Artbits - May 13, 2010

May 13, 2010 by Dick.

SUE TESSIER DAY

Sue Tessier has been an active participant in the arts and in the community all of her life. Her friends will host a Sue Tessier Day Celebration and benefit at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls invites you to a student production of The Boy and the $1000 Pants at the Enosburg High School Auditorium. Tammy Fletcher brings Mountain Girl to at the Bee’s Knees. It is a full Counterpoint weekend with Darling Buds of May. This is Young Tradition Weekend with events featuring young singers, players and dancers performing folk and traditional styles. The Village Tavern hosts Open Mic. Chow Bella offers Music to Dine By. Read more…

YET ANOTHER TAX

The Vermont House and Senate negotiating committee and the governor all signed off on “Challenges for Change” yesterday. The bill may include a new sales tax on tickets to events presented by non-profit organizations like the All Arts Council. Read more…

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Artbits - May 6, 2010

May 6, 2010 by Dick.

LET’S DANCE

First Step Dance hosts a Community Dance to benefit the Ellie Bilodeau Memorial Fund in the Georgia Elementary School “big gym.” Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Art of Action Online Auction closes tomorrow. The Artist In Residence Gallery spotlights Robin Massey, Leesa Mossey, Lyna Lou Nordstrom, Holly Spier, and Nick Rosato. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On the Rise Bakery presents an Evening of Music with Jim Branca & Friends. The Vergennes Opera House presents the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra with Iain MacHarg. The Church Street Concert Series presents the Will Patton Ensemble in Lennoxville. Young Tradition presents John Doyle at Higher Ground. The Good Times Cafe presents Larry Baione with Anna Patton. And the B.F.A.-St. Albans Music Department will present Vivaldi’s Gloria. Read more…

FOOD FIGHT

The food was good — visitors stood in line — but too expensive at the Maple and Greek festivals and the music stage stood silent too much of the time. Read more…

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Artbits - April 29, 2010

April 29, 2010 by Dick.

44th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MAPLE

The Maple Festival this weekend is the first major outdoor festival of the year. There is more entertainment than you can shake a stick at. Read more…

DANCING DANCING

First Step Dance begins Ballroom Wednesdays at the St. Albans Museum. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The black bird begins to fly as FCTC presents the Fairfax Radio Rangers performance of The Maltese Falcon. Chow Bella presents Carol & The Superchargers. The Overtime Saloon hosts Pleasuredome. The Good Times Cafe presents Michele Choiniere with David Gusakov, Will Patton, and Dono Shabner. Read more…

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ArtBits - January 14, 2010

January 14, 2010 by Dick.

LOOKING FORWARD

2010 will be another busy year in the arts with over 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations.

ALL ARTS COUNCIL WISH LIST

2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Summer Sounds. We need a rain maker, other volunteers, and a permanent base. Read more…

ALL ARTS COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

The All Arts Council will celebrate its 25th year continuing our popular programs, continuing our support, and continuing our partnerships. Read more…

2010 AT THE OPERA HOUSE

The Opera House plans a mix of major productions, touring, and community events as well as artwork by Franklin County artists in the downstairs Gallery. Read more…

2010 WITH OTHER PRESENTERS

The AAC helps promote many other Franklin County presenters and individual artists starting with the Art in Bloom Festival and continuing through the Vermont Youth Orchestra programs. Read more…

THE FIVE FESTIVALS

Taken together, the five major Franklin County area Festivals have built more than 150 years of outdoor arts and entertainment here. Read more…

TOWN BANDS

The Citizens Concert Band and the Enosburg Town Band perform through the summer. Read more…

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ArtBits - January 7, 2010

January 7, 2010 by Dick.

Happy New Decade, everyone! Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery has a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments tonight. The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts St. Albans painter Karen Day-Vath. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Jericho Community Center and Fiddleheads will host a Benefit Contra Dance for the Jericho Community Library. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

Franklin County artists and presenters outdid themselves in 2009. This week, we finish the look back with a wrap up of the All Arts Council events, what Other Major Presenters have been doing, the Five Franklin County Festivals, and the Quadricentennial. Read more…

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ArtBits - December 31, 2009

December 31, 2009 by Dick.

KEEPING ALIVE

Public and private contributions to the arts dropped again this year. Artists have shared even more art and more resources this year. Artists have been generous with their time, their talent, their product. Artists are concerned about their community.

Your year-end gift to the AAC is both tax-deductible and will go entirely to programming. Read more…

LIVE ON STAGE

First Step Dance hosts the Fourth Annual New Years Eve Ball tonight. A Celtic New Year features Fiddleheads and more. Phish plays their first New Year’s Eve concert since 2003. Eleven Pipers Piping is a benefit concert for the Tom Fund. Read more…

FIRST NIGHT

Tonight is First Night in several Vermont locations. Most have Franklin County performers or friends commuting between several locations. Pick your pleasure. Read more…

LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR

25 different presenters in this list alone with dozens of venues and a mix of fine art, classical music, popular entertainment, and great theater. Wow! What a year! Read more…

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