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Artbits-July 21, 2016

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Dick

The Big Music Weeks of Summer continue with shows all over. Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing plays Summer Sounds. Chris and Erica, Bethany Conner, Jenni, Justice, Keeghan Nolan, Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker, the Nobby Reed Project, Ryan and Slim, Shellhouse, Starline Rhythm Boys, and Village Harmony all have shows, too. There’s a free meet-the-artists reception for Eddie Gagne, Paule Gingras, Kelly Shawyer, and Deb Shell as well as Art in the Park and a Paint & Sip. Plans for National Night Out. Libraries have programs. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 30, 2016

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Dick

Summer Sounds starts this Saturday at Bay Day! The Artist In Residence Gallery has new artists for July. Sign up for the Barn Quilt Challenge. The 40th Army Band, A&M Live, the Nobby Reed Project, the Will Patton Quartet, Arthur James, Cooie Sings, and VT Chamber Jazz take to different stages. Most libraries will be closed Monday but there is still a lot of programming. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 23, 2016

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Dick

There’s an art show and a new Meet the Artist Weekend. Check out all the performers this week as well as Comedy For A Cause and The Worst Play Ever. The Abolitionists are on screen. We have calls for all the arts, a writing fellowship and art in clay. The Traveling Storyteller performs. And we count down to the 26th running of Summer Sounds. 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 5, 2016

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Dick

The Derby Day Auction and Fundraiser has a lot more art than Churchill Downs. Corliss Blakely and David Juaire do art. The Swanton Arts Council has TP roll flowers, pinwheel prep and an Artist Gathering. The Nobby Reed Project, Joseph Fuller, the Thera Wren Quartet, and Justice have gigs. Dr. Dilip Joseph is guest storyteller. The CreativeGround Winter/Spring Webinar series concludes. A writing competition deadline looms. Continue reading →

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