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When state police learned that two men wanted on parole violations had been spotted outside a Williston Dunkin’ Donuts, a trooper approached and ordered both men out of their car. Instead, the alleged driver, Jeremiah Sadler, 25, of Barre City, nearly hit the trooper and sped off, police said. What followed was a 40-mile high-speed pursuit through Williston, Richmond, Waterbury, Waitsﬁeld and Moretown. Sadler, whom police said has engaged in “multiple” high-speed pursuits before, crashed into two cruisers, eluded one set of spike strips and blew out two tires on the second — but kept driving. Plow drivers with the Agency of Transportation, who’d been monitoring the chase on their radios, ﬁnally stopped the fugitives by creating a V-shaped roadblock with their plows on Route 100B. Police slapped Sadler and his alleged sidekick, Kyle Larrabee, 23 of Washington, Vt., with more charges. ˜ e Orange County Sheriff’s Department said evidence links Larrabee, Sadler and Sadler’s girlfriend, Sonya Lowe, to at least three burglaries of prescription meds and other property from the department’s evidence room. Lowe worked there as a civilian dispatcher and let the duo into “restricted, secure areas” to steal, according to cops. Even more brazen: At the time of her alleged crime, Lowe was applying for a job as a state police dispatcher, according to the VSP’s Lt. Garry Scott.

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A man landed in hot water last week when he tried to enter the United States with a “girlfriend” whom police allege was a prostitute. Police said that Xavior Haskett, 21, of Fall River, Mass., got mouthy with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Highgate after they refused to let his unidentifi unidentiﬁed female companion into the country. Vermont State Police busted Haskett for disorderly conduct.

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˜ e old Bel-Aire Motel is getting repurposed: It’ll soon lodge University of Vermont Medical Center patients who are homeless or need a temporary place to stay. ˜ e Shelburne Street property in Burlington’s South End is the latest motel to be converted to a new use. ˜ e nonprofit Champlain Housing Trust has agreed to purchase the Bel-Aire with funds donated by the hospital. What’s the medical center’s interest? It turns out that some hospital patients can’t be discharged because they have nowhere to go. Some are homeless; others need daily check-ins at the medical center but live too far away. Typically, the hospital has 10 to 25 such patients stuck in its expensive and indemand rooms. Stephen Leffler, the hospital’s chief medical officer, told Seven Days’ Katie Jickling that one homeless patient with diabetes remained hospitalized because

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A PROPOSAL FOR MIDDLEBURY

Thank you for the very interesting article about Peter Katz and his work to transform an industrial metal box into a mobile bar unit [“Bars and Beyond: Shipping Containers Inspire a DIY Venture,” November 23]. I made a post-earthquake trip to Christchurch, New Zealand, where the devastation was widespread. To “get up and running” as soon as possible, used and revamped shipping containers were installed as temporary shelters, boutiques, cafés, pop-up stores and hill revetments. This was a very successful solution to a terrible problem. It occurs to me that reusing such containers could help Middlebury with one of its problems. The state has plans to improve the town’s railroad tracks, but the local businesses cannot affo d to shut down for the length of time this project will take. So what about relocating the shops to repurposed shipping containers, perhaps on Exchange Street land, while the railroad construction takes place? The project seems like a good idea, but not at the total expense of the local businesses. Maybe a temporary move like this can help the railroad, shop owners and local residents. Maggie Eaton

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throwing buprenorphine out to addicts like candy in a parade [“Despite Challenges, More Private Docs Are Treating Opiate Addicts,” November 30]. Yet some could reach that conclusion based on the limited space for the article. In Penney, we have a seasoned doctor with such a fin -tuned sense of health that he caught something in me that only a specialist typically would have. Think about that for a moment: For a person to even get to the right specialist among hundreds is a complex path. Yet the specialist I saw expressed surprise that a primary-care physician caught my anomaly. In any case, my situation is not meant to question another’s. From my point of view, Penney is an outstanding doctor and still a human like the rest of us. Tiki Archambeau

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“Sanctuary city” status is a great demonstration of our support [Off Message: “Weinberger: Burlington to Seek Status as ‘Sanctuary City,’” November 17; “Burlington Official Back Mayor’s ‘Sanctuary City’ Proposal,” November 18; “Winooski Plans Push for ‘Sanctuary City’ Designation,” November 21; “Burlington City Council Votes — Twice — to Welcome Immigrants,” November 28]. Resolutions and donations are always helpful, but if we want to be a sanctuary for refugees and immigrants, there’s more to it than not inquiring about

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Last week’s story “Healing With Hemp” misstated the manner in which Green Mountain cannabidiol capsules are meant to be consumed. The capsules are swallowed like a normal pill, not dissolved under the tongue. Last week’s story “Lost Streets” incorrectly identified the location of the Knitting Factory at the time of Fay Webern’s readings. Webern read at its Tribeca location.

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[Re Life Lines: Obituary: Leon Richard “Dick” Paquette, 1939-2016, November 7]: I remember Dick Paquette as a hardworking, cheerful, commonsense Vermonter. Without a touch of self-importance, he served endlessly on Colchester select- and school boards spanning at least four decades. He was always happy to see me and was never in a cross mood, that I can recall. I made him frown once, though. I was interviewing him after another local newspaper wrongfully accused his farm of selling eggs coated with salmonella. He discussed this unfair threat to his life’s work and livelihood in the philosophical, good-natured way that was so typical of him. When it came time to take the cover photo, I thought to myself, This won’t do. I’ve gotta make him look mad. So I intentionally said something outrageous. His eyebrows shot up, his smile turned upside down and I snapped that

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immigration status. We need to ask refugees and immigrants what they want and what makes them feel safe. For the majority, it’s a home — a known place that they return to every day and know will keep their families safe. Other pieces will fall into place, but having a home, owned or rented, makes the biggest diffe ence. That means holding landlords accountable for poor living conditions. It means providing affo dable homes, not twobedroom grungy college apartments for a family of seven. It means making more investments in entrepreneurship and continuing education effort . It means helping employees who are refugees or immigrants to become supervisors and managers. They have so much to offer our city and state that we don’t recognize or tap into. Not only does sanctuary status show that we are welcoming, but it gives us a chance to show that we are a place that strives to make a diffe ence, build community, and increase diversity and opportunities for all children and families.

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Doyle’s Departing the Statehouse, but His Disciples Are Stepping Up BY TERRI HALLENBECK

New Rules: Dispute Spotlights How Vermont’s Education Policy Is Set

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Gustatory Tour Francophiles and foodies ﬁnd plenty to chew on when famous food writer Edward Behr signs and reads from his new book, ˜ e Food & Wine of France: Eating & Drinking From Champagne to Provence. ˜ e editor and publisher of the Art of Eating gives gourmands a glimpse of the country’s cuisine with tales of top-tier artisans and chefs. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 56

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Between a stranger-than-ﬁction presidential election, police violence, and the loss of artistic beacons such as Prince and David Bowie, 2016 has been a doozy. Vermont theater and performing artists say “good riddance” to the turbulent year with Wrecking Ball: F**k 2016. Proceeds from this cabaret of politically charged short works beneﬁt the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont.

Hailing from the Emerald Isle, McLean Avenue Band keep the steps and sounds of their home country fresh by blending traditional tunes with elements of pop, rock and R&B. Local music and dance students share the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center stage with the Celtic combo during its yuletide song-anddance program “Christmas in Ireland.”

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Celebrate Good Times When Winooski-area residents want to grab a brew at a place where everybody knows their name, many head to the Monkey House. ˜ e popular watering hole and music venue marks a decade of tunes, taps and pool with ˜ e Monkey Turns 10! Trivia, beer, pizza and performances from Disco Phantom, Swale and others make for a birthday bash of epic proportions. SEE SOUNDBITES ON PAGE 69

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sked Monday to identify his greatest challenge before taking office January 5, governor-elect PHIL SCOTT answered without hesitation. “Lack of time,” the construction executive and Republican lieutenant governor told reporters during his first press conference in more than a month. “But, you know, my entire life has been trying to adhere to deadlines and tight construction time frames and so forth. So it seems to me like a giant construction site at this point. But we’ll get there.” Scott doesn’t have much time to finish this construction project. In the next 22 days, he’s hoping to hire an extended cabinet of 64 secretaries, commissioners and their deputies. At Monday’s presser, held in Scott’s Montpelier transition office, the governor-elect expressed confidence that he’ll fill the top jobs —‹but not all the many deputy positions —‹by the time he swears his oath of office. Scott’s running well behind the schedule set by his immediate predecessor, retiring Democratic Gov. PETER SHUMLIN. By the end of November 2010, thengovernor-elect Shumlin had appointed secretaries and commissioners of administration, agriculture, labor, commerce, finance and management, transportation, human services, and child welfare — not to mention many of their deputies. By six years ago this Wednesday, he had also picked his chiefs for natural resources, public safety, financial regulation, public health, health care reform, utility regulation and tourism. But by Monday morning, Scott had named just two cabinet officials: Deputy Attorney General SUSANNE YOUNG, who will serve in the all-powerful post of administration secretary; and Green Mountain Care Board chair AL GOBEILLE, who will run the sprawling Agency of Human Services. The next day, Scott tapped a few more: JULIE MOORE, who ran former governor JIM DOUGLAS’ Lake Champlain cleanup eŠ orts and now works for Stone Environmental, will lead the Agency of Natural Resources. TOM ANDERSON, a deputy general counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice and a former federal prosecutor, will run the state’s Department of Public Safety. Both Department of Finance and Management Commissioner ANDY PALLITO and Natural Resources Board chair DIANE SNELLING will keep their jobs.

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Scott’s defenders argue that, because Election Day came six days later this year than in 2010, he’s had less time to ﬁll out his team. But his inauguration falls one day earlier than Shumlin’s did, so there’s no additional time on the other end. “I’m a true believer in having the right chemistry, and building a team takes a little bit of time to do so. I don’t want to make any mistakes,” Scott explained Monday. “I don’t feel that we’re behind at this point — and I’m being realistic about that.”

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Given that Scott won election on a message of change, it isn’t likely that the Republican will retain many cabinet officials from the outgoing Democratic administration. He signaled as much last month when he sent them all a “notice of separation,” eŠ ective at the close of business on January 5. Scott did invite them to reapply for their jobs — and a surprising number took him up on the oŠ er. “More than half of the incumbent cabinet secretaries and commissioners have expressed interest in reappointment,” Scott’s pick for chief of staŠ , JASON GIBBS, estimates. For some, the reason is simple. Fish & Wildlife Department Commissioner LOUIS PORTER, who is hoping to keep his gig, calls it “the best job in the world.” “But I also understand that governors are ultimately responsible for running their own departments and agencies, and they often want their own people in these jobs,” he says. Outgoing Administration Secretary TREY MARTIN, who is coordinating Shumlin’s side of the transition, says he and his colleagues have forged “a very cordial relationship with the Scott transition team.” But he acknowledges that it has been “a tough process for people who are leaving.” They are anxious to learn their fate — and to ensure that their agencies and departments are in good hands. “I know my colleagues have expressed the desire to really get started working with the incoming folks sooner,” the secretary says. Though he had hoped to keep his job, Martin says he is heartened that Scott

chose Young — a veteran state employee who served as Douglas’ deputy state treasurer and gubernatorial legal counsel before her current stint as Democratic Attorney General BILL SORRELL’s No. 2. “Susanne is exactly the kind of rollup-the-sleeves person we need,” Martin says. Young, whose appointment has been widely praised, has a tough job ahead of her. Scott’s first budget proposal is due to the legislature two weeks after he takes office —‹and Young still has a day job. She says she’s been waking up early and staying up late to help Scott set up his office even as she helps Sorrell close down his. Young does have some help: Former Douglas administration secretary NEALE LUNDERVILLE has been working on Scott’s budget since Election Day. “I don’t have any concerns about not having a budget on the day it’s due to the legislature,” Young says. According to several outside advisers involved with Scott’s transition, its slow pace is due, in part, to the governor-elect’s desire to avoid hiring what he called on Monday “the normal suspects.” To that end, Scott last month appointed a Transition Leadership Advisory Committee and charged its members with shaking the trees for potential applicants — particularly those outside of the Montpelier bubble. Notably, 12 of the committee’s 17 members are women. “At that first meeting, the governorelect talked to us about the importance of having a diverse administration,” says KRISTIN CARLSON, a Green Mountain Power executive who serves on the committee. “In particular, I’m trying to think about women and trying to make sure state government is balanced, in terms of gender equality.” The transition committee includes some surprising members, such as MARGUERITE DIBBLE, who describes herself as a “26-year-old millennial woman running a technology company.” “I voted for Sue,” discloses Dibble, referring to Scott’s Democratic gubernatorial rival, SUE MINTER. “But I think that’s part of what makes this great. That was never part of the question.” Whether Scott will succeed in finding the diversity he seeks is another matter. “That’s a great goal to have,” says DENNISE CASEY, a public relations consultant who served in the Douglas administration and is a member of the advisory

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unconventional choice. Even now, Gobeille remains a champion of allpayer, while his next boss continues to express doubts. So far, liberals and conservatives alike seem cautiously optimistic about the appointment. Outgoing Human Services Secretary HAL COHEN, who had hoped to keep his job, calls his successor a “really innovative thinker” and a “good leader” who will be a “great secretary.” Rep. BILL LIPPERT (D-Hinesburg), who chairs the House Committee on Health Care, calls Gobeille “committed to health care reform.” “My fir t reaction, to be honest, was: I was surprised,” Lippert says. “Then I was pleased that he would be in a key position within the administration.” Even DARCIE JOHNSTON, who fought Shumlin’s health care reforms tooth and nail — and later served as president-elect DONALD TRUMP’s Vermont director — hails Gobeille as “one of the most knowledgeable” in the field Gobeille, who won’t reveal his party affiliation says he’s happy to be a political cipher. “I had close friends who, when I was appointed [to the Green Mountain Care Board], thought I was a socialist. Now I have folks wondering if I’m a Reagan conservative,” he says. “I think that’s a good place to be.” Now, if only Scott can find 59 more people like that — in the next three weeks.

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Not too long ago, the Montpelier bureau of the Associated Press was the

powerhouse of the Vermont press corps. But over the past decade, the nonprofi news cooperative has allowed its Green Mountain outpost to whither on the vine — eliminating three of six positions by attrition. Now, according to spokeswoman Lauren Easton, it’s about to lose another — as part of a companywide layoff of 25. Precisely which Montpelier reporter is taking the fall remained unclear Tuesday as Seven Days went to press. Bureau chief WILSON RING and reporter DAVE GRAM declined to comment, and reporter LISA RATHKE could not be reached. The truth is, Vermont can’t spare any of the trio. As regional papers have cut back on their own statewide reporting in recent years, they could at least count on copy from the AP. But with just two reporters remaining in Montpelier, they won’t be able to provide much. And what happens when newspapers don’t have enough real reporting to fil their pages and websites? They print press releases — and pass them off as journalism. Just this week, the Burlington Free Press published a “story” about the Vermont Air National Guard’s recent deployment to an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia. It wasn’t written by one of the Freeps’ few remaining reporters, but by a “Master Sgt. BENJAMIN WILSON.” The piece, originally published online Sunday evening, included Wilson’s rank in the byline, but it did not disclose the fact that he’s a “public affair asset” for the U.S. Air Force’s 407th Air Expeditionary Group.

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committee. “But in order for the governor-elect to achieve that goal, we need more women and more minorities to step out and apply and see themselves as leaders and as public servants.” It’s likely too soon to draw many conclusions about the cabinet and gubernatorial staff Scott is assembling. Some appointees, such as Young and Pallito, are closer to “the normal suspects” of which Scott is wary. Both have spent decades in state government, worked in multiple agencies and are experienced managers. Others — particularly on Scott’s executive staff on the fifth floor of the Pavilion Building — are known for their political résumés and involvement in his campaign. Those include Gibbs, secretary of civil and military affairs designee BRITTNEY WILSON, and affo dability and economic growth director-designee TAYT BROOKS. But at least two appointments — those of Moore and Gobeille — have been genuinely surprising. Though Moore worked in the Douglas administration, the engineer and environmental scientist appears to have credibility with the environmental community. Plus, she took part in Emerge Vermont’s training for Democratic women interested in seeking public offi . Gobeille, a 52-year-old white male businessman from Burlington, doesn’t exactly check the diversity box. But his close association with Shumlin’s health care reform proposals — particularly the state’s recently inked all-payer agreement with the federal government — makes him a somewhat

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onald Trump’s election was a “nightmare” f or Ahmad El- Ahmad El-Achwah Achwah. “I woke up the next day, and it f elt like doomsday, literally,” the University of Vermont graduate student said last week. “I’m still not over it,” he added with a sigh. As a Muslim who grew up in the Middle East, El-Achwah was of f ended by Trump’s suggestion during the presidential campaign that people of that f aith should be barred f rom entering the United States. Trump’s loud and repeated pledge to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border also telegraphed anti-immigrant sentiment, El-Achwah said. As UVM strives to recruit more international students, of f icer at the hilltop campus overlooking Burlington are wondering: Will Trump’s xenophobic remarks discourage prospective students from coming to school in the U.S.? One million international students study in the United States, and many colleges, including those in Vermont, have been eager to grow f oreign student populations that bring in billions in revenue. International students don’t qualif y f or f ederal loans, and many pay f ull tuition. That makes a quarter of the grad students at the them an asset as UVM f aces intense school are foreigners. competition f or out-of -state students Comparatively, most of the backpack— who have long subsidized local laden students trudging along South ones — while the total number of Prospect Street on a cold December college-age Vermont students is de- day hail f rom towns in clining. This year, the tuition rate f or Vermont and neighboring Vermonters is $15,096. Those f rom New England states — to elsewhere pay $38,160. which they’ll return in a UVM official say they have seen no week or two. A relative impact on international recruiting so far. f ew will spend the “holi“It’s way too early in the process to days” in distant cities such as Beijing be seeing any kinds of trends,” said Beth and New Delhi. Wiser, director of admissions. “We’re UVM of f icial want students f rom still collecting applications, and things f arf lung places to keep coming, seem to be on track.” despite looming uncertainty about UVM president Tom Sullivan made Trump’s plans f or immigration. That international recruitment a priority has prompted new discussions about when he arrived at the college four years international recruiting, according to ago. During an interview last Thursday, Cynthia Forehand, dean of the UVM Wiser pointed to a chart in her of f i graduate college. showing steady growth in the number of “We don’t live in a bubble,” she said. international students since then. UVM employs a London-based comIn fact, UVM was late to the overseas pany called the Study Group to recruit admissions game. Sullivan came f rom applicants f rom around the globe. In the University of Minnesota, which f or the past month, the company produced at least 10 years has recruited abroad to a postelection admissions promo video bring global perspective — and dollars f eaturing many of its U.S. college cli— to the Minneapolis campus. Almost ents. Smiling students f rom more than

a dozen American campuses proclaim, “You are welcome here,” in the two-anda-half -minute spot on YouTube. UVM gets more airtime than most, and four of its six spokespeople are women of color. The Study Group has played a key role in boosting the number of international students at UVM to 820, up from last year’s 739. They represent 5 percent of undergrads, up from 1 percent in 2013; the administration’s goal is 8 percent. UVM of f icial also want to increase international grad students from the current 10 percent mark to 15 percent by 2020. UVM students come from more than 20 foreign countries, with China, Canada and Nigeria supplying the largest numbers. Wiser said UVM is ratcheting up recruiting in India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Hong Kong, as well as European capitals, such as Paris and London, that have large international populations. It’s also hoping to enlist new students from Central and South America. UVM’s own recruiters travel f or weeks at a time. They attend college

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Many immigrant and refugee groups nationwide have expressed worry since Trump was elected. In response to local concerns, city councils in Burlington and Winooski passed resolutions to become “sanctuary cities” in which law enforcement officer don’t ask people about their citizenship status. Also in Vermont, the presidents of 25 colleges joined Gov. Peter Shumlin and governor-elect Phil Scott in issuing a statement that welcomes people of all backgrounds to the Green Mountain State and condemns any acts of discrimination based on national origin. UVM won’t stop its efforts to vigorously recruit students around the world, said Wiser. Neither will Vermont’s Norwich University, according to its assistant vice president for international education. Thy Yang said the Northfiel school, which has 2,400 students, wants to increase the number of foreign undergrads from 3 to 5 percent. So far, she said, the results of the presidential election have not had an impact on recruitment. “I haven’t seen anybody contact me to say, ‘I’m no longer interested because you elected Trump.’” Yang was 1 when she came to the U.S. with her family as a Hmong refugee from Thailand. Like El-Achwah, she noted that international students are accustomed to surmounting obstacles. “I guess that’s part of my outlook — that we overcome quite a bit, so this is just another thing for us to overcome,” Yang said. Higher education official will be watching carefully for possible changes to the student visa process once Trump is sworn in. Large numbers of international students obtain visas from the U.S. government, but many applicants are also denied, Yang said. U.S. Customs even turns back some visa holders when they arrive at ports of entry, she added. Norwich is spinning its location as a positive, Yang said. “We’re in Vermont,” she said, “which has a reputation for being quite safe, quite hospitable.” m

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Many international students want degrees in math, engineering, accounting and business — and their tuition helps pay for initiatives designed to keep UVM competitive in those areas. The $104 million Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Complex currently under construction and major investments in UVM business programs closely align with the global recruiting effort “We don’t see a lot of English majors coming over,” said Forehand. Case in point: El-Achwah is on track to complete his graduate degree in mechanical engineering in May. The son of a dentist and the grandson of Palestinian refugees was born in a squalid refugee camp in Lebanon. But he excelled at school. “I was a huge nerd since I was a kid,” El-Achwah said. He came to the U.S. fi e years ago with a scholarship from the Hope Fund, which offer aid to Palestinian students. He attended Bridgewater College in Virginia and graduated in 2015 with a degree in physics. He applied to grad schools and secured a slot at UVM that came with a teaching assistant job that covers his full tuition — a deal he couldn’t pass up. El-Achwah said Trump’s election will not deter him from finis ing his studies. He doesn’t think it will prompt other international students to go home, either. Many of them overcame significant challenges to get to the U.S., he said. “We can’t just abandon what we spent years building,” El-Achwah said. The election results could shape his decisions going forward, though. “My original plan was to stick around here to get some sort of experience in my field ” he said. “I’m kind of iffy about it now.” El-Achwah predicts that many students, especially from developing nations, will still want to get degrees in the U.S. He said he has not experienced discrimination in Vermont. But postelection, he suggested, some international students might prefer to be in large urban centers with lots of ethnic and racial diversity, where they are less likely to stand out.

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t the end of the f ir t day of class in the f all of 2011, Bill Doyle asked his Johnson State College political science students if one of them could give him a ride home to Montpelier. No one immediately answered, recalled Dylan Giambatista, who was in Doyle’s class. So even though Giambatista lived in Essex and the capital city was well out of his way, he volunteered. When they got to Montpelier, Doyle invited his new student to dinner at Sarducci’s Restaurant and Bar. There, the protégé watched as the longtime prof essor and Republican state senator for Washington County did his thing. “Everyone stopped by to say hi to Sen. Doyle,” Giambatista said. The next week, Giambatista offe ed to give Doyle a ride, and he continued to chauf f eur his prof essor throughout the semester. The history of Vermont politics he learned on those 35-minute trips f rom Johnson to Montpelier trumped any lesson he could get in class. “We almost hit a bear once,” Giambatista said. Another night, Giambatista, a punkrock guitarist, and the eightysomething senator stopped at a Morristown bar to hear music. Five years later, Giambatista, now 30, is about to be sworn in to his own seat in the state House just as the 90-year-old professor ends his 48-year Senate career. Doyle lost his bid for a 25th term by 191 votes in November. Late last month, he withdrew his request for a recount. Slowed by age and restricted to a wheelchair, Doyle didn’t campaign as vigorously as usual this year, said his friend Mike Doyle, a fellow unsuccessful Republican Senate candidate who is no relation. “People who talked to me believed it was time for him to retire,” Mike Doyle said. “Still, I would not have predicted a loss.” It is, without a doubt, the end of an era. But Bill Doyle takes solace in watching former students such as Giambatista take over. As Doyle leaves of f i , six of his disciples are taking seats in the House and Senate next year. From him, they all learned to love Vermont politics and that they could, should and even must play a part.

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Joining Giambatista as new members in the House next year are three other Democrats: Matt Hill, a 2013 Johnson graduate f rom Wolcott; his districtmate, Dan Noyes, a 1998 Johnson grad; and David Yacovone, a former legislator and state officia from Morristown, who earned a degree in political science from Johnson in 1976. In the Senate, veteran lawmakers Rich Westman (R-Lamoille) and Anthony Pollina (P/D-Washington) also took tutelage from Doyle decades ago. A Johnson State professor since 1958, Doyle estimated that 30 to 40 of his f ormer students have gone on to serve in the legislature over the years, though he couldn’t identify all of them. Former lawmakers Don Collins of Swanton and Susan Sweetser of Essex were Doyle’s students. So was Democratic Party

activist Ryan Emerson. Many more went on to serve on local boards and run community organizations, Doyle said. Those who’ve studied under the master say Doyle isn’t the strictest of teachers. Students correct each other’s quizzes. In class, he passes over without rebuke those who aren’t ready to discuss a current event. But Doyle inf ects his students with a Vermont political f ever that won’t go away. He does it, they said, by making politics accessible. He invites governors, U.S. senators, state legislators and agency heads to speak to his students. Very few decline. When students falter in prodding the guests with questions, Doyle politely steps in to steer the conversation. Doyle also insists that his students get involved in a local campaign or political

organization. He hounds Vermont political colleagues to give his charges internships. Those internships often turn into jobs and even careers. “The reason he has activated so many people is, he tells them they can and will do it,” Giambatista said. “He told me I would be a congressman someday.” Yacovone recalled that Doyle commented on one of his papers, “Someday you’ll be a great legislator.” Years later, when Yacovone and Westman were invited to speak to one of Doyle’s classes, “He told Westman and me we were his best students ever,” Yacovone said. “Well, he might have actually said ‘two of my best.’” Westman, who won election to the House months af ter graduating f rom Johnson in 1982, said Doyle not only introduced students to elected leaders but made sure they learned what it takes to get elected. This year, Doyle connected Westman with a student, Andrew Charlestream, who worked on Westman’s Senate reelection campaign. Westman’s young campaign aide watched the candidate go door-to-door, saw how well he knew his constituents and learned what it takes to raise money. By the time Doyle’s f ormer students run f or of f ic themselves, they know what campaigning looks and f eels like, Westman said. Noting how Giambatista, Hill and Noyes succeeded on their fir t try, he said, “Every one of those connections they made, there was a piece of Bill Doyle there.” Pollina, a 64-year-old state senator who has served alongside Doyle for the last six years in the Statehouse, was a young hippie from New Jersey when he enrolled in Doyle’s class at Johnson in the mid-1970s. Dispatched to find an internship, Pollina landed one at Vermont Public Interest Research Group. Pollina went on to run VPIRG. He also ran f or Congress, governor and lieutenant governor, losing campaigns through which he helped establish the Vermont Progressive Party. Now Pollina is an elder statesman with a seat in the Senate. Like other Doyle disciples, Pollina points to the people Doyle paraded through his classroom as the secret ingredient to luring youngsters into politics. He remembers meeting Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.); Republican Jim Jeffo ds,

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who was then a congressman; and Pearce’s successful Democratic camBernie Sanders, a perennial leftie can- paign for state treasurer. After graduadidate who had yet to win an election. tion, Pearce hired him in the treasurer’s “There was a lot of direct contact,” offi . Giambatista, who became a suitPollina said. jacketed Statehouse regular, went on to Westman remembers traveling to serve as chief of staff for House Speaker Connecticut with Doyle’s class and Shap Smith (D-Morristown) before meeting Ella T. Grasso, a Democrat and stepping down this year to run for his that state’s fir t female governor. own House seat. None of Doyle’s lessons was parHe recalled watching electiontisan, Pollina said, echoing FIL night results come in, surE: PA statements from others. prised and euphoric at U Doyle didn’t challenge his own victory. Then his students’ political he learned Doyle leanings. had lost. Though “I was kind of poGiambatista is a litically left,” Pollina Democrat and Doyle said, understating a Republican, he the fact. “I don’t was disappointed to think I was necessarlearn they wouldn’t ily aware what politiserve together. cal party he was in.” But Giambatista In the Senate, too, will find plenty of Doyle Doyle was rarely particonnections at the san, focusing his time Statehouse, and they on the nuts and bolts span the generations. of election and educaYacovone thinks he tion policies. He is best took Doyle’s class as soon known for his annual as he got to Johnson. “I Town Meeting Day fell in love with it,” he poll, an unscientific but REPRESENTAT IVE-ELECT said, and he went on to a DYL AN GIAMBAT ISTA popular reading of the career in social services Vermont electorate’s that led to the top job at pulse. Doyle said he plans to keep that the state Department for Children and poll going. Families. He served four years in the Partly because of the poll, Doyle was House in the mid-1990s. a Vermont political legend by the time Now retired, Yacovone is returning Giambatista took his class. “I went to to Montpelier in January for his second Johnson State to study with Bill Doyle,” stint as a legislator. said Giambatista, who transferred to Hill, just elected to the House from Johnson as a tattooed 25-year-old high Wolcott at age 32, was a less-thanschool dropout, after trying community motivated student trying college for college, working at a pizza parlor and the second time when he wound up in playing in the rock band Rough Francis. Doyle’s class in 2009. In Doyle’s class, he met former He earned extra credit helping Doyle governor Jim Douglas and then-state keep up on legislative issues and, doing auditor Tom Salmon. “You’re sitting so, came to love the Statehouse. His face-to-face with a former governor, mentor hounded Labor Commissioner and you realize they’re human just the Annie Noonan to give Hill an internsame as you,” Giambatista said. “There ship. “He said, ‘You know, this guy Matt was this sense that public service meant is in my class, and he’s really good,’” Hill something.” recalled. Doyle helped Giambatista land an The internship evolved into a job as internship with the Vermont State Noonan’s principal assistant. Hill was Employees’ Association. That led him to soon following legislation for the Labor a campaign gig with T.J. Donovan, when Department. This year, Hill left that job the Chittenden County state’s attorney to run for the House. made his unsuccessful Democratic priNoyes, 49, also won a House seat in mary bid for attorney general in 2012. Giambatista later joined Beth DOYLE’S DEPARTING » P.20

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week before last month’s election, gubernatorial candidate Phil Scott decried the State Board of Education’s plan to step up regulation of Vermont’s independent schools. It was an uncharacteristically sharp — and specif ic — statement coming f rom the controversy-averse politician. Now governor-elect Scott is taking of f ic at a key moment in the debate over the proposed rules, which some contend could have a drastic impact on academic institutions such as the Thaddeus Stevens School, the Sharon Academy and Stratton Mountain School. But to get his way, Scott has to navigate an unusual power-sharing arrangement. One of its quirks: The governor handpicks his entire cabinet, except for his education secretary, whom he must choose in collaboration with the education board. Until 2013, the governor appointed the nine voting members of the board, and they selected the state’s top education executive. That changed three years ago when the state legislature passed a bill empowering the governor to pick the ed secretary, with one caveat: He has to choose from candidates put forward by the ed board. The board retained its “rulemaking authority,” which in theory works like this: The legislature writes policy; the board draf ts rules to put those policies into practice; and then the Agency of Education, which reports to both the board and the governor, makes sure those rules are implemented. In other words, the thankless task of hashing out the details falls to members of the ed board. They include f ormer speaker of the House Stephan Morse, f ormer school superintendent Bill Mathis, former state representative Peter Peltz, and Stacy Weinberger, an early education administrator who’s married to Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. By most accounts, the unconventional arrangement has been working quite well. But in recent months, the drab conference rooms where the board convenes have seen plenty of political drama. The board is busy revising the requirements f or private independent schools in- and out-of -state that

EDUCATION receive public tuition money. Since 1869, Vermont has allowed towns without schools of their own to pay tuition — usually the state average — f or students to go elsewhere. Roughly half of the 5,400 students taking advantage of school choice attend private schools in Vermont, including Thetf ord Academy, Burr and Burton Academy, and the Long Trail School. The new rules would require those schools to adopt openenrollment policies and be prepared to provide all types of special education. They’d also have to disclose f inancial information to the state. The proposed changes have generated vehement pushback f rom independent schools and communities that cherish school choice. Parents are concerned that the new rules could ef f ectively end school choice f or some towns, by f orcing independent schools to close their doors to publicly f unded students. Mill Moore, executive director of the Vermont Independent Schools

Association, said the requirements would be “costly,” “intrusive” and “potentially quite damaging” to the schools he represents. Independent school headmasters have emphasized that the modifications would impose a one-sizefits-all approach to schools that prosper precisely because they cater to particular needs. Other groups counter that private schools shouldn’t be able to turn away anyone. Doing so deprives young people of educational opportunities and strains public schools, which end up serving the neediest students in a state with a shrinking population, f orcing up the per-pupil cost. “We need to ensure that the system we’re using to educate kids isn’t either intentionally or unintentionally dividing students by class or disability,” said Nicole Mace, executive director of the Vermont School Boards Association. Despite the controversy, the education board voted unanimously to approve

the tougher requirementss, passing them on for a review by the Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules — a governor-selected group chaired by the secretary of administration. To the ed board’s surprise, Gov. Peter Shumlin’s ICAR rejected them, asking f or more analysis and public input. On November 1, one week before the election, Scott joined the fray, calling on the board to scrap its proposed rules, which, he said, “could undermine, or eliminate, school choice in communities where it has existed f or over 100 years. They could also weaken both our educational ecosystem and our economy at a time we need to be strengthening them for our kids and for our economic future.” Morse claims the outcry is unwarranted: “I don’t get it. I don’t see why these updated rules are so controversial,” he said. On November 29, he announced several draft rule clarification and changes, which appear to have

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calmed both sides. Among the tweaks: Independent schools won’t have to follow all federal and state regulations that apply to public schools, only those addressing health and safety. Schools must have a school nurse and counseling services, among other resources. Regarding safety, the buildings need to meet certain architectural and fi e standards, etc., and schools have to have plans in place to respond to student “misbehavior.” Many citizens had negative reactions at two recent meetings in Manchester and St. Johnsbury.

and teacher has led the agency since January 2014, presiding over an escalating debate about shrinking enrollment and rising school costs. Holcombe confirmed to Seven Days that she wants to keep her job. She wouldn’t agree to an interview, so it’s unclear where she stands on the subject of independent schools. Spokeswoman Haley Dover said the agency isn’t supposed to weigh in. “We’re kind of the middleman, because we work for the board and the governor,” she explained. So far, Holcombe seems to have handled the go-between role deftly. “Rebecca Holcombe is just incredible,” Morse said. “The board has worked really closely with her.” Scott’s spokesman, Ethan Latour, also complimented Holcombe, saying she’s “done a great job.” The board expects to submit its candidates by January 17, and Scott has set March 1 as the start date for his appointee. A pair of Democratic senators could prove useful allies to the Republican governor. Bennington County seatmates Dick Sears and Brian Campion announced plans last week to introduce a bill that would strip the ed board of its rulemaking authority and give the governor full power to pick the education secretary. Sears said his constituents are worried that the board’s proposed rule changes will endanger Burr and Burton Academy. He suggested the rules are so significant that they amount to legislation and that “members of an appointed board that are serving for six-year terms shouldn’t be writing legislation.” As evidence that the board has overstepped its bounds, Sears noted that the legislature itself previously considered, but ultimately did not pursue, additional requirements for independent schools. “I think, historically, the board and the agency have worked well together,” said Rep. Oliver Olsen (I-Londonderry), who serves on the Burr and Burton board. “But if we get into a situation where the administration has a diffe ent vision than the board has, there’s going to be potential for conflict, and this is a good example.” Olsen also pointed out that the board will soon have an even bigger role to play in education policy: Act 46 charges it with developing merger plans for the school districts that don’t do so on their own. “That’s a messy business,” he said. Sen. Ann Cummings (D-Washington), who chaired the Senate Education C

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After the board finalizes the rules, which could happen on December 20, it will send them back to ICAR and, if approved, on to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules. Neither committee decides on the merits of the changes; rather, they determine whether the board has followed the proper procedure and adhered to legislative intent. The public will be able to weigh in again before LCAR makes a decision. Surprisingly, Scott will have no formal say in the matter when he takes office, beyond picking replacements for Morse and vice chair SeanMarie Oller, whose six-year terms end on February 28. He’s already said he will appoint people “who are openminded about school choice and value the role it can play in growing our economy and retaining and recruiting more working-age families.” The seven remaining members voted for the proposed rules that Scott denounced. They form a majority on the board charged with fielding potential education secretary candidates. If Scott doesn’t like their recommendations, all he can do is ask for more names. Incumbent Secretary Rebecca Holcombe is likely to be among Scott’s options. The former principal

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A member of her own party challenged Burlington City Council President Jane Knodell at a Progressive caucus Sunday night because she has consistently supported the Burlington Town Center redevelopment. The Central District councilor easily defeated ony Redington by a 21-6 tally to win the Prog endorsement for the March election. But the opposition served as a not-so-subtle reminder that members of the party are divided on some issues. “I decided to basically stand up to let her know that we’re very disappointed in her positions [supporting] the F-35s ... and the leadership position she’s taken [in favor of] the Sinex mall,” Redington said.

with widened pathways and open green space. The park, alongside Burlington City Hall, must accommodate heavy traffic during weekly farmers markets in the warmer months, political speeches and protests, and musical events and social gatherings. The ci y will gather feedback generated at two more meetings scheduled for December 20 and 21. “We came up with a conceptual design. Now we’re trying to revise that into the real on-the-ground thing,” Bridges said. “You tweak as you move forward.”

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Redington is a member of the Coalition for a Livable City, a group opposed to developer Don Sinex’s towering $250 million mall makeover proposal. The group unsuccessfu ly lobbied against a zoning change on the November 8 ballot that will allow for buildings up to 14 stories in a small section of downtown. He admitted his challenge to Knodell was reluctant and short-lived — “It was a very civil race. It lasted about 20 minutes.” — but he got his point across. Wards 2 and 3, which make up Knodell’s constituents in the Central District, were the only two in the city that voted against the zoning change on Election Day, he noted. Burlington Progressive Party chair Charles Winkleman downplayed any party rift. “Pro-development or those that are not for development, people in the LGBT community, the refugee community, people of color — I’m always trying to make sure those voices are heard,” he said.

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Burlington Solicits Feedback for Redesign of City Hall Park A new proposed design for Burlington’s City Hall Park is making the rounds of committee and board meetings. City officials are seeking public input on upcoming renovations — including removing the central fountain — that are scheduled to begin in 2018. Meanwhile, a citizens’ group is promoting a competing vision for the downtown green space. Last Wednesday, members of Keep City Hall Park Historic presented their plan to the city council’s Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee. The la out features meandering paths, a bathroom, a full-time maintenance employee to keep up and supervise the park, and “lots of flowers,” said Carolyn Bates, a member of the group. City officials say a fu l renovation is needed. The central foun tain is choked with leaves, grass has thinned and walkways have deteriorated. “It needs a reboot,” said Jesse Bridges, Burlington’s director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront. The ci y’s conceptual plan includes an informal performance area and an interactive fountain for children to play in, along

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Like Ashe, Sterling previously worked for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), managing his 2002 congressional campaign. Sterling got his start as an environmental advocate in New York, but he is best known in Vermont for his work fighting for health care reform. As director of the Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security, Sterling lobbied for single-payer — and he later served as a paid Statehouse advocate for a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Last legislative session, he worked to expand the state’s Dr. Dynasaur health insurance subsidies to young adults. Ashe, who has previously criticized the power that lobbyists hold in Montpelier, said Sterling’s past work would not influence his new job. “I hired Peter despite [him] having been a registered lobbyist,” Ashe said. “If I thought Peter was deeply part of the lobbyist culture, then it wouldn’t have been something I entertained ... He’s not part of the chattering class and the gossip crowd. Thos would have been disqualifiers. Disclosure: Tim Ashe is the domestic partner of Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly.

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the same district this year. It took the Wolcott resident 13 years to f inish the Johnson degree he started in 1985, but Doyle’s political lessons spoke to him. Noyes makes a living as director of a Central Vermont Council on Aging program but also served on his town’s planning commission. When two incumbent House members opted not to seek reelection this year, he jumped at the chance to run. Last week, Doyle invited Noyes and Hill, as newly elected state representatives, to address his Thursday morning class. “It’s kind of neat — kind of like going full circle,” Noyes said. “Doyle was very excited that we won, even though he had his unfortunate election,” Hill said. Doyle refuses to be maudlin about the election results that ended his Senate career, noting that he will be back in the Statehouse in January — as a prof essor. He plans to show another class of students the chamber where he served, introduce them to the players and lure another generation into Vermont politics. m Contact: terri@sevendaysvt.com

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Sen. Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden) hasn’t formally been elected president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, but he’s already named a future chief of staff. The role wi l go to Peter Sterling, a liberal activist who ran a labor-backed super PAC and lobbied in the Statehouse for singlepayer health care reform. “Peter’s skill set is very well-rounded for the job,” Ashe said, highlighting what he called Sterling’s “comfort level with policy making” and an ability to “draw a connection” between lawmakers and constituents. “I know he’s an extremely high-energy person, very resilient.”

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Committee last session, is amenable to looking at other ways of making education policy. “It may well be the time to have a discussion about what is the balance of power.” She observed, “You have some pretty strong personalities on that board, and they have some very def init opinions.” Rep. David Sharpe (D-Bristol), who chairs the House Education Committee, doesn’t think lawmakers should interfere with the board’s duties. “I am very reluctant to make education more political than it already is,” he said. “It’s the reason we have a state board with independent authority. My hope is it could be resolved in that process, and we don’t bring it into the legislature and make it a political football.” As f or the proposed independentschool rule changes, Scott told reporters Monday that he remains concerned. His spokesman of f e ed an open-ended response to the Bennington senators’ planned bill: “The governor-elect obviously thinks it’s an interesting proposal but would like to hear more feedback from legislators and other stakeholders.” m Contact: alicia@sevendaysvt.com Disclosure: Alicia Freese is a 2006 graduate of Sharon Academy.

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rchitects-in-training are usually consigned to detail work while they put in required licensing hours at firms and prepare to take the intricate exams prescribed by the profession. Rarely do they have the opportunity or time to conceive grand ideas — that is, to be architects. Well aware of this pattern, the young members of the Vermont chapter of the American Institute of Architects — a group called the EMERGING PROFESSIONALS NETWORK — held an af ternoon-long design competition at the BCA CENTER last Saturday purely f or creative f un … and $800 in prize money. Fueled by unlimited pizza and two drink tickets to the cash bar in the corner, 12 designers (not-yet-licensed architects) and architects licensed within the past five years hashed out responses to a surprise prompt. This was the EPN’s first competition in the form of a charrette — the term architects use to describe designing under a time crunch. The challenge was to create an allseason, flexible-use public event space on a slightly sloping site between a bike path and a beach. Competitors received copies of a fictional site map — highly suggestive of Burlington’s waterf ront — and basic materials, including paper, string, glue, foamboard and chipboard, a thin particleboard that can be cut with an X-ACTO knife to make models. “This is what made us f all in love with architecture in the first place,” declared EPN president EVON (pronounced “Yvonne”) CALABRESE. She earned a bachelor’s in architecture and will enter

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a master’s program in Massachusetts in the fall. Calabrese and her EPN successor, CATHERINE LANGE, thought up the prompt together. Lange is a designer at SCOTT + PARTNERS ARCHITECTURE in Essex Junction. “At this stage in our careers, we’re modeling stu˛ on computers, dealing with accessibility issues, meeting code and all these other constraints,” Calabrese said. She recalled making “quick and loose” concept models out of physical materials in school but lamented that actual ﬁrms “don’t do that anymore.” Now that computer-aided design (CAD) dominates, architects only make models af ter the f act to sell a reproducible project — such as a ski resort — to more clients. When a Seven Days reporter stopped by the three-hour event, contestants were sitting alone or in pairs at large tables spread around the room. Loud pop music played, and cans of of beer and hard cider anchored piles o of f sketches. Most teams had already ﬂoor plans and elevaworked out fl tions. Some, such as JOSH CHAFE and CAM FEATHERSTONHAUGH, had begun fashioning tiny chipboard models, threading one with string to represent pillars. Featherstonhaugh ffounded ounded AIA-VT’s Emerging f Pro Professionals essionals Network in 2009 and served as its president until 2012. He and Chaf e, who has also served Chafe, as EPN president, work at

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HIGHER GROUND PRESENTS In “Desperate Crossing,” a paper boat sits atop a piece of driftwood, ﬁlled with faceless people fashioned from teabags. They’re no more than an inch or two tall. “No Way Out” is a delicate paper-ﬁber teacup in which a tiny boat drifts against a painted blue background. Referencing a di€erent kind of container, “Waiting” is a wall-mounted sculpture of small white paper “tents,” enclosed in a perimeter of knotted thread. Ashe does not always make clear which refugee populations her works represent, though exhibition text o€ers baseline international statistics on displaced populations. The anonymous miniatures and fragile materials suggest a narrative of victimization and human desperation. Through her work, Ashe writes, “I continue to search for understanding and routes to alleviating such su€ering.” Also included in the exhibit are Syrian textiles on loan from Sparling, a New Haven yoga instructor who traveled to Syria with part-time resident DEBORAH FELMETH in 2003. There, Sparling writes, she was “bid delicious welcome as a woman, as an American, though Bush had recently declared Syria as the fourth arm of the Axis of Evil.”

The two women traveled within the country again in 2008; Felmeth’s resulting book of photos, Syria — Remember Me, is available for perusal in the gallery. The textiles on view range from contemporary garments to embroidered home décor accents to what Sparling identifies as a rare wool cummerbund. The last item, she explains in her “collector’s guide,” was woven in a technique no longer practiced and features an embroidered signet. Across the gallery, a delicate, rose-colored camel-hair shawl looks as if it’s about to fly away. “World Challenges” is something of a departure for the Sheldon, which has long focused on a broad definition of Vermont folk and decorative arts. This community-sourced exhibition addressing political themes presumably represents the museum sta€ ’s need to do something — a sentiment that has become more widespread since November 9. As Ashe put it in a phone call, “This is a beginning, perhaps.”

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ack in the ’70s, advance reports that Skylab’s crew was to be supplied with small rations of wine inspired so much public outrage that NASA instituted a strict ban on in-ﬂight alcohol consumption. Any astronaut caught smoking pot, then, might well be summarily forced out the nearest hatch as a matter of policy. As for other forms of space murder: Not a likely occurrence just yet, but if commercial o’ -Earth travel does become routine, eventually human nature will take its course and some serious crime will occur outside of terrestrial jurisdiction. Ideally by then there’ll be working guidelines to cover such eventualities; thus far, though, the ﬁeld of criminal law hasn’t left our planet’s atmosphere. It’s not like authorities have been reluctant to export Earth-style legal thinking into the cosmos. Barely a year after the 1957 launch of Sputnik, the UN established the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and a 1967 treaty set

forth a kind of extraterrestrial constitution, establishing that space and the celestial bodies therein are intended for the use and mutual benefit of all humankind and may not become the property of any nation. Various other international treaties (establishing things like an obligation to rescue astronauts and liability for damage caused by space objects) and nonbinding agreements followed; the 1996 Declaration on International Cooperation reafi rmed that space is the “province of all mankind.” On the other hand, the 1979 Moon Agreement, mandating that lunar resources be shared equally, hasn’t attracted any major signatories — as I suggested a few years back, nobody’s eager to sign away the quadrillions of dollars in moon minerals that may await. When all astronauts were either military ofi cers or civilians directly under the authority of a government space agency, none of this mattered much. But then Dennis Tito’s 2001 visit to the International

Space Station kicked o’ the era of space tourism; if private citizens increasingly become space-farers, complex legal matters will have to get hashed out, presumably in accordance with existing principles of international law. Let’s look at a few space-crime hypotheticals: • Bob and Alice are aboard a NASA spacecraft. Bob eats the last freeze-dried mac-andcheese meal; Alice cracks his skull with a wrench. Under the principle of territorial jurisdiction, Alice could be tried under U.S. law, because the craft is U.S. government property. For a murder aboard the International Space Station, jointly owned by several nations, jurisdiction would fall to whichever one controlled the segment of the station where the murder occurred. • If Bob and Alice are private citizens on a private spacecraft, things get a little messier. If the craft is registered in the United States, then presumably U.S. law would apply, as it does aboard U.S. ships at sea. But if the spacecraft isn’t registered

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Daddy’s Girl We hooked up and shook hands. Taking in his charcoal-gray sheepskin coat with fluff white lining, I said, “John, I have to tell ya — that is one happening coat you got there.” “Thanks,” he said. “I’m from Palm Beach, and my daughter told me how freezing it is up here, so I picked it up for

HE WAS THE RIGHT AGE TO HAVE A KID IN GRADUATE SCHOOL, AND HIS SWAGGER MATCHED HIS PHONE VOICE. the visit. The salesman told me they killed three sheep to make it.” I laughed, sensing that I wasn’t the fir t person to whom he’d told that joke, if it was a joke. Plus, it had been in the mid-40s all week; his Florida take on “freezing” weather was amusing to me. John’s checked bag appeared on the belt, he gathered it up and we took off to South Royalton. It’s a straight shot of about 70 miles down the interstate. At my invitation, John was riding shotgun, making it easier to schmooze. “So, how do you know Holly?” I asked. “I’ve sold her a bunch of Toyotas. I have a company that sells cars to rental agencies all up and down the East Coast.” “What a great niche business,” I said. “Were you always in the automobile trade?” “Pretty much. I’ve owned a number of dealerships, but I’ve sold those off to concentrate on supplying the rental market.” “Did you study business at school?” “I did — Kansas State in the ’80s.” I glanced again at my middle-aged but still muscular customer. “Let me guess, you played ball in school?” “Good guess. I played football, outside

“So, your daughter is at the law school? Good for her.” “Yeah, it’s her fir t year, and I’m the proud papa. She wants to study environmental law, and Vermont apparently is one of the best schools in the country for this. My son is in similar work — he’s an environmental engineer for the City of Orlando, in charge of energy-efficien projects.” Ironic, I silently mused. The dad had sold probably thousands of carbon-burning cars through the years, and both his kids were tipping the scales in the opposite direction, trying to help the environment. Not that I was making moral judgments: I’m the guy who’s burned through 200 to 300 gallons of gas a month for decades. When I die, I’ll probably be consigned to Hades. And my hellish job for the rest of eternity? What else? Uber driver. As we cruised past Northfield, a deer appeared in a passing field. John asked, “Is hunting a big thing in Vermont?” “It’s definitely a fixtu e of rural culture. Do you hunt, John?” “I did a lot when I was in college in Kansas. Good deer hunting in that state.

Nowadays, I’m all about deep-sea fishin . I get out in my boat whenever I get the chance.” Gosh, I am riding with a bona fid manly-man, it occurred to me — an outside linebacker who hunts, fishes and sells Toyotas. Me, I’m more of a tiptoe-throughthe-tulips kind of guy. With or without a parasol. “So, what are your plans for Thanksgiving with your daughter?” “Ellie and I will stay at the Killington resort and watch a World Cup ski competition scheduled for this weekend. I guess they’ve been making snow for weeks.” As a former competitive athlete, John was amped about the live sporting event. But I could tell he was more excited about spending time with his only daughter. The older they get, the less these precious opportunities arise. Reaching South Royalton, we GPSed Ellie’s address. It’s a funky small town, and boarding and feeding the law students surely represents a major chunk of the local economy. I’ve read that the long-term finances of the school are somewhat shaky. If so, I hope the trustees devise a plan to stabilize the books. Vermont deserves to maintain its fir t-class law school, and I appreciate the occasional fares down there. Ellie was waiting in front of her apartment when we pulled up. She was a beautiful girl, very professional and put together, as befitted a future barrister. “Daddy, you made it!” she said, as he leapt from my cab to meet her loving embrace. m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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linebacker on a full scholarship. I wasn’t the biggest guy, but I was quick and a hard worker. I managed to play all four years. I ran a four-eight back then, if you could believe it.” I could believe it. For some reason, speed for a football player is based on a 40yard dash, and any time under fi e seconds is excellent. “Did you get a sniff from any NFL teams?” I asked. “No, at fi e-10 and 220, I was too small to even have that aspiration. That’s why I took my studies very seriously.”

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ONE FOR THE AGES At 89, jazz guitarist Mike Martello is still swingin’

ike Martello has a favorite story he likes to tell. It’s about the most unusual gig the Vermont jazz guitarist ever played — in December 1945 at a navy hospital in Bainbridge, Md. It wasn’t unique just because he was a patient at the hospital at the time, but because the person f or whom he was playing never heard a single note. Helen Keller, who famously went on to higher education after becoming blind and deaf at the age of 3, was visiting the hospital to raise the spirits of soldiers there. Many were recovering from wounds suffe ed in World War II, which had ended three months earlier. Martello was not one of them; he was in for a hernia. As part of a demonstration intended to inspire the soldiers to triumph over their own physical adversity, Martello was asked to play guitar for Keller. The renowned educator placed her hand on the body of his Gibson electric and identif ied to the audience,

through an interpreter, the type of rhythm he was playing. She could feel the vibrations of the guitar. “It was remarkable,” remembers Martello, 89, on the couch in his basement apartment in South Burlington. “I would play swing, and she would say, ‘swing.’ I’d play a Latin thing, and she’d get that right, too. Can you imagine?” Martello sounds bewildered even now, almost 71 years later to the day. He pauses, narrowing his alert eyes in concentration. Then he raises his head and says with a thin smile, “That’s a pretty good story, I guess.” It’s almost as though he’s only just considered the notion. Martello’s understated guitar style matches his demeanor in conversation,

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which is modest almost to a fault. He is rail thin, almost frail. Yet he dresses well; his sharp sweater and slacks are as well-kept as his smart, thin goatee. Overall, Martello exudes a gentle, grandfatherly air — he is, in f act, a grandf ather to three and greatgrandfather to fi e. But a playf ul sparkle in his eyes hints at a youthf ul, devilish streak. Martello is not reluctant to share stories f rom his nearly 75-year music career. He just requires some coaxing to get going. Once he does, he’s f ull of tales that reveal a devoted f amily man and a hardworking, prodigiously talented musician — one who might well have become famous, if not for a few twists of fate. That lack of f ame doesn’t seem to bother Martello. If anything, it’s his

Mike and Marion Martello, circa 1962

relative anonymity that has won him the distinction of which he is most proud and of which he has no qualms about boasting. “I think I’ve played more jobs than anyone in Vermont has, or ever will,” he declares. “If you can find someone who’s played more, I’d sure like to meet him.” If such a person exists, Martello would have almost certainly encountered him or her already. He’s played prof essionally in Burlington f or three-quarters of a century, on every stage and with virtually every notable local jazz player going back to the late 1940s — f rom Susan Squier to Big Joe Burrell to James Harvey. Martello is among the last living links to a bygone era of jazz in Vermont, and, in his quiet, unassuming way, he’s helped to set the standard ever since. He might be slowing down a bit at 89, but this guitarist shows no signs of stopping.

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Martello was born to Italian immigrants in Hoboken, N.J., on December 12, 1927. His family moved to Vermont 12 years later. At age 15, he took mandolin lessons before switching to guitar. Soon he had his fir t professional gig with a group called the Blue Rhythmaires. “Everybody else was 25, 35 years old,” Martello recalls, chuckling. He played with that group f or two years bef ore enlisting in the navy at age 17. Martello stayed in the service, serving on a destroyer called the USS English until 1948. When he was honorably discharged, he applied to the University of Vermont, the New England Conservatory and the private Biviano School of Music in New York City. He was accepted to all three and could have attended any f or f ree, thanks to the G.I. Bill. Instead, Martello returned to Vermont and took a job with a St. Albans country-western band called Bud Truax and the Playboys. They played all over Vermont and New York and in Canada. “It was a very good band,” says Martello of the Playboys. “But I do sometimes regret Mike Martello playing, circa 1967 not going to school.” Though he enjoyed the group, Martello says, he was increasingly seduced by the swinging strains of jazz music, especially bebop guitarists Howard Roberts, Barney Kessel and Wes Montgomery — the last of whom he cites as his personal idol. So Martello left the Playboys and started playing in jazz bands alongside the likes of trumpeter Tempi Conner, who played in a number of New York City big bands, and vocalist Susan Squier. Around that time, the early 1950s, Martello answered an ad in a local paper placed by a New York City duo. They had a Wednesday-through-Saturday gig at a Church Street club called the Open Door — now the location of Church & Main restaurant in Mike Mart ello Burlington. Martello played that gig for nine years. Jacob, on New wY ith his first grand ear’s Ev son, e 1978 He was also a regular player at a bar around the

corner on Main Street, owned by the same f olks who ran the Open Door. It was called the Hi-Hat and featured a stage elevated behind a circular bar. “That’s not something you see much anymore,” remarks Martello of the unusual setup. Readers under the age of 50 likely know the Hi-Hat only by the name of its successor, Nectar’s. “Burlington was a diffe ent place back then,” he says. When Martello lef t the Open Door, he put together a new combo and spent another nine years playing a Wednesdaythrough-Saturday run at a club on Williston Road called the Rooster Tail — now Guild Tavern. Af ter that stint f inally ended, Martello formed yet another group and took a job at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel. “You’re not going to believe this,” Mike and Marion Martel he says, leaning forward. “But I played lo at their son’s wedding in 1983 that gig every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for another nine years.” Here’s a f unny story about the Sheraton gig. Originally, Martello had enlisted a larger-than-lif e saxophonist and vocalist f rom Michigan as part of the band. But the hotel would only pay for a trio, not a quartet. So Martello had to let Big Joe Burrell go. Burrell, of course, went on to become the iconic leader f o Burlington’s Unknown Blues Band. The sax man passed away in 2005; two years later, he was immortalized with a bronze statue on the top block of the Church Street Marketplace. “He ended up doing OK,” says Martello with a wink, adding that the two remained close friends throughout Burrell’s life. Martello has another streak going: Next year he will mark 25 years of playing at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, originally with the Herb Winner Band and for the past several years with the Tony Hall-led Hallmark Trio. That’s one of many regular jobs Martello maintains around the state. “I’ve played with practically every jazz musician in the city,” he says. He’s played with quite a few from elsewhere, too. One could read Martello’s life story as a series of brushes — or near misses — with fame. It started when he was very young. In New Jersey, Martello lived on the same street as another Hoboken export, some skinny kid named Frank Sinatra. Though Martello never met him, the f uture Ol’ Blue Eyes walked past Martello’s home every day to bring his father lunch. Over the course of his career, Martello has performed with some impressive names. He was part of a pickup band that backed vocalist Dianne Reeves at a Flynn MainStage show. He’s shared the stage with Art Blakey; Earth, Wind & Fire; Woody Herman; Stan Getz; and Zoot Sims. He’s played f requently with Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano. Then there was the time the famed bandleader and vibraphonist Lionel Hampton asked Martello to join his band. Many years ago, Martello was playing in a big band based in Johnson that opened f or Hampton’s ensemble. The

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One for the Ages « P.33 latter’s piano player didn’t show up for the gig. So Hampton asked Martello to take his place on guitar. “All of his tunes were, like, a hundred miles an hour,” remembers Martello with a chuckle. But the guitarist held his own. “When it was all done,” Martello recalls, “[Hampton] wanted to take me to New York.” Aside from not going to college, Martello doesn’t have many regrets. But having to turn down Hampton is one

soft light. And on a chair in the corner, huddled over his prized Gibson ES-350, sits Martello. The tones emanating from the large hollow-body guitar are warm and elegant, a perfect complement to the scene. Though Martello has a bit of an elderly shuffl when he walks, his fingers seem as youthful and lithe as ever. If you closed your eyes, you’d never guess the guitarist is approaching 90. Between tunes, Martello often offer a quick smile to bandleader and bassist Jeff Wheel, with whom he’s been playing in various outfits for 25 years. Mike Martello and family at Christmas, circa 2005

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of them. Coincidentally, Hampton gave Martello’s hero, Wes Montgomery, one of his earliest touring gigs. “I had a young family,” Martello explains, and notes that his wife of 51 years, Marion, had just given birth to the fir t of their four children. “I just couldn’t go.” Still, the guitarist says, he doesn’t spend too much time wondering what might have been. “I’m pretty happy with the way my life has turned out,” he says.

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On a recent Friday evening, Martello is playing one of his regular-ish gigs with a jazz quartet called Jeff and Gina at the bar of the Courtyard Burlington Harbor, aka the Marriott. Outside, a bone-chilling wind blows in off Lake Champlain. But inside, the scene is cozy. A fi e crackles in the two-way hearth, warming a smattering of guests on either side who chat pleasantly on plush, oversize chaises. The room is dim, but a smartly trimmed Christmas tree offers a

Occasionally he winks at the man behind the drum kit. That’s Dominic “Zip” Aloi, with whom he’s played for more than 50 years. If anyone might give Martello a run for playing the most gigs in Vermont, it’s Aloi. Though, at a comparatively tender 82, the latter still has a way to go to catch up. The reverence with which Martello’s bandmates regard him is evident. When she’s not singing, vocalist Gina Merlini watches him intently. The others appear to take his cues for changes, perhaps because there are precious few jazz tunes the man hasn’t played over the years. “He’s probably forgotten more songs than any of us know,” says bassist Anthony Santor in a phone conversation. “He’ll show up at a gig and put a piece of paper on a music stand. But the paper isn’t music. It’s just the list of the hundreds of tunes that he knows.” Martello and Santor have been playing together frequently for the past fi e years. The guitarist calls Santor “one of the fine t bassists I’ve ever played with.” The respect is mutual.

“I’ve never played with anybody that plays with more joy,” says Santor of Martello. “He comes from that old school of swing, which I love. He’s really unique.” “He’s got all these tunes in his head,” echoes bassist and mandolinist Will Patton by phone. “If somebody calls out an obscure tune, he starts playing the chord melody on the guitar, which is something it takes most guitarists weeks to figu e out. But he just knows music in a melody-driven way.” Patton has played with Martello since the early 1980s, when, as he puts

very minimal and laid-back, which makes him really good at leaving space. And that makes the listener sit up and pay attention.” The respect Martello garners in the local jazz community extends well beyond the numerous musicians with whom he’s played. Paul Asbell is arguably Burlington’s fine t and best-known jazz guitarist — a veteran of Kilimanjaro and the Unknown Blues Band, he now gigs alone or in small combos. Asbell has known Martello for 40 years but has rarely performed with him. That’s because they tend to be hired for the same

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it, “all of these older jazz guys started hiring me for gigs.” “He always knows the right changes,” Patton continues. “If he does harmonic substitutions, they’re always so musical. Some guys try to out-think the tune, be too clever. He always plays in the service of the tune.” Adds Patton, “He’s also great at backing up singers.” “We have this unspoken communication,” attests Tiffa y Pfeiffe . “He is such an intuitive player and is so present in the moment — and has such an understanding of where these songs come from — that we can just look at each other and know what the other will do.” Pfeiffe , a jazz vocalist and songwriter, started playing with Martello in the local poetry-jazz act PoJazz. She has since performed with him in her own classic-jazz pursuits. “I’ve learned so much about how jazz is supposed to feel from playing with Mike,” Pfeiffer says. “He’s so good at creating a swing that younger players like myself can learn a lot from. He’s

Road to Truth Juggling life as a bus driver and a Buddhist monk B Y KY ME LYA S AR I JAMES BUCK

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amber Gurung learned how to be a better human being in the company of the dead. When the Bhutanese man was 16, he spent a winter in a cemetery deep in a jungle near the Khudunabari refugee camp in eastern Nepal. Along with 17 other boys and young men, Gurung underwent intensive Buddhist meditation training with a monk. The youths’ parents couldn’t affo d to send their offspring to a monastery for lengthier training, but they hoped they would return from the retreat ready to lead the community in preserving its cultural and religious traditions. “It was real tough. It was scary at night,” said Gurung. “[But] it changed my life.” Far from any distractions, he led an ascetic life for three months. He spent up to 20 hours a day reading Buddhist holy books and meditating. He ate just a fi tful of rice and vegetables once a day. During this period of seclusion, the monk in charge taught Gurung the principles of Buddhism: Believe in love, be kind to fellow human beings, don’t fight and protect lives.

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Now living in Burlington, Gurung continues to live by those tenets. While he has never resided in a monastery, and he has a family and a full-time job, members of his community still call him “lama,” or monk. “It’s a big role,” said Gurung, 39. Back in Nepal, he could count on his fellow monks to share responsibilities. Here, he said, his workload has “doubled,” since he’s one of just two spiritual leaders who serve the Buddhist Bhutanese population in the greater Burlington area. When he’s not busy performing Buddhist rituals in his red and saff on robe, Gurung wears the gray uniform of Green Mountain Transit. In May 2014, when he took a job driving a bus, he became the fir t member of the Bhutanese community to work for the transportation company. Gurung is one of more than 1,900 Bhutanese refugees who have resettled in the Green Mountain State since 2008. Known as Lhotshampas, or “people of the south,” they are ethnic Nepalis who spent nearly two decades in refugee camps in Nepal after Bhutan’s King Jigme Singye

Wangchuck stripped them of their citizenship in the early 1990s. Most Lhotshampas are Hindus, but some, like Gurung, practice Buddhism. Gurung has been a monk for 23 years. When he returned from his teenage retreat, he was a “lama” qualified to lead Buddhist ceremonies — a status that his soccer teammates teased him about, he recalled. In addition to completing another, six-month meditation retreat, Gurung worked throughout his time in Nepal and India — as a teacher, an employee at his father’s bike store, a watch repairman and an administrator for an Indian organization. In 2011, Gurung and his wife and two sons moved to Vermont. That same year, the Gurung families founded the Miteri Pariwar, or Friendly Family, in Burlington. Following a common pattern for New American populations, they established the community organization to offe emotional and social support in their new homes. They later opened up the group to other families such as Rai, Chhteri and Monger. At its height, the informal group

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of mostly Buddhist households counted 95 Whether he’s off or on duty, he’s quick families as members. to offer to help commuters read the bus Although Vermont has several schedules. Buddhist centers, such as the Milarepa When Gurung fir t arrived in the Center in Barnet, the Buddhist Bhutanese U.S., he worked as a housekeeper at have little interaction with their fellow the University of Vermont Medical practitioners. Instead, their gatherings are Center. But he wanted a job that would usually held at a member’s home. Hemant allow him to meet people, he recalled. Tamang-Ghising, a Miteri Pariwar In 2014, he walked into the office of member, cited cultural diffe ences as a the Chittenden County Transportation reason for the separation. He’s had many Authority (which has since merged with conversations with Gurung about building the Green Mountain Transit Agency to their own stupa — a hemispherical struc- become GMT) and asked if the company ture used for meditation. was hiring. He started out driving part “Damber and I have many hallucina- time and soon found himself promoted tions,” mused Tamang-Ghising, who to a full-time position. works for the Burlington School District. Others have followed the monk’s lead. He means “dreams” — and added that Before Santi Dahal, 31, joined GMT last ideas like the stupa are likely to remain year, he consulted Gurung, his former such for the foreseeable future. neighbor in the Khudunabari For now, the resettled comrefugee camp, for advice. When munity is more concerned with Dahal eventually applied to be securing basic necessities. “The a driver, Gurung was one of his primary priority is survival,” references. During his training Tamang-Ghising pointed out. period, Dahal mostly rode with Those who continue to pracGurung. tice their religious traditions “We speak the same lanhave had to compromise and guage. That makes me comfortadjust to new social conditions, able,” Dahal said. such as busy schedules. Reading Gurung’s Buddhist teachings the holy books can take Gurung have helped him cope with the up to six hours, the monk said stresses of being a bus driver, he DAMB E R — time he doesn’t always have. said. Once a motorist accused GU RU NG It’s not uncommon for him to him of making an illegal turn. postpone celebrating important Instead of retaliating, Gurung festivals, such as Buddha’s birthday, and to handled the situation “professionally,” perform those prayer rites on the week- Moore said. ends instead. When the monk isn’t playing an ambas“Change is natural,” Gurung sadorial role for GMT or fulfilling the spiracknowledged. itual needs of his community, he tries to But cultural expectations remain the foster a sense of citizenry in the Bhutanese same. Homeowners want the monk to population. His current project is a blood bless their new abode. Squabbling fami- donation drive scheduled for December lies want him to mediate. Patients want 24 at the Sustainability Academy at him to pray for their speedy recovery. Lawrence Barnes in Burlington. In 2013, Parents want him to give their newborn when the Miteri Pariwar organized its a Buddhist name. Grieving families want fir t blood drive, 15 Bhutanese people him to prepare funeral rites for their dead. came. This year’s event already has twice The monk requests no payment for any that number signed up. of those services, said Tamang-Ghising: “A lot of people are scared to give “[Gurung] is dedicated to providing ser- blood,” Gurung noted. But the act could vices. He never denies anyone anything.” save lives, putting into practice one of But dedication isn’t always enough, the teachings of Buddhism, he pointed and as much as he wants to help his out. A regular blood donor when he community, Gurung said, he has found lived in Nepal and India, the monk is it a challenge to juggle his secular and optimistic that more will join him in religious duties. For instance, he has had expressing their gratitude to their new to turn down requests for his services be- neighbors. cause of his day job. “I’m so glad [that] people from “I feel bad,” said the father of two, “but America, they accept me, give me a chance I have to tell them I can’t dump my job to to be here,” Gurung said. “I just want to read holy books.” thank them.” m A fl xible work schedule is a prerequisite for GMT drivers, said Jon Moore, Contact: kymelya@sevendaysvt.com the company’s director of operations. Sometimes employees only get their INFO schedules a week in advance, he noted. Moore added that Gurung is respon- Blood donation drive hosted by Miteri Pariwar, Saturday, December 24, 10 a.m. to sible for “spreading the word” about GMT 2:30 p.m., at the Sustainability Academy as a transportation provider and employer at Lawrence Barnes at 123 North Street in to the wider Bhutanese community. Burlington. All are welcome.

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ver more than three decades of running her eponymously named clothing store, Marilyn Gaul has heard her customers make a lot of pronouncements. She recites a few that are characteristic : “I don’t want sleeveless.” “I’m going to lose 10 pounds.” “It has to be a dress, but I really like pants.” Now, in a conversation at her College Street shop, Gaul recalls Marilyn’s history as she prepares to shutter it and sell jewelry online. It’s a sea change f or a stylish Burlington retailer who has personally dressed innumerable women in prof essional, casual and f ormal wear and bold jewelry. Even when no one says a word, Gaul seems to have a sixth sense about her clientele. “When a woman comes through my front door, 90 percent of the time I will know she has a wedding to go to,” she says. “She walks in with a look of panic, and I’m like, ‘Wedding?’” Often, the woman is the mother of the bride. And the Vermont-style wedding will take place in a barn. The occasion has a color theme. It will be kind of fancy, but not really… Part stylist and part shrink, Gaul calmly and conﬁdently leads her customers through sartorial possibilities, not just f or weddings but f or every occasion — or no occasion at all. She expertly slips into a ﬁtting room an article of clothing that turns out to be just what the person is looking for.

“Most women need help; they have no idea,” Gaul says. “I say to women, ‘I want you to see what I see.’ A lot of what we do is therapy.” Gaul, 68, opened her clothing and jewelry store in Shelburne in 1984 and moved the business to its College Street location in 1991. Her quarter century there will end in late January. Soon thereafter, she’ll open an online jewelry store based in her home in Warren. “Closing this business is a huge task, and opening a new business is a huge task,” Gaul says. “I need some time f or myself to focus all my e° orts on creating my new business.” As Gaul talks with a reporter about her life and work, a parade of women enters the store to browse and shop. Longtime customers have been coming in to thank Gaul, to give her one more hug and to wonder aloud: “Where do I go now?” “This is my place,” says Susan Shane, a physician who lives in Shelburne. “This is where I come for great, quality clothing and personalized service. It’s a great store for working women and fancy functions.” The decision to close her store came to Gaul like an “epiphany” last summer, after one of her employees told her she planned to leave her job for personal reasons. “Her decision triggered something in me that said, ‘I’m going to stop doing this retail thing,’” Gaul recalls. “So many things have happened in my life, and I’ve learned to trust that inner soul, that inner voice,

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of the day — Gaul sought employment at a kitchen shop. She got the job, her fir t in retail. That led to work in the Bead Shop. Gaul put her sharp eye to use on trips with the boss to trade shows in Manhattan. “I took to it like a duck to water,” she says.

Gaul bought the small business in 1978 and soon moved it to a larger space on Main Street in Middlebury. There, she renamed it the Rainbow Room and amassed an inventory centered on themes of peace, love and rainbows. Gaul sold posters, T-shirts, toys and bath products. She pierced ears. But after a time, she felt ready to move on. In 1984, Gaul had a chance to be one of the original tenants of the Jelly Mill Common, a commercial development on Route 7 in Shelburne. “It gave me an opportunity to grow aesthetically,” Gaul says. She opened Marilyn’s in June of that year as a women’s clothing and jewelry boutique. The store moved downtown seven years later. Taking what she calls an “organic” approach to design and display, Gaul hangs sweaters on the exposed brick walls of her space, exhibits jewelry in glass cases and scatters scarves about or drapes them on a complementary outfit She views the choice of her inventory as a “partnership” between herself and her clientele, she says. Over time, Gaul observes customers’ selections and offers the women choices — textures, colors, prints — that she thinks they will want to wear. Gaul and her longtime assistant, Christine Bouvier, model their wares while they work. On a recent weekday, Gaul is dressed all in black — long jacket, fla ed pants, boots and a turtleneck bedecked with a thick chain necklace of green resin. She helps a man select a gift for a woman he describes as blond and blue-eyed: blue leather gloves and a blue turtleneck in the style of Gaul’s black one. “Women are shoppers; men are buyers,” the proprietor says. “They come in, see something, make a decision and go.” For women, who tend to linger longer, Gaul has tried to create a stress-free, guiltfree shopping zone — a place that brings joy into the process. “Helping women feel beautiful has been one of my pleasures,” says Bouvier, who has worked in women’s retail for more than 30 years, including a dozen at Marilyn’s. Gaul demonstrates that she feels the same way as she interacts with a hesitant shopper, encouraging her to step out of her comfort zone and “make the leap” with a jacket that’s a little splashier than the usual. “Your clothes speak before you open your mouth,” Gaul says. m

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the inner guides that are there to help you. I believe in guardian angels and guides.” Gaul grew up in the 1950s and ’60s in New Jersey and says she remembers eating TV dinners and sandwiches of Skippy peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff. If the food wasn’t so hot, it was a time of great style for women, who donned shirtwaist dresses and pearls, pillbox hats and spectator pumps. Gaul has fond memories of school shopping trips with her mother, who for a time owned a children’s clothing store. “I loved shopping,” she says. “I’m going to guess that I was born with a good eye, and I was exposed to my mom’s good eye.” As a teenager, she and her friends took exciting trips to stores such as Gimbels, Bamberger’s and Alexander’s. It was the heyday of department stores, and Gaul recalls being impressed by the array of goods, the displays, the escalators. This is the big time now, she remembers thinking. Gaul became a medical assistant after high school, married the young man she had dated as a teenager and moved with him to Philadelphia, where he attended dental school. After he graduated, the couple moved to Ticonderoga, N.Y., his hometown and the site of idyllic summers Gaul had spent at her grandparents’ camp on the lake. “That was going to be forever,” she says. “[But] the life story I thought I’d have and what it turned out to be are pretty much polar opposites.” When her marriage ended after several years, Gaul moved with her daughter, then 5, to Middlebury. Dressed in gaucho pants, tall leather boots and an orangestriped poncho from Panama — the style

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tephen Marshall pulled up on his bike, coattail flying, at Champlain Housing Trust in late November. His gray hair escaped in cloud-like pu° s f rom his ponytail as he locked his bike to a parking meter and slipped into a conf erence room. There, nearly two dozen Burlington nonprofit leaders had already gathered for a Chittenden County Homeless Alliance meeting. It had been six months since Marshall, 61, took on the self-appointed role of “homeless advocate.” Since then, he has become conversant in arcane discussions about strategic planning and f unding sources, and f amiliar with the players in Burlington’s nonprofit scene. He has also become a standardbearer for the homeless and a mediator between those on the streets and the aggregation of service providers that make up the alliance. Marshall’s advocacy has emerged from his own familiarity with privation. He’s spent much of the last 15 years without a home; until late October, he camped in a glen in Burlington’s South End before he found a room to rent. By his telling, his adult life has been a meandering path of fractured relationships and unstable employment. The pace of the alliance bureaucracy gets to him occasionally. This time, he waited until the meeting was nearly over to voice his disappointment that the conversation was so narrowly f ocused on housing issues. Marshall posed a question, tinged with defiance: “Can we think of ourselves as a collective-impact group that isn’t just working on housing, but is looking to improve the lives of the people we serve?” Since joining the group in June, Marshall has sought to bring to light the immediate needs of the homeless and to be a liaison between the nonprofits and those they serve. He has highlighted barriers to employment, the need f or public bathrooms and the closure of a bottle-redemption facility in Burlington

— priorities that rarely mirror those of the alliance. He is starting a homeless advocacy group, a committee that would give people who are homeless a chance to share their stories. Marshall navigates diff di° erent worlds with ease. He of ten heads straight f rom Burlington City Hall, where he works 20 hours a week as the o˝ ce assistant for the Community and Economic Development O˝ ce, to f ree dinners at the Salvation Army. Though he got a room in a 14-bedroom home through CHT, Marshall maintains his connections with those on the streets. When Lacey-Ann Smith, a community a° airs liaison with the Burlington Police Department, wants to discuss services with someone but can’t ﬁnd the person, she gives Marshall a call. He seemed to greet almost everyone as he loaded up his plate at the Salvation Army on a recent Wednesday evening. Homelessness is, by all accounts, a Hydra of a problem. Burlington has listed about 214 homeless individuals in a city database, according to Chris Brzovic of the Champlain Valley O˝ ce of Economic Opportunity. “The basic challenges are, we don’t have enough housing, we don’t have enough subsidies and we don’t have enough money to support people so that they stay housed,” said Margaret Bozik, co-chair of the alliance and director of asset management and special

Stephen Marshall at a Burlington homeless encampment

initiatives for CHT. Those are the same challenges, Bozik added, that were discussed when she started serving on the alliance 17 years ago. Other members of the group say Marshall has energized their conversations. And he occasionally ru˙ es feathers. “He is o° ering people a view into a world that a lot of people that are sitting at the table don’t see, because they’re at the executive level,” said Smith, who also serves on the alliance. “They are so far removed from the actual consumer, they are making decisions based on what they think it should be and not what’s actually necessary.” Marshall’s place at the table represents, for him, solid f ooting af ter decades of ﬂoundering in uncertainty. He was raised in the suburbs of Yonkers, N.Y., and remembers his childhood f or the years spent quailing under the oppressive presence of his f ather. “My mother and siblings were a family under siege and my father was the siege army,” he said. Marshall went o° to college in Calif ornia at age 18, but his self -assurance crumbled. He dropped out, ﬂitting

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between brief stints at schools and work. He harbored anger toward his f ather that manif ested in a smoldering resentment of authority. He took various jobs: at a park and f arm outside New York City, in a print shop, running a carpentry and repair business. Marshall estimates he’s held 60 jobs over the past four decades, most of them short-lived. “No one wanted to work with me because I couldn’t work with anyone,” he said. Marshall came to Vermont in 1987 to complete a bachelor’s degree at Goddard College. He was miserable; his senior year, he retreated to his mother’s house in New Hampshire — his f ather had lef t her — to write a senior thesis entitled “On Being Alone.” Over 25 years, Marshall has garnered a litany of college credits and degrees, including an associate’s degree in lithographic printing, a bachelor of arts from Goddard, and a bachelor of science from Johnson State College in biology. It was a listless, lonely path — Marshall said he has no a˝ nity for money or professional success and has struggled to maintain friendships. He did marry once, in 2000. According to Marshall, he later struck his wife in an argument, which left him with a 2002 domestic assault conviction — and a failed marriage. A couple of years later, unemployed and unable to pay his rent in Springﬁeld, he was evicted. Marshall

started frequenting shelters and camping, in a transient period that led him to Burlington in 2008. In the spring of 2014, Marshall landed a gig with Vermont Associates for Training and Development as part of an employment-training program for lowincome people over 55. He was granted 20 hours a week of minimum-wage work at the Committee on Temporary Shelter, a nonprofit that serves the homeless. He knew the people staying there and decided the job would help him with the social skills he wanted so badly to master. Marshall found another position through Associates for Training in June 2015, this time with CEDO, answering phones and doing administrative work. It was his boss, Marcy Esbjerg, who later suggested he take a seat on the alliance. “I’ve been homeless; I’ve been hanging out with homeless people … for most of my adult life,” Marshall said. “It wasn’t a big shift of consciousness for me to think, I’m going to be an advocate for these people.” The role has brought him a new sense of purpose. Marshall is finally “coming into my maturity,” he said. Then he sighed. “It takes a long time to become wise.”

He has taken a trial-and-error approach to his advocacy role. In June, while still living in a South End camp, Marshall invited Smith and other members of the alliance to visit. He advocates for due process and direct communication with those living in the camps; it’s technically illegal to camp on city property, though police rarely take action. While the city was not closing the camp, the group discussed the process for evictions. Maybe one day, Marshall speculates, it won’t be illegal to camp. He envisions an intentional homeless community there among the aspens, where residents can participate in the larger community and feel comfortable calling the police in an emergency. “Do I think it will happen? I think it’s unlikely,” Marshall conceded. In late November, he revisited the camp to find a city “notice to vacate” sign thumbtacked to a beech tree. The City of Burlington will be clearing brush in the area, the mayor’s offic later told Seven Days. It’s part of preparatory work for the long-planned Champlain Parkway. Marshall had hoped to drop off an armoire to provide storage for those who needed it. Instead, he cleaned

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up the belongings that had been left behind and set up the armoire in his own backyard. If the city can be hard to deal with, so can the people Marshall wants to help. When he held his fir t advocacy meeting in November, two homeless individuals were scheduled to share their experiences. Neither showed up. Marshall agonized over it. Was it

because it was held at City Hall instead of at the Salvation Army? Because they didn’t serve food? Finding the equation for success is “a Sisyphean” challenge, he admitted later. Nevertheless, he’ll try again with a meeting in January. “These are my people,” Marshall said simply. m Contact: katie@sevendaysvt.com

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eorge Silowash didn’t arrive at Norwich University f rom a military background, as many of his colleagues and students did. But Silowash, who started work last week as the chief inf ormation security office at Vermont’s only military college, has a unique connection to Vermont and the armed f orces. His f ather, a recently retired physicist, designed the nuclear reactor currently being installed on the U.S. Navy’s newest submarine, which will hit the water in 2019. It’s called the USS Vermont. Says Silowash, “I considered that a good sign.” Though he’s a civilian, Silowash has been f ighting America’s adversaries nonviolently f or years. As an inf ormation security expert who specializes in digital f orensics and investigations, he has protected federal agencies, universities and the private sector against countless cyber attacks launched by hostile nations, crime syndicates and lone hackers. His past employers include Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute and the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Drug Intelligence Center, the latter of which investigates drug traffickin and international drug cartels. The 38-year-old native of Greensburg, Pa., is now charged with managing risk, understanding digital vulnerabilities and protecting sensitive data at one of the country’s preeminent cyber-security programs. He’ll teach at Norwich next f all, too. Recently, Silowash sat down with Seven Days to discuss emerging cyber threats and what keeps him up at night.

exploit data. But there have been large data breaches in the last year that have compromised data not only f rom the f ederal government but the private sector. Actually, I was a victim.

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SEVEN DAYS: Is Norwich University a bigger target for cyber attacks than other organizations? GEORGE SILOWASH: That’s an SD: In your world, who are our interesting question. Our adversaries adversaries? may see us as a military school and GS: I’d say our adversaries are probably think we have close ties with the f oreign nation-states that are af ter [U.S.] Department of Def ense. But in research materials. They want to know general, the attacks aren’t necessarily what we know so they can advance their that targeted. The criminals out there own programs. seem to be looking to gain whatever foothold they can and then try to access SD: So, most cyber attacks you’re whatever inf ormation they can. But I seeing are government sponsored? don’t know if they target us specificall . GS: It’s hard to say which hackers may

SD: Really? When? GS: Due to the [U.S. Off ic of Personnel Management] data breach [in June 2015, which compromised the personal records of 21.5 million federal employees and contractors], my information was used to open a credit card account. Fortunately, I detected it bef ore my credit monitoring service did. So, yes, I was a victim myself. I’m not proud to say that, but data breaches are so common that anybody can be a victim nowadays. It’s really hard not to be. SD: How common are cyber attacks on Norwich? GS: I couldn’t say specif icall . I know that we’re always seeing some type of malicious traf f ic What I can say, personally f rom my own experience [and] based on my own home network, I’m constantly being hit. Right now we’re seeing a lot of malicious emails with virus attachments that are being spewed out to everybody. We’re also seeing a lot of ransomware attacks, where people are tricked into visiting a website or sent a malicious attachment that then encrypts their hard drive, and they can’t get access to it unless they pay money to get it back.

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be f unded by a nation-state. Some of the more sophisticated attacks that are drawn out over years tend to be very well f unded, and they tend to be a nation-state-sponsored attack. But nowadays, it’s so easy for anyone with a malicious intent to carry out an attack. They have tool sets out there that are f reely available online to download f or anybody to use. It takes a little bit of skill f or those to work and actually

SD: You know more than most people how to protect your digital identity and yet became a victim yourself. What can average Vermonters do to protect themselves online? GS: One ofthe biggest and simplest things to do is maintain your software updates and patch your system. Whenever Microsof t says you have sof tware updates available, don’t delay. Just download and install them. Keep your antivirus [program] up to date. Protect yourself when you’re using social media. Don’t post about everything you do. SD: What do you recommend for the average computer user with no background in cybersecurity?

GS: When you’re connected to an

open wireless network, you should use a VPN, or virtual private network, that allows you to encrypt your traffic between you and the internet. It reduces the likelihood of sensitive data being available on a wireless network. Also, be mindful of who’s watching your screen in public places. On my laptop, I have a privacy shield, so if you’re looking at it from the sides, it looks blank. SD: What about smartphones? GS: I think people just need to be mindful of what their devices are doing, what applications they install and what permissions they allow. For example, I downloaded a flashlight application that said, “Flashlight application wants access to your location, your contacts and your storage.” Why? You’re just

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SD: What are the new frontiers in cybersecurity? GS: One of the things that concerns me the most is the internet of things, or IOT for short. Light bulbs can now connect to the internet. Some of these devices may be $10 or $20. Well, how much security is built into those devices? Recently, a certain type of light bulb was used for a DDoS, or distributed denial-of-service attack, against large internet providers. Also, webcams were used because their software had a vulnerability and was used to target some big companies. Most people aren’t really concerned about the security of their webcams. It’s an inexpensive attack, and the code to do these things is freely available online. The attackers made it available to anyone who wanted to download it.

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years, he has immersed himself in the craf t — which tea f armers introduced to him during a visit to Taiwan — and expanded the already ample o° erings of Stone Leaf. “It’s not that we need more kinds of tea,” Wetzel says with a chuckle. “We have over 150.” The impulse to roast, rather, comes f rom a desire to deeply engage with the process of bringing tea from leaf to cup. “It’s a craft. It’s a work of art,” Wetzel says. “It’s a way of working with the tea, stirring it, using my hands, observing it and learning about it. It’s my way of participating.” And that urge to participate stems in turn from “the pain of not being

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utside Stone Leaf Teahouse at the Marble Works District in Middlebury, a lit brazier filled with homemade charcoal throws o° heat and a bit of smoke. John Wetzel, the tearoom’s owner — clad too lightly f or the weather in a dark blue button-up shirt, slacks and a pair of sandals over unmatched wool socks — kneels nearby, his hand poised above the glowing wood. He’s waiting f or time to tame the smoke and heat so he can start roasting a batch of Tung Ting, an oolong tea from Taiwan. A dusting of snow begins to f all, melting in the air above the burner. Wetzel, 37, places a rack over the coals and a bamboo roaster in its center. The tea leaves, dark green and twisted into rough pellets, rest on wire mesh. As the temperature in the roaster rises, a sweet and toasty scent fills the air. Nearly every minute, Wetzel stirs the tea with a cupped hand, encouraging the bits to heat evenly. It isn’t long before he pulls the contraption o° the heat and sets the leaves aside to “rest.” Even as co° ee roasting has become wildly popular across the country, house-roasted teas remain rare. Wetzel is one shop owner using this age-old practice to introduce his customers to new tastes. Unlike co° ee beans, f or which roasting is an essential processing step, not all teas are roasted, he points out. But doing so is a traditional way of enhancing and accenting the flavor of the leaves. And his commitment to it has gained him admiration among local tea aficionados who see the ritual and ceremony surrounding tea as ways of slowing down, attending to sensuous details and staying mindful. In 2011, when Wetzel started roasting some of the leaves he sold, he didn’t know of anyone else in the United States who was doing so on a commercial scale. He still doesn’t. In the intervening five

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able to grow tea here,” he explains. “I have a passion for that.” Growing up in New Paltz, N.Y., Wetzel says, he “always knew there was something di° erent than tea bags.” But until a man who worked on an international fishing boat gave him quality loose-leaf tea, he had no idea how vast the di° erences were. “That was my first time putting my face in a bag of loose-leaf tea and smelling it,” he recalls. “It was a whole new world.” As an adult, Wetzel moved to Burlington, where he worked a variety of odd jobs. One day, he saw a mysterious ad in the classifieds: A Czech company was hiring f or a soon-to-open tearoom in Burlington. That turned out to be A NEW LEAF

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ingredients and a local glass of wine.” Hart will make Heekin’s wines easier to come by — kind of. The Barnard spot is open by invitation or appointment only. Subscribers to the Osteria Pane e Salute email newsletter will receive electronic invites to pop-up events, which Heekin aims to hold two to three times per month — “at least for the immediate future,” she adds. An RSVP grants customers a private tasting of the vineyard’s coveted pours. Flights or glasses will come with light snacks such as bread, local cheeses and salt-roasted pumpkin seeds. The next Hart pop-up will feature sips such as the funky Ci Confonde, a 2014 pétillant naturel; and the Loup d’Or, a 2014 limitedrelease white aged for two years on lees. Wine lovers can join the newsletter at osteriapaneesalute.com.

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Dobrá Tea, where Wetzel worked f or a time bef ore moving on to an organic farm in Starksboro. Given the seasonality of agricultural work, Wetzel had time to travel to tea-growing countries. Through subsequent jobs at Lincoln Peak Vineyard and Winery in Middlebury and Daily Chocolate in Vergennes, he learned business skills and built bridges with community members in Addison County. In every town he visited, Wetzel looked f or spots that could house his dream tearoom. In 2009, he f ound one at the Marble Works, and that June he opened Stone Leaf . The public embraced it, he says, but f ew of his initial customers knew much about the beverage made f rom leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. “Maybe 10 percent of the people who came in had a f amiliarity with the brewing of tea,” Wetzel guesses. Nowadays, he says, approximately half of new customers arrive with some substantial tea knowledge. Even as the number of tea af icion dos has grown, Wetzel has made sure to maintain a populist vibe at Stone Leaf . “Exclusivity is not what we want. The best way to make tea is how you like it,” he says f irml . “Some people like f l vored teas or tea bags.” He divides tea into “everyday” and “special occasion” varieties, noting that even the cheapest and most quotidian teas he sells are still very high quality. The breadth and size variation of teagrowing operations around the world ensures the quality, Wetzel says. At Stone Leaf, the price of a pot can range f rom $4 to $12, and most leaves can be rebrewed at least twice; some can sustain their f l vor through up to 20 inf usions. Customers can purchase leaves that cost $3 for 25 grams, or $32 for 10 grams. With the help of his three “nearly full-time” employees, Wetzel brews and serves tea, weighs leaves f or sale, supplies area restaurants, ships tea around the country and sells a wide selection of teaware — f rom simple glass vessels to highly prized Yixing clay pots from the Jiangsu province of China. Last week, Stone Leaf opened a new “pop-up” tasting room on Middlebury’s Main Street, which will remain at least through the holidays, Wetzel says. In that more highly traveled location — a storef ront on the corner of Merchants Row — the staff sells brewing materials, bulk tea and cups of tea to go. For shoppers with more time, they also of f er a Chinese gongfu tea service, a ritual that

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includes washing the leaves and taking the time to inhale the tea’s aromas. Equally committed to the study of tea and its rituals is Ben Youngbaer, a friend of Wetzel’s and another erstwhile Dobrá employee. An hour and a half f rom Stone Leaf, across the Green Mountains in Plainf ield, he presides over Setting Sun Tea Hut, a rustic shelter built from beams hewn f rom the surrounding woods. There, Youngbaer off ers a seasonal Japanese tea ceremony as well as monthly classes and occasional tea-pairing dinners orchestrated with Burlington chef Richard Witting. He sells tea and teaware year-round at the Plainf ield Farmers Market and teaches classes at Gratef ul Yoga in Montpelier. Youngbaer’s ef f orts to transf orm his passion f or tea into a vocation recently yielded him a mention in Global Tea Hut magazine. The central Vermont hut’s only heat comes f rom the tea-brewing apparatus. On a day in early December, in full ceremonial garb, Youngbaer heats a cast-iron cauldron of water over a fi e in the hut’s center. Using a bamboo ladle, he pours the water over spring-green powdered matcha and whisks the resulting tea into a f roth. Af ter of f ering a mugwortf l vored candy to his guest, he hands over the astringent brew. Steam rises in the frigid air. The way Youngbaer tells it, his connection to tea goes back to the moment of his birth. “I was born at home, and the midwife, who arrived after I did, handed my mom a cup of tea,” he says. Built during the f all of 2015, the tea hut is located just steps f rom the site of Youngbaer’s arrival in the world. Its inaugural tea ceremony was held before the structure was f inished; between sips, participants could look up into the boughs of an apple tree through a gap in the roof. Like Wetzel, Youngbaer was introduced to loose-leaf tea by someone who had purchased it while traveling outside the U.S. For a time, on his own journeys, Youngbaer would seek out tearooms. Nowadays, he plans his travels specif ically around them. Camellia Sinensis Tea House in Montréal is one of his favorites. Youngbaer has his eye on Stone Leaf, and he’s excited about Wetzel’s innovations there. “I’m pretty connected to a lot of the tea shops throughout the country and have my ear to the ground about interesting things they’re doing,” he says. “I haven’t seen anybody [roasting tea] at all.” Both Youngbaer and Wetzel are committed to educating the public about

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“perfects” it. “That’s the wrong word,” Wetzel says. The goal is “to be happy with what we’re doing.” Watching Wetzel sift a handful of warm tea leaves through his finger and back into the bamboo roaster; offe a tasting of house-roasted oolongs; or talk calmly to staff about filling wholesale orders and preparing to open the pop-up tasting room, one sees a man who’s happy with what he is doing. And happy to introduce others to the same satisfaction. m

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doing something that others aren’t doing.” The project has agrarian roots. Six years ago, the couple — whose backgrounds include training in biology, historic architecture and education — decided to raise as much food as they could on their property. They started with piglets. Buying organic grain was pricey and clashed with the farm’s DIY mission, so the Randolphs cleared land — the pigs helping with tillage and fertility — and planted grain. Rather than simply feeding that raw grain to the pigs, however, as most farmers would, they saw in distillation

maple wood, which adds a subtle vanilla fl vor. This summer, the farm grew a “greenhouse full of crazy hot peppers,” Carrie says. Now those habaneros and ghost peppers bring the heat to the farm’s Wood Heat potato whiskey, which also picks up smoke from charred ash wood. The new spirits can be sampled at Montpelier’s year-round CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET or at the farm’s stillhouse tasting room, which is now open Friday and Saturday afternoons, noon to 5 p.m., at 1193 Lovely Road. Visitors are also welcome to strap on snowshoes or cross-country skis and take advantage of the farm’s trail network, the Randolphs say.

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n recent years, few Queen City restaurant debuts have had as much buzz as Monarch & the Milkweed, which opened at 111 St. Paul Street in August. Part of that buzz stems f rom the reputations of its principals and staf f Chef -owner Andrew LeStourgeon led Hen of the Wood’s pastry department from 2012 to 2015, following a string of swanky executive pastry gigs in New York City. His partner, Rob Downey, helped launch American Flatbread, the Farmhouse Group and Zero Gravity Craf t Brewery and is involved with the Great Northern, which will open on Pine Street next spring. The kitchen team includes executive chef James Wagenknecht, who worked in Farmhouse Group restaurants f or years. Pastry chef Amanda Wildermuth came via Hen of the Wood, and front-ofhouse manager Kaila Fong f rom Hotel Vermont. Behind the bar, Jeff Baumann — who developed Prohibition Pig’s cocktail program — works in tandem with newcomer Ian Hood, a cicerone and sommelier who worked f or big-name New York chefs, including Daniel Boulud and Marc Forgione. Since Monarch’s inception, LeStourgeon has described it as a pastry shop and “f ine diner.” In practice, it has some of the trappings of a gleaming American classic: It’s open f rom breakf ast through dinner, has a well-stocked pastry case and of f ers service that doesn’t coddle but food that does. But there the “diner” allusion ends and the “f ine” begins. The restaurant is glossy-chic and tiny. Upon entering, you f eel that you’ve entered a miniature marble palace. Fluted chandeliers cast warm light. Napkins are branded by hand with the restaurant’s stylized butterf ly logo. The white walls display handsome f ound-wood assemblages by Vermont artist Duncan Johnson. Happily f or patrons, this care f or detail extends to the f ood — sourced f rom local f arms and served on handmade stoneware plates. LeStourgeon and Wagenknecht painstakingly workshop each dish f rom the spark of an idea to perf ection. Wildermuth reworked her chocolate chip cookie recipe 20 times.

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IF THE MENU READS AS APPROACHABLE AND HOMESPUN, THE KITCHEN CLASSES UP ITS DISHES IN THE DETAILS. In the morning, you might stop in for a cof f ee and pastry. Monarch’s house drip ($3) is custom-blended at Brio Cof f ee orks, the Pine Street roastery that toasts micro-batches of beans to their ripe, cherry-fruit ideal. Forgive me, dark-roast drinkers, but I believe Brio is putting out the fine t coffee in Vermont right now. Or you could start with an espresso ($3) — made with smooth and creamy Nespresso — or an af f ogato ($5) if you like caffeinated ice cream for breakfast, as I do. But do yourself a f avor and order a pastry ($3 to $10), too. On the morning

af ter the election, a tall, tightly wound cinnamon bun (and, OK, a stiff cocktail) eased my political pain. Other days, I’ve sipped cof f ee over Wildermuth’s billowy cream puf f s or brittle-shelled Linzertortes, which corral warm-spiced raspberry jam beneath a dusting of sugar. Everything is Goldilocks sweet: neither cloying nor lacking. A savory wake-up could entail a petite quiche ($10). The one I tried revealed a surprise cache of caramelized onions. Then, the crackly crunch of a hash brown ($4) gave way to a soft and creamy shredded potato interior. Another morning, two herb-laced,

crumbly biscuits were nestled in peppered sausage gravy; these warmed me from the inside out. And at $9, the dish is easily two portions. At lunchtime, the menu swells to include soups, salads and sandwiches ($10 to $15). As half orders, these make for a swell game of mix-and-match. To wit: A cup of cream-tinged, spicy tomato soup is just the thing to sof ten the charredcheese crust of Wagenknecht’s grilled cheddar-Gruyère sandwich. For a bit of green, a small Caesar sparkles with silver-blue anchovies, which were so pleasant and mild that I expect even the anchovy-averse could enjoy them. I’d be remiss not to mention that, f or f ir t-time breakf ast or lunch guests, Monarch’s counter-service f ormat can be a bit jarring. Viewed through picture windows f rom the street, the restaurant’s banquette row of pedestal tables seems to suggest a sit-down bistro. But step inside, and you’ll need to approach the register to place your order. Those plagued with indecision might feel on the spot, especially if someone in line behind you is in a rush. You order, pay and take a number. If you asked for drip coffe , you turn to the counter at your back and fill your own cup. Opt for an espresso, cocktail or beer, and you’ll have to stand aside and wait f or the f olks behind the counter to pass it forward, and then find somewhere to sit. Given the somewhat upscale setting — at comparable restaurants, service usually begins with a “Please wait to be seated” sign — Monarch’s DIY approach can be disorienting. But LeStourgeon likes the inf ormal model because it opens the restaurant to solo newspaper breakf asts, quick catch-up lunches with f riends and quiet af ternoons with a laptop. He says he likes the fl xibility that comes with “not forcing full service on everyone.” During my f irst visit, the inability to keep an open tab had me wondering: What if I want another cocktail? If I did, I’d have to get up and ask for one — and then pay again. Imaginary brunch nightmares swirled through my mind. To LeStourgeon’s credit, though, the process does compel caref ul consideration bef ore ordering a second daytime drink.

food+drink At dinner, however, the restaurant switches to table service, which means you can order as many glasses of milkweed punch ($10) as you dare. One cup of that rum-lemon, lighter-shade-ofpale ambrosia is definitely not enough. Opalescent with whey and a light, creamy head, the drink twinkles with icy shards. You could also go with a spot-on Manhattan or kaffi lime fizz (both $11), or a draft beer or glass of wine from the bar’s brief but thoughtful lists. Monarch’s dinner menu is more hair-down than French twist. Think house-dipped local corn dogs (three for

blend of clothbound cheddar and American cheeses. A smallish Waldorf salad ($10) was all cool, watery crunch — a bird’s nest of sweet, julienned apple sticks on top of pristine iceberg lettuce, diced celery, candied pecans and scattered currants. Sandwiches ($12 or $13) err on the large side and offer solid bang for your buck. One night, my smoked bluefis melt broke with a lustrous crunch. The fish salad inside tasted of wafted smoke and sanguine citrus punctuated with bits of celery and hazelnut. That night, inside the butter-cloud brioche bun of my date’s pork-belly

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sandwich, sweet pickle chips and red onion so lifted the weight of the barbecue-glazed meat that I almost forgot it was a bacon sandwich. The crunchy dill spears on the plate might have come straight from a Jewish deli. And — again thanks to Monarch’s reasonable portion sizes — you’ll likely have room for dessert. You might nibble on Wildermuth’s Brooklyn blackout cake à la mode in all its chocolate-ganacheand-housemade-Oreo glory ($10). That was too much for me, but I couldn’t resist the pull of the glowing pastry case near the register, or of a silver-dollar-size frangipane tart. Its almondine filling concealed a thin layer of jam — and I’m still thinking about the glistening vanilla-bean plums on top. m

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Banding Together When the members of the award-winning band Darlingside met at Williams College in Massachusetts, they brought a broad array of musical backgrounds to the table, ranging from choral singing and chamber music to Celtic session playing and street busking. These days, the Boston-based foursome places its vocal harmonies at the forefront of Americana songs peppered with components of folk, bluegrass, classical music and indie rock. Dave Senft, Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji and Harris Paseltiner gather ’round a single microphone to serve up songs from 2015’s Birds Say. Montpelier singer-songwriter Kris Gruen opens.

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VIGIL TO HONOR VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE: Candles in hand, folks pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to ﬁrearms since the 2012 mass shooting in Sandy Hook, Conn. Burlington City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, gsvtcc@gmail.com.

Friday, December 16, 7:30 p.m., at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. $10-22; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 728-6464. chandler-arts.org

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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. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: Delicious, local fare is accessible to both newbies and foodies at a year-round emporium of prepared foods, baked goods, produce, seafood, meats and cheeses. Woodstock Farmers’ Market, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3658.

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.

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BURLINGTON WOMEN’S CIRCLE: ° ose who identify as female form sisterly bonds and connect through ritual, sharing, movement and self-care. Sangha Studio, Old North End, Burlington, 7:45-9 p.m. $10-20. Info, 448-4262. CAREER SERVICES: A Community College of Vermont job-hunt helper assists employment seekers with everything from résumé writing to online applications. Winooski Memorial Library, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6424. ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP: Folks familiar with family-tree fact-ﬁnding take their research to the next level with individualized help. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 1:30-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-5124. ONE-ON-ONE TECH APPOINTMENTS: Staff members troubleshoot tech issues during individual sessions. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-5124. 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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‘CHASING ICE’: National Geographic photographer James Balog uses time-lapse cameras to capture

COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. ° e Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

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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. FORGET YOUR TROUBLES! COME ON, GET HAPPY!: Interactive games generate laughter and stimulate creative thinking. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-2518.

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EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Guided practice and group conversation with Yushin Sola cultivate well-being. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 7:308:30 p.m. $14. Info, 299-9531.

‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A FRENCH CANADIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’ ° ursday, December 15, 6 p.m.; Friday, December 16, 7 p.m.; and Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18, 1 and 5 p.m., at Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. $7.50-46. Info, 603-646-2422. hop.dartmouth. edu

EVERY WEDNESDAY, EVERYONE TAI CHI: Beginners and longtime practitioners alike improve balance, posture and coordination through the Chinese martial art. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-8866. GENTLE TAI CHI: Madeleine Piat-Landolt guides students in a sequence of poses with an emphasis on relaxation and alignment. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585. GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Students get pumped with an interval-style workout that boosts muscle strength, cardiovascular ﬁtness, agility, balance and coordination. Middlebury Municipal Gym, 7-8 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. WED.14

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CINEMA CASUALTIES: ‘SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2’: A murderer opens up to a psychiatrist in this 1987 cult-classic horror show. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

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Over more than 40 years, the stage show The Christmas Revels has taken audience members on journeys to faraway places such as Scotland, Elizabethan England and Appalachia. This year, the spirited song, dance and storytelling spectacular focuses on the Canadian province of Québec. A multigenerational cast of local talent tells the traditional French Canadian tale “The Flying Canoe,” in which a band of boatmen goes to extremes to spend New Year’s Eve with their sweethearts. Special guest artists Genticorum — a Québécois musical trio — and step-dancing master Pierre Chartrand bring their skills to the stage in this colorful celebration of culture.

KNITTING & MORE: BROOMSTICK LACE: Needleworkers of all skill levels learn the popular crochet technique. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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LAUNCH VT: PITCH DECK AUTOPSY: A panel of experts critiques business plan presentations for entrepreneurs seeking investors. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister to be critiqued. Info, launchvt@vermont.org.

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From its picturesque scenery to its one-of-akind culture, Vermont is a wellspring of inspiration. Moving Light Dance taps into the state’s boundless beauty and other unique traits for its annual production of The Green Mountain Nutcracker, Nutcracker directed by Christine Harris. Staged at Barre Opera House for the 10th year, this seasonal showcase of original choreography and handmade costumes features local students leaping and twirling alongside professional performers. Ballet bu° buffs watch with wonder as the classic Christmas tale gets the full Vermont treatment — loggers, snow-covered forests, a Maple Sugar Fairy and all.

‘THE GREEN MOUNTAIN NUTCRACKER’ Saturday, December 17, 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 18, 2 p.m., at Barre Opera House. $15-25. Info, 476-8188. barreoperahouse.org

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Despite the onset of harsh weather and last week’s seeming victory — the Army Corps of Engineers denied an easement for the Dakota Pipeline — protestors near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota are holding their ground. Large groups of people opposing construction near the reservation’s border are in need of resources such as winter gear, healers and medics. In a show of support, the Good Earth Collective presents Sounds for Standing Rock, an all-ages evening of local music to raise funds for the demonstrators. Mal Maiz founder Maiz Vargas Sandoval; hip-hop artists Mister Burns (pictured), DJ Kanganade and Speaking in Tongues; and singer-songwriter Senayit bring on the beats, while Taco Truck All Stars serves snacks. Attendance by Sioux and Abenaki tribe members, as well as traditional ceremonies, round out this beneﬁt bash.

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INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees absorb Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694. INTRO TO EMBODIED MINDFULNESS: Christyn King teaches Phoenix Rising Yoga Thera y with basic postures and consciousness techniques. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop. LUNAR YOGA/PILATES: Female-identifying students empower and tone the feminine mind, body and spirit. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 10:30-11:45 a.m. $10. Info, 779-0444. MORNING FLOW YOGA: Greet the sun with a grounding and energizing class for all levels. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, 540-0186. 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-tim ers. Info, 372-1721.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensi y physical-fitness program. No th End Studio B, Burlington, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. TAI CHI FOR ALL: Shaina Levee instructs attendees wearing loose, comfy clothing in moving meditation. Jericho Town Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4686. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: Draw in the good vibrations of gongs, bowls and didgeridoos — a relaxing sonic massage to get you through the week. The ellness Collective, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 510-697-7790.

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NORTHERN STAGE’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: Northern Stage interprets this timeless holiday classic about Ebenezer Scrooge and a trio of ghosts. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $14-64. Info, 296-7000. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT: Traditional tunes, a sing-along and a new student composition round out this blend of instruments, voices and good cheer. Warren United Church of Christ, 7:30 p.m. Donations; limited space. Info, 864-5741.

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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.

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GRAHAM CRACKER GINGERBREAD HOUSES: Frosting and candy are the building blocks of takehome edible abodes. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-5124.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS: Grouped by age, youngsters chat about celebrated titles. Call for details. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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YOUNG WRITERS & STORYTELLERS: Kindergartners through fi th graders practice crafting narratives. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Physical and mental strength improve as the result of a stretching session for all ability levels. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

BLUEBIRD FAIRIES HOLIDAY SHOP: Fairy card readings with artist Emily Anderson offer insight to shoppers who browse her whimsical wares. Bluebird Fairies, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 238-4540.

KIDS’ DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Experienced and novice players take on challenges to defeat enemies in this pen-and-paper role-playing game. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, jmuse@colchestervt.gov. LEGO CLUB: Kiddos ages 6 and up snap together snazzy structures. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

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STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Engrossing plots unfold into fun activities for tots up to age 6. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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.

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RICHMOND STORY TIME: Lit lovers ages 2 through 5 are introduced to the wonderful world of reading.

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SCIENCE STORY TIME: ELUSIVE MOOSE: Animal lovers investigate the secret lives of the antlered species. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Regular admission, $11.5014.50; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

PERSONAL BEST RUNNER’S CIRCUIT: A small-group training class prepares athletes to meet their goals and avoid injury. Your Personal Best Fitness, South Burlington, 5:45-6:30 p.m. $15. Info, 658-1616.

ZUMBA: Lively Latin rhythms fuel this dance-fitnes phenomenon for all experience levels. Vergennes Opera House, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 349-0026.

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LGBTQ GENDER-FREE SQUARE DANCE CLASS: Folks with a twinkle in their eye and in their toes bring a water bottle and a sense of humor to a stepping session for all abilities. No partner necessary. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5-10; free for first timers. Info, dance@together.net.

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FIDDLE JAM: Acoustic players catch up at a bowand-string session. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182. SONG CIRCLE: Heidi Wilson leads an evening of vocal expression using the “Rise Up Singing” songbook. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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A COURSE IN MIRACLES: A monthly workshop based on Helen Schucman’s 1975 text delves into the wisdom found at the core of the world’s major religions. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-645-1930. TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard breaks down the components of computers. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 8:15-9:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Page turners for kids and adults find new homes. Stowe Free Library, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145. VETERANS’ BOOK GROUP: Those who ha e served their country join Michael Heaney for a discussion of texts. South Burlington Veterans Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 862-1806. WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: CHAPTER FOCUS: Folks give feedback on selections of up to 40 pages 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: Prompts flow into a 30-minute free-write and sharing opportunities without judgment. The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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HEALTH CARE: WHAT’S A BUSINESS TO DO?: Experts help business owners navigate health care options for the coming year. Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. $25. Info, 229-5711. VERMONT BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Locals honor representative Helen Head at the first meal of the day. Black Box Theate , Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8-10 a.m. $10; free for members, Vermont legislators and state officials. Info, 862-8347

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BURLINGTON WALK/BIKE COUNCIL MEETING: Two-wheeled travelers get in gear to discuss ways to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. Room 12, Burlington City Hall, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-9572. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: Residents chew the fat over the values of space and community growth. The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303. INFORMATIONAL SESSION: Those interested in home-sharing programs meet with staff to learn more. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 1010:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

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MOUNT MANSFIELD SCALE MODELERS: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.

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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. ‘TAKING FLIGHT’: Dancers interpret experimental works by emerging Middlebury College choreographers. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the A ts, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

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FALLING AWAY: A mindful talk by Robert Kest moves beyond a Western view of self and psychotherapy. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ hungermountain.coop. FOOT-CARE CLINIC: Nurses from Franklin County Home Health Agency help patients care for their tootsies. Call for details. Various Franklin County locations. $20; preregister. Info, 527-7531. 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: Seekers clear their heads, finding inspiration and creativi y. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303. REMEDIES FOR DIGESTION & ENERGY: Acupuncturist Baylen Slote pinpoints methods for balancing the body and boosting well-being in a holistic healing workshop. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 2-3:15 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. TAI CHI FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH: Moving and standing postures focus on the core, pelvic floo , back and legs. Pre- and postnatal participants are welcome. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:15 p.m. $10. Info, 779-0444.

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‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A FRENCH-CANADIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: The Québécois story of “The Flying Canoe” threads through a high-energy show of singing, dancing and pageantry. See calendar spotlight. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6 p.m. $7.50-46. Info, 603-646-2422. ELIZABETH VON TRAPP: Songs of the season delight listeners who munch on bag lunches. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, noon-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3631. HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: A performance by singer-songwriter David Mallett kicks off several days of revelry including theater performances, a dinner and a student concert. Various Greensboro locations, 5:30 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 533-7487.

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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Parents connect while kids up to age 3 enjoy toys, stories, challah and juice. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, grace@ ohavizedek.org. LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. MUSICAL STORY TIME: Little ones keep the beat with rhythm instruments while Inger Dybfest strums the guitar. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

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READ TO A CAT: Lit lovers share stories with a registered therapy feline. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918. READ TO ARCHIE: Budding bookworms join a 12v-barrio112515.indd 1 friendly therapy dog for entertaining tails — er, tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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THURSDAY MOVIE AFTERNOON: Ellen Degeneres voices a forgetful fish in Finding Dory. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3:15-5 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. THURSDAY PLAY TIME: Kiddos and their caregivers convene for casual fun. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the romantic tongue. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. FRENCH THURSDAY: SOCIAL HOUR: Francophones fine-tune their French-language con ersation skills over cocktails. Bar, Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. $4; free for Alliance Française members. Info, info@aflc .org.

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ELLIE GEBAROWSKI-SHAFER & JIM BERG: Voice and flute flow in works by Mozart, Bach, Fauré and Harald Rohlig. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on the Green, Middlebury, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7200. FLYNN CENTER SHOW CHOIRS: Nearly 80 of Vermont’s best young singers, actors and dancers deliver a powerhouse performance of Broadway favorites and pop hits. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 & 8 p.m. $12-16. Info, 863-5966. NORTHERN VERMONT SONGWRITERS: Melody makers meet to share ideas and maximize their creativity. Call for details. Catamount Outback Artspace, St. Johnsbury, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 467-9859.

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PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK HOLIDAY MIXER: Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce members and friends celebrate the bank’s service to the community. People’s United Bank, Barre, 5:15-7:15 p.m. $10-15; preregister. Info, 229-5711.

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PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Half-pints have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

NATURAL MARSHFIELD: Wildlife experts uncover the wonders of the lo|F M IL E cal environment. Jaquith Public Library, M TH | ‘T H E L AST M A N O N Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. NAUGHTY OR NICE BEER-INFUSED COCKTAIL PARTY: Switchback Ale and other brews tempt talks taste buds when mixed with Stonecutter Spirits LUNCH & LEARN: Supernatural specialist Thea in specialty refreshments. The ap Room at Lewis conjures Queen City spirits in “Haunted Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Cost of Burlington.” Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, drinks. Info, 651-4114. noon. Free. Info, 863-4214. NORTHERN STAGE’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See WED.14, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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‘HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING’: J. Pierrepont Finch climbs his way up the corporate ladder with hilarious results in this awardwinning musical presented by Montpelier High School Masque. Montpelier High School, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-12; free for kids under 5. Info, 225-8000. THU.15

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UVM MEDICAL CENTER FARMERS MARKET: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 847-5823.

CORNWALL FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Cornwa l Volunteer Fire Department, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

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POSTNATAL SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Mothers and babes-in-arms circle up for a reflecti e session centered on embracing one’s self and family amid the chaos of daily life. Prenatal Method Studio, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $10-20. Info, 829-0211.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.

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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, 10 a.m.-noon. $20; free for first-timers. Info, 343-8172.

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT: See WED.14, Stowe Community Church. $20-24; free for kids.

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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.

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASS: Instruction for individuals of varying ability levels is tailored to each mover’s unique style. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $5; free for first-timers. Info, 863-6713.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 324-1143.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘NO MAN’S LAND’: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart portray a pair of aging penmen in Harold Pinter’s comic play, staged in London and broadcast to the big screen. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $18. Info, 863-5966. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600.

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AUTHOR’S THEATER: NICK BOOLUKOS: The essayist reads from his co lection Learning to Trust God: Notes From a Journey of Faith. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920. BOOK READING & SIGNING: Lakota elder Beverly Little Thunder shares her memoir One Bead at a Time and responds to audience queries. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 3.

WRITE NOW!: Wordsmiths let their creativity flow freely at a monthly meeting. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6:30-9 p.m. $15-20; preregister; limited space. Info, 775-0356.

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SOUNDS FOR STANDING ROCK: A lineup of local musical talent including Maiz Vargas Sandoval, Mister Burns and Senayit supports the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. North End Studios, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-100. Info, 755-6336.

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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. SEVENDAYSVT.COM

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MAGGIE’S FIBER FRIDAY FOR ADULTS: Veteran knitter Maggie Loftus facilitates an informal gathering of crafters. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.

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BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Learn new moves with Ballroom Nights, then join others in a dance social featuring 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. 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.

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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Wendy Gilchrist and Adina Gordon lead casually dressed hoofers in the steps popular in the time of Jane Austen. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10. Info, 899-2378.

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CAREER SERVICES: See WED.14. ONE-ON-ONE TECH APPOINTMENTS: See WED.14. SILENT AUCTION PARTY: Halyard Brewing suds satisfy browsers who bid on items, view dance films and mingle with Vermont choreographers and dancers. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 5:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, vermontdancealliance@gmail.com.

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ACRO YOGA: Beginners bring a friend or come solo to this acrobatic practice utilizing counterbalance, weight stacking, alignment and cooperation. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:15-6:45 p.m. $10. Info, 779-0444. ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the SA ear to propel detoxification. Turning T.1 M 7|M JA U SIC | M A PLE Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

MARY DINGEE FILLMORE: The author of An Address in Amsterdam regales readers with the talk “My Addresses in Amsterdam: The Making of a Novel.” Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 253-1800.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.14, 9:15 a.m.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.14, noon-7 p.m.

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BEGINNERS’ TAI CHI: Interested individuals learn slow-set, tai chi gong, moving and standing postures, and basic techniques. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 779-0444. FELDENKRAIS WITH GILLIAN FRANKS: A movement-centered class with instructions such as “Do less” and “Rest” renders participants rejuvenated. The ellness Collective, Burlington, 7-7:45 a.m. $10. Info, 540-0186. FITNESS FLOW YOGA: All types of athletes can build strength, increase flexibili y and prevent injuries with a moderate-to-vigorous vinyasa flo . Colchester Health & Fitness, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15; free for members. Info, 860-1010. LAUGHTER YOGA: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Both new and experienced participants reduce stress with this playful practice. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. NIA WITH REBECCA: An expressive workout combining dance, martial arts and healing arts strengthens the mind, body and spirit. Shelburne Town Hall, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $16; free for first-timers. Info, 489-6701. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.14. REIKI: Touch activates the body’s natural healing abilities, aiding people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. UNLOCKING TENSION WITH YIN YOGA: A series of long-held, passive poses with Kaleigh Mulpeter relieves stress and soothes the mind. Sangha Studio, downtown Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $20-25. Info, 448-4262.

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‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’: A disabled young shepherd’s life changes forever when he spies an amazing star in this children’s opera presented by Opera North. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. $13-25.50; free for kids under 10. Info, 603-448-0400. BLUEBIRD FAIRIES HOLIDAY SHOP: See WED.14. ‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A FRENCH-CANADIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: See THU.15, 7 p.m. DINNER WITH SANTA: Ho ho ho! Tots don their PJs and join Kris Kringle for a breakfast-themed supper. Colchester Middle School, 6:15-7:15 p.m. $5-10; free for kids 2 and under; preregister. Info, 264-5640. FAMILY DAY: Businesses in the artisan complex such as Nutty Steph’s and Red Hen Baking offer hot cocoa, cookie decorating, ornament making and more. MiddleGround, Middlesex, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5200. HOLIDAY BEER & CHOCOLATE PAIRING: Lake Champlain Chocolates and Switchback Brewing join forces for a gustatory extravaganza. Call to confirm. The ap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $12. Info, 651-4114. HOLIDAY EVENTS: Live ice carving, horsedrawn trolley rides, mini train excursions, live

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performances and costumed characters keep spirits high. See shopmtp.com for details. Maple Tree Place, Williston. Free. Info, 391-8000. HOLIDAY KIDS’ BIKE BONANZA: Youngsters snag cycles on the cheap, then personalize them at a decoration station. Sustainability Academy, Lawrence Barnes School, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-4475. MIDDLEBURY DOES CHRISTMAS: Backed by a six-piece band, area singers serve up well-known numbers in jazzy new arrangements. Town Hall Theate , Middlebury, 7 p.m. $15-20. Info, 382-9222. ‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’: A man’s sanity is put on trial when he claims to be Kris Kringle in this 1994 remake of an old-time favorite film. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1391. NORTHERN STAGE’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See WED.14, 7:30 p.m. UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY: Folks don deliberately unattractive knitwear and go wild with festive cocktails, boozy cookies, pierogi and all-around merriment. Stonecutter Spirits, Middlebury, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 388-3000. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT: See WED.14, United Church of Newport. $20-24; free for kids under 18. WINTER CAROLS: A COMMUNITY TRADITION: Audience sing-alongs and instrumental and choral performances offer reflection on the theme of the 12 days of Christmas. First Universalisty Church and Society, Barnard, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 234-1645.

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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. ANIME CLUB: Konnichiwa! Fans of the Japanese cartoon style geek out over shows, kawaii crafts and tasty treats. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. EARLY-BIRD MATH STORY TIME: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics. Community Room, Richmond Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. FAMILY MOVIE: Parents and tots break out the popcorn for an all-ages flick. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING FOR TEENS/TWEENS: Seasoned players and beginners bring their cards and their friends for an afternoon of casual gaming. Turner Toys & Hobbies, Essex Junction, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6102. MUSIC WITH ROBERT: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

SONGS & STORIES WITH MATTHEW: Matthew Witten helps children start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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BROWN BAG BOOK GROUP: Readers voice opinions about The Storied Life of A.J. Fik y by Gabrielle Zevin. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. FAY WEBERN: The octogenarian author revisits bygone days in New York City in The Button Thief o East 14th Street: Scenes From a Life on the Lower East Side 1927-1957. Noble Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1219. FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works-in-progress by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.14.

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BANDS FOR STANDING ROCK: Twisted Knickers, Senayit, James Graham and John Heartson join forces to support water protectors at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. See calendar spotlight. West Newbury Hall, 7-10 p.m. Donations. Info, 522-3696.

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BOOK LAUNCH: Diane Elliott Gayer unveils her collection of photos and essays, Of Earth and Being. Vermont Design Institute, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 355-2150. OPEN SPACE: AN IMPROVISATIONAL LABORATORY: Artistic students, faculty and community members try out ideas during an hour of silent experimentation, followed by an hour open to musicians. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ: People with memory loss accompany their caregivers for coffee, conversation and entertainment. Tha er House, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-4220.

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KNITTING 4 PEACE: Needle-and-yarn artists cast on for a cause, stitching items to be donated to those in need. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10 a.m.noon. Free; preregister. Info, 985-5124.

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INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. STORIES FOR A WINTER’S EVE: Mark Nash, Kathryn Blume, Patti Casey and Pete Sutherland warm hearts with original Vermont stories and songs. Old Meeting House, East Fairfield, 3 & 7 p.m. $10-50. Info, 249-0404.

DARLINGSIDE: All clustered around one microphone, the quartet treats listeners to tight harmonies and varied instrumentals. Kris Gruen opens. See calendar spotlight. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $10-22; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 728-6464.

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MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular flick. Ca l for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON’: A 2014 documentary tells the personal story of Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5 p.m. $5-11; preregister. Info, 457-2355.

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FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: Amateur singers belt out their favorite hits. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., kitchen opens, 5 p.m.; karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info, 518-563-7558.

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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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MYRA FLYNN & PAUL BOFFA: The songstress serves up soulful strains at an intimate show complete with beer, wine and supper from Southern Smoke. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-8222.

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BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET: A bustling indoor marketplace offers fresh and prepared foods alongside crafts, live music, lunch seating and face painting. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@gmail.com. CAPITAL CITY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Root veggies, honey, maple syrup and more change hands at an off-season celebration of locally grown food. Montpelier City Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 793-8347. CHOCOLATE TASTING: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the fla or profiles of four di ferent confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, middleburyfarmersmkt@ yahoo.com. NORWICH FARMERS MARKET: Farmers and artisans offer meats, baked goods and produce alongside handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447. ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET: Locavores go wild for fruits, veggies, maple syrup, honey, eggs, meats, crafts and more. Windsor Welcome Center, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Info, 359-2551. WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.14.

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GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.14, 8-9 a.m. PERSONAL BEST RUNNER’S CIRCUIT: See WED.14, 9-10 a.m.

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‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’: See FRI.16, 5 p.m. BLUEBIRD FAIRIES HOLIDAY SHOP: See WED.14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: Families celebrate the holidays 19th-century-style with ornament making and baked treats. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-14; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355. ‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A FRENCH-CANADIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: See THU.15, 1 & 5 p.m. ‘THE GIFT’: Families share the joy of the season at this holiday skating show benefiting the Boys & Girls Club. Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, Burlington, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 865-7558. ‘THE GREEN MOUNTAIN NUTCRACKER’: Moving Light Dance puts a local twist on this holiday classic, complete with a Maple Sugar Fairy. See calendar spotlight. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $1525. Info, 476-8188.

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Middlebury. Vergennes Opera House, 7-10 p.m. $550. Info, 877-6737. MCLEAN AVENUE BAND: “Christmas in Ireland” combines traditional tunes and ballads with elements of pop, rock and R&B. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $20-54. Info, 760-4634. MIDDLEBURY DOES CHRISTMAS: See FRI.16, 2 p.m. MOCO HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET: Local produce, meats, maple products, prepared foods and gift items catch shoppers’ eyes. Morrisville Food Co-op, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, markets@morrisvillecoop.com. NORTHERN STAGE’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See WED.14, 2 & 7:30 p.m. PLAINFIELD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Birders leave no feathered flier unseen during this 56th annual avian census. Various Washington County locations. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6206. SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Works by De Cormier, Vaughan Williams and others are brought to life in “Here We Come A-Wassailing.” White Meeting House, Waterbury Congregational Church, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; free for kids under 1. Info, 863-5966. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT: SOLD OUT. See WED.14, the White Church, Grafton, 5 p.m. ‘VERMONT’S OWN NUTCRACKER’: For the 12th year, Vermont Ballet Theater po trays the fantastical world within a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $23-36. Info, 863-5966. WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: A potluck meal, an herbal-treat share and live music by Benja usher in the holiday season. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. Free. Info, ncavanaugh2@gmail.com. YULETIDE CULT-CLASSIC SHORTS: 1948’s Santa in Animal Land and 1946’s A Christmas Dream are two of the vintage one-reel wonders shown on 16mm film. The Champlain Wine Company, Plattsburgh N.Y., 8 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com.

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BRIO WOODEN TRAIN PLAY DAY: Choo choo! Children have fun with a giant locomotive layout, coloring activities and games. Turner Toys & Hobbies, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 233-6102. FAMILY YOGA CLASS: Caregivers get in on the fun in a Spark Youth Yoga class combining poses, group games and exercises to calm the mind. North End Studio B, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 238-5619. SATURDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME: A weekly selection of songs and storylines engages all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. SOLSTICE CRAFT: Little ones ages 5 and up transform a clear glass jar into a “stained glass” candleholder with provided materials. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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ARNOWITT & LAROUCHE: Michael Arnowitt and John LaRouche hit all the right notes on piano and harmonica. Music Box, Craftsbury, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10; free for kids under 16. Info, 586-7533. FLYNN SINGERS: A community chorus belts out Broadway numbers and selections from the American Songbook. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966. KARAOKE CONTEST PRACTICE ROUND: Vocalists prepare their powerhouse pipes for the chance to compete in a nationwide sing-off. Bellows Falls Moose Lodge, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-313-0052. MAPLE JAM: The jazz octet pe forms a cappella arrangements of standards and seasonal selections. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner package; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. ONION RIVER CHORUS WINTER CONCERT: Sixty voices strong, the Montpelier-based group interprets 17th-century sacred works by Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Rovetta, Cavalli and others. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $10-18. Info, 426-3210. SOCIAL BAND: The Burlington choral group combines ancient and modern-day songs in the

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INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD: Students work with the word processor’s advanced features and customization options. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP: HOW TO BACK UP DATA ONTO THE CLOUD: Electronic novices bring their questions to a hands-on help session. Fairfax Community Library, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. VCAM ORIENTATION: Video-production hounds master basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692. WINTER FARMERS MARKET: HOLIDAY ROOM SPRAYS: A hands-on activity with essential oils results in an aromatic mist. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9753.

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‘FEEL THE BERN — THE MUSICAL’: Bard for Bernie presents a postapocalyptic yet hopeful holiday play inspired by the Bernie Sanders movement. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 863-6713. ‘HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING’: See THU.15. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘L’AMOUR DE LOIN’: Ribbons of LED lights dazzle viewers of Kaija Saariaho’s opera about a knight on a quest of love. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600.

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HEBREW SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Kids ages 4 through 12 and their caregivers sit in on classes and check out programming prior to the synagogue Hanukkah party. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, naomi@ohavizedek.org.

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‘BABETTE’S FEAST’: A servant wishes to repay her employers for their kindness by preparing a meal to remember. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 6:30 p.m. $9. Info, 728-6464.

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GAMES PARLOUR: Strategic thinkers bring favorite tabletop competitions to play with others. Champlain Club, Burlington, 2-8 p.m. $5. Info, orsonbradford@gmail.com.

DYNAMIC QIGONG: Breathing, stretching and meditative motions enhance health and wellbeing. Charlotte Congregational Church, 5-6:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 238-2637.

STRETCH & SIP YOGA: Yogis at all levels do the downward-facing dog before quenching their thirst with a pint or flight of Switchback suds. The ap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 651-4114. ZUMBA FITNESS: High-spirited students dance toward health in an easy-to-follow fitness program set to red-hot international music. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9 a.m. $8-10. Info, 777-7032.

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ALBANY BERKSHIRE BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’: Local dance students join members of the Albany Berkshire Ballet in Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 2 & 6 p.m. $30-40. Info, 775-0903.

THE BOLSHOI BALLET’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’: Denis Rodkin leaps and bounds across the stage as the Nutcracker Prince in this on-screen production. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

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‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A FRENCHCANADIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: See THU.15, 1 & 5 p.m. GEORGE MATTHEW: The organist makes the keys dance in an Advent recital. First Baptist Church of Burlington, 2 p.m. Donations. Info, sarah.dopp@ uvmhealth.org. GERMAN HOLIDAY BAKING: Heike Meyer of Brotbakery shares new variations on traditional treats. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 861-9753. ‘THE GREEN MOUNTAIN NUTCRACKER’: See SAT.17, 2 p.m.

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‘TWELVE ANGRY JURORS’: A dozen men and women must decide the fate of an accused murderer in a New Flynn Adult Actors Ensemble production. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966.

FRANK MANCHEL: Movie mavens snag autographs from the author of Take Two: A Film Teacher’s Unconventional Story. Chef’s Corner Café & Bakery, Williston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-5524.

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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’: A broadcast screening of Mozart’s whimsical masterpiece dazzles opera devotees. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 1 p.m. $23. Info, 775-0903.

‘WRECKING BALL: F**K 2016’: Local theater artists stage a political cabaret confronting the terrors, foibles and follies of the past year. Funds raised go to ACLU of Vermont. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 922-5447.

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HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’: David Neiweem conducts the Burlington Chamber Orchestra in this joyful work from the Baroque period. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 863-5966.

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‘MESSIAH’ SING: String players are welcome to strike up as friends and neighbors give voice to Handel’s holiday favorite. The Congregational Church of Middlebury, 2-4 p.m. $5-10. Info, 989-7355. NORTHERN STAGE’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See WED.14, 2 p.m. SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: See SAT.17, College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 3 p.m. ‘VERMONT’S OWN NUTCRACKER’: See SAT.17, 1 & 6 p.m.

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FAMILY GAME DAY: Friendly competition entertains all ages. Turner Toys & Hobbies, Essex Junction, games for young children, 2-3 p.m.; cooperative games, 3-4 p.m.; party games, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6102.

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DIMANCHES FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431. SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.

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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 No th Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.14.

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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.

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MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.14. PERSONAL BEST RUNNER’S CIRCUIT: See WED.14.

SOCIAL BAND: See SAT.17, Charlotte Congregational Church, 3-4:30 p.m.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.14. VERMONT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HERBALISM STUDENT HERB CLINIC: Third- ear interns evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. Burlington Herb Clinic, 4-8 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, info@ vtherbcenter.org.

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WOMEN’S RECREATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY: Athletes of all abilities hit the indoor turf for fi e-on-fi e games. The Edge Sports & Fitness, Williston, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, lhodgetts@gameonvt.com.

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HOLIDAY STORY TIME: Traditional tales and contemporary narratives set the tone for music, rhymes and a snack. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘NO MAN’S LAND’: See THU.15, Town Hall Theate , Middlebury, 2 p.m. $1017. Info, 382-9222.

HOLIDAY WITH THE ANIMALS: A day of fun, food and festivities features special appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus and shelter animals. See centralvermonthumane.org for the pets’ wish list. Central Vermont Humane Society, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations of pet supplies accepted. Info, 476-3811.

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VERMONT GREGORIAN CHANT SCHOLA: William Tortolano directs the men’s vocal group in “A Festival of Gregorian Chant: Seasonal and Organ Music.” Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

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songs, bounces and rhymes. Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. CRAFTERNOON: WINTER LANTERNS: A themed activity motivates youngsters ages 6 and up to create. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. GREEN MOUNTAIN BOOK AWARD READER’S CLUB: Teens chat about celebrated titles. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. KIDS’ AERIAL FABRIC DANCE CLASS: Adventurous youngsters ages 7 through 12 learn to hang, climb and spin on silks in a high-flying class for a l experience levels. North End Studio B, Burlington, 3:15-4:15 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU.15, 11 a.m. ‘STAR WARS’ CLUB: May the force be with you! Fans of George Lucas’ intergalactic epic bond over common interests. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. STORIES WITH MEGAN: Little lit lovers ages 2 through 5 open their ears for exciting tales. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. STORY TIME & CRAFTS WITH CAITLIN: Engaging plots complement seasonal creative projects. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. TEENS’ & TWEENS’ AERIAL FABRIC DANCE CLASS: Adolescents use suspended silks to integrate ground and sky with seamless transitions. North End Studio B, Burlington, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

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ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

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GUITAR CLASS: Notes ring out at a six-string lesson for folks in recovery. Instruments are available. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. MONDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY KIRTAN: Instruments are welcome during call-and-response chanting of mostly Sanskrit mantras in the bhakti yoga tradition. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, bpatoine@aol.com.

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MONDAYS AT THE IMPROV: Emerging entertainers express themselves through theater games and acting techniques for onstage and off. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.

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SHAPE & SHARE LIFE STORIES: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which participants craft into narratives. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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COLORING FOR GROWN-UPS: Stress melts away as participants put colored pencils to paper. Snacks and supplies are provided. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. 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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BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Pupils get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylings of modern swing dance. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. 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.

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BENEFIT BAKE: Pizza lovers dine on slices in support of Aikido of Champlain Valley. Partial proceeds from each flatbread sold are donated. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5-11:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 861-2999. WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.14.

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BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5-6 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401. FELDENKRAIS: AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Whether you consider it relaxing exercise or active meditation, this experience can reduce pain and increase mobility. Bring a blanket and wear warm, cozy clothes. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15; free for first-timers. Info, 735-3770 FITNESS FLOW YOGA: See FRI.16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FOOT-CARE CLINIC: See THU.15.

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HEALING ARTS FOR WOMEN: Creative sessions encourage recovery through games, expression, movement and companionship among survivors of trauma. Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 685-3138.

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THIRD MONDAYS OPEN-GENRE WORKSHOP: Penmen and -women zero in on elements of craft in works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry submitted 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.

RENTAL INCOME SEMINAR: Those seeking fina cial freedom and security get wise to the ways of real estate investment. Preferred Properties, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 318-7654.

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COFFEE & CASH FLOW CLINIC: A caffeine-fueled work session offers insight into the relationship between cash flo , balance sheets and income statements. Bring financial statements. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

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SHIFTING WORKSHOP: Cyclists bring their bikes for a lesson on changing gears. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4475.

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GENTLE DROP-IN YOGA: Yogis hit the mat for a hatha class led by Betty Molnar. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. NIA WITH REBECCA: See FRI.16.

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‘ELF’: Will Ferrell lends his comedic gifts to this holiday romp about an oversize Santa’s helper. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903.

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‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’: James Stewart stars in Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic about a man saved from despair by his guardian angel. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

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LEGO CHALLENGE: Burgeoning builders tackle construction tasks with colorful blocks. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. MAGIC: THE GATHERING FOR TEENS/TWEENS: See FRI.16. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Melody makers ages 3 through 5 sing and dance into the afternoon. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: WINTER & SNOW: Themed tales and activities capture the imagina tions of kids up to age 6. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Books and creative projects promote early literacy skills for tykes ages 3 through 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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READ TO DAISY: Budding bookworms join a friendly canine for ear-catching narratives. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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STORY TIME FOR BABIES & TODDLERS: Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets arrest the attention of children and their caregivers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’: Two World War II veterans move their song-and-dance act to Vermont to win over a pair of sisters in the 1954 holiday classic starring Bing Crosby. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

FAMILY YOGA DANCE: The oung and the young at heart move and groove in a personalized class. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-6:45 p.m. $10. Info, 12/13/16 2:15 PM 779-0444.

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STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Picture books, songs, rhymes and early math tasks work youngsters’ mental muscles. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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TODDLER STORY TIME: Good listeners up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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TREAD & SHED: Active bodies take to treadmills and elliptical machines for a motivating group workout. Your Personal Best Fitness, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $15. Info, 658-1616.

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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.

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PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

ZUMBA WITH ALLISON: Conditioning is disguised as a party at this rhythm-driven workout session. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 227-7221.

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ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? Language learners engage with a fluent speaker in an informal training. Jericho Town Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4686. ‘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. PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. New Moon Café, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Vocalists with and without experience get in harmony for a holiday chorus that will perform at a Christmas concert and informal local events. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 505-9595. OPEN JAM SESSION: Musicians follow the flo and explore sound together. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.14, noon-7 p.m. SLAM!: SPOKEN WORD POETRY: An open mic paves the way for a juried set at this word fest featuring Muslim Girls Making Change. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

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DROP-IN QUILTING STUDIO: Adult and teen needle-and-thread enthusiasts work on patchwork projects. River Arts, Morrisville, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations. Info, 888-1261.

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CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal and open discussion. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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KNITTING & MORE: BROOMSTICK LACE: See WED.14.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.14. VERMONT SWINGS TANDEM CHARLESTON LESSON: Folks who are familiar with the basic steps take their Swing Charleston skills to the next level. Champlain Club, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 864-8382.

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ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP: See WED.14.

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MOVING PICTURES: FILMS ABOUT IMMIGRATION: Film fanatics take in tales of uprooted people. Call for details. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

LUNAR YOGA/PILATES: See WED.14. MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.14. NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.14. PERSONAL BEST RUNNER’S CIRCUIT: See WED.14. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.14. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.14. TAI CHI FOR ALL: See WED.14. ZUMBA: See WED.14.

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BLUEBIRD FAIRIES HOLIDAY SHOP: See WED.14. NORTHERN STAGE’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See WED.14, 2 & 7:30 p.m. WOODEN SLED ORNAMENTS: Tots decorate take-home trinkets for their trees. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 12:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

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PAJAMA STORY TIME: Tykes cuddle up in PJs for captivating tales, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. READ TO A DOG: Book hounds ages 5 through 10 curl up with a good story and a furry friend. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. RICHMOND STORY TIME: See WED.14. STEM CLUB: Inquisitive kids tackle challenges in science, technology, engineering and math. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: See WED.14. WINTER SOLSTICE CRAFT: Kiddos in grades 1 and up mark the change of seasons with a themed project. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:304:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.14. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.14. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.14.

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LGBTQ GENDER-FREE SQUARE DANCE CLASS: See WED.14.

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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.14.

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DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE OF DATA SCIENCE: AN EVENING WITH ERIC SIEGEL: An accessible talk on data-based predictions doubles as a holiday party. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.14.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.14.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY, EVERYONE TAI CHI: See WED.14. FOOT-CARE CLINIC: See THU.15. GENTLE TAI CHI: See WED.14.

WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress 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.14. m

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EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: See WED.14.

FRIENDS OF THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See WED.14.

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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.14.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: See WED.14.

TEDX BROWNELL LIBRARY: Curious minds watch TED Talk videos centered on the theme of “imagination.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.14.

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. 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 more will be covered. Bring a Mac-compatible portable drive with your images to the ﬁrst class. Instructor: Dan Lovell. Wed., Jan. 25-Mar. 1, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $275/person; $247.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Digital Media Lab, lower level, Burlington.

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LEARN TO SEW SERIES AT NIDO: Take our two-part Learn to Sew series beginning Monday,

ADULT: ADVANCED OIL PAINTING: Instructor: Sage Tucker-Ketcham. Designed to help traditional oil painters develop their skills to make more dynamic and complex oil paintings. Students will focus on developing a series of work and learn from demos and discussions about professional practice. Previous experience in oil painting is necessary to attend this course. ° u., Jan. 19-Mar. 23, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $310/ person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: BEGINNER WHEEL: Instructor: Rik Rolla. ° is course is great for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of basic wheel-throwing techniques. You will learn how to center, throw, trim and glaze. After crafting your pottery on the wheel, Rik will guide you to create ﬁnished pieces for the electric oxidation kiln. Fri., Jan. 27-Mar. 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $335/ person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: HAND-BUILDING: Instructor: Sarah Ahrens. Beginner students, as well as advanced, come together in creating hand-built sculptural

ADULT: CLAY HANDBUILDING: Instructor: Sarah Ahrens. Explore hand-built sculptural forms in clay. Design and build projects based on individual interest. Learn construction techniques and surface treatments. Supportive group discussions inform the creative process and technical skill sets. Gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are available for ﬁring. ° u., 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 19-Mar. 16, no class Mar. 2. Cost: $335/person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: COLOR THEORY: Instructor: Dana Heffern. Explore advanced color theory using Munsill’s Color ° eory Workbook. Gain an understanding of ambience, atmosphere, clash, vibration, and other color perceptions through guided experiments and lively class discussions. ° en develop your own style with how color can create environment, mood and a sense of aesthetics. Fri., 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 27-Mar. 17. Cost: $248/person; member discount avail.; you purchase book & materials. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor

ADULT: INSTRUCTED LIFE DRAWING: Instructor: Misoo Filan. Practice the traditional art of drawing the human figure in a supportive and respectful atmosphere. With a life drawing model present ever other week, learn how to capture the human form in varying mediums and further develop your drawing skills. All abilities are welcome. Tue., 6-8 p.m., Jan. 24-Mar. 21, no class Feb. 28. Cost: $288/person; member discount avail.; you purchase materials. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: INTRO TO INK: Instructor: Misoo Filan. Learn the fundamental skills of ink drawing. Explore technical basics through observational drawing, still life, landscape and abstract design concepts. Gain confidence with composition and surface manipulation by trying out different kinds of ink and discovering new ways to create with the medium. Materials not included. Mon., 1-3 p.m., Jan. 23-Mar. 20, no class Feb. 27. Cost: $248/person; member discount avail.; you purchase materials. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: METALS 1: ° is class will focus on jewelry design, small sculpture or functional art. Students will complete several practice pieces before designing and creating wearable finished pieces out of sterling silver. ° ere will be weekly demonstrations, including sawing, drilling, piercing, annealing, texturing, jump rings, forming and soldering techniques. Instructor: Sarah Sprague. ° u., 6-9 p.m., Jan. 19-Mar. 16; no class Mar. 2. Cost: $427/person; member discount avail. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool. org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: PAINTING IN OIL: Instructor: Brooke Monte. Develop confidence in composition, color, layering and mixing using oil paints. Designed for beginners. Students will use still life set-ups to explore techniques ranging from layout and surface preparation to a variety of brush

ADULT: PORTRAITURE: Instructor: Misoo Filan. ° is class guides students through the creation of portraits from life and from photographs using basic drawing and paint media. Students will gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of materials and techniques, including painting with a model in the final class. ° u., 6-8 p.m., Jan. 26-Mar. 23; no class Mar. 2. Cost: $258/person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: SHAKER HALL TABLE: Instructor: Chris Ramos. A comprehensive introduction to woodworking, this course explores basic principles of lumber selection, hand-tool and machinery usage, milling, joinery and finishing. You will build a Shaker-style hall table, taking the project from blueprint through completion, while gaining familiarity with the wood shop environment. Wed., 6-9 p.m., Jan. 18-Mar. 22. Cost: $565/person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Sage Tucker-Ketcham, 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool. org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: STAINED GLASS: Instructor: Sarah Sprague. ° is class will teach you the copper-foil stained-glass method pioneered by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Begin with a project that introduces you to pattern selection and creation using different types of glass, and cutting and fitting glass pieces, then learn how to foil and solder. ° u., 3-5 p.m., Jan. 19-Mar. 16, no class Mar. 2. Cost: $365/person; member discount avail. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Sage Tucker-Ketcham, 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org. ADULT: WOODWORKING 2: Instructor: Rob Palmer. Further develop woodworking skills in an independent study format. Examine a specific technique or simple concept you are wanting to learn about. Explore concepts in design, materials, and tool usage. Planning, consulting, and wood selection are conducted before class begins. Students purchase their own wood. ° u., Jan. 19-Mar. 23, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $500/person; member discount avail.; you buy wood. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS I: In this three-part class, learn the basics of knitting while making your very ﬁrst hat! Begin with swatching a gauge and casting on. Learn to knit and purl in the round on a circular needle. Complete by switching to double pointed needles to decrease and bind off. Wed., Jan. 11, 18 & 25, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $108/3 2-hour classes; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St. Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

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ADULT: ABSTRACT PAINTING: Instructor: Brooke Monte. Create a visual language through abstract form, space and color. Explore techniques using a variety of mediums, including charcoal, pastel, acrylics or oils. Learn glazing, dry brush, acrylic transfers and textured impasto while discovering the basics of color theory, sacred geometry, pattern, scale and brush work. Wed., 3-5 p.m., Jan. 18-Mar. 15, no class Mar. 1. Cost: $248/person; member discount avail.; you purchase materials. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: DRAWING: Instructor: Misoo Filan. ° is class will focus on fundamentals of observational drawing skills. Students will acquire the technical and conceptual foundation to develop their personal vision. Students will gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of drawing materials and drawing techniques, including drawing from a model in the ﬁnal class. Mon., 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 23-Mar. 20; no class Feb. 27. Cost: $258/person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

work, including wet into wet, scrubs and glazing. Materials not included. Wed., 12:30-2:30 p.m., Jan. 18-Mar. 15; no class Mar. 1. Cost: $248/person; member discount avail.; you purchase materials. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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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,

WATERCOLOR: ° is class will focus on observational painting from still life, ﬁgure, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. No experience necessary. See materials info during online registration. Instructor: Marc Nadel. Wed., Jan. 25-Mar. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., 3rd-ﬂoor classroom, Burlington.

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ADULT: MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL: Instructor: Rik Rolla. A mixedlevel wheel-throwing class to help students brush up on basic techniques. You set your own pace and get guided instruction and demos. Finished pieces are ﬁred in our electric oxidation kiln. Wed., Jan. 25-Mar. 15, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $335/person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Recharge your figure painting practice with a contemporary approach to the figure. Use fresh color and dynamic composition to strengthen your personal expression. Work from live models each week, explore new techniques, and get supportive feedback in a small group environment. See materials info during online registration. Instructor: Gail Salzman. Wed., Jan. 25-Mar. 15, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $360/person; $324 for BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., 3rd-floor classroom, Burlington.

OIL PAINTING: Learn how to paint with nontoxic, water-soluble oils through fun exercises and studio work. Discover a variety of painting techniques including composition, linear aspects, form and color theory. ° is supportive class is a balance of studio time, group discussion and informal critique. See materials info during online registration. Instructor: Linda Jones. Tue., Jan. 17-Mar. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $280/person; $252 for BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., 3rd ﬂoor classroom, Burlington.

ME & MOM (OR DAD!) SEWING: Children ages 7 to 13 and an adult are welcomed into our studio space for a fun three-hour, learn-to-sew date! Neither child nor parent need any experience to attend. Both will be working on their own machine and will complete their own project by the end of class. Sun., Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $105/1 3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

forms in clay. With guidance from the instructor, students design and build projects based on individual interest, utilizing various ceramic construction techniques and surface treatments. Students will use the electric oxidation kiln. ° u., 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 19-Mar. 16; no class ° u., Mar. 2. Cost: $335/ person; member discount avail. Location: ° e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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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. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class for outside of class printing and processing and all supplies. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt. Tue., Jan. 24Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $285/person; $256.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Community Darkroom, Lower Level, Burlington.

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WORKSHOP: TEXTURES IN JEWELRY: Instructor: Sarah Sprague. ˜ is workshop focuses on introducing textures to surface design. Students will learn how to use the rolling mill, create a sampler of textures and create a ﬁnal silver pendant ready to wear. Sat., Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $163.50/person; member discount avail. Location: ˜ e Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: ˜ e Shelburne Craft School, 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool. org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for 1-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 5981077, info@salsalina.com.

FLY TYING COURSE: Schirmer’s Fly Shop will conduct a six-week fly tying course starting in the new year. It will be held on Saturdays and/or Sundays depending on student preference. Schirmer’s provides the fly tying materials but students need their own tools. ˜ ese are available at the shop. Call or email to sign up or get more info. Cost: $120/6-week course. Location: Schirmer’s Fly Shop, 34 Mills Ave., S. Burlington. Info: 8636105, schirmersflyshop@gmail. com, schirmersflyshop.com.

gardening STONE WALL WORKSHOPS: Our introductory workshops for homeowners and tradespeople promote the beauty and integrity of stone. ˜ e one-day workshop focuses on basic techniques for creating dry-laid walls with an emphasis on stone native to Vermont. Workshops are held inside warm greenhouses. Space is limited. Schedule details and registration information at website. Sat., Jan.-Mar., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $100/1-day

REIKI 1 CLASS: Reiki is a meditative form of energy healing for the mind, body and soul. In this class, you will receive your first Reiki attunement to allow higher universal life force energy to flow through you to help heal yourself and others on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Jan. 8. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $150/class, register by Dec. 18 for early bird $130. Location: ˜ e Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., 3rd floor, Burlington, VT. Info: Mackenzie Cohane, 203520-1093, mcohane@gmail.com, mackenziecohane.wixsite.com/ healingarts.

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CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Come to Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts. Join other thoughtful, intelligent adults to learn and practice Tai Chi, kungfu, and Chinese internal and physical exercises. Maximize your mental tranquility and clarity, physical health and fitness, and self-confidence. For people who never thought this would be for them. Weekly: Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $15/1-hour class; $50/mo. (incl. all classes offered); $5/ trial class. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: ˜ rough 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. ˜ e 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. & ˜ u., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.˜ u., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

outdoors THE WAY OF THE HUNTRESS: Learn the skills of the Sacred Hunt in this eight-month women’s program: shamanic connection with the deer spirit, tracking deer in the forest, marksmanship with riﬂe and bow, selecting gear, and much more. ˜ e program culminates with a week-long hunting expedition. Apply on our website. monthly workshops start Feb. 25-26, 2017. Cost: $2,263/7 weekend workshops & 1 7-day expedition, meals incl. Location: Mountainsong Expeditions, 155 Dugar Rd. Ext., Worcester. Info: Murphy Robinson, 223-8600, mountainsongexpeditions@ gmail.com, mountainsongexpeditions.com.

performing arts BILL REED VOICE STUDIO: Bill Reed Voice Studio is currently auditioning new students for private lessons & classes. Please contact Sally Olson, managing director, for more information. Location: Bill Reed Voice Studio, 1967 Spear St., S. Burlington. Info: sallyolson@billreedvoicestudio. com, billreedvoicestudio.com.

psychology ARCHETYPAL PSYCHOLOGY: Learn how to apply myths, legends, fairy tales and other archetypal sources in this course that introduces Carl Jung’s brand of psychology. Multiple exercises are supplemented with readings by Jung, Hillman, von Franz,

tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: ˜ e 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.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical ˜ erapy 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, ˜ erapeutics, 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: 8649642, 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 you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Yoga and dance classes ages 3 months and up. Brandnew beginners’ course: ˜ is 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, pre- and postnatal yoga. We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. 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. RAILYARD YOGA AND DANCE: Welcome! Kundalini Yoga for Deep Sleep with Mansukh Kaur: Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. New class: Subtle Series for Healing with Jessica Miller: Mon. 11 a.m.12:15 p.m. through Dec. 12. Life Force Dance: Fri., 5-6 p.m. with Silvia. See website for schedule. Location: Railyard Yoga Studio, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 318-6050, railyardyoga@gmail. com, railyardapothecary.com.

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JUNGIAN PERSPECTIVES ON CURRENT EVENTS: In our transitional time, Carl Jung offers many thoughtful insights into what’s going on now, from the phenomenon of Donald Trump to the climate crisis. Melding Jung’s perspectives with the ideas of nine experts, this course considers how we might best move forward as we grapple with the challenges ahead. Led by Sue Mehrtens, author of C.G. Jung’s Wisdom for Our Time. ˜ ursdays, Jan. 5, Feb 2, Mar. 2; 7-9 p.m. Cost: $90/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

GLASSBLOWING: Lessons in glassblowing offered during Open Studio Days. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on four Saturdays, November 26 and December 3, 10 & 17. Sign up ahead or just show up. Create a piece in 15-30 minutes. Ages 6 and up. Reservations get priority but aren’t necessary. Email, call or text. Sat., Nov. 26 & Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $55/ cup or vase; $30/paperweight. Location: Zug Glass Studio, 168 Dickerman Hill Road, Tunbridge. Info: Zug Glass Studio, Janet Zug, 738-9602, zugglassstudio@ gmail.com, zugglass.com.

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.

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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! ˜ ere 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.

Classes for adults (also for kids with parents) Mon., Tue. & Wed. in Burlington. Wed. a.m. or Friday a.m. in Hyde Park, ˜ u. in Montpelier. Most classes are in the evenings or after school. Conga classes, too! Visit our schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin; Moonlight Studios, 1670 Cleveland Corners Rd., Hyde Park. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

workshop. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Queen City Soil & Stone, Charley MacMartin, 318-2411, macmartin@igc.org, queencitysoilandstone.com.

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he first thing to know about the new Seth Yacovone Band album, Shovel Down, is that it’s not a blues album. In f act, Yacovone has f elt pigeonholed as a blues artist f or most of his career. Gaining renown as a teenage blues-guitar prodigy will do that. He dropped “Blues” from his band’s name years ago, in order not to limit himself and to potentially explore new avenues. It’s been eight years since Yacovone put out a record. The long gestation period can be mostly attributed to financial limitations. His last album, Land of Split Decision, was a mammoth, 18-track double album featuring 11 other musicians. And his wallet took the brunt. Shovel Down is all power trio, all the time. Aside from vocals, it’s guitar, bass and drums. That’s it. After Split Decision, SYB’s lineup shifted, solidifying in 2013 as a trio with longtime drummer Steve Hadeka and bassist Alex Budney. In 2015, those two purchased 12 hours of recording time at Burlington’s Signal Kitchen as a birthday present for Yacovone. The band had one day to track the album, and the results are staggering. The new record explodes with mind-bending, hairmetal guitar solos and gut-punching vocal wailing. Yacovone fears that every album he puts out will be his last, though he currently has a trove of unreleased material. “If someone gave me $100,000 right now, I could put out 10 albums,” he says. Though he’s unlikely to find such a benefactor, it’s a good bet that this is not the last SYB album we’ll be hearing. SYB celebrate the record release on Saturday, December 17, at Nectar’s in Burlington. Seven Days recently sat down with the band for a deep listen.

Checking out the new Seth Yacovone Band record, Shovel Down BY JORDAN ADAMS

“PLAYING PATTERNS”

The album begins with sonic crusher “Playing Patterns.” A hard-edged heel-stomper, the track signals the album’s lean toward rock music, as opposed to the looser, bluesy jams on Yacovone’s earlier albums. “It’s about predetermined roles in our lives that we’re expected to play, even as much as you try to get away from going in projected routes,” Yacovone explains. Instrumentally, the band took a more literal take on the patterns theme. “I’m doing this paradiddle thing [on the drums],” Hadeka says. “I wouldn’t have played it like that had it not been called ‘Playing Patterns.’”

“CAVEMAN GUERRILLA”

A bluesy throwback to Yacovone’s roots, this track’s inspiration comes from one of the more disturbing news stories to come out of Burlington in the last few years. It loosely refers to an incident in which a man armed with only a shovel was fatally shot by police — though its lyrics are meant to be somewhat ambiguous. Yacovone conceived the lyrics piecemeal, recording bits and pieces as they came to him while driving. “Killing people so you can get what you want and control people seems a little barbaric and backwards,” says Yacovone. Budney joins Yacovone on the song’s gravely, grizzled bridge, chanting, “I’ve got the wherewithal of a Neanderthal.” DIGGING DEEP

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The conversation on the local scene for the last few weeks has largely centered on the closing of beloved Burlington punk club 242 Main. And frankly, it’s been some depressing shit — compounded by all of the other depressing shit going on in the world. Man, I’m depressed as shit … sigh. Where was I? Oh, right. Picking up your shitty spirits. Perhaps most especially during dark times, it’s important to remember that good things do still exist. Like, for example, awesome little music bars off the beaten path that bring in some of the coolest bands on the planet — typically just before everyone else realizes how cool they are. So let’s focus our energies on some of that this week, shall we? After all, the depressing shit will still be there when we’re done. And you’ll likely need some positive vibes to deal with it. So… This Saturday, December 17, the Monkey House in Winooski celebrates its 10th anniversary. For the occasion, the bar is throwing a daylong bash featuring some ace local acts. Cuz that’s how they do. Right now some of you, particularly if you’ve been around town for a while, might be saying, “Hey, that’s great, Dan. But either you’re an idiot or the folks at the Monkey House are. Because that place has been open way longer than 10 years. (BTW, my money is on you, idiot.)” Right you are! (And ouch.) The Monkey has indeed been open for more than 10 years. But it was 10 years ago this

month that the bar changed hands and, under owner RYAN SMITH, began to evolve into one of the area’s most exciting and important live-music venues. That’s partly due to the savvy of the club’s talent buyers — former Monkey talent buyer PADDY REAGAN in particular. Credit also belongs with independent, ultra-hip booking outfits that have funneled through the Winooski traffic circle great smaller acts that might not otherwise have stopped in the area. Among others, these include Tick Tick, Angioplasty Media and MSR Presents — a trifecta that essentially begat the excellent Waking Windows Presents. And just which breaking acts has the Monkey hosted, you wonder? Glad you asked! Here’s a short list of some of the bands who’ve played the Monkey in the last 10 years: the TALLEST MAN ON EARTH, TUNE-YARDS, BEACH HOUSE, SHILPA RAY, DIARRHEA PLANET, THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN, KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS, VETIVER, PRETTY & NICE, the MORNING BENDERS, PHANTOGRAM, EX HEX, SPEEDY ORTIZ, FUTURE ISLANDS, GRINGO STAR, LADY LAMB (in her beekeeping days), GIRLPOOL, SHANNON AND THE CLAMS, WOODS, NAT BALDWIN, TWIN SISTER, JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD, SHARON VAN ETTEN, WYE OAK, LOW CUT CONNIE, FRANKIE COSMOS, MATES OF STATE, JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND, WAXAHATCHEE … I could keep going for a while here. Raise your hand if you’ve seen one or more of those acts locally in recent years. Keep your hands raised if you caught them somewhere other than the Monkey. Nearly all of those bands have made return visits to larger venues. Point is: The Monkey House is like that one friend — let’s call him or her M.

some cool unknown band. Then you forget about that band for six months until you read about them on Pitchfork or hear them in a commercial and you tell M. House, “Yo, have you heard Ex Hex?” And M. House rolls his or her eyes and secretly thinks you’re a tool. Of course, the Monkey has been a hot spot for local music, too. Often that’s meant locals snagging opening slots for the aforementioned touring acts. Just as often it’s meant killer locavore showcases, like, for example, this Saturday. Among the all-star cast this weekend are SWALE, TYLER DANIEL BEAN, BLUE BUTTON, PARMELEE, DINO BRAVO, HEAVY PLAINS, EASTERN MOUNTAIN TIME, BRETT HUGHES, PAPER CASTLES, PHIL YATES & THE AFFILIATES, COLIN CLARY & FRIENDS and RED HOT JUBA. Oh, and DISCO PHANTOM, because it ain’t no kind of party without Disco Phantom. But wait, there’s more! In addition to the rock-and-roll heroes of the present, a couple of ghosts of the Monkey House’s past will also reappear from the ether. The fir t is CANNON FODDER. That was Paddy Reagan’s charming lo-fi slacker-rock outfit before he started his current charming lo-fi slacker-rock outfit, Paper Castles. The next throwback, and a band that caused me to do a legit double take when I saw them listed, are IN MEMORY OF PLUTO. Eight or so years ago, the relatively short-lived IMOP were on the short list of the most dynamic live bands in town. They combined emo sensibilities and pop-punk melodic punch with a fury and bombast that few bands, local or otherwise, could match. I friggin’ loved In Memory of Pluto. Some awesome local band reunions have been occurring of late, and this is one of ’em. In closing, thanks to the good folks employed by and involved with the Monkey House. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that the dynamic scene we enjoy today exists in no small part because of the venue’s willingness to take risks and to work with some visionary folks long before others would. You helped set a template that other venues, new and old, have adopted. And we’re all luckier fans for it. Happy anniversary. (Disclosures: Swale bassist TYLER BOLLES is my brother. Parmelee’s BRYAN PARMELEE is a 7D employee.)

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In another laid-back number, the band leaves plenty of space around Yacovone’s vocals during the verse. His musings are bookended by hard riffs and descending, fingerpic ed melodies. This song title refers to Yacovone’s own ears and the abuse he’s put them through over the years. But that’s more or less a tongue-in-cheek afterthought. It largely stays with the same thematic thread as “Caveman Guerrilla” — questioning our tendency to hear only what we want to hear and blindly, or deafl , assert our will.

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The longest song on the record allows Yacovone the space needed for a fie cely epic guitar solo. It rises and falls, swells and recedes, ultimately reaching a badass pinnacle unmatched throughout the rest of the record. The track was done as one live take, with no overdubs. Though it’s easy to get lost in Yacovone’s solo, Budney’s solid bass licks flourish with fine details that deserve a closer listen. Yacovone and Hadeka dub Budney the band’s glue. The song suggests that life’s mysteries are what make it worth living. “We’re all going to be confused for a long time. You’re never going to put your finger on ‘it,’” Yacovone quips.

“THE SNAKE”

“MR. REED”

Yacovone conceived a good chunk of the material for Shovel Down on a 2013 solo retreat to the Tomhegan Wilderness Cabins in northern Maine. Sequestered far from civilization, he entered a fevered, hypnotic week of songwriting. “This song was written in an intense, burrow-down session at Tomhegan. And I never came up for air,” says Yacovone. “When I got done, I was like, ‘Did I just waste fi e hours doing the worst thing I’ve ever done? Is it just crap?’” Far from crap, it is a bold departure for Yacovone. It lands squarely in heavy metal territory, propelled by its driving bass line and ominous chord progression. It stands out as the most physically demanding song on the album, especially for Hadeka. Also, snakes! Lots and lots of snakes! Yacovone suggests listeners not take the lyrics literally and admits they are probably wildly inaccurate from a naturalist’s perspective. David Attenborough was not consulted. Untitled-2 1

Yacovone improvised the entirety of this song’s lyrics in one take. He never even wrote them down. “[We] want a peaceful, free existence, and when it’s taken away from others, it will actually drive us to violence. It’s this endless cycle,” Yacovone explains. He refrains from delving too deeply into the stream of consciousness that birthed this dramatically titled track. The song features a fir t for SYB: fullband vocal humming!

We’ve arrived at the only bona fid slow jam, and at just the perfect time in the album’s progression. Yacovone has always been fascinated with track lists, how they come together and the journey on which they take the listener. “By having the other songs be not slow jams, this one does have a nice, airy quality when you listen to the whole thing in a row,” says Yacovone. It also gives the listener a rest before the record’s eighth and final track. (Technically, there is a ninth track, “Just Open the Door.” It’s a bonus track listeners get as a download when they purchase the vinyl, and it’s not considered to be part of the actual album.)

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Yacovone wrote this song for the late, great Lou Reed, who died just before Yacovone ventured out to Tomhegan. “He just broke down so many walls. He did not give a fuck — ever,” declares Yacovone. The song was written on the last night of his sojourn and “rips off” the Velvet Underground’s “White Light/ White Heat.” “It’s a purposely derivative sound,” says Yacovone. Hadeka and Budney shine in their roles as background singers. Fun fact: After Yacovone finishe writing and recording the demo, he accidentally erased the whole thing. So, like a true rockstar, he swallowed his shame and did it all again. m Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com

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ﬂute with Persian roots. (He also plays a mean clarinet.) On A Syrian Journey: From Damascus to Burlington, Grup Anwar’s debut album, the tightly knit ensemble does justice to Agha’s worldclass talent. While the Green Mountains inspire the album, Grup Anwar’s roots predate the Ottoman Empire that once encompassed Syria and Turkey. A wealth of history anchors this music, and the record’s liner notes feature helpful context from Saint Michael’s

College music professor William Ellis. However, the listener needn’t know any of this in order to be hypnotized. Grup Anwar simply play powerful music. Agha’s compositions are warm, spacious and often hauntingly pretty. The album embodies the journey it describes, each movement building to a cohesive whole without sounding repetitive. With his expressive control of the violin, Agha is inevitably the star of the show — he is also a master oud player. But he’s happy to let everyone in the ensemble step forward. Oud player Gregory White delivers a standout, scorching solo turn on “Nahawand Oud Taqasim.” The percussion sounds especially strong, supporting the movement without ever dominating the room. Credit is due to the teamwork of Colin Henkel on the doumbek and Chris Schroth on the riq — they work in such close concert that it’s hard to hear them as two people.

A Syrian Journey was recorded and mixed at the Charlotte studios of Lane Gibson, who deserves high praise, too. His mixing is consistent and transparent, locked into a sweet spot between live feel and studio polish. It’s perfect for such carefully dynamic music, and the instrumental nuances really shine. It’s hard to overstate how enjoyable A Syrian Journey: From Damascus to Burlington is. While a 12-song set of mostly instrumental Arabic music will not appeal to everyone, this album is a ﬁnely cut diamond and an accessible introduction to the genre. The fact that it happened in Vermont is proof we live in strange and wonderful times. A Syrian Journey: From Damascus to Burlington by Grup Anwar is available online on iTunes and at cdbaby.com. It is currently streaming on Spotify. Grup Anwar perform on Tuesday, December 20, at Radio Bean.

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Grup Anwar are a Burlington-based sextet revolving around the leadership of composer and multi-instrumentalist Anwar Diab Agha. Agha moved to Vermont in 2008 from Syria, where he had been studying, playing and composing maqam, an Arabic classical tradition, for a lifetime already. He was part of the Syria National Radio and Television Orchestra and also a soloist in his own right. Today, Agha keeps that lineage alive through performances and lessons. Grup Anwar emerged in 2011 from his small community of students. These include Je° rey Davis, who plays the oud, a lute-like stringed instrument with haunting overtones, and the nay, a

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Brett Hughes and Kat Wright (country), 9 p.m., free. Film Night: Indie, Abstract, Avant Garde, 10 p.m., free.

SUGARHOUSE BAR & GRILL: DJ Steve B (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Foxy the Disco Queen: Holiday Edition (disco), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

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NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (vinyl DJs), 6 p.m., free. Doctor Rick, Orange Julians (rock), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. 1940s Holiday Music Extravaganza, 6 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Zack DuPont (folk), 8 p.m., free. About Time (funk), 10:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Coquette CD Release Show (progressive punk), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+. WHAMMY BAR: Two Cents in the Till (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 8 p.m., free. DJ David Chief, 11 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Rowan (Celtic), 7 p.m., free.

RUSTY NAIL: Bon/Fire: A Tribute to AC/DC with the Chin Hippies, 8 p.m., $7.

SIDEBAR: Ethan Snyder Presents (jazz), 9 p.m., free. Fatty Shay and Friends (hits), 10 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: Muddy Ruckus (folk), 10 p.m., free.

middlebury area

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Justin Perdue Quartet (jazz, eclectic), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

PARKER PIE CO.: Not Quite Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 8 p.m., free.

outside vermont

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MONOPOLE: Critical Pricks, Matt & Sam (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.

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Jackie Buttolph and Eric Daniels mingle their voices in bucolic harmonies over swells of giddy guitar. Even at their most forlorn, their songs remain easily digestible and irresistibly danceable — depending on the song, they may inspire a jig, a waltz or a slow dance. The band’s adorable 2015 EP, Tender My Hopes, will leave listeners wanting more. Luckily, its ﬁrst full-length album drops in 2017. Catch the Leatherbound Books on Saturday, December 17, at Radio Bean in Burlington.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleecker & MacDougal (folk), 11 a.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Mitteltoner (techno), 10 p.m., free.

outside vermont

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

RADIO BEAN: Mary McGinnis & the Selkies (folk), 11 a.m., free. Pete Sutherland & Tim Stickle’s Old Time Music Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free. ˜ e Travelers (soul), 10 p.m., free. NODON (punk), 11:30 p.m., free.

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SIDEBAR: SideBar Sundays (hits), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Dance Video Request Night with Melody, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation.

JUNIPER: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Scene Jam (improv), 5:30 p.m., free. Life of the Party (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Tinder Nightmares (improv), 8:15 p.m., free.

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SUGARHOUSE BAR & GRILL: Vermont’s Next Star (open mic), 8 p.m., free.

LEATHERBOUND BOOKS blast a ray of light on the overcast

days of winter. Their sunny disposition and homespun charm are matched by their pop mastery. Singer-songwriters

SUN.18

THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: Kelly Ravin (country), 6:30 p.m., donation. Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., donation.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda’s Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Family Night (open jam), 10:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: 5th Annual Metal Monday Xmas Bash featuring Barishi, Savage Hen, 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Art Herttua (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Ryan

Zimmerman (reggae), 8 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Mashtodon (hip-hop), 8 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Kelly Ravin (country), 6 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Trivia, 8:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

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PHAT KAT’S TAVERN: Jay Natola (solo guitar), 9 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Gubbulidis featuring Zdenek and Mihali of Twiddle (jam, rock), 7 p.m., $10. THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Open Mic with Kyle, 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Pulling Yo’ Chain: A Standup Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Godfather Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Zack DuPont (folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

LA PUERTA NEGRA: Salsa Lessons with Dsantos, 6:30 p.m., $12.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $3/5.18+. RADIO BEAN: Lokum (music of the Near East), 6:30 p.m., free. Grup Anwar (Arabic), 8:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Eric George & Friends, 10 p.m., $3. RED SQUARE: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 7 p.m., free. Pop Rap Dance Party, 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free. Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Class Show, 7 p.m., free. Improv Class Show, 8:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county MONKEY HOUSE: ˜ e Full Cleveland (yacht rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 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

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Old Time Music Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Bruce Jones (Americana), 5 p.m., donation. Open Mic, 7 p.m., donation. Open Mic, 7 p.m., donation.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Girl Crush Comedy (standup), 9 p.m., free.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Slander B2B NGHTMRE, Habstrakt, KRNE (EDM, trap), 8:30 p.m., $25/30.

MONKEY HOUSE: Oppositional Deﬁant Disorder, Pissant (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Papa Graybeard Blues, 6 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (classical acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. John Lackard Blues Band, 8 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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middlebury area

MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Jazz & Fond ue, 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Lesley Grant (country), 8 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Bristol Folk Session, 6 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

WED.21

outside vermont

CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.

NAKED TURTLE: Jay Lesage (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Steve Waud (Americana), 8 p.m., free. Aquatic Underground DJs (house, trap), 10 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free.

burlington

JP’S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with Melody, 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bow ˜ ayer (folk-rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

VENUES.411 BURLINGTON

STOWE/SMUGGS AREA

CLAIRE’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 41 Main St., Hardwick, 472-7053 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET OF STOWE, 35 School St., Stowe, 760-6143 MATTERHORN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198 MOOGS PLACE, Portland St., Morrisville, 851-8225 PIECASSO PIZZARIA & 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 SWEET CRUNCH BAKESHOP, 246 Main St., Hyde Park, 888-4887

BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFÉ, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 3888209 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

RUTLAND AREA

HOP’N MOOSE BREWERY CO., 41 Center St., Rutland 775-7063 PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035

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BREAKING GROUNDS, 245 Main St., Bethel, 392-4222

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 MARTELL’S AT THE FOX, 87 Edwards Rd., Jeffersonville, 644-5060 MUSIC BOX, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533 PARKER PIE CO., 161 County Rd., West Glover, 525-3366 PHAT KATS TAVERN, 101 Depot St., Lyndonville, 626-3064 THE PUB OUTBACK, 482 Vt. 114, East Burke, 626-1188 THE STAGE, 45 Broad St., Lyndonville, 427-3344 TAMARACK GRILL, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7390

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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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ASIAN BISTRO, 25 Winooski Falls Way #112, Winooski, 655-9800 BACKSTAGE PUB, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494 GOOD TIMES CAFÉ, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444 HIGHER GROUND, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9212 CAPITAL GROUNDS CAFÉ, 27 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800 CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820 ESPRESSO BUENO, 248 N. Main St., Barre, 479-0896 GUSTO’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919 KISMET, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 LA PUERTA NEGRA, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 613-3172 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 BAKERY + CAFÉ, 961 US 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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‘tis the Season. . . THE CENTER BAKERY & CAFÉ, 2007 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center, 244-7500 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET, 40 Foundry St., Waterbury, 882-8227 HOSTEL TEVERE, 203 Powderhound Rd., Warren, 496-9222 PURPLE MOON PUB, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422 THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM, 1 S. Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827 SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202

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AMERICAN FLATBREAD, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999 ARTSRIOT, 400 Pine St., Burlington, 540 0406 AUGUST FIRST, 149 S. Champlain St., Burlington, 540-0060 BARRIO BAKERY & PIZZA BARRIO, 203 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 863-8278 BENTO, 197 College St., Burlington, 497-2494 BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 854-4700 BREAKWATER CAFÉ, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276 BRENNAN’S PUB & BISTRO, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204 CHURCH & MAIN RESTAURANT, 156 Church St., Burlington, 540-3040 CITIZEN CIDER, 316 Pine St., Burlington, 497-1987 CLUB METRONOME, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563 THE DAILY PLANET, 15 Center St., Burlington, 862-9647 DOBRÁ TEA, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424 DRINK, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463 THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL, 160 Bank St., Burlington, 859-0888 FINNIGAN’S PUB, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209 FOAM BREWERS, 112 Lake St., Burlington, 399-2511 THE GRYPHON, 131 Main St., Burlington, 489-5699 HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012 JP’S PUB, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389 JUNIPER, 41 Cherry St., Burlington, 658-0251 LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ, 115 Church St., Burlington, 8633759 LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP, 12 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346 MAGLIANERO CAFÉ, 47 Maple St., Burlington, 861-3155 MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB, 167 Main St., Burlington, 864-6776 MUDDY WATERS, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466 NECTAR’S, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771 RADIO BEAN, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346 RASPUTIN’S, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324 RED SQUARE, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909 RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401 RUBEN JAMES, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744 SIGNAL KITCHEN, 71 Main St., Burlington, 399-2337 SIDEBAR, 202 Main St., Burlington, 864-0072 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188 SPEAKING VOLUMES, 377 Pine St., Burlington, 540-0107 THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING, 160 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 651-4114 VERMONT COMEDY CLUB, 101 Main St., Burlington, 859-0100 THE VERMONT PUB & BREWERY, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500

HINESBURGH PUBLIC HOUSE, 10516 Vt., 116 #6A, Hinesburg, 482-5500 JAMES MOORE TAVERN, 4302 Bolton Access Rd. Bolton Valley, Jericho,434-6826 JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN, 30 Rte., 15 Jericho, 899-2223 MONKEY HOUSE, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563 OAK45, 45 Main St., Winooski, 448-3740 ON TAP BAR & GRILL, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309 PARK PLACE TAVERN, 38 Park St., Essex Jct. 878-3015 ROZZI’S LAKESHORE TAVERN, 1022 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342 SHELBURNE VINEYARD, 6308 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-8222 STONE CORRAL BREWERY, 83 Huntington Rd., Richmond, 434-5767 SUGARHOUSE BAR & GRILL, 733 Queen City Park Rd., S. Burlington, 863-2909 WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, 497-3525

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A VISUAL CONVERSATION

Prints for the Planet

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In the studio, Katie Loesel is mindful of her impact

PHOTOS: ROBIN KATRICK

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rtist Katie Loesel moved to Vermont f rom Boston just three and a half years ago. The Cleveland Institute of Art graduate arrived with her husband fresh from a stint as gallery educator at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. In her short time in Vermont, she’s already acquired several jobs — even if some are “super part time,” as she puts it. In addition to creating her own prints, Loesel, 32, is the production manager of New Duds, a custom screen-printing business in Winooski; a printmaking studio tech and educator at Burlington City Arts; and an occasional printmaking instructor at Champlain College. Her access to BCA’s studio allows her to continue making her one-of -akind prints, which are environmentally oriented in both material and subject matter. A proponent of nontoxic printmaking, Loesel takes inspiration f rom geology and ecological issues. For example, her current Plastiglomerate series — color f ul, almost cellular-looking images that she achieves by layering blob-shaped monoprints — is inspired by the rock of the same name. “Plastiglomerate” is a recently coined term used by certain geologists f or a stony amalgamation of plastic and sedimentary material, evidence of human activity and impact on the Earth. Loesel creates the plates — surf aces coated with ink that are pressed into paper, resulting in a print — with a variety of everyday sources, from scored cardboard packing material to crumpled aluminum f oil to newsprint. She works with nontoxic, soy-based Akua printmakers’ inks. Loesel has jumped right into exhibiting locally. She wrapped a solo show at Main Street Landing Perf orming Arts Center in October and currently appears in a group exhibition titled “More Light” at Northern Daughters gallery in Vergennes. Early next year, some of her prints will be included in an “art CSA” o˜ ered by Public Works Press. As BCA’s educational studios prepare to move to new quarters on Pine Street, Loesel met with Seven Days in the soon-to-close print shop in Memorial Auditorium to talk about her work.

SEVEN DAYS: With all that you have going on, how do you make time for your own work? KATIE LOESEL: The times when I’m going to BCA, I try to plan in some time for myself. Even if it’s putting a couple layers on a f ew [prints], and I’m not necessarily going to ﬁnish it, just having enough time to say, OK, today I’m only getting at two colors; I’m going to put those layers on. And then the next time I come around, I’ll maybe ﬁnish a couple. They build up in stages. It’s not [usually] a full day in the studio. SD: What are you working on currently? KL: These plates are made with carborundum grit — it’s sort of a DIY sandpaper, and you can either mix it with glue and paint it [onto the plate], or you can apply the glue and sprinkle it on like glitter. When it hardens, I like to draw on it with glue, too, because then the areas that are smooth will [end up] much lighter, because the ink will wipe o˜ . I call it “lowbrow etching,” because the grit tends to look like an aquatint [a print resembling watercolor] in the way it holds tone. There’s not a lot of ways to

achieve that kind of tone in printmaking, and I’ve been sort of experimenting with di˜ erent nontoxic printmaking processes and trying to learn new things. SD: You took a nontoxic printmaking class at Zea Mays Printmaking in Massachusetts with your money from a Vermont Arts Council Creation Grant last year. Is that when this experimentation started? KL: This stu˜ has all been happening f or the past year. The carborundum I discovered on my own. A lot ofthe stu˜ that I’m doing now is nothing that we covered when I was in college. We had amazing f acilities, and you could do lithography and all these supply- and space-heavy processes. Having lef t that print studio, I’ve never been in another that was as well equipped, so I’ve been trying to ﬁgure out, How can I do this in a way that I don’t need a spray hood or an acid room? How can I achieve similar results and still be able to build in these layers like I always have? A friend of mine [Mike Marks] and I have been doing a lot with carborundum, and I ended up being his TA for a workshop he taught [at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts] in Maine [last May]. It

was the ﬁrst time either of us had taught [the process], so we did a lot of discovering in those f our days, watching people do it and perfecting the best way. The thing that I like about [the carborundum process] is that it parallels the way I make work, in that there aren’t any rules. You can use cardboard or mat board — your substrate doesn’t have to be a f ancy metal plate. I think that sort of attitude helps me to set myself up for success. I’m not a super planner with my artwork; I like to put one color on [the paper] and then decide from there what the next color is that I’m going to mix. And the plates I’m making are also experimental and interchangeable. There aren’t a lot of restrictions. Because, you know, if you have no expectations, you’ll always be happy with the results! SD: Are you happy with the results? KL: A lot of times, I can be unhappy with a middle step but know from what I have done in the past that eventually I will be happier about a print. SD: Would you qualify what you’re doing as experimental printmaking? KL: Yes. And also as nontoxic.

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SD: What’s wrong with toxic stuff? KL: Well, I don’t want to die from being an artist. I’m interested in using materials and eating things in my non-art life [that aren’t toxic]. And I’ve always been an environmentalist; even when I was a kid, I was getting on people for not recycling. I still do that. I care about what I consume in the world; I care about the cleaning products I use in my kitchen. And if you go back in the history of printmaking, everyone is using solvents and nasty things, and there are heavy metals in some of the pigments. A lot of that has changed now, so I’m trying to use processes and materials and cleaning supplies that are not going to harm myself, or the room I’m in, or the other people in the room or the planet. At least that’s the idea. SD: What informs your Plastiglomerate series? KL: The Plastiglomerate prints are based on something that’s real, but then I [transf orm it] with this experimental method of printmaking, making layers that are loosely based on this object.

Plastiglomerate rock was discovered in Hawaii by an artist, a geologist and an oceanographer. They f ound that because [of ] the Great Pacific garbage patch, and the currents and location of Hawaii, and because of either volcanic heat or campfires on the beach, when plastic is broken down into small pieces, it is f used by heat and combined with sedimentary layers. So, these rocks are horribly depressing and also kind of beautiful, because the plastic keeps its color, and there are ropes and things [in it] from fishing. [This series] f eeds into my recycling nature and environmentalism. It’s not just about a rock. It’s about pollution and all of the horrible things that are going on. The plastic doesn’t go away. It’s just getting smaller, and here’s the by-product. And even though these things look cool, and I can make this print that is interesting

Contact: sadie@sevendaysvt.com

STEVE MANN: “Faces of the Family Room,” portraits of families from Burlington’s Family Room Parent Child Center. December 20-January 31. Info, nellishee@gmavt.net. Burlington City Hall.

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“More Light,” on view through January 15 at Northern Daughters in Vergennes. See more of Katie Loesel’s work at cargocollective.com/ katieloesel.

JOHN DEMPCY: An exhibition of abstract works inspired by the artist’s engagement with quantum physics. December 17-January 21. Info, 617-842-3332. Walker Contemporary in Waitsﬁeld.

“Plastiglomerate: Cytology 1” monoprint

ART EVENTS ASSEMBLY POP-UP MARKET: Study Hall and Common Deer cohost this shopping event featuring independent shops and local goods. Shops include Skida, Clementine Store, Ursa Major of VT, Riven, Bookshelf, the Vault Collective, Plus or Minus Studios, KER Drawings, Elisabetta Studio and Cassius Clay. Study Hall Collective, Burlington, Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info, hello@studyhall.space. BOOK LAUNCH: ‘OF EARTH AND BEING’: Diane Elliott Gayer unveils her collection of photos and essays, Of Earth and Being. Vermont Design Institute, Burlington, Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 355-2150. DEMO: KATE POND: ° e Burlington sculptor demonstrates her new exploration of paper collage. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery, Burlington, Saturday, December 17, noon-4 p.m. Info, 863-6458. HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP & OPEN STUDIO PARTY: Enjoy refreshments and shop works by Vermont artists Judith Bryant, Claudia Carl, Liza Cowan, Season Hubley and Ceci Lebowitz. Ginny Joyner Studio, Colchester, Friday, December 16, 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, December 17, noon-8 p.m. Info, 655-0899. HOLIDAY ART SHOW: JENNIE KRISTEL: ° e Burlington artist opens her studio to offer framed and unframed original monprints, handmade note cards, gift paper, journals, lamps and lampshades. Saturday, December 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, jkristel61@hotmail.com. Jennie Kristel Studio in Burlington.

LIFE PAINTING SESSION: Join Billy Brauer to draw and paint from live models, who generally hold one pose for two hours. BYO materials; all media welcome. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, ° ursday, December 15, 7-9 p.m. $12. Info, 839-5349. Katie Loesel screen-printing

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JINGLE MINGLE: AIGA Vermont and SEABA host this event for fellow creatives, featuring artwork by Iskra Print Collective. Canned food donations will be collected for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. Karma Bird House Gallery, Burlington, Wednesday, December 14, 6 p.m. Info, 859-9222.

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IN RESIDENCE: DUG NAP: ° e Burlington artist makes himself available to customers to talk about his work and sign prints. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery, Burlington, Fridays, 1-6 p.m. Info, 863-6458.

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with family, faculty and community members. Vermont Woodworking School, Fairfax, Thursda , December 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info, 849-2013. OPEN HOUSE: PETER FRIED: Join the Vermont artist in his studio and gallery space to discuss recent works on linen, canvas and paper. Peter Fried Art, Vergennes, Friday, December 16, 5-8 p.m. Info, 355-1447.

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CAROLINE BICK: Photographs by the University of Vermont studio art major. Through December 31. Info, 865-6227. Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea in Burlington. CHRISTY MITCHELL: “IRL,” a mixed-media exhibition that uses photography, sculpture and digital works to present the artist’s trials of dating in the digital age. FRANK DEANGELIS: “Heartrocities,” paintings created in the past seven months by the Burlington artist. Through December 31. Info, 578-2512. The Backspace Ga lery in Burlington. COLLEEN MURPHY: “Alternate Realities,” a series of photographs and painted diptychs that explore the contrast between objective and subjective views of objects and spaces. Through Janua y 13. Info, 658-5731. The Daily Planet in Burlington DOK WRIGHT: “Sammada Photographs,” large-scale images on canvas. Through December 31. Info, 864-2088. Artspace 106 at the Men’s Room in Burlington. GRAPHIC DESIGN CAPSTONE SHOW: Senior graphic design students exhibit a diverse group of projects representing the culmination of their concentration. Through December 31. Info, cthompson@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

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HOLIDAY MARKET: A selection of artwork and handmade gifts for the holiday season. Through January 4. Info, 777-7777. ONE Arts Center in Burlington. KEVIN MONTANARO: An exhibition of highly detailed works meant to convey the spectrum of human emotions. Through Janua y 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee, Pine Street, in Burlington. LYNN CUMMINGS: Paintings in a wide variety of styles by the local artist. Through March 31. Info, 651-9692. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington. ‘MAKE NICE’: A group exhibition of works by Iskra Print Collective students Jordan Carrell, Kelly Chamberlain, Colleen Clark, Todd Cummings, Teal Dogget, Elisa Freeman, Mikey LaViolette, Lisa Rader, Lauren Riegelman, Sasha Ross Becker, Jamie Tam, Kim Williamson, Jessica Wood and Jill Zborovancik. Through December 30. Info, 864-5884. Karma Bird House in Burlington. MARC FONTAINE: “45 Years Later,” an exhibition of photos representing the artist’s return to photography. Through Janua y 1. Info, 540-8333. Sequoia Salon in Burlington. ‘OF LAND & LOCAL: WATERSHED’ AT BCA: The fourth iteration of the annual exhibition features new site-specific and place-based works relating to the Vermont landscape, presented by Shelburne Farms and Burlington City Arts. Exhibiting artists include Sean Clute, Cameron Davis, Al Larsen, Rachel Moore, Michael Zebrowski, John Douglas, Casey Blanchard, Galen Cheney, Mark Reamy and Gail Salzman. Through Janua y 14. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

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‘Transforming the Hyde: The Feibes & Schmitt Gift’ In August, the Hyde

Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y., announced its acquisition of more than 100 works donated by collectors Werner Feibes and his late

partner, James Schmitt. This introductory exhibition opened in October, representing the fir t major step in the museum’s lean toward modernism. It offers works by such towering figu es as Josef Albers, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Robert Motherwell, Louise Nevelson and others. Through December 31. Pictured: “White” by Hartigan, photographed by Michael Fredericks. ‘OUT OF DARKNESS TOWARDS LIGHT’: New mixed-media works by Lily Hinrichsen and Karla Van Vliet, each depicting their journey from the mysteries of darkness to the illuminations of light. Throug December 31. Info, lilyhinrichsen@gmail.com. Flynndog in Burlington. ‘SARGENT TO BASQUIAT: UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ALUMNI COLLECTIONS’: An exhibition of works on loan that span the late 19th to the early 21st centuries and represent some of the most influential s yles of the last 130 years. Through December 16. Info, 656-8582. Flemin Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

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variety of mediums measuring 12 inches or smaller. Reception: Friday, January 6, 5-9 p.m. Throug January 28. Info, 578-2512. The S. .A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

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SOUTH END HOLIDAY SHOP: Festive marketplace featuring locally made artwork, available for holiday gifting. Through December 24. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. STEVE SHARON: Paintings by the local artist. Through December 31. Info, 859-9222. The G lery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. VERMONT PHOTO GROUP: “Framed,” a group exhibition of images featuring the various realities of frames within frames, taken by 13 Vermont photographers. Through December 31. Info, 434-5503. Mirabelles Café in Burlington.

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‘THE BLUES’: Exhibition of works incorporating the color blue. Through December 31. Info, 899-4936. Jericho Town Hall. HARALD AKSDAL: “Landscape Portraits and Other Things,” drawings inspired y the artist’s admiration

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for the natural world. Through December 31. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

f ‘IN STILLNESS’: A juried exhibition of still life photographs, selected by Burlington artist Diane Gabriel. Reception: Sunday, December 18, 3-5 p.m. Through Janua y 1. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. PETER FRIED: Oil paintings inspired by underrepresented elements of Vermont’s landscape and built environment. Through Februa y 28. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

f SAMANTHA HANDLER: More than 30 works that reflect on the human experience of living, by the Shelburne artist who has stage IV cancer. Reception: Wednesday, December 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through Janua y 29. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne. SUSAN RABER BRAY AND JOHN RIVERS: “The Natural World and Its Muse,” an exhibition of sculptures and paintings by the Vermont artists. Through December 31. Info, 985-3819. A l Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. ‘TREASURE THE SMALL’: A group exhibition focused on small and affordable original art, featuring more than 25 regional fine a tists. Through Janua y

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31. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

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‘CELEBRATE!’: Annual local arts celebration featuring a wide variety of art and crafts created by more than 75 SPA member artists. Throug December 30. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. FIBER ART EXTRAVAGANZA: An exhibition featuring rug-hooked creations by the Champlain Island Fiber Bees and upcycled Christmas sweater stockings from Nancy Gadue. Through December 31. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelie . ‘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 30. $5-20. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre. HOLIDAY POP-UP GIFT SHOP: Annual marketplace highlighting local Vermont artists, including works and gifts by Phyllis Chase, Anne Davis, Cindy Griffith, David Kaczynski/Khaos Jewel y, Barbara Leber, Phillip Robertson, Joan Smith and Janice Walrafen. Through December 24. MICHAEL STRAUSS: “Making Thought isible,” an exhibition of paintings in watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel and ink by the Vermont artist and University of Vermont instructor, who investigates drawing and painting as a form of problem solving. Through January 13. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. BARRE/MONTPELIER SHOWS

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CALL TO ARTISTS 4TH ANNUAL OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Resident Vermont photographers are invited to submit one to three ready-to-hang works in any subject matter for an exhibition February 3 to March 31. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Artists may drop off their works on Friday, February 3, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station, Burlington. Info, 859-9222. ‘ART OF WINTER’: Vermont Art Guide and the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery seek works for an exhibition of Vermont art that trades on themes of winter. All mediums are welcome in works that express winter as a landscape and/or approach the season from a psychological, emotional or conceptual viewpoint. A selection of artwork will be published in Vermont Art Guide #3. To apply, complete this form: kasini.submittable.com/submit/72308/artof-winter. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, Burlington. Through December 30. Info, 578-2512. ‘FOLLOWING THE RULES / BREAKING THE RULES’: Seeking art in any medium by local artists for an upcoming show juried by Glen Coburn Hutcheson, Kathleen Kolb and Tom Slayton. The theme is “We live by rules. Some rules are personal; some are societal; others are merely artistic.” Works must be made within the last fi e years. Deadline: December 30. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. $25 for three submissions; $10 for each additional. Info, 262-6035. GODDARD ART GALLERY: Seeking proposals for solo, group and/or theme shows for the upcoming spring and fall seasons. Proposals should be sent to artcommittee@goddard. edu and should include a description of the proposal, works, name of artist(s), contact information, three to fi e images (JPEG) not to exceed 3MB in total. Images should be numbered and titled with last name. Deadline: January 31. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, Plainfield. Info, 322-1604.

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‘KALEIDOSCOPE’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of two-dimensional artwork in any medium for an upcoming exhibition scheduled for January through March. The work must reflect whatever kaleidoscope means to the artist, and it must be able to be hung on a wall. Registration deadline: December 16. Jericho Town Hall. Info, blgreene@myfairpoint.net.

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TEACHING ARTISTS: Across Roads Center for the Arts seeks artists looking to share their knowledge with a central Vermont audience through ongoing workshops. For more information and to submit a proposal, email info.acrossroads@gmail.com. Deadline: December 31. Grange Hall, Waterbury Center. Info, 244-4168.

VART: Seeking submissions of contemporary visual art in all mediums for new art magazine Vart. All works must be made in Vermont within the past seven years. Interested artists should send four portfolio samples, a one-paragraph artist bio and an artist statement, or an anti-artist statement. Email submissions to armpriester@hotmail.com, ATTN: Kenelle, Vart submission, and artist name in subject line. Label images with artist’s name, title, date, medium, dimensions, editions and artist’s email. Include artist contact info within email body. Through December 31. Info, armpriester@hotmail.com.

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‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION’: Seeking wall-based and sculptural works, as well as artist books, with a particular emphasis on unusual or nontraditional materials, for a springtime exhibition exploring the processes of building and design. Deadline: January 27. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.

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MARKET STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The city seeks to commission an artist to deliver and install a new, original, permanent and site-specific piece of art as part of the Market Street Reconstruction Project. The budget for the selected artist is $46,000. For a copy of the Request for Qualifications, please email Ilona Blanchard at iblanchard@sburl.com or call 846-4107. Deadline: December 16, 10 a.m. South Burlington City Hall.

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‘THE HEART SHOW’: Seeking visual artists to participate in the first annual heART Show and auction, to benefit SPECTRUM Youth & Family Services. Artists working in all mediums are invited to create an original piece using a provided 10-by-9-inch heart-shaped surface. $15 entry fee. To submit and for more info, visit rusticrootsvt.com/heart-show. Deadline: December 31. Rustic Roots, Shelburne. Info, 985-9511.

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‘IN PRAISE OF WATER’: Goddard College artists approach the theme of water from multiple perspectives: aesthetic, ecological, social, political, spiritual and contemplative. Artists include Richard Ambelang, Susan Buroker, Kate Egnaczak, Dan Goldman, Tom Hansell, Seitu Jones, Phillip Robertson, Cynthia Ross, Sharon Siskin, Ruth Wallen and Nanci Worthington. Through April 9. Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, in Plainfield

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IRIS GAGE: Handcrafted botanical art by the apothecary owner. Through December 31. Info, 223-0043. Grian Herbs Apothecary in Montpelier.

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KATIE RUNDE: “Etudes,” drawn and painted portraits, still lifes and photorealistic scenes. Through December 27. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

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and Jasmine Parsia, students at the Iskra Print Collective have been hard at work since midSeptember dreaming, designing and pulling their own prints. This of their effort , which range from by Colleen Clark to bodacious, melty fast-food displays by Jamie

MARY ADMASIAN: “Shadowlands,” an exhibition of paintings, small sculptures and assemblages. Photo ID required for entry into the gallery. Through December 30. Info, 828-5657. G vernor’s Gallery in Montpelier.

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NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Vermont Streetscapes,” watercolors exploring the atmosphere and shadow aspects of tonal painting. Through December 31. Info, 229-9060. Coffee Corner in Montpelier.

Chamberlain, Todd Cummings, Teal Dogget, Elisa Freeman, Mikey LaViolette, Lisa Rader, Lauren

PRIA CAMBIO: “And Somewhere Else Theres a Beach,” beachscape paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist. Through April 8. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli in Barre.

Riegelman, Sasha Ross Becker, Kim Williamson, Jessica Wood

‘SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE WORKING FOREST’: An exhibition of paintings by visual artist Kathleen Kolb and poetry by Verandah Porche. Through December 31. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

and Jill Zborovancik. Through December 30. Pictured: detail of “Paper Doll Blueprint” by Rader.

‘SHOW 14’: An exhibition featuring the latest works of the collective gallery’s growing membership of local, contemporary artists. Through January 28. Info, 272-0908. The Front in Montpelier.

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ERIC TOBIN & MARILYN JAMES: “Two Views of Vermont,” interpretations of the local landscape. Through December 31. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe.

and a Hanukkah display of menorahs, games and dreidels. Curated by Amanda Marquis and Chiyomi McKibbin. Through December 31. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. MICKEY MYERS: “One of a Kind,” an exhibition of pastel monoprints guest-curated by Kelly Holt. Through Janua y 2. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

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KENT SHAW: “Retro Looks,” an exhibition of works by the Elmore photographer. Through Janua y 3. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office MEMBERS ART SHOW: An eclectic group exhibition featuring the works of art center members, shown among 13 community-decorated evergreen trees

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DAVE KENNEDY: “Something Fully Itself,” an exhibition of collaged works that strive for an alternative defin tion of reality. Through December 15. Info, 635-2727. Vermont Studio Center Gallery II in Johnson.

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AXEL’S HOLIDAY GROUP EXHIBITION: The annual group exhibition features works by Vermont artists Kelly Holt, Christian Magnani, Marilyn Ruseckas, Gerald K. Stoner, Athena Petra Tasiopoulos and Larry Weinstein. Through Janua y 7. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

‘DIVERSITY’: Works by local artists in a variety of mediums, curated by Valley Arts. Through December 31. Info, 583-2922. The Bridges ermont Resort & Tennis Club in Warren. JUDY DODDS: A retrospective exhibition featuring works in a variety of mediums, including hand-dyed and woven fabric, appliqué and quilted wall hangings, and hooked rugs by the octogenarian artist. Through December 30. Info, 496-6682. ermont Festival of the Arts Gallery in Waitsfield

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JACKSON GALLERY HOLIDAY SHOW: Unique and affordable works made by 22 regional artists. Through December 31. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theate , in Middlebury.

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‘SEVEN ARTISTS FOR OUR SEVENTH BIRTHDAY: A SMALL WORKS SHOW’: Works on view from Amy Brnger, Irma Cerese, Michael Egan, CJ Hockett, Sara Katz, Hannah Sessions and Patty Sgrecci. Through December 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. ‘WOODEN WONDERS’: Celebrating Vermont’s history as a wood manufacturer, this exhibition features a variety of historical toys. ‘WORLD CHALLENGES’: Planned before the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, this exhibition

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‘MORE LIGHT’: An exhibit of small works by Anne Cady, Bonnie Baird, Cameron Schmitz, Katie Loesel, Pamela Smith, Rebecca Kinkead and Sobelman Cortapega. Through Janua y 15. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

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features works addressing climate change and the global refugee crisis. Works by Vermont artists Chuck Herrmann and Sarah Ashe are included, along with a selection of Syrian textiles from local collector Sansea Sparling. Throug January 14. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

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DIANE FITCH: “Interiors,” paintings of complex spaces that attempt to capture a nonstatic viewpoint. Through Janua y 7. Info, 282-2396. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. EBEN SCHUMACHER: “Where Dragons Roam,” an exhibition of 12 ceramic sculptures and oil paintings, as well as drawings, writing and music that together form a detailed account of a fantastical world. Through December 20. Info, 989-8352. Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. ‘THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON: MY FAVORITE THINGS’: Artist guild members share works, including framed original art, giclée prints, jewelry, wood, clay, mixed media and glass, as well as handmade ornaments. Through Janua y 31. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

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‘DINOSAUR REVOLUTION’: An interactive maze and hands-on learning experience that investigates all things dinosaur. Through Janua y 1. ‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition that explores the science behind making rhythms and harmonies heard. Through September 17. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. GUEST ARTISTS: The ga lery welcomes master knitter Rachel Kahn, illustrator Zoë Tilley Poster, polymer clay jeweler Mindy Jackson-Jefferys and woodworker Detlev Hundsdorfer. Through December 31. Info, 235-9429. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. RIA BLAAS: “To Rustle,” an exhibition of the Sharon artist’s latest sepia paintings, wooden sculpture, bowls and oil paintings. Throug January 31. Info, scavenger.gallery@gmail.com. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

TWO RIVERS HOLIDAY PRINT SHOW: Annual group exhibition featuring prints by artist members that demonstrate a variety of printmaking techniques, from relief to solar plate. Through December 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

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KYLE GRAY: Photographs taken around the world. Through December 20. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

‘FROM LUMINOUS SHADE’: Painter Margaret Lampe Kannenstine, poet Guiseppe Ungaretti and translator Ann McGarrell take viewers on a journey from despair to renewal, as they mourn the untimely passing of their sons. Through Janua y 8. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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WINTER MEMBER SHOW: Affordably priced paintings and photography by local artists. Through January 1. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

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BRENDA GARAND: “Touching at a Distance,” sculptures and paintings made with cold-rolled steel, flood cla , wool from the Johnson Woolen Mills, porcupine quills, walnut ink and black felt paper. Through Janua y 15. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery at BALE in South Royalton.

f ‘FIGURATION’: An exhibition of paintings by Randolph artist Mark Goodwin and Contoocook, N.H., artist Lucy Mink-Covello. f FULVIO TESTA: “Landscape and Figure,” watercolor paintings by the Italy-born painter. Reception: Saturday, December 17, 3-5 p.m. Through Februa y 14. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

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HOLIDAY MARKET: Annual event featuring a wide array of gifts made by local artists and artisans. Through December 21. Info, 431-0204. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. LOUIS C. CHAP: A retrospective exhibition of commercial art, paintings and other works by the late Stockbridge artist. Through Februa y 18. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

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‘ARTISTS OF THE MOHAWK HUDSON REGION’: Eightieth annual exhibition, featuring 126 works by 106 regional artists. Guest curated by Michael Oatman. ‘TRANSFORMING THE HYDE: THE FEIBES & SCHMITT GIFT’: An exhibition featuring works from the newly accessioned 160-piece collection donated by Werner Feibes and the late James Schmitt. The show expands the museums focus to include postwar nonobjective and abstract art. Through December 31. Info, 518-792-1761. The de Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y. ‘INNER SOUL: THE SCULPTURAL WORK OF LAWRENCE J. NOWLAN JR.’: Figurative works by the late sculptor. Through December 31. AVA HOLIDAY EXHIBITION AND SALE: Artworks available for sale in a variety of media including oil, watercolor, clay, textiles and glass. Through December 24. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. DEBORAH FRANKEL REESE: Exhibition of oil paintings by the late South Strafford artist, who passed away while preparing her final sho . Through December 16. Info, 603-795-4909. Long River Gallery & Gifts in Lyme, N.H. DIANNE SHULLENBERGER: An exhibition of works by the Vermont artist. Through December 31. Info, vtdianne@hotmail.com. Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, N.H. ‘SHE PHOTOGRAPHS’: An exhibition featuring 70 works by 30 contemporary women photographers, including Nan Goldin, Catherine Opie, Kiki Smith and Marnie Weber. Through Februa y 19. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. m

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‘PORTRAIT OF A FOREST: MEN AND MACHINE’: An exhibition of contemporary photographs by Weybridge photojournalist George Bellerose, shown alongside archival photographs and commentary from the logging and forest products community. Through December 31. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

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‘MIRROR/MIRROR’: An exhibition reflecting upon the looking glass and all that it contains, from telescopes to magic tricks, disco balls to dentistry, fashion to psychotherapy, myth to superstition. Through May 1. Info, 626-4409. The Museum o Everyday Life in Glover.

‘X-RAY VISION: FISH INSIDE OUT’: A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution featuring 40 large-scale digital prints of X-rays of several species of fish. Through June 1. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

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TWO RIVERS PRINTMAKING: Hand-pulled prints by studio members that explore ambition and redemption, and the magic and passion of Macbeth and A Christmas Carol. Through December 31. Info, 295-5901. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

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SETH HARPER GOODWIN: “Images of the Soviet Union, 1988,” an exhibition of photographs documenting the waning days of the former USSR. Through Janua y 13. Info, 649-1184. Norwich Public Library.

‘WHEELBARROW ART’: An exhibition of works including oil paintings, prints, T-shirts, gourd art and more. Through January 31. Info, patchworkbake@hotmail.com. Info, 472-9933. Hardwick Inn.

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n the opening scene of Kenneth Lonergan’s third f eature, a trawler burbles unhurriedly into harbor beneath an azure sky. At the wheel is Joe Chandler (Kyle Chandler). Lee (Casey A˜ eck), his younger brother, horses around with Joe’s young son, Patrick. Because composer Lesley Barber’s ghostly a cappella theme immediately grabs you, it’s possible to miss Affleck’s first lines: “If you could take one guy to an island,” he asks the boy, “and you knew you’d be safe because he was going to figure out how to survive, was going to make the world a good place and keep you happy ... If it was between me and your father, who would you take?” The exchange proves to be a poignant bit of f oreshadowing. Lonergan (Margaret) is an award-winning writer-director and playwright whose work evinces a f ascination with personal tragedy and the ways it’s processed. In his stories, people don’t get downsized or divorced. They lose parents to grisly collisions, distract bus drivers who steamroll pedestrians or live lives turned into nightmares by 9/11. In his latest, he deals characters his darkest cards yet. Following that caref ree opening is a scene set a decade later. Lee’s a janitor in Boston. He gets a call drawing him

back to his hometown; Joe has been rushed to the hospital. By the time Lee arrives, his brother’s heart has given out and he’s gone. That’s just the tip of the narrative iceberg. Lee is divorced f rom Randi (Michelle Williams), the wife we’ve glimpsed in flashbacks. The children we saw there are nowhere to be seen. Not only is Joe dead, but his wif e (Gretchen Mol) has disappeared. And remember little Patrick? He’s 16 now (played smartly by Lucas Hedges), and Lee’s blindsided when he learns he’s the boy’s guardian. Remember those opening lines? Let’s hit pause, because this is the point where the movie could take either of two roads. It could become a feel-good saga with life lessons and redemption. Or it could fulfill its promise as a definitive Lonergan creation, which means no emotional breakthroughs or final-act salvations. Damaged guy is paired up with a teen in a picturesque New England fishing village. One wrong move, and you’ve got Scent of a Woman with hip waders. Moments of warmth, even humor, intermingle with scenes of Lee struggling to carry a terrible weight. Movie critic law prohibits my specif ying the tragedy that haunts him, beyond saying it’s as bad as it gets. The kid helps him lighten up here and there, but it can’t hold. Meanwhile, the film’s design and

PAIN, NO GAIN Afﬂeck is extraordinary as Lonergan’s most damaged screen character to date.

cinematography mirror the raging inside Lee. Nothing like a wintry Atlantic inlet battered by storms for that. Lonergan’s dialogue, as always, is a thing of beauty. When Lee runs into Randi late in the ﬁlm, f or instance, she begs f orgiveness for things she’s said. He can’t forgive himself. He avoids eye contact, searches the horizon and shakes his head. “There’s nothing there,” he says. This is a movie about the way everything can change in an instant, and A˜ eck is extraordinary in it. Let’s pause again to consider the allegations of harassment against the actor that resurf aced recently, and whether

mistakes A˜ eck made in 2010 should change the way we look at this film. I’m one of many reviewers who believed director Nate Parker’s past and dismissive attitude about it disqualified The Birth of a Nation f rom award consideration. Does Lonergan’s film deserve the same treatment? Of course not, precisely because it’s Lonergan’s film, not A˜ eck’s. Manchester by the Sea is so much more than any single perf ormance that nobody should think twice about seeing it. A filmmaker this gifted paying for someone else’s mistakes — that, too, would be a tragedy. RI C K KI S O N AK

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he historical context in which we see a movie shouldn’t matter, yet it does. Early press and PR for Miss Sloane touted it as a film about politics so cold and cynical it would shock us all. Maybe what happened on November 9 raised our shock threshold, or maybe the hype was never justified. Either way, this D.C. insider drama from director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) comes o˝ more as a talky stage contraption than a chillingly plausible scenario. That said, Miss Sloane does have plot twists aplenty, and one big novelty: Its amoral protagonist is f emale. Played by Jessica Chastain with a shiny curtain of hair and a baleful, icy gaze, Elizabeth Sloane works for a D.C. lobbying firm, where she routinely bribes congressmen with lush perks to ensure they serve the interests of her big-business clients. When a spokesman f or the gun lobby tries to enlist her Machiavellian aid, however, Miss Sloane balks, proclaiming that his cause goes against her principles. Soon she has decamped to a smaller, poorer firm that’s pushing a bill to tighten firearm background checks, taking most of her young protégés with her. Has the lobbyist grown a conscience? If so, it doesn’t stop her f rom deploying underhanded tactics that shock her new boss (Mark Strong) and wreak emotional havoc in the life of a more earnest colleague (Gugu

MIRROR, MIRROR Chastain plays a jaded political animal who has mastered the art of optics in Madden’s twisty but unsurprising drama.

Mbatha-Raw). The ﬁlm cuts repeatedly to scenes set in the near f uture, when Sloane will be called to task for her misdeeds before a congressional committee. As a ﬁlm about political machinations, Miss Sloane is f ast-paced, busy and potentially entertaining, depending on your level of tolerance f or Aaron Sorkin-style hyperarticulate dialogue and smarty-pants oneupmanship. Screenwriter Jonathan Perera spends so much time building up Sloane as

the biggest smarty-pants, however, that the supporting characters su˝ er, lacking much depth or development. Basically, the ﬁlm stands or f alls on our interest in its protagonist. And we don’t see much of Sloane beyond her impeccable surface. We know that her every action is driven by the need to win, that her home lif e consists of popping pills and patronizing male prostitutes, and that she realizes others view her as a bit of a sociopath. But we don’t learn

how she got this way, or whether she has regrets, because the film is too busy using her as a vehicle for its talking points. Like Dr. House or a slew of similar “antisocial genius” characters, she’s a consummate professional who’s there to make other prof essionals look stupid. But when she snarls at a climactic moment, “The system is rotten,” the dramatic revelation doesn’t resonate. One feels inclined to say, “Duh.” More than a searing political drama, Miss Sloane f eels like the pilot f or one of those procedural series that pivot around a troubled antihero. Thirteen episodes would o˝ er ample time to unfold the central mystery of why Sloane decides to champion the seemingly doomed bill — is she taking a principled stand f or gun control, as she claims? Or does she just love a challenge? As it is, we never find out. The film sets her up as a slimy creature of inside-the-Beltway culture, then comes dangerously close to encouraging us to cheer f or her as an exemplar of political acumen. Perhaps, had a certain other candidate won the White House, Chastain’s portrayal of an iron lady would have seemed more relevant and even revelatory. It’s hard to say now. The fact is, even when Sloane snipes at idealists for “the naïveté that they so keenly exhibit,” it’s the film that feels a little naïve. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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HACKSAW RIDGEHHH1/2 Mel Gibson directed this war-drama biopic about a World War II medic (Andrew Garfield) who was the first Conscientiou Objector to receive the Medal of Honor. With Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Vince Vaughn and Teresa Palmer. (131 min, R) INCARNATEH1/2 Aaron Eckhart plays a hunky scientist who ventures into the brain of a demon-possessed kid after the usual exorcism methods fail, in this horror flick from director Brad Peyton (San Andreas). With Carice van Houten and Catalina Sandino Moreno. (91 min, PG-13) LOVINGHHHH1/2 Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special) wrote and directed this biopic of Richard and Mildred Loving (Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga), the couple whose 1967 Supreme Court case tested the state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. (123 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/7) A MAN CALLED OVEHHH1/2 In this adaptation of the best-selling Swedish comic novel, a cantankerous widowed retiree (Rolf Lassgård) develops an unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. Hannes Holm directed. (116 min, PG-13) MISS SLOANEHHH Not tired of politics yet? In this drama set in D.C.’s corridors of power, Jessica Chastain plays a ruthless lobbyist facing the fight of her life. With Mark Strong, John Lithgow and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) directed. (132 min, R. Reviewed by M.H. 12/14)

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THE EAGLE HUNTRESSHHH1/2 The debut documentary from director Otto Bell follows a 13-year-old Mongolian nomad as she struggles to be the first female in 12 generations to car y on a family tradition. Daisy Ridley narrates. (87 min, G)

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DOCTOR STRANGEHHH1/2 The latest Ma vel Avengers universe flick introduces neurosurgeon Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), who gains eldritch powers from his explorations of the metaphysical realm. With Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rachel McAdams. Scott Derrickson (Sinister) directed. (115 min, PG-13)

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “We are torn be-

tween nostalgia for the familiar and an urge for the foreign and strange,” wrote author Carson McCullers. Are you ready to give that adage a twist, Taurus? In the coming weeks, I think you should search for foreign and strange qualities in your familiar world. Such a quest may initially feel odd but will ultimately be healthy and interesting. It will also be good preparation for the next chapter of your life, when you will saunter out into unknown territory and find ways to feel at home there.

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 22-DEC. 21:

Physicist Stephen Hawking is skeptical of the hypothesis that humans may someday be able to travel through time. To jokingly dramatize his belief, he threw a party for time travelers from the future. Sadly, not a single chrononaut showed up to enjoy the Champagne and hors d’oeuvres Hawking had prepared. Despite this discouraging evidence, I guarantee that you will have the potential to meet with Future Versions of You on a regular basis during the next nine months. These encounters are likely to be metaphorical or dreamlike rather than literal, but they will provide valuable information as you make decisions that affect your destiny for years to come. The first of these heartto-hearts should come very soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Why are Austra-

lian sand wasps so skilled at finding their way back home after being out all day? Here’s their trick: When they first leave the nest each morning, they fly backwards, imprinting on their memory banks the sights they will look for when they return later. Furthermore, their exiting flight path is a slow and systematic zigzag pattern that orients them from multiple directions. I recommend that you draw inspiration from the sand wasps in 2017, Cancerian. One of your important tasks will be to keep finding your way back to your spiritual home, over and over again.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Vault 21, a restaurant in Dunedin, New Zealand, serves sautéed locusts. For $5, patrons receive a plate of fi e. The menu refers to the dish not as Oily Sizzling Grasshoppers, but rather as Sky Prawns. Satisfied customers know exactly what they’re eating, and some say the taste does indeed resemble prawns. I bring this to

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The literal trans-

lation of the German word Kummerspeck is “grief bacon.” It refers to the weight gained by people who, while wallowing in self-pity, eat an excess of comfort food. I know more than a few Virgos who have been fli ting with this development lately, although the trigger seems to be self-doubt as much as self-pity. In any case, here’s the good news: The trend is about to flip. A flow of agreeable adventures is due to begin soon. You’ll be prodded by fun challenges and provocative stimuli that will boost your confidence and discourage Kummerspeck.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Since you are like no other being ever created since the beginning of time, you are incomparable,” wrote journalist Brenda Ueland. Pause for a moment and fully take in that fact, Libra. It’s breathtaking and daunting. What a huge responsibility it is to be absolutely unique. In fact, it’s so monumental that you may still be shy about living up to it. But how about if you make 2017 the year you fina ly come into your own as the awesomely unprecedented creature that you are? I dare you to more fully acknowledge and express your singular destiny. Start today! SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “To dream ... to dream has been the business of my life,” wrote author Edgar Allan Poe. I don’t expect you to match his devotion to dreams in 2017, Scorpio, but I do hope you will become more deeply engaged with your waking fantasies and the stories that unfold as you lie sleeping. Why? Because your usual approaches to gathering useful information won’t be sufficient. To be successful, both in the spiritual and worldly senses, you’ll need extra access to perspectives that come from beyond your rational mind. Here’s a good motto for you in 2017: “I am a lavish and practical dreamer.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During these last few weeks, you may have sometimes felt

like smashing holes in the wall with your head, or dragging precious keepsakes into the middle of the street and setting them on fire, or delivering boxes full of garbage to people who don’t appreciate you as much as they should. I hope you abstained from doing things like that. Now here are some prescriptions to help you graduate from unproductive impulses: Make or find a symbol of one of your mental blocks, and bash it to pieces with a hammer; clean and polish precious keepsakes, and perform rituals to reinvigorate your love for them; take as many trips to the dump as necessary to remove the congestion, dross and rot from your environment.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Singersongwriter Tom Waits has a distinctive voice. One fan described it this way: “Like how you’d sound if you drank a quart of bourbon, smoked a pack of cigarettes and swallowed a pack of razor blades. Late at night. After not sleeping for three days.” Luckily, Waits doesn’t have to actually do any of those self-destructive things to achieve his unique tone. In fact, he’s wealthy from selling his music and has three kids with a woman to whom he’s been married for 36 years. I foresee a similar potential for you in the coming weeks and months. You may be able to capitalize on your harmless weirdness ... to earn rewards by expressing your charming eccentricities ... to be both strange and popular.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Was punk rock

born on June 4, 1976? A fledgling band known as the Sex Pistols played that night for a crowd of 40 people at a small venue in Manchester, England. Among the audience members was Morrissey, who got so inspired that he started his own band, the Smiths. Also in attendance was a rowdy guy who would soon launch the band Joy Division, despite the fact that he had never played an instrument. The men who would later form the Buzzcocks also saw the performance by Johnny Rotten and his crew. According to music critic David Nolan, these future pioneers came away from the June 4 show with the conclusion, “You don’t have to be a virtuoso or a musical genius to be in a band; anyone can do it.” I see parallels between this seminal event and your life in the coming weeks.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how,” said dancer Agnes De Mille. “We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark.” As true as her words might be for most of us much of the time, I suspect they don’t apply to you right now. This is one of those rare moments when feeling total certainty is justified. Your vision is extra clear and farseeing. Your good humor and expansive spirit will ensure that you stay humble. As you take leap after leap, you’ll be surrounded by light.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “If you don’t use your own imagination, somebody else is going to use it for you,” said writer Ronald Sukenick. Thats always true, but it will be especially important for you to keep in mind in 2017. You Geminis will have an unparalleled power to enlarge, refine and tap into your imagination. You’ll be blessed with the motivation and ingenuity to make it work for you in new ways, which could enable you to accomplish marvelous feats of creativity and self-transformation. Now here’s a warning: If you don’t use your willpower to take advantage of these potentials, your imagination will be subject to atrophy and colonization.

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