Artbits - February 2, 2012

February 2, 2012 by Dick.

ART ON THE WALLS

ENOSBURG FALLS–The Artist In Residence Gallery features Nan Adriance, Kristan Doolan, and David Juaire. The gallery has changed its free meet-the-artists reception to Sunday. Read more…

LIFE OF VERMONT

Vermont Life photographer David Juaire of Georgia bought a 35mm Minolta as a hobby 34 years ago. Vermont’s top publisher has used his photos from his first submission for their engagement book, to their wall calendars, in a tourist guide and in the magazine itself. His exhibit at the A.I.R. reception will include a digital slideshow, a photo album of the calendar photos, a poster of the Enosburg sugaring piece, and his scenic photos from around the state in all five seasons. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers the Nobby Reed Project. Young Tradition Vermont presents a Young Tradition Showcase in Contois Auditorium at City Hall. A contra dance with free pizza will follow the concert. The Skinny Pancake presents the Carol Ann Jones Trio. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Mama, don’t take my Kodachrome away. Read more…

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Artbits - January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012 by Dick.

ART ON THE WALLS

Corliss Blakely is first and foremost an oil painter. This winter, she has a special offering. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Rusty Nail presents Justice. The fifth annual Northern Roots Traditional Music Festival brings together local and regional musicians. A Community Dance and Library Celebration features a potluck and Fiddleheads at the Folsom Educational Center. Cosmic Bakery and Country Pantry each present Carol Ann Jones. The VSO Masterworks 3 is the VSO Chorus. The Flynn also hosts the VYO Winter Concert. Read more…

CREATIVE ECONOMY

The 2013 NEFA Creative Communities Exchange will take place in Portland, Maine. The federal government now requires that all organizational grantees supported by federal funds register for D-U-N-S numbers. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The Swanton Public Library has the fifth annual Stuffed Animal sleepover at the library. Read more…

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Artbits - January 19, 2012

January 19, 2012 by Dick.

BLACKOUT

Some Internet sites were down yesterday. January 18 was “the Day the Web Went on Strike.”

“This may pinch a little.” Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Northwestern Medical Center Gallery hosts photographer Leslie Beyor. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap has the Starline Rhythm Boys. The fourth annual Brick Church Music Series features the String Fingers Band with After the Rodeo plus artist Lyna Lou Nordstrom. Chow Bella features Dayve Huckett live on guitar. Country Pantry presents Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton and Gary Spaulding. Read more…

JANUARY-FEBRUARY ART DEADLINES

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation seeks the best new independent films. i-Park Foundation offers self-directed artists’ residencies. Art Renewal Center has $50,000 in cash awards for Figurative, Landscape, Animals, Still life, Sculpture, and Drawing. Baker Arts Center has awards for 2- and 3-dimensional Fine Art and Photography. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The St. Albans Library’s Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries program and the Writers’ Medley, happen today. Read more…

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NO SOAP

January 18, 2012 by Dick.

Or at least NO SOPA.

The All Arts Council is joining hundreds of sites around the world to ‘Go (Semi) Black’ for one day to protest Congress’ plans for the onerous Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Please eschew our links today but stop back tomorrow for news and features about all the arts in Northwestern Vermont.

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Artbits - January 12, 2012

January 12, 2012 by Dick.

CALL FOR THESPIANS

Fairfax Community Theater Company will hold open auditions for Flavors of Love at the United Church of Fairfax. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Backstage Pub hosts Justice. Summit School presents the second annual Winter Folk Music Festival. The UVM Old Time Music Club has a Shape Note Sing. River Arts holds a Farmers and Artisans Market. Chow Bella offers Music to Dine By. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2012 will be another busy year in the arts with over 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. This column finishes our roundup of the Other Major Presenters around Franklin County. Read more…

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Artbits - January 5, 2012

January 5, 2012 by Dick.

ART ON THE WALLS

Select Design features Fairfield artist Gail Salzman in the exhibit Variations in Abstraction with an opening reception next week. The Artist In Residence Gallery starts the new year with a look at up and coming artists in the area and has changed the date of its free, monthly, meet-the-artists reception to Sunday. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap at the Lincoln Inn has the Nobby Reed Project. Chow Bella presents Abby Road live. The Westford Winter Music Series presents Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton. Read more…

LOOKING FORWARD

2012 will be another busy year in the arts with another 250 concerts, exhibits, recitals, and shows from more than 40 organizations. This week we look at upcoming All Arts Council and Opera House events plus the Five Festivals and Town Band plans. Other Major Presenter plans come next week. Read more…

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