Category Archives: ArtBits

Artbits-August 17, 2017

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Dick

The Big Music Weeks of Summer continue with a huge lineup including the Summer Sounds season finale with Mark Shelton. Chris & Erica, Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker, the Nobby Reed Project twice, Jenni Johnson, Sergio Torres, Cooper and Lavoie, AmerikanaBlue, Frevo, Shake, Donna Thunder and the Storm, Art DeQuasie and Dayve Huckett, Fossil Fuel Band and the MoFo’s, and the Irregulars. There are Laughs For Larry and an Island Arts centennial.
David Winchester and Mike Barkyoumb exhibit. There’s a Paint and Sip, an art workshop, and a $30,000 grant. Continue reading →

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Artbits-August 10, 2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Dick

The Big Music Weeks of Summer continue. The Hokum Bros. live and in color are the Summer Sounds Surprise. David Rosane and the Zookeepers, Kylie, Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker, Carol Ann Jones & The Superchargers, the Ellen Powell Trio, Shane Murley, the Thea Wren Trio, Rushmore, Ben Guihan, the 40th Army Band, the Missisquoi River Band, the Vermont Jazz Ensemble, and the Citizens Concert Band all have gigs. There’s a Girls Rock Showcase, a Tribute to Brooke Ostrander, and more. Art lovers have a Pop Up Pop In gallery, the 9th annual Festival of the Arts, an Evening of Creative Crafts and Craft Beer and a Chair Affair. The SAC Writer’s Group meets. Continue reading →

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Artbits-August 3, 2017

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dick

Summer Sounds takes the week off but the Big Music Weeks of Summer continue. Franklin County Field Days has great music and more. Will Patton three times, Mark Struhsacker, Nobby Reed, Eric George, the Timothy James Connection, Tim Brick, Carol Ann Jones, Glass Onion, Banjo Dan and Bob Amos, Justice, Chris & Erica, Say Darling dinner concert. Elvis and Johnny, Jorge Garcia Herranz, Full Walrus, Plastique Mammals, Brayden Baird, Still Kickin’, Lesley Grant, and the Lamoille Dance Academy all have gigs. Terry Buehner, Anne Standish, Meta Strick, and Richard B. Harper all have shows. Continue reading →

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Artbits-July 27, 2017

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Dick

The Big Music Weeks of Summer continue. Mango Jam plays Summer Sounds. The Opera House begins The King and I. The 25th annual Jig in the Valley takes flight. Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker, Arthur James, The Duel, The Buck Hollers, BBP, Nobby Reed, Dana and Susan Robinson, IncaHoots, and the John Lackard Blues Band have gigs. The Fraank Band/Starburst reunite. The Grind hosts Open Mic. Twiggs has Paint Nite. Continue reading →

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Artbits-July 20, 2017

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Dick

The Big Music Weeks of Summer see David Rosane and the Zookeepers in Summer Sounds. Carol Ann Jones shows the Power of Music. Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker, Jenni Johnson, IncaHoots, Sergio Torres, The Duo, Roy and the Wrecks, Justice, the Girls Rock Vermont Showcase, Shake, the Blue Rock Boys, Montana Russell-Greene with Jared Kenyon and Kai Jamil, the Brewster Bros. with Isaac French and the Take Five jazz ensemble perform. Northern Exposure and The Giggles & Jiggles take the stage. NVAA has a show, the Library has an auction and the Grind hosts a workshop. Sidewalk Chalk Day is here. There is a Family Movie Night. Continue reading →

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Artbits-July 6, 2017

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Dick

The 27th year of Summer Sounds concerts at home has Anderson-Gram. R. B. Harper has a solo show at NMC and the A.I.R. features Cristin Dewar, Russell Fellows, Paule Gingras, and Linda Wirts. Pinwheels in the Park spin. Theater Camp at the House. The Nobby Reed Project, Mark LeGrand, Chris & Erica, Fiasco, Lewis Franco & the Missing Cats, the Brown Eyed Girls, No Left Turn and the Sky Blue Boys perform. There’s a Musical Gathering and Northern Exposure. One Writer’s Beginnings is a memorable memoir. Continue reading →

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