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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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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