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Artbits-February 2, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dick

Will the arts be represented? Swanton wants to know. Artists Barbara Colgrove, Ann Levy, Patrick Murphy, Eric Smith, and Sally Tarr have shows. The Swanton Arts Council has two get-togethers. There is an evening of bird tales, a dance and story telling. The Nobby Reed Project twice, Chris & Erica, Jeff Shelley, Carol Ann Jones, and Molsky’s Mountain Drifters all appear on stage. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 19, 2017

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Dick

The Northern Gateway meeting is an opportunity to include the arts. Carol Ann Jones, the Chad Hollister Band, Arthur James, Shake The Band, PossumHaw, Ty Herndon, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and the Will Patton Quartet perform. The TNT Comedy Showcase continues. We have calls for the Artist Project, the Nikon Photo Contest, and the exhibition Waging Peace. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 12, 2017

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Dick

Should Swanton bring back the Festival? 21 artists do Paradise Paint Out. St. Albans Community Arts is the home of the Festival of Trees. The Owl Stars, the Timothy James Connection, and Missisquoi River Band perform. We look at 2017 with the Major Independent Presenters. Continue reading →

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Artbits-January 5, 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dick

The Swanton Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) certification now! We find David Juaire, Cathy LaClair, and Linda Wirts on the walls. The SAC Writer’s Group has a longer project. The Nobby Reed Project, Jesse and Dave, Ryan and Slim, Carol Anne Jones take to different stages. There are True Tales from Local Storytellers on separate nights and First Step Dance holds the first St. Albans group class of the year. Looking forward, 2017 will offer 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 29, 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Dick

Silver & Gold is cabaret. Erin Cassels-Brown, Chris and Erica, the Hitmen, and you at an Open Mic take the stage. First Night takes over Burlington and St. Johnsbury. 2016 was all-in-all a busy year in the arts; we wrap up All Arts Council and Other Presenter events. Continue reading →

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Artbits-December 22, 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dick

This week, Carol Ann Jones and Jon Sochin, The Duo, Troy Millette and Dylan Gombas, and the Young Tradition Touring Group perform. We look at the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries. Merry Christmas everyone! Continue reading →

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