Artbits-January 14, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

Vermont saw the highest volume of out-of-state visitors to the state over the holidays since the pandemic began. The state has reported more cases in the last five days than in May, June, July, August and September combined. Read more…

WEST STREET

One of the biggest challenges facing local musicians has always been making a living. It has been even harder in the past year. West Street Digital has “never been busier with a diverse catalog of artists and projects.” Read more…

MORE PAINT

Gail Salzman has two new online painting classes this winter, Portrait Painting and Still Life, through BCA’s Home Studio program again. The Milton Artists’ Guild new Virtual Social Sunday Program has free art kits and online instruction. River Arts hosts an In-Person Tapestry Workshop with Jayne Allister. Read more…

HUMANITIES ONLINE

Peter Gould and young actors in Vermont and Mumbai premiere their streaming film Qualities of ‘Mercy?’. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Beware. A scammer on Facebook posted an offer to sell his “tickets” to a free evening of music in St. Albans. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Mark Shelton stream almost live. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 7, 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

Gov. Phil Scott held his 100th COVID-19 press conference on New Year’s Eve. The latest daily case count was higher than the previous week average and the Department of Education will transition to more in-person instruction. The state’s weekly allotment of doses of vaccines will decrease. It is crucial to stick with the plan as the number of new COVID-19 cases in Vermont continues to rise. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery spotlights Gillian Ireland, Lori Niederer, and Wayne Tarr. MAG member Anne Cummings Outdoor EcoArt Exhibition has been installed. Read more…

ART STUDIO TOUR

Clay Mohrman invites viewers to see his process and studio at Generator makerspace. Read more…

FIRST WEDNESDAY

The Vermont Humanities Council presents Thomas Denenberg with Winslow Homer and the Poetics of Place on the Vermont Humanities Digital Channels. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

The Hudson Valley Philharmonic, New Paltz Ballet Theater, the Bardavon, Hadley Stockwell, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Isaac Eddy of the Blue Man Group, and Mark Shelton all stream live. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Armand Messier’s Northern Vermont Aerial Photography has sunsets and more. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

What a long, strange [year] it’s been. Here are the arts and books and dance and music and theatrical hopes and guesses for 2021. This year has so many uncertainties that many of the plans we list may change. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 31, 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

NMC administered the first vaccinations in Franklin County. Encouraged by dropping daily COVID case counts, Gov. Scott loosened the rules for gatherings during the holidays. After January 2, the current restrictions go back into place. Read more…

ART YOU CAN BUY

The Artist In Residence Gallery Winter Holiday Store has art for the New Year and more available in the store or online. The Milton Artists’ Guild is open today but will be closed Friday until they go back on regular hours next week. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council posted an interview with watercolor artist Micheal Barkyoumb. Read more…

FIRST WEDNESDAY

The Vermont Humanities Council presents Thomas Denenberg with Winslow Homer and the Poetics of Place on the Vermont Humanities Digital Channels. Read more…

LIVE ON STAGE

Nelly’s rings in the New Year with Bare Bones. On Tap offers Eleven live to give 2020 the kick it deserves. All COVID regulation will be followed including masks. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Alvin Ailey, Isabella with Michele Choiniere, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Isaac Eddy, Andrea Bocelli, Chuck Larson and the Snake Oil Cowboys, Dan Matlack, Missisquoi Slim, Jason Corbiere, Robby Eldge, and Nobby Reed, Ben Patton, Caleb Bronz, and Mingo Maquera, Mark Shelton, and Cory Young all streamed almost live. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb spoke with writer Jim Stiles about his novel, A Rough Road. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

The year that was. The coronavirus was the biggest news in the state and in this column. 2020 changed the face of arts and entertainment; Franklin County artists and presenters were particularly affected. We’ll round up the Arts Councils, check in on the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries, then wrap up with the Other Major Presenters. Read more…

HAPPY NEW YEAR

May 2021 be filled with friends and family and joy and the arts. Read more…

 

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Artbits-Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Dick

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

May your holidays be filled with friends and family and joy and the arts. Read more…

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

A nurse at UVM received the first dose of vaccine. Health officials say that the number of cases may have plateaued for now but it is crucial to stick with the plan over the holidays.The Vermont State of Emergency continues. Read more…

LAST MINUTE ART YOU CAN BUY

The Artist In Residence Gallery Winter Holiday Store has gift cards, ornament trees, featured artists, and more. The Milton Artists’ Guild online shop is open 24/7 and the gallery itself is open today. Read more…

ART STUDIO TOUR

BCA’s artist studio tours features Eve O. Schaub and photographer Stephen Schaub. Read more…

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Swanton Arts Council will record Recapping the Arts with local artists. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

The Hudson Valley Philharmonic, New Paltz Ballet Theater, the New York String Orchestra, Jaime Laredo, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Eric Bushey, Justin Bedell, Nicola Cannizzaro, Roy Clark, Jason Corbiere, Eleven, the King’s Singers, Carlos Santana, Mark Shelton, and the Solaris Vocal Ensemble streamed almost live. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

The Big Heavy World directory of Vermont-based musicians has become interactive and filterable by geography. The data is a community-driven project. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 17, 2020

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

The first 1,950 doses of vaccine arrived in Vermont on Monday. As cases continue to rise, Gov. Phil Scott extended the State of Emergency to January 15. More artists and venues are doing more online. Read more…

ART YOU CAN BUY

Corliss Blakely offers a little moment of serenity with original watercolors. The Artist In Residence Gallery Winter Holiday Store is full of goodies. Cathy Laclair and Cathy Hartley pop up at Milton Artists’ Guild. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

John Bartus, Coig, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Eleven, Fiona and Emmett, Mark Leclair, and Mark Shelton all give virtual concerts and events. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 10, 2020

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Dick

HOLIDAY HAUNTINGS

The Saint Albans Museum presents Lisa Evans with Holiday Hauntings & Other Traditions as a free Zoom presentation and discussion. She will explore some of the more obscure references around current and long-lost holiday traditions. Read more…

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

Vermont is adding twice weekly testing of all patients, daily antigen testing for staff, and immediate testing available for symptomatic residents at long-term care facilities. Art is available for Christmas and there is some music playing. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

The Bryan Memorial Gallery Gems + Giants collection has works by Candy Barr, Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr., JoAnn Denehy, Mark Tougias, and many more. The Milton Artists’ Guild has Charlene Murray and Ye Olde Sign Shoppe popping up. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap will continue offering music on Friday and Saturday nights. Twiggs has been presenting “good music” on Saturdays. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Emerson Gale hosts the Virtually Slow Jam. John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Tom Proctor, Jacob Green, Zachary Mills, Andre Maquera, George Murtie, the Virtual Holiday Special at the House, and Mark Shelton all stream almost live. Read more…

 

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