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Artbits-March 9, 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Dick

The second annual Spring Youth Art Show and a benefit craft show showcase art. IncaHOOTs, the Blue Rock Boys, Graziano, Schofield, and Slim, the Vermont Youth Orchestra, Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton, Fiddle Rock, and the Nobby Reed Project play different venues. There are three Vermont Humanities events. Continue reading →

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Artbits-March 2, 2017

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Dick

There is a call for the Waterbury Art Fest plus Cathy Bohannon, Mike Byers, Terry Rice and NMC on the wall. The Nobby Reed Project, the Bob Mackenzie Blues Trio, the Lunar Jazz Trio, and Carol Ann Jones perform. Tell It At Twiggs The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival continues. Karaoke Night comes to 14th Star. Tuesday is Town Meeting. Continue reading →

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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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