Artbits-December 29, 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Dick

2016 was all-in-all a busy year in the arts.

ON STAGE LIVE

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls holds Silver & Gold, their annual Cabaret-style event. Twiggs presents Erin Cassels-Brown and Chris and Erica on different nights. The Abbey will dance the night away with the Hitmen. The Varnum Memorial Library hosts an Open Mic Night and potluck. Read more…

FIRST NIGHT LIVE

First Night Burlington celebrates its 34th year of the citywide, substance-free party of nearly 100 stage shows, musical acts, and arts activities in 18 venues and First Night North in St. Johnsbury celebrates 24 years of music with 340 artists to kick off the new year. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2016. This week, we wrap up with what All Arts Council and the Other Major Presenters did and a quick summary of arts funding on the national stage. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 22, 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE THIS WEEK

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones and Jon Sochin. Twiggs offers The Duo. 14th Star serves Troy Millette and Dylan Gombas. The Young Tradition Touring Group will preview a performance. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

2016 was all-in-all a busy year in the arts. This week, we look at the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries. Read more…

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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

 

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Artbits-December 15, 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dick

MADE IN AMERICA

All our Vermont artists produce works that are “Made in Vermont” and “Made in America.” The Village Frame Shoppe has the sale of the year on 16×20 photo-to-canvas prints, just for All Arts readers. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist in Residence Gallery has extended hours until Christmas Eve to showcase paintings, fiber arts, stained glass, sculpture, lamps, pottery, folk art boxes, scarves, hats and more by 40 Franklin County and surrounding area artists. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Carol Ann Jones plays the Blue Paddle. Jericho Cafe has an Irish Session. Jenni Johnson and Nightrain go On Tap on different nights. The Christmas Revels: A French Canadian Celebration take over the Hopkins Center. Big Jay Tavern presents The Stragglers Live. Get some Backstage Justice. Twiggs offers Dave Richardson and Sean Casey on different nights. Young Tradition Vermont continues the Baird 5 Pediatric Music Session. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

The Creative Communities Exchange wants to share your creative economy or creative placemaking project. Read more…

ART DEADLINES

We have an Animal Behavior Photo Contest , a call for arts writers, poets, podcasters, and filmmakers, a juried art exhibit to celebrate diversity in warm Sarasota, Florida, and a national art encounter in Naples. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 8, 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dick

THE MESSIAH IS BACK

The BFA Music Department presents Handel’s Messiah for two performances in the BFA Performing Arts Center. This concert will consist of seven choruses, fifteen vocal solos, and two symphonic overtures including all of Part One [the Christmas portion] and the Hallelujah Chorus featuring the 100-member chorus of BFA students, alumni, and community members and a professional baroque orchestra and soloists. Read more…

CHRISTMAS GIFTS and EVENTS

Artist and photographer Natalie LaRocque offers Flowers with Sunshine. The Cop Outs, Mingo Maquera, and Ben Patton have albums. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Gallery at River Arts presents Artist Talk: Mirror Images, a conversation with Mickey Myers and Kelly Holt. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council hosts an open meeting of the Swanton Writer’s Group. The December writing challenge is a short personal essay. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs has the Open Mic and TNT Comedy Showcase. Next up, Twiggs presents Gypsy Wind and Tiny Montgomery on different nights. The St. Albans Co-Op Holiday Tractor Parade tours downtown. The St. Albans Museum presents the third annual Carol Ann Jones Holiday Concert and Sing Along and CD Release Party. Higher Ground offers the Spectacular Spectacular. Meeting House on the Green hosts Song & Celebration with Christmas caroling and more. Moog’s brings out its sixth annual Jingle Jam. Read more…

YEAR END TAX DEDUCTION FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The Meeting House has eight large windows in need or replacement. They seek donations to cover the matching funds for that part of the renovation. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 1, 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Dick

CHRISTMAS GIFTS and EVENTS

Vermont artist Corliss Blakely has a new paintings. Carol Ann Jones and Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate have new CDs. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features artist Corliss Blakely, photographer Wayne Tarr, multi-media artist Pam Voss, and photographer JoAnne Wazny with a free meet-the-artists reception. Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church hosts the annual Craft Show and Luncheon. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

River Arts has a host of activities during the Festival of Lights celebration. Read more…

FESTIVAL OF THE TREES

The eighth annual Festival of Trees hosts community events throughout the week. Proceeds will benefit the St. Albans Community Arts. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents AmerikanaBlue and the Growlers on different nights. Snow Farm Vineyard features Carol Ann Jones. 14th Star Brewing presents IncaHOOTS. The Franklin County Dementia Care Coalition presents Jamie Lee Thurston Acoustic Show with special guests Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton. The Vermont Choral Union Concert, Heavenly Light, is a program of holiday music. The Enosburg Community Chorus and the Enosburg Town Band present the annual Christmas Concert. Read more…

 

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Artbits-November 24, 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Dick

GIVING THANKS

The arts have touched all of our lives all year, with benefits and friendship and glorious exhibits and performances grand and small. I asked some of our friends what they are thankful for. Read more…

CHRISTMAS GIFTS and EVENTS

Saturday is Small Business Saturday in a town near you. Carol Ann Jones’ new CD Christmas in Vermont is here. The 2016 Handmade Holiday Fair features Christmas arts & craft. Christmas is coming to Swanton with Christmas in the Park. Read more…

FESTIVAL OF THE TREES

The Festival of Trees hosts a variety of community events throughout the week. Proceeds from this year’s annual auction, and other Festival of Trees events, will benefit the St. Albans Community Arts. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents the Ellen Powell Trio and the Bob Boyd Trio on different nights. Higher Ground has Quadra plus the Phil Abair Band and Mr. French. The Welden Theater hosts a free Holiday Movie. Read more…

 

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