| VOLUME 26 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | Auust 11, 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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FRANKLIN COUNTY--The Big Music Weeks of Summer continue this week as the Tyler Mast Band headlines Summer Sounds and some of our friends play multiple gigs. There are live shows in Alburg, Enosburg Falls, Essex Junction, Highgate, Milton, Morrisville, North Hero, Sheldon, South Hero, St Albans City and Town, and Swanton. BIG MUSIC WEEKS
HIGHGATE--The 31st year of Summer Sounds concerts at home in Highgate continue with Tyler Mast Band on the Highgate Arena lawn on Sunday evening at the new time of 5:30 p.m SOUNDS OF SUMMER
With Chicago roots and a Green Mountain soul, Tyler Mast is a folk-rock songwriter with top-shelf keyboard chops. Piano-driven melodies, powerfully authentic lyrics, and a dedication to groove make his style unequivocally his own. He has shared the stage with members of Phish, Trey Anastasio Band, Derek Trucks Band, Melvin Seals and Jerry Garcia Band, Bombino, Grace Potter, Kat Wright, Dopapod, Rubblebucket, Seth Yacovone Band, The Grift, Guster, and more.
The Summer Sounds Social in the Park also continues with food, bouncy castles, drinks from 14th Star Brewing, and more.
Summer Sounds welcomes the 2022 sponsors of this popular series: Big Al's Snack Bar, Desorcie's Market, and LaShures Pro Shop. The concerts are always on Sunday evenings, always at 5:30 p.m., always on the Highgate Arena Lawn, and always free. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair for the outdoor family music and festivities. The rain site is the Highgate Arena. Click here for the entire summer schedule.
ENOSBURG--Cold Hollow Sculpture Park hosts "In the Sky," a free artist talk and workshop with Kisa Sauer, on Saturday at 11 a.m. The Germany-based kite artist is the Park's 2022 artist-in-residence; her talk and kite-making workshop is the third program in the five-part series How We Make Things. "Her kite masterpieces challenge the viewer to engage in the observation of the whimsical, yet functional, the kinetic and ephemeral." ART IN THE AIR
Admission is free and all are welcome but RSVPs are required. Find them on Facebook for more info.
The Vermont Historical Society has received a $136,585 Museums for America grant to create Collecting COVID-19: A Vermont Story. The three-year oral history project will capture, preserve, document, and share the Vermonters' stories--including 100 oral histories from first responders, healthcare workers, educators, retail workers, and others--during the pandemic. PANDEMIC NEWS
Vermont reported 407 new COVID-19 cases statewide last week (up from 377 last week). Franklin County reported 41 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.
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.govalso 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 for distribution.
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. The fourth booster is available for those over 50. 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.
The state Health Department changed its reporting to align with the CDC definition of "up to date": people who have received all recommended doses of vaccine they are eligible for. That means those age 50+ have received a second booster and those age 5 - 49 who have received one or more boosters. Statewide, about 233,800 Vermonters or 37% of the eligible population have completed vaccination and gotten the recommended booster(s). In Franklin County, 30% of the people are shown to have completed all recommended doses. Only Essex County with 15% vaccinated and boosted has a lower rate.
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.
BURLINGTON--Western VT Choral Lab is expanding to the Contois Auditorium on Thursdays starting October 6. They are led by singer/composer Moira Smiley and special guest songleaders including KeruBo and Mikahely. They are supported by Middlebury Community Music Center and Choral Arts New England. Click here for more info. CHORAL LAB
MONTGOMERY--The Montgomery Center for the Arts presents An Evening with the Goddesses, a visual project by Jenn Domina-Cox, with an opening on Friday at 7 p.m. The evening includes a "Goddess Talkback" and live music by the Tony Whedon Jazz Ensemble . Light refreshments will be served. EXHIBITS AND SHOWS
Survival of the Goddesses has images and autobiographical stories of the survival of a group of women who have overcome very personal issues. The Show runs through August during regular gallery hours. Admission is free but a donation the help continue the Historical Preservation Project. Click here for more info about the project and how to get involved or to make a donation or find them on Facebook for more info.
MILTON--Social Sundays continue at the Milton Artists' Guild Art Center with free weekly art classes for families at MAG on Sundays at 1 p.m. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Each week offers a different project. Stay for 30 minutes or the whole two hours. Admission is free but find them on Facebook for more info about "drop in attendance."
SOUTH HERO--Island Arts offers the second Group Singing Lesson with soprano Sarah Cullins at the South Hero Congregational Church on Monday at 5 p.m. The vocal technique classes will focus on body and breathing coordination to enhance projection, clarity of tone, and more. The classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced singers.
The cost is $40 for the set of three classes or $15 for one class. Click here to register and for more info.
ESSEX--Vermont Works for Women presents Lunafest at the Essex Experience on Friday with music by the Smokey Newfield Project plus food trucks, drinks, and vendors, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Film screening starts at 8 p.m. The film festival features award-winning short films by and about women. FILM
Admission is $15 in advance and $20 the day of. Click here to view the trailers and buy tickets. All ticket proceeds will benefit VWW. The rain date is August 19.
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 booster, 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, August 11
ST ALBANS TOWN--The weekly St. Albans Bay Farmer's Market and Concert Series continues with Bad Horsey today from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. They have live music every Thursday evening. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--The 25th anniversary season of the Snow Farm Summer Concert Series gets supercharged with as Carol Ann Jones and the Superchargers rock the vineyard this evening. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. but "come as early as you would like." Click here for more info.
Thursday-Saturday, August 11-13
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap starts off another weekend of music with Mitch Terricciano on the deck tonight at 6 p.m. two shows Friday night, Shane's Apothecary 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 Uncle Jimmy at 5 p.m., and 90 Proof starting at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. Click here to reserve a table.
Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14
SOUTH HERO--The Blue Paddle Bistro starts off another weekend of music with solo acoustic singer/guitarist Jeff Shelley tonight, followed by singer/songwriter Justin LaPoint's Duet on Friday, plus the multi-faceted Paul Asbell on Sunday. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Chef Phoebe received the 2022 Seven Daysies Best Chef Award and the Paddle was named Best Restaurant and Best B&B outside Chittenden County.
Friday, August 12
NORTH HERO--The Island Arts Jazz Combo plays a Class Gig in the Island Arts Center on Friday at 1 p.m. The Jazz Combo has been studying and rehearsing with professional instructor Tony Pietricola. Admission is free for family, friends, and interested students, and everyone else. Click here for more info.
MORRISVILLE--Music on Main continues with Pat Markley on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Bring a chair every Friday in July and August for free music at the gazebo. Music on Main is a collaboration between Morrisville Alliance for Culture and Commerce and River Arts. Click here for more info.
MILTON--The Friday Night Live Music and Buffet at Arrowhead Golf Course presents Fabian Rainville on the deck on Friday at 6 p.m. The tacos buffet starts around 7 p.m. Both run until 9 p.m. The buffet costs $13 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. Find him on soundcloud.com or click here for more info.
MORRISVILLE--Moog's Joint presents Creamery Station in their Live Music Lineup for Fall on Friday at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. Outdoor seating and COVID precautions. Tickets are available in advance at Moog's Joint or online at moogsjoint.com. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Live Music at MRB, all Summer long presents the traditional and original bluegrass of MRB at MRB, the Missisquoi River Band at Mill River Brewing on Friday at 6 p.m. Call to make a reservation (802.582.4182) or find them on Facebook for more info.
SWANTON--The Swanton Free Public Library hosts Open Mic Night on Friday at 6 - 8 p.m. The evening of live music and poetry is a chance to see, hear, and share. All are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here for more info and to register.
ALBURG--The Alburgh Oasis hosts AfterMarket Heros, an intimate concert with Penny & Steve, on Friday at 7 p.m. They will play classics, Americana, and folk with an island flavor.
Admission is by donation to help support the Oasis. Premium seating is available. Bring chairs, blankets, a picnic, and B.Y.O.B. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NORTH HERO--Island Arts presents pianist Jorge Garcia Herranz in a special program of Chopin and Schubert in the Island Arts Center on Friday at 7 p.m. The Spanish-born pianist is an experienced accompanist at the Conservatoire Darius Milhaud in Paris. His repertoire includes Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and Schubert, and more. His recent CD features the music of Astor Piazzolla.
Admission is free but tickets are required. Click here for free tickets and more info.
SHELDON--Summer Music at Grace presents the return of Frevo to Grace Episcopal Church on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The quartet performs an eclectic sampling of music for flute, clarinet, cello and guitar; their repertoire includes world music, jazz, classical, pop, and the newest sounds from today's creative musicians, including their own original compositions.
The two married couples are good friends who share their joy of the music with each other and the audience. Clarinetist Steven Klimowski, cellist Bonnie Thurber Klimowski, classical guitarist Peter Matthews, and flautist Wendy Greenwald Matthews have set list of chamber, jazz, Latin and contemporary music.
Admission is by donation. COVID protocols will be observed.
Friday-Saturday, August 12-13
ST. ALBANS--Twiggs often has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. This week they host Cooie & Adlai live on Friday night. 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, August 13
ST. ALBANS--The third 14th Star Parking Lot Party of the summer will rock the brewery side parking lot for a day of live music, craft brews, food, and outdoor games on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. They have "some surprises" in store and admission is free. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ENOSBURG--Hartman's Farm Stand hosts a special Chicken BBQ with Summer Sounds favorite Mark Shelton "sliding on and off the stage throughout" on Saturday from 12 noon - 4 p.m. Dubs Farms will provide local, fresh chickens. Don't forget to bring a chair and your appetite. The concert is free but the chicken BBQ will cost $15. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NORTH HERO--Cooie & Adlai play live in the Steamship Pier Bar and Grill at North Hero House on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Look for popular and traditional music across multiple genres. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ALBURG--Goosepoint Campground presents a forest-clearing, lake-boiling night with Eleven on stage for everyone staying at the campground on Saturday at 7 p.m. Find them on Facebook for introductions to the band and more info about the camp concert.
NORTH HERO--Island Arts hosts a Bella Voca Band concert and dance party at the Island Arts Center on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the concert will be outside with the option to picnic starting at 5:30. The six musicians with two vocalists are Tracy DeCoste, Brigid Bushey, Dan Rochester, Eric Mccaughan, Dale Derusha, and Mike Trudo with a repertoire from all genres including the Beatles, Adele, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Dua Lipa.
BYOB. Rain or shine. A chair or blanket is suggested. Admission is free, thanks to a generous sponsor, but tickets are required. Click here for free tickets and more info.
Sunday, August 14
ST. ALBANS--Live Music at MRB, all Summer long presents Dennis O'Hagan at Mill River Brewing on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Call to make a reservation (802.582.4182) or Find them on Facebook for more info.
HIGHGATE--The Town of Highgate continues the 31st year of Summer Sounds concerts at home in Highgate with the Tyler Mast Band on the Highgate Arena lawn on Sunday evening at the new time of 5:30 p.m
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair for the outdoor family music, food, and festivities. The rain site is the Highgate Arena. Click here or find them on Facebook for more info.
Monday, August 15
ENOSBURG FALLS--The Enosburg Business & Community Association continues their own monthly Summer Sounds Music Series with Soulshine Revival in Lincoln Park on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The Enosburg Summer Sounds Social will have food trucks from Phoenix on the Fly, Mr. Pickles Snack Shack, and Paisley Scoops gelato. The rain date is August 18. Email for more info.
Tuesday, August 16
ENOSBURG FALLS--The Enosburg Town Band plays a Summer Concert in the Park at the Lincoln Park bandstand on Tuesday at 7 p.m. There will be music, friends and family, popcorn or ice cream sundaes, and a craft table for the "littles of all ages." Find them on Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, August 17
SWANTON--The Swanton Free Public Library presents Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate for an afternoon of pirate songs on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Planned for Seven Seas campers, the event is free and open to the public. Click here for more info.
NORTH HERO--She Was Right returns live in the Steamship Pier Bar and Grill at North Hero House on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Formerly "the Hubcats," the quartet plays popular covers. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Live Music at MRB, all Summer long presents Kip de Moll singing solo at Mill River Brewing on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Call to make a reservation (802.582.4182) or find them on Facebook for more info.
SWANTON--The Citizens Concert Band concludes its summer series with a special concert in the St. Albans Summer Concert Series in the E.A. Loomis Bandshell in Taylor Park on Wednesday at 7 p.m. El Gato Cantina food truck will be on site. Admission is free. The concerts will move to 14th Star Brewery if it rains. Click here for more info about the concerts and here for more info about the band.
ST. ALBANS--The Eloquent Page hosts local writers Trueman Bryer and Dawn Densmore-Parent on Saturday at 1 p.m. Mr. Bryer's autobiography is full of anecdotes of a way of life now gone from his decades as a telegraph operator on the Central Vermont Railway in St. Albans. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
Find them on Facebook for more info.
SWANTON--Swanton Free Public Library hosts the monthly book club, But I Progress, on Tuesday at 6 p.m. This month's book is All About Love by bell hooks.
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.
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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