Artbits-November 17, 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dick

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I’m still “off the grid” for my road trip until the end of this week. ArtBits continues. Read more…

ART AROUND THE COUNTY

Where do you find art?

We take a look back at exhibits that took place 18 years ago for a nostalgic look at public art in Franklin County. Read more…

CALL FOR SHORT PLAYS

The Opera House seeks new 10 minute scripts from high school students in Franklin County. Each script should be 10 minutes long (about 10-12 pages). Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

River Arts hosts a Figure Drawing Marathon. Bring charcoal, graphite, conte crayons, paints and/or clay for two days of drawing with a diversity of models. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Carol Ann Jones plays a solo gig at the Blue Paddle. On Tap offers Jenni Johnson. The Twiggs Open Mic and TNT Comedy Showcase continues as well as The Duel and Issac French. Higher Ground presents cellist and composer Zoe Keating. Karib justifies a Thanksgiving Massacre. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Stephen Payne will read from his first collection of Vermont short stories at the Eloquent Page. The Milton Public Library hosts the next in the Vermont Reads Movie Series: Chasing Shackleton Part II. Read more…

 

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Artbits-November 10, 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Dick

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I’ll be “off the grid” for my road trip for the next couple of weeks. ArtBits will continue. Read more…

GRANDFATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL

Imagine going on stage at age eight, then staying on for 50 68 years. This story is a “Look Back.” Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Opera House hosts the Annual Holiday Craft Show at the House with lunch sold to benefit the Enosburg Food Shelf. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

BFA Drama presents The Wizard of Oz. Twiggs has the Fender Benders and a special appearance by Vermont Chamber Jazz on different nights. Backstage November Madness overflows with Justice. The Lake Champlain Festival offers Arnold Steinhardt and the Parker String Quartet. Read more…

ART SITES OF THE WEEK

We have arts councils and galleries, important area calendars, popular local performers and venues, libraries and books, and more. Read more…

 

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Artbits-November 3, 2016

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Dick

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I’ll be “off the grid” for my road trip for the next few weeks. ArtBits will continue with extras! Read more…

NOT SO GRUMPY CONCERTS

The All Arts Council Concert for Grumpy Grownups series brought the Vermont Youth Orchestra Winter Concert back to the MVU stage for the world premiere of A Momentary Opening by Brookfield, Vermont, composer Erik Nielsen. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features Donna Blatchly, Pam Fiaschetti, Michael Imrie, and Claire Payne this month. The Milton Artists Guild Holiday Artfest takes over the Milton Grange. River Arts holds Viva Las Artes! 2016. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council Writer’s Group meets. There will also be a SAC Program Meeting and Update and a board meeting. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers the Nobby Reed Project. Young Tradition Vermont presents Pierre Chartrand, Alexis Chartrand and Nicolas Babineau. Carol Ann Jones and her Trio will headline the Vermont Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. The Palmer Street Coffeehouse presents Roy Hurd. Twiggs has Giovanina Bucci and Arthur James on different nights. The Music Box presents the Will Patton Quartet. The United Way campaign luncheon will feature Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

ArtBits features weekly links to library events. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Nanowrimo (the National Novel Writing Month) takes place throughout the month of November. Read more…

 

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Artbits-October 27, 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Dick

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I’ll be “off the grid” for my road trip for a few more weeks. ArtBits will continue. Read more…

HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK

The Swanton Arts Council’s Halloween in the Park takes over the Swanton green with an Art Installation, Trick or Treating, costume photos, and two movies. Read more…

FILM

Meet the watch the video and meet the cast and crew of Swanee: Vengeance Takes Flight in a stars’ reception at the Swanton Free Public Library. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Young Tradition Vermont presents an Archie Fisher House Concert. Twiggs has Kari Beth and Michael Albee and Coon Hill John on different nights. The Sugarhouse will Justify some Halloween Madness. Higher Ground hosts the Advance Music Singer/Songwriter Contest. Read more…

CALL FOR THESPIANS

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls will hold auditions for A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol. Read more…

ART DEADLINES

We have calls for the Amateur Photographer of the Year UK competition, the Sedona Art Prize, and the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. Read more…

ART SITES OF THE WEEK

We have links to many other events. Read more…

 

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Artbits-October 20, 2016

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Dick

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I’ll be “off the grid” for my road trip for the next few weeks. ArtBits will continue. Read more…

CAPERING AROUND

Cardiac Capers opened last night and continues its run with more performances this week. Entirely produced by local talent, Cardiac Capers is the biennial hospital auxiliary fund-raising variety show. Read more…

IN THE DARK

Fairfax Community Theater Co. presents “A Shot in the Dark” in a three day run. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Carol Ann Jones plays the Blue Paddle Bistro. The Ceilidh Barn hosts a house concert with Alan Reid and Rob van Sante. Twiggs presents Andric Severance and Bethany Conner. Will Patton joins Lewis Franco and the Missing Cats in a Fourth Saturday Anniversary Dance. Northwest Access TV presents the Northwest Nightmares Haunted Hollywood Premiere &Costume Contest. Read more…

DRESS UP YOUR BLUES

The eighth annual Blue Jean Ball for Home Health means an evening of casually elegant fun. Read more…

ART SITES OF THE WEEK

We have the Art Abandonment and links to other events. Read more…

 

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Artbits-October 13, 2016

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Dick

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I’ll be “off the grid” for my road trip for the next few weeks. ArtBits will continue. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery usually hosts a different artist each month but the ongoing construction has made that difficult. Changes are in the works. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The Milton Artists Guild will hold an Etsy Workshop on how to sell your arts on the popular site. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The 2016 celebration of Cardiac Capers opens with bargain night! The Opera House presents The Odd Couple (The Female Version). Twiggs has Chris & Erika and The Duo on different nights. Read more…

FIDDLEHEADS EXPERIMENT

Young Tradition Vermont is experimenting with expanded Fiddleheads sessions for teens and younger players beyond just Burlington. Read more…

ART SITES OF THE WEEK

In which we offer Arts Councils and Galleries, Important Area Calendars, Popular Local Performers and Venues, Libraries and Books, and more. Read more…

 

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