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.
| ... FROM THE ARTBITS DESK ... E-Mail Delivery Sign up to receive the free weekly ArtBits newsletter by e-mail or by RSS feed. |
CLICK HERE: WE'RE MOVING
JAZZ IN THE CITY
Saxophonist and composer Michael Zsoldos is a native of St. Albans now based in Woodstock, Vermont. Mr. Zsoldos is a member of the NYC-based Miro Sprague Quintet and Eugene Umana's Convergence Project. He teaches jazz and classical saxophone and music theory at Dartmouth College, and for eight years was the saxophone instructor at the University of Vermont. He has performed with Paquito DaRivera, Sheila Jordan, Kevin Mahogony, Houston Person, Luis Perdomo, Jason Palmer, Matt Wilson, Bernadette Peters, Carole King, Ben Vereen, Bebe Winans, Yolanda Adams, and many others. His debut CD as a leader, Off the Cuff, is playing on streaming services and jazz radio stations worldwide.
Trio Jota Sete is known for its original material, selections from Brazilian composers such as Jobim, Guinga, Garoto and Edu Lobo, and arrangements of choice Jazz standards.
Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for BFA students. Click here for tickets and find St Albans Community Arts on Facebook for general info.
DREAM, LOVE, LIVE ART BIGGER
The fundraiser for the MVU Theater Musical program hosts Vermont crafters, artistic displays, and a live performers on stage. There will be a silent auction, a bake sale, and arts/crafts workshops. An all-ages Open Mic will be open to the public starting at 6:30 p.m. to sing, play an instrument, dance, do stand-up comedy or any combination.
Call Jewels Berry (802.373.4574 or 802.868.9269) or find Art Bigger on Facebook to donate or for more info.
ART FOR THE WALLS
The cafe hosts a Family Paint and Sip on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to paint a beautiful feather. $20 per person includes all supplies, one non-alcoholic drink, and a fresh in-house-made cookie.
The Grind continues How to Draw Portraits at the Cafe on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each lesson will be adjusted for any age group and skill level. The class will host an art show during week 6. This week's topic is Scaly Animals and Dragons. Future lessons will cover cartoons, portraits, comics and an artist study of Georgia O'Keefe.
The cost is $10 per week or $55 for all six lessons which includes supplies. Find them on Facebook to reserve a spot.
EAST Fairfield--Art from the Center, the Fairfield Community Center's
new program for adults and "older kids," offers introductory workshops
in painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography on Saturdays beginning March
10 and running through the middle of April. The cost is $15/class per person,
materials included. Click here for
more info and to register.
IN THE SAC
The Swanton Arts Council will also hold the Swanton Arts Spectacular Planning Meeting at the Swanton Chamber of Commerce Building on Sunday starting at 4 p.m.
FILM
There will be plenty of seating, or feel free to bring a blanket and pillow and get cozy on the floor. Free popcorn and hot cocoa for all who attend.
ON STAGE LIVE
ST. ALBANS--The BFA Drama Improv Team returns with new material to the Grind Cafe this evening at 6 p.m. Be ready for some laughs and a good time.
SOUTH HERO--Carol Ann Jones plays a Third Thursday solo show at the Blue Paddle Bistro tonight at 6:30 p.m. The Blue Paddle has limited seating and a small bar so call ahead (802.372.4814) to assure a seat.
Thursday and More
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap offers Summer Sounds favorites Jenni Johnson & the Jazz Junketeers on Thursday at 7 p.m., Bethany and Troy (Summer Sounds favorites Bethany Connor and Troy Millette) on Friday at 5 p.m., and Shake the Band on Saturday at 9 p.m.
On Tap has music on Tuesday through Saturday nights. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info.
Thursday-Saturday
ST. ALBANS--The Cupid Show and TNT Comedy Showcase continues on the Main Stage at Twiggs on TNT Comedy Thursday at 7 p.m. Doors at 6:30. Love, chocolates, flowers and broken dreams offer comedians Tony Bates and Joel Klein, with special guest, Brooklyn-based Jake Fromm, hosted by Eliza Beth. Suzan Ambrose hosts open mic. This is a free show for mature audiences and space has been filling up quickly; call Twiggs to reserve a table. Make dinner reservations prior to the show since only drinks, appetizers, and desserts will be served during the show.
Next up, Twiggs presents the Bob Mackenzie Blues Trio with Harmonica Bob, Dennis Willmott, and Missisquoi Slim on Friday and Boston singer/songwriter Ryan Sweezey on Saturday. Shows begin at 7 p.m.
Call 802.524.1405 or click here for more info.
Friday
ST. ALBANS--Bluesman Nobby Reed performs with the Houserockers at the American Legion on Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday
ST. ALBANS--14th Star Brewing presents Summer Sounds favorites IncaHOOTS on Saturday at 6 p.m.
The special event is a chance to enjoy the music, dancing and Vermont's own beer with Dave Long, Jeff Wenig, Kevin Connelly and John Geno.
Wednesday
ST. ALBANS--Sean Jarvis hosts Open Mic Night at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub on Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m.
Show off your talent; everyone is welcome to grab the mic and perform any Wednesday evening on the Tavern side.
FEBRUARY-MARCH ART DEADLINES
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (March 2)--South Shore Art Center has an open call
for the upcoming National Juried Show. No straight reproductions or giclees.
All works must be for sale. Entry Fee. Click here for
more info and to enter.
THIRD ANNUAL YOUTH ART SHOW (March 16)--The Swanton Arts Council deadline artwork
submissions for the Show dates are March 23rd and 24th. Email for
more info.
DIGITAL ART: IN THE GROOVE (March 10)--Celebrate the creative relationship between
music and art in a juried exhibition of cover art. Digital art only; BWAC will
print and hang and there are specific formatting and submission instructions.
Work must be for sale. Entry fee. Call 718.596.2506, email,
or click here for
more info.
