| VOLUME 28 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | September 5, 2024 |
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 Artist In Residence Gallery features different artists each month. This month, the spotlight is on Vermont Life photographer David Juaire, photojournalist and fine art photographer Cat McKeen, potter Deb Shell, and mixed media artist Meta Strick with a live reception at the gallery this evening at 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. A.I.R. will continue celebrating the monthly Featured Artists online and on Facebook. 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.
JEFFERSONVILLE--Bryan Memorial Gallery hosts a Grand Opening of the Land & Light & Water & Air exhibit with music by Professor Fairbanks in the Jeffersonville gallery at 4 - 7 p.m. This evening will feature the presentation of this year's awards, the art raffle drawing, and the debut of Nocturnal New England in the Middle Room Gallery.
The gallery has exhibits of the landscape painters of New England. The main showcase in Jeffersonville is open Wednesday-Sunday 11 - 4 and the Stowe Gallery is open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 - 5, and Friday and Saturday, 11 - 6. Appointments are available. Call ahead (802.644.5100) to schedule or click here for more info.
SWANTON--The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association features certified fine, decorative, and performing artists officially labeled as "American Indian" under Federal law.
Teacher and fine artist Lisa Ainsworth Plourde works in graphite, ink and conte crayon drawing, and acrylic and watercolor painting. Click here for her story and a look at her work.
JERICHO--Burlington Country Dancers host an English Country Dance with music by Will Patton, Susan Reid, and Linda Young and callers Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm outdoors at the Mill River Pavilion on Sunday at 4-6 p.m. Basics/review session at 3:30. DANCE
Country dance is a social dance for several couples. They are performed in "round" sets with an indefinite number of couples, a "longways" set with men in one line and women on another, or geometric sets such as squares or triangles.
Admission is $10-15. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fall weekly program series commences with Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral presented by Will Gusakov in the Greg Brown Lodge at Hard'ack on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Mr. Gusakov worked in Normandy for six months to rebuild the nave roof timber frame of the cathedral. He has images, videos, stories and insights from the workshop in Normandy and on-site in Paris. HUMANITIES
This semester will offer eight lectures, held from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesdays through October 30. A St. Albans series membership is $40 individual/$70 couple for all eight events, or $8 per program if purchased individually. Call 802.656.8407 or email f or registration questions. Click here for more info.
ONLINE--The Vermont Humanities Council offers two hybrid events this week.
DJ Melo Grant, host of The Cultural Bunker and Burlington City Councilor, leads a musical journey into Sampling and the Evolution of Hip Hop online and live at the South Burlington Public Library this evening at 6 p.m. "Register for this free event" for the link to the stream. Call library (802.439.5338) or click here to register and for more info.
Pamela Nicole Walker discusses Link by Link: A Vermont Woman's Bold Acts for Peace and Civil Rights at the Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock and online on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Virginia Naeve attended her first international peace conference in Geneva and returned home to Jamaica, Vermont, to fight using mostly pen, paper, and a lot of gumption. "Register for this free event" for the link to the stream. Call Vermont Humanities (802.262.2626) or click here to register and for more info.
MORRISVILLE--Fall programming at River Arts is here. The September Open Studio Figure Drawing offers a full nude session today at 3:30 p.m. There will be a combination of short and medium-length poses, and a a longer-form pose at the end. River Arts limits nude sessions to ages 16 and older. This session isn't just for figure drawing; sculptors, painters, and photographers are welcome. The cost is $15 with pre-registration preferred. Click here to register and for more info. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
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.
COVID-19 is still here. Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continue to emerge. The new vaccine formula targets currently circulating KP.2 variants and better protects against serious outcomes of the virus. Appointments for the updated vaccine should be available now. COVID NEWS
The number of cases in Vermont continues to rise. Three more Vermonters have died from COVID-19 this month. There have been 1,180 total pandemic deaths as of August 24. The number of COVID cases is elevated and rising with 284 cases reported in the week ending August 24, up from 281 the prior week.
Vermont's wastewater monitoring has shown shows that COVID-19 continues to increase among state residents. According to the Vermont Department of Health, wastewater data shows some of the COVID-19 in the community "because an infected person sheds into the water no matter if they're sick or not." The number of emergency department visits with COVID has also increased since June, in lockstep with the wastewater virus detections. Obviously those of us on septic systems (mound systems, tanks, or cesspools) are not included in the data so the actual numbers are higher.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends multiple vaccines this fall, including the new COVID-19 vaccine and an updated flu shot. HHS reports that COVID vaccines are 100% free to everyone 6 months and older living in the United States. Most people with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance are definitely covered. Click here for more info. CDC's Bridge Access Program has ended but Vermont's universal vaccine program covers the cost of the COVID-19 vaccines at all primary care offices for adults without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover all costs.
My own plan remains unchanged, especially since our precautions have waned and the current KP.3 variant dodges all but the most up-to-date 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 everywhere 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, September 5 ON STAGE LIVE
JEFFERSONVILLE--Bryan Memorial Gallery presents music by Professor Fairbanks in the Grand Opening of the Land & Light & Water & Air exhibit at 4 - 7 p.m. Fiddler Peter Fairbanks Miller brings a little swing, a little jazz, a dash of classical, a smidgen of rock, a spray of folk, and a tot of originality to every event. Though he does teach, he adopted his stage name for fun.
Call 802.644.5100 or click here for more info.
ST ALBANS TOWN--The weekly St. Albans Bay Farmer's Market and Concert Series concludes with the Jolly Rogers Band today from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. They have live music every Thursday evening into September. "The rain date will always fall on the following Friday." Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--The Blue Paddle Bistro usually has live music for Acoustic Thursday this evening at 5 - 7 p.m. Click here for more info.
SOUTH HERO--Ryan Sweezey and the Midnight Walkers play the final Summer Concert of the season at Snow Farm Vineyard this evening at 6:30 p.m. Food will be catered, call Kristen (802.922.8074) for all pre-order food requests. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Thursday-Saturday, September 5-7
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap starts a weekend of music with Blue Northern tonight at 6 p.m. two shows Friday night, the return of Sibling Reverie at 5 p.m., and then the Rough Suspects line up for late night music starting at 9 p.m., plus two more shows live on Saturday night with tba at 5 p.m., and Something Reckless coming this way at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. Click here to reserve a table.
ESSEX JUNCTION--Sparky's has a double header.
It's Blues & BBQ night with Jim Branca this evening at 6 - 9 p.m. BBQ will be available after 5 p.m. Blues & BBQ will continue every Thursday through the end of the summer. Find them on Facebook for more info.
McMaple returns with "a few new tunes in tow" on Friday at 8 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Friday, September 6
ST. ALBANS--14th Star presents the Lloyd Tyler Band for a mix of acoustic guitars, bass, and harmonica live in The Room on Friday at 6 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 HERO--Two Heroes Brewery presents JSB on Friday at 7 p.m. Jeff Salisbury, Steven Hirsch, Skip Truman, and Bob Butterfield lay down a bluesy, funky, rockin' mix. Find them on Facebook for more info.
MONTPELIER--The Bent Nails Bistro hosts the Jim Branca Quartet on Friday at 8 p.m. Mr. Branca and Tom Buckley with special guests Jay Gleason and Terry Youk will offer some "some spontaneous musical fireworks." The live music venue has a full bar and bistro-style food. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Friday-Sunday, September 6-8
STOWE--The Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Summer Concert Series fills the weekend with Fiddlehead Hollow for bluegrass and newgrass on Friday and the Dee Davis Duet for jazz and gypsy blues on Saturday night, Music starts at 5:30. Click here for more info.
COLCHESTER--The Outdoor Summer Music Series fills the Spanked Puppy with music. Mark Abair & the Good Luck Band kick it off on Friday. followed by Aftermath on Saturday. Music starts at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
MILTON--The Painted Lady Cafe presents Carol Ann Jones in a special solo show on Saturday at 6 p.m. The purple Victorian house on Cherry Street serves homemade food in an indoor and outdoor setting. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Twiggs often has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. This week they host Kippincoe on Friday and Sister Speak live on Saturday 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, September 7
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.
EAST FAIRFIELD--The Meeting House will overflow with the upbeat American music of Annie and the Hedonists on Saturday at 5 p.m., outdoors, weather permitting. Direct from Saratoga, the group plays from a vast repertoire of acoustic blues, vintage jazz and swing, as well as gospel and folk roots Americana. And Ms. Rosen interprets the songs of great female blues artists, Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Memphis Minnie, Billie Holiday, Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald and others.
There will be plenty of room on the Green to "kick up your heels and dance the night away." Desserts and Grab and Go light fare will be available for sale or bring your own picnic.
Admission is $10 at the door. Kids under 12 are free. Concerts are held outdoors. In case of rain, concerts are either canceled or moved indoors. Call Nance Shaw (802.827.6626) or click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River hosts Cooie's Trio on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Mill River Brewing BBQ and Smoke House presents Ron Gagnon on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
JERICHO--The Jericho Cafe and Tavern falls into song with Live Music in September. Jim Branca performs live with Will Patton and Clyde Stats on Saturday night at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ALBURGH--The Alburgh Oasis Outdoor Music Venue presents with Just Us for classic rock on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. BYOB. Admission is $10 at the door or $15 for limited, reserved, premium table seating. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Irons & Ale has September Music at Champlain Country Club with Chris & Erica live on Saturday night at 6:30-9 p.m. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to close every day with pub fare from nachos and chicken wings to salads, burgers, salmon, and chicken to dinner options and libations.
Sunday, September 8
ST. ALBANS--First Congregational Church presents an Organ Concert with David Neiweem, organist; Katie Oprea, oboe; and Erin Grainger, mezzosoprano; for an afternoon of Bach and more on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Dr. Neiweem is Professor of Music and Marion B. Coe University Organist emeritus at UVM. He is director of the choirs, and teaches vocal studies and conducting. He is also music director of the Pitten (Austria) International Music Festival and the First Congregational Church of Burlington. The Hook & Hastings tracker organ was installed in the St. Albans church when it was built in 1892.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Facebook
JERICHO--Burlington Country Dancers host an English Country Dance with music by Will Patton, Susan Reid, and Linda Young and callers Martha Kent and Barrett Grimm outdoors at the Mill River Pavilion on Sunday at 4-6 p.m. Basics/review session at 3:30. Admission is $10-15. Click here for more info.
NORTH HERO--Cooie Sings on the Pier Bar at the North Hero House on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, September 10
SWANTON--The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin presents Summer Sounds favorite Mark Shelton on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Follow him on Facebook for this week's offerings.
Wednesday, September 11
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.
FAIRFIELD--Franklin County Photogs with Harry Goldhagen hosts a virtual Zoom group at Bent Northrop Memorial Library on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The group meets monthly to share and learn about photography. Join the Zoom Meeting with passcode: 527511. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
ST. ALBANS--The Eloquent Page has two events this week.
Some things aren't meant to be, but this is. St. Albans' own bookstore hosts Peter Cobb to sign and discuss Some Things Aren't Meant To Be, a novel both by a Vermont writer and set in Vermont, on Saturday at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. When a farmhand falls in love with both the farmer's wife and her sister, it forces them all to face the question. Find them on Facebook for more info.
The Eloquent Page Fantasy Book Club meets to discuss A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The history professor who "tumbled down the rabbit hole" and wrote this as Book One of the All Souls series. It begins with a bewitched alchemy manuscript in Oxford's Bodleian Library. 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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