ArtBits - March 19, 2009

March 19, 2009 by Dick.

RELEASE HER!

Saint Michael’s College hosts a very special Karen McFeeters benefit concert to celebrate the release of her new album Here and Now on Saturday. Read more… 

CALL FOR (YOUNG) MUSICIANS

The Vermont Youth Orchestra will hold annual auditions for their orchestras and choruses. Students must participate in their school instrumental or chorus program, if one is offered. Read more… 

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE

The Village Frame Shoppe now has two locations. Their new store in St. Albans complements the Enosburg operation. Read more… 

ON STAGE LIVE

The Brick Church Concert Series presents members of the VYO in a salonesque soiree of music and art. The Constitution Brass Quintet returns to the Hyde Park Church Music Series. Read more…

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ArtBits - March 12, 2009

March 12, 2009 by Dick.

ART AT HOME IN ST. ALBANS

Rotary Club of St. Albans opens the doors to the Home & Recreation Exposition at the Collins-Perley Sports and Fitness Center. The Champlain Collection has a major exhibit. Read more… 

EVERY RIVER RUNS GREEN…

And everyone is Irish this week as the 14th annual Vermont Irish Heritage Festival comes to Burlington with Celtic music that ranges from traditional dance tunes to rousing Irish-American pub favorites and award-winning original compositions from performers who live in or often play in Franklin County. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The 40th Army Band, Vermont Army National Guard, presents a special St. Patrick’s day concert at St. Albans City Elementary School. The Nobby Reed Project as well as Carol Jones and the Superchargers play the Lincoln Inn this week. Killington has Starline Rhythm Boys in a benefit gig. The regular Music Session continues at the Foothills Bakery. Chow Bella offers jazz and improv. Read more…

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ArtBits - March 5, 2009

March 5, 2009 by Dick.

TOWN MEETING

Highgate voters approved the Summer Sounds concert series. Read more… 

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery presents Vermont Bag Lady Nan Adriance and paintings by both Tess Beemer and Sharon Fiske. The A.I.R. gallery reception is tonight. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts Vermont landscape photographer David Juaire this month. Read more… 

ON STAGE LIVE

Fiddleheads are busy this week and next with gigs in Fairfield, in Essex, and at Burlington Irish Heritage Festival. Tonight is WCLX Blues Night at the Lincoln Inn featuring Jim Branca and the Mystic Mojo Gang at 7 p.m. The Fairfield Community Center invites everyone, no experience necessary, to a benefit dinner dance. Read more… 

TELL THEM WHAT YOU REALLY THINK

The statewide “listening tour” final meeting is on Vermont Interactive Television at B.F.A.-St. Albans. The tour is looking for ideas to sustain and grow the arts during economically challenging times. Read more…

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