| VOLUME 29 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | June 19, 2025 |
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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MONTGOMERY--Capturing The Light, the works of Viatcheslav Protopopov, closes with a reception at the Montgomery Center for the Arts on Sunday at 1 p.m. Mr. Protopopov's daughter, Montgomery resident Sasha Elliott will repeat her story of the life and work of her father at the reception. There will be traditional Russian food and drinks. The show is open on Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon - 4 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info. ART ON THE WALLS
ST. ALBANS--The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on mixed media artist Meta Strick. 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 a perspective on our landscapes by Charlie Hunter whose "goal is to paint beautifully that which is not traditionally considered beautiful. Sorta like a less-grotesque Anselm Keifer in a better mood. Using a squeegee helps." They are in the Stowe Gallery 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 through Sunday, 11 - 5. Appointments are available. Call ahead (802.644.5100) to schedule or Click here for more info.
NORTH HERO--The joy of community dancing to lively music returns to Island Arts with International Folk Dancing with instructor Lesley Alpert at the North Hero House Pier on Friday at 9:30 a.m. DANCE
All dances are taught. No partner required. No experience required, and new students are always welcome. Bring your water bottle. Classes will continue most Fridays through September 26. Admission is free, but donations to Island Arts are appreciated. Call 514.476.3418 to register (drop-ins are also encouraged) or click here for more info.
JAY--UMATR hosts the grand premier of The Celebration at the Clips and Reels Theater at Jay Peak Resort at 7 p.m. Doors at 6:30. The Vermont-made film highlights the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers and discusses the process undertaken by the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee and the Missisquoi River Basin Association to get them added to the list of impressive national rivers. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and participants. Click here for more info. FILM
Vermont Humanities has two live events in our area this week: HUMANITIES
NORTH HERO--The Reading and Discussion series takes on Seminal Statements of American Values at the North Hero Public Library this evening at 5 p.m. This event will focus on the Constitution of the United States. Call Caroline Korejko (802.372.5458) or click here for more info.
JEFFERSONVILLE--VHC presents Tobin Anderson to discuss the Power of Landscape at Bryan Memorial Gallery on Saturday at 6 p.m. Doors at 5:30. The best selling author considers the politics of beautiful scenery and hidden national longings behind our sense of landscape as the state prepares to review Act 250. A Q & A will follow the discussion. The event is free and open to the public. Click here or here for more info.
SWANTON--Calling all Blues fans. Celebrate Make Music Day with Stories of the Blues, a free live demonstration and discussion of the Blues with Missisquoi Slim, at the Swanton Free Public Library on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Missisquoi Slim is a vintage instrument collector and a lifelong fan of the blues who has played locally and nationally. He will share the artists, instruments and stories of the time. Admission is free, thanks the Swanton Arts Council. Click here for more info.
AROUND THE COUNTY--Most libraries and Town offices will be closed on today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. JUNETEENTH and SUMMER SOLSTICE EVENTS
FAIRFAX--The third annual Fairfax Juneteenth Celebration will fill the Community Center today from 3 - 8 p.m. The Congolese Choir will perform around 6:30 p.m. There will be a Bouncy Castle, free scoop from Ben & Jerry, and free chicken from Jilib Jiblets. There will be informational material about this holiday and recognition of BFA-Fairfax student projects.
AROUND THE STATE--Make Music Vermont brings music makers of all ages together on the first day of summer for a free celebration of music-making that takes place on the same day in more than 120 countries and 1,000 cities across the globe. Anyone can take part in Make Music Vermont. It's the longest day of the year, the best to spend making music!
NORTH HERO--The Island Arts Summer Solstice Celebration with Kim & Bob Muncil and special guest Laleh Nader takes place in the longhouse at Camp Ingalls on Friday at 7:30 p.m. rain or shine. The evening celebration will include live music, sun salutations, sing-a-long chants, a gong immersion, and more. Bring a yoga mat. Admission is by $15 suggested donation. All proceeds benefit Island Arts programming. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Burlesque Act Development series showcases Doctor Vu and The Rising Stars of Rail City at the Depot on Friday at 7 p.m. The workshop series has guided performers through the elements of crafting burlesque performances, entertainment, and choreograpahy. THEATER
Admission is $15. Click here for tickets or find them on Facebook for more info.
MORRISVILLE--River Arts continues the three-workshop series, Art in the Open: Plein Air Mornings with River Arts, with Vermont artist Evie Mason on Saturday at 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Classes will be held each Saturday through June 28. Students will meet at River Arts and walk together to a colorful group of handcrafted, whimsical birdhouses. Tuition is $40 for a single workshop. Click here to enroll 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.
Thursday, Juneteenth ON STAGE LIVE
ST ALBANS TOWN--The weekly St. Albans Bay Farmer's Market and Concert Series continues with the Old Man Garage 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--Cooie Sings at the Blue Paddle Bistro hosts for Acoustic Thursday this evening at 5 - 7 p.m. Click here for more info.
MORRISVILLE--Soulmate Brewing presents Tim Brick for a solo acoustic set in the heart of Mo-Vegas this evening at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ESSEX JUNCTION--The Sparky's Blues Jam has the Vermont Blues Society, hosted by David and Matthew Nerbak, Eric Belrose, and Larry Vigneault, this evening at 6 - 9 p.m. Food at 5 p.m. The Blues Jam will continue every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Irons & Ale has music at Champlain Country Club with the Missisquoi River Band with special guest Will Patton tonight at 6 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.
SOUTH HERO--Nobby Reed plays the Music in the Vineyard series at Snow Farm Vineyard this evening at 6:30 p.m. The summer music series continues with well known musicians, wine, and food every Thursday. Click here for more info.
Thursday-Saturday, June 19-21
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap starts a weekend of music with Devon McGarry Unplugged tonight at 6 p.m. Sibling Reverie is in the house on Friday at 5 p.m., and then Mirage returns for late night music live on Saturday night at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. Click here to reserve a table.
SOUTH HERO--Two Heroes Brewery has music most weeks. Thursdays with Jason features Aaron Flynn on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Waves of Adrenaline take the stage on Friday and TBA plays live on Saturday. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays with Jason happens once a month when Jason Lee invites another musician on stage for a musical conversation. Click here for more info.
Thursday-Wednesday, June 19-25
MORRISVILLE--Moog's Place has long weekends, Thursday through Wednesday, of music in June. Michael Perry leads Open Mic Night tonight. Big Homie Wes & Sam Guihan light up the night on Friday. Blackwolf howls on Saturday. The sound system takes the day off on Sunday. Seth Yacovone plays a solo acoustic set on Monday. And Jim Charonko is there for Wednesday night live.
Friday, June 20
MILTON--The Friday Night Live Music and Buffet at Arrowhead Golf Course presents Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton on the deck on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The pulled pork buffet starts around 7 p.m. Both run until 9 p.m. The buffet costs $15 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. Call 802.893.0234 for reservations and click here 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--Bad Horsey takes the Old Post for a ride on Friday at 7 p.m. on the outdoor stage if the weather agrees. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Friday-Sunday, June 20-22
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River has shows on Friday and Saturday nights in June. Bushey Bedell & Branon play Friday and the Tapouse get justified with Justice 3 live on Saturday. Music starts about 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
FRANKLIN--The Dick Wright Pub has a double header this weekend.
An Evening of Pure B.S. with Jerry Bowers and Tyrone Shaw sells the odd used car or two Live at the Pub on Friday at 6 p.m. After a lifetime in "Vermont's most romantic band," as a duo they are essentially unplugged and, sometimes unhinged. Parental discretion advised. Kids are okay. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Make Music Vermont is a festival for all Vermonters and Uncle John's Band will do it at the Pub on Saturday at 7 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Both events are BYOB. Admission is by suggested donation of $10.
JERICHO--The Jericho Cafe and Tavern fills the weekend with Live Music in June. CombustOmatics perform Friday. The Jimmy Branca Trio play the blues live on Saturday night. Music starts at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
COLCHESTER--The Outdoor Summer Music Series fills the Spanked Puppy with music all weekend. B-Town kicks it off on Friday at 6 p.m. followed by Kyle Stevens on Sunday afternoon at 2 - 5 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Twiggs often has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. This week they host TBA on Friday. Laura Fedele-Rasco returns to "play all your favorites" 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, June 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. Third Shift plays music for planting gardens this Saturday. The market and the music continue every Saturday through October. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NORTH HERO--Singer/songwriter Evan Alsop will perform at the Island Arts Book Sale & Silent Auction in the Homer Knight Barn at the Island Arts Center on Saturday at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Click here for more info.
STOWE--The Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Summer Music Series fills Saturday night with the Blue Rock Boys at 5:30 p.m. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Mad Mojo brings high energy blues, rock and funk to The Room at 14th Star on Saturday at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH BURLINGTON--Higher Ground presents Dogs in a Pile in the Ballroom on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Doors at 8. The eclectic, Asbury Park quintet has absolutely no known relationship to Franklin County other than a great name. Admission is $30. Click here for tickets and more info.
Sunday, June 22
SOUTH HERO--The Blue Paddle Bistro hosts George Murtie on Sunday at 5:30 - 8 p.m. Click here for more info.
Monday, June 23
NORTH HERO--Singer/songwriter Jackson Garrow plays acoustic covers and originals on the Pier Bar at the North Hero House on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Tuesday, June 24
ENOSBURG--Free Summer Concerts in the Park are back with the Enosburg Town Band on the Lincoln Park Bandstand on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The evening also includes arts and crafts activities thanks to the Enosburg Public Library, popcorn and drinks to support the Enosburg Business Association, and ice cream sundaes to support the Franklin County Cat Crusaders. The concerts will continue every Tuesday through August 19. Find them on Facebook for more info.
MILTON--Bombardier Park West gets Supercharged as Carol Ann Jones and the Superchargers rock the bandshell for Music in the Park on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Tuesday evenings have food, lawn games, and the Milton Farmers Market through August 19. Find them on Facebook for more info.
Wednesday, June 25
NORTH HERO--Jerborn is back. The Pier Bar at the North Hero House gets jerborned on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The Citizens Concert Band begins its summer schedule in the St. Albans Summer Concert Series in the Edric Loomis Memorial Bandstand in Taylor Park on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Note the special time. Under the direction of Jeremy Berger, the community band plays a series of free, outdoor summer concerts in towns around Franklin County. Their rich history dates back to 1947. Click here for more info.
The Summer Concert Series concerts are free for all every Wednesday evening through August 27. 14th Star Brewing Company and eats from Maharaja Spice will be on hand for food and drink. If the weather turns squishy, the concerts will move to 14th Star. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--The very special live performance of Soulshine Revival with Phil Graziano at Twiggs has been rescheduled to this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Vermont's tribute to the Allman Brothers Band has the seminal catalogue of the singalongs and jams with spot on guitar and vocal harmonies, two drummers, a real Hammond B-3 organ with Leslie speaker, improv, and slide guitar in front of a dazzling video backdrop. Call 802.524.1405 or 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 or click here for the Zoom link and more info. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
HIGHGATE and SHELDON--Two area libraries have Alyx Hilshey, returning with Library Magic this Saturday. The Highgate Library and Community Center presents Alyx the Magician at the library on Saturday at 10 a.m. She disappears from Highate to appear in Sheldon as the Sheldon Free Library makes her magically appear at the Sheldon Fire Station at 1:30 p.m.
No registration is required and admission is free. The Vermont magician is a nationally touring comedy illusionist. She was a 2024 feature magician on Penn & Teller: Fool Us on YouTube. And she has a Master's in Electrical Engineering.
ST. ALBANS--The Eloquent Page Mystery Book Club meets for the original Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sam Spade is hired by Miss Wonderley to track down her sister, who has eloped with a louse named Thursby. Mayhem follows, The book established the genre of "hard-boiled" detective and introduced the iconic, cynical, and morally ambiguous private investigator who has been the subject of other novels, movies, and now a series on Netflix. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NORTH HERO--The Island Arts Book Sale & Silent Auction fills (and overflows) the Homer Knight Barn at the Island Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The sale will have more than 3,000 books, all organized by subject including biographies, cooking, fiction, history, mysteries, psychology, travel, true stories, and more. There are paperbacks, hard-covers, and some beautiful coffee table books. The silent auction has gift certificates for local restaurants, pubs, and other attractions, and more. Singer/songwriter Evan Alsop will perfom on Saturday at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Click here for more info.
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