ArtBits – January 20, 2011

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE

Higher Ground presents a Triple Header: the Josh Thompson Band plus Chris Cavanaugh plus Carol Ann Jones. The Vermont Legislature presents the 2011 Farmers’ Night Concert Series most Wednesday nights featuring a Young Tradition Showcase this week. Read more…

JANUARY-FEBRUARY ART DEADLINES

Mark Sustic is recruiting performers for the Young Tradition Weekend Showcase. A Year In Review is an international, all-medium event for the best emerging artists. NEFA seeks proposals for the next economic and community impact study. Vermont Artists Week support Vermont’s artists and writers. Local artists needed to paint and decorate benches in the Islands. Poetry Alive will offer a text display and expanded programming. LACDA wants all styles of artwork and photography using digital processes; the winner will be the inaugural exhibit in their new gallery. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Anais Mitchell has Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and Youtube links. Read more…

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ArtBits – January 13, 2011

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE

The Summit School Folk Festival has a dance, a jam session, workshops, and concerts. Dance Showcase features Maryellen Vickery and the Ballet School of Vermont. Chow Bella offers Music to Dine By. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2011 will be another busy year in the arts with over 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. This week we look at Major Presenters’ plans for the year.

Happy New Year! Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Alison Dezotelle and Kelee Reichenbach Maddox run Mad Ox Designs in Enosburg Falls. Read more…

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ArtBits – January 6, 2011

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

ST. ALBANS–Cosmic Bakery and Cafe exhibits the artwork of Karen Day-Vath. The Artist In Residence Gallery features students from Enosburg and Richford plus potter Barbara Colgrove, doll maker Alison Dezotelle, the clayworks of Kellee Maddox, and painter Becky Wright. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church presents Twelfth Night gathering music. The Jericho Community Center will host a benefit Contra Dance. The Nobby Reed Project plays On Tap at the Lincoln Inn. The Shelburne Steakhouse 8 presents Carol Ann Jones. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2011 will be another busy year in the arts with over 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Read more…

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ArtBits – December 30, 2010

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dick

Happy New Year, everyone!

KEEPING ALIVE

Popular programs like the Summer Sounds series depend on you; art is an economic engine in increasing jeopardy. Read more…

FIRST NIGHT LIVE

First Night Burlington is a citywide, substance-free party of stage shows, musical acts, and arts activities to kick off the new year. The new Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center presents An Evening With James Taylor. The Brewski has Canyonero. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Studio Place Arts offers Celebrate!, the annual holiday members’ show. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters outdid themselves in 2010. This week, Artbits has a wrap up of the All Arts Council events, what Other Major Presenters pulled off, and the Five Franklin County Festivals. Read more…

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ArtBits – December 23, 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Dick

More light means more art. Find some, look at some, listen to some, buy some, or make some today. And have a Merry Christmas, joy, happiness, and beautiful music. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. Nectar’s celebrates the holidays Jason Corbiere’s Blues Christmas. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters outdid themselves in 2010. Although the quantity of concerts, events, exhibits, and productions staged this year was down slightly again, the quality was definitely up. This week, in the interest of avoiding a 12 page New Year’s newspaper spread, we will look at events around the county from the Artist In Residence cooperative to the West Swanton Methodist Church annual Lawn Supper. Read more…

CLICK HERE: ART SITE OF THE WEEK

If you haven’t overdosed on Christmas music yet, we have a couple of online offerings. Read more…

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ArtBits – December 16, 2010

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Dick

STOCKING STUFFERS

Franklin County artists and musicians have great works available now but they also have stocking stuffers that range from photo cards and single CDs to miniature oils and iPad paintings. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

A Christmas Carol at the Opera House. The Counterpoint Chorus has a busy weekend with the VSO Brass Quintet. The Shelburne Steakhouse 8 presents Carol Ann Jones and the Superchargers and the Cosmic Bakery hosts Ms. Jones in a benefit concert for the Franklin County Humane Society. Read more…

DECEMBER-JANUARY ART DEADLINES

The Focus Project, UCLA’s international archive of the world’s most compelling photography, offers the opportunity to share photography of those you love. The Vermont Photo Space Gallery host two juried exhibits. The Pacific Art League features Works on Paper. Read more…

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