| VOLUME 28 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | October 31, 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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Spooky season is upon us and Tuesday is Election Day.
FAIRFIELD--The Bent-Northrop Memorial Library has a very special art display of almost 50 FCS student renderings of the BNML gracing the walls. ART ON THE WALLS
ST. ALBANS--The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on one of this month's featured artists,Maureen Genzlinger, who has been making decorative ornaments since 1979. Maureen and last week's featured artist Barry Genzlinger are also on Facebook. The art and fine craft cooperative features paintings, fiber arts, stained glass, sculpture, lamps, pottery, folk art boxes, scarves, hats and more by 38 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 features Steven Meyer's three drawings. They are in the GEMS collection and on Facebook .
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.
MONTGOMERY--The Montgomery Center for the Arts has an online survey at montgomerycenterforthearts.com/survey. They seek your opinions about the MCA, events that interest you, the social impact of the arts, and more. The MCA is an open, community centered space that invites you to share your vision on the walls of the Gallery. 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. Fred Wiseman produces and teaches Wabanaki decorative arts, ceremonial oratory, dance and song based on historical precedent, but adapted for modern venues and audience. His work is not available for sale; he produces it exclusively for tribal governments, organizations and citizens. Click here for his story and a look at his work.
JEFFERSONVILLE--The Cambridge Historical Society and the Bryan Memorial Gallery conclude their series of conversations on History Unframed: The Bryan Gallery and Jeffersonville's Art Legacy with Eric Tobin at Bryan Gallery on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Barbara Bertocci has guided three evenings of conversations as part of the gallery's 40th anniversary celebration. Each event includes a lively Q&A session. Admission is free. Call 802.644.5100 or Click here for more info. HUMANITIES
ENOSBURG--The Opera House at Enosburg Falls hosts the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday at 5 p.m. The night of food and whodunit entertainment support the Opera House and Cat Crusaders of Franklin County. This year's theme is Old Hollywood. The dinner buffet includes chicken piccata, marinated flank steak carving board, veggie, starch, salad, and more. The cost is $75 per person. Click here for tickets and more info. THEATER
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
MORRISVILLE--River Arts starts two programs this week.
The two-day Drawing with Tone workshop with Mary Reilly takes place Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This course develops a tonal approach to drawing using graphite pencil to bring richness and depth to artwork. Regular tuition is $160. Click here to enroll and for more info.
The new, six-workshop series, Creative Art Series for 60+ Seniors, with art instructor Jen Volansky begins on Tuesday at 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Classes will be held each Tuesday through December 10. Ms. Volansky will cover diorama, collage, writing, clay, and painting. Regular tuition is $100. Click here to enroll and for more info.
SOUTH HERO--Snow Farm Vineyard and Once Upon a Rock host a Pebble Art Workshop on Sunday at 6p.m. This workshop will use pebbles, rocks, stones, driftwood, and lake glass to create artwork. From framed pieces to candle holders, each piece is unique. Sip on brews while they provide guidance and inspiration; what you make will be completely your own creation.
The cost is $35. Click here for tickets and more info.
SWANTON--The Swanton Arts Council will hold a Board Meeting and Updates in person at the Swanton Free Public Library on Friday at 6 p.m. IN THE SAC
Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month. Find the SAC on Facebook for the agenda and more info.
Only about 11 percent of Vermonters have gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and 16 percent have gotten a flu shot, according to the Vermont Department of Health dashboard. Both are markedly less than this time last year. COVID NEWS
COVID-19 is still here whether Vermonters get the shot or not. Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continue to emerge. KP.3 is the dominant circulating variant with LB.1 as number 2. The current vaccine formula targets the circulating KP.2 variants and better protects against serious outcomes of all current variants of the virus. The updated vaccine is available now.
COVID hospitalizations and deaths have eased lately after shooting up in August and September but respiratory illnesses surge as we move indoors for the winter. 149 cases were reported in the week ending October 19. 1,222 total pandemic deaths have been reported as of October 19, meaning COVID claimed seven more Vermonter's lives in the past week.
Vermont's wastewater monitoring has shown shows that there are still high levels of the virus in Vermont. The Montpelier facility data continues climbing. 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." 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, including the new COVID-19 vaccine and an updated flu shot. Medicare continues to cover vaccines without cost sharing. Most adults with health insurance and all children can continue to get the vaccine without cost-sharing. 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. We can now order four free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov.
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, Flu, and RSV 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, October 31 ON STAGE LIVE
SOUTH HERO--The Blue Paddle Bistro often has live music for Acoustic Thursday this evening at 5 - 7 p.m. Click here for more info.
ESSEX JUNCTION--Sparky's hosts a Blues & BBQ night with Jim Branca and Friends, this evening at 6 - 9 p.m. BBQ will be available after 5 p.m. Blues & BBQ will continue every Thursday. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Friday, November 1
COLCHESTER--Chris & Issy play the live and free Friday Night Live Music at the Spanked Puppy on Friday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SHELDON--The Abbey Halloween Party features Sheldon's Own Crow Hill Band on Friday beginning at 8:30 p.m. The rock n roll band brings "a twist of country." There will be giveaways and a $500 costume drawing. Admission is $5 at the door. Reservations are suggested. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Friday-Sunday, November 1-3
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River has live music on Friday and Saturday nights in November. Music starts about 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Twiggs often has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. This week they host the famed Sister Speak on Friday and Cooie and Adlai 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, November 2
ALBURGH--Kraemer & Kin family brewery has music every Saturday in November with the Stragglers live on Saturday night. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Click here for 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 cash bar will be available. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, November 6
ENOSBURG--Nathan Michaud and The Rail Trail Pub host an Open Mic at the Pub on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The new pub/restaurant has "a pool table and other fun games." Find them on Facebook for more info.
WESTFORD--The Westford Music Series hosts the Missisquoi River Band in concert in Westford Common Hall on Sunday at 4 p.m. Patrick Murphy, guitar; Jim and Cindy Weed, guitar and bass; David Gusakov, fiddle; and Will Patton, mandolin and dobro; will perform new original and traditional bluegrass inspired songs. The band's CD, Plenty of Heartaches, will be available as well as CDs by Mr. Patton and Mr. Gusakov. The event is by donation at the door and also features a covered pie raffle. Click here for more info.
Plan Ahead
RUTLAND--Grace Potter joins the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for the very first time at the Paramount Theater on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The VSO explores the Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader's music with Ms. Potter as the concert soloist for the premiere of a brand-new song plus Masterpiece, Lady Vagabond, The Lion The Beast The Beat, Paris (Ooh La La), Stars and many more. Admission is $40-80. Tickets are on sale now at the Paramount. Click here for tickets, the seating chart, and 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. ON THE BOOKSHELF
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