Artbits-September 7, 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Dick

SPECTACULAR!

The Swanton Art Spectacular takes over the village with music, the Dam Ducky Derby, watermelon, ice cream, and art. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Mark Doremus, Pam Fiaschetti, Natalie LaRocque, and Martha McGinn with a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments and a raffle. Fall art starts with a course from Victoria Vining at The Grind, Twiggs hosts Paint Nite: Rolling Hills with artist Diane Kingston. The Sun’s last gasp is the subject of the 14th Star Paint & Pint led by Jon Young. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents Myra Flynn, Chris & Erica, and Graziano Schofield & Slim on different nights. El Toro presenta a la cantante compositora Carol Ann Jones. The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra plays Summer Evenings with Vermont Treasures. Michael McCarthy hosts the Grind Open Mic. 14th Star presents Full Share. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Eloquent Page hosts Peter Shea to discuss and sign his newest book, Collateral Trout A Vermonter’s Angling Memoirs and Fishy Tales. ArtBits has weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-August 31, 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS

The Big Music Weeks of Summer wrap up on Labor Day. Read more…

SUCCESSFUL SUMMER SOUNDS

The 27th season of Summer Sounds brought exceptional performances “from away” with groups rarely heard here in Franklin County but the regular season came to an end last weekend. The series dodged rain drops a couple of times but we were outside in the park every Sunday. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Pop Up Pop In Gallery features Anita Michele Parah and Judy Paxman. The Northern Vermont Artist Association Red Mill Show continues. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Sandra Ferland. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

It’s a big music week for Twiggs with Gypsy Wind, Isaac French, Mark LeGrand, and the Jeff Salisbury Band on different nights. The Ten Best Days of Summer has some of the region’s finest musicians including Tim Brick, Chris & Erica, Bethany Conner, Keeghan Nolan, Troy Millette and Dylan Gombas, and more, all on different stages. Durty Nelly’s presents Kylie Live. Harrison’s has Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker. Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton play through at Arrowhead Golf Course. The monthly Celebration of Expressive Arts has a 5J Barrow Special Event Dinner Concert. 14th Star Brewing presents AWTB. The First Congregational Church begins its first fall concert series with Arioso. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

NEFA hosts a webinar on the Jobs in New England’s Creative Economy and Why They Matter. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Bent Northrop Memorial Library hosts Vermont writer Tyrone Shaw to read from his new book. ArtBits features weekly links to library events. Read more…

 

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Artbits-August 24, 2017

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS

Summer Sounds is over for the season but the Big Music Weeks of Summer continue with a huge lineup. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Pop Up Pop In Gallery features Rachel LeGrand and Sara Hayes. A Chair Affair reception and auction takes over Taylor Park. Twiggs hosts Paint Nite: Sunset Inukshuk. My solo show at the NMC Gallery has just one week left to run. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Durty Nelly’s presents Kyle Noel. Harrison’s Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker. The Swanton Public Library tells Stories around the Campfire. Twiggs offers Erin Cassels-Brown, Dale and Darcy, and Happy Folk on different nights. Dark Horse rides into 14th Star. The Blue Rock Boys play Arrowhead Golf Course. Northern Flyer returns for Summer Evenings with Vermont Treasures. The Catalyst Coffee Bar brings the Mountain Carol across the Champlain. Come party Backstage with Justice. CEA has David Rosane, Ruth Walzer Shine, and Vermont Poet Laureate Chard DeNiord. The North Hero House welcomes Carol Ann Jones. Read more…

CALL FOR THESPIANS

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls will hold auditions for An Evening of One Act Plays. Read more…

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER ART DEADLINES

We have calls for en Plein Air Painting Festival and Competition, Environmental Photographer of the Year, CraftBoston 2018, and Paperwest. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-August 17, 2017

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS

The Big Music Weeks of Summer continue this week with a huge lineup including the Summer Sounds season finale. Read more…

ELVIS IS IN THE PARK

Drummac Septic Service, the All Arts Council, and the Town of Highgate continue the 27th year of Summer Sounds concerts at home in Highgate with Mark Shelton in the free Summer Sounds concert. We have no idea how many stars to expect. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Pop Up Pop In Gallery features paintings by David Winchester and Mike Barkyoumb. Shore Acres hosts a Paint and Sip. The Grind Cafe Summer has an art workshop. Read more…

GOOD NEWS

The Meeting House on the Green has received a $30,000 grant for handicap accessibility. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub presents Chris & Erica. Harrison’s has Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker. The Nobby Reed Project plays Snow Farm. On Tap offers Jenni Johnson. Twiggs has Sergio Torres, Cooper and Lavoie and AmerikanaBlue on different nights. Summer Music at Grace continues with Frevo. 14th Star presents Shake and Laughs For Larry on different nights. The Alburgh Summerfest has Donna Thunder and the Storm, the Nobby Reed Project, and more. Back Inn Time features Art DeQuasie and Dayve Huckett. Island Arts celebrates 100 Years. Wednesday Night Live concludes with the Fossil Fuel Band and the MoFo’s. The Irregulars are at Shelburne Farms. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Protect your eyes for art. Get your eclipse glasses at your local library. Read more…

 

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Artbits-August 10, 2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS

The Big Music Weeks of Summer continues this week with a huge lineup including some hokum in Summer Sounds. Read more…

NO CHAINSAWS WILL BE DAMAGED

O.C. McCuin and Sons, the All Arts Council, and the Town of Highgate continue the 27th year of Summer Sounds concerts with our Summer Sounds Surprise, the Hokum Bros. live and in color. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Pop Up Pop In Gallery features Nicole Gadouas and Scott Rheaume. The 9th annual Festival of the Arts takes over Jeffersonville. 14th Star Brewing hosts an Evening of Creative Crafts and Craft Beer. The Eloquent Page has the first chair for “A Chair Affair.” Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council Writer’s Group meets at the Swanton Free Public Library. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

David Rosane and the Zookeepers let the wild out for Summer Evenings with Vermont Treasures. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub presents Kylie. Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker play Harrison’s. Carol Ann Jones & The Superchargers rock Snow Farm. Twiggs has the Ellen Powell Trio, Shane Murley, and the Thea Wren Trio on different nights. 14th Star is busy with Rushmore, a Tribute to Brooke Ostrander, and more. Higher Ground presents the 7th annual Girls Rock Vermont Showcase. The Abbey Pavilion hosts the Sheldon Historical Society with the 40th Army Band. Derby Line Community Day includes the Missisquoi River Band. Island Arts presents the Vermont Jazz Ensemble. The Citizens Concert Band continues the Downtown Summer Concert Series. Ben Guihan plays Oxbow. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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Artbits-August 3, 2017

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dick

BIG MUSIC WEEKS

Summer Sounds takes the week off but the Big Music Weeks of Summer continue with three benefit concerts, Field Days, and more. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS

Vermont’s finest country fair takes to the fields of Highgate as the 42nd annual Franklin County Field Days brings a lineup of the best music, arts and crafts, and of course weeds that Franklin County has to offer. The musical lineup includes great music every day. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery has Terry Buehner, Anne Standish, and Meta Strick for a free reception with refreshments and a raffle. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts writer-photographer (and yr. obedient servant) Richard B. Harper in a special two-month solo show. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Harrison’s has Will Patton and Mark Struhsacker. On Tap offers Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents Eric George, the Timothy James Connection, and Tim Brick on different nights. Noon in the Park showcases the Will Patton Quartet. Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton play Arrowhead. 14th Star Brewing covers Tragically Hip with Glass Onion. Spruce Peak presents Banjo Dan’s Bluegrass Revue with Bob Amos. Justice makes it to the Last Stop. Chris & Erica take part in the 4Cs Fundraiser at 14th Star. The INN presents the Say Darling dinner concert. Elvis, Johnny, and the Johnny Cash Tribute Band will rock and roll the Opera House. Island Arts presents Jorge Garcia Herranz. The Burrow has Full Walrus with Plastique Mammals and Brayden Baird. Still Kickin’ continues the Downtown Concert Series. Wednesday Night Live has Lesley Grant with a special performance by the Lamoille Dance Academy. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events in and around Franklin County. Read more…

 

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