Category Archives: Arts Councils

Artbits-December 7, 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dick

We’ll see commemorative art, try a Family Paint and Sip and a Handmade Ornament Exchange. Terry Rice, Deborah Shell, Sally Tarr, Wayne Tarr, and Trine Wilson hang around on different walls. The Second Friday Dance Social cha cha cha. There is a community arts meeting and three Christmas plays. The Nobby Reed Project, the Carol Ann Jones Quartet, AmerikanaBlue, Cooie & Skip, the Shane Murley Band, plus an open mic, a song and celebration, and Northern Exposure all on stages. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 30, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Dick

A Holiday Craft Show in St. Albans, a SAC Board Meeting, the Festival of Trees, and the Festival of Lights. Natural Selection, The Duel, Arthur James, Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton, the Community Chorus and the Town Band all take to area stages. There are calls for awards, video, and grants for artists. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 23, 2017

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Dick

The arts have touched all of our lives all year. Saturday is Small Business Saturday. Swanton and Morrisville celebrate Christmas. The ninth annual Festival of Trees begins. Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton, Sean Jarvis, John Smyth and Jenn Croteau, Quadra, the Phil Abair Band, Mr. French, the Stragglers, NightHawk, Matt Crowley, Michael Pratt and Amber Rae Harvey all have gigs. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 15, 2017

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Dick

There’s a Family Paint and Sip for a Thanksgiving centerpiece, the ninth annual Festival of Trees, and a Writer’s Group. Cooie, Molly Renning, Chris and Erica, Barbie N Bones. Carol Ann Jones, Jenni Johnson, King Sha-mecca Blaze, Taylor Rad, Carl Sonnefeld, the Growlers, Stefani Capizzi, the Christopher Dean Band, Godspell, the Owl Stars, Troy Millette, and Shake My Nerves take to area stages. The VHC fall conference and a Local Authors Fest take place. Continue reading →

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Artbits-November 2, 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dick

Steve Boal, Patrick Murphy, Shanna Ratner, Pam Krout-Voss and David J. Griggs exibit. Viva Las Artes! has wine, food, and an auction. Swanton’s Got Art and there is Pimp My Pint. The Swanton Arts Council board meets. It’s Vermont vs. Hollywood on screen. The Nobby Reed Project, Chris & Erica, the Bob Mackenzie Blues Trio, Jamie Lee Thurston, the Johnny Cash Tribute Show, the Gibson Brothers and the Vermont Bluegrass Pioneers all have gigs. The Advance Singer/Songwriter Contest and an Open Mic take stages. There’s a public hearing on Vermont’s most pressing rural issues. And there are books. Continue reading →

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Artbits-October 26, 2017

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Dick

Iceland in May and Magic in the Landscape open. The annual Arts & Craft Show at the Auxiliary returns. There is a Pumpkin Carving Party and Autumn Celebration. Swanton’s Got Art is coming. The Northwest Nightmares Film Festival opens. Blue Fox, Mark LeGrand, Chris & Erica, DJ Shawn, Carpenters, Justifice, Wendell Hughes, Michael Clookey, and Creston Lea all take to stages. Camp Ta-Kum-Ta needs volunteers for a special project. Continue reading →

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