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< letters> BROMAGE NAILED IT I really enjoyed Andy Bromage’s piece, “Unfair Market?” [September 2]. I want to applaud Seven Days for running it and also to offer my congratulations to Mr. Bromage: (1) for successfully finding an apartment that fit his needs and (2) for telling a story that absolutely needs to be heard. My property management company owns apartments in downtown Burlington. Many of my tenants have told me stories like the one that opened Mr. Bromage’s piece, of having to negotiate a path through “dingy carpeted stairs, over the warped floors and through the grimy kitchen” of the few apartments shown to them. I know the other side of the coin, too; that some tenants will randomly trash the apartments they live in. Even so, I felt that “Unfair Market?” was an accurate portrayal of the current housing situation in Burlington, and it fairly articulated the frustration that apartment hunters have experienced in trying to locate safe, affordable housing. Rental properties may well be at a premium in Burlington, given the city’s incredibly low vacancy rate. But they only have real value to anyone when they are properly maintained by the owners and are respected by the tenants who live in them. Peter Cammann WAITSFIELD
TODAY’S “DEATH PANELS” As Dr. Deb Richter points out in the “Fair Game” column [August 19], the real “Death Panel” is not the right-wing version, but the current health care system we have now. This is in reference
to what is probably the most outrageous lie concerning the public health care option that is meant to confuse and scare the general public, especially seniors. The medical counseling is voluntary and concerns such provisions as living wills and other issues seniors face and is endorsed by the AARP. Of course this doesn’t stop the extreme right wing, such as Sarah Palin, from exploiting such fears, by calling the public option an “evil” bill that will kill off various segments of the population! In fact, if one wants to find real evil, it’s the current employerbased system of segregated health care coverage that results in over 100 million Americans either uninsured or underinsured and leads to premature death. In contrast, virtually every other industrialized country in the world has a universal health care plan that costs less, and their citizens have a greater life expectancy! It is also shameful that normally moderate, responsible conservatives have been virtually mute on this issue. Jerry Kilcourse
treats erectile dysfunction and that the person must first bring desire and some arousal to the Viagra… What’s wanted is something that reduces inhibitions, keeps nerves keen, and increases thoughts of the joy of sex with X or Y. Ms. Ober’s article suggests that’s impossible. Desire, as several people she interviews suggest, is an elusive entity, a mystery that resists our brain chemistry research, our sociopsychological research, our very minds. The fun is watching the
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CORRECTIONS: In our story “Of Tomes and Tommes” last week, the Inn at West View Farm was mistkenly referred to as the Inn at Mountain View Farm. The article “Did Vermont State Troopers Go Too Far When They Shot Paranoid Schizophrenic Joe Fortunati?” [Sept. 9] states that the state police also shot Robert
Woodward in an earlier incident; in fact it was the Brattleboro Police in that case. Former Peace & Justice Center board member Ed Everts pointed out a computation error in our story “Peace of Work” [Sept. 2]: “Having reached age 30 we have entered our fourth decade, not our third as was stated…” Finally, in our “State of the Arts” piece about Vermont Stage Company’s gala [“Vermont Stage Celebrates 15 and Looks to the Future,” Sept. 9], an actress should have been identified as Afton Williamson.
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The hills were alive with the sound of music last Saturday, as Dana Kaplan and Katie Dyer tied the knot at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. Kaplan is the lead vocalist for Burlington indie pop band The Smittens. She sings the theme song for Eva Sollberger’s web video series, “Stuck in Vermont.” Sollberger filmed Kaplan’s nuptials for this week’s “Stuck.” About 170 of the couple’s family and friends traveled to Vermont for the ceremony, which Kaplan and Dyer planned before gay marriage became legal on September 1.
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When they initially set the date, they thought they’d be getting civil-unioned. So how did their gay wedding compare to straight weddings? Sollberger says the event was fairly traditional. The couple hired a wedding planner. Their families attended — the guest list included grandparents and toddlers. Kaplan wore a white pant suit; Dyer wore a white dress. There were a few tweaks, though. “They both walked down the aisle with both sets of parents,” says Sollberger. “I kind of liked that. I mean, why should just the dad get to walk down the aisle?” And the wedding photos were definitely different. “Probably not many couples have jumping photos,” notes Sollberger. “But that’s not a gay thing.” They wrote their own vows, too. Said Kaplan to Dyer: “I feel like the luckist person, getting to walk through this life with you as my partner — or should I say, my legal spouse.” Then, notes Sollberger, “they did a cute high five.”
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auditor, Salmon did due diligence before jumping the Democratic ship (onto what arguably could be described as a sinking GOP one). Or did he? In the weeks leading up to his party switch, Salmon chatted up the three Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls. He had only a passing confab with Markowitz, who Salmon claims got defensive when he mentioned people thought he should run for governor. “Her arrogance took over,” said Salmon. “She talked about how she had been elected to office six times and I was still new to the job.” Markowitz was taken aback when told of Salmon’s version of the exchange. She said Salmon called her on his cellphone (with poor reception) to set up a meeting. “I don’t remember saying anything remotely like that at all.” Can you hear me now? Sounds like the “listen” parts of conversation were lacking with Bartlett and Racine, too. “There were two things that were very
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phase of Campaign 2010 — potential pols hurry up and make phone calls to supporters and then wait to hear what Dubie does. That’s certainly the case for gubernatorial hopeful President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin (D-Windham), who tells “Fair Game” he is “more than likely running for governor.” He’ll make a formal announcement after Dubie. Already in the race: Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, State Sens. Doug Racine (D-Chittenden) and Susan Bartlett (D-Lamoille). Another likely candidate is former State Sen. Matt Dunne. Both Dunne and Shumlin have run against Dubie in lite-guv races — and lost: Shumlin tried in 2002, Dunne, in 2006. Shumlin had originally wanted to run for guv in 2002, but stepped aside to make way for Racine, and, in so doing, managed to avoid a primary. Not this year. Also in the wings is Salmon, who is being talked up as a GOP candidate for governor if Dubie opts to stand down. Then there’s State Sen. Randy Brock (R-Franklin), the guy who Salmon bested in a 2006 recount to win the auditor’s job. Salmon may have the edge on Brock in the guv race, too. Ouch. Absent Salmon and Dubie, Brock is the GOP’s putative statewide star — minus the punny surname. He’s also articulate and conservative. Stay tuned. Serving up Salmon — Like any good
evident to me,” said Bartlett, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee. “He was not interested in listening. Every time we got to a part where he disagreed with what I said, he changed the subject.” She added, “I got the sense that he had long since made up his mind, and he was really looking for confirmation.” Racine, too, said Salmon appeared to have the answers to his own questions. In announcing his switch, Salmon said, “Vermonters do not want to see tax increases as a consequence of poor planning.” He then went on to say that human services needed to be reorganized, and “the GOP has the mindset to make it happen.” That claim belies recent history, according to Racine. Since taking office in 2002, Douglas has reorganized the Agency of Natural Resources and the Agency of Human Services. “The Republicans — Jim Douglas and Brian Dubie — have been in charge of these reorganizations,” said Racine. “So, if Tom has a problem with how it’s been done, how can he now say the Republicans are better equipped to do it? I’m confused.” He’s not the only one. Hopping Prog — State Rep. Dave Zuckerman (P-Burlington) is officially mulling a run for higher office ... as a Democrat. Another pol making a Salmon-style leap? Not exactly. >> 13a
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Zuckerman tells “Fair Game” he’s considering a run for either state senator or lieutenant governor with the hope of winning the primary as a Democrat and then earning the support of the Progressives. That way he’d be on the ballot as a Progressive-Democrat. Zuckerman can earn the dual label if he wins in the Democratic primary and also as a write-in in the Progressive primary. Or the Progressives could simply name him as their candidate after the primary — all major parties can fill empty slots on the ballot if no one emerges victorious in the primary. “I do have to figure out if my farm and family can handle it,” Zuckerman said of his community-supported ag venture, Full Moon Farm. He and his wife are in the process of moving the farm from the Burlington Intervale to Hinesburg. Eventually, he’ll live in Hinesburg, too, but not for three to five years. This fusion approach is modeled on the successful candidacy of State Sen. Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden). Ashe was a Progressive city councilor who ran in the Democratic primary for state senate in Chittenden County — and made the cut. He went on to win a seat in the 30-member chamber. “This is one way that a Progressive can run in the statewide race while removing the three-way conundrum that challenges some voters,” said Zuckerman. If not, he added, he’ll consider it a lesson learned. Other possible Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor include Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan, former House member Tom Costello, State Sen. Ed Flanagan and former Vermont CARES Executive Director Tim Palmer. House Majority Leader Floyd Nease is no longer interested in the job. On the Republican side, a few possible candidates are in the wings, and will likely make their presence known once Dubie makes his move. They are: state senators Brock, Kevin Mullin (Rutland) and Phil Scott (Washington). Party Pooper? —Vermont’s GOP chairman Rob Roper has decided not to run for reelection in November. Can’t say I blame him; the guy’s barely been paid a dime since January. Roper tells “Fair Game” that he has a lot of irons in the fire; whichever one gets hottest fastest will determine his next move — political or otherwise. Maybe he can take on U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) or U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) since the GOP can’t find anyone to run against these popular pols? Or, given his Stowe homestead, he could run for state senate in Lamoille County. Its lone senator, Susan Bartlett, is running for governor.
To date, only one candidate has come forward to replace Roper: Dan Riley. He’s the former GOP chair in Bennington County, who helped organize Sen. John McCain’s campaign in New York in 2000. Riley’s been traveling the state over the past month, talking with Republicans about his bid. “I like to think of campaigning like football: You have an air game and a ground game,” said Riley. “The air game is media and advertising, while the ground game is the grassroots effort: It’s direct voter contact. We need to focus on that. The Democrats have done a good job on that, and we need to match them.” Whatever it takes to stay in the game. Labor Pains — Talk about a chill in the air: The Douglas administration and the Vermont State Employees Association remain at loggerheads about how to trim $7.4 million in payroll costs. Last week, the union offered to sacrifice a mix of furlough days, lost holidays and its wellness program to save money. This week, the Douglas team countered with a mix of furloughs and holiday takebacks, minus the pay cuts it had previously sought. The catch? The union must agree to cut $38 million from the payroll by FY 2012. If the union balks, Deputy Administration Secretary Tom Pelham says they may have no choice but to lay off 200 to 300 workers to realize the savings. “We need to find structural, sustainable savings, and furloughs aren’t enough,” said Pelham. The union believes Douglas’ counter offer is evidence they just want to cut more jobs. In the past two years, the state has trimmed nearly 650 workers from its payroll. “They have a choice to accept the real money we have put on the table or lay people off,” said Jes Kraus, VSEA’s executive director. “It’s like we put $7.4 million on the table and they said: You gave us hundreds; we wanted it in twenties.” Last week, the legislative Joint Fiscal Committee told the Douglas administration to seek short-term savings for FY 2010, and leave long-term savings for bargaining talks. The two sides are now embroiled in contract talks for FY 2011 and 2012. For sure, the only people making money are the lawyers. For example, private option attorney Michael Marks, the administration’s chief labor negotiator, is earning $200 an hour, up from his 2007 rate of $170 an hour. Despite the hourly boost, Marks’ contract is capped at $120,000. He’ll just have to screw over state workers in less time. Now that’s productivity.
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Obama’s congressional outreach. It was illustrated by a big picture of Welch meeting with Obama and a handful of other Congress critters. Weeks later, Pres. Obama lauded the introduction of the federal “payas-you-go” legislation — which theoretically means Congress must pay for any new program with cuts or new revenue rather than adding to the current federal deficit. As a key sponsor, Welch joined Pres. Obama on the podium during a press conference. But Welch’s rise to power isn’t about photo ops. He’s already amending key pieces of legislation. The climate legislation approved this past summer includes a provision that will invest billions of dollars in energy efficiency across the country. The federal program was modeled in large part on the success of Vermont’s weatherization programs as well as Efficiency Vermont, which helps homeowners find ways to cut energy consumption. Welch’s D.C. success is a major turnabout for a Vermont politician who 20 years ago was on the verge of becoming a political footnote after he lost two high-profile bids for statewide office. In 1988, then State Sen. Welch was defeated in a four-way Democratic primary for the U.S. House by Rep. Paul Poirier, followed by Secretary of State Jim Guest and Dolores Sandoval. Poirier went on to lose the general election to incumbent Republican Peter Smith, finishing behind Independent Bernie Sanders. Sanders went on to defeat Smith in 1990.
In 1990, Welch ran for governor and lost to Republican Richard Snelling. Welch didn’t hold public office again until 2001, when he was appointed by Gov. Howard Dean to fill a vacant Senate seat. Welch then ran for office on his own and won. He was also elected president pro tem, the Senate chamber’s leader. In 2006, Welch won a hard-fought battle for the U.S. House seat vacated by Sanders. He defeated a popular Republican — former Adjutant General Martha Rainville. He faced only nominal opposition in 2008 from Progressive Thomas Hermann. Welch’s training as a legislative leader is helping him rise through the Democratic ranks in Congress, notes longtime Vermont political observer and University of Vermont professor Garrison Nelson, coauthor of several books on the inner workings of Congress. “Peter’s great skill is his knowledge of parliamentary procedure,” said Nelson. That’s not true for many of his colleagues, Nelson adds. Today’s House members sit on several committees, as opposed to just one, as in years past. In other words, more people serve on key panels, said Nelson, which tends to make committee assignments less prestigious. “Today it’s more ‘every man for himself,’ and someone who understands parliamentary procedure, and in an institution as difficult to navigate as today’s contemporary House, is worth his weight in gold. That is really where Peter has been able to step in,” adds Nelson. “He is
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in the perfect position to be a key player in the House to a degree that Bernie never was.” Welch’s success is also partly due to the company he keeps. He was one of Waxman’s chief vote counters when the California congressman unseated Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. With his close ties to Detroit’s automakers, Dingell could not be counted on to help pass climate change legislation — a key issue for the incoming president. “I wanted him to come on the energy and commerce committee so we could continue to work together,” noted Waxman, who previously chaired the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee, where Welch still retains a seat.
rience navigating the shoals of climate change and health care reform. Earlier this year Welch put that experience and his “interpersonal skills” to work by inviting the so-called “Blue Dog” Democrats over for dinner, wine and discussion during the debate on the climatechange bill. The series of soirées got some ink in the all-important D.C. rag The Hill under the headline: “Red wine, Blue Dogs, green agenda.” The meetings took place in the apartment Welch shares with Rep. Jim Cooper (DTN), one of the so-called “Blue Dog” Dems. During those discussions — over home-cooked meals or a tray of warmed-up lasagna from Costco — Welch was able to convince
Over the decades I’ve seen many skillful members of congress, but I have to say he has a great combination of experience, temperament and interpersonal skills … that allow him to be particularly effective. Rep. HenRy Waxman (D-ca) At first, Welch wasn’t able to get onto the Energy and Commerce Committee because any open slots had been promised to more senior members. But when Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) was appointed Labor Secretary, it created a vacancy: Waxman made sure Welch took her place. Serving on three high-profile committees — he also serves on the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct — seems to suit Welch. “The biggest surprise for me was how relevant the work in Montpelier was to doing the work in Washington,” said Welch. “The budget has more zeros and there are more people in the building, but the process is the same when it comes to listening to your constituents and listening to your colleagues and trying to find a constructive way to solve problems.” Also, Vermont has some expe-
Democrats from coal-rich states that the energy-efficiency provisions in the climate change bill he introduced would help to lower electricity costs for consumers. That meant the transition away from a dirtier, albeit cheaper, source of fuel — like coal — would be less traumatic for residents in coal country, Welch said. Welch hopes to broker similar alliances during the upcoming health care debate. “Peter is right there playing a very active role and has championed the cause of holding down the cost of the bill and bringing about essential reforms in the health care system that curb wasteful spending,” said Waxman. Those reforms include paying doctors and hospitals for healthy outcomes, not simply the number of procedures they perform on their patients. Lowering costs across the health care system, as well as making public coverage available
to those who need it, are crucial elements of true reform, notes Waxman. Welch hopes his proposal to control costs while transforming an antiquated system will appeal to conservative members of the Democratic caucus. It worked during the climate change debate. However, like those so-called “Blue Dog” Democrats, Welch — who cosponsored the public-option provision in the House bill — won’t say whether he’ll fight to keep it in the final bill. Welch’s high profile has also brought him some negative attention. Earlier this year, he was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. One of the first orders of business for the panel was to probe charges against the powerful Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY). Rangel had previously given Welch $19,000. Welch returned the money just four days after being appointed — the only “ethics” committee member to do so. Welch’s congressional standing has also made him the focus of Vermont’s antiwar movement. He was a vocal critic of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan when he ran, and won, in 2006. And while in Congress, he has voted several times to stop funding the military conflicts unless troops are withdrawn by specific dates. Still, he’s been the focus of antiwar protestors who have challenged him in town-hallstyle meetings — even occupied his office. Their hope: He’ll push harder to stop the wars and bring the troops home. Welch, too, said he would like to see troops home sooner rather than later, and has sponsored legislation to accomplish that goal. “There are some, like me, who believe we never should have been there in the first place,” said Welch. “The major thing in electing Barack Obama was to bring our troops home.” After health care reform, the U.S. role in Afghanistan could shape up to be the next big battle in Congress: whether to withdraw troops or step up operations. Welch remains skeptical of Obama’s plans in Afghanistan. “The current policy of military engagement is one that I have some serious reservations about,” he said. m
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f Kyle Bergman wasn’t an architect, he’d be a filmmaker. That’s why the 47-year-old New York resident combined his profession with his passion to create the Architecture and Design Film Festival, a new four-day event taking place at Waitsfield’s Big Picture Theater. All the proceeds from the festival are being donated to Yestermorrow Design/Build School, where Bergman is a member of the board of directors. Incidentally, Yestermorrow is what first brought Bergman to Vermont — he took a class there in 1985 while getting his degree in architecture. He later purchased a house in Warren and spends a good chunk of time there when he’s not in the city running his own design/build firm. By Bergman’s count, there are at least 1000 films about architecture and design. And for good reason: The medium offers the next best thing to physical presence in a building. Compared with still photography, says Bergman, “film gives you a better sense with which to feel the space.” Although a film festival about architecture may sound like it’s aimed at architects, Bergman assures that it’s not. “I think more and more people are caring about where they live, and how it looks and feels,” he says. “I’ve set it up so it has a broad reach.” The festival is composed of 30 films organized into 12 series with themes such as “Going Green,” “Making Stuff ”
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Manhattan Shorts: a Mixed Bag Worth Seeing BY MARGOT HARRISON
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hort films seldom hit theaters, which means many moviegoers don’t give them a thought till they hear the nominees in that category read at the Oscars. Even then, we may assume they’re just glorified film-school assignments. But the animated flick 9 got its start as an acclaimed short ... so, for that matter, did the recent sci-fi hit District 9. (You can see the short versions of both on YouTube.) Not all the 10 finalists in the Manhattan Short Film Festival, which starts at Merrill’s Roxy this Friday, would benefit from a longer running time or a bigger budget. But the competitive festival, which screens simultaneously in 173 cities on five continents, is a great way to get a sense of how much a skilled filmmaker can convey in a quarter hour. With entrants from 36 nations (428 entries in all) and finalists from nine, the 12th annual MSFF is pretty damn diverse, and that’s a good thing. A few of the films are more well-intentioned essays than great works of cinema — take the American entry, Julius Onah’s “The Boundary,” in which a family of Middle Eastern descent falls victim to racial profiling during a border crossing. Despite a fine performance by Alexander Siddig (of “Deep Space Nine” and Syriana), it’s more predictable than it needs to be. A more involving — if sometimes overwrought — think piece is Spanish director Isabel de Ocampo’s “Miente,” whose main character is a Bulgarian girl forced into prostitution in Madrid. “Mozambique,” shot and directed by a 16-year-old AIDS orphan living in that country (with help from American professionals) is a simple, affecting documentary. But perhaps the most powerful social commentary in the fest is the most minimalist. “Lashabiya” reenacts the confrontations in Gaza allegorically, as a potentially lethal spin on the children’s “Red Light/Green Light” game. Directed by Israeli Yehezkel Lazarov, who calls himself “not a political guy,” it makes its point in six minutes with no speechifying. Just as powerful, if more fanciful, is the French animation “Skhizein” (pictured), the Kafkaesque story of a man whose encounter with a meteorite alienates him from himself ... literally. It plays like The Triplets of Belleville crossed with a Charlie Kaufman film.
With entrants from 36 nations and finalists from nine, the 12th annual MSFF is pretty damn diverse, and that’s a good thing. This year’s MSFF is about evenly split between earnest realism and playful surrealism, and the alternation keeps viewers from getting bored. In the inspired Australian short “Plastic,” a blend of live action and computer animation from Sandy Widyanata, a woman dressing for a date suddenly acquires the ability to mold her own body as if it were Silly Putty. Jorge Molina’s film “Parking,” set entirely in a garage, portrays a modern businessman suffering from the effects of, shall we say, chronic stress. In press material, the director claims the lead actor got so paranoid during shooting he had to be rugby-tackled, and it’s not hard to see why.
and “Fluid Art.” Each series, roughly two hours long and shown twice during the festival, includes one or two short films and a medium or long feature. The films chronicle each stage of the design process, from the creative phase to reactions to the final product. For example, the “Change Happens” series includes two documentaries about how a new project can affect a town and its residents. Downside Up tells the story of North Adams, Mass., which was transformed from an industrial husk of a town to a center of art and creativity by the installation of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. “Angle of Inspiration” is a short documentary about Santiago Calatrava’s controversial Sundial Bridge in Redding, Calif. The modernist suspension bridge, with its 217-foot-tall working sundial, inspired both awe and opposition among northern Californians. Another highlight is the Vermont debut of the documentary Objectified, a film that has been shown around the world for the past six years and discusses our relationship with manufactured products and the people who design them. “What can we learn about who we are, and who we want to be, from the objects with which we surround ourselves?” asks Bergman’s synopsis. A $60 value pass buys you tickets to eight films and two chairlift rides at Sugarbush. Upgrade to the $100 patron pass, and you can see four more films, get a guided tour of three Warren-area homes designed by people who taught at Yestermorrow, and have breakfast with filmmakers on Sunday morning at Sugarbush’s Clay Brook Lodge. Next year will mark Yestermorrow’s 30th birthday. This festival could be considered an early celebration of that milestone, or just a good excuse to be in the Mad River Valley during foliage season. “You couldn’t pick a better place to do a fall film fest,” says Bergman. Architecture and Design Film Festival, Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. $8-10 per series. Info, 917-374-7079. www.adfilmfestival.com
On a gentler note, the last three films explore the world through the eyes of children. Sweden’s “Love Child” focuses on an expressive 5-year-old who finds herself neglected when her parents get a new bundle of love (not the kind you’d think). “Hammerhead,” from the UK, tells a well-worn divorce story enlivened by a ferociously scowling, determinedly uncute little boy with a shark fi xation. Finally, there’s one film that’s pure joy to look at: Martina Amati’s “A’Mare,” which the Italian director shot on and often in the Mediterranean. The simple tale of two preteen fishermen who take their boat out too “SKHIZEIN” far and make an unexpected discovery, it transports audiences to the volcanic Aeolian Islands off Sicily, where Michelangelo Antonioni shot L’Avventura. The two actors — island natives — are natural, but the film is really about light, water and the semi-hypnotic states induced by life on the open sea. It’s not easy to pick your favorite from such a diverse slate of films, but that’s what MSFF audiences are asked to do — everyone who buys a ticket, from Beijing to Belgrade to Burlington, gets a ballot to turn in after the show. Last year, the winning film — “New Boy” from the UK — ended up with an Oscar nomination. That was also the fest’s first year in Burlington. “The areas where this seems to be thriving are college towns,” New York-based fest founder Nicholas Mason told Seven Days last year, explaining why he brought the MSFF north (Brattleboro was its first Vermont location). For his part, Roxy owner Merrill Jarvis III was happy to have it back: “It did so well last year at the Roxy that I wanted to play it for a second week,” he says. The Manhattan Short Film Festival shows daily Friday, September 18, through Thursday, September 24, 1, 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. at Merrill’s Roxy Cinema in Burlington. www.msfilmfest.com; merrilltheatres. net/roxy
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Poems, Progressives and Personal Portraits Highlight the Burlington Book Festival BY MARGOT HARRISON
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hink college kids today are selfconscious? “Call us the apathetic generation and we will become that,” wrote Joyce Maynard in her 1972 New York Times Magazine essay “An Eighteen-Year-Old Looks Back on Life.” “Say times are changing ... and you make a movement and a unit out of a generation unified only in its common fragmentation.” To many people in those turbulent years, Maynard sounded like the voice of her generation. She dropped out of Yale and began an ill-fated affair with the much older J.D. Salinger — a liaison she would chronicle in a 1998 memoir. In the intervening years, Maynard worked in journalism, raised three kids and published the novel To Die For, among others. On Saturday, September 26, she’ll read from her new novel, Labor Day, at the Burlington Book Festival. It’s about a kid whose single mom finds unexpected solace in the company of an escaped convict. Probably the most famous names lined up for the BBF this year are brother-sister progressive-gadfly writing team Amy and David Goodman (the latter a Vermont resident) and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, who kicks things off with her reading Friday evening. She’s preceded by the festival’s official dedication to local woodcut artist Mary Azarian. But part of the fun of the BBF — besides hobnobbing with local scribes such as Castle Freeman Jr., Brad Kessler, Amy Seidl, Stephen Huneck and Elizabeth Bluemle — is the incentive it offers to start reading new writers. Take New Orleans resident Amanda Boyden, a former trapeze artist whose young adult novel Pretty Little Dirty is celebrated — or notorious — for its depiction of two girls’ lives going seriously astray. Mother Jones praised the socially conscious realism of her second novel, Babylon Rolling, which portrays a year in the life of one New Orleans street pre-Katrina. Boyden’s husband and fellow BBF attendee, Joseph Boyden, paints a very different milieu: His two award-winning historical novels, Three Day Road and Through Black Spruce, are about native Canadians finding their place in the early 20th century. Locals may already know the name of Julie Otsuka, who retold the harrowing story of Japanese-American internment camps through fictional characters in When the Emperor Was Divine — it’s the 2009 selection of the Vermont Reads program. Another BBF guest, Jennifer Haigh, tells smaller-scale but acclaimed
WINNING CHAIRITY We noted in early August that Steve Conant of Burlington’s Conant Metal & Light had called on artists to create chairs for a Design/Build Challenge benefiting the South End Art Hop and ReCycle North. And, boy, did they. As viewers at last weekend’s Hop noted, 25 creative types submitted seats in wildly different styles. The money raised by the silent auction of the chairs will be split among the artists and the two nonprofits. Four of the chairs also won awards of distinction from
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tales: Her latest novel, The Condition, is about a family struggling with a daughter’s diagnosis of Turner’s syndrome. The second full day of the BBF is devoted to kids’ lit and a series of poetry readings in the Main Street Landing Film House. This year, a gaggle of quirky, Québec-based children’s and YA authors is slated to make its way south. Among them are Scottish-born P.J. Bracegirdle, author of the middle-grade Joy of Spooking series, which sounds like a more literate take on Tim Burton tropes; and Lori Weber, who’s penned YA books called Klepto and Tattoo Heaven; her latest is If You Live Like Me. If you like seeing verse in action, Saturday afternoon is the time to roam Church Street, as Burlington College students surprise shoppers with “public displays of poetry.” The more sedate readers in Sunday’s Grace Paley Poetry Series include former poet laureate of Maine Baron Wormser, Mark Twain Award winner Tony Hoagland, Burlington writers David Cavanagh and Daniel Lusk and NEK poet Carol Potter. For the complete schedule, including litrelated film screenings, see www.burlington bookfestival.com. Burlington Book Festival, Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, various downtown venues. Most events free. To volunteer, call 658-3328. Joyce Maynard, Saturday, September 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. Rita Dove, Friday, September 25, 8 p.m. at the Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington.
the public: Ed Owre’s “Assemblage of Household Items” (pictured) took both Most Creative and Best of Show. Wylie Garcia’s “Aquarium Chair” was voted Most Fun. Allison Ross’ “Cardboard Chair” was Best Re-make. And Jackie Mangione’s “Hand Painted Chair” — with a facsimile of Fragonard’s 1767 painting “The Swing” — was Most Comfortable. The chairs can CUTLINE still be seen (adjacent to the Art Hop juried show) in the Soda Plant through September, and images of all the entries are posted at www. thesodaplant.com. Congrats to all. PAMELA POLSTON
(Pamela Polston is a board member of SEABA, which puts on the Art Hop.)
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Curses, Foiled Again Max D. Hinton, 21, was interviewing for a job with the Montgomery, Ala., police when he volunteered that he possessed child pornography and had sex with an underage girl. An investigation led to a trial, a conviction and a 30-year prison sentence but no explanation why Hinton mentioned the pornography. • When a sheriff’s deputy in Dodge County, Neb., tried to pull over a drunk-driving suspect, the car sped up. Then the driver lost control, drove into a ditch and wound up on train tracks. The Fremont Tribune reported that when the 21-year-old driver abandoned the car and hid from the deputy, a passing train rammed his car. • Mitchell Deslatte, 25, drove up to a
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Homeland Insecurity U.S. border authorities ordered the removal of a glossy yellow sign spelling out “United States” in 21-foot-high letters on the side facing Canada at a new border station in Massena, N.Y. “There were security concerns,” Customs and Border Protection Agency official Kelly Ivahnenko told the New York Times. “The sign could be a huge target and attract undue attention.” The agency approved the sign, proposed four years ago by the federal General Services Administration as part of that agency’s campaign to raise the
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Render Unto Caesar After Chicago banker George Michael claimed his $3 million mansion was really a church, the Illinois Department of Revenue exempted him from his $80,000 yearly property-tax bill. The Chicago Tribune reported that Michael’s evidence for tax-exempt status consisted of a copy of the identification card he received from the Internet-based Church of Spiritual Humanism by clicking a button on the
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You know I like to be emphatic in these columns, Ricardo, so I wish I could tell you that, yes, steam rooms and saunas will cleanse your body of noxious substances and, when combined with regular steak dinners, orgasms and chocolate cake, will enable you to live to 126. Or, alternatively (really, I’m not fussy, I just want something definite to say), that the sauna is a cabinet of death. Once again, however, I find myself stymied by intransigent reality. The scientific evidence, sorted into piles, breaks down as follows: (1) Steam rooms and saunas are good for you. (2) Steam rooms and saunas are bad for you. (3) We can’t decide about steam rooms and saunas. Give us another hour, and see if you can rustle up some baby oil and a lava lamp. My drab elaboration on these conclusions is provided below. You’ll notice I treat saunas and steam rooms together, although they’re two separate things. Saunas typically operate at 176 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity of 10 to 20 percent, whereas steam rooms involve lower temperatures and much higher humidity (i.e., steam). Now, nearly all the research out there focuses on saunas, and one ought not to assume that what’s true of saunas will in all cases be true of steam rooms. Nonetheless, the two share a key feature, namely, they both make you sweat — perhaps insufficient commonality for a peerreviewed journal, but good enough for me. We proceed to the results: Good. “Very few sudden deaths take place during or after sauna bathing” (American Journal of Medicine, 2001). This may not strike you as a ringing endorsement, but at one time saunas were thought to be associated with sudden death, arrhythmia and heart attacks. Sudden death and heart attacks are now off the list. I hope this fills you with a golden glow. Bad. “Almost all (221 of 228) hyperthermia deaths in Finland from 1970 to 1986 took place in saunas” (same source). This may undermine any confidence derived from the previous item, but perhaps it helps to know most of the overheated dead were middle-aged men under the influence of alcohol — admittedly a pretty large group. Good. One study says sauna therapy helped a woman who had a “chronic, debilitating multisystem disorder of 20 years’ duration” due
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Dear Cecil, I love to go to the steam room (or if there isn’t one, the sauna) after a workout. But I’ve always wondered: Do they really help? Or rather: I sweat a lot in the steam room, and it’s obviously doing something to my body, but what exactly are its benefits? Or is it actually damaging my body? Ricardo Cámara
to toxic chemicals discontinue her medications and return to work. Another says saunas improved the condition of firefighters left with neurological problems after PCB exposure. The assumption appears to be that these people excreted the harmful substances in their sweat, which maybe they did. Then again, you can excrete harmful substances in other perfectly ordinary ways, and if it’s sweat you want, you can get plenty through exercise. But how much fun is that?
Sounds good but isn’t really. You can lose a pound or more of water in the sauna. But once out you gain the weight right back. Good. Saunas can help people with chronic heart failure, asthma or chronic bronchitis; reduce pain and increase mobility in the arthritic; and enhance resistance to the common cold. They also decrease lung congestion and seem to lower blood pressure in those with hypertension.
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Bad. Saunas are a bad idea during a high-risk pregnancy, and are also contraindicated for various cardiac conditions other than chronic heart failure. Clearly, if you’re a heart patient thinking sauna, you’d first better ascertain exactly what you’ve got. Can’t tell. Numerous websites, among them Wikipedia, claim research by the University of Munich’s Institute of Medical Balneology and Climatology shows that saunas and steam rooms confer benefits ranging from improved sleep to softer skin. But good luck finding a citation to back this up. Despite determined effort, including correspondence with actual Germans, my assistant Una could confirm only that the Institute of MB&C exists but is now called the Institute for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Beyond that, zilch.
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poli psy
by judith levine
on the public uses and abuses of emotion
Obama Nation?
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nly days after the presidential election, I began receiving emails from the Democratic National Committee’s Organizing for America — formerly Obama for America. Several times a week, they implored me to show my support for this or that presidential initiative, and to send money. Such an email arrived a half hour after the president delivered his health care speech last week. “Judith,” it began. “I just finished laying out my plan for health reform at a joint session of Congress. Now, I’m writing directly to you because what happens next is critical — and I need your help.” As always, I deleted it. Death row inmates need my help, I thought. Teenagers trying to get late-term abortions need my help. Barack Obama, presidential candidate, needed my help. And on election night, when the TV maps turned blue and a text message appeared on my cellphone signed “Your friend, Barack,” I was thrilled — and proud that I had done my part. But President Barack Obama, Leader of the fucking free world, needs my help? Dear OFA: I’ll get back to you. Actually, he probably does. If you doubt this, go back to YouTube and watch those Republicans glaring from
By encouraging — that is, lending courage to — the president, we may actually get what we elected him for. the well of Congress last week, their teeth (and, probably, their buttholes) clenched as the Democrats cheered. Still, something in me recoils at the thought of supporting the president. It’s not that I’m disillusioned. Sure, Obama has turned out to be a centrist. That’s because he was always a centrist — bohemian mother, Kenyan father and community-organizing stint notwithstanding. Whoever thought they were voting for a man of the left had not heard a word the candidate said on the campaign trail. It’s not that I’m disappointed, either — though I am. In the last two weeks alone, the administration has moved toward escalating the war in Afghanistan. Obama failed to defend green-jobs czar Van Jones, who was pushed to resign by right-wing nuts objecting to his respectable progressive résumé. (George W. Bush never abandoned his appointees, who were far more radical than Jones, not to mention crooks and war criminals.) And then, in the health care speech, the president
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from MoveOn.org exhorting me to oppose any bill without a public option in it. The next day, I’m asked to tell my representative to vote for whatever gets to the floor. This isn’t strategy; it’s Tweeting. 4. Be radical. The right has always been great at rewarding legislators for each intermediate step toward the radical ideal. At the same time, its activists remind elected officials that they won’t settle for one slice of a loaf. This persistent, uncompromising agitation has paid off in moving popular sentiment, discourse, legislation — and presidents — to the right. Progressives should similarly keep their eyes on the prize. The good should not be the enemy of the perfect.
pledged to fund neither abortions nor medical services for undocumented immigrants. He threw progressives, women and “aliens” overboard to keep an agenda afloat. Yuck. But also, what else is new? As I said, I had no illusions, so I’m not disillusioned. I’m not disappointed by a centrist, because I didn’t expect a leftist. Truth be told, I’m still pretty blown away that a left centrist — and, let’s not forget, an African American left centrist — is president at all. My reluctance to support Barack Obama has less to do with the person he is, or even with the positions and actions he’s taken, than with this: I just don’t like presidents. I have never lived under a president I could admire. From Eisenhower to Bush II, I have learned that part of the job description is a personal character ranging from mediocrity to monstrosity. Kennedy was no exception. In my communist family, we hung no portraits of the sainted martyr who practically took us to war against Cuba and launched the U.S. engagement in Vietnam. But my distaste isn’t all about individuals. I have a hard time supporting the president because he is the president — or rather, President. The President is not just a person. He is a symbol. He stands for the United States of America, a beautiful ideal corrupt in virtually every function, from its criminal “justice” system to the corporate ownership of its elected officials. The President stands for the global power of the United States, for its militarism and economic domination. The President stands for government. And, in spite of my late advocacy of a more robust welfare state, government arouses a profound skepticism in this old anarchist. In fact, until 1980, nine years after I became eligible, I didn’t honor the presidency with so much as a ballot. “Don’t vote,” we used to say. “It only
encourages them.” I had no time for encouraging them. I was in the streets discouraging them from doing most everything they wanted to do. That I personally despised practically every man behind the Oval Office desk only made this political opposition feel more cogent. But now I vote — and, for the first time, voted for a person I fervently wanted in the Oval Office. I’m encouraging him. So the question becomes, Encourage him to do what, and how? Put another way, how can a radical support a centrist president and not sell her skeptical soul? Here are a few thoughts. 1. Be realistic. Progressives have been floundering between feeling reluctant to criticize the man they worked to elect and carping on the sidelines because he’s not the man they (naïvely) thought he would be. We didn’t get a leftist president because a leftist candidate’s chances of winning the 2008 U.S. election were about equal to my chances of winning the 2009 U.S. Open. The same centrist populace elected Congress. It goes without saying that whatever health care bill they pass will be greatly inferior to what progressives — and even the president — want. It will also be better than what we’ve got. 2. Be strategic. In spite of his rhetoric, Obama will not be the last president to deal with this mess. This bill is only the beginning. Failure to pass it could destroy the Democratic majority and, with it, the chance to continue working. We will hate portions of this bill, and must tell our representatives we won’t give up, for instance, on full access for all, including the undocumented, and on comprehensive reproductive services, including abortion. Then we should tell them to vote yes. The perfect should not be the enemy of the good. 3. Be consistent. One day I get an email
5. I shock myself by saying it, but … support the president. One of the most endearing qualities of candidate Obama was his insistence that the campaign was about us, not him. Now, a president is not the same as a candidate; an executive is not a community organizer. The president’s job is to lead, and Obama’s collectivist spirit may be a mask for his timidity in doing so. This week, liberal pundits are kicking him for playing golf this summer while town halls burned. They wonder whether his decision to act “presidential” has come too late. Still, leadership is nothing more than getting other people to do things. Obama’s instinctual style of leadership is the kind that does not dictate but inspires, that is more about community than command. If it’s the kind of leadership a leftist can love, that should be no surprise. He learned it from us. If we sit on our hands now, embracing our radical marginality and rejecting everything but what is impossible to get — a single-payer system — we will not only sink the chances for a better health care system. We will also send the message that there is only one kind of leader: the “decider.” We will implicitly renounce the brand of leadership the left has been cultivating since the ’60s. What makes following, or collaborating with, Obama easier is that this guy likes us; he knows we’re his people. In Minneapolis this weekend, the rapturous crowd cheered the loudest when he talked about the public option. He told them they were a lot more fun than Congress. The rally ended with him leading the chant “We’re Fired Up! And Ready to Go!” One woman told NPR that impetus for reform “has to come from the bottom up, not the top down.” It has to come from both. We need President Obama’s help, and he needs ours. Voting only encourages them. But this election seems to have discouraged us, the citizens, from holding our winner to his promises. Just as this health care bill is only the beginning of reform, voting is the beginning, not the end, of activism. By encouraging — that is, lending courage to — the president, we may actually get what we elected him for. In the process we may begin to redeem, even transform, the Presidency of the United States. m
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help still need folks to run the front of the house, selling snacks, taking tickets and helping audience members to their seats. At the Flynn, anyone who wants to fulfill those roles on a regular basis signs up for the Spirit program. Members are expected to serve once or twice a month, and they won’t always have their choice of shows, says Carol Goodrum, the Flynn’s finance and front-of-house manager. “People can try to get what they want, but sometimes when they get something else, they end up really loving it without expecting to,” she adds. Her recommendation: “If there’s something you’re really dying to see, buy a ticket.” This year’s team of Spirits has just been trained, but other groups are still welcoming helpers for their upcoming seasons. Equity theaters such as White River Junction’s Northern Stage and Rutland’s Paramount Theatre seek volunteers year-round. Lauryn Axelrod, director of education at the seasonal Weston Playhouse, says her theater offers lots of options. Winter is the time to sign
up to usher next summer’s performances. The commute to Weston exceeds two hours, but, as Axelrod puts it, “We go to Burlington for fun, so why not come here for fun?” For those who want their fun to come with less of a commitment, the Weston offers a program called VTIX, which gives state residents “deep discounts” on tickets purchased at the box office on the day of the performance. Axelrod also touts Weston’s year-round free performances “like lectures and music that are related to the plays coming in the in-season.” You may need a trace of the acting bug to catch the greatest variety of shows gratis, courtesy of the Vermont Council of the Blind — but the rewards go beyond free tickets. Michael Richman, a sociology professor at CCV Burlington, who is blind himself, spearheaded the Council’s effort to make all theater accessible to the visually impaired. His program uses tiny closed-circuit transmitters and audio describers, who narrate the visuals, to make the stage action clear to blind theatergoers. Richman rattles off a slew of participants in the program: the Royall Tyler at UVM, the Flynn, St. Michael’s Playhouse, the Weston Playhouse, the Stowe Theater Guild, the Essex Players, Lost Nation Theater and the Barre Players. On November 14 at 9 a.m. at the Royall Tyler Theater, Richman and a group of experienced describers will demonstrate the skill. Richman says the training involves watching films such as On Golden Pond and learning to fill in the sightless on details as small as Henry Fonda raising the blinds. Describing rapidly, without detracting from the lines spoken onstage, is “harder than it sounds,” he says. Besides a heightened sense of community and free theater tickets, audio-description volunteers get $25 in gas money. To ensure that transportation issues don’t make sightless community members miss a show, free tickets are also available to anyone who drives visually impaired audience members. If all other tactics fail, Lopez of Catalyst has one final suggestion: “Just ask for a ticket.” As the head of a theater company, Lopez says she understands the importance of revenue, but believes culture should be accessible to all. And she doesn’t think that’s an uncommon attitude. “If you are unable to pay for a ticket, just say, ‘I would really like to see the show and can’t afford a ticket at this time,’ and see what you might be able to do for them,” she says. “I can’t imagine too many people saying no to that.”m
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n Shakespeare’s time, theater was for everyone. The plebes in the peanut gallery probably clawed at their open sores and ate stale bread as they took in the premiere performance of Troilus and Cressida. It’s not the 17th century anymore. Sure, we have advantages, like the Internet and hygiene, but these days, theater tickets are more likely than leprosy to cost you an arm and a leg. If you want to catch the national tour stop of Camelot at the Flynn in January, be prepared to fork over a Broadway-level $60. Even community theater shows can run you more than $30. What to do? If you’re a senior or a student, start by presenting your ID. It could save you about $5 at many performance spaces. The rest of us have to be more creative. According to Catalyst Theater Company Director Veronica Lopez, volunteerism is key. “Any kind of involvement people can have with the process should ... allow them to see the production,” she says. Lopez suggests offering one’s services hanging lights or making costumes for local productions. Higher-level performances that don’t require that kind of
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22A | september 16-23, 2009 | » sevendaysvt.com
Arts
Bowing Out Flynn founder and executive director Andrea Rogers plans her exit
T Story Paula Routly Image Matthew Thorsen
he “Flynn Block” on Burlington’s Main Street was all lit up last Saturday night. Two illuminated marquees announced the night’s performing arts offerings: On the MainStage, the area’s most successful theater company, Vermont Stage, was celebrating its 10-year residence at the Flynn — a dramatic departure, since VSC usually operates out of the more intimate FlynnSpace. But its MainStage gala made room for local lesbian comedian Martha Tormey to play the smaller venue. Her Flynn-sponsored solo show was a big step up for the “local comedy diva” who got her start on a shared bill at Higher Ground. Anyone concerned that the star-studded Flynn Center doesn’t support enough Vermont talent would have admired that view from City Hall Park. Only one thing was missing from the scene: executive director Andrea Rogers. The theater’s grande dame was taking a rare night off from the performing arts center she helped to found 29 years ago. Two days later, in a carefully planned press conference, she announced what some culture vultures thought they’d never hear: Rogers, 69, will be leaving the Flynn in June. In her prepared remarks, she said she had made the “difficult but important decision” to retire after almost 30 years in a job she “never envisioned” for herself. She left it to the organization’s first-ever board chair, John Gravel, to remind the crowd that without her, the former moribund Flynn movie theater could never have been transformed into the award-winning performing arts center that it is today. What details did Gravel leave out? In her zeal to build the Flynn, Rogers rubbed some people the wrong way. But even her detractors have to concede that no single individual has done more to shape Vermont’s cultural landscape over the past three decades. The question now is, can the next generation follow her act? Truth is, Rogers shaped me, too. She was my first real boss when I got a yearlong, paid internship at the Flynn after graduating from college in 1983. Back then, the Flynn was not the august institution it is today; it was a start-up arts organization determined to bring a beleaguered building back to life. The mission was challenged by broken pipes, taxation scares, loser shows and a raging turf battle with the UVM Lane Series, which at the time was presenting world-class orchestras at Memorial Auditorium. From a front-row seat, I watched the Flynn restore its art-deco décor, launch a regional box office, cofound the jazz festival with fledgling Burlington City Arts and start bussing in kids for the student matinee series. Burlington began to see the world-class dance, music and theater acts in a setting as elegant as the occasions. I also got a good look at Rogers, who was heading two simultaneous fundraising efforts: a $1 million capital campaign to pay for the building’s rehab and a membership drive to support the Flynn’s ongoing operations. Until the theater got adequate offices, she worked out of a second-story space on the Bennington Potters block of College Street. Then artistic director Tony Micocci operated from a windowless room off the theater’s lobby that is now a handicapped bathroom. I worked for them both, doing marketing, graphic design, education, development and public relations. On the development side, Rogers was single-minded and tenacious. “That’s what
it took,” recalls Doreen Kraft, who was the first director of Burlington City Arts when thenMayor Bernie Sanders established it in 1981. “This was not a town that had established philanthropy,” Kraft says, crediting Rogers with blazing a trail of dollars that has made it easier for every arts organization that has followed, including City Arts. “She had to bushwhack through unknown territory and bring donors forward to really care,” Kraft continues. “It took every breath she had to convince people … She had to help people see what she saw.” What I saw was that Rogers never seemed to leave the Flynn — except to meet with someone who might help the organization. She added personal, handwritten notes to donor thank-yous. She worked and reworked ad, brochure and newsletter copy until it had just the tone she wanted. Modeling the behavior she was asking of others, she gave large sums to the Flynn herself and often dug into her own pockets to show appreciation for all the volunteers — ushers, envelope stuffers, interns — who Andrea Rogers in the Flynn Center lobby contributed time and energy to the cause. and wisdom and business savvy, so I rely Over time, it became on and learn from that,” says Malina, who her cause. has served as artistic director since 1998. Micocci was hired on the assumption “She gives me her guidance, and then I do that he would assume the directorship of what I think is best.” Joking, he calls theirs the Flynn when the capital campaign was complete. But Rogers proved so indispens- “a beautiful, dysfunctional relationship.” able to the organization that the board Rogers “was always really good at kept her on as executive director. Micocci math” growing up in New Britain, Conn., became the first of four “artistic directors” where her father ran an electric valve with whom Rogers worked over the years. manufacturing company that later sold to “Tony was bold — sometimes brash Honeywell. “He always wanted me to take — but bold. And lovable,” Rogers says accounting,” she recalls, but “I wanted to in an effort to explain why the board deal with people.” She majored in history, established two leadership positions at the French and art history at the University of Flynn. “There needed to be a balance of Michigan. some kind.” The artistic director curates Her first job out of college, for the the Flynn “season,” choosing the acts that will entertain and educate the community. New York-based American Field Service, almost qualified as social work. A part of The executive director supports those efforts with fundraising, strategic planning it involved dealing with “problem kids,” resolving conflicts in families and schools. and board management. It’s Rogers’ job Rogers built on those skills when she to keep the organization growing, and on solid financial ground. The Flynn’s endow- moved to Vermont, in 1970, and took an organizing job with the Vermont Division ment is valued at around $6 million. of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Arnie Malina has Miccoci’s job today. “I got a lot of experience walking into Technically, Rogers is his boss, but neither difficult situations and just trusting that of them can remember an instance where I could get through it,” says Rogers. That she used her veto power to shoot down confidence came in handy later when she a show. Rogers loves challenging art. She had to personally ask donors to contribute consumes it, collects it and shares it with to the Flynn. the community by encouraging Malina’s Rogers left the state job for an most adventurous programming choices, opportunity that called for vision and from experimental jazz to postmodern real business acumen: She developed and dance. “She has a great deal of knowledge
ran the Church Street Center, UVM’s noncredit community education program, at a time when adult classes in yoga and creative writing were few and far between. Within five years, “libraries, bookstores, fabric stores, high schools were all doing this stuff,” Rogers notes. It wasn’t the competition that finally made her resign, though. “I had no power,” she says. “It wasn’t self-sustaining; there was no capacity to raise money.” Then two top-ranking administrators who had supported the program left the university. More worrisome for Rogers, as she looks back from her present perspective, is what happened after she left the Center: “They hired someone who was perfectly nice, and three years later — same board, same this, same that — it just died.” What does it take to keep an organization vital? “I love the strategic challenge of thinking of what’s next, and kind of trying to orchestrate in that direction,” says Rogers. “Process” plays a big part in her approach — there have been eight “five-year plans” and seven multimillion-dollar capital campaigns over the decades. True to form, Rogers hired a consultant to assist in hiring her replacement. The day I interviewed her, Margaret Genovese was in the middle of talking to everyone on the Flynn staff — and some key outside players — to get a better read on Rogers and what qualities her successor should have.
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“You have to be constantly awake. You have to be constantly thinking. You have to know that all your relationships are somehow connected,” Rogers offers. “You’re always selling the organization, in a good way. I read the paper, and I cut something out. I think, Oh, we should be doing that, or Let’s make this connection or call so and so. It’s just constant, and it’s exciting.” You learned to expect this vigilance from your boss as a member of the Flynn staff. I recall that Rogers never stopped reminding me to make sure the front doors shut properly behind me when I was the last one to leave the theater. She couldn’t believe that anyone — let alone an intern — fully grasped the importance of this security detail, when in fact I had already adopted her anxiety and couldn’t leave without double-checking every door. But Rogers brings her “Flynncentric” view, as Malina dubs it, to virtually every encounter. And that has ruffled some feathers over the years. She’s the first to admit that, “some people may be more discreet, tactful, gentle.” More to the point, she often fails to acknowledge the successes of other organizations, or she sees them as competitors. Rogers sounds more like a corporate CEO when she explains, “I have my own paranoias, too, you know, every time someone makes a move — the university talks about a new facility, or City Arts starts up another festival — all those things. You just have to be alert, because it’s a constantly changing environment.”
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deeper relationship with her,” she adds. “I don’t think a lot of people have gone there.” It’s lonely at the top of an organization with a $6 million budget and a staff of 32 . But that’s not why Rogers has decided it’s time to exit. Or rather, convinced herself it’s the best thing for the Flynn. “I don’t even really want to leave, but the fact is, after 30 years, organizations need new blood,” she says. “I don’t want to end up, they’re having to kick me out because I’ve got Alzheimer’s disease or something.” She’s kidding — sort of. “I’m not at my best anymore,” she states, offering a single missed grant deadline as evidence. Scarier for her is that “I started forgetting people’s names. I’ll have a really great conversation with somebody and, three days later, I’ve totally forgotten it. What makes you good at this job is that you build on every connection you make ... I’m just not at the top of my game.” Even when Rogers’ worst performance still wins the point, it’s not sufficiently excellent for her. “Everyone says, ‘This is ridiculous, Andrea. Just because you forget a few things.’ But I used to remember everything.” There are lifestyle considerations, too. “I don’t want to miss anything when I’m in charge of it,” Rogers fesses. The Flynn’s schedule is packed all year round now, leaving little time for real vacations or for free evenings with her husband, retired engineer Avery Hall.
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It’s no wonder this successful, almost-70 businesswoman plays tennis in her spare time. Rogers also loves to read, cook, sail and garden. Kraft and Rogers had some battles early on — “I was a competitor, no question,” Kraft recalls. But over 30 years, she has come to understand and appreciate where Rogers was coming from. “When you’re first on the block, and you’ve fought that hard, you’re always seeing it in the context of what you’ve tried to nurture,” she says. “It’s hard for people who are coming second and third and tenth. They misinterpret the skill set that was necessary for survival as ... not generous.” To her credit, Rogers rose above her territorial instincts and became a mentor to Kraft. “She seems formidable to most people, but she has an enormous heart,” Kraft says. The younger arts maven recalls a gift from Rogers after a particularly challenging phase of the Firehouse Gallery restoration project. “She brought me a wonderful gold bag, and in it was a pair of red velvet slippers,” says Kraft, noting the two women share a love of red boots. “Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz had red slippers. It was very symbolic. It was acknowledgment of my survival of a very, very difficult time. She was the only one in Burlington who really understood it.” Kraft has had plenty of opportunity to study Rogers, and to learn from her, over the course of what she calls “the longest enduring partnership of any two Vermont arts organizations I can think of.” The two regularly compare notes on market trends, for example. She’s come to appreciate how Rogers uses processes to get board and staff to buy into an idea. Kraft has also learned that the only way to gain Rogers’ trust — and ultimately her friendship — is to convince her that you have the Flynn’s best interests in mind. “Then you can have a much
But what really convinced Rogers it was time to pass the torch was the weariness she felt when imagining the Flynn’s next capital campaign: “The idea of doing that again, and starting the three- to four-year planning process, was, like, Oh, I just can’t face it.” Without prompting, she starts thinking out loud about the goals of the campaign — almost as if I weren’t there. “We need new seats. It’s not like it’s urgent, but as soon as we do them, we have to deal with handicapped accessibility, and that’s another issue...” All those things will be the responsibility of her successor, if Rogers’ plan plays out as envisioned. A national search starts this week. But how do you replace the “First Lady of the Flynn,” as Gravel called her back in the early ’80s? Rogers says the ideal candidate needs to “partner with everybody,” “balance business and programming excellence” and “embrace new possibilities.” And don’t forget those grant deadlines. Rogers has used grants to bring in more than $5 million over the years — just for the physical building. Kraft would add, “Teach the next generation how to be philanthropic.” She’s concerned that, as wealth gets passed from parents to children — “$8 trillion is changing hands right now” — the recipients may not embrace charitable giving the way their forebears did. She predicts that “there’s a whole new nurturing process that will have to take place” in the post-Rogers era. The area’s fragile arts ecology may hang in the balance. The first step is to cherish what we’ve got. In the case of the Flynn, “It’s a unique institution, a national treasure,” says Kraft. “I remember when Tony Bennett was at the Flynn this summer. He said, ‘Look up at those details. Look at the extraordinary beauty of this building.’ He made the audience appreciate it in a way only an outsider can. That’s what Andrea accomplished.” m
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The 2009-2010 Performing Arts Preview Those with an appetite for riskier theater will have ample fare, including England, put on by UK company news from nowhere in the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum and Dartmouth’s Hood Museum. The British underground hit explores, existentially, various concepts of empire. A New York Times reviewer placed it in “that wonderful genre of thoughtful plays that could be discussed for hours without exhausting its ideas.” England also illustrates what Lawrence suggests is an interesting shift in content. “The work about what has recently happened in American history is being created now,” she says. “With [Hurricane] Katrina, we see that it broke open something in this country.” In the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s version of Waiting for Godot, for example, the tramps — African American this time — are stranded in New Orleans after the storm, waiting for a rescue that never comes. The group performed Beckett’s retooled masterpiece in the Ninth Ward two years ago, and more recently on Broadway. On September 30 and October 1, it comes to the Hop. Not all art is grim, of course, or has to make us think deep thoughts. Sometimes we just need a good laugh, a dazzling display of dance, a virtuosic violinist, a silly puppet show or a rock concert cranked to 11. And, whether the entertainment is from the far side of the planet or our own backyard, whether we’re the ones in the balcony or the ones on the stage, performance draws on the most vulnerable, intimate, risky, glorious aspects of what it means to be human. Thanks to all the presenters who bring it on.
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Pamela Polston
Dance Dance Revolution
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Grupo de Rua, Thursday, January 7, 7 p.m., and Friday, January 8, 8 p.m., at Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. $10-30. hop.dartmouth.edu
Paula Poundstone, Friday, October 23, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $32/27. www.flynntix.org
Loud & Rich: Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson, Friday, October 2, Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $25. www.lebanonoperahouse.org
Thursday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Flynn MainStage, Burlington. $25-32. www.flynntix.org
At first glance, the nine-man dance crew Grupo de Rua may leave you puzzling over what style of movement you’re witnessing. With stripped-bare lighting, scenography and music — street sounds, jazzy funk and percussion sporadically supplement the mostly silent performance — the dancers seamlessly meld hip-hop with elements of street dance and contemporary moves. Proclaimed by O Globo “one of the most creative of the new generation,” young Brazilian choreographer Bruno Beltrão has caught worldwide attention leading the troupe in a bold new hip-hop direction. In crossAtlantic appearances, Beltrão has been gutting the genre to the core since 1996, when he was named upcoming choreographer of the year by Ballettanz magazine. The group’s newest performance, “H3,” has been called an exploration of the quintessence of hip-hop through minimalism. With sneaker squeaks and scuffs standing out against the stark stage, the dancers constantly form — and just as swiftly dissolve — duets and trios, spinning upside down and running backward. More impressively, they manage to get in each other’s space without ever colliding. Carolyn Fox
Presidential Suite “Serenade/The Proposition,” Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane, Tuesday, January 26, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $45/35. www.flynntix.org “Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray,” Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane, Tuesday through Thursday, April 6-8, Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $40/10. hop.dartmouth.edu
In a recent New York Times article, choreographer Bill T. Jones tells the reporter that, when he was growing up, the only white man he was allowed to love
unconditionally was Abraham Lincoln. Little did he know that decades later he’d be commissioned to create a dance-theater work celebrating the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. But a piece of such challenge and import is not new to Jones; born to migrant workers in the South, he has become one of the best known and most provocative choreographers of his generation, for good reason. His Broadway musical about an African icon, Fela Kuti, opens later this fall in New York. Jones took home a 2007 Tony Award for his work on the hit production Spring Awakening. “Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray” goes on tour this fall and will appear at the Hopkins Center next spring. In January, the Jones/Zane company brings
“Serenade/The Proposition” to the Flynn as something of a prelude. A “rumination on the nature of history” that leads up to the Lincoln commemoration, the piece evokes period architecture with a set of movable columns and uses video projections to enhance an original score that draws from Mozart’s Requiem, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Dixie.” And the choreography? The Wall Street Journal says it “leaves you with indelible, graceful images of young people scarcely bound by gravity.” The Flynn’s artistic director, Arnie Malina, sums it up in three simpler words: “really great dance!” Pamela Polston
Saturday, October 24, Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $25. www.lebanonoperahouse.org
You may be familiar with Paula Poundstone from her regular turns on National Public Radio’s cheeky news satire/game show “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” But the Sudbury, Mass., native is more than just a capricious radio pundit. The multifaceted performer is also an accomplished writer and diarist, having published a book of her own memoirs as well as a series of edutainment textbooks aimed at grade schoolers. But her singular wit and unpredictable style are best observed onstage, where she has thrived as a premier standup comic for the better part of 30 years. As the Boston Globe puts it, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician.” Dan Bolles
Lead Players
Saturday, October 3, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $45/35. www.flynntix.org
The dual appearance of longtime friends and collaborators Richard Thompson and Loudon Wainwright III is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Musical icons in Britain and America, respectively, the two are not only fiercely competent guitarists but witty, emotional songwriters with a dark side. Fairport Convention co-creator Thompson ruled folk-rock territory in the 1960s through ’80s, and has turned out remarkable solo albums ever since. Wainwright, a darling of the singer-songwriter circuit since the late ’60s, has carved out an acting as well as music-making career, so it’s no surprise he’s created soundtracks for film and theater productions. Both artists have dozens of albums to their credit. It’s onstage in night clubs, though, that both these performers truly resonate, with intimate, soulful performances that can only be surpassed by … doing it together. Pamela Polston
A Walk in the Woods, produced by Northern Stage, February 17 to March 7, Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, various times. $25-58. www.northernstage.org
Lee Blessing’s play A Walk in the Woods (1988) takes place during a 1983 impasse in nuclear arms talks between Ronald Reagan and Yuri Andropov. While the play’s Cold War setting sounds historically remote, maybe even irrelevant (Yuri who?), Northern Stage artistic director Brooke Ciardelli is passionate about how the script’s issues resonate today. The show focuses on two negotiators, one from either side, trying to break the deadlock. (The leaders never appear.) “We eavesdrop on these conversations between two men,” Ciardelli explains. “The play is not about arms reduction. It’s not about Cold War politics. It’s about an American and a Russian trying to develop a sense of trust.” But 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, will audience members relate to long-dead U.S.-Soviet tensions? “We still keep building walls,” Ciardelli notes. “We keep trying to solve the problem that way. And it doesn’t matter what particular country it is in this particular year.” “Let’s say A Walk in the Woods was set in the Middle East right now,” she continues. “It would be so current that people would get caught up in the current argument. They wouldn’t have any perspective on it. And so the fact that this is about something that seemingly we have resolved gives the audience a bit more freedom to engage in the debates of the play.”
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sour economy has added a note of uncertainty to all aspects of arts funding this year, from stock portfolios to charitable donations to ticket sales. A year ago, we wondered about the effect these conditions would have on performing arts presenters such as Burlington’s Flynn Center and the Paramount in Rutland, which were planning a new season even as the markets slid south. That season is now. But the current crop of brochures and websites sure doesn’t seem to indicate much decline, except a notable lack of live opera. Coming to the region is the usual rich assortment of world-class music, dance, Broadway, theater, comedy, circus arts and, yep, even magic. A different scene is visible, though, just behind the curtain. Margaret Lawrence, programming director for the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College, concedes her venue is presenting slightly fewer shows this year. But what really vexed her was how much harder it was to get any bookings to stick. “I booked three seasons this year — that’s how many things fell apart because of the economy,” she says. “It’s been exhausting.” Other behind-the-scenes factors include the increased expense of traveling and the declining government support for touring artists, Lawrence notes. Despite the upsets on the income side of the equation, she says, “We took a hard look at ticket prices … and decided not to raise them.” At the Flynn Center, artistic director Arnie Malina points to the difficulty of getting certain acts. “Avenue Q was the only new thing” in the Broadway category, he laments. “But I already know I’ll be able to get Spring Awakening next year, and maybe Osage County. They’re all in the pipeline.” The B’way touring shows that are coming this year are classic favorites: Camelot and Porgy and Bess.
Elisabeth Crean
PAULA POUNDSTONE
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The words “thrilling” and “exciting” come up several times when one talks with Flynn Center artistic director Arnie Malina about the UK theater company news from nowhere and its edgy show, England. Malina saw it recently in New York City at the Under the Radar festival. “It was one of the most compelling, thrilling pieces of theater I have seen,” he recalls. Malina’s enthusiasm led him to organize a New England tour — even helping the troupe coordinate visas — to bring the “news” to Burlington. The site-specific piece unfolds in a museum, so the show’s local performances take place at the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum and at Dartmouth’s Hood Museum. Audience size is kept small (about 60), because the two actors lead attendees through exhibits during the first half hour, incorporating art into the story. Themes weave and build: culture, empire, health, boundaries. The impact? England is “a very provocative and thoughtful piece — the kind you want to talk about,” Malina reflects. Even though the show’s format is avant-garde, he sees great storytelling at its heart. “It actually is a mystery, in the old-fashioned sense,” Malina explains. “It’s very suspenseful, because of the way it’s done ... There aren’t really that many things that can surprise you anymore.” England, he believes, can. ElisAbEtH CrEAN
How does an outré Dutch troupe use parsley, potting soil and plastic toy soldiers to make an absorbing live theater piece about World War I? A written description makes Hotel Modern’s The Great War sound like a high-concept mash-up of text, music, film and, well, playing with stuff on stage. According to Margaret Lawrence, programming director of Dartmouth’s Hopkins Center, however, the company’s “completely unique” technique is both powerful and poignant. “Their approach to creating a live experience in the theater is absolutely ingenious, sometimes quite funny, and then incredibly profound at the same time,” she notes. What the audience sees at a Hotel Modern show: at center stage, a large movie screen; on one side, a musician, surrounded by dozens of instruments to create live music and sound effects; on the other, tables and a handful of actors, who read actual letters sent home from the front. They also manipulate “all kinds of stuff kids would play with,” Lawrence explains, which they film “using tiny little video cameras, some ... the size of a pencil.” For example, as the voice of a long-dead soldier describes hellish conditions in the trenches, a watering can creates rain to turn the potting soil into mud. “The minute they start making this live drama using these objects, and you’re seeing it simultaneously on this big screen, you are absolutely riveted,” Lawrence recounts. “You completely leave behind the part of you that knows these are just people playing with objects. You are in this scene. It is so magical.”
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Few musicians are as close to synonymous with their chosen instrument as Ravi Shankar is with the sitar. The Indian composer is singlehandedly responsible for bringing the lute descendant into the collective consciousness of Western music, and his contributions to the modern canon are too numerous to mention. But perhaps his greatest gift to the world comes in the form of his daughter, fellow sitarist Anoushka Shankar, who is regarded as virtually without peer on the instrument. Well, except for the man who taught her to play, of course. As his most famous protégé, late Beatles guitarist George Harrison, once said, “Ravi Shankar is the godfather of world music.” DAN bOllEs
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Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova will have just turned 24 when she comes to play at Middlebury College this fall. The young musician is a relative unknown in the United States. But Midd political science professor Paul Nelson has become an old hand at finding new talent in his 25th year as director of the college’s performing arts series. Ibragimova has a “big career growing in England and Europe,” notes Nelson. He looks for rising stars in multiple ways, such as tracking competition winners and watching the concert schedule at London’s Wigmore Hall, a prominent chamber-music venue. Ibragimova’s route to Middlebury was somewhat circuitous. Nelson initially slated her for an ambitious Beethoven project that never materialized. He later jumped at the chance to book her for a solo Bach recital. Earlier this year, Ibragimova recorded all six Bach sonatas and partitas for unaccompanied violin. “Alina plays this stuff like she was born to do it,” Nelson says. Her technique is “lean rather than voluptuous. It’s string playing probably closer to what Bach knew than much of the string playing we hear today, which is very rich and full of vibrato.” These Bach works have been a popular choice for violinists performing at Midd, and with local audiences, says Nelson. “There’s a poem by Emily Dickinson in which she writes the line, ‘Euclid alone has looked on beauty bare.’ And I like to think that Bach’s solo violin music gives us the opportunity ... to hear ‘beauty bare.’”
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Guillermo Gómez-Peña’s performances have variously been called “Chicano cyber-punk” and “ethno-techno art,” not to mention “magnificent,” “melodramatic” and “witty.” Theater impresario Peter Sellars declares the California-based MacArthur fellow one of the greatest performance artists in America. Gómez-Peña’s own website reveals that the “post-Mexican” performer is in fact a nonprofit collective — that is, a “loose association of rebel artists thinking together” — that aspires to erase boundaries, both cultural and geographical. “If we learn to cross borders on stage,” he suggests, “we may learn how to do so in larger social spheres.” Gómez-Peña achieves this “radical act” using hybrid literary genres, multilingualism and activist theory. And, oh, yeah, this creator of books and videos as well as performances has a sense of humor, too. PAMELA POLSTON >> 28A
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Ties for the gold medal in the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition aren’t as rare as shared Olympic golds in the 100-meter dash. But this year’s deadlock marks just the second time in the contest’s 47-year history that judges awarded two top prizes, which is “pretty stunning,” says Lane Series director Jane Ambrose. 2009 also produced the first winners from Asia (all three medalists), including the youngest ever, China’s Haochen Zhang, 19. His co-champion from Japan is 20 — and blind. For the fourth time, the Lane Series is bringing Van Cliburn pianists to Burlington. Part of the Lane’s mission is “to give the audience a chance to hear people that they’ve not heard before,” states Ambrose. With this elite competition, where the age limit is 30, “you know you’ve got three of the best young pianists in the world,” she continues. “You have the chance to hear them right at the beginning of their careers, when they are maybe at their most exciting and they are working on the hardest repertory that there is for piano.” Zhang and South Korea’s silver medalist Yeol Eum Son, 23, are playing solo recitals. In addition, Ambrose selected Chinese finalist — and overwhelming audience favorite — Di Wu, 24, for two performances. She presents an individual program, and on the following evening joins the Burlington Chamber Orchestra for a Mozart concerto. EliSABEtH CREAN
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Nothing says “romance” quite like the honeyed voice of American jazz songstress Jane Monheit. The Lane Series continues its tradition of hosting a special Valentine’s Day concert, and this year Monheit was a perfect choice to usher in the sweetest holiday. After all, her latest album is titled The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me. Monheit was born into the jazz universe fully formed in 1998, the winner of a Thelonious Monk Institute vocal competition at the tender age of 20. She already sounded like the incarnation of a 1950s crooner: sultry, languid and utterly in control. Since then, she’s released seven studio albums, toured worldwide, collaborated with a number of other jazz luminaries and been nominated for a couple of Grammy awards. Somehow she found time to marry her drummer, Rick Montalbano, and have a baby. Not bad for a woman barely into her thirties. Monheit’s visit to Burlington next February is a sweetheart deal, indeed. PAMElA POlStON
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Just about anything can be something to shake, rattle or bang in the hands — and minds — of So Percussion, a quartet of guys that turns the words “chamber music” upside down. And it’s not just sound that’s found: So also incorporate visuals into their act — filmed in cities across America, including Burlington, says the Flynn’s artistic director Arnie Malina. Collectively the images compose the titular “imaginary city,” and the sounds … well, they must be heard to be appreciated. They are “wonderful musicians,” says Malina, noting that they get some of their instruments from the trash. In addition, expect the relatively standard glockenspiel, toy piano, marimba, vibraphone, melodica, pipes and, uh, stuff made of metal. The resulting concert is a meditation on urban soundscapes that is sure to disturb the peace.
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Rokia Traoré is one of those international superstars you’ve probably never heard of. But you will most likely hear plenty before she arrives in Vermont next spring. The Gretsch-wielding singer-songwriter from Mali is unusual first for being female, and second for forging a modern hybrid of American blues and traditional African sounds. The African beat is supported by instruments such as the balafon, n’goni and kora; the blues by electric guitar and bass. All that plus a distinctive, ululating voice and percolating rhythms make for a palpably exciting musical performance. “She’s simply incredible,” declares Flynn artistic director Arnie Malina. “Without a doubt she’s one of the world’s greatest touring artists.” Born in 1974, the daughter of a diplomat, Traoré had the benefit of living and traveling in multiple countries. That no doubt shaped her worldview and musical versatility; accordingly, she’s garnered accolades around the globe. In May, she won the inaugural Best Artist award from the UK-based world-music magazine Songlines. Traoré sings mainly in the Malian tongue of Bambara, though her delivery transcends language. “I don’t know what style I am,” she says on her website. “But I just love music.”
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ince 1995, Ira Glass, the boyishsounding host of public radio’s “This American Life,” has been telling stories. Hundreds of stories about ordinary people that he delivers in his trademark conversational tone, his voice so intimate it feels like he’s in your living room, sitting on your couch. Over the years, Glass has become a master in the art of radio storytelling. More than 500 public radio stations broadcast the show, including Vermont Public Radio, and the podcast, produced by Chicago Public Radio, is consistently the most popular in the country. In 2007, Glass’ “This American Life” production team made the jump to television with a Showtime program of the same name. While diehard radio fans balked, the Emmywinning show introduced Glass and his brand of poignant storytelling to a new audience. On September 26, Glass brings his years of storytelling experience to the Flynn MainStage, in celebration of the Vermont Folklife Center’s 25th anniversary. This week, Seven Days caught up with the 50-year-old radio star to chat about the popularity of “This American Life” and what makes listeners stay tuned. Seven Days: At the risk of spoiling your show at the Flynn, I’m wondering how the radio show comes together. Do you come up with the themes and send people out on assignment, or do you organize what comes in from your reporters into these particular themes? Ira Glass: It’s a little of each. This is sort of what my talk is on. Usually what happens is that somebody pitches us some story, or we stumble upon some story that just doesn’t go with the things we’re working on. Right now we have six or seven shows planned and somebody will pitch us something that doesn’t go with any of those, and then we’ll basically concoct a theme to go with it. Like last week’s show “Frenemies,” we had one anchor story and then went out looking for other stories and those generated a ton of material. And then we just started killing stuff off right and left. We generally kill off between a third and a half of everything we try. SD: So, you just have stores of stories from casting this net that will fit in other places? IG: Well, hopefully. If it’s good, we’ll invent a way to use it. Yeah, so it isn’t like we have this stuff sitting around. It’s more like we have one thing and then we go and generate tons of stuff, and the theory is that if you do enough things something will come out to be good. SD: So what makes a story good enough to put on the air? What makes a killer radio story? IG: I mean, there are certain narrative elements. There has to be a character that’s named. There has to be a situation where there are real stakes and things have to happen to them and they have to change. Or, if they
don’t change, it has to be for a really interesting reason. In the most basic way, there has to be a plot, the plot has to be surprising, it has to drive towards some kind of new thought about the world or some new insight about how people react in a certain kind of situation. And that insight or thought has to be pretty surprising, too. Then there’s a quality where some stories are just more charming and engaging than others in the same way that some songs have a melody that sticks in your head. So we’re very mindful of that, too. In the end, it just comes down to the taste of the people who are putting together the thing and what are we like. SD: Have you ever aired some total clangers, stories that just really missed the mark? IG: Yeah, we totally have. But conversely, there have been a number of pieces that I have adamantly thought were horrible that came out to be the very best things we did. For example, a radio producer in California pitched us a story on kids who were switching genders. “All Things Considered” had just done an incredibly beautiful piece on this same subject, and what were we going to add? So I was 100 percent against it. And our senior producer had a vision for this thing, so we just decided to send the reporter and see what we got. And that turned out to be a really smart move, because it turned out to be one of the best things we put on air all year. SD: You’re doing a lot of parachuting into people’s lives, but then you’re on to the next story. How do you keep it all straight? IG: My experience is that putting on the show each week is such a totally consuming project. It’s like an army of facts and feelings invades my head
with everything I need to know to fight the battle to get this week’s show on the air. For that army to exist in the space of my head means that the previous week’s show has to be vanquished. It can be so intense learning everything there is to know about whoever you’re profiling, there isn’t room in your head for the stories you did the week before. Often by Tuesday of any given week, I can’t remember what the show was we just did. SD: Yeah, this morning was all Ira Glass for me and when we get off the phone I’m going to forget everything I ever knew about you. IG: I salute you in that. SD: Do you believe in the idea that everyone has a story? IG: No, I don’t think everybody has a story. OK, no, I do believe everyone has a story. I don’t think everyone has a story to tell on the radio. Sadly, many of the most memorable things that happen to us are too predictable. Things have to be pretty surprising to be on the radio. SD: What do you think makes people listen to “This American Life”? IG: I assume that the kinds of stories that we’re doing appeal to other people for the same reasons they appeal to us. When you do this kind of reporting, you really get into interesting questions about people who are just fascinating in a visceral way. You run into people who are just easy to relate to. And those things in the end are the basis for all drama in fiction and so can be the basis of any kind of nonfiction, too. I feel like we’re harnessing really, really old narrative forms and we’re
just really nosey, curious reporters. And I have the confidence that if something appeals to me, and my taste is pretty average, it’ll be interesting to everybody. SD: How important is the reporter in the story? IG: The reporter’s voice is hugely important for the story. It’s OK for them to have a perspective. They can have reactions to the material. They can be surprised, amused, amazed or even disgusted. That’s just good broadcasting. SD: It seems like “This American Life” is taking a more newsy tack. Where is that coming from? IG: Honestly, this has been one of the big shifts in the shows over the recent years. It’s been really interesting to take the narrative storytelling that we do where the characters are more three-dimensional and there’s more of a commitment to writing plotlines and to apply that to things in the news. So we’ve applied that to Hurricane Katrina, torture, the war on terror and especially the financial crisis. That’s been one of the big shifts. We had a meeting where we talked about what we wanted to be making this coming year. And we were all saying more sexy fun, less big, heavy stuff. So that was our resolution, and then the fall came around and we realized, Hey, we have a really interesting set of ideas to do about the economy and health care. We’re about to head into this massive amount of really in-depth analytical kind of news reporting, against our better judgment, just because we feel like we have to do these stories. m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at lauren@sevendaysvt.com.
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T EXHIBIT Art Hop juried show and outdoor sculptures, Soda Plant, Pine Street and Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Through September.
ARTWORK “Heart Nest” by Rebecca Schwarz
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his year’s Art Hop was representative of “true Vermont style — raw and exuberant,” says juror Sarah Chaffee. The hundreds of works on display in more than 50 venues were also “wildly varying in quality,” adds the director of the McGowan Fine Art gallery in Concord, N.H. It’s hard to quarrel with Chaffee’s overall appraisal. The six pieces she chose as prize winners do exhibit refinement and skill unmatched by most of the sculptures, paintings and installations in a sprawling show that prides itself on including all comers. However, only one of Chaffee’s choices can aptly be described as raw or exuberant. That would be Michael Gervais’ “Retail Revenge,” the top pick in the Hop’s public-art category. Drivers or bikers on Pine Street may notice that this zigzagging, symmetrical steel structure in front of New World Tortilla shifts shape as it’s approached and passed. But they’ll have to dismount or climb out of their cars to see the scattering of shoes at its base, in what may be an allusion to a certain shoe-centered incident in Baghdad late last year. Chaffee’s second- and third-place finishers — “Heart Nest” by Rebecca Schwarz and “Under Wire” by James Teuscher, respectively — are both more subtle than sprightly. In fact, the scale and location of both make them easy to overlook. Schwarz’s elegant, rust-colored wire-andtubing construction is camouflaged by the branches of the two trees from which it hangs in the SEABA Art Park at 382 Pine Street. The heart-shaped pouch at its center does infuse the piece with the “very warm, domestic” association that Chaffee says she found appealing. “Under Wire,” which is roughly 2 feet long and 1 foot tall, is affixed to the exterior wall above the entrance to Vermont Community Access Media at 208 Flynn Avenue. Viewers will want to touch Teuscher’s “tantalizing” piece, which has the shape of a breast, but they won’t be able to, Chaffee points out, because “it’s just out of reach.” She also admires “Under Wire” for its clever placement, noting that the success of a public art work hinges on “picking an appropriate place.” Size can matter a lot, as well. And in this
regard, many of the Hop’s public art pieces don’t measure up. Placed to be seen almost exclusively from moving vehicles, the works arrayed along Pine Street are simply too small to make much of an impression on drive-by viewers. That’s especially unfortunate in the case of Randy Abar’s “Irie,” which would put smiles on commuters’ faces if it were 10 or 15 feet tall instead of 5. Back indoors at the Soda Plant, “Three Days in September,” the meticulously stained and varnished, striped wooden piece that won first prize in the juried show, stands out for its elegance and sheer professionalism. Chaffee acknowledges that she’s predisposed to favor minimalist as well as colorful works, and this autumnal composition by Robert Hitzig (coowner of The Lazy Pear Gallery in Montpelier) plays to both her preferences. So does “Deer,” a melancholy, velvety gouache by Frankie Gardiner, the second-place selection among the scores of entrants in the juried competition; in it, the titular animal seems to emerge, white and ghostlike, from a wholly red background. “Faith,” Chaffee’s numberthree choice, surprises viewers with the dainty use artist Catherine Ward has made of extruded porcelain. She fashioned a woven white tunic that’s simultaneously ethereal and unassuming. Alan Alejo’s “Barry” deserves recognition even though it failed to make Chaffee’s list of hits. It’s a king-size pointillist portrait in the manner of Chuck Close, with 13,500 colored gelatin caps resolving themselves, at a distance, into the face of the 44th president. Props are also due the pen-and-ink drawing by Anne Marie Richardson entitled “Standing Stones.” Her shaded monoliths set in a snowy landscape attract attention with their quiet beauty amid the Soda Plant’s razzle-dazzle. Similarly, a set of watercolors by Anne Baldwin Riehle makes a visit to the Maltex Building mandatory for anyone who appreciates lacy, impressionistic renderings of the interplay of ferns and sunlight. Though the 2009 Art Hop weekend is officially over, viewers can take in the juried show and the outdoor sculptures for the rest of the month.
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‘The Vietnam War: A Reflection’: Photographs, equipment, artifacts and memory books of Vermonters killed in the Vietnam War, and other memorabilia make up this historic exhibit. Through November 11 at The Pain House in Northfield. Vietnam vets lead a panel discussion, Wednesday, September 16, 6-9 p.m. Info, 485-4297. Ethan Azarian: Whimsical paintings by the former Vermont artist, who now lives in Austin, Tx. Through October 1 at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier. The artist-musician plays a concert, followed by a set from his dad, Tom Banjo, Saturday, September 19, 7-10 p.m. Info, 223-8667.
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Sarah Waite: Pen-and-ink illustrations inspired by the art of the Northwest Coast by the Vermont artist. September 17 through 30 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Reception: Thursday, September 17, 5-8 p.m. Info, 863-6458. Elinor Randall: “Journey with Horses,” drawings and prints. September 17 through October 30 at Plainfield Community Center in Plainfield. Reception: Thursday, September 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Info, 454-1726. Kathleen Kolb: “Ice, Water, Mountains: A Changing Landscape,” oil and watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. September 18 through November 17 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. Info, 382-9222. M.P. Landis: Abstract paintings shaped by location, weather, season, personal mood and daily experience by the Brooklyn-based artist. September 22 through 30 at The Gallery at 85 North Street in Bristol. Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. Five-Year Anniversary Artists’ Retrospective: In celebration of its first five years, all the artists who have had solo shows share a group exhibit of works in a variety of media. September 18 through October 31 at Walkover Gallery & Listening Room in Bristol. Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. Info, 453-3188. Neysa Russo: Hand-felted rugs and home decor accessories made from New England wool. Through September 27 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Reception: Saturday, September 19, 4-8 p.m. Info, 454-0141.
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Patrick Marold: The artist’s “The Windmill Project” installation is celebrated in a public reception along with Energy Project partners ECHO/ Leahy Center and Burlington City Arts, at Technology Park in South Burlington, in a field adjacent to I-89. Reception: Wednesday, September 23, 6-8 p.m. Info, 865-5816.
ongoing :: burlington area ‘A Beckoning Country: Art and Objects from the Lake Champlain Valley’: In celebration of the quadricentennial anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival to the lake that bears his name, the works in this exhibit examine the features of the Champlain Valley landscape through objects and art created from and inspired by it since pre-European contact. Through September 20 at Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. Anna Dibble: “Dog People,” 17 prints on fine-art paper of selected oil paintings and collages. Through September 30 at Healthy Living in South Burlington. Info, 824-4369. Anne McKenna: “Beauty: Revisited,” an exhibit of large abstract “colorscape” paintings. September 21 through October 15 at The Joy Gallery in Burlington. Info, 310-469-4493. ‘Contemporary Explorations: Twelve Artists View Lake Champlain’: The almost-great lake inspires a collection of works in various media and styles from Bonnie Acker, Elizabeth Allen, Anne Austin, Skye Forest, Janet Fredericks, Kathleen Kolb, Virginia McNeice, Jeannie Peterson, Dianne Shullenberger, Brian Sweetland, Arlene Targan and Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. Through September 19 at Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. Info, 985-3848. David Luekens: “Southeast Asia Life,” 25 shots of people and scenes taken this year in Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. Through September 30 at Sapa Tea and Coffee in Burlington. Info, 310-4135. Elizabeth Billings: “The Ties That Bind,” ikat weavings with embroidered text from the Vermont artist’s Handprint Series, as well as a large weaving of twigs from local trees. Through October 4 at Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. Essex Art League Group Show: “Anything Goes” is the theme of works in this show by members of the local arts organization. Through October 31 at Phoenix Books in Essex. Info, 862-3014.
PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitions and spotlights are written by Pamela Polston. Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor. Submit art exhibitions at sevendaysvt.com/art or send via email by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com. Details and images encouraged.
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‘Full ThroTTle: VinTAge MoTorcycles, cusToM choppers And rAcing MAchines’: A showcase of the art and design of America’s favorite two-wheeled ride, from classic choppers to racing bikes; ‘The BrighT And shining lighT oF irreVerence: richArd sAjA And The hisToricAlly inAccurATe school’: The New York textiles designer transforms the Kalkin House into a 19th-century painter’s salon with his trademark embroidered toile, embellished pillows and subversive take on decorative arts; ‘piecing TogeTher The pAsT: The QuilTs oF Florence peTo’: An exhibit of quilts from the former collector and quilter (1880-1970) who inspired museum founder Electra Havemeyer Webb; ‘in The eye oF The Beholder: selecTions oF AMericAn And europeAn ArT FroM The Theodore h. church collecTion’: Paintings and drawings, primarily from the 19th century, that offer a window into the personal nature of collecting; and ‘pATTy yoder: rugs oF The BlAck house FArM’: From one of the most acclaimed rug hookers (1943-2005), this exhibit includes rugs from her series “The Alphabet of Sheep.” Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. gAil sAlzMAn: “Small Works,” abstract paintings that revisit memories of place and emotion by the Vermont artist. Through September 30 at Alchemy Jewelry Arts Collective in Burlington. Info, 660-2032. ‘gAzA Burning’: Photographs of the war against Gaza, 12.27.08 - 1.18.09, by Ayman Mohyeldin and James Marc Leas; peTer schuMAnn: “Auction Notice,” paintings and narrative by the founder of Bread and Puppet Theater; eMily Anderson: “My Demons, My Fairies,” woven, papier-mâché and drawn creations; and eBen MArkowski: “Rhino Is a Gorgeous Beast,” relief sculptures. Through October 31 at Flynndog in Burlington. Info, 363-4746. ‘huMAn = lAndscApe’: “Aesthetics of a Carbon Constrained Future,” a multimedia and multilocation exhibition that poses questions to viewers about the Vermont landscape, taking into account economic realities, appearance and sustainability. It is part of the Energy Project, a partnership with the ECHO Center. Through October 24 at Firehouse Gallery in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. jAne clArk Brown: A retrospective of illustrations, paintings, sculptures and political cartoons, along with a full-sized kayak, by the late Vermont artist and boat builder. Through September 30 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 865-7211. jAy Vogler: Recent paintings of oil and wax on canvas. Through September 30 at Ecco Clothes for Women & Men in Burlington. Info, 860-2220. josh sT. onge: “The Psychogenic Flow,” hyperstylized ink and oil pastel works in vivid colors. Through September 30 at Nectar’s in Burlington. Info, 349-5628. josh sT. onge: “Serenade of the Sirens,” a remixed lineup of new and returning hyperstylized ink and oil pastel paintings by the Vermont artist. Sales benefit the Women’s Rape Crisis Center. Through September 30 at Tribeca in Burlington. Info, 349-5628.
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KAtHleen Kolb The Bristol painter translates the chill factor in an exhibit of exacting oil and watercolor works entitled “Ice, Water, Mountains: A Changing Landscape,” at the Jackson Gallery in Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. The show opens this Friday, September 18, with a reception from 5-7 p.m., and remains on view through November 17.
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Justin Fines & steven HArrington: “Totem,” prints informed by surburban Americana, youth culture and a 21st-century attention span with 20thcentury design appreciation. Through September 26 at Jager DiPaola Kemp Design in Burlington. Info, 864-5884. KArin “spiKe” robinson: “Gentle Dreams and Divine Visions,” digital photocollages, primarily from the artist’s own photographs, inspired by surrealists such as Dali and Magritte. Through September 30 at JK Jewelry in Shelburne. Info, 985-9909. KAy Webb: The Essex Art League member shows her watercolors. Through October 31 at Essex Town Offices. Info, 862-3014. Kimberlee Forney: Funky acrylic paintings on canvas and wood, and mirrors that explore nature and music. Through September 30 at The Green Room in Burlington. Info, 310-9159. ‘louis ComFort tiFFAny: nAture by Design’: More than 50 works, including jewelry, lamps, stained glass and furniture, explore the oeuvre of the famous designer within the context of the art-nouveau style and the aesthetic movement. Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. megAn HACK: “Nighttime Stroll,” large-format city scenes in oil on canvas. Through September 30 at August First in Burlington. Info, 540-0060. neD CAstle: “Indigenous Expressions,” black-and-white photographs of regional native identities, defined from the perspective of the subjects, with archival pigments on fine-art paper. Through December 31 at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Info, 864-1848. pierre p. eno: A retrospective of abstract-expressionist paintings by the late Vermont artist, who died in 2008. Through September 30 at Brownell Library in Essex Junction. Info, 878-6955.
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RobeRt WAldo bRunelle JR.: “Jawbreaker,” new figurative paintings “both sweet and sour” by the Vermont artist. Through September 30 at Artspace 106 at The Men’s Room in Burlington. Info, 864-2088. Rosie PRevost: “Portugal: People and Places,” photography. Through September 27 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington. Info, 863-3662. s.P. GoodmAn: “81 Days and Nights,” an exhibit of small landscape and still-life paintings and larger digital prints. Through September 26 at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center in Burlington. Info, 652-4500. sARAh CoshoW & KuRt boboWiCK: “No Focus Film Photography,” images made with a homemade 35mm pinhole or a 120mm toy camera. Through September 30 at Red Square in Burlington. Info, 318-2438. shAWnA CRoss, emily Wilson & Jodi WhAlen: Paintings by the local artists. Through October 1 at Borough Gallery & Studio in Burlington. Info, 782-1675. south end ARt hoP JuRied shoW: The juror’s selections as well as other entries remain on view at the Soda Plant, while outdoor sculptures can be viewed along Pine Street and Flynn Avenue. Through September 30 at Soda Plant in Burlington. Info, 859-9222. ‘tReAsuRes And tAles of lAKe ChAmPlAin’: Selected objects and stories from members of the community displayed as a component of the current exhibit, “A Beckoning Country.” Through September 20 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. ‘WARRen Kimble’s AmeRiCA’: The renowned, Brandon-based folk artist shows his paintings and mixed-media works of barns, flags, landscapes and animals in the 1871 Lighthouse. Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.
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‘biRds in ARt’: A traveling exhibition of avian-centric artworks by an international group of painters and sculptors from 10 countries. Note: The museum is closed September 26-30. Through October 12 at Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Info, 649-2200, ext. 222.
CelebRAtinG montPelieR’s WAteR tReAtment PlAnt: Photographs, history and a mural extol the virtues of purifying the capital city’s most vital fluid. Through September 30 at Montpelier City Hall. Info, 229-5676. GReen mountAin ColleGe fACulty shoW: Art faculty members Jennifer Baker, Karen Swyler, Jonathan Taylor, Richard Weinstein and Dick Weis kick off the new school year with an exhibit of works in illustration, ceramic, photography, prints and painting. Through October 2 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College in Poultney. Info, 287-8926. hoPe RAPPAPoRt: “Portraits in Painting,” works in oil. Through September 30 at The Shoe Horn in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454. KAtie flindAll: “Young Hearts, Starry Nights,” illustrations by the central Vermont artist. Through September 30 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. loCAl ARtists GRouP shoW: Central Vermonters both experienced and emerging show their works in a variety of media. Through October 18 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 728-9878. mARGARet lAmPe KAnnenstine: “Dark to Light,” recent paintings by the Vermont artist. Through October 31 at Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-3292. mARy AdmAsiAn: “Pins and Needles,” mixed-media work that turns white paint, molded cloth, pins, needles and thread into paintings of two-plus dimensions. Through September 20 at The Lazy Pear Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 223-7680. muffin RAy: “Discarded and Salvaged,” large-scale textile-assemblage “paintings” in mixed media. Through October 29 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. ‘on the lAndsCAPe: A feminine eye’: This group show features the paintings of Kate Emlen, Bunny Harvey, Ginger Levant, Celia Reisman and Frances Wells. Through October 4 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. ‘PeACe by PieCe’: Peace Camp artists Maggie Neale, S.B. Sowbel and Margaret Blanchard exhibit their works at the Museum Building. Through October 20 at Camp Meade in Middlesex. Info, 279-0774.
PeteR ARthuR WeyRAuCh: Largeformat black-and-white prints by the landscape/nature photographer. Through September 30 at Restaurant Phoebe in Montpelier. Info, 262-3500. RoGeR iRWin: “Northeast Kingdom Nature Photography,” images of Vermont wildlife and wild landscapes. Through September 30 at Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. ‘sCulPtCyCle’: The second annual outdoor exhibit of sculptures made from recycled bicycle parts features more than 20 creations by regional artists and are scattered around downtown. Through October 31 in Montpelier. Info, 223-9604. ‘the fiGuRe & beyond’: A show of work by Warren-based painter Billy Brauer and his students over the past 40 years. Through October 25 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743. viCtoRiA shAlvAh heRzbeRG & sheRyl tRAinoR: “Solar Powered Prints,” works using solarplate technique. Through September 30 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Info, 295-5901. ‘WoRKinG it out: A multimedia group show that depicts a variety of work and the tools we use in our lives, Main Floor Gallery; Cully RenWiCK: Pieces from the artist’s “Coffee Trees” Suite, Second Floor Gallery; and neldA hAley: A retrospective, Third Floor Gallery. Through September 19 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.
:: champlain valley Anne tAit: “Memento Vitae: The Humanity of the Marble Headstone,” prints informed by drawing and painting that examine the vernacular artwork of 19th-century headstones. Through October 28 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Info, 438-2097. bethAny bond & bethAny fARRell: Photography and shadowboxes, respectively. Through October 10 at Studio V in Vergennes. Info, 877-6524. CAleb KennA: “The Unexpected Moment,” 20 color photographs that depict Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim culture in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, India and Morocco. Through October 5 at The Brick Box Gallery, Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Info, 235-2734.
deboRAh holmes & John ARmstRonG: “Vermont Living,” watercolors and prints, and rustic furniture, respectively. Through September 30 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032. ‘disCoveR 1609: nAviGAtinG thRouGh histoRy’: An exhibit that provides an enriched perspective on Samuel de Champlain, his Native allies and their activities in the region; includes a timeline both before and since the French explorer arrived in the area. Through October 18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022. ‘dReAms And fAntAsies’: A juried group exhibition of 40 photographs chosen by juror Elizabeth Siegfried that explore the show’s theme. Through October 3 at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 989-2359. henRy GoRsKi: “Stealing the Fire of the Gods,” iconic paintings by the renowned artist from the collection of Dr. Albert Levis that depict the latter’s theories about conflict resolution. Through October 12 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356. Judy Reilly & Robin Kent: “Dangerous Women with Tools,” fabric works and mixed-media constructions, respectively. Through October 28 at Brandon Artists’ Guild. Info, 247-4956. ‘lAKe ChAmPlAin thRouGh the lens’: Enjoy spectacular sunsets and other views of, and from, the lake in this annual juried show featuring images from professional and amateur photographers. Through October 18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022. neil RAPPAPoRt: “After Attica,” photographic portraits of inmates, 1971-74, taken at a maximum-security prison in Comstock, N.Y., in reaction to the bloody uprising at Attica. Through December 4 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964. PAtRiCiA lebon heRb: Paintings by the local artist. Through October 8 at The Art House in Middlebury. Info, 458-0464. ‘PRints And PReJudiCe: WoodCuts And ARtifACts of the AmeRiCAn Civil WAR’: Art and material culture featuring 70 original woodcuts from Harper’s Weekly and Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper reveal the excitement and the sacrifices of the war. Through December 13 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-5007.
‘sCulPtfest09’: This annual exhibition features site-specific sculptures by eight selected artists both regional and national. This year’s curator, artist Fran Bull, chose the theme of “Figure/Ground: the object in situ.” Through October 25 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Info, 438-2097. ‘the Golden CAGe’: This Vermont touring exhibit is a revealing portrait of dairy farmers and their Mexican employees, featuring photographs by Caleb Kenna and audio/text by Chris Urban. Through October 25 at Gallery in-the-Field in Brandon. Info, 247-0125.
:: northern ‘CleAR visions’: An exhibition of new works by Norwich photographer Jon Olsen and Hardwick glassblowers Harry and Wendy Besett, all inspired by nature and mastery of form. Through September 29 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans’ Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158. CRAiG mooney: “Reflections on Season,” expressive and impressionistic landscape paintings by the local artist. Through November 16 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818. eAst Johnson Plein AiR Club: “New Work from the Field,” paintings done outside over the spring and summer by Marcie Vallette, Deb Coccoli, Bradley Fox, Dohm Zachai and others. Through November 2 at Winding Brook Bistro in Johnson. Info, 635-9950. ‘exPosed! 2009’: This annual exhibit includes sculptures sited outdoors and in the gallery, featuring works in multiple media by regional artists. Through October 10 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358. ‘fACinG the tRees/seeinG the WoRld’: Photographs by David R. Levitt, landscape oil paintings by Louise Arnold, floral watercolors by Sachiko Yoshida and bronze sculptures by Nancy Schade. Through September 23 at Hangman Frame Shop & Gallery in Hardwick. Info, 525-4405.
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JAnet Fredericks & chArLie hunter The Vermont artists share an exhibit space — Stowe’s West Branch Gallery — but have separate titles for their portions of the dual show: “Souvenirs” and “Arrivals & Departures,” respectively. Fredericks’ small-scale, jewel-colored paintings are inspired by world travels with her magician husband, while Hunter depicts spots closer to home, and with a yen for the transportation of yesterday, rail. Pictured: “Railway Express Building, Bellows Falls,” by Hunter.
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Lynne berArd, meLvin hArris & steFAn voLAtiLe-Wood: Three new artists to the gallery show their paintings in floral watercolor, computer-generated landscapes, and hyperrealist acrylics, respectively. Also cLAire dunn returns to the gallery with black-and-white photographs of local buildings, as well as new abstract paintings in watercolor and acrylic. Through October 24 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Info, 524-5700. mAriLyn JAmes: “Like Trees,” paintings in water-soluble oils. Through October 11 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. monique bonneAu: An exhibit of the Vermont illustrator’s evocative paintings for the new book, The Fairy Garden, by Tanya Sousa. Through September 30 at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. Info, 586-7711, ext. 159. st. ALbAns Artists’ guiLd shoW: Photography and paintings reflecting the beauty of the wildlife, waters, landscape and artistic interpretations thereof. Through October 10 at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton. Info, 524-7154. susAn LArkin: “Paintings of the Champlain Islands,” recent works in oil and pastel by the Isle La Motte landscape painter. Through October 10 at Merchants Bank in South Hero. Info, 928-3081.
‘the reLentLess eye’: Open-call submissions of “instantaneous expression” cellphone photography from all over the globe, juried by internationally recognized photographer Eirik Johnson, as well as works by invited artists Christopher Greene, Gabrielle Russomagno, Shawn Rocco, Sean Capone, Joshua Davis and Wafaa Bilal comprise this groundbreaking show curated by HDAC exhibitions director Odin Cathcart. September 22 through November 28 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.
:: regional ‘expAnding horiZons’: Painting and photography of the American and Canadian landscape, 1860-1918, examining the artistic expression of the two countries’ westward momentum in works by the best artists of the period. Through September 27 at Montréal Museum of Fine Arts in Montréal. Info, 514-285-1600. FeLix de LA conchA: “Private Portraits/ Public Conversations,” a multimedia exhibit of 51 portraits that explore how members of the Upper Valley and Dartmouth communities have encountered conflict and how they made, or are making, their journey toward reconciliation. Through September 27 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. WiLd river’: Ten local artists contributed works to this exhibit celebrating the Wild River and riparian wildlife. Proceeds from sales benefit the Boquet River Association. Through October 10 at Premises Storefront Gallery in Essex, N.Y. Info, 518-963-7150. m
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): To the thug who stole
my Chevy Malibu from its parking place while I was recording an album in San Francisco back in 1991: I forgive you. To the lovely and talented Artemisia, who couldn’t bring herself to fall in love with me as we partied at the Burning Man festival back in 2001: I forgive you. To the agent who helped my writing career so much but also cheated me out of thousands of dollars: I forgive you. To any Aries readers who hate it when I refer to my personal life in their horoscopes, and would much rather I confine myself to talking about them: I forgive you, and recommend that you engage in a more thorough and profound version of the cleansing I just illustrated.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The old saying “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” suggests that maybe it’s not a good idea to go out on dates with a variety of lovers while you’re engaged to be married. Nostradamus scholar John Hogue has taken the spirit of this idea and created a variation that I think applies to you right now, Taurus. “You can’t have your past and your future, too,” he says. In other words, you cannot fully embrace the exciting and daunting possibilities that loom ahead of you if you also insist on immersing yourself in the pleasures of the past. You can either have the old ways or the new ways, but not both. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my
astrological analysis, you currently have a certain resemblance to a vacuum cleaner or a hungry baby or a mini-black hole. Every time I’ve turned my meditations to the Gemini tribe, I’ve been hearing a psychic version of a giant sucking sound. What does it all mean? I sense that you’re especially voracious right now, almost insatiable — as if you’re inclined to engorge and absorb any old thing that you happen to find in front of you. Are my speculations true? If so, I hope and pray that all the things you’re finding in front of you are healthy for you. But just in case some of them are not: Would you consider exercising some discrimination about what you allow to enter into the sacred temple of your body and mind?
CANCER (June 21-July 22): These days, your gods can kick the butts of everyone else’s gods. Likewise, your lawyers and agents and sidekicks can most likely outwit, outdo and out-wrestle everyone else’s. But it’s crucial to note that if you try to work alone, you will not be able to kick other people’s butts, let alone the butts of their gods, lawyers, agents and sidekicks. The skills of your allies will be indispensable. The way I see it, your test in the coming days will be to overcome any tendency you might have to indulge in pathological levels of self-sufficiency as you cultivate a greater capacity to ask for and receive help. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “We’re all mutants,” read
the headline of a report on the latest genetic research. It turns out that like everyone else, you have between 100 and 200 mutations in your DNA — absolutely new characteristics that were not passed down to you by your parents. To gather the evidence for this revelation, scientists had to sort through huge amounts of data; there are thousands of genes but only a few mutations. A Chinese scientist who was a member of the research team said that “finding this tiny number of mutations was more difficult than finding an ant’s egg in an emperor’s rice store.” I predict that you will soon have a comparable experience, Leo: From an overwhelming array of choices, you’ll be able to locate the rare catalysts you need.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s a device on
the market that claims to age wine very quickly. The makers of “Clef du Vin” say that by using their simple technology, you can “accelerate the aromatic development of the wine’s flavor and soften its structure.” So dramatic is the supposed effect that “one second of the device in the wine is equal to one year’s age.” I believe that you now have the metaphorical equivalent of this marvel, Virgo. This temporary talent won’t work on wine, but it could perform wonders with
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LIbRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The soft-minded person always fears change,” said one of my favorite transformers, Martin Luther King Jr. “For him, the greatest pain is the pain of a new idea.” The corollary to King’s pronouncement is that changes are less likely to be painful if you’re not afraid of them. According to my astrological analysis, Libra, none of that stuff will be an issue for you in the coming weeks. As you slip into a phase of riotous growth, I expect you will have abundant access to previously dormant reserves of courage and tough-mindedness. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Studies show that many people believe their attendance at a sports event impacts the outcome of the game. They are obviously suffering from a ridiculous delusion, right? They’re enthralled by the kind of magical thinking that our primitive ancestors engaged in, right? Normally I’d say yes, but not right now, not for you Scorpios. For a limited time only, your presence at events where people congregate may exert an uncanny influence far beyond the power of logic to explain. Your opinions will carry more weight than usual, and your power to shape group dynamics will be at a peak. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If I’m reading the astrological omens correctly, you’re now ensconced in a smooth groove and not even close to being stuck in a cluttered rut. You’re making the right moves for the best reasons, and never trying to get ahead at the expense of others. During a grace period like this, I think you’d be wise to convene what I call a problem team. A problem team is a posse of smart allies whose task it is to dream up every possible glitch that could threaten to undermine your efforts in the coming weeks. They lead you through dry runs that test your reflexes and prime your resourcefulness, thereby making those glitches unlikely to occur.
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projects would be excellent ways for you to spend your time in the coming weeks: 1. Attend a fantasy camp where you learn rodeo tricks. (They might come in handy during committee meetings and collaborative efforts in the next six months.) 2. Teach a worthy candidate the intricacies of licking your nuzzle spots. (It no longer makes sense to expect people to read your mind). 3. Scratch an itch that has been subliminally bugging you. (Unless of course you find some value in being subliminally bugged.) 4. Solicit lively information from a devil’s advocate, a sexy mother, and a world traveler. (You need exposure to people whose perspectives will pry open a couple of the closed areas of your mind).
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doomsday of the dolphin A scenic stretch of Japanese coastline harbors a dark and dangerous secret.
nce upon a time, way back in the 1960s, millions of Americans gathered around the family television each week to watch a program starring ... a dolphin. That, of course, was before the current laws mandating creators of TV to limit production to “CSI”-style forensics crime dramas and talent competitions. “Flipper” was so popular, in fact, that it spawned the multibillion-dollar seaquariam industry. Today there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of places like Sea World all over the planet, and they can all be traced back to the work of one man — Ric O’Barry. In his twenties, O’Barry captured and trained the five dolphins that collectively played “the king of the sea.” This is the central irony of the documentary The Cove. During the years he spent working on the show, the trainer came to understand what intelligent, sensitive, highly social beings these mammals are and what torture it is for them to live in confinement. The truth was driven home to him the day his favorite of the five “committed suicide” in his arms. Tears in his eyes, O’Barry explains that members of this species are voluntary breathers — every breath is a conscious decision — and recounts the day his star performer, Kathy, swam to him, looked him in the eye and refused to take another breath. “I was as ignorant as I could be for as long as I could be,” he laments. “I spent 10 years building that industry up and the last 35 trying to tear it down.” For nearly four decades now, O’Barry has been the world’s most tireless crusader on behalf of dolphins and in opposition to the seaquarium industry. The Cove finds him in Japan on a mission to bring the global enterprise to an end by exposing its behind-the-scenes corruption and cruelty. O’Barry’s target is the small fishing town of Taiji. There are two Taijis, we soon learn: There’s the touristattracting village with its fanciful dolphin murals, its ubiquitous statues of beaming, leaping dolphins and its Disney-like tour vehicles resembling happy cartoon dol-
phins on wheels. All this, we quickly come to understand, is the surreal cover for what O’Barry aptly describes as “a dolphin’s worst nightmare.” It’s no secret that fishermen regularly herd hundreds of the creatures at a time toward the shore. The public watches the spectacle with pleasure as trainers who’ve flown in from seaquariums all over the world take their pick, paying $150,000 or more per animal. The closely guarded secret is what happens to the dolphins that aren’t selected. They’re coaxed around a bend in the shoreline leading to a tranquil lagoon that is shielded from view by high wooded cliffs, closed off with threatening signs and razor-wire fencing (despite being part of a national park) and policed by security patrols and guard dogs. O’Barry is well aware of what happens there. His goal is to show the world. And he’s not about to take “no entry” for an answer. Instead, he does something remarkable and, as far as I know, without precedent in the history of documentary filmmaking. He teams up with Louie Psihoyos, a veteran National Geographic photographer and cofounder of the Oceanic Preservation Society. (Psihoyos also directed the
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alkies may be the norm, but some films are still better off without dialogue. WALL-E won audiences over in its initial silent half-hour. And animator Shane Acker’s 10-minute film “9” (2005) was a weirdly compelling vision of vulnerable, rag-doll-like humanoids fighting to survive in a bleak landscape — no conversation or exposition necessary. Now 9 is an animated feature directed by Acker and produced by Tim Burton. It’s easy to see why Acker’s creepy-cute vision attracted the guru of goths-in-training, but Burton seems to have brought to the project his talent for pairing creative visuals with boilerplate scripts. (This one is by Pamela Pettler, who also penned Corpse Bride.) From first frame to last, 9 is fascinating to behold, but not so interesting to hear. Back in the 1980s, college theaters used to play the version of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis featuring a pulsing, synth-pop soundtrack by Giorgio Moroder. Some film buffs call that a travesty, but for Acker’s film, the feature-length-music-video treatment might be an upgrade. The setup is promising. A goggle-eyed creature with the number nine stamped on his back wakes in a deserted room and ventures outside into a postapocalyptic city. There he encounters a similar creature, 2, who gives him the power of speech (and the voice of Elijah Wood) before they’re both attacked by a monster that looks like a dino skeleton wired to kill. In time, 9 meets his six brethren and one sister, all in the same perplexing position:
Someone or something stitched them together from spare parts, breathed life into them and dumped them in this hostile world without a map. Call it an allegory of the human search for God and meaning; call it a modern Frankenstein; call it what you will. But such heady concerns evaporate when 9 becomes scene after scene of scary monster attacks, explosions and reprisals, as the unlucky numbers learn to defend themselves against ever-multiplying and ever-mutating evil machines. If this sounds like a video-game version of the Terminator movies with a plucky rag doll as John Connor, it should. The short film’s mysticism and its haunting last scene are still there, along with new backstory about how humans brought the world to this pass. (Apparently they
film, his first.) With him, O’Barry recruits a sort of special ops unit of marine specialists, filmmakers, high-tech experts and world-class free divers. First, designers at George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic are commissioned to build imitation rocks with video cameras hidden inside. Next, members of O’Barry’s outfit — dressed in camouflage and using heat-detecting and night-vision equipment — risk arrest or worse by infiltrating the restricted area under the cover of night. There they plant fake rocks among real ones and string microphones high overhead in trees, while divers arrange them on the lagoon floor. O’Barry’s plan: to document the horror that turns the ocean crimson in this place a hundred times a year. The result is as stomach-turning as it is heartbreaking. The Cove is at once an astonishing feat of advocacy filmmaking and a white-knuckle eco-thriller; think Michael Moore meets Michael Mann. There’s even a subplot guaranteed to make your blood boil. It involves unethical actions taken by the Japanese government to prevent the adoption of protective measures by the toothless, craven International Whaling Commission. And, just when you think the country’s bureaucrats couldn’t be more dastardly, O’Barry hits you with the political one-two punch his investigations uncovered. Where does the meat — containing toxic levels of mercury — from all those slaughtered dolphins end up? In grocery stores and restaurants around the globe, deliberately mislabeled as whale. And in the school lunch programs of unsuspecting Japanese children. By the time closing credits roll, one can easily understand why authorities didn’t want Ric O’Barry nosing around Taiji. Nearly everything else he experienced there is simply beyond comprehension. Rick Kisonak
succumbed to an overload of Futurist imagery.) But, in fleshing out all nine numbers (only two really figure in the short), the filmmakers added clichés. Each character has a personality that can be summed up in a sentence: 9 is the questioning seeker (and hence the protagonist). 8 (Fred Tatasciore) is the muscle. 7 (Jennifer Connelly) is the warrior. 6 (Crispin Glover) is the freak (what a surprise). And so on down to 1 (Christopher Plummer), who fancies himself a high priest and tries to hold the others to a regime of blind obedience. You could probably also map these characters to a timeline of European cultural history from the dark ages to the Enlightenment. But what they really need is some snappy repartee, some wit to go with their wondering — a dose of Terry Gilliam, in short. What’s left to enjoy is the inspired design of the numbers (or “stitchpunks,” as Acker calls them). Unlike a lot of blocky, candy-colored 3-D animation, these figures, with their skins aping familiar fabrics such as burlap and corduroy, look like you could reach out and touch them. Their sandbag-plump lower halves and prominent stitches, zippers and buttons make them seem easily undone (in a literal sense), while their eyes, flickering iris camera shutters, evoke human souls. Like the creatures in Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal, they stay in the imagination long after all the standard fantasy plot business is forgotten. Margot Harrison
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ALL ABOUT STEVEH Sandra Bullock plays a screwball crossword-puzzle creator who falls for a hunky cable news cameraman in this romantic comedy from first-time director Phil Trail. Bradley Cooper and Thomas Haden Church costar. (98 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) DISTRICT 9HHHH Director Neill Blomkamp makes his feature debut (the TV ads had you thinking Peter Jackson helmed this, am I right?) with this sci-fi saga involving aliens who’ve been relocated to South Africa by the various governments of Earth. Starring Jason Cope, David James and Mandla Gaduka. (112 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe) EXTRACTHH An unexpected development threatens to put the kibosh on an entrepreneur’s plans to sell his business in this comedy from Office Space director Mike Judge. Featuring Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, J. K. Simmons and David Koechner. (91 min, R. Capitol, Majestic, Palace; ends 9/17) THE FINAL DESTINATIONH1/2 The newest trend in Hollywood: fun with definite articles. Final Destination (2000) was a decent silly thriller about some teenagers who cheat death — literally — and then try to dodge the wrath of the Grim Reaper. Does the title indicate that this third (and 3-D) sequel is, in fact, the final installment? Expect all projectiles to come straight at you. With Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten and Krista Allen. David Ellis directs. (82 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Sunset) GAMERH Gerard Butler stars in this futuristic action fantasy concerning a popular online game in which human beings manipulate other human beings in ultraviolent weekly battles. With Michael C. Hall and Kyra Sedgwick. Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. (95 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset) G-FORCEHH Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell and Tracy Morgan are among the voice cast in Disney’s computer-animated comedy about a group of guinea pigs trained by a covert government bureau to operate as elite espionage agents. Hoyt Yeatman directs. (86 min, PG. Majestic)
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G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRAHH1/2 You know the world has changed when a Hasbro production is considered a motion picture with a pedigree, but so it is, thanks to the toy maker’s collaboration with Paramount on the megasuccessful Transformers franchise. This time around, the companies partner on an action-adventure about an elite soldier and his outfit, who battle a shadowy organization bent on plunging the world into chaos. Channing Tatum, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Brendan Fraser, Dennis Quaid and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star. Stephen (The Mummy) Sommers directs. (118 min, PG-13. Essex; ends 9/17) HALLOWEEN IIHH1/2 A couple of Labor Day weekends ago, Rob Zombie’s grisly “reboot” of the Halloween franchise scored number one at the box office. Hence this sequel, in which masked killer Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) chops up some folks on the way to a reunion with his baby sister (Scout TaylorCompton). Somehow or other, Malcolm McDowell is back, and Zombie helms again. (101 min, R. Majestic, Sunset, Welden) THE HANGOVERHHH1/2 From Old School director Todd Phillips comes this comedy in which a group of friends takes a trip to Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party and winds up losing the groom. Featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha. (96 min, R. Sunset) HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCEHHH1/2 The young wizards of Hogwarts are back in the adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s sixth book, wherein Harry prepares to face the looming Voldemort threat and his teenage hormones. David Yates directs. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis and a host of other Brit thespians. (153 min, PG. Majestic; ends 9/17) INGLOURIOUS BASTERDSHH1/2 Brad Pitt stars as the leader of a band of Jewish soldiers who take revenge against the Nazis one scalp at a time in the latest from Quentin Tarantino. Also featuring Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, and Christoph Waltz. (152 min, R. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) IN THE LOOPHHHH1/2 A politician’s careless on-air comment ignites an international crisis in this downand-dirty political satire from the UK Veteran TV writer Armando Iannucci wrote and directed. With Peter Capaldi, James Gandolfini and Tom Hollander. (106 min, NR. Palace, Savoy) JULIE & JULIAHHH Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are paired in writer-director Nora Ephron’s fact-based comedy about foodie doyenne Julia Child and the New York office temp who decides to prepare all her classic recipes and blog the results. With Chris Messina and Stanley Tucci. (123 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Welden) ORGASM, INC.: Eight years in the making, Liz Canner’s documentary investigates the pharmaceutical giants’ race to be the first to win FDA approval for a product that can guarantee women the big O. (80 min, NR. Big Picture) PONYOHHHH1/2 From world-renowned master of animation Hayao (Spirited Away) Miyazaki comes this “Little Mermaid”-inspired story of a goldfish and her dream of one day becoming human. Featuring a voice cast including Matt Damon, Tina Fey and Lily Tomlin. (101 min, G. Big Picture, Bijou, Palace)
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SHORTSHH1/2 The latest from Robert Rodriguez tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who’s hit on the head one day by a rainbow-colored rock with the power to grant wishes. Which leads to much magical mayhem, as everyone in town tries to get their hands on it. With Jimmy Bennett, Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and Leslie Mann. (89 min, PG. Bijou, Marquis, Paramount, Welden) SORORITY ROWH1/2 As so often happens, some sorority members accidentally cause the death of one of their sisters in a prank gone awry and decide to keep the truth to themselves. At least until, you guessed it, a mysterious killer begins tracking them down one by one. Starring Briana Evigan, Rumer Willis and Jamie Chung. Directed by Stewart Hendler. (101 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount) TAKING WOODSTOCKHHH Director Ang Lee’s latest is the fact-based comic saga of how Elliot Tiber (Demetri Martin) brought the generation-defining music festival to his rural backyard. With Emile Hirsch, Liev Schreiber and Imelda Staunton. (120 min, PG-13. Roxy) THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFEHH1/2 Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams play a couple whose relationship is perfect except for one problem: They never know when he’s going to disappear and pop up in another time and place. Rare genetic anomaly or boneheaded plot device — you be the judge. Based on Audrey Niffenegger’s 2004 best-selling weeper. Arliss Howard costars. Robert Schwentke directs. (107 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Majestic, Marquis, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) TYLER PERRY’S I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELFHHH1/2 In the prolific filmmaker’s latest, Madea returns to alter the course of a young singer’s life by helping her learn the importance of family, faith and love. Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson and Adam Rodriguez star. (113 min, PG-13. Majestic) WHITEOUTH1/2 Kate Beckinsale stars in this murder mystery in which a U.S. Marshal travels to Antarctica to solve the frozen continent’s first homicide. Tom Skerritt costars. Dominic Sena directs. (96 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe)
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District 9 7, 9:30. The Time Traveler’s Wife 3:45, 9:20. Gamer 1:15, 7:10, 9:35. Julie & Julia 1, 6:35. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 3:20, 6:30. Extract 1:05, 9:35. All About Steve 1:10, 3:30, 6:20, 9:05. friday 18 — thursday 24 *Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:20, 8:30. *Love Happens 1:20, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20. *Jennifer’s Body 1:50, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40. *The Informant! 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:35. Whiteout 1:15, 6:50. Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All by Myself 9:25. Sorority Row 8:50. Inglourious Basterds 1:30, 4:50, 8. The Final Destination (3-D) 3:40 (except Fri), 6:40. All About Steve 1:10, 3:30, 6:10, 8:40. Gamer 4:30, 9:30. Julie & Julia 1:05, 6:20. District 9 3:50, 9:15. G-Force (3-D) 1:25 (except Fri). Times subject to change. See www. majestic10.com.
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hen a successful metropolitan chef moves to Vermont to open an eatery, foodies who visit may find themselves setting the bar a wee bit higher than usual. I had great expectations when checking out Tourterelle, a new French restaurant located in New Haven on a stretch of Route 7 between Vergennes and Middlebury. Chef Bill Snell and his wife, Christine, operated two restaurants in Brooklyn that garnered plenty of online praise. Perusing the Brooklyn Paper’s website, I drooled over a description of Snell’s duck liver with raisin-
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A couple of glitches are forgivable in a newly opened place: A vodka martini, ordered dirty, arrived squeaky clean. One of my dining companions received a salad garnished with a medium-sized grasshopper. After the whole table agreed that such a thing could happen in any restaurant serving fresh, pesticide-free greens, the remaining salad was polished off in due course. At Sunday brunch, one of our two orders was entered incorrectly. Instead of a duck-confit crêpe accompanied by a side salad, we received a duck-confit omelette with a side of home fries. When we pointed out the error, but noted that
One question that lingers after a trio of visits to Tourterelle is whether the chef is tempering his creativity as he feels his way into the Vermont market. brioche bread pudding and port-glazed leeks. I also read of black cod over lobster mashed potatoes with asparagus and a merlot demi-glace. Three visits later, Tourterelle has settled squarely into my “It’s good” category, but this isn’t a restaurant that will lure me back time after time. Everything I ate tasted pleasant, and Snell’s kitchen technique seems solid: Vegetables and meats tended to be cooked properly, and I wasn’t pouring on the salt. Nonetheless, nothing transported me, although the rich, seafood-packed bouillabaisse came close.
we didn’t want to waste food by requesting a fresh entrée, the server comped my husband’s cup of coffee (which he’d privately denounced as too weak). A free side salad or dessert would have felt like more generous compensation. The confit itself was a bit dry, and the zucchini in the omelette didn’t add much to the mix. Happily, our second brunch dish — also an omelette, with a second portion of perfectly crisped, paprika-dyed home fries — was lovely. The fluffy eggs swaddled chunks of sweet lobster meat
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with fromage blanc and chives. The other a.m. highlight was an admirably mixed Bloody Mary. The balance of pepper, horseradish, tomato juice and vodka was so perfect that I would have drunk three if I weren’t such a Goody Two-shoes. Snell’s use of classic French ingredients and dishes — “with a twist,” says Christine — does set him apart from the crowd. It’s unusual to see escargots in Vermont, and Tourterelle’s appetizer ($10), made with the fattest, blackest snails I’ve seen, is a zesty change from the typical butter-drenched version. The gastropods lay tumbled with wedges of garlicky sausage atop dense bread that appeared to have been warmed in a panini grill. The bouillabaisse, which adds Thai curry to the typical tomato-kissed broth, was filled with pieces of tender fish, scallops, shrimp and mussels and laced with saffron aioli. I’d ordered an appetizer portion ($9), but after downing a few warming, moderately spiced bites, I wished I’d opted for the larger size ($18). My entrée of moules frites ($16) — a bowl of saucy mussels with a generous serving of golden-brown fries on the side — didn’t assuage my regret. Although the mussels weren’t bad, their thin sauce tasted too strongly of wine and was studded with chunks of fresh tomato that qualified as gastronomic wallflowers — they were drab and unappealing. Sweetly concentrated roasted tomatoes, such as those found on Tourterelle’s lamb burger, would have increased the flavor quotient. While one dish on the “frites” segment of the menu came with an unannounced — but welcome — side salad, for whatever reason, the mussels did not. Two fancier entrées proved more exciting than the moules, but not perfect. The venison meatloaf ($19) was a tad arid despite a topping of thick-cut Vermont Smoke and Cure bacon and a cherry glaze. Fortunately, the crispy potatoes on the side lived up to their name. I preferred the duck breast and Armagnac-laced duck sausage ($22), which came with mild sage spaetzle and tangy braised cabbage. The duck was slightly less pink than I prefer, and the cabbage could have used a hint of sweetness to balance the raspberry vinegar, but the ensemble was otherwise enjoyable. Better still was the hamburger, made with Boyden Farm beef and topped with caramelized onions, bacon and Morbier cheese ($12). With a lightly dressed mesclun salad and fries on the plate, it made a satisfying meal. Where there are frites there are condiments, and I was
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curious to see which this French restaurant would supply. But, oddly enough, no dipping sauces arrived with our plates. Perhaps when I requested a side of mayonnaise, my server concluded nothing else was required. Too late, I realized that the house-made aioli would have been more enticing. Besides the salads, the menu listed four vegetarian items: two appetizers, one crêpe and one entrée. The tender roasted asparagus slathered with truffled Manchego and paired with a balsamic drizzle ($7) was worthwhile, particularly because the vinegar was above average. Despite its quality, the acidity overpowered the flavor of truffle in the cheese. A wild mushroom Napoleon, layered with perfectly round cakes of polenta instead of the traditional flaky pastry, was more nuanced. The mushrooms were meaty and slick. The cornmeal patties had a deep grainy flavor. The vegetarian entrée was fine but not thrilling. Called a Tartiflette ($16), the layered casserole of potatoes, vegetables and slightly bitter reblochon cheese came partnered with an endive-topped salad. It didn’t inspire gastronomic lust, but was both nutritious and a little bit decadent. Tourterelle means “turtle dove” — the pairing-prone bird that has served as an emblem of love for centuries. While the inn’s website plays up its potential as a romantic destination, the décor isn’t frilly or feminine. The walls are painted solid colors, the menu is printed on creamy paper, and the floral arrangements are pretty without being gaudy. But not everything fit the
bill. On the first visit, my husband and I were seated near the front entrance in a narrow alcove with a glorious Green Mountain view. On our second and third trips, we sat in the main dining room, where we noticed an unusual and penetrating noise every few minutes. The first time, during brunch, I thought a particularly noisy child was the culprit. My husband assured me it was a squeaky hinge, probably located on one of the swinging kitchen doors. Once I’d noticed the highpitched sound, it was difficult to ignore, as such small irritants can be, and we continued to hear it at dinner the following week. While we laughed it off, couples in search of the perfect intimate date might not. Perhaps some WD-40 is in order? One question that lingers after a trio of visits to Tourterelle is whether the chef is tempering his creativity as he feels his way into the Vermont market. The dishes on the menu are straightforward, reasonably priced and, save for the escargots, fairly safe: Few local diners are likely to turn up their noses at pan-roasted Misty Knoll chicken (which I didn’t try) or steak frites. If Snell is, indeed, holding back on his experimentation, I hope good receipts make him comfortable enough to add a few wilder dishes to the menu, or to spice up the more traditional fare. For now, I’ll stop at Tourterelle for a burger and a Bloody Mary or an appetizer and more of the delicious fish stew, but not for a special occasion. But diners who prefer well-made, classic French dishes to wild culinary adventures will probably like Tourterelle just fine. m
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Vergennes Victims Rash of RobbeRies plagues RestauRants
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When Matt Birong — owner of 3 Squares Café in Vergennes — invested in a hefty new safe for storing money, he figured he had the criminals beat. “We got robbed in early May,” he says. “Forced entry at the back door. I was like, ‘My fault for having a shitty little safe.’” Two Saturdays ago, the new, heavier version proved inadequate. “It’s a mangled piece of metal,” Birong laments. “They came back with the right tools.” When the thieves left, they had about $2000 in cash, but no change, food or booze. Brett Ward, owner of nearby City Limits Nite Club, is familiar with the MO: He’s been robbed twice, and both he and Birong conjecture that the same people are to blame. “I’ve got tons of liquor and cigarettes. They didn’t take that,” Ward notes. That crime is all the more impressive given that, unlike other Vergennes businesses, Ward’s club is “pretty much a fortress,” he says. In the most recent incident, thieves dismantled floodlights atop the roof of a neighboring building before spending three hours breaking down City Limits’ reinforced steel door. (Ward knows this because his security cameras recorded the noise of their efforts.) Once inside, they covered their faces and cut the wires to the cameras before cracking the safe. Ward may invest in a pricey security system to forestall future incidents. Betsy Vick of Park Squeeze — which has weathered a handful of break-in attempts, including two successful burglaries — has a lower-tech approach. She never leaves money at the restaurant overnight. “I have notes on my door saying, ‘Crooks go away. No cash here,’” she says. Nonetheless, every door in her building has been broken down by intruders, and the repair costs are adding up. While all the restaurants have some form of insurance, they still have to contend with deductibles and gaps in coverage.
All three business owners noted that other area restaurants have been broken into, too. Why is Vergennes a target? Both Birong and Vick guess that it has something to do with the lack of police coverage during the wee hours. They say it’s a well-known fact that police officers are off duty between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. “We’d like to have more police coverage in the middle of the night,” says Vick, who is working with other business owners to petition city council for a solution. Another option: “Shake it up so no one knows when they’re on duty.” Birong agrees that something needs to be done. “With all the press about our police chief recently resigning, every media outlet in town is advertising that there are no cops in this town,” he says. “If I were a criminal, I’d be robbing Vergennes, too.” In other restaurant crime news, a quartet of twentysomethings was arrested for grand larceny last week after they attempted to steal the logo from Bennington’s Chili’s Restaurant. According to a blurb in the Rutland Herald, the perpetrators powered a drill via 470 feet of extension cord, which they ran across a major roadway and through a store parking lot. They were caught before they could make off with the spicy red pepper sign,
valued by the restaurant chain at $8000. Had the culprits made a clean getaway, the massive capsicum would have been a gift for a friend, they told police.
Sausage Stuff new all-natuRal pRoduct hits the maRket Although it was written nearly a century ago, Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, an exposé of the Chicago meatpacking industry, still has the power to make people think twice about what goes into their sausages. (Among the secret ingredients back then: severed digits of unfortunate workers.) Thanks to food and workplace safety regs, such accidental additions are a thing of the past. And at Vermont Smoke and Cure in Barre, the links are “cleaner than most,” attests CEO Chris Bailey: “We don’t use MSG or artificial colors or artificial smoke in anything.” But, for consumers seeking an extra level of assurance about their meat purchases, the company has been slowly adding a line of all-natural products made from antibiotic- and artificial-hormone-free meats, cured without the use of sodium nitrate. The newest addition, an all-natural summer sausage, will be on store shelves by the end of the month. VS&C already sells all-natural ham and bacon, and its fresh sausages fit the bill, too. Why not make all-natural everything? Bailey says not every customer is willing to pay more for the label. For the same reason, the company doesn’t yet offer organic items. “The pricing can start to get challenging for people,” Bailey says. “Especially with processed products.” Nonetheless, he notes, “We’re easing our way towards that. It’s something we’re wanting to do.” One item currently “on the drawing board” would make use of organic Vermont beef. But before the mysterious beef item hits the market, VS&C will re-envision the Slim Jim. “It’s a few more weeks away,” Bailey says of the company’s all-natural snack sticks. “One is cracked pepper, and the other is barbecue.”
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Nothing fires up the appetite like a vigorous workout, but it’s not often you can get to exercise and eat together. That’s part of what’s special about the second annual Tour de Farms — a bike ride through Addison County punctuated by visits to farmers and food producers. Participants, who are asked to bring both a bike helmet and a spoon, choose among 10-, 25- and 30-mile routes. Last year, organizers and farms were overwhelmed when more than 200 riders showed up. This year, they’re easing the load by staggering the start times for the three different courses. It’s also much cheaper to participate by signing up in advance: Adults who preregister pay $15. (It’s twice as much if you wait till the big day.) Those who pedal the full 30 miles can nab samples at 17 spots, including Vermont Cookie Love in North Ferrisburgh, Twig Farm in West Cornwall and awardwinning Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. (Let’s hope the cyclists don’t drink too much vino.) The ride ends at the Shoreham town green, smack dab in the middle of Apple Fest. According to an email from organizer Judy Stevens of Golden Russet Farm, the celebration features a “soup and bread lunch, apple desserts, farmers market [and] live Irish music.” Based in Dedham, Mass., the Papa Gino’s restaurant chain slings pies in every New England state except ours. But that hasn’t stopped it from crafting products with “locally produced cheese from Vermont.” Per the Associated Press, after working with the New England Dairy Promotion Board, Papa Gino’s has announced it will increase its order of an unidentified Vermont cheddar by 174,000 pounds annually. It may be stretching the definition of “local,” but our farmers ain’t complaining. The Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently named Gerry Nooney of Sugarbush’s Timbers Restaurant “Chef of the Year.” He’s being honored for his long-term participation in the local food movement. Before accepting the ski-resort job in 2007, Nooney taught at NECI and cooked at Mad River Valley restos such as John Egan’s Big World Pub and the Tucker Hill Lodge. He’ll be fêted at a gala event today at The Essex.
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A Humbling Harvest Taking in the squash is a hands-on game at Rockville Market Farm
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few weeks back, Starksboro farmer Eric Rozendaal issued me a challenge. He smugly proclaimed that he doubted I could hang with his cultivating crew while they harvested their cash crop, butternut squash, and invited me to his Rockville Market Farm to prove him wrong. I balked at the implication that my years of sitting at a desk manufacturing paragraphs had made me soft. And, with a hubris I later regretted, I agreed to the test. It should be noted that I’ve never farmed a day in my life. I don’t even like to garden. The fact that a key component of plant cultivation is bright sunlight is a huge disincentive for me, as my skin burns at the mere suggestion. So, obviously, farming isn’t really my jam. But the gauntlet, or more appropriately the gardening glove, had been thrown at my feet, and I had to step up. On a brilliantly clear Thursday, I turned onto the gravel drive that leads to Rozendaal’s certified organic farm. He had told me to arrive at 12:30 p.m., just after his three farmhands finished their lunches. I was thankful for this midday start, since it meant I didn’t have to wake up with the animals. But the sun was at its zenith, making me question my decision to wear heavyweight utility pants. The task of the afternoon seemed clear enough: Fill eight bins with butternut squash. Luckily for me, the squash had already been clipped and windrowed, so all that was required was picking the squash up and placing it in the bin. I’m making it sound like picking squash is as serene and pleasant as plucking wildflowers from a meadow. It is not. Before the winter squash harvest can even happen, the plants have to be put in the ground. Between May 25 and June 1, Rozendaal and his crew — John Sheehan, who lives over the hill in Starksboro, and two Guatemalan men, Walter Pec Ticun and Eduardo Tuch — transplanted 65,000 squash seedlings into the rocky soil that makes up the farm. Half of Rozendaal’s squash crop is butternut, and the other half is composed of acorn, delicata, sweet dumpling and red kuri varieties, as well as pie pumpkins. In his outside rows, he plants baby-blue Hubbard squash. It’s particularly attractive to insects and thus acts as a decoy, drawing
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I’m making it sound like picking squash is as serene and pleasant as plucking wildflowers from a meadow. It is not. the bugs away from the more important crops. The 42-year-old Rozendaal began farming in 1994 at Burlington’s Intervale after he returned from a tour in the Peace Corps in Guatemala. While in Central America, Rozendaal lived and worked on an organic coffee farm and got hooked on the lifestyle. “I said, Hey, it’s outdoors, and it just sort of happened,” Rozendaal said.
Eight years ago, Rozendaal moved his operation from the Intervale to a 108-acre farm across from Green Mount Cemetery. Unlike the Intervale, with its loamy floodplain soil, Rockville Market Farm, which Rozendaal runs with his wife, Keenann, is rocky and not at all suitable for root vegetables or other produce that can be wintered over. Squash thrive in that environment, though,
and the vegetable has become Rozendaal’s stock-in-trade. The couple grows other market produce — heirloom varieties of peppers, tomatoes, melons and more — and raises organic chicken and pork, but squash is their claim to fame. Before the harvest began, Rozendaal ordered the guys to load the tractor and wagon with 20-bushel bins. They lifted six bins onto the wagon and two
into the tractor’s bucket. Dani and B-Nut, Rozendaal’s two dogs, scampered in front of the tractor as Pec Ticun and Tuch chained the bins in place. “Most people don’t harvest squash this way,” Rozendaal warned. “We’re fairly primitive.” With the bins on the wagon, we headed out to the fields. Rozendaal drove the tractor, while Sheehan and the Guatemalans followed in the Gator. I hitched a ride on the wagon as it rumbled along the dirt track to the field. By the time we alighted, I was already covered in dirt. My sunscreen, which I had responsibly slathered all over my exposed body parts, seemed to have picked up all the grit kicked up by the tractor’s giant wheels. I was already dirty and we hadn’t yet begun the harvest. Once in the field, Rozendaal gave me a quick lesson on squash harvesting the Rockville Market Farm way. Most farms this size use a conveyor belt to load the squash into bins. But not Rockville Market. Instead, Rozendaal and his crew use the pitch and catch method, where one person tosses the squash and the other person catches it and gently drops it in one of the big wooden bins. With two teams of two working, they can fill the eight bins in less than two hours. By October 1, or the first frost, Rozendaal needs to get all the squash out of the fields. Currently, he and his crew are harvesting eight bins a day, but as the first frost creeps closer, they’ll have to ramp it up. This year there’s far more squash to harvest than last year, which Rozendaal called “a disaster.” Early rains prevented pollination, leaving every third or fourth squash in the field rotten, he said. The butternut crop in the fields when I arrived clearly hadn’t suffered from the midsummer rains. The vegetables were the size of footballs, their creamy orange skin free of blemishes. Here’s one important rule about squash harvesting with Rozendaal: He is always a catcher. When you’re the boss, even a benevolent one, you are never the pitcher. Generally, Rozendaal and Sheehan work as a team. They are never as fast as the Guatemalans. When it comes to efficient harvesting, physique matters. Rozendaal is a jolly type, with meaty hands and a bit of a belly. Sheehan, 53, is tall and slim. They proved poor competition for Pec Ticun and Tuch, neither of whom
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stands more than 5’5” or appears to weigh more than 125 pounds. Rozendaal joked that in some of his fields the weeds are so tall he has to tether Pec Ticun and Tuch together so as not to lose them. Despite my athletic build and stronger than average arms, I was clearly no match for the Guatemalans, either. I watched the two teams of men make their way through the weedy rows of squash before I tried my hand at harvesting. I planned a strategy to maximize effect while minimizing sweat. My plan failed spectacularly once I started tossing. As I pitched the squash to Sheehan underhand, Rozendaal yelled at me to keep up with Pec Ticun, who was already 6 feet ahead of me, despite having started even with me minutes before. For every squash I hurled, Walter threw at least three, maybe more, depending on the size. A few minutes into this rather embarrassing display of athleticism, Rozendaal offered me a few tips on squash tossing. “You don’t want them to spin or flip over in the air,” he shouted from atop the tractor. “You have to work on your loft.” The idea is to hold the squash with both hands, take a wide stance, and chuck it up in the air so it keeps its orientation as it floats through space. It’s meant to look like a knuckleball, only about 90 miles per hour slower. My first few tosses using
Rozendaal’s method flew wide of their intended target — Sheehan. “I’m pretty sure this isn’t OSHA approved,” Rozendaal joked. But once I got the technique down, I was ready for a rematch with Pec Ticun. He beat me again, cruising through the rows of butternut like he was powered by a NASCAR engine. Sheehan and I soon switched places, and I took a turn catching the squash. The trick to receiving is to treat the squash like a fragile egg and give a little with your hands. This job suited me better than throwing, though I lost a few errant squash as they sailed right through my gloved fingers and landed back on the ground. Despite wearing long pants, short-sleeved T-shirts over long-sleeved tees, and bandannas with baseball caps on top, neither 20-year-old Pec Ticun nor 29-year-old Tuch looked particularly hot or tired. That’s because they’ve been doing this since they were kids back in Guatemala, Rozendaal explained. Both men work 12 hours a day, six days a week. Sundays the pair plays soccer with other farm workers at Champlain Valley Union High School. Rozendaal tried to encourage them to play in the Thursday night pickup game as well, but Pec Ticun and Tuch said no; they’d rather work. With their H-2A visa certification, the men can legally work in the U.S. as
long as the work is seasonal, agricultural and temporary. They both leave for Guatemala by December and return to Vermont in April. Rozendaal pays them each $120 a day, and they’re “worth every penny,” he said. In less than two hours, we harvested eight bins, or 160 bushels of squash. Each bushel is about 40 pounds, making our total for the day about 6400 pounds, or 3.2 tons, of butternut squash. Our take outweighed my car by almost 400 pounds. That was a light harvest day, Rozendaal said. Normally they pick twice that. One day in 2007, Rozendaal and 14 others picked 1000 bushels, or 40,000 pounds, of squash. This year’s harvest should be between 120,000 and 150,000 pounds, or approximately 3000 to 3750 bushels. We left the field, the wagon lumbering along laden with full bins. Rozendaal steered the tractor up to his new squash warehouse, and the crew unloaded the day’s harvest. In the warehouse, which holds 15 acres of winter squash, I joined the guys in boxing up the squash for Johnson-based Deep Root Organic Cooperative, one of Rozendaal’s clients. From the co-op, his wares will probably go to any number of Whole Foods markets around New England; the chain is Rozendaal’s biggest customer. Rozendaal also sells squash to local grocery stores and restaurants, as well as the general public at farmers markets and his 70-member CSA. Squashes that aren’t shipped whole will be peeled, cubed and packaged for lazier home cooks. While I didn’t come close to edging out Pec Ticun and Tuch in the squash field, I did prove to be a quick study with some fight in me. I left the farm with a touch of contact dermatitis courtesy of the butternut, a patch of new freckles and a deepened appreciation of Rozendaal’s job. And my own. m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at Lauren @sevendaysvt.com.
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Audrey Ryan. Then again, maybe you have. In reviewing her striking sophomore effort, Dishes & Pills, pundits from coast to coast — including from this very paper — have attempted to pin down her singularly charming sound, invoking everyone from The Beach Boys to Feist, Joni Mitchell to Radiohead. Really, any of those comparisons could fit. Or none of them. Simply put, Ryan is a true sonic enigma. The onetime Burlington resident is a good bet to confound — and delight — audiences and critics once again with the release of her newest album I Know, I Know, which comes out this week. This Saturday she celebrates that album with a show at the Monkey House featuring fellow Beantown rocker Alice Austin and Big Tree.
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Two weeks ago, I spent the bulk of Labor Day weekend in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. As much as I poke fun at Billyburg, I really do enjoy it. In fact, given a choice, I would spend my occasional NYC visits milling about the streets of the noted hipster haven and avoiding the hustle — and expense — of Manhattan. In terms of people watching, you really can’t beat it. Anyway, this trip I found myself flying solo with an entire Saturday afternoon to kill. After some aimless wandering — highlights of which included a stop at a dog park, too many iced coffees and taking in a few innings of a stickball game — I decided I needed to indulge my inner hipster. “When in Rome,” as they say. But how? Needing time to plan my attack, I decided upon the most passively hipster-ish thing I could do and settled down in the open-air window thE BEAtNutS of a French café, sipping Stella Artois and reading a Chuck Klosterman novel. Like I said, when in Rome. While occasionally glancing up from my barstool perch to watch the world go by, I overheard two couples talking about something called the “Monster Island Block Party.” Clad in painted-on jeans, ironically un-ironic T-shirts and big, bright shoes, these people were almost unbearably stylish. I’m not sure, but I think they were in a band. OK, they were definitely in a band. In any event, from the bits I could glean from their conversation, this Monster Island sounded like just the sort of overly hipster event I had been hoping for. Game on. I paid my tab and proceeded to stealthily follow the quartet for several blocks toward the river. Sure enough, as the Manhattan skyline came into view, the unmistakable strains of jangly indie rock wafted over me. A couple of blocks later, I was in hipsterer-than-thou art-fest heaven. At first, I kind of felt like Steve irwin, the late, great “Crocodile Hunter.” ’Ere we ’have the ’ipstah in ’is native ’abitat. Oooh, that one’s really mad! Someone must ’ave insulted Dirty Projectahs, I thought in my best Aussie accent, as two revelers, who may or may not have been American Apparel models — and in a band — animatedly argued nearby. My voyeurish hesitation would soon submit to the surroundings. Before long, I found myself milling about the warehouse-cum-art studio and then standing in front of the makeshift outdoor stage as band I’d never heard of after band I’d never heard of rocked and/or rolled. I even gawked at some crazy-ass art. It was awesome. As dusk gave way to nightfall, I left the still-raging party. But one thought ran through my head over and over: That was almost as cool as Art Hop.
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Strange that I would need to go to New York, of all places, to essentially stumble upon a microcosm of our annual weekend-long artenanny. That’s right, I just made up a word. Deal. But as last Friday’s hopping would ultimately prove, that’s what my Brooklyn experience was: Art Hop in microcosm. From the Blowtorchfueled skate-punk party in the basement of JDK, to husbands AKA rocking a checkered throng of teenage rude boys and girls at an auto shop, to the always impressive Rough Francis behind Speaking Volumes — not to mention the three or four bands I caught in passing at various locations, the identities of whom I’m still not sure — I marveled at just how brilliant this annual display of artistic wonderment is. And how much stuff you have to miss just to take in a little. Art Hop is the Queen City’s artistic tour de force. And in a way, it’s Burlington in microcosm.
’Cuz The Beatnuts are crazy good and you’ll feel like an ass if you don’t go. That’s why. Also, Nastee will be dropping his brand-spankingnew album. It seems former Langdon Street Café booking guru Ed DuFresne is keeping busy since leaving the kooky coffee shop earlier this year. On the heels of yet another successful Northeast Kingdom Music Festival, Ed has once again set his sights on the capital city this Saturday with the Montpelier Downtown Music Festival. You know all that nice stuff I wrote about Art Hop earlier in this column? Well, you could probably substitute “Burlington” with “Montpeculiar” and approximately get the gist. Equal parts street fair, beer blast and rock show, DuFresne is basically commandeering the city for a daylong celebration of art, music and beer — new-ish hotspot Three Penny Taproom is a sponsor. On the music front, expect performances from Brooklyn’s Big tree, Amherst indie folks Rusty Belle, a new ensemble called the Motortown Revival featuring a baker’s dozen of local all-stars — Ryan case, Michael chorney, Miriam Bernardo, et al. — getting their Motown on, and, finally, Portland, Maine, Celticrock hooligans the pubcrawlers. Oh, and it’s free — although donations are strongly encouraged. Sign of the Times #1: WCLX 102.9FM, “the Album Station,” went off the air last week, citing — no duh alert! — financial woes. Sign of the Times #2: Recently cancelled Champ 101.3 FM staple “Floydian Slip” is back on the air! Sort of. The pink Floyd-centric radio show has found a RuStY BELLE new home on Queen City online station WBKM.org, Saturdays at 11 p.m. Our old friends/arch-nemeses the Fatal Flaws are back in action this Saturday at Burlington’s Manhattan Pizza. They’ve been working on some new tunes with Montréal’s the Broken Jugs, one of which can be heard on my blog, SolidState — and made my day the first time I heard it. I’m told there may or may not be some special guests for this one, but I haven’t been told who they are, so … yeah. I love a good mystery? m
BuRLiNGtON iN MicROcOSM See what I did there? As I may have mentioned previously, Wednesday, September 23, is the date of the 7D-orchestrated “Burlington Bands 101” showcase at Nectar’s and Club Metronome. The two-floor throwdown features seven excellent local acts — granted, not all from Burlington … ahem — and doubles as a benefit for everyone’s favorite bastion of low-power awesomeness, 105.9 FM the Radiator. Oh, and it triples as the unofficial launch party for our annual (award-winning!) college guide, What’s Good. So there’s that. Details for this year’s party are still materializing, but here’s what we’ve got thus far: We get underway downstairs with local Righteous Babe and all-around sweetheart Anaïs Mitchell. She’ll be followed by the incomparable Gordon Stone, who will give way to the hip-hop stylings of BuRNtmd, who will begat funk upstarts Bearquarium. Holding it down between sets are VT’s dynamic duo of hip-hop, DJ A-Dog and my main man, Nastee. Word. Moving upstairs, we have the interplanetary power-punk pop of in Memory of pluto, whose killer new EP will get some review love next week. Next up, indie-pop darlings Lendway take the stage, providing a velvety contrast to the leather-bound kickassitude to come, courtesy of heavy-metal chaps Amadis. DJ Disco phantom keeps it rolling in between all the rocking, with an assist from yours truly, who is apparently emceeing. Yikes.
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Goat Man? Comedian Jim Breuer grows up, clears the air By Dan Bolles
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omedian Jim Breuer first rose to prominence as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member in the mid1990s, specifically as the heavy-metal-crazed Goat Boy. He is equally well remembered for his turn as über stoner Brian in Dave Chap-
pelle’s pot-smoking romp, the cult classic Half-Baked. But, as evidenced by his new tour titled “Let’s Clear the Air,” at 42 Breuer is now a different, dare we say more mature, comedian than the guy who portrayed a Tourette’s-suffering satyr on SNL. Well, mostly. Seven Days recently caught up with Breuer by phone at his Long Island home, in advance of his upcoming performance at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland.
seVen Days: oK. I have to ask. How often do people ask you to do Goat Boy? JIM BREUER: [Chuckles] Every show. Goat Boy drove me out of late-night areas. I don’t go out at all, because anyone with a couple of drinks in them wants to hear Goat Boy.
sD: you did standup for a long time before you were on snl. Did you ever have any inclination that Goat Boy would be the thing that broke you?
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JB: No. That was the furthest thing from my mind. You’re talking about a guy getting baked at the zoo with Tourette’s. That’s all that was. I thought it would be funny to have Tourette’s, but instead of cursing you have a goat noise.
sD: If I have the story correct, you and your buddies used to go to the bar and use Goat Boy to scam free drinks, right? JB: Yeah! Yeah! Goat Boy was one of the things [we did] to get free drinks. Pick up chicks.
sD: What? JB: Yeah. They feel bad for you.
sD: Well, I guess there’s nothing like pity sex.
CoMeDIan JIM Breuer
JB: It would never make it that far, though. I could only get so far with it. You’d usually get to first base and then, after that, the Tourette’s would go away. It would be like [in a female
voice], “Hey, you’re not … wait a minute. And you’re not Australian? Hey!”
sD: In addition to Goat Boy and HalfBaked, you’ve become something of a youTube sensation with the “Party in the stomach” bit. What are your feelings on the Internet as a vehicle for the entertainment industry? JB: I think it’s the greatest thing to ever happen, because we never have to rely on networks or Comedy Central. I mean, you still have to kind of rely on them. But you take a guy like Jeff Dunham or even Dane Cook, who couldn’t buy a TV spot. Dane Cook is solely a star because of MySpace. He built up that amazing arena. Now, a guy like Jeff Dunham, he built up his thing because of his clips. He’s got, like, 50 million views worldwide. And that’s a guy who couldn’t get any TV time, but people loved what he was doing. So when people like you, then it’s on. And the Internet allows you to do that. That freakin’ bit [Party in the Stomach] was dead and buried. It’s not like bands. Bands can put out music and they’re classics forever. But a comic puts out a bit … there are a lot of bits where I’m, like, aw man, I wish I could bring that bit back. And now it’s starting to happen. People are discovering them on YouTube and they start shouting out bizarre bits that I did 10, 15 years ago … It’s awesome … As a matter of fact, because of that clip, I’m touring Australia and Europe next year.
sD: I’ve always been curious about the difference in process between writing for something like snl and your own material for standup. JB: Well, standup is easier. You come up with what you think is funny and then try it onstage. You see what works and doesn’t work and you have many times to try it out. You’re your own writer, creator, director and everything. On “Saturday Night Live,” you have
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sD: you’re married with three kids now. and most people still associate you with Goat Boy and the stoner from Half-Baked. But your new material is … I don’t know if “mature” is exactly the right word… JB: No, no, no. It’s coming of age. It’s the ex-stoner wild man who now has kids and he’s gotta find ways to still be cool. And also be a dad. And I love being that guy. A lot of comics put out “kid” material, “kids suck.” And [kids] don’t suck. They’re freakin’ awesome. They’re better than drugs if you watch them and play with them. That’s my attitude and that’s what I present onstage. The coolest thing I ever get, is every time I play a place, someone goes [stoner voice], “Oh, man, when we heard you were coming, we all just wanted to get high with you.” And then they’ll go, “But now I have a totally different respect for you and I can’t wait to be a dad, because I like your look on life, maaaan.”
sD: That’s gotta be oddly flattering and sorta scary at the same time. JB: It’s very oddly flattering. And it is flattering to know I can take someone who thinks in that direction and now they’re thinking, Wow. I can conquer the future. It’s not gonna be that bad. I think the younger generation fears parenthood.
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NECTAR's: Burlington Bands 101: Anais Mitchell, gordon stone, BURNTmd, Bearquarium (singersongwriter, hip-hop, funk, bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5 donation. 18+. RAdIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. REd sqUARE: general Lee (rock), 8 p.m., Free.dJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.
:: central ChARLIE O's: Eric sommer (country), 8 p.m., Free. LANgdON sTREET CAfé: Jack stafford (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Donations. Coyote grace (acoustic), 9 p.m., Donations. WATERBURy REsERVOIR: Ladies Night, with shrimp on the side (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free.
:: champlain valley CITy LIMITs: Karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. ON ThE RIsE BAKERy: Open Bluegrass session, 7:30 p.m., Free. TWO BROThERs TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.
:: northern BEE's KNEEs: Earthman Band (World), 7:30 p.m., Donations.
:: regional MONOpOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free. m
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album, American Central Dust. sera Cahoone opens.
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The FiFTh Business, FicTion PiloT
AdAm Reczek, The WindoW SeaT (Self-released, CD)
(Self-released, CD, digital download) It’s funny how definitions of music genres change over time. Once upon a millennia, “alternative” represented an actual, well, alternative from the cookie-cutter fare found on mainstream airwaves. Now, of course, “alternative” is said cookiecutter fare. Similarly, the term “indie” was originally nothing but a way of differentiating independent artists from those on major labels and had little to do with any specific sound. And now? It’s a genre unto itself, complete with its own timeworn, telltale characteristics, and is likely destined for the same fate that has befallen its graying alternative grandfather. Since we’re on the topic, I’d like to propose — or perhaps predict — a new genre: “classic indie rock.” This would obviously cover all the usual suspects: BTS, Pavement, anything related to Elephant Six, et al. But it would also be a fitting descriptor for that particular type of modern outfit that chooses to walk in any of those bands’ enormous Chuck Taylor-made footsteps. For example, the Fifth Business. The Burlington-based quartet is unquestionably an “indie” band. Jangly guitars? Check. Literate, bordering on pretentious, wordplay? Check. A huge debt to Built to Spill? Check, check. The Fifth Business is a classic indie rock band. And as their debut EP, Fiction Pilot, reveals, they are also a pretty solid one. “Jack London” gets things under way — see “literate, borderline pretentious,” above. The tune is a fitting introduction to the Pitchfork-friendly fare to follow. Amid requisite guitar chicanery and marching percussion, vocalist/guitarist Deane Calcagni presents a sort of Isaac-Brock-by-way-of-Doug-Martsch-styled front man — see “Built to Spill, huge debt,” above. It’s a pleasant, if not altogether original, addition to the local indie rock canon. “Fairbanks 142” slows the party down in a haze of lilting, reverb-washed guitars. Calcagni is joined by a nifty swell of backing vocals at the chorus — courtesy of his brother, Ted, presumably overdubbed several times. Burlington ode “Sleight of Hand” is next and continues the band’s sturdy, albeit unspectacular, exploration of indie rock convention. You’ve heard this stuff before. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing when it’s done well, as it is here. “7/8” represents the album’s most overt stylistic departure as it is, in fact, played in 7/8 time, at least in parts. It’s a neat trick, and a fun track. Album closer “Oh Dear God!” wraps up the EP in fittingly “classic indie rock” style, complete with a touch of slackerly dual-guitar wanking at the finish. Stephen Malkmus would likely approve. Fiction Pilot is available for free download at www.reverbnation.com/thefifthbusiness. Catch The Fifth Business live at 242 Main in Burlington on Wednesday, September 23. dAn Bolles
Whenever I’m told to “have fun,” my gut reaction is usually disdain, followed by a rolling of my eyes and a mental search for an excuse to get out of the event in question. Similarly, whenever I’m asked to “keep an open mind,” I generally find it more difficult to check my biases at the door, so to speak. People’s actions — or in this case music — should speak for itself. We create mental barriers as a defense mechanism to protect us from things we don’t like. On a very basic level, this is how we develop personal taste. Though I’m sure he meant well, local songwriter Adam Reczek made the latter error in a missive accompanying his debut album, The Window Seat. I can’t hold that against him, of course. How was he to know that particular imperative would trigger within me a small army of mental red flags? By the same token, how am I to ignore them? The disc begins with “Rain Delay.” Reczek bills himself as “reminiscent of artists such as Dave Matthews and Neil Young” — danger, Will Robinson! In fact, the song’s nimbly picked acoustic guitar intro does evoke memories of the former artist. Say what you will about Dave Matthews, but dude is (was?) a pretty gnarly guitarist in his own way. But any comparison to him — or to God, er, Young — ends there. “Rain Delay” is typical of much of the material that follows. Trite, tactless wordplay is delivered in a nasal, occasionally off-key baritone. Predictable melodies cloy at the listener’s sensibilities. At least the guitar work is generally solid. As is frequently the case with young songwriters, Reczek — a student at St. Michael’s — is the victim of his own ambition. Much like his request to “keep an open mind” is guileless, Reczek’s material, especially his writing, is weighed down by overwrought, overwritten sentiment. In listening to The Window Seat, a writer’s maxim comes to mind: “Show, don’t tell.” Not that Reczek is a lost cause. He isn’t. There are some nice, even inventive, moments throughout the disc — “Spaceships in the Sky,” “End of the Day” and “Snapping Twigs,” in particular — that suggest he might eventually outgrow the overbearing earnestness that mars this debut. Should that happen, you won’t need an open mind to enjoy listening. Adam Reczek plays the Monkey House in Winooski this Monday, September 21. dAn Bolles
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venues411 1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main St., Burlington, 862-2244. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. 51 Main, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209. Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166.
Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. The Center Bakery & Cafe, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Charlemont Restaurant, 116 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636. Designhaus, 22 Church St., Burlington, 310-5019. Dobrá Tea, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135.
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Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-8433. Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-570-8888. L.A.C.E., 159 North Main St., Barre, 476-4276. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lift, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346.
Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Two Friends Bistro, 1210 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 658-4810. Three Bean Café, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 877-6737. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.
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WED.16 activism Libertarian Party Caucus: Members of one of America’s largest alternative political parties meet to organize Burlington’s own group. Shaw’s Supermarket, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 735-2149. Public Hearing: Williston residents throw in their two cents about the proposal to extend the multi-use path along Route 2A. Annex meeting room, Town Hall, Williston, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0919.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. Bern Gallery Pipe Classic: Twelve world-class glass torchers from Oregon, Kansas, Texas and elsewhere shape functional sculptures in a six-day showdown. The Bern Gallery, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free through September 16; $75 judges’ passes give access to the final three days of competition. Info, 865-0994. Japanese Calligraphy Demo: Certified by the Daikuji Temple in Kyoto, calligraphist Ajari Jomyo Tanaka illustrates smooth, ornate strokes with ink and paper. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
business Kelley Marketing Meeting: Marketing, advertising, communications and design professionals brainstorm help for local nonprofits over breakfast. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free. Info, 865-6495. ‘Selling to the Employees’: Business owners focus on the future by analyzing the pros, cons and financial aspects of “Employee Ownership as a Path for Business Succession.” Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development, Montpelier, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 861-6611.
dance Lubberland National Dance Company: Exuberant movers provide tongue-in-cheek physical commentary on issues including deforestation, rush hour and Gaza to the sounds of the “We-Do-As-Good-As-We-Can Orchestra” in “13 Dirt Floor Cathedral Dances.” Catch a 2 p.m. open rehearsal, too. Plainfield Community Center, Plainfield, 7-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 454-4662.
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stupid is as stupid does If climate change continues, how will the Earth look in 46 years? How will its inhabitants look back on our era? Director Franny Armstrong’s new ecodocudrama, The Age of Stupid, explores those questions. Following a worst-case-scenario forecast, the film catches up with a global archivist (played by Oscar nominee Pete Postlethwaite) in 2055 as he takes audiences through “historical” footage (it’s current for us), news clips and interweaving stories that beg the question, Why didn’t we stop global warming while we still had the chance? “Our response to climate change will define our generation,” says Armstrong (pictured). “At the moment, we are the Age of Stupid, but there is still time to turn things around.” The film premieres with a live global broadcast from New York City on Monday, enhanced by a panel discussion with scientists, celebrities and politicians. Be smart; don’t miss it. ‘The Age of Stupid’
Monday, September 21, 7:30 p.m., at Palace Cinema 9 in South Burlington. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. www.palace9.com; www.ageofstupid.net
Burnham Knitters: Yarn unfurls into purls at a chat-and-craft session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-4269. ‘Cinderfella’: Need a man ... or a little manpower? Guys with skills from cookery to snowboarding auction off their services to help eradicate cervical cancer. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 6-10 p.m. $8-10. Info, 249-8295. Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstration: Textile artists preserve the needle craft in an open exhibition. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 879-7576.
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‘SMART GROWTH’ AWARDS: Individuals, projects and plans throughout the state are recognized for their efforts strengthening communities and preserving landscapes. Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, cocktails start at 6 p.m.; dinner and awards at 7. $50 includes dinner. Info, 864-6310.
film ‘NUEVE REINAS (NINE QUEENS)’: Movie buffs watch Fabián Bielinsky’s film following two con artists attempting to swindle a stamp collector out of his rare sticky squares. Room 200, Yokum Lecture Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3095. ‘12’: Director Nikita Mikhalkov adds a touch of New Age cinema to this 2009 Russian drama (and loose remake of 12 Angry Men), where 12 jurors must decide a teenager’s fate. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 603-7482600.
ANGELS AND DEMONS Thousands of Liberian women have proved you don’t need weapons to win a war. Armed with white T-shirts — symbolizing peace — a mass of females of all ages and religions staged a silent protest outside their nation’s presidential palace in 2003. Their aim: to force a resolution — without using violence — to the decades-old civil war between the corrupt government of Charles Taylor and the warlords fighting to overthrow him. Filmmaker Gini Reticker pieced together interviews with the main activists — including Leymah Gbowee, founder of Africa’s Women Peace and Security Network — with archival footage of the war and striking images of contemporary Liberia. The result is her 2008 film, Pray the Devil Back to Hell, winner of the Best Documentary prize at the Tribeca Film Festival. The doc, which Time Out New York called “a potent reminder of what power in numbers can accomplish,” gets its first Vermont screening on Monday.
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‘PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL’
Monday, September 21, 7-9 p.m., at Randolph Union High School. $5. Info, 728-9324. www.praythedevilbacktohell.com
food & drink CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads and fresh veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178. NEW NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Local veggies, root beer, artisanbaked goods and more mix with live tunes for easy shopping. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@hotmail.com.
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Apples may be replacing berries, but the changing landscape doesn’t make Sunday’s “Blueberry Jam” dinner and concert any less timely. Foodies dig into the harvest localvore-style at a buffet sup featuring flatbreads, pasta, fruit cobblers and more from area eateries. Four bands lighten the mood with an eclectic array of airs: Warren’s Big Hand Band pushes funky ska sounds; Burlington’s Dubnotix and Boston’s Spiritual Rez create reggae-infused beats; and, hailing from Colorado, the acclaimed fivepiece group Elephant Revival (pictured) boasts gypsy-style “transcendental folk.” What’s the occasion for such a todo? Combined with a silent auction, this beats-and-eats fête benefits the efforts of the Vermont chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to spread education and awareness. Now, that’s something to make noise about.
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‘BLUEBERRY JAM’ DINNER & CONCERT
Sunday, September 20, 3-7:30 p.m., at A Sanctuary on Blueberry Lake, 2353 Plunkton Road in Warren. $5-20 donation; free for kids. Info, 583-1156. www.ovarian.org or www.asanctuaryonblueberrylake.com
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FARM AND AWAY For some folks, a lengthy bike ride may be a little daunting. There’s no better incentive for prolonged pedaling than a ’cycle fest broken up with lots of stops and — wait for it — even more snacks. Pedal pushers two-wheeling it through Addison County in the second annual “Tour de Farms” this weekend will cover 10-, 25- or 30-mile loops, taking time to swing by area farms and sample their homegrown or locally produced bites. Champlain Orchards, Liberty Farm and Lincoln Peak Vineyard are among 18 producers opening their gates. Sounds pretty drool worthy, especially when cyclists end their trek at the Shoreham Apple Fest, which offers up live tunes, a farmers market and crafts tables. Get ready to start spinning your wheels. ‘TOUR DE FARMS’
Sunday, September 20, 10:30 a.m., at Village Green in Shoreham. $8-30. Info, 223-7222. www.ruralvermont.org
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<calendar > South End Farmers Market: Residents of the Queen City’s southernmost neighborhood peruse seasonal produce at outdoor stalls. Flynndog, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8526.
Vermont Comedy Divas: Spoken word artist Velez Moore joins comedians Sally Stevens, Mary Ann Gatos and Josie Leavitt for an intimate evening of stories and jokes to benefit the United College Club of Vermont. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 863-5966.
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Meditation Class: Those hoping for some peace of mind fall into a deeper state of awareness in this guided meditation and stress-relieving exercise. Natural Bodies Pilates, Colchester, 7:45-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 863-3369. ‘Stress Busters’: Overburdened people learn to chill out and use pressure to their advantage through hands-on activities engaging the body, breath and imagination. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com.
‘A Century in the Mountains’: Editor Tom Slayton and several coauthors of the Green Mountain Club’s new book share passages and tales about life on the Long Trail. Cover to Cover, Randolph, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7037, ext. 19. Catherine Frank & Margaret Holden: The authors of A Kayaker’s Guide to Lake Champlain give paddlers of all levels the scoop on choice shorelines, bird watching, diving and hiking. South Hero Community Library, South Hero, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 8784132, gmas@greenmountainaudubon. org. ‘You Come, Too’: Spend autumn lingering on Robert Frost’s celebrated depictions of the rural life with Peter Gilbert’s readings and discussion of his seasonal poems. Vermont Humanities Council, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, ext. 307.
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kids Babytime: Crawling tots and their parents group up with comrades for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 876-7147. ‘Drop In & Read’: Youthful bookworms enjoy snacks, story time, chess and page-turning. Lincoln Library, Lincoln, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665. ‘Fall Colors’: Foliage fans ages 3 to 5 examine the rusty colors of autumn on a short outdoor constitutional. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. $5 per child. Info, 229-6206. ‘Moving & Grooving with Christine’: Young ones jam out to rock ‘n’ roll and world-beat tunes. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Pajama Storytime: Kids cuddle up in their nightclothes for an hour of bedtime stories, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘Teens Read’: Middle schoolers chat about the books that keep them flipping page after page. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘To Market, To Market’: A rhyming book charts a shopper’s journey to and from home, jiggety-jig, before youngsters explore the farmhouse and meet the animals. Preregister. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355.
outdoors Monarch Butterfly Tagging: In 2007, a black and orange flier identified at the nature center was recovered in Mexico. Folks catch, tag and release the migrating monarchs to help with future connections. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.
talks Panel Discussion: Vietnam veterans settle in for an open chat to accompany the current exhibit, “The Vietnam War: A Reflection.” The Pain House, Northfield, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 485-4297. Ted Conover: The noted environmental journalist reads aloud excerpts from his new book, The Routes of Man: How Roads Are Changing the World and the Way We Live Today. Orchard Room at the Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483, cshaw@middlebury.edu.
theater The Green Candle Theatre Company Preview: Theatergoers whet their appetites with a preview of One Man Talking and Nightmare With Clocks. Outer Space, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1053.
THU.17 art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. Bern Gallery Pipe Classic: See WED.16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
dance Argentine Tango Lessons: It takes two to tango, but no partner is necessary to learn this vibrant style of movement, which originated in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-4014. Western-Style Square Dance: Al Monty calls for movers to do-si-do and swing their partner ‘round in this intro lesson hosted by the Green Mountain Steppers. Sign up at 6:45 p.m.; dance starts at 7. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 598-4880.
fairs & festivals Tunbridge World’s Fair: This old-fashioned agricultural extravaganza features working antique displays, 4-H exhibits, free shows and a midway. Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. $5-10; $30 season ticket. Info, 800-889-5555.
film Constitution Day Film Screening: After viewing A More Perfect Union, Associate Professor of History Jacqueline Carr leads viewers in a discussion of how the Constitution works to create just that in our government and daily lives. North Lounge, Billings Hall, UVM, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131 . Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration: Vermonters vicariously experience the traditionally punk music tour through a “live from tape” screening of acts by Katy Perry, Blink-182, The All-American Rejects and more. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. ‘12’: See WED.16, 7 p.m.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Music at Moose Meadow: Classical pianist Mana Tokuno’s fingers fly, nailing notes and chords, in this benefit for the Eleva Chamber Players. Moose Meadow Lodge, Duxbury, 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 244-8354, info@elevachamberplayers.com.
outdoors Outside Thursdays: Fresh-air enthusiasts convene to paddle, hike or swim as a group. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2647.
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Hinesburg Farmers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3904. Mills Riverside Farmers Market: A local band serenades passersby grazing through fresh goods and knickknacks. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-5899. Peacham Farmers Market: Seasonal berries and produce mingle with homemade crafts and baked goods from the village. Peacham Farmers Market, Peacham, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3632.
Recreational Bike Ride: Two-wheeled cyclists pedal in and around Burlington at this leisurely excursion hosted by Skirack and Local Motion. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. Saucony Fun Run: Run Center staff lead joggers of all ages on a moderately paced traverse through town. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. ‘Trail Rock ‘n’ Run’: Runners of all ages and levels pound a recreational trail with Skirack. Meet at the Burton Snowboards lot at 152 Industrial Parkway. Red Rocks Park, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.
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etc. Basic Computer Tutoring for Seniors: Volunteer Emily Moynihan helps preregistered seniors conquer newfangled technology in a no-stress environment. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘Constitution Day’: What do the legal protections assured in 1776 mean today? A lineup of panelists discuss this as they explore responsible citizenship. Room 105, St. Joseph Hall, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 776-5285. ‘Focus for Fall’: Are routines and schedules bumming you out? Hypnotherapist Samuel Lurie sheds light on how to use the power of your mind to conquer goals instead. Shelburne Health & Fitness, Shelburne, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 578-8391. ‘Making Natural Soaps’: Local ingredients such as goat’s milk, honey, beeswax and herbs form lathery cleansers through two methods in this hands-on workshop with Lynne Gavin of Sunflower Soaps. Preregister. Long Trail Community Market, Richmond, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 434-4122. Mt. Mansfield Scale Modelers: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniatureconstruction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.
Middle School Helpers & Planners: Lit lovers grades 6 to 8 help redesign the young adult reading room and plan cool projects for the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:40 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Music with Peter: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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Winooski Farmers Market: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 734-6175.
health & fitness Laughter Yoga: You don’t need a great sense of humor to reap the health benefits of a good chuckle, mixed with yogic breathing, light stretching and strengthening. Richmond Free Library, Richmond, 5-6 p.m. Donations accepted for Our Community Cares Camp. Info, 349-5404.
kids ‘Babies & Moms’: Family members bond through stories, nursery rhymes and songs with peers. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Family Sing-Along: Tots ages 5 and under and their parents gather to belt out familiar nursery rhymes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
Amanda Kuhnert: The personal historian explains the importance of life-story recording through the spoken word in “Oral History in the 21st Century.” Essex Free Library, Essex, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 371-9777. ‘Booked for Lunch’: Bill Schubart, author of The Lamoille Stories: Uncle Benoit’s Wake and Other Tales From Vermont, speaks to readers over bagged eats. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5153. ‘Café Scientifique’: David Blittersdorf of Earth Turbines and NRG Systems looks to the future by examining wind energy in an open discussion. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 877-324-6386. Dr. John J. Fortman: This speaker from Wright State University uses clips from The Graduate, Apollo 13 and other unlikely movies to show what’s realistic and what’s impossible about their use of chemistry, with live demos as reinforcement. Room 111, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. ‘History of Astronomy’: Folks interested in the night sky learn how mathematics plays a large role in the methodical observations of celestial objects. Varnum Memorial Library, Jeffersonville, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 644-2117. Howard Coffin: The historian dissects Peacham Civil War Union soldier Mark Wheeler’s written account of his imprisonment in Andersonville. Congregational Church, Peacham, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3216.
Jeffrey LanGholz: The prof of international environmental policy describes the strengths and weaknesses of private conservation in “Can the Private Sector Be Trusted to Protect Nature? Conservation Cowboys in Africa and Latin America.” Robert A. Jones House, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5710. Media Maven Lecture Series: The CCTV Center for Media & Democracy’s “Nonprofit Leadership and the Mobile Matrix of Change” delves into the web tools and resources nonprofits use to enhance their cause. Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, noon. Free; $5 for lunch. Info, 862-1645. Ross Conrad: The local author and beekeeper makes sweet suggestions on how to save the honeybee. Lincoln Library, Lincoln, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665. Roy Bourgeouis: The lecturer gives a progress report on his efforts to close the School of Americas, which trains Latin American soldiers. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4418. Steve Long: The executive director of the Center for Northern Woodlands Education speaks about how trees can grow more rings in “Forest Resources: What Do We Mean by ‘Sustainable’?” Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30-3 p.m. $5. Info, 748-2600.
theater ‘Almost, Maine’: With the northern lights at work in the sky, residents of this quiet town find themselves falling in and out of love in the Depot Theatre’s rendition of John Cariani’s comic play. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y. 8 p.m. $12-25. Info, 518-9624449. ‘Strawberries in January’: Frustrated screenwriter François pines for life to be more like the movies until he witnesses the relationships around him taking unexpected, serendipitous turns in this comedy directed by Gordon McCall. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 865-5468.
FRI.18 art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. Bern Gallery Pipe Classic: See WED.16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
dance Argentinean Tango: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. Ballroom Dance Social: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10-14. Info, 862-2269. English Country Dance: Those keen on Jane Austen’s favorite pastime make rural rounds to lively music by Thal Aylward, Carol Compton and Lar Duggan. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5-8; bring finger food to share. Info, 879-7618.
etc. ‘Beavers: Ecology & Pond Management’: Kim Royar and Cory Cheever of Vermont Fish and Wildlife detail the lives of these busy engineers in a Friday evening presentation, before leading folks into the field on Saturday morning to install a new beaver baffle. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 434-3068, vermont@ audubon.org. National Street Rods Association Northeast Nationals: Owners of cars and trucks created before 1979 show off their souped-up wheels and paint schemes at a rolling homage to the auto as art. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. $5-14. Info, 901-452-4030.
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SiLEnt Auction: Bidders battle for gift certificates, framed photography, books and art to support the mobilization of volunteer efforts. Alliot Student Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. tErtuLiA LAtinA: Latino-americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440. ‘thE BritiSh invASion’: Rule Britannia! Area driving tours, a “tailgate picnic competition” and an “auto jumble” accompany judged contests at this three-day fling featuring all makes of English show cars. Don’t miss Friday’s Beetlemania Village Block Party on Main Street. Stowe Events Field, Stowe, 10 a.m. 9 p.m. $10-15 general admission; see www.britishinvasion.com for details. Info, 253-5320.
fairs & festivals tunBridgE WorLd’S FAir: See THU.17, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
film MAnhAttAn Short FiLM FEStivAL: At one of more than 100 global venues, film lovers convene to screen the finalists — and vote for their top pick. See “State of the Arts,” this issue. Merrill’s Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 864-4742. ‘on thE WAtErFront’: Film buffs catch Marlon Brando in the 1954 flick about mob violence and corruption. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 877-6737 . ‘SérAPhinE’: Famous German art collector Wilhelm Uhde risks becoming a laughingstock when he takes his cleaning lady — who, he’s discovered, is a talented painter — under his wing. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 603-748-2600.
food & drink chArLottE FArMErS MArkEt: Farmers within 10 miles of the park share their bountiful homegrown goods with neighbors as they hike and picnic nearby. Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-2390. ‘FoodWAYS FridAYS’: Recipes from the 19th century get a revival as folks learn how heirloom garden veggies become seasonal dishes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. hArdWick FArMErS MArkEt: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 626-7225. richMond FArMErS MArkEt: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melody-centered market connecting farmers and cooks. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. WEStFord FArMErS MArkEt: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Westford Common, Westford, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-9053.
health & fitness hErBAL tonicS dEMo: A representative from Roots Remedies explores natural pick-me-ups for the immune system and energy levels with curious customers. Natural Provisions, Williston, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 876-1400. vErMont YogA FEStivAL: Yogis rock deep breathing, stretching and strengthening exercises through Vinyasa, Bikram, Anusara, Svaroop, Kripalu and other classes offered at seven local studios. Check www.vermontyogafestival.com for schedule. Various downtown locations, Montpelier, 3-7:30 p.m. $20 per class; $110 weekend pass. Info, 479-4142.
kids droP-in StorY tiME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories from picture books accompanied by finger plays and action rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956, brownell_library@yahoo.com. ‘nick And norAh’S inFinitE PLAYLiSt’: Teens catch a flick about falling in love over the course of a hectic night in the Big Apple. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘StoriES & crAFtS’: Kids ages 3 and up fashion creations based on storytime books. Preregister. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. AAron diEhL trio: The Juilliard pianist lends his own tone to works by jazz masters Art Tatum, Duke Ellington and more. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $6-24. Info, 443-6433. cALLoWAY tAxi: Voices harmonize as this five-member a cappella jazz group recreates old standards, gospel and contemporary songs alike. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. ELiSABEth von trAPP: Maria’s granddaughter continues the family tradition by lending her voice to a new band with guitarist Paul Asbell. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 382-9222. gArrEtt BroWn & FriEndS: The 15-year-old CVU student and his band rock out to both cover and original tunes at this evening of music. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. highLAnd hEArtBEAt: An all-star ensemble brings a breath of Scotland to everything from traditional compositions to pop hits by Carly Simon, Bette Midler, and Simon and Garfunkel in this concert featuring thrilling dances and pipers. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $27-45. Info, 863-5966. MAtt & ShAnnon hEAton: The Boston-based husband-and-wife duo produces updated and traditional Irish reels. Susan’s Attic, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 917-1186. oLd LAntErn ‘LivE!’: Musicians bring strings or rhythm skills to an open acoustic folk jam with Rik and Bec, following stage acts by Marty Morrissey, Carol Abair, Craig Anderson, Peter Bingham, and Mark and Francois Bouchett. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 9 p.m. $7-10. Info, 425-3739.
outdoors FALL MigrAtion Bird WALk: Friends of feathered creatures stroll fields and woods at the height of songbird migration to witness warblers, tanagers and thrushes on the move. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 a.m. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info, 229-6206.
talks BrucE PiASEcki: The author and biz expert gives audiences the low down on his newest book, World Inc., which looks to businesses rather than the government to solve societal problems. In the Gorge, Withey Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 10:45 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 287-8926. hAviLAnd SMith: The retired station chief of the CIA shares well-founded predictions in “Iran’s Future as a Regional Power.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 864-3516. LAMA tEnzin dhondEn: The peace emissary for the Dalai Lama introduces the six paramitas of Buddhism, and how they can spur inner happiness. Abernethy Room, Axinn Center at Starr Library, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5626.
MArk gonYEA: The graphic designer and cartoonist discusses talk bubbles and mock-ups in this open chat about comic narration and different mediums. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1236.
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Barre Opera House
theater ‘ALMoSt, MAinE’: See THU.17, 8 p.m. ‘StrAWBErriES in JAnuArY’: See THU.17, 8 p.m. ‘thE gin gAME’: The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama focuses on the isolation and detachment that sometimes accompany old age. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $15. Info, 518-891-1854, pdragon@northnet.org. thE grEEn cAndLE thEAtrE coMPAnY ProductionS: Theatergoers catch Michael Jordan Evans’ One Man Talking and Don Nigro’s Nightmare With Clocks onstage. Outer Space, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 879-1053.
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words BroWn BAg Book cLuB: Lovers of the written word pack a lunch and meet to discuss When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. See “State of the Arts,” this issue. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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etc. ArchitEcturAL & hiStoricAL WALking tour: An informative stroll winding through the state’s capital sheds light on local structures and bygone days. Meet at the information kiosk adjacent to the farmers market. Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. noon. $5 donation. Info, 522-8259. ‘BEAvErS: EcoLogY & Pond MAnAgEMEnt’: See FRI.18, 9 a.m. - noon. cArving dEMoS: Robert Spear Jr. and Ingrid Brown whittle life-size wooden recreations of birds. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $3-6. Info, 434-2167. ‘conSErvAtion through thE ArtiSt’S EYE’: Folks stroll through the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, gazing at landscape paintings by Hudson River School artists and learning how they influenced the development of a conservation ethic. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 2:30-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. croWn Point QuAdricEntEnniAL dAY: Lakeside residents celebrate the big 4-0-0 with live musical acts, a fireworks display, lighthouse rededication ceremony and family diversions. Crown Point State Historic Site & Campground, Crown Point, N.Y., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 518-597-4649.
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<calendar > SAT.19 << 21B Festival of Traditional Crafts: Families get the knack of rural life skills by trying their hands at blacksmithing, rug braiding and basket weaving with traditional artisans at this old-fashioned heritage affair. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3. Info, 748-2372. French Roundtable: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Giant Tag Sale: Designer duds and antiques are among the gems donated from more than 30 family closets in this benefit for Bella Voce, the Women’s Chorus of Vermont. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6764. Historic Tour of UVM: Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen’s statue to tour the campus’ modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by UVM Emeritus Professor William Averyt. UVM Waterman Building, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 656-3131. National Street Rods Association Northeast Nationals: See FRI.18, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pet Food Drive: Neighbors donate animal food to give a helping hand to struggling critter owners in this drive held by Lucy’s House for the Prevention of Homeless Pets. Petco, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 879-0898. Puppy Mill Awareness Day: From mass-produced puppies to pet care, Green Mountain Animal Defenders volunteers dispense info on poor pooch conditions. Across from Burlington Town Center, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 655-5625. Sportsman Expo: Outdoorsy folk immerse themselves in “all things hunting and fishing” at this informational affair full of speakers, exhibits and displays. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5. Info, 933-6171. ‘The British Invasion’: See FRI.18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
fairs & festivals Boyden Valley Winery Harvest Festival: Families celebrate the crispness in the air and the leaves underfoot with hay rides, a corn maze, a grape-stamping showdown and live tunes by Tammy Fletcher and The Dave Keller Band. Boyden Valley Winery, Cambridge, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10; free for 12 and under. Info, 644-8151, info@boydenvalley.com. Enosburg Harvest Festival: As summer slides away, folks embrace autumn by browsing through offerings from crafters, artists and market vendors for knickknacks to brighten their day. Lincoln Park, Enosburg, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 933-6171. Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship & Festival of Nations: Skilled outdoorsmen hurl spears in the tradition of ancient hunters at this history-centric affair also showcasing flint knapping and craft displays. Chimney Point State Historic Site, Vergennes, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $3; free for ages 14 and under. Info, 759-2412. Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival: Celebrate autumnal abundance in style with hay rides, storytelling, fall foods and performances by multiple musical groups. Green Mountain Power plugs in a tent full of energy-related exhibits. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5-8. Info, 985-8686. Tunbridge World’s Fair: See THU.17, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
film ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’: Mike Leigh’s 2008 slice-of-life story follows perpetually optimistic Poppy as she tackles flamenco lessons, dealing with a problem student and driving lessons with an austere instructor. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.
Manhattan Short Film Festival: See FRI.18, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. ‘Séraphine’: See FRI.18, 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m. World Championship Boxing: Lightweight Floyd Mayweather Jr. faces down Juan Manuel Marquez in this live, high-def broadcast from the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300.
food & drink Burlington Farmers Market: Vendors sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic cuisine to pottery to artisan cheese. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-889-8188. Capital City Farmers Market: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, homebaked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. Champlain Islands Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. ‘Eat Local Challenge Kickoff’: Sup on September’s harvest at this localvore potluck, enhanced by farm tours and live beats by Joe Cleary. At the Farm Barn. Intervale Center, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.16, 9 a.m. - noon. Northwest Farmers Market: Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821. Pancake Breakfast: Short stacks served up alongside maple syrup, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice provide a sharp start to the day and benefit Grace United Methodist Church. Grace Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 878-8071. Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, Shelburne, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472. St. Johnsbury-Caledonia Farmers Market: Folks browse through local baked goods, handmade crafts and fresh produce. St. Johnsbury Farmers Market, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 626-8396. Waitsfield Farmers Market: Local bands enliven an outdoor outlet for homegrown herbs, flowers and fruits, and handmade breads, cheeses and syrups. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027. Williston Farmers Market: Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly openair affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7728.
health & fitness Vermont Yoga Festival: See FRI.18, 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
kids ‘Read to a Dog’: Stories form a bond between young readers and Deali, a Pembroke corgi from Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Saturday Stories: Picture books bring tall tales to life for youngsters. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘Touch a Truck’: Tykes get up close and personal with a range of trucks, tractors and construction vehicles at this benefit for the Edmunds Middle School Navigator Team. Parking lot, Edmunds Middle School, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5 per child; $10 per family. Info, 578-7967 or 864-2220.
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40th Army Band: Bandmaster Chief Warrant Officer David A. Myers conducts the ensemble in audience-chosen blends of traditional American marches and folk tunes in this “Pick Your Own Concert.” Milton Senior High School, Milton, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 338-3480. Bud Leeds & Friends: The clarinetist joins local musicians to produce smooth jazz sounds at this benefit for the American Legion. American Legion Post 14, Vergennes, 7-11 p.m. $8 per person; $15 per couple. Info, 877-9289. Christopher Shaw: The musician and storyteller performs songs of the Adirondacks. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 7:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 877-6737. Musica Camerata Montréal: In “A Musical Odyssey,” the Canadian ensemble and flutist Karen Kevra produce Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and trios by Carl Maria von Weber, Bohuslav Martinu and Nino Rota. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 223-6743, info@capitalcityconcerts.org. Tom Rush: The folk-rock singersongwriter totes his wry humor, guitar skills and classic compositions into town. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $25-33. Info, 728-6464.
outdoors Bird-Monitoring Walk: Beginning and novice birders work on fine-tuning their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents as part of a field-monitoring project. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068. ‘Ethical Collecting of Local Wild Edibles & Medicinal Plants’: Explore the supermarket in your backyard with gathering experts Nova Kim and Les Hook. Meet on the green. Sunrise Drive, Williston, 10 a.m. noon. $20 donation. Info, 434-5961 or 860-3336. Fall Foliage Hike: Walkers immerse themselves in the explosive colors of autumn leaves on a guided hike up Bald Mountain’s Long Pond Trail. Meet at the Long Pond trailhead. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 9:30 a.m. $5. Info, 723-6551. Family Nature Walks: Naturalist Laurie DiCesare leads folks in an easy ramble to check out what’s blooming, growing, crawling and flying along the way. Meet in the parking area by North Ave. Ethan Allen Park, Burlington, 10 a.m. - noon. $3-8. Info, 863-0420. ‘Into the Woods: Managing Pine Plantations’: Hikers tour the ongoing forestry work on park pines to encourage the healthiest trees to thrive in a two-hour ramble. Preregister. Meet at the Prosper Trailhead parking area. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10 a.m. noon. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. ‘Rocks, Glaciers & Rivers’: Hikers beat a path around fascinating geological formations in this leisurely tour led by Middlebury College geologist Ray Coish. Meet at the Belden Falls parking area off Belden Road in New Haven. Trail Around Middlebury, Middlebury, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-1007.
talks Forest Pest Workshop: Forest Pest Outreach and Survey Coordinator Amanda Priestley gives the scoop on the Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer as they crawl into Vermont. Preregister. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 723-6551, ext. 113. John J. Neuhauser: The St. Mike’s College prez briefs students, faculty and staff on the “State of the College.” Green Mountain Dining Room, Alliot Student Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. Victor Petrenko: The world’s leading ice scientist gives snowbound folks hope for weathering the storm by explaining a new process of ice adhesion modification, which will allow both faster skiing and safer travel. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 603-646-9159.
theater ‘Almost, Maine’: See THU.17, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘Strawberries in January’: See THU.17, 8 p.m.
words ‘Killington Memory Night’: Killingtonites traipse down memory lane by sharing “oldies but goodies” about ski tales and more, accompanied by a slide show and social hour. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Killington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9911.
fairs & festivals Boyden Valley Winery Harvest Festival: See SAT.19, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship & Festival of Nations: See SAT.19, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Shoreham Apple Fest: Community members greet autumn by celebrating fully grown eats from local farms and orchards over music, kids’ activities, crafts and a farmers market. Village Green, Shoreham, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-7222. Tunbridge World’s Fair: See THU.17, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
sport ‘Fight for Air’ Walk: Walkers battle airborne toxins — including air pollutants and cigarettes — in this 1.5- to 3.5-mile journey about town held by the American Lung Association. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.; walk begins at 11. Battery Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 876-6861. Green Mountain Senior Games: Athletes ages 50 and up compete in racquetball, swimming, tennis and more at this sports throw-down, followed by lunch. Castleton State College, Castleton, 8 a.m. $15-25. Info, 394-7782. Terry & Ben Claassen Memorial Northeast Kingdom Lakes Century Bike Tour: Pedalers cruise by lakes and ponds in a 25-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile loop to benefit Orleans County Citizen Advocacy. Crystal Lake State Park, Barton, 7 a.m. $50-60. Info, 525-6212.
Burlington Cohousing Potluck: Hungry people bring a dish to share as they meet, mingle and learn about collaborative living. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0120. Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Demo Day: Motorcyclists find a ride that stands up to their demands as they try on different wheels for size. Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free; must have riding experience and valid Motorcycle Endorsement on license. Info, 878-4778. ‘Hubbardton Battlefield Third Sundays’: An actor in period attire performs a living history presentation as a 1777 resident who regales captive listeners with tales about the Battle of Hubbardton and early American life. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Bomoseen, 1 p.m. $2; free for ages 14 and under. Info, 759-2412. Indoor Garden Workshop: Coax edible greens to life in just seven to 10 days throughout the winter with only a cupboard and a windowsill. Gardener Pater Burke shares his green-thumb know-how. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. Kirtan Chanting: Kirtankars join community-led call-and-response rhythmic hymns and mantras in the devotional tradition of India. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1794, burlingtonkirtan@hotmail.com. Middletown Springs Historical Society Annual Meeting: Members get their affairs in order over a dessert buffet before speaker Phil Crossman explores the life of pastor Sylvanus Haynes, one of the area’s most interesting founders, through his diary entries. Middletown Springs Historical Society, Middletown Springs, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 235-2376. National Street Rods Association Northeast Nationals: See FRI.18, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Native American Equinox Ceremony: As the season changes, Burton “Spotted Eagle” Declar leads a celebration of autumn with a pipe ceremony and shared picnic. At Hoehl Park on the Leahy Campus. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 877-324-6386. ‘The British Invasion’: See FRI.18, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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SUN.20 etc. ‘Blueberry Jam’ Dinner & Concert: The Big Hand Band, Dubnotix, Elephant Revival and Spiritual Rez execute original airs over a localvore dinner and silent auction benefiting the Vermont chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. See calendar spotlight. A Sanctuary on Blueberry Lake, Warren, 3-7:30 p.m. $5-20 donation; free for kids. Info, 583-1156.
Manhattan Short Film Festival: See FRI.18, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. ‘Séraphine’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m.
food & drink ‘Ice Cream Sundays’: Visitors ditch the ice cream man to churn their own flavors while learning about the scientific and historical aspects of the tradition. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, noon. & 3 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. Pancake Breakfast: See SAT.19, 8:30 a.m. - noon. South Burlington Farmers Market: Growers and producers parcel out the fruits of the soil to folks looking to buy local. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.
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StowE FarmErS markEt: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.
health & fitness VErmont Yoga FEStiVaL: See FRI.18, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. wing tao moBiLitY artS: Sifu Stacy Jolles and Sibok Nina Beck use aspects of Chinese kung fu, Okinawan kenpo, Japanese judo and more to help folks develop strong bodies, minds and spirits. North End Studio, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free for first-time attendees; $10. Info, 355-1841.
kids ‘rEad to a dog’: See SAT.19, 1-3 p.m.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. dEBaShiSh BhattacharYa: Using the melodious Hindustani slide guitar, this acclaimed musician explores guitar sounds in styles ranging from classical Indian to blues to Hawaiian. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 5 p.m. $5-15. Info, 860-9556. Jonathan “Jazz” ruSSELL & thE Bud LEEdS EnSEmBLE: The 14-year-old jazz violin virtuoso, who’s joined the likes of Wynton Marsalis and Les Paul on stage, fills ears with his stellar stringed sounds. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. $15. Info, 382-9222. LoS LoBoS: By intertwining blues, rockabilly, jazz, Latin and their own Mexican American heritage, this L.A.-based rock band executes thought-provoking songs. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $38-50. Info, 457-3981. rochEStEr chamBEr muSic SociEtY: Sopranist Susanne Peck and pianist Cynthia Huard lend their musical talents to classics by Purcell, Strauss, Bolcom and more. Federated Church, Rochester, 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 767-9234. thE dEcEmBEriStS: With creative storytelling and ornate instrumentals, this Oregon-based group performs what Stephen Colbert termed “hyperliterate prog rock.” Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $38.75-40.75. Info, 863-5966. VErmont Youth PhiLharmonia: Cellist Brianna Wood-Dunbar performs Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor solo as part of this fall concert conducted by Anne Decker. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $2-5. Info, 863-5966.
outdoors ‘cauSES & conSEquEncES’: A ranger guides a tour of the Civil War-era historic sites in Woodstock, which remain largely unchanged, and examines the birth of the nationalpark concept. Meet at the Billings Farm Visitor Center. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. guidEd hikE & taLk: Naturalist Jesse Mohr leads visitors on a woodland ramble in the footsteps of author Rowland E. Robinson in “Speaking Truth to Power: Abolitionist Speeches.” Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 658-7716. muShroom waLk & taLk: Fungus fans pile woven baskets high with found mushrooms on an informative traipse with experts Robert Resnick and Stephanie Miner. Blasberg Building, UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5-10. Info, 864-3073, info@ friendsofthehortfarm.org. tour oF thE tEaching gardEnS: Flora admirers join children’s lit and botany students for a stroll through the blooming plots. Meet between the McCarthy Arts Center and St. Edmund’s Hall. St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536.
‘wiLd muShroom hunt’: Forest explorers scan the ground for edible fungi with mycologist Faith Hunt before a tasting of various cooked wild ‘shrooms. Preregister. Justin Morrill State Historic Site, Strafford, 1-4 p.m. $25. Info, 765-4964.
sport ‘mad daSh 2009’: A community burns calories in this athletic event consisting of a 5- and 10K foot race, 5K fitness walk and kids’ fun run. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. $20-30; free for kids. Info, 496-7284. ‘tour dE FarmS’: Cyclists get a taste of the region as they cover 10-, 25- or 30-mile loops through area farms, sampling a wide range of locally produced foods along the way. See calendar spotlight. Village Green, Shoreham, 10:30 a.m. $8-30. Info, 223-7222. ‘waLk-a-thon to curE ScLErodErma’: Each step in this 5K stroll along the bike path brings folks closer to a cure for the chronic autoimmune disease, as proceeds benefit the Scleroderma Foundation’s National Research Program. Oakledge Park, Burlington, registration begins at 10 a.m.; walk starts at 11. Donations accepted. Info, 888-525-0658.
talks andrEw cunningham: The Rutland native and cofounder of the Women’s Institute for Secondary Education and Research details his experiences building the first girls’ boarding school and research center in Muhuru Bay, Kenya. Jeffords Auditorium, Castleton State College, Castleton, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 468-1119.
theater ‘aLmoSt, mainE’: See THU.17, 5 p.m. auditionS For VErmont actorS’ rEPErtorY thEatrE: Thespians hope to break a leg in tryouts for this season’s productions of The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Sam and Laura and The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket. Recreation Center, Rutland, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-8038, actorsrepvt@ aol.com. ‘thE gin gamE’: See FRI.18, 2 p.m.
words garY kowaLSki: In a talk about his most recent book, Science and the Search for God, this author considers where spirituality fits into a universe of relativity and black holes. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15 includes a copy of Kowalski’s book. Info, 862-5630, ext. 24. in-dEPth Book diScuSSion: Serious readers explore the portrayal of faith in literature in a seven-week examination of William Young’s The Shack. Lincoln Library, Lincoln, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.
MON.21 activism intErnationaL daY oF PEacE: Community members focus on harmony and friendship at a lineup of events throughout the state, including a U.N. Peace Day Celebration, open high school class discussions, peace readings and more. Call for schedule. Various locations statewide, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1131. VErmontErS For a JuSt PEacE in iSraEL/PaLEStinE mEEting: Peacemakers discuss viable options to organize overseas efforts. Peace and Justice Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.
dance aFro-cariBBEan dancE cLaSS: Penelope Newcomb leads high-energy, imaginative dances for all skill levels, derived from Cuba, Haiti and Brazil, to the beat of live drums. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-4014.
etc. autumnaL Equinox PuBLic Stargazing SESSion: Sky watchers zoom in on nebulae, Jupiter and the Milky Way’s globular star clusters with telescopes and instruction provided by the Vermont Astronomical Society. Tree Farm Recreational Facility, Colchester, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘our StoriES: PaSt, PrESEnt & FuturE’: Adults consider ways that personal narratives celebrate accomplishments and dreams. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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food & drink ‘incrEdiBLE EdiBLE intErVaLE tour’: Food enthusiasts meet local farmers and sample their homegrown bounty. Pre-tour lunch, tasting and discussion at 11:30 a.m. at Half Pint Farm. Intervale Center, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $15-40. Info, 922-7346.
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kids ‘LiBrarY LEarning adVEnturES For homESchooLErS’: Out-ofclassroom learners ages 6 to 12 find mental stimulation in this parent-led cooperative enrichment group. Parental participation required. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7216. ‘muSic with mia’: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with some sing-along tunes. Meet in the JCPenney Court. University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. muSic with PEtEr: See THU.17, 10:30 a.m. PaJama StorYtimE: Comfy-clothed kiddos and their stuffed animal pals get a bedtime story and snack with reader Abby Klein. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 876-7147. ‘wii-taStic!’: Kids grades 3 and up test out the video game console through Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and more. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
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Young Adult Film Crew: Lights, camera, action! Budding movie stars, whether behind the scenes or at center stage, learn videography and editing tricks with equipment and training from LCATV. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.
‘Designing with Native Plants’: Growers reap green-thumb hints from gardener Liz Krieg of Rising Sun Greenhouses and Landscaping Co. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 1:15 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6764. ‘Exploring the Path to Enlightenment’: Fill your head with facts about Tibetan Buddhism while filling your body with a sense of peace in this meditation and discussion series. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. ‘Focus for Fall’: Routines and schedules bumming you out? Hynotherapist Samuel Lurie sheds light on how to use the power of your mind to conquer goals instead. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 578-8391. Knit Night: Crafty needle workers (crocheters, too) share their talents and company as they give yarn a makeover. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. Pause Café: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. ‘Video-to-Web: Upload Your Content’: Budding videographers move film online in this media production workshop. Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 862-3966, ext. 16, morourke@cctv.org.
Creative Tuesdays with Frank Gonzales: Artists of all ages bring old newspaper to create puppets, masks and other dramatic papier-mâché. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘Frosty & Friends Therapy Dogs’: Young readers share their favorite texts with friendly pooches. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Spider Safari’: Little ones ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions discover what it’s like to be an arachnid by weaving webs, catching insects and exploring the fields and forests. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1-2 p.m. $8-10 per adult/child pair; $4 per additional child. Info, 434-3068, vermont@audubon.org. Story Hour: Tales and picture books catch the attention of little tykes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Storytime With a Twist: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. Toddler Storytime: Youngsters ages 1 to 3 gather for songs, finger plays, puppets and stories. Preregister. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Rehearsal: Bows make vibrations on stringed instruments as the orchestra tunes up its tunes in practice sessions. New members welcome. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra. org.
talks Robyn Chapman: In “Center for Cartoon Studies: A New Generation of Cartoonists,” this faculty member shares her perspective on the up-andcoming styles and artists. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 864-3516.
words Book Discussion: ‘When Cultures Meet’: Bookworms dive into Brian Moore’s Black Robe in this reading series exploring early contact between Europeans and the native inhabitants of the Champlain basin. Wake Robin Retirement Community, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4665. In-Depth Book Discussion: See SUN.20, Federated Church, Bristol, 7 p.m. Paul Roberts: The best-selling author and journalist comments on the interplay of economics, technology and the natural world in “The Future of Food in a Peak Oil World.” Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2085, ext. 4.
TUE.22 activism Neighborhood Improvement Night: Burlington residents articulate what they value about downtown, the waterfront and their neighborhoods to the Planning Commission. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6:45-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7172.
business Business Open Studio: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility members sample area-made products and learn about supporting the local economy and environment before a wine tasting and screening of a “Glutton for Punishment” episode filmed at Shelburne Orchards. Shelburne Vineyard, Shelburne, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8347, info@vbsr.org.
film Manhattan Short Film Festival: See FRI.18, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. ‘Séraphine’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m.
food & drink Homemade Nut & Seed Baking: Linda Wooliever guides folks through kid-approved recipes for nut and seed milks and butters. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com. Old North End Farmers Market: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073.
health & fitness Laughter Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net. Waterbury Community Band Rehearsals: Brass and wind musicians join the band in playing marches, swing medleys and Broadway faves at this open practice session. Waterbury Congregational Church, Waterbury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 888-4977, waterburycommunityband@ yahoo.com.
talks Community Medical School: Professor of Surgery Paul Penar, MD, and Assistant Professor of Neurology James Boyd, MD, think hard about the organ of intelligence in “Going Deep: Brain Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.” Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886. Frank Bryan: The UVM prof examines the state of the Green Mountain State in “Whatever Happened to the Real Vermont?” Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 253-9011. Mark Gonyea: See FRI.18, 2-4 p.m.
theater ‘Stand Up, Sit Down and Laugh’: Local yuksters try out their punchlines in a standup comedy show featuring Tracie Spencer, Jason P. Lorber, Wendy Whaples Scully and Josie Leavitt. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 863-5966.
‘Waiting for Godot’: By transporting Samuel Beckett’s play to a postHurricane Katrina landscape, the Classical Theatre of Harlem puts the work in a new perspective, addressing deep issues about race, class and, well, waiting. Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $6-24. Info, 443-6433.
words ‘Artists’ Books’: Art professors Mildred Beltré and Jane Kent converse with artists, printmakers and creative types about transforming their work into a unique collection. Special Collections Reading Room, Bailey/Howe Library, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2138.
WED.23 etc. Burnham Knitters: See WED.16, 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Healthy Homes Workshop’: Residents learn what hazards lurk in their own homes — lead paint, carbon monoxide or radon, for example — as well as how to detect and deal with them. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-3295. Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. VSAC Resource Center Workshop: High schoolers search for a higher-ed school that fits in “Finding a College That’s Right for You.” Community Room. VSAC Building, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-642-3177, info@ vsac.org.
film ‘Drag Me to Hell’: Movie buffs enter what Rolling Stone calls “horror movie heaven” in Sam Raimi’s splatterfest about a young woman who suffers retribution after refusing to extend a mortgage payment. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. Manhattan Short Film Festival: See FRI.18, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. ‘Séraphine’: See FRI.18, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. ‘The National Parks: America’s Best Idea’: Film fans travel from Acadia to Yosemite to Yellowstone to learn about the country’s most special places in a 45-minute preview of Ken Burns’ yet-to-be-released documentary. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. ‘The Wizard of Oz’: Yellow brick road walkers celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film by watching its high-def premiere, with an intro by film historian Robert Osborne and special behind-the-scenes footage and musical outtakes. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 660-9300.
food & drink Champlain Islands Farmers Market: See WED.16, 4-7 p.m. ‘Eating Well on a Budget’: Foodies put a lid on spending by learning to freeze and can fall fruits and veggies, before taking a tour of the bulk foods section. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.16, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New North End Farmers Market: See WED.16, 3-6:30 p.m. South End Farmers Market: See WED.16, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
health & fitness ‘Pray the Devil Back to Hell’ (film)
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Deeksha Oneness Experience: Stressed out people find peace of mind and rejuvenation in this spiritual transfer of energy. Moonlight Gifts, Route 7, Milton, 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 893-9966.
Meditation Class: See WED.16, 7:45-8:30 p.m.
kids Babytime: See WED.16, 10:30 a.m. ‘Drop In & Read’: See WED.16, 3:304:30 p.m. ‘Fourth & Fifth Graders Read’: Young bookworms join a brand new fiction group and discuss their favorite lit genres. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:15-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘Moving & Grooving with Christine’: See WED.16, 11-11:30 a.m. ‘Teens Read’: See WED.16, 5-5:45 p.m. ‘Who You Callin’ Chicken?’: Little ones explore unusual breeds of fowl through a colorful picture book, before visiting with the farm’s own chicks. Preregister. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Lisa Jablow & Diane Huling Reed: The Johnson State College performing arts profs present their favorite sounds on voice and piano. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476.
outdoors Monarch Butterfly Tagging: See WED.16, 3:30-5 p.m.
talks John Dewey Workshop: Teacher David Conrad and artist-educator Frank Gonzales discuss the lasting impact of the Burlington-raised philosopher and educational theorist. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. Mark Hudson: The professor at the University of West Kyushu details his work with the people of northern Japan addressing their concerns about safeguarding cultural heritage through archeology. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 586-7711, ext. 141. ‘The Elderly in the City’: Speakers from the AARP, Chittenden County Probate Court and Champlain Valley Agency on Aging examine the Queen City’s community, legal and financial resources for those in their twilight years. Community Room, Burlington College, Burlington, 6:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616.
theater Auditions for Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre: See SUN.20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ‘The Return of Crazy Chase’: Alfred “Crazy” Chase, one of the Middlesex and Morrisville area’s most colorful characters in the early 1900s, returns to the stage in this living history musical performance honoring northeast fiddling. Middlesex Town Hall, Middlesex, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-0499. ‘Waiting for Godot’: See TUE.22, 7:30 p.m.
words ‘After Darwin’: Timberlake Wertenbaker performs a staged reading about the impact of the father of evolution with Alex Draper, Mat Nakitare and Michaela Lieberman. McCullough Social Space, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. Li Min Mo: Japanese folk tales fill listeners’ ears as the professional storyteller and actress spins stories. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. m
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MR. SWAGGER Hey, ladies, I’m a student here at one of the Burlington colleges and about to start up classes soon, but hoping to have some fun before summer is completely over! I’m single, D/D free and take good care of myself. Looking for the same in a girl/lady who can rock my world. ManOnCampus802, 24, #114902 SEEKING SEXUAL FUN & ADVENTURE! Nice, single guy looking to find lady. Some fun & adventure w/ a willing partner. Love to work hard & eager to please right woman. Contact me & let’s... Real_Cool_Man_Here, 37, l, #114894 MAGICAL HANDS & TONGUE Looking for some NSA fun; if it turns into more, we can deal with it as it comes. Very playful & hope you are, too. Love giving massages. Been told I have magical hands & tongue to boot. Wanna see for yourself? cmande924, 31, u, l, #114868 EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & PROWESS Who is going to be the winner of this exceptional specimen of a man? Included will be laughter, good times, quite intimate evenings & countless hours of pleasure. Email now - don’t miss your chance of a lifetime for fun, laughter & excitement. Will it be you or someone else? BreakingBad, 35, l, #114866 PLEASURE TAKES TIME TO ENJOY Relax and be retrained by a loving M seeking LTR who is just getting onto the dating scene. I want that relationship; deep trust that’s inherent in a relationship. Looking for a good girl w/ naughty thoughts & fantasies to explore. I have kinky interest in bondage but a passion for conversation. boundpleasure, 27, #114762 LIKE GOING DOWNTOWN Married, looking for a little lunchtime fun. Need to be very discreet. Phone chats are fun, too. You never know... Life is short - go for it. 50plus6, 57, #114798 STRICT LOVING “DADDY” I’m a 47 y.o. SM living in Milton. I’m seeking an available submissive naughty brat for spanking & age/role play fun, possibly leading to more if the chemistry is there. PappaHobbit, 47, l, #114803
ROCKETMAN Like a trip to the moon & back. I’ll be your launch pad. You will blast off in an orgasmic lift-off. Interested? I would be! So come on and be my Astronaut ... Count down 10 9 8 7 ... Me: 5’8, 150, shaved head, young 57 (look early to mid-40s), green eyes, goatee. jharlow01, 57, l, #114778 SEEKING THE TRANSCENDENT I am looking for a woman to explore the mystical & energy-filled aspects of sex. I am not in a relationship, nor do I intend to be in one soon. I am looking for a woman who is unattached. If any of this resonates w/ you, let me know. enrapturedmoon, 50, #114733 TEDDY-BEAR LOOKING FOR CUDDLY LOVE Hey, Richard III here. I’m looking for a girl who can trough me down & take what she wants; be a little kinky & after can snuggle up. Round 2 or 3, I’M UP FOR IT! Ladies, don’t get me wrong, I’m a nice guy who just wants a nice girl, but I like a little freak now & then =]. Richard_III_KING, 21, l, #114749 LET’S HAVE SOME FUN College-aged M here looking for F who would like discreet, exotic, intimate encounters. Any age between 20-45 welcome. youngnhung, 24, #114705 LONG NIGHTS Looking for someone who is willing to share my long nights of sexual frustration. In a relationship, but not getting what I need. Hope someone can relieve some of my tension. KeepingUp, 23, l, #114667
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You lovely overworked artists I spy all you fantastic E1 and SPACE folks burning the midnight oil to get yer art done in time. Wish I could be there. NYC’s got a lot, but it doesn’t have all of you. Drink a glass of wine for me. When: Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Where: in the studio. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906363 Parking Cutie Taking a Tip You were working and joked about keeping the $9 change from my friend’s $10 when we were leaving the parking garage. Enjoyed your humor & the cute goatee - had nicest little curl toward your chin going on. When: Saturday, September 5, 2009. Where: downtown mall parking garage. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906362 AFM 719 To my sexy amazing love of mY life... hehe. Thank you for being you! You are an incredible husband & I love you more than anything in the entire universe. SMOOCHES X 512! When: Friday, May 23, 2008. Where: in his sexy boxers. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906361
Love You Helen I love the sound of your voice, the smell of your skin, the way you smile, the way you taste & the way you make me feel beautiful. I love you more than words can tell. You are my each & everything. I will love you forever and if you leave me, I will SNARF U TO DEATH. When: Wednesday, September 9, GIMMIE! 2009. Where: everywhere. You: Woman. Me: To the incredibly handsome with beautiful 1x5c-cinderfella091609.indd 1 man 9/14/09 3:08:34 PM Woman. #906360 green eyes who shouted ‘Gimmie’. You may not have my Sana Cruz Blur but you may have Black & Blue my heart, my devotion and all the juicy love I love you honey more than life & hope it will I have for you. When: Saturday, September always last. Can’t wait for the cooler weather 12, 2009. Where: Red Square. You: Man. Me: to bring in the deer. I love your sexy ass in Woman. #906373 camo! I love loving you & sharing my life w/ you! When: Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Trout River Brewery Waitress Where: at home. You: Man. Me: Woman. Your blue eyes lit a fire inside me, a fire that #906359 hasn’t burned in a long time, a fire that hasn’t stopped burning since. I can’t stop thinking K from Philly, Red Square about you. I loved your tattoo’s on your hand Kevin from Philly, Analog Hat, Sun. 9/6 Red and wrist. I need to know who you are, you Sq. Thanks for the terrific time dancing; you’ve lit this fire......only you can you can put it got great moves (MJ would’ve been proud). out! When: Friday, September 11, 2009. Sorry I didn’t say goodbye. Have a fabulous Where: Trout River Brewery Lyndonville. time at Fenway. You should come up skiing You: Woman. Me: Man. #906372 or dancing again. If you do, let me know. K: turquoise shirt/jeans, Red Sox fan. When: Hot wife & model Sunday, September 6, 2009. Where: Red When: Sept 1. Where: Greensboro. Who: The Square. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906356 bestest, coolest, most amazing wife & model. Your hair was down and you were looking hot Champ. valley fair beer tent in a slinky white number. The cheers from You were working the beer tent, I kept askin’ the crowd when you were ready to pose for you about roller derby. Sorry I was too shy to the photos just echoed what everyone was ask you if you were single! If you remember thinking. WOW, that lady is super fine. I love me, message me back. When: Monday, August you baby! m. When: Thursday, September 31, 2009. Where: Champlain Valley Fair. 10, 2009. Where: Greensboro. You: Woman. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906355 Me: Man. #906369 sweetness Vermont Pub & Brewery Hey ya babe, I’m very excited to make our big You’re tall w/ dark hair & a great smile, and you move on Oct. 1. Can’t wait - you & I work waited on my table of 7 at VPB on Thursday so well together, we’re gonna rock the house! night. I was the taller “twin” w/ the cast on M.O.S When: Monday, September 7, 2009. his arm, and I couldn’t help looking at you Where: Ben & Jerry’s havin’ a smoothie. whenever you walked by. I’d love to talk w/ You: Woman. Me: Man. #906354 you sometime when you’re not running from table to table. When: Thursday, September Georgia shingle cutter 10, 2009. Where: Vermont Pub & Brewery. You were helping the roofer, I was threading You: Woman. Me: Man. #906368 pipe. When: Monday, September 7, 2009. Where: Georgia. You: Woman. Me: Man. FAHC 9/10 #906353 Shared an elevator around 4:30 p.m. on 9/10. You are a very handsome, well-dressed, darkamgraham, think i know you haired man. I was in khakis & a white top, with I vaguely remember something about knowing a client. You had a warm smile. Single? When: you years ago ... I think we both lived in L/L (I Thursday, September 10, 2009. Where: in knitting) and possibly had a class together. FAHC. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906367 And I’m pretty sure there was something about my friend Bree having a crush on you. Anyway, Her it was funny to see your profile - funny smiles, I still think about her. I still love her. I hope not funny haha or funny strange. When: she’s doing well and that her daughter is, too. Sunday, September 6, 2009. Where: 7 Days. I’m sorry it didn’t work. When: Wednesday, You: Man. Me: Woman. #906352 June 10, 2009. Where: at her place, many months ago. You: Woman. Me: Man. Aubuchon Hardware Essex Saturday #906366 9/5/09 I saw you in Aubuchon Hardware today. You Williston groceries were w/ your daughter & small dog. We looked Saw one another near the frozen foods & I at one another & smiled a few times. Are you thought of saying hello, but a friend called single? You caught my eye. : ) Would like to and I had to choose between taking a friend’s get to know you better. When: Saturday, call or approaching a stranger. We owe our September 5, 2009. Where: Aubuchon friends our time but still wishing I’d had a Hardware Pearl St. Essex. You: Woman. Me: moment to say hello. Maybe we’ll run into Man. #906351 each other again. When: Monday, September 7, 2009. Where: Williston grocery store. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906365
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Cute EMT at Northfield Labor Day Celebration Cutie at the EMT-sponsored balloon/dart booth. Wondering if you are single & would like to grab a beer sometime. You: dark sunglasses, infectious grin & sweet voice (even if you didn’t let me have a do-over at darts. Me: orange/white strapless dress, big curly hair. Gave you my number but hope you know it has nothing to do w/ darts. When: Saturday, September 5, 2009. Where: Northfield Labor Day celebration. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906350 Did You Let Me Go? I spied you today, headed around back. I wonder if, after all the long 1.3 miles on the road and all those mixed signals, you’re still there? I wanted to be ready then but I wasn’t. I am now. If you haven’t let go yet either, I hope you’ll call me. When: Friday, September 4, 2009. Where: at your home on the hill. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906349 Sitting onthe dock in the bay Malletts Bay 9/3, you were waiting for a friend & I had just arrived. We made small talk and you came & introduced yourself to me as Sara. Would like to see if you want to continue our conversation at some point. You seemed very nice & easy on the eyes. Let’s hang out or get a drink? When: Thursday, September 3, 2009. Where: Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906348 Ice Cream & Hannaford’s Beautiful woman in orange T-shirt. You let me ahead of you in line in Hannaford’s. Then you commented on my ice cream choice. Would love to share some w/ you if you would be interested. When: Thursday, September 3, 2009. Where: Hannaford North Ave. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906347 HEY VEGAS! Where you at? Haven’t seen you around in a while ... thinking maybe you left town. Anyway, been thinking about you, the single mama w/ fantastic sundresses. When: Thursday, August 20, 2009. Where: bus. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906346 single pebble Megan, you’re on my mind. I’d love to get to know you... When: Friday, July 24, 2009. Where: at lunch. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906345 Asiana Hottie I come in about once a month & it isn’t for the food - it’s for your service. You make my heart race every time you flash your perfect smile & bat your beautiful blue eyes. I am not tall in stature, but I am tall in other ways. Won’t you be my Amazon & let me be your snuggle bear? When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Where: Asiana House. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906344 “3 Little Birds Sat by My Doorstep” You got my attention as you sang that line. I smiled as our eyes met & stopped to listen for a while. You are beautiful & were just what I needed in that moment in time. Thank you. When: Thursday, September 3, 2009. Where: Church St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906343
Dear Mistress Maeve, I met a guy at a party at the end of last semester, but nothing major happened, so when summer started, I put him out of my mind. Then he wished me a happy birthday over — you guessed it — Facebook. We started cyber-chatting, culminating in him giving me his number, telling me to text him some time. Well, I did text him, and he suggested we get together — and we haven’t yet. We’ve made tentative plans a couple of times, but we never actually end up hanging out. Now that school’s back in session, we talk when we run into each other in the halls, but nothing formal seems to be in the stars. I just would like to know what is going on in this guy’s head. Your thoughts, MM? Sincerely, Confused in Guyville Dear Confused, Returning to campus is exciting and overwhelming, and your guy clearly has a case of stimulation overload. With so many parties, people and possibilities, it’s no big surprise that he’s hesitant to start something as soon as the first bell rings. His need to be a free agent is obviously outweighing his attraction to you, so give him what he’s asking for — let him be. I’m not suggesting you turn into a mega-bitch every time you see him, but stop worrying about what’s going on in his head and focus on the one person who truly matters: you. The sooner he sees that you’re an independent woman who doesn’t need his half-hearted invitations to hang out, the sooner he’ll make a date with you and stick to it. If he doesn’t figure it out, he’ll be the one wearing the dunce cap — not you. Oh, and one more thing for the dudes: At the risk of sounding old fashioned, please stop giving us your numbers and telling us to “text you.” Grow some balls, ask for our numbers — then call.
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Thursday night soccer You were on the phone, walking to the field w/ your dog, following your kids. Blue top, grey pants, sandals, 5’11 & a stunning smile. I was walking out w/ my 2 kids, and I could not see if there was a ring under the leash wrapped around your hand. Even if you never see this, you made my day! When: Thursday, September 3, 2009. Where: Orchard School. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906342 Westboro Baptist Hottie You: long braids, wearing an American flag kerchief, holding a “God Hates Gays” sign. Me: crazy red hair, wearing a purple vintage dress, holding my girlfriend’s hand. I couldn’t help but notice your rockin’ body. I think a long, deep kiss from a woman might change your mind about all this vengeful God stuff. Let’s set aside our differences and see if we can *ahem* meet in the middle. When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Where: City Hall steps, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906340 Orange Nordica shirt Saw you at the gym on Monday, 8/31. You were wearing an orange Nordica shirt & helping out a couple people (you might be their trainer). You thought I was telling you to keep going, keep going. Loved your smile & thought you were very cute. Would love to get together for dinner or drinks sometime. Let me know. When: Monday, August 31, 2009. Where: the gym. You: Man. Me: Man. #906338 Barnes & Noble hottie I’ve seen you a lot lately & I don’t know why I act like I’m 15 around you. I apologized to you for being such a dork. Sorry I’m such a giddy fool. I would love to get to know you, even just as freinds. You remind me of who I used to be. Coffee sometime? When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Where: Barnes & Noble. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906337
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seeing red I spy a dangerous duo of psycho-minx maneaters at my now-favorite liquor store in a blood-red Jeep, heartbreak mobile. When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Where: S. Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906336
We Spy A Red-haired Roughneck From Montgomery, ridin’ in his old gold pickup w/ a Roscoe by his side. Thanks for taking our boo. He is forever grateful, as are we. Love, Pitkin St. Peeps. When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906333
Flight from Chicago to Burlington You were on a flight from Chicago to BTV Monday night, sitting by the window in row 15. I was in row 14 on the other side. You were w/ a friend, reading a book. I was doing Sudoku. Didn’t have the nerve to say hi, but flashed a smile. Hope you send me a note ... would be great to chat. When: Monday, August 31, 2009. Where: flight from Chicago to Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906334
Park Place Water Tower Hill I’ve seen you on the fourth floor a few times & you’re always smiles. Lunch sometime? When: Friday, August 28, 2009. Where: Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906332 chocolate-chip pancakes IHop Sunday Sunday night you came in w/ a bunch of friends. I served on you guys & you got chocolate-chip pancakes. I gave you $11 in change & you left it. I think you made a mistake, but I’d like to repay you. Coffee maybe sometime? When: Monday, August 31, 2009. Where: IHOP. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906331
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art Art for Healing: Sep. 28 Oct. 26, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $150. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 802-860-6203, jenkristel@hotmail.com, www. journeyworksvt.com. We will use the arts as a way to help make sense of our emotional and spiritual world and the world around us. Through meditation exercises and the creative arts, including journaling, visual art, movement and storytelling, we will explore our connections between the arts and our own personal healing. A time to gather and reconnect with our deeper selves. Led by Jen Kristel. Davis Studio Adult Art Classes: Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: Davis Studio, Teresa Davis, 802-4252700, www.davisstudiovt.com. Adult/Teen Art Classes at Davis Studio. Classes & workshops start in October: Clay, Mosaics, Beginning Painting, Right Brain Drawing, Create a Children’s Book, Sewing Projects, Create Your Own Designer Jeans, Sweater Remix, Art Critique, Write an Artist’s Statement, Prepare Your Portfolio for Art School. Register online at davisstudiovt. com or call 802-425-2700. Davis Studio Youth Art Classes: Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: Davis Studio, Teresa Davis, 802-425-2700, wwwdavisstudiovt.com. Youth Art Classes at Davis Studio! Weekly classes starting in October: Get Creative With Clay, Magical Mosaics, Mapping the World Through Art, Asian Art, Aliens-Monsters & Robots, Acrylic Painting, Preschool Art, Write and Illustrate a Book, Drawing Techniques, Make Friends With Your Sewing Machine, Sew Your Own Stuffed Animals, Individualized Art. Register online at davisstudiovt.com or call 802-4252700.
bodywork Isometric/Isotonic techniques: Sep. 19-20, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $265/class. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715-1, touchvt@ gmail.com, touchstonehealingarts.com. Techniques for working with inefficient muscular tension patterns and underdeveloped muscle tone are presented and practiced. Self-correcting reflexes are stimulated and habitual holding patterns released. The conscious use of obstacles promotes change
Drawing and Painting: Sep. 29 - Dec. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $265/$238.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Begin with the basics of drawing and transition to painting with water-soluble oils. Students will learn many drawing and painting techniques and will learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to their work. Materials list will be provided. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. Limit: 10. Drawing: Abstract: Oct. 19 Nov. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $120/$108 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Explore the truly unique qualities that drawing can offer! Students will work with a variety of diverse materials and will learn how to expand their drawings to include their unique thoughts, feelings and abstract ideas. Individual and group critiques will strengthen and enhance students’ ways of seeing. Limit: 12. Fashion Illustration: Wednesdays, Oct. 14 - Dec. 2 (no class 11/11 and 11/25), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $120/$108 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of fashion illustration using gouache, marker, watercolor and more to render fabrics, illustrate your own designs, and experiment with a variety of fashion drawing styles for creating a portfolio. The class includes an overview of the fashion industry and the real-world applications of fashion illustration and design. Limit: 12. Print: Drypoint and Intaglio: Oct. 19 - Nov. 30, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $235/$215 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn the basics of copper etching and wiping. Students will explore drypoint and acid biting techniques, with weekly demonstrations on how to work copper into a textured surface. Anyone drawn to quality of lines is process of building an image are encouraged to take this course. Limit: 10. Jewelry: Beginning Jewelry: Sep. 29 - Nov. 3, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $150/$135 BCA members (materials fees vary based on type and amount of metals used, Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn how to use jewelry hand tools to make original finished pieces of jewelry. Students will learn many techniques including sawing, forming, soldering and more. There will be two loosely based assignments adapted to each student’s ideas.
Jewelry: Carving & Casting: Oct. 15 - Nov. 19, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $180/$162 BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn how to use soft cuttlebone as a mold to design and carve jewelry forms that will then be cast. The growth lines of the cuttlebone, which resemble the grain patterns of wood, create fascinating textures and will enhance students’ designs. Limit: 10.
and film included). Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. Discover the mysteries of the darkroom and make your own photographic prints! Learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. At the end of this class, participants will be ready to use the darkroom independently as community darkroom members. No experience necessary. Limit: 6.
Drop-in: Pollywog Preschool: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Dec. 17 (no class 11/26), 9:3011:30 a.m. Cost: $6/per parent/ child pair, $5/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. This popular drop-in program introduces young children to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Participants will work with homemade play dough, paint, yarn, ribbon, paper and more! Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. Ages 6 mo. - 5 yrs. Purchase a drop-in card and get the 6th visit for free!
Photo: Mixed-Level Darkroom: Wednesdays, Oct. 7 - Dec. 9 (no class 11/11 & 11/15), 6-9 p.m. Cost: $250/$225 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. Guided sessions to help you improve our printing and film processing techniques and discussion of the technical and aesthetic aspects of your work will be included. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class for outside-of-class printing and processing. Prerequisite: Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom or equivalent experience. Limit: 6.
Print: What is Printmaking?: Oct. 7 - Nov. 25, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $235/$215 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This is an introduction class of a whole platter of printing techniques that can be used in combination to create unique prints. Explore and use a variety of layering monoprinting, relief, paper litho, and stencils are included. Limit: 10. Silkscreening I: Oct. 6 - Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $195/$175 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Design and print posters, T-shirts, fine art prints and more! Get exposed to a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Learn to apply photo emulsions, how to use a silkscreen exposure unit and how to mix and print images with waterbased inks. Limit: 8. Silkscreening II: Oct. 8 - Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $205/$185 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Work with a professional silkscreen artist and learn how to use multiple screens and colors to make multilayered prints, posters and T-shirts. This class will add to your basic silkscreening knowledge. Materials list will be provided. Some materials included. Limit: 8. Photo: Intro to 35mm Film/ Dig.: Sep. 30 - Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/$130.50 BCA Members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. Explore the basic working of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choice and film types/sensitivity. Limit: 15. No experience necessary. Photo: Intro to B&W & Darkroom: Thursdays, Oct. 15 - Dec. 10 (no class 11/26), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $195/$175.50 BCA members (all paper, chemicals
Photo: Night Photography: Oct. 6-20, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $95/$85.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. Learn how to take successful night exposures and learn to see light you may not have known could be used to make beautiful images. Demonstrations, hands-on photo shoots and critique will be included. Bring your film or digital SLR, a small notebook, flashlight, cable release and a tripod. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience. Limit: 8. Painting Contemporary Portrait: Wednesdays, September 23 - November 18 (no class 11/11), 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $285/$256.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. For intermediate and advanced painters exploring nontraditional portraiture with emphasis on color, composition and expression. Participants will use water-soluble oils and will have a choice of human subjects (clothed models and mirrors for self-portraits will be available each week). Some portrait-drawing experience needed. Materials list will be provided. Limit: 10. Painting: Abstract: Oct. 8 Nov. 12, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $175/$157.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Students will be guided to explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting. Using the paint of their choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor), students will be encouraged to experiment and try adding other media as well. Bring ideas or reference material to use as a starting place. Beginners to advanced. Limit: 10.
Digital Workflow: Oct. 22 - Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $250/$225 BCA members (includes all archival ink and paper). Location: Burlington Technical Center, Burlington High School, Burlington. Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs in this comprehensive workshop using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, finetuning tone and contrast, color adjustments and printing will all be covered. Includes archival ink and paper; bring a portable hard drive or flash drive with images. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience. Limit: 8. Clay: Parent & Child Wheel: Oct. 3 - Nov. 7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Weekly on Saturday. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Work with clay using the potter’s wheel while having a memorable experience with your child! Practice basic wheel working techniques and try handle making, trimming and glazing. Parents and children will each use their own wheel. Parents must monitor their child. All clay, tools, glazes and firings are included. Limit: 10. Clay: Wheel-Throwing I: Oct. 5 - Nov. 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $210/$189 BCA members (clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag. Glazes and firings included). Limit: 12. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Work on the potter’s wheel learning basic throwing and forming techniques. Projects may include vases, mugs and bowls. Students will be guided through finishing techniques using slips and glazes. No experience necessary! Over 20 hours/week of open studio time to practice. Limit: 12. Clay: Wheel-Throwing II: Oct. 6 - Nov. 17, 7-9:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $210/$189 BCA members (clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag. Glazes and firings included). Limit: 12. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters. Learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Learn intermediate throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. Students must be proficient in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls. Over 20 hours/week of open studio time to practice. Prerequisite: Proficiency in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls. Adobe In-Design: Thursdays, Oct. 22 - Dec. 3 (no class 11/26), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $140/$126 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of Adobe In-Design software! Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will
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cvu access Language at CVU Hinesburg: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org. Italian for Travelers, 2 levels; Beginner French, 3 levels; Conversational Immersion French with Laure Angel; Beginning Spanish, 2 levels; Spanish Immersion with Carolina Rodriguez; Beginning Mandarin, 2 levels. Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. Senior discount 65+. Kids Classes CVU High School: Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org. Kids with Clay, Sew Cool - Middle School Apparel, DJ Techniques - ages 10 and up, Stroller Strides Parent Workout, Incredible Decorated Halloween Cookies, Decorated Thanksgiving Cookies (all ages welcome), Music Games - ages 4-8 with parents, Move & Groove - ages 2-5. Parenting the Joy of Reading, Baby Sitting by Red Cross. Many of the 150 classes appropriate for learners of all ages. Materials included. Full class descriptions online. Senior Discount 65+. Digital Camera CVU Hinesburg: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org. Digital Camera Fundamentals, Advanced Digital Photography Workshops, Adobe Photoshop CS4 4 choices of levels: Sampler, Pixel Me Pink, Advanced, Next Layers, plus Digital Video Vacation. Full class descriptions online. Senior Discount 65+. Empowerment at CVU High School: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www. cvuhs.org. BeeKeeping with Bill Mares, Constitution 101 with Chris
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. O’Donnell, American Foreign Policy with Bill Mares, Knots for Life, VT Architecture - 19th c., Solar Energy 101, History of Cinema, Shamanic Journey, Energy Medicine, Winning Resumes, Writing Fiction, Creative Writing, CPR/First Aid, Winter Camping, Bridge - 2 levels, Motorcycle Awareness Program, Financial Management, Saving Seeds From the Garden, Wild Plant ID, Bike Skills by Local Motion, Goal Setting, Dreamboarding, Parenting Tips. Guaranteed. Full class descriptions online. Senior Discount 65+. Art Classes at CVU High School: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org. 2 Watercolor classes w/ Ginny Joyner, Drawing for Beginners, Painting With Water Soluble Oils, Calligraphy, Photography as Art. Culinary arts: One-night classes where you eat well! Moroccan Bazaar, South Indian Delight, PanAsian Bistro, Feast of Philippines, Tapas, Italian Cookies, Mile-High Apple and Pumpkin Pie, Flatbread Magic, Fun With Fowl. All materials included with few exceptions. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior Discount 65+. Full class descriptions online. Body & Mind at CVU High School: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org. Core Strength with Caroline Perkins, Weight Training (2 levels), Yoga (3 choices), Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, Piano Lessons, Tap Dance with Brea McBride, Ballet Exercise with Brea, Jump into Jazz, Voice-Overs, Piano (2 levels), Appalachian Clogging, Contact Improvisational Dance, Guitar, West African Djembe Drumming, Natural Facials, Aromatherapy Gifts. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Materials included. Full class descriptions online. Senior Discount 65+. Craft Classes at CVU Hinesburg: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org. Woodworking, Welding, Metal Fabrication, pottery classes - Platters, Plates and Bowls with Jen Labie, Carving a Wooden Spoon or Animal Figurines, Wooden Bowl Turning, Whittling, Wreath Making, Rug Hooking (2 levels), Sewing, Leather Craft, Mosaic Dragonfly Tiles, Mini-Scrapbooking, Flower Arranging, Cake Decorating, Knitting (2 levels). Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Senior Discount 65+. Full class descriptions online. Computer Classes CVU Hinesburg: 150 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org. Computer & Internet Basics Tutorial, iWant iPods & iPhones, Google Sketch Up, MS Word Basics and More, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up - The Next Steps, Movie Maker Lab, Web Site Design Fundamentals, Dreamweaver: Advanced Web Design, Keyboarding, PowerPoint/ Publisher, Window Management. Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full class descriptions online. Senior Discount 65+.
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cooking Let’s Talk Garlic: Sep. 19, 9:30-11 a.m.. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: 802-660-3505-4, retailinfo@gardeners.com. Join us for a FREE workshop on garlic and learn all there is to know about these aromatic alliums. From hard neck to soft neck to mild and fiery, we have all information you need to plant, store and prepare these flavorful bulbs. Seating is limited, preregistration required.
dance Ballroom Dance Classes: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, www.FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance! Bellydance with Naima: Sep. 18 - Oct. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Every 1 week on Friday. Cost: $35/session. Location: Exercise America, 12 Gregory Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Naima, 802-343-3041, naimabellydance@gmail.com, www.sidewalkbellydance.com. Beginning Bellydance Session I - 9/18. Beginning Bellydance Session II - 10/30. Drop in bellydance classes for fun and fitness every Wednesday. Come discover muscles you never knew you had! No experience or coordination necessary. $10/class or $35/4 classes. Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One-on-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walkins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! Natural Bodies Studio Class: Blend Pilates, Natural Body Movement and Pilates in this beginning-level adult/teen class, Mondays, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Call for information and to register. Single-class and class-card rates available. and your first class is free. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rt. 127, 5 minutes from the Burlington waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille@ NaturalBodiesPilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Practice body-mind awareness, alignment, balance and relaxation in a comfortable studio environment. Stimulate your sense of artistry while developing strength, flexibility and coordination with Pilates exercise, ballet technique and Laban/Bartenieff based explorations in small classes. Each class is different, and changes week to week. Get a happy body, call today!
dreams Dream Theatre: Weekly on Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29. 7-9 p.m. Cost: $100. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: Jen, 802-860-6203, www.journeyworksvt.com. Dreams are an extension of our waking life. Dreams can become portals in which we make deeper connections. Learn tools for remembering dreams and work with your dreams
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drumming Burlington Taiko Classes: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@burlingtontaiko.org, www. burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes in Burlington! Tuesdays Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $54/7 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $61/7 weeks. Sessions begin 9/8 & 11/3. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:306:50 p.m., $61/7 weeks beginning 9/7 & 11/2. Beginning taiko classes in Montpelier! Wednesdays 7:008:20 p.m., $90/6 weeks beginning 9/9 & 11/4 includes drum rental at AllTogetherNow. In Richmond on Thursdays, call for times and location. Djembe classes in Montpelier Wednesdays 5:00-6:20 p.m., $90/6 weeks beginning 9/9 & 11/4 includes drum rental at Lamb Abbey (www.thelambabbey.com). Gift certificates are available. For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.
empowerment 2012: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON?: Oct. 7-28, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. We hear more and more about dire predictions for the future, amid current economic meltdowns, global political and social turmoil and TV shows about apocalypse and Armageddon. Learn about the many visions and scenarios for our collective future and how you can seize all the opportunities of this time to thrive in the years ahead. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Cultivating a Creative Life: Oct. 5-26, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $45. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sara, 802-888-3802. Discover how you can live more fully through your passion. No talent necessary to experience these proven methods to help you integrate your creative spirit in all you do. Led by Sara Waskuch, designer, writer and teacher.
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herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Taught by Annie McCleary and George Lisi. Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Term: September 20 and October 4, 2009. Tuition $300. $50 nonrefundable deposit each term. VSAC non-degree grants available. Primitive Skills: Shelter Water Fire Food (new program!) taught by Nicholas Neddo of Roots School. Sept. 5-6 and 19-20, 2009. Tuition $400. Nonrefundable deposit $50. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@ w isdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool. com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.
holistic health BodyTalk Modules 1 & 2: Free introductory demo is Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Class is October 15-18, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $1,100/32-hr. class, discount for early registration. Location: Acupunture Office, 3 Spring St., Montpelier. Info: Sari Wolf, 802-223-4715, www. bodytalksystem.com. Free introductory lecture and demonstration October 14, 7-9 p.m. BodyTalk is a comprehensive energy-based alternative health care system that is safe, brief and noninvasive, allowing the body’s energy systems to be re-synchronized. BodyTalk was developed from the findings of acupuncture, kinesiology, yoga theories, philosophy and Western medicine expertise.
hypnosis health Feldenkrais: Sep. 23 - Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m. Cost: $90/drop in, $12. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Uwe Mester, 802-735-3770, uwemester@gmx.net, www.vermontfeldenkrais.com. The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to increase your range of motion, and improve your flexibility and coordination. Feldenkrais is beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain as well as for healthy individuals. Free demo class will be given on 9/16 @ 7 p.m. at Touchstone Healing Arts Studio. Mindfulness Tools for Health: Oct. 5 - Nov. 23, 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $180/class + CDs; financial assistance available. Location: Dhatri Center for Healing, 185 Tilley Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Dhatri Center for Healing , 802862-2333, info@dhatrifoundation.org, www.dhatrifoundation. org. For people touched by cancer - patients, family, friends, professionals. Support your own healing in this series that will guide you
VT Clinical Hypnosis Workshops: 11/13: 2-9 p.m; 11/14, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 11/15: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $450/basic workshop: 20 hrs./20 CME, 20 CEUs - psychologists, SW, LCMHC, nurses. Intermediate workshop: 20 CEUs - psychologists, SW, LCMHC, nurses. Location: Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor Hotel, 25 Cherry St., Burlington. Info: Hypnovations Education & Training Programs, Motivation Hypnosis, Maureen Turner, RNC, LCMHC, LCSW, 802-658-2140, mturner@motivationhypnosis. com, www.motivationhypnosis. com. The Basic (20 hrs.) and Intermediate (20 hrs.) Clinical Hypnosis workshops are American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) approved. In Basic you will be able to use hypnosis in clinical settings; in Intermediate, additional applications, including pain management and age regression. For eligibility criteria, brochures, registration, CME & CEU simply download http:// motivationhypnosis.com/hypnovationsworkshops.html. Additional follow-up individual and group consultation services available and may be used toward ASCH certification requirements. Licensed clinicians, students and clinicians being
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language Japanese Language Classes: Cost: $175/student (incl. textbook). Location: St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Info: Larry Solt, 802-865-3113, info@jasv. org. The Japan-America Society of Vermont is again offering Japanese language lessons. Beginner classes: Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 23 to Nov. 25 (10 weeks) from 6:30-8 p.m. Parlez-vous francais?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Burlington, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-496-7859, yvescomprere@yahoo.com. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native. SPANISH FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN: Cost: $155/10 1-hour classes. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-659-4181, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, www.spanishwaterburycenter.com. New fall Spanish class offerings. September 1-10: Rapid Spanish for Travelers. Beginning week of September 14 for 10 weeks: adult evening classes, Sunrise Spanish, Spanish for Seniors. Sign up together discount. Also private classes, tutoring, lessons for children. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.
martial arts AIKIDO: Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. Free Adult Aikido workshop on Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Introductory classes begin on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Explore the movements and philosophy of this dynamic, noncompetitive Japanese martial art. Classes for adults meet 7 days a week; children’s classes meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. More information is available on our website. Visitors are always welcome! Ch’uan Fa Kajukenbo Kung Fu: Sun., 4-5 p.m. adult classes start Sept. 20. Tues/Thurs., 4-5 p.m. kids classes start Sept. 8. Cost: $10/drop-in, first class free. Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-355-1841, VPAL.typepad.com. Wing Tao Mobility Arts, Sifu Stacy Jolles and Sibok Nina Beck are offering classes in this traditional, yet modern system of martial arts. Incorporates elements of Chinese Kung Fu, Okinawan Kenpo, Japenese Judo/Jujitsu,and Korean Tang Soo Do. Develop a strong flexible body, keeping harmony of mind and spirit engaged. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free.
Vermont Aikido: Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-8629785, vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! Class hours are at our homepage.
massage Hot Stones & Spa Treatments: Oct. 3-4, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $425/Can be taken separately. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715-1, info @ touchstonehealingar t s. com, touchstonehealingarts.com. Learn how to perform remarkably relaxing, nurturing wraps, scrubs and foot treatments with or without the availability of a shower and how to set up for hot stone massage, discover how to use stones with technique variations enabling you to individualize your work according to your style and clients’ needs.
meditation Introduction to Zen: Sat., Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $55/all-day workshop, lunch incl. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, vermontzen.org/ workshops.html. The workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info, or register online. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Mindful Rest: Time to breathe: Sep. 16 - Oct. 21, 7:309 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $99/1.5-hour class. Location: Evolution Yoga & Physical Therapy, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: Joey Corcoran, info@mindfulrest.com, www. mindfulrest.com. Mindful Rest offers practical strategies that can replenish you in your busy life. In a lighthearted atmosphere, this 6-class series will provide guidance in meditation, mindfulness & yoga connecting you to the inner wisdom of your body.
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Tastefully upgraded Westlake Condo. End unit with south & west exposure with year-round lake views. Larger master than most! Very contemporary urban flair! Baths with beautiful finishes & upgrades. Bamboo hardwood floors. Bedrooms overlook gardens. $595,000
This unit was renovated and designed for the developer to occupy. 2 bedrooms plus office, 1.5 baths, gorgeous architectural details, curved window, balcony on second floor overlooking custom kitchen & open living room. City, mountain and lake views! $579,000
Great size lot and walking distance to downtown Burlington. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths which have been recently renovated, hardwood floors in dining room, family room and all bedrooms. Lower level has large bonus room fireplace! $419,000
Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com
Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com
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These original c1920 units have been refreshed but not re-muddled. Anything with charm was restored and what about those hardwood floors!!! This kitchen is large and has the original cabinets with new counter tops and new appliances. Gas cooking!! $142,000 Call Chris Von trapp Coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman realty (802) 846-9525 www.Chrisvontrapp.com
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Welcome to this pleasant, beautifully maintained Shelburne home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, flexible floor plan, formal dining room, expanded kitchen with island, family room, office, deck and great yard. Motivated sellers! $265,000
Exceptionally quiet neighborhood for updated 2000 sq. ft. Ranch with great mountain view. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. 2 car garage. Hard to beat for right balance of convenience, condition & layout. Wood-burning fireplace. Call Mike at 846-9508 TODAY! $395,000
On 3rd floor of historic Howe House near UVM & downtown with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, crown molding, sunny, open floor plan, upgraded kitchen with center island/ breakfast bar, stacked washer & dryer in unit, central A/C, underground parking & pets allowed. $369,900
Quaint nearly new Milton Colonial provides perfect setting for years of wonderful memories! Special touches include the master suite, 1st floor study, over 1 acre parcel with private yard. Unfinished walkout basement is ready for your imagination. $279,000
Call Marybeth rust Coldwell banker hickok & boardman realty 802-846-9566 www.hickokandboardman.com
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Neat & clean 2 bedroom, 3 bath condo. Ready to move in! Eat-in kitchen, dining and living rooms, large family room in lower level. Private deck with wooded area nearby and one car garage. $214,000.
Great views atop Monkton Ridge. Vintage 3 bedroom home with rental apartment; could easily return to a single family home. Newer mechanical updates & roof. Much of original woodwork & wood floor remain. Wraparound deck overlooking yard & gardens. $179,100.
One level living, 3 bedroom ranch home. Hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint & a new roof. Large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and dining area with deck. Views of rolling hills on 1 pleasantly landscaped acre. $219,000.
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nature ROOTS Rendezvous: Sep. 2527. Cost: $75/three days of workshops, two dinners & camping. Location: ROOTS School, 20 Blachly Rd., East Calais. Info: ROOTS School, Sarah Corrigan, 802-456-1253, Info@RootsVT. com, www.Info@RootsVT.com. A three-day primitive skills gathering. Workshops: flint knapping, wattle and daub; tracking; ninjutsu; cattail weaving; hides; cordage; camouflage; birding; skinning and gutting; mushrooms; edible/ medicinal plants; fire by friction; hunting skills; throwing knives, hatchets; tracking; health, bark plaiting; awareness games; 3-D archery course. For all ages and experience levels.
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Fall Color Spectacular: Oct. 2-4. Cost: $350/workshop. Location: Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, Central Vermont. Info: Green Mountain Photographic Workshops & Kurt Budliger Photography, Kurt Budliger, 802-223-4022, www. kur tbudligerphotography.com. Join us for this field-based landscape photography “Tourshop” where you’ll learn about exposure, light, composition, depth of field and more while photographing some of the best spots in Vermont during peak autumn color. Space is limited so call, click or email for more information and to register.
ALL Wellness, LLC: Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. Natural Bodies Pilates: Discover the difference that natural core strength makes for you in your life. See our full schedule of classes online, and call for spe-
cial rates on packages and class cards. Call for a free half-hour consultation to come in, see the studio and find out how to get started. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from Burlington’s waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille@NaturalBodiesPilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Challenge your ability for coordination, flowing movement, and balance in small classes and private sessions. Join Pilates Mat and Reformer, Integrative Movement, Elements of Ballet classes, or try our 90-Minute Combination Studio class. Develop advanced body-mind awareness along with your articulate, strong and flexible body in a relaxed studio environment.
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psychology INTRO. TO SPIRITUAL ALCHEMY: Sept. 24-25, 7-9 p.m., and Sept. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $75/incl. lunch. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-2447909. Learn how to transform your inner “lead” (unconsciousness) into spiritual “gold” in this 12-hour workshop of lectures, guided meditations and discussions that integrate Jungian psychology and Western esotericism. Led by Dr. Sean McGrath, professor of philosophy, Memorial University, St John, Newfoundland. A special Jungian Center event! INTRODUCTION TO JUNG: Oct. 1-22, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. A basic overview of Jung, the man, his thought, and his legacy to psychology and our world, providing a primer of key Jungian concepts. Highly recommended for all who plan to take more advanced
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courses in the Center’s Via Investigativa, e.g. alchemy, archetypal psychology, archetypal astrology, and the Mysterium Coninunctionis. Led by Sue Mehrtens.
reiki Animal Reiki I Class: Sep. 19-20, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: $150/9-hour class. Location: Pinecliff Alpaca Farm, West Rutland. Info: HeartSong Reiki, Kelly McDermott-Burns, 802-746-8834, kelly@heartsongreiki.com, www. heartsongreiki.com. ARI is the foundation for self-care and animal work. Reiki history, principles and animal protocol. Reiki I attunements and practice time with animals. Student will gain basic knowledge for working on any animal. Manual and certificate included. 20% of class fee donated Shelter Animal Reiki Assoc. Fall classes now forming.
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spirituality Conscious Recovery: Thursdays 6:45-8:15 p.m., ongoing, join any time. Cost: $12/1.5-hour class, for $5 extra, yoga class from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Dhatri Movement Arts Center at Eastern View, 185 Tilley Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Katherine Kelley, 802-3435790, kat@burlingtontelecom. net, www.lovingriver.com. Exploring 12-step recovery in the context of the knowledge and practices of some of the ancient wisdom traditions of the East. This meeting of mind, body and soul is about recovering consciousness, waking up and improving conscious contact with Higher Power through discussion, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices.
tai chi Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-8647902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.
Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog. The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates. Vermont Yoga Festival: Cost: $20/single class/1- and 3-day passes available. Location: 12 downtown Montpelier studios and spaces, Christ Church, 64 State St., Montpelier. Info: The Magic House, Jen Cherkasov, 802-4794142, jen@vermontyogafestival. com, www.vermontyogafestival. com. Choose from over 30 classes of yoga, Pilates or meditation. Walk between venues, celebrate Peace Day, enjoy uplifting music, visit the marketplace, try a new style of yoga! The festival hosts inspiring teachers and donates all proceeds to youth at risk. 500 tree seedlings will be given out for planting!
Very Merry Theatre: Location: Very Merry Theatre, 333 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Very Merry Theatre, Don Wright, 802355-1461, info@verymerrytheatre.org, www.verymerrytheatre. org. Very Merry Theatre announces its new session of theater classes and productions for children and teenagers. Offerings include the 333Troupe (Oct.-April), a fall production of “The Secret Garden,” a movement and theater games class, and a Saturday morning club. Register today. Class sizes are limited. Please visit www.verymerrytheatre. org for details.
yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu,
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2007 Kymco Bet&Win Scooter 150CCs of fun. 60+ mph. 80+ mpg. Under-seat storage will hold a full-size helmet. It even has a clock. Large 2.4-gallon gas tank.
Recreational Vehicles 2007 Suzuki Eiger 400 Utility quad, auto., excellent condition, only 550 miles. Asking $4200/ OBO. Call Nick, 272-4670/4381. Info: jenickrich@yahoo.com.
Cars/Trucks 1996 Subaru Wagon 151K, 5-spd., A/C, AWD, CD player, new brakes. Front struts & transmission replaced 30K ago. Bike rack, heated seats. $1500. OBO. Info: Chip, 802-660-8903. 1998 Dodge Caravan FWD, cold A/C, auto., rare 3rd seat option, actual 35,825 miles. Adult driven, garaged locally. A “must-see” if you need a “nice,” well-cared-for automobile. $4718. Info: 802863-4366.
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Burl.: Chic & Petite Condo Maple St: All remodeled 2 BR w/ 584 sq.ft. Whirlpool, 42-inch flat-screen TV, custom travertine & cabinets. W/D, parking. Incl. heat! April 1; 1 year. $1200/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Burlington 2-BR, close to downtown/UVM. Quiet neighborhood. 1 parking space. $995/mo. incl. utils. Info: 802-863-7110. Burlington 10 Russell St. 1stfloor, 2-BR. Bright, spacious, lg. rooms, HDWD floors, W/D, adjacent to park. Close to downtown. Avail. soon. NS. $1250/ mo. + utils. Info: Mary, 802-8632619. Burlington 64 N. Winooski Ave. Avail. now. Lg. studio, lg. kitchen, remodeled BA, 1st floor. No pets. $775/mo. incl. heat. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington Avail. Sept. 1. 31 Hyde St. 3-BR condo, 1.5-BA, W/D. $1200/mo. No dogs. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington Colchester Ave. 3 BR. Parking, W/D. No dogs. Avail now. $1170/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www.nevilleco.com.
For Rent 1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $817/mo. 2-BR, $966/mo. 3-BR, $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: 1 person makes less than $31,740/ yr., 2 people <$36,300 combined, 3 people <$40,800 combined, 4 people <$45,360 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com.
theater Living Newspaper: Oct. 3, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: Jen, 802-860-6203, www.journeyworksvt.com. Living Newspaper is a process of dramatization of current news and our relationship with those events. Using the daily newspapers as “scaffolding,” we will look at what news is important to us and how we relate to it. Using sociodramatic theatre techniques and Playback Theatre, we will bring alive our concerns and look at them as a group.
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3 BR Shelburne: $1800 Freshly carpeted & painted 2-floor condo w/ 2.5 BAs. Incl. 1-car garage & small porch. Located in the Gables Residential Community near Shelburne Museum. $1800/mo. (not incl. utils.). Quiet neighborhood, great community, great location. Call today! Info: Alex Slauson, 802-734-3564. 3-BR home in S. Hero 2 BA. 1.5 acres. Above-ground pool. New HDWD in living/dining rooms. New carpet throughout BRs. W/D hookups. NS/pets. Section 8 approved. Info: Kelly Cota, 802324-1955. Avail. 10/1, 3-BR House Burlington, Plattsburg Ave. Lg., 2 BAs, quiet residential area w/ yard. 2 fireplaces, gas heat, W/D. 1-bay garage. Lg. study/office, family room, HDWD. $1599/+ utils. Call 802-658-3053. Beachfront Mallett’s Bay Colchester. Live on the beach! Modern 2-BR apt. Lg. LR, DR, decks. Incredible western views! $1250/mo. heated. See details & pics online. Info: Chenette Real Estate, Dave Carlson, 802-3633463, www.FriendInRealEstate. com. Beautiful RoofTop Apt. Main Street Landing on Burlington’s Waterfront. 1500 sq.ft. of HDWD, 2-BR, 2-BA, W/D room, state-ofthe-art kitchen. West-facing lg. patio w/ awning for spectacular views of the lake, Adirondacks & evening sunsets. $2500/mo. Heat & air incl. By appt. only. Info: Melinda Moulton, 802-864-7999.
Burlington Downtown Beautiful, sunny, spacious, quiet 2nd floor. Lg. kitchen, LR, porches, yard. Well maintained. Storage. W/D. Walk downtown/FAHC/UVM. $1860/mo. incl. heat, water. NS/ pets. Avail. Oct. 15. Info: 802862-4584. Burlington Duplex 3 BR Lg., 1 BA, remodeled, South End, townhouse-like. 3 floors: 1st-floor LR/ DR/kitchen w/ DW; 2nd floor is 2 BRs, BA; 3rd floor is a super lg. master BR w/ walk-in closets. New gas furnace. $1550/mo. incl. water, trash, winter parking, backyard. Deposit, refs., lease, no pets. Call 660-8957. Burlington Lake House 2-BR Furnished, gas heat, 10 min. to downtown, incredible views. $1200/mo. + utils. Also, 1-room cabin, furnished. $700/mo. + utils. Both avail. Oct. 1 thru end of May. NS. Lease, refs. Info: 802862-3719. Burlington South Meadow 2-BR w/ attached garage, full BA, on-site W/D, gas heat utils. not incl. NS/pets. Avail. Nov. 1. $950/ mo. + dep. Info: 802-864-9966. Burlington South Meadow Lg. 3-BR, full BA, on-site W/D, gas heat utils. not incl. NS/pets, avail. Oct. 1. $1175/mo. + dep. Info: 802-864-9966. Burlington Spruce St. Avail. Oct. 1. Sunny, beautiful 2-BR, living room, all HDWD floors, W/D, parking, backyard. $1100/mo. + utils. Info: 802-310-0212. Burlington Waterfront Apt. Incredible location, gorgeous views, on Waterfront Park, walk downtown. Light & comfortable. 1 BR, HDWD, W/D, parking, plowing, fully furnished. Avail. now. $1250/mo. + utils. Info: 802-5786120. Burlington, North Ave. Avail. now. 2 BR, parking, hookups, no dogs. $875/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. Burlington: City Bluffs North Ave: 3-level, 2-BR, 2.5-BA townhouse w/ 1236 sq.ft., tall ceilings, W/D, jetted tub, private deck, 2-car garage. Avail. now; 1 year. $1400/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rental s @ hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Cambridge Village 1 & 2 BR Modern. Walk to stores. Skiing & hiking close by. 30-40 minutes to Essex or Burlington. No pets. $595/695/mo. +. Info: 802-8638200.
Colchester 1 BR Oct. 1 Mallett’s Bay. Quality finish. Private, bright & spacious. Beach & bike path. $850/mo. incl. utils. Deposit & refs. 802-399-5821. Info: Diana Bernasconi, 802-658-8358. Colchester 1 BR Oct. 15 Malletts Bay. Spacious, private. Beach & bike path. Convenient location. Deposit & refs. required. $875/mo. incl. utils. 802-3995821. Colchester Village, 1-BR In quiet neighborhood. No pets. $760/mo. incl. all heat, electric, parking, garbage, plowing. 802-876-7843. Info: Pierre Apartments. Cute, renovated 2 BR Essex Attractive, clean, safe, renovated apt. Easy access to interstate, 5 Corners, Circ Highway, Williston. Parking, nice wooded yard w/ grass lawn. Coin-op W/D, responsive landlord. $950/mo. + electric & gas (heat). Responsible tenants who care about their home, we welcome you! Email or call Karen. Info: 802-318-8701, Dan_S_M@ msn.com. Essex Jct: Unique Home School Street: 3-BR, 1.5-BA townhouse w/ old charm: natural woodwork, banister staircase. Porch, formal dining, garage, W/D in basement. Avail. now; 1-yr. $1200/ mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Essex Spacious 1-BR Partially furnished, utils. incl. W/D, pullout couch, full kitchen, private entrance, quiet neighborhood. $950/mo. Flexible lease. Info: bchaos58@aol.com. Georgia: Newer Colonial Woods Hollow: 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1664 sq.ft. 1.68 wooded lot. Kitchen w/ granite countertops, 2-car garage, deck. Nicely maintained. W/D, full basement. Aug. 1; 1 yr. $1575/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. Grand Isle 2-BR Home Lovely. LR, DR, kitchen, W/D room, garage storage area. References, lease, deposit. $995/mo. Info: 802-372-4553. Great condo, Walk to ALL 2 BR, 1.5 BA, split level, 2 floors. 85 N.Union St. W/D, DW. $1300/ mo.+. 2 BR, brand new never lived in. Heat incl. 14 Bacon St. $1550$1900. Flexible lease term. NS/ pets. Info: Jill Diemer, 802-9512457, www.clocktowersquare.net. Hinesburg 5.91 acres Immediate occupancy, 1-year lease, 2 BRs, 2 full BAs. Mountain/lake view. Adjacent to 1200+ acres of Vermont State land on VAST Trail; cable/high-speed Internet avail.; W/D hookup, gas dryer incl.; dog kennel/house. $1400/mo. Info: 802-578-2749, picasaweb.google. com/HinesburgVTHinesburg?auth key=slb391vtutc#. House for Lease S. Burlington, 2 BR w/detached garage, backyard. LR, DR, unfinished basement. $1300/mo. + utils. Deposit & good credit references required. Info: 802-793-0179, patrick@together.net. Jericho: Furnished Home Hirams Crossing: 2-BR, 1.5-BA house w/ 1000 sq.ft. & breathtaking setting on Mill Brook w/ 10-ft. deep swimming hole. Pet OK. Oct. 15, 2009 - May 31, 2010. W/D, flat-screen TV. $1400/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.
Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. Milton Condo $1275/mo. Spacious 3 BR, close to supermarket as well as town park. 2 full BAs upstairs & a half BA down. Open floor plan w/ a sliding door to rear deck, + a front porch. Plenty of storage space in full basement & attached garage. W/D incl. Tenants pay economical gas heat & electricity. Info: Tom Morley, 802-363-0240. NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION S. Burlington: 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 2400 sq.ft. single family home w/ home office, heated 3-season room, HDWD, stainless kitchen appliances, central A/C, central vac, natural gas heat/HW gas fireplace, full basement, 2-car garage. 6-mo. min. lease. $2400/ mo. Call Michelle at 802-863-8323 ext. 18. Info: South Village Communities, LLc, Michelle Holgate, 802-343-7107. NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION S. Burlington: 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 2200 sq.ft. townhome w/ HDWD, granite kithen counters, central A/C, central vac, natural gas heat/HW, gas fireplace, full basement, 2-car garage. 6-mo. min. lease. Call Michelle at 802-863-8323 ext. 18. Info: South Village Communities, LLC, 802-863-8323-18, southvillage.com. Quiet 2 BR, 2 BA + office Well maintained, spacious, HDWD, spiral staircase, private front/back porch, yard w/ perennials, full basement, W/D. No pets. Avail. now. $1250/mo. + utils. 1-yr. lease. Info: 802-338-0430, germainstreetapt@yahoo.com, germainstreetapartment.shutterfly. com. S. BURLINGTON: 2500 SQ.FT. Beacon St: Mayfair Park singlefamily style duplex. 4 BRs, 1.5 BAa, all new paint, flooring, appliances. Great condition, 2-car garage, yard. Avail. now; 12-16 mos. $1800/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rental s @ hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. S. Burl.: VT National Nicklaus Circle: Brand new 2-BR, 2-BA villa w/ 1956 sq.ft. soaring ceilings, chef’s kitchen, spacious master suite w/ Jacuzzi & walk-in. NS/pets. Aug. 1. $2250/ mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. S. Burl: 3-Story Home! Butler Farms: 4 BRs, office, 3 BAs, spacious master w/ whirlpool, sauna, HDWD, neat loft. 2+-car garage, 2780 sq.ft. June 1; yr. lease. $2500/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. S. Burlington 2-BR Queen City Park, gorgeous house, gourmet kitchen, full basement, stone/ wood floors, sky lights, fireplace, 2-car garage, lake view/access, avail. Nov 1. NS. $1800/mo. Info: Mary Provencher, 802-425-2910. S. Burlington 3-BR Condo Lg., gorgeous, excellent location, deck, W/D in the unit, gas heat. Beautiful grounds, pool, tennis courts. $1500/mo. + utils. 1 cat OK. NS/dogs. Call Christine at 802-343-8114.
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New home, 3-BR, 3-BA, lg. 3-car garage. 1-hr. from Montreal, 45 min. from Jay Peak, 10 min. from Lake Carmi on dead-end road. Very peaceful & private. Orchards, lawns, maple trees. $275,000. Info: Betty, 802-285-2233.
River’s Edge Condo. End unit, 2-BR, 1.5BA, 1-car garage. Updates incl. ceramic tile, berber carpeting and new vanity for bathroom. Great location! $176,500. Call 802-598-5610.
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9:21:02 AM Maintenance free living on9/14/09 Lake FSBO-EFisher090909.indd Champlain. 2-BR, 2.5-BA, 1400 sq.ft. Garage. Great views. Near bike path w/ beach access. Fireplace, deck, tennis, pool. Amazing sunsets year round. $278,999. 802-734-6770.
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FSBO-Goodrum090909.indd 7:23:15 PM 1900+ sq.ft. condo w/ lots 9/7/09 of bonus storage, ample closet space, walk-in pantry, attached garage, full deck w/ a retractable awning. Premier location, conveniently located near S. Burlington’s award winning schools, FAHC, Fairpoint, UVM, Champlain College and Downtown. $248,800. 802-860-6410
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8/17/09 FSBO-JCota091609.indd 11:26:12 AM Location, location. 26 Southwind Drive. 2-BR, 2.5-BA condo. 3-seasoned porch & attached garage. Private backyard borders Oakledge Park and lake. Many upgrades. Pool and tennis. Min. to bike path, lake, downtown, FAHC, UVM, airport and 89. Buyers/brokers welcome. $349,900. 802-371-8388.
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9/8/09 FSBO-MLatiolais091609.indd 10:16:06 AM Located in the Village of Hinesburg, 3+ bedroom, 3200 sq.ft. 3 level home built 2003. Spacious floor plan w/ custom features/upgrades.Walking distance to schools, 15 minutes to Burlington. Email 44mulberryln@comcast.net for full posting. $425,900. 802-734-1245.
9/15/09 10:23:17 AM Cozy two bedroom, one bath farmFSBO-JSchuster091609.indd style house with lots of charm. Many recent updates including new wood floors, wood-stove and updated bathroom. Deep back yard. A must see! $175,000. Motivated seller! For info contact Matt, 802-881-2811.
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9/15/09FSBO-MPerrault091609.indd 9:44:06 AM $10K BELOW APPRAISED VALUE at $233,800! 2001 hillside ranch on 5 acres w/ 20 acres of common land. 4 bedroom. Septic installed in 2005. 1-car detached garage/ shed. Easy commute to Burlington & Middlebury. 802-989-2512.
S. BURLINGTON CONDO Great, quiet location, close to hospital, UVM, bike path, park, on bus route. Swimming pool, carport, extra parking. 1st mo. & sec. dep. required. NS/pets. 802-316-1261. $1150/mo. S. BURLINGTON: SUGARTREE 2-BR townhouse, gas heat, 1.5BA, W/D, carport. NS. 1-yr lease. Avail. Oct. 1. $1050/mo. + utils. Info: Peter, 802-355-4804. S. HERO 3-BR farmhouse, just freshened up. Monitor heating, on private dead-end road, farm setting. 20 min. to Burlington or Shelburne Rd. $1200/mo. + utils. Info: 802-372-3400. SHELBURNE: 3 BR, NEW PRICE Clearwater Circle: 2000 sq.ft., 2.5 BAs, formal dining, HDWD, gas fireplace, porch, 3-car garage. Beach rights. Avail. now through spring/ summer 2009. $1900/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, www.HickokandBoardman.com. SPACIOUS STUDIO APT. In Williston. W/ private deck, garage, storage. Close to Agway & IBM. $750/mo. incl. heat, electric, water, snowplowing, trash. Info: judysing@gmail.com. SUNNY CONDO S. BURLINGTON Quiet neighborhood. Fully furnished. Covered porch. Pool & tennis courts. Woodstove. Carport. 2 BRs. W/D. $1350/mo. + utils. 1st, last, security. 802-8467868. Info: 570-846-7869.
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SUNNY WINOOSKI 1 BR $900 Incl. heat! Avail. Oct. 1 - May 31, longer term if desired. Sec. dep. negotiable; possible flexibility on rent. Pets OK. Sun porch, on-site W/D. Info: Kerrie Johnson, 401474-5656, kerrie.johnson@uvm. edu. VERGENNES 2-BR Quiet, offstreet parking, yard, W/D hookups. $795/mo. + $350 deposit., incl. heat & water. Avail. now, no dogs. Call 655-1474. WATERBURY 3 BR, OCT. 1 7 rooms, W/D hookup, lg. yard, 2-car parking, pets negotiable, 1 mile from I-89. $850/mo. + utils. Call 802244-5421. WILLISTON St. George Rd. Avail. Oct. 1. 3-BR house, 2-BA, W/D, screened porch, deck, fireplace, 2-car garage, Adirondack views. Pets considered. $1500/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. WILLISTON: LIKE-NEW 2 BR Williston Rd.: Top floor, built 1 year ago, 1500 sq.ft., cathedral ceilings, yard, gas fireplace, W/D. Pet negotiable. Avail. now; 1 year. $1300/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, www.HickokandBoardman.com. WINOOSKI 1-BR upstairs apt. $700/mo. + utils. Dep. & refs. req. Parking for 1 car. Avail. Oct. 1. Info: 802-655-6638.
WINOOSKI Bright, spacious 12-BR apt. Quiet side street close to downtown, colleges & I-89. Off-street parking, W/D, yard, storage. Efficient gas heat (new furnace). $950/mo. + gas & heat. Info: 802-355-7888. WINOOSKI LECLAIR ST. Avail. Oct. 1. 1 BR. $700/mo. Parking. 2nd floor. Quiet neighborhood. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x1030. www.nevilleco.com. WINOOSKI: DUPLEX, PETS OK West St.: 2-BR unit, W/D, lg. partially fenced yard, basement w/ room for storage. $1250/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. WINOOSKI: PET FRIENDLY Weaver St.: Adorable 2-BR, 2-full-BA apt. w/ 700 sq.ft. Knotty pine floors, private W/D, lg. kitchen. Parking for 1. March 1; 1 year. $975/ mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.
9/14/09 9:17:12 AM 3 bedroom ranch w/ full dry basement on 1.3 acres. Energy efficient water heater and lighting. Take a virtual tour at http://www. exactbuilt.com/apt.htm or call 802 899-1147. $165,000.
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3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2380 9/4/09 sq.ft. 3:11:32 PM Kitchen w/ breakfast bar, cherry cabinets, walk-in pantry. Gas fireplace in formal living room. Den, formal dining room. Hardwood, tile, carpet, insulated basement. $299,900. 802-782-8510.
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2 bedroom, first floor end unit with patio. Newly carpeted, flooring and some appliances. Car-port with shed, pets welcome, low association fee. It’s a nice one. $159,900. Call Carol at 865-7934.
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For Sale BARRE 3-BR, 2-BA, 1792 sq.ft. Manufactured double-wide located off quiet, pleasant street. Walking distance/short drive to downtown Barre & amenities. Gas + wood fire place. Lg. wrap-around deck surrounds most of the home. Info: Opportunities Credit Union, ownittoday@oppsvt.org. COLCHESTER Manufactured single-wide, 3-BR, 1-BA, 1008 sq.ft. Lease incl. access to swimming pool, tennis & basketball courts. Info: Opportunities Credit Union, ownittoday@oppsvt.org. GRAND ISLE Single-family home, 4-BR, 2.5-BA, 4.65 acres, 2360 sq.ft. Custom improved home is mix of classic & modern living w/ private surroundings & short drive to Grand Isle/lake access. Info: Opportunities Credit Union, ownittoday@oppsvt.org. HINESBURG MOBILE HOME Why pay rent or high heating costs? This energy-efficient 2-BR home sits on a corner lot in a quiet, rural, dog-friendly park. VHFA approved. $28,900. Info: 802-9220298, schwackit@yahoo.com. MONTPELIER Manufactured double-wide, 4.77 acres, 3-BR, 2-BA, 960 sq.ft. Beautiful views. Short drive to downtown Montpelier. Info: Opportunities Credit Union, ownittoday@oppsvt.org.
RIVERVIEW, RICHMOND 2-BR mobile home, very nice, HDWD floor LR, eat-in kitchen, 2-door refrigerator, cathedral ceiling, gas heat, deck, shed. Financing possible. Sale after divorce. $30,500. Info: 802-253-8841. SUSTAINABLE COTTAGE LIVING Beautiful. Affordable. kirbycottages.com. New S. Burlington single-family cottages w/ superinsulation, attention to detail, quality finishes on shared landscaped common. Marketed by Infill Realty, 802-338-5552. WOLCOTT HOUSE/WATERFALL Vermont classic. 1860s. Year round/paved road. Rocking chair porch, stone patio, stately ledges. Unique. 30 min. to Vermont Studio Center, Johnson State College, Sterling College; 45 min. to Goddard College, Montpelier, Union Institute, New England Culinary Institute, Stowe skiing; 10 min. to Lake Elmore; 90 min. to Burlington. 2 BR, 1 full BA. Virtual tour at Realtor.com; MLS #2906792. Jane Barbour, Barbour Realty, 802-371-7639, 802-8885444.
9/14/09 Spacious, historic, 2 bedroom condo.9:23:02 AM Huge master bedroom, hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen & bathroom. Large basement storage/workshop. Recreational areas & community gardens at your doorstep. Minutes to St. Mike’s, UVM, FAHC & Burlington. $196,500. Call Sean & Molly, 802-310-4414.
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Kid’s Furniture - NEW In boxes. Solid wood. Crib, 3 in 2, $345. Bunk bed w/ ladder, $350. Twin bed w/ trundle, $450. Twin mattress, $105. 802-598-0316. Loft & Sofa Futon twin pine loft w/ mattress, $175. Sofa/bed, multicolor, $50. Desk, $50. You pick up, close to UVM. Info: 802862-2522. Mattress & Box - NEW Therapedic Euro Top w/ warranty. Never used, new. Sell $150. 802-7353431. Mattress Sets - Brand New 100% new. 20 twin sets from $89499, 20 full sets from $135-499, 20 queen sets from $144-549, 20 king sets from $290-899. 350 sets in stock ready for pickup or delivery! Info: Underpriced Mattress Warehouse Co., 802-846-7622. Memory Foam Mattress Visco mattress w/ allergen-resistant cover. Warranty incl., still in plastic, never used. Sell $325. 802734-0788. Memory Foam Mattress - New Super high quality, all sizes, all new, all in stock. Twin mattress from $225, full from $299, queen from $339, king from $399. Info: Underpriced Mattress Warehouse Co., 802-846-7622. PLATFORM BED/MATT. COMBO Plush pillowtop. 100% new. Both w/ 10-year warranty. Twin combo from $329, full from $449, queen from $499, king from $649. Info: Underpriced Warehouse Co., 802846-7622.
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Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@ myfairpoint.net, www.rickbelford.com.
Purebred Siamese Kittens $300. All raised underfoot in a kid-friendly home. All the parents are on site. Please call for more info. Info: Melissa Shumway, 802933-6736. StarWars bunny needs home! Hi! I’m Padme, a small, friendly, litterbox-trained rabbit, ISO a good home until June (or for keeps, if you love me). Call today! Info: 802-578-7931.
« garage/estate sales MOVING SALE-WILLISTON 9/19 Sat., 9-1. 1999 Butternut Rd. Combining 2 homes to 1. Furniture, gas grill, outdoor furniture, tools, equipment, electrical hardware, electronics, linens, home decor, dinnerware, rugs, books.
Pets 2 Brindle Pit-mix pups Must go to home together! 7 weeks old, rescues. Homeowners only landlord approval does not work! Adoption app/fee ($250 ea.), spayed, utd! Info: Lynsey Barrows, 802-349-7594. Black Lab Puppies 6 weeks old, parents on premises. Extremely high line dogs. 5 left out of 14. $250 ea. Need good homes. Info: 802-355-0976. Black Lab Puppies 5 female, 1 male $400/ea. Ready for good homes Sept. 17. Shots incl. Call 802-644-8219 for more info. Free Dog to Good Home Super sweet & gentle flat-coat retriever mix to loving home. 9 years old, has shots, neutered, great w/ kids & other dogs. Info: 802-8813752. HIMALAYAN KITTENS Several colors, CFA registered, shots. Beautiful, healthy kittens, $300. Info: 802-457-4039, foolu@vermontel. net.
Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. Info: 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com.
Bands/ Musicians Singer seeking band Male, baritone w/ 30 years experience, looking for a band to join/help start. Jazz, blues, Motown, soul. Looking for serious projects only. Info: 802-434-7468.
Sports Equipment AiRWaLK 145 SNOWBoaRD Women’s, w/ bindings. $50. Only used a couple of times. Like new. 2-tone green. Sorry, no checks accepted. Cash only. Located in St. Albans. Info: 802-393-2967. MIZUNO GOLF CLUBS MX 950 irons, used 10 times. 5-PW & 3+4 hybrid iron. Callaway FT-1 driver, Callaway 4Wood, 2 lob wedges, Cobra bag. $400. Info: Nathaniel Webb, 802-310-3117. NEW Rossignol Skis $650 Brand new 2009 Ravyn tele skis, never been used. 174cm. Perfect condition. Retailed for $969.95. Asking $650. Info: 802-865-1020 x27, lauren@sevendaysvt.com.
Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966. Pepper Needs a Wheelchair! Looking for small animal wheelchair for cat who has lost the use of her back legs. Or someone who could build such a thing. Info: 802-318-2438.
Hay Bales for Horses Just bailed, $3.50/bale. You pick up. Rt. 128, Westford. Info: 802-5223826, skulpture@comcast.net, www.granitegardens.com.
For Sale Electric Piano Yamaha P80 Excellent condition, asking $850. Incl. 2 speakers, subwoofer, pedal, stool. Please call 802-3386523 for more info. LUDWIG DRUM KIT For info call 802-773-9025.
Instruction Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo & more. All ages/skill levels/interests! Supportive, professional teacher offering references, results & convenient scheduling 7 days a week. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com, www. andysmountainmusic.com.
Piglets For Sale Avail. midNovember, $65/ea. Info: 802482-3308.
Music Lessons Piano, guitar, bass, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 25 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@gmail.com.
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BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Tuesday, October 6, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications:
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2. 10-0212CA/CU; 448 North Avenue (DT, Ward 3) ) W. O’Brien/ Yankee Plumbing and Heating Demolition of 12x20 building, ice box and loading dock and conditional use associated withdemolition. 3. 10-0232CU; 448 North Avenue (DT, Ward 3) W. O’Brien/Yankee Plumbing and Heating Conditional use to convert creamery building to a residential unit. Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning office, (City Hall, First Floor, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard at the meeting. Please view the final Agenda, at www.ci.burlington. vt.us/planning/drb/index.php or posted on the Planning and Zoning Office notice board, one week before the hearing for the specific order in which items will be heard. Individuals who require special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact the Department at least 72 hours in advance. For information call 865-7188 (865-7142 TTY). David White, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning CITY OF BURLINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT CONSULTANT The City of Burlington, Vermont (COB) is soliciting the services of a qualified consultant for the purpose of providing employee benefit consulting services to assist the City in administration of its benefits program for employees and retirees for a 2 year contract beginning immediately.
Bass Guitar Lessons For all levels/styles. Learn technique, theory, songs, ear training, slap-bass. Years of teaching/playing experience. “..one of the most highly sought-after session & touring bass guitarists in the country..” -Northeast Performer Magazine. Info: Bass Lessons with Aram, Aram Bedrosian, 802-598-8861, info@arambedrosian.com, www. arambedrosian.com. Drum Lessons Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@ stevehadeka.com.
MAINE COON CAT/PERSIAN MIX Free to good home. Beautiful. 5 y.o. w/ great personality. Moving into senior apt. Want to find her a wonderful loving home. 802-3724688. Info: 802-372-4688.
Guitar instruction All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802-8627696, www.paulasbell.com.
1. 10-0116CA; 6-18 North Winooski Avenue (DT, Ward 3) Estate of Clarke W. Hinsdale, Jr Remove building at rear and replace with grass. Install 6ft high wooden stockade fencing at property line.
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Proposals should be submitted to Jonathan P.A. Leopold, CAO, Office of the Clerk/Treasurer, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Submissions are due on or before 4:00 p.m., Monday September 28, 2009. Copies of the RFP are available at the Office of the Clerk/Treasurer, can be found on the City’s website: www.ci.burlington.vt.us or by contacting Sue Trainor, Assistant to the CAO, at 865-7530. Progressive Town Caucuses
Notice of 2009 Progressive Town Caucuses to form town committees. September 21, 7:00 pm Colchester: High School Library September 22, 7:00 pm unless noted Cambridge: Jeffersonville Library Hinesburg (7:30): Town Hall, 3rd Floor Huntington (4:30): Huntington Library Jericho/Underhill: Rawson Library South Burlington: High School, Room 103 Westford: Public Library Williston: Town Hall Annex Winooski (5:30): Winooski Library Chittenden County Committee Meeting: October 21, 7:00 pm; Livak Ballroom, UVM Davis Center, Burlington PROPOSED AMENDMENT to the SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Public Hearing October 5, 2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 5th at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT to consider the following amendment to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations: 1. Allowing Municipal Facility as a permitted used in the Mixed Industrial Commercial Zoning District Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Mark Boucher, Chairman September 8, 2009 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Public Hearing September 29, 2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT to consider the following amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations: 1. Adjust boundary of Bartlett Brook Stormwater Overlay District in southwest area of city 2. Adjust boundary of Design Review Overlay District on Mary Street, Hinesburg Road, and Hickory Lane
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. 3. Adjust boundary of SEQ-NRP & SEQ-VR adjustment at 1545 Hinesburg Road 4. Clarify standards for location of parking on a parcel 5. Revise accessory structure requirements 6. Parking requirements for assisted living & pet grooming 7. Generally amend definitions 8. Amend table of uses regarding pet grooming, child care, and self-storage 9. Establish new requirements for outdoor exercise areas for animals 10. Clarify standards for affordable housing, 11. Revise requirements for outdoor storage and display 12. Establish new requirements for retaining walls. 13. Revise standards regarding gates on private roads 14. Establish maximum for number of units permitted in a structure in R-4 District 15. Clarify regulations regarding construction or reconstruction of homes in the SEQ-NRP district 16. Revise application procedures for minor boundary line adjustments Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except holidays. Randall Kay, Chairman September 10, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Preliminary plat application #SD-09-41 of Robert L. Provost for a planned unit development on a 0.57 acre parcel developed with a single family dwelling. The proposal consists of: 1) adding on accessory residential unit to the existing single family dwelling, 2) adding a second single family dwelling, and 3) creating footprint lots for each single family dwelling, 27 Birch Street. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board Copies of the application are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. September 16, 2009 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1057-07 CnC
Audrey J. Bryant, Esq., Successor Trustee of the Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I Revocable Living Trust dated 8/16/2005, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. And Occupants residing at 81 Cumberland Road, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Chase Home Finance, LLC to Audrey J. Bryant, Esq., Successor Trustee of the Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I Revocable Living Trust dated 8/16/2005 dated October 5, 2005 and recorded in Volume 939, Page 118 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 A.M. on September 29, 2009, at 81 Cumberland Road, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I, Trustee of the Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I, Revocable Living Trust Declaration by Quit Claim Deed of Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I dated August 16, 2005 and recorded in Volume 929, Page 313 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington. Also being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I by Warranty Deed of William R. Black and Karen L. Black dated June 5, 1997 and recorded in Volume 567, Page 95 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Chase Home Finance, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1312-07 CnC
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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for ABFC 2004-OPT5 Trust, ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-OPT3, Plaintiff v. Sheila Braun, Downs Rachlin & Martin, PLLC, Option One Mortgage Corporation, Marc S. Greenblatt And Occupants residing at 77 Lynrick Acres, Charlotte, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Option One Mortgage Corporation to Sheila Braun dated June 18, 2004 and recorded in Volume 150, Page 65 of the Land Records of the Town of Charlotte, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8:00 A.M. on September 23, 2009, at 77 Lynrick Acres, Charlotte, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Sheila Braun by Warranty Deed of Karen H. Symmes dated June 11, 2004 and recorded June 22, 2004 in volume 150 at page 64 in the Town of Charlotte Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Charlotte. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0927-08 CnC PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Todd Griswold And Occupants residing at 97 Hapgood Lane, Richmond, Vermont, Defendants
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NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Century 21® Mortgage (SM) to Todd Griswold dated November 30, 2007 and recorded in Volume 181, Page 54 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on September 23, 2009, at 97 Hapgood Lane, Richmond, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Todd C. Griswold by deed of Alfred R. Rouleau, III and Darlene A. Rouleau of approximate even date and to be recorded in the Town of Richmond Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Richmond. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. PHH Mortgage Corporation By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S553-08 CnC LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust 2004-11, Plaintiff v. David Fields, Tanya Fields And Occupants residing at 539 Vermont Route 15, Underhill, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Option One Mortgage Corporation to David Fields dated October 4, 2004 and recorded in Volume 140, Page 272 of the Land Records of the Town of Underhill, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public
Auction at 3:00 P.M. on September 23, 2009, at 539 Vermont Route 15, Underhill, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to David Fields and Tanya Fields by Warranty Deed of Herbert E. Echelberger, Patricia Echelberger, and Bradley S. Echelberger dated July 18, 1999 and of record in Volume 98, Page 72 of the Town of Underhill Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Underhill. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. Chittenden Superior Court Docket No. S1503-08 CnC Blanche S. Devlin Revocable Trust Maureen Leopold, co –Successor Trustee Patrick Devlin, co –Successor Trustee Plaintiff v. Hong Vo Lan Tran Defendants SUMMONS and SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To the above-named Defendant, Lan Tran: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon, Elizabeth M. Demas, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is, 346 Shelburne Road Burlington, VT 05401, an answer to plaintiff’s complaint in the above-entitled action within 41 days after the date of the first publication of this summons, which is September 9, 2009. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Your answer must also be filed with the court. Unless otherwise provided in Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any related claim which you may have against the plaintiff, or you will thereafter be barred from
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making such claim in any other action. YOUR ANSWER MUST STATE SUCH A COUNTERCLAIM WHETHER OR NOT THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT IS FOR DAMAGE COVERED BY A LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY UNDER WHICH THE INSURER HAS THE RIGHT OR OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE. If you believe that the plaintiff is not entitled to all or part of the claim set forth in the complaint, or if you believe that you have a counterclaim against the plaintiff, you may wish to consult an attorney. If you feel that you cannot afford to pay an attorney’s fee, you may ask the clerk of the court for information about places where you may seek legal assistance. Plaintiff’s action is a complaint for breach of contract brought by plaintiff against defendant, in connection with a certain Purchase and Sale Contract, dated December 20, 2007, for the property located at 24 Millham Court, South Burlington, Vermont. A copy of the complaint is on file and may by obtained at the office of the clerk of the Chittenden Superior Court, Burlington, Vermont. It appearing from the pleadings and affidavits duly filed in the above-entitled action that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the methods prescribed in V.R.C.P. 4(d) through (f) inclusive, it was ordered that service of the above process shall be made upon the defendant, Lan Tran, by publication pursuant to V.R.C.P. [4(d)1 and] 4(g). This Summons shall be published once a week for two weeks on September 9, 2009 and September 16, 2006 in Seven Days, newspaper of general circulation in Chittenden County. Dated at Burlington, Vermont this 2nd day of September, 2009. By: Elizabeth M. Demas, Esq. Clarke Demas & Baker 346 Shelburne Road, PO Box 4484 Burlington, Vermont 05406 THE VERMONT CLIMATE CHANGE OVERSIGHT Committee will meet September 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 10 of the State Capitol Building, Montpelier. The Committee coordinates emerging new ideas about climate change with the recommendations from the Governor’s Climate Change Commission Report, and gives those ideas a voice. The public is welcome at this meeting. Respectfully submitted, Scott Johnstone, Chair
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SUMMAry: A sweet, very social cat, Uma would make a lovely companion in a quite mellow home.
The shelter environment seemed to be somewhat overwhelming for her initially, but now she seems to have settled in and is doing quite well! She enjoys spending time with her human office mates and would spend the day on their laps if only they didn’t have so much work to do (which she helps with sometimes). While a bit shy at first, once she gets to know you she will solicit your affection whenever she sees an opportunity. While a bit picky about her food, we have found certain brands she will eat and she enjoys nibbling on plants and would greatly appreciate access to some cat-safe plants such as cat grass or catnip in her new home.
visit me at HSCC, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 862-0135.
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Job Developer Outstanding opportunities with highly respected, nationally known, nonprofit leader in its field for enthusiastic and experienced development professionals. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington seeks top-notch professional responsible for planning, initiating and managing all club fundraising activities including major gifts and planned giving program, annual campaign, donor identification, solicitation and stewardship activities, creating marketing materials, annual reports, newsletters, and case statements for support. The Director of Development reports to our Executive Director, works with our Board of Directors and supervises the Grants Coordinator. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and a proven track record in development, excellent interpersonal, writing, project management and speaking skills. The successful candidate must be able to set and meet realistic goals and ensure that the development efforts operate within a board-approved budget. The club is able to provide competitive salaries and excellent benefits for these fulltime positions.
Way2Work, a leading supported employment program for individuals with developmental disabilities, is seeking a dynamic, creative and outgoing individual to join their team as a job developer. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting individuals with developing career goals, job seeking skills, securing employment, and on the job training. In addition, candidate will collaborate with businesses to build partnerships for long-term community based employment. Must demonstrate reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to solve problems professionally and effectively. Great work environment, fully benefited 40 hour position. Submit resume and cover letter to mpaya@ccs-vt.org or the address listed below.
Home Provider Opportunity CCS is seeking a responsible couple or individual to open their home to a 25-year-old man. This gentleman is a sweet and endearing person with great family support, a sensitive support team, and weekday supports. He loves to listen to music, watch cooking shows and play video games. He likes to be a part of a home. He loves animals, children, adaptive skiing, adaptive sailing and being a part of a dynamic life. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a desire to make a positive impact on the life of another by increasing their quality of life. A generous tax-free stipend, respite, accessibility modifications, ongoing training and supports are provided by CCS. Submit resume and cover letter to Michelle at mpaya@ccs-vt.org or the address listed below.
Candidates should email cover letters and resumes in strict confidence to mmckenzie@bandgclub.org or mail to 62 Oak St., Burlington, VT 05401.
Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511
The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Collaborative Solutions Corporation is seeking several Recovery and Nursing 9/14/09 10:27:52 AM positions for our Community Recovery Residence located in Williamstown, VT.
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HowardCenter improves the well-being of children, adults, families and communities.
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
We are seeking to fill day and night shifts at our community recovery setting. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing supportive counseling, observing and recording resident activities and behaviors, taking vital signs, and assisting residents in meeting basic needs. Positions are generally 12-hour shifts. Full time preferred, part time and substitute work also available. Positions are available for candidates having either a high school diploma and/or some higher education combined with experience working in health care. Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and safe, insured vehicle also required.
RN or LPN Nurses
We also have day and night nursing positions and per diem nursing positins available. Our nurses provide professional nursing services to residents who would generally receive services in a hospital environment. Services include providing direct nursing care as needed, overseeing provision of care in line with treatment plans, administering medications as prescribed and providing appropriate documentation. Candidates should have an RN or LPN with current Vermont license and a minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current psychiatric and medical experience. Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and safe, insured vehicle also required. All positions offer competitive wages and a flexible benefits and time-off package. Additional shift differential available for night shift positions.
Specialized community Support Worker Burlington-area couple is looking for 15 hours of support while they continue to build independent living skills. Ideal candidate is a male who is able to set and maintain solid boundaries while offering support and coaching. Very active 16-year-old girl needs 20 hours of after school support in Winooski area. She enjoys being outside, playing soccer, hiking, animals and attending social activities. Ideal candidate is an unflappable female who is patient and positive. Schedule is 2:30 till 6:30, Monday thru Fridays. Benefits eligible. intenSive community Support Worker Fun 15-year-old boy with great sense of humor and active lifestyle, likes to try new things or participate in old favorites like reading, going to the gym or hiking. Great opportunity to learn/ practice behavior management strategies and different communication techniques. Candidate would need to be organized, patient, confident and comfortable working on a team. 10-hr. week. Afternoons Richmond/Burlington area.
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE lab technician/caSe manager The Chittenden Clinic methadone program is seeking a male lab technician/case manager. Primary responsibilities include observing and collecting samples for drug testing, analyzing and reporting data, ordering supplies and other administrative duties as needed (approximately 80%). Case management responsibilities include acting as a referral source and helping individuals navigate public systems including health care, housing, corrections (approx 20%). Candidate must be a reliable team player. BA required. Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please send resume and cover letter with application. Sub – mobile criSiS team clinician Attention MA/MS, MSW, or spring graduates. The Mobile Crisis Team is seeking dynamic, flexible and team-oriented individuals for substitute per diem employment for our 24-hr. psychiatric crisis program. This fast-paced team provides outreach and phone support to adults and provides an excellent opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. We offer a competitive hourly rate with flexible shifts.
Lori Schober Second Spring 118 Clark Road Williamstown, VT 05679 Or via email to: loris@cscorp.org
Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.
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ACCOUNT MANAGERS NEEDED ride the dealer.com wave!
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HIV Prevention Program Director Enthusiastic, outgoing person to work with young gay, bi and queer guys to create a vibrant, exciting community! Be a part of a team working to prevent the spread of HIV and support guys in making connections with each other. The director will coordinate a community-building HIV-prevention intervention for young MSM (Mpowerment), recruit guys for the program, facilitate meetings and workshops, develop promotional materials, provide HIV and safe-sex information online, over the phone, and in person, and conduct outreach at queer events.
WHERE: The Sheraton Hotel, Burlington When: Wednesday, September 23rd Registration 5:30; Event starts at 6pm
Familiarity with HIV prevention, MSM populations, and online social networking tools (especially Facebook, Twitter) preferred. Passion for social justice, sex-positive and harm-reduction approaches, flexible and outgoing personality all valuable to the position. Experience doing HIV Testing and/or implementing Mpowerment especially desired.
ACCOUNT MANAGERS • 3-4 years experience
• Proven oral and written communication skills • Strong work ethic
This full-time (32 hours/week, $13/hour) position includes evening and weekend work, and outreach in bars, clubs, and other venues. Full health and dental benefits offered. Send cover letter and resume to kara@ru12.org by September 30th.
• Adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
The RU12? Community Center celebrates, educates, and advocates with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters.
To learn more, go to http://www.ru12.org
• FEARLESS phone skills
WHY WORK FOR US?
• Work in downtown Burlington in an open office environment, with on-site organic cafe, tennis, basketball and fitness center
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• Full benefits package with 401k, medical, dental • Casual dress-wear, sneakers and jeans!
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Personal Care Attendants Enjoy an atmosphere where residents age gracefully assisted with their personal care and ambulation by caring teammates who treat the residents and each other with dignity and respect. Our training allows you to add up to $3.00/hour to your starting wage in 120 days. Benefits include health, dental, life, 401/k & paid vacation. Apply in person at
185 Pine Haven Shores Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
2nd Shift Digital Prepress Operator
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The Offset House is seeking a candidate that can perform under high-pressure and is able to work independently. This position includes working with customer files, printing to large format printers, running flat bed router, laminating and all other aspects of digital printing. Attention to detail a must. Experience preferred but we’re willing to train the right person. InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills a plus. Great benefits package that includes medical/dental, 401k plan, paid vacations, and a 2nd shift premium. Apply at Offset House, Inc. 89 Sand Hill Road Essex, VT 05451 or email resumes to employment@offsethouse.com
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The City of Burlington is seeking an experienced professional to provide leadership for its Code Enforcement Department. The position is accountable for the management and coordination of City Code Enforcement functions. These include approximately 9000 rental units subject to a routine rental minimum housing inspection program. The Department also responds to complaint-based and department initiated enforcement in housing, zoning and quality of life violations for this very dynamic lakeside community which is considered one of America’s most livable cities. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in code ordinance administration and enforcement including three years in a supervisory capacity. Annual starting salary range is $56,604 - $67,562 commensurate with experience. A salary above $63,179 requires approval of the Burlington City Council. Information about the Code Enforcement Department and the position as well as a City of Burlington application form can be obtained at www.ci.burlington.vt.us. Qualified persons are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, City of Burlington application and three professional references to Human Resources Department, 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401 to be received no later than October 2, 2009.
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Medical Social Worker For Rehab Center MSW preferred Full-time position
Please send resume to Janice.Hall@kindredhealthcare.com Birchwood Terrace Healthcare 43 Starr Farm Rd. Burlington, Vermont 05408 802-863-6384 EOE
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The City of Burlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. For disability access information, or to request an application, contact Human Resources at (802) 865-7145 or (802) 865-7142 (TTY). Visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE
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Now hiring Bartenders, Waitstaff, Bussers & Hostesses. Looking for a job where you can really make a difference? Lund Family Center is the place for you. Lund Family Center, a multiservice nonprofit agency, is seeking motivated, flexible, and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with children and families for the following positions:
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471 Church Rd., (across from Holy Cross Church), Colchester.
Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinician: Looking for a seasoned clinician with solid assessment and narrative report writing skills who can work independently yet collaboratively to conduct comprehensive substance abuse/co-occurring assessments, provide ASAM level of care treatment recommendations and serve as a substance abuse resource specialist. This position is co-located at the Burlington child welfare office and supported with two case managers as part of an innovative program to bridge agencies in an effort to provide immediate, holistic, family-centered services and increase the collaborative capability of the community to respond effectively to support family systems impacted by substance abuse. Dual licensure in substance abuse and mental health or social work preferred.
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Now accepting applications for the following positions with some immediate openings: Room Attendants Laundry Attendants Shared Space Attendants
Please submit cover letter and resume to: Jamie Tourangeau, HR Manager Lund Family Center, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009. Fax: (802) 861-6460 Email: jamiet@lundfamilycenter.org
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Clinician: Needed to work with pregnant and parenting women with mental health and substance abuse disorders in Residential and Outpatient Treatment program settings. Candidates will work on a team with multidisciplinary professionals and participate in enriching professional development. Solid assessment, organizational and documentation skills required. Minimum of master’s degree in human services-related or counseling field; LADC and mental health licensure preferred.
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Burlington-Area Shared Living Opportunities support to a dynamic and very independent 30 y.o. woman with developmental disabilities. Female roommate sought to share this spacious 2-bedroom new apartment just south of downtown off Shelburne Road with parking and on the bus line. Split utilities and some shared social time required. Call Tina Hatin at 488-6572.
SingLe maLe oR matuRe coupLe sought to provide living supports to young man with developmental disabilities. Candidates must have clinical experience supporting individuals with variety of behavior challenges. Ability to set and maintain clear boundaries required. Ideal setting is rural within Chittenden County with no children or pets in the home. Significant tax-free stipend and generous respite budget make this an exciting professional opportunity. For more information please contact Rich Carpenter at 488-6508 or richc@howardcenter.org.
Downtown BuRLington home sought for a creative young woman who loves to read, anime and gaming. She enjoys her job and various outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking, and biking. Ideal candidate is a single female, possibly a grad student, who maintains a quiet home. Generous stipend and team support provided for the right person. Please contact Marisa Hamilton or Mark Prior at 488-6500.
HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees.
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Assistant Director Residential Life Live-in, 12-month position
Assistant Directors are full-time residential education professionals who supervise the day-to-day operation of specific residential areas and direct residential activities in conjunction with other areas of Student Life. Assistant Directors supervise a staff of student resident assistants and ensure the delivery of quality education and social programming. Additionally, they serve as student conduct hearing officers and meet one-on-one with students who have allegedly violated college policies. Assistant Directors collaborate with various offices and serve on a variety of committees that impact the direction of Residential Life. They serve in an on-duty rotation and provide support to the Resident Assistants (RA) and Head Residents (HR) during times of emergency. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for designing and delivering Resident Assistant training twice per academic year. A master’s degree in higher education and student affairs, counseling, or related field, or demonstrated experience and passion for working with college students in a professional capacity is required. Experience working in college residence halls, the ability to work frequent evening and weekend hours, excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and crisis management skills are all essential for success. Submit a resume and cover letter online at www.champlain.edu/hr. The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment Review of applications to begin immediately, position open until filled.
This position is responsible for enforcing parking regulations in the City of Burlington by issuing tickets and towing illegally parked vehicles. Additionally, this position responds to inquiries from the community regarding parking information and other city services. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid VT driver’s license; must have no prior felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; must pass written examination, oral board interview and background investigation; must be able to walk and remain standing for long periods of time and hold and operate two-way radio; must be able to work in all weather conditions, evenings, holidays & weekends; must be able to positively interact with the public. For a complete description or to apply, visit our website www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us, or contact Human Resources at 802-865-1745. If interested, submit a CITY OF BURLINGTON application by Sept. 24 to: HR Dept, 131 Church St. Suite 2, Burlington, VT 05401.
Champlain College values, supports and encourages diversity of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives of students, faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START
NIGHT SHIFT TECHNICIAN
HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR (Burlington): Responsibilities include development and management of: systems for collection, recording, reporting and analysis of child and family health data; systems to ensure timely completion of all Head Start child health requirements including screenings, exams and follow-up services; medical and dental consultant contracts, grants and assignments; staff training; community partnerships and resources; facilitation of regional and/or state-based committee work. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health, health administration, or related field, plus 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience. Knowledge of children’s health issues is necessary, as well as ability to build strong connections to medical and dental practices, and promote health and safety practices. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record keeping; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, email and Internet; exceptional organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, and customer-service skills. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. 40 hours/week, full year. Annual salary $39,200. Excellent benefits.
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START PRESCHOOL TEACHER POSITIONS (Richford & Enosburg): Provide developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in a Head Start classroom, and monthly home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children. 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/ year. Starting wage $15.33–16.64/hour. Positions includes health plan and excellent benefits, and requires bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, VT educator’s license, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. EOE. Please send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to: pirish@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please.
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This newly created position supports a development office with great growth potential. We are seeking an energetic, goal-focused and mission-driven candidate to head our annual campaign and related special events. If you have excellent writing and communications skills, and are marketingsavvy, apply today! Help us grow the best mission in Burlington! essential Duties: Identify, pursue and secure funding through solicitation of support from citizens, businesses and community groups, with a focus on community and grassroots giving and lower-level sponsorships. Coordinate special events, supervision/coordination of CHCB fundraising volunteers, including the Board of Directors. Work closely with CR&D director in developing and implementing the overall fundraising, marketing and public relations plan designed to meet the designated public visibility of CHCB. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus three years experience in fundraising and/or marketing. Candidate must show demonstrated ability to develop fundraising strategies including personal solicitation, and ability to plan and coordinate fundraising events; to recruit, train and supervise fundraising volunteers; and to develop written fundraising materials, communications and marketing materials. Outstanding organizational, time management and project management skills necessary. Outstanding written and verbal communication. Computer skills including fundraising database software experience. Ability to attend evening and/or weekend activities and events. To apply for this position (Job Requisition # 09-0024), please send a resume and cover letter to: Hr@cHcB.org The Human Resources Department will contact applicants who have been chosen to continue through the applicant selection process.
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NIGHT SHIFT TECHNICIAN: Must be able to repair and maintain all equipment in factory: modifying and installation of equipment may be required. Repair and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in a specified required timeframe. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five years’ manufacturing experience required. Past history of working in a food production environment preferred.
A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. EOE. Please submit resume and cover letter with three work references. Applications should be sent by email to: pbehrman@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please.
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For many decades, Barry Callebaut, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has been the heart and engine of the chocolate industry. If customer focus, passion, entrepreneurship, team spirit and integrity are the values that you seek to attain, please apply to Adecco on behalf of Barry Callebaut St Albans, VT.
Interested? Barry Callebaut offers excellent hourly rates and an extensive benefits package including health, dental and vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, matching 401 (K), and continuing education and fitness reimbursement.
company looking for help, will train. Good attitude and work ethic, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and clean driving record required.
Please send resume and cover letter to: Adecco 274 North Main Street, St Albans, VT 05478 Fax: 802-527-0009 Shelly.leduc@adeccona.com
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Autism Programming Specialist
Children’s Integrated Services — Early Intervention Full time The Vermont Family Network is seeking an energetic team player to join our organization as an Autism Programming Specialist. The position requires three years of experience providing services to young children with an ASD and their families, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and knowledge of best practices for toddlers with autism spectrum disorders including assessment, curriculum design, data collection and analysis. Master’s degree in early childhood special education, board certified behavior analyst, is preferred; bachelor’s level considered. The ideal candidate must be interested in working on a multidisciplinary team of parents, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, developmental educators, and child care providers, and available to provide direct teaching services, supervise individual assistants, develop educational programs, and support and train parents.
Community Outreach Consultant Parent Information Resource Center Vermont (PIRC VT) Full time
Are you interested in helping families in your community? The Vermont Family Network is looking for a community-minded individual to promote parent involvement in schools through collaboration with local agencies that directly support families, ultimately increasing the educational success of at-risk children in Vermont. Strong communication and presentation skills, knowledge of child development and Vermont and federal laws, and bachelor’s degree in education or related field necessary.
Family-Focused Parental Involvement Coordinator
Parent Information Resource Center Vermont (PIRC VT) Full time Are you interested in helping parents become more involved in their child’s education? Vermont Family Network is looking for an educator to assist parents in finding ways to support their child’s education by increasing communication between school and home, facilitating meetings, and providing resources and referrals. Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and knowledge of Vermont and federal education laws and systems needed.
Submit resume with cover letter to Human Resources, VFN, 600 Blair Park, Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495, or Holly.Brooks@vtfn.org.
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VERMONT ADULT LEARNING www.vtadultlearning.org
DARIA BISHOP
After School Program
A member of
King Street Center seeks an energetic, creative kid-loving team player to join our dynamic After School Excellence program. 20 hours/week. 2-6 p.m. Experience a must. Degree in human services or education preferred
Director of Field Operations Based in Waterbury
Senior position provides leadership to regional centers with a focus on efficiency of operations and consistent quality of educational services. Experience in adult education a plus. Travel throughout Vermont required. Position offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, long-term disability, life insurance and generous, flexible paid-time-off.
Caring Hearts & Healing Hands
Have you cared for a friend or family member during their illness or injury? Have you helped a parent or grandparent through a difficult time or brought groceries to an elderly neighbor? The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking Care Providers with this type of experience or with an interest in helping others to care for our clients. Work one-on-one in client’s homes in the Chittenden and Grand Isle County areas. Help with house cleaning, cooking, running errands, personal hygiene care and, of course, companionship. Work flexible hours that fit your schedule in the morning, afternoon, evening, awake Occupational Therapist Pottoil hearg vevio id as overnight or liste weekends. high diploma (or dubbo ceweta opiAing dfil school coe. Thitt waqpt iatch, eduso driver’s ullum, wan gfnag and ginnipi como lotyiu bulggoi GED),thi a valid license vehicle, as well as grabizze wawule innst callupe. the ability to lift 50 lbs areduob all gommag required. . Thitt waqpt
Vermont Adult Learning is a non-profit provider of adult education and literacy services. Visit www.vtadultlearning.org for more information. Resume Deadline: September 21, 2009
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Come build your future at Middlebury College!
Please call Cathy at 860-4450 for more information, or visit www.vnacares.org.
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Licensed Psychotherapist Two days available in well-established women‘s practice on Burlington waterfront. Beautiful suite with kitchen. Parking included. CornerStone Psychotherapy 802-651-7524
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Mechanic
PLUMBER POSITION AVAILABLE!
A large northeastern company is seeking to hire a mechanic to work second shift in its Burlington, VT facility.
Maintenance Plumber A/Mechanic Full-time Benefits Eligible Position We seek: a licensed Master Plumber with knowledge of refrigeration, propane and electrical systems who will be responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing, heating and electromechanical systems on campus buildings and facilities.
Feel right at home.
Contact Carrie Jacques at carrie@kingstreetcenter.org or call 802-862-6736 x 108. EOE
Responsibilities include repair and maintenance of truck fleet and heavy equipment. A working knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, air brake systems and electrical skills are necessary, along with welding and fabrication skills. Five years experience along with a CDL license is preferred.
The successful candidate will have a license or the ability to obtain a license in refrigeration, propane and electricity. Required: High school diploma or equivalent with plumbing apprenticeship and on-the-job training for a Masters License. Must have a valid driver’s license. Furnish personal vehicle and hand tools for plumbing/mechanical work. Why work for us? Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs. As the tenth largest employer in Vermont and an institution with operations on five continents, Middlebury’s workforce is one of its most valuable assets. Thus the college is firmly committed to the success and development of its employees.
A complete understanding and adherence and commitment to the company Safety Program is essential. Benefits include health and dental insurance and uniforms.
Interested? To view a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website at: http://go.middlebury.edu/jobs. For assistance, please call Human Resources at (802) 443-5465.
Call 802-651-5400 or mail resumes to P.O. Box 976, Williston, VT 05495. Equal Opportunity Employer
Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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“FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY” An inpatient substance abuse facility has the following position available: INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Seeking full-time, licensed clinical Social Worker and/or master’s-level Mental Health professional with a CADC/LADC to facilitate intensive outpatient groups; includes three nights per week, Burlington based. Mail, fax or email resumes and salary requirements to: Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc. 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Phone: 802-899-2911 Fax: 802-899-3617 Email: info@mapleleaf.org A United Way Member Agency
regional Planner The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has an exciting opportunity for an individual with 3-5 years of experience in community development or local and regional planning. The Planner will help to build stronger communities in Franklin and Grand Isle counties by implementing projects and programs of NRPC. This includes assisting with the redevelopment of potentially contaminated properties by managing the NRPC Brownfields program; providing grant-writing and grant-management support for communities and regional organizations; managing local bike and pedestrian projects; and assisting with regional land use, natural resources, energy and transportation planning. The successful candidate will have experience or training with brownfields redevelopment, writing and managing state and federal grants, regional/local planning and community development. Solid written and verbal communication skills and a degree in planning or related field are required. Starting salary high $30s to low $40s dependant upon experience; excellent benefit package. Please send resume and three references to:
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director NRPC 155 Lake Street St. Albans, VT 05478 or CDimitruk@nrpcvt.com. Position is open until filled. EOE.
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Burlington Children’s spaCe
Cook
The Burlington Children’s Space is a communitybased, nonprofit Early Care and Education Program. We are looking for part-time and fulltime substitutes interested in spending time with a diverse group of children. We are looking for aides with a background in storytelling, art, music or drama who work well with others on many different tasks, listen to others opinions, and have a strong sense of respect for children and families. Burlington Children’s Space 241 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 hduhamel@burlingtonchildrensspace.org
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Direct Service Positions 2 AWAKE overnight direct service positions for compassionate and dedicated women to support either 9-year-old boy, or a 20-year-old young woman, who have developmental disabilities and significant medical needs. Ideal candidates have experience, but will train the right candidates. Wonderful opportunities for nursing or graduate students. One position is benefit’s eligible. Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.
Healthy Living Natural Foods is seeking a full-time cook to join our amazing crew in the café. The café cook will produce foods for any and all venues in the café including, but not limited to: Hot Bar, Salad Bar, Sandwiches, Prep, Pizza, Grab & Go and Catering. This is a full-time position and includes weekends. One year of experience is required. Please send a resume for consideration to: hr@healthylivingmarket.com.
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Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Birchwood Terrace Healthcare Nursing positions available
RN or LPN
Assistant Site Office Manager Burlington Seeking a full-time customer-service-oriented professional with responsibilities including supervising, supporting and performing: registration, payment and admissions data entry; supporting technology use by CCV constituents; front desk and telephone reception services; space utilization. Must have familiarity with facility operations systems. This position requires a flexible work schedule, coordinated closely with the Administrative Manager, and will include weekend and evening hours. A bachelor’s degree, completed or in progress, is required for this position in addition to three to five years of relevant office administration experience or a combination of equivalent skills and experience. Proficient skills in Outlook, MS Office (mail merge, use spreadsheets). Please visit www.ccv.edu for requirements and application instructions.
Nurse Manager for Long-term care/palliative unit LTC experience preferred
LNA
Day and evening positions For more information contact Sue.Fortin@kindredhealthcare.com Birchwood Terrace Healthcare 43 Starr Farm Rd. Burlington, Vermont 05408 802-863-6384
CCV strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements.
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Vermont Legal Aid seeks highly organized person for a fulltime position in its Burlington office. Background in basic bookkeeping and financial reporting required. Responsibilities include: managing the accounts payable, HR reporting, assistance with payroll, and assisting the staff accountant and CFO. Experience with accounting software, data entry, word processing and Excel required. Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required. Excellent benefits, four weeks’ vacation, starting salary $28,500-$32,514. DOE. Send resume with letter of interest and references by Friday, September 25, 2009 to: Sandy Burns, Vermont Legal Aid P.O. Box 1367 Burlington, VT 05402. EEOC People with disabilities, women & minorities encouraged to apply.
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We take pride in being part of a medical practice community that provides distinctive reproductive health care, advocacy and education services!
IT Help Desk Coordinator We’re seeking a full-time IT Help Desk Coordinator to join our small IT team. Daily responsibilities will include providing support via phone and email to a wide array of users with various skill levels located throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. This person will also assist the Network Administrator in LAN and WAN network support, set up and configuration of hardware (PCs, printers, etc.) and software, cabling, hardware troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. Qualifications include an associate’s degree and 1 – 3 years relevant experience; thorough knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office applications; and working knowledge of LAN and NT user administration required. Please reply with resume and cover letter to:
Employment Specialist Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH 03301 or email hresources@ppnne.org Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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deli help.
Baking skills a plus. Full- or part-time. Apply in person at Belle’s Cafe, Maple Tree place, Williston.
Grand OpeninG General Help/custOmer service 19 jobs available. $450-$600/week to start.
Call Phyllis 802-343-0331.
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SSTA is looking for a daycare aide to assist in SSTA has a full-time position available for is a person to transportation to and from daycare. Position 40 hours assist with transportation of children. must per week, Monday thru Friday. It is a splitApplicant shift, 7:00 a.m. have a valid and clear driver’s license. is imperative thru approximately 11:00 a.m. and then It1:30 p.m. thru that you enjoy being with and aremust underapproximately 5:30 p.m. All children those applying enjoy standing of children their needs. is 40 hrs/wk at $8.50 working with and Position be understanding of their needs. hr, must w/benefits. an Equal Opportunity Employer. You have a SSTA valid,isclear drivers’ license. Please call Applicants may call or apply person Barb at 802-878-1527 orinstop byto: to fill out an application at 2091 Main Street in Colchester.
Barbara Tennien SSTA/878—1527 2091 Main Street SSTA is Colchester, VTan equal opportunity employer.
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Bookkeeper trainee
Seeking experienced
Join our growing team! South Burlington firm looking for motivated person with strong math and customer service skills to process small business clients and perform office administrator tasks. 10 key and computer experience necessary. 20-30 hours weekly. Opportunity for additional income.
Call (802)859-0003.
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HOUSING FIELD ADVOCATE
Chittenden Community Action/CVOEO The Housing Field Advocate will assist low-income Chittenden County families with finding or maintaining permanent housing. Duties include: Counsel families regarding obtaining suitable housing, social programs and subsidized housing programs; contact and negotiate with potential housing providers: advocate for clients with various agencies to locate funding for back rent or security deposits and coordinate efforts with other agencies on family’s behalf. Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills are essential. Suitable candidates will have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable private transportation. Starting salary is $13.90 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package. Job description can be found at www.cvoeo.org. Apply with letter of interest and resume by 9/23/09 to: Chittenden Community Action/CVOEO, P.O. Box 1603, Burlington, VT 05402-1603 or by email to mtreanor@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please. CVOEO is an equal opportunity employer.
Fall 2009 Paid Internship Opportunities Available College students in their junior and senior years have an opportunity to engage in meaningful, career relevant work in preparation for full-time paid employment. Opportunities exist in a number of business units and can also be driven by candidate interest and qualifications. If you are interested in a paid Internship with National Life Group please visit www.NationalLife.com and click on “Join Our Team.” Your details
VCIL
will be reviewed and should an opportunity exist, we will reach out to you to further discuss your qualifications and interests. We have recently had successful
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internships in a number of areas including:
Finance Marketing
Peer Advocacy and Outreach Manager
Statewide disability rights and services organization seeks an individual with at least five years senior management supervisory experience to provide program management and supervision of staff along with reporting to local, state and federal agencies. Grant writing experience a plus. The right person will be motivated, detail oriented and organized, as well as personal experience with a disability. The ability to supervise multiple employees is a necessity. Position to be located in the Montpelier office of VCIL, and includes statewide travel. Resumes accepted until position is filled. VCIL offers competitive wages and benefits. To apply, send resume and cover letter to:
Information Technology
Job Requirements
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Investor Services
• Eligible candidates must be rising
Sue Booth 11 East State Street Montpelier, VT 05602 VCIL is an EOE/affirmative action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities.
Corporate Services
Visit our website for details and videos. www.NationalLife.com
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, Vermont and its affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. TC 51614(0909)
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Assistant Director
Office Manager
The Charlotte Children’s Center is looking for a HomeShare Vermont is a nonprofit fun, energetic, and creative Assistant Director to join our dedicated to helping elders and persons with team. CCC is a nonprofit center servicing children ages disabilities continue to live 2:08 at home. 2x2-homeshare011205 1/11/06 PM We Page 1 6 weeks to 6 years. have an opening for an Office Manager. The We are also NAEYC accredited and have 4 STARS.
Landscaping Looking for motivated, self-sufficient, reliable, responsible people for positions in the landscaping industry. We are looking for people who have a passion for working outside in all conditions and are interested in growing with a community-recognized company. Valid VT driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary.
preferred candidate must have excellent
Live-In Helper
Home Sharing
exchange for assisting with occasional errands lover of the outdoors. Interview, refs, criminal The candidate must have degree in ECE as well as and companionship. HomeShare Vermont Must have valid background check required. 2 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks 412 Farrell Street, Suite EOE 300 . driver’s license and Vermont own vehicle. - 6 years. Call HomeShare
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Growing property management firm is seeking responsible individual to manage a diverse portfolio. The right individual will have prior experience in all aspects of management including budgeting, contracting and oversight of work required to ensure properties are operated in a professional manner. The Property Manager must be confident, capable, ethical and decisive. Candidates must live within close proximity to our office and have reliable transportation. See full job description at www.nevilleco.com/careers.php. Respond to resumes@nevilleco.com or Neville Companies, 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, VT 05403.
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So. Burlington, VT 05403. at (802) 863-0274 or visit Call 863-0274 EOE. to find out more! www.HomeShareVermont.org
Please send a cover letter and resume to Kristy Sargent @ccc@gmavt.net.
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pinnacLe hoLdings, inc. South Burlington • 802.658.0809 info@pinnaclepropertiesvt.com
The SUPER 8 in Shelburne is seeking to hire housekeepers. Competitive pay, experience preferred, please apply in person at:
Super 8
Serving Franklin & Grand Isle counties
2572 Shelburne Road Shelburne Please bring references!
Do you thrive in a positive, forward, can-do culture with an ever-important social mission?
Community support worker
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Join our growing team! South Burlington firm looking for motivated person with strong math skills and customer service skills to process weekly payrolls and prepare tax filings for small business clients. 10 key and computer experience necessary. 15-20 hours weekly.
Call (802)859-0003.
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A Full- & Part- A B Time Teachers B C Childcare Center located in C Please visit our website, www.ncssinc.org, A Colchester looking for part- time A for position details, application links, additional B staff to join our team. We are look- B to fill 12pm-6pm and 3pm-6pm C listings and to learn more about NCSS! C ingshifts. Experience working with A A children is a must. B B “Building Bridges in the Community” Please contact Kara or Katrina at C C or email resume A A 802-654-7300 NCSS, Inc., 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 • EOE to freedom_rains@yahoo.com. B B C C 1:18:00 PM A 2x4-NCSS-CommSupp091609.indd 1 9/10/09 3:29:42 PMA B B Place your ad where everyone is looking C C (right here!) Contact Michelle: 865-1020 x21 A A michelle@sevendaysvt.com B SEVEN DAYS B C C
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Candidate must: interpersonal, organizational, and computer • Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. skills, with experience in database entry and • Support professional development as well as management. Position is 32 hours/week with STARKSBORO: Intellectual senior man seeks continue to grow professionally as an administrator. benefits. for fewer hours • Have knowledge of office skills and QuickBooks. full-time good live-in helper A tojob-share provide cooking, light • Support director with office duties as well as Independent elderly woman Burlington seeks wouldand be considered for in the right candidate. transportation. Beautiful location, supporting staff and stepping into programs whenhousekeeping responsible person to share her home in Send resume by October 7 to: salary and private room provided. Great for a needed.
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Seeking a highly talented person to join our growing practice with a new dentist. Must be positive, upbeat team player with strong leadership skills. Generous base pay, performance-based bonus, medical benefits and pension plan. Practice Manager 118 Tilley Drive, Suite 101 S. Burlington, VT 05403 Fax: 802-863-6013 cynthia@artistofsmiles.com
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ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER The Town of Essex, Vermont seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Town Manager. This person serves as a liaison between residents, committees and the town manager, prepares background information for the Selectboard, attends Selectboard meetings, represents the town manager in meetings with legislators, business and community leaders, provides assistance to the Economic Development Commission and assists the financial director in preparation of operating and capital budgets. Desired qualifications: \MPA or bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration or related field; and two years experience in management related field. Salary range:
The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for managing and directing the Housekeeping Department and staff to assure clean, orderly, attractive and safe operations to attain high levels of guest service and satisfaction while maintaining costs within budgeted levels. Manages the day-to-day activities of all Room Attendants and Laundry Personnel in addition to doing floor checks and room inspections to ensure guest rooms, public areas of the hotel, offices, and other specified areas are kept in a clean and orderly condition. Requires at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
$48,000 - $55,000 depending on experience
BANQUET SERVERS, PART-TIME/ON-CALL
Please submit resumes by October 10, 2009, to Patrick Scheidel, Town of Essex, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Responsible for the service of all assigned banquet and catered functions. Serving experience preferred with weekday morning/early afternoon availability.
EOE
Send resume to Sarah.Austin2@hilton.com or 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401.
For a complete job description, please visit the Town of Essex web page at
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Water & WasteWater system specialist to assist public systems in south central Vermont with all processes associated with infrastructure improvements. Full-time, 12-month temporary position, travel required. Experienced self-starter with demonstrated experience & skills. More info at www.vtruralwater.org. Send cover letter, resume, and three references by September 24 to: VRWA, 20 Susie Wilson Rd., Suite B, Essex Jct., VT 05452-2827 or email to: vrwa@vtruralwater.org. EOE. No calls.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Burlington Telecom is looking for a fulltime Customer Service Representative to provide superior service to Burlington Telecom customers. Candidates must possess two years of previous customer service experience. For a complete description, or to apply, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send resume, cover letter and City of Burlington application by September 25, 2009 to: HR Dept, 131 Church St. Burlington, VT 05401. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE
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IT Person AssIsTAnT offIce MAnAger Nine East Network, a small Montpelier business with a lot of computers, is seeking an individual to oversee our technology and communication systems. This position also includes other administrative responsibilities. 24-28 hours a week, some flexibility required. Please send a letter of interest and a resume to ileene@9east.net.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.
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Customer service experience preferred. Competitive benefits including matching 401(k), health insurance, free meals, and generous employee travel discounts at all Hilton family brand of hotels. Please apply in person at 60 Battery Street, Burlington or reply to sarah.austin2@hilton.com.
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NIGHT AUDIT
NIGHT AUDIT, 11PM – 7AM, Full-time. The Hilton Burlington is looking for a full-time Night Auditor. The Night Auditor is responsible for overnight coverage of Front Desk, assisting with the checkin/check-out process, and running overnight reports in an efficient and courteous manner.
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Shift Supervisors Assistant Managers General Managers Burlington-area Friendly’s Restaurants are seeking enthusiastic, positive individuals to join our talented leadership team. Are you committed to providing exceptional service? Are you knowledgeable and experienced in the food/beverage industry? If you are an upbeat, organized leader with a sense of urgency and a strong work ethic, then we have the opportunity for you! Interested enthusiasts should come October 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to a management open house! On-the-spot interviews with human resource personnel with the opportunity for the right candidate to be hired that day pending a background check. EOE 1184 Shelburne Road, S. Burlington Contact Karen at 802-658-4219 with any questions.
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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Be one of us . . . because health care should be for all of us! Registered Nurse
Burlington International Airport City of Burlington This position is responsible for performing skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of all Airport fleet vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited vocational training program in the automotive repair field and two years of experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, or four years of experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of automotive equipment required. For a complete description or to apply, visit our website www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, submit a CITY OF BURLINGTON application, resume and cover letter by Sept 24th to: Human Resources, 131 Church St., Suite 2, Burlington VT 05401. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Our health center in Burlington is seeking a Registered Nurse to augment clinical services by assisting with surgical procedures and basic postoperative care; providing follow-up information and assistance to patients; following up with patient lab work and referrals. IV skills and experience (or the willingness to learn) is desired as well. In addition to clinical expertise, the best candidate for this position will be absolutely comfortable becoming a member of the Abortion Services team, has a high level of energy, practices careful attention to detail, is extremely organized, possesses excellent communication skills — all leading to being able to provide superior customer service! This position is 20 hours per week, includes hours on Saturdays, and is available immediately. If you are committed to all aspects of reproductive health care, and wish to join a supportive, compassionate medical community, please reply with a resume and letter of intent by September 18, to:
Employment Specialist Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH 03301 or email hresources@ppnne.org Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Bus Driver Substitute School Nurse
We are seeking a bus driver substitute. Vermont license with bus endorsement required. School nurse substitutes needed. LPN or RN license required. Apply online through our website: www.bsdvt.org.
Substitutes Burlington School District
Burlington School District Human Resources 150 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 The District is committed to a culture of diversity that reflects the voices, perspectives and differences arising from our diverse community and the world. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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1200 North Ave. Burlington, VT 05408.
NCSS, Inc., 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 • EOE 2x4-NCSS-outpatient091609.indd 1
We have the following position openings:
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Are you interested in being part of a group that includes a supportive team of therapists, coverage of your after-hours emergencies and efficient billing staff? We are currently seeking a full-time therapist who is a generalist and interested in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Specialization with children also desirable. Experience with substance abuse, DBT and group treatment preferred. The ideal candidate will be an MSW/LICSW. Willing to consider other licensure. This full-time position has an excellent benefits package. Some evening hours required. Our clinic is located close to Interstate 89 and is a short commute from Burlington and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate may qualify for the National Health Services Federal loan forgiveness program, which is substantial.
COTS provides emergency shelter, services and housing for people who are without homes or who are marginally housed, with the belief that housing is a fundamental human right.
The Ethan Allen Residence is looking for part-time cooks for our residential community. The ideal candidate will have some cooking experience, be a team player and reliable. Please apply in person or via email to:
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Serving Franklin & Grand Isle counties
Consider joining the dedicated team at COTS, and help to make a difference!
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We take pride in being part of a medical practice community that provides distinctive reproductive health care, advocacy and education services!
Revenue Analyst We’re seeking an experienced Revenue Analyst to develop and implement changes to our patient financial service processes as they relate to front desk operations, analyze and recommend changes to our fee schedules, and build and manage relationships with our third party payers including participation in negotiation of insurance contracts. The analyst will also work with our coding and compliance team, reviewing coding practices and performing all yearly practitioner coding audits. A bachelor’s degree and four years relevant experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is an acceptable substitution. Health care management experience and membership in a professional association (HFMA, MGMA) is preferred; coding certification is a plus. Other skills necessary include proficiency in the use of computer applications; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong time management and teamwork skills; ability to identify and resolve problems; and a demonstrated pattern of professional success. If interested, please respond with resume and cover letter to:
AnnuAl GivinG And Public RelAtions cooRdinAtoR COTS is seeking a development professional to be responsible for managing a number of vital and historically successful fundraising projects including the annual COTS Walk in May, our December phonathon, direct mail appeals and newsletters. This position also works toward building awareness in the community about the agency’s mission through publications, the COTS website, social networking tools and press releases. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent organizational and planning skills, and will possess strong interpersonal, writing and leadership skills. Experience in events planning, publication writing, graphic design and print production is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree is required as is experience as a development or public relations professional.
cAse MAnAGeR We are seeking a Case Manager to provide a full range of direct services to homeless single adults as they transition into housing. The successful candidate will exhibit a willingness to learn and to work with a range of clients including individuals with mental health, medical, substance abuse and employment issues. Previous experience with homeless population, crisis intervention and housing is desirable. BSW, or a BA in a related discipline plus relevant work experience are required.
AMeRicoRPs - HousinG ResouRce centeR COTS is seeking an organized, creative and self-directed individual with excellent communication and advocacy skills. This is a full-time position at the Housing Resource Center. The AmeriCorps member will assist marginally housed individuals and families to stabilize their housing and transition into housing. An ability to work with a diverse client base, basic word processing and Internet skills are also necessary. All positions include recruiting and training volunteers. Full-time benefits include $13,702 living allowance pre-tax, 11+month commitment. Members will receive a $4725 education award (pre-tax) upon successful completion of their commitment and health insurance during their year.
develoPMent AssistAnt The Development Assistant is an integral part of the COTS Development team and helps with tasks related to events, mailings, and year-end fundraising activities. The Development Assistant also helps with front desk duty.
sHelteR stAff “subs” COTS is currently recruiting for dynamic, organized individuals who care deeply about our mission and are available to work on an on-call, per diem basis as substitute staff in our emergency shelters. Assignments may include evening, weekend and overnight assignments, and responsibilities include maintaining a safe and supportive shelter environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
To be considered for these positions, please send cover letter and resume to:
Jobs@cotsonline.org
Employment Specialist Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH 03301 or email hresources@ppnne.org
COTS Human Resources, PO Box 1616, Burlington, VT 05402-1616 EOE,TTY relay 1-800-545-3323
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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