Category Archives: Festivals

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-June 29, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Dick

Summer Sounds starts this Saturday at the Supercharged Bay Day! FCTC presents the Little Shop of Horrors. Saturday is the Barn Quilt Challenge deadline. The Museum exhibits Hamilton: The Man Who Invented Modern America. The BFA Jazz Band, the Ellen Powell Trio, The Growlers, the Bob Mackenzie Blues Trio, Chasing 440, the Superchargers, Rushmore, Girls Night, the Lamoille Dance Academy, and Backpack Theater all have gigs. CBC has 35 under 35. The VYO named Benjamin Klemme. Frederick Douglass’ fiery Independence speech is read. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 15, 2017

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Dick

Donna Blatchly’s 3D pebble art hangs around and the Barn Quilt Challenge continues. Mamma Mia screens. Theater Camp begins. Jenni Johnson, TNT Comedy, Erin Cassels-Brown, the Donna Thunder Trio, Crone & Bodega, Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton, Fiddleheads with Dominique Dodge, IncaHoots, the Nobby Reed Project, and Katherine Dandurand all perform. SAC will hold additional auditions. Vermont writer Bill Schubart reads and the Adult Summer Reading Challenge starts. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 8, 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Dick

The June Juried Show has 50 artists. Rosie and Trevor, Troy Millette, the Robin Gottfried Band, the Stragglers, Nightrain, Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton, the Starline Rhythm Boys, Justice, the Solaris Chamber Choir, Deobrat Mishra, Will Patton again, and a Family Dance take over stages around the area. Two Book Groups meet, Summer Story Hour begins, Classic Movie Night and Vermont Reads project films. Continue reading →

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Artbits-June 1, 2017

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Dick

The Dairy Festival takes over downtown Enosburg Falls with more entertainment and magical family activities than ever. SAC will hold auditions. The Artist In Residence Gallery features Donna Blatchly, Mylissa Kowalski Davis, Leeza Mossey, and Cindy Griffith. 14th Star’s final Paint & Pint session this season is a benefit for Franklin County Animal Rescue. The Swanton Barn Quilt Challenge and SAC Summer Events make the news. The Nobby Reed Project (twice), Will Patton, Wicked Johnny, the North Country Trio, the Timothy James Connection, Ryan & Slim, and Justice perform on different nights. KidFest rocks. Discover Jazz buzzes. Writer and Oleo Romeo Tyrone Shaw reads. Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 18, 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Dick

Plan ahead for the 15th annual Farewell Reunion concert. The Refuge hosts artists and art. ART100 is back. SAC has the Writer’s Group and a monthly meeting. It is Movie Night. There is comedy plus jams plus Arthur James, Leno & Young, the Starline Rhythm Boys, Justice, John Weaver, Ben Patton, the Inora Brass, and Bella Voce live. The Opera House will hold auditions. Continue reading →

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