Artbits-December 31, 2020

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

NMC administered the first vaccinations in Franklin County. Encouraged by dropping daily COVID case counts, Gov. Scott loosened the rules for gatherings during the holidays. After January 2, the current restrictions go back into place. Read more

ART YOU CAN BUY

The Artist In Residence Gallery Winter Holiday Store has art for the New Year and more available in the store or online. The Milton Artists’ Guild is open today but will be closed Friday until they go back on regular hours next week. Read more

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council posted an interview with watercolor artist Micheal Barkyoumb. Read more

FIRST WEDNESDAY

The Vermont Humanities Council presents Thomas Denenberg with Winslow Homer and the Poetics of Place on the Vermont Humanities Digital Channels. Read more

LIVE ON STAGE

Nelly’s rings in the New Year with Bare Bones. On Tap offers Eleven live to give 2020 the kick it deserves. All COVID regulation will be followed including masks. Read more

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Alvin Ailey, Isabella with Michele Choiniere, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Isaac Eddy, Andrea Bocelli, Chuck Larson and the Snake Oil Cowboys, Dan Matlack, Missisquoi Slim, Jason Corbiere, Robby Eldge, and Nobby Reed, Ben Patton, Caleb Bronz, and Mingo Maquera, Mark Shelton, and Cory Young all streamed almost live. Read more

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb spoke with writer Jim Stiles about his novel, A Rough Road. Read more

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

The year that was. The coronavirus was the biggest news in the state and in this column. 2020 changed the face of arts and entertainment; Franklin County artists and presenters were particularly affected. We’ll round up the Arts Councils, check in on the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries, then wrap up with the Other Major Presenters. Read more

HAPPY NEW YEAR

May 2021 be filled with friends and family and joy and the arts. Read more

 

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