| VOLUME 27 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | October 19, 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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ST. ALBANS--The Chamber and the Artist in Residence Gallery close the mixer season at AIR as Barry Genzingler turns wood into small tops this evening at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The evening offers artful fare and the works of featured artists Claire Graham Smith, Gillian Ireland, and David Juaire. All are welcome, but registration is required. Click here to register. 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.
ST. ALBANS--14th Star Brewing Company holds the weekly Maker's Market in the Taproom on Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. The pop-up booths host local crafters and makers every Sunday afternoon. Find them on Facebook for more info. ART FOR SALE
PLAN AHEAD--Montgomery Center for the Arts hosts a Date Night Paint and Sip with Patrick Murphy on Friday, October 27. Mr.Murphy will take participants step by step through an original piece of art. All supplies, canvas, paint, brushes will be included. The cost is $35 and is a fundraiser for the MCA general operating fund. Click here to reserve a spot and for more info. ART YOU CREATE
GEMS (October 29)--The Bryan Memorial Gallery member show for small works (8x10 or smaller) is accepting works through the online submissions process. Click here for entry forms, specs, and more info. CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS and POETS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR POET LAUREATE (October 30)--The Vermont Poet Laureate is the state ambassador for the art of poetry, honored for their own work and creating an appreciation for the reading and writing of poetry. The state seeks nominations to represent the rich and diverse cultures of poetry in the state. It is a four-year term. Mary Ruefle of Bennington is the current Poet Laureate following a tradition that began with Robert Frost in 1961. Click here for more info and the nomination form.
SWANTON--Family Movie Night continues to the Swanton Library with a family friendly Spooky movie on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The library may make a themed craft to go with the movie. Bring a blanket or cozy item to sit on. FILM
This is a free event and popcorn will be provided. Call the library (802.868.7656) for info about this month's movie selection.
ST. ALBANS--Osher Lifelong Learning Institute examines a Memoir of Mime, Circus, and Parkinson's with Rob Mermin in the Fall weekly program series in the Greg Brown Lodge at Hard'ack on Wednesday at 11 a.m. HUMANITIES
OLLI no longer takes payments at the door. They "strongly recommend that all attendees/members pre-register prior to the start of the program." Click here to register and for more info.
ENOSBURG--20 years of showcasing and celebrating local talent comes together for the 2023 Youth Talent Show at the Opera House at Enosburg Falls on Saturday at 7 p.m. The community event of live performances includes vocal, instrumental, band, dance, spoken word, and more. THEATER
Admission is $10 for ages 11-64, $8 for 5-10-year olds anyone over 65. Ages 5 and under are free. Click here for tickets and more info.
MILTON--The Milton Artists' Guild has two events this week. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Social Sundays continue at the MAG 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.
Corrina Thurston leads a useful introduction to Etsy at MAG on Tuesday at 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. She will discuss all the basics of using the online Etsy platform for selling art. Admission is free. Click here for more info
SWANTON--The Swanton arts council hosts Barn Quilting with local artist Marie Speer at the Swanton Library on Friday at 6 p.m. Each participant will draw the design on an 8 inch by 8 inch and then paint it with craft paints to gain a feel of the whole process. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. The cost is $20 per person. Click here to register and for more info.
ONLINE--Join host Alex Foltz for Episode 5 in a series of outdoor oil painting lessons, this week in Grand Isle. This episode stepped outside the county to find a dry location for Plein-Air painting on YouTube. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Vaccines are available for COVID, the Flu, and RSV, the three main viruses that cause people to end up in a hospital in the Fall and Winter respiratory virus season. COVID NEWS
COVID-19 is still here. There were 31 new admissions in the state, a decline from 47 the prior week. 13 of those were in Franklin County.
COVID vaccines remain free to all people living in the United States via Medicare or health insurance although insurance denials and delays are being reported. The free shots are also available for uninsured people through federally qualified health centers, pharmacies participating in the federal Bridge Program, or district health department offices. Free masks are also available at many of the same locations. Click here for more info.
Some health plans will also offer partial coverage of COVID-19 treatments such as Paxlovid but that will be plan dependent. As always, check with your insurer for specific information on your plan.
The state and many municipalities also still have home antigen tests, available in libraries and town halls or food pantries.
The 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, especially since our precautions have waned and the new COVID variant dodges our current immunity. I got the COVID and Flu shots, and the boosters, and I still take precautions because neither vaccine nor "natural immunity" 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, October 19 ON STAGE LIVE
SOUTH HERO--"There's always something happening at The Paddle." The Blue Paddle Bistro indoor winter music series begins soon as Cooie Sings inside this evening at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Thursday-Saturday, October 19-21
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap starts off another weekend of music with Summer Sounds favorites Jennie and the Junketeers tonight at 6 p.m. two shows Friday night starting with Chris & Erica at 5 p.m., and then Summer Sounds favorites IncaHoots for late night music starting at 9 p.m., plus two more shows live on Saturday night with WD-40 at 5 p.m., and Before This Time returning at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. Click here to reserve a table.
Friday, October 20
COLCHESTER--Smet plays a solo show in the live and free Friday Music Night at the Spanked Puppy on Friday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Off The Rails at One Federal often has live performances in the lounge on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SHELDON--The Abbey Friday Night Music Series often has live performances on Friday about 6:30 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH BURLINGTON--Higher Ground presents the VSO Jukebox on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30. The Jukebox series showcases music and art with vivid colors, imagery, artwork, and live music. The music will guide a live painting by Haitian/Vermont artist Julio Desmont. The Jukebox Quartet is Brooke Quiggins-Saulnier and Ben Lively, violin; Stefanie Taylor, viola; and John Dunlop, cello,
Pay what you want admission is $15 - 35. All tickets are seated. Click here for tickets and more info.
Friday-Sunday, October 20-22
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, October 21
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.
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River hosts BackRoots (with Nate Perham, the newest BackRoot) in the lounge on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--14th Star presents the classic rock of Rushmore for a night of live music in The Room on Saturday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ENOSBURG--20 years of showcasing and celebrating local talent comes together for the 2023 Youth Talent Show at the Opera House at Enosburg Falls on Saturday at 7 p.m. The community event of live performances includes vocal, instrumental, band, dance, spoken word, and more.
Admission is $10 for ages 11-64, $8 for 5-10-year olds anyone over 65. Ages 5 and under are free. Click here for tickets and more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Depot presents Vermont's own classic rock band, Bad Horsey, on Saturday night at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge. Food for purchase and a cash bar will be available. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, October 25
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River hosts Cooper, Bob Recupero, for Wicked Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--14th Star hosts Wine Down Wednesday with a night of wine and the live music of John Gratton in The Room on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Eloquent Page hosts two events this week. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
Local writer Walt McLaughlin will discuss, read from, and sign his newest book, Confronting the Unknowable: Essays on God, Nature and Being Human, on Saturday at noon. Mr. McLaughlin's philosophical essays look at abstract themes including what we are, what we can know, and what nature is. His earlier books include hiking narratives of Vermont and the Adirondacks, philosophy, essays, and more. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Then Jason Barney, Randy Brock, and James Levy discuss the case of corrupt St. Albans cop Paul Lawrence in the meeting room at the Hampton on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Lawrence sent dozens of innocent people to jail on faked drug charges fifty years ago that is the subject of the new book, Mocking Justice, by Hamilton Davis. The panel discussion is the conclusion of "One Book One Community" about the case. Call Donna Howard (802.527.7243), email, or 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.
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