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Artbits-February 23, 2017

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Dick

There is a free, 13 week, college-level Writing Workshop and a free Business Workshop on Digital Marketing. Artists Marie LaPre Grabon and Kathy Stark talk. Three artistic deadlines loom. Area venues host Gypsy Wind, Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, NightHawk, the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival, and the Varnum Open Mic. There’s a Mardi Gras Party and the Story of Vermont’s Small Boat Traditions. Continue reading →

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Artbits-February 16, 2017

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Dick

Make-a-Wish seeks art. Artisans Market seeks artists. And we have calls for the Emerging Artist scholarship and a River Arts Exhibition. The February Art Walk takes over downtown. Carol Ann Jones (twice), Jenni Johnson, Nightrain, Erin Cassels-Brown, Cooie and Robin, Remedy, Will Patton, and Yankee Chank all have gigs. The First Brew Haha, a TNT Comedy Showcase, the Pets Love and Fashion Show, and the Winter Is A Drag Ball come to a stage near you. There are even Parenting Workshops. Continue reading →

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Artbits-February 9, 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Dick

We have a call for the Spring Youth Art Show. KidZArt 2017 celebrates. SACA meets and SAC could raise some money. BBP, Giovanina Bucci, Sean Casey, and Jamie Lee Thurston perform. There is dinner music and candlelight, a Show The Love Gala, a talk on the Western Abenaki, and the second Friday Dance. Libraries have books, movies, tech help, and more. Continue reading →

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Artbits-February 2, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dick

Will the arts be represented? Swanton wants to know. Artists Barbara Colgrove, Ann Levy, Patrick Murphy, Eric Smith, and Sally Tarr have shows. The Swanton Arts Council has two get-togethers. There is an evening of bird tales, a dance and story telling. The Nobby Reed Project twice, Chris & Erica, Jeff Shelley, Carol Ann Jones, and Molsky’s Mountain Drifters all appear on stage. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 26, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dick

The Wyeths, First Family of American Art. St. Albans Community Arts and Swanton Arts Council have program meetings, a Writer’s Group, a hangout and more. There is instruction for the Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Graziano Schofield & Slim, Bardela, Carol Ann Jones and Jon Sochin, Full Tilt, the Will Patton Quartet, and the Young Tradition Touring Group all perform. There’s an unrelated job opening and a Harry Potter Night. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 19, 2017

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Dick

The Northern Gateway meeting is an opportunity to include the arts. Carol Ann Jones, the Chad Hollister Band, Arthur James, Shake The Band, PossumHaw, Ty Herndon, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and the Will Patton Quartet perform. The TNT Comedy Showcase continues. We have calls for the Artist Project, the Nikon Photo Contest, and the exhibition Waging Peace. Continue reading →

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