Category Archives: Festivals

Artbits-December 28, 2017

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Dick

There is still time to make a 2017 contribution to your favorite arts council. The Shane Murley Duet, Ryan & Slim, Silver & Gold, Sean Jarvis’ Open Mic, Young Tradition Vermont, the Donna Thunder Band, Cozy O’Donnell, the Hitmen, Bad Horsey, and Justice play on different nights. And we go dancing! Two First Night cities have Franklin County local or favorites performers. And we look back at what All Arts Council and the Other Major Presenters did. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 21, 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Dick

This week, Christmas Vacation for free on screen. Carol Ann Jones, Jenni Johnson, Ryan & Slim, Shake the Band, Bethany Connor and Troy Millette twice, once with Dylan Gombas and Chad Conant, NightHawk, the Tim Brick duo, Erin Cassels-Brown, Fiddleheads, the Starline Rhythm Boys, and the Young Tradition Touring Group twice on stage plus the Holi-DAZE Solstice Show and Comedy Showcase. And, 2017 was busy in the arts: the Franklin County Festivals and our Libraries. Merry Christmas. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 14, 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Dick

Richford Community Chorus performs for Montgomery Holiday Happiness. The Swanton Writer’s Group will meet. Three Christmas Plays start a three day run. Carol Ann Jones three times, IncaHoots twice, and Leno & Young, Mark LeGrand, Myra Flynn, Bad Horsey play different nights. There is a StorySLAM and two Open Mics. We have library links. 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-October 5, 2017

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Dick

The Stars at NMC are sending boxes of protective gear to the Keys. The Fall Art Walk takes over Downtown. Lori Niederer, Claire Payne, Longina Smolinski and Wayne Tarr have shows. The SAC will film for Swanee 2. Nobby Reed Project, Franklin County Voices, Gypsy Wind, Chris and Erica, Nightrain, John Smyth and Jenn Croteau, Third Shift with Colleen McLaughlin, the Michele Fay Band, and Frevo have gigs. Continue reading →

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