| VOLUME 27 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | June 15, 2023 |
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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MONTGOMERY--The Montgomery Center for the Arts offers a Summer Art Extravaganza with the work of Michael Domina and music from the Missisquoi River Band at the Red Barn Studio on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon - 6 p.m. ART ON THE WALLS
It's the end of an era. Red Barn Studios is closing. Mr. Domina has donated 50% of the proceeds of this auction to help the ongoing process of conservation and restoration of historic Kelton Hall
Click here to bid or find them on Facebook for more info.
ENOSBURG--Cold Hollow Sculpture Park hosts Picnic for Potluck at the Park on Father's Day, this Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. The free community gathering celebrates David Stromeyer's 473rd piece, Potluck. There will be "Make Art in the Park: Build a Paper Sculpture," guided walking tours of the park, an artist talk with Mr. Stromeyer on the making of Potluck, and more. Click here for free reservations and find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Artist In Residence Gallery introduces Katie Shephard as the newest participant in the Young Artist Recognition Program for June 2023,
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.
JEFFERSONVILLE--Bryan Memorial Gallery continues the online segment Legacy: The Artist's Collection on Facebook and in the gallery. This week's Legacy artist is Susan Bull Riley with landscapes and plants on display. The Bryan Gallery is open daily from 11 - 5 or by appointment. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Awaken Yoga & Creative Arts Studio host a Sunset Hammock Paint and Charcuterie Party on Friday at 6 p.m. summer themed event is BYOB. The cost is $40. Find them on Facebook for tickets and more info. ART YOU CREATE
MURAL ON HUTCHINS STREET (July 21)--River Arts, Lamoille Housing Partnership, and Evernorth seek proposals for a 12-panel mural to be permanently installed on the new Village Center Apartments facade on Hutchins Street in the heart of Morrisville. Click here for more info. CALL FOR ARTISTS
VERGENNES--The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents the Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day. Explore Abenaki life in the Champlain Valley through storytelling, craft demonstrations, drumming, singing, jewelry, wampum bead-making, engraved gourds, woodworking and more. HUMANITIES
Admission is free. Click here for more info.
ONLINE--Ôwdi. The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park follow the trail to the Abenaki Word of the Week. They share Abenaki words alongside English translations every week. Find them on Facebook for this week's word.
MILTON--Social Sundays continue at the Milton Artists' Guild Art Center with free weekly art classes for families at MAG on Sunday at 1 p.m. Each week offers a different project--stay for 30 minutes or the whole two hours. Click here for more info. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Wild animals roamed about 73 percent farther when humans were in COVID lockdown, according to a new study in the journal Science. The dramatic changes in human behavior during lockdowns resulted in changes among land mammals large and small. The data tracked the movements of more than 2,300 individual animals in 43 different species of land mammals including elephants, giraffes, deer, and bears tracked by GPS devices from around the world. COVID NEWS
States, counties, and cities have largely eased or ended mandates. AARP.org has a state-by-state guide to face mask requirements
COVID is still here. It killed 9 more Vermonters in May. The state and many municipalities still have home antigen tests, available in libraries and town halls. The federal vaccine supply should last through this summer, which means COVID-19 shots will remain free to the public for that long. After the federal supply is gone, the COVID vaccine will be treated like other vaccinations, and the cost will depend on insurance plans.
The federal vaccine supply should last through this summer, which means COVID-19 shots will remain free to the public for that long. After the federal supply is gone, the COVID vaccine will be treated like other vaccinations, and the cost will be dependent on insurance plans.
Some health plans will offer partial coverage of COVID-19 treatments such as Paxlovid but that will be plan dependent. The changes at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont go into effect on July 1. As always, check with your insurer for specific information on your plan.
Although COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, the Vermont Health Department still recommends following best practices. Call 855.722.7878 or visit healthvermont.gov for more info about the first or second dose and for booster shots of the vaccine.
My own plan remains unchanged with over 1.1 million U.S. deaths, especially since our precautions have waned. I got the COVID and Flu shots, and the boosters, and I still 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") plus 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.
Thursday, June 15 ON STAGE LIVE
ST ALBANS TOWN--The weekly St. Albans Bay Farmer's Market and Concert Series continues today from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. They have live music every Thursday evening into September. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--Cooie sings Americana and nostalgic hits at the Blue Paddle Bistro this evening at 6 - 8 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--The 2023 Snow Farm Summer Concert Series continues with Summer Sounds favorites IncaHoots this evening at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more info.
Thursday-Saturday, June 15-17
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap starts off another weekend of music with Mark Abair Unplugged tonight at 6 p.m. two shows Friday night, the Robin Gottfried Band at 5 p.m., and then the Rough Suspects for late night music starting at 9 p.m., plus two more shows live on Saturday night with the Fabulous Wrecks at 7 p.m., and the Mullets of Rock starting at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. Click here to reserve a table.
Friday, June 16
MILTON--The Friday Night Live Music and Buffet at Arrowhead Golf Course presents Summer Sounds favorites Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton on the deck on Friday at 6 p.m. The pulled pork buffet starts around 7 p.m. Both run until 9 p.m. The buffet costs $14 per person ($7 for each child). You don't have to be a member; the public is welcome. Be sure to come early, usually around 6, to get a good seat. Click here for more info.
SHELDON--The Abbey Friday Night Music Series continues in the Pub on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--14th Star kicks off a very busy week with Drifting Unplugged--the Jimmy McCartney Comedy Tour for a night of live stand-up on the absurdity of what we all do daily in The Room on Friday at 7 p.m. This is a ticketed event. Admission is $10 - 15. Find them on Facebook for tickets and more info.
SOUTH BURLINGTON--Higher Ground presents Morgan Myles on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Doors at 7. She helps people through the power of music. Admission is $25 in advance or $29 on Friday. Click here for tickets and more info.
Friday-Sunday, June 16-18
COLCHESTER--Live Music in June fills the Spanked Puppy with music all weekend. 90 Proof kicks it off on Friday at 6 p.m. followed by the Nerbak Brothers Band on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Dan Parks with Mark Steffenhagen on Sunday afternoon at 1 - 4 p.m. 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, June 17
ST. ALBANS--Northwest Farmers Market fills Taylor Park with live music, handmade crafts, locally grown food, prepared foods, free kids activities on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The market and the music continue every Saturday through October. Find them on Facebook for more info.
BRISTOL--The 11th Pocock Rocks Music Festival & Street Fair brings live music, food and beverage vendors, games, and more downtown on Saturday at 3 - 8 p.m. Six well-known regional bands including Soulstice will play on two stages through the afternoon and evening. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--Snow Farm Summer hosts a free Special Event Concert with Summer Sounds favorite Jamie Lee Thurston on Saturday at 5 p.m. for his first show in the Champlain Islands.
Straight from Nashville, our own Mr. Thurston writes, sings, produces and plays lead guitar. He lives his music, "every word, note and riff." Sometimes mellow, often rollicking, and always raw and real, he has been enthralling audiences since he first went on the stage with his Dad, the renowned Jimmy T, at the age of 3. He paid his dues in the bars and clubs across the Northeast and Canada, then opened for the superstar country acts Dixie Chicks, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Billy Currington, Travis Tritt and Charlie Daniels.
Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River hosts the Nobby Reed Project in the lounge on Saturday at 5 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Music in the Biergarten continues with the Old Man Garage Band live at Mill River Brewing on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Call to make a reservation (802.582.4182) or find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--14th Star presents the Back Roots for a night of campfire sing-along dance songs done with full instrumentation, and big vocal harmonies in The Room on Saturday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Cooie goes completely Off The Rails at One Federal on Saturday at 7 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ESSEX--The Double E kicks off the Old Stage Summer Series on the Green with EagleMania on Saturday at 7 p.m. The series will have nationally-known acts including hometown stars and award-winning tribute bands. Admission starts at $35. Click here for tickets and more info about the show.
Sunday, June 18
SWANTON--The Swanton Arts Council presents Scott Arron Martel playing live music for Father's Day on the Village Green on Sunday at 12 - 2 p.m.
Monday, June 19
ENOSBURG--The Nobby Reed Project plays Summer Music in Lincoln Park on Monday at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20
ENOSBURG FALLS--Summer Concerts in Lincoln Park are back for 2023 as the Enosburg Town Band begins its summer season on the Lincoln Park Bandstand on Tuesday at 7 p.m. There will be a variety of music, arts and crafts for the kids, popcorn and drinks, and even ice cream sundaes (when available). Find them on Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, June 21
ST. ALBANS--14th Star takes on The Longest Day with music by John Gratton to show support and raise awareness for the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, all on Wednesday at 4 - 10 p.m. Music starts at 6. The day includes their special limited release brew, "Forget Me Not." Find them on Facebook for more info. #CheersToEndAlz
ESSEX JUNCTION--Trucks Taps & Tunes continues with the All Night Boogie Band fusing blues, soul and rock-and-roll on the Green at the Double E with live music, food trucks, and local beer on Wednesday at 5 - 8 p.m. Admission is free. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The monthly Blues Jam continues at Twiggs, hosted by Vermont's leading blues man, Nobby Reed and the House Band, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Blues Jam blows out the speakers at Twiggs on the second Wednesday of each month. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The St. Albans Summer Concert Series begins the season with the Citizens Concert Band in the E.A. Loomis Bandshell in Taylor Park on Wednesday at the special time of 7 p.m. 14th Star and Pickle's Snack Shack will be on site. Admission is free. The concerts will move to 14th Star Brewery if it rains.
The 2023 Farewell Reunion Concert at Summer Music at Grace featured Pascal Gemme and the Young Tradition Vermont Youth Commission last month. The entire event is on YouTube thanks to Northwest Access TV. ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE
NORTH HERO--The Island Arts Book Sale takes over the Island Arts Center barn on Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day. Vermont novelist and master storyteller Stephen Russell Payne will present his newest novel You Were Always There, on Saturday at 11 a.m. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The sale has more than 5,000 volumes to for every interest and taste. All books are organized by subject. There are paperbacks, hard-covers, and some beautiful books to display. Admission is free; books by donation. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Eloquent Page goes Wandering in Vermont Woods with a book reading and signing with author Walt McLaughlin on Saturday at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The new collection of short Vermont hiking narratives from a "backcountry traveler" follows his popular collection set in the Adirondacks. His excursions take him to the Long Trail, southern Vermont, the Northeast Kingdom, and "all over the map." Find them on Facebook for more info.
SWANTON--Swanton Free Public Library hosts the Summer Reading Kick Off on Saturday at 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This event will include a meet the author read aloud event, free books, creemee coupons and a Snake show from 802 Reptiles. 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.
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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