Category Archives: Workshops

Artbits-November 2, 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dick

Steve Boal, Patrick Murphy, Shanna Ratner, Pam Krout-Voss and David J. Griggs exibit. Viva Las Artes! has wine, food, and an auction. Swanton’s Got Art and there is Pimp My Pint. The Swanton Arts Council board meets. It’s Vermont vs. Hollywood on screen. The Nobby Reed Project, Chris & Erica, the Bob Mackenzie Blues Trio, Jamie Lee Thurston, the Johnny Cash Tribute Show, the Gibson Brothers and the Vermont Bluegrass Pioneers all have gigs. The Advance Singer/Songwriter Contest and an Open Mic take stages. There’s a public hearing on Vermont’s most pressing rural issues. And there are books. Continue reading →

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Artbits-September 21, 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Dick

It’s the last full day of Summer. There are three Paint and Sip style events. Arts Council meetings, and a toe-tapping good Contra Dance. The Austin Piazzolla Quintet, Jenni Johnson and the Jazz Junketeers, Bethany Conner & Friends, and the Bob Mackenzie Trio, Roy and the Wrecks, the Robin Gottfried Band, Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton, the Bandade Fall Tour, Isaac French with Michael Brewster, Tony Whedon, Dawn Reno Langley, and Janis Raffauf Hess all take the stage. Twiggs has comedy. We have calls for NW Nightmares, the TAM over 60 Art Competition, and the Endangered Fine Art and Photography Contest. And book reports, too. Continue reading →

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Artbits-August 24, 2017

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS Summer Sounds is over for the season but the Big Music Weeks of Summer continue with a huge lineup. Read more… ART ON THE WALLS Pop Up Pop In Gallery features Rachel LeGrand and Sara Hayes. A … Continue reading →

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Artbits-May 4, 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Dick

Donna Blatchly, John Selmer, Holly Spier, El Towle, and Ted Zilius are featured artists. The MAG opens. Rusty DeWees, Nobby Reed, Chris & Erica, the Owl Stars, All Without The Bass have gigs. J.P. Choquette does a workshop. Continue reading →

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Artbits-March 30, 2017

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dick

The Great and Powerful Penguin Parade has arrived. FCTC will hold auditions for Little Shop of Horrors. The Arts & Craft Show has a handcrafts, artwork, and local edibles. Take an intermediate Watercolor Painting Workshop and a PTC Business Workshop on Facebook Marketing. The Shane Murley Band, John Smyth & Jenn, Franklin County Voices, Banjo Dan and Friends, Dave and Kelly, Justice, Four Sheets to the Wind, and the Young Tradition Touring Group perform. Continue reading →

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Artbits-February 23, 2017

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Dick

There is a free, 13 week, college-level Writing Workshop and a free Business Workshop on Digital Marketing. Artists Marie LaPre Grabon and Kathy Stark talk. Three artistic deadlines loom. Area venues host Gypsy Wind, Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, NightHawk, the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival, and the Varnum Open Mic. There’s a Mardi Gras Party and the Story of Vermont’s Small Boat Traditions. Continue reading →

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