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Artbits-June 16, 2016

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Dick

Summer Sounds is back in just two weeks. There is an art show at the Railroad Depot Museum, a Pinwheel Art Installation Meeting, the Barn Quilt Challenge. Breakwaters continues summer music. Will Patton, Carol Ann Jones, Dance Campers, Fiddleheads, the Vermont Jazz Ensemble., Frankie Gavin, and the Citizens Concert Band appear on different stages. The Opera House Theater Camp is coming. NEFA needs your research. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 9, 2016

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Dick

There is an “inspirational, motivational, and marketing workshop.” Will Patton, Lewis Franco and the Missing Cats, Rick and the Ramblers, the 40th Army Band, Nobby Reed, Summer Evenings the Starline Rhythm Boys, Justice, and Phil Yates and the Affiliates take the stages. Dance Camp begins at the House. Book groups, art projects, classic movies and State Park passes at libraries this week. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 2, 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Dick

The Dairy Festival celebrates 60 years with more entertainment and magical family activities than ever. SACA wants artists. Nobby Reed, Isaac French and Friends, Shane Murley and the Apothecarians, Sammich, Will Patton, Justice, and the Aphasia Choir take the stage. VSA Vermont offers free training for drummers. Champlain Country Club celebrates a Leon Thompson book. Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 26, 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dick

The Summer Music Season offers the Will Patton Weekend plus the 14th annual Farewell Reunion concert, Abby Road, Justice, the Vermont Treasures, the Annual Farewell Reunion, the Musician Choice Series bowls down the walls at 14th Star. The Breakwater summer lineup begins. Artist In Residence opens a new month and Open Studio Weekend returns. The Arts Councils host Pinwheels, Paint in the Park, and Artists Uncorked. Actors needed for Shakespeare. Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 19, 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dick

Franklin County lost a friend of the arts on Sunday when Lyle Glidden passed away at home. Art on the Refuge takes over the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. The Emerging Artist Award and the final SAC Artist Gathering this season are imminent. Carol Ann Jones Scott DuBois and Ryan Hanson, the Smokey Newfield Project, Melting Point, and the Nobby Reed Project take the stage. Open Band Night is back. Li’l Abner needs a cast. We have calls and more. Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 12, 2016

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dick

ArtBits is changing big time, you betcha. Young Tradition Weekend brings together a young performers for song, performance, and dance. The Swanton Arts Council will gather three major events. There is Comedy for a Cause. Gypsy Wind, Bethany Conner, and the 1893 Hook and Hastings pipe organ all take the stage. The Opera House has info about L’il Abner. The Swanton Chamber will host a Grow Your Business seminar. Continue reading →

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