Artbits-November 19, 2020

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Dick

EDITORIAL NOTE

The infection rates reported may lag and the events and happenings are likely to change in the future. Read more…

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

The state is at a tipping point as the COVID-19 case count rises in Vermont. There are new bans and rules. The Vermont State of Emergency, mask mandate, and quarantine, continue. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

The Milton Artists’ Guild artist pop-up features Cathy Laclair at the Guild. She will display new work, demonstrate, explain her process, and have a big sale. Read more…

ART YOU CAN BUY

The Artist In Residence Gallery has gift cards now and will open a new holiday shop this month. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The Fairfax Arts Council wants to hold a Sip-style event and is looking for alternatives. The SAC Adult Virtual Art Journaling Meetup happens via Zoom. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Andy Hoadley, Bryce Bachelder, Tom Caswell, and the Shane Murley Band perform live this week. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Freddie Bye, Adrienne Z, Sammy Wetstein, and Mark Shelton stream new concerts almost live. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Eloquent Page has joined #Box Out, the campaign to support local bookstores. Read more…

 

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Artbits-November 12, 2020

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

With 72 new cases of COVID-19 identified yesterday, Vermont suddenly has the single highest daily number of additional cases since March. Read more…

IN THE ARTS CENTERS

Art 100, River Arts’ fundraiser and art raffle, is online and in-person. The gallery is open to preview the artwork in-person. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

The Milton Artists’ Guild socially distanced Art Festival features Trine Wilson, Susan Stokes, Cathy LaClair, and Christian Poupart at the Guild. They will display new work, demonstrate, and explain their process. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council Virtual Art Journaling Meetup happens via Zoom. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Tom Caswell, Eleven, Sean Jarvis, and Love Me Bradley perform live. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Caitlin Rushing, Original Lady, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Owen Kennedy, the Starline Rhythm Boys, and Mark Shelton all streamed almost live. Read more…

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ART DEADLINES

The third annual Fairfax Photo/art Contest, the Zoom Tapestry Project, and a Ski Poster Design Contest have issued calls. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Highgate Public Library hosts a virtual book club on Zoom. The library also has an Autumn Art Contest. Read more…

PASSAGES

We have lost one of the nicest, most influential musicians of Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-November 5, 2020

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Dick

LOCAL MUSIC

Gov. Phil Scott proclaimed this to be Local Music Month in Vermont. Read more…

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

The Vermont State of Emergency, mask mandate, and quarantine, continue. New guidance for skiers is coming. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

Galleries and artists are open. The spotlight is on Tessa Hill, David Juaire, Sally Tarr, El Towle, Jessica True, Patty Hiltebeitel, and Seb Sweatman. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The annual Fairfax Photo/Art Contest has expanded to include all types of media. Art Journaling Meetup happens via Zoom. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Only the Abbey reported live music in time for this issue this week. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

Shirley Reid, Namaya the Jazz Poet, Lauren Larken Scuderi, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Young Tradition Vermont, Alex Lehning, Alvin Ailey, Mark Shelton , Dennis Mead, M Sebastian Araujo, David Schein, and the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival all streamed almost live. Read more…

 

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Artbits-October 29, 2020

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

Vermont reported the second-highest single-day total since early June. The State of Emergency, statewide mask mandate, and quarantine rules remain in effect. Read more…

ART FOR THE WALLS

Bees on Broadway and Maple City Candy feature area artists. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

Area galleries and artists including Jennifer Buckner, Rebecca Chomyn, Shanna Ratner, Deborah Travis, Sandra Gibson, Luis Recoder, Gen Z artists, Seb Sweatman, and scarecrows are open with exhibits, shows, and sales. All follow saftety guidelines. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The Adult Virtual Art Journaling Meetup happens via Zoom. Read more…

FILM

The Saint Albans Museum host a virtual film screening of Purple on Zoom followed by a lunch & learn discussion. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Troy Millette, Andrew James, Jerborn, Sarah Anne, Dave Miller, Arthur James, and Tom Caswell perform live. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Alvin Ailey, Natalie Gelman, Mark Shelton and Digital First Wednesdays offer live streamed performances. Read more…

 

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Artbits-October 22, 2020

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

Gov. Scott extended the State of Emergency. Quarantine rules and the statewide mask mandate remain in effect. The VHC has digital arts and literary programs. Read more…

RESOURCES

The State of Emergency adds supports for housing and meal systems plus expanded unemployment eligibility and resources for businesses. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Milton Artists’ Guild artist pop-up features jewelry designer Cathy LaClair and scroll saw artisan Christian Poupart to display new work, demonstrate, and explain their process. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Adult Art Journaling Meetup happens via Zoom with items found around the home and supplies from the SPL Makerspace.. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Shaun King, the Hubcats, Josh Jekab, the Wickmoore Jazz Trio, the Full Cleveland, Tom Caswell and Tom Buckley, Laura Fedele-Rasco perform live. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

The Young Tradition Touring Group, Counterpoint, the Freedom & Unity Chorus, the Music Man Project, Playing for Change, John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Yankee Chank, and Mark Shelton stream almost live. Read more…

 

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Artbits-October 15, 2020

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Dick

CANCELLATION (AND RESTART) NEWS

The state of emergency and quarantine rules continue. Up to 27.4% of the Vermont population has been tested, although that data comes with caveats. Vermont Humanities Council has ongoing arts and literary digital events and programs. Read more…

PUBLIC ART

River Arts begins the Community Scarecrow Project along the Morrisville Rail Trail. 30 pre-made scarecrow frames are available now. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Milton Artists’ Guild artist pop-up features Raquel Sobel and KD Hill at the Guild. They will display new work, demonstrate, and explain their process. The Montgomery Center for the Arts has new loot in the shoppe. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Adult Virtual Art Journaling Meetup happens via Zoom. Read more…

ANNUAL MEETING

The Northwest Access TV Annual Meeting will be a virtual event broadcast from the studio and available on Facebook, Zoom, cable TV, and on NWA’s website. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Neko Case, A.C. Newman, Lady Lamb, the Devon McGarry Band, Lee Ross, the Duel, Howling Waters, Eleven, and John Gratton perform live. Read more…

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

The annual Blue Jean Ball goes virtual. John Bartus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Corbiere, and Mark Shelton perform almost live. Read more…

OCTOBER ART DEADLINES

Trinity College-Dublin wants art and writing for the Book of Kells. competition. Read more…

THE BOOKSHELF

The 19th annual Brattleboro Literary Festival hosts more than fifty authors in over twenty events, all online. Read more…

 

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