Category Archives: Music

Artbits-May 26, 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dick

The Summer Music Season offers the Will Patton Weekend plus the 14th annual Farewell Reunion concert, Abby Road, Justice, the Vermont Treasures, the Annual Farewell Reunion, the Musician Choice Series bowls down the walls at 14th Star. The Breakwater summer lineup begins. Artist In Residence opens a new month and Open Studio Weekend returns. The Arts Councils host Pinwheels, Paint in the Park, and Artists Uncorked. Actors needed for Shakespeare. Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 19, 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dick

Franklin County lost a friend of the arts on Sunday when Lyle Glidden passed away at home. Art on the Refuge takes over the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. The Emerging Artist Award and the final SAC Artist Gathering this season are imminent. Carol Ann Jones Scott DuBois and Ryan Hanson, the Smokey Newfield Project, Melting Point, and the Nobby Reed Project take the stage. Open Band Night is back. Li’l Abner needs a cast. We have calls and more. Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 12, 2016

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dick

ArtBits is changing big time, you betcha. Young Tradition Weekend brings together a young performers for song, performance, and dance. The Swanton Arts Council will gather three major events. There is Comedy for a Cause. Gypsy Wind, Bethany Conner, and the 1893 Hook and Hastings pipe organ all take the stage. The Opera House has info about L’il Abner. The Swanton Chamber will host a Grow Your Business seminar. 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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Artbits-April 28, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Dick

Artist In Residence has its opening reception in their new digs. The Swanton Arts Council’s first Youth Art Show takes off. The Fairfax Community Theater summer production need people. Justice, Troy Millette, Deja Nous, Will Patton, and Carol Ann Jones all perform. The VYO online fundraiser has started. The Eloquent Page hosts Walt McLauglin to discuss and sign his new book. Continue reading →

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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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