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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS When a middle-aged carpenter suffers a heart attack in the 2016 film I, Daniel Blake, he faces frustrating hurdles in pursuit of health benefits. Directed by Ken Loach, this heartfelt drama won the Palme d’Or at last year’s Cannes Film Festival. While it’s set in northern England, the movie’s themes of empathy, compassion and the difficulty of navigating bureaucracy bridge the distance across the pond. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 54
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Friends Forever Twenty-seven memorable country tunes including “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces” and “Walking After Midnight” thread through the musical Always … Patsy Cline. Staged as part of the ArtistTree Music Theatre Festival, the play is based on the real-life friendship between the country crooner and fan Louise Seger, whom Cline met in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 55
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Nine to Five Monday is Labor Day, an occasion for recognizing the achievements and contributions of American workers. Barre-area residents have two opportunities to celebrate with and learn from a longtime activist. Organizing for Action: A Workshop With Si Kahn paves the way for the Civil Rights & Labor Song Sing-Along, also led by Kahn. Both events take place at the Old Labor Hall. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 60
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Material World A teddy bear made of $1 bills, a sofa composed of coins and a gnarled toaster ensnared in stainlesssteel rods. These are just a few of the eye-catching items in Vermont artist Johnny Swing’s exhibition “Under the Influence of Motion: Sculpture, Furniture, Lighting.” Rachel Elizabeth Jones reviews the work on view at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfield. SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 78
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wo weeks ago, I reported on a fake website for the Democratic gubernatorial campaign of environmental the photography advocate JAMES EHLERS. Since then, the of site has been revised, taken offline and then revived under a new domain Josh Axelrod name. And the saga around it has gotten stranger and stranger, with Ehlers and prominent Republicans throwing some serious accusations at each other. The original site, jamesehlersfor vermont.com, was a nasty piece of work, full of personal attacks and juvenile humor. The new site, jamesehlers4vermont. com, has toned down some of the extreme stuff and adopted a new focus. It Exhibit Opening now features screenshots of Facebook September 1st posts supposedly taken from Ehlers’ own page. 5-8PM The posts in question include carWWW.FROGHOLLOW.ORG toons and memes attacking President DONALD TRUMP, along with accompanying 85 Church St.|Burlington|863-6458 captions allegedly written by Ehlers that are profane and vulgar and attack 47th Annual 8/17/17 12:45 PMVermont Republicans for failing to Untitled-43 1 adequately distance themselves from Mad River Valley Trump. Ehlers says the screenshots are fakes. But some Republicans say they were taken aback last winter by his online behavior, including posting harsh negative comments on their Facebook pages and “tagging” them so that the offensive posts showed up on their own timelines. “Ehlers was attacking any Republican who was not disavowing Trump,” says Rep. KURT WRIGHT (R-Burlington). “I talked with a number of people at the Sat. & Sun. Sept. 2 & 3 Statehouse. We were all wondering, Labor Day Weekend, 10am-5pm, Waitsfield, VT What happened to Ehlers? He was out of control, just launching on people.” RAIN OR SHINE Ehlers vehemently denies the accusaKenyon’s field, Route 100 tions of abusive activity. When reached by phone on Monday, Four bands, door prizes, he claimed never to have visited the fake site and refused to even entertain the delicious food court allegations. “I’m not going to spend my and free bounce house! time responding to the nonsense they crank out,” he said. $5 for adults, parking free! He asked for the screenshots to be No charge for kids emailed to him. Afterward, he responded via text. RELAX in our Man Cave: “All fakes. Doctored captions,” he cocktails, couches & Pingwrote. “These are tactics of an ideology Pong (all adults welcome)! and party that want to distract us from their racist, homophobic, classist, miwww.madrivercraftfair.com sogynistic trickle-down. [Gov. PHIL] SCOTT 12 FAIR GAME
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needs to find some surrogates with integrity. Not playing their disgusting games.” The material does not currently appear on Ehlers’ Facebook timeline. He has denied altering anything. It’s simple to fabricate stuff like this, and the fake website was created anonymously: There’s no way to identify the people behind it. And the site itself doesn’t speak well of its creators’ ethics. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has received complaints that the site violates campaign finance law by failing to identify those responsible; the complaints are currently under review.
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But Wright is not the only Republican questioning Ehlers’ online behavior. LEN BRITTON, a former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate who now lives in California, says, “After the election, [Ehlers] started putting up aggressively nasty Facebook posts about the incoming president, what a bad guy he was, and lumping all Republicans with Trump. Vulgar, nasty stuff. Very hateful.” Former Rep. JOB TATE (R-Mendon), a Navy reservist who resigned from the legislature in April when he was recalled to active duty, told his story via email from the Horn of Africa, where he is currently deployed. “I always enjoyed James’ company,” Tate wrote. “He’s an unapologetic intellect who has devoted his life to a worthy cause, and I find those types pretty engaging. We also had the shared fraternity of our service to the Navy, upon which we had built an easy, friendly rapport.” (Ehlers served four years in the Navy.) All of which, he added, made Ehlers’ online behavior “that much more mystifying.” During the campaign, Tate said, Ehlers often posted argumentative comments on Tate’s Facebook page. “As the fall gave way to winter, his ire seemed to increase,” Tate wrote. “His comments became more pointed (and obscene) and he would often tag me (and others) in his own Facebook posts.” Tate, who uses Facebook to stay in touch with family and friends, “made
many, many requests for him to cut back the tone of his comments … to a PG-13 level.” Instead, the posts grew “increasingly unhinged,” and Tate resolved to confront Ehlers. “When I saw him in the Statehouse card room, I said, ‘James, I need to talk to you,’” Tate related. “He raised his shoulders in a ‘What, me worry?’ way, smiled and sped away. Literally picked up speed … On another occasion, I told him from across the entryway into the House that cyber-bullying is a serious national epidemic, and he once again smiled and made a beeline in the opposite direction. “Ehlers remains the only soul I’ve ever ‘blocked’ on Facebook,” Tate concluded. “The act itself felt childish of me, but I really felt it was the only way to end the saga.” When asked to respond to Tate’s account, Ehlers labeled it “fiction” and blasted Tate’s “failed attempts … to advance his anti-woman agenda at the expense of immigrants, suppress wages, deregulate eco protections, and sponsor tax-break bills for his affluent friends.” There are enough independent complaints that it’s hard to write off the allegations against Ehlers as a political dirty trick. But as long as the creators of the website remain anonymous, there is no way to verify the truth of its claims — or the authenticity of the screenshots. One thing’s for sure. If this keeps up, the 2018 campaign is going to be a barn burner.
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A former union official is making waves in Vermont’s labor community and is beginning to attract attention from the national conservative media. That’s because BEN JOHNSON has committed what some see as the ultimate betrayal: The onetime president of the Vermont AFL-CIO and American Federation of Teachers Vermont has come out publicly in favor of right-to-work legislation. And he’s done so in a big way: with a video and a lengthy essay posted on the website of the National Right to Work Committee. Right-to-work laws prohibit a union from collecting dues from workers if they have not joined the union or agreed to pay. Labor leaders see this as a deathblow because, they say, workers can opt out of paying dues and still reap the
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“When workplaces organize, there are lots of things that change,” he says. “It’s much more difficult to address individual situations. It becomes a militarized workplace.” He should hope his consulting business is a success. It’s hard to imagine he’ll ever get another chance to work for a union.
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There’s a new and unusual entrant in the Vermont blogosphere that aims to provide a thorough understanding of how the state is governed. The Informed Vermonter promises a comprehensive yet readable guide to state government, with a particular focus on finances. And perhaps most unusual for a blog, it takes the long view, eschewing the give and take of current controversies. The website, theinformedvermonter. com, is the brainchild of MALCOLM STEWART, a retired investment banker who splits his time between his hometown of Randolph and London, England, where he spent part of his career. The Informed Vermonter is the unplanned product of a postretirement research project that took Stewart two years to complete. “I was steeped in financial research, and I’d always been curious about government,” he says. “I delved into it. I looked at the town of Randolph, the state of Vermont and the federal government, all through a fiscal lens.” When he finished his work, he says, the next question was, “What do I do with all of this?” The answer: a website sharing the fruits of his labor. The first four posts, he says, will provide “a refresher in basic civics.” After that, a short course on Vermont economics. “Then, I’ll look at every single aspect of government — here’s what they spend, here’s where the money comes from,” he says. He says he will try his best to stick to the facts and eschew opinion, although he acknowledges that his readers will be the judge of that. And here’s another unusual — likely unprecedented — aspect of Stewart’s venture: Before he launched the site, he had already written four months’ worth of posts, “which cover the entire government.” That’s way too organized for a blogger, sir. Stewart promises a new post every three days until the end of this year. After that, he’ll start exploring related subjects. “There’s no shortage of topics,” he says. Ain’t that the truth. m
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benefits of collective bargaining. The result, they claim, is a downward spiral for unions. Johnson left his leadership posts in the summer of 2016. After that, he says, he undertook a period of soul-searching. “The labor world is a massive bubble,” he says, wrapped up in its own worldview. Getting outside the bubble gave him fresh perspective. And while he has “tremendous affection for the union,” he has come to see unions’ ability to collect fees from workers as a crutch. Right to work, he says, would force unions to convince workers to part with their money. He says the words posted on the NRWC website are entirely his own. “I was not paid for any of that,” he says. “I’m not on their payroll. They haven’t hired me for anything.” Some Vermonters who fought alongside Johnson for years are dumbstruck by his conversion. “Those of us working hard in the labor movement see this as deeply, deeply disappointing and surprising,” says DAVID MICKENBERG, an attorney and lobbyist who works on behalf of Vermont unions. JILL CHARBONNEAU, who succeeded Johnson at the Vermont AFL-CIO, measures her words carefully. “I’m surprised at his departure from trade unionism,” she says. “It’s unfortunate.” Much harsher views can be found on the Facebook page of former AFT organizer KELLY MANGAN of Burlington. She posted a link to Johnson’s video, which prompted comments along the lines of “disgusting worm,” “piece of shit” and “scum.” Johnson claims not to be concerned about burning bridges. “I don’t think you can lose friends over something like this,” he says. “I’ve spoken with my actual friends, and they understand where I’m coming from.” So his union colleagues were fake friends? Johnson has launched a new consulting business, Progressive Labor Solutions, which offers his services to employers dealing with established unions or with organizing campaigns. If that sounds like a former insider selling secrets to the other side, he insists that’s not the case. “I know issues that agitate employees,” he says. “Employers are often blind to them. I want to work with employers who want to develop a thoughtful, systematic approach to their employees, not those who just want to make the problem go away.” At the same time, he hints of a darker view of union shops.
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mily Scott grew up in Milton, but attending school there was nothing like what her daughter is experiencing now. Scott, who is white, and her African American husband moved north with their daughter, Julissa Scott-Hamblin, last year from Burlington. The 14-year-old was happy attending school in the Queen City, but housing was prohibitively expensive. Milton has turned out to be the exact opposite: It’s more affordable, but from almost the first day of school, Julissa has felt marginalized because of her biracial background, according to her mother. It came as a shock after Burlington, which is more racially diverse. “She was like, ‘Mom, they really think it’s a big deal that I’m black,’” Scott explained. A big deal, indeed. In the past few months, leaders of this suburban school system 17 miles north of Burlington have been accused of ignoring racism directed at students, displaying racial bias in the district hiring process and failing to lead the community toward better race relations. School board meetings during the summer have erupted repeatedly into heated, sometimes tearful arguments as parents and teachers sounded off to elected members who vented back. It started in early June with a Facebook post. Maria Twitty used social media to criticize the way Milton Middle School responded to the racially motivated harassment of her daughter, a 13-year-old African American now entering eighth grade. Two weeks later, the school board passed over a black candidate for athletic director. His predecessor, who is also African American, alleged that it was because the group did not want “two consecutive black men” in the job. That same month, Black Lives Matter Vermont began circulating a petition calling for the resignation of school superintendent Ann Bradshaw. In July, Scott went public about Julissa, who, according to her mom, has heard the N-word repeatedly since she started school in Milton last September. Two school board members resigned amid the upheaval: one in July, another in August. Racially homogenous as it is, Vermont is slowly becoming more diverse. And the state’s students are on the front lines of change. Even if their parents self-segregate in white neighborhoods and social groups, children sit in classrooms and on school buses with young people of varied racial backgrounds. Those encounters are less common in Milton, though, where 96 percent of the district’s 1,650 students are white, compared to 90 percent across Vermont, according to state Agency of Education statistics for the 2016-17 school year. Milton has so few English language learner students that the state does not list the number so as to protect student privacy. By contrast, in school systems in southern Chittenden County such as Burlington, the student body is 65 percent white and 13 percent of all students are ELLs from around the globe. Even South Burlington, a relatively high-income suburb, is much more diverse than Milton — about 80 percent white and 5 percent ELL. All three districts have struggled with diversity issues. South Burlington’s heated debate over the now-excised Rebels sports nickname and its ties to the
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Confederacy set off a full year of public turmoil touching on race. Burlington has an official “diversity and equity plan” but hasn’t met all of its goals — such as hiring more teachers of color and erasing race-based student achievement gaps. Milton parents have been critical of the school’s response — or lack thereof — to racism. In Scott’s case, seven girls allegedly taunted Julissa, calling her “nigger” in a cellphone video, her mother said. Bradshaw acknowledged the video in a letter to Scott, writing: “In the course of an investigation, I learned that a highly offensive video with repeated racial slurs has been circulated among this group of students. As part of our effort to provide students with a positive opportunity for reconciliation, and to manage difficult conversations with peers, I plan to refer the students to the Essex Community Justice Center.” Julissa did not attend the voluntary meeting because Scott felt the session put her daughter in the same category as the other girls, whom she saw as the aggressors. “I would like for more communication from the school and, when the parent calls, for something to actually be done,” said Scott. Ebony Nyoni, cofounder of BLMVT, is less diplomatic about the situation in Milton. “They need an army to come into that school district and get revived to a place where it’s safe for all students and staff and the culture there is not one of white supremacy but of sharing and learning and respecting each other,” she said. In addition to Bradshaw’s resignation, the BLMVT petition demands education on “diversity issues” for Milton school employees and calls for “consequences for any member of the school district, student or otherwise, who engages in any form of racial aggression.” Some 337 supporters have signed on. Bradshaw said she has no intention of stepping down from her $129,000-per-year superintendent job and
assured, “We’re taking this seriously.” Her contract runs through 2020. “We know that there’s room for improvement,” she said. “I think it’s a sad commentary that racism in America is still with us, and we all need to reflect on our biases and look at how we can address those as individuals but also as organizations such as schools.” Bradshaw said privacy laws prevent her from responding with details on personnel matters or student discipline, or corroborating any aspect of the recent student-on-student racism allegations. Julissa’s case isn’t the only one Milton is dealing with: Twitty said her daughter was wrongfully suspended after attempting to report to her teachers and principal that another student called her a “nigger.” BLMVT spotlighted the case at a press conference this spring. “When my daughter went to seek out help, she was the one who got yelled at” by a teacher, Twitty said. School officials said her daughter was “using an aggressive manner, aggressive words and threatening to harm someone,” according to Twitty. The mother insists that her daughter was frustrated by the lack of adult support in the face of racist bullying. Twitty, who asked that her daughter’s name not be used in this story, suggested that Bradshaw resign for lack of leadership. Bradshaw said she and the board are responding to the controversies and attempting to improve the racial climate in Milton. The athletic director job should be filled shortly, she said, and the school board formally apologized to the previous candidate, LeVar Barrino, for any miscommunication. That particular situation became racially charged when the outgoing AD, Michael Jabour, wrote a letter to school administrators suggesting that the school board was reluctant to hire Barrino because he is black.
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Barrino declined to discuss the matter on Monday and referred Seven Days to his attorney, Elizabeth Miller. In an email, Miller said Barrino “thanks the many members of the Milton community and schools for their support. He and his family have moved on and will not be commenting further.” Bradshaw, too, wants the district to move on and learn from the summer of tumult. She assigned faculty and staff to read two books on race and cultural proficiency over the summer in an effort to expand their understanding of multiculturalism. She hired Minnesota-based author and diversity trainer Anthony Muhammad to lead mandatory workshops for teachers and staff, which took place last Thursday and Friday. Muhammad is the same consultant who last year conducted “cultural audits” that explored teacher effectiveness, student social and academic success, and commitment to diversity and anti-bullying measures at Milton schools. The exercise was prompted by the 2012 suicide of a white student, which exposed extreme hazing and intimidation among members of the high school football team.
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The audits found that teachers at the high school requested more effective ways to help poor, underperforming and disabled students, while those at the middle school described a “culture of complaint” that threatened morale. But the audit also praised the middle school for displaying a wealth of “culturally diverse symbols,” including nods to marriage equality, Islam and Buddhism. Race appears to be a touchier subject in Milton. In response to pressure from parents who attended meetings over the summer, the district hosted a community dialogue Monday evening — two days before the start of school. But many people in the audience expressed frustration when most of the time was spent on a long PowerPoint presentation about the district policies on hazing, harassment and bullying. “There’s literally nothing about race on the agenda,” said Christine Vaughn, a parent who said her 15-year-old Asian American daughter “frequently gets called ‘chink’ or hears the word ‘chink’” in Milton school hallways. Also dismayed was Katrina Battle, an African American graduate of Milton
High School who started substitute teaching in the district last year. She formed her own community group, the Milton Inclusion & Diversity Initiative, earlier this summer, and it has been meeting to discuss school race issues. Neither the school board members nor the school administration is listening, Battle said: “If we can’t talk about race, we’re never going to be able to fight this. We’re never going to able to win this.” The Monday gathering may have been structured to avoid a repeat of a school board meeting on July 24, when 60 teachers and parents complained that the board was not responding adequately to race issues in the schools. Several board members retorted that teachers should be doing more, which generated counteraccusations of “teacher blaming” from the crowd. At one point, then-board member Karen LaFond appeared to be near tears as she described being approached about the controversy. “I can’t even walk into the grocery store,” LaFond said. In emotional remarks to the audience, LaFond, who is white, said that she joined the board to advocate for her children and others’, and that it breaks her heart to hear “the N-word” being used. But she questioned the message of the Black Lives Matter slogan and said she felt judged by the color of her skin. “All lives matter to me, 100 percent,” LaFond said. She also suggested that the public was laying too many responsibilities at the feet of a volunteer board. “I cannot fix the world,” LaFond said. LaFond resigned August 10, about one month after another school board member, Jenn Taylor. Two new members — Greg Burbo and Michael Joseph — have since been appointed by the board to fill out the terms until election time. At Monday’s meeting, Joseph said weak policies have made the board and administration less effective than they should be. “I’m confident that we’ll do it,” he said of plans to improve the racial climate by tightening up hiring policies, creating a diversity and equity plan like Burlington’s, and conducting more trainings for teachers and staff. In response to the crowd’s complaints about the forum, he added: “Everybody take a deep breath, and let’s just work on how we resolve the gaps in process and how we get things moving forward and educate ourselves and understand as quickly as possible so we can implement these changes.” Superintendent Bradshaw vowed that she’s up to the job. “I’m grateful that we have the opportunity to look at where we are, move forward and do better.” m
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Venezuela; 19-year-old pitcher Oscar Tovar, who had a wife — but “no babies yet” — waiting for him at home in Venezuela; and pitcher Abdiel Mendoza of Chitré, Panama, who, at 18 years of age, earned constant ribbing for his status as the youngest member of the team. The other regular class member, Colombian pitcher Jean Ruiz, was absent. He was at home napping ahead of his scheduled start that night. Richardson had a special-edition “Jeopardy!” game prepared to celebrate the final class. Categories included Vermont, baseball positions, body parts, food, money and famous baseball players. Richardson communicated only in English, though the students were quick to lapse into Spanish chatter. They teased each other good-naturedly, like brothers. The game quickly turned competitive as they scoffed at easy questions and yelled responses out of turn.
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andisson Charles burst into a small Mann Hall classroom on the University of Vermont campus with the exuberance of a second grader. “One-oh-two, teacher!” the 20-yearold exclaimed in greeting his English instructor, Chaska Richardson. “One-oh-two?!” Richardson replied without missing a beat. In carefully constructed English, Charles was telling her how fast he’d thrown a baseball during a game the previous night — Sunday, August 20. The 6-foot, 6-inch-tall Dominican man is a starting pitcher for the Vermont Lake Monsters. There were fist bumps all around and greetings in slang-laden Spanish as Charles and three other players found seats at tablet desk chairs. It was the last class of the year for this Latino contingent of the Lake Monsters, Vermont’s only professional baseball team. They had a game scheduled for that evening against the Connecticut Tigers and, come September, would be headed for the playoffs. As of press time, the team was leading its division in the New York-Penn League with a record of 37 wins and 29 losses. Winning isn’t everything, though: The players seemed genuinely disappointed when Richardson reminded them they wouldn’t be meeting again. “Nooo,” Charles groaned. The Vermont Lake Monsters are part of the major-league Oakland Athletics’ “farm system,” comprised of developmental teams for less-skilled, often younger, players. The Athletics hire the Higher Standards Academy to teach English language and cultural skills to players, many of whom have been newly signed and are away from their home countries for the first time. The organization offers the program to its lowerlevel farm teams and added the Vermont class this spring. The group had been meeting a few times per week — about 20 sessions total — since the season began on June 19, fitting in hourlong classes between stretches of away games. At Richardson’s request, the students obligingly introduced themselves to a reporter in halting English: Charles, a muscular pitcher from Baní, Dominican Republic; Jesus Lage, a speedy 19-yearold shortstop who hails from Valencia,
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Charles was able to name three things he was wearing — T-shirt, shoes and shorts — and Mendoza listed his favorite food: “rice and chicken.” Lage could point out Vermont on a map, and players remembered the name of Lake Champlain — with some prodding from Richardson. The “famous player” category claimed their full attention: “This player comes from the Dominican Republic. He can throw his fastball 102 miles per hour,” Richardson read from the screen. “Who is it, Charles?” “Uh, me, teacher — yo,” he said with a grin. “La Piedra,” his nickname, flashed on the projector screen, and Charles’ classmates burst into guffaws. Tovar
snapped a cellphone photo of the screen. “You guys learned so much,” Richardson told her students approvingly. “In June, you guys did not know any of these answers.” Richardson, of Huntington, specializes in teaching English as a second language. During the year, she teaches New Americans in Burlington elementary schools. “I don’t speak any Spanish, but I’m learning a lot from these guys,” she said at one point during class. “I know: ‘La Piedra,’ ‘Malandro,’ ‘El Capo’” — the players’ nicknames for each other, which in English mean “the rock,” “thug” or “rascal,” and “mafia leader,” respectively. “And ‘O cielos,’” she added, to laughs from her students — “oh, heavens.”
Richardson knew little about the players when she first started teaching them. But in one class, they talked about their earliest memories. All had to do with baseball, she said — playing catch or a first trip to the ballpark. Most of the nine Hispanic Lake Monsters were signed around 2015, said Paul Stanfield, director of media relations for the team. Typically, players spend a season or two in the Dominican Summer League before a stint at the Arizona Rookie League, which is a precursor to the Single-A short-season Lake Monsters. Lage followed that path. The Oakland Athletics picked up the Venezuelan as the result of a player showcase in Minnesota. He’s spent the last couple of years bouncing between Arizona and Vermont.
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Young Mendoza spent last summer in the Dominican league before landing a job this spring with the Beloit Snappers in the Single-A Midwest League. Coming to the Lake Monsters for the start of the season was considered a demotion. In the farm system that players must ascend to reach the majors, the Lake Monsters are near the bottom of a ladder with many rungs. The players make sacrifices to get a shot at climbing it. They spend a significant chunk of the year away from their families, surrounded by a new language and culture, and making little pay — about $1,000 a month, according to Stanfield, or about $5,000 to $6,000 for the season. Most are in their teens or early twenties. They live with host families, whom players pay a small monthly stipend. Three of the four attending class, along with Ruiz, live with one family in Winooski. They call their host parents “Mom” and “Dad” because they don’t know their full names, Richardson said later. “They always host the Latinos,” her pupils explained to this reporter in Spanish. “La señora is always smiling,” one said. “Not the man.”
demoted to the Arizona Rookie League, she said. Others had left the class as their English improved. “We don’t have 12 years to teach them English, so we have to focus on what’s more important and when it’s most important,” said Wawrzyniak. According to Richardson, most of her students had between an eighthand 10th-grade-level education. Her teaching emphasized the basics: money, shapes, body parts and baseball lingo. Richardson said she also taught “a sense of place.” She worked in the legend of the lake monster Champ and used a map to show the cities where the players traveled for away games. They learned the names of the pitches they’d be seeing at bat— sliders and four-seam fastballs — and words for Vermont weather and seasons. This summer, which started off cold and rainy, was a popular conversation topic. The “Jeopardy!” game also proved an effective engagement tool. Cleats go on your feet, the players recalled, raising their voices over each other. An umpire calls people safe or out. The name of their ballpark? Centennial Field. They’d be walking there shortly to warm up for their 7 p.m. game. They anticipated a
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big crowd for the 25-cent hot dog night promotion. At the end of class, Richardson handed out Vermont-related mementos as prizes: a snow globe, playing cards with Vermont images, a pencil with a moose on the end. As they filed out, the players hugged Richardson. “I’ll see you at the ballpark,” she told them. “Keep talking, OK? Don’t stop talking!” “For them, the stakes are really, really high,” Richardson said of their budding baseball careers as the players departed, noting their “amazing” work ethic. “It’s what all their peers at home are dreaming about.”
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Come next spring, most of the current team will move on to a full season Single-A Athletics’ affiliate, either in Wisconsin or California. But success isn’t guaranteed; about seven or eight will return for a second season with the Lake Monsters, Stanfield said. A couple may be sent back to Arizona, or even back home. “They usually have only four years to really make it” to the big leagues, noted Linda Wawrzyniak, the Higher Standards Academy founder and president. All that moving around makes it difficult to study a foreign language: Richardson’s class began with 14 students but dwindled to five over the course of the season. A few had been
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hen floodwaters isolated his Norwich neighborhood July 2, Jacques Fordy knew he would be unlikely to reach a state road crew by phone on a holiday weekend. So he tweeted directly at Gov. Phil Scott. “My neighborhood is cut off from the town, no DOT crews in sight, work on Monday. Send in the boys?” he asked @GovPhilScott at 9:42 a.m. At 11:42 a.m., he got a reply from the governor’s Twitter account, asking for his location and saying, “Thank you for alerting us.” Less than three hours later, the Agency of Transportation tweeted: “Road should be reopened within an hour or so.” Fordy was pleased with the response. “I chose Twitter because, unlike government, it doesn’t have hours,” he said. “Twitter was the most effective way to get my message out.” Earl Handy learned the same lesson July 27, when he publicly tagged Mayor Miro Weinberger and the Burlington Department of Public Works.
“@BTVDPW we have about a six inch crater/sink hole forming in front of the diner, due to last weeks work, please come fix @MiroBTV #steamroll,” Handy’s 7:40 a.m. tweet said. He included a photo. At 8:53 a.m., DPW responded: “This patch is on today’s work plan.” A minute later, Handy replied, “Working on it now! Thanks.” “Social media’s a powerful thing,” Handy said afterward. Government agencies have long used social media to tout their programs and inform the public. Now, more consumers are using those channels to reach out to their government. They are asking what documents they need to register a car and inquiring how much a state park cabin costs per week. As Handy and Fordy found, using Twitter or Facebook can boost a complaint to the top of the pile. The trend means government staffers have to up their customer service game. Unlike private emails or phone calls, many social media inquiries are
there for all to see. The potential to publicly shame elected leaders is high. This tactic has been common for several years in the business arena, said Elaine Young, professor of digital and social media marketing at Champlain College. Her advice for government officials: Embrace rather than dread the phenomenon. “It’s the world of customer service,” she said. “Meet them where they are.” Young, who has followed social media since its infancy, said smart business owners have turned even the harshest public rants into opportunities to show off their customer service prowess. If a United Airlines traveler vents to Facebook friends about flight delays, “That’s a PR nightmare. You have to show you’re responsive and you are on it,” Young said. “The ultimate goal is, the person goes back on Facebook and says, ‘United solved my problem.’” “People are becoming increasingly more comfortable connecting on social media,” said Alison Kosakowski, who oversees Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts at the state Agency
of Agriculture, Food & Markets. “I think over time we’ll see more.” Kosakowski said the governor has asked state employees to make social media — and customer service in general — a greater priority. Her boss, Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts, a former WCAX-TV news director, “is a big proponent of social media,” she said. Last month, for instance, he encouraged the agency to spread the word on social media about goats stolen in Randolph. News outlets jumped on the story. Kosakowski said a growing number of people are using Twitter and Facebook to contact the agency. “They’re in a regulatory pickle, or they saw something that didn’t look right,” she said. The Scott administration has not set specific social media rules, according to Rebecca Kelley, the governor’s spokeswoman. “The governor and our office [have] relayed where we think it’s a useful tool, such as for constituent service, and emphasized the importance of responsiveness — regardless of channel — but there’s not a directive on how to manage
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channels or whether or not to have them,” Kelley said. Indeed, Young said, social media is not an appropriate avenue for all government interactions, such as those that involve individual social services cases. But when its use is appropriate, Young said, she doesn’t think government agencies will find the work overwhelming. Over time, the tweets will replace phone calls, she said. Kosakowski said social media catchups are part of her workday. “You check a couple times a day,” she explained. “A flow kind of develops.” At the Agency of Transportation, where the @511VT Twitter account boasted 8,493 followers as of press time, keeping up with the online conversation is challenging, said Jacqui LeBlanc, the interim public outreach manager. The agency typically posts information about traffic delays and road closures. The public’s questions and comments related to those threads usually go unanswered at night and on weekends, which the agency’s Facebook page clearly states. Providing information via social media is a start, but government could do more to engage with audiences, Young said. That, she said, requires injecting personality into the accounts. So far, she said, she hasn’t seen the governor and other state leaders showing their true colors online. “The person that they are is not coming through,” she said. “I’d love to see them do more.” One state social media account that stands out, she said, is the secretary of state’s Twitter handle, aka @VermontSOS, which had 1,381 followers. The account offers an edgy mix of humor and information, she said. She noted the office’s lighthearted but apt response August 8 to a Twitter post about Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Ben Cohen weighing in on the debate on election fraud. “I scream, you scream, we all scream … for VOTING RIGHTS,” @VermontSOS tweeted. “They’re really kind of upping the game,” Young said. “They’re putting personality behind government. It allows me to feel even more closely connected. They’re actually telling me things.” Some public officials, including Weinberger, tweet regularly themselves. Others usually leave that task to staff members. The governor occasionally authors his own tweets, but usually his communications staff handles the load.
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David Provost, the Burlington Telecom Advisory Board chair, offered strong signals Monday during a public update on the Burlington Telecom sale that the Keep BT Local cooperative may not make it to the final round of the selection process. “BTAB unanimously expressed serious concerns about the sustainability of KBTL’s financing plan and lack of operating experience,” Provost told the audience at a Burlington City Council meeting, after the council spent more than an hour discussing the deal in executive session. There are three finalists that have viable bids, according to Provost. Two bids from “well-capitalized, established businesses” are cash offers within “a few million dollars of each other.” In both cases, the two bidders have no financing contingencies and would not take on long-term debt.
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“An investor with local connections” is the third bidder, Provost said. That offer has “a lower valuation and includes other benefits for the community and local tech economy.” There were originally eight proposals submitted for consideration by BTAB. The city did not disclose the names of the finalists or their bids. Alan Matson, the KBTL board chair, defended the viability of the co-op’s bid. “From what I heard, I feel like an underdog,” he said during public comment at Monday’s meeting. He pointed to the ownership model and the co-op’s board as strengths and touted its commitment to transparency. KBTL is the only bidder to publicly announce its intention. “I think that that is just another point where the framing could use a bit of changing,” Matson said. “We look forward to working with the community to help them understand what our offer provides.” Matson and other supporters of the co-op criticized the city’s opaque selection process. “I feel it’s somewhat disrespectful to me and all the citizens of Burlington to not be able to do some research about these companies,” said Solveig Overby, who said she’s a co-op member. The city has fallen behind the schedule it marked out earlier this year. In the initial timeline presented by the BTAB, the finalists would present to the city council in July, with a final decision made by July 31. Burlington officials must finalize the sale by the end of the year to maximize the city’s share of the profits.
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The recent arrest of a mentally ill homeless man in Burlington has prompted questions about the resources available for the city’s most vulnerable — and volatile — individuals. Michael Reynolds was arrested August 20 after he allegedly punched a Burlington restaurant owner in the chest. Reynolds is a familiar face to law enforcement: The altercation at East West Café was Reynolds’ 861st documented incident with police since 2011. The 40-yearold transient appeared in court and was back on the street last week. Police publicized Reynolds’ lengthy criminal record in a press release emailed to local media on August 23 with the subject line “DRUNKEN MAN ASSAULTS BUSINESS OWNER.” But the release left out the fact that Reynolds, who’s been arrested 117 times, is schizophrenic, according to a relative who lives out of state. Reynolds’ mental illness is obvious, said Mark Redmond, the executive director of Spectrum Youth & Family Services, a social services organization. Redmond had frequently seen Reynolds shuffling down Church Street, oftentimes talking to himself. Two weeks before Reynolds’ latest arrest, Redmond wrote a letter — as a private citizen, not on behalf of Spectrum — to the Burlington City Council. “Why do we, as a supposedly civilized, just and compassionate society, allow [Reynolds], and others in a similar condition (of which there most certainly are), to live in this condition?” Redmond wrote. “Why do we witness his daily suffering, clearly and obviously due to a mental health
condition which does not allow him to care for himself at even the most basic level, while also a threat to public safety?” According to a member of Spectrum staff who knew Reynolds, the homeless man had “been admitted to virtually every single residential setting available in the city of Burlington ... with all kinds of mental health and social supports, and rarely lasted more than a day due to his erratic and unsafe behavior, which is a result of his severe mental health condition,” Redmond wrote. During the month of June, Redmond noted, police dealt with Reynolds on a daily basis. He’s been convicted of crimes 31 times and has racked up dozens of tickets for which he owes the city nearly $12,000 in fines and fees. “He needs help. A lot of help. He’s not going to get it in prison,” Redmond told Seven Days. “He’s been through every kind of communitybased setting we’ve got and hasn’t succeeded.” What Reynolds needs, according to Redmond, is involuntary confinement. The bar for that is high in Vermont, and the number of beds is limited. The responsibility lies with the state, Redmond noted, to provide more beds and ensure that the resources are available to meet the significant needs of someone like Reynolds. VTDigger.org reported that 512 Vermonters were involuntarily hospitalized in fiscal year 2016. Michael Reynolds “If we had a just and compassionate society, there would be a place for this young man. But it would not be community based; it would be involuntary confinement,” Redmond said. The Burlington City Council passed two resolutions related to the issue on Monday. One, sponsored by Republican Kurt Wright (R-Ward 4) and backed by Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo, would create criminal penalties for those who repeatedly commit “quality of life” offenses such as open container violations and urinating in public. Councilor Adam Roof (I-Ward 8), meanwhile, proposed convening a diverse group of support services and city stakeholders to come up with a solution. He said evidence points to care-based solutions, rather than punitive efforts, as being more effective in preventing crime. The goal, Roof added, is to “bring everyone under one roof” and to ensure that “all the services we have are deployed.”
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swiftly and anonymously, is a breeding ground for pissed-off people. Secretary of State Jim Condos Michael Charter, who manages the doesn’t do the tweeting on his official Twitter and Facebook accounts for the office account. He doesn’t even give state Department of Motor Vehicles himself access, he said, fearing that his (aka @VTDMV, with 2,112 followers), responses could be too outspoken. said he is aware that when he posts links But maintaining engaged Twitter to articles on certain topics — babies left and Facebook accounts was a conscious in overheated cars among them — comdecision, Condos said. He ments will turn harsh. sought advice from the “We generally let it National Association of happen,” he said. “If it gets Secretaries of State on that too out of hand, we will and other communicadelete or block people.” tions strategies. Running But Charter said he uses the accounts is a low-key, the opportunity to correct in-house operation: Deputy people who are spreading secretary Chris Winters inaccuracies. and chief of staff Eric Covey “Somebody the other tweet in their spare time. day wanted to know why Winters and Covey people are crossing double haven’t shied from making yellow lines to pass bikes,” frank, quirky or irreverent he said. It’s legal to cross responses to commenters. a double yellow line in “We put ourselves out JACQUES F ORDY Vermont when it’s safe, there, knowing we will be and motorists are required subject to scrutiny, but it to give bicyclists a fouroften generates some good conversa- foot clearance, he noted. “When I’m tions,” Winters said. able, I provide links to the legislaTake a July 9 exchange, made after tion,” he said. President Donald Trump — the tweeter Eventually, Young said, consumers in chief — announced he’d discussed will likely expect more social media forming a cybersecurity unit with interaction from their government. Russian President Vladimir Putin to But will it be the fastest, most accuprevent election hacking. rate way to solve their problems? That “Please don’t. We don’t need that depends. kind of ‘help’ with our elections,” The DMV’s Charter said questions @VermontSOS wrote, dissing Trump. posed via Twitter or Facebook likely will The tweet drew 60 “likes” and 25 get no quicker a response than those retweets. made by phone. Kosakowski, at the Politico later tweeted a report that Agency of Agriculture, agreed. Typically, the president didn’t expect the coopera- she receives social media messages and tion to occur, prompting @VermontSOS passes them to an appropriate staffer to to reply, “Oh good. Probably because we answer, the same process as when hansaid ‘please.’” dling a phone inquiry. Winters said he worries that if he But it’s hard to argue with the quick goes too far, his boss will be accused of response Fordy received about his being partisan, but he has yet to delete flooded road or that Handy got after a tweet or block a follower. reporting the sinkhole. “I can honestly say: no major regrets Handy said the mayor stopped by the so far,” Winters said. diner after his tweet and told him about Engaging over such hot-button the SeeClickFix app, which allows city issues can get dicey, but doing so also residents to report and track responses creates that sought-after personal- to problems such as potholes, graffiti ity, Young said. Government, like and traffic light outages. The city has businesses, must walk a careful line used the program since 2012 and is exbetween being edgy and offensive, but panding it to include more public works they shouldn’t be afraid to occasionally projects. provoke, she said. Handy said he downloaded the app “It takes some sophistication,” she and will use it next time he spots a said. “There are going to be points in problem. But he hasn’t forgotten the time when they’re going to piss people power of tagging a government official off.” on Twitter when all else fails. Anybody who has dipped a toe into “You know they got it,” he said. m Twitter or Facebook knows that social media, which allows users to comment Contact: terri@sevendaysvt.com
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[Re “Begging for Change: Burlington Stabbings Prompt Proposed Penalties,” August 23]: The sociologist-in-chief in Vermont’s largest city has a new seminar he’s espousing: consequences of bad behavior as a means of teaching responsibility. Huh? Of course we’re talking about Brandon del Pozo, who — besides his day job as a wannabe college professor — purports to be Burlington’s police chief. Del Pozo’s latest means of promoting the mayor’s soft-on-crime mentality is urging the liberal councilors to adopt a law imposing penalties on so-called lesser crimes — you know, the crimes that street bums peddle in: i.e., assault, robbery. You get the idea. The sociologist-in-chief’s idea is to make bad boys come to appreciate that their behavior has consequences. So our friendly sociologist would criminalize civil “quality-of-life” offenses such as public drunkenness, fighting and public urination. (He doesn’t include assault and robbery because practitioners of those big-boy crimes already understand the “consequences.”) Right, chief. Got it. The best and only way to reduce thuggery in Burlington is for the sociologist-inchief to become an actual police chief and stop apologizing for cops doing their jobs. You see, the mayor and liberal council want a police department that is its own personal therapy center — until, of course, some drunken, homeless welfare-expert thug robs or beats them silly. Then, of course, they want a gun-toting cop on their doorstep, ASAP. Until then, let’s just have another seminar in teachable behavior. Ted Cohen
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The article about commuter rail service coming to Vermont was very interesting [“Fast Track?” August 2]. As a person who doesn’t drive and relies on public transportation, I’m pleased to see that there may be more options in the future. For this service to work, it must be accessible to everyone. I challenge David Blittersdorf and Net Zero Vermont to make sure these rail cars
meet the standards of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Communities suffer when anyone is marginalized by lack of access. For us to thrive, we must provide services that are inclusive to all. Peter Johnke
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In John Walters’ August 16 Fair Game column, there was an interesting section headline called “Revolving Door Spins Again.” This details how Joint Fiscal Office staff member Sara Teachout took a new job as “head of government, public and media relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont.” While I have no problem with Teachout or anyone taking a new job, BCBS was just granted a 9.2 percent rate increase. They had asked for 12.9 percent. I wonder how much of this raise will be going to the department that Teachout now leads to keep universal care at bay in Vermont. Teachout knows the legislature and will be a formidable force there in keeping us saddled with future rate jumps, high deductibles and premiums, restricted networks, and the nice paychecks earned by BCBS CEOs (and Teachout) that these rate increases pay for. No doubt that’s why she was hired. I agree with Paul Burns of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, who said, “The revolving door policy should probably cover JFO and Legislative Council as well.” Like Walters, I question the word “probably.” It should be “definitely.” I would also change “Vermont’s shiny new ethics law bars former lawmakers and executive officers from becoming lobbyists for at least one full year” to “…at least two full years” to mitigate the effects of this revolving door. Walter Carpenter
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[Re Off Message: “Trump Admin Axes Millions in Funding for Vermont Nonprofit,” July 21]: The recent abrupt rescission by the U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services of $2.25 million in grant funds to develop evidence-based and effective pregnancy prevention programs for youth is alarming. Charlotte-based Youth Catalytics and its grant partners excel in using scientific findings to develop cutting-edge prevention strategies that can be shared nationally to address a huge social problem. I work as an advocate for both children and parents involved in family court, and I see firsthand the frequently tragic consequences of children having children. It is critical that those of us who work with youth be adequately trained to support them holistically, with interventions that are meaningful and lasting. Through its efforts to gather, analyze and utilize research, Youth Catalytics is a whetstone that keeps our tools critically sharp. Science, not opinion, should drive best practices when tackling complex issues such as teen pregnancy. Loss of this grant will have a ripple effect on vulnerable youth nationally and in Vermont. Not least, the targeted nature of this rescission seems particularly dangerous. Susan Hong CHARLOTTE
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[Re Stuck in Vermont]: I can’t comprehend why Seven Days would even consider featuring such a substandard product as Stuck in Vermont. Why should anyone feel “stuck” here? The title makes no sense and is plain stupid. The topics of these features have absolutely nothing to do with being captured here and are inept attempts to show positive aspects about Vermont that would speak for themselves if not debauched by this amateurish presentation. The tone of Stuck in Vermont is incongruous to the subject matter and is invariably some farcical pseudo-comical overlay that is completely out of place. Topics are made light of despite the serious essence of their content. The videography is likewise amateurish. The camera is unsteady. Images are choppy, poorly focused, haphazardly composed and make no sense in their juxtapositions. It’s hard to follow this
staccato of shots that either begin or end with no context or transitions — like billboards passing in a subway window. The editing is poorly done, too. Blurriness and absurd vantages add to the confusion and foolishness. Eva Sollberger’s obsession with closeup shots of her face making gooney-eyed, goofy grimaces is detrimental to her subject and terribly annoying. It appears she sees her feature as a vehicle or a platform for narcissistic, self-engrossed exhibition. Who really wants to see this egoism? Is anyone impressed? Norm Vandal
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[Re Off Message: “Keep BT Local Faces Uphill Battle in Bid to Buy Burlington Telecom,” August 28; “Details Trickle Out on Finalists in the Bidding for Burlington Telecom,” August 7]: Recently, the Burlington Telecom Advisory Board chair claimed that two BT bids were “debt-free,” which has a good ring to it, given BT’s history. But “debt-free” is a buzzword, especially in the absence of other financial details. The BT co-op’s bid is not debt-free, but let me explain why this is not a problem. BT currently has more than 7,000 members and is on track to have more than $3 million in cash flow after expenses. Paying back a $10 million loan is very doable. More importantly, no other bid will grant ownership of BT to its subscribers, which will benefit our community as we’ve seen with City Market/Onion River Co-op and the Burlington Electric Department. As a member of the City Market co-op, I receive an annual patronage refund that is more than I paid in my membership many years ago. Not a bad deal. BED’s rates have not gone up in more than eight years, and, in 2015, an average BED residential customer paid $371 less per year than the statewide average — an aggregate savings of $6.2 million. That’s a lot of money to keep in the local economy. Over time, similar savings and refunds would occur with the BT co-op, and that’s why choosing a not-for-profit BT co-op — owned by the people — is the best decision for Burlington. Jan Schultz
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With an innate talent for music, he could play guitar by ear. His favorite band was the Grateful Dead, and he listened to them to the very end. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph O. Humburg Sr. and Beryl L. Humburg. He leaves behind his children, Rolf Humburg and wife Katherine Clear, Sarah Humburg and partner Ricky Gratton, and Aimee Matthews and husband Jon; his grandsons, Lucas and Mason Matthews; the
mother of his three children, Betsy Shand; his sisters, Schatzi Humburg and Margrit Humburg; and many lifelong friends. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, September 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at the St. John’s Club in Burlington. Please RSVP your attendance to Sarah Humburg at seventyfourbeetl @yahoo.com. Donations in his name may be made to the Community Health Centers of Burlington.
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even Days writers can’t possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, an orchestra of crickets. So this monthly feature is our way of introducing you to five books by Vermont authors. To do that, we contextualize each book just a little and quote a single representative sentence from, yes, page 32. Inclusion here implies neither approval nor derision on our part, but simply: Here are a bunch of books, arranged alphabetically by authors’ names, that Seven Days readers might like to know about.
Whole Worlds Could Pass Away: Collected Stories
Wild Mountain
Rickey Gard Diamond, Rootstock Publishing, 167 pages. $16.95
It had a monastic feeling that appealed to Virginia very much, and she was aware that when she pictured Robert’s face when he discovered it, she felt real pleasure. As she sells off all but the largest pieces of furniture in the house, Virginia, the divorcing protagonist of the short story “In a House by the River,” rediscovers a sense of self. In “They Shout Praises,” a man gains insight into his troubled relationship while photographing a wedding. “Black Bears” evocatively charts a woman’s life and her losses from childhood to middle age — in nine pages. In these and other stories, journalist and awardwinning author RICKEY GARD DIAMOND deftly captivates the reader with subtle plot progressions and complex characters who grow in poignant and unexpected ways. Reading them is like stepping into a theater smack-dab in the middle of a great play. Diamond has honed her craft for decades through short stories published in literary and feminist journals, through her novel Second Sight, and as founding editor of Vermont Woman. In this collection of previously published work, her skill and wisdom shine. E.M.S.
Nancy Hayes Kilgore, Green Writers Press, 334 pages. $19.95.
Burgundy: Twisted Roots
Janet Hubbard, Poisoned Pen Press, 230 pages. $15.95.
Juliette smiled at her daughter’s exaggerated expression of bliss upon her first sampling of the tart. In the third and final installment of Fayston resident JANET HUBBARD’s Vengeance in the Vineyard mystery series, protagonist Max Maguire finds herself in France once again. Each book in the trilogy has Max solving a murder in a different region of the country, giving our protagonist, and the reader, a tour of its lauded wines. Burgundy explores the New York Police Department investigator’s exploits as she navigates a new death, a mysterious stranger, her engagement to a French magistrate, the region’s wines and France’s convoluted inheritance laws. Crack open a bottle of the book’s namesake vin — it will make this quick read all the better. Hubbard launches the book on Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 p.m., at Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. S.W.
Frank MacFarland was someone who didn’t shrink from danger, who forged ahead when forging ahead was called for, whose heart went out to anyone in distress, and who fought for the underdog. This second novel from psychotherapist and former pastor Nancy Hayes Kilgore encapsulates the clash of old and new Vermont with a story set in 2008, at the height of the marriage-equality debate. The plot pivots around the slow-burn midlife romance of underdog-defending Frank, an ex-hippie from New York; and small-town general store owner Mona, left wary by an abusive marriage. After an ice jam sweeps away Mona’s beloved covered bridge, she and Frank rally to replace it, even as conservative selectboard members muster their forces to expel a vocal lesbian. Presenting small-town life with strong descriptive prose and empathy, Kilgore eventually arrives at a heartening message of reconciliation. Kilgore reads from Wild Mountain with other Green Writers Press authors on Tuesday, September 19, 7 p.m., at Phoenix Books Burlington, $3; and on Thursday, September 28, 6:30 p.m., at Phoenix Books Rutland, free. M.H.
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Dorset House Grand Reopening Friday, September 1 Shelburne Museum’s renowned water fowl decoy collection— featuring works by Elmer Crowell, Shang Wheeler, Albert Laing, and more—takes up residence in the meticulously restored 185-year-old Greek Revival, and is presented in a state-of-the-art display. Opening tour and discussion with curator Kory Rogers at 1 p.m.
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Susan Sanders and Jessica Sicely, Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 84 pages. $10.
I am going on my own all alone, it may be worse in some ways, but I know it will be better.
To many children, this independence is a blessing; but Theron, already orphaned once, feels more alone.
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Clearly, Hinesburg’s Bill Schubart hasn’t kept quite busy enough offering commentary on Vermont Public Radio and serving on the boards of numerous local cultural organizations (including the Vermont Arts Council). In the past nine years, he’s also produced seven books, among them two collections of stories from his Lamoille County childhood. Schubart returns to that turf in this slim novel that chronicles the lengthy marriage of a modest dairy farming couple, born around the turn of the 20th century. Theron comes from a household of sorrow: His mother died giving birth to him at 19, leaving his father a broken alcoholic. No wonder he gravitates to the levelheaded Lila, who helps him milk cows on his ancestral land until the mechanization of the dairy industry forces them to sell off their herd. In the interim, not much happens, but that’s the point. A memorial to lost ways of life, the narrative can occasionally get preachy, but, at its strongest, when Schubart focuses on his grounded characters, the book might remind readers of Gustave Flaubert’s “A Simple Heart.” And we defy anyone not to get misty at the end.
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This collection of poems is strange in more than one way. First, the younger of the two poets is dead. Second, that person is the daughter of the other poet. Third, the introduction directly addresses the motivations and emotional impacts of suicide. In an author’s preface, SUSAN SANDERS describes her daughter Jessica Sicely’s slow decline following a move from Arizona to Vermont. She closes it with a powerful sentence: “Two weeks later, Jessica shot herself in the woods on her grandparents’ property.” That sentence is compelling in its rarity. Rather than speaking bluntly about suicide, many occlude reality with idioms such as “she passed” and sentiments like “he’s in a better place.” The fruit of a decade of Sanders’ processing, this collection is a lyrical attempt to speak honestly about a difficult subject. Sicely’s accounts of her pain are stark. But there are glimmers of hope, as in the short poem that closes the book: “Above all clouds, / far beyond / our thoughts / we think of / that man upstairs / in an everlasting world of love. / When you ask / and find him / he covers / what lies inside. / Our purpose is to dream / in the hidden corner / of his heart.”
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Cubic Collaboration Trained eyes can spot public art by CLARK DERBES all over Burlington. He’s painted the west side of the Moran Plant and semitrailers in the truck yard off Pine Street, among many other surfaces. Recently, Derbes added to his urban portfolio with a new collaborative piece on the south-facing wall of Tapna Yoga in the South End. The large wall facing Curtis Lumber formerly hosted a swirling butterfly mural. Now it bears Derbes’ signature color blocks with a rudimentary trompe l’oeil effect — it almost looks as if you could climb up the “cubes” that seem to protrude from the building.
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The MILTON ARTISTS’ GUILD has a mission: to make the town an arts destination. “We have been working steadily to put Milton on the art map,” says president GISELA ALPERT. Part of that process is making art visible to the general public with murals. To that end, last week SARAH RUTHERFORD, who painted silos in Jeffersonville last year, completed a large piece at the behest of MAG on the side of the Milton Gardener’s Supply warehouse. The mural features a hummingbird, a butterfly and flowering plants. “A mural provides art for everybody,” Alpert says. “It’s there for everybody to admire and adds beauty to the community.” Alpert says she’s heard positive feedback from employees at the facility, where the piece has “boosted morale.” She adds, “It’s exactly what we wanted: to share the appreciation of the arts and promote it.” Contact: sadie@sevendaysvt.com
Derbes was assisted by a group of volunteers from the King Street Center and a $3,000 grant from BURLINGTON CITY ARTS. “King Street Center had a dozen or so youth volunteers and their mentors show up on Saturday morning to paint,” the artist says. His motivation for working with King Street, Derbes adds, was to give the kids “a sense of ownership and pride about their participation in creating a highly visible piece of public art in their neighborhood.” The eye-catching geometric work has spiffed up a South End site just in time for the SOUTH END ART HOP, September 8 through 10. COURTESY OF GISELA ALPERT
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One wall of Burlington High School’s brick building off of North Avenue has received a tiny — and perhaps temporary — face-lift. ALYSSA DUBOIS and MÅLIN HILLEMANN, both recent grads, recently completed an outdoor sculpture depicting a seahorse — the school’s mascot — and installed it on a wall near the front entrance. The artists say the design was inspired by Vermont artist MARY LACY’s tessellated murals, such as the hummingbird on the north side of Monarch & the Milkweed in Burlington. Initially, DuBois and Hillemann wanted to paint directly on the brick. But the administration seemed apprehensive about the project, they note. “Our principal was supportive of having students hang up artwork, but in a less permanent way,” says Hillemann. They ended up painting the piece on wooden panels that could be attached to — and detached from — the building. The young women don’t know how long the piece, which was funded by a $500 grant from the Booster Club, will remain in its current location, but they say they’re satisfied with the results of their undertaking. “The process was really difficult, but, at the end, it was worth it to see our piece hanging on the wall,” says Hillemann. DuBois adds that other students who want to make public art shouldn’t get discouraged. “There are people out there to help you, but it will take time to find them and get it right,” she advises.
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UPPER VALLEY MUSIC CENTER FINDS A NEW HOME IN LEBANON the sweeping front staircase to the crystal chandeliers adorning one of the performance rooms. When it’s finished, the UVMC’s new home will provide an elegant setting in which to learn sonatas and concertos. The old building has also required some upgrades to suit the needs of a school that specializes in making a racket. For example, a percussion room has been outfitted with an array of soundproofing devices to help dampen the bleed of noise from exuberant timpanists; the string rehearsal room is right down the hall. “We’re really trying to be conscious of the different needs of all of our students,” said Smith. According to Van Vliet, the new building represents the completion of a five-year plan to expand UVMC’s capacity to serve the musical needs of the Upper Valley. “It really is just an extension of our mission to make music education as accessible to the community here as possible,” he said. While classes have a price tag, the school has a number of scholarship programs and other means of ensuring that any student who wants to learn can do so. “We won’t turn anyone away,” said Smith. “If someone wants to be here, we’ll find a way to make it work.” Van Vliet declined to say what UVMC’s plan for the next five years might be, though he did note those discussions have already begun. “Whatever the plan ends up being, I expect we’ll continue to do our best to bring as much music to this area as we can,” he said.
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The UPPER VALLEY MUSIC CENTER is movin’ on up … the street. The community music school in the former mill town of Lebanon, N.H., is set to relocate to a stately new (actually old) building on South Park Street, just around the corner from its longtime location on Hanover Street. UVMC will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, September 9. Concerts and workshops, including the debut of the center’s newest brass ensemble, will be held both at the new facility and across the street in Colburn Park. Since opening in 1995, UVMC has become one of the region’s premier music schools. It boasts more than 30 faculty members and annually serves some 850 students, children and adults alike. That’s a lot of Suzuki violin lessons, chamber ensemble rehearsals and choral classes for the center’s comparatively cramped home. “We had been looking to expand into a larger location for a while,” said UVMC executive director BENJAMIN VAN VLIET by phone. “When this building became available, it was a perfect fit.” The new UVMC headquarters was previously the home of a law firm. Prior to that, the building was a private residence. Once renovations are complete, the two-story manse will house offices and a number of classrooms, rehearsal rooms and small performance spaces. It will also almost certainly feature the most lavish bathroom of any music school in the area, if not the country. “It’s pretty amazing, right?” said assistant director ERIN JENKINS SMITH while giving a Seven Days reporter a tour of the building in early August. In the second-story bathroom, vaulted ceilings soar above gleaming, wood-paneled walls and ornate fixtures. The luxurious WC is a vestige of the brick building’s 19th-century past as a mansion. That history is still in evidence throughout, from the fine details on fireplace mantels in several rooms to
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Coffee: Let’s grow this plant, pick the berries, take the seeds out, roast and then grind the beans, pour hot water through the grounds and throw the beans away. Drink the water! How did we get there? —Old Blue Eyes
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emember Solomon, OBE? Wise and just, son of David, king of Israel, etc.? He’s who did it, according to one 17thcentury Arab writer. The story goes that Solomon encountered a plague-struck village and was counseled by the angel Gabriel to roast coffee beans — anticipating the single-origin craze, Gabriel specified beans sourced from Yemen — and soak them in hot water. He gave the resulting beverage to the villagers, curing them. Despite coffee’s proven miraculous qualities, this version of history holds that it then fell off everyone’s radars for a couple millennia, until about the 16th century. OK, maybe not the most convincing story. But Yemen and the 16th century, or thereabouts, are where coffee actually begins to show up in the (non-scriptural) record. We pause to note, first, that these folks certainly weren’t the first to come up with the idea of immersing vegetable matter in water and consuming the
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results. I’d propose that’s just one of those things humans wind up thinking of over time, if only because they’re bored; when the coffee craze first swept the Gulf of Aden, the Chinese had been brewing tea for centuries. You could similarly look at the practice of grinding grain, adding water and exposing the resulting dough to heat — that is, making bread, which I wrote about back in July. An unlikely process at first glance, but if you’ve got a sheaf of wheat and a need for nutrition, you’ll figure it out eventually. Coffee is nutritionally useless, though — what need could it have been filling? This is where the era and locale come into play: Some convincing histories place coffee’s emergence in Yemeni communities of Sufis, members of a Muslim sect, who allegedly discovered that drinking it helped them stay awake during long religious ceremonies. There are a number of competing stories here and no small amount of lore, but if you
squint hard enough you can see the rough outline of a narrative: Coffee trees grow wild in this part of the world; somebody decided to see how their seeds tasted and realized that, taste notwithstanding, they make you feel good; thus are caffeine addictions born. It probably didn’t hurt that this was a region famous for the stimulant khat, which are leaves people chew on; there was already a local enthusiasm for getting a buzz off plants. Various such stories are laid out in the 1985 book Coffee and Coffeehouses: The Origins of a Social Beverage in the Medieval Near East by historian Ralph Hattox. Hattox doesn’t even mention the first tale you’ll likely come across if you do any searching: one about an Ethiopian goatherd named Kaldi, who observed his flock becoming particularly animated after nibbling on a certain bush. After trying it himself, Kaldi shared his find with a local imam, who dried the beans and took to steeping
them in hot water whenever he needed to pull an all-nighter down at the mosque. Apocryphal for sure, but the accounts Hattox does relate support the idea of coffee being an agrarian discovery embraced by Sufi Muslims; he finds one story, for instance, of a notable Yemeni Sufi known as al-Dhabhani, who sometime in the 1400s traveled to Ethiopia and, there discovering coffee, brought some back to Aden and shared it with his co-religionists. This story also contains “more than a bit of legend,” Hattox concedes, and is complicated even by the language employed: Dhabhani is said to have encountered people in Ethiopia “using” (i.e., not “drinking”) what the 16th-century writer recounting these events called qahwa, leaving it unclear whether they were brewing it or chewing on it, à la khat. Evidence on the side of brewing is provided by the word qahwa itself, a term that previously had sometimes referred to wine, another mood-altering drink. Still, that or something like it is about as close as we’re going to get: Though we don’t know the
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play-by-play, we know roughly where coffee drinking caught on (Yemen, perhaps running with an Ethiopian concept) and when (the mid-15th century), as well as the religious tradition that midwifed it. A little note on that: In Yemen, the drink ran into early contention over whether it was even acceptable by the standards of the Quran. The prophet Muhammad, you’ll recall, forbade his followers from getting intoxicated, and when coffee made its way to Mecca, in the early 1500s, it sparked a debate: Was caffeine an intoxicant? In 1511, a local religious leader “literally put coffee on trial,” writes Tom Standage in A History of the World in 6 Glasses (2005): “He convened a council of legal experts and placed the accused — a large vessel of coffee — before them.” After talking it over they decided coffee was indeed an intoxicant, and therefore haram, and the drink was banned — burned in the streets, Standage reports, its vendors beaten. Within months, though, a higher council overturned the ruling. Apparently cooler heads had prevailed in the interim; maybe everyone switched to decaf.
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t’s highway construction season, that time of year when the hills are alive with the sound of truck backup alarms. The Vermont Agency of Transportation and local public works departments have nearly as short a work season as farmers, so they make highways when the sun shines. While cruising the roads of Vermont, perhaps you’ve noticed crews digging some unusually large drainage ditches and installing new culverts big enough to drive a truck through. A few Seven Days readers have noticed as much in recent months and wrote to ask: What’s up with that? One Underhill Center resident emailed photos of some said behemoths that appeared in her neighborhood. They were deep enough to expose the roots of mature trees and treacherous enough to strand cars that might slide off icy winter roads. One neighbor (who asked not to be identified for fear of provoking the wrath of her local road crews) likened the gullies to “something you’d see in trench warfare.” A similarly large drainage swale was built last summer alongside East
What’s With the Huge New Drainage Ditches Along Vermont Roads? Thompsons Point Road in Charlotte. Until the vegetation grew back this spring, the ravine looked like the halfpipe that snowboarders ride at ski resorts. So, what’s going down with Vermont’s new roadside Alpine slides? In short: climate change. As Vermont experiences an increase in both the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, state and local municipalities are beefing up their stormwater infrastructure to minimize erosion damage caused by severe flooding. In addition, these larger drainage systems reduce the flow of pollutants into Vermont’s lakes and streams. Many of these lessons were learned the hard way. This week marks the sixth anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene. Beginning on August 28, 2011, parts of Vermont were inundated with as much as 11 inches of rain over a 48hour period. According to data from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, the storm damaged more than 500 miles of highways and at least 300 bridges. For a time, 13 communities were left without any navigable roads in or out.
Charlotte, Shelburne and Hinesburg that drain large volumes of water. Next, engineers and hydrologists figure out the most effective ways to manage that water flow and then, using public and private money, create demonstration projects for educating the public about “optimal conservation practices.” Currently, the Lewis Creek Association has 15 AOTS sites in various stages of design and implementation in those three towns. Thus far, reports Hoffsis, three have been completed: the Hinesburg rain garden on Silver Street, the Munroe Brook rain garden in Shelburne, and the swale enhancement and check dams on East Thompson’s Point Road in Charlotte. Regardless of each projects’ size, all share the goal of slowing down the water’s flow, spreading it out and giving it time to soak in. Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com
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The repair costs were equally earthshattering: $63 million in private insurance claims, $153 million in state and local costs, and more than $600 million in federal reconstructions bills. Though Irene caused the worst flooding Vermont has seen since the great flood of 1927, no one thinks it will be the last such storm. Since 2011, the state has logged at least one federally declared natural disaster per year. Municipalities large and small, as well as nonprofits and individual citizens, haven’t been sitting on their hands waiting for the next big one; they’re working to make their own communities more storm resilient. The roadside project in Charlotte offers a snapshot of those proactive efforts. In 2014, members of the Charlotte Congregational Church and the Lewis Creek Association — a nonprofit organization involved in water conservation efforts in Charlotte, Ferrisburgh, Hinesburg, Monkton, Shelburne and Starksboro — got together to talk about how they could improve the water quality of Lake Champlain. An outgrowth of that meeting was an initiative dubbed Ahead of the Storm, a public-private partnership for addressing water quality and storm resilience. Explains Krista Hoffsis, program coordinator with the Lewis Creek Association, the goal of AOTS is to identify locations in
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athy Duncan was doing what she could to provide for her kids. The 45-year-old divorced mother of three had returned to school, landed a steady job and bought a modest house in downtown Johnson. But, as she told a panel of Vermont state legislators, cabinet members and low-income advocates in November 2007, Duncan still hadn’t escaped the poverty she had known for much of her life. “I am one of the successes,” she said during a public forum at the Morristown Elementary School library. “But when I live from paycheck to paycheck and sometimes it doesn’t make it, doesn’t pay all the bills, I don’t feel much like a success.” For weeks that fall, members of the newly established Vermont Child Poverty Council had been traveling the state’s 14 counties with great fanfare, hosting evening discussions in crowded school cafeterias, gymnasiums and libraries. They were calling on poor parents such as Duncan to share their stories and solutions. “I am here to represent people in poverty,” she told them, according to a Stowe Reporter account of the meeting. Earlier that year, the State of Vermont had made a colossal commitment: to cut child poverty in half within a decade. A new law, passed by the Democratic legislature and signed by Republican governor Jim Douglas, had established the 14-member council and charged it with carrying out the state’s ambitious goal by June 30, 2017. “The point was to change the conversation instead of going through yet another year of trying to get a little more funding for this program or that program,” recalled former state senator Doug Racine, who championed the legislation and then chaired the council in its early years. “We really needed to elevate the prominence of poverty in this state.” But by the time Vermont’s 10-year deadline passed this June, the goal had long since been forgotten — and the state had come nowhere close to meeting it. In 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 15,907 Vermont children, or 12.4 percent, were living below the federal poverty line. By 2015, the most recent year for which data is available, the number of children in poverty had declined, slightly, to 15,469, but the rate had increased to 13.3 percent. Such figures fail to capture the true extent of economic hardship that Vermont’s children face. Most experts agree that the federal poverty line, developed in the 1960s, is outdated and underestimates the income it takes to survive. At present, the poverty line is drawn at $12,060 a year for an individual and $24,600 for a family of four — up slightly from a decade ago. At their earliest meetings in 2007, members of the Child Poverty Council questioned whether they might be wiser to measure the number of young people living at 200 percent of the federal poverty line. By that metric, the state has done no better: From 2007 to
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2015, the number of poor kids in Vermont rose from 32 percent to 35 percent. To be sure, Vermont is not an island — and this was no ordinary decade. A year after the council toured the state, a financial crisis plunged the country into the deepest economic downturn in nearly a century. The national child poverty rate soared from 18 percent in 2007 to a peak of 22.6 percent in 2012, in tandem with the unemployment rate. As parents lost their jobs, children suffered. “I don’t want to use 2017 FEDERAL this as an excuse, but POVERTY LINE I really don’t think we could have made the kind Annual income by number of people per household of dent we wanted to make because of the re1....................$12,060 cession,” said Voices for 2...................$16,240 Vermont’s Children ex3..................$20,420 ecutive director Carlen Finn, who worked with 4..................$24,600 Racine to establish the 5.................. $28,780 half-in-10 target. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Whether a small state, & HUMAN SERVICES acting in isolation, could
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have achieved so bold a goal absent the Great Recession is another question entirely. For years, the costs of housing, health care, childcare and higher education have outpaced the growth of wages, in Vermont and around the country. The result has been a rise in economic inequality and the emergence of what sociologists fear is a permanent underclass, trapped by generational poverty. “It’s very hard to get ahead when you’re getting going at a different starting line in life than others,” said state Assistant Attorney General Christopher Curtis, who spent a decade fighting poverty at Vermont Legal Aid. As Vermont grappled with the economic downturn, attention to the Child Poverty Council waned. Though required by statute to meet six times a year and update its recommendations annually, the panel was largely abandoned in the early 2010s. And while it has been rejuvenated in recent years, few lawmakers seem to remember the commitment Vermont made. In interviews this month, the state’s most powerful politicians — Gov. Phil Scott, Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden) and House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero) — each expressed ignorance of the half-in-10 pledge. “I don’t think anyone but the authors remember that specific goal,” Ashe said. Though the state never engaged in the war on poverty described in the 2007 bill, it continued to do what it had always done: take incremental, ad hoc steps to support the poor. In recent years, lawmakers have expanded health insurance coverage, raised the minimum wage, increased childcare subsidies and enhanced welfare benefits. To be sure, Vermont is doing better than most states. Its child poverty rate is tied for the third lowest in the nation. And the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2017 Kids Count report, which measures 16 indicators of child well-being, found that young people were better off only in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. That’s cold comfort to Vermonters such as Duncan. Ten years ago, when she addressed the Child Poverty Council, Duncan was beginning to feel “more selfsufficient,” she recalled last week. But a few years later, she started falling behind on mortgage payments after her failure to keep up on paperwork cost her a federal housing subsidy. Duncan lost her Main Street home in 2014 — the same year a disability put her out of work. Now suffering from arthritis and diabetes, the 55-year-old woman is trying to survive on $933 a month in Social Security disability payments, $825 of which goes to rent. She can no longer afford a car and relies on a nephew to drive her to the grocery store once a month. “Life’s been throwing punches that I just can’t seem to dodge,” she said. Duncan worries most about her three grown children, now 24, 22 and 20 years old. Only the oldest enrolled in college, and he lasted there just a year. The youngest was still in high school when foreclosure forced them
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into a crowded two-bedroom apartment. She wonders whether they will escape the poverty cycle she could not. Because her new apartment is barely a block from her old home, Duncan has trouble forgetting what she lost. “You drive by and see it and think: How come?” she said. “But it is what it is.”
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Target Practice In 1999, prime minister Tony Blair pledged to cut child poverty in half in Great Britain over the next decade and eradicate it completely by 2020. The idea soon crossed the Atlantic, and, in 2005, Connecticut set its own half-in-10 goal. To Jodie Levin-Epstein, then the deputy director of the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Law and Social Policy, such targets made perfect sense for states. “How do you know what you’re accomplishing unless you set yourself some kind of goal?” she said. “This is what metrics do for us. They help us see how far we’ve gotten and how far we’ve got to go.” Levin-Epstein worked with Finn, Racine and Rep. Ann Pugh (D-South Burlington) to bring the concept to Vermont. Robin Lunge, then a legislative lawyer, helped draft the bill, S.177, and staffed the council it created. “I don’t think Vermont households people were particuwith children receiving larly thinking, Is this 3SquaresVT food stamps, a realistic goal? or as of September 2016 anything like that,” recalled Lunge, who now serves on the health care-regulating Green Mountain Care Board. “It was more like, How do we get attention focused on these issues?” Unlike similar state commissions created in Delaware, Minnesota and Oregon, Vermont’s called on its members — six legislators, four cabinet members and four advocates — to visit every county in search of ideas. By staying “away from Montpelier,” Pugh explained in a contemporaneous report, “we could hear directly from people who never could get to the capital.” The tour resulted in something just as important: coaxing the stigma of poverty out of the shadows — if only for an evening. At a November 2007 stop in Middlebury, council members heard from a 16-year-old girl who recalled bringing a can of corn to school in second grade to help fill a box for a family in need of a Christmas dinner. “My class colored the box to look like a present, and we talked about how bad it must suck to have other people buy your food for you,” she told the council. “That night, when I went home, the box was sitting on my kitchen table … I felt like a dirtbag.” The girl’s story, Racine said earlier this month, “still can bring tears to my eyes.” It’s not unique. According to the state Department for Children and Families, more than 26,000 children receive assistance every month through the 3SquaresVT food stamp program. More than 44 percent of Vermont’s children were eligible for free or reduced-price lunches last school year, according to the state Agency of Education. Last week, at the Northeast Kingdom Community Action Agency’s St. Johnsbury outpost, a 27-year-old
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manufacturing town near the New Hampshire border. “I was able to afford it when I was working, for the most part. But now that I’m broke, I’m not going to be able to afford to keep going with that.” She added emphatically, “I want my kids to be able to take part in stuff like that.” For Emily Raymond, it’s the “bigger-ticket items,” such as summer vacations, that she would like to provide her four children, who range in age from 5 to 15. “But,” the 42-year-old single mother said, “it makes the treats you have more meaningful — like ordering a pizza or going out for creemees.”
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woman who identified herself only as Jessie said she knows what it’s like to eat on a budget. “I’ve been living off of cans of SpaghettiOs and hot dogs my entire life,” she said. “Growing up, you’d see kids at school when they would have nice-looking backpacks or just nice clothes in general. We would get hand-me-downs a lot.” Neither Jessie nor her high school sweetheart, Justin, has been able to hold down jobs. So, like Jessie’s mother did, they are raising children on welfare: their 9- and 6-year-old boys. “My son’s been playing baseball for the last four years,” said Jessie, who has never left this faded
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State of Need « P.31 With the help of the Reach Up welfare program, which provides cash assistance to poverty-stricken parents, as well as 3SquaresVT, Social Security and Section 8 housing, Raymond can house and feed her family — but not much more than that. “The kids know we’re poor, and they know we can’t say yes to everything,” said Raymond, who suffers mental disabilities that keep her from working. “It’s tough when other kids get things they can’t have or do things they can’t do, but I feel my kids are humble and grateful — two values that are important to this family, anyway.”
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On the evening of her first birthday, on August 9, Melody Read perched in a high chair in her St. Albans home, wearing a pink dress, purple socks and a paper crown. Her 2.5-year-old brother, Derek, played on the floor in front of her with a pink castle his sister had just received. “It’s been a long couple weeks,” their mother, Jerica, said with a sigh. Their father, Dennis, sat beside his wife on a white pleather couch in a corner of their lightly furnished living room. He explained that he had been working long hours at a local information technology company and that a bug had been keeping Derek home from daycare. The family owns one car and Jerica doesn’t have a license, so she had been stranded with the kids in their two-bedroom apartment a mile from the closest convenience store. “It’s OK,” said Jerica, whose chronic depression and anxiety have kept her out of the workforce for years. “With Melody getting all the attention, Derek could use the quality time.” The Reads have never loved their cramped quarters on the ground floor of a seven-unit apartment complex, but they are grateful to have a place of their own. For much of their eight-year relationship — including through both of Jerica’s pregnancies — their inconstant employment at low-wage jobs had left them homeless. The two 28-year-olds have slept in a parent’s basement, at a friend’s house, on a boss’ porch, in a drab motel, in their car and in a homeless shelter. When Jerica was pregnant with Melody, they crashed in a crumbling apartment with lead paint, exposed wiring and the persistent smell of home heating oil. “It was just terrible,” Jerica recalled. “I think this might be part of the reason [Derek] didn’t walk until he was 18
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months — because I never let him be mobile.” As his parents described their circumstances, Derek chirped away in a language only they could understand. “‘Look at my Play-Doh,’” his mother translated for him. “‘I’m going to make and roll my Play-Doh.’” “Derek, are you being silly?” asked his father, a big-bellied man with dark hair and gray in his beard.
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The boy, dressed in black shorts and a red T-shirt with the words “ALL-STAR, ALL-DAY” emblazoned in white, kept grinning and chirping. “I’m not sure what that was,” Jerica said. “Sometimes not even we can translate,” Dennis said. In January 2016, the Reads’ fortunes began to improve. A job shadow mandated by the Reach Up program turned
into part-time work for Dennis at the IT firm. A year later, it became a full-time gig, fixing computers and networks in this northwestern Vermont city. Earning the state minimum wage of $10 an hour, Dennis expects to make $19,600 this year. Between that, food stamps, childcare subsidies and a state program that covers all but 30 percent of their rent, the family is making it work. “I mean, I make enough to cover the bills and get these guys some things occasionally, but that’s about it,” Dennis said. In recent months, Dennis’ boss had been talking about giving him a raise, but the St. Albans dad wasn’t sure he wanted it. Even a slight bump in income could push the Reads over the income thresholds for food stamps and cash assistance, disqualifying them from the programs. Dennis and his boss also discussed deferring the raise and then making up for it with a bigger one down the road. “We’ve sort of had to play a math game to give me a raise without costing me a place to live or food on the table,” Dennis said. That paradox — known as the “benefits cliff” because families fall off it when their incomes rise — became a key concern of the Child Poverty Council as it toured the state in 2007. “I think the thing that was most compelling to me out of all of that work was when someone gets into poverty, the system always traps them,” Racine said. “The difficulties of getting out are almost insurmountable.” In January 2009, the council issued its first comprehensive report. It
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identified 12 themes from the public hearings and made 47 recommendations. Some were vague: “State government will bring the community together to share and develop best practices at the community level.” And some were vast: “State government will prioritize energy affordability issues and continue to strive to find long-term affordable energy strategies.” To address what it called the “perverse disincentive” of the benefits cliff, the council called on the state to “encourage a rational economic progression from reliance on benefits to financial self-sufficiency.” In the years since, according to Paul Dragon of the Agency of Human Services, the state has endeavored to do just that. It has raised eligibility thresholds for those receiving food stamps and home-heating assistance, expanded childcare subsidies, and extended the duration of cash-assistance programs. “All of these things together have helped,” Dragon said. “I don’t want to create a euphemism here, but it is really more of a slope than a cliff. We’ve done quite a bit in terms of leveling things off.”
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It didn’t take long for the Child Poverty Council to run out of steam. In 2010, Racine left the Senate — and the chairmanship of the council — to run, unsuccessfully, for governor. The victor in that race, fellow Democrat Peter Shumlin, appointed Racine secretary of the Agency of Human Services, a position with broad authority over the state’s social safety net. But fighting poverty was never a top priority for the Shumlin administration. Other crises took precedence: recovering from Tropical Storm Irene, launching the troubled Vermont Health Connect insurance marketplace and, most of all, addressing the lingering effects of the Great Recession. “I would say there was kind of a lull in the middle,” Finn said, referring to the council’s work. “When the recession really hit hard, it just made it much more challenging to focus on reducing poverty.” States can do a lot to pull children out of poverty, according to Annie E. Casey Foundation associate director Laura Speer, but less so in the face of a global economic downturn. Of the factors driving child poverty, Speer noted, “One of the big ones is the unemployment rate.” From May 2005 to May 2009, the number of Vermonters seeking work more than doubled, from 3.4 percent to 7 percent. The unemployment rate wouldn’t drop below 4 percent for another five years. Kashka Orlow was living in Nevada and working as a business consultant when Wall Street imploded. “Within four or five months, the company closed their office in Vegas, and it became a ghost town,” she recalled. Orlow, who was born in Poland, relocated in late 2008 to Burlington, where her parents were living. She struggled to find a job in Vermont while taking care of her 2-year-old and 1-month-old girls. “How do you do that if you can’t put them in daycare because daycare is unaffordable?” asked Orlow, whose partner was deported. “What do you do when your kids get sick?” Now 43 years old, the Loyola University business major makes roughly $12,000 a year working parttime jobs. She otherwise relies on $300 worth of food stamps every month — and free school lunches — to feed her kids, who are 11 and 9. Orlow still hasn’t gotten her career back on track. “You feel like a gerbil,” she said. “I’m that horse trying to get out of that gate. But it’s always like, ‘Mommy! Mommy! I’m sick!’”
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To Dennis Read, it doesn’t feel that way. “The whole point of the state system is to help you get off the state system,” he said. “But working 40 hours a week leaves me with $475 [a month] left in my pocket for electric, food, clothes, diapers and everything else. Clearly, that doesn’t work, which is why the state still needs to help me out.” Still, Dennis said, hoisting Derek over his shoulder, “I’ve done pretty good for myself, considering that I started smoking cigarettes at 8 and I spent plenty of time on the streets.” He said he grew up in a broken home, and his father “beat the crap out of [him] every night.” Dennis held his son in the air. “Now I’ve got this awesome family: my son, my daughter, my wife … I don’t have much money to my name, but at the very least we can live comfortably. And I can try to teach my kids what I can teach them. And I can raise them up and, hopefully, they’ll end up doing better than I did.” Dennis paused. “And that’s the main goal, right?” he said. “Always the hope that your kids do better than you do.”
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Abapendane said she hoped one day to learn English — and then, perhaps, study nursing. In the meantime, she would have to rely on translators to help her trudge up the mountains of paperwork required of those seeking assistance. “I’m trying. I’m doing my best,” she said. “I’m hoping things are going to get better — that I’m not stuck.” Poverty is not an equal-opportunity affliction. In Vermont, New Americans such as Abapendane are more likely to experience it, as are people of color and those who live in the state’s rural reaches. According to 2015 Census data, 21 percent of African Americans and Asian Americans in Vermont live in poverty, while only 9.7 percent of whites do. In the southern Vermont counties of Rutland, Bennington and Windham, the child poverty rate for all races ranges from 17 to 18 percent,
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After moving to Vermont last September, the only work Jeanne Abapendane could find was a night shift at Twincraft Skincare, a mile from her Winooski home. It was a draining job, and it kept her from her two young boys, who were cared for by their grandmother. But Abapendane was not about to complain. Compared to the 17 years she had spent in a Tanzanian refugee camp, life in the Onion City was a vast improvement for the Congo native.
“In the camp it was very, very difficult,” Abapendane said earlier this month, speaking in Swahili through an interpreter in her Malletts Bay Avenue apartment. “You don’t have a job. You don’t have food. Everything was very, very hard. But here, if you have a job, you can have food. You can have everything you want.” Two months earlier, Abapendane had landed a daytime housekeeping gig at a Burlington hotel. She earns $11.30 an hour, but much of that goes to her unsubsidized $900 rent. “It’s not enough,” she said. “I just pay for the house.” The 31-year-old single mother sat quietly in her sweltering living room, hands folded in her lap. She wore a bright blue dress with yellow and red accents and a turquoise headband in her short hair. Five-year-old Tumba and 2.5-year-old Salumu played with cardboard books, pushing them across couches and tables as if they were toy cars.
compared to 10.2 percent in more populous Chittenden County. The highest rates belong to the Northeast Kingdom counties of Orleans and Essex: 20 and 22.8 percent, respectively. Joe Patrissi, who has run the Northeast Kingdom Community Action Agency since 2010, isn’t optimistic about economic conditions in his hardscrabble region. “I don’t see things going in the right direction,” he said. “Housing costs are not going down. Transportation costs are not going down. Childcare is hard to get. The demand for our food shelves continues to grow.” Vermont Foodbank spokeswoman Nicole Whalen said her organization sees the same growing need throughout the state. A 2014 study of the nonprofit’s operations found that food shelves in its network served 153,000 people a year, including 33,900 children. That was up from 2010, when a similar study found just 86,000 people patronizing Vermont’s food shelves. “The need only continues to increase,” Whalen said. “We’re not seeing fewer people coming in to these pantries and food shelves.” Opiate addiction, which went entirely unmentioned in the Child Poverty Council’s 2009 report, has also grown in the years since it was published. That increase has strained the Department for Children and Families, which has seen a spike in complaints against parents struggling with addiction, according to Commissioner Ken Schatz. From 2013 to 2015, the number of children in state custody jumped from 982 to 1,370. “Addiction doesn’t know class, so it can happen to anyone,” said Curtis, the assistant attorney general. “That said, for very low-income people that don’t have access to the kinds of supports that might otherwise be available to them, it does exacerbate problems and conditions of poverty.” Keshia Watts has seen it all. The 37-year-old Florida native has lost children to state custody due to drug addiction and homelessness. She’s spent time in prison on theft and motor vehicle charges, all related to her crack cocaine addiction. “I’ve been through so much in life, the word ‘poverty’ is overrated to me right now,” she told a group of five other women seated around plastic folding tables last week at NEKCA’s St. Johnsbury parent-child center. The women, all Reach Up participants, traded stories about abusive
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As AHS secretary, Racine sought to make childcare more affordable for low-income parents such as Orlow. At his recommendation, Shumlin proposed pumping $17 million into childcare subsidies in January 2013. “I became convinced that dealing with the benefit cliff was the most important thing we could do — and the biggest component of the benefit cliff was childcare,” Racine said. “Until we solved that one, we were not going to really help kids deal with the impacts of poverty.” The plan faced immediate resistance from some of Racine’s closest allies. The administration had decided to finance it not with new revenue but by cutting $17 million from the Earned Income Tax Credit, which provided an annual boost to 44,000 of Vermont’s working poor. Just a few years earlier, the Child Poverty Council Racine had chaired had hailed the state’s generous match to the federal EITC and recommended expanding it. “[It] is one of the nation’s — and Vermont’s — most successful anti-poverty programs and raises many families’ incomes above the poverty level,” the council wrote in its 2009 report. Adding insult to injury, Shumlin soon proposed saving $6 million by placing time limits on Reach Up. Racine spent much of that winter defending the plans to skeptical former colleagues in Statehouse committee rooms. In a tight budget, he argued, expanding childcare subsidies would provide “a bigger bang for the buck” than retaining the full tax credit. “Their solution was always, ‘Tell the governor to raise taxes on higher-income people,’” Racine recalled, referring to some anti-poverty advocates. “Well, Peter Shumlin was not going to raise taxes on rich people. Period. End of story.” By the end of the legislative session, both the EITC and Reach Up plans were dead.
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Ten members of the Child Poverty Council showed up at the Statehouse last Tuesday morning for one of its final meetings before its authorization expires. After a years-long hiatus, the council had been revived in the wake of Shumlin’s 2013 attempt to cut EITC and Reach Up funding. But by now, just two of its original members remain. The impact of the turnover was apparent. “While I’ve served on the committee for three years, I was unaware of this report’s existence before our last meeting,” Deputy Secretary of Education Amy Fowler complained, referring to the panel’s 2009 recommendations. “When I joined the Vermont Child Poverty Council, I was told that our goal was to reduce the impact of poverty for children in the state of Vermont.” Even members of the panel, it seemed, weren’t aware that its charge had been to cut poverty in half — and that its deadline to do so had passed seven weeks earlier. Council members proceeded to reprise a familiar debate: What, they wondered, was the best way to measure child poverty? One hundred percent of the federal poverty level? Two hundred? Perhaps an alternative metric? Later, the council’s new chair, Rep. Diane Lanpher (D-Vergennes), reminded Untitled-25 1
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her colleagues that the panel’s mandate would end in June 2018. “Should we [continue to] exist?” she asked. “And, if we should, how should it look different going forward?” House Majority Leader Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington), who preceded Lanpher as the council’s chair, sees value in extending its life — even if the panel failed to meet its original goal. “Poverty falls into so many different policy areas across the legislature, and I think it’s really helpful to have a group of people come together to take a high-level view of what’s working and what’s not,” she said. The council, Krowinski added, could be an important voice in looming debates over paid family leave and a higher minimum wage — two anti-poverty measures that are likely to dominate the 2018 legislative session. Having failed to cut child poverty in half by 2017, should Vermont try again for 2027? Levin-Epstein, the policy analyst who pushed the state to set such a target in the first place, isn’t so sure. “I think setting a goal for the sake of setting a goal is not useful,” said LevinEpstein, who has since left the Center for Law and Social Policy. Rather, she said, Vermont should “take a moment to celebrate” what it has accomplished and perform “a hard assessment of what worked and what didn’t.” Racine, who left state government in 2014, said he’s not sure whether the goal he helped set for Vermont was ever really possible to achieve. “That’s not an easy question to answer,” he said. “It was aspirational, certainly. It was something that we who put this together thought was possible. But it was something that, as time went on, seemed more difficult to do.” Still, Racine argued, it was worth trying. “I believe that the focus on poverty that the council provided, even if it was only for a couple short years, had an impact on what was happening for children in poverty in Vermont,” he said. m Contact: paul@sevendaysvt.com SOURCES: VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, VERMONT AGENCY OF EDUCATION, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY
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to English-language learners in grades 1 through 5, most of them typically newly arrived refugees. “Usually, I start with between seven and 10 students, and there’s room for more students to come throughout the year,” explained Siegel, who works with children in grades 3 to 5. “This year, I only have three kids enrolled,” she continued. Those students had joined her class midway through last year and will benefit from another year of being in the STEP program, she said. “As far as I know, no new students have arrived,” she added. On January 27, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that temporarily suspended the refugee resettlement program and closed the door to citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries. He also capped refugee arrivals at 50,000. That was a drastic reduction
from the 110,000 allowed by his predecessor Barack Obama. Although it wasn’t until June 26 that the U.S. Supreme Court partially lifted injunctions of the bans, refugee resettlement has been derailed since January, admitted Amila Merdzanovic, director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. “We felt the halt pretty quickly and drastically,” she said. Typically, the resettlement agency receives two-thirds of its total arrivals during the summer, explained Merdzanovic. Last year, 204 refugees arrived in Vermont between June 1 and September 30, according to data from the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System. That’s not the case this year. Between June 1 and August 26, only 34 individuals have been resettled in Vermont. Merdzanovic said that only four people are expected to arrive in Chittenden County
in September. “It’s just been absolutely devastating,” she lamented. When the new fiscal year begins on October 1 and the cap is reset, it’s possible that more refugees will come to Vermont. “We’re just waiting to see,” said Merdzanovic. Siegel is not the only ELL teacher who has seen the impact of the refugee cap on the Burlington community. Although seven students are enrolled in Neudecker’s STEP 1 class this year, none is newly arrived. Half of the children are holdovers from the previous year, while the others are moving up from kindergarten. Last year Neudecker started with four students, but more came through her door from the third week of school onward. “It makes me sad,” she said of the cap. “That’s so wrong to me.” At Burlington High School, after three years of programming, Beth Evans and Suzy King will not hold their Excellence for English Language Learners class. Evans said the ELL students at BHS are almost entirely from refugee families.
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According to the program’s brochure, “Excell” provides a “soft-landing orientation course for students to show what they know … and for ELL teachers to help prepare students to enter the U.S. educational system, which may be vastly different from their own.” Generally, students receive quarterly assessments and can exit the class once they have a grasp of “survival English,” said Evans. She usually has a class size of six to eight. “This year, we’re not offering Excell because of the changed political climate,” said Evans. “We don’t have as many people. Trump — it’s all Trump.” Across Vermont, schools have been shrinking, she pointed out. Although Burlington has been bucking the trend, Evans noted, “If you shut off the flow of refugees, the school population, I believe, will shrink.” The refugee cap doesn’t only preclude children from getting an education and their families from taking jobs that many U.S.-born residents avoid, Evans observed. “It’s not good for Burlington; it’s not good for the high school,” she said. “We are just beginning our journey as a culturally competent community.”
The Winooski School District is also seeing fewer ELL enrollments, though a slightly less drastic reduction than that in Burlington. Twenty-three languages are spoken in Winooski schools, and New Americans make up a third of the school’s student body. The newcomer classes at the elementary and middle schools have 14 and 19 students, respectively. The high school, however, has only 11 students in its newcomer program, which has capacity for 20. The majority of students in all three classes are holdovers from the last school year. “Last year saw the biggest number of students,” noted Kirsten Kollgaard, director of ELL and curriculum. Over the course of the year, 63 students were enrolled in the newcomer programs; four more were on a wait list. The district typically has the highest registration at the beginning of the school year, though Kollgaard doesn’t anticipate “a big surge” this year. “We have had four newcomer refugee students register in the district this fall,” she said. Colchester typically receives two to five ELL students from refugee or immigrant families each year. That number will likely remain the same this year, said ELL teacher Susan Rosato. Despite the lower ELL enrollment in Burlington schools, there will be no reductions in teachers, paraeducators or multilingual liaisons, according to Miriam Ehtesham-Cating, director of programs for English learners in the district. “This is based not only on my belief that more students will come but also on my commitment to adequately addressing the needs of the English learners we already have,” she wrote in an email. “A few things are being moved or strengthened, but there are no reductions at all.” At the high school, Evans will lead a new technology class. Her goals, she said, will include teaching her ELL students how to touch-type and use the internet in a safe and responsible manner. Neudecker said she wants to give her second graders more responsibilities and will look to them to help their younger peers. She has also created a new literary unit, because she anticipates being able to move through the curriculum a little faster with fewer students. Siegel wants to take her students on a field trip to Burlington’s ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain on the second day of school. “When the class is so small, we often are able to do things that we couldn’t do at other times,” she said. All three Burlington-based ELL teachers are hopeful that there will be new students in January. “My class has an open door,” said Siegel. “We often have a rolling curriculum.” The students, too, welcome newcomers, Neudecker said: “The kids get excited when a new child comes.” m Contact: kymelya@sevendaysvt.com
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e are junk magnets,” said Virginia resident Joe Hagerman, one of two blacksmiths manning a coal-fired forge at the annual show put on by the Connecticut River Antique Collectors Klub (CRACK) in Ely. Hagerman explained that he joined the group after meeting club cofounder Doug Driscoll at an antiques gathering years ago. He’s traveled to the small hamlet in the town of Fairlee each August since then to demonstrate old-style smithing to visitors at the show, which features an array of antique farm machinery and other collectibles. “Now,” said Eric Hinckley, Hagerman’s friend and copilot in the blacksmith shop, grinning at an 8-yearold girl from New York City, “let’s see if you’re a real princess.” The girl giggled. “How will you know?” she asked. Hinckley held up the iron “princess sword” he’d begun fashioning. “Blow on it,” he said. The girl complied with a nervous smile. Hinckley stuck the sword in the coals until it glowed red-hot, then placed it on an anvil and pounded it into shape.
“If you’re a real princess, it’ll turn to gold,” he said, picking up a brass-bristled brush. “Now I just have to dust it off to see if there’s gold underneath.” As the brush grazed the sword, it turned from gray to gold. Hinckley dunked it in cold water and handed it to the girl. “Would you look at that!” he exclaimed. “A real princess!” The girl beamed. Doug and Ruth Driscoll founded CRACK with five other families in 1993. Its membership swelled to 160 families by 2001. On the sales floor of the old Ely store and post office (shuttered in 1972), adjacent to their home, the club amassed vintage toys, beer steins, maple syrup tins, oil lamps, kitchen implements, salt and pepper shakers … just about anything people collect. In barns and outbuildings, the couple built a blacksmith shop, sugarhouse, sawmill and other work spaces using salvaged and restored equipment. Each August, the Driscolls open their field and “museum” for an annual show and demonstration. Last weekend, the gathering was showing signs of age. Membership has fallen to about 80 families, and the average age has risen. The Driscolls’ son Kenny continues to welcome younger
Zach Perry: “My foot is so warm right now, because there’s a deflector plate and the exhaust shoots out right onto my foot. [The 1964 Massey Ferguson M24-S Deluxe lawn mower] would be great for wintertime, but, then again, you wouldn’t need a lawn mower in the wintertime, would you? We got this when I turned 6 and redid a bunch of components.”
members, but recruitment hasn’t kept pace with elders aging out. On show days years ago, said CRACK founding member Steve Stocking, leaning on a 1929 Doodlebug tractor car, the entire field was filled with old farm implements and other antiquities. In the back hayfield, members threshed grain, spun cornstalks into silage and milled trees into boards, all on equipment from decades past. “We used to cut ice back in February and store it in the icehouse,” Stocking said. “We’d use it to make ice cream for the show’s ice cream social.” But if this year brought fewer demonstrations, it still attracted a dedicated crew of collectors, tinkerers and hobbyists. They traded stories and know-how and showed off what their clicketyclacking equipment could do. New members, mostly men in their thirties and forties, listened as older mechanics shared tips on fixing this carburetor or that three-point hitch. Kids sputtered about on vintage riding lawn mowers as a showpiece 1924 Bessemer field engine hissed and popped. In the backfield, an old Farmall tractor swapped antique attachments to cut, ted and bale the hay as visitors trailed behind and tossed bales into a pickup truck.
Ruth Driscoll: “My husband and I tried to make [CRACK] a family affair rather than a men’s tractor-engine club, because we felt that was only fair. Women bring things they make or collect. We have about 50 washing machines. One has an attachment to stuff sausages, and you can even make butter with it … We also have a bedpan collection; I think we’re the only one in the country with that.”
The event served as a reminder that, even in the age of iPhones, self-driving cars and the internet of things, people can still power pretty much anything with a tractor engine. m Contact: hannah@sevendaysvt.com
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ive theater is a new experiment each night. The actors are the primary variable, but the collective mood of an audience asserts a little gravitational pull that the cast doesn’t experience until the seats are filled. At Dorset Theatre Festival’s production of David Mamet’s American Buffalo, some of those seats are onstage. In Thursday’s preview, viewers in the house and on the stage responded so strongly to the play’s humor that they may have missed its darker notes. Mamet builds plenty of bleak humor into his hard-hitting 1975 play — written during a recession — but it’s the depiction of lost American dreams and marginalized men that resonates strongest. American Buffalo opened to immediate acclaim, winning the 1975 Obie Award for best new play in its showcase premiere and the 1977 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for best American play when it moved to Broadway. Director John Gould Rubin has a brilliant cast to make the most of it: Broadway and film star (and Vermont resident) Treat Williams, actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, and newcomer Oliver Palmer in his regional debut. Rubin has developed them into a tight ensemble, and they render Mamet’s characters with extraordinary freshness and power. But in the preview, the story was softened to a pleasant, comic tale. Did the audience’s laughter do that, or did the director and actors intend it?
Life is filled with bit players, and, in American Buffalo, Mamet introduces three losers who see small-time crime as an aspirational goal. But even that may be dreaming too big for Donny, the owner of a junk shop; Bobby, a former junkie and Donny’s gofer; and a lowgrade hustler nicknamed Teach. All the action takes place on a Friday in Donny’s shop near Chicago. Donny plans a burglary for Bobby to execute, but Teach persuades Donny that Bobby is too
the others do know or at least won’t admit that they don’t. Mamet’s theme is the use of “business” as an excuse for moral limitations, and the story turns on friendships that fray into betrayal or withstand a test of loyalty. The virtuoso realism of Mamet’s dialogue is justly praised, but the playwright does more than make an eerily faithful record of diction. His accuracy extends to rhythm and verbal hesitation, and what he writes is a record of thoughts
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WITH FERAL VIOLENCE SIMMERING BENEATH HIS GAIT. inexperienced and nominates himself for the job — and a cut of the proceeds. The victim is a customer who bought a buffalo nickel from Donny the previous week. The details of the plot are intentionally unclear, as Mamet’s characters infer more than they reveal. Their criminal pedigrees are ambiguous. The illconceived burglary hinges on an unseen friend, Fletch, who may or may not be an ace criminal. Even exactly what they hope to steal is never explicit. The essence of the play is talk that always pulls back before revealing too much. The characters guard their intentions by adding a “You know?” before finishing a thought. And, in this world,
forming. As the characters stumble, pause or overlap, their needs chafe at the limitations of speech. American Buffalo concentrates on verbal manipulation — the apology that seeks control, the profession of trustworthiness that conceals self-interest, the fear so stark it must be demeaned instead of articulated. Rubin chooses to discard the tangible details of the junk shop and sets the show in a timeless limbo. A flimsy card table, a few chairs and some incidental props serve as Donny’s store. Unfortunately, stripping away the clutter of a junk shop eliminates the visible chaos of lost dreams. The unvarying lighting leaves the onstage audience dimly in view and never
evokes the passage of time, undercutting the anxiety that should mount as the robbery approaches. The focus, instead, is on a place surrounded by a void. As Teach, Williams takes on the role’s operatic verbal demands with a sawtooth rasp to his voice and an unquenchable physical drive. With jaw thrust out in defiance and shaggy hair straggling, Williams stalks around the shop with feral violence simmering beneath his gait even as his words amount to little more than bluster. That contrast of ego and weakness makes his performance transfixing. With jangly energy that shows something’s gotta give, Williams makes all of Teach’s choices appear both crazy and inevitable. He masterfully underplays the character’s despair. As Donny, Guirgis commands the junk shop from a battered rolling swivel chair, with telephone in one hand and cup of coffee in the other. Guirgis’ performance is exquisitely contained; he moves little but flicks his eyes alertly on Teach or Bobby, then brings his glance to rest in a strong stare. Guirgis portrays Donny’s anxiety by showing him strive to bottle it up. He emphasizes Donny’s gentle side, and, if the sweet-sour balance is not as tart as a more intense production would require, it’s still an arresting portrait. Williams and Guirgis establish a splendid counterpoint, with Williams pushing Teach outward and Guirgis reining in Donny’s lifelong sense of grievance. Palmer captures Bobby by curling his shoulders down and caving in his stomach. He moves with strangled strength, slumping tight against a wall to avoid Teach or twitching with craven nervousness as he strains to earn — and hold — Donny’s attention. Life has kicked a stupendous amount of shit out of Bobby, and Palmer lets it register. Palmer’s coup is letting Teach and Donny wonder whether he’s a desperate minion, a traitor or a fuckup. Mamet’s play can be menacing, but in Thursday’s show it was coated with comic sweetness. Perhaps the audience’s laughter diluted a cynical tone that may come through in other performances. For all its profanity and scorn, American Buffalo has a hopeful conclusion, but it’s best if it sprouts in bitter soil. Mamet’s strength is in using ruined, rumpled men to expose the goodness inside all of us. m Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com
INFO American Buffalo by David Mamet, directed by John Gould Rubin, produced by Dorset Theatre Festival. Through September 2: Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 2 p.m., at Dorset Playhouse. $18-56. dorsettheatrefestival.org
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in the fourth act, his appearance is irrelevant. Jamie is fascinating as he veers unpredictably from self-pity to fury to confession. Craig captures what can be lovable about an Irish drunk, but he also shows a wild, horrifying volatility. Andrew Veenstra gives Edmund’s romanticism a nice, tart bitterness. Veenstra doesn’t coast on the pity that sickly Edmund could so easily earn and emphasizes his failures of courage just as keenly. With a dark shock of hair hanging over his pallid face, Veenstra shows Edmund seeking his parents’ approval in vain, then fortifying himself with drink to live without it. With a harrowing portrait of Mary, Kathryn Meisle shines. Mary flickers between denial and shame about her addiction, and Meisle brings out the tragedy of a life without relief. Physically, she shifts from jittery anxiety to disturbing languor to show the effect of morphine on Mary. And when she achieves a brief calm, Meisle’s Mary is so rhapsodic that we might well wish her the relief — until desperation for more claims her again. Scenic designer Lee Savage leaves the set open to the theater’s backstage, and lighting designer Scott Bolman blends fluorescent work lights with theatrical lighting to realize McSweeny’s deconstruction of the theater space. Costume designer Tracy Christensen’s period pieces are stunning, but McSweeny’s attempt to convey a transition from rehearsal to performance mixes in contemporary garments. It’s a fresh idea, but it pulls viewers out of the play. Mary says, “The past is the present, isn’t it? It’s the future, too.” We observe these characters over one day and know they will repeat their cruelties and mercies without end. The play’s structure at first seems laborious, yet repetition is exactly what releases cathartic moments in Act 4. That final act is a series of monologues that roll like breakers on a shore as the characters realize and communicate the deepest truths of their lives. They may brush up against honesty only briefly, but they touch it. When they shatter and then strain to forgive each other and themselves, it is deeply moving. m COURTESY OF HUBERT SCHREIBL
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mother who nurtures and neglects. A father stingy with love and money. Two brothers who resent and care for each other in equal measure. The current Weston Playhouse production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night demonstrates that, nearly 80 years after it was written, Eugene O’Neill’s 1941 masterwork remains a powerful portrait of a family entombed in blame, guilt and sorrow. The play is autobiographical, and O’Neill stipulated that it not be published until 25 years after his death. His widow countermanded his wishes, and it was first produced in 1956, only three years after he died. It won the Tony Award for best play and the Pulitzer Prize for drama. O’Neill’s dialogue is somewhat Left to right: Kathryn Meisle, Andrew Veenstra, Liam Craig and Derek Smith awkward on the page, but anyone who’s only read the play can discover how it really works by seeing this production. In performance, the actor is free to convey emotion, though O’Neill wants to direct it, littering the script with stage directions about how nearly every line should be spoken. Still, if O’Neill wants to assert control, it may be because the dramatic experience he’s trying to create exists a bit beyond the language he uses. Writing after the cultural assimilation of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, the playwright wants his characters to express the subconscious. Words alone bleach the biggest emotions into Ethan McSweeny keeps the attack-retreat-attack lifeless abstraction. But filled with an actor’s emotion, energy going but admirably avoids histrionics. With words can billow into poetry. In gorgeous lyrical bursts permission from the copyright holder, McSweeny has — especially in the fourth act when dialogue gives way to performed delicate surgery on the text, winnowing the monologue — O’Neill’s characters can instill in the viewer play to three hours including intermission, yet his cuts an understanding of guilt, addiction, loneliness and grief. are virtually invisible. The editing lifts a veil to make The play presents a single day in the life of a family clear the rhythm and drive of the play while preserving with an insatiable appetite for alternately condemn- the essential repetitiveness of characters who won’t let ing and absolving each other. It’s August 1912. Mary go of grievances. A superficial attempt to modernize the show works Tyrone has recently returned from treatment for morphine addiction; her husband, James, and two sons, less well. McSweeny uses a stylized set and an odd cosJamie and Edmund, watch her with forced cheer, wary tume gimmick in an unnecessary bid to call attention to the artifice of theater. But he leaves the ultimate focus of a relapse. James is a successful actor who’s settled for a on the actors, and, with a cast this good, that’s where profitable career playing a single, popular role. Jamie it belongs. Derek Smith gives James a grand and bruised sense followed his father to the stage, where he’s proved a mediocre talent. Edmund will shortly learn whether of entitlement. Exuding just the right level of vanity his fever and cough is the summer cold his mother pre- about his matinée-idol looks, Smith’s James moves tends it is or the tuberculosis he fears. The men drink with grace and clearly thrives on being watched. The excessively, and each has fine excuses for it. All four actor brings depth to James’ monologues about the characters nurture deep sorrows that they’ve learned wounds of his childhood poverty and the decision to sacrifice theatrical art for commercial success. to blame on each other. As Jamie, Liam Craig looks older than the 33-year-old These patterns of recrimination and reconciliation grip the family, freezing them in fatalism. Director son of the vibrant James. But in his stunning drunk scene
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food+drink Food in the Hood « P.44 Therefore, Thompson opted for a pop-up market model. Every Thursday, he totes his food to MetroRock climbing center in Essex Junction and sells it in the lobby. On Friday, he does the same at Scout & Co. on North Avenue in Burlington, just around the corner from his home. Why these locations? “I was relying on my closest community, which is the climbing community,” said Thompson, who also works setting routes at MetroRock. And, he continued, “I wanted to connect to my next closest community, my neighbors.” Stopping by the local coffee shop for a few hours a week, he noted, was a better business proposition than delivering vegetables to people’s homes or having them randomly swing by his place for a head of lettuce or pint of cherry tomatoes. In February, Thompson began popping up at MetroRock with shoots to sell and a sign-up sheet for his farm stand community supported agriculture, or CSA, shares. Unlike shares he’s received, he doesn’t decide what to package up for people each week. Customers pay in the spring and receive that amount, plus a bonus percentage, as credit. Then they choose whatever they want from his selection, whenever they want it. “It’s a totally flexible model,” the farmer said. Thompson wanted to avoid the problems he’d had participating in other CSAs. “I’d done CSAs for a number of years but stopped,” he said. “I was getting more stuff than I could use and got stuff I wasn’t interested in using.” In his research on this agricultural model nationwide, Thompson found that the average rate of retention for customers is only 50 percent. He guessed that other participants had issues similar to his. By giving his customers free choice, he hopes to keep them. At first, Thompson said, his popups were a little slow, especially the one at Scout & Co. “It rained the first eight Fridays I was out there, and there weren’t many people walking around,” he lamented. But his fortune changed when he began weekly posts on Front Porch Forum about what he was going to have on offer. “That seemed to make a huge difference,” Thompson said. On a recent Thursday at the MetroRock pickup, a steady trickle of people stopped by to check out the cartons of late-season strawberries, bags of mesclun mix and mustard greens, and piles of radishes and carrots. Thompson said that greens — which grow quickly and can be cut several times — are one of
the mainstays of profitable urban farms, as are baby roots. Bulky items or veggies that have a longer growing season, such as potatoes, cabbages and corn, are best produced in more rural environments. Christine Dong, who works at MetroRock’s front desk, remarked that having Thompson pop up with veggies at the gym is a boon for climbers. “It’s really beneficial — everyone here likes to eat local,” she said. “I love having the seasonal produce … the mushrooms, the greens.” Based on this year’s success, Thompson hopes to expand his operation in 2018 by adding two more plots. And, he said, “I’ve got feelers out for some sort of indoor space for doing microgreens in the off-season, and for storage.” Cherry tomatoes
For now, Thompson’s main plot produces mostly baby greens such as mizuna, mesclun from High Mowing Organic Seeds and red Russian kale — another best seller. He also grows cherry tomatoes and a few unusual crops, such as Egyptian walking onions and shiso, a mint variety. The friends who own the main plot have also allowed Thompson to build a simple wash station for cleaning and packing veggies and a walk-in cooler for storage, both critical to the operation. Without that infrastructure, he said, he wouldn’t want to be a professional farmer. The farmed plots, wash station and cooler have taken shape without changing the character of the neighborhoods in which he’s farming. From the street, the houses appear typical. Only when you enter the backyards do you notice row after row of tiny greens poking through the soil, a pile of kale drying under fans below the wraparound porch and a helper packing up carrots for the market. The biggest difference, Thompson surmised, is that folks in the surrounding houses — most of whom are his customers — as well as his climber friends at MetroRock, now know exactly where their food is coming from. m Contact: podhaizer@sevendaysvt.com
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rom his workstation behind the outdoor bar at the Spot on the Dock, Craig Stevens looks west to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. But he’s so busy that he’s missed the star of the show — the sunset — on all but two nights this summer. He’s been looking at a sea of faces and glasses to fill, and often reaching for a bottle of tequila. “Working here is like Groundhog Day for four months,” Stevens says. “It’s awesome.” Fellow Spot bartender Eric Larsen says his night flows more easily when his shift starts at 3 p.m. rather than at 5. The earlier start gives him time to get into a rhythm, to find a steady groove. “It helps to build your mental organization,” says Larsen, 24. “It’s like anything — warming up before you play a sport. It helps what you’re doing run smoothly.” Tessa Fancher says a missed encounter with visiting family sums up her summer behind the bar. While she was having dinner with relatives from South Carolina, they mentioned that they had gone to “the craziest place” the night before. “It was like Miami,” Fancher’s relatives told her. As it turns out, they were at the Spot on the Dock, eating at the bar, while Fancher was working. They hadn’t even noticed each other. “If you haven’t seen it, you don’t get the magnitude,” says Fancher, 28, a native of New Haven. “I think this was a huge niche that’s been missing that Burlington has needed for a long time. This place really highlights the lake. People feel like they’re on vacation.” The trio of bartenders is part of the team at what could be Burlington’s busiest bar and restaurant this season: a reimagined outdoor waterfront hangout with a teak floor, lounge seating, an awning for rainy weather, music by DJ Craig Mitchell on Thursday nights, cocktail and restaurant menus built for a beach vibe — and a capacity of about 400 people. The Spot on the Dock opened at 2 p.m. on June 20 on a pier at the end of King Street, the former site of Breakwater Café & Grill. Though the opening date was unannounced, the restaurant did more business on its first day than the Spot on Shelburne Road, its sister restaurant,
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has done in a single day since opening in 2009, says owner Russ Scully. The second day, business at the Spot on the Dock doubled, Scully adds. He watched people stand on the edge of the patio, iPhones in hand, scanning the scenery and shooting photos. “I’m like, ‘Uh-oh,’” Scully says. People were wowed, and the word was out. With its wooden floor where asphalt had been, upholstered couches in the lounge area built by a local craftsman, and standing rails facing the water, the Spot on the Dock is a fun and inviting space for patrons to enjoy drinks, tapasstyle appetizers and light meals. “That softens it for everything we want to do,” Scully says of the teak floor. “It helps us set the tone, the mood.” When a storm rolls in, people can take refuge under the awning. The staff scurries to unfurl protective screens, then rolls them away when the sun reappears. Bernard Jodoin, of Granby, Québec, spends summers with his family on a boat docked near the King Street pier. He appreciates the “new ambience” at the Spot on the Dock. “Nobody can beat this sunset from here,” says Jodoin. He isn’t alone in his appreciation. By the end of its first week, the Spot
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on the Dock was out of food, according to Scully. The restaurant staff served a limited menu for a few days, regrouped and decided to drop breakfast. Morning hours were necessary to prep for lunch and dinner. “It’s like an engine,” Scully says. “Once you start it up, it runs.” The bar runs hard, fast and fun on all cylinders, ripping through 10 to 12 cases apiece of rum and tequila and about 30 cases of Bud Light per weekend,
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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0392-1 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On August 18, 2017, Pepsico, Attn: Tom Cardoza, 20 Karen Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 and Bottling Group, LLC, P.O. Box 660937, Dallas, TX 75266-0937, filed application #4C0392-1 for a project generally described as the expansion of the parking
area by 4,671 square feet to accommodate a re-orientation of the truck parking in the southeast corner of the site. The approval also covers previous site development, including a change in use from the City of South Burlington from a manufacturing facility to a distribution and warehousing facility, and safety fencing for the upgraded stormwater ponds constructed in May 2007. The Project is located at 20 Karen Drive in South Burlington, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at
the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0392-1”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before September 15, 2017, 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 evi-
dence 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
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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). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 24th day of August, 2017. By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov
SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0400-8A 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On August 15, 2017, Town of Hinesburg, 10632 VT Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461 and Chittenden Waste District, c/o Brian Wright, 1021 Redmond Road, Williston, VT 05495 filed application #4C0400-8A for a project generally described as the demolition of existing garage buildings to be replaced on a different part of the site with a new garage with administrative wing, and a salt shed. The Project includes relocating the CSWD Facility onsite. The Project is located at 907 Beecher Hill Road in Hinesburg, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0400-8A”.
No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before September 12, 2017, 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 disqualified 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 September 12, 2017. 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). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 22nd day of August, 2017. By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan
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OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/ BOARDS Chittenden County Regional Planning Comm.-alt Term Expires 6/30/19 One Opening Fence Viewer Term Expires 6/30/18 One Opening Board of Tax Appeals Term Expires 6/30/19 One Opening Board of Tax Appeals Term Expires 6/30/20 One Opening Board for Registration of Voters Term Expires 6/30/22 One Opening Board for Registration of Voters Term Expires 6/30/23 One Opening Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Lori NO later than Wednes-
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STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 400-516 CNCV LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC v. MICHAEL J. GODFREY AND VILLAGE AT DORSET PARK (CLUSTER C) CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OCCUPANTS OF 2403 BRAND FARM DRIVE, APT. #2403, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 3, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to fore-
Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. close that certain mortgage given by Michael J. Godfrey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc., dated April 30, 2015 and recorded in Book 1265 Page 40 of the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC dated January 22, 2016 and recorded in Book 1306 Page 128 of the land records of the City of South Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2403 Brand Farm Drive, Apt. #2403, South Burlington, Vermont on September 13, 2017 at 10:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Michael J. Godfrey by Deed of Alexandra Wynkoop
of approximate even date herewith and to be recorded in the City of South Burlington Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Alexandria Wynkoop by Warranty Deed of Frank Pichon and Norma Pichon dated December 12, 2014 of record at Book 1247, Page 111 of the City of South Burlington Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Frank Pichon and Norma Pichon by Warranty Deed of A&G Investments dated November 30, 1995 of record at Book 385, Page 293 of the City of South Burlington Land Records. Reference is hereby made to the Warranty Deed of Frank Pichon and Norma Pichon to Dean M. Pichon, Eric J. Pichon and Marla P. Harding dated October 4, 2007 of record at Book 797, Page 549 of said Land Records. Apartment No. 2403 of Village at Dorset Park (Cluster C) Condominium, a Condominium established and created pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium
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dated February 4, 1994 and recorded in Volume 359, Pages 300-328 of the City of South Burlington Land Records, as it may be subsequently amended and re-stated. Said lands and premises are commonly known and designated as 2403 Brand Farm Drive. Reference is hereby made to a Site Plan and Floor Plans recorded in Volume 286, Pages 54-55 and 56 respectively of said Land Records. The Apartment is subject to and has the benefit of covenants and conditions set forth in the aforementioned Declaration of Condominium, the By-Laws of Village at Dorset Park (Cluster C) Condominium Association, Inc. and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as the same may be subsequently amended. The owner of the Apartment acknowledges prior receipt and review of a copy of said Declaration, By-laws and related documents, and covenants for themselves and their heirs, successors and assigns to be bound as set forth in said Declaration. Said lands and premises
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dated April 25, 1989, recorded in Volume 278, Page 228 of said Land Records, as amended by Amendments recorded in Volume 279 Page 224, Volume 289, Page 35 and Volume 307, Page 467 of said Land Records and covenants for themselves and their heirs, successors and assigns to be bound by the conditions set forth in said Declaration of Covenants, as amended and by the Bylaws of The Village at Dorset Park Community Association, Inc., as amended.
Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.
Said lands and premises are subject to utility easements of record and to easements, covenants, and conditions set forth in and/ or referred to in the aforementioned Declaration of Condominium and Declaration of Covenants. Said lands and premises are known and designated as 2403 Brand Farm Road, South Burlington, Vermont.
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.
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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT GRAND ISLE UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 13-3-17 GICV NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff v. JOAN SCHEIDER, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS SCHEIDER, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST in its capacity as owner Trustee for WF 19 GRANTOR TRUST Defendants
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: 8/20/2017 /s/ Lori V. Turner /s/ B. Verville Signature of Fiduciaries
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of Sale contained in a mortgage a Mortgage given by Thomas J. Scheider dated March 25, 2002, and recorded on April 2, 2002, in Volume 73, Pages 213-231 of the Town of Grand Isle Land Records, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the undersigned will cause to be sold at public auction (“Sale”) at 11:00 a.m. on the 11th day of September, 2017, the lands and premises located at 38 Allen Road in the Town of Grand Isle, Vermont (“Mortgaged Property”) described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Thomas J. Scheider by Limited Warranty Deed of Vermont Housing Finance Agency dated June 27, 1997 and recorded in Volume 57 at Page 249 of the Town of Grand Isle Land Records and being more particularly described therein as follows: Being a lot of land with all buildings thereon, containing one acre, more or less, and being bounded on the south by Route 314, on the north by lands and premises now or formerly belonging to one John Reid, and on the east and west by lands and using thepremises
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By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1031-7-17CNPR In re estate of Yvon R. Verville.
Reference is hereby made to the above The owner of the Apartinstruments and to ment acknowledges their records, and to prior receipt and review all deeds and records of a copy of “The Village therein referred with at Dorset Park, Declaraall the privileges and tion of Covenants, Condi- appurtenances thereto, tions and Restrictions in further aid of this DATED: August 3, 2017 for the Community,” description. Using the enclosed math operations as a guide, fill the grid
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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.
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.
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now or formerly owned by Ralph S. and Lucille Sheldon. TERMS OF SALE: The sale will be held at the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgaged Property shall be sold AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND subject to all easements, rights of way, covenants, permits, reservations and restrictions of record, title defects, environmental hazards, unpaid real estate taxes (delinquent and current), current and delinquent assessments in favor of homeowners associations, and municipal liens, to the highest bidder for cash. At the Sale, the successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, shall pay $10,000 of the purchase price in cash or bank treasurer check. The successful bidder shall execute a purchase and sale agreement requiring payment of the balance of the purchase price within ten days of entry of the court order confirming the Sale. Before being permitted to bid at the Sale, bidder shall display to the auctioneer proof of the ability to comply with these requirements. The successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, must sign a NO CONTINGENCY purchase and sale agreement satisfactory to Mortgagee at the Sale. Title will be transferred by the order confirming judicial sale. The person holding the Sale, may, adjourn the Sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time until it is completed, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment, or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Notice of the new sale date shall also be sent by first class mail postage prepaid, to the mortgagor at the mortgagor’s last known address at least five days before the new sale date. The public sale may be adjourned for a period of time in excess of 30 days by agreement of the mortgagor and mortgagee or by order of the Court. Other terms to be announced at the Sale, or contact Robert Prozzo at (802)2365628. Joan Scheider, Executor of the Estate of Thomas Scheider, her successors or assigns, may redeem the Mortgaged Property at any time prior to the Sale by paying the full amount due under the
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mortgage, including post-judgment expenses and the costs and expenses of sale. Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this _____ day of August, 2017. New England Federal Credit Union By: Herbert J. Downing, Esq. Kolvoord, Overton & Wilson, PC 6 Joshua Way, Suite B Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802)878-3346 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT LAMOILLE UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET # 85-5-17 LECV PROF-2013-S3 LEGAL TITLE TRUST II, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE Plaintiff v. CHRISTOPHER M. JANES AND PARKER & STEARNS, INC. OCCUPANTS OF: 846 Cricket Hill Road, Hyde Park VT Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Christopher M. Janes 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Lamoille Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated February 27, 2009. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Hyde Park at Volume 132, Page 222. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Lamoille, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written
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response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is August 23, 2017. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, Loraine L. Hite, Esq. of Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, Vermont.
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ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the method provided in Rules 4(d)(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Christopher M. Janes, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d)(l) and] 4 (g) of those Rules.
Dated at HYDE PARK Vermont this 8 day of August, 2017
Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit - Probate Division PO Box 511 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 054020511
/s/ Hon. Thomas Carlson Presiding Judge Lamoille Unit, Civil Division STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 788-6-17 CNPR In re: Estate of James A. Mahan NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of: James A. Mahan, late of South Burlington, Vermont. 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 date 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 will be barred forever if it is not presented as described above within the four (4) month period. Dated: August 5, 2017 /s/ Francis J. Mahan, Jr. Fiduciary of the Estate
STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 237-5-16 WRCV WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. MICHAEL R. HARTELL A/K/A MICHAEL ROBERT HARTELL AND KIMBERLEY A. HARTELL A/K/A KIMBERLEY ANN HARTELL OCCUPANTS OF 273 LOWER HYDE PARK, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, TOWN OF HARTFORD, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered December 6, 2016 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Michael R. Hartell and Kimberley A. Hartell to Norwest Mortgage, Inc., dated April 30, 1999 and
recorded in Book 271 Said Parcel A is more is dated April 20, 1926, 8/14/17 FSBO-Robert 11:28 AMJohnson080217.indd 1 Page 592 of the land particularly described as and recorded in Book 42, records of the Town of follows: Page 309 of the HartHartford, of which mortford Land Records. gage the Plaintiff is the Beginning at an iron pin present holder, by virtue found in the ground at The property is conof a subsequent mergthe southeasterly corveyed subject to a right ers dated April 14, 2000 ner of said Parcel A, and of way reserved by and May 8, 2004, for the southwesterly corGerald N. Lee and Violet breach of the conditions ner of property now or J. Lee for themselves, of said mortgage and for formerly of C. & B. Small, their heirs and assigns, the purpose of forecloswhich iron pin located over and across said ing the same will be sold at the northerly right parcel for the purpose at Public Auction at 273 of way of Lower Hyde of ingress, egress and Lower Hyde Park, White Park; thence turning regress to and from River Junction, Town and proceeding North Parcel B and for the of Hartford, Vermont 63 degrees 01” East location of all necessary on September 25, 2017 along property now or utility lines. Said right of at 10:00AM all and formerly of C. & B. Small way as shown on above singular the premises to a twelve inch maple referenced plan. described in said morttree located on the gage, southerly boundary of The property is conParcel B; thence turning veyed subject to and To wit: and proceeding South 14 with the benefit of Land Meaning and intending degrees 11’ West along Use Permit EC-3-1468 to mortgage and convey Lot B as shown on said (incorrectly referred to all and the same land Plan, a distance of 100.6 as EC-3-1488 in previous and premises conveyed feet, more or less, to a deeds) as issued by to Michael Hartell and boundary point; thence the Vermont Agency Kim Hartell by deed of turning and proceeding of Natural Resources, Donald M. Hemenway South 48 degrees 42’ Department of Environand Raffeal S. HemenWest a distance of 94.6 mental Conservation, a way of even or nearly feet, more or less to a copy of which permit is even date and about to boundary point located recorded in the Hartford, be recorded and more on the northerly right of Vermont land Records. particularly described as way of Lower Hyde Park; follows: thence turning and proReference should be ceeding 35 degrees 19’ made to the aboveBeing a parcel of land West a distance of 33.0 mentioned deeds and shown on a plan entitled feet to an iron pin found records and to the “Survey of Land in Hartin the ground; thence deeds and records ford, Windsor County, turning and proceeding referred to therein for Vermont for Gerald N. South 19 degrees 24’ a more complete and Lee. Jr.” Dated July 20, West a distance of 89.6 particular description of 1987, Bruno Associates, feet, more or less, to the the lands and premises Inc., Engineers, Planner, iron pin found in the conveyed. Surveyors, Woodstock, ground at the point and Vermont, Scale 1” = 4-’ place of beginning. Reference is hereby Surveyed J.D. and P.R. made to the above Drawn S.Y.D., Checked Said property is instruments and to the C.F., a copy of which conveyed subject to records and references plan is recorded in the utility line easements contained therein in Hartford Map Cabinet of record, and subject to further aid of this deas Plan 29A. Said plan is restrictions as set forth scription. shown as Lot A containin the deed of David A. ing 11,140 square feet of Pingree and Gertrude Terms of sale: Said land, more or less. G. Pingree to M.G. premises will be sold Cashman, which deed and conveyed subject to
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all liens, encumbrances, 8/28/17 10:02 AM 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: August 2, 2017 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel k. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 TOWN OF WESTFORD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117 and the Westford Land Use & Development Regula-
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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
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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.
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ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Sat., 10-11:30 a.m., Methodist Church at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Brenda, 338-1170.
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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.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Held the last Tue. of every mo., 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Terr., Burlington. Info, Kim, 863-6384.
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WANTED TO LEASE The State of Vermont, wishes to enter into a lease for 45,000 Square
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AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.
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.
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Although this request encompasses all of the Chittenden County area, preference will be given, to those spaces located within “Downtown” areas.
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.
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Public Hearing for Appeal of Administrative Officer Decision– Theodore & Michelle Pelkey Property (+/-11.32 acres off VT Route 128) The property is located in the Rural 5 (R5), Rural 10 (R10), Water Resources Overlay (WRO) and Flood Hazard Overlay (FHO) zoning districts. The appellants seek to overturn the Administrative Officer’s denial, dated August 1, 2017, of a zoning permit application, dated July 10, 2017.
Additionally, this space will require a mix of private office and open space with a minimum of 8 to 10 public and staff restrooms, and 2-3 staff kitchenettes.
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.
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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.
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Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. 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/ 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.
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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. DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612. 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 safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.
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OFFICE MANAGER/ BOOKKEEPER This is a part-time (16 - 20h/wk) position, with competitive pay. Proficiency in Excel and Quickbooks is a must. Experience in an architecture/ building industry office is desirable. Duties include: Estimating, Marketing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Email letter of interest, resume and references to office@sweeneydesignbuild.com SWEENEY DESIGNBUILD SWEENEY DESIGNBUILD 5061 shelburne road shelburne, vt 05482
REGISTERED NURSE Busy outpatient cardiology practice seeks full-time registered nurse. Weekday hours, no nights or weekends. Must be BLS certified. Benefits available. We also have some per diem hours available. Please send resume to cvca6312@comcast.net
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MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR The Town of Essex Public Works Department is receiving applications for full time employment as a Highway Level III Heavy duty truck driver/plow and equipment operator. Applicants are encouraged to apply who have a minimum of five years’ experience, a CDL, winter plowing experience and the ability to operate either a backhoe, grader or street sweeper. The salary will be set within the existing job classification system depending on experience and qualification. This is a full-time position with benefits. Information on the position and application requirements can be obtained from Travis Sabataso at the Town of Essex Municipal offices, 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT, 05452 or by calling 1-802-878-1341. The position is open until filled. EOE.
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The Stowe Free Library is seeking a customer service and detail oriented individual to fill the position of Circulation Librarian and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” Our cherished municipal library is located within the historic Helen Day Memorial Building in the village of Stowe, a premier fourseason resort community with a population of 4,500. The library houses a collection of 35,000 volumes and receives 140,000 annual visits. A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, and an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification is preferred. Working knowledge and experience with computers, Integrated Library Systems (ILS), data base management, and current technologies are desired. Good verbal and written communication, customer service, organizational, and supervisory skills are required. Candidates must be able to perform detailed work and to lift and shelve books. This position includes evenings and Saturday hours, comes with excellent benefits and a starting salary range of $16.76 - $17.68 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience. A job description and employment application can be obtained on the Town of Stowe website: www.townofstowevt.org. Send employment application, letter of interest and resume to:
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) has a tremendous impact on the lives of young people and the growing number of communities where our crews work and learn. The Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for telling the stories of our Corps Members to deepen Vermonters’ appreciation for the VYCC experience. Focused on sharing the Corps Member’s voice at a statewide- and community-based level, s/he brings a passion for storytelling and public engagement in a nonprofit setting – direct marketing to Vermont communities will be the primary focus of this position. The ideal candidate is creative, ambitious, and resourceful. S/he has a unique ability to inspire confidence among a variety of key constituents, a willingness to share ideas and listen, takes pride in her/his work, and is the consummate team player. In her/his heart of hearts, s/he believes investing in young people can change the world. Located in the foothills of the green mountains in Richmond, VT, VYCC’s office is a renovated turn-of-the-century barn on a 400-acre campus with hiking trails and a working organic farm. Competitive salary and benefits provided. For a full job description and instructions on how to apply visit: www.vycc.org/join/join-the-vycc-staff/
Town of Stowe, Attn: Recruiter, PO Box 730, Stowe, VT 05672 or email recruit@townofstowevermont.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
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Manager on Duty/ Assistant Grocery Manager
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This salaried position is an Assistant Grocery Manager (three days per week, flexible schedule) and serves as the Manager on Duty (Saturday and Sunday, 1:00pm-9:00pm).
Build your career and thrive in a collaborative and positive work environment, supported by a strong team of nursing leaders. For more information, contact Jenn Hughes at 919.414.8633 or jennifer.hughes@kindred.com.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Provide a fully stocked and well-managed Grocery Department, including Grocery, Perishables, Bulk, and Meat & Fish. Provide and model excellent customer service. Assist the Grocery Manager in maintaining smooth and efficient Untitled-40 operations of the Grocery Department, including staffing, communications and training, stocking, merchandising and cleanliness. Supervises staff in assigned sub-departments, including coaching, counseling, and discipline. Responsible for workplace safety and developing a culture of teamwork.
Manager on Duty
Ensure a high standard of prompt, friendly, efficient and helpful customer service throughout the store. Maintain floor presence to ensure efficient and friendly customer service; troubleshoot customer questions. Ensure that store displays and shelves are fully stocked, and that both retail and work areas are maintained in clean, safe, and orderly condition. Safeguard store security including store closing, monitoring for potential theft or shoplifting, and responding to facility issues and emergencies.
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Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors and coworkers Ability to coach, counsel, train and motivate staff Ability to project outgoing, friendly, helpful manner, and to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential Well organized and pays attention to details Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments Excellent communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple projects Excellent attendance/punctuality Sense of humor To apply, please visit Coop Careers at http://hungermountain.coop
Prohibition Pig is looking for experienced line cooks who like working in a fast-paced, high volume environment. We are looking for individuals whose work demonstrates goodwill, a sense of humor and a passion to learn. Our 4:29 PMteam has been recognized by USA Today, the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal,Yankee Magazine and RateBeer. Generous pay, perks + bonuses.
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Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality 3v-ProhibitionPig082317.indd care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.
Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) FULL/PART TIME NIGHTS
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Hello Neighbors! At Shelburne Orchards we are looking forward to our Harvest Season! There are employment opportunities available from September 1st to October 31st.
Donut Makers
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We continue to offer generous shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends!
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Wake Robin offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com. WAKE ROBIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Tractor Drivers Apple Pickers Weekdays
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Shelburne Saturday Market Saturdays Serious inquiries only please! Please email OrchardAppleTrees@gmail.com
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Web Analytics Specialist Subtext Media Ltd. is a technology start-up located in White River Junction, Vermont. We are looking for a full-time contract-tohire web analytics specialist to help with our next development push. On-site presence strongly preferred, but we will consider a remote relationship for the right candidate.
Caregiver Needed
Immediately Looking for a long-term, experienced, full-time caregiver for a 59-year-old male who is bipolar. Need help with cooking, organizing, companionship and transportation. Vehicle and references required.
Lamoille County Conservation District
Seeking to hire a Director to oversee a conservation organization committed to watershed health, support of the working landscape, and conservation education. Application deadline September 15. For a complete job description visit www.lcnrcd.com Submit a pdf of cover letter, resume, and references to: Job Search Committee by e‐mailing stacey.waterman@vt.nacdnet.net. No phone calls please.
Call 734-2358. You will: In a fast-paced agile environment that values failing fast, you will work closely with our product teams and key 1t-GerhardAndres083017.indd 1 8/28/17 Untitled-76 3:41 PM 1 8/21/17 stakeholders to help drive decision making by establishing success criteria and baselines, generating development/ tagging strategies for measurement plans and producing feature performance reports as related to company KPIs. Working with front-end developers, you will instrument measurement plans using Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics and other tools while heading-up continuous improvement of our measurement Vermont PBS seeks an experienced professional to lead its Corporate Support processes. You will be the company measurement expert.
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Team. The Corporate Support team is charged with securing corporate funding for Vermont PBS’ mission, programs, events, and local productions.
Your experience/skill set: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 3+ years’ analysis experience. Exceptional logic, quantitative, analytical skills and strong understanding of web analytics tagging methodology, testing and validation. Proficient in SQL, Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics (or similar web analytics tools). Tableau, Fullstory, Crazy Egg (or similar) and Jasper Reports experience a plus. Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
The position requires exceptional leadership skills, overseeing the Corporate Support team, developing a comprehensive strategy to meet revenue goals, and cultivating and deepening Vermont PBS’ relationships with the corporate community. The ideal candidate will bring drive and enthusiasm and a facility with systems thinking. They will also bring confidence to test new methods and concepts and unwavering support for the power of public media.
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Discover the power of8/28/17 what ONE PERSON can do. We’re seeking an energetic, compassionate and deeply committed applicant who seeks to grow their career in a place they’ll love.
Physician Executive Assistant Opportunity to provide direct administrative support to physician leader of Radiology. Successful candidate will:
Function with a high degree of confidentiality.
Manage independent projects and assignments.
Have five years office experience demonstrating outstanding administrative skills and ability to work effectively with senior management.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Ten years of relevant experience with a proven fundraising track record and two plus years of experience managing a successful team.
Senior Writer Vermont PBS seeks an experienced writer to join its dynamic Development team in service of its work with foundations, individual donors, and corporate clients. The position is elemental to a highly-functioning, donor centric organization. The writer is an exceptional storyteller, adept at framing the story in a compelling and succinct manner to effectively communicate with funders. Types of projects include formal proposals, letters of inquiry, stewardship reports, and other key communications. Serve as project manager, editor, and/or principal writer for print and electronic projects, including funding proposals for individuals, corporations, and foundations. Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of development writing experience and a proven track record in writing and producing persuasive fundraising material. For more information regarding these positions please visit www.vermontpbs.org/careers. Please submit resume and cover letter by September 8, 2017 to: Vermont PBS Attn: HR Dept. 2 204 Ethan Allen Avenue Colchester, VT 05446 Or: hresources@vermontpbs.org An equal opportunity employer and provider.
Position: R0004265 UVMHealth.org/MedCenterJobs Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE MASONRY/LANDSCAPE
This position will require the qualified candidate to aggressively prospect, develop and close sales opportunities of masonry and hardscaping products in the Vermont market.
Legal Administrative Assistant
The role will focus on proactively identifying, locating, prospecting, cold calling on new customers in addition to maintaining effective relationships with current customers that lead to increased sales and revenue. The customer base includes masons, general contractors, as well as, the architectural and design community. This role will have extensive interaction with customer base to generate and obtain product specifications along with preparing and delivering quotes as part of the bidding process to close sales opportunities. This role will provide excellent customer service and on-going follow up that includes the sales position to investigate and research all customer inquiries and concerns along with ongoing job site visits. [This sales position will act as a technical and market resource and will be involved in presenting technical information at Lunch & Learn seminars.]
Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C., a Burlington, VT law firm, is seeking to hire a highly motivated individual to provide administrative support to attorneys within several practice groups. Candidates should be detail-oriented while maintaining efficiency and have strong verbal, written and comprehension skills. Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple projects for multiple attorneys, strong technology skills and a working knowledge of MS Office applications a must. Prior office/business experience or legal studies education is preferred.
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In depth sales expertise with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of masonry/landscaping product sales experience.Hunter mentality with a proven track record of success for growing sales, as well as, developing and building customer relationships. A demonstrated self-starter: highly motivated with an ability to build new relationships and nurture existing ones that result in closing sales opportunities. A demonstrated ability to work independently with a sense of urgency to deliver results. Experience with researching opportunities using Dodge Reports, Reed Data news and other similar resources to research projects and develop leads. Experience with Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). Strong written, verbal, organizational and communication skills. The ability to communicate with all levels of an organization. Business development experience and knowledge. Excellent computer skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Excellent presentation skills and selling skills. Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience. A valid driver’s license. Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Forward cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C., PO Box 66, Burlington, VT, 05402-0066, or by email to hiring@sheeheyvt.com
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Benefits: Trowel Trades Supply offers a rewarding work environment with an excellent wage and benefit package. Please visit our website at www.troweltradessupply.com to learn more about us. If you are interested in joining a great company with a strong future, we encourage you to forward your resume to along with salary history.
Animal Care Technician II Priority One Services is currently seeking applicants for an Animal Care Tech II position at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT.
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BELOW:
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Vermont PBS seeks a professional and experienced Donor Relations Specialist (DRS) to provide support to the viewers and donors of the station. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in customer service, preferably in a nonprofit setting. The DRS will also be responsible for coordinating volunteers, staffing events, and creating the systems and services that support the donor experience.
Job Description: The successful applicant for this position assists in the care and maintenance of healthy laboratory animals in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The Animal Care Technician must properly use and maintain all necessary equipment and follow proper animal care and housing techniques as determined by departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Institutional Policies. Animals must be properly identified, fed and observed daily and husbandry records must be complete, accurate, and timely to ensure that proper research conditions are being maintained. In addition, completion of all relevant husbandry duties in ABSL I, II & III environments while exercising proper containment techniques will be required. This position is full time M-F and rotational weekends and holidays. This is not an entry level position and advancement possibilities for this position are very high if candidate shows enthusiasm and motivation.
Three to four years of development and/or customer relations experience desired. Excellent communication skills, facility with Microsoft Office is essential. Familiarity with Salesforce/CRM software a plus.
Benefits: Dental, Health, 401K, paid holiday, sick and vacation Working Hours: M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm, rotational weekends and holidays
For more information regarding these positions please visit www.vermontpbs.org/careers
Qualifications: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. College degree is preferred. Candidate must possess an AALAS certification; LAT or higher is desirable. Prior experience in a research animal facility is required. Qualified personnel must have a valid driver’s license and have the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Rotational weekends and holidays are required.
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Vermont PBS seeks a visionary development professional who is passionate about public media and thrives in a dynamic and creative culture. The Director of Leadership Giving has experience fundraising for top tier organizations focused on education, public media or related field. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator, excels at building and sustaining relationships, and has a proven track record of realizing leadership and special gifts.
Donor Relations Specialist
Please reply with cover letter and resume by September 8, 2017 to: Vermont PBS Attn: HR Dept. 2 204 Ethan Allen Avenue Colchester, VT 05446
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Gallery Assistants Frog Hollow, a local nonprofit arts and crafts organization, is seeking several part-time gallery assistants.
New England’s Premier special event company is seeking hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our team. We are currently accepting applications for positions that run through November 1.
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For detailed job descriptions please visit vttent.com/employment. Stop by our office to fill out an application or email resume to jobs@vttent.com. EOE.
The ideal candidates MUST have excellent customer service skills and retail sales experience. Weekends required. Interest in fine Vermont crafts a plus. Please drop off your resume at 85 Church Street in downtown Burlington or email to meredith@froghollow.org.
14 Berard Drive, South Burlington VT 05403
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Pastry Baker (South Burlington) We are looking to add full and part-time team members to our bakery department. Production to include but not limited to: cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, pies, scones, muffins, coffee cakes, croissant and Danish dough and much more. Shifts start between 5am and 8am. Hourly wage of $11.50-$15.00 depending on experience. Hard work and reliability will be noticed and rewarded!! We offer a fun working environment, vacation & sick time, paid holiday days, and 401K to full-time employees after 90 days of employment. Please e-mail Nicole@klingersbread.com
to apply or stop into our café at 10 Farrell Street in South Burlington. Serious inquiries only, please.
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Seeking a Shared Living Provider/ Roommate for a 48-yearold man who enjoys fishing, watching Netflix, listening to Grateful Dead, and working on his computer. This man is searching for a supportive roommate or couple to share a conveniently located, partially furnished 2 bedroom apartment in Burlington. The Shared Living Provider/Roommate would receive $30,000 annual stipend and additional benefits. The right provider should have good cooking skills, and ideally work part time. Interested candidates contact SDonohue@HowardCenter.org or call (802)488-6522.
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Do you have a green thumb and a silver tongue?
Lund is a multi-service nonprofit that has served families and children throughout Vermont for 125 years. Our 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. Currently seeking candidates for full-time position within our Residential and Community Treatment Programs: CO-LOCATED CLINICIAN: To provide ASAM level of care treatment recommendations and serve as a substance abuse resource specialist. This position is co-located at the St. Albans child welfare office with a Lund case manager as part of an innovative program to bridge agencies in an effort to provide immediate, holistic, family centered services and increase the collaborative capability of the community to respond effectively to support family systems impacted by substance abuse. Dual licensure in Substance Abuse and Mental Health or Social Work preferred. Solid assessment and narrative writing skills essential, must work well independently yet collaboratively in a child welfare setting with a multidisciplinary team. Lund offers a comprehensive benefit package and opportunities for professional development. For more information, visit our website at www.lundvt.org. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Jamie Tourangeau, HR Manager, PO Box 4009 Burlington, VT 05406-4009
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Join the Gardener’s Supply Company team at our home in Burlington, Vermont! We are America’s leading catalog and web-based gardening company, 100% employee-owned and a Certified B Corporation. We offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits (including a tremendous discount on plants and product!).
SENIOR COPYWRITER: We’re searching for an individual with a proven record of writing powerful product and editorial copy for print, web, email and video. Our ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with a creative team to express a distinctive brand voice through visual and copy storytelling. As a skilled and persuasive leader, you’ll advocate for concepts and copy in pitch sessions with marketing and merchandising partners. As copywriter, your engaging communications will invite gardeners to develop a lasting relationship with the Gardener’s Supply brand, drive product sales and campaign response. Through benefit-oriented and inspirational copy, you’ll convey our passion for, and market leadership in, product innovation, earth-friendly gardening, and nature-inspired gifts and decor. You will motivate all gardeners, from beginner to expert, to find great joy through their gardening activities! Gardening experience is extremely desirable. Please send your cover letter, resumé and at least three samples each of published selling and editorial copy to Gardener’s Supply Company,128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.
fax: (802) 864-1619 email: jamiet@lundvt.org
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Providing Innovative Mental Health and Educational Services to Vermont’s Children & Families.
“Make a difference in the life of a child!”- NFI Vermont, a leader in specialized trauma and adolescent development, is looking to expand our team of innovators.
Conversion & Training Specialist
Family Engagement Specialist St. Albans
Coordinators work directly with children and families involved with DCF who experience multisystem 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 position with a $500 sign-on bonus requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or two years’ experience in related field. Please submit cover letter and resume to natalielemery@nafi.com.
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LORD MicroStrain® is looking for talented individuals to join a rapidly evolving and highly innovative division of LORD Corporation. Our inertial, wireless and displacement sensing products have won multiple awards and are used in world class, pioneering technical applications. You will join a diverse team in a pleasant and productive work environment that can help you learn, grow, stay healthy, and be fulfilled in your work. We currently have opportunities for the following:
PayData Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional team m join our Client Service Department as a Payroll Processor/Clien PayData Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional team Representative. member to join our Conversion & Training Department. Our Conversion Specialists closely with new clients to convert Our Client Servicework Representatives work closely with our clients them to our payroll, HR and timekeeping software. accurate payrolls utilizing various import methods including data Excel worksheets, and time clock imports. The ability to perform Comfort with public speaking is important as this position tasks efficiently and manage ongoing projects is necessary. Att also entails training individuals and groups on our various detail is a must. applications. Having the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technology key. The to multi-task and Candidates mustishave priorability payroll experience as well as custo manage multipleand projects concurrently with a high degree experience possess strong communication andoforganizatio Candidates should also have proven troubleshooting skills and accuracy is critical. adapt to new and changing technology. Our Client Service Candidates must possess strong number and organization Representatives work in a team environment and cubicle office skills and be able to communicate effectively in both a written and Experience verbal manner. handling a large volume of telephone calls, as well a strong number skills or proven prior payroll experienceskills. is required; work Candidates should also have troubleshooting knowledge of the “Evolution” payroll software is desirable. Expe Prior customer service and payroll experience is required; Windows including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required as wel working knowledge of the “Evolution” payroll software is keyboarding skills. desirable. Apply on line at https://paydatapayroll.companycareersite.com/J Apply online at https://paydatapayroll.companycareersite.com/JobList.aspx
SR. ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (JOB NUMBER 17-232): This position is responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and supporting electrical systems for LORD Sensing. Technically challenging projects may include both embedded and non-embedded applications.
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OFFICE ASSISTANT
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Fast-paced law firm located in Burlington seeks parttime office assistant. A good candidate will demonstrate the ability to multi-task, take initiative and have excellent computer and communication skills. Attention to detail and an eagerness to learn are essential. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Office, filing and legal experience preferred.
Responsible for taking incoming customer and Field Sales Engineer inquiries and providing product recommendations, support and quotes. Helps to secure orders. Required to use CRM for managing and documenting daily activities.
TECHNICAL SERVICE/APPLICATION ENGINEER (JOB NUMBER 17-315): Primarily responsible for providing pre-sale and post-sale technical support to customers and members of the LORD sales team. Customer relationship, probing skills and troubleshooting are important dimensions of the job.
QUALITY ENGINEER/QUALITY MANAGER (JOB NUMBER 17-96): Primary responsibilities include the implementation, maintenance, audit, and continuous improvement of the facility’s quality system and processes. Incumbent is responsible for product quality, including inspection/testing processes and product acceptance. See www.lord.com/careers for full job details and to apply. (Go to Job Openings, select USA-Williston, VT under Locations to see all VT jobs.)
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: answering telephones, photocopying, faxing, filing and file management and computer entry. Monday through Friday: 25 hours per week; paid hourly; no benefits. SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
In addition to competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, we offer high-tech working space, high-speed workstations, sophisticated engineering test facilities and a state-of-the-art production area. If you are interested in working with an exciting range of technologies, products and markets contributing to a dynamic culture in a fastgrowing company, consider being a part of the LORD MicroStrain® community. LORD MicroStrain® has been named one of the
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Medical Front End Administrator Permanent, full-time position in a beautiful, burgeoning naturopathic primary care clinic. Salary depends on experience.
The Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a highly motivated self-starter to join our team. This position will have variable work including assisting the public, developing and implementing long range plans, implementing permit review, and managing the department’s groundbreaking permitting software. For more info go to www.colchestervt.gov. Application deadline is September 15th. E.O.E.
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DESIGN/BUILD FACULTY Yestermorrow is hiring a Design/Build Faculty responsible for advancing Yestermorrow’s design/build curriculum through curriculum development, teaching, directing the school’s Sustainable Design/Build Semester Program and Design/Build Certificate Programs, and Advising Class Support Interns. The Design/Build Faculty works closely with the Woodshop Faculty, Yestermorrow’s President, the Program Administrator, and the Operations Team.
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Program Coordinator Part Time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Curriculum Development Lead Instructor and Director for the Yestermorrow/UMass Sustainable Design/Build Semester Program Director of Yestermorrow’s Design/Build Certificate Programs Instructor and/or Co-Instructor for Design/Build Courses Advisor to Class Support Interns
Candidates must have outstanding administrative, computer, organizational, telephone and mike@yestermorrow.org communication skills. Indepth knowledge of disability is preferred. The position is home-based (or approved 4t-YestermorrowFACULTY083017.indd 1 office of choice), 20-25 hours per week, with regular coverage M-F. Competitive hourly wage & benefits.
Communication Specialists Part Time
Candidates will be trained to assist individuals with disabilities that impact communication in court and administrative proceedings. Must have a flexible schedule.
Vermont Communication Support Project
is a statewide project that provides Communication Specialists who can assist people with disabilities in Court and administrative hearings. These accommodations assist in addressing challenges and barriers to effective communication caused by disability. The Communication Specialist is not an advocate, and does not offer legal advice. Request more info for either opportunity by September 10:
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Grippin Donlan Pinkham, located in South Burlington, is one of the largest CPA firms in Vermont offering a full service of accounting and consulting services. We are looking for a reliable, well organized office manager to oversee the administrative operations.
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Paid vacation, retirement and partial health benefits offered. Send resumes and CV to
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The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong bookkeeping background and previous office management experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional working environment. Please send cover letter and resume to: Richard Donlan, CPA Grippin Donlan Pinkham 3 Baldwin Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403 rdonlan@gdp-cpa.com
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Digital Systems Administrator
The Vermont Studio Center, the largest international artists & writers residency program in the U.S., seeks a part-time Digital Systems Administrator to help ensure the smooth daily function of our digital office tools & technologies. Demonstrated administrator-level experience with SalesForce, Google apps, Microsoft Windows servers and desktops, and Apple Macintosh servers and desktops is a must. Responsibilities include managing all licensing and updates and providing user support. An interest in the arts and/or experience with artist communities is a plus. Benefits include free shift meals, paid holidays, and paid vacation and sick time. To apply, email resume, 3 professional references, & cover letter (Attn: Program Director Kathy Black) to:
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Complete job description at: vermontstudiocenter.org/board-directors-staff#jobs
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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. This opening and others are updated daily. Master Plumber - Physical Plant Department - #S1213PO - In a serviceoriented atmosphere committed to exceptional customer service and environmental sustainability, the Physical Plant Department of the University of Vermont is seeking a Master Plumber who will: Perform highly skilled plumbing and heating repairs, emergency service and installation; Repair, inspect, install and certify all systems back flow preventers; Access information utilizing appropriate desktop applications; Promote a work place that encourages safety within the Shop and field; and operate a University vehicle. This position reports to a Utilities Trades Supervisor/Zone Manager and requires active engagement in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma; 4 year Apprenticeship; 2 years’ experience with license in construction plumbing/heating system installation in maintenance plumbing; Vermont State Master Plumbing License required; Backflow Prevention Device Inspector Certification and Natural Gas Installer Certification or ability to obtain within six months. Valid driver’s license and driver’s check required; Specific physical requirements may apply based on job functions. Initial employment is contingent upon successful completion of physical screening. This position is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing specific job tasks, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications, from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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BUS AIDE Do you love working with children? Are you looking for parttime employment? The Essex Westford School District is seeking two part-time bus aides to assist in transporting children in special education programs to and from school. We have two shifts available: 6:50 to 9:00 AM and 1:40 to 3:30 PM. Qualified candidate who are available to work one or both of these shifts are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are available to work both shifts are preferred. These start and stop times are subject to change. Positions pay $14.97/hour. For more information, please go to www.schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 2837880. For consideration, please complete and submit a Schoolspring application to this job, or stop by to complete an application at 51 Park Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. EOE.
Director of Human Resources The HR Director will oversee the HR team (currently 12 staff members) and is responsible for the development and execution of department strategies, objectives and metrics aligned with Howard Center’s strategic intent. This leader will oversee all aspects of human resources practice and process, including compensation and benefits, recruitment and retention, training and development, employee and labor relations, policy development, and regulatory compliance. Three years of experience in leadership position. Five years of HR experience in a similar role with similar degree of responsibilities for an organization of comparable size and complexity. Full time.
IT Field Services Technician Be part of the IT team as a Field Services Technician, supporting our employees and multiple locations with your expertise and technical skills. A great opportunity for someone with strong technical skills to provide a stable, current, efficient and cost-effective computing environment to the agency by installing, upgrading and supporting end user computing resources across our various locations. Valid driver’s license and transportation required. Full time.
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Outpatient Clinician/Substance Abuse Clinical Care We have an exciting opportunity for a licensed clinician to 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. This is an ideal position for an applicant that wishes to work within a team of outpatient clinicians providing an array of different services to a diverse population. Master’s a plus. LCMHC, LICSW or LADC required. Full time.
Sub-Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment
Program Seeking a registered nurse 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.
Supervisor Positions – First Call for Chittenden County Currently recruiting for Supervisor I and Supervisor II. Join First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center’s emergency services program, as a supervisor. First Call responds to mental health emergencies with the philosophy that the caller defines the crisis. Duties include internal and external training, direct clinical service, shift coverage, and direct staff supervision. Master’s degree, licensed/license-eligible and leadership/supervisory experience.
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, howardcentercareers.org. Enter position title to view details and apply. Howard Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing assistance or an accommodation in completing the online application should feel free to contact Human Resources at 488-6950 or hrhelpdesk@howardcenter.org. 12-HowardCenterFULL083017.indd 1
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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company! Gardener’s Supply is America’s leading catalog and web-based gardening company. We work hard AND offer a fun place to work with summer bocce games, BBQs, ping-pong tournaments, employee garden plots, and much more! We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits (ranging from a tremendous discount on plants & product, to actually owning shares of the company!).
CALL CENTER SALES & SERVICE SPECIALIST: We’re searching for several Sales & Service Specialists to join our call center team. These individuals will be on the phone with customers, building relationships and representing our company in ways that reflect our core values. He/she will contribute to average order size and strive for customer satisfaction on sales as well as service calls. Our ideal candidate will have previous service and sales experience and exceptional communication skills as well as the ability to research solutions to customer problems or to answer questions. These positions are full-time, benefit eligible, with two off-season layoffs: mid-winter and mid-summer thru early fall - totaling 24 weeks. We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. Interested? Please send your cover letter & resumé to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.
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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
If you’re creative, energetic, love the outdoors, enjoy networking, or meeting people and building relationships…. then we have a job for you!
Yestermorrow is hiring a Program Administrator who is responsible for managing key administrative tasks related to Yestermorrow’s curriculum and development activities. The Program Administrator works closely with Yestermorrow’s President, internal faculty, external instructors, partner organizations, and donors.
OUTDOOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR & SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR, FT *Position includes housing & utilities on 240 Acres in Thetford, VT* Plan and lead year-round outdoor programs that empower girls. Camp, program, and supervisory experience required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Course Scheduling and Catalog Production
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST FT/PT Conduct Discover Girl Scout events, presentations, and networking events to recruit adult and girl members in VT. Will work up to 4 nights/week in fall/spring. Must have a valid driver’s license. Sales/recruiting experience preferred.
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Support and Services at 8/25/17 Home (SASH) Coordinator
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The Burlington Housing Authority seeks a SASH Coordinator for several of its low-income Elderly and Disabled buildings in Burlington. This key-position will conduct outreach, work with a Registered Nurse and provide service coordination and direct support to residents while collaborating with many local service providers to ensure residents successfully age in place. Housing support will be provided to residents with medical, mental health, and intellectual disabilities, all with diverse needs and the ability to be creative, teamoriented and organized will be essential. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field with strong communication skills and experience working with the elderly and people with disabilities is preferred. Outstanding organizational skills are required. BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefits package. Electronic submission of resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, must be submitted as a complete package by Friday, September 9, 2017 and should be sent to: Human Resources 65 Main St Burlington, VT 05401 Humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org The Burlington Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
CCS is a growing, not for profit human service organization with a strong emphasis on employee and consumer satisfaction.
COMMUNITY INCLUSION FACILITATORS We are currently offering a benefitted inclusion support positions and per diem shifts. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking to continue their work in this field. We would love to have you here during this exciting time of growth! To join our team, send your letter of interest and resume to Karen at staff@ccs-vt.org.
SHARED LIVING PROVIDER Open your home to someone with an intellectual disability or autism and make a positive impact on their life. CCS is currently offering a variety of opportunities and you might be the perfect match! A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are available. For more information contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118
Building a community where everyone participates and everyone belongs. ccs-vt.org
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Sick of retail? Want weekends off? Come join the excellent team of staff at Wake Robin!
WE SEEK TO HIRE LOVING, MATURE TEAM MEMBERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Vermont’s premiere continuing Care Retirement Community seeks a member to join our housekeeping team. Housekeepers work collaboratively to support residents who live independently as well as those who live in residential care. Housekeepers are critical to the wellbeing of residents and the quality of the Wake Robin environment. Candidates must have housekeeping or industrial cleaning experience.
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The Arbors at Shelburne Attn: Human Resources 687 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-8600 phurteau@benchmarkquality.com
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I F Y O U LOVE WH AT YOU D O, IT MATTE R S W H ERE YO U WOR K. JOIN OU R TEA M! Hospice RN Case Manager – full-time or part-time
With BAYADA Hospice, you can enjoy: • Meaningful one-on-one patient care • Autonomy with expert clinical support • Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle • Exceptional interdisciplinary care team We offer great earning potential, various growth opportunities, and a talented and dedicated team. Call us today! Contact Maryellen Corliss at 802-448-1610 or mcorliss@bayada.com.
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The Old Stone House Museum, located in picturesque Brownington, VT, is seeking a new Director. The successful candidate will have experience in museum skills, personnel management, event planning, and a strong background in non-profit finances and fund raising. For a detailed job description, go to: www.oldstonehousemuseum. org/employment/
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Why BAYADA Hospice? • Mission over profits; guided by compassion, excellence, and reliability • More than 40 years of national home care leadership • Easily navigated electronic documentation • Recognition programs, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement • We love what we do!
Bindery Machine Operator needed by high quality sheetfed printer. Experience on Stahl, MBO, Mueller Martini and Polar equipment preferred. Attention to detail, good math skills and ability to work as part of a team in fast paced environment. Full time, first shift, health, dental and 401K. Contact Queen City Printers Inc. at 864-4566 or send resume to info@qcpinc.com.
Interested candidates can apply online at www.Wakerobin.com!
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The Arbors at Shelburne is a Benchmark Senior Living community focused on caring for individuals with memory related diseases. We offer competitive wages and benefit packages. Tuition reimbursement, Bonus opportunities, Team focused workplace.
Full-Time, Monday – Friday Schedule
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Cathedral Square, a non-profit organization providing housing and services to seniors throughout Vermont, is seeking:
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Interested candidates can submit their cover letter and resume to employment@ oldstonehousemuseum.org Applications accepted until October 15.
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We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals. You’ll work in a relaxed yet challenging environment. We offer many topnotch benefits, plus a fabulous onsite fitness room & café.
Manager and Supervisor, Middle/High School Education Outreach VSAC is seeking a Manager to direct our efforts under a U.S. Department of Education Talent Search Grant which is designed to increase the high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment rates for low-income, first-generation students across the state of Vermont. You will have overall oversight for the Talent Search budget; monitor program compliance; oversee programmatic calendar and service delivery; manage the reporting to the Department of Education; supervise, support, and manage the performance of Talent Search personnel (including roughly 8 Talent Search counselors located across the state who deliver services to students in 30+ Vermont middle and high schools); act as liaison between VSAC administration and Talent Search staff; represent VSAC at external events and stakeholder meetings; assist with grant writing. This position is an integral member of the Management Team within the Career and Education Outreach area at VSAC. Master’s Degree in a related field required. Candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check.
Lead GEAR UP Counselor VSAC is seeking a Lead GEAR UP Counselor to work with the GEAR UP (VSGU) Grant Manager in support of the VSGU grant. This grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Education, designed to increase the high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment, and post-secondary persistence rates for low-income students. You will supervise, support, and manage GEAR UP counselors, located across the state, who deliver services to students in 50+ Vermont middle and high schools. You will observe counselors’ work with students; provide feedback, coaching, support and resources; coordinate student and school services; manage counselor workload and professional development; assist with school-based initiatives. You will work directly with VSGU students, VSGU partners and closely with VSGU team to meet grant objectives. You will also attend meetings and facilitate communication between VSGU outreach counselors and managers. Our ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in counseling, 5+ years of experience in counseling and education, supervisory skills, understanding of the socioeconomic and academic needs of the clients served, ability to work with groups, and develop and deliver presentations. Candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check.
Special Events Coordinator VSAC is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to support programming related to both VSAC’s Vermont GEAR UP grant, and VSAC as a whole. GEAR UP is funded through the U.S. Department of Education designed to increase high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment, and postsecondary persistence rates for low-income students across the state You will develop, coordinate, and implement special events and programs for students, families, and educators. The majority of events will be related to career and college readiness and planning and will be implemented in conjunction with middle and high schools, post-secondary institutions, various local and state partners, and VSAC. Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience in a related field is required. These are grant funded positions that are contingent upon continued grant funds. VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package. Apply online only at www.vsac.org no later than September 30, 2017.
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food+drink tropical menu revolves around tequila and rum drinks and includes a thick, rich piña colada made with fresh pineapple. (You might think it’s a milkshake, but beware!) A velvety mango margarita is made with frozen mangos and fresh lime juice. A classic mojito swims in mint. A mezcal paloma is smoky and sublime. Every good drink has already been invented, says Delorme, 40. “You’re never gonna make a cocktail better than a margarita. It’s perfect.” Delorme grew up on Alfred Street in Burlington near the original Spot back when the building was a gas station. He used to climb on the roof and shoot bottle rockets. Now he coaches Little League baseball with Scully. With a four-month season at the waterfront, the key is to create a vacation vibe and serve cocktails that complement the restaurant’s atmosphere, he says. “It’s the most sort of straightforward tropical menu you could get,” Delorme notes. “Nothing on there is mind-
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blowing, but we took a beach-bar lounge and made it Vermonty.” The bartenders are “hosting a party every night like it’s their own living room,” he adds. If bartenders are too busy to catch the sunset, the colors of the drinks they mix are a worthy substitute. The mango margarita evokes the sinking sun on a clear night; the hue of the blue Hawaiian matches the distant place where lake and sky come together. Five bartenders work on busy nights: three filling orders at the bar and two making drinks for diners at outdoor tables. Two barbacks hustle to change kegs, stock booze, keep juice at the ready and fill ice freezers. To stay cool and comfy behind the bar, bartenders wear some variation on a T-shirt or tank top, shorts, and sneakers — and their clothes get sticky as the night goes on. “You learn to move and to be aware of what people are doing around you,” says bar manager Woody Wright-Moore, 34, who grew up in Enosburg Falls and adorns his bar outfit with shades and a baseball cap. Along with Stevens, he worked seven days and about 110 hours per week, pulling double shifts the first month or so that the bar was open. He says he lost five to 10 pounds from being on the move.
It’s a seasonal gig, a “relatively lucrative” position for a Burlington bartending job, Wright-Moore adds, and one with virtually unceasing demands. “We’re fast paced and high volume,” he says, adding that the position can be “incredibly stressful.” For instance, “when there’s three people at the bar, and they all think they’re next, and they’ve all been waiting five to 10 minutes for a drink.” Sometimes Wright-Moore has a bad dream that the walk-in cooler, stocked with beer and other bar supplies, has broken down. In waking hours, he and his crew remind each other to drink water throughout the evening. They serve customers who arrive by boat and by bicycle and are always on the lookout for the person who probably shouldn’t have another drink. They keep up conversations at the bar, mindful not to end one abruptly, no matter how slammed they are. “I’ll be right back,” Wright-Moore will tell a customer, slipping away. “It’s a show,” Scully says of bartending. “You’re onstage. You’re a performer.” When their shift is over, the bartenders wind down however they can. Stevens has a tall glass of low-fat chocolate milk and goes home to bed. WrightMoore goes home, takes a shower and cooks dinner. “It’s hours before you shake it off and process the night,” he says. “That’s the name of the game.” Then it’s time to sleep. Ray Pecor, former owner of the property, says he’s enjoyed many meals at the Spot on the Dock, including fish tacos and craft beer. He’s noted the size of the crowds and agrees with Scully that the restaurant could get bigger. “Yes, they need more room,” says Pecor, whose son, Trey, now owns the land. “Yes, we’d like to accommodate it. And, yes, we’re all surprised by how busy it’s been.” The Spot on the Dock will close for the season on September 30, Scully says. In the off-season, Stevens might teach a little skiing, and he’ll spend time in southern Florida. Wright-Moore plans to travel in the winter. He’s looking forward to next summer at the Spot on the Dock when systems will be in place from day one. “I might stay on a boat out there,” he says with a nod to the lake. “And paddleboard to work in the morning.” m
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PASTURE MANAGEMENT: RECOVERY AFTER A DROUGHT: A farm tour familiarizes attendees with the site’s irrigation system, seed trials and adaptations due to water shortage. Beidler Family Farm, Randolph Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 includes lunch. Info, kyla@nofavt.org. PRODUCE SAFETY: BEST PRACTICES FROM FIELD TO CONSUMER: A workshop geared toward smallto medium-size growers demystifies the Food Safety Modernization Act. Root 5 Farm, Fairlee, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, kyla@nofavt.org.
art
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bazaars
JEFFERSONVILLE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET: Live music spices up a gathering of more than 30 vendors. 49 Old Main St., Jeffersonville, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, jefffarmersandartisanmarket65@gmail. com.
community
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
KNITTING & MORE: Needleworkers, including beginners, hone their skills. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300.
environment
KINGDOM COMMUNITY WIND TOUR: Attendees are blown away by a tour of energy-producing turbines. Kingdom Community Wind, Lowell, 10-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, nicole.pidala@greenmountainpower.com.
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BBQ & OPEN HOUSE: Students new and old mingle with volunteers and instructors over mouthwatering fare. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 253 8358.
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GUIDED TOURS: A historic Gothic Revival house opens its doors for hourly excursions. Self-guided explorations of the gardens, exhibits and walking trails are also available. Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; free for kids 14 and under. Info, 828-3051.
fairs & festivals
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: Folks hit the midway for games, rides and fried food, of course. Farm animals, agricultural displays and grandstand concerts round out the fun. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-midnight. $512; $30 ride bracelet; additional fees for concerts and special events. Info, 878-5545.
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RIVER OF LIGHT: HARVEST MOON PADDLE ON THE WINOOSKI RIVER Wednesday, September 6, 6-9 p.m., at Heineberg Bridge River Access in Colchester. Free. Info, info@winooskiriver.org, winooskiriver.org.
JOB FAIR: Job seekers connect with representatives from electronics manufacturer GlobalFoundries in hopes of filling open positions in Essex Junction. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 888-807-7072.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE BOOK THIEF’: A young girl in World War II Germany finds respite in stealing titles to share with others in this 2013 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘CASTLE IN THE SKY’: Two youngsters search for a legendary floating palace in this 1986 animated Japanese adventure. Shown Sunday and Wednesday with English dubbing and Monday with English subtitles. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: Monarchs make an extraordinary journey to Mexico’s remote mountain peaks in this 2D and 3D film experience. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. ‘INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS’: A musician struggles to tame his demons in the Coen brothers’ latest flick, set in the heyday of Greenwich Village’s folk scene in 1961. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9075. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: Academy Award-nominated actress Emily Watson narrates an immersive film following a family of highly social mammals in the Kalahari Desert. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.
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Headlamps, string lights and moonbeams illuminate the route on the second annual River of Light: Harvest Moon Paddle on the Winooski River. Aquatic adventurers put their canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards — outfitted with themed lighting schemes — into the water at the Heineberg Bridge River Access in Colchester, guided by Friends of the Winooski River. From there, the lunar-lit flotilla travels 2.5 miles to Lake Champlain, where views of the harvest moon herald the upcoming autumnal equinox. If the award-winning 2016 episode of Stuck in Vermont about the inaugural outing is any indicator, some howling might be in store.
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Twenty-five years ago, the New World Festival commenced as a celebration of the cultural connections that New England, Québec and Canada’s Maritimes share with Ireland, Scotland and France. The singing, playing and stepping tradition continues this week with more than 50 regional and international musicians paying homage to their heritage on six stages. A sampling of noteworthy acts includes Vermont roots trio Pete’s Posse, traditional Québécois ensemble De Temps Antan, Celtic quartet Còig and headlining fiddler Liz Carroll (pictured). Food and drink, dances, informal jam sessions, and workshops presented in partnership with the Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture round out the merriment.
NEW WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, September 3, noonmidnight, at various Randolph locations. $12-40; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 728-6464, newworldfestival.com.
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Who says playtime is just for kids? Adults let their inner children run wild at Recess for Adults, presented by Peterson Quality Malt. The Addison County Fairgrounds are transformed into a grown-up playground for a day of lawn games, music, and local brews and bites by Bar Antidote. Those looking for a little friendly competition can partake in disc golf, kickball, malt-bag sack races, and state championship corn-hole and four-square tournaments. Joggers with stomachs of steel can stretch their legs — and their guts — in the Beer Mile, the first to happen in Vermont since 2011. Camping is available for responsible recreation.
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Tuesday, September 5, 7-9 p.m., at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, in Burlington. Free. Info, 860-7812, pridecentervt.org.
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BARRE FARMERS MARKET: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Currier Park, Barre, 3-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail. com. CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, fresh produce, meats and eggs sustain seekers of local goods. South Hero St. Rose of Lima Church, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, champlainislandsfarmersmkt@gmail.com. COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. MIDDLEBURY 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, middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo. com.
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‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: A film follows a herd of large plant-eating GENTLE YOGA IN species in Cretaceous RICHMOND: Students Alaska through the get their stretch on seasons and the chalwith Lynn Clauer lenges of growing up. of Sound & Soul Northfield Savings Awakenings. Partial Bank Theater: A proceeds benefit the National Geographic Williston Community Experience, ECHO Food Shelf. Balance Leahy Center for Lake Yoga, Richmond, 11 a.m.Champlain, Burlington, noon. $10. Info, 922-0516. 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus GENTLE YOGA IN regular admission, $13.50HE WATERBURY: Individuals I M AT E 16.50; admission free for ER with injuries or other chalOF | ‘L SY ON members and kids 2 and under. TE lenges feel the benefits of a relaxGD UR O AY’S C | Info, 864-1848. T’ J OU RN ing and nourishing practice. Zenbarn E Y INT O NIGH |T
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‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: Footage of paleontological digs from around the globe tells a compelling story of scientists working as detectives to answer questions about an ancient and mysterious ocean world. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
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VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — think veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Depot Park, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727. WOODSTOCK MARKET ON THE GREEN: Homespun products and farm-fresh eats fill tables. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.
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BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722. DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?: Players of varying experience levels put strategic skills to use. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322. SCAVENGER HUNT: Lists in hand, community members search Bridge Street bricks for words and phrases. Call for list pick-up locations. Bridge Street, Waitsfield. Free. Info, 496-9416.
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Studio, Waterbury, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Donations. 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. INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI: Instructor Ellie Hayes offers an overview of the slow martial art passed down through generations. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop. 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. 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.
SOUND HEALING: Using voice, crystal singing bowls, medicine drums, tuning forks and more, musician Melinda Kinzie guides attendees on a path to wholeness. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 482-2878. SUNRISE YOGA: Participants of all levels enjoy slowing down, moving mindfully and breathing deeply while building strength and stamina on the mat. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Individuals learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605. YOGA ON THE DOCK: Healthy bodies jump-start the day at a serene outdoor practice with lakeside views. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 7-8 a.m. $15. Info, 864-9642. ZUMBA EXPRESS: A shortened version of this guided, beat-driven workout gives students a much-needed midday surge of energy. Marketplace Fitness, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-noon. $12; free for members and first-timers. Info, 651-8773.
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HERBAL PLANT WALK FOR KIDS: Outdoors lovers ages 5 through 12 learn to identify local flora. Parents are welcome. Wild Faith Herb Farm, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $15. Info, wildfaithherbfarm@ gmail.com.
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JUNIOR RANGER ROUNDUP: Little ones nurture a love for nature and become familiar with the park. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 5-6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: Wee ones get the wiggles out with songs and narratives. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. WHOLE-BOOK APPROACH STORY TIME: Tots learn how words, pictures and book design work together to complete a narrative. Phoenix Books, Essex, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. YOGA FOR KIDS: Yogis ages 2 through 5 strike a pose to explore breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. YOUNG WRITERS & STORYTELLERS: Kindergartners through fifth graders practice crafting narratives. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
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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. 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. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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MONTRÉAL FETISH WEEKEND: Inhibitions run wild during six days of fantasy-themed events such as demos, workshops, parties and a fashion show. Various Montréal locations. $40-300. Info, eric@ fetishweekend.com.
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JENNI LYN: Country and bluegrass tunes from Burn Another Candle get boots tapping. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 540-0406.
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THERE BE DRAGONFLIES HERE: Entomology enthusiasts capture and identify species during this basic introduction to the winged insects. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
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DOUBLE FIGURE 8 RACING: Drivers dodge and weave their way around a looped course, trying to avoid collisions before crossing the finish line. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $10-12. Info, 863-5966. WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Appletree Park, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.
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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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‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: Witchy Wednesday Addams falls in love with a so-called normal boy in this macabre musical staged by Stowe Theatre Guild. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $14-20. Info, 253-3961. ‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’: Dorset Theatre Festival’s revival of David Mamet’s acclaimed play takes a fresh look at a trio of out-of-luck misfits who plot the theft of a rare coin collection. Dorset Playhouse, 2-4 & 7:30-9:30 p.m. $39-52. Info, 867-2223. ‘BUYER & CELLAR’: A struggling actor learns the cost of fame when he takes a day job in a superstar’s personal mall in this Weston Playhouse OtherStages production. Weston Rod & Gun Club, 7:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, 824-5288.
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‘LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT’: Themes of addiction and familial dysfunction thread through Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, staged by the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company. Weston Playhouse, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $15-57. Info, 824-5288.
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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths focus on elements of craft while discussing 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.
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VETERANS BOOK CLUB: Women who have served in the U.S. military connect over reading materials and a light dinner. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 2959363, ext. 5743.
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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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ART ON PARK: Local artisans display their wares amid live music and unique eats. Park St., downtown Stowe, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7321. NEWBERRY MARKET: Shoppers browse specialty foods, clothing, pottery, décor, collectibles and more at a weekly indoor bazaar. Newberry Market, White River Junction, 2-7 p.m. Free. Info, newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com. THU.31
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AWAKENING THE HEART OF COMPASSION: A MEDITATION PRACTICE & STUDY PROGRAM: Those looking to live with wisdom and courage can join this ongoing facilitated program at any time. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center,
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THE MAGIC OF BIRD MIGRATION: Avian enthusiasts learn how songbirds, shorebirds and other species travel thousands of miles each year with astounding accuracy. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $2-4; free for children ages 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
INNER GUIDANCE: A workshop hosted by Eckankar encourages folks seeking insight into life’s challenges to connect with their internal source of truth. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.
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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE REALLY, REALLY ITCHY: Hikers learn to identify poison ivy, medicinal jewelweed and other local plants. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
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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.
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CONVOCATION ADDRESS: Author and Mount Holyoke College professor Lauret Savoy delivers the featured lecture at an academic gathering. Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 800-776-6675.
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DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Teens and adults create, connect, heal and grow through self-guided movement and art set to music. Expressive Arts Burlington, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $20; free for firsttimers. Info, 343-8172. DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a thought-provoking and respectful conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Craftsbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, craftsburydeathcafe@gmail. com.
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FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Locally grown produce and the traditional Celtic stylings of Connla are on the menu at a pastoral party. Clark Farm, Barnard, market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; concert, 5:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 234-1645. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.30. 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.
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See WED.30. SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly event centered on food, brews and kids’ activities, with City Market/Onion River Co-op workshops and music by Barika. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, eleanor@ intervale.org.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BABIES’: From Tokyo to San Francisco, a 2010 documentary chronicles a year in the lives of newborns around the world. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
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DEMOLITION DERBY: Step on it! Special guests Seth Yacovone Band entertain the crowd at this annual bout of road rage and spectacular crashes that leaves only one car running. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. $9-13 plus Champlain Valley Fair admission. Info, 863-5966.
‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.30. ‘I, DANIEL BLAKE’: Set in Northern England, this 2016 drama follows a carpenter who, after suffering a heart attack, must fight bureaucratic forces to receive benefits. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8. Info, 660-2600. ‘INDIE’ FILM FEST: ‘THE 100 YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED’: A multilingual comedy follows an elderly man who escapes his nursing home. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 276-3488.
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‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.30. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.30.
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Chittenden County, South Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, 862-0135. BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: Foodies sample farm-fresh eats on a scrumptious stroll dedicated to Burlington’s culinary past. Awning behind ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 1-4:15 p.m. $53.50; preregister. Info, 863-5966. JERICHO FARMERS MARKET: Passersby graze through veggies, pasture-raised meats, coffee and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, jerichofarmersmarket@ gmail.com. MILTON FARMERS MARKET: Fresh finds woo seekers of produce, eggs, meat and maple syrup. Hannaford Supermarket, Milton, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1009. MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET: Those in search of baked goods, pizza, Texas barbecue, fresh flowers, produce and meats find what they desire. Pratt Hall, Montgomery, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 326-4189. PIZZA SOCIAL: A certified organic producer of vegetables, sauerkraut, kimchi and ginger carrots plays host at a wood-fired pizza party followed by a tour of the grounds. Blackwell Roots Farm, Cabot, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 434-4122. ROYALTON FARMERS MARKET: A cornucopia of farm-fresh fare catches shoppers’ eyes. South Royalton Town Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 763-8302. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local food and crafts, live music, and hot eats add flavor to summer evenings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 4-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180. WOODBELLY PIZZA POP-UP: Foodies take away wood-fired sourdough slices, farinata and other tasty eats made with local ingredients. Call ahead to order whole pies. Woodbelly Pizza, Montpelier, 4-7:30 p.m. $3-26. Info, 552-3476. WORCESTER FARMERS MARKET: Food trucks, local produce, bands and kids’ activities bring neighbors together. 52 Elmore Rd., Worcester, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 272-3309.
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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. SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.30.
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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. CHAIR YOGA: Yogis limber up with modified poses. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 316-1510. 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. 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. MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: A peaceful, guided meditation helps participants achieve a sense of stability and calm. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-8602. 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. YOGA FLOW: A class for beginners is tailored to suit the needs of students looking to improve their posture and overall well-being. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.
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LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
‘ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE’: The country crooner’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger anchors this ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival production. The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 457-3500.
JUNIOR RANGER ROUNDUP: See WED.30.
‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: See WED.30.
ONCE UPON ... A TRAIL OF BREAD CRUMBS: Listeners leave this all-ages story time with a recipe for Scottish scones. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Tykes up to age 5 have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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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.
montréal
‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’: See WED.30, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ‘THE CHARITY THAT BEGAN AT HOME’: St. John Emile Clavering Hankin’s comedy follows a family whose all-consuming commitment to kindness has awful and amusing consequences. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968.
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‘THE LAST ROMANCE’: A man’s daily walk leads to an unexpected second chance at love in Depot Theatre’s staging of a heartfelt comedy. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $30. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT’: See WED.30, 7:30 p.m.
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‘GUY READS’ BOOK GROUP: All are welcome at a discussion group dedicated to nonfiction, science fiction and action novels. Groennfell Meadery, Colchester, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
ARIOSO: Central Vermont’s acclaimed chamber music ensemble hits all the right notes in a program for piano, voice, viola and cello. United Church of Northfield, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, lraerad@aol.com.
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RIVER SAFARI: Nature lovers don water shoes and cool off while exploring a shady mountain stream. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for children ages 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
seminars
FANTASY CARTOGRAPHY: Youth and adults learn the process behind the creation of maps found in novels and try their hands at making their own. Fairfax Community Library, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.
activism
PEACE VIGIL: Friends and neighbors come together, bringing along their signs and their hearts. Top of Church St., Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1731.
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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.
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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. 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.
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SIT & KNIT: Adult crafters share projects, patterns and conversation. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.
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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.
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.
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MINDFULNESS FOR INTENTIONAL LIVING — FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS: Those seeking to improve their health and wellbeing get the scoop on an upcoming six-week seminar. Kismet Place, Williston, 6-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 448-5006.
ADULT COED FLOOR HOCKEY FUN NIGHT: New and experienced players grab a stick and shoot for the goal. Mater Christi School, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, gbfloorhockey@gmail.com.
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COMMUNITY NIGHT: Members of the local and campus community mingle to mark the start of the academic year amid food trucks, snacks, live entertainment and awards. Pond. Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3022.
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NEWBERRY POP-UP MARKET: Vendors purvey a variety of Vermont-made products. Newberry Market, White River Junction, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com.
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GUIDED PARTNER THAI BODYWORK: Lori Flower of Karmic Connection teaches techniques for relaxation and rejuvenation. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. $810; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.
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SUNSET AQUADVENTURE PADDLE: Stunning scenery welcomes boaters, who explore the Waterbury Reservoir in search of local wildlife. Contact Station, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
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MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: Fungi lovers learn about different varieties — fabulous and fearsome alike — found throughout the park. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for children ages 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
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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. TOP OF THE BLOCK SWING DANCING: Hoofers join See the Rhythm for an open stepping session set to music from the roaring ’20s through the rockabilly ’50s. Top of the Block, Church Street, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, seetherhythm@ yahoo.com.
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DEATH CAFÉ: See THU.31, Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.
MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET: See THU.31.
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SUN TO CHEESE TOUR: Fromage fanatics go behind the scenes and follow award-winning farmhouse cheddar from raw milk to finished product. Shelburne Farms, 1:45-3:45 p.m. $18 includes a block of cheddar. Info, 985-8686.
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LAWN FEST: Deal seekers find gently used treasures — from jewelry and collectibles to toys and household items. Homemade chili, baked beans and hot dogs are for lunch. Waterbury Center Community Church, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8089. TINY HOUSE FEST VERMONT: Workshops, tours and a village of compact abodes ignites conversation about sustainable living. See tinyhousefestvermont.com for details. Various Brattleboro locations, 5-8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, tinyhousefestvermont.com.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DETROIT’: Set in the summer of 1967, this 2017 drama tells of three unarmed men who are gunned down during a night of civil unrest. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:45 p.m. $7-9. Info, 457-3981.
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‘MADAME X’: Drama ensues when an accidental death is perceived as murder in a 1966 flick shown on 16mm film. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.30.
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BRANDON FARMERS MARKET: More than 50 local famers, specialty food producers and artisans offer up their goods. Central Park, Brandon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 802 273-2655.
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TRUCK STOP: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. Live music and a full bar add to the fun. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.
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ROCHESTER’S FARMERS MARKET & EXCHANGE: Locals start the weekend right with a diverse offering of produce, eggs, meat, baked goods, crafts and music. Park Row, Rochester, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 353-4620.
ACTIVE GALACTIC BALL: A spacethemed dance odyssey with costumes encouraged hosts Arc Iris, Ryan Miller, Snakefoot Orchestra and others. The Barn at Lang Farm, Essex Junction, 6-11 p.m. $1015. Info, 660-9346.
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HARTLAND FARMERS MARKET: Strollers snag scrumptious morsels and eye-catching crafts. Hartland Public Library, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com. LYNDON FARMERS MARKET: Vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
GUIDED TOURS: See WED.30.
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GREATER FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Locals break out their shopping bags for fresh veggies, baked goods, salsa, hot sauce and relish. Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, greaterfallsmarket@gmail.com.
BIKE & BREW TOUR: Electric bicycles transport suds lovers to local beer producers via scenic routes. Old Mill Park, Johnson, noon-4 p.m. $75; preregister. Info, 730-0161.
GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: Local historian Thea Lewis treats pedestrians to tales of madmen, smugglers, pub spirits and, of course, ghosts. Arrive 10 minutes early. Democracy sculpture, 199 Main St., Burlington, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.
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CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET: A long-standing town-green tradition supplies shoppers with eggs, cheese, vegetables and fine crafts. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 299-1280.
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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: Folks 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: See WED.30, 7:30-8:30 a.m. BUTI YOGA: See WED.30, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT CLASS: Slow-paced motions pave the way for wellness. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $10. Info, 560-0186. GET OFF YOUR BUTT & HIT THE FLOOR FELDENKRAIS: Slow easy movements leave students feeling relaxed and smiling. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0186. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.30. REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulnessbased addiction recovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 861-3150. TAI CHI: Instructor Shaina shares the fundamentals of Yang Style, including standing and moving postures. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.30.
kids
ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Little ones up to age 4 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTEVENT JUNIOR RANGER ROUNDUP: See WED.30. MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or “planeswalkers,” fight others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. STORY TIME: Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets work youngsters’ mental muscles. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers drop in for books, rhymes, songs and activities. Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.
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MONTRÉAL FETISH WEEKEND: See WED.30. PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK 15TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: DJs Sébastien Léger and Alix provide the tunes at this beat-driven bash. Plaine des jeux, Montréal, 6-11 p.m. $5. Info, 514-904-1247.
music
Find club dates in the music section. ARIOSO: See THU.31, Richmond Free Library. FREE MUSIC FRIDAY: REVIBE: Tight composition gives way to improvisation in a mix of funk, rock, jazz and electronica by the four-piece group. Let’s Be Leonard open. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406. JOHN MELLENCAMP: The “Jack & Diane” songster brings more than 35 years of experience to the stage. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $32.25-63.75. Info, 863-5966. PETE’S POSSE: Three generations of players come together to create dynamic roots music. Adamant Community Club, 7:30 p.m. $12; free for kids under 12; limited space. Info, 454-7103. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS: The guys channel the Texas honky-tonks of the 1940s and ’50s through spirited country and juke-joint sounds. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, doors open for picnicking, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7368.
outdoors
FALL MIGRATION BIRD WALKS: Avian enthusiasts explore local hot spots for songbird species. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. $10; free for members and kids. Info, 229-6206.
ROCKIN’ THE LITTLE RIVER: TOUR OF THE WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the Waterbury Dam, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
KILLINGTON DIVAS OF DIRT: Female mountain bikers of all ability levels share their passion for the sport at biweekly group rides and happy hours. Killington Bike Park, Killington Resort, 4-6 p.m. $20 for lift ticket; $39 for lift ticket and bike rental. Info, 422-6232.
‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: See WED.30. ‘ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE’: See THU.31. ‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’: See WED.30, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ‘BUYER & CELLAR’: See WED.30. ‘THE CHARITY THAT BEGAN AT HOME’: See THU.31.
‘THE HONEY, LET’S GO HOME OPERA’: Primitive puppets and masked players are the stars of an
agriculture
BRING YOUR MUSHROOMS FORAY: Mycologist Sue Van Hook identifies cap-and-stem varieties. Bring a hand lens or magnifying glass. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 10 a.m.noon. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 948-2000.
art
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bazaars
FLEA MARKET: Eclectic used items vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. Farr’s Field, Waterbury, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 882-1919.
community
TRANSITION WILLISTION POTLUCK: Area residents share food and ideas about the local community. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, transitionwilliston@gmail.com.
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BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. CONTRA DANCE: Mary Wesley calls the steps at a spirited social dance with music by the Irregulars. Capital City Grange, Berlin, instruction session, 7:35 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-9. Info, 249-7454.
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BIKE & BREW TOUR: See FRI.1. DAWSON PERLEY MEMORIAL CAR SHOW: Auto enthusiasts rev their engines at an exhibition complete with awards, a raffle and a cornhole tournament. Brigham Academy, Bakersfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 per auto; free for spectators. Info, 393-1055. GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.1. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.30. 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. 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. RECESS FOR ADULTS: Grown-ups let their inner children run wild during a day of lawn games, local brews, Bar Antidote bites and Vermont’s first running of the Beer Mile. Camping is available. See calendar spotlight. Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, noon-8 p.m. $10-25. Info, 989-0014. U.S. NATIONAL FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP: High-flying stunts have audience members on the edge of their seats. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. $8-12 plus Champlain Valley Fair admission. Info, 863-5966.
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UVM HISTORIC TOUR: Professor emeritus William Averyt references architectural gems and notable personalities on a walk through campus. Ira Allen statue, University Green, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-8673.
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‘THE DOMESTIC INSURRECTION CIRCUS AND PAGEANT’: Social and political themes thread through this new Bread and Puppet Theater production. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 6 p.m. $10; free for kids 10 and under. Info, 767-9670.
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FROGGER!: Learn to recognize slippery, bumpy amphibians by sight and sound. A-Side Beach parking lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister. Info, 244-7103.
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MAD RIVER VALLEY CRAFT FAIR: More than 100 of the region’s top artisans and crafters display their wares amid Green Mountain vistas, live music and local food at this 47th annual gathering. Kenyon’s Field, Waitsfield, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Info, 496-4420.
NORWICH FARMERS MARKET: Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land offered alongside baked goods, crafts and live entertainment. Route 5, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.
MADAILA ON MAIN: The Queen City popsters take over Main Street for a block party featuring Turkauz, Caroline Rose, Wild Adriatic and Disco Phantom. A full bar, lawn games and food trucks top off the fun. Main Street, Burlington, 2:30 p.m. $25-30. Info, 658-4771.
RANDOLPH FARMERS MARKET: Locavores support area purveyors who proffer seasonal foodstuffs and arts and crafts. Gifford Green, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, randfarmmarket@yahoo.com.
NULHEGAN ABENAKI HERITAGE GATHERING: Singing, drumming, dancing, traditional games and authentic native craft vendors converge in a weekend of cultural celebration. No pets, please. Mount Norris Scout Reservation, Eden Mills, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 804-943-6197. SOUTHERN VERMONT GARLIC & HERB FESTIVAL: Garlic ice cream? This creative concoction is one of many offered by dozens of vendors and growers at a pungent gathering featuring live music, brews and kids’ activities. Camelot Village, Bennington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $2-10. Info, 447-3311. TINY HOUSE FEST VERMONT: See FRI.1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DETROIT’: See FRI.1. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.30. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.30. WALK-IN MOVIES: Film-loving families sprawl out under the stars for an outdoor viewing experience. Bring a blanket! Community Green Space, Rutland, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 438-2303. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.30.
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BRUNCH & BOWL: Families hit the lanes to topple pins and nosh from an à la carte menu. A buildyour-own Bloody Mary bar keeps grown-ups in good spirits. Stowe Bowl, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $9.9914.99. Info, 253-2494. BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: See THU.31. SEVENDAYSVT.COM
BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@gmail.com. CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-8347.
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ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. Anthony’s Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com. STONECUTTER SPIRITS COCKTAIL SCAVENGER HUNT: Imbibers vie for prizes by tracking down designated drinks at participating bars. Visit stonecutterspirits.com for the scavenger hunt card. Various Burlington & Winooski locations. Cost of drinks. Info, 388-3000. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. WAITSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, waitsfieldmarketmanager@gmail.com. WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET: Locavores go wild for fruits, veggies, maple syrup, honey, eggs, meats, crafts and more. 51 Main St., Windsor, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 359-2551.
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SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.30.
health & fitness
BACKYARD 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. Private residence, Middlebury, 8-9 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. 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. YIN YOGA: Students hold poses for several minutes to give connective tissues a good stretch. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
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JUNIOR RANGER ROUNDUP: See WED.30. SATURDAY STORY TIME: Timeless tales and new adventures spark imaginations. Phoenix Books, Burlington. Info, 448-3350. Phoenix Books, Essex, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. WHOLE-BOOK APPROACH STORY TIME: See WED.30, 11 a.m.
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CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Food, drink, crafts and family-friendly entertainment are on the menu at an emporium of local merchandise. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 922-1771.
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MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET: See THU.31. NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, ethnic 4/17/17 3:47 PM
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CHOCOLATE TASTING: 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.
FIRST RELEASE EVENT — POMME NOIR APPLE BRANDY: Imbibers sip cocktails in celebration of a new spirit. Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits, Cambridge, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 644-8151.
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MONTRÉAL FETISH WEEKEND: See WED.30.
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LIVE AT THE FILLMORE: A tribute to the Allman Brothers Band turns heads as part of the Cooler in the Mountains concert series. Snowshed Base Area, Killington Resort, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-734-9435. MELLOW YELLOW: Authentic renditions of 1960s hits played as part of the band’s Summer of Love 50th Anniversary Tour transport concertgoers to another time. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8-10 p.m. $20-38. Info, 760-4634. NORTHERN HARMONY: Global singing styles merge in an eclectic program. Heartbeet Lifesharing, Hardwick, 7 p.m. $5-15. Info, 426-3210.
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PLYMOUTH FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL: Music lovers revel in the sounds of the DuPont Brothers, Bow Thayer and others during this two-day concert event. Rain location: Union Christian Church. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, 2-5 p.m. Donations; nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 672-3773.
‘ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE’: See THU.31, 3 p.m.
THE PRESS GANG: An open mic session gives way to new music in the Irish tradition. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $3-15; preregister for open mic. Info, 388-9782.
‘OUR TOWN’: Plainfield Little Theatre presents a staged reading of Thornton Wilder’s iconic play about a young couple that falls in love, marries and builds their lives in New England. Calais Town Hall, 2 p.m. $10. Info, 229-5290. ‘SHAKESPEARE ALIVE!: A BARD-BASED VARIETY SHOW’: New York City’s Stand Up Shakespeare Company captivates fans of the Elizabethan playwright with comedy, drama, music and merriment. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, noon. Free. Info, 672-3773. HO W
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THERE BE DRAGONFLIES HERE: See WED.30, 2 p.m.
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HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA: ALL ABOUT TULSI: From elevating mood to reducing the perception of stress, this class outlines myriad benefits of the aromatic perennial plant. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0595.
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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@centerformindfullearning.org.
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fairs & festivals
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: See WED.30. MAD RIVER VALLEY CRAFT FAIR: See SAT.2.
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NEW WORLD FESTIVAL: More than 70 regional and international musicians fête Vermont’s Celtic and French Canadian heritage with continuous concerts, workshops, kids’ activities and dancing. See calendar spotlight. Various Randolph locations, noon-11:30 p.m. $12-40; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 728-6464. NULHEGAN ABENAKI HERITAGE GATHERING: See SAT.2. OXBOW MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Marcus King Band, Coon Hill John and an electric lineup of musicians energize revelers. Switchback Brewing beer, Angry Orchard cider and kids’ activities round out the fun. Oxbow Park, Morrisville, noon-11 p.m. $15-20. Info, oxbowmusicfestival.com. SOUTHERN VERMONT GARLIC & HERB FESTIVAL: See SAT.2. SUN.3
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LEAF PEEPERS HALF-MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: Runners make strides in a 10-week program with an experienced coach. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 8 a.m. $50; preregister. Info, 229-9409.
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‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: See WED.30.
‘LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT’: See WED.30.
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‘THE CHARITY THAT BEGAN AT HOME’: See THU.31.
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RUSTED ROOT: The veteran world-rock band draws from its eclectic catalog as part of the Stratton Mountain Music concert series. Stratton Mountain Resort, 5-8 p.m. $25-30. Info, 800-787-2886.
‘BUYER & CELLAR’: See WED.30, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
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‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’: See WED.30.
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film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DETROIT’: See FRI.1. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.30. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.30. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.30.
food & drink
BRUNCH & BOWL: See SAT.2. CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.2. FIRST RELEASE EVENT — POMME NOIR APPLE BRANDY: See SAT.2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ISOLE DINNER CLUB’S HISTORY OF ENGLISH FOOD & LITERATURE SERIES: BEATRIX POTTER: A processional theater feast fusing art, performance, food and libations fête the conservationist and author. Farm Barn, Shelburne Farms, noon-3 & 4-7 p.m. $10-65; early afternoon program free for kids under 5; preregister. Info, 985-8686. RIVERSIDE GRANGE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: A vibrant group of vendors deals in produce, eggs, cut flowers, handcrafted soap, wool products, baked goods and maple creations. Riverside Grange Hall, West Topsham, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, hgb111@rocketmail.com. STONECUTTER SPIRITS COCKTAIL SCAVENGER HUNT: See SAT.2.
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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. Donations. Info, 244-8134.
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PEER-LED MINDFULNESS MEET-UP FOR TEENS: South Burlington High School junior Mika Holtz guides adolescents toward increased awareness through music, movement and other techniques. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 9-10:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 720-427-9340.
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PENTATONIX: A cappella vocals soar from this five-piece singing group. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $37.50-63.75. Info, 863-5966. PLYMOUTH FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL: See SAT.2.
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LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers step off the beaten path for a guided tour of the Little River Settlement archaeological ruins. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. ROCKIN’ THE LITTLE RIVER: TOUR OF THE WATERBURY DAM: See FRI.1, 11:30 a.m. WAR OF THE WEEDS! & JUNIOR RANGER ROUNDUP & SERVICE PROJECT: Adults remove invasive plant species while kiddos lend a hand to finish their Junior Ranger requirements. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10 a.m. $2-4; free for children ages 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
‘LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT’: See WED.30, 3 p.m.
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SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $20. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.
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MATUTO: Brazilian folk and bluegrass sounds lift spirits. Buzzkill Abby open this Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series concert. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Area growers and bakers offer prepared fare, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, info@downtownwinooski.org.
SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.30.
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MONTRÉAL FETISH WEEKEND: See WED.30. PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL: DJ sets and beat-driven music propel a dance party of epic proportions. See piknicelectronik.com for details. Plaine des jeux, Montréal, noon-9:30 p.m. $13.50116. Info, 514-904-1247.
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COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again song books. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.
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POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.31, noon-5 p.m.
music
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THE AVETT BROTHERS: SOLD OUT. Americana songs from 2016’s True Sadness soar as part of the Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green. Nicole Atkins opens. Shelburne Museum, 6:30 p.m. $55-59; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487.
STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 279-3444.
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‘ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE’: See THU.31, 2 p.m. ‘BUYER & CELLAR’: See WED.30, 3 p.m. ‘THE HONEY, LET’S GO HOME OPERA’: See FRI.1.
‘OUR TOWN’: See SAT.2.
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BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-andmeter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, jcpoet@bellsouth.net. JOAN HUTTON LANDIS SUMMER READING SERIES: Mark Bowen excerpts his forthcoming page-turner The Telescope in the Ice: Inventing a New Astronomy at the South Pole. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 7679670. MIRIAM WEINSTEIN: Humor plays an important part in the award-winning journalist’s book All Set for Black, Thanks: A New Look at Mourning. Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 253-1800.
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ORGANIZING FOR ACTION: A WORKSHOP WITH SI KAHN: The Grassroots Leadership founder shares methods for mobilizing would-be activists in modern-day America. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 479-5600.
art
Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.
dance
CONTACT IMPROV DANCE: Movers engage in weight sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced by aikido and other somatic practices. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306. WEST AFRICAN DANCE: Live djembe and dundun drumming drive a family-friendly class with
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teacher Seny Daffe of Guinea. Drop-ins are welcome. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-7 p.m. $10-16. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
fairs & festivals LAWN FEST: See FRI.1.
TINY HOUSE FEST VERMONT: See FRI.1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DETROIT’: See FRI.1. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.30. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.30. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.30.
food & drink
STONECUTTER SPIRITS COCKTAIL SCAVENGER HUNT: See SAT.2.
games
BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30, 6:30 p.m. 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. SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.30.
health & fitness BUTI YOGA: See WED.30.
RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.30. VERMONT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HERBALISM STUDENT HERBAL CLINIC: Third-year interns evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. Burlington Herb Clinic, 4-8 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, info@vtherbcenter.org.
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ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.
MONTRÉAL FETISH WEEKEND: See WED.30.
music
Find club dates in the music section. CIVIL RIGHTS & LABOR SONG SING-ALONG: Songwriter and community organizer Si Kahn leads listeners in anthemic tunes of struggle and protest. Anything Goes open. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 7-9:30 p.m. $12-15; free for kids under 12. Info, 479-5600.
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FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.1.
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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. SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.
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KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC MOVIE CLUB: Cinema hounds view campy features at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.
STONECUTTER SPIRITS COCKTAIL SCAVENGER HUNT: See SAT.2.
BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30, 7 p.m. SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.30. TRIVIA NIGHT: IF YOU DON’T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. A DJ set and prizes sweeten the deal. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, 540-0406.
health & fitness
AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT LESSON: From reducing pain to improving mobility, this physical practice reveals new ways to live with the body. Come with comfy clothes and an open mind. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 504-0846.
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TIKI TUESDAYS: Imbibers sip tropical cocktails mixed with Stonecutter Spirits liquor and topped with tiny umbrellas. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4-11 p.m. Free. Info, sas@stonecutterspirits.com.
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NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, northfieldfarmersmarketvt@gmail.com. OLD NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic foods and more from neighborhood vendors. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
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‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30, noon & 2:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.
‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.30, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under.
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BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.31.
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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.
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.
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OPEN CRAFT NIGHT: Creative sparks fly in the studio as attendees whip out woven wall hangings and crochet, knitting and sewing projects. Nido Fabric & Yarn, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0068.
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relationship with food. Kismet Place, Williston, 6:45-8 p.m. $15. Info, 448-5006. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY KICKOFF: The National Alliance on Mental Illness builds understanding between individuals struggling with psychological health and their loved ones. Location provided upon registration. 6-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 876-7949.
PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.
POETRY CLINIC: Writers keep their pens and minds in motion with generative exercises and respectful critiques. River Arts, Morrisville, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 888-1261.
R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.2, 6-7 p.m.
STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deenastories@gmail.com.
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Imaginations blossom when kids up to age 6 engage in themed tales and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: See WED.30.
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‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers 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.
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PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Gather on the terrace in fair weather. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.
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Find club dates in the music section. MONTPELIER UKULELE PLAYERS: Selections from the 1920s to the present carry through the garden. Bring a chair or blanket. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
EMF, SCREEN TIME & YOUR HEALTH: A seminar covers how electromotive force from smart phones, wifi and other tech devices impact wellness. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ hungermountain.coop.
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COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL: Doctor Sally Herschorn shares her expertise in “Breast Density: The New Law and What it Means for Breast Cancer Screening and Risk.” Carpenter Auditorium, 2v-loveletters-93.indd 1
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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.
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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A ‘ULYSSES’ SUMMER: SUMMER LITERATURE READING GROUP: Ambitious readers discuss selected pages from James Joyce’s Ulysses. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
CATALYSTS OF THE CLIMATE ECONOMY NATIONAL INNOVATION SUMMIT: Entrepreneurs, investors and thinkers come together for speeches, roundtables and discussions centered on solving challenges presented by climate change. See ccecon17.com for details. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. $200. Info, 223-6091.
CHASE ROSS & VALÉRIE ROBIN CLAYMAN: In “I’m Supposed to Relate to This?,” the YouTube sensation and the author unpack pop-culture images and frame them in light of their respective transgender experiences. See calendar spotlight. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.
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PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP: Friends, companions and others connect using universal principles of grounding, trust and compassion. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 6-8 p.m. $25. Info, 434-8401.
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ERIC HANSON: The conservation biologist presents “Ecology and Geology of Vermont: The Shaping of Our Landscape.” Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 276-3488.
CREATIVE NONFICTION WORKSHOP: Folks give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written 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.
TAI CHI, LEVEL I: Beginners are introduced to sequences of slow, controlled movements. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.
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Given Medical Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886.
DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.30.
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CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.30.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE HUNTING GROUND’: Kirby Dick’s 2015 documentary exposes the often-overlooked epidemic of sexual assault on college campuses. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1408. ‘LOOK & SEE: A PORTRAIT OF WENDELL BERRY’: This 2016 documentary turns the lens toward the works of a farmer, writer and activist. Shelburne Farms, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 578-8686. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.30, noon & 2:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. ‘SLIPKNOT: DAY OF THE GUSANO’: A documentary film captures the chaos and catharsis behind the band’s Mexico City concert. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. $10. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.30, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5
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Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7037.
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SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.
BARRE FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. BATTLE ROYALE: Area bartenders compete for top honors by slinging drinks for customers who vote for their favorite by tipping. Stonecutter Spirits, Middlebury, 5 p.m. Cost of drinks. Info, 388-3000. CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.30. LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Lakeside picnickers enjoy food-truck fare, a beer garden, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Attendees on two wheels make use of free bike valet service. No dogs, please. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123. MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. PIZZA SOCIAL: A certified organic grower of vegetables and herbs plays host at a wood-fired pizza party followed by a tour of the grounds. Good Heart Farmstead, Worcester, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, kyla@nofavt.org. STONECUTTER SPIRITS COCKTAIL SCAVENGER HUNT: See SAT.2. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.30. WOODSTOCK MARKET ON THE GREEN: See WED.30.
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30. DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?: See WED.30. SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.30.
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BONE BUILDERS: See WED.30. BUTI YOGA: See WED.30. DIABETES PREVENTION SERIES INTRODUCTORY MEETING: Attendees get the details of a 16-week self-management program designed to help participants decrease their risk for acquiring the metabolic disease. Waterbury Public Library, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 225-5680.
GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: See WED.30. GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: See WED.30. GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.30. NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.30. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.30. SUNRISE YOGA: See WED.30. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.30.
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STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: See WED.30. WHOLE-BOOK APPROACH STORY TIME: See WED.30.
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INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.30. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.30. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.30.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS JAM/SOCIAL: Pickers bring their instruments to a meeting of musical minds featuring eats from Taco Truck All Stars. Green Mountain Club
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ASTROLOGICAL HERBALISM — BALANCING YOUR SUN SIGN: Naturalists bring their natal birth charts to an out-of-this-world class with Carmen Reyes. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $12-15. Info, herbaltaroist@ gmail.com. MINDFULNESS PRACTICE & PSYCHOTHERAPY: Robert Kest guides participants toward a deeper understanding of being and becoming. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain. coop.
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CHARLIE FARRELL: The Milton resident takes listeners from libraries to back roads in “Searching for Vermont Schoolhouses.” Milton Historical Museum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2598. LISA ZINN: Ornithology enthusiasts flock to the JSC faculty member’s talk on monitoring nesting bird populations through banding. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. TIM BROOKES: The writing is on the wall in the talk “Endangered Alphabets, Cultural Erosion and the Future of the Written Word.” Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 276-3488.
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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.30.
Eyecare Butterfly Saturdays, House9am-1pm is open for a few more Downtown St.weeks! Johnsbury
The largest farmer’s market in Caledonia County, this is where August 25-October 15 Main Gallery you’ll find the freshest produce, ABBIE READ AND JESSICA STRAUS: EPILOGUES live music and lots of fun. Abbie Read, Open Book, 2014, mixed media, 14 x 17 x 4 inches
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fairbanksmuseum.org A celebration of friends with wings, fur, tails or hooves. Hosted Colors by Discover of the Kingdom St. Johnsbury and Dog Mountain with help from community sponsors.
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POETRY CIRCLE: Poets, including Vermonter Florence Fogelin, unite to share stanzas and discuss their craft. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. SHORT FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers give feedback on stories 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. WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.30. m
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‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’: See WED.30.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION & BOOK READING: Moral philosopher Elizabeth Minnich shares passages and concepts from her 2016 title The Evil of Banality: On The Life and Death Importance of Thinking. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 479-5600.
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RIVER OF LIGHT: HARVEST MOON PADDLE ON THE WINOOSKI RIVER: Nature lovers afloat in brightly lit boats embark on an evening excursion. See calendar spotlight. Heineberg Bridge River Access, Colchester, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, info@winooskiriver. org.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING: Nets in hand, nature lovers catch, tag and release the migrating winged wonders. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.
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GENTLE CHAIR YOGA: Relaxing guided meditation follows a 45-minute sequence meant to deepen flexibility and strengthen personal body awareness. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
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art ART & POTTERY IN MIDDLEBURY: Adult: Mon. p.m. Oils, Mon. a.m. On & Off the Wheel, Weds a.m. Beginner/ Intermediate Oil & Pastels, Weds p.m. Wheel, Thurs a.m. Oils, Thurs p.m. Drawing, Thurs p.m. Pastels. Kids after-school clay classes: Mon. & Wed. Wheel, Tue. Hand-Building. Kids Art: Miniature World, Art of the World, Holiday Gifts. See website for schedule. Location: Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7, Middlebury. Info: Barbara Nelson, 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.
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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. ABSTRACT PAINTING: Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a variety of fun demonstrations and exercises designed to help you open up and work intuitively. Experiment with paint of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor) and a variety of other mixed media. Learn from fellow students and discuss techniques and ideas in a supportive setting. Beginners are welcome. Students are responsible for some materials (see materials list online). Thu., Nov. 2-Dec. 14, 6-8:30 a.m. No class Nov. 23. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. ADOBE LIGHTROOM: Learn how to easily upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs using Adobe Lightroom. RAW file management, exposure/white balance corrections and printing high-quality archival inkjet prints on our Epson printers will be covered. Bring a Mac-compatible portable drive with your images to the first class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Dan Lovell. Mon., Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $275/ person; $247.50/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts
Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. ADULT WHEEL DROP-IN: Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel throwing with clay. This is a great introduction to our studio for those who don’t have time for an eight-week class or who just want to have fun with other beginner potters. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece to be kept, fired and glazed. No registration necessary, but space is limited. First come first served. Groups larger than six people are encouraged to set up a private workshop. Ages 18+. Instructors: Alex Costantino, Alissa White & Kate McKernan. Fri., Sep. 22-Dec. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. No class Nov. 10 or 24. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Purchase drop-in card & get 6th visit for free! Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM: Explore the analog darkroom and learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Class price includes film, paper and darkroom access during openlab hours for the duration of the class. Bring your manual 35mm or medium-format film camera to the first class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt. Mon., Oct. 16-Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class Nov. 20. Cost: $285/person; $256.50/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. COLOR FILM PROJECTS: Learn how to scan, edit and print your color film and receive feedback on your work in this introduction to working with color film in a digital workflow. Film scanning basics, editing techniques and printing on our large-format Epson archival color printers will be covered. This class will also explore ideas in contemporary photography through special readings, and we will discuss the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work in supportive critique sessions. Tue., Oct. 17-Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m. No class Nov. 21. Cost: $360/person;
$324/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657157, burlingtoncityarts.org. CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practices with a contemporary approach to the figure. Turn the page on traditional representation, using fresh color and dynamic composition to strengthen your personal expression. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of contemporary techniques with non-toxic water soluble oils and get supportive feedback in a small group environment. Figure drawing experience is recommended. Students are responsible for some materials. (See materials list online). Wed., Sep. 20-Nov. 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $360/person; $324/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: Students will create one-of-akind Halloween costumes that will blow away those storebought costumes and impress their friends. Cut, sew and craft your way to the best Halloween ever! Basic materials are provided; please bring two ideas of what you want to dress up as and any material or old clothes to help create your costume. Students must also bring a bag lunch and snacks. Parents are invited to a costume parade at 3 p.m. Registration required. Ages 6-12. Fri., Oct. 20, 8-3 p.m. Cost: $88/person; $79.20/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL SLR CAMERA: Explore the basic workings of the digital SLR camera and learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds, sensitivity ratings and exposure, and analyze the basics of composition. Bring your
camera and owner’s manual to the first class. Pair with Adobe Lightroom to learn how to edit and print your images. No experience necessary. Instructor: Dan Lovell. Mon., Sep. 18-Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class Oct. 9. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING: Learn how to tell a compelling story with your photographs! This class will introduce participants to the process of documentary storytelling and include discussions of subject matter, composition, editing and story structure. Group discussion and critiques as well as shooting assignments, readings and writing exercises will give participants the opportunity to begin a new photographic project or refine works in progress. Film or digital photography acceptable. Prerequisite: Basic camera knowledge. Wed., Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180/ person; $162/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. DRAWING: Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal. No experience necessary. Price includes all basic drawing materials. Wed., Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/ BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. DRAWING DROP-IN: Spend the evening with other local artists drawing a stilllife or one of our experienced models. Figure model nights will be on the first and third Friday of the month; the remaining nights will feature a unique still-life set up to practice your drawing skills. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Ages 18+. Instructor: Carolyn Zuaro. Fri., Sep. 22-Dec. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. No class Nov. 10 or 24. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Purchase drop-in card & get the 6th visit free! Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657157, burlingtoncityarts.org. EARRINGS: Come check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own silver earrings. Open to all skill levels. Class
includes copper and brass, silver ear wire, and all basic tools. Silver can be purchased separately. Instructor: Sarah Sprague. Thu., Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $37/person; $33.30/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING: Expand your drawing vocabulary while you discover the possibilities of abstract drawing styles and compositions. Starting with direct observation of familiar objects and natural forms, learn how to use both traditional and experimental techniques to create drawings that have a strong visual impact and wealth of personal meaning. A variety of drawing mediums and sizes will be explored, with plenty of flexibility to incorporate individual visions. Some drawing experience is recommended. Wed., Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. FAMILY WHEEL DROP-IN: Explore BCA’s clay studio while hanging out with the family. Try the pottery wheel or create amazing clay sculptures while our staff gives demonstrations. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece to be kept, fired and glazed. No registration necessary, but access to wheels is limited. Groups larger than six people are encouraged to set up a private workshop. All ages. Instructors: Alex Costantino, Alissa White & Kate McKernan. Fri., Sep. 22-Dec. 15, 5-7 p.m. No class Nov. 10 & Nov. 24. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members; purchase drop-in card & get 6th visit free! Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. Students will also be encouraged to explore different styles of contemporary and historical jewelry, design process, and the use of alternative materials through the studio library, the internet and on their own. Wed., Sep. 27-Nov. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $204/person; $183.60/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. LINOCUT: In this three-week class, students will have the opportunity to create small designs with the relief technique of linoleum block printing. We will print these one-color blocks by hand or with the printing press, and then add color by experimenting with watercolor paints. This class is a fun opportunity to make cards, holiday gift tags or art to share, since we will have the chance to print multiples once you make your block. Please bring ideas or sketches (8” x 10” or smaller) to the first class so we can get started right away! Thu., Nov. 2-16, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $114/person; $102.60/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. MIXED-LEVEL DARKROOM: Refine your analog darkroom skills and receive feedback on your work in this supportive, project-based class. Guided sessions to help you improve your printing and film-processing techniques and discussion of the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work will be included. Bring a portfolio of recent images to the first class. Prerequisite: Black & White Darkroom or equivalent experience. Thu., Sep. 21-Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $330/person; $297/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. MIXED-LEVEL JEWELRY: This is a less-structured, fine-metals jewelry class for students who would like to work on a specific project, brush up on their techniques or learn some new techniques with the aid of an instructor there to coach them. Open to all skill levels, but some experience is helpful for this open-style class. Instructor: Sarah Sprague. Wed., Nov. 15-Dec. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class Nov. 22. Cost: $136/ person; $122.40/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
JEWELRY: Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered will include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing,
MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: Mixed-Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. This course is rooted in fundamentals and encourages individual projects. Demonstrations and instruction
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will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Class price includes your first bag of clay and open studio access during the weeks of your class. Additional clay is sold separately. Wheel throwing experience required. Wed., Sep. 20-Nov. 8. Option 1: 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 2: 1:30-4 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org. OIL PAINTING: Learn how to paint with non-toxic watersoluble oils. With an emphasis on studio work, this class will begin with fun exercises. Using direct observational skills, we’ll work on still life and referencing photographs. We’ll also explore landscape. Discover a variety of painting techniques and learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to your work. Beginners are welcome. Students are responsible for some materials. (See materials list online). Tue., Sep. 26-Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $300/ person; $270/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
WHEEL THROWING: This class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques while creating functional pieces such as mugs, cups and bowls. Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. Class price includes your first bag of clay and open studio access during the weeks of your class. Additional clay is sold separately. Option 1: Wed., Sep. 20-Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Option 2: Thu., Sep. 21-Nov. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
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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 any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com,
ADULT: DRAWING FOUNDATIONS: Instructor: Misoo Filan. Learn the fundamental skills of observational drawing. Explore the technical and conceptual foundation of drawing using a variety of drawing materials such as graphite, charcoal, pen and ink. Develop personal goals while examining creative concepts through demonstrations. Materials not included. Mon., Nov. 6-Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $217/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: WATERCOLOR 1: Instructor: Ginny Joyner. Learn the basics: what brushes to use, kinds of paper and paint, color mixing, creating washes, working wet-on-wet, layering and learning that the water is in charge! A very ZEN approach to painting in watercolor, this class will work from images of landscapes and floras. Mon., Sep. 11-Oct 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $217/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.
DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now. Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 355-1818, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com.
design/build TINY-HOUSE WORKSHOP: A crew of beginners will help instructor Peter King frame and sheath a 16-foot x 20-foot tiny house in Williston Sep. 2-3. Plenty of hands-on experience. Tools provided; safety glasses required. On-site camping avail. Sep. 2-3. Cost: $250/workshop. Info: Peter King, 933-6103, vermonttinyhouses.com.
dreams DREAMING FOR THE COLLECTIVE: Jung felt strongly (and subsequent experiences of Jungian analysts have corroborated) that in many instances people dream about collective problems or global issues. If you have had a dream you think might hold wisdom for our community or the world, and you are willing to share it, this forum is an opportunity for you to do so. If you have a relevant dream but can’t make one of the sessions, you can email/mail it, and we will
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: 9994255, burlingtontaiko.org.
empowerment MINDFULNESS FOR INTENTIONAL LIVING SEMINAR: Mindfulness applies to every area of life. It decreases symptoms of anxiety and chronic pain and promotes well-being, empathy and spirituality. Mindfulness addresses addictive dietary behaviors, calorie counting, crash dieting and fear of food. Develop resilience against disordered eating. Overcome stress and habits that disrupt the body-mind connection. Thu., Sep. 7-Oct. 12, 6:45 p.m. Preregistration required due to limited space. Cost: $95/6 weeks. Location: Community Fitness Studio at Kismet Place, 373 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Info: 448-5006, janeshustin@gmail. com, nectarnc.com. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES: A JUNGIAN PERSPECTIVE ON OUR TIME AND OUR FUTURE: This fivepart lecture series considers four questions we’re currently confronting: What’s going on? (Oct. 9) How might we cope? (Oct. 21) What’s coming? (Nov. 18) How might we thrive? (Dec. 16) Includes an experiential session (Oct. 22) on effective ways to reduce stress. Led by Sue Mehrtens and Susan Ackerman. Sep. 9, Oct. 21 & 22, Nov. 18, Dec. 16; 1-3 p.m. Cost: $75. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.
Feldenkrais AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: The Feldenkrais Method, a form of somatic education, will help you to overcome aches and pains, reduce muscle tension, and increase your self-knowledge, flexibility and awareness of your body. Learn with Feldenkrais practitioner Uwe Mester (more than 10 years of experience) every Tuesday at Sacred Mountain Studio in Burlington.
For more information, please visit vermontfeldenkrais.com. Tue. starting Sep. 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. first class, $15/subsequent class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College Street, Burlington. Info: Uwe Mester, 735-3770, movevt@gmail.com, vermontfeldenkrais.com.
language ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this fall. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! Our 11th year. See our website or contact us for details. Starts week of September 11; 10 weeks. Cost: $225. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: FALL SESSION: Eleven-week French classes for adults starting on Sep. 11. Morning, afternoon and evening classes available in Burlington and evening classes only in Colchester and Montpelier. We also offer 6 or 7-week literature classes in Burlington and French for Travelers in Montpelier. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. See website for schedule. Location: Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region, 43 King St., Burlington. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, michelineatremblay@gmail.com, aflcr.org. BONJOUR! FALL FRENCH COURSES: Oh la la! Three levels of adult classes: beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate. Engaging small groups led by Madame Maggie, fluent French speaker, stellar teacher who lived in Paris, West Africa. Held in beautiful atelier. Jump-start your brain and get ready to visit Quebec, France and beyond. Private lessons available. Beg: Thu., Oct. 5-Nov. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Adv. beg.: Tue., Oct. 3-Nov. 14, 5:15-6:45 pm. Int.: Tue., Oct. 3-Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $220/seven-week course. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington, Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com.
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ADULT: ACRYLIC PAINTING: Instructor: Misoo Filan. Learn fundamental acrylic painting techniques including color-mixing, paint and brush handling, composition, form, and value. This course is perfect for a beginner painter and someone
BEGINNER SWING DANCE LESSONS: This four-week series sponsored by Vermont Swings will cover the basics of East Coast (six-count) swing, also known as the Jitterbug. No partner necessary. Vermont’s premier swing dance teacher, Terry Bouricius, has taught thousands of swing dancers with his fun and detailed instruction. Tue., Sep. 5-26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $40/ person for the series. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: Vermont Swings, Terry Bouricius, info@vermontswings.com, vermontswings. com.
discuss it and record our conversation about it for you. Sep. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10; 7-9 p.m. Free. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: info@jungiancenter.org.
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THROWING SETS: In this four-week class, students will be guided through the process of creating wheel-thrown sets. Topics will include making multiples of the same piece, stacking mugs and nesting bowls, and serving sets specific to a type of food or beverage, such as a sake bottle with matching cups or a coffee cup with saucer. This intermediate-level course is intended for students with proficiency in centering, throwing cups and throwing bowls. Thu., Nov. 16-Dec. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. No class Nov. 23. Cost: $170/person; $153/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
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PRINTMAKING: This introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Over six weeks, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collograph (a low-relief intaglio technique) and monoprinting. Class price includes basic supplies and open studio access during the weeks of your class. Thu., Sep. 21-Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $255/ person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
who would enjoy a water-soluble paint medium. Topics we will cover are still life, landscape, portrait and old-masters reproduction. Sat., Sep. 9-Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $217/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.
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POTTERY DECALS: This onenight workshop will introduce students to the use of waterslide decals to add surface decoration to their ceramic art. Topics covered will include the history of ceramic decals, sourcing commercially printed decals, printing your own iron-rich decals, application of decals to pottery, firing and food safety. All decals and tools provided by BCA. Students are responsible for bringing their own glazed and fired pottery. Basic knowledge of working with clay is recommended. Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Students will learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use a silkscreen exposure unit and how to print on a variety of surfaces. Students can bring their own screens or purchase one through the studio. No experience necessary! Wed., Sep. 20-Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: Burlington City Arts Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7157, burlingtoncityarts.org.
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MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in self-defense, Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always ageand skill-appropriate. 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. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@martialwayvt. com, martialwayvt.com. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian JiuJitsu 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 6th-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.
meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third 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. TRAIN YOUR MIND: LOJONG SLOGANS: The teachings on mind training, or lojong, are an invaluable aid to meditation practitioners because they show us how the wisdom and skillful means of the Mahayana teachings can be put into action. This course will include recorded audio talks given by Acharya Judy Lief on the lojong slogans. We will also read commentary from selected texts of Chogyam Trungpa. Thu., Sep. 7-Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: St. Johnsbury Shambhala Meditation Center, 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury. Info: 7484240, contact@stjshambhala. org.
in Stowe. A great time for all! Sat., Sep. 16 (rain date Sep. 17), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $20/person. Location: Sushi Yoshi parking lot, 1128 Mountain Rd., Stowe. Info: Helen Day Art Center, 253-8358, helenday.com. PRINTMAKING WITHOUT A PRESS: Discover unique and experimental printing and transfer methods without a press. Combine these methods for unlimited potential. Instructor: Suzanne Siegel. Sep. 24-25, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $250/person; $225/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.
psychology ALLIANCE OF THE WILLING: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVIC HYGIENE, A THREE-PART COURSE: Part I: Internalizing the Three Loci of Control, Authority and Security. Learn the basics for personal and civic hygiene in this course that builds on Jung’s concepts of internal loci. This course is a pre-requisite for Part II on how to become an effective agent of change. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Wed., Sep. 6, 13 & 20; 7-9 p.m. Cost: $45. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.
tai chi performing arts BILL REED VOICE STUDIO: Bill Reed Voice Studio is currently auditioning news students for the fall semester. We offer private voice lessons, workshops, master classes and more. For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Sally Olson, managing director at sallyolson@billreedvoicestudio. com. Location: Bill Reed Voice Studio, South Burlington. Info: billreedvoicestudio.com.
photography PHOTOGRAPHER’S WORKROOM: This class on project and portfolio development emphasizes process and practice to develop a body of work with a set intention or story. Instructor: Marcie Scudder. Tue., Sep. 19-Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $250/person; $225/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.
printmaking 6TH ANNUAL STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: Join fellow families and artists in making some BIG prints with heavy machinery at Sushi Yoshi
BEGINNER TAI CHI IN MONTPELIER: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTTC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Tue., Sep. 5, 7-8 p.m. Cost: $65/mo. Location: Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org. SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.
well-being DIDGERIDOO CLASS: Central Vermonter and didgeridoo pioneer Pitz Quattrone teaches
you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Yoga and dance classes ages 3 and up. Brand-new beginners’ course: This includes two specialty classes per week for 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: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@ gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.
how to play didgeridoo for sleep apnea relief and for everyone interested in learning to play. Folks are welcome to bring their own didges. Pitz will also have plenty of his wooden, hand-crafted didges on site for purchase, starting at $65. Intimate venue, limited space. Preregistration required. Please email Pitz at pitzquattrone@gmail.com. Tue., Sep. 12, 19 & 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $75/series of 3 classes. Location: Pitz’s Didgeridoo Vibroacoustics studio, 395 Paine Turnpike N., Berlin. 2 driveways down from Berlin park & ride, I-89 Exit 7. Info: pitzquattrone@ gmail.com. YOGA & RECOVERY GROUP FOR FOLKS LIVING W/ LYME DISEASE: Join as we practice gentle restorative poses suitable for all levels. Afterward, join the discussion as we share and support one another on the often confusing and isolating journey to wellness while living with lyme disease. Wear comfortable clothing. Sign up or find more information at laughingriveryoga.com. Aug. 27, Sep. 10, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. By donation. Location: Laughing River Yoga, The Chase Mill, 1 Mill St., Burlington. Info: laughingriveryoga.com.
women BIOGRAPHIES OF WOMEN IN WESTERN HISTORY: Get to know nine remarkable women ranging from 12th century Eleanor of Aquitaine to 21st century Sonia Sotomayor in this reading/discussion group. Get a discount on the nine books at Bridgeside Bookstore in Waterbury. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov.
2, Dec. 7, Jan. 3, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5 & May 3; 7-9 p.m. Cost: $90. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.
yoga BALANCE YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Offering a variety of yoga classes & wellness workshops to meet individual needs from beginners to experienced yogis seeking to deepen their practice. Our welcoming community offers support to experience and explore yoga, meditation, sound therapy and bodywork. First class free for Vermonters. See website to schedule private or group sessions. See website for daily class information. Cost: $15/drop-in class; $130/10-class card; $70/5-class card; $115/ monthly unlimited; workshop costs vary. Location: Balance Yoga, 840 W. Main St., Richmond, VT. Info: 434-8401, balanceyogavt@gmail.com, balanceyogavt.com. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers yoga classes for everyone from beginner to expert. Choose from a wide variety of drop-in classes, series and workshops in Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Gentle, Vigorous, Yoga on the Lake, Yoga Wall, Therapeutics, and Alignment. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/ community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers practices for all levels. We just expanded to have two practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while
M.Y.N.T (MIND-YOGANUTRITION TRAINING): Yoga class that combines mindfulness, movement and digestive wellness. Apply mindfulness to your relationship with food. Beneficial for digestive conditions, special dietary needs, overeating, restrictive diets and stress eating. Acquire body awareness as it relates to enjoying the full experience of healthy eating. All levels and body types welcome. Tue., Sep. 5-Oct. 24, 6:45 p.m. Cost: $15/class; $95/8 classes. Location: Community Fitness Studio @ Kismet Place, 373 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Info: 448-5006, clarimon@nectarnc. com, nectarnc.com/classes. RAILYARD YOGA STUDIO: Railyard Studio welcomes you to classical yoga, meditation and healing offerings. Kundalini Yoga: Sukhpran, Thu., 9:3011 a.m. and Sun 5:30-7 p.m. Mansukh: Thu., 7-8:30 p.m. Dharma Yoga: Tue., 5:30-7 p.m. Healings by appointment, see website for details. See website for schedule. Location: Railyard Yoga Studio, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 318-6050, railyardyoga@gmail.com, railyardapothecary.com. SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and 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.
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Apu actually a form of modern-day minstrelsy? The film airs this fall on truTV. Catch Kondabolu on Thursday, August 31 through Saturday, September 2, at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington. Seven Days caught up with him by phone.
have talked about this to death. The rest of the country has never thought about it.” So that was my first time really exploring it, [and it] really did serve as the seed for the documentary.
SD: How did it develop into The Problem With Apu? HK: I thought about that [clip] a lot because it kept getting passed around. SEVEN DAYS: When you talked about It came out in 2012, and it was 2015 and Apu on “Totally Biased” in 2012, was still being talked about. And so I thought, that the first time you’d mentioned Why not try him in your to make it into material? something? As HARI somebody who KONDABOLU: is part of this I’m sure I’d movement of mentioned him brown artists to some degree H AR I KO ND ABO L U and comedians onstage before, — I’m part of a but more as a passing reference. Kamau wanted pretty rich wave — it feels like I’m kind me to write about [Indian American of an insider. There was this connection actress Mindy Kaling’s show] “The to it. It wasn’t like I was exploring Mindy Project.” I went over the history something from scratch. For me, it was really important that of South Asian representation and, to me, [the bit] felt corny, to be perfectly it be funny. You have to fight funny honest. It felt like it had been done to with funny. If I want to challenge “The Simpsons,” which is one of my biggest death. I told Kamau that, and he said, “No. inspirations as a comedian, it better be You and your friends in your community funny. I approached it with a sense of
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[making] sure there’s a sound argument — that, at the end of the day, even if you disagree, you still might laugh. SD: In the trailer, you say, “I love ‘The Simpsons’ because...” but then Kal Penn cuts you off. How does that statement end? HK: I talk about it a few times in the documentary. It was, and maybe still is, the smartest show on television. It’s able to explore lots of issues, [and] you don’t even think that they’re educating you while they’re doing it. The interplay of family is very accessible, and there’s all this depth. You see the dysfunction of politicians [and] the police force. You see the absurdity of rich people who have no concept of what life is for most people. It was such an exploration of society, and it’s something I try to do with my work. It definitely influenced how I write jokes and what I want to talk about. SD: Have people tried to change your mind about Apu? HK: Sure. I’ve heard all the arguments at this point. Wasn’t he a good immigrant character? He had his own business. THANK YOU, COME AGAIN
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One of MADAILA’s defining attributes is that they never do the same thing twice — unless it totally works. The soulful electro-pop band has rocked singular performances in more than a few high-profile spaces, such as the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington City Hall Auditorium, the Champlain Valley Exposition and Burlington’s Main Street. The quintet introduced that latter daylong block party, sensibly dubbed Madaila on Main, one year ago. This Saturday, September 2, the group revives the outdoor celebration, for which Arc Iris they’ll close down the block between Church Street and South Winooski Avenue. Performers include power-funk outfit TURKUAZ (whose proclivity for saturated colors rivals that of Madaila), formerly local alt-country singer-songwriter CAROLINE ROSE, anthemic rockers WILD ADRIATIC and, of course, Madaila. We can expect our hosts to play some material from their forthcoming EP, Songs in C, as well as some fresh cuts from an über-secret new project that Madaila front man MARK DALY has been cooking up. How tantalizing… The all-day street festival transitions into late-night afterparties at both Nectar’s and Club Metronome. The Nectar’s
bash puts locals in the spotlight with ROUGH FRANCIS, SWALE and DJ DISCO PHANTOM, while Wild Adriatic throw down some LED ZEPPELIN vibes. Upstairs at Metronome, the MEDALLIONS — a vividly adorned funk band that bears a striking resemblance to but is definitely not Madaila — lead a super-jam with members of HARSH ARMADILLO (who also perform a full set), NICO SUAVE AND THE BODACIOUS SUPREME, and EVNGWEAR, among others. Visit liveatnectars.com for more info.
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In a recent conversation with Seven Days Days, Radio Bean proprietor LEE ANDERSON mentioned that he’s been itching to orchestrate some “large-scale, off-site events.” On Friday, September 1, his fantasy becomes reality with a spacedout, psychedelic extravaganza called the Active Galactic Ball. Anderson and company will transform the Barn at Lang Farm in Essex Junction from a pristine wedding venue into a trippy, celestial wonderland. Stage lighting company Heavy Light VT uses analog trickery to create lava-lampstyle visuals. In an email, Anderson refers to the company’s SOUNDBITES
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Thank You, Come Again « P.68 There wasn’t anybody else, so wasn’t he educating lots of people about brown people? He was much more developed than a lot of other characters and had all sorts of plots about him. They stereotype everybody [on “The Simpsons”] — how come there’s no movie about [Scottish] groundskeeper Willie or the [Mexican] bumblebee guy? Also, why are you trying to destroy comedy? Why does everything have to be politically correct? Of all the things people say, when people just call it political correctness, it annoys me to no end because it’s anti-intellectual and anti-critical thinking. That’s all you got? Give me an argument. SD: Is there a fictional TV character that you see as the anti-Apu? HK: I think just [Indian Americans] doing standup. Standup is honest and true, and it’s a brown person writing things for themselves to say. Like, what’s the opposite of a cartoon created and voiced by white people? A real brown person writing for themselves and creating their own art.
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SD: Since your comedy is so rooted in American culture, do you have to tweak your material when you tour internationally? HK: You realize how American you are once you leave. You think, I can fit in anywhere. And then you get there, and you realize your thinking is so wedded in the history and the context of your country. You don’t even realize that there are things about you that are coded in the day-to-day of your country. And when you say those things out loud, people don’t understand what you’re talking about. It’s not as implicit. You have to explain things a bit more when you’re in a different context. It forces me to be more selective and to explain myself. Certain ideas haven’t been explored because they’re assumed in America. When you have to explain something, you realize how absurd it is and that there’s a joke in that. SD: Most people think of doing standup as fairly terrifying. What’s a job that terrifies you? HK: Anything that requires me to lift things [or] that might [put] someone else’s life on the line. Really, most jobs.m Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com
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I try to keep a watchful eye on everything happening locally in club land. New show announcements from upper-echelon artists often make me feel giddy, but I rarely mention them in this column — unless a Vermonter is involved. But when I saw that TRICKY, the UK’s godfather of trip-hop, was kicking off his North American tour at the Higher Ground Ballroom on October 5, I knew I couldn’t keep my excitement bottled up. Tricky is one of my all-time favorite artists. In my teenage years, I kept his
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Last summer, the Champlain Valley Fair brought us I Love the ’90s, a concert tour featuring a fierce selection of some of the last great decade’s biggest hiphop superstars, such as SALT-N-PEPA and VANILLA ICE. It was an explosive, wholly unexpected win. This year, the CVF announced the tour’s return, with a new lineup featuring headliners TLC. (I had the honor of interviewing ROZONDA “CHILLI” THOMAS last week, which you can read on our Live Culture blog.) Those who attended show last Friday learned that magic is often hard to recapture the second time around. Don’t get me wrong: TLC were amazing. But the rest of the show was a bit … off. Performers made some questionable choices, such as ALL 4 ONE’s medley of BELL BIV DEVOE’s “Poison,” MONTELL JORDAN’s “This Is How We Do It” and BOYZ II MEN’s “Motownphilly.” That’s
tantamount to 98° mashing up NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK’s “The Right Stuff ” with *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” and BACKSTREET BOYS’ “I Want It That Way.” People had enough trouble telling all of these bands apart back in the day. Why add to the confusion? There’s also the fact that Jordan is currently on tour with I Love the ’90s — though he was not part of this particular show. Still, it felt wrong to watch them perform one of their current tour mates’ biggest hits. And then there was the set-break playlist. You’d think we’d hear nothing but ’90s music, right? Wrong. Here’s a selection of what was played while waiting for sets to begin: DEF LEPPARD’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” QUEEN’s “We Will Rock You,” GUNS N’ ROSES’ “Paradise City,” JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS’ “I Love Rock ’n Roll,” LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s “Sweet Home Alabama,” AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long,” the BLACK EYED PEAS’ “Let’s Get It Started,” NELLY’s “Hot in Here,” and, randomly enough, the WHITE STRIPES’ “Seven Nation Army.” Sure, they also played BLACKSTREET’s “No Diggity,” but I felt like they went out of their way to skirt the ’90s. Why? I left feeling bewildered.
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projections as “similar to what would have been at the Fillmore West in the ’60s.” Far out, man. Heading up the bill are astral beings ARC IRIS, lunar lovers LADY MOON & THE ECLIPSE, space-age dance-rockers APPALLED EAGLES, and vinyl imperator DJ TAKA, as well as an eclectic set from SNAKEFOOT and his orchestra. But that’s not all, folks! RYAN MILLER of GUSTER recently teamed up with Arc Iris to form a new band called BWAHAHA, and they’ll debut it on Friday. (Yes, they chose the onomatopoeia for maniacal laughter as their name.) If you’re planning to check out the show, why not dress up in a cosmological costume? Anderson suggests aliens, astronauts, your zodiac symbol, planetary bodies — the sky’s the limit. (See what I did there?)
records Maxinquaye, Pre-Millennium Tension, Juxtapose, Blowback and Angels With Dirty Faces in constant rotation. The haunting “Overcome,” the earnestness of “Makes Me Wanna Die” and the cinematic fury of “Excess” soundtracked many hazy weekend nights. Before Tricky, I’d never heard any UK hip-hop, let alone an artist who sculpted a hybrid sound of layered samples, ragga, grime, UK garage and murky downtempo electronica. For a sheltered boy from Vermont, Tricky was a revelation and an invaluable part of my musical edification. My excitement also comes with a bit of anxiety. In 2013, he was denied a visa and had to cancel his entire U.S. tour. I hope that doesn’t happen again. One more thing: I’m speculating wildly here, people, but it seems possible that Tricky’s first muse, former lover and co-parent MARTINA TOPLEY-BIRD, could make an appearance at this show. After supplying vocals for his first three albums — plus Nearly God, a collection of rarities and demos — she bowed out of the Tricky-sphere in the late ’90s to focus on her own music career. Now, the two have reunited for “When We Die,” the lead single from Tricky’s forthcoming album, ununiform. The cut features vocals from Topley-Bird, so it seems they’ve found a way to work together again.
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RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Supersounds (hits), 10 p.m., free.
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RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. DJ Ryan Kick (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. Taylor Kropp (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Glenn Echo (folk, soul), 10 p.m., $5. The Backyard Committee (psychedelic, roots-rock), 11:30 p.m., $5.
ARTSRIOT: Jenni Lyn (bluegrass), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free. THE DAILY PLANET: Paul Asbell and Clyde Stats (jazz), 8 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Whitesell Brothers (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Shrimptunes (rock), 4 p.m., free. Freevolt (jam), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house, hits), 11 p.m., $5.
LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. The Brevity Thing (rock, folk), 9 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., $5. SIDEBAR: Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Troy Millette and Dylan Gombas (rock), 8 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. The Whiskey Dicks featuring Ryan Dempsey of Twiddle (rock), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: T.G.I.F. with DJ Fattie B (hits), 5:30 p.m., free. THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING: Waves of Adrenaline (folk), 6 p.m., free.
RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greenleaf Jr. and Gypsy Reel (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.
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RADIO BEAN: DJ Two Sev (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. Ace (indie pop, folk), 7 p.m., free. Adriana Walsh (folk, bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. Katie Lyon (folk, rock), 9 p.m., free. Future States, Raveen (pop, psychedelic), 10:30 p.m., free.
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RED SQUARE: The Tenderbellies (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
burgeoning queer sexuality in uncomfortable spaces such as public-school locker rooms (“Trying not to look at you /
SIDEBAR: DJ A-RA$ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
Lost Time, in September. Partner open for local indie band CLEVER GIRLS on Friday, September 1, at the Monkey House
Cuz even though I’d really like to / It’s not worth being called a dyke”). They unleash their debut album, In Search of
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ed Set (eclectic), 7 p.m., free.
in Winooski. SPACE MERCHANTS and SUN VOYAGER also add support.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Hump Night! (improv), 9 p.m., free.
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MONKEY HOUSE: When Particles Collide, Dino Bravo (rock), 8 p.m., $3.
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SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. UMLAUT (Tex-Mex, Kraut rock), 8 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
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MOOGS PLACE: Cal Stanton (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.
middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Hari Kondabolu (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.
BAYSIDE PAVILION: The Starline Rhythm Boys (honky-tonk, rockabilly), 6 p.m., free.
PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.
NAKED TURTLE: Bruce and Bill (rock), 6:30 p.m., free.
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THE DAILY PLANET: The Hot Pickin’ Party (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Pat Finn & the Bad Table (electro-funk), 8 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Brian Dolzani (Americana, folk), 7:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Mark Stone (funk), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Back to School Bash featuring Jeddy, DJ Chief (rock, funk), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. PHO NGUYEN: Karaoke with DJ Walker, 8 p.m., free.
RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: The County Down (pub songs, Americana), 7 p.m., free. Tyler and Ryan (rock covers), 9 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: DJ Chia (house), 4 p.m., free. Eric Lee & Co. (indie, Americana), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Dan Ryan Express (jazz), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Funkwagon (funk), 4 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Mono Malo (rock), 7 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Italian Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: David Langevin (ragtime), 6 p.m., donation. Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 8 p.m., donation.
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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX: Open Mic & Jam Session, 9 p.m., free.
SIDEBAR: Swimmer, Tenacious D Project (rock fusion), 10 p.m., free.
MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Helen Hummel (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: Summer Breeze with DJ Craig Mitchell (hits), 5:30 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Hari Kondabolu (standup), 7 p.m., $15-27. The Daily Grind: Scott Fleishman (improv), 9 p.m., $5.
chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Elijah Ocean (folk, rock), 9 p.m., free.
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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: James Towle (rock), 9 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Da.Root (hits), 9 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Gypsy Wind (Americana), 7 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Dana and Sue Robinson (folk), 7 p.m., free.
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MONOPOLE: Cash Journey (Johnny Cash tribute), 9 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.
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ARTSRIOT: Free Music Friday with Revibe, Let’s Be Leonard (funk, rock), 9 p.m., free. BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Queen City Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Cosmosis Jones, Spectacle (electronic, jam), 9 p.m., $5. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: David Johnston (chamber swamp), 7:30 p.m., free. Bird Full of Trees (folk), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. West End Blend, Sead (funk, soul), 9 p.m., $5.
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime, Seamus the Great, 7:30 p.m., $20/23. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Burlington Blackout 4.0 featuring Reign One, Abstractivve, Kastaway, DJVU (EDM), 8 p.m., $13/15. MONKEY HOUSE: The Willoughbys (Americana), 5 p.m., free. Clever Girls, Partner, Space Merchants, Sun Voyager (indie), 8 p.m., $5/10. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Sam and Dylan (rock), 5 p.m., free. Cyn City (rock), 9 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Steve Hartman (rock), 7 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Luis Calderin (hip-hop, soul), 9 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Art Herttua and Ray Caroll (jazz), 6 p.m., free. DEMENA’S: Joe Moore (jazz), 6 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Fully Completely Hip (The Tragically Hip tribute), 9 p.m., $5. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): ’80s Dance Party with DUROC, 10 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation.
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EL TORO: Dan Rahilly and Cy Tyson (folk), 6:30 p.m., free.
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Listening to the latest release from traditionalist trio Pete’s Posse feels like eavesdropping on an intense dialogue. The hourlong collection of folk, bluegrass and country music seems to be a negotiation between old and new. To wit: They incorporate myriad oldtime, traditional melodies with a contemporary production aesthetic and modern concepts such as climate change and iPhones. Another thing that makes The Conversation so compelling is the sheer talent of its personnel. Tristan Henderson, Oliver Scanlon and Vermont’s veritable ambassador of yesteryear Pete Sutherland are all multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters. They work so well in congress that their individual contributions fade into the project’s entirety. The group is a well-oiled
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Vermont’s chief export with a sobering mix of pragmatism and artistry. Another thing: We need to talk about Henderson’s jaw harp. It’s a bit ironic that the most ancient of instruments — such as the didgeridoo — sounds far more alien than familiar. Though the trademark “boing-boing” of the oral lamellophone usually sounds goofy and cartoonish, it feels mysterious and gritty with reverb and echo effects on the aptly named “The Echo.” It concludes with a series of staccato strikes over a wafting bed of synth strings. The epic “Stick Season Suite” medley mashes up mostly original pieces with the classic old-time tune “Man of Constant Sorrow.” The Posse become an airy choir on the section titled “Amidst the Clouds,” and wrap up with a thigh-slapping jig. Pete’s Posse are only a three-man operation, but they make music fit for a 10-piece band. They represent what’s best about Vermont: reverence for the old, respect for the new and the ability to find a balance. The Conversation is available at petespossevt.com. Check the website for a list of upcoming shows.
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nice mid-range head bang to a smoke-filled room, where they momentarily embrace their inner ’90s grunge. They quickly snap back to heaviness; the band has a firm grasp of its dynamic, after all. “Wharf Lord” finds KiefCatcher in their sweet spot. They all but languish in the stoned pomp of it all, drop-tuned guitars twisting around one another and dire proclamations from singer Ben Zelvis, such as “the human race could not keep pace.” It’s a damn fine metal song, and I’d go on
about it more if the two Hellascope tracks weren’t so fucking killer. “There’s no magic anymore,” vocalist and guitarist Woodsy sings as Hellascope deliver a frenetic “No Magic.” The song The Boston tells of the search for hidden knowledge Typewriter Orchestra leading to corruption, of gazing too long into the abyss. “With ritualistic Presented by The Todd R Lockwood Family Fund sacrifice, my evil powers grew,” Sept 16, 7PM • Contois the narrator sings of his cursed To Benefi t the 2017 Burlington Book Festival downfall. Hellascope’s style has a tension Opening Act & Master of Ceremonies born of locked-in riffs carried by a Annie Russell! trio. Its epic weightiness is virtually sevendaystickets.com unmatched locally. “Creature (of the night)” offers proof. It’s the best song on the EP and, in fact, the 8/28/17 12:12 PM best metal song I’ve heard all year. 16T-BookFest083017.indd 1 The riff ’s sinister snarl, wrapped in distortion and flange, blends effortlessly with the bedrock laid down by bassist Mikey and drummer Sawyer. (The band members eschew last names.) As a concept, the split EP can be tricky. But the two bands mesh well. The record CHANNEL 15 can be downloaded at either of their Bandcamp pages. KiefCatcher can be SONGWRITER’S NOTEBOOK— seen on Thursday, September 14, at Club MUSIC AND CONVERSATION Metronome in Burlington; Hellascope hits MONDAYS > 12:00 P.M. up Radio Bean on the 21st. SEVENDAYSVT.COM
Can you imagine finding an ancient scroll from the distant past, filled with tales of evil and black magic? I read a J.R.R. Tolkien biography once in which an Oxford professor compared reading The Silmarillion to unearthing a lost legendarium from the darkest corners of history. I can just visualize some wanderer in an apocalyptic future discovering a dust-covered copy of KiefCatcher and Hellascope’s new split EP and listening with equal parts wonder and dread as tales of wizards and demons are recounted over gigantic riffs. It’s a dream pairing for stoner metal lovers. The two Burlington bands have established their respective sounds in the same genre but remain refreshingly distinct. KiefCatcher can stomp with the best of them, but they possess a hint of newwave British heavy metal. Hellascope, a true power trio, achieve a staggering heaviness reminiscent of early Queens of the Stone
Age. Each band offers a pair of tracks on the EP; together, they weave a doom-laden tale. KiefCatcher land the first blow with “Purple Sorceress.” (That has got to be a strand of killer weed, right?) Opening with a huge riff, the band takes us through a
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ADAM WAKEFIELD is the embodiment of a country singer. With
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MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Fiasco (rock, blues), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Moose Crossing (jazz), 9 p.m., free.
champlain islands/ northwest
TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Penny Arcade (jazz, blues), 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Ol’ Dirty Ditches String Band (bluegrass, folk), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: Double Shot (rock), 7 p.m., free.
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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Bob Gagnon (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: River Halo (roots, folk), 7:30 p.m., free. Miles Francis, Elisa (alternative pop), 9 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Navytrain (neo-Americana), 10 p.m., free.
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NECTAR’S: Madaila on Main After-Party featuring Rough Francis, Wild Adriatic performing Led Zeppelin, Swale, DJ Disco Phantom (rock), 9 p.m., $10/15. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Dodg3r (EDM, hits), 10 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: AM Radio (Americana), noon, free. Mike Brewster Band (blues, rock), 10 p.m., $5. Son Lightning (rock), 11:30 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Sticks and Stones (rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (hits), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5. SIDEBAR: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Fertile Soil (folk, alternative), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Revels Pub Sing (sing-along), 6 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.
SMITTY’S PUB: J&M Boutique (rock), 8 p.m., free.
RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Supersounds (hits), 10 p.m., free.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Hari Kondabolu (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.
chittenden county
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Adam Wakefield, Joe McGinness (country, soul), 8 p.m., $12/15. MONKEY HOUSE: HOSER, Zodiac Sutra, Seus Springsteen (rock), 8 p.m., $3/8. 18+.
RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free. Luke Domozick (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free. My Mother’s Moustache (Americana, indie rock), 8:30 p.m., free. Holiday Music, Soft Fangs (punk, indie), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: John Lackard Blues Band, 4 p.m., free. The Growlers (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ David Chief (dance), 11 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: DJ A-Ra$ (hits), 10 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Ryan & Ryan (rock), 5 p.m., free. Real Deal (rock), 9 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, $5-10 donation.
STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Coon Hill John (Americana), 7 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Nice & Naughty (rock), 11 a.m., free. Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. ESPRESSO BUENO: Danielle O’Hallisey (jazz fusion), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Abstractivve (EDM), 9 p.m., $5.
stowe/smuggs
EL TORO: O’hAnleigh (Celtic, bluegrass), 6:30 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Drunk & in the Woods (soul, funk), 9 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Mark LeGrand (honky-tonk), 7 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: Casey Little (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Fertile Soil (folk-rock), 8:30 p.m., free. Yosemite Sam and Friends (funk), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Robbie J (dance), 7 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Thea Wren (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free.
THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: Reggae Brunch with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 11 a.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Milk Monday featuring 2%, Kudu Stooge (jam), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
MONKEY HOUSE: Elephants, Jessica Rabbit Syndrome (indie, power-pop), 8 p.m., $3/8. 18+.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleecker & MacDougal (folk), 11 a.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.
outside vermont
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Pickin’ Party with Dave Clark (bluegrass), 3 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. Alexander, Austin Vaughn, Wren Kitz (solo guitar), 10 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.
chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.
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ARTSRIOT: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free. THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Nina’s Brew (blues, soul), 9:30 p.m., free. Sweet Megg & the Wayfarers (jazz, blues), 10:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Jacob Green (blues, Americana), 9:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Tuesday Bluesday Monthly Blues Jam with Collin Craig and Friends, 7:30 p.m., free. Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $3/5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. StorytellingVT, 7:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Jukebox George & the Last Dimes, 10 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (dance), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 7 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free. Blackout Barbie and SVPPLY (hip-hop), 7 p.m., free.
chittenden county
MONKEY HOUSE: Bernie & the Wolf (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: DJ Jessbro Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.
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TRAPP FAMILY LODGE: Cooie Sings (Americana), 6 p.m., free.
middlebury area
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 Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.
outside vermont
OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. Sean Kehoe (rock), 7 p.m., free. Skeleton Dancer (ska, reggae), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greenleaf Jr. and Gypsy Reel (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: DJ Two Sev (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. Ensemble V (free-jazz), 7 p.m., free. Dan Johnson (Americana), 9 p.m., free. Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam (rock, funk), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Roy and the Wrecks (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
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SIDEBAR: The Green Mountain Boys (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. Yo! BTV Raps No. 7 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ed Set (eclectic), 7 p.m., free.
burlington
JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Nate Reit Collage Septet (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Vermont’s Funniest Comedian: Preliminaries (standup), 7 p.m., $5.
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chittenden county HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Perpetual Groove (rock), 8:30 p.m., $20/25.
barre/montpelier
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Lackard Blues Jam, 8 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Lesley Grant (Americana), 8 p.m., free.
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.
outside vermont MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.
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STOWE/SMUGGS AREA
CORK WINE BAR & MARKET OF STOWE, 35 School St., Stowe, 760-6143 EL TORO, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 521-7177 MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX, 87 Edwards Rd., Jeffersonville, 644-5060 MATTERHORN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198 MOOGS PLACE, Portland St., Morrisville, 851-8225 PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411 RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN, 394 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-9593 THE RUSTY NAIL, 1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245 STOWEHOF INN, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722 SUSHI YOSHI, 1128 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4135
MAD RIVER VALLEY/ WATERBURY
RUTLAND AREA
HOP’N MOOSE BREWERY CO., 41 Center St., Rutland, 775-7063 PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035
CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS/ NORTHWEST
BAYSIDE PAVILION, 15 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 5240909 NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT 3643 Route 2, North Hero, 372-4732 SNOW SHOE LODGE & PUB, 13 Main St., Montgomery Center, 326-4456 TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405
UPPER VALLEY
WINDSOR STATION RESTAURANT & BARROOM, 26 Depot Ave., Windsor, 674-4180
NORTHEAST KINGDOM
BIG JAY TAVERN, 3709 Mountain Rd., Montgomery, 326-6688 COLATINA EXIT, 164 Main St., Bradford, 222-9008 JASPER’S TAVERN, 71 Seymour La., Newport, 334-2224 MUSIC BOX, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533 PARKER PIE CO., 161 County Rd., West Glover, 525-3366 THE PUB OUT BACK, 482 Route 114, East Burke, 626-1188 TAMARACK GRILL, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7390
OUTSIDE VERMONT
MONOPOLE, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222 NAKED TURTLE, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. OLIVE RIDLEY’S, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200 PALMER ST. COFFEE HOUSE, 4 Palmer St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 518-561-6920 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 3 Lebanon St., Hanover, N.H., 603-277-9115
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BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFÉ, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET, 40 Foundry St., Waterbury, 882-8227
51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209 BAR ANTIDOTE, 35C Green St., Vergennes, 877-2555 CITY LIMITS, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919 HATCH 31, 31 Main St., Bristol, 453-2774 TOURTERELLE, 3629 Ethan Allen Hwy., New Haven, 453-6309 TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002
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BACKSTAGE PUB, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9212 CAPITAL GROUNDS CAFÉ, 27 State St., Montpelier, 2237800 CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820 DEMENA’S, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 613-3172 ESPRESSO BUENO, 248 N. Main St., Barre, 479-0896 GUSTO’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919 KISMET, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 MULLIGAN’S IRISH PUB, 9 Maple Ave., Barre, 479-5545 NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ, 41 State St., Montpelier, 552-8105 POSITIVE PIE, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453 RED HEN BAKING, 961 Route 2, Middlesex, 223-5200 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 89 Main St., Montpelier, 262-2253 SWEET MELISSA’S, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 225-6012 THREE BEAN CAFÉ, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533 WHAMMY BAR, 31 W. County Rd., Calais, 229-4329
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This page from top: “Big Jardaleer,” “Murmuration,” $100 bill rug; opposite page: details from “The Wedding Present”
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wo summers ago, June and Wendell Anderson opened the Bundy Modern, a contemporary art gallery housed in a rehabilitated midcentury gem in Waitsfield. They have since hosted a range of seasonal exhibitions in the breathtaking, light-filled gallery space, from Vermont landscapes by Mad River
Valley painter Julia Purinton to loud abstract canvases by Essex Junction artist Blake Larsen. The Bundy’s current exhibit, “Under the Influence of Motion: Sculpture, Furniture, Light” by artist and designer Johnny Swing, however, feels like the type of show for which the space was made.
Based in Brookline, Vt., Swing is particularly known for his sculptural coin furniture. Several such pieces are on view at the Bundy, along with two of the artist’s massive light fixtures, 14 sculptures containing smashed toasters and other works. Notably, this is the first time the gallery, which is also the Andersons’ living room, has been
fully cleared to showcase the work of a single artist. At the center of the high-ceilinged space is the massive “Murmuration.” Measuring 11 feet in length, the piece is a divan, though the term barely applies. Its undulating surface is made completely of nickels welded in place to create the illusion of having been gently
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‘FABRIC OF OUR LIVES: A TEXTILE EXHIBITION’: Seeking textile art that addresses the ways in which we live, work, communicate and interact with the people around us. For details and to submit, email grangehallcc@gmail. com. Deadline: September 1. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. ‘FLOURISH’: VSA Vermont and the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts invite established and emerging Vermont artists with various disabilities to participate in an exhibition April 7 to June 30. For details and to submit, visit vsavt. org/flourish. Deadline: September 29. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Burlington. Info, 871-5002. ‘INFRARED: THE INVISIBLE MADE VISIBLE’: PhotoPlace Gallery welcomes submissions of infrared photographs for an upcoming exhibition to be juried by Laurie Klein. For details and to submit, visit photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: September 18. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. Up to five photographs for $35; $6 for each additional. Info, 388-4500. INTERNATIONAL MAIL ART EXHIBIT: Inviting mail art submissions with the theme “welcome to college” for a fall exhibition at Vermont Technical College. Artists may submit an unlimited number of original works, postcards preferred. Send to: Hartness Library Mail Art, Vermont Tech, PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061. Deadline: September 15. Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center. Info, 728-1237. ‘MIDDLEBURY THROUGH THE LENS’: Edgewater at the Falls hosts this photo shoot on September 23. The day will open with a talk from former National Geographic photographer James Blair. The winning photographer, to be announced September 27, will be awarded a
PLAINFIELD KIOSK ART: Seeking art of all kinds to be featured in upcoming monthlong exhibitions through this unique format. For details and to submit, email jennibeeart@gmail.com. Deadline is rolling. Plainfield Art Kiosk. Info, jennibeeart@gmail.com. SEEKING ARTISTS FOR RESTAURANT: We’re seeking local artists immediately to hang their work for two-month exhibits. Email portfolio sample with approximate artwork dimensions to gm@dailyplanetvt.com. The Daily Planet, Burlington. Through September 1. Info, 862-9647. SPA STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Studio Place Arts invites proposals from emerging local artists for an 11-month studio residency program that runs December 1, 2017, to October 31, 2018. Selected artist will receive a small, private studio on the second floor of the visual arts center to build a new body of work for exhibition in the fall of 2018. For details and to submit, visit studioplacearts.com. Deadline: August 31. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Info, 479-7069. STEAMFEST: Seeking artists, artisans and makers working in all mediums to exhibit at indoor and outdoor venues in conjunction with this inaugural arts festival, September 29 and 30. Traditional and nontraditional artwork that explores or is influenced by science, engineering, technology and/or math, and that considers the relationship of aesthetics and experience in the 21st century will be considered. For details and to apply, visit steamfestvt.com. Deadline: September 1. Village of Essex Junction. $35; $15 for 18 and under. Info, steamfestvt@gmail.com. SWANTON ARTS SPECTACULAR: The Swanton Arts Council invites local artists and artisans to participate in the September 9 community arts festival. For more info and to sign up for a space, contact darcibenoit@yahoo.com. Deadline is rolling. Swanton Village Park. Info, 233-6864.
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“Under the Influence of Motion: Sculpture, Furniture, Light” by Johnny Swing, through September 10 at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfield. bundymodern.com
‘DOORS & WINDOWS: OPEN & CLOSED’: Accepting submissions for upcoming exhibition to be curated by Rebecca L. Lawrence, former director of New Hampshire State Arts Council. Artists may submit up to three works in any medium and will be eligible for one of three awards of $200 each. For details and to submit, visit avagallery.org. Deadline: September 8, 11:59 p.m. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H. $20. Info, 603-448-3117.
PENTANGLE LIGHT GARDEN: Pentangle invites individual artists and small groups from the community to create sculptures incorporating light, which will line the footpaths of the town green. This year’s event will take place September 22 and 23. Space is limited. For more info and to register, email Serena Nelson at info@pentanglearts.org. Deadline: September 5. Woodstock Village Green. Info, 457-3981.
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CHAMPLAIN MINI MAKER FAIRE: The sixth annual maker fair invites participants and presenters for this year’s event, to be held September 23 and 24. For details and to submit, visit champlainmakerfaire.com. Deadline: August 31. McClure Education Center, Shelburne Farms. Info, 863-5956.
NORTHFIELD LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: Looking for artists and craft vendors to rent booth space in our tent during the three-day event. Booth rates are $175 for all three days. For more info, email booths@northfieldlaborday.org or visit northfieldlaborday.org. Northfield Labor Day. Through September 1. Info, 595-2217.
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welding since he was 13, according to another catalog essay, by New York gallerist Nicholas Kilner.) The coin furniture showcases Swing’s penchant for turning small, everyday metal items into larger, unexpected and ultimately useful pieces. By contrast, the series of sculptures collectively dubbed “The Wedding Present” celebrate metal transformations of a different kind, turning quintessentially dull, mass-produced, functional objects into decidedly nonfunctional art. Each of these midsize sculptures contains one toaster — some with and some without packaging — irrevocably crushed in a high-tension twist of polished steel cable. Each work is tinged with the awe-inducing power of a car crash or factory mishap. Swing turns industry on itself, using the raw force of metal to thoroughly destroy a more nuanced iteration of the material. He has found a captivating way to freeze the joyful catharsis of victimless destruction. Visitors can see Swing’s process in a gallery video, which captures the artist using heavy machinery to twist coils of metal at his rural studio. These scenes are not glamorous, but Swing removes traces of the roughhewn origins from the final works. Cable edges are ground smooth; steel surfaces shine. Each sculpture is displayed on an elegant, mattepainted metal pedestal, custom-made by Swing for the exhibition. Those looking to engage with his work on a philosophical level can ask what it means to lounge atop piles of money or join in the endless debate over distinguishing fine art, craft and design. Those who’d like to see something a little different and spend the afternoon in a gorgeous space will likely be contented, too. Either way, this is a prime time to visit the Bundy.
$500 gift certificate to Edgewater Gallery. Photographers interested in participating must register by September 21. For details, visit edgewatergallery.com. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. Info, 458-0098.
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draped over steel trusses. Nearby is Swing’s first-ever foray into furniture making, “Tack Chair,” which dates back to 1987 and is made from conjoined, oversize metal tacks. It looks like a torture device turned inside out, but, despite the prickly exterior, it’s comfortable to sit on — as are all of his furniture pieces, by design. Hanging above “Murmuration” like a grandiose reading lamp are the numerous bulbs of “Big Jardaleer.” On his website, Swing describes the work as a “pod structure” of seven satellites. Each satellite has 15 light bulbs encased in ordinary glass jars. “The original ‘Jardaleer,’” Swing writes, “evolved as a solution to having baby food jars become elevated in stature; now, quite literally, they are overhead.” In a catalog essay on view at the exhibit, art critic and journalist Judd Tully compares Swing’s employment of mundane materials — particularly currency — to the subversive ethos of pop art. At the feet of “Murmuration” is a quilted carpet made from $100 bills. Tully likens it to Andy Warhol’s early silkscreen “200 One Dollar Bills,” an organized, linear screen print of currency. Swing also uses bills as textile to create smaller, soft pieces, including a $1 bill pillow and a $1 bill teddy bear. It is not difficult to picture American Psycho’s ’s unhinged, money-loving capitalist Patrick Bateman clutching either. Swing’s coin furniture is beautiful and commanding; pieces have been acquired by prestigious and, ahem, moneyed collections such as the Storm King Art Center in New Windsor, N.Y., and Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England. His “Quarter Lounge” was included in the opening exhibition of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. The $1 bill works, however, seem like novelty. At the very least, though, it’s fun to see currency taken out of circulation in this way. Underlying the sleek cleverness of Swing’s furniture is a deep love for his primary medium: metal. (He’s been
CALL FOR ARTISANS AND FLEA MARKETERS!: On Saturday, September 30, the senior center on Route 2 in East Montpelier will host an Early Bird Artisans Fair and Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you would like to rent a six-foot table, email Emily at esrappold@ myfairpoint.net or twinvalleyseniors@ myfairpoint.net, or call 223-3322 and ask for Rita. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier. Deadline: September 6. $25-30.
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f JOSH AXELROD: Black-and-white landscape
photographs taken on location in Chile, Patagonia, Cuba and Vermont. Reception: Friday, September 1, 5-8 p.m. September 1-30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.
specific installation and performance. Chelsea dance, fiber artist and SafeArt
STEVE HADEKA: “Riffing on the Modern Birdhouse 4,” art birdhouses by the Burlington musician and woodworker. September 1-30. Info, 651-8834. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.
founder Tracy Penfield collaborates with
chittenden county
and two musicians. The piece is inspired
bicoastal artist Tamara Hurwitz Pullman, accompanied by six additional dancers
f TONY CONNER: Landscape watercolors by
by conversations the two had about the
the Bennington painter. Reception: Saturday, September 2, 1-4 p.m. August 31-October 8. Info, ealexander22@yahoo.com. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
death of Pullman’s father and about what is passed on in life — and after. The dancers interact with Penfield and Otto
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Pierce’s massive 13-by-28-foot netted linen
f ‘SHOW 20’: A group exhibition of the collective gallery’s membership of Vermont-based contemporary artists, as well as fiber works by guest artist Karen Henderson of Montpelier. Limited-edition prints by several of the gallery’s artists are available for sale. Reception: Friday, September 1, 5-9 p.m. September 1-30. Info, info@thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier.
sculpture, “Kela, held,” representing the veil between worlds. Pictured: Penfield installing the artwork.
mad river valley/waterbury
f KRISTIN CHAMBERLAIN: Realist works by the Vermont artist. Reception: Friday, September 1, 5-6:30 p.m. Music by John and Marge Butterfield; refreshments September 1-30. Info, 496-5470. Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield.
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f PATRICK SHOEMAKER: “The Strong and the Weak,” a solo exhibit of paintings inspired by mythology and lore, rooted in American history and folk art. Reception: Friday, September 8, 5-8 p.m. September 1-October 15. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes. ‘A STORY OF ART’: GIFTS AND BEQUESTS FROM CHARLES MOFFETT ’67 AND LUCINDA HERRICK: Organized by assistant professor of history of art Carrie Anderson and her students, this eclectic selection of drawings, photographs, paintings and sculpture tells a story of artistic production from its conception to its afterlife. Info, 443-3168. ‘A STORY OF ART: GIFTS AND BEQUESTS’: An eclectic selection of drawings, photographs, paintings and sculpture from the collection of impressionist scholar and alumnus Charles S. Moffett ’67 and Lucinda Herrick. Organized by assistant professor of art history Carrie Anderson and her students. Info, 443-2291. September 5-December 10. Middlebury College Museum of Art.
rutland/killington
brattleboro/okemo valley
‘IMAGINING HOME’: Home designs developed by area architects in collaboration with Vermonters affected by homelessness. September 1-30. Info, acannon@igc.org. Latchis Hotel & Theater in Brattleboro.
manchester/bennington
f ‘VERMONT ARTISTS THEN & NOW’: An exhibition honoring Barbara Melhado and celebrating Vermont artists, including founding members of the center. Reception: Sunday, September 3, 4-6 p.m. September 2-October 15. Info, 362-1405. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.
randolph/royalton
MEGAN MURPHY: “In the Gardens,” paintings in watercolor and mixed media. September 2-October 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.
NORMA ROLLET: “Portrait of a Vermont Landscape,” paintings by the member artist. September 1-October 31. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.
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burlington
f ‘BORDER CROSSINGS’: Tim Brookes’ “Endangered Alphabets” wood-panel carvings and Deborah Felmeth’s collection of handwoven Syrian rugs and kilims. Reception and talk about Endangered Alphabets Project: Friday, September 1, 6-8:30 p.m. September 1-October 8. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.
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Jay Mead and Meg Brazill, this is an extension of SculptureFest; both sites connected by walking trail. Children are welcome. Pets must be on a leash. Opening: Saturday, September 2, 4-7 p.m. September 2-November 30. Info, 457-4552. King Farm in Woodstock.
f LANDARTLAB 2017: An exhibition of sitespecific work by Mary Admasian, Ethan Ames, Barbara Bartlett, Brenna Colt, Charlet Davenport, Nera Granott Fox, Susie Gray, Rachel Gross, Margaret Jacobs, Marek Jacism, Jay Mead, Mary Mead, Murray Ngoima, Tracy Penfield, Otto Pierce, Cristina Salusti and Jeffrey Simpson. Curated by
ANNE CADY: “Held by the Mountains,” colorsaturated landscape paintings by the New Haven artist. Through September 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington. ‘AVA & POMPANOOSUC MILLS: A CELEBRATION OF UPPER VALLEY ARTISTS’: Works by Joe Carton, Penny Koburger, Judy Laliberte, Elizabeth Mayor, Rosamond Orford and Sue Schiller. Through September 23. Info, 603-448-3117. Pompanoosuc Mills in Burlington. ‘BLACK DAWN TO MEDUSA’: A retrospective of the experimental film works, art and ephemera made by Doreen Kraft and Robin Lloyd in the 1970s, curated by Margaret Coleman. Through September 9. Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.
BOOKWORKS FROM THE BOOK ARTS GUILD OF VERMONT: A group show by members that addresses the concept of correspondence in the modern world. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.
and Marilyn Barry; third floor: Donna Bister, Gaal Shepherd, Nicole Colella, SRMPhotography and Terry L. Mercy. Rotating shows curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.
‘BUTTERFLIES’: This exhibit of live butterflies explores one of Earth’s most beautiful and unique creatures. Discover their fascinating life cycle and how we can protect their place in the natural environment. Through September 4. Regular museum admission: $13.50-16.50. Info, 877-324-6386. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.
‘INTERPOSE’: A group exhibition curated by Susan Smereka featuring works by Kate Donnelly, Wylie Sofia Garcia, Molly Greene, Lucy Leith and Estefania Puerta. Through October 24. Info, joseph@ newcitygalerie.org. Info, 355-5440. New City Galerie in Burlington.
CHRIS MAHONSKI: Overnight Projects presents “Spurious Brood,” a public installation by the Virginia-based artist that features Timex Ironman wristwatches on tree branches to create a digital chorus. More info at overnightprojects.com. Through September 1. Info, abbey@overnightprojects.com. Burlington City Hall Park. DAVE KENNEDY: “A Stranger Stands Here,” large-scale collaged constructions that question perception and the line between image and object. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. DIANA AL-HADID: An exhibition featuring the Syrian American artist’s monumental sculpture “Phantom Limb,” accompanied by large-scale wall works and Mylar drawings. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. Burlington City Arts. ‘FROM OUR HEARTS & MINDS’: An exhibition of works by 14 local artists in the collective From Our Hearts and Minds. Through August 31. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. ‘THE GIFT OF BEAUTY’: Photographs through the seasons in Vermont, Montana, Europe and beyond by Mem. Through August 31. Info, 803-343-9646. New Moon Café in Burlington. HILARY ANN LOVE GLASS: Works by the Burlington illustrator, printmaker, tattoo artist and winner of Magic Hat’s 2017 Art Hop Ale label competition. Through August 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington. INNOVATION CENTER GROUP SHOW: First floor: Austin Abbot, Kristen Watson, Pete Boardman, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold and Susie Guran; second floor: Amanda Vella, Janet Bonneau, John Metruk
RAE HARRELL: “Still Out of My Mind,” fabric art, painting and sculpture. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. REID CROSBY: “Moments,” photographs by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington. SEABA ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ SHOW: A juried exhibition of works by members of the South End Arts and Business Association. Through August 31. Info, 6519692. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington. ‘SYRIAN EXPERIENCE AS ART’: A group exhibition of post-Arab Spring artworks by 12 Syrian artists. Through September 1. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington. ‘TWO LENSES’: Photography by Matthew Peterson and Vaune Trachtman, which explores the artists’ desire to study their surroundings and hit the pause button for moments of in-between. Through September 4. Info, 516-263-7335. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington. ‘VERMONT LANDSCAPE & WATER’: Paintings by Vermont artists Sean Dye, Phil Laughlin, Sandra Reese and Ken Russack. Through August 31. Info, 860-4972. Black Horse Gallery in Burlington. ‘VIBRANT VERMONT’: Paintings of the Vermont landscape by Bruce Conklin, Jennifer Hubbard, Susan Larkin, Phil Laughlin and Julia Purinton. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center in Burlington.
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‘BIRDING BY THE NUMBERS’: Twenty-four artworks by 23 area artists consider the relationship between ornithology and math. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.
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‘CHICKENS!’: A group exhibition of chicken-themed works by local artists. Through August 31. Info, ealexander22@yahoo.com. Jericho Town Hall. DAVID SMITH: “Points of Departure,” oil paintings by the Peacham artist. Through September 9. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. DEAN & LINDA MORAN: “The Art of Marble Fabric,” textile art by the Essex Junction artists. Through August 31. Info, 878-4918. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston. ‘FLOWER POWER!’: A group exhibition of works by seniors and older adults that address the beauty and complexity of flowers. Through August 31. Info, 244-1234. Winooski Senior Center. ‘THE HISTORY OF RACING IN MILTON’: An exhibition about the town’s role as a Chittenden County stock-car-racing hot spot. Through October 31. Info, 363-2598. Milton Historical Society.
Brough, Frank DeAngelis, Linda Di Sante, Craig Line, Maggie Neale, Susan Riley and James Secor. Juried by August Burns, Ellis Jacobson and David Schutz. Through September 8. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. NIKKI EDDY: Paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 15. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex. RAY BROWN: Paintings spanning the six-decade career of the central Vermont artist. Through September 29. Info, 279-6403. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. SARAH LEAMY: Travel photography by the Vermont blogger. Through August 31. Info, jennibeeart@gmail.com, 802-454-8474. Plainfield Art Kiosk.
PHILIP HERBISON: “Compositions,” painted wood pieces mounted on wood panel. Through August 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.
‘SOCIAL JUSTICE IN RACE, GENDER, IMMIGRATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT’: Twenty-one Vermont artists exhibit works addressing these themes in clay, paper, painting, stone, assemblage, metal and drawing. Through October 9. Info, janetvanfleet@ fairpoint.net. TERRY ALLEN: “Taking It to the Street,” color photographs of protest demonstrations in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Vermont. Sales to benefit Migrant Justice and Planned Parenthood. Through October 10. Info, tallen@igc.org. Eliot D. Pratt Library, Goddard College in Plainfield.
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stowe/smuggs
‘PIECED TRADITIONS: JEAN LOVELL COLLECTS’: Historic bedcovers gathered by the Californiabased collector and longtime friend of the Shelburne Museum. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.
‘BREAD & PUPPET: AN EMERGENT MOSAIC’: The sixth annual exhibit featuring works by Bread & Puppet and non-Bread & Puppet company members. Among these are portraits by Heidi Broner and paintings by Cynthia Ross, as well as photographs from participants’ archives, photos of current B&P work by Mark Dannenhauer, and a display of puppets from the touring show “The Story of the Mountain Man From Chile.” Through September 5. Info, ninots@crocker.com. Info, 454-8579. Plainfield Community Center.
‘EXPOSED’: The 26th annual multi-site exhibition of outdoor public sculpture, curated by Rachel Moore. Through October 21. Info, mail@helenday. com. Various Stowe locations.
f GROUP EXHIBIT: The third annual group exhibition, featuring works by Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr., Renee Greenlee, Phil Herbison, Jen Hubbard, Jean O’Conor, John Sargent, Kent Shaw, Rett Sturman and Homer Wells. Reception: Thursday, September 14, 5-7 p.m. Through October 20. Info, info@ riverartsvt.org. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville. SUMMER CAMP EXHIBIT: Exhibition featuring works created by children participants of River Arts summer arts programming. Through September 5. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office.
mad river valley/waterbury
‘BIG RED BARN ART SHOW’: The 20th annual community-sourced exhibition of works by area artists. Through September 3. Info, 496-6682. Big Red Barn Gallery at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.
f FRANK CORSO: New landscape paintings by the artist and musician. Reception: Wednesday, August 30, 6-8 p.m. $15. Through September 2. Info, 496-6350. The Pitcher Inn in Warren.
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‘MIXING PRIMARIES’: Works by members of the Art Resource Association, including Michael Badamo, Annie Christopher, Cindy Griffith, Marcia Hill, Maggie Neale, Phillip Robertson, Jack Sabon, Joy Spontak, Frank Woods and others. Through September 8. Info, twwoodgallery@gmail.com. SUMMER JURIED EXHIBIT: A group exhibition featuring works by 23 artists, including Jan
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JENNI BELOTSERKOVSKY: Paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 31. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.
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CHARLIE BLUETT: “Elements,” abstract-expressionist paintings by the Westfield artist. KATHLEEN KOLB: “Thin Places, Long Light,” paintings of Ireland and Vermont by the Lincoln artist. Through October 15. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.
FRED SWAN: The 24th annual exhibition of realist landscapes by the U.S. Naval Academy graduate. Through September 30. Info, 253-7282. Robert Paul Galleries in Stowe.
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BONNIE ACKER: “Summertime,” new landscape oil paintings by the Burlington-based artist. Through September 4. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe.
‘FRANK MASON IN VERMONT’: An exhibition featuring 22 paintings by the late classical realist painter and 60 paintings by students he taught in Vermont. Through September 4. ‘GENERATIONS’: A group exhibition of oil paintings by Dianne Panarelli Miller and nine of her students. Through September 4. ‘LEGACY COLLECTION 2017’: Works by 19 living and 14 deceased artists whose art continues the legacy of Alden and Mary Bryan. Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.
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‘FREAKS, RADICALS & HIPPIES: COUNTERCULTURE IN 1970S VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the influx of people and countercultural ideas to the state, from communes to organic agriculture, progressive politics to health care reform, alternative energy to women’s and gay rights. Through December 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre.
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ED EPSTEIN AND GEORGE KURJANOWICZ: “A Path Well Traveled,” portraiture, landscapes and organic sculptural forms by the multidisciplinary artists. Photo ID required for entry. Through September 29. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.
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JENNY GREEN: “Arid Lands,” watercolors of desert landscapes by the Danville artist. Through September 23. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
JOHNNY SWING: Sculpture, furniture and lighting in steel, including the artist’s latest work, “The Wedding Present,” abstract, knotted sculptures of stainless-steel rods and toasters. Through September 10. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.
KAREN GOWAN: “F-Stops Along the Way,” photographs of local farm animals and landscapes. Through September 5. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.
PHOTO SHOW: The 28th annual communitysourced show featuring works by amateur and professional photographers. Through September 4. Info, 496-7722. Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield.
LUCIEN B. DAY: “A Life in Art,” a retrospective of paintings by the late Vermont artist. Through September 24. Info, 533-2045. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. ‘MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: PRESERVING THE BEAUTY OF OUR WATERS’: A collaborative exhibition in honor of the 10th anniversary of the association and the art center. MAC members present a variety of new works inspired by the lake and environment. Through September 5. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts in Newport.
‘TRANSITIONS: REALISM TO ABSTRACT’: An exhibition featuring a wide range of works by Valley Arts artists. Through October 21. Info, 496-6682. Vermont Festival of the Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.
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‘ATTENTION TO DETAIL’: Representational paintings by four Addison County artists: Gayl Braisted, Mike Mayone, Catherine M. Palmer and Reed A. Prescott. Through October 1. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.
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DEBORAH HOLMES: “Coming Home,” new paintings by the Addison County artist. Through September 10. Info, 238-6607. Art on Main in Bristol. ‘DRAW ME A STORY, TELL ME A TALE’: Paintings, illustrations, photographs and completed books by 18 contemporary Vermont children’s book authors and artists. Through October 15. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘OLD FRIENDS & NEW FACES’: A group exhibition of six artists, split between the gallery’s two Middlebury locations: Kim Alemian, Philip Frey, Timothy Horn, William B. Hoyt, Woody Jackson and Homer Wells. Through August 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. PETER BROOKE: “Land, Sea & Sky,” oil paintings on panel and canvas. Through September 10. Info, 349-0979. BigTown Gallery Vergennes.
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‘PORTALS’: An exhibition of photographs juried by Aline Smithson. Through September 9. Info, 388-4500. PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. ‘YOURS IN THE CAUSE: FACES OF RADICAL ABOLITION’: Rarely seen historic photographs depicting 14 pre-Civil War-era abolitionists, chosen for their ties to the Robinson family as documented in letters, account books and broadsides, which are also on view. Through October 29. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.
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Jane Stickle Quilt Once a year, the Bennington Museum brings this treasured textile out from its vault and into the light of day. Every fall, quilters and fiber-
art lovers from around the world pilgrimage to the southern Vermont town to see the 1863 sampler quilt. It’s remarkable for the unconventionally small size of its 169 blocks and the fact that none of the pieces of patterned fabric appears more than once. Stickle, a Shaftsbury-born farmer, created the ambitious work while her husband, Walter, was away during the Civil War — an absence reflected in her embroidered inscription “In War Time 1863.”, On view through October 9. Pictured: Stickle’s quilt.
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‘ART ON THE FARM’: An outdoor exhibition of sculpture curated by Edythe Wright, featuring works by Michael Barsanti, Ria Blaas, Rachel Gross, Lisa Kippen, Anne Mapplebeck, Murray Ngoima and Brenna Colt, Otto Pierce and Daniel Weiner. Through October 7. Info, info@fablefarm.org. Fable Farm in Barnard.
GEORGE BOURET: An exhibition of original photography featuring portraits, architecture and panoramic landscapes. Through September 2. Info, elschmidt1@vermontel.net. Info, 884-4100. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.
BUNNY HARVEY: “Lost & Found,” a self-portrait of the artist told with found objects, photos, art and other miscellany. Through August 31. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org, 356-2776. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.
‘PASSAGES & MOORINGS’: Works by Vermont artists Lily Hinrichsen, Karla Van Vliet and Susan Wilson. Through September 30. Info, 282-2396. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.
‘CREATE & INSPIRE’: A group exhibition of works made by veterans and their community. Through September 1. Info, 295-9363. White River Junction VA Medical Center.
PERSI NARVAEZ: “Afinidad/Affinity,” colorful paintings by the Peruvian artist. Through September 30. Info, 282-2396. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.
DAVID CRANDALL & JIM MAAS: Fine jewelry and painted bird carvings, respectively, by the local artisans. Info, 235-9429. JIM MAAS: Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences presents the meticulously detailed bird carvings of the retired orthopedic surgeon. Info, 359-5001. Through September 30. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.
RUTH HAMILTON: “Water, Water,” oil paintings and mixed media by the Benson artist. Reception: Friday, September 8, 5-7 p.m. Through September 29. Info, 468-5611. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University. SUSAN BULL RILEY: “Natural Affection,” paintings inspired by Vermont’s natural landscape. Through October 28. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.
‘THE FRUITS OF TIME: HEIRLOOM APPLES, THEN AND NOW’: Using photographs, illustrations, historical interpretation and compelling narratives, this exhibit explores the story of heirloom apples and shows how to bring old trees back into production. Through October 15. Free with $6 admission. Info, 765-4288. Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford.
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science behind making rhythms and harmonies heard. Through September 17. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. MARTHA STEVENSON: Folk art paintings by the Londonderry artist. Through August 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery & Gifts in White River Junction.
NORI PEPE: Recent prints that reinterpret photographs. Reception: Friday, September 1, 6-8 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. QUILT EXHIBITION: The 31st annual event featuring textile art made by Windsor County quilters. Through September 17. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. STACY HOPKINS JEWELRY: The White River Junction designer created a special collection from talons, skulls and feet of raptors; sales benefit the rehabilitation and protection work at VINS. Through August 31. Info, 295-0808. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee.
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‘BELLS & WHISTLES’: An exhibition exploring the myriad forms and associations connected to these ordinary objects. Through May 1, 2018. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. ‘CROSSING TO SAFETY’: A group exhibition of works celebrating Greensboro’s storied past and present as well as investigating the long, complex history of human migration. Through September 4. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.
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‘HOPE AND HAZARD: A COMEDY OF EROS’: A group exhibition curated by American artist Eric Fischl featuring some 65 artists and more than 80 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures. Artists include Tracy Emin, Nicole Eisenman, Yves Klein, Jeff Koons, Robert Mapplethorpe, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Jason Rhoades, Hannah Wilke and many more. ‘READY. FIRE! AIM.’ AT HALL ART FOUNDATION: Joint exhibition curated by former BCA curator DJ Hellerman, inspired by Andy and Christine Hall’s art-collecting philosophy. DAVID SHRIGLEY: A solo exhibition of roughly 25 works by the British artist, including drawings, animations, paintings and sculpture. Through November 26. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading. JOANNE RUSSO: “Win, Lose or Draw: My Journey Through Cancer,” drawings by the Vermont artist. Through October 13. Info, info@mainstreetarts.org. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River. MARGARET SHIPMAN: ”Botanical Essence,” an exhibition of mixed-media works by the southern Vermont artist. Through August 31. Info, 875-8900. DaVallia Art & Accents in Chester. SIX NEW EXHIBITS: Mary Admasian, “Boundaries, Balance and Confinement,” mixed-media works and sculpture; Wolf Kahn, “Density & Transparency,” paintings; Nathalie Miebach: Lost Porches,” 3D woven sculptures; Barbara Garber, “Free Fall,” mixed-media installation; William Chambers, “Spaceship of Dreams,” interactive public art project; and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, “The Boomer List,” photographs. Through October 8. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. TERRY JOHN WOODS: “Line of Horizon,” works by the designer and author of New Farmhouse Style, Summer House, and Farmhouse Modern. Through October 31. Info, 875-8900. DaVallia at 39 North in Chester.
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AL HIRSCHFELD: A selection of drawings and prints by the late artist and pop-culture caricaturist. Through October 31. Info, 362-7200. Art Manchester. ‘GRANDMA MOSES: AMERICAN MODERN’: An exhibition that reconsiders the work and legacy of Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses within the framework of the artist’s contemporaries and cultural milieu. Through November 5. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 20th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, featuring works by more than 30 area artists. Through October 29. Info, alexandra.s.smith@ gmail.com. Info, 442-5549. Vermont Arts Exchange at Sage Street Mill in North Bennington. SUMMER ARTIST MEMBER SHOW: A group exhibition featuring a variety of styles and mediums. Through September 10. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.
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ERIK BAIER: “Commune,” black-and-white photographs of commune structures. Through September 9. HUGH TOWNLEY: “Sculpture, Reliefs & Prints” by the late Vermont artist. Through September 10. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester. HANNAH DENNISON: “Moving Paint, Moving Bodies,” paintings and photographs of dances by the choreographer and director of Cradle to Grave Arts. Through August 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library. LINDSEY COLE: Works in a variety of mediums by the South Royalton native. Through September 29. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. PATRICK DUNFEY: Large paintings on hot-press watercolor paper with tempera and pigmented gesso. Some works measure longer than five feet. Through September 30. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton. ‘SCALE: MODELS TO MONUMENTS’: An exhibition curated by sculptor Jim Sardonis that looks at how artists create their visions for public art, shown with maquettes created by New England sculptors. Through September 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.
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f ‘ARS SACRA: DEVOTIONAL WORKS IN THE WESTERN TRADITION’: Works from the western historical tradition unified by a sacred theme, including prints by Dürer, Sirani and Rembrandt. Closing reception: Thursday, September 7, 4-5:30 p.m. Through September 8. Info, 518-564-2474. Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y.
ELLSWORTH KELLY: Two exhibits, “Slow Curve” and “Fruits & Flowers,” feature 70 prints that examine the artist’s experimentation with curved fields of color and 26 lithographs of non-rectilinear formsm respectively. The works are from the private collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and family foundation. Through September 17. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y. KIRA’S GARDEN: An outdoor juried exhibition of sculpture. Through August 23, 2018. Info, 603-4483117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘LA BALADE POUR LA PAIX: AN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM’: An outdoor public exhibition featuring 67 “stations” along rue Sherbrooke with sculpture and photographs by international world-class artists. Through October 29. Info, 514-285-2000. Various Montréal locations, QC. ‘MNEMOSYNE’: An exhibition pairing ancient and modern European works with contemporary art by Canadian artists. Through May 20, 2018. ‘REVOLUTION’: An immersive exhibition that retraces the optimism, ideals and aspirations of the late 1960s, as expressed in music, film, fashion, design and activism. Through October 9. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts in Montréal, QC.
ART EVENTS ARTIST TALK: LYDIA GATZOW & JAMES SECOR: The artist-members of the cooperative gallery discuss their works and process. The Front, Montpelier, Wednesday, September 6, 7-8 p.m. Info, 272-0908. BBQ & OPEN HOUSE: Celebrate art, community and summer with family and friends. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Wednesday, August 30, 3-5 p.m. Info, 253-8358. BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: Shop handmade works by Vermont artists and artisans, in conjunction with the Burlington Farmers Market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 865-7166. BLUEBIRD FAIRIES: Emily Anderson offers readings using her singular oracle deck, as well as cards and other artworks. ArtsRiot, Burlington, Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Info, emily@bluebirdfairies.com. EMMA NILAN: “Coming Into Being,” a pop-up exhibition of works in metal by the Vermont artist, who has used art to cope with progressive heart disease. UVM Continuing and Distance Education, Burlington, Wednesday, August 30, 5-6:30 p.m. Info, 656-2085.
‘ODANAKSIS: SUMMER TIME’: A group exhibition of works created by the collective, which found inspiration in various Upper Valley locations. Through September 30. Info, artbcook@gmail.com. Info, 603-795-4622. Converse Free Library in Lyme, N.H.
FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. See Art Map Burlington at participating locations. first Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.
OLAFUR ELIASSON: “Multiple shadow house,” the first solo exhibition in Canada by the internationally acclaimed artist, who applies scientific principles in order to explore our relationship to time and space. Through October 9. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art in Montréal, QC.
‘FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, WE ARE HERE! HONORING LIVES LOST & STORIES OF SURVIVAL’: A pop-up appearance of Vermont’s own memorial to the Holocaust. St. John’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church, Stowe, Sunday, September 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, dasteinerman@ gmail.com.
GALLERY TALK: DORSET HOUSE: Celebrate the reopening of Dorset House. Curator Kory Rogers leads a discussion of the museum’s decoy collection. Shelburne Museum, Friday, September 1, 1-3 p.m. Included with museum admission. Info, 985-3346. ‘LOST AND FOUND’: An “art treasure hunt” instigated by Vermont artist DJ Barry, in which he places stenciled woodcuts in various locations, free to those who find them in exchange for paying it forward. Find the artist on Facebook for clues. State of Vermont, Wednesdays. Info, djbarryart@gmail. com. OPEN STUDIO: Friends new and old convene for a creative session. Expressive Arts Burlington, Mondays, 3-5 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172. ‘PASSING’: A work-in-progress, site-specific installation and performance created by Chelsea dancer and fiber artist Tracy Penfield, in collaboration with bicoastal artist Tamara Hurwitz Pullman as well as six other dancers and two musicians. King Farm, Woodstock, Saturday, September 2, 5 p.m. Info, tpenfield5@gmail.com. TALK: ‘REFLECTIONS ON THE FEMINIST ART OF THE 1970S’: Doreen Kraft and Robin Lloyd talk about their experience making experimental films, sponsoring film festivals and engaging with the Burlington community, in conjunction with the exhibition curated by Margaret Coleman. Champlain College Art Gallery, Burlington, Tuesday, September 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info, cthompson@ champlain.edu. m
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movies Wind River ★★★★★
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ot any extra stars in the storeroom, Seven Days? Maybe I can borrow some from next month’s supply? Five simply doesn’t do it for writer-director Taylor Sheridan’s revelatory new film. Whoever decided to release this Cannes Film Festival award winner in the dog days of August is either the most nitwitted or most visionary member of the Weinstein Company staff in history. I’ll put money on Wind River circling back to figure prominently in award-season conversation. Discovering it between last week’s The Hitman’s Bodyguard and next week’s Unlocked is like finding the Hope Diamond in a gumball machine. A nice surprise, to put it mildly. The story is set on a desolate, snow-covered reservation in Wyoming. Called Wind River in real life, it’s bleaker and more impoverished than most. Having a climate that makes residents fantasize about relocating to the South Pole doesn’t help. One day, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service tracker Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner) is high in the mountains tracking a lion that’s been menacing livestock. What he finds instead is the frozen body of a beaten, barefoot 18-year-old Native American woman. The mystery of her presence miles from the near-
est structure is compounded by the trauma of her having been a close friend of Lambert’s daughter, who died violently three years earlier. This is the most impressive work Renner has done since 2008’s The Hurt Locker. It may be his finest performance to date. He creates one of the great screen characters of recent years, a man who’s learned to live with constant sorrow yet remains sharply attuned to the emotions of others. Lambert is also phenomenal at his job. In one of the picture’s many affecting scenes, he breaks the news to the victim’s father (Gil Birmingham), who happens to be a good friend. Eventually, the man bursts into tears. Lambert embraces him and then offers his coded promise: “I’m a hunter.” On a reservation, homicide is a federal crime, so the FBI is called in. The local sheriff (the great Graham Greene) isn’t surprised when the FBI agent is a young woman from Las Vegas in a flimsy windbreaker. “See what they send us?” he sighs to Lambert. Elizabeth Olsen costars as agent Jane Banner. She’s out of her depth but sharp enough to realize she’ll be able to conduct a proper investigation if she teams up with the tracker. Together the two follow the few leads they have through remote and inhospitable
WIND TALKERS Sheridan’s latest tells a story of brutality and loss, along with the power of friendship to make grief a bit less unbearable.
backcountry, often on snowmobile. The filmmaker, who wrote 2015’s Sicario and last year’s stunning Hell or High Water, delivers a stark crime drama suffused with no-nonsense poetry. Much is contributed by the stellar lensing of Ben Richardson (Beasts of the Southern Wild) and the beautifully spooky score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, which so mournfully echoes the one Cave created for The Proposition (2005). A good part of being a great director is knowing whom to hire. Wind River fires on all cylinders. Spare, knowing and powerful, Sheridan’s dialogue
is worth the price of admission. He’s crafted a work that movingly combines shocking brutality with understated tenderness. Take the moment when the mourning father sits on the frozen ground outside his home, staring past the horizon. Lambert, his job done, joins him. “Do you have some time to sit with me?” he asks. The scene’s a small marvel, the bond of grief between the two at once heartbreaking and heartwarming. RI C K KI S O N AK
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The Women’s Balcony ★★★★
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hese days, if you want to see a sweet little movie, upbeat but not saccharine, about humans just being human, you’re more likely to find it outside the U.S. That description applies very well to The Women’s Balcony, a major hit in its native Israel, which is scheduled to leave Vermont on Friday after a week’s run. While it’s nothing groundbreaking, this comedy-drama from director Emil Ben-Shimon and writer Shlomit Nehama — formerly married to each other, both TV veterans — is a highly likable portrait of, among other things, marriage. It’s also a surprisingly apt tale for our American cultural moment. “Surprisingly” because The Women’s Balcony is set in a community with which few Americans are familiar: an Orthodox congregation in the Bukharan neighborhood of Jerusalem. While some of the group’s customs may seem foreign, its core dynamics are familiar. The film opens with the close-knit congregation meeting up, gossiping and checking out one another’s potluck offerings on the way to synagogue. Type-A matriarch Ettie (Evelin Hagoel) frets about the details of her grandson’s bar mitzvah, but she’ll soon have graver problems to concern her. During the ceremony, the balcony where the women worship crashes to the floor, leaving the rabbi’s wife in a coma. The aged rabbi, who’s losing his grasp on reality, can offer little help as the congrega-
OVER THEIR HEADS? The women of an Orthodox synagogue fight for a place to worship in Ben-Shimon’s Israeli blockbuster.
tion regroups and rebuilds. Into the leadership vacuum steps handsome, well-spoken young Rabbi David (Avraham Aviv Alush) from the neighboring ultra-Orthodox seminary. He’s happy to take over. But in the synagogue restored under his direction, the women find no balcony for them — just an outdoor enclosure that effectively bars them from worship. When Rabbi David’s not smiling radiantly, he speaks a dark language of the wages of sin, suggesting that the congregation’s small deviations from biblical dictates might have
caused its misfortune. At his prodding, some of the women begin covering their heads, and minor infractions of the Sabbath — such as enlisting a gentile neighbor to fix a tripped breaker — are no longer tolerated. None of this is remotely acceptable to Ettie, who spearheads a movement by the women to regain their place in the synagogue, even as the conflict drives a wedge into her own marriage with the gentle Zion (Igal Naor). Hagoel gives a fierce, nuanced performance as the defender of a status quo defined by moderation, humaneness and
faith in a God who wants people to think for themselves. Through a series of low-key comic and romantic interludes, the film suggests that compromise and work-arounds are just part of being human. The Women’s Balcony resolves its central conflict a bit too quickly and neatly, but the theme of battle for the soul of a community resonates — at least with many American critics, who have praised the movie’s “universal” themes. Quoted in a recent piece in the New York Jewish Week about the film’s very different critical receptions in the U.S. and Israel, writer Nehama pinpoints the theme that seems to make The Women’s Balcony powerful right now: “the crumbling of middle grounds.” When ideological polarization is the norm and extremists seize center stage, doctrines of moderation may seem woefully inadequate, with all the listening, learning and negotiating they entail. But not in this film. Ettie makes her stand — with picket signs — on a vanishing middle ground that reconciles religion with a certain pragmatic humanism. Even the most secular viewers may find the quiet determination with which her community expels a saviorturned-spoiler downright inspirational. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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NEW IN THEATERS CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (RE-RELEASE): Forty years ago, Steven Spielberg scored a hit with his alternately creepy, heartwarming and trippy tale of a motley crew of people who find themselves welcoming aliens to Earth. It’s worth seeing on a big screen. Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut and Teri Garr star. (137 min, PG. Essex) GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS: In the sequel to the indie hockey comedy Goon (2011), Seann William Scott returns as enforcer Doug “The Thug” Glatt. He’s retired, but will a threat to his team pull him back in? With Liev Schreiber and Alison Pill. Jay Baruchel directed. (101 min, R. Essex) I DO … UNTIL I DON’T: A documentarian grills three couples about their marriages, hoping to prove the institution is doomed in this comedy from directorstar Lake Bell (In a World…). With Ed Helms, Mary Steenburgen and Paul Reiser. (103 min, R. Roxy) MENASHE: In this Yiddish-language drama set in Brooklyn’s Hasidic community, a widowed father struggles to regain custody of his son. Menashe Lustig and Yoel Falkowitz star. Joshua Z Weinstein directed. (82 min, PG. Savoy) PATTI CAKE$: A New Jersey bartender (Danielle Macdonald) tries to ride her rapping skills to stardom in this underdog music drama from writer-director Geremy Jasper. With Bridget Everett, Cathy Moriarty and Siddharth Dhananjay. (108 min, R. Roxy) THE TRIP TO SPAIN: Comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon team up for a third movie (following The Trip and The Trip to Italy) in which they play themselves eating and gabbing their way through scenic countryside. Michael Winterbottom again directed. (108 min, NR. Roxy)
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GIRLS TRIPHHH1/2 Four long-time friends bare their souls and get a little wild at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in this comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee (Barbershop: The Next Cut). Regina Hall, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith star. (122 min, R) THE GLASS CASTLEH1/2 In this adaptation of Jeannette Walls’ best-selling memoir, Brie Larson plays a young woman contending with a family of itinerant dreamers and schemers. With Woody Harrelson. Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) directed. (127 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 8/16) GOOD TIMEHHHH In the wake of a bank robbery gone wrong, a young criminal (Robert Pattinson) will do anything to spring his beloved brother from Rikers Island in this indie drama from directors Benny and Josh Safdie (Heaven Knows What). With Benny Safdie and Jennifer Jason Leigh. (100 min, R)
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THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD 1/2H In this action comedy from director Patrick Hughes (The Expendables 3), Ryan Reynolds plays a straitlaced bodyguard assigned to protect a top hitman (Samuel L. Jackson) so he can testify in an important case. With Gary Oldman. (118 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/23) AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWERHHH1/2 A decade after An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore returns in this documentary with an update on what we are and aren’t doing to fight climate change. Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk directed. (98 min, NR) KIDNAPHH1/2 Halle Berry plays a mom who decides not to leave the fate of her abducted son to law enforcement in this thriller from director Luis Prieta (Pusher). With Sage Correa and Chris McGinn. (94 min, R) LEAP!HH1/2 A country girl comes to Paris and steals another girl’s identity to fulfill her dream of being a ballerina in this animated family adventure from directors Eric Summer and Éric Warin. With the voices of Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, Carly Rae Jepsen and Kate McKinnon. (89 min, PG) LOGAN LUCKYHHH1/2 Director Steven Soderbergh returns to the heist shenanigans of his Ocean’s 11 series, only this time the heisters are working-class siblings hoping to rip off a NASCAR speedway. Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Riley Keough and Daniel Craig star. (119 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 8/23) MOKAHHH1/2 A grieving mom (Emmanuelle Devos) stalks the couple she believes killed her son in a hit-and-run in this Swiss drama from director Frédéric Mermoud. With Nathalie Baye and David Clavel. (89 min, NR)
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DUNKIRKHH1/2 Christopher Nolan (Interstellar) wrote and directed this epic account of the 1940 battle in which Allied soldiers in France found themselves surrounded by the invading German army. With Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy. (106 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/26)
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DESPICABLE ME 3HH1/2 Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is tempted to return to his supervillain ways after meeting his long-lost twin brother in the continuation of the hit family animation series. Eric Guillon, Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin directed. (90 min, PG)
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ANNABELLE: CREATIONHHH The killer doll from The Conjuring film series gets a backstory in this period piece from director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out). Stephanie Sigman, Miranda Otto and Lulu Wilson star. (109 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/16)
THE DARK TOWERHH In this adaptation of Stephen King’s eight-book fantasy/Western mash-up series, Idris Elba plays the Gunslinger who battles a mysterious Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey). Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair) directed. (95 min, PG-13)
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THE BIG SICKHHHHH An illness complicates a couple’s burgeoning cross-cultural romance in this fact-based indie comedy directed by Michael Showalter (Hello, My Name Is Doris). Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter star. (120 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/19)
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THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATUREHH Surly the squirrel (voice of Will Arnett) and his animal friends must stop the plotting of a nefarious mayor in this family animation sequel. With Katherine Heigl and Maya Rudolph. Cal Brunker directed. (91 min, PG) THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORKH1/2 A privileged, disaffected young man (Callum Turner) becomes obsessed with his dad’s mistress (Kate Beckinsale) in this drama from director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer). (88 min, R) SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMINGHHH1/2 In the latest Marvel flick, Tom Holland plays the teenage webbed crusader in an adventure set after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Jon Watts (Cop Car) directed. (133 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/12) WIND RIVER: Elizabeth Olsen plays an FBI agent who enlists the help of a local tracker (Jeremy Renner) to solve a murder on a Native American reservation in the directorial debut of Taylor Sheridan (who wrote Hell or High Water and Sicario). (107 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/30)
THE WOMEN’S BALCONYHHHH A new rabbi introduces doubt and dissension into a devout Orthodox congregation in this hit comedy-drama from Israel. Avraham Aviv Alush and Yafit Asulin star. Emil Ben-Shimon directed. (96 min, NR; reviewed by M.H. 8/30) WONDER WOMANHHHH The Amazon princess (Gal Gadot) gets an origin story to explain her transformation into a DC Comics staple in this rare female-centric superhero film, directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster). (141 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 6/7)
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treasure and find your way back to civilization just before dark. Now visualize this: You give a dear companion a photo of your face taken on every one of your birthdays, and the two of you spend hours talking about your evolution. Picture this: You and an exciting accomplice luxuriate in a sunlit sanctuary surrounded by gourmet snacks as you listen to ecstatic music and bestow compliments on each other. These are examples of the kinds of experiments I invite you to try in the coming weeks. Dream up some more! Here’s a keynote to inspire you: sacred fun.
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The computer scientist Tim BernersLee invented the miraculous communication system that we know as the World Wide Web. When asked if he had any regrets about his pioneering work, he named just one. There was no need for him to have inserted the double slash — “//” — after the “http:” in web addresses. He’s sorry that internet users have had to type those irrelevant extra characters so many billions of times. Let this serve as a teaching story for you, Virgo. As you create innovations in the coming weeks, be mindful of how you shape the basic features. The details you include in the beginning may endure.
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(May 21-June 20): On its album Jefferson’s Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship plays a song I cowrote, “In a Crisis.” On its album Deeper Space/Virgin Sky, the band covers another tune I cowrote, “Dark Ages.” Have I received a share of the record sales? Not a penny. Am I upset? Not at all. I’m glad the songs are being heard and enjoyed. I’m gratified that a world-famous, multi-platinum band chose to record them. I’m pleased my musical creations are appreciated. Now here’s my question for you, Gemini: Has some good thing of yours been “borrowed”? Have you wielded a benevolent influence that hasn’t been fully acknowledged? I suggest you consider adopting an approach like mine. It’s prime time to adjust your thinking about how your gifts and talents have been used, applied or translated.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Close your eyes and imagine this: You and a beloved ally get lost in an enchanted forest, discover a mysterious
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When famous socialite Nan Kempner was young, her mother took her shopping at Yves Saint Laurent’s salon. Nan
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The sadness you feel might be the most fertile sadness you have felt in a long time. At least potentially, it has tremendous motivating power. You could respond to it by mobilizing changes that would dramatically diminish the sadness you feel in the coming years and also make it less likely that sadness-provoking events would come your way. So I invite you to express gratitude for your current sadness. That’s the crucial first step if you want to harness it to work wonders. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Don’t hoot with the owls at night if you want to crow with the rooster in the morning,” advised Miss Georgia during the Miss Teen USA Pageant. Although that’s usually good counsel, it may not apply to you in the coming weeks. Why? Because your capacity for revelry will be at an all-time high, as will your ability to be energized rather than drained by your revelry. It seems you have a special temporary superpower that enables you both to have maximum fun and get a lot of work done. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During
this phase of your astrological cycle, it makes sense to express more leadership. If you’re already a pretty good guide or role model, you will have the power to boost your benevolent influence to an even higher level. For inspiration, listen to educator Peter Drucker: “Leadership is not magnetic personality. That can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not ‘making friends and influencing people.’ That is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to higher sights, raising a person’s performance to a higher standard, building a personality beyond its normal limitations.”
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “One should always be a little improbable,” said Oscar Wilde. That’s advice I wouldn’t normally give a Capricorn. You thrive on being grounded and straightforward. But I’m making an exception now. The astrological omens compel me. So what does it mean, exactly? How might you be “improbable”? Here are suggestions to get you started. 1. Be on the lookout for inspiring ways to surprise yourself. 2. Elude any warped expectations that people have of you. 3. Be willing to change your mind. Open yourself up to evidence that contradicts your theories and beliefs. 4. Use telepathy to contact Oscar Wilde in your dreams and ask him to help you stir up some benevolent mischief or compassionate trouble. AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A modern Israeli woman named Shoshana Hadad got into trouble because of an event that occurred long before she was born. In 580 BC, one of her male ancestors married a divorced woman, which at that time was regarded as a sin. Religious authorities decreed that as punishment, none of his descendants could ever wed a member of the Cohen tribe. But Hadad did just that, which prompted rabbis to declare her union with Masoud Cohen illegal. I bring this tale to your attention as a way to illustrate the possibility that you, too, may soon have to deal with the consequences of past events. But now that I have forewarned you, I expect you will act wisely, not rashly. You will pass a tricky test and resolve the old matter for good.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Want to live to be 100? Then be as boring as possible. That’s the conclusion of longevity researchers, as reported by the Weekly World News. To ensure a maximum life span, you should do nothing that excites you. You should cultivate a neutral, blah personality and never travel far from home. Just kidding! I lied. The Weekly World News is, in fact, a famous purveyor of fake news. The truth, according to my analysis of the astrological omens, is that you should be less boring in the next seven weeks than you have ever been in your life. To do so will be superb for your health, your wealth and your future.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems,” said businessman Lee Iacocca. You are currently wrestling with an example of this phenomenon, Aries. The camouflage is well rendered. To expose the opportunity hidden beneath the apparent dilemma, you may have to be more strategic and less straightforward than you usually are — cagier and not as blunt. Can you manage that? I think so. Once you crack the riddle, taking advantage of the opportunity should be interesting.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Author Roger von Oech tells us that creativity often involves “the ability to take something out of one context and put it into another so that it takes on new meanings.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, this strategy could and should be your specialty in the coming weeks. “The first person to look at an oyster and think food had this ability,” says von Oech. “So did the first person to look at sheep intestines and think guitar strings. And so did the first person to look at a perfume vaporizer and think gasoline carburetor.” Be on the lookout, Cancerian, for inventive substitutions and ingenious replacements.
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My husband lost his job last year and was out of work for 10 months. During that time, he was really depressed, and everything in our house fell to me. I was responsible for our kids, our finances, cleaning … He was useless. Then he got a job working out of town a lot. He is away for work at least once or twice a month. I just got caught cheating with someone else. It never got physical — it was all texting and phone calls — but he caught me, and he’s so mad. I don’t know what to do. We love each other. We have been married for 12 years. We have awesome kids, but I just feel lost and don’t know how to make him forgive me and move on. I do want to make it work. I don’t want to be with the other guy. He has to leave for work on a long trip, and I’m scared he won’t come back. He won’t stop asking me about this guy and is very angry and confused. I have nothing else to tell. I’m sorry, and I’ll never do it again. What now?
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It sucks that you’re in this mess. I’d love to tell you that the end is in sight, but things will probably be hard before they get better. It sounds like your emotional cheating is indicative of greater issues that you two have struggled with for a while. You mentioned your husband’s depression. That must have been tough — for both of you. Depression is no joke, and it can affect entire families. It sounds like you were burdened with more than you could handle; yet, even though you felt abandoned, you stuck by him when he needed you. In sickness and in health, right? Still, when your partner needs a lot of help, it often means you do, too. In this case, he got better, and you reached out to someone else to get what you needed. It’s as if you were cashing in on all the sick leave you never took. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way, and he has every right to feel betrayed. It’s clear you feel horrible and wish you could take it all back. But you can’t expect him to just accept that right away. What can you do? Reassure him of your commitment and ask him to see a marriage counselor with you. Both of you need to rebuild the trust that has been lost. Marriage is a big commitment, and it sometimes means forging through bad times to find the good again. If you’re sincere, I believe you can do it.
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