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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Artbits-December 17, 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Dick

LAST MINUTE

I know, I know. You promised you’d get your Christmas shopping done by Monday. After all, Monday was the last day to send packages by regular mail with any hope of a Christmas delivery. I have good news. It was the elf. Read more…

ALL SEUSSED UP

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents A Seussified Christmas Carol in which Mr. Dickens’ classic story meets the Doctor’s wacky rhymes. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council hosts a free Bottle Cap Art Class as part of the ongoing It Only Hurts When I Craft series and there will be a Creative Meeting with art and discussion. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro and the Jericho Cafe present Carol Ann Jones on different holiday evenings. Higher Ground has the Nobby Reed Project with very special guests The Dog Catchers. Twiggs offers Elliott Johnson and A & M. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Enosburgh welcomes Santa Claus. Fairfax continues the Vermont Movie. The AA Brown Library has Christmas Cards. It’s busy at the St Albans Public Library. Holiday cheer in Swanton starts with a movie. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 10, 2015

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The second annual Holiday Craft Show comes to the Montgomery Elementary School. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Louise Cuonos in a solo show. Read more…

IN THE AIR

Art teacher and Artist in Residence member Becky Wright will conduct a needle felting workshop at the A.I.R. Gallery. Read more…

IN THE SAC

The Swanton Arts Council will host a membership meet and greet at the Swanton Village Complex. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Twiggs presents Jerry Bonsal and James & Sophia on separate nights. The St. Albans Historical Society & Museum continues an annual traditions with the Carol Ann Jones holiday concert and sing-along. On Tap has Inca Hoots. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Books from area writers make wonderful Christmas presents. The Eloquent Page will host book signings with Debra A. Adams and Ilamae Lund. Santa and the Bookmobile will be around the county. And the libraries are busy with tree trimming, reading discussion groups, children’s picture books, and more. Read more…

 

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Artbits-December 3, 2015

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dick

MIRACLE NEEDED

Or perhaps “just” a miracle worker. The Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery may close at the end of the month, never to see 2016, unless we all help keep them open. Read more…

 

FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Festival of Trees is pure poetry: artists, businesses, residents, students, churches and more have created Christmas trees and donate them. Each tree is auctioned at the popular Friday night gala. The theme of the Festival this year is, “It’s All About the Lake.” The Contois School of Music Band, Chris and Erica, Calloway Taxi, Coon Hill John, the Vermont Choral Union, and more will fill the Bliss Room with music. The Lake Champlain Art Show showcases art about the lake. Read more…

 

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features photographers Cassy McDonough and Frank McDonough and painters Natalie La Rocque (Bouchard), Pat Murphy, and Martha Ohliger in the a free meet-the-artists reception. Read more…

 

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. Twiggs presents Close to Nowhere and Justin Panigutti. The 23rd annual Vermont International Festival will showcase the diversity of arts, crafts, food, dance, and music. River Arts presents its Festival of Lights and live music. The Music Box features the Missisquoi River Band. The Opera House at Enosburg Falls rings in the holiday spirit with the traditional Christmas Concert. Read more…

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Eloquent Page Book Store will host readings and book signings for Winooski (Images of America) and for Vermont Wild Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens – Vol. 4. Read more…

 

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Artbits-November 25, 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Dick

GIVING THANKS

The arts have touched all of our lives all year, with benefits and friendship and glorious exhibits and performances grand and small. Lyle Glidden, Carol Ann Jones, Will Patton, Mark Sustic, and Leon Thompson share their thoughts. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Artist Fred Swan will be at the Village Frame Shoppe the same day the store offers a 35% custom framing special. Read more…

IN THE SAC

Swanton Arts Council hosts an Open Art Studio. Bring your own supplies. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The BFA-St. Albans Performing Arts Center hosts the 2015 Christmas Concert by Citizen Concert Band with a chorus, a small trio, and the Chevalier Family singers. They’ll start off the Christmas season with Kevin’s last hurrah with the band. Twiggs has Coon Hill John and Vern Colburn. Read more…

CALL FOR ARTISTS

There’s still time to take part in the Festival of Trees Art Show! Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Eloquent Page introduces Franklin County authors Tammy Flanders Hetrick and Liz Conforti. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Franklin County artists have Christmas gifts galore available from a variety of online stores. We have a little list… Read more…

 

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