| VOLUME 29 | * * All Arts News On the Web * * | September 25, 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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PEOPLE'S ART SHOW (October 4)--Register and drop-off up to two works of original art in any medium, any subject, and any size for the third annual People's Art Show at Montgomery Center for the Arts. The group show opens on Friday, October 10. All are welcome to participate. Click here for more info. CALL FOR ARTISTS
ST. ALBANS--The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on metal sculptor Rebecca Nase Chomyn. 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. ART ON THE WALLS
JEFFERSONVILLE--The Bryan Memorial Gallery New Horizons feature artist is Erik Koeppel His work is in Jeffersonville 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.
SWANTON--The Swanton Antique Show to benefit the Swanton Free Public Library fills the Saanton Babcock School on Saturday at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call Kathy (802.582.8395), Email, or click here for more info. ART FOR SALE
FRANKLIN--"Golden afternoons, changing leaves, towering corn, and hazy mornings." Celebrate the harvest season with a Harvest Paint and Sip with Jordan at the Dick Wright Pub on Saturday at 5 p.m. Jordan will lead participants step-by-step to create the painting. Find them on Facebook for more info ART YOU CREATE
NORTH HERO--The joy of community dancing to lively music concludes at 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 and wear comfortable, flat shoes. 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.
ENOSBURG--The Enosburgh Recreation Autumn Adventures for Seniors program led by Alice Reighley continues Intro to Jazz Dance in the Emergency Services Building on Tuesday at 1;30 p.m. Senior Jazz class is a low-impact way to keep active. It will improve balance, posture, and strength. Admission is free for anyone age 60 and over. The program continues on Tuesdays through October 28. Email to sign up and for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Osher Lifelong Learning Institute continues the Fall weekly program series with Michael Wood-Lewis of Front Porch Forum to talk about Building Resilience in Vermont Communities in the Greg Brown Lodge at Hard'ack today at 11 a.m. Since 2006, the Forum has helped more than 240,000 neighbors across Vermont towns actively use the platform. HUMANITIES
This semester will offer eight lectures, mostly on Thursdays through November 6. A St. Albans series membership is $40 individual/$70 couple for all eight events, or $10 per program if purchased individually. Call 802.656.8407 or Email for registration questions. Click here for more info.
FRANKLIN--The Haston Library hosts Traci Osterhoudt of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (formerly called Franklin County Home Health) for a presentation at the Town Hall on this afternoon at 3 p.m. The open community discussion will offer everything you need to know about hospice. The event is free and open to the public.
ST. ALBANS--The Saint Albans Museum offers a Sensory-Friendly Hour on Saturday at 9 a.m. Visitors with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities are invited to experience the museum with the lighting and sounds adjusted for a calm, sensory friendly environment. The museum will be closed to the general public for that hour. Click here for more info.
MORRISVILLE--Workshops fill the week at River Arts. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Needle Felting 101 is perfect for absolute beginners this evening at 5:30 p.m. The class will use colorful wool roving and special felting needles to learn the basics of sculpting with wool to create felted mushrooms. The cost is $30 Click here for more info.
The September Open Studio Figure Drawing offers a nude session Sunday at 1 p.m. There will be a combination of short and medium-length poses, and 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.
Go all out with Monster Building: Papier-Mâche Masks & Character Creation with costume designer Abby O’Sullivan on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. It's going to be messy. Bring clothes/aprons that can get monstrous. The cost is $75. Click here for more info.
Evie Mason leads Session 2 of Watercolor: Beyond Basics on Wednesday at 6 p.m. This session will dive deeper into layering and glazing techniques, color mixing, brush control and edge work, creating depth, light, and atmosphere, and storytelling. The cost is $40 for the single session or $105 for all three. Click here for more info.
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.
Friday, September 26 ON STAGE LIVE
SHELDON--The Abbey Friday Night Music Series often has live performances on Friday about 6:30 p.m. The series continues with Nate Michaud in the Pub this week. Reservations are suggested. Find them on Facebook for more info.
EAST FAIRFIELD--The 2025 Meeting House Music Series presents singer, songwriter, storyteller and guitarist Kate Taylor in a special performance at the Meeting House on the Green on Friday at 7 p.m. Doors at 6. She will be joined by guitarist, producer, and arranger Steve Mayone. The evening will draw on a deep musical repertoire ranging from folk to gospel, rock’n’roll to R&B and more.
Ms. Taylor formed her first band at age 15 and had her first record deal with Atlantic Records four years later. The only sister of singers Alex, James, and Livingston Taylor released her debut album Sister Kate, produced by Peter Asher, in 1971. Her second album, the 1978 self-titled Kate Taylor, was produced by her brother James and Lew Hahn on Columbia Records.
Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call Nance Shaw (802.827.6626) or click here for more info.
SOUTH BURLINGTON--The Old Post presents Dirty Looks for their final show on Friday at 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage if the weather agrees. The mostly 80's rock'n'roll cover band has been a staple at the Old Post. Find them on Facebook for more info
Friday-Sunday, September 26-28
ST. ALBANS--14th Star transforms the Taproom into a German beer hall for a weekend of music, food, and festivities for the 14th Star Oktoberfest Weekend with the Lloyd Tyler Band on Friday at 6 p.m. The party starts at 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and continues all day. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NORTH HERO--The North Hero House gets jerborned this weekend. Jerborn takes over the Pier Bar with acoustic rock and "originals that slide right in" on Friday. Americana troubadour David Karl Roberts returns to the Pier Bar for an evening of soulful melodies, outlaw folk and swampy lounge blues live on Saturday. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
ESSEX JUNCTION--On Tap has 90 Proof for late night music on Friday night plus Justice 3's long awaited return live on Saturday night. Music starts at 9 p.m. Call 802.878.3309 or email for more info. Click here to reserve a table.
ST. ALBANS--The Taphouse at Mill River has shows on Friday and Saturday nights in September. Cooie Sings on Friday and the Jaded Ravins are live on Saturday. Music starts about 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
JERICHO--The Jericho Cafe and Tavern fills the weekend with Live Music in September. The Jeff Salisbury Band plays Friday. The Stragglers perform live on Saturday night. Music starts at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
NEWPORT--Kingdom Brewing presents Tim Brick on Friday and the Northern Lights for Live Music at the BrewCabin on Saturday. Music starts at 6 p.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SOUTH HERO--Two Heroes Brewery has music most weeks. Swell takes the stage on Friday and Mike Mac, Strange Machines front man Mike MacDonald, plays live on Saturday. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more info.
ST. ALBANS--Twiggs often has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. This week they host Bob Chevalier on Friday and father-son duo Dan and Sean Jarvis 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 27
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 Smokey Newfield Project reads from the Bookmobile live on Saturday. The market and the music continue every Saturday through October. Find them on Facebook for more info.
STOWE--The Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Summer Music Series fills Saturday night with Third Wheel at 5:30 p.m. Click here for more info.
Sunday, September 28
MONTGOMERY--The monthly Celebration of Expressive Arts concludes at the INN on Sunday. As all good things must come to an end, the CEA is one of them. This evening will say a proper goodbye to an old friend with a Myra Flynn dinner concert. Service begins at 5 p.m. and includes a 3-course dinner and the show for $60. The concert starts around 7 p.m. Advanced reservations required. Call 802.326.4391 or email to RSVP or for more info.
Local artists, writers and musicians have gathered at CEA to share original and thought provoking work. "Reservations get you a guaranteed table."
FAIRFAX--The Fairfax Community Library has two events this week. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
Book Club meets for Long Bright River by Liz Moore on Zoom today at 3 p.m. The suspense novel tells the story of sisters, addiction, and the ties between place, family, and fate. A Zoom link will be available for anyone who wants to attend remotely. Call 802.849.2420 or Email to borrow a copy of the book, or request the Zoom link.
The library has a Silent Reading Party at the Fairfax Town Offices on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Bring any book for an hour of silent reading with fellow book lovers. Afterward, everyone can discuss their readings over refreshments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Click here for more info.
HIGHGATE--The Highgate Library and Community Center continues the Muffin Monday Senior Social Hour on Monday at 10 a.m. The program is a community connect to brainstorm opportunities for senior support. Each week will also include coffee and tea, as well as fresh pastries. The program will run every Monday morning and is free for anyone 55 and older. Registration is mandatory as space is limited. Call the Library (802.868.3970) to register and for more info.
Good News!There are so many events around the region that we miss some of them.Be sure to check these calendars for what's happening near you ... |
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