Artbits – January 9, 2014

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE

Carol Ann Jones plays Groton and the Nobby Reed Project travels to Coventry. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Book illustrator, author, and teaching artist for “kids of all ages” Christine Mix draws Spike the Dragon. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

Our annual roundup of the Major Independent Presenters in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits – January 2, 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery starts the new year with a free meet-the-artists reception for painters Kristan Doolan and Pat Murphy, photographer Wayne Tarr, and jeweler Cindy Weed. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Blues Night opens the year at On Tap with the Nobby Reed Project. Higher Ground hosts Dionysia’s CD Release Party with With Love Anonymous. A rescheduled Contois Christmas is also at the Higher Ground Ballroom. The regular Twiggs Open Mic Night takes place this week because Jack Grimmer figured the first of the year would be tough for everyone. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2014 will be another busy year in the arts with another 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Read more…

 

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Artbits – December 26, 2013

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Silver & Gold. The Abbey will rock with Nightrain. Twiggs changes to Chameleon. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2013. This week, wrapping up All Arts Council and what the Other Major Presenters did. Read more…

FIRST NIGHT LIVE

First Night Burlington has a citywide, substance-free party of stage shows, musical acts, and arts activities featuring a huge number of performers either from Franklin County or Summer Sounds favorites. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE YEAR

Your site could be here. Read more…

 

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Artbits – December 19, 2013

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Dick

A WHITE CHRISTMAS

May yours be full with family and joy and art and books and music. Read more…

LAST MINUTE GIFTS

Art, music, and gift certificates make great stocking stuffers. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. LCATV offers up Ben Patton: Live on the Air. The Country Pantry has the With Love, Anonymous Vermont Home for the Holidays Show. Mark Abair & Friends return to Bayside Pavilion. The Franklin United Church presents Gianna Izzo Messier To Drive The Cold Winter Away. Higher Ground hosts A Contois Christmas. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2013. This week, we look back at the Four Franklin County Festivals. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Bent Northrup Library needs (paid) help. Today is Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries day and Holiday Open House day in St Albans. The Swanton Library has its Holiday Party. Read more…

 

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Artbits – December 12, 2013

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dick

FEATURED ARTIST

Artist John Clarke Olson works primarily in oil with palette knife and is known for his beautiful Vermont barns and rural landscapes. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Bayside Pavilion presents Mark Abair & Friends. Twiggs brings the Nobby Reed Project home. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

The 2013 Summit on the Future of Vermont’s Working Landscape will take place at the Vermont Technical College with 90 panel members and an awards presentation. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Family Movie Night means Smurfs 2 at the Alburgh Public Library. The St. Albans Library has its Writers’ Medley, Classic Movie Night with Holiday Affair, and Classic Readers Tuesday. Read more…

 

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Artbits – December 5, 2013

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Dick

ARTS and FINE CRAFTS SHOWS

Art and more for Christmas. Saint Paul’s Methodist hosts a Craft/Bake and Vendor sale. At least 100 juried exhibitors will take part in the Champlain Islands’ Holiday Hop. The Chaffee opens its annual Gingerbread House. Art Basel week opened in Miami. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts David Juaire this month. Mr. Juaire is exhibiting winter scenes. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has the Nobby Reed Project. Carol Ann Jones and the Superchargers play the Festival of Trees Gala and there is more live entertainment and tree viewing. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Alburgh Library hosts its second annual Cookie Walk. The Highgate Public Library is also a Polar Express. Friday Afternoon Comedies continue at the St. Albans Free Library. Read more…

 

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