ArtBits - April 28, 2011

April 28, 2011 by Dick.

SPRING INTO MUSIC

The Vermont Youth Orchestra Spring Concert takes place at the Dibden Center at Johnson State. VYO principal cellist Joshua Morris of St. Albans will present the first movement of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Heather McKeown’s Highbrow to Hoedown. The McCarthy Arts Center at St. Michael’s College presents St. Albans native Karen McFeeters in concert. Carol Ann Jones sings the Star Spangled banner at Thunder Road. The Vermont All State Parade kicks off the Festival at BFA. Read more…

ART CENTER NEWS

After 19 years of planning (and delays), a new $51 million South Florida performing arts theater opened with a children’s festival. This story is germane to Franklin County. Read more…

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ArtBits - April 21, 2011

April 21, 2011 by Dick.

BOOK NEWS

The St. Albans Free Library hosts Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries this morning and a writers’ medley this afternoon. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. Will Patton joins Pete Sutherland, Jeremiah McLane, Colin McCaffrey, and Patty Casey in a Benefit for Pete’s Greens. The UVM Old Time Music Club hosts a Shape Note Sing in Ira Allen Chapel. The River Arts Farmers and Artisans Market is in full swing. Chow Bella offers Music to Dine By. Read more…

MUSICAL BEDS

BFA Saint Albans still needs your hospitality to house a gazillion incoming All State Musicians. Less than two weeks to go. Read more…

APRIL-MAY ART DEADLINES

The Showcase Contest at Waterfront Park in Burlington is the focus of the annual Young Tradition Weekend. Purdue’s National Contemporary Drawing Exhibition is open to US artists. California Watercolor Association hosts its 42nd annual juried exhibit. A poetry competition offers cash prizes. The Smithtown Township Arts Council seeks your imagination. The Artist-of-the-Day Gallery has a decent marketing idea. Read more…

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ArtBits - April 14, 2011

April 14, 2011 by Dick.

It is a really big shew this weekend with both the Vermont Maple Festival and the MVU Musical on stage all weekend.

45th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MAPLE

The Maple Festival this weekend is the 45th running of Vermont’s first (and sweetest) outdoor festival of the year. The Maple Festival Parade, the annual Crafts and Specialty Foods Show, the Youth Talent Show and Fiddlers Variety Show, and a weekend of free entertainment on the Main Street Stage. Read more…

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

MVU presents Seussical the musical, based on Dr. Seuss’s most famous books. The huge play requires 40 or more actors and one stubborn puppet always in a pouch. Read more…

AROUND ST. ALBANS

The St. Albans Free Library presents Singin’ in the Rain. The new Village Frame Shoppe and Gallery continues a Sappy Art Show and hosts Leon Thompson. Chow Bella presents the Carol Ann Jones, Will Patton, and Dono Schabner trio. The Opera House Bridal Expo on Saturday has been cancelled. Read more…

VERMONT READS

April 10-16 is National Library Week. Vermont Reads presents More than Books: Reflections on Libraries, Community & Historic Preservation at the new Bent Northrop Memorial Library. Read more…

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ArtBits - April 7, 2011

April 7, 2011 by Dick.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

BFA-St. Albans hosts a special open house and tour of Franklin County’s newest performing arts center with music, dance, and video. Hors d’oeuvres will also be served. Read more…

MUSICAL BEDS

The All State Music Festival is coming to BFA and BFA needs bed. Lots and lots of beds. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

A Sappy Art Show begins Monday at the new Village Frame Shoppe and Gallery. The Artist In Residence Gallery features Natalie LaRocque (Bouchard), Toby Fulwiler, Wendy James, and Lyna Lou Nordstrom. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts work from CarePartners. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

It is the Spring Concert Weekend at the Ellie Long Music Center as the Vermont Youth Orchestra invites everyone for a concert or six. The Fletcher Historical Society will have music at its annual meeting. Chow Bella presents Carol Ann Jones & The Superchargers. Young Tradition Vermont presents Craobh Rua. Read more…

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