ArtBits – February 3, 2011

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dick

HOT SAX

The First Congregational Church presents the Brazilian and Latin Jazz trio Bernal-Eckroth-Ennis with special guest, saxophonist Michael Zsoldos. The concert will offer bossanovas, boleros, tangos, andean folk tunes, original compositions, jazz standards and more, all with their own twist. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features the fiber arts of Nancy Adriance, paintings by Jean Cannon and Helen Kyle, and photographs by Wayne Tarr. The A.I.R. gallery hosts a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments tonight. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Karen Day Vath this month. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap at the Lincoln Inn offers Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Burlington Parks and Recreation and Young Tradition Vermont present the Burlington Winter Festival with art, music, shivering wet people, and more. The Vermont Legislature Farmers’ Night features the Sky Blue Boys. Read more…

CLICK HERE: ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Shelly Pottala is the latest addition to the blogosphere. Read more…

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ArtBits – January 27, 2011

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE

Johnson State College presents The Campbell Brothers. Backstage offers the new band Justice. Shelburne Steakhouse has Carol Jones and the Superchargers. Read more…

VYO NEWS

The Flynn presents the Vermont Youth Orchestra Winter Concert and welcomes Jeffrey Domoto as the new Music Director Designate. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Writer Dean Whitlock of Thetford invites visitors to “a site for people of all ages who love to read good fiction.” Read more…

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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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