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Artbits-January 12, 2017

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Dick

Should Swanton bring back the Festival? 21 artists do Paradise Paint Out. St. Albans Community Arts is the home of the Festival of Trees. The Owl Stars, the Timothy James Connection, and Missisquoi River Band perform. We look at 2017 with the Major Independent Presenters. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 5, 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dick

The Swanton Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) certification now! We find David Juaire, Cathy LaClair, and Linda Wirts on the walls. The SAC Writer’s Group has a longer project. The Nobby Reed Project, Jesse and Dave, Ryan and Slim, Carol Anne Jones take to different stages. There are True Tales from Local Storytellers on separate nights and First Step Dance holds the first St. Albans group class of the year. Looking forward, 2017 will offer 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 29, 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Dick

Silver & Gold is cabaret. Erin Cassels-Brown, Chris and Erica, the Hitmen, and you at an Open Mic take the stage. First Night takes over Burlington and St. Johnsbury. 2016 was all-in-all a busy year in the arts; we wrap up All Arts Council and Other Presenter events. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 22, 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dick

This week, Carol Ann Jones and Jon Sochin, The Duo, Troy Millette and Dylan Gombas, and the Young Tradition Touring Group perform. We look at the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries. Merry Christmas everyone! Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 15, 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dick

Made in Vermont art, a canvas print sale, and a gallery all mean holiday art. Carol Ann Jones,
Jenni Johnson, Nightrain, the Stragglers Live, Justice, Dave Richardson, Sean Casey, plus The Christmas Revels, an Irish Session, and Young Tradition Vermont are all on stage. We have calls for the Creative Communities Exchange, a photo contest, writers and filmmakers, and two art exhibits. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 8, 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dick

Handel’s Messiah arrives for two performances. Natalie LaRocque, the Cop Outs, Mingo Maquera, and Ben Patton have Christmas gifts. The Gallery at River Arts presents an Artist Talk. The Swanton Writer’s Group meets. Holi-Daze Comedy, Gypsy Wind, Tiny Montgomery, and Carol Ann Jones, plus Holiday Tractor Parade, the Spectacular Spectacular, Song & Celebration, and the Jingle Jam take to the stage. The Old Brick Meeting House needs your help. Continue reading →

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