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Artbits-February 16, 2017

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Dick

Make-a-Wish seeks art. Artisans Market seeks artists. And we have calls for the Emerging Artist scholarship and a River Arts Exhibition. The February Art Walk takes over downtown. Carol Ann Jones (twice), Jenni Johnson, Nightrain, Erin Cassels-Brown, Cooie and Robin, Remedy, Will Patton, and Yankee Chank all have gigs. The First Brew Haha, a TNT Comedy Showcase, the Pets Love and Fashion Show, and the Winter Is A Drag Ball come to a stage near you. There are even Parenting Workshops. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 3, 2015

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dick

The Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery may close at the end of the month, never to see 2016, unless we all make a miracle keep them open. The gallery has maybe its last free meet-the-artists reception. The Festival of Trees brings out music and art and trees. Nobby Reed Project, Close to Nowhere, Justin Panigutti, the Missisquoi River Band, the Opera House Christmas Concert, the Vermont International Festival all find stages. The Eloquent Page hosts two readings and book signings. Continue reading →

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Artbits – February 27, 2014

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Dick

J.P. Choquette discusses her new thriller. Photographer John Selmer of Westfield is on the wall. Venue offers Justice for all. We have calls for public art proposals and for portfolios to review plus a fine art competition and a collaboration of arts and poetry. Finally, my opinion of contests that hide their rules. Continue reading →

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Artbits – October 3, 2013

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Dick

With studios open around the state plus four big shows locally, this very Fall-like weekend is perfect for art hopping. At least seven studios are open in Franklin County. The unveiling gala for the Raid Calendar has art, music, and more. There is Art4Show, art in the AIR, the hospital. Jack Grimmer, Deja Nous, Nobby Reed perform; Missisquoi River Band does it twice.
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Artbits – January 24, 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Dick

Every Town Clerk, librarian, and arts organization has a list of unfilled positions ranging from concert wranglers to cemetery watchers. Comedy for a Cause Makes a Wish. Geordie Lynd plays a fish fry. We have calls for a facilities manager, art interns, small works, and more. There’s even an aerospace class at the airport. Continue reading →

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Artbits – May 24, 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Dick

Monday is Memorial Day. Summer Music at Grace returns with the Tenth Annual Farewell Reunion Concert, Chow!Bella presents Marko The Master Magician and brings back Will Patton with PoJazz, Franny O’s has Justice and Nobby plays the Half Moon SoberFest. The 20th annual Vermont Open Studio Weekend opens doors around the state. Continue reading →

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