Hummel and Hannah Fair (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.
chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Duroc (’80s covers), 9:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Tyler Childers, Kelsey Waldon (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $10/12. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: The Milo White Band (Americana), 7 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: DJ Disco Phantom and Friends (eclectic dance), 9:30 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Jeff & Jess (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free. Shane Murley Band (Americana), 9 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Paydirt (rock), 7 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Moulton & Whipple, the Frozen Finger Boys (bluegrass), 6 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: The Mangroves (funk, rock), 9 p.m., free. DEMENA’S: David Rosane & the Zookeepers (folk-rock, post-punk), 8 p.m., $5.
SMITTY’S PUB: The Growlers (rock), 8 p.m., free.
GUSTO’S: DJ Guy Miller (hits), 9:30 p.m., $3.
SOCIAL CLUB & LOUNGE: Metal Night featuring O.N.E., Voices Vain, No Son of Mine, Obtusum, 9 p.m., $5.
SWEET MELISSA’S: Hungry Jack, Sachem (hardcore, metal), 9 p.m., donation.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Good Clean Fun! (family-friendly improv), 5 p.m., $5. On the Spot: Improvised Standup, 6 p.m., free. Emma Willmann (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.
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EL TORO: Allen Church Restoration Project (Celtic, bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Tim Brick (country), 9 p.m., free.
HALF LOUNGE: Junglist Lounge (drum and bass), 10 p.m., free.
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Stephen Callahan Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Mark Daly (pop), 9 p.m., $5.
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free.
LINCOLNS: Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5.
CORK WINE BAR & MARKET (WATERBURY): Dan Zura (country, folk), 6 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: JC Sutton & Sons (bluegrass), 1 p.m., free. Old Sky and Friends (Americana), 6 p.m., free. Cup of Comedy: A Standup Showcase, 9 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Jack Schroeder (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.
ZENBARN: Mal Maiz (Cumbia), 9 p.m., $5.
SIDEBAR: SideBar Sundays (eclectic), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: VCC Town Hall, 7 p.m., free. Gross & Fancy (improv), 8 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: DJ Lee J (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. Open Mic with Eric George, 7 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.
chittenden county
RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 8 p.m., free.
TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: The Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $5.
mad river valley/ waterbury
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (open format), 9:30 p.m., free.
rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Garden State Radio (rock), 8 p.m., $10-20.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Mark LeGrand (honky-tonk), 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Ol’ Dirty Ditches (bluegrass), 10 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Hammer Down (rock), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): New Nile Orchestra (world), 9 p.m., free.
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FOAM BREWERS: Zach Nugent (acoustic), noon, free.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Phoebe Bridgers (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $10/12.
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Southern Old Time Music Jam, 10 a.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.
MON.26 burlington
HALF LOUNGE: Four-D (house), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. Maryse Smith and Zack DuPont (indie folk), 10 p.m., $5.
NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9:30 p.m., $5. 18+.
SIDEBAR: Cam Will (folk), 7 p.m., free. Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Improv Class Show, 7 p.m., free.
chittenden county ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
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MOOGS PLACE: Christine Malcolm (folk), 7 p.m., free.
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The year is 2068 — nearly two decades after the Turn. The cataclysm of unknown origin wiped out 97 percent of the world’s population, its infrastructure and all traces of normal life. Survivors wait restlessly as the Omni, a newly emerged race of superintelligent humans with telekinetic abilities, work tirelessly to rebuild and unite the planet under their benevolent rule. Vermont’s remaining inhabitants live difficult, tedious lives. The only respite from their bleak existence is Ver Sacrum, an Omni troubadour charged with delivering musical tidings to the huddled masses. OK, so, none of that is true. I made it all up — and stole most of it from postapocalyptic tales such as The Road and Cloud Atlas. But Stirrings Still, the debut album from avant-garde singersongwriter and carpenter Matthew
A WEEK Hastings, sounds and feels like a transmission from the end of the world. The artist’s raspy voice evokes melancholy, ’90s grunge rockers, but his music is nebulous. He melds dissonant soundscapes with vaguely folk aesthetics — such as picked acoustic guitar. But the songlike elements of each track are cradled within a prolonged, foggy din. If he were an X-Men-type figure, he’d use his hands to strum and his enhanced mental capabilities to manipulate nearby detritus to create his atmospheric tones. Hastings and coproducer Dan Davine recorded the album live with no overdubs, which adds to the feeling that it’s unfolding in real time. You feel as if you’re seated among the survivors of Armageddon in an abandoned, industrial facility, gray water dripping from rusty pipes as the traveling bard delivers his mystifying communications. The lamentation begins with its titular track. In the first second, a sharp, distorted piano chord jars the listener as a sweeping sub-bass tone throbs
below. Clangs, scrapes and rattling sounds precede the central hymnlike tune. Hastings’ words fade in and out of coherence in a downhearted glaze. “California” creeps in with a vibrating foundation of feedback and noise. High-pitched tones peak as guttural, saw-toothed chaos reigns. Once again, Hastings sings only after laying a foundation of pandemonium. The third cut, “Basin and Range,” initially pairs the artist’s opposing modi operandi. A gravelly foundation buzzes as Hastings picks in a haunting, minor key. It sounds like an incantation. “Broken Cup” concludes the dour journey with a slight boost in fervor from the preceding tracks’ weary malaise. Layers of guitar chords — some glimmering, some serrated — converge in an ascendant, volcanic vortex. As Ver Sacrum, Hastings becomes an oracular entity working within a vivid, dystopian framework. Stirrings Still is alien, bilious, engrossing — and masterfully constructed. Stirrings Still is available at versacrum01.bandcamp.com. Catch Ver Sacrum on Saturday, February 24, at Autumn Records in Winooski.
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Studio. At this point, Cohen has Comrade Nixon’s sound dialed in. Wilson’s snarling guitar work and Egan’s breakneck drums fill up any available space. Despite being a duo, the band can lay out a wall of incredible, distorted sound. The songs on Comrade Nixon’s previous record had a tendency to bleed into one another. That sameness is a danger when a record features multiple tracks that clock in at less than three minutes — and generally move at the speed of a runaway train. Odd Todd averts the same pitfall largely through slight but significant shifts in Wilson’s writing. “Diggory Deathshead” and “Bob Wolfe” are both tightly constructed tunes full of purpose and energy. Wilson even shifts his band into Ramones territory with “Oh Sally.” His craft has authenticity, and he has a way of letting his character define the songs. The effect is such that even when Comrade Nixon are at their most chaotic and frothing mad, Wilson never loses the plot. The result is that Odd Todd is another fun jolt of a record from first track to last. Odd Todd by Comrade Nixon is available at comradenixon.bandcamp.com.
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By and large, genre names are pointless, often ridiculous and usually inaccurate. Yet “mountain punk” sounds so damn cool. How damn cool? “What are you doing tonight, man?” a friend might ask. “Me? I’m going to listen to some mountain punk,” you reply, pulling a hood over your head and beginning a slow walk up some hardcore-looking fucking mountain. That’s damn cool. Thus, I am all for mountain punk as a genre, even if it only features one band: Comrade Nixon from Lyon Mountain, N.Y. I’d never heard the term until I listened to Comrade Nixon’s Feels Like a Thousand Years a year or so ago. The singular descriptor absolutely fits front man Andrew Wilson’s frenzied, wry songwriting. Listening to his records
can have an effect similar to that of stumbling into a dive bar in a strange town and having some barfly poet shouting abstracts at you. As evidenced by the band’s latest release, Odd Todd, mountain punk is an aggressive but riveting experience. As on Comrade Nixon’s 2017 effort, Wilson keeps his band sparse here: just himself and a drummer. This time it’s Sam Egan pounding the hell out of some beats. If anything, Odd Todd is a more aggressive record than its predecessor — which I didn’t think was possible. “Mithras” is a heavy, hanging-on-bythe-skin-of-its-teeth blast of punk rock. Egan drums for his life as Wilson spits out rapid-fire growls and wails. The singer’s delivery betrays his influences: hints of Joe Strummer and Ian MacKaye. Even when the band is banging out instrumentals — “S.K.O’Bash,” for instance — an unrelenting ferocity drives the songs. Everything was recorded on this side of Lake Champlain, once again with producer Ryan Cohen at Robot Dog
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WED.28 // XIUHTEZCATL [HIP-HOP]
HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Karaoke with DJ Chauncey, 9 p.m., free.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Songs in the Key of Slink (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.
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17-year-old Coloradan is part of a group of youth activists behind Juliana et al. v United
JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Ensemble, 8:30 p.m., free.
States et al., a lawsuit brought against the federal government regarding its alleged failure
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change. The wordsmith has been an activist
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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Nahko, the Late Ones, Xiuhtezcatl (world), 8 p.m., $25/30. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free.
and “Blu Ink” combine breakneck rhymes with conscious themes. They precede his forthcoming debut album, which is set for a spring 2018 release. Xiuhtezcatl performs
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on Wednesday, February 28, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. He opens for NAHKO and the LATE ONES.
“Open Relationship”
For some, polyamory is just what makes sense. But for others, opening up a oncemonogamous relationship can be a way to tune out if things aren’t working. The song’s drunken, barroom sing-along vibe accentuates this concept. “I’ve been in an open relationship,” admits Montbleau. “It seems like you’re the smartest people in the world — for two weeks. In retrospect, it’s just downgrading the relationship.”
Part sketch, part twee-pop tune, this song examines roadblocks in communication. To wit: Just because someone isn’t forthcoming with their thoughts and feelings doesn’t mean they don’t have them. And, sometimes, the inquiry in the song’s title can be used as a means to turn the conversation back to the one who’s asking the question. “The premise is that you’re asking me how I’m feeling,” Montbleau begins. “Because I want you to ask me,” Hayley Jane continues.
song] says, ‘Don’t bother worrying. All the things you worry about probably won’t happen.’”
“Tuesday 4pm”
“Calabasas”
Fans of Montbleau’s music will hear his influence on this earnest, modern folk ballad. “It’s a very Ryan Montbleau song,” says Hayley Jane. “So much of life is found in the mundane [and] what’s found in between,” he says. “It reminds me of [Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Everybody’s Free (to Wear Sunscreen)’],” she continues. “The things that really strike you aren’t the big things. [The
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Rory & Izi (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.
“Putting it onto sheet music is going to be hilarious,” quips Hayley Jane.
“What Are You Thinking About?”
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WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: ’80s Pop-Up with DJ Craig Mitchell, 5 p.m., free.
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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Nina’s Brew (blues, roots), 9:30 p.m., free.
WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
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LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: DJ Two Sev (eclectic vinyl), 4 p.m., free. Derek Russell Fimbel (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Universal Sigh (rock, funk), 10:30 p.m., free.
RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish, folk), 7:30-10 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
HALF LOUNGE: BTV Unplugged (acoustic), 9 p.m., free.
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video, 9 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
outside vermont
FOAM BREWERS: Family Night (jam, improvisation), 6:30 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Justin Panigutti (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. SkyFoot, Chasing Dorothy (jam), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
This slinky, bluesy number with relatable subject matter — arguing in the car on a road trip — goes completely off the rails just a few minutes in. Again blurring the lines between sketch comedy and song, it starts as an examination of gender stereotypes — specifically, dudes don’t ask for directions — before becoming an acid-addled romp through all the feelings. Moog synth courtesy of Beau Sasser furnishes the song’s psychedelic feel.
“My Baby’s Eyes”
Ukulele and toy piano highlight the duo’s sweet and tender projection of what might happen if they were to add a little one into the mix. Furthermore, they muse about how children are the literal product of their parents. Montbleau explains: “The idea is, when you first meet somebody, the very first time you look them in the eye…” “…you could be looking at your baby’s eyes,” Hayley Jane concludes.
“The Things That You Could Be”
Sometimes you say things with good
SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.
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IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Val Davis (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free.
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ZENBARN: Tal National, Zach Nugent (West African rock and roll), 7 p.m., $10.
middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
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intentions, and it just comes out all wrong. “I’ve been with guys that think they’re doing something so sweet, and they just keep talking and…” Hayley Jane says, trailing off and groaning. This cabaret-style tune is chock-full of puns and double entendres that, depending on the context, could be endearing or offensive.
“I’m Every Better Man”
As the album’s ultimate statement, the pair concludes on this triumphant folk-rock song that, deep down, people are more the same than they are different. “We all get blamed for the same shit, we all do the same shit,” Hayley Jane declares. “We’re all in this together.” In a climactic finale, they mash up two famous songs with similar themes: Pearl Jam’s “Better Man” and Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.” m Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com
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nless you live in a monastery, under a rock or any other place without reliable internet access, memes are pretty much unavoidable. They’ve been weaponized by both Hillary Clintonhating factions of the far right (see: the so-called “Great Meme War”) and by self-identified misandrist feminists (see: @alexthememeconnoisseur). They’ve been compared to folk art by British curator Maisie Post, among others. Memes and meme-like bricolage have infiltrated IRL art spaces from London to Los Angeles. Whether or not you consider memes art, the sticky digital oddities are widely considered the purview of millennials and younger folks. The case of
that same institution in 2001. Dodds describes that field of study as “psychology that has a spiritual base.” Spirituality is also an aspect of a self-help manuscript he’s penned, The Feast That Eats Itself. Having retired in 2015, Dodds took on freelance editing work through his company It’s Your Story to help fund the equipment for his new foray into computer-assisted artwork. He works on three monitors side by side, including one on which he can draw directly. “My working dance alternates between CorelDRAW 2017 Graphics Suite and Adobe Photoshop, with an occasional excursion to the light table or back to the flat file,” he writes on his website.
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Waitsfield artist and writer Jim Dodds, however, might put some wrinkles in that assumption. At 74, Dodds, who just started using Instagram last week, has churned out a series of analog/digital hybrid works that are distinctly memelike. The 19 small-scale, framed works, collectively titled “jimages,” are on view at Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield — Dodds’ first-ever solo presentation. Since moving to Vermont in 1968, he has dabbled in an array of creative forms, including photography, drawing, writing, guitar, keyboard and acting. He ran the print shop at Goddard College from 1968 to 1971 and received his bachelor’s in transpersonal psychology from
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Perhaps it’s no surprise that someone as multimodal and metaphysically minded as Dodds would experience computer-assisted artwork as a revelation; it allows him to gather a multitude of materials and influences quickly and manipulate them on the same plane. “I feel like I’ve been waiting for this particular technology,” Dodds told Seven Days. “About a year and a half ago, it all started coming together — I started getting cranked up again. It’s just been this renaissance.” For Dodds, “getting cranked up” meant revisiting his flat file of pencil sketches and drawings, accumulated since the 1970s. Many of these serve as
source material for his digital works. “Hem & Haw,” for example, features two pre-Colombian-esque figures that Dodds first drew in the ’70s. The completed “jimage” renders the duo in hues of red and blue that merge beneath a giant yin-yang symbol. Above this scene, Dodds has placed an original poem in a clunky yellow early-internet-style font: “Hem & Haw go ’round and ’round, like darkness follows day / Each one’s Push is the other’s Pull, and sweetness slips away.” Some “jimages” appear more developed than others. The most complete ones have much in common with two earlier popular art forms: album art and the concert poster. “You Can’t Win, Kid” has a trippy Yellow Submarine quality, infused with countercultural spirit. What began as a tempera painting in the ’70s is now a digital poster of a long-haired young man being fed into a metal contraption by an Uncle Sam figure. As Dodds writes in his exhibition text, he has updated the image to “reflect our current predicament” by replacing Uncle Sam’s face with that of President Donald Trump. A distinct visual connection to 1960s American counterculture is not the only thing that separates Dodds’ digital works from those of his millennial counterparts. If one of the hallmarks of millennial humor and aesthetics is nihilism, as columnist Elizabeth Bruenig has argued in the Washington Post, Dodds veers sharply (and consistently) toward the eternal search for meaning. Dodds claims the Hindu spiritual doctrine of Advaita Vedanta as a strong influence on his life and work. The Sanskrit term translates as “nonduality,” and adherents of the path believe in the ultimate oneness of all things. Many of Dodds’ stylized works of “lettersmithy,” as he calls them, feature closed or nearly closed units of text that gesture toward the infinite continuity of a Möbius strip. “The Book That Reads Itself,” for example, presents the titular phrase as a series of interconnected letters spiraling inward, suggesting self-containment in both content and form. Nowhere, perhaps, is Dodds’ identity
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BURLINGTON CITY ARTS COMMUNITY FUND: The Burlington City Arts Community Fund welcomes applications for one-year grants of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals or small arts organizations to develop projects that engage and connect the community and address community needs, challenges and priorities through the arts. For details and to apply, visit burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: April 16. BCA Center, Burlington. Info, 865-7166.
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CALL FOR LARGE OUTDOOR SCULPTURE: The Shoreham sculpture park is accepting submissions for the 2018 season. Sculptures must be exterior and able to withstand Vermont weather. Accepted works will be installed for one to two years. Interested artists should submit résumé, artist statement and images to lemonfairsculpture@gmail.com. Deadline: April 1. Lemon Fair Sculpture Park, Shoreham. ‘CELEBRATING WOMEN’: PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury seeks images that will contribute to a mosaic of what it means to be female, for an upcoming exhibition to be juried by Joyce Tenneson. For details and to submit, visit photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: March 12. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. $35 for up to five photographs; $6 for each additional. Info, 388-4500. ‘COMMON GROUNDS’: In recognition of 100 years of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and its conservation consequences, the museum seeks bird-oriented artworks for an exhibit to open in May. Art of and about birds, exploring commonality, conservation, migration, habitat, protection, and/or coordination among peoples, species, places and/or time will be considered. To submit, email up to three JPEG images to museum@birdsofvermont.org. Deadline: March 27. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington. Info, 434-2167. ‘LOCKS & KEYS’: The Glover museum-in-a-barn invites submissions from artists and community members consisting of or relating to all aspects of locks and keys, from padlocks, key cards and chastity belts to works that explore concepts of imprisonment. Contributions including finished artworks, installation ideas and theoretical writings are welcome. To submit a proposal, use the “Contact Us” form at museumofeverydaylife.org. Deadline: April 15. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Info, claredol@sover.net. ‘SCORCHED’: This 2018 group show involves work in which the effects of heat and fire can be easily seen and experienced, including encaustic media, singed paper and other ephemeral materials, charred wood, pit-fired vessels, and hammered-metal and blown-glass objects. Deadline: May 18. For more info and submission guidelines, see studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members free; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069. SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH ART SHOW: Burlington’s Hive Collective seeks art from artists who identify as survivors of sexual violence for an April show sponsored by H.O.P.E. Works. For details and to submit, email Rachel at outreach@hopeworksvt.org. Deadline: March 25. The Hive Collective, Burlington. ‘TELL ME’: There are currently 6,909 living languages. What do the connected sounds and symbols of words suggest for the visual arts? Studio Place Arts is seeking diverse languages and letterforms (real or invented), new communication technologies, censorship, graffiti, collage and urgent messages to create a Tower of Babel in the center of the gallery. Proposals for this structure in whole or part are welcomed. Deadline: April 6,. For info and submission guidelines, see studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.
INFO “jimages” by Jim Dodds, on view through February 28 at Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield.
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from a two-year collaboration of artists Dianne Shullenberger and John Snell. Reception: Sunday, March 4, 2-4 p.m. February 22-March 18. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
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‘NOURISHMENT’ JURIED SHOW: Works by Vermont artists including Josh Axelrod, Stella Ehrlich, Linda Di Sante, Carole Naquin, Roger Weingarten and Frank Woods. February 27-April 27. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.
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f ‘NEVER FELT BETTER: FIBER TRANSFORMED’: Works created with the world’s oldest textile technique by member artists Deb Allen, Marsha Chase and Celia Oliver, and guest artists Kathy Giroux, Kim Goodling, Nancy Hayden, Muffy Kashkin-Grolier, Lynn Ocone, Susi Ryan and Linda
ZYLA NUITE: “Bees of Central Vermont,” photographs of native and nonnative bees spotted on flowers in Brookfield and Randolph. Info, zylanuite@gmail.com. Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, in Randolph Center.
ART EVENTS 60+ ART GROUP: A free meet-up for folks 60 or older who’d like to be creative and make art in a social environment. River Arts, Morrisville, Thursday, February 22, 10 a.m.-noon. Info, 888-1261. ARTIST TALK: ALISON BECHDEL: The cartoonist and graphic memoirist offers an illustrated lecture discussing how her work has evolved during her career. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, February 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Info, 656-0750. ARTIST TALK: ELISE WHITTEMORE: The 2017 Barbara Smail Award winner discusses her new body of work. BCA Center, Burlington, Thursday, February 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166. BIG & MESSY ART SPACE: A weekly child-led, process-based open art space featuring mural painting, light and shadow play, and more. River Arts, Morrisville, Sunday, February 25, 10 a.m.-noon. $5 suggested donation. Info, 888-1261. ART EVENTS
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f ‘QUALITY OF LIFE: THE RALSTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM’: An installation by Erik Esckilsen designed to mimic a local history museum, featuring historical ephemera and artifacts from the fictional Vermont town of Ralston. Reception: Thursday, March 1, 5-7 p.m. February 23-March 23. Info, erikee@gmail.com. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.
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as a spiritual seeker more evident than in “Divided, I Seek Myself.” The outline of an entwined man and woman rockets outward from a cyclops sun, which overlooks a cartoonish, surreal landscape patched together from dated clip art. A pixelated egg hints at the origin of all things, and two hand-drawn arms curve toward each other to connect sea and sky. From the horizon line to yin and yang, tensions between division and unity are pervasive in Dodds’ digital concoctions. Indeed, he considers the works to be an expression of his hidden self: “I’m showing my shadow to everyone,” he said. m
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BLOCK PRINTING CLASS: Participants can try their hands at this printmaking technique. Soft linoleum blocks are carved with special tools, then coated with ink to stamp images on fabric and paper. Class is family-friendly but best for a parent to accompany kids under 10. All materials included. RSVP at wonderartsvt.org. Craftsbury Town Hall, Saturday, February 24, 1-3 p.m. $20; $15 for students and seniors. Info, 533-9370. COMMUNITY ARTS OPEN STUDIO: A weekly workshop where children with caregivers are invited to make their own self-directed art projects using a diverse assortment of art supplies. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Saturday, February 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117. FILM: ‘STONE RISING: THE WORK OF DAN SNOW’: Burlington City Arts’ Architecture + Design Film Series presents the 2005 documentary about the master waller who creates works in stone throughout southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166.
‘LOST AND FOUND’: An “art treasure hunt” instigated by Vermont artist DJ Barry, in which he places stenciled woodcuts in various locations, 2/19/18 10:48 AMfree to those who find them in exchange for paying it forward. Find the artist on Facebook for clues. Various Vermont locations, Wednesdays, February 21 and 28. Info, djbarryart@gmail.com. SOCIAL SUNDAYS: A weekly community event featuring music, refreshments and art workshops. Milton Art Center & Gallery, Sunday, February 25, noon-3 p.m. Info, 355-6583.
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‘THE ART SHOW’: A community-sourced art exhibition in which artists are invited to contribute one piece and compete for a “People’s Choice” minigrant. Through February 23. Info, publicartschool@ gmail.com. RL Photo in Burlington. BELCATE SCHOOL AND HOWARD CENTER ARTS COLLECTIVE: New work by artists from the collective alongside art students. Through February 28. Info, 598-6698. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.
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‘CONSTRUCTED GESTURES’: Collages, montages and digitally manipulated photography by Wendy James, Greg Merhar, Sandy Milens, Bruce Pendleton, Paul Reynolds and Derrick Senior. Through March 31. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.
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DUSTY BOYNTON: “From Within,” works that merge memory and personal experience for a childlike appearance that is nonetheless sophisticated in gesture and expression. EDWIN OWRE: “New Constructions,” an exhibition of works that reference the formative American art movements of the 1960s and ’70s while embracing contemporary expressions of mark-making. ELISE WHITTEMORE: “One by One,” works that explore the physicality of printmaking as well as formal constructs inherent to the natural world. Through April 7. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.
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‘ENCOUNTER EMPTY’: Installations by Kevin Donegan, Samantha Eckert and Lydia Kern reflecting on the physical, psychic and spiritual architecture that holds emptiness. Through April 24. Info, joseph@newcitygalerie.org. New City Galerie in Burlington. GORDON GLOVER: “Composite/Synthesis,” mixed-media works by the Champlain College professor of creative media. Through April 30. Info, blowthewhistle@me.com. New Moon Café in Burlington.
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at Town Hall Theater has spent more than 40 years designing and weaving contemporary wool tapestries. With this current exhibition, the gallery presents selections from Friml’s career, including abstractions, landscapes and geometric compositions, expertly handwoven on a high-warp loom. Through March 31. Pictured: “Reconstruction II.”
HONORÉ DAUMIER’S ‘BLUESTOCKINGS’: ‘Les Bas Bleus,’ a series of 40 lithographs by the French caricaturist, satirizing groups of upper-class women who sought intellectual stimulation in defiance of their narrowly proscribed roles in society. ‘SELF-CONFESSED! THE INAPPROPRIATELY INTIMATE COMICS OF ALISON BECHDEL’: Works by the renowned Bolton cartoonist and graphic memoirist that span her decades-long career. Through May 20. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. ‘HUSK’: A group exhibition featuring works that consider parasitic relationships. Through February 24. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
f JAMES SCHEUREN: “A Picture of Santa Barbara,” a series of large-format composite images taken from 2016 to 2018 in Texas, Maine and Vermont. Reception and artist talk: Wednesday, February 21, 6 p.m. Through March 2. Info, mildredbeltre@gmail. com. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, in Burlington. JEFFREY ROBBINS: Works in watercolor by the Burlington artist and 25th South End Art Hop jury winner. Through February 28. TERESA CELEMIN: Drawings by the Burlington artist and illustrator. Through May 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington. KYLE MICHAEL LAPINE: Recent multimedia paintings and sculptures exploring themes of trauma, transformation, hope and ritual. Through February 28. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. LYNN CUMMINGS: “Shapes, Signs & Symbols: Legacy of the Ancients,” works inspired by the artist’s observations of evidence of the ancients, particularly in the southwestern U.S., as well as several cultures in the South Pacific, Peru and Colombia. Through March 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.
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MARTIN BOCK: Photographs and paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. MARY LACY: “Pollination,” new works by the Vermont painter, inspired by pollinators and their counterparts, flowers. Through March 2. Info, marylacy4@gmail.com. Karma Bird House in Burlington. ‘MY SKY’: An exhibition inviting children and adults to explore the sun, moon and stars together in an immersive, family-friendly environment. Through May 6. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.
f OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: The fifth annual open exhibition of works by Vermont photographers. Reception: Friday, March 9, 5-7 p.m. Through March 30. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. ‘WISSLER’: A retrospective of work by Frog Hollow founder Richard Wissler and his mother, Prindle. Through February 28. Info, 863- 6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington. ZOE BISHOP & ADAM FORGUITES: Paintings inspired by Friedensreich Hundertwasser and repetitive, spontaneous production, respectively. Through February 28. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington.
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‘THE HEART SHOW’: More than 80 artist-created hearts, available for purchase to benefit the Janet S. Munt Family Room. Through March 25. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne.
f ‘OPEN’: An open juried photography exhibition. Reception: Saturday, February 24, 4-6 p.m. Through March 18. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.
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‘PAINTING FOR A CURE’: A collection of recent works by local artist/architect Ted Montgomery. Proceeds support the University of Vermont Cancer Center research team headed by Dr. David Krag. Through March 30. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard. ‘PUPPETS: WORLD ON A STRING’: An introductory survey to the art of puppets, presenting a range of historical to contemporary works in a variety of mediums and forms, from 19th-century marionettes to digital installations. Through June 3. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. RIK CARLSON: “50 Years of Art in the Marketplace,â€? automotive and scenic photography, as well as a retrospective presentation of the former Emerald City boutique’s archives. Through February 28. Info, rx@monkeyswithwings.com. Charlotte Senior Center. ‘WATER’: Water-themed works by 13 Burlingtonarea photographers. Through February 27. Info, 434-5503. Healthy Living Market & CafĂŠ in South Burlington.
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ALEXY J. LANZA: “From the Death of One Star/ Por La Muerte De Una Estrella,� a series of 20 large woodcut prints based on ancient Mayan glyphs, 580 BC to 964 AD. Through April 10. Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, in Plainfield. ‘ART FROM BEHIND BARS: WORKS BY VERMONTERS IN PRISON’: Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform presents this group exhibition of more than 21 works by incarcerated Vermonters. Through March 5. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier. ‘THE ART OF GRANITE’: An exhibition exploring the use of Barre granite in sculpture, highlighting a continuity between classical techniques and the innovation and creativity of today’s artists. Through March 30. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre. CAROLINE TAVELLI-ABAR: “Glimpse: an evolution in water, line, and collage,� abstract geometric paintings. Through February 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.
‘EXPLORERS OF NORWICH’: An exhibition exploring the lives of Norwich University alumni who shaped and changed the U.S. during the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. Through June 30. Info, 4852183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.
LINDA MIRABILE: “Avian Inspired,� bird-inspired paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 30. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. MICHAEL JERMYN: “New American Impressionism,� photographs. Through February 28. Info, 223-1570. City Center in Montpelier.
‘WAKE UP TO DYING’ MULTIMEDIA ART AND RESOURCE EXHIBIT: Images, writing samples, audio recordings and interactive activities meant to inspire contemplation about the end of life. Through March 30. Info, 223-2518. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.
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BURTON SNOWBOARDS RETROSPECTIVE: Vintage to modern snowboards, original outerwear and images and stories from the Vermont company’s 41-year history. Through April 15. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort. ‘CURIOUS & COOL’: Unusual and seldom-seen artifacts of ski culture from the museum’s archives. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. DENNIS SHEEHAN: “Late for the Sky,� winter landscapes in the style of the Barbizon School and the American tonalists. Through March 9. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe. JAMES PETERSON: “Dreamcatcher,� an immersive installation by the artist-in-residence from Los Angeles. Through September 30. Info, 253-8358. Spruce Peak at Stowe.
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JASON ECKENROTH: “Run Rabbit — Chase,� a multimedia yarn mural and video poem that explores contemporary anxieties through the character of a rabbit. Through March 9. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. JOAN BRACE O’NEAL: “The White Slip Drawings,� an ongoing series of figurative works in graphite. Through February 25. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville. JUSTIN KENNEY: “The Parley of the Curve,� works made with shellac, paper, inks and graphite, representing the architecture of society in opposition with nature. Through February 25. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. ‘LOVE LOST & FOUND’: A juried exhibition of 28 works by 23 artists, including oils, watercolor, mixed media, photography, collage and textile art. Through April 1. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.
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‘ORDINARY TIME’: Paintings by Maine artist Grace DeGennaro and kinetic sculpture by Boston artist Anne Lilly. PHILIP HERBISON: “The Infinite Shapes of Water,� large-scale digital photo prints. Through April 14. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.
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BELLE MACDOUGALL: “Bringing Color Into the Dark of Winter,� pastels by the local artist. Through March 3. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.
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NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Light and Shadows,“ paintings. Through February 28. Info, 223-3338. KelloggHubbard Library in Montpelier.
TIKI KELVIE: “Glitterati,� works on canvas exploring the properties of glitter. Through April 1. Info, tikiamber@ymail.com. Espresso Bueno in Barre.
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JAQUITH INVITATIONAL GROUP ART SHOW: Works by Terry Allen, Lorilla Banbury, Jennifer Barlow, Chuck Bohn, Juliana Fletcher, Diane Fitch, Tracey Hambleton, Viiu Nuiiler, Marge Pulaski, Helen Rabin, Frederick Rudi, Michael Schumacher and David Smith. Through February 28. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.
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‘GOLDEN’: A group exhibit with work in multiple mediums exploring aspects of aging. ROSALIND DANIELS: “Shape Shifting,� photographs of abstracted shapes and light. ‘SHOCKWAVE’: Art and poetry by contributors to Shockwave Magazine, an arts collective organized through Washington County Mental Health Services. Through March 17. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.
‘SEVEN WAYS OF SEEING’: Works by members of the f7 photography group. SUSAN ABBOT AND AXEL STOHLBERG: New paintings by the Vermont artists. Through February 23. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.
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CLAIRE VAN VLIET: “Sky and Earth,� pulp paintings using mineral pigments and handmade paper by the renowned Vermont artist between 1995 and 2011. Through March 30. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.
RYAN GEARY: “America Falling,� one year of collages processing postelection anxiety syndrome. Through March 1. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex.
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MATT LARSON: “Abstracting Nature,” a collection of mixed-media works by the Waterbury Center artist, who finds inspiration from natural systems and ecological processes. Through March 2. Info, 244-6636. White Meeting House in Waterbury.
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‘10 YEARS: THE CAMERON PRINT PROJECT’: Works created by Cameron Visiting Artists, in collaboration with students of Hedya Klein’s silk-screen and intaglio classes, including Mark Dion, Derrick Adams, Tomas Vu, Kati Heck and Rona Yefman. Through April 29. Info, 443-5258. Middlebury College Museum of Art.
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ELINOR STEELE FRIML: Tapestries from the 40year career of the Vermont designer and weaver, including abstract and impressionistic images, landscapes and geometric compositions. Through March 31. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. ‘UP HOME: HAND-COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUSANNE AND NEIL RAPPAPORT’: Images that document the late Minnie Griswold’s Pawlet home. Through March 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. ‘WHILE THE TREES RUN’: Works by gallery artists and two new additions: Californian artists Katie Ruiz and Heather Gordon. Through March 11. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes. ‘WINTER INTO SPRING’: A group exhibition featuring works by Klara Calitri, Linda Hampton-Smith, Molly Hawley, Patricia LeBon Herb and Yinglei Zhang. Through March 30. Info, 388-4095. Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury.
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2018 STUDENT ART SHOW: Works by students from first through 12th grade, from Barstow Memorial, Leicester Central, Lothrop Elementary, Neshobe Elementary, Otter Valley Union, Sudbury Country and Whiting Elementary schools. Through February 27. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild. ANGELO ARNOLD: “Displaced,” a new body of work emerging from recent changes in the collective social landscape, touching on natural disasters, political incompetence, war, migration and apathy. Through March 5. Info, gowrisavoor@gmail.com. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.
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‘ART OF RUTLAND COUNTY’: Inaugural gallery show featuring works by 34 area artists, including Bonnie Baird, Joan Curtis, Kerry O. Furlani, Warren Kimble, Grace Mellow and Erika Lawlor Schmidt. Through March 30. Info, the77gallery@gmail.com. The 77 Gallery in Rutland.
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‘BELLS & WHISTLES’: An exhibition exploring the myriad forms and associations connected to these ordinary objects. Through May 1. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. BEN BARNES: Paintings by the Northeast Kingdom artist. Through March 31. Info, 472-9933. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick. CHARLES TROTSKY & BEN BARNES: A new series of enamel and mixed-media prints that blend printmaking and graffiti, accompanied by furniture by local designer Barnes. Through February 28. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. GERRY TREVITS: New oil paintings of local landscapes. Through March 9. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: Artworks created by the Plein Air NEK group featuring local waters as well as soil and water conservation practices. Through March 30. Info, skye@wonderartsvt.org. Brown Library, Sterling College, in Craftsbury Common. ‘PEOPLE: PORTRAITS. POSES, GESTURES AND DREAMS’: Art from the collections of artists Marjorie Kramer and Sam Thurston. Through March 23. Info, 323-7759. The 99 Gallery and Center in Newport.
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ANILA QUAYYUM AGHA: “Shimmering Mirage,” a sculptural light installation inspired by Islamic architecture. Through March 10. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. BRIAN COHEN: Works on paper by the founding member of Two Rivers Printmaking Studio. Through February 23. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River. ‘WILDLANDS’: Works by 10 artists that celebrate public lands, national parks and wilderness. Through March 30. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield. ‘WINTER GROUP 2018’: New works by Jackie Abrams, Eric Boyer, Josh Bernbaum, Tiffany Heerema, Anne Johnstone, Gene Parulis, Torin Porter, Erika Radich, Donald Saaf and other gallery artists. Through March 18. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro.
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‘A CLOSER LOOK’: Paintings and photographs by the three “People’s Choice” award winners of 2017 Area Artists Show: Valerie Auffray Daniel, Judy Laliberte and Jo Lavasseur. Through March 3. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.
JOAN CURTIS: “Living With the Earth,” three collections of paintings by the Brandon artist. Through March 31. Info, galleries@castleton.edu. Rutland City Hall.
HADLEY GREENE: “From a Teenage Perspective,” photographs inspired by the Sharon Academy senior’s love of animals. Through February 28. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.
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JENNIFER PALKOWSKI JACQUES: “Before the Storm,” abstract landscapes. Through March 7. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.
‘BODY LANGUAGE’: A collaboration of poems and prints by Don and V. Shalvah Herzberg. Through March 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.
LAURA DI PIAZZA: “Vox Somnium,” mixed-media works exploring irregular spaces, complicated positions and meditative interactions. Through May 23. Info, 296-7000. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.
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JESSICA ADAMS: “A piece of string or a sunset, each acts,” a solo exhibition of mixed-media works by the Brooklyn artist. Through March 3. Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.
CECILY HERZIG: “Dark Botanicals and Swamp Nonsense,” new paintings. Through March 31. Info, cecily.herzig@gmail.com. Zollikofer Gallery at Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction.
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‘WINTER MAGIC’: Watercolors and pastels by Donalyn Burch and Kate Reeves. Through March 14. Info, 295-3133. The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.
‘THE LIGHT AROUND US’: An interactive, educational exhibition exploring the physics of light and how we see it. Through May 2. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
NANCY TAPLIN: A select retrospective of paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester. ‘POST-APOCALYPSE FOR 3/4 EMPIRE’: Prints on fabric by Peter Schumann and Lila Winstead, inspired by Albrecht Durer’s 1495 apocalypse woodcuts. Through March 2. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton.
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‘BEST OF THE UPPER VALLEY’ HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Works by area high school students in a range of media. BRENDA PHILLIPS: The artist, who is a survivor of childhood abuse, uses painting as a therapeutic tool and draws inspiration from
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KADER ATTIA: “Reason’s Oxymorons,” a researchdriven video installation consisting of a range of interviews with philosophers, psychiatrists, anthropologists, traditional healers, historians, musicologists, patients and immigrants. The conversations are organized around the ways in which non-Western and Western cultures approach psychiatric conditions and emotional breakdowns. Through March 18. Info, 603-6462426. Hood Downtown in Hanover, N.H.
‘MNEMOSYNE’: An exhibition pairing ancient and modern European works with contemporary art by Canadian artists. Through May 20. Info, 514-2852000. NADIA MYRE: “Scattered Remains,” the first survey exhibition of the indigenous Québec artist. Through May 27. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. m
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‘LEONARD COHEN: A CRACK IN EVERYTHING’: A collection of brand-new works commissioned from and created by local and international artists who have been inspired by Leonard Cohen’s style and recurring themes, in honor of the late poet and musician. Through April 9. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art.
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SHARP ATTACK Viewers are treated to a surreal slice of samurai life in Miike’s phantasmagoric new film.
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hen I learned that Blade of the Immortal is the 100th movie directed by Japanese maestro Takashi Miike, I naturally pictured this white-haired guy, a wizened auteur à la Hayao Miyazaki. Nope. The dude is 57. I’m having a little trouble with that math. But not the movie. To the contrary, 140 minutes have rarely added up to this much insanely wacked-out fun. Miike’s a mad genius, research reveals. One with an almost scandalous reputation stemming from the violence, gore and nutty naughtiness in his work. He rose to prominence in the ’90s with films such as Ichi the Killer and Audition. Yet he’s distinguished by his ability to shape-shift into a creator of crowd-pleasing mainstream fare, even family films, something as improbable as, say, Quentin Tarantino working for Disney. If his latest is a gauge of the creative fuel remaining in his tank, Miike appears good for another hundred. Set in the Shogunate era, the film stars Takuya Kimura as a samurai named Manji. A warrior of nearly superhuman skill, he’s dedicated his life to looking after his sister, Machi, a defenseless, seemingly autistic girl. A gang of thugs crosses
their path early on and, while he manages to slice and dice his way through the throng, Manji’s worst fear is realized. He fails to save his sister. The tragedy leaves his existence without purpose or meaning. Just as the injured ronin readies for death, though, the darndest thing happens: An 800-year-old demigoddess pops by, slits open his gut and drops in a handful of slithering something-or-others. They’re sacred bloodworms of the Holy Lama, it turns out. Just like that, Manji is immortal. You can tell because his fist, lopped off in the street fight, reattaches itself to his arm. Handy. The movie then jumps ahead half a century, and we find our hero living in solitary sadness. At least until Rin (Hana Sugisaki) seeks him out, hoping to avenge the death of her parents. Manji is so lost in sorrow, it takes him a while to notice the girl’s resemblance to his sister. Still, he refuses, until she cagily begins calling him “Brother.” “Big Brother,” he corrects her. And the deal is sealed. Given this second chance, the swordsman resolves to protect Rin with literally undying devotion, and the pair sets off across the Japanese countryside to find their man. The journey functions as a device for facili-
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sensibility, putting 21st-century dialogue in the mouths of period characters and arraying them in costumes of spectacular invention. Most delightfully of all, he arms them with an arsenal of the most outlandishly fantastic axes, spears, shurikens and freaky swords this side of a flipped-out video game (a form in which Miike also works). Immortal Kombat, you might say. I say you owe it to yourself to catch this on a streaming service near you. Getting medieval just got raised to an art form. RI C K KI S O N AK
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t their worst, superhero stories are childish or brutal power fantasies. At their best, they’re powerful ways of imagining a better world. Rarely has a movie exemplified the second mode better than Black Panther, which occupies a special place in the Marvel canon: It’s the first film showcase for a black superhero since 2004 (when the Blade series ended), with an almost all-black cast and an unprecedented number of women in major roles. That alone would be impressive, but Black Panther isn’t just notable for the firsts it represents. In his depiction of the fictional kingdom of Wakanda, powered by alienmeteorite technology and untouched by European colonization, director Ryan Coogler has crafted a visually stunning fusion of African traditions and sci-fi futurism. While the film’s story doesn’t revolutionize the superhero formula, it does feature one of the meatiest Marvel-movie conflicts ever, thanks to an antagonist who actually makes a persuasive case for himself. Prince T’Challa of Wakanda (Chadwick Boseman), otherwise known as Black Panther, made his on-screen debut in Captain America: Civil War. In that film, bad guys killed his father; this one opens with his ascent to the throne. Meanwhile, in Europe, the theft of a powerful Wakandan artifact spells trouble for T’Challa’s peaceful realm,
POWER TRIO Boseman, Nyong’o and Gurira are fierce and funny together in Coogler’s superhero flick.
which uses holograms to conceal its technological riches from outsiders. Boseman gives T’Challa a contemplative, Shakespearean sort of kingliness. His calm finds a counterpoint in the trio of fiery, formidable women who surround him: his ex, Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o); his bodyguard, Okoye (Danai Gurira); and his teenage sister, Shuri (Letitia Wright), who cooks up nifty gadgets like Wakanda’s version of James Bond's Q. It’s fun just watching these characters
play Bond, going undercover to recover the artifact in a South Korean casino. But the plot really kicks into gear at the film’s midpoint, when the American who pinched the artifact (Michael B. Jordan) reveals that he has a close connection to Wakanda’s throne and a rival vision for its future. A former black-ops agent nicknamed “Killmonger,” he’s witnessed racialized oppression around the world, and he wants to use Wakanda’s firepower to do something about it. Using judicious flashbacks to Killmon-
ger’s childhood in Oakland, Calif., Coogler links the fantastical Wakanda to the lived experience of the kind of kid who, outside the Marvelverse, might have read Black Panther comics and dreamed of embodying T’Challa’s power. When that kid grows up and tries to seize the power for himself, the conflict resonates, rich in its real-world analogues: Killmonger plays a militant Malcolm X to T’Challa’s Martin Luther King Jr. And Coogler honors both those archetypes. Moral complexity is not new to superhero movies, but this may be the first one in which the hero unabashedly changes his worldview and tactics after learning a few hard truths from the villain. While the film’s climactic battle is chaotic and over-reliant on CGI, it leads to a wonderfully staged swan song, perhaps the most genuinely tragic moment the Marvel films have had. Wakanda is a triumph of production design, blending the multicolored bustle of African street life with the icy skyscrapers of 20th-century futurism. It’s a great place to escape to for a few hours. Yet there’s nothing escapist about moments like the one when Shuri snaps at CIA agent Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), calling him “colonizer.” It’s a laugh line — one of many — but has a genuine bite. And it’s those biting reminders of reality that give this lavish comic-book fantasy its punch. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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NEW IN THEATERS ANNIHILATION: The first book in Jeff VanderMeer’s cerebral sci-fi trilogy comes to the screen, with Natalie Portman playing a biologist who embarks on an expedition into an environmentally distressed area that seems to defy natural laws. With Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tessa Thompson. Alex Garland (Ex Machina) cowrote and directed. (120 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) EVERY DAY: Two teens’ budding romance is complicated by the fact that one of them literally transforms into a new person every twenty-four hours in this drama based on the YA novel by David Levithan. Angourie Rice, Justice Smith and Debby Ryan star. (95 min, PG-13. Essex) GAME NIGHT: Folks who meet regularly for friendly competition find themselves instead trying to solve a real-life murder in this action comedy. With Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons and Jason Bateman. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Vacation) directed. (100 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Welden)
NOW PLAYING THE 15:17 TO PARISHHHH Three American soldiers (Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler and Alek Skarlatos) who foiled a 2015 terrorist attack on a European train play themselves in this drama based on the events, directed by Clint Eastwood. With Judy Greer and Jenna Fischer. (94 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 2/14) THE 2018 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: Fifteen Academy Award nominees play in three separate groups: live-action, animated and documentary, with subjects ranging from Kobe Bryant to a late-in-life same-sex wedding to racial violence to Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. (Runtime N/A, NR) BLACK PANTHERHHHH1/2 Endowed with superhuman powers, the young king (Chadwick Boseman) of African nation Wakanda grapples with the threat of civil war in this Marvel production, which takes place after Captain America: Civil War. With Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira. Ryan Coogler (Creed) directed. (134 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 2/21)
DARKEST HOURHHHH1/2 Gary Oldman plays Winston Churchill in this historical drama about his crucial decisions in the early days of World War II from director Joe Wright (Atonement). With Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas. (125 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 2/7)
THE GREATEST SHOWMANHH1/2 This original musical, “inspired by the imagination of” circus entrepreneur P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), appears to be less about the gritty facts of his life than about celebrating show biz. With Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Zac Efron. Michael Gracey makes his directorial debut. (105 min, PG)
MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CUREHH1/2 Having escaped from a deadly maze, a teen (Dylan O’Brien) and his friends must find the cure for a dreaded disease in the third chapter of the dystopian action saga. With Rosa Salazar, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Patricia Clarkson. Wes Ball again directed. (142 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 1/31) PETER RABBITHH1/2 Beatrix Potter’s classic kids’ tale of a clever rodent — with some of her other beloved barnyard personae — comes to the screen as a family animation, directed by Will Gluck (Annie). With the voices of James Corden, Domhnall Gleeson, Fayssal Bazzi and Sia. (93 min, PG) PHANTOM THREADHHHH1/2 In 1950s London, an elite dressmaker (Daniel Day Lewis, in what he says will be his last role) becomes fixated on a younger woman (Vicky Krieps) in this drama from writerdirector Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master). (130 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 1/24) THE POSTHHH1/2 Steven Spielberg’s drama chronicles the days in 1971 in which the Washington Post’s leadership struggled with the dilemma of whether to publish the explosive Pentagon Papers. With Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee and Meryl Streep as Katherine Graham. (115 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 1/10)
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SAMSONH Inspirational-film purveyor Pure Flix retells the biblical story of the Hebrew strongman (Taylor James) and the Philistine princess (Caitlin Leahy). With Jackson Rathbone and Billy Zane. Bruce Macdonald (The Perfect Wave) directed. (109 min, PG-13) THE SHAPE OF WATERHHHH1/2 A mute janitor (Sally Hawkins) at a government lab falls for a mysterious marine creature in this arty riff on classic monster flicks from cowriter-director Guillermo del Toro. With Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins and Octavia Spencer. (123 min, R) THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURIHHHHH In this drama from writerdirector Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths), Frances McDormand plays a grieving mom who doesn’t take kindly to the local sheriff’s failure to arrest her daughter’s killer. With Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell and Caleb Landry Jones. (115 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/29) WINCHESTERH1/2 Helen Mirren plays heiress Sarah Winchester (1840-1922), who purportedly believed she must keep building on to her mammoth, eccentric mansion or risk the wrath of vengeful spirits, in this horror flick. Jason Clarke and Sarah Snook costar. Michael and Peter Spierig (Jigsaw) directed. (99 min, PG-13)
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FIFTY SHADES FREEDH1/2 The bondage-enthusiast billionaire and his beloved (Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson) finally wed in the third (and last?) film based on E.L. James’ best-selling erotic trilogy. With Marcia Gay Harden and Eric Johnson. James Foley (Perfect Stranger) directed. (105 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/14)
LADY BIRDHHHH Actor Greta Gerwig wrote and directed this acclaimed coming-of-age tale about a Sacramento teen (Saoirse Ronan) navigating her senior year. With Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges. (93 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 11/29)
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EARLY MANHHH1/2 Two cavemen must mobilize against an invading Bronze Age force in this Aardman Animations family comedy. With the voices of Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Eddie Redmayne. Nick Park (The Curse of the Were-Rabbit) directed. (89 min, PG)
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLEHHH Four teens are trapped in a video game where they’re represented by human movie clichés (Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black) in this belated sequel to the 1995 action comedy. Jake Kasdan (Bad Teacher) directed. (119 min, PG-13)
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CALL ME BY YOUR NAMEHHHHH A restless teenager (Timothée Chalamet) falls for his dad’s research assistant (Armie Hammer) in this atmospheric summer romance set in 1983 Italy, from director Luca Guadagnino (I Am Love). With Michael Stuhlbarg. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/17)
I, TONYAHHHHH This no-holds-barred biopic tells the story of former Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie), banned from her sport for her role in conspiring to injure a rival, as a dark comedy of errors. Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan also star. Craig Gillespie (The Finest Hours) directed. (120 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 1/17)
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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
“Be stubborn about your goals but flexible about your methods.” That’s the message I saw on a woman’s T-shirt today. It’s the best possible advice for you to hear right now. To further drive home the point, I’ll add a quote from productivity consultant David Allen: “Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” Are you willing to be loyal and true to your high standards, Aquarius, even as you improvise to uphold and fulfill them?
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have you ever
had a rousing insight about an action that would improve your life, but then you failed to summon the willpower to actually take that action? Have you resolved to embark on some new behavior that would be good for you but then found yourself unable to carry it out? Most of us have experienced these frustrations. The ancient Greeks had a word for it: akrasia. I bring it up, Gemini, because I suspect you may be less susceptible to akrasia in the next four weeks than you have ever been. I bet you will consistently have the courage and command to actually follow through on what your intuition tells you is in your best interest.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “There is no such thing as a failed experiment,” said inventor Buckminster Fuller, “only experiments with unexpected outcomes.” That’s an excellent guideline for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. You’re entering a phase of your astrological cycle when questions are more important than answers, when explorations are more essential than discoveries and when curiosity is more useful than knowledge. There will be minimal value in formulating a definitive concept of success and then trying to achieve it. You will have more fun and you will learn more by continually redefining success as you wander and ramble. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During World War II, British code-breakers regularly intercepted and deciphered top-secret radio messages
that high-ranking German soldiers sent to each other. Historians have concluded that these heroes shortened the war by at least two years. I bring this to your attention, Leo, in the hope that it will inspire you. I believe your own metaphorical code-breaking skills will be acute in the coming weeks. You’ll be able to decrypt messages that have different meanings from what they appear to mean. You won’t get fooled by deception and misdirection. This knack will enable you to home in on the elusive truths that are circulating — thus saving you from unnecessary and irrelevant turmoil.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In April 1972, three American astronauts climbed into a spacecraft and took a trip to the moon and back. On the second day of the 11-day jaunt, pilot Ken Mattingly removed and misplaced his wedding ring. In the zero-gravity conditions, it drifted off and disappeared somewhere in the cabin. Nine days later, on the way home, Mattingly and Charlie Duke did a space walk. When they opened the hatch and slipped outside, they found the wedding ring floating in the blackness of space. Duke was able to grab it and bring it in. I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will recover a lost or missing item in an equally unlikely location, Virgo. Or perhaps your retrieval will be of a more metaphorical kind: a dream, a friendship, an opportunity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to British philosopher Alain de Botton, “Maturity begins with the capacity to sense and, in good time and without defensiveness, admit to our own craziness.” He says that our humble willingness to be embarrassed by our confusion and mistakes and doubts is key to understanding ourselves. I believe these meditations will be especially useful for you in the coming weeks, Libra. They could lead you to learn and make use of robust new secrets of self-mastery. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the next four weeks, there are three activities I suspect you should indulge in at an elevated rate: laughter, dancing and sex. The astrological omens suggest that these pursuits will
bring you even more health benefits than usual. They will not only give your body, mind and soul the precise exercise they need most; they will also make you smarter and kinder and wilder. Fortunately, the astrological omens also suggest that laughter, dancing and sex will be even more easily available to you than they normally are.
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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The little voices in your head may have laryngitis, but they’re still spouting their cracked advice. Here’s another curiosity: You are extra-attuned to the feelings and thoughts of other people. I’m tempted to speculate that you’re at least temporarily telepathic. There’s a third factor contributing to the riot in your head: People you were close to earlier in your life are showing up to kibitz you in your nightly dreams. In response, I bid you to bark “Enough!” at all these meddlers. You have astrological permission to tell them to pipe down so you can hear yourself think.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Paleontologist Jack Horner says that developmental biologists are halfway toward being able to create a chickenosaurus — a creature that is genetically a blend of a chicken and a dinosaur. This project is conceivable because there’s an evolutionary link between the ancient reptile and the modern bird. Now is a favorable time for you to contemplate metaphorically similar juxtapositions and combinations, Capricorn. For the foreseeable future, you’ll have extra skill and savvy in the art of amalgamation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In her novel The Round House, writer Louise Erdrich reminisces about how hard it was, earlier in her life, to yank out the trees whose roots had grown into the foundation of her family’s house. “How funny, strange, that a thing can grow so powerful even when planted in the wrong place,” she says. Then she adds, “ideas, too.” Your first assignment in the coming weeks, my dear Pisces, is to make sure that nothing gets planted in the wrong place. Your second assignment is to focus all your intelligence and love on locating the right places for new seeds to be planted.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you gorge on 10 pounds of chocolate in the next 24 hours, you will get sick. Please don’t do that. Limit your intake to no more than a pound. Follow a similar policy with any other pleasurable activity. Feel emboldened to surpass your normal dosage, yes, but avoid ridiculous overindulgence. Now is one of the rare times when visionary artist William Blake’s maxim is applicable: “The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” So is his corollary: “You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.” But keep in mind that Blake didn’t say, “The road of foolish, reckless exorbitance leads to the palace of wisdom.”
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UPPER DECK PUB Your eyes are amazing! If only I were brave enough to say something to you. You had a logo on your shirt. Tell me what it was so I can be sure it is you! When: Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Where: Upper Deck Pub. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914261 CITY MARKET MISSED CONNECTION In the produce section on Monday night. You had long black hair and a long puffy black winter jacket, and you’re really pretty. I was wearing a red and gray jacket. We crossed eyes a few times, but I never spoke up. Regretting it now. Maybe I can make up for it and buy you a drink? ;) When: Monday, February 5, 2018. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914260 THIRD WHEEL AT REVOLUTION KITCHEN A great addition to my friend date. I was calling the shots and happy having you facilitate such a decadent evening. So heroic to turn on the vents to save our burning eyes! I’d like to hear the story behind the pin-up girl on your forearm. Mixing the desserts was brilliant. What other tricks do you have up your sleeve? When: Thursday, February 1, 2018. Where: Revolution Kitchen. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914258 I SEE YOU... Trying to become a better self. Trying to let go of the past. Taking whatever comes your way without expectation or judgement. I know it’s hard sometimes, but good things are coming. You are beautiful and so deserving. Do what you must, but don’t lose hope. Good things are coming. I love you. When: Thursday, February 1, 2018. Where: right here, right now. You: Man. Me: Man. #914257 NO WALLYNESS? Though we see a latte of each other, I don’t have the curry to tell you how I really feel. I am an egg in your hands, scrambled under your hot meat. I am like so much cheese, melting on the grill of your gaze. Oh, my sandwich warrior, you are beautiful in so many nontypical ways. When: Saturday, February 3, 2018. Where: Wally’s Bagels. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914256 JAMES FROM WATERBURY You have the best dog, like to go overseas as often as possible and are a creative type. You sparked my interest, but I erroneously swiped left when you appeared on my app (rookie OKC mistake). I have two great dogs and a valid passport! Talk over a beer sometime? When: Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Where: OKCupid. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914254 BEEFY BURROWS STUD Aloha, Chip Chip! Remember when we did the “5 Banger”? Come home, and we can make it a “10 Banger.” Don’t get the bite! —Pierre. When: Thursday, February 1, 2018. Where: Camel’s Hump. You: Man. Me: Man. #914253
THINNING-HAIRED MAN IN MY HOUSE Spotted: thoughtful guy trying to cut back on his cookie consumption. Hopefully someone special is supplying plenty of sweetness. May she be able to keep it up for the years to come. I’ll keep my eye out for you around the living room. When: Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Where: Loomis Street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914252 HEY, QUEEN BEE I left the hive. But you know how to find me. Come on over and pay me a little visit. :) I will show you the Lakeside neighborhood. We can catch up! When: Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Where: South End Hive. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914251 QUIET LITTLE NUT JOB Last year, to celebrate one year, you asked if I’d like to aim for another. This year, we decided to give it a go for life! I can’t wait to spend my life in a quixotic haze with the only person who makes me feel alone. But first, a Heady Topper at OP. I love you more... When: Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Where: the OP. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914250 STUNNING BLONDE IN CHARLOTTE You were walking on Sunday morning. We shared a wave and a smile. I wish I had turned around and said hi! When: Sunday, January 21, 2018. Where: Ferry Road, Charlotte. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914249 THREE NEEDS You winked at me (very cute, by the way) and then asked me about Chicago. I was flustered, but I’d like to change that. When: Monday, January 22, 2018. Where: Three Needs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914248 MAIN STREET SMALL DOG RESCUERS To the two young women who helped me get my small, aging, runaway dog around 9 p.m.: Please stop by the Lang House Inn so I can properly thank you! When: Saturday, January 20, 2018. Where: Main Street. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #914247 POWDER BLUE From Olive Drab (actually “Moss”). You stopped to let me pass on the trail, but it wasn’t necessary, as you certainly wouldn’t have slowed me down. Any interest in hiking at the same pace? When: Saturday, January 20, 2018. Where: SuckerBrook Trail. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914246 BLACK-AND-WHITE-STRIPED PANTS GIRL, JP’S Your cute bum in black-and-white pants caught my eye when you walked in. Our eyes met a few times until I sang a duo, “Country Road.” Was hard to get eye contact after that. Wanted to say hi, but too shy. Would love to change that. Me: black tee with white writing, shaved head, glasses, terrible singer. When: Saturday, January 13, 2018. Where: JP’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914242 HARD-BOILED BOOKSELLER To the delightful lady at B&N talking about the complete joy of removing the sticky stuff on gift cards and peeling hard-boiled eggs: Isn’t life all about these little passings, the trivial ways in which we connect? Coffee, tea, drink? Let’s compare the stories. When: Monday, January 15, 2018. Where: Barnes & Noble. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914240
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ASK ATHENA Hey Athena!
So, I’m new to sex in general, and I’m exploring new things with both myself and my girlfriend. I’m scared of doing anything embarrassing in front of her and can’t even think about doing sexual things with her because I get so flustered I might mess up. I know that sex is very messy in general and lots of things can happen — that’s natural — but are there any tips or tricks that can put my mind at ease? I really want to be with her, and I feel like I’m ready. I’m just terrified that I could make a mistake or do something wrong.
Thank you!
Dear N&F,
Nervous and Forlorn
Anxiety is driven by fear of failure. Once you start stressing about your ability to perform, it’s nearly impossible to be relaxed and in the moment — let alone make anyone else feel good. You’re worried you’ll disappoint your girlfriend if you don’t do this whole “sex thing” right, but there’s no one right way to do it. And sex with a partner isn’t a solo show; you and she are in it together. Here’s what you can do: First, make sure she’s on the same page as you and gives her enthusiastic, verbal consent to sex. Just because you feel ready doesn’t mean she does. If and when you both agree to have sex, have the conversation about safe sex. You say you’re new to sex, but is she? Are there any precautions you need to take? You want to start this relationship with honesty and trust. When the romantic moment arrives, make sure your surroundings are appealing and conducive. Then, stop rating yourself. If you start to panic about “messing up,” bring your attention to what is actually happening in that moment. Explore the fantasies and erotic thoughts that can come quite naturally when you cozy up to the experience. Notice what’s happening with your body and hers. Take in her touch, her smell, her eyes. And breathe. Deep breaths will connect you to the present. Also, communicate with her. Tell her what you want to try. Ask her what she likes. Share your nerves, and approach sex as an exploration, not a performance. Remember: She chose you as her intimate partner; trust her judgment! Think of any awkward moment or whoopsie as a chance to learn more about each other. In time, you’ll see that sex is like life: It’s more about the journey than the destination. Enjoy the ride.
Need advice?
Yours,
Athena
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THIS IS STILL A DEMOCRACY We don’t have to allow the F-35 to be forced on us. There are better choices for the people of Burlington, especially for the 6,600 people whose homes would become “unsuitable for residential use”
We have the power. It’s not too late. THERE IS A BETTER CHOICE.
Basing decisions have been reversed because of public outcry, congressional action or legal action. Citizens have caused changes to basing decisions in Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska.1 It’s not too late to change the F-35 basing decision.
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