Artbits–March 5, 2015

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Dick

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Robert Genn’s recent piece in the Painter’s Keys starts with the quote, “Making art is something I do for me — I can’t see my creations being very interesting to anyone…”

When your creations interest and engage and delight you, you have the very best reason to compose something new. Still, it’s nice to please others, or even to make a buck, and that means coming to understand that your works may not be interesting to everyone but that they are interesting to someone. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts watercolor artists Millie Boyd, Barbara Hamm, Dolly MacNeil, Bev Montiel, Jane Murray, and Linda Wirts. The Florida Keys Watercolor Society’s 33rd Annual Show is in the Grand Lobby of Marathon Community Theater. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has the Nobby Reed Project, the Contois School of Music Band, the Phil Abair Band, and Mackenzie & Missisquoi. Twiggs presents Vern Colburn, James & Sophia, and Piano Night. Justice returns to CK’s Sports Bar. Read more…

FILM

The Montgomery Town Library film series, Freedom & Unity: One State–Many Visions, continues with Part 5, Cere’s Children. Read more…

CULTURAL FACILITIES

The Swanton Free Public Library will host a Grant Seeker Workshop for the Cultural Facilities Program. Read more…

 

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Artbits–February 26, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Dick

NEWS YOU CAN USE

We’ve started a new segment for news from outside Franklin County that directly affects local artists. First up is an issue with Lenovo products that affects area artists and business users alike. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features painter and wood turner Jim Foote, painter (and musician) Pat Murphy of Sheldon, and pastel artist Genie Rybicki-Judkins of Jeffersonville. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents the trio Coon Hill John, the Comedy For A Cause series and Paul Cataldo. There will be live music at Eats of Enosburg, Moog’s Place, River Arts, Shooters, the Traveled Cup, and more. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

A book group reads the novel Who Asked You, and the Incredibles comes to Movie Night. Read more…

 

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Artbits–February 19, 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones and it’s Beads, Masks, and Balls as Justice blasts Backstage. Read more…

SATURDAY NIGHT and SUNDAY at the MOVIES

The Fairfield Community Center starts a six movie series with The Summer of Walter Hacks. The Montgomery Town Library Freedom & Unity series continues with Doers and Shapers. Read more…

FEBRUARY-MARCH ART DEADLINES

Cambridge Arts Council’s 7th annual Festival of the Arts showcases local art galleries, artists, and musicians. The Nashville Chalk Festival is a two-day street extravaganza. Creative Communities Exchange registration is open. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Enosburgh Public Library hosts writer Ron Krupp. It’s R.E.A.D. to a Dog day. Books discussed include Code to Zero and Subversion. The Music Man plays the 4′ by 6′ screen. Read more…

 

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Artbits–February 12, 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Dick

iPAD ARTISTRY

“Artists now create real art anywhere, anytime with an iPad,” Corliss Blakely said. She will paint at the Grand Central Station Apple Store and has a new online course that teaches how to paint in the ArtStudio app. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Rock Out Hunger features Bill Masse, Sean Jarvis, and Rosie Newton in a benefit concert for the food shelf. Franny O’s has Justice for Freakin Friday the 13th. River Arts presents Yankee Chank. Almost Nowhere and Vern Colburn play the Twiggs Dining Room on different nights. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

The first Economy Pitch session will be held in the St. Albans Historical Museum for economy-boosting ideas. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Libraries may be closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day. Fairfax discusses Haroun and the Sea of Stories. St. Albans Falls in Love with Downton Abbey. Swanton discusses The Lost Hours. Read more…

NOTEWORTHY

CreativeGround celebrate its first anniversary as New England’s cultural directory. Read more…

 

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Artbits–February 5, 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts photographer Austin Abbott with wildlife, animals, scenery, and antique cars and trucks. Wyland is coming to the 21st anniversary Pigeon Key Art Festival. The event will showcase the works of more than 80 other international artists and craftsmen. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Abbey begins the A Factor. On Tap has the Nobby Reed Project, the Phil Abair Band and the Contois School of Music Band. Twiggs presents Vern Colburn and Bob Young. The 2015 Young Tradition Vermont Showcase will feature duo and small group combinations. Jericho Cafe & Tavern presents Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton. The Peak VTArtist Series presents the Woods Tea Co. Read more…

FILM FRONT

The Montgomery Town Library film series, Freedom & Unity: One State–Many Visions, explores Refuge, Redemption, and Revolution. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography continues at the Michener Art Museum. Read more…

 

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Artbits–January 29, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Jason Brunault and Michael Perron with a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents 6-6-2 in the Dining Room. Read more…

FEBRUARY ART DEADLINES

The Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge will host the annual Art on the Refuge exhibit, in conjunction with the Refuge Open House this Spring. The focus this year will be paintings and photos of the over 200 species of birds that live on or stop at the Refuge. The City of Somerville, MA, needs a designer/fabricator for public art. Photoplace Gallery in Middlebury wants photos from front stoops to back alleys. The Columbia College Literary Review needs 2D artwork in any media for the 2015 edition. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Libraries have it all this week. Haroun and the Sea of Stories, Promise of a Pencil, The Hundred Foot Journey, plus movies. Chess Club and and snowflakes and Read to a Dog. There’s a job opening for a part-time library director. Read more…

 

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