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ARTBITS by Richard B. Harper


VOLUME 26 * * All Arts News On the Web * * March 10, 2022

STUFF YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

      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.


     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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DAM, SAM, IT'S A CALL FOR ART

DOWNTOWN ARTISAN MARKET (March 25)--The DAM at Waking Windows Music Festival in Winooski will take place in May. They want local artists, crafters, and makers. Click here to register and find them on Facebook for more info.


INDIGENOUS LANDSCAPE (March 27)--Bryan Memorial Gallery wants submissions for the exhibition featuring North Eastern American Indigenous artists. The juried May-June event will have original works in two or three dimensions. All current Bryan Gallery Artist Members are invited. Click here for the online entry and more info.


EMERGING ARTIST AWARD (April 1)--The Swanton Arts Council 2022 Emerging Artist Scholarship honors one exceptional graduating senior of the MVU school district who displays a bright future in art. Seniors should submit an application with artwork to be shown in the Swanton Free Public Library during the 2022 Art Show. Find the SAC on Facebook for the application and more info.


PANDEMIC NEWS

     Gov. Phil Scott will urge schools and all other indoor public spaces across Vermont to drop their mask mandates starting Monday, regardless of vaccination rates among students.
      "The decision to wear a mask will be up to each person based on their own circumstances and health needs," state epidemiologist Patsy Kelso said.
      New case counts do continue to fall. Vermont reported 904 new COVID-19 cases last week, twice as many per capita as neighboring New York. Franklin County reported 174 cases in the 14 days ending last Friday, up from last week's data. Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties remain at a "medium" risk of transmitting the virus.
      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.
      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 299,400 Vermonters or 66% of the eligible population has completed vaccination and gotten a booster. Franklin County reports that about 62% 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.
      Gov. Scott also wants legislators to appropriate $643,077--one dollar for every Vermonter--to support Ukraine.


ART ON THE WALLS

HANOVER, NH--Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents Abenaki Artistry, a Hop Stop Family Show, in Alumni Hall at Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth on Saturday at 11 a.m.
      Roger Longtoe Sheehan, Sagamo (Chief) of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, will tell the stories and perform the music of Wabanaki history and culture. Museum educator and Director of the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association Vera Longtoe Sheehan will share her one-of-a-kind twined art that blends ancient and contemporary Wabanki culture.
      The event is free but advance registration is required. Click here to register and for tickets.


JEFFERSONVILLE--The Bryan Memorial Gallery has brushed the snow off the roof and reopened from winter break with the kickoff of the new Legacy Collection including a new selection of paintings from 2021 Alden Bryan Memorial Medal Winner, Rosalie Sidoti.
      The Gallery is open Thursday – Sunday 11-4 or by appointment. Click here for appointments and more info.


ART YOU CREATE

SWANTON--The Swanton Arts Council will offer a Lotus Lantern class via Zoom or in person with a "take and make kit" from the Swanton Free Public Library this evening at 6 p.m. A member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show how to make the lantern step-by-step using colored paper and wire frames.
      The cost is $5 per person and spaces are limited. Email or click here to sign up .


ST. ALBANS--The Depot hosts Leprechaun's Gold Paint 'n Sip with Kat Hartson on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The St. Patrick's Day themed evening includes all supplies as well as guidance from the instructor.
      The cost is $35/person. Pre-registration is required and will be open until noon on Tuesday. Click here to register and for more info.


WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

JEFFERSONVILLE--The Bryan Memorial Gallery 2022 Cabin Fever Season continues with one-of-a-kind greeting cards with Sandra fw Beaty on Saturday at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy a cup of tea, make friendships, and learn how to hand make collage cards for every occasion.
      Space is limited and registration is required for this workshop. Call 802.644.5100 or click here to register and for more info.


MILTON--The Milton Artists' Guild will host Square 101: Point of Sale on Zoom with instructor Caitlyn Kenney as part of their ongoing series of online seminars on Wednesday at 6 - 8 p.m. Art is a business. This online workshop for beginners will be a tour through the Square Point of Sale system from the basics to the ins-and-outs.
      The cost is $30 for members or $35 for non-members. Click here to reserve a space.


ON STAGE LIVE

     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.


Friday, March 11
SHELDON--The Abbey Live Music Series continues the Winter Season with David Miller in the Pub on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.


ST. ALBANS--The Depot presents a Back to the 80s--Evening Drag Show on Friday night at 8 p.m.
      Standard seated general admission is $25 and limited VIP seats are $40. Tickets are available at the Depot or at eventbrite.com .


Friday-Saturday, March 11-12
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap has two shows Friday night, King Me at 5 p.m., followed by NightHawk for late night music starting at 9 p.m., plus two more shows live on Saturday night with Peter Wayne Burton at 5 p.m., and the Soulshine Revival starting at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. And to confirm. Click here to reserve a table.


MORRISVILLE--The Moog's Joint double header starts with Soulstice on Friday and follows up with the Eames Brothers live on Saturday night. Music begins about 8 p.m. Soulstice is a Ska- and Reggae-inspired party band. The Eames Brothers Band is known for "late night sets that drift seamlessly through lowdown psychedelic blues funk to uplifting soul songs and back again." Click here for more info.


Saturday, March 12
ST. ALBANS--14th Star presents the Mullets of Rock for a night of live music in The Room on Saturday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.


STOWE--Alfie's Wild Ride, an all new music venue on the Mountain Road, presents Caswell & Company on Saturday at 7 p.m. With English blues guitarist Tom Caswell, guitar and vocals; Missisquoi Slim, organ; Ben Weber, bass; and Jeff Salisbury, drums and vocals, the Company is a "tight new unit" of well known musicians.


BURLINGTON--Nectar's presents the Appalachian, folk, and country sounds of Beg, Steal or Borrow on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Doors at 8.
      Meeting House on the Green Music Series favorites, Jeremy Sicely, Roland Clark, Fran Forim, Luke Auriemmo, and Geoff Goodhue have toured from Maine to Bermuda. Admission is $10. Click here for tickets and more info.


Tuesday, the Ides of March
      In a Shakespearean turn of events, there appear to be no concerts at the Senate on Tuesday.


ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

     Virtual music and events continue this week.


      Anaïs Mitchell performs a 4 song set live for a World Café Session, The set list was Backroads, Bright Star, Revenant, and Little Big Girl, all on NPR


      The Patton Triplets (Ben, Ben, and Ben Patton) sang White Christmas as Ben's Old Song of the Week #46 on YouTube.


      Big Heavy World presents Rocket Shop, the original local music radio hour hosted by Tom Proctor, every Wednesday night from 8 - 9 p.m. The show features Vermont musicians from across the state, performing live in every genre and sharing their unique personalities and inspirations with listeners of 105.9FM The Radiator in Burlington. Listen on the radio, stream it live or subscribe to the podcast.
      WOMM-LP "The Radiator" is a licensed noncommercial low power FM radio station in Burlington. Local DJs produce an eclectic variety of shows and Big Heavy World plays Vermont-made music from its music archive.


      Summer Sounds favorite Mark Shelton sang Friday Night Elvis Lights in a house concert on Facebook on Friday and then a variety of styles and artists--Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond (a lot of Neil Diamond), Bob Seger, Golden Era, Flower Power, Classic Rock, Crooners, Blues, and more--on Facebook on Tuesday evening. Follow him on Facebook for a link to this week's offerings.
      There were some technical issues including Facebook's overreach that muted songs in the Friday concert. They shouldn't have. Mr. Shelton is a member of ASCAP and BMI and has purchased the rights to perform and broadcast the songs he sings.


FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

FAIRFIELD--The Bent Northrop Memorial Library hosts writer Gail Cleare in the Spring 2022 Author Series on Saturday at 1 p.m. Ms. Cleare's latest best seller, Love & Chocolate, is a romance with recipes. She writes fiction, poetry, and columns, gardens organically, and photographs wild creatures with a 300 mm lens. She has recently moved to Fairfield.
      There will be milk and cookies.


      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 ...
All Arts Council of Franklin County
Cambridge Arts Council
Franklin County Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Island Arts
St Albans Community Arts
Swanton Arts Council
Young Tradition Vermont

Music!

Links to the Summer Music series in Franklin County
Summer Sounds
Summer Music at Grace
Downtown Summer Concert Series
Music at the Meeting House
Citizens Concert Band
 
Enosburg Town Band


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