Artbits-May 4, 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Dick

“LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE”

The Logger, Rusty DeWees, brings his Tour of Comedy and Music to the Opera House with “bunches of new jokes since last I played there.” The show is presented by the Friends of the Opera House and the Franklin County Home Health Agency as a fundraiser for health and happiness. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence spotlight is on John Selmer, Holly Spier, and El Towle with a free meet-the-artists reception and a month-long exhibit. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Donna Blatchly’s pebble art. The Milton Artist’s Guild’s new Art Center and Gallery will have its grand opening. The Gallery at River Arts presents Ted Zilius with Sad & Jazz. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The annual Young Tradition Weekend showcases young performers of traditional music and dance. On Tap offers the Nobby Reed Project. Chris & Erica return to 14th Star Brewery. Twiggs presents The Owl Stars with guests and All Without The Bass on different nights. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Milton Artists’ Guild hosts a Writer’s Workshop with Franklin County writer J.P. Choquette in the new Milton Artist’s Guild Art Center and Gallery. ArtBits also has links to library events in and around the county. Read more…

 

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Artbits-April 27, 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Dick

51 AND LET IT RUN (MAPLE)

The 51st edition of the Maple Festival this weekend brings a new schedule and a bucketful of events for the first (and sweetest) outdoor festival of the year. It happens in downtown St. Albans. Read more…

ART ON THE GRIND

The Grind Cafe hosts an Art Collaboration featuring Alex Foltz and Jon Young. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Young Tradition Touring Group is visiting Halifax, Cape Breton, and New Brunswick. River Arts presents AMP Nights with Clare Dolan, Farm Song, Kerrin McCadden, and Argentinian food. Twiggs has the Troy Millette Duet and Daniel Rahilly and Ty Cicia on different nights. On Tap offers Troy Millette & Dylan Gombas and then InCahoots. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

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

 

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Artbits-April 20, 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Dick

ONE SHOW ONLY

Evenings with Vermont Treasures begins the 2017 season with the return of Michael Hurley to the Meeting House on the Green. This will be his only Vermont show this year, a special evening of outsider folk, snockography, and plunking away. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Local libraries will host Art Bop, a presentation of artworks by local artists. Look for art on display, demonstrations by artists, a reception, and more. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The Burrow has completed its building work and will be open for the art walk. The Swanton Arts Council will have a Spring Meeting. The SAC Writer’s Group will meet at the library. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. On Tap offers Jenni Johnson and the Jazz Junketeers and Justice Reborn on different nights. Twiggs has Open Mic and Spring Fever Comedy plus Erin Cassels-Brown and Bardela on different nights. Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton play the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Special. The Opera House presents Melting Point 2.0. Leunigs has the Will Patton Trio. Read more…

FILM

The Art House shows American Masters’ Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Read more…

ART DEADLINES

We have calls for Art on the Refuge 2017, the VINS En Plein Air Painting Festival and an invitation to filmmakers. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

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

 

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Artbits-April 13, 2017

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Dick

A TAXING DAY

Tuesday is the deadline to file your 2016 Vermont and Federal personal income tax returns. Read more…

NOT THE MONSTER MASH

The MVU Musical is Young Frankenstein in the Trahan Theater. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Jeff’s Maine Seafood hosts a sale of Charlie Price Folk Art. Discover local art and artists as the Downtown Art Walk takes over downtown St. Albans. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Grind Cafe hosts Open Mic at The Grind. The Stragglers play 14th Star with guests Justin Bedell and Jeff Moulton. Twiggs presents AmerikanaBlue and the Robin Gottfried Band on different nights. Read more…

FILM

Northern Forest Canoe Trail presents the Reel Paddling Film Festival, an evening of adventure paddling films with refreshments and gear giveaways. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Gerry Vaisey wants to talk us into writing our own stories. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

There are book discussions, a book signing for a new memoir, a public library Writers’ Group, an official name change, an exercise program for those over 50, and Classic Movie Night, all at a library near you. Read more…

 

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Artbits-April 6, 2017

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Barry and Maureen Genzlinger, David Juaire, and Deborah Travis with a free meet-the-artists reception. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Stephanie Kossman in a solo show. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCIL

Festival of Trees and St. Albans Community Arts meet. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers the Nobby Reed Project and Phil Abair on different nights. Twiggs presents Chris and Erica opening for Sean Ashby and the Bob Boyd Trio on different nights. Donna Thunder and Lightning Martin play the Bayside. The Fairfield Community Center has the Sap Run Boogie with the Burritos. Shane Murley and the Apothecarians make their debut at 14th Star. The Young Tradition Touring Group plays at the All Souls Interfaith Gathering. The Burnham Music Series presents the Will Patton Quartet. The St. Albans Museum presents Out of Our Father’s House. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

VHC’s Peter Gilbert looks at the life of Robert Frost. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile celebrates Big Rig Day and the Month of the Young Child. ArtBits has links to library events in and around the county. Read more…

 

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Artbits-March 30, 2017

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Dick

THE FIRST PARADE OF THE SEASON

The Great and Powerful Penguin Parade begins in St. Albans and then regroups in East Fairfield. Artists in the area have been painting 27″ tall Macaroni penguins since January. All will be available for the silent auction. Read more…

CALL FOR THESPIANS

Fairfax Community Theater will hold auditions for Little Shop of Horrors at B.F.A. Fairfax. The show will take place June 29-July 2. Read more…

ART TO GO

The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church hosts the Arts & Craft Show with a wide variety of handcrafts, artwork, and local edibles. Read more…

LEARN

The Milton Artists’ Guild offers an intermediate level Watercolor Painting Workshop with Instructor Kathleen Berry Bergeron. Peoples Trust Company hosts a PTC Business Workshop on Facebook Marketing. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents the Shane Murley Band and John Smyth & Jenn on different nights. The Opera House at Enosburg Falls screens Franklin County Voices. The Saint Albans Museum hosts An Acoustic Evening with Banjo Dan and Friends. 14th Star has its third annual Commemorative Beer Label Launch Party with music and food and beer. It’s a benefit. Justice is back! The group will rock Durty Nelly’s. Four Sheets to the Wind plays the Concert in the Park. The Young Tradition Touring Group performs on Vermont Public Radio. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

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

 

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