Artbits – January 23, 2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Dick

OMNIBUS BILL

The Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill includes $998 million in Arts funding. That includes $25 million for the Arts In Education program which had previously seen efforts both to zero out or consolidate all funds. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS, FOOD IN THE HALLS

In Good Taste takes over City Hall with culinary delights, handcrafted beers, regional wines, paintings by Chepe Cuadra and Jill Snapp, and the Missisquoi River Band on stage. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Twiggs Comedy For A Cause series continues with a benefit for the Saint Albans Skating Association. Abby Road feature Jack and Abby Grimmer. Club Karib presents Justice. Read more…

FIRST CALL

The St Albans Arts Council Arts in the Park event wants writers! Read more…

ART DEADLINES

Young Tradition Vermont sponsors a songwriting class for youth with Pete Sutherland. The International Youth Film Festival seeks Documentaries, Narratives, Social Action films, and Experimental films from video artists between the ages of 13 and 18. The Documentary Essay Prize in Photography focus is on current or recently completed work. The Vermont Studio Center offers more fellowships than ever. Read more…

RAISING FUN(DS)

An Indiegogo campaign for the Young Tradition Vermont Touring Group has begun. Read more…

 

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Artbits – January 16, 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Dick

FEATURE ARTIST

Carol Ann Jones of Georgia is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist. She’s also a dairy farmer and an accountant who writes about her own experiences. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery exhibits photographer Paula Yandow this month. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. The St. Albans Historical Museum hosts the Operation Warmth Comedy Tour. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Highgate Public Library Book Discussion Group examines J. P. Choquette’s Epidemic. Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries looks at Julia Spencer-Fleming’s I Shall Not Want. The Writers’ Medley takes over. The library also has help with electronic devices. Read more…

 

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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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