Category Archives: Arts Councils

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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Artbits-January 26, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dick

The Wyeths, First Family of American Art. St. Albans Community Arts and Swanton Arts Council have program meetings, a Writer’s Group, a hangout and more. There is instruction for the Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Graziano Schofield & Slim, Bardela, Carol Ann Jones and Jon Sochin, Full Tilt, the Will Patton Quartet, and the Young Tradition Touring Group all perform. There’s an unrelated job opening and a Harry Potter Night. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 12, 2017

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Dick

Should Swanton bring back the Festival? 21 artists do Paradise Paint Out. St. Albans Community Arts is the home of the Festival of Trees. The Owl Stars, the Timothy James Connection, and Missisquoi River Band perform. We look at 2017 with the Major Independent Presenters. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 5, 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dick

The Swanton Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) certification now! We find David Juaire, Cathy LaClair, and Linda Wirts on the walls. The SAC Writer’s Group has a longer project. The Nobby Reed Project, Jesse and Dave, Ryan and Slim, Carol Anne Jones take to different stages. There are True Tales from Local Storytellers on separate nights and First Step Dance holds the first St. Albans group class of the year. Looking forward, 2017 will offer 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 29, 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Dick

Silver & Gold is cabaret. Erin Cassels-Brown, Chris and Erica, the Hitmen, and you at an Open Mic take the stage. First Night takes over Burlington and St. Johnsbury. 2016 was all-in-all a busy year in the arts; we wrap up All Arts Council and Other Presenter events. Continue reading →

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