Artbits — July 10, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS

The Big Music Weeks of Summer bring live concerts, fairs, theatricals, or festivals each week especially in Highgate where there will be music on Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening and again on Wednesday this week. Read more…

JAZZING UP HIGHGATE

Jazz will mesmerize Highgate Municipal Park as O. C. McCuin and Sons presents Jenni Johnson and the Jazz Junketeers in the free Summer Sounds concert. Ms. Johnson is jazzy, bluesy, funky, and nearly perfect. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The INN hosts a Celebration of Expressive Arts event. The Downtown Summer Concert Series presents the famed TBA Band. Twiggs Comedy For A Cause raise money for Sweethearts and Heroes, then Dollar Past Sunset performs. Will Patton is playing in Bangalore. The Bluebird Bluegrass & BBQ features Chasing 440. Backstage has Justice. Venue hosts Les Dudek with special guests, the Nobby Reed Project. Highgate has Peter Griggs’ Jazz. Fairfax Recreation and Young Tradition host Eric George. Citizens Concert Band plays the Little White Church. Read more…

 

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Artbits — July 3, 2014

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Dick

ZOUNDS!

Summer Sounds starts this Sunday at Bay Day!

Bay Day kicks off a day with lots more than fireworks in St. Albans Town Bay Park with the Great Race, lakefront games, sports, fair food, fireworks, and continuous live music. The music starts under the tent with Chasing 440 plus Padulabaum and continues as Jamie Lee Thurston opens the 24th Summer Sounds season under the stars. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features photographer Jo Anne Wazny of Berkshire. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery has works by the Franklin County Senior Center Art Class led by Donna DeGrechie. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Justice will rock Maple Tree Place. On Tap gets the Blues with the Nobby Reed Project. The Meeting House on the Green presents the Keeghan Nolan Band in the Summer Evenings with Vermont Treasures. Citizens Band plays Highgate. Carol Ann Jones and Gary Spaulding team up in Morrisville. Read more…

 

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Artbits – June 26, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Dick

SUMMER SOUNDS

The All Arts Council Summer Sounds concert series begins at Bay Day. The 24th season of this popular series features Rick Davis, Tammy Fletcher, H.I.S., Jenni Johnson, Jamie Lee Thurston, Towne Meeting, and more. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery features Fairfield artist Gail Salzman in their annual summer show with Barbara Wager and 16 other fine artists from the area. Read more…

SELLING IT

The fifth annual Burlington Social Media Day takes flight with a Kick Off party at ArtsRiot. Facebook, Foursquare, and Twitter experts will gather and host events and workshops at this opportunity to network face to face and learn how to use the tools. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Snow Farm Vineyard presents Carol Ann Jones and the Superchargers in the weekly Summer Concert Series. It’s busy at Twiggs with Isaac and Dominic French, Dayve Huckett, James and Jess, and Comedy For A Cause. The East Fairfield Community Center serves Mark Strushacker at Pizza and Music night. The Downtown Summer Concert Series has the Starline Rhythm Boys. Higher Ground presents Randy Smith and His Band of Merry Men featuring Jandee Lee Porter, Holly May, and Troy Millette. The New Life Christian Church hosts its annual Concert on the Park, Lawn Sale, and chicken BBQ. Temple Sinai has performances by some of New England’s finest singers and musicians in an evening of music by Meg Cossaboom. Champlain Country Club brings Justice to the links. Read more…

 

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Artbits – June 19, 2014

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Dick

Summer begins on Saturday and the week and weekend are filled with Summer Music.

MICHELE HAS GRACE

Summer Music at Grace presents the Michele Fay Band playing original and roots music with MS. Fay’s heart-felt lyrics in a comfortable blend of folk, swing, and bluegrass-influenced songs. Read more…

HOE OUT THE HOUSE

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Heather McKeown’s 25th year of the Highbrow to Hoedown variety show with volunteers coming from around the county to stage it and musicians give up their paying gigs to participate. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Bakersfield Concert in the Park series presents the Missisquoi River Band. The One Federal Thursday Night Summer Concert Series ramps up with the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents singer/songwriter Chuck Foster. The Richford Riverfest in Davis Park celebrates with live music by Bob Gesser, a BBQ, nature photography, and more. Carol Ann Jones will sing the National Anthem. The Trapp Family Lodge hosts piano/bass dialogues with John Cassel and Will Patton. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The North Hero Public Library’s Mysterious Lens on American Culture series discusses the book, Indian Killer. Read more…

 

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Artbits – June 12, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

Art at BNML makes a mask for the upcoming spring concert with artist Amanda Vella. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts professional photographer Jessica Remmey of Grand Isle. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents Troy Millette as well as Dollar Past Sunset. Naked Turtle grants some Justice. Carol Ann Jones kicks off Music in the Meadow. Concerts on the Green presents the full Will Patton Ensemble, then the Summer Evenings with Vermont Treasures series offers a concert with the Will Patton Quartet with special guest Anna Patton. And save a date for a Hoedown. Read more…

JUNE-JULY ART DEADLINES

The Artists in Residence will host a jury session for Vermont artists. Figment Boston welcomes works in every medium. The National Art Museum of Sport’s annual juried competition is open to 2D (not photography), 3D, and Photography. The 67th Annual International Aqueous Open offers cash awards and a WEBB Workshop. Read more…

 

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Artbits – June 5, 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Dick

MOO

June is National Dairy Month!

The Enosburg Falls Lions club celebrates 58 years of Vermont Dairy Festivals this weekend with Supercharged entertainment and magical family activities. All the outdoor entertainment is free. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features artists and hand painted items in honor of Enosburg’s annual Dairy Days. Read more…

CALL FOR CABARET SINGERS

Meg Cossaboom will hold a Cabaret Informational Meeting at the Opera House at Enosburg Falls. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents Isaac and Dominic French. On Tap offers Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Mr. Reed also comes back for the Downtown Summer Concert Series.  Discover Jazz has the Enosburg Falls Jazz Combo, Will Patton under the stars, the 40th Army Band, the Starline Rhythm Boys, and more. The INN presents the Missisquoi River Band. Rock for Rescue has moved to Higher Ground with Justice, Mindtrap, and Stone Bullet. Comedy For A Cause series moves to the St. Albans Historical Museum to support the Blooming Minds Enrichment Center. Read more…

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