ArtBits - October 29, 2009

October 29, 2009 by Dick.

A LITTLE ARTS HISTORY, PART I

The St. Albans City Council approved a proposal for the St. Albans Society for the Performing Arts earlier this month. Starting this week, we will survey the existing arts groups and presenters in the county and think about the gaps in programming and services. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The UVM Old Time Music Club presents a Contra and Square Dance. The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival presents a Celtic Hootenanny to benefit the Champlain Valley Folk Festival. Read more…

ARTS in the ECONOMY

The creative economy is more vulnerable than most to economic contractions. Massachusetts has a new program to help. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Hallowe’en art remains the dark side of the Internet. Boo. Read more…

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ArtBits - October 22, 2009

October 22, 2009 by Dick.

SONGS OF VERMONT

The Friends of the Opera House presents an Evening of Song with Deborah Kraus accompanied by Michael McMahon. Her program includes the music of Dvorak, Samuel Barber, and French songs composed around the poetry of Paul Verlaines. Read more…

SONGS OF LOVE and LIFE

The Richmond Free Library hosts a special concert, Songs of Love and Life, Music by Schumann and Schubert with soprano Claire Hungerford and pianist Annemieke Spoelstra. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Overtime Saloon presents Damage Control. The Starline Rhythm Boys perform at the Recycle Bike Vermont Benefit. The Music Box presents Anna Patton and Jeremiah McLane. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

It feels like years since the Bookshelf has made an appearance. It’s back. Read more…

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ArtBits - October 15, 2009

October 15, 2009 by Dick.

TALENT WILL OUT

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents the 17th annual Talent Search with special guests. Read more…

PERFORMANCE ART

Leon Thompson’s new book is either bad, not bad, not too awful or pretty darned good. Find out at the book launch party on Saturday. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Lakeside Coffee presents Jim Branca “uplugged and up close.” The annual Blue Jean Ball for Home Health features music by Big Boots Deville. Yankee Chank has a busy weekend with a Louisiana Saturday Night Dance Party and a performance at the Bee’s Knees. Read more…

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER ART DEADLINES

There is an Art House grant, a Fall Solo Show, a juried photography exhibition, a magazine art and literary contest, and the 17th Juried Biennial North American Small Print Exhibition. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

Vermont Council on Rural Development wraps up the 2-year Council on the Future of Vermont project. Read more…

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ArtBits - October 8, 2009

October 8, 2009 by Dick.

SPIKE ON THE FARM

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Big Spike Bluegrass in a concert for Dairy Farmers Working Together. Read more… 

ART ON THE WALLS

Corliss Blakely’s Fall Art Show continues with oil paintings and prints. Read more…

COME TO THE FOOTLIGHTS!

Fairfax Community Theater Company begins a two week run of Two Dragon Tales and a Taste of Saki: an Evening for Children of All Ages. The Lamoille County Players performance of Cinderella continues today through Sunday with several Fairfax/Georgia performers. Read more… 

CALL FOR PERFORMERS

Opera House Talent Search participants must attend a Mandatory Rehearsal on Sunday. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Green Mountain Folklore Society will hold its Fall Meeting. Fiddleheads perform the South Hero Apple Festival. The State House Open House/Step Up for Kids Day features Jon Gailmor and others. The Starline Rhythm Boys play the American Legion and host a CD release party this week. The Village Tavern hosts Open Mic on Thursdays. The regular Music Session continues at the Foothills Bakery. Chow Bella offers John Cassel and Vern Colburn. Read more…

ART FOR SALE

Franklin County Court Diversion is peddling Just Desserts, a 2010 calendar. Read more…

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ArtBits - October 1, 2009

October 1, 2009 by Dick.

MUSIC FOR FALL

The Vermont Youth Orchestra opens the 2009-10 concert season at Saint Mary’s Church in St. Albans. Four Franklin County students are VYO members. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

Corliss Blakely begins her Fall Art Show today in her new space with a wine and cheese reception. The Artist In Residence Gallery features Jan Brosky, Melissa Haberman, Alexis Kyriak, and Charlotte Rosshandler. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts artist Carol Mueller. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

RICHMOND–On the Rise Bakery presents Jim Branca and the Mystic Mojo men. The 17th annual Vermont Opera Theater Foliage Art Song Festival celebrates classical song with performances and master classes. Saturday evening marks the last regular event for the Lincoln Inn. The Big E features Yankee Chank. Read more…

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