Artbits-January 28, 2016

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Dick

IN THE SAC

A monthly business meeting with Kris Daignault presenting a quick “how to” on marker renderings. SAC hosts an Open Art Studio and MVU senior Mikaela Magnant is interning this school year. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Justice is Parking After Dark At Park Place. The Winter Star Series has George Woodard. The VYO plays its Winter Concert at the Flynn. The VYO seats a number of Franklin County musicians. Twiggs offers Isaac French, Bobby Cee, and Shane Murley. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Tea and Bristles returns, the Crochet Group meets, and the R&R Bookclub recommends. The Downton Countdown begins and there are Stories in Nature, a Library Cafe, and Reader’s Theater. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 21, 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Dick

JANUARY-FEBRUARY ART DEADLINES

The Vermont Arts Council deadline for the artists’ Breaking into Business workshop at MVU is nigh. We have calls for Carving Studio residencies, Annmarie’s fiber arts show, a commission for a limited edition, and the Arnot Art Museum exhibition. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northern Vermont Artists’ Association begins a two-month exhibit at the T.W. Wood Gallery. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council will hold a seminar, When a Hobby Becomes a Business. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle presents Carol Ann Jones. Moog’s has open mic night and the Starline Rhythm Boys. Twiggs offers Owl Stars and Vern Colburn. Spruce Peak presents Nobby Reed. Young Tradition goes Tuvan with Alash. Read more…

BOOKSHELF

Coffee and New Books, Magic, book discussion, Astronomy Club, Stir the Pot, and actual books are at libraries around the county. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 14, 2016

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts photographer Charlotte Roberts. MVUHS inducts students into the National Art Honor Society. The third annual Art’s Alive Photography Exhibit opened. Gail Salzman begins a residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents the Smokey Newfield Project Friday and Micah Plante. Dominique Dodge will hold a multi-session residency with Fiddleheads. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Snow is falling and the books are calling. There is a new Library Director, introductions of new books, book discussions, a Creative Writing Group, Chess Club, Classic Movie Night, a possible visit from a famed writer-illustrator, and more. Freedom and Unity: The Vermont Movie returns. Most libraries will close Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

We wind up the preview of another busy year in the arts with a look at our Visual Artists, at the Major Independent Presenters, and at Young Traditions-Vermont. Read more…

 

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Artbits-January 7, 2016

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Dick

2016 will be another busy year.

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap continues Blues Night with Nobby Reed, Snow Farm offers Carol Ann Jones, and Justice rocks Bolton Late Night, and Close to Nowhere and Justin Panigutti play Twiggs. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2016 will be another busy year in the arts with another 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. This column has info about upcoming All Arts Council and Opera House events plus the Four Franklin County Festivals and Town Band plans.

Happy New Year! Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 31, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Dick

2015 was a busy year in the arts. Read more…

ART LEAVING THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery has closed. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Knights of Columbus has an early New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance with The Ringtunes. Twiggs has Coon Hill John. The Backstage Rockin’ New Years Eve party gets Justice. The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Silver & Gold. Read more…

FIRST NIGHT LIVE

First Night Burlington celebrates its 33rd year of the citywide, substance-free party of nearly 100 stage shows, musical acts, and arts activities in 18 venues to kick off the new year. First Night St. Johnsbury celebrates 23 years of music with 56 different shows by over 200 artists. A number of performers are from Franklin County or are local favorites. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2015. 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…

FUNDRAISING

Two organizations are worth considering as part of seasonal and end-of-year giving: All Arts’ Summer Sounds Project and Young Tradition-Vermont. Read more…

PASSING THE BATON

Kevin Loomis conducted his final concert as the Citizens Concert Band director. I’m not (quite) ready to pass the microphone yet, but we are looking for project-oriented people to support the arts and for a fresh face for my job. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 24, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dick

2015 was a busy year in the arts.

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs has Vern Colburn and the Essex Alliance Church presents the Contois School of Music Band. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council hosts a Creative Meeting. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters had a busy 2015. This week, we’ll look at the Franklin County Festivals and Libraries. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Most libraries in Franklin County will at least close early today and will be closed tomorrow. The St. Albans Library will be closed all day today plus tomorrow, Friday, and December 31 as well as January 1, 2015. There will be no story hour today, Saturday, or December 31 in Swanton. Read more…

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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

 

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