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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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Artbits-December 1, 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Dick

Corliss Blakely, Carol Ann Jones, and Rockin’ Ron have Christmas offerings. Ms. Blakely, Wayne Tarr, Pam Voss, and JoAnne Wazny are featured. The Festival of Lights and the Festival of Trees have music, art, and theater. The Nobby Reed Project. AmerikanaBlue, the Growlers, Carol Ann Jones, IncaHOOTS, Jamie Lee Thurston, Will Patton, the Vermont Choral Union, the Enosburg Community Chorus and the Enosburg Town Band all have concerts. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 24, 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Dick

I ask some of our friends what they are thankful for. Small Business Saturday, a new CD, the Handmade Holiday Fair, the Festival of Trees, and Christmas in the Park this week. The Ellen Powell Trio, the Bob Boyd Trio, Quadra, the Phil Abair Band, and Mr. French have gigs and there is a free Holiday Movie. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 17, 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dick

I’m “off the grid” until the end of this week so we take a look back at exhibits that took place 18 years ago. The Opera House seeks new 10 minute scripts. River Arts hosts a Figure Drawing Marathon. Carol Ann Jones, Jenni Johnson, The Duel, Isaac French, Zoe Keating, Justice appear on stage. The Twiggs Open Mic and TNT Comedy Showcase continues. Stephen Payne reads and Milton has Chasing Shackleton Part II. Continue reading →

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