Artbits-January 15, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Dick

ARTS CENTER

The Montgomery Center for the Arts will hold an MCA Community Art Circle. The open house will include refreshments, music and the first MCA board meeting of the new year. Bring a dish, questions and suggestions. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on watercolorist, mixed media artist, and teacher Dorothy Goulet. Bryan Memorial Gallery features a walk through the forest with Mathew Pardue. The Milton Artists Guild hosts an opening reception for the Mini Masterpieces Silent Auction with miniature artworks by MAG community members. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

14th Star hosts the Sunday Makers Market in the Taproom with pop-up booths from local crafters/makers. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

14th Star Brewing Company holds a Pet Portraits Paint n Sip with Linda Oakes Carvalho. Stephania Fregeau of Earth Glaze & Fire leads a class in Sgraffito Carving at the Dick Wright Pub. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library and Community Center. The Milton Artists’ Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. Read more…

CALL FOR SINGERS

The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practice continues at the Masonic Lodge. Read more…

CALL FOR THESPIANS

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls will hold auditions for all parts for Chicago. Everyone will be asked to show a dance move or two. Read more…

HUMANITIES

Cultural historian Jill Mudgett examines the Hills of Home: Mountains and Identity in Vermont History for the Haston Library. Vermont Humanities presents Michael Tougias to discuss Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Triumphed Against All Odds. Clemmons Family Farm has released a free edition of the Windows to a Multicultural World K-12 curriculum. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Spring 2026 Registration is open. Read more…

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Jen Volansky leads the River Arts Mindful Art workshop, Free-Form Mandalas: Color, Symbol, and Self-Expression. the Milton Artists’ Guild offers Social Sunday and Cindi LaFayette to lead Acrylic Pour Painting — Vase and Canvas at the Art Center. Alex Foltz presents the season finale of Foltz Studio outdoor oil painting lessons. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Laura Fedele-Rasco (twice), George Murtie, Dan Parks, Devon McGarry, WD-40, Nighthawk, James Shelly, the Jerband, Stewart Foster, Justice 3, Sleeveless Tease, McMaple, Bill Valliere, Hard Scrabble, John Geno, Lady Livy, Heavy Pour, and Sage Machia all appear live at a venue near you. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Virtual music and events continue this week. DonnaRae Menard continues the weekly read of Beneath The Fountain. Mark Shelton celebrated Elvis’ 91st birthday on Facebook Live. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Most libraries will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Enosburgh Public Library Reading & Discussion Group takes up The Woman Behind the New Deal by Kirstin Downey. Muffin Monday continues. The St. Albans Free Library hosts Mornings, Muffins, and Mysteries for Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney and the Banned Books Group for In the House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 8, 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features abstract mixed media artist Becky Chappell and fabric artist Dody Susslin with a live reception at the gallery. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

14th Star hosts the Sunday Makers Market with pop-up booths from local crafters/makers in the Taproom. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

Hearthside Handcrafts meet at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. Awaken Yoga & Creative Arts Studio hosts a Moonlit Tree Black Light Paint Party. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library and Community Center. The Milton Artists’ Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. Read more…

CALL FOR SINGERS

St. Albans All Male a Capella Group starts practice again at the Masonic Lodge. Read more…

DANCE

Between the Lines offers Beginner Line Dancing at the American Legion Landon Post #60. Read more…

FILM

It is Classic Movie Night (and Matinee!) at the St. Albans Free Library with Barefoot in the Park starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Read more…

HUMANITIES

Vermont Humanities takes a digital look at Thomas Jefferson: A Leader with John Ragosta. Read more…

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

The Milton Artists’ Guild offers a free Intro to Photography Workshop with AJ Murray. Social Sunday continues free weekly art classes for families at the Art Center. River Arts hosts the Free-Form Mandalas: Color, Symbol, and Self-Expression workshop. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council will hold its Annual Meeting with yummy food and fun art activities in person at the Swanton Free Public Library on Sunday afternoon. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Vermont Mandolin Trio (twice), Adlai Waxman, Just Me Live, the Duncan MacLeod Trio, Bad Horsey, Tim Brick, Nickel & Dime, the John Lackard Blues Band, the Mud City Ramblers, Seth Yacovone, Leslie Grant, Chris & Issy, She Was Right, Dan Parks, Roger Giroux, the Smokey Newfield Project, Sister Speak, the Blue Rock Boys Cliff Crosby and Mike Bjella, the Northern Bronze Handbell Ensemble, the FCSC Singing Seniors, Stephan Conrady, Next Stop Comedy, Sage Machia, and Nobby Reed all appear live at a venue near you. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Virtual music and events continue with local writer DonnaRae Menard and Mango Jam. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Haston Library Book Discussion group meets for Birding to Change the World by Trish O’Kane. Muffin Monday continues in Highgate. Meg McFadden Smith will sign Child, I Will Always Carry You, at the Eloquent Page. The Fantasy Book Club discusses Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. The St. Albans Tuesday Night Book Group meets for Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

This week’s “looking forward column” looks at the Franklin County Festivals and our Town Bands plus Humanities and Other Major Presenters’ plans. There could be 300 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 1, 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Dick

Happy New Year

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Maureen Genzlinger. Bryan Memorial Gallery hosts the End of season Gallery-Palooza and features Fiona Cooper Fenwick. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

14th Star hosts the Sunday Makers Market with pop-up booths from local crafters/makers. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

The monthly River Arts Creative Circle Cafe begins to explore making collage and more. The Milton Artists’ Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. Read more…

CALL FOR ARTISTS

NVAA members are invited to exhibit two-dimensional works at River Arts beginning in February. Read more…

DANCE

Between the Lines Line Dancing offers beginner classes at the American Legion. Read more…

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists’ Guild. River Arts begins Drawing with Tone: Advanced Graphite Techniques with Mary Reilly. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council will hold a Board Meeting and Updates in person. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Will Austin, Dave Miller, George Murtie, Jukebox Jake, Dale and Darcy, Doug’s Open Mic, and Sage Machia perform live at a venue near you. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Muffin Monday continues. The Eloquent Page True Crime Book Club takes up In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross. The St. Albans Free Library wants input abut a new writer’s group. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

Here’s a sneak peak at the arts and books and dance and music and theatrical hopes and guesses for 2026. Read more…

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Artbits-December 25, 2025

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Dick

Merry Christmas!

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on Barry Genzlinger. Bryan Memorial Gallery features Collective Visions artist Ann Cunningham. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

14th Star hosts the Sunday Makers Market in the Taproom. Read more…

DANCE

Between the Lines offers a chance to work off the holiday meals with Beginner Line Dancing. Read more…

HUMANITIES

The American Abenaki Curriculum is now online with A Journey of History and Resilience. Read more…

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists’ Guild. Northwest Access TV presents Episode 5 of Foltz Studio. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Dan Parks (twice), the Duncan MacLeod Trio, the Buck Hollers, Sibling Reverie, McMaple, Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton, Mad Mojo, Ryan Hanson, Arthur James, Jesse Agan, Andrew James & John Gratton, Waves of Adrenaline, Doug’s Open Mic Night, Jim Branca, Chris &Erica, 90 Proof, Barbie-N-Bones, and Quadra with Fran Briand all appear live at a venue near you. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Virtual music and events continue this week. Sheldon anchors the Barn Quilt Trail. The Ho Ho Ho Call In Show goes wrong. And Mark Shelton sang Christmas. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Highgate continues the Muffin Monday Senior Social Hour. The Eloquent Page Mystery Book Club meets for Hamish MacBeth’s Highland Christmas by M C Beaton. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2025. We looked at the Arts Councils, checked in on the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries, and wrapped up with the Other Major Presenters. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 18, 2025

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Dick

THEATER

The No Strings Marionette Company presents Scrooge: A Christmas Carol to celebrate the season with Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence spotlight is on hardwood sculptor Toby Fulwiler. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

The Highgate Library & Community Center hosts Kara Babcock with Kara’s Twisted Stitches for a Night Out to Shop. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

Hearthside Handcrafts meet at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. Read more…

DANCE

BFA hosts a Winter Dance Performance with the beginning, intermediate, and advanced dance classes. Read more…

HUMANITIES

The Humanities = podcast features the Vermont Humanities Words in the Woods program and includes a conversation with Jacob Pelletier and Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone. Read more…

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

River Arts continues the Mindful Tree Art series with Jen Volansky to lead a Rooted in Stillness workshop. Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists’ Guild. Northwest Access TV presents Alex Foltz for Episode 4 of Foltz Studio. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

There is an Open Mic and Coffeehouse. Carol Ann Jones, the MVU Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Mastersingers, Cooie Sings, the Fairfax-Fletcher-Westford Community Band, Nathan Michaud, the Phil Abair Band with Keeghan Nolan, the Friction Band, the Smokey Newfield Project, the Lloyd Tyler Band, the Blue Rock Boys, Dan Parks, Jaded Ravins, Good Gravy, Will Austin, Kippincoe featuring Kip de Moll, Dan Parks, Richard Durazo, Wheatus, Troy Millette & the Fire Below, Jerborn, Blake Matteson, Mirage, Lesley Becker, the Vermont Choral Union, Ensemble L’Harmonie des saisons, Jason Corbiere, Nobby Reed, Doug’s Open Mic, and Sage Machia appear live at a venue near you. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Franklin County Photogs hosts a virtual Zoom group. Muffin Monday continues. Mornings, Muffins, and Mysteries discusses Anna O by Matthew Blake. Read more…

 
 

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Artbits-December 11, 2025

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Dick

THEATER

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls hosts a night of holiday classics, laughter, and community spirit with the Christmas Follies variety show. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

The 11th annual Holiday Craft Show will fill Montgomery Elementary School with work by 50 local artisans and crafters. The Swanton Arts Council Silver and Gold Artist Social and Holiday Swap comes to the Swanton Free Public Library. The Collins Perley Holiday Craft Fair runs two days. Greentara hosts a two day Holiday Artisan Market. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Janice DeCooman, Lindsay DiDio, Dorothy Goulet, and Sally Tarr with a live reception. A weather delay rescheduled the reception to this week. Read more…

ART YOU CREATE

14th Star and Once Upon a Rock host a Pebble Art Workshop. Hearthside Handcrafts meet at Bent Northrop Memorial Library for fiber arts and crafting enthusiasts. The Highgate Library & Community Center hosts Coffee & Crafting. Kelli Shepherd leads Yarn & Yak at the Milton Artists’ Guild. Read more…

FILM

It is Classic Movie Night (and Matinee!) at the St. Albans Free Library with Home Alone in which Macaulay Culkin is accidentally left home alone over the holidays. Read more…

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Karen Mulkey will lead the Holiday Pin, Pendant or Ornament Workshop at ReMarketVT for the Artist in Residence Gallery. The Swanton Arts Council hosts a Slate Etching Workshop with Barb. Watercolor: Beyond Basics 02, with Evie Mason concludes at River Arts. Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists’ Guild. Alex Foltz leads Episode 3 of Foltz Studio at Gallagher’s Dairy Farm in St. Albans. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Finalists Cecilia Murphy, Koa Phoenix, Blake Matteson, Andrew Lafrenz, Andriana Chobot, and Tod Pronto, concluded the Singer-Songwriter Competition. The Mid-Winter Madrigal Festival with BFA Fairfax and MVU, Cameron Brownell, Stewart Foster, Jesse Agan, Sibling Reverie, Bad Horsey, Tim Brick, Laura Fedele-Rasco, Django Soule, the Seth Yacovone Blues Trio, Sticks and Stones, Lady Livy, Grand Isle County Chorus, Mary Jane Wirsing and Chris LeDuc, Bob & Mona, the Smokey Newfield Project, the Jeff Salisbury Band, Mike Mac, Strange Machines, Mike MacDonald, Roger Giroux, Cooie DeFrancisco Sings, Carol Ann Jones, Opera House Christmas Follies, Lesley Becker, Frevo, Renee Juliette, Doug’s Open Mic Night, Sage Machia, Country Karaoke Nights, and Charlie Rice, all appear live at a venue near you. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Virtual music and events continue. The BFA-St. Albans String Festival, Serene by the Nobby Reed Project, the Youth Talent Show at the Opera House, and Mark Shelton singing Christmas at Dunrovin are all streaming on YouTube. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Enosburgh Public Library Reading & Discussion Group takes up Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Muffin Monday continues. The St. Albans Free Library Banned Books Group meets for nineteen minutes by Jodi Picoult. Read more…

 

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