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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Artbits–January 22, 2015

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Dick

ARTS IN EAST FAIRFIELD

The Fairfield Community Center has a busy week planned with Saturday Night at the Movies, a sing-along-laugh-a-lot Mini-Concert with Sergio Torres, and an annual meeting. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Missisquoi River Band, the Bluerock Boys, Bob Young, and Local Legends from Nate Gusakov to Jon Fishman are on different stages. Good music and great food prevail as the second annual In Good Taste Festival takes over City Hall. The Comedy For A Cause series supports the Electric Youth Dance Company. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

It is R.E.A.D. to a Dog day. There are workshop about conversational math and solar heating. Young Rembrandts meet. Freedom & Unity: One State–Many Visions, a six-part series of films, and the Kids’ Saturday Movie Matinee continue. Writers’ have a Medley and it all happens at a library. Read more…

 

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Artbits–January 15, 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Chandler Center features David J. Griggs’ photograph, Frosty Daybreak, in the new Art of Place juried exhibit. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Bolton Valley Ski Resort will have Late Night Justice. J.W. Ryans presents the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs has Almost Nowhere. The Blue Paddle Bistro offers Carol Ann Jones solo. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Camera Club meets. Book discussions read The Grapes of Wrath, The Savage Garden, and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Knit with Us knits twice a month. A mini-tech series looks at Google Applications at 6 p.m. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

We wind up the preview of another busy year in the arts with a look at our artists and the major independent presenters. We covered upcoming All Arts Council and Opera House events plus the Four Franklin County Festivals and Town Band plans last week. Read more…

 

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Artbits–January 8, 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The NMC Gallery solo show has David Juaire’s mixture of different seasons with “at least two or three from Vermont Life including a farm in Fletcher from the most recent issue.” Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Nobby Reed plays Blues Night at On Tap. Wine Down Fridays resume at Snow Farm with Carol Ann Jones. She also plays the Fairfield After Lunch Mini-Concert. The 12th Night Celebration features Michele Choiniere with Fabio Choiniere. Twiggs Open Mic Night is back. Read more…

FIRST CALL

This is the last call for proposals to create a unique logo for the Fairfax Community library. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

There is a program planning position open, three adult book discussion groups, two movies, an automation upgrade and more at libraries around the county. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2015 will be another busy year in the arts with another 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. This column has info about upcoming All Arts Council and Opera House events plus the Four Franklin County Festivals and Town Band plans. We will cover Other Major Presenter plans next week. Read more…

 

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Artbits–December 31, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features fiber artist Jan Brosky, potter Elizabeth Martin, and mixed media artist Becky Wright in a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments and music. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs has a New Years Eve Bash with three live bands and DJ Bun. Next up, they present Jack Grimmer and Piano Night with Melinda Firkey. Richmond Congregational Church hosts the Round Church New Year’s Eve Concert with Fiddleheads and more. The Abbey will Rock in the New Year with Smokin’ Gun. On Tap gets Justice and Smokin’ Gun. FlynnSpace hosts the Young Tradition Reunion Concerts. The Jericho Cafe & Tavern presents Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton. The Opera House at Enosburg Falls holds the Silver & Gold Cabaret. Read more…

FIRST NIGHT LIVE

First Night Burlington celebrates its 32nd year of the citywide, substance-free party of nearly 100 stage shows, musical acts, and arts activities including performers either from Franklin County or local favorites. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2014. This week, we wrap up with what All Arts Council and the Other Major Presenters did. Read more…

 

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