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 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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ArtBits - January 13, 2011

January 13, 2011 by Dick.

ON STAGE LIVE

The Summit School Folk Festival has a dance, a jam session, workshops, and concerts. Dance Showcase features Maryellen Vickery and the Ballet School of Vermont. Chow Bella offers Music to Dine By. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2011 will be another busy year in the arts with over 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. This week we look at Major Presenters’ plans for the year.

Happy New Year! Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Alison Dezotelle and Kelee Reichenbach Maddox run Mad Ox Designs in Enosburg Falls. Read more…

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ArtBits - January 6, 2011

January 6, 2011 by Dick.

ART ON THE WALLS

ST. ALBANS–Cosmic Bakery and Cafe exhibits the artwork of Karen Day-Vath. The Artist In Residence Gallery features students from Enosburg and Richford plus potter Barbara Colgrove, doll maker Alison Dezotelle, the clayworks of Kellee Maddox, and painter Becky Wright. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church presents Twelfth Night gathering music. The Jericho Community Center will host a benefit Contra Dance. The Nobby Reed Project plays On Tap at the Lincoln Inn. The Shelburne Steakhouse 8 presents Carol Ann Jones. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2011 will be another busy year in the arts with over 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. Read more…

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ArtBits - January 29, 2009

January 29, 2009 by Dick.

Did you make your snow angels?

POJAZZING

Mark your calendars. Chow!Bella and the Trout River Traders each present the mini-tour of PoJazz next week. Read more…

ARTS OPENING: BUILDING COMMUNITY

The Catamount Arts Center presents Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon at 4 p.m. in their new space in St. Johnsbury. The organization has created a new arts center in an impressive Masonic Temple. Read more…

ARTS CLOSING

The 40-year-old Frog Hollow Craft Center in Middlebury will close Saturday and the property will be sold. Read more…

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