| VOLUME 26 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | March 3, 2022 |
ArtBits always features a calendar of the goings on of Franklin County artists. Check out these events around Franklin County. Each issue includes the entire text of our weekly newspaper column. STUFF YOU SHOULDN'T MISS
Franklin County's arts and music gatherings bring new opportunities, gossip, "show-and-tell" and occasional workshops. There are also booked and acoustic Open Mic Nights that feature music, readings, and more from the best new artists in Vermont.
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SWANTON--The Swanton Arts Council hosts Winter's Red, a Painting Social with instructor Janet Dimick Soavi, at the Swanton Free Public Library on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ART YOU CREATE
The afternoon offers conversation and learning to paint on slate. The cost is $25 per person. Additional slate pieces are available for $5 each. Find them on Facebook for more info and email or visit the library to register.
KEY COLONY BEACH, FL--KCB Day marks the 65th Birthday of Key Colony Beach with works by local KCB artists including fiber artist Jo Corso, photographers Dick Harper and Tim Heitman, potter Oran Hesterman, and more in the Locals tents at the 7th Street Park on Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ART FOR SALE
"On the COVID front," Gov. Phil Scott said last week, "things continue to move in the right direction with hospitalizations continuing to trend downward." PANDEMIC NEWS
New case counts do continue to fall. Vermont reported 1,511 new COVID-19 cases last week, two-and-a-half times as many per capita as neighboring New York. Franklin County reported 161 cases in the 14 days ending last Friday.
Vermont relies on self reporting. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests from COVIDtests.gov. Most major chains including Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart should have free N95 masks for distribution.
The CDC relaxed its COVID-19 precautions; people in areas of low and moderate transmission may remove masks indoors. According to the new metrics, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties are at a "medium" risk of transmitting the virus. Masks are still recommended in the five high risk counties--Addison, Bennington, Orange, Rutland and Washington.
Here's my own advice as U.S. deaths approach one million. Whether you have contracted and recovered from this coronavirus or haven't yet received a booster or even if you have done it all, immunity has waned for many of us. That lowered resistance leads to infections and increased transmission of the virus. Get the COVID and Flu shot(s), get the booster, and take precautions. Statewide, about 297,300 Vermonters or 65% of the eligible population has completed vaccination and gotten a booster. Franklin County reports that about 61% of the people have completed the series.
No vaccine is 100% foolproof. Wash your hands. Keep wearing an N95 mask where you can't control the airflow around you until we reach the same herd immunity we have for smallpox and once had but lost for measles because so many parents refused to vaccinate their kids. Bonus: it will also help protect you from pollen, summer colds, and the winter flu.
Vaccination clinics for booster shots and for the first or second dose of vaccine are open across Vermont for anyone age 12 or older. Call 855.722.7878 or click here to make an appointment or for more info. You can also walk-in at Costco, CVS, Hannaford, Price Chopper/Market 32, Rite Aid, Shaw's, Walgreens, or Walmart, or get an appointment with CVS, Kinney Drugs, Walgreens, or UVMMC Outpatient Pharmacies.
ST. ALBANS--The Artist In Residence Gallery features different artists each month. This month, the spotlight is on visual artist and potter Barbara Colgrove, watercolor painter Lori Niederer, and quilter Anne Standish. A.I.R. will continue celebrating the monthly Featured Artists online and on Facebook. ART ON THE WALLS
The art and fine craft cooperative features paintings, fiber arts, stained glass, sculpture, lamps, pottery, folk art boxes, scarves, hats and more by 40 Franklin County and surrounding area artists. It is owned and operated by the artists and sponsors. The gallery on South Main Street is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here or find them on Facebook for more info.
SWANTON--The Swanton Arts Council will hold a Board Meeting and Updates in person at the Swanton Free Public Library on Monday at 6 p.m. On the agenda are free art programming, governing body nominations, the MAG collaboration Raffle, the Mill River Brewing ice fishing event, a digital capacity grant, jewelry case display, and more. IN THE SAC
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Find the SAC on Facebook for the agenda and more info.
JEFFERSONVILLE--Bryan Memorial Gallery is publishing Techniques and Mediums on Facebook. Each brief segment looks at specific techniques or mediums. They cover Pastels this week. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
The gallery is closed for winter break but appointments are available. Call the gallery (802.644.5100) or click here to schedule or for more info.
MORRISVILLE--River Arts continues the meditative, healing workshop this week as psychotherapist Megan Bisbee hosts the in-person, Art and Fear in Mixed Media and Collage this evening at 5:30 p.m. Cultivate creativity, connection, and mindfulness with a guided meditation followed by a contemplative art project, tea, and discussion. No experience necessary. All materials provided. The cost is $40. Click here to enroll and for more info.
The monthly Open Studio Figure Drawing on Tuesday at 3 p.m. is a community facilitated group with no formal instructor present. March will be a clothed session with quick two minute poses, five minute poses, 20 minute poses, and a long pose at the end. The cost is $15 with pre-registration preferred. Click here to register and for more info.
BURLINGTON--The Vermont International Film Festival hosts the 2022 Global Roots Film Festival at the Film House at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center starting today and running through Sunday. This edition of the festival focuses on Indigenous films and filmmakers from around the world. FILM
Pass prices to the entire festival are $25-50 while ticket prices are $6-12. Festival passes include all films being offered virtually and in-theater in Burlington. Click here for the schedule, tickets, and more info.
Here's my own advice as U.S. deaths approach one million. Whether you have contracted and recovered from this coronavirus or haven't yet received a booster or both, immunity has waned for many of us. That lowered resistance leads to infections and increased transmission of the virus. Get the COVID and Flu shot(s), get the booster, and take precautions. No vaccine is 100% foolproof. Wash your hands. Keep wearing an N95 mask (not a bandana and not a "chin strap") where you can't control the airflow around you until we reach the same herd immunity we have for smallpox and once had but lost for measles. Bonus: it will also help protect you from pollen, summer colds, and the winter flu. ON STAGE LIVE
Friday, March 4
SHELDON--The Abbey Live Music Series continues the Winter Season with Phil Graziano in the Pub on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Friday-Monday, March 4-7
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap has a hat trick and then some this weekend.
Two shows anchor Friday night: the Fabulous Wrecks at 5 p.m., followed by Cozy O'Donnell for late night music starting at 9 p.m. The Duncan Macleod Trio takes over live on Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. Then, on a NSFW Monday afternoon, Summer Sounds favorites IncaHoots bowls over the space on Monday at 3 p.m.
Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. And to confirm. Click here to reserve a table.
Saturday, March 5
ST. ALBANS--14th Star presents the Blue Rock Boys for a night of "Vintage Eclectic" live music in The Room on Saturday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Sunday, March 6
KEY COLONY BEACH, FL--KCB Day marks the 65th Birthday of Key Colony Beach with continuous music by Papa Pete, Michael J, and Rick Quick in the 7th Street Park on Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9
ST. ALBANS--The St. Albans Osher Lifelong Learning Institute/UVM lecture series presents Linda Radtke with From the Parlor to Polling Place: Stories and Songs from the Suffragists, in the Room at 14th Star on Wednesday at 3 p.m. In period costume and 'Votes for Women' sash, Ms. Radtke, accompanied by pianist David Gibson, will offer the songs and stories of the women's suffrage movement and the fight for voting rights.
Admission is $40 for individuals or $70 per couple for all ten lectures or $8 lecture. Tickets must be purchased in advance at eventscloud.com. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Here's a song to follow that little bit of blustery cold sugar snow this past week. Rocketman and a bunch of his friends got up on stage at the Marathon, FL, Community Park on a September Saturday in 2012 and recorded It Beats 40 Below on YouTube. ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE
Robert Hudson--known to locals as Rocketman--was born in Memphis, came to vacation in the Keys, and never left. Among his most prized possessions were photographs of himself and Elvis Presley playing sandlot football. Rocky passed away in 2016.
ST. ALBANS--The Weekly Writer's Club gathers at 14th Star every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to share, discuss, and work on skills. It's free. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
"If you're interested in doing some writing and meeting new people," Messenger staff reporter Josh Ellerbrock wrote, "it's a great avenue for all you creatives out there." Find them on Facebook for more info.
ArtBits features a quick weekly peek at library events in and around Franklin County. That popular feature has a page of its own at the Franklin County Bookshelf here on the AAC site at AllArtsCouncil.org/books. We also take an occasional peek at the bookshelf or night stand of the folks you know in and around Franklin County. Those reviews can be found on the ArtBits Bookshelf.
Good News!There are so many events around the region that we miss some of them.Be sure to check these calendars for what's happening near you ... |
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