Category Archives: Festivals

Artbits-April 21, 2016

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Dick

Music is Vermont-centric on the Supercharged Main Street Stage and there will be photos, chainsaws, crafts, specialty foods, the parade, and so much more for the 50th Vermont Maple Fest. There is Artists Uncorked, a Quartet of Crafts, and ballroom dance. Carol Ann Jones, Jenni Johnson, A&M, and Chris Parker and Erica Mae Couture all perform around the area. Continue reading →

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Artbits-March 31, 2016

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dick

Art around the county includes Christo project with Parker Vogt in Vermont, and a new Artisans Market, Open Art Studio. Eric Macdonald and Will Woodson, Owl Stars, Coon Hill John, the Young Tradition Touring Group, and Carol Ann Jones perform. We have Book Ends and writer Jennifer Armstrong at libraries. Continue reading →

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Artbits-March 10, 2016

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Dick

The week is filled with ballroom dancing, planning for an informal Art Gathering, an art journaling class, and Celebrate Swanton. Laz Scangas rides the Rutland Railroad. Troy Millette, Bethany Conner, Justice, and Young Tradition perform. Look for a first novel, a classic novel, endurance stories, ice carving, a food drive, a classic movie, and we get to build recycled robots. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 14, 2016

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dick

Charlotte Roberts, Gail Salzman, the National Art Honor Society, and the Art’s Alive Photography Exhibit all “on the wall.” The Nobby Reed Project, the Smokey Newfield Project, and Micah Plante “on stage.” Snow is falling and the books are calling. And we wind up the preview of another busy year in the arts with a look at our Visual Artists, at the Major Independent Presenters, and at Young Traditions. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 7, 2016

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Dick

2016 will be another busy year. The Nobby Reed Project, Carol Ann Jones, Justice, Close to Nowhere, and Justin Panigutti are all on stage live. Looking forward, there will be another 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 31, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Dick

2015 was a busy year in the arts. The Artist In Residence Gallery has closed. The Ringtunes, Coon Hill John, Justice take to stages and the First Nights bring out lots of Franklin County performers and local favorites. The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Silver & Gold. We wrap up with what All Arts Council and the Other Major Presenters did have a quick summary of arts funding on the national stage, think about fundraising and passing the baton. Continue reading →

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