| VOLUME 26 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | September 15, 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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JEFFERSONVILLE--The Milton Artists' Guild hosts Paint a Bridge Scene Eat & Sip with instructor Linda Coulombe at My Favorite Things on Main Restaurant this evening at 6 - 8 p.m ART YOU CREATE
Paint a Monet-inspired, impressionist scene with acrylic paint. Ms. Coulombe is an experienced instructor and MAG member. All supplies will be provided. Beer, wine, ciders, and an extensive food menu are available. Click here to register and for more info.
ONLINE--CreativeGround relaunches their website live on Zoom today at 4 - 5 p.m. The CreativeGround team will give an overview of their journey, show how state arts agencies and their community partners use the site, identify professional and resource opportunities for creatives and organizations, and more. The new site has improved accessibility, a friendlier interface, profile scores, a blog for community stories, and other specialized features. CREATIVE ECONOMY
Click here to register for the Zoom event, get the login details, and for more info.
The COVID-19 has caused many Vermont renters to struggle to pay utility bills. The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program has helped overcome that lingering effect of the pandemic. The program is comint to an end. Those payments will be reduced as of October 1 and no payments will be available past December 31. Rental customers with past due balances should apply right now. Call VERAP 833-488-3727 or Click here to apply and for more info. The Vermont Homeowners Assistance Program remains open for now. PANDEMIC NEWS
The CDC has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shots from Pfizer for people age 12 and older and from Moderna for people age 18 and older. Each bivalent vaccine combines the original vaccines with one that targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants. Most major chains are scheduling appointments now. Click here for more info.
Vermont reported 319 new COVID-19 cases statewide last week. Franklin County reported 43 cases in the 14 days ending Saturday.
Vermont relies on self reporting. You can report self-test results by following instructions on your test kit to automatically provide your results to your local health department or with the Vermont COVID-19 Self-Test Result Reporting Form. If you test positive, stay home and isolate for five days. You can leave your home on day six if your symptoms have improved and you have had no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine that reduces fevers.
Take an at-home test if you begin having symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or at least five days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or if you plan a get together with people who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their vaccines. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home tests from COVIDtests.gov. Need other tests? COVIDtests.gov also has for links for at-home tests at retailers and pharmacies, insurance reimbursement for at-home tests, and the 20,000 no-cost antigen and PCR COVID-19 test sites nationwide. Most major chains including Walgreens and Price Chopper locally should have free N95 masks.
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 most of us. That lowered resistance leads to infections and increased transmission of the virus. The next booster is available--I got mine. Here's my own advice. Get the COVID shot(s), get the booster(s), and take precautions, particularly if you are inside with other people--that means wearing a mask indoors.
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.
Call 855.722.7878 or visit healthvermont.gov for more info about the first or second dose and for booster shots of the vaccine. 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. Providers and pharmacies must give vaccines at no cost to the patient.
JEFFERSONVILLE--The Bryan Memorial Gallery opens the 15th annual Land & Light & Water & Air exhibit with a reception this evening from 5 - 8 p.m. The showcase, member artist landscape event offers prizes and the Alden Bryan Medal given out to the top works. Click here to preview the works. ART ON THE WALLS
MILTON--The Milton Artists' Guild Art & Stroll annual art festival with artists, crafters, makers, music, and food is on the field between MAG and Hannaford on Saturday at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibitors include Anita's Arts, Cathy LeClair, Kelley Elwell, Scroll Saw Artisan, Green Mountain Weaver, Dorothy Goulet, Elizabeth Cleary, Jan Alrich, Jean Cherouny, Serling & Stone, Karey Meyers, Metta Flow Design, Knitty Lynnie, Metals by Mark, Willough Designs, Mikayla Groseclose, Pop Hero, Sparkle and Ice, Starr Bidwell, Fairfield Farm Bowls, P. Tees, Jeri Canfield, Paintstorm Studio, A Decorative Touch, Edwards Smith Fine Woodworking, Giancarlo Filippi, Rubbouch, Kris Porter, Rebecca Padula, The Grill on Centre, The Hemlock Shop, Barbara Crandall, Mayaca Peak Coffee, TchakaBags, Show Your Jugs, Mentor Vermont, Lakelife Nutrition, Debra Gelley, Backwoods Quilting, Vermont Wood'n Pen, Janis Comb, Nicole Gadouas, Coco's Cashmere Vermont, Anita Michele Parah, Vermont Tinworks, and the MAG Tag Sale and Raffle.
Click here for more info.
MONTGOMERY--The Montgomery Center for the Arts hosts an exhibit of illustrations for the new children's book, Ron and the Partridge by illustrator Avery Ellis and writer Chris Young at the MCA on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon - 4 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Ballet School of Vermont & Northern Vermont Ballet is celebrating 20 years with some favorite images and ads of the past and photography by Wayne Tarr. Classes started this week. Click here for more info. DANCE
ENOSBURG--Cold Hollow Sculpture Park hosts Using Power to Empower, a free talk and discussion with Bob Freling, on Saturday at 2 p.m. This is the fourth program in Cold Hollow Sculpture Parks’ five-part series How We Make Things. Mr. Freling is the Executive Director of the Solar Electric Light Fund, a non-profit that designs and implements solar energy solutions for living in rural, off-grid communities with improvements in their education, healthcare, and agricultural development. He has seen the installation of more than 550 solar energy systems in 25 countries. HUMANITIES
Admission is free and all are welcome but RSVPs are required. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Osher Lifelong Learning Institute continues the Fall weekly program series with A New Eye on the Universe with meteorologist Mark Breen in the Greg Brown Lodge at Hard'ack on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Mr. Breen will discuss space telescopes, the nature of the light they capture, and the latest images from the JWST. They "strongly recommend that all attendees/members pre-register prior to the start of the program." Click here for more info.
JEFFERSONVILLE--The Bryan Memorial Gallery hosts a two-day workshop, Composing the Landscape, led by T.M. Nicholas on Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Rockport school landscape painter will offer plein air painting sessions each day with demonstrations, critiques, and discussions. The painting locations will be selected by Mr. Nicholas, with a new location each day and will include a morning session and an afternoon session at each place. The cost is $225 for members and $275 for non-members. This workshop is full. Call 802.644.5100 to get on a waiting list. Click here for more info. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
MILTON--The Milton Artists' Guild begins the two-session Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Robert Brunelle at MAG on Wednesday at 8 a.m. and on Sunday, September 25. The two classes will cover the basics of acrylic paints including differences between acrylics and other types of paints, mixing colors, composing the image, creating effects with various types of brushstrokes, using acrylic additives, preparing a canvas, monochromatic painting, building the image in layers, and using washes and tints.
The cost is $80 for members or $85 for nonmembers. Click here for more info and to reserve a space.
MORRISVILLE--River Arts offers three new courses this week.
Meditate & Create: Creativity and Connection through Drawing with psychotherapist Megan Bisbee offers an evening of supported creative expression and relaxation on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Click here to register or for more info.
The Intermediate Class for Clay Studio Members with River Arts pottery instructor and "kiln god" Lisa Wolfgang will examine lids as a demo/lecture and Q&A for current clay studio users on Saturday at 1 p.m. The cost is $20. Click here to register or for more info.
Jude Prashaw begins six weeks of Restorative Arts Drop-In, a free restorative art class at Jenna's Promise, on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Classes continue on Tuesdays through October 25. Click here for more info.
SWANTON--The Swanton Arts Council Writers' Group meets at the Swanton Free Public Library this evening at 6 p.m. They meet the third Thursday of each month to share progress and join in the discussion about longer projects and anything else about writing, reading, publishing, and more. Email Becky Rupp or the Swanton Library for more info. IN THE SAC
Here's my own plan with over one million U.S. deaths and as our precautions wane. I got the COVID and Flu shots, and the boosters, and I take precautions because no vaccine is 100% foolproof. I wash my hands. I double mask with a genuine N95 mask (not a bandana and not a "chin strap") and a surgical mask where ever I can't control the airflow. It isn't much of a burden and it mostly protects me from all the people without masks I see in stores and concerts. ON STAGE LIVE
Thursday, September 15
SOUTH HERO--Jeff & Gina return to the Blue Paddle Bistro with vocals, guitar, viola, flute, tenor guitar, mandolin and bass this evening at 6 - 8 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Thursday-Saturday, September 15-17
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap starts off another weekend of music as Mitch Terricciano returns tonight at 6 p.m. two shows Friday night, King Me at 7 p.m., and then the Dirty Looks Band for late night music starting at 9 p.m., plus two more shows live on Saturday night with Jerborn and Axe at 5 p.m., and the psychedelic memories of Vinyl Spell starting at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. And to confirm. Click here to reserve a table.
Friday, September 16
ST. ALBANS--14th Star presents Jerborn & Axe for a night of live music in The Room on Friday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SHELDON--The Abbey Friday Night Music Series continues with David Miller in the Pub on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NORTH FERRISBURGH--Eleven "loves playing new places" as they make their debut at the Village Tavern on Friday at 7 p.m. "New places means new faces."
Friday-Sunday, September 16-18
ST. ALBANS--Mill River Brewing often has live music on Friday evenings and Sunday Funday afternoons. Call to make a reservation (802.582.4182) or find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Twiggs often has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Music starts about 6:30 p.m. Call 802.524.1405 or find them on Facebook for more info. Click here to book a reservation or to visit the art on the walls.
Saturday, September 17
ENOSBURG--The annual Harvest Festival features artists, entertainment, a farmers market, antiques, food and wine, and more in Lincoln Park on Saturday at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. VINS is bringing Raptors to the Opera House. The Village of Enosburg Falls hosts an Open House. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS TOWN--The St. Albans Bay Annual Harvest Fest with the Nobby Reed Project, a Vikings Feast, a chili competition, a crafts, and an exclusive Harvest mead, all at the Bay Park on Saturday from 12 noon - 4 p.m.
ST. ALBANS--Afterglow 2022 takes over Hard'Ack for outdoor music with the Barn Rats, Quadra, and Glass Onion plus food trucks, bar service, climbing wall, and more as a benefit for AFSP, Josh's House, NCSS and local youth programs, all on Saturday from 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Admission is $25. Proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with proceeds staying in Vermont, Josh's House, Northwest Counseling and Support Services and youth programs in Franklin County. Click here for tickets and more info.
GEORGIA--The Georgia Fall Fest 2022 brings Jamie Lee Thurston with a special acoustic show, wagon rides, a farmer's market, kid activities, food and drink, fireworks, and more to Georgia Beach on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Comedian Medium Maureen Hancock returns to the Depot on Saturday at 4 p.m. Doors at 3. She says there will be laughter, there will be tears.
Standard seated general admission is $30 and limited seated VIP admission is $45. Click here for tickets and more info.
STANSTEAD, QUEBEC--Stanstead celebrates Septemberfest with Summer Sounds favorite Mark Shelton at the Legion on Saturday at 4 p.m. The International Elvis Tribute Artist Hall of Fame inductee will perform the hits of Elvis and then will turn the last part of the event into a dance party featuring songs and hits from all eras. Scarves, chocolates, and more.
FAIRFIELD--Bent Northrop Memorial Library hosts To Bid or Not to Bid with live music by Will Patton plus auctions, light fare, libations, and more on Saturday at 6 - 9 p.m.
Admission is by $20 suggested donation. Email for more info.
Sunday, September 18
CAMBRIDGE--Waffle Wagon hosts Sunday Fundays with music by Gary Wade and friends at Iris Lane Studios on Sunday from 12 noon - 3 p.m. Fundays include craft vendors, food vendors, a kids' tent, wafflewiches, and more every Sunday through October 16, weather permitting. Find them on Facebook for more info.
COLCHESTER--Sunday is Laura Fedele-Rasco's birthday and "the girl and her guitar" is "playing all your favorite songs" at the Spanked Puppy at 2 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--The Blue Paddle Bistro hosts Bettenroo, Anne and Lori, returning with acoustic tunes on Saturday at 5 - 7 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ESSEX--The Old Stage at the Double E presents Brett Dennen with Troy Millette on Sunday at 6 p.m. Mr. Dennen is a folk music singer-songwriter telling us to "get out and see the world at a time when we need it more than ever." Admission is $30. Click here for tickets and more info.
Monday, September 19
BROADCAST--Singer-songwriter and Vermont Maple Festival Main Stage performer Morgan Myles will perform on the season premiere of The Voice on NBC on Monday at 8 p.m. Click here for more info.
Wednesday, September 21
SOUTH HERO--Cooie sings traditional tunes, popular songs, and originals at the Blue Paddle Bistro on Wednesday at 5 - 7 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
FAIRFIELD--Bent Northrop Memorial Library hosts To Bid or Not to Bid with auctions, books, light fare, books, libations, books, live music, books, and more on Saturday at 6 - 9 p.m. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
"Incredible donations for the silent auction have been pouring in." There are gift certificates, baskets full of goodies, local foods and cheeses, prints by local artists, birch lamps, pottery, hand crafts, April Cornell table linens, a BASH Badge, and much more. They will also hold a raffle with 2 grand prizes of $1,000 each.
Admission is by $20 suggested donation. Email for more info.
SWANTON--Two Swanton Free Public Library book clubs gather this week.
The monthly book club, But I Progress, meets on Tuesday at 6 p.m. This month's book is When Everything Changed by Gail Collins. The readings will focus on writers who "identify as women, with particular attention to Women of Color and nonbinary women, who are under represented in literature. Today women's works are priced lower, more seldom purchased, and not receiving proper credit." There will be snacks, reviews, discussion, ideas, and good conversation. Click here for more info.
The Library Book Club meets for a lively book discussion led by Cheryl Messier on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The current book is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. The book is based on the real-life scandal in which the director of an adoption organization kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country. Click here 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.
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