Artbits-March 10, 2016

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Dick

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The St. Albans Community Arts Ballroom Dance Lessons and Community Dances continue. The Swanton Arts Council is planning an informal Art Gathering. The SAC Art Journaling Class will take place. Celebrate Swanton will have free fun, food, and a chance to revel. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The St. Albans Historical Museum presents Laz Scangas on the Rutland Railroad Through the Champlain Islands. Twiggs presents local singer/songwriters Troy Millette and Bethany Conner on different nights. Justice makes some pre-St. Patricks Day fun. The 21st annual Burlington Irish Heritage Festival continues with Young Tradition, Haley and Dylan Richardson, and Gerlisa Garrett, and more. Prydein returns to the Opera House to open the season. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Eloquent Page hosts a reading and book signing for Pat Esden’s first novel, Hold On Me. the Classic Readers Book Group reads The Bell Jar and the Non-Fiction Book Group discusses The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition and Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World. There will be an ice carving demonstration. There is a Memorial Food Drive. Classic Movie Night screens M. And we get to build recycled robots. Read more…

 

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Artbits-March 3, 2016

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery has outhouses on the wall from the Franklin County Seniors Center, led by Donna DeGrechie. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

St. Albans Community Arts begins a series of Ballroom Dance Lessons and Community Dances led by Kevin Laddison of First Step Dance. The Swanton Arts Council will hold a business meeting to refine their 501(c)3 application. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has Nobby Reed. Snow Farm Vineyard continues with Carol Ann Jones. Justice shreds Bolton. Twiggs offers Vern Colburn plus a double header with Deja Nous and UFC wrassling. Yankee Chank plays the Music Box. The Saint Albans Museum bids a fond farewell to Downton Abbey. The 21st annual Burlington Irish Heritage Festival begins. Read more…

CREATIVE

The CreativeGround Winter/Spring Webinar schedule continues with a free online workshop on How a Cultural Nonprofit or Creative Business can make the most of the NEFA site. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Enosburg hosts the Writers Group. The St. Albans Tuesday Night Book Club meets. Swanton now has a coffee bar. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 25, 2016

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Dick

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The Swanton Arts Council hosts Artists Uncorked. They have a MakerSpace, will do another Pinwheel Art Installation, a Youth Art Show, an Open Art Studio, and more. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northern Vermont Artists Association opens a new exhibit with a reception at the Emile Gruppe Gallery. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap presents Nightrain. Twiggs has Dayve Huckett and Robert Young on different nights. MVU hosts Pet’s Love & Fashion Show for the MVUHS Musical. Read more…

BROADCAST ART

Channel 15 has Art from the Heart, a new program featuring local artists. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Some libraries will be closed for Town Meeting. The Fairfax Family Movie is Labyrinth and Tech Help is available. The St. Albans R&R Bookclub meets to review any book whatever. The Swanton Library has the Owls of Vermont. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 18, 2016

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE NECK

Corliss Blakely has branched out into hand painted silk scarves. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

St. Albans Community Arts is up and running online. Celebrate Swanton has been postponed. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. The Spice on Snow Festival has the Young Tradition Touring Group, Starline Rhythm Boys, and more. Cooie sings Twiggs. Read more…

ART DEADLINES

We have calls for a Contemporary Art Survey in Fort Collins, awards for artists and writers with children totaling $40,000, Exhibitions Without Walls, a juried show for cast-offs, and a donor recognition feature in blissfully warm Miami and a national photography exhibition in warm Naples, Florida. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Next week is “February Break” so there are programs at most libraries. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

CreativeGround has changed and updated their Teaching Artist website entries. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 11, 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Franklin-Grand Isle Bookmobile presents KidzArt! to showcase the talented young artists of Franklin County. The first ever St. Albans Art Walk has more than 22 artists at 19 locations. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The St. Albans City Council approved Saint Albans Community Arts to organize under the Downtown Board. The Swanton Arts Council will host a Strategic Planning Meeting. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Snow Farm Vineyard features Carol Ann Jones. Justice tears up the Onion City. Twiggs presents Justin Panigutti and Michael Albee on different nights. KCBCA presents John Bartus. Young Tradition offers Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Bent Northrop continues Freedom & Unity. The Haston Library discusses Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage. The St. Albans Classic Movie Night features a Roman Holiday. Read more…

 

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Artbits-February 4, 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts 17-year old Hannah Weber in a solo show this month. Read more…

ART AS A BUSINESS

Breaking into Business, the intensive two-day artists’ workshop, will be held at Missisquoi Valley Union High School this weekend. Artists who complete the program are eligible for a special $500 grant. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. In Good Taste has live music from Dave Keller. Twiggs presents Tim Comings and Sammich on different nights. An array of young instrumentalists, singers and dancers performing with their teachers, parents and mentors perform the annual Young Tradition Showcase. There’s free pizza for as long as it lasts. The Winter Star Series presents Jon Gailmor. Young Tradition presents Katie McNally and Neil Perlman. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Haston Library will host an Early Literacy informational meeting. The Georgia Public Library Writers’ Group gathers. The St. Albans Public Library Tuesday Night Book Club will meet. New members are welcome. Read more…

 

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