Artbits-May 5, 2016

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Dick

DERBY

Saturday is the 142nd running of the greatest two minutes in arts, sorry, in sports, the Kentucky Derby. The Derby Day Silent Auction and Fundraiser for the Arvin A. Brown Public Library is a lot closer and has a lot more art than Churchill Downs. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Vermont artist Corliss Blakely has a Mother’s Day Special: a free print for your wall with every Nature Scarf. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts photographer David Juaire in a solo show this month. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council has three events this week: Watch the TP roll flowers bloom. Pinwheel Prep continues. And SAC will hold its weekly Artist Gathering in the Library. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap The Nobby Reed Project plays the blues for On Tap. Twiggs presents Joseph Fuller and the Thera Wren Quartet on different nights. Justice has a Barn Party Kick-Off at the Whitcomb House. Read more…

TELL ME A STORY

The Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner presents Dr. Dilip Joseph as guest storyteller. Read more…

CREATIVE

The CreativeGround Winter/Spring Webinar schedule concludes with an online workshop on Using CreativeGround as your Community’s Cultural Directory. Read more…

WRITING COMPETITION

The 85th annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition early deadline is tomorrow. This contest is for you if your work is already selling and you are ready to step up your sales. Read more…

 

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Artbits-April 28, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery spotlights works by Longina Smolinski, Toby Fulwiler, and Peter Bartlett with the first featured artists opening reception (with refreshments and a raffle) in their new digs. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council’s first Youth Art Show takes over the Swanton Village Complex with an opening reception. SAC also hosts an Artists’ Gathering and more. Read more…

THESPIANS NEEDED

The Fairfax Community Theater summer production of Romeo & Juliet is holding auditions for actors, dancers, sword fighters, and crew. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

End Spring Break with Justice On Tap. Twiggs presents Troy Millette and Deja Nous. Will Patton plays the Skinny Pancake. Live on WLVB, Roland Lajoie has Carol Ann Jones talking and singing. Read more…

CREATIVE FUNDRAISING

The Vermont Youth Orchestra opened its online fundraising auction with art, treats, Mother’s Day, graduation, or wedding gifts, and more. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Eloquent Page hosts Walt McLauglin to discuss and sign his newest book, The Impossible Cosmos: A Year of Cosmology and Big Questions. Read more…

 

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Artbits-April 21, 2016

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Dick

VERMONT MAPLE FESTIVAL — 50 YEARS OF GOLDEN SWEETNESS

“We’re going Vermont-centric for the 50th,” Andre Maquera said. “We’ll try to keep it as close to home.” Run by Andre Maquera of West Street Digital, the Supercharged Main Street Stage will showcase the best local entertainers for an international audience of about 50,000. The incredible Main Street lineup includes Jamie Lee, Chris & Erica, the Contois School of Music Band. the Electric Youth Dance Company, Steve Hartmann, the Keeghan Nolan Band, Rockin’ Ron The Friendly Pirate, and winners from the Youth Talent Show. Carol Ann Jones will supercharge the weekend. And there are a photo contest, chainsaw art, the annual Crafts and Specialty Foods Show, the parade, and so much more. Read more…

ART AROUND TOWN

The Swanton Arts Council presents another in the Artists Uncorked series. The Opera House hosts A Quartet of Crafts. Read more…

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

The St. Albans Community Arts Ballroom Dance Lessons and Community Dance series draws to a close. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. On Tap has Jenni Johnson and Friends. Twiggs has a duet weekend with A&M and then Chris Parker and Erica Mae Couture. Read more…

 

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Artbits-April 14, 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

Good news! The Artist In Residence Gallery, one of the high points of the Franklin County art scene for a decade, is back, baby! The AIR will show off its new digs in a grand opening reception in the fresh and exciting new home. There will be art and refreshments with beverages catered by 14th Star brewery. Bent Northrop Memorial Library hosts a Tea and Bristles Painting Party. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council has extended the deadline for Spring into Creativity. The Pinwheel Prep Work Group will meet twice. And the SAC Artist Gathering takes place. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

It’s a busy week on stage. Franklin County’s own physician-author Stephen Payne and singer-songwriter-impresario Rick Norcross will hold forth. Twiggs presents Sean Casey. River Arts offers WORD!CRAFT Atlantic Crossing has a CD Release Concert. The Opera House presents Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont in a special performance. Historian Vince Feeney discusses A Terrible Beauty in the Humanities for Everyone series. Summer Evenings with Vermont Treasures begins the season with the return of Michael Hurley. Read more…

 

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Artbits-April 7, 2016

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Janet Bonneau’s plein air landscapes and familiar images of this community in oil as well as photography. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The St. Albans Community Arts Ballroom Dance Lessons and Community Dance series begins Part II. The deadline for the Swanton Arts Council Youth Art Show looms. There is a weekly artists and crafters gathering. The All State Music Festival needs housing urgently. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents James Shelley flying solo and Shellhouse on different nights. The Varnum Memorial Library has Professor Fairbanks in a Concert for the Community, a National Poetry Month event. The Carol Ann Jones Quartet plays a Save the Steeple Concert. Justice returns for a Spring Fling at Club Karib. Leunig’s presents the Will Patton Quartet. Read more…

CALL FOR KIDS

The Fairfield Community Center April Vacation Camp registration is open for art, music and drama, as well as outside scientific exploration, gardening, sewing, and cooking. Read more…

CREATIVE

The CreativeGround Winter/Spring Webinars continue with an online workshop on Optimizing Your Profile’s Chances of Coming up in Search Results. Read more…

 

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Artbits-March 31, 2016

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dick

WORLD ART — VERMONT STAGE

Christo has authorized a team led by Vermont artist and water expert Parker Vogt to do a series of United States environmental projects starting this year. Replay the Bay, their first project, will be unveiled with receptions in Highgate Springs and Alburg Springs tomorrow. Read more…

A NEW MARKET

The new Artisans Market in Berkshire will carry goods to please the eye and the palate including art, photography, jewelry, china, glass, pottery, scarves, knitted goods, maple syrup, and more. Read more…

IN THE ARTS COUNCILS

The Swanton Arts Council hosts an Open Art Studio. The SAC is also calling all artists and crafters to gather and create. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The 2016 Ceilidh Barn House Concert Series presents Eric Macdonald and Will Woodson. Twiggs has Owl Stars and Coon Hill John. The Young Tradition Touring Group with special guests will hold their final Vermont concert before they leave for performances in Boston and Ireland. Will Patton plays the Bluegrass Brunch. Carol Ann Jones has a radio gig. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Vermont Reads presents Jennifer Armstrong in an author visit. Book Ends, the Franklin County Home Health Agency book discussion group about literature on the end of life, meets. Read more…

 

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