ArtBits - December 25, 2008

December 24, 2008 by Dick.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

I am completely blown away by both the quantity and quality of concerts, events, exhibits, and productions staged this year in and by Franklin County artists. The list is so extensive that, after I cut and trimmed and slashed and gouged, I still had a column more than twice as long as usual. This year, for the first time ever, I have divided the annual roundup into two columns. This week, we will look at events around the county from the Artist In Residence cooperative to the West Swanton Methodist Church annual Lawn Supper.

And that’s only half the list. Read more…

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ArtBits - December 18, 2008

December 18, 2008 by Dick.

*** Still to Come ***

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ArtBits - December 11, 2008

December 11, 2008 by Dick.

THE GIFT OF ART

Catalyst director Ronni Lopez suggests theater tickets. Photographer April Henderson has “oodles of great photos.” The Just for the Holidays Gift Shop offers products from New England talents this weekend only. Tim Stetson has a new CD of gospel music. Leon Thompson’s books of humor columns are still available. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The VYO Chorus and the Vermont Youth Concert Chorale present Turn the World Around in Saint Mary’s Church on Friday. The Catalyst Theater Company presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! and Hope for the Holiday$?. A Counterpoint Christmas plays around the state. Read more…

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ArtBits - December 4, 2008

December 4, 2008 by Dick.

ART ON THE WALLS

The Champlain Collection Holiday Art Show begins Saturday with an artists reception for Harald Aksdal, Sean Dye, Fred Swan, Anna Vreman, and nature photographer Robert Chaperon. The Artist In Residence Gallery spotlight is on Robert Anderson, Gretchen and Tony Bittner, Robert Fletcher, Karen Scheffler, and Henry Trask-Reilly. The Gallery will host its monthly reception this evening. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Events For Tom presents the Guy Mendilow Band in a Benefit for Betty concert at the College Street Congregational Church. On the Rise Bakery presents Jim Branca and the Mystic Mojo Men. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild is a Vermont artisans cooperative. Read more…

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