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FREYNE TOO DEMEANING Smug, smirky and self-satisfied, Peter Freyne was predictably tiresome in his recent attack on Bishop Kenneth Angell and the Catholic Church (Inside Track, January 26). Reading through it, I found myself wondering what sort of indignation and righteous protests might have followed if the object of his ugly insults had been less politically correct. Would Mr. Freyne still have a job if he had maligned our brothers and sisters who are Jews, AfricanAmericans or homosexuals? I think not. If Mr. Freyne and Seven Days are unable to provide their readers with a balanced and intellectually satisfying perspective on events in our state, could you please find it within your oh-so-tolerant hearts to extend at least a modicum of courtesy to those of us who, in accord with a beautiful and venerable tradition spanning millennia, continents and a myriad of peoples, hold in our hearts an understanding and practice of religion and the interior life that is weightier and more demanding than merely the Democratic party with holidays? No one is asking Mr. Freyne to join us. He would, however, do well to take an honest look at just what it is (and why) he takes delight in mocking and demeaning... — Irving Shelby Smith Burlington ETHAN ALLEN A FLATLANDER In response to the letter written by G. Lester Corwin II of South Royalton (Weekly Mail, January 26) regarding the number of non-

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"Vileness in Vermont" That's the headline Sports Illustrated put on the UVM men's ice hockey hazing scandal in last week's edition. "To all collegiate athletes too macho, too scared or too drunk to haze and tell," wrote SI, "let events at the University of Vermont serve as a warning." In addition to the recent visits to the UVM campus by The New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and ESPN, a Washington Post reporter was in town the last couple days, too. And Thursday the big bomb drops! Attorney General Bill Sorrell (a Notre Dame graduate), is due to release the report of his hazing probe at a high noon press conference and post it at www.state.vt.us/atg/. Depending on where you stand, j Sorrell's report will be either a ^whitewash or a hatchet job. No pressure. It's only his political future hanging in the balance. A source at ESPN tells Seven Days to look for a blurb on Sportscenter on Wednesday evening about whether any criminal charges will be brought. For a brief shining moment last week, Governor Howard Brush Dean III backed off his "tough love" approach to the university. He said he had no problem with the discredited hockey pucks holding practices for a nonexistent season. Said they'd suffered "the greatest punishment an athlete can face" — a canceled o v PFTF !«# 1 SI ILfc* £ season. But this week, he was back on his bully pulpit declaring the adults at Groovy UV "must take responsibility." Said one UVM insider, it sounds like "the Guv's vision of adult culpability is merely rhetoric for j 'looking-for-a-head.'" Dean's "blame the grown-ups trash talk" is not well received in either the administration building or the jock department's fortified bunker. One source told us, UVM officials are "currently scouring through the governor's job description to see where it says he's in charge of making personnel decisions at the University of Vermont." Should be a memorable week in the Land of the Elephant Walkers. But all is not vile, ye knaves and scoundrels! On the women's puck squad, the UVM's most talented goalie, Tiffany Hayes, was picked as ECAC Rookie of the Week. If Wayne Gretzky were a girl and a goalie, he'd be Tiffany Hayes. She's got a .048 goals against average. That's not human. Lobbyists Apologize!!! — Flash! Stop the Presses! Inside Track has learned two distinguished Statehouse hired-gun lobbyists have personally apologized to members of the House Judiciary Committee. Last week, The Wall Street Journal van a piece on gay marriage in the beautiful Green Mountains. It focused on the dueling lobbyist angle: Kimbell Sherman & Ellis for The Vermont Freedom to Marry Action Committee vs. William Shouldice & Associates for the Vermonters for Traditional Marriage Committee. In his interview, Kevin Ellis apparently couldn't shut up. National exposure and all. He even rattled off the names of the four committee members he figured he already had locked up and a fifth, a Republican, he thought was leaning his way. A lobbyist spouting off to the press about how legislators will vote is uncouth at best, stupid at worst. Rep. Diane Carmolli, Democrat of Rutland City, was on Ellis's sure-thing list. But Carmolli told Seven Days Friday, she doesn't even know who Kevin Ellis is. She said she was "dumbfounded" to read about her position in the Journal since she hasn't as yet taken a position. "I told Steve Kimbell [who she does know], I felt it was compromising my integrity." She said Mr. Kimbell apologized. "He said he was sorry." This week, Ellis added his personal apology. "I'm happy to take the heat," Ellis told Seven Days. "I apologized for any heartburn or pain. It was never my intention to say we've got these peo-

ple locked up." Bishop Angell's Blind Spot? — Last night the head of Vermont's largest church — the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vermont — was scheduled to lead an anti-gay marriage protest in Montpeculiar. Bishop Ken Angell condemns not only same-sex marriage, but even legislation creating a domesticpartnership protocol for committed couples of the same gender. "Often the truth does not tickle our ears," writes the Big Angell, on the diocesan Web site (www.vermontcatholic.org), "but calls us to bear witness when perhaps we would rather not become involved." According to the leader of Vermont's Catholics, ! "we are knee-deep in a moral crisis." Amen, brother. Knee-deep it is. You're not just whistling Dixie. Take the story that went national Sunday reporting an extraordinarily high death rate from AIDS among Roman Catholic priests. The powerful and very moving three-part series in the Kansas City Star (www.ksstar.com), reported that Catholic priests have been dying from AIDS at a rate 4-10 times greater than the population at large. Among them was one bishop from the Archdiocese of New York. One study found as many as 30 percent of Catholic priests are homosexual. Almighty God in Heaven's little dark secret, eh, R FflFVfVIF I \ A 1 \ law* I I I M IOW. Bishop Angell? Priests both gay and straight spoke openly of the lie within the Church concerning the sexual preference of so many of its clergymen and the deaths of hundreds of priests from AIDS. We asked diocesan chancellor, Fr. Walter Miller, if any priests in the Vermont diocese have died from AIDS. "No," he replied. "Are there any gay priests in Vermont?" we asked. "We've never asked," he said. Ah, yes, the good old "don't ask, don't tell" approach. Yes, indeed, our Angell of a Bishop, so passionately battling civil rights for Vermont gays and lesbians, is quite right — often, the truth does not tickle our ears. Especially if they're stuffed with wax. "Common Humanity" Update — This week we add Vermont's lieutenant governor, Doug Racine, and GOP gubernatorial firebrand, Ruth Dwyer, to the list of statewide political leaders taking stands on same-sex marriage. Democrat Doug Racine, the Cherokee Chieftain of Shelburne Road's auto-dealer alley, do you support gay marriage? Yes," he replied. "I made my position clear last year and it hasn't changed." Ruth Dwyer, reached at her Thetford farm Tuesday, responded just as quickly and directly to the gay-marriage question: "I've been against it from the beginning and still am," she said. . Sounds like a final answer. However, Ruth the Truth said she could sign on to some sort of domestic-partner-lite solution that did not give away the farm. Dwyer supports granting homosexual partners more rights in cases like medical emergencies and inheritance. "That's only common-sense human decency," said Mrs. Dwyer. Ruth also supports taking the gay-marriage issue to the people of Vermont via a proposed constitutional amendment. And she said Tuesday, she was planning on attending Tuesday evening's public hearing at the Statehouse, but not to testify. Ruthless Ruth of the Right shares with our beloved commie-pinko congressman, Bernie Sanders, the unique ability to touch people at a gut level like an electric shock. They both draw reactions of passionate support and loyalty, or passionate disdain and contempt. There's no middle ground with OP Bernardo and Ruthless Ruth.

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members alike — and their children. "He'll teach people who don't know how to read [music]," says Susan Stockton, director of the Center for the Arts at the college. "He'll give free lessons." Stockton was already a friend by the time Clemmons came to Middlebury. When she was still working at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire in the early '90s, she booked the Harlem Spiritual Ensemble three times. "We go back to the early days," Stockton says, when "they were new to New England." It didn't take long to get on a first-name basis with the vivacious Ensemble leader. In the same period, the group played Middlebury — also returning multiple times by invitation. "We first became friends when he gave a concert in 1991," recalls Middlebury President John McCardell. Eventually, McCardell invited Clemmons to come back a little longer, as the Alexander Twilight Artist-inResidence. Named after Middlebury s famous 1823 graduate — the first black man to earn a college degree in this country — the faculty position is an appropriate one for a man who has not only studied black history but has made some himself. McCardell acknowledges that the appointment was part of the school's on-going effort to create more diversity on campus. But the term "recruiting minorities" seems too clinical in the case of Clemmons. "I think he's the consummate professional," McCardell enthuses. "When you

look at the experiences he's had, the roles he's performed, the leadership he's exercised — he's remarkably well-connected and respected. So to have him as a spokesperson for the college is a tremendous benefit. And he's just a joy to spend time with," the president continues. "The students love him, and he's a character." "People don't respond to him being black or pink or purple," agrees Stockton. "He's just so genuine. And what really

seems to be his philosophy. Leave the politics to others. As for living in lily-white Middlebury — he also retains his longtime apartment in New York City — Clemmons is enthusiastic. "The first time I came here, in 1989 with the Ensemble, I was literally smitten," he says. "I loved this idyllic town." Apparently, the feeling was mutual: the Ensemble immediately sold 500 copies of a then-new album. "President

country, including the award-winning Porgy and Bess with the Cleveland : ^ ~ • Orchestra. Within a decade, in New York, he would fulfill another dream: launching the spiritual vocal group that would come to be world-quality. Clemmons is still the director and sole franchise owner of the Harlem Spiritual Ensemble. The group tours only occasionally now, and will soon issue a new CD, titled Sisters of Freedom.

You will never hear Francois Clemmons say white people can't sing with soul - he seems to believe everyone can. moves people is his work with spirituals — he kind of embodies that; his effervescence spills over."

1—7 ran^ois Clemmons brings color — I / in every sense of the word — to ^ Middlebury's campus. He opens the door to an interviewer clasping a wildly patterned Japanese robe around his nowample middle. Photographs reveal him to be a flashy dresser, generally decked out in audacious shirts and an oversized cross pendant — he's also an ordained minister. His hair is now neatly trimmed and gray and, like most fiftysomethings, he needs reading glasses. True to his reputation, his smile radiates warmth, and his first gesture is to offer a hot cup of tea. In the throes of grading his students' papers — profiles of eminent black figures such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Nat Turner — Clemmons easily switches gears to talk about his life, both before -i and since becoming a college teacher. "When you're a spiritual person you're led to these things," he says of coming to Middlebury. "I was led spiritually to be available to a teaching job." Clemmons believes that, in a way, he's always been a teacher — from the stage. "This is kind of an extension of that; it's not like I had to learn a whole different field." Poring over his own significant collection of books, and consulting with other historians, Clemmons put together a curriculum that students describe as both intellectually challenging and deeply moving. And his is one class where singing is not only permitted but encouraged — it comes with a songbook of his own arrangements. "I don't want those who think they can't sing to feel uncomfortable," Clemmons says, but he reports that students' course evaluations always recommend moresinging. "You learn differently when you sing," he puts it. If they're interested, he invites students to participate in the choir, where he'll urge them to take voice lessons. "I try to teach them how to breathe, to add dimension to a phrase, to sing with meaning," Clemmons says. "Believe me, they are going to be fabidous," he predicts of his growing choir, which he expects to begin touring next year, and in Europe within four or five. "You give me the bodies and I'll teach them to sing!" You will never hear Francois Clemmons say white people can't sing with soul— he seems to believe everyone can — even if some of the members of the choir admittedly have a hard time learning to clap, or move, with rhythm. In fact, for someone whose class revisits the painful history of slavery and the evocative music that grew out of it, Clemmons seems blissfully immune to the politics of skirt color. Life is too short, and holds so much joy,

McCardell wanted us to come back next season — that said a lot to me," Clemmons recalls. "They were accepting us whole-heartedly.. .It wasn't just another place, another performance." In 1993, Clemmons donned his uniform and came back for a different show — a sort of mobile "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" at the Center for the Arts. He's still awed by the memory of some 30 yellow schoolbuses lined up outside. "It was a huge success," he marvels. "I learned a lot about the way kids live up here, about what farm life was like. I was technically born dn a farm, in Birmingham, but my family left when I was very young."

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he Clemmons family moved from segregated Alabama to Youngstown, Ohio, when Francois was five years old. In the industrial city of some 200,000, his stepfather worked in a steel mill. His mother was the musical one, always singing spirituals around the house, he says. Early on, it was evident that young Francois was gifted, and he eagerly joined in harmonizing with his siblings. A soloist from the second grade on, he led an active singing life in both school and church, and even fronted a rock group called The Jokers. At Oberlin College, Clemmons fell in love with opera and pursued it with a passion. His bachelor's degree in music there led to graduate school at Carnegie-Mellon University of Pittsburgh. "The school was appreciative of me as a young artist," he says. "I sang with the Pittsburgh Symphony more than any other orchestra." With the humility he directs toward every experience in his productive life, Clemmons adds, "I was so blessed to have that opportunity." While he earned his masters of fine arts degree, he was also "blessed" with winning a Metropolitan Opera audition held in Pittsburgh. That qualified him for a regional competition in Cleveland; he placed third, and made such an impression that he became a member of the Met's Opera Studio. In his seven seasons with that artist development program, he was thrilled to work with some singers he had long idolized, such as Leontyne Price. It was in this period, too, that he performed in dozens of productions around the

Pittsburgh was also the fateful 'hood in which Fred Rogers lived and produced his show. Clemmons had met Rogers at church, where he was a tenor in the choir. The two hit it off instantly. "He heard me sing and became my biggest fan," Clemmons says. Rogers invited him onto the program to sing, and then created the policeman role for him. "He could have made me a garbage collector, I wouldn't have cared. I was so blessed — it was the kind of show I could do Monday through Wednesday, and go do other jobs the rest of the week." Having moved to New York, Clemmons would fly back to Pittsburgh every few weeks to tape new shows. "And I was traveling all over America with Mr. Rogers," he says. "It was a wonderful way to subsidize my singing career." If you think the slow-talking, cardiganwearing role model is a synonym for "sap," keep it to yourself around Clemmons — he has the utmost respect, and love, for the man he still refers to as "Mr." "He's wonderful with children; he's wonderful with adults," gushes Clemmons, who relishes his role in the "Neighborhood" as one of his greatest honors. "We'll be walking across campus and someone will call out, 'Officer Clemmons, Officer Clemmons!'" says Susan Stockton. "It will usually be a visiting parent who has recognized him, and is embarrassing the bejesus out of the student." Una-bashed, Clemmons will strike up a conversation, and isn't above handing out autographs. Clemmons' love of children translated to enjoying the silly songs — o f ^ e ^ ^ k h ,„

an instructional or moral purpose — on "Neighborhood" nearly as much as opera or spirituals. It also prepared him for de facto parenthood; he took in a couple of abandoned boys in New York and raised them for the better part of a decade. "I took those boys to rehearsals with me, I took them on tour; their extended families knew they were staying with me." They even met, and adored, Mr. Rogers. In their thirties now, the "boys" still keep in touch, and have visited Clemmons in Middlebury. Though he calls one of them his "spiritual son," Clemmons never had any offspring of his own; for one thing, he's openly gay, and he's unattached. Maybe it's the clerical vows — he was ordained in 1990 in the Christian Church — but the spirit seems to call him more than the flesh, as it were. "This minister part...I just wanted to acknowledge that spirituality is an important part of my life," he says. "I was never interested in drugs; I'm not sexually active; I don't like bars because of the smoke; I was never a 'disco' or 'Hollywood' type. I received training from my mother and God — I don't know who's more difficult to please." What does he think of Vermont's current debate about same-sex marriage? "Oh, I'm totally in favor of it, child," he responds without hesitation, then adds almost wistfully, "Maybe someone will put a ring around my finger while I'm in Vermont." > Though he admits he misses the variety — particularly of restaurants — in New York, Clemmons says Middlebury is beginning to feel like home. "What I've started doing is a lot of entertaining," he says. "I'm a great cook, if you'll forgive my immodesty." He loves having students over for dinner — like at the "soul food" bash at the end his January-term course. "You get to know them better if you sit down to eat with them," he says, adding with a chuckle, "They drew the line at chitlins." The students have no reservations, though, about their class with the teacher they call Francois — or by his nickname, "Black Magic." "It was really inspiring," says sophomore Emi Kubota. "There was just so much discussion, some of it kind of heated, and I think that's good. It kind of opens people's eyes and lets them know things our generation didn't know about." Having performed in one program of spirituals last month, Kubota is equally impressed with Clemmons' singing. "He's incredible; his voice is probably louder than the whole choir together," she says. "It's so rich and velvety." "This class really taught you about black music and spirituals; it was very moving," reports Graham Fisk, also a sophomore and a singer himself. "I had heard about Francois, that he was a flamboyant and energetic teacher. It's true: He has a great sense of humor and a lot of passion. "He was good at speaking his own opinions but also very interested in our opinions and views," Fisk continues. In a diverse group that, included students from three continents, he adds, "I felt as though by the end of the class any stereotypical boundaries had been smashed; I considered everyone in the class a friend." You might say Francois Clemmons makes everyone feel welcome in his new neighborhood. "I've found my niche here," he says. "I very much see my future at Middlebury." ® Francois Clemmons will perform with ' the Clemmons Consort on March 15 at the Middlebury College Center for the Arts. The recital of American vocal works begins

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Caribbean island of St. John. "It's just taken the world a little bit of time to catch up." Vermonters can make their own judgments next week, when Varone and dancers descend on Burlington with a piece they worked on last summer at the Flynn. "Sleeping with Giants," a brutal work about the alienation of aging, got a standing ovation at its New York premiere earlier this month. Along with "Rise," Varone's self-described "signature piece," and "Bel Canto," a humorous work set to florid music from Bellini's Norma, the program demonstrates Varone's impressive creative reach. Like contemporary Mark Morris, Varone came from a "populist" dance background — he studied tap dancing for eight years before moving onto formal training. Living in Syosett, New York, Broadway was also a big influence. Varone committed musicals to memory as a child — an interest that followed him into adulthood. Three years ago, he was called in to choreograph the musical The Triumph of Love. He had also staged the dances for an Off-Broadway show America Dreaming, in 1994 — the same year he contributed the synchronized swimming sections to a dance and skating visualization of The Planets, by Gustav Hoist. Varone's democratic approach to movement explains why "there is some faux social dance in every work that I do," he says. It also reveals something about his relationship to music. Tap dancing "set up all these rhythms in my head when I hear music," Varone explains. "I see the score in terms of energy and what's needed. I try to create that energy when I go into the studio... Like an

earthquake happening. How can I do that on stage? How do I make it look like the room is starting to fall apart? That happens in 'Giants.'" Although he has choreographed to works by John Adams, Philip Glass and Henryck Gorecki, Varone is particularly attracted to the music of British composer Michael Nyman, of Piano fame. Set to his Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra, "Sleeping with Giants" is the third Nyman number in his burgeoning repertoire. He offers the trilogy to presenters as a complete "evening." But being "musical" doesn't mean he slavishly choreographs to the notes, step for step. Postmodern choreographers ruptured that relationship — Morris has only partially resurrected it. "Sometimes there's an emotional content to Nyman's music that soars, and takes you to a certain place, which is obvious," Varone says. "I am intrigued with going against that...obvious place." Varone and Morris danced together in the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, where the former spent seven years performing in works that were about "the greater landscape of community," as he puts it. Prior to that he spent a year dancing for Jose Limon, whom he describes as a "real humanist. There was no bullshit involved," he adds. "It is work that talks about human beings. That is also what my work is about." In the case of "Rise," an abstract piece that showcases his signature loose-limbed whiplash style, "human" means celebrating what the body can do. Like Paul Taylor's "Esplanade," which is also held up as example of pure

Doug Varone and dancers. Flynn Theatre, Burlington, February 5, 8 p.m.

unadulterated motion, "Rise" moves along with seamless exuberance and energy, as dancers group and re-group in structures that form and dissolve too quickly to be perceived. "Bel Canto" represents one of Varone's few forays into comedy — an area where most choreographers fear to tread. "I can be very funny in human life," he says, "but translating that to stage is very different." Using the trills and thrills of opera for inspiration, "Bel Canto" makes fun of the excesses of love, including, but not limited to, what New York magazine described as "one of the most touching homoerotic passages in the contemporary dance repertory." "Sleeping With Giants" takes a much darker view of the human condition; it's a study of persecution. You see a community of young movers single out and harass a middle-aged member, suggesting the piece may simply be about the particular challenges faced by an aging dancer. But as a sociological study, it has much broader implications. "It clearly tells the story of an outsider," Varone suggests. "Everyone will see themselves in that work." Varone certainly does, although he insists he is in the best shape of his life. "That said," he adds, "it hurts a lot. I can feel my body changing. I can feel my mind changing. I erase phone messages before I write them down." And, he says, he is making dances harder, and faster, than ever — a total of four since summer. "Things keep flying out, and each one is completely different from the next, in mood and spirit," he says. "I still feel like I have a lot more to say." ®

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here's something vaguely menacing about the Tshaped hole in the white ice, the rough wooden derrick dangling a chain nearby. Sharp and mysterious things sit on tables or in the snow, and clots of children gravitate toward a team of apple-rumped horses straight out of a Bruegel painting. The horses are hitched to thin air, and wait with a terrible equine patience. About a hundred people stand in the white winter sunshine, also waiting. The scene is almost medieval, and if we didn't know this was an ice harvest, we might imagine it had something to do with dunking witches. This air of oddness is deliberate and attractive — for 21 years, Al Wilder of Brookfieid has been stage-managing this harvesting demonstration on Sunset Lake in

black tongs descends, the ice lifts, and the moment that it hangs in midair seems full of surprise, scrutiny and celebration. A tape measure proves the ice is 22 inches thick. Twenty-two inched. Do we need further proof of the depth of the Vermont winter? The modern-day ice-cutting ritual began in 1980, but the seed was planted in 1977, when Wilder, who then lived at one end of Brookfield's moderately famous Floating Bridge, woke up to a ruckus out on the pond. He got out of bed to investigate and found a handful of local men cutting and moving the ice and calling out directions to each other in the cold. Sound carries well in the crystal air. The process caught his interest. "I waited for them to do it again the next year, but they never did," Wilder says. "I missed it." Before the coming of the power lines, ice was harvested, usually twice each winter. Most of the Brookfieid ice was sold to the railroad, which used blocks of the cold stuff to keep produce and dairy products fresh during the long ride to distant urban markets. It was also used in homes during the summer months, and Wilder remembers early iceboxes with their thick walls, heavy doors and fragrant puddles. Wrestling with the block ice was an ongoing chore: "They were a pain," he summarizes. "After the First World War, the first thing most people did was get an electric icebox and an automobile."

A tape measure Droves iM E H s 22 inches thick.] 1 n ve need further proof of i J he depth of the Vermont " winter? Pond Village. For just as long, people have come to watch the compelling, repetitive ballet of coaxing ice out of its natural habitat and into a manmade one. It's a re-enactment of what resident Ed Koren calls "a pre-electrical ritual," and his use of the word "ritual" is perfectly accurate. If it were not a ritual, this annual event would be deadly boring.

There are moments, in fact, when it is boring, and the small crowd begins to chatter and wander off. But then the ice saw is lifted again, the surface is fractured away, and brittle skim on the open water is broken by the passage of a huge, neat cube, tremendously heavy and yet floating with a kind of miraculous convenience. The derrick with its

Wilder doesn't say this sadly, but pragmatically: He's really not a back-to-the-land Luddite who yearns for the olden days. What he does yearn for, it seems, is a use for 19th-century tools that have stubbornly endured into the 21st century. He talks like a man who doesn't like to see things go to waste.

he agenda of the Brookfieid ice harvest is startlingly simple: everyone has a go at extracting pre-scored blocks of ice. This is advanced under the vague cloak of conducting a contest — the fastest harvester gets a night at the Green Trails Inn — but the contest is curiously uncompetitive. Advice is abundant. Someone writes down times, but there is no hurry The contest is a both a ploy and an invitation — just try this, it beckons. And people do, signing up hot so much in hopes of winning but because Wilder makes it so easy, and because it's obviously okay to be inept. The long ice saw, dark with age, slides through the ice. "It cuts on the down stroke," Wilder says, over and over. "All the work is done going down." Cutting the ice is hard work. It's tricky and tiring, and the sorearmed contestants learn perhaps a little more than they wanted to know about their rural heritage. The pleasures are real enough —

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The egress menu is progressive, which means the chefs will change it every few weeks. It also changes as customers dictate. One local patron, for instance, sidled up to the bar, took one look at the menu and asked, "Where's the beef?" Houriet offered an apology and promised to put a beef stew on a.s.a.p. What won't change is the attempt to procure fresh and, whenever possible, local

Egress is simultaneously so n o w a n d so . self-consciously retro, it's like stepping onto the set of an Austin Powers movie. The chefs, King and Manchester, know how to balance flavors and textures. The burrito, for instance, isn't your typical leaden affair. It's a light combination of sauteed mushrooms, summer squash, beans, cheddar cheese and cilantro. The Italian New Year Luck soup, made with finely minced sausage, leeks and red lentils, is a spicy stew. The creme brulee is a study in perfect contrasts. Piercing the clove-flavored caramel glaze with a spoon is like breaking a veneer of stained glass over a cloud. The soft underbelly of cream is just barely sweet. King and Manchester create these delectables in a kitchen the size of a glorified closet, furnished with a regular fourburner range, a double-door fridge and a large Formica counter built over a granite outcropping that was originally incorporated into the building's foundation. All the dishes are washed by hand in a church basement-style steel sink that takes up the length of one wall.

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TALES WITH TWANG You might call James McMurtry the Lou Reed of Texas, but without the narcotics. Acute observations and cinematic stories bolster this pop-folkster's bare-bones approach to singing. Deadpan but never deadly, McMurtry faces north — this Friday at Higher Ground. Vermont singer:songwriter Greg Douglass opens.

NC. THE HUB CATS (acoustic duo),

WEDNESDAY DAYVE HUCKETT (jazz guitar),

Leunig's, 7:30 p.m. NC.

SOULED OUT (Motown, r & b ) ,

KARAOKE KAPERS W/CHERIE

Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8.

TARTT (hosts Bob Bolyard & Eric Brenner), 135 Pearl, 9.:30 p.m. NC. WIDE WAIL (alt-pop), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. WIGGLE (DJs Patti & Tricky Pat), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $3.

OPEN MIKE, Toadstool Harrys, 9

SAND BLIZZARD (rock), Nectar's,

9 p.m. NC.

scends all categories with music so eloquently

THURSDAY GUY COLASACCO (singer-song-

OPEN MIKE, M a n h a t t a n Pizza &

OPEN MIKE W/D. DAVIS, Cactus

Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, J.P.'s Pub, 9 p.m. NC.

Cafe, 9 p.m. NC.

RUSTIC OVERTONES, JUMP, LITTLE CHILDREN (groove-rock),

p.m. NC. 18+. MR. FRENCH (rock), Nectar's; 9:30 p.m. NC.

JOSH BROOKS (singer-songwriter),

Good Times Cafe, 7:30 p.m. $2.

ELLEN POWELL & T.J. THOMP-

SON (jazz), Leunig's, 7:30 p.m. NC.

RETRO NIGHT (DJ), C l u b 156, 9

REWIND W/FATTIE B. (DJs; hip-

hop, funk, disco, soul), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $3. CHAD (pop rock), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. BLUEGRASS CATAMOUNTS,

Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 9 p.m. NC.

OPEN MIKE, Thirsty Turtle, 8 p . m .

REGGAE NIGHT (DJ), J.P.'s Pub, 9

NC.

p.m. NC.

DJ T0RRY MARRS, M o u n t a i n

MARDI GRAS PARTY WITH POOH

Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC.

BEAR (hip-hop/r&b/reggae) & DJ OMEGA (house/techno), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5. vr-Ai -q

OPEN MIKE NIGHT, M a t t e r h o r n , 9

p.m. NC. personal, it's universal. Live Art brings the folk

writer), Jake's, 6:30 p.m. NC.

NC. ART EDELSTEIN (Celtic acoustic guitar), Tavern, Inn at Essex, 6 p.m. NC.

crowd, Canadian singer-songwriter Ferron tran-

9:30 p.m. NC. BANG (DJ Rob Psychotrope; house/techno), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. NC/$2.

KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE DRAKE, Edgewater Pub, 9 p . m .

Though fanatically adored by the lesbian/feminist

p.m. NC.

HIP-HOP NIGHT (DJs), Rasputin's,

Higher Ground, 9 p.m. $6.

DIFFERENT DRUMMER

Cambridge Coffeehouse, Smuggler's Notch Inn, 7 p.m. Donations.

OPEN MIKE, Charlie O's, 9 p.m.

DAVE ABAIR BAND (rock),

Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. legend to Montpelier's Unitarian Church this

KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE DRAKE, Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. N C . * M E L I S S A DAVIS (acoustic

Sunday — be sure to ask for her "uncovered" reggae version of "Different Drum." Greg NC = NO COVER. AA = ALL AGES.

Douglass opens this one, too.

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7:30 p.m. $5. OPEN MIKE, Swany's, 9 p . m .

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NC. TNT KARAOKE, Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. NC. REGGAE DJ, Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC. BL00Z0T0MY (jump blues), Mountain Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC.

Vermont Pub & Brewery, 9:30 p.m; NC. -^

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Wobbly Bam, 9 p.m. $6-8.

Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC.

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Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m.

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ABAIR BROS (rock), Henry's

Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8. Toadstool Harry's, 9 p.m. NC.

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KELLY & THE CAPTAINS

JAMES MCMURTRY, GREG

(rock), Nightspot Outback, 9 p.m. $5-7.

DOUGLASS (singer-songwriters), Higher Ground, 9 p.m. $8/10

SATURDAY

KARAOKE W/FRANK, Franny

TAMMY FLETCHER & THE DIS-

CIPLES (soul/blues), Dockside, 7 p.m. NC. GREG RYAN (singer-song-

KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE

writer), Burlington Coffeehouse, Rhombus, 8 p.m. $6.

DRAKE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m.

DJ LITTLE MARTIN, 135 Pearl,

NC.

10 p.m. $4/5.

SM0KIN' GUN (rock),

CRAIG HUR0WITZ & MARC

BRISS0N (acoustic),

(acoustic), Ri Ra, 6 p.m. NC.

Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. JOHN CASSEL (jazz piano), Tavern at the Inn at Essex, 7 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Diamond Jims Grille, 7:30 p.m. NC.

T A M M Y FLETCHER & THE

RUN FOR COVER (rock),

DISCIPLES (soul/blues),

Franny O's, 9 p.m. NC. C4 (rock), Swany's, 9 p.m. NC. TNT DJ, Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. NC.

156, 9 p.m. $3/4. 18+. RETR0N0ME (DJ), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $2. THE NEW DEAL (electronica), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, J.P.'s Pub, 9 p.m. NC.

PICTURE THIS (jazz),

Windjammer, 5:30 p.m. NC. RODNEY & FRIENDS

Dockside, 7 p.m. NC. BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS, COREY

HARRIS (alt-rock; acoustic blues), Memorial Aud., Burlington, 8 p.m. $22.

BAND, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m.

SM0KIN' GUN (rock),

Alley Cats, 9 p.m. NC.

FRIDAY

SETH YAC0V0NE BLUES

NC.

JOHNNY DEVjt BAND (rock),

DJ CHEWBACCA (rock),

Ground, 9 p.m. $10/12. MIRAGE (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9- p.ml $3. . -•

Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. THE IMP0STERS (rock),

Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. DJ BUTCH & GUESTS, C l u b

O's, 9 p.m. NC. CHRIS KLEEMAN (blues fin- .

gerpicker), Good Times Cafe, 8:30 p.m. $5. PAUL MARQUIS (folk guitar),

Bridge St. Cafe, 6:30 p.m. NC. C4 (rock), Swany's, 9 p.m. NC. STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN, OPEN MIKE

(singer-songwriters), Ripton Community Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. $4. ZEN FLOWER (rock), Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. $3. LIVE MUSIC, M a d M o u n t a i n

Tavern, 9 p.m. $5. BLUEGRASS CATAMOUNTS,

Blue Tooth, 9 p.m. $3. U.N.I, (reggae), Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $3-5.

PROF. FAIRBANKS & TRACY

DJS TIM DIAZ & RUGGER

BLUES FOR BREAKFAST,

(hip-hop/r&b), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC.

writer), Borders, 8 p.m. NC.

W0LTERS (jazz/swing), Villa Tragara, 6:30 p.m. $5 with dinner.

FLASHBACK ('80s DJ),

RODNEY & FRIENDS

JOEY LEONE (acoustic r&b),

Rasputin's, 10 p.m. NC.

Mountain Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC. THE CLIQUE (party band), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $5.

(acoustic), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC.

Charlie B s, Stoweflake, 8:30 p.m. NC.

OPEN MIKE, Red Square, 7

BLUE FOX & R0CKIN' DAD-

ROSE GERBER (singer-song-

DYS (blues-rock), Mountain Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC. U.N.I, (reggae), Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $3-5. THE CLIQUE (party band), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $5.

p.m. NC, followed by ADDISON GROOVE PROJECT, 9:30

p.m. NC. DJ CRAIG MITCHELL, 135

Pearl, 9 p.m. $6. PERRY NUNN (acoustic),

Ruben James, 5 p.m. NC, followed by TOP HAT DJ, 11 p.m. NC. DJ JAZZ (house/techno), Club 156, 9 p.m. $3/4. 18+. - A THE NEW DEAL (electronica), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $3. MR. FRENCH (rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. FRI-2K (r&b/hip-hop; DJs Frostee & Robbie J.),

weekly

URBAN DJ NETWORK (DJs

DJ BETTY, Charlie O's, 9 p.m.

Spin & Irie; hip-hop/house), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $3/5. EKIS (funky groove) Vermont Pub & Brewery, 9:30 p.m. NC.

NC. SP0GGA (acoustic rock), Nightspot Outback, 3 p.m. NC, followed by APATHY JONES (rock), 9 p.m. $5-7. RIGHT ON! (funk/rock/oldies),

COMEDY ZONE (stand-up),

Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8.

Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m.

LIVE M U S I C M a d M o u n t a i n

$8.

Tavern, 9 p.m. $4. OPEN MIKE, Adams Apple, 7:30 p.m. NC.

songwriter), Jake's, 6:30 p.m. NC. . "• ••V ' •

NORTHERN DELIGHT (jazz),

ABAIR BROS, (rock), Henry's

DAYVE HUCKETT (jazz guitar),

Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. SAM ARMSTRONG (jazz favorites), Tuckaway's, Sheraton Hotel, 9 p.m. NC.

Sweetwaters, 11:30 a.m. NC.

J.P. Morgan's, 7:30 p.m. NC. COBALT BLUE (rock), Charlie

O's, 9 p.m. NC. MIKE DEVER (acoustic), Three Mountain Lodge, 6 p.m. NC. SP0GGA (acoustic rock),

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SUNDAY

where to After Dark Music Series, Knights of Columbus Hall, M i d d l e b u r y , 3 8 8 - 0 2 1 6 . Adams Apple Cafe, Portland & Main streets, M o r r i s v i l l e , 8 8 8 - 4 7 3 7 . Alley-Cats, 4 1 King St., Burl., 6 6 0 - 4 3 0 4 . Angela's Pub, Middlebury, 3 8 8 - 0 0 0 2 . Backstage Pub, 6 0 Pearl St., Essex Jet.. 8 7 8 - 5 4 9 4 . Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 100 Dorset St., S. Buriington, 8 6 4 - 8 0 0 1 . Blue Tooth, Access Rd., Warren, 5 8 3 - 2 6 5 6 . Boony's, Rt. 2 3 6 , Franklin, 9 3 3 - 4 5 6 9 . Borders Books & M u s i c , 2 9 Church St., Burlington, 8 6 5 - 2 7 1 1. Bridge St. Cafe, Richmond. 4 3 4 - 2 2 3 3 . Burlington Coffeehouse at Rhombus, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 6 4 - 5 8 8 8 . Cactus Cafe, 1 Lawson Ln., Burl., 8 6 2 - 6 9 0 0 . Cafe Delilah, 11 Main St., Montpefier, 2 2 9 - 1 0 1 9 . Cambridge Coffee House, Smuggler's Notch Inn, Jeffersonville, 6 4 4 - 2 2 3 3 . Capitol Grounds, 4 5 State St., Montpelier, 2 2 3 - 7 8 0 0 . Champion's, 32 Main St., W i n o o s k i , 6 5 5 - 4 7 0 5 . Charlie B's, Stoweflake Resort, 1.746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 2 5 3 - 7 3 5 5 . Charlie O's, 7 0 Main St., Montpelier, 2 2 3 - 6 8 2 0 . Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 5 2 4 - 1 4 0 5 . City Limits, 14 Greene St. Vergennes, 8 7 7 - 6 9 1 9 . Club Metronome, 188 M a i n St., Burlington, 8 6 5 - 4 5 6 3 . Club 1 5 6 , 156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 6 5 8 - 3 9 9 4 . Cobbweb, Sandybirch Rd., Georgia. 5 2 7 - 7 0 0 0 . Diamond Jim's Grille, Highgate Comm. Shpg. Ctr., St. Albans, 5 2 4 - 9 2 8 0 . Dockside Cafe, 2 0 9 Battery, Burlington, 8 6 4 - 5 2 6 6 . Edgewater Pub, 3 4 0 Malletts Bay Ave., Colchester, 8 6 5 - 4 2 1 4 . Finnigan's Pub, 2 0 5 College St., Burlington, 8 6 4 - 8 2 0 9 . Franny O's 7 3 3 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 8 6 3 - 2 9 0 9 . Good Times Cafe, Hinesburg Village, Rt. 1 1 6 , 4 8 2 - 4 4 4 4 . Halvorson's, 16 Church St., Burlington, 6 5 8 - 0 2 7 8 . Henry's, Holiday Inn, 1 0 6 8 W i l l i s t o n Rd., S. Burlington, 8 6 3 - 6 3 6 1 . Hidden Bean, Christie/Wright/Patterson Rotunda, Redstone Campus, UVM, Burlington, 8 6 5 - 0 0 3 2 . Higher Ground, 1 M a i n St., W i n o o s k i , 6 5 4 - 8 8 8 8 . Horn of the Moon Cafe, 8 Langdon St., Montpelier, 2 2 3 - 2 8 9 5 . Jake's, 1 2 3 3 Shelburne Rd., S. Burlington, 6 5 8 - 2 2 5 1 . J.P. Morgan's at Capitol Plaza, 100 Main St., Montpelier, 2 2 3 - 5 2 5 2 . J.P.'s Pub, 139 M a i n St., Burlington, 6 5 8 - 6 3 8 9 . LaBrioche, 8 9 M a i n St., M o n t p e l i e r , 2 2 9 - 0 4 4 3 . Last Chance Saloon, 147 M a i n , Burlington, 8 6 2 - 5 1 5 9 . Leunig's, 1 1 5 Church St., Burlington, 8 6 3 - 3 7 5 9 . Live Art at the Barre Opera House, 4 7 6 - 8 1 8 8 , or Wood Art Gallery, Montpelier, 8 8 3 - 9 3 0 7 . Mad Mountain Tavern, Rt. 1 0 0 , W a i t s f i e l d , 4 9 6 - 2 5 6 2 . Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 1 0 0 , Waitsfield, 4 9 6 8910. M a i n St. Bar & Grill, 1 1 8 M a i n St., M o n t p e l i e r , 2 2 3 - 3 1 8 8 . Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 M a i n St., Burlington, 6 5 8 - 6 7 7 6 . Matterhorn, 4 9 6 9 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 2 5 3 - 8 1 9 8 . M i l l e n n i u m Nightclub, 1 6 5 Church St., Burlington, 6 6 0 - 2 0 8 8 . The M o u n t a i n Roadhouse, 1 6 7 7 M o u n t a i n Rd., Stowe, 2 5 3 - 2 8 0 0 . Nectar's, 1 8 8 M a i n St., Burlington, 6 5 8 - 4 7 7 1 . The Nightspot Outback, K i l l i n g t o n Rd., K i l l i n g t o n , 4 2 2 - 9 8 8 5 1 3 5 Pearl St., Burlington, 8 6 3 - 2 3 4 3 . P i c k l e Barrel, K i l l i n g t o n Rd., K i l l i n g t o n , 4 2 2 - 3 0 3 5 . Radisson Hotel, 6 0 Battery St., Burlington, 6 5 8 - 6 5 0 0 . Rasputin's, 163 Church St., Burlington, 8 6 4 - 9 3 2 4 . Red Square, 1 3 6 Church St., Burlington, 8 5 9 - 8 9 0 9 . Rhombus, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 6 5 - 3 1 4 4 . Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 1 2 5 , 3 8 8 - 9 7 8 2 . Ri Ra, 1 2 3 Church St., Burlington, 8 6 0 - 9 4 0 1 . Ruben James, 1 5 9 Main St., Burlington, 8 6 4 - 0 7 4 4 . Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 2 5 3 - 6 2 4 5 . Sha-Booms, 4 5 Lake St., St. Albans, 5 2 4 - 9 0 1 4 . Signal to Noise HQ, 4 1 6 Pine St. ( b e h i n d Speeder & Earl's), Burlington, 9 5 1 1140. Starksboro Community Coffee House, Village M e e t i n g House, Rt. 116, Starksboro, 4 3 4 - 4 2 5 4 . Strand Theater, 2 5 Brinkerlioff St., P i t t s b u r g h , 5 1 8 - 5 6 6 - 7 2 6 5 . Swany's, 2 1 5 M a i n St., Vergennes, 8 7 7 - 3 6 6 7 . Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 8 6 4 - 9 8 0 0 . The Tavern at the Inn at Essex, Essex Jet., 8 7 8 - 1 1 0 0 . Thirsty Turtle, 1 S. M a i n St., Waterbury, 2 4 4 - 5 2 2 3 . Three M o u n t a i n Lodge, Rt. 1 0 8 , Jeffersonville, 6 4 4 - 5 7 3 6 . Toadstool Harry's, Rt. 4 , K i l l i n g t o n , 4 2 2 - 5 0 1 9 . Topnotch Resort, M o u n t a i n Rd., Stowe, 2 5 3 - 8 5 8 5 . Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., W i n o o s k i , 6 5 5 - 9 5 4 2 . Tuckaway's, Sheraton, 8 7 0 W i l l i s t o n Rd., S. Burlington, 8 6 5 - 6 6 0 0 . Vermont Pub & Brewery, 1 4 4 College, Burlington, 8 6 5 - 0 5 0 0 . Villa Tragara, Rt. 1 0 0 , Waterbury Ctr., 2 4 4 - 5 2 8 8 . W i n d j a m m e r , 1 0 7 6 W i l l i s t o n Rd., S. Burlington, 8 6 2 - 6 5 8 5 . Wobbly Barn, K i l l i n g t o n R d „ K i l l i n g t o n , 4 2 2 - 3 3 9 2 . Zabby's Stone Soup, 2 1 1 College St., Burlington, 8 6 2 - 7 6 1 6 .

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US HUMANS, 300 MILES AND CHANGE (self-released, CD) — The duo Us Humans — Jeff Schmidt and Adam Mason — call their stuff "original acoustic music" with a "social conscience." If you immediately think "Indigo Guys," you're on the right track. Schmidt and Mason met at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania, where they graduated in 1996, and honed their act at campus gigs; now they're ready to face the wider world — or at least Burlington, to which they moved last summer. Local fans of the genre might compare the approach with Strangefolk's genesis, though Us Humans seem determined to remain two. That's a pity, frankly, because some of their songs would be far stronger with more power chords and less of that unrestrained, distracting strummage common to acoustic players (and here, in this basement recording, mixed too loud). Their lyrics reveal an idealism refreshing in this Age of Irony, but their sensitive-guy politics are actually more personal than provocative — that "conscience" runs more toward observations of the less savory aspects of human nature ("...more faith in their cars than in their God...") than of larger social, economic, environmental or other big-picture issues. To some degree, too, 300 Miles and Change is simply about growing up and finding one's path — and maybe a relationship. Schmidt possesses a strong voice on the high side, with a slightly plaintive vibrato. Though his unfailing earnestness gets on my nerves after a while, chances are his passion will gradually give voice to more nuanced singing. The songs are punchier, too, when lead guitarist Mason joins in with harmonies or in unison, and I would recommend a lot more of it. His playing is deft and melodic, and Mason's experiments with the occasional effect help give the songs more texture. His picking and spare percussion at the end of "Waiting," for instance, provide welcome sonic counterpoint to the relentless rhythmic string-bashing. Ditto with the tremolo in "Traffic, Diners and the American Dream," a catchy tune with a hooky chorus, and the flanged effect in "Under the Moon." Schmidt, ever humble, rushes to self-

judgment in "Higher Learning" ("...Maybe I'm not always working toward the greater good/And maybe I gave up instead of doing what I should..."), and is equally quick to dis superficiality and other failings. This is all well and good, though Us Humans have not yet found that delicate balance, at least lyrically, between righteousness and mere finger-pointing. This is perfectly encapsulated in "Goldfish," which would be an anthemic fist-raiser with a full band, and which compares human "everyday life" to the small and self-absorbed universe of fish in a bowl. 300 Miles and Change gives hope, both for the future of human decency and of this duo, but it also suggests the songwriters work a little harder on the wording. Schmidt and Mason call it like they see it — and celebrate their debut disc — February 10 at Nectar's. — Pamela Polston

ART EDELSTEIN, THE WATER IS WIDE (AE Productions, CD) — There is nothing about the name Art Edelstein that says British Isles — unless you count King Arthur — but it seems the East Calais guitarist has an adopted homeland, especially the Emerald Isle. Edelstein's debut CD, The Water Is Wide, offers 15 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland — and one from the Shetland Islands. But fans of bawdy, rollicking Irish pub music should not expect that here. For starters, all 15 songs have similarly deliberate, almost stately, pacing; second, all are instrumental. Edelstein plays — and plays very well — acoustic guitar, mandolin and bouzouki. To be precise, as he explains in the liner notes for The Water Is Wide, the guitars are a 1998 Engelmann spruce and Brazilian rosewood 13-fret and a 1989 Taylor

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cedar/mahogany; the mandolin a 1920 Gibson A3; the bouzouki built by Dubliner Joe Foley in 1993. The same degree of detail applies to the song descriptions — Edelstein notes his tuning, along with the song titles, composer, if known, and provenance. He also tells you exactly how the tracks were recorded — at "the office" in East Calais. It's as if he intended Water to be a primer for students of Celtic music; the only thing missing are the charts and fingerings. Given this penchant for exactitude, it's no surprise that Edelstein plays with extreme and gentle care, as if the tunes were priceless, fragile glass. I don't know how many were originally rendered with more speed or vigor (he does note that "Farewell to Whiskey" is often played faster), but I would prefer a few more robust versions. Taken alone, each tune is quite lovely, played with competence and delicacy, and each delivers that Siren melancholy for which Irish music is famous (the title track — adapted some years ago by Peter, Paul & Mary — is especially heart-wrenching). As a whole, though, the homogenous-sounding collection does a disservice to individual songs, blurring the differences among a reel, a tribute to a Lord or a pretty girl, a "drinking song" or a march. It's as if Edelstein — who spent a decade researching the works of the blind Irish harpist Turlough Carolan — applied the "wallpaper" aesthetic to his recording (he performs Wednesdays for diners at the Inn at Essex). The result is just that: pretty background music that soothes and shimmers, but does not demand you pay too much attention. If he intended The Water Is Wide to be a lullaby, Art Edelstein has succeeded. Next time, though, I'd like to hear him tackle some saltier fare. — Pamela Polston

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Weymouth sing traditional spirituals, along with poems by Langston Hughes and Lucille Clifton set to music. See "to

B H U T A N The Thunder Dragon Land Nov. 19-Dec. 2, 2000

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brush and palette to this creative expression session. Art Gallery of Barre, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 476-1030. A L T O O N SULTAN: T h e Groton artist discusses her art and new book, The Luminous Brush: Painting With Egg

trated lecture on traditional and contemporary dance. Flynn Gallery, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-4500.

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' I N S I D E D A N C E ' : Critic and historian

St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2535. performs folk-inspired tunes at the Cambridge Coffeehouse, Smuggler's Notch, Jeffersonville, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 644-5721. FARMERS' N I G H T C O N C E R T : High school members of the Lyndon Institute Band play pop standards at the State House, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2245.

' M E A N S T R E E T MOVIES' D O U B L E FEATURE: John Singleton directed Boyz N the Hood, an unflinching look at life in South Central L.A. Fresh tells the story of a 12-year-old bent on revenge. Loew

Tempera. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

words MARK PEKAR: The Burlington College

Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth

instructor and member of the Fool's Jacket

College, Hanover, N . H . , 6:45 & 8:50

Troupe reads from his plays. Rhombus

p.m. $6. Info, 603-646-2422.

Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8

art

p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-0569.

• Also, see exhibit openings in the art list-

G R O U P : Merrilyn Burrington leads a dis-

ings.

cussion of Angela Browne's When Battered

' C R I M E A N D P U N I S H M E N T ' BOOK

F I G U R E D R A W I N G : The human figure

Women Kill. S. Burlington Senior Center,

motivates aspiring and accomplished

10 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

artists in a weekly drawing session at the Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-7165.

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• Lucille Clifton knows a thing or two about "Black Women and the Art Song." The modern poet has written about Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, motherhood and breast cancer. Her powerful voice is what drew Vermont composer Gwyneth Walker to set her poems to music, and compelled Evelyn Kwanza to perform the works for voice and piano. "The songs reflect on pride and African-American body image," says the choral director of Bellows Free Academy. She and pianist Catherine Weymouth also perform the poems of Langston Hughes set to music by Margaret Bonds, the first black pianist to perform with the Chicago Symphony. Listen up. Wednesday, February 2. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7p.m. Free. Info, 654-2535•

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Nature delivered just in time this year. After a less-than-impressive winter, Mount Snow got over a foot of powder last week, guaranteeing a much softer landing for the world-wide Winter X-Games. Ten local athletes made it into the snow-holds barred competition, including snowboarder Ross Powers — a bronze medalist in the 1998 Olympics. Also a Vermonter, 16-year-old Kelly Clark is the youngest of the boardercross bunch. Cheering on cutting-edge contenders is free, but in case competition lags, bring your own skis or board. The games only take up a small amount of terrain, so lifts and halfpipes are open to the rest of us amateurs. Thursday, February 3, 9 a.m. - 3p.m. Thursday, February 4, 9 a.m. - 3:30p.m. Friday & Sunday, February 5 & 7, 8:30 a.m. -3:30p.m. Saturday, February 6, 8:30 a.m. -3:30p.m. Mt. Snow Resort, W. Dover. Free. Info, 464-1100.

for better or verse:

The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in New York more or less invented the poetry "slam" — a competitive, rap-inspired approach to recitation that has revolutionized the traditional sober "reading." Two slam champs at an upcoming reading are Nuyorican alums: Alix Olson won the National Slam Championship in 1998, and Roger Bonair-Agard succeeded her in 1999. Both have an in-your-face slam style, but Olson's is a highly political, passionate voice. "I failed as a folk singer," is how she explains her roots. Bonair-Agard is a Trinidad native who "sings, dances and weaves" stories of his birthplace and of his adopted home — Harlem. Thursday, February 3. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7:30 p. m. Free. Info, 654-2535.

a rumor of one's own ? Neil Simon wrote Rumors to get himself out of a depression — and the result is just what the doctor ordered for that raging case of cabin fever. "This is completely different for me," Simon said of the play, an out-and-out farce that sets aside Bronx-style nostalgia for upper-crust laughs. The convoluted plot involves four couples who gather to celebrate an anniversary, only to discover Myra missing and Charlie — the deputy mayor of New York — involved in an apparent suicide attempt. Speculation, cover-ups and a visit from the police add intrigue to the action. Thursday, February 3 through Saturday, February 5, 8 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2 p.m. Mann Hall Auditorium, Trinity College, Burlington. $7.50. Info, 899-5022. ! It takes a certain kind of pianist to resist the well-worn keyboard classics of Chopin, Bach or Rachmaninoff. Cuban-American pianist Horacio Gutierrez makes an exception of Beethoven — and his crowd-pleasing Hammer Klavier Sonata — but the rest of his repertoire is living and breathing. He performed William Schumann's Piano Concerto for the composer on his 75th birthday, and played a piano c#ticerto by Andre Previn with the Pittsburgh Symphony. Composer George Perle is writing a set of preludes $ for Gutierrez, who often includes Perle's work in his performances. As fortes go, it's a good one. Friday, February 4. Concert Hall, Center For the Arts, Middlebury College, 8p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

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St acey Earle Saturday, February 19 7:00 p.m.

1 No one expected The Red Balloon to win an Oscar for Albert Lamorisse in 1957. The French writer directed his son in the story of a lonely Parisian boy befriended by a playful balloon. The Scottish theater troupe Visible Fictions moves the story onstage with a live adaptation of the film — a silent actor conducts the title character around like a puppet, but his expressions convey the personality of the balloon. The minimalist set uses a few boxes and imagination to recreate the cityscape inhabited by Pascal and his floating friend. The performance is recommended for ages six and up — younger ones might find the ending too much of a letdown. Sunday, February 6. Flynn Theatre, Burlington, 2p.m. $13.50. Info, 863-5966.

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songs that sound if they were

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' I N S I D E D A N C E ' : See February 2.

pany at this singing read-along. Fletcher

Get a closer look at the lake's aquatic life

Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m.

—- and threats to it — in an illustrated lec-

drama

Free. Info, 8 6 5 - 7 2 1 6 .

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' R U M O R S ' : T h e a t r e Factory stages Neil

S T O R Y T I M E : Young readers ages three to

Center, Burlington, 7 - 8 p . m . $3. Info,

Simon's farce about a couple's 10th anniversary party gone awry. See "to do"

five learn f r o m lighthearted literature,

864-1848.

songs and activities at the S. Burlington

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MEET-

list, this issue. M a n n Hall A u d i t o r i u m ,

C o m m u n i t y Library, 11 a.m. Free.

I N G : A proposed telecommunications net-

Trinity College, Burlington, 8 p . m . $7.50.

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result in increased c o m p e t i t i o n for cable,

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telephone and Internet service. G e t a

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progress report at Burlington Electric

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Stay-at-home students hear stories p r o m o t -

I R I S H H I S T O R Y L E C T U R E : Religious

1950s. Loew A u d i t o r i u m , H o p k i n s

ing peace. Fletcher Free Library,

studies professor Rev. Joseph M c L a u g h l i n

Center, D a r t m o u t h College, Hanover,

Burlington, 1:30-2:30 p . m . Free. Info,

gives a talk entitled " T h e M a k i n g of a

N . H . , 7 p.m. $6. Info, 6 0 3 - 6 4 6 - 2 4 2 2 .

865-7216.

N o n - C o n f e s s i o n a l State: 1 7 t h - C e n t u r y

ONCE UPON A MUDPIE':

Ireland." Farrell R o o m , St. E d m u n d ' s Hall,

art

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St. Michael's College, Colchester, n o o n .

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work with clay u n d e r "kid-certified" potter

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and storyteller C y n t h i a Haviland. Kids in

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W a n n a b e parents hear a b o u t in vitro fertil-

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the later session. V e r m o n t Clay Studio,

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Alix O l s o n and Roger Bonair-Agard wage

Waterbury, 10 a.m. & 3:30 p . m . Free.

tion. N e w England Federal Credit U n i o n ,

war with words. See "to do" list, this issue.

Taft Corner, Williston, 6 - 8 p . m . Free.

M c C a r t h y Arts Center, St. Michael's

sport

Info, 6 5 7 - 2 5 4 2 .

College, Colchester, 7:30 p . m . Free. Info,

takes a real a n d virtual field trip to an off-

contest, which features dare-devil s n o w m o -

site d e m o n s t r a t i o n of w h a t the Internet

biling, skiing and snowboarding. See "to

can d o for writers. Barnes & Noble, S.

464-1100.

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Burlington, 7 p . m . Free. Info, 8 6 4 - 8 0 0 1 .

music

' P O E ' S C H I L D R E N ' : U V M profs Tony

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authors get a lesson in "writing a b o u t

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V e r m o n t Law School, S. Royalton,

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m a n vying for a captain's daughter.

F O R E S T ' : Fine art and natural history

Hall, Montpelier, 8 p . m . $6. Info,

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c o m m i t t e d to building c o m m u n i t y and

Spaulding A u d i t o r i u m , H o p k i n s

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864-8001.

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questioning y o u t h make n e w friends

' R U M O R S ' : See February 3.

a regular meeting of the A d o p t i o n

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activities. Fletcher Free Library,

and get support. O u t r i g h t Central

R O U N D A N D SQUARE DANCE:

Burlington, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info,

V e r m o n t , Montpelier, 7 p . m . Free.

film

Alliance of Vermont. S. Burlington Public Library, 7 p . m . Free. Info,

Legislator T o m Bah re calls for a live

865-7216.

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' T H E G E N E R A L ' : A live pianist

985-2464.

b a n d in a fundraiser for the

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accompanies Buster Keaton's silent slap-

' 2 6 0 0 ' M E E T I N G : Hackers, cyber-

I n d e p e n d e n c e D a y Celebration

G R O U P : Victims of violence support

stick classic. Savoy Theater, Montpelier,

punks, geeks and assorted wired types

C o m m i t t e e . N e s h o b e Sportsman C l u b ,

W I N T E R X G A M E S : See February 2,

and educate their peers. Puffer U n i t e d

11 a.m. $4. Info, 2 2 9 - 0 5 9 8 .

meet to socialize and converse. Borders,

B r a n d o n , 8 - 1 1 p . m . $8. Info,

9 a.m. - 3 : 3 0 p . m .

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247-3275.

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C h u r c h Street Marketplace, Burlington, 5-8 p . m . Free. Info, 8 6 5 - 2 7 1 1 .

' T H E S L E E P I N G B E A U T Y ' : Student

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• See exhibit openings in the art list-

dancers f r o m the Lebanon Ballet

the H i g h l a n d Lodge, Greensboro, 9:45

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School p e r f o r m the fairy-tale w o r k set

a.m. Free. Register, 5 3 3 - 2 6 4 7 .

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P O E T R Y S L A M : W o r d wranglers read

Saturday

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two original poems u n d e r three m i n utes to compete for cash prizes.

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drama

• Also, see listings in " S o u n d Advice."

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•Also, see listings in " S o u n d Advice."

' R U M O R S ' : See February 3.

issues is part of the Chinese &

B E N H A R P E R : T h e versatile musician

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' H . M . S . P I N A F O R E ' : See February 4.

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Vietnamese N e w Year celebration.

and his b a n d , the I n n o c e n t Criminals,

spectators. $5. Info, 8 6 5 - 0 5 6 9 .

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Aspiring actors, singers a n d dancers try

C e n t e r For Cultural Plurality, U V M ,

showcase a n e w a l b u m , Burn to Shine.

out for Grease; clowns, gymnasts and

Memorial A u d i t o r i u m , Burlington,

kids

singer-songwriter performs original

Burlington, 3:30 p . m . Free. Info,

works for voice and piano. T h e Parlor,

jugglers t u m b l e into Cirque du

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S O N G & S T O R Y T I M E : See February

Hardwick, 8 p . m . D o n a t i o n s . Info,

St. Michael's Playhouse, Colchester. Free. Register for times, 6 5 4 - 2 9 0 4 .

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G I G I ' : Kids sing songs with Robert

Paul Mercer Ellington, grandson of the

W h i t e River Valley Players present this adaptation of Edith W h a r t o n ' s d r a m a t i c

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Resnik and his fiddle-playing friend

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865-2711.

Gigi Weisman. Fletcher Free Library,

through some rich family history.

novel a b o u t a N e w York socialite.

a.m. - n o o n . Free. I n f o , 8 6 5 - 7 2 5 5 .

J O S H B R O O K S : T h e folk singer-

Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

C h a n d l e r Music Hall, R a n d o l p h , 8

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O P E N H O U S E : H i g h schoolers and

Deerleap Books, Bristol, 7 - 9 p . m . Free.

their families check o u t business a n d

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W I N T E R X - G A M E S : See February 3,

D O U G V A R O N E : T h e acclaimed

' T H E G E N E R A L ' : See February 4.

Essex J u n c t i o n , 6 - 8 p . m . Free. Info,

Fairbanks plays six-string violin and

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' R O M A N C E ' : French director

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Tracy Wolters accompanies on piano at

C a t h e r i n e Breillat also stars in this

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Bellini. See preview, this issue. Flynn

Loew A u d i t o r i u m , H o p k i n s Center,

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$5. Info, 2 4 4 - 5 2 8 8 .

February 3, O u t r i g h t Vermont,

Theatre, Burlington, 8 p . m . $ 1 6 - 2 4 . 5 0 .

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sport W I N T E R X-GAMES: See February 3, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. S N O W S H O E HIKE: Green Mountain Club member Nancy Schulz leads the

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through the snow o'er the fields of Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5.

W I N T E R CARNIVAL: See February 4, 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. P E T Z O O EXPRESS: An assortment of exotic animals, including a kangaroo, elephant, giraffe and camels, entertain onlookers at the Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. -8 p.m. $7. Info, 860-491-3421. S W E A T S H O P LABOR W O R K S H O P : A former worker for The Gap in Saipan speaks during a daylong conference. Alliot Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5. Info, 654-6242. WALTZ N I G H T : Supporting the symphony is as easy as one-two-three. A night of bidding and ballroom dance bring you back to the Vienna Woods. Sheraton Hotel, S. Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $114. Info, 864-5741. GRAD S C H O O L PRACTICE TESTS: Prospective law school students get a feel for the real thing in a practice session. Burlington Kaplan Center, Woolen Mill, Winooski, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 800-527-8378. W I N T E R T R A C K I N G : An expert

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F I D D L E C O N C E R T : Sawyers con-

Montpelier, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info,

vene for a monthly concert hosted by

828-8614.

Montpelier Elks Club, 1-5:30 p.m.

kids

Donations. Info, 244-8537.

STORYTIME: See February 5, 1 p.m.

the Northeast.Fiddlers Association.

SEX A N D LOVE A D D I C T S A N O N Y M O U S : Can't get enough? This free 12-step program meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. Info, write to P.O. Box 5843, Burlington, V T 05402-5843.

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p.m. $5. Info, 453-5166.

Faulkner Recital Hall, Hopkins Center,

W I N T E R X-GAMES: See February 3,

Dartmouth College, Hanover, N . H . , 4

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Harmonious women compare notes at

p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

C R O S S - C O U N T R Y SKI T R I P :

a weekly rehearsal of the all-female bar-

dance

Urban skiers explore the snowmobile

bershop chorus. T h e Pines, Dorset St.,

trail around E. Montpelier Elementary

5. Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info,

' T H E SLEEPING BEAUTY': See

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862-9500.

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454-1234.

G A R T H FAGAN DANCE: The award-winning choreographer of

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Broadway's The Lion King offers a new,

triathalon incorporates cross-country

athletic dance work. Alumni Auditorium, Lyndon Institute, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 748-2600.

ski, snowshoe and speed skate races.

p.m. $5. Info, 649-2200. M O U N T W A S H I N G T O N SLIDE S H O W : Eric Pinder, who lived atop

T I O N : Potential buyers learn how to buy — and pay — for a home with the help of the Burlington Community Land Trust, noon. Free. Register, 660-0642. SLEIGH RIDES: Weather permitting, nothing takes you back like a dash

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time like the present. A winter

Catamount Family Center, Williston, 9 a.m. $15 per person, $35 per team.

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' R U M O R S ' : See February 3, 2 p.m.

country and skate ski lessons, tours and

' T H E H O U S E O F M I R T H ' : See

demos, along with ice skating and sled-

February 5, 4 p.m.

ding at Catamount Family Center,

' O H , VICTORIA': Victoria Woodhull

Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Register,

ran for president even before women

879-6001.

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drama O N E - A C T A U D I T I O N S : Aspiring thespians try out for the Essex C o m m u n i t y Players' March production of three one-act plays. Memorial Hall, Essex Center, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 879-4708.

film ' O N VALENTINE'S DAY': In Horton Foote's 1986 film, a wealthy Southern girl is ostracized by her family after she marries a poor man. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 7 p.m. $5. Info,

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Borders, Church Street Marketplace,

that contains no poultry, fish, gelatin, eggs, dairy or honey. Seventh Day Adventist Church, Williston, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3044.

S O U P A N D SALAD L U N C H : Hot soup warms on a cold winter's day at Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 11:30 a.m. - 2

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meal and slide show. Vermont Leader-

723-4705.

CHARLES R E C H E R : The experimen-

blues in an acoustic performance at

p.m. $18. Info, 883-9307.

ship Center, E. Charleston, 2 p.m. $8,

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Vermont Leadership Center, E.

'BLUE SUNDAYS' SERIES: Local diva Tammy Fletcher belts out the

VEGETARIAN P O T L U C K : Meateaters, too, can indulge in this flesh-free feast. Take a place setting and a dish

10 a.m. - noon. $4. Register, 434-3068.

River— and a home-cooked fireside

skating and snowshoe options at the

art • Also see exhibit openings in the art

Marketplace, Burlington, 6 p.m. $50. Info, 652-4507.

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grams. Sweet Tomatoes, Church Street

Lamorisse's story of a lonely boy and

years, shares slides and stories of his experience. Vermont Leadership Center, E. Charleston, 6 p.m. $5. Info,

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aikido AIKIDO O F CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adults, Monday through Friday, 5:456:45 p.m. and 7-8:15 p.m., Saturdays, 911:45 a.m. Children, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 17 E. Allen St., Winooski. $55/month, $120/three months, intro specials. Info, 654-6999. Study this gracefid, flowing martial art to develop flexibility, confidence and self-defense skills. AIKIDO O F V E R M O N T : Ongoing classes Monday through Friday, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m., Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m. Above Onion River Co-op, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info, 862-9785. Practice the art of Aikido in a safe and supportive environment.

aromatherapy SPA N I G H T : Thursday, February 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Star Root, Battery St., Burlington. $10-15. Register, 862-4421. Pamper yourself for a night — seated massage, foot reflexology and facials will be available.

art ' T H E ART O F BEING ONESELF': Experience necessary. Four Thursdays, February 17 through March 9, 10 a.m. noon. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington. $70. Info, 865-7166. Emphasizing craft and meaning, explore the process of"keeping head, heart and hands " integrated in your art with Tad Spurgeon. I N T R O T O EGG TEMPERA: Saturday, February 26, 10 a.m. - noon. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington. $15. Info, 865-7166. Tad Spurgeon teaches basic techniques for painting with this straightforward and subtle medium.

business ' G E T T I N G SERIOUS': Three Wednesdays and Thursday, March 1, 8, 15 and 27. Women's Small Business Program, Trinity College, Burlington. $115, grants available. Info, 846-7160. Explore the possibilities and realities of business ownership, assess your skills and interests and develop a business idea. 'ORGANIZING FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY': Two Wednesdays, February 16 and 23. Women's Small Business Program, Trinity College, Burlington. $75, grants available. Info, 846-7160. Get your small business organized.

cooking 'UNUSUAL W I N E S A N D U N I Q U E F O O D ' : Monday, February 7, 6-9 p.m. Isabels On the Waterfront, 112 Lake St., Burlington. $50. Register, 865-2522. They say eccentrics live longer — so try going out on a limb with wines and foods that don't conform.

craft PAPERMAKING: Classes beginning in February. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne. Info, 985-3648. Learn to make artfid paper and books. KAYAK-BUILDING: Ten weeks beginning February 1. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne. Info, 985-3648. Make your own wooden kayak and get out on the water this summer. DECORATIVE PAINTING: Six Tuesdays starting February 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4 Howard St., Burlington. $75. Info, 865-6056. Bring something to paint and learn to create faux marble, faux wood and "broken color"finishes. STAINED GLASS: Two eight-week sessions, Wednesdays, February 9 through March 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Thursdays, February 10 through March 30, 6:308:30 p.m. 4 Howard St., Burlington. $160. Info, 865-6056. Get an introduction to stained glass using the copper-foil technique.

H A N D - B U I L D I N G W I T H CLAY: Wednesdays, February 9 through March 1, kids, 3-5 p.m., adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Blue Plate Ceramic Cafe, 119 College St., Burlington. Free. Info, 652-0102. This course covers coil, pinch pot and slab construction as well as painting and glazing. FLOWER NECKLACES: Wednesday, February 9, 6:30-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 660-8060. Use seed beads to create unique necklaces. POTTERY: Saturday and Sunday, February 19 and 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne. Info, 985-3648. Potters Nicholas Seidner and Diane Rosenmiller share their methods for making usefid pots. POTTERY/SCULPTURE: All ages and abilities, group classes, private lessons. Day, evening and weekend offerings. Vermont Clay Studio, 2802 Rt. 100, Waterbury Center. Register, 224-1126 ext. 41. Enjoy the pleasures and challenges of working with clay, whether you've bad a lot, a little or no experience.

985-4961. Reduce the impact of stress on your body and mind. ' W O M E N LIVING IN T H E M O M E N T ' : Ten-week program beginning February 9, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. The Sanctuary for Yoga and Well-Being, Shelburne. Info, 985-4961. Change selfdefeating patterns, reduce stress and experience more joy by living in the moment. 'STRESS R E D U C T I O N ' : Saturday, February 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Highland Center for Health and Healing, Worcester. $80. Info, 223-3098. Use shamanic drumming, visualization and art to reduce stress and bring your life into balance.

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'COUPLES WEEKEND': Friday through Sunday, March 3 through 5. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $425/couple. Register, 800-221-0720. Make your most important rebitionship a priority. 'DEVELOPING INTIMACY': Friday through Sunday, March 24 through 26. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $125. Register, 800-221-0720. Learn to better understand yourself and your partner, and let go of unreasonable romantic ideals.

herbs APHRODISIACS: Friday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Purple Shutter Herbs, Main St., Burlington. $30. Info, 865HERB. Jump start your love life with aphrodisiac essential oils, herbs, vices and foods.

intimacy TANGO: Four Tuesdays, February 8 through 29, 8-9 p.m. Racquet's Edge, 4 Morse & Gauthier Drives, Essex Junction. $40. Register, 879-7734 ext. 166. Sarnir and Eleni Elabd teach the tango. LATIN: Mondays beginning February 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Swing Etc. at Twin Oaks Fitness Center, Kennedy Dr., Burlington. $60/six. Info, 658-0001. First-time dancers and those with experience warm up with the cha-cha, salsa, merengue, rumba, samba and bolero. SWING: Classes starting Sunday, February 13. Burlington. $40/person. Info, 862-9033. Learn Hollywood-style swing in this six-iveek series. BALLROOM, LATIN & SWING: Ongoing Classes. Swing Etc. in Burlington, Williston and St. Albans. Info, 864-7953. Beginners and experienced dancers get professional instruction. AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE: Ongoing Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. - noon. Capital City Grange, Montpelier. Ongoing Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. Twin Oaks Sports and Fitness, S. Burlington. Info, 9853665 or 658-0001. Get exercise and have fun while learning dances from Cuba, Haiti and Brazil.

feldenkrais® AWARENESS T H R O U G H MOVEM E N T ® : New series starting in January. Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 35 King St, Burlington. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Chace Mill, Burlington. Info, 434-5065. Enhance coordination, flexibility, strength and awareness with the guided movement sequences of Feldenkrais®.

feng shui 'CREATING HARMONY, LOVE A N D A B U N D A N C E W I T H FENG SHUI': Friday through Sunday, February 11, 12 and 13. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $150. Register, 800-221-0720. Learn how to harmonize your home and office to enhance prosperity, health and love.

healing 'HEALING A N D T H E H U M A N ENERGY FIELD': Friday, February 4, 6:30-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Donations. Info, 660-8060. Get an introduction to this modality which works well in conjunction with psychotherapy, massage therapy or acupuncture. 'LIFE ENERGY TRAINING': Friday through Sunday, February 18 through 20. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $195. Register, 800-221-0720. Learn how to "ground" and "center" yourself using Tibetan and Mongolian techniques for "shifting energy." 'CREATING T H E LIFE YOU WANT': Friday through Sunday, March 31 through April 2. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $1'75. Register, 800-221-0720. Take steps to increase passion and purpose in your life.

health MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS R E D U C T I O N ' : Two eight-week programs, Mondays beginning February 7, noon - 1:45 p.m. and Tuesdays beginning February 8, 5:15-7 p.m. The Sanctuary for Yoga and Well-Being, Shelburne. Info,

juggling JUGGLING CLUB: Ongoing Mondays, 5-7 p.m. Basement of Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. Free. Info, 8634969. Beginner to expert jugglers and unicyclists convene.

kendo KENDO: Ongoing Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Warren Town Hall. Donations. Info, 496-4669. Develop focus, control and power through this Japanese samurai sword-fencing martial art.

kids O P E N S T U D I O : Three Saturdays, February 5, 12 and 19, 10 a.m. - noon. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington. Register, 8657166. Tom Lawson and Jude Bond host eight- to 10-year-olds exploring media of their choosing.

language 'FRENCH I, FUN FOR BEGINNERS': Ten Mondays, February 7 through April 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Book Rack, Champlain Mill, Winooski. $170 includes Alliance Franchise membership. Register, 655-0231. Beginners gain basic conversational skills. 'ITALIAN FOR FUN': Eight Wednesdays, February 9 through March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. The Book Rack, Champlain Mill, Winooski. $120. Register, 655-0231. Get an introduction to basic Italian vocabulary, important phrases, correct pronunciation and elementary grammar. ITALIAN: Group and individual instruction, beginner through advanced, all ages. Middlebury area. Info, 545-2676. Immerse yourself in Italian to get ready for a trip abroad, or to better enjoy the country's music, art and cuisine. ITALIAN: Ongoing individual and group classes, beginner to advanced, adults and children. Burlington. Info, 865-4795. Learn to speak this beautiful language from a native speaker and experienced teacher. ESL: Ongoing small group classes, beginners and intermediates. Vermont Adult Learning, Sloan Hall, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Free. Info, 654-8677. Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English as a second language.

leadership ' T H E A U T H E N T I C LEADER': Friday through Sunday, March 17 through 19. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $245. Register, 800-221-0720. Engage and liberate your inner leader. ""

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ZEN MEDITATION: Mondays, 4:455:45 p.m., Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. ~ Burlington. Free. Info, 658-6466. Meditate with a sitting group associated with the Zen Affiliate of Vermont. ' T H E WAY O F T H E SUFI': Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. S. Burlington. Free. Info, 658-2447. This Sufi-style meditation incorporates breath, sound and movement. MEDITATION: First & third Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon. Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave. Free. Info, 658-6795. Instructors teach non-sectarian and Tibetan Buddhist meditations. MEDITATION: Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Green Mountain Learning Center, 13 Dorset Lane, Suite 203, Williston. Free. Info, 872-3797. Don't just do something, sit there! G U I D E D MEDITATION: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. The Shelburne Athletic Club, Shelburne Commons. Free. Info, 9852229. Practice guided meditation for relaxation and focus.

TAI C H I C H U A N : Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:15-9 p.m. Waterbury Tai Chi Club. Info, 434-5067. Practice Tai r?' Chi in the Yangfamily tradition, for health and self-defense.

music T R A D I T I O N A L IRISH DANCE MUSIC: Monday, February 7, 7:30 p.m. The Celtic College at College St. Congregational Church, Burlington. $5. Info, 660-9491. Learn to play Irish jigs and reels from Brian Perkins and Sarah Blair.

photography PHOTOGRAPHY: Private or group. Info, 372-3104. Take workshops in winter landscape photography, join a women's group or take classes in creative and technical camera and darkroom skills.

reiki REIKI: Classes January through March. Info, 223-5435. Take classes in Reiki Jin Kei Do and Men Chhos Reiki, offering various meditative paths to healing.

self-defense KICK-BOXING: Ongoing classes for adults and kids. Mondays, 8-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. Body Garage, Burlington. $8/hour. Info, 651-7073. Refine your balance and sharpen your reflexes — learn kick-boxing for self-defense. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Ongoing classes for men, women and children, Monday through Saturday. Vermont Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info, 660-4072 or 253-9730. Escape fear with an integrated self-defense system based on technique, not size, strength or speed.

wine W I N E TASTING: Friday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington. $20. Info, 951-WINE. Learn all about Cabernets from around the world.

women BEFRIENDING T H E BODY': Friday through Sunday, March 10 through 12. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $175. Register, 800-221-0720. Women address body-image issues to recognize inner i

writing W R I T I N G POETRY, A W O R K S H O P FOR BEGINNERS': Six Wednesdays, February 9 through March 15, 7:30-9 p.m. Writers at the Champlain Mill, The Book Rack, Winooski. $90. Register, 6550231. Let your impulse to write poetry overcome your fear of doing so. ' W R I T I N G , ILLUSTRATING A N D PUBLISHING P I C T U R E BOOK': Friday, February 1 1 , 7 p.m. Writers at the Champlain Mill, The Book Rack, Winooski. $20 includes a copy of the book. Register, 655-0231. Be part of a panel discussion with the author, illustrator and publisher o/"Snowflake Bentley.

yoga 'YOGADANCE CELEBRATION, GRACE IN M O T I O N ' : Friday through Sunday, February 25 through 27. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $150. Register, 800221-0720. Combine dance, movement, yoga, massage, relaxation and meditation to explore "grace in motion." BEECHER HILL YOGA: Monday through Saturday, daytime & evening classes for all levels. Info, 482-3191. Get private or group instruction in integrative yoga therapy, vigorous yoga or yoga for pregnancy. _ .. B U R L I N G T O N YOGA: Ongoing Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Corner of Howard and Pine Sts. Info, 658-3013- Practice yoga for body and mind. GREEN MT. LEARNING C E N T E R YOGA: All levels. Ongoing Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Essex Teen Center, 2 Lincoln St., Five Corners, Essex Junction. $8. Info, 878-5154. Practice yoga for relaxation, strength and flexibility, with Deborah Binder.

spirit 'IMBOLC': Saturday, February 5, 7:309:30 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $9. Info, 6608060. Join this celebration of purification in preparation for spring cleaning. 'DISCOVERING T H E GODDESS': Sunday, February 6, noon - 4:30 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $25. Info, 660-8060. Trace the history of the Goddess through the ages and find your own through meditation. 'CRYSTAL POWER WANDS W O R K S H O P ' : Saturday, February 12, 1-4 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $25. Info, 660-8060. "Program" a crystal power wand to activate your power, balance your energy centers and accelerate your spiritual growth.

U N I O N STREET S T U D I O : Daily classes for all levels. 306 S. Union St., Burlington. Info, 860-3991. Practice Astanga, Kali Ray and Kripalu styles with certified instructors Arlene Griffin and Lisa Limoge. YMCA YOGA: Ongoing classes. YMCA, College St., Burlington. Info, 862-9622. Take classes in various yoga styles. YOGA V E R M O N T : Daily classes, noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Chace Mill, Burlington. Info, 660-9718. Astanga style "power" yoga classes offer sweaty fun for all levels of experience.

support groups OVEREATERS A N O N Y M O U S : Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 863-2655. Overeaters meet for support around food and health issues. VT. RESOLVE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesday, February 2, 6-8 p.m. New England Federal Credit Union, Taft Corner, Williston. Info, 6572542. Talk with others about infertility issues. ALCOHOLICS A N O N Y M O U S : Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 658-4221. Want to overcome a drinking problem ? Take the first step — of 12 — and join a group in your area. NARCOTICS A N O N Y M O U S : Ongoing daily groups. Various locations in Burlington, S. Burlington and Plattsburgh. Free. Info, 862-4516. If you're ready to stop using drugs, this group of recovering addicts can offer inspiration. ,

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Bill Davidson with Ed Owre. One-Wall Gallery, Seven Days, Burlington, 864-5684. Through March 15. LAKE ICE, handmade linoblock and woodblock prints, lithographs and monoprints by Roy Newton. Red Onion Cafe, Burlington, 3725386. Through March 28.

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DAY ARTISTS, works by people with non-art day jobs. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 865-7165. Through February 6. HAND IN HAND, drawings and

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EXHIBIT, featuring the works of local elementary school students. Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, 865-7157. Through February. . , • •, ,

exhibit of multi-cultural, everyday objects that show theories of ornamentation and decoration. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through June 4.

by children from the pediatric wing of Fletcher Allen Healthcare,

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SIONISM, abstract impressions by Kenneth W. Sellick. Art Space 150 at the Mens Room, Burlington, 864-2088. Through February 15. FOUR HONDURAN ARTISTS, fea-

turing the work of Mario Castillo, Virgilio Guardiola, Rolando Lopez Trochez and Xenia Meji'a. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 656-0750. Through February 13. RICK SUTTA, representational oil

paintings. Rick Sutta Gallery, Burlington, 860-7506. Ongoing.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY THE MILLENNIUM SHOW, artists'

interpretations of past and future millennia in paint, sculpture, ceramic, fiber and furniture. Ferrisburgh Artisans Guild, 8773668. Through February 8. FIFTY YEARS: FACULTY ART AT

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NORTHERN media MFA thesis installation. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 635-1310. Through February 10. A TALE OF TWO CITIES: Photos of

Paris by Eugene Atget and of New York by Berenice Abbot. Also, AMBUSH IN THE STREETS, pho-

tographs of Parisian stencil art by Jules Backus. West Gallery, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Through April 1. PHOTOGRAPHY: Works by Ethan Jackson and Karen Weiner. East Gallery, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Through February 19. DYNAMIC MOVEMENT, mixed-

media paintings by Donna Stafford. Union Bank, Stowe Village, 253-2505. Through February.

IT DO OR DO WITHOUT: Our Lives in the 1930s and '40s, featuring oral histories, photographs, artifacts and music exploring Addison County life in those decades. Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 388-2117. Through March 10.

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GAUGIN TO TOULOUSE-LAUTREC,

monoprints by Helen Maffei Bongiovanni inspired by the Chaco region of New Mexico. Phoenix Rising, Montpelier, 2290522. Through February.

featuring 75 French art prints from the 1890s. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Benaiah Gibb Pavilion, 514-285-1600. Through April 16.

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A CONGO CHRONICLE: PATRICE LUMUMBA IN URBAN ART, fea-

ENTS, pottery ceramic works by the studio faculty. Vermont Clay Studio, Waterbury Center, 2441126. Through February. ART IN THE SUPREME COURT,

featuring photographs by Vermont press photographers Jeb WallaceBrodeur, Sandy Macys and Stefan Hard. Vermont Supreme Court, 111 State St., Montpelier, 8283278. Through February 11. MANIPULATIONS, featuring the

works in mixed media of Cindy Kilgore Brown, Lowell Snowdon Klock and Tinka Martell. Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Rutland, 775-0356. Through February 13. LITTLE DRAWINGS, featuring

works by Axel Stohlberg. Mist Grill Gallery, Waterbury, 2442233. Through February 21. CREATIVE AND DIVERSE TAL-

ENTS, a faculty exhibit of pottery and clay art. Vermont Clay Studio, Waterbury Center, 244-1126. Through February 28.

Documentaries

SUSAN UMBENH0UR, a mixed-

turing works by 1970s Congo folk artist Tshibumba Kanda-Matulu. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-6462426. Through March 12. THOUGHTFUL MECHANISMS: THE LYRICAL ENGINEERING OF ARTHUR GANS0N, featuring the

New Englander's whimsical mechanical sculptures. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-6462426. Through March 12. MEXICAN MODERN ART, featuring

works from the first half of the 20th century. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Jean-Noel Desmarais Pavilion, 514-285-1600. Through February 6. TRIUMPHS OF THE BAROQUE,

architectural models of 17th- and 18th-century European buildings. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Benaiah Gibb Pavilion, 514-2851600. Through April 9. ®

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hree dead photographers and two live ones are currently featured at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Works by two of the deceased are actually quite important: In the main gallery, "A Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget's Paris and Berenice Abbott's New York" features two interrelated artists whose works redefined the boundaries of documentary photography. The West Gallery presents a more contemporary collection, "Ambush in the Streets: A Photographers Encounter with the Stencil Aft of Paris," by the late Jules Backus. Vermont photographers Ethan Jackson and Karin Weiner are featured in the East Gallery. The best way to bring guerrilla art into a gallery is by tearing down at least one wall, but perhaps such a notion seemed foreign to Backus. Instead, he photographed the stencil art of French street artists — or pochoristes — and called it conceptual. But scrub down the Parisian plaster and you find works that are technically slick but little else. Moreover, Backus did not really have to go all the way to Paris to find stencil images — graffiti is practiced everywhere. Note, for example, the green dog prints currently trotting along College Street in Burlington. Are Backus' works presented because of the subject, and its oblique relationship to the works of "street" photographers Atget and Abbott, or because they are considered as photos on their own merit? Perhaps both, but either way they are not significantly interesting. Ethan Jackson presents a series of panoramic ink-jet prints that ambiguously attempt to make a positive statement against the dangers of ethnic stereotyping. He has juxtaposed violent scenes from "spaghetti

Westerns" with text from a book called Teach Yourself Arabic, because, Jackson says, "these vistas were inhabited by Arabs (Moors) during much of the Middle Ages..." That's a tenuous link for presenting Arabic phrases, such as "how violently noble souls abhor wrongdoing," over screen captures from a Sergio Leoni cinematic masterpiece. At least one Arab-American art critic found this rationale to be less than convincing, even somewhat offensive. Karin Weiner is an excellent painter. But this is a photo show, and her incoherent snapshots of birds appear to have been taken by other birds. Nothing is in focus, Weiner's compositions are sturdy as eclairs, and she seems to have been no more concerned with color, scale, light or anything else. Fortunately, the Helen Day's main exhibit, "A Tale of Two Cities," is a tale of two truly great photographers. Eugene Atget (1856-1927) began his artistic career in the theater, but devoted his life to documenting the changing face of Paris just before the turn of the last century. He squeezed a meager existence out of photography for the next 30 years, and eventually developed a small coterie of patrons — including Georges Braque, Utrillo and, most importantly, Man Ray. These artists saw a surreal quality in Atget's cityscapes, a balance between realism and naivete. Man Rays studio assistant, Berenice Abbott (1898-1991), was introduced to Atget's works and was deeply influenced by them. When he died, she purchased all of Atget's prints and negatives, then spent the next 40 years promoting the Parisian's work while becoming a photographic force herself in New York City. While their black-and-white finished prints seem technically

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intimately describe, great cities throes of

ima change. identical, and both photographers shared similar objectives, subtle differences beyond the obvious one — venue — arise upon closer inspection. Atget's "Clothing Boutique" portrays a jumbled storefront rich with textures and curves, while Abbotts "Antique Shop, Greenwich Ave. 10th St." is full of cool rhythms and angularity. Like many of her works, "Talman St." is dominated by steep lines approaching off-centered, one-point perspective, while Atget's "Untitled: View of Montmartre" has the dimensionality of two-point perspective, which is typically more dominant in his compositions. The installation of the exhibit is designed to easily enable viewers to make such comparisons as Abbott and Atget intimately describe great cities in the throes of rapid change. And if this sort of documentary work seems familiar, it is because these two artists were its pioneers. ®

VERMONT HAND CRAFTERS:

Work by local artisans. Vermont By Design Gallery, Waterbury, 244-7566. Ongoing. LOCAL ARTISANS, works by

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changing exhibit of selected paintings and prints. The Old School House Common, Marshfield, 4568993. Ongoing.

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deadline: monday, 5 pm • phone 802.864.5684 • fax 802.865.1015 LINE ADS: 2 5 words for $ 7 . Over 2 5 words: 3 0 0 a word. Longer running ads are discounted. Ads must be prepaid. DISPLAY ADS: $ 1 4 per col. inch. Group buys for employment display ads are available with the Addison Independent, the St. Albans Messenger, the Milton Independent and the Essex Reporter. Call for more details. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. And cash, of course.

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Flexible evening hours. F u n place to w o r k . Apply in person at C h e q u e r s Restaurant, Mon.-Sat., after 5 p.m. Exit 11, 1-89, Richmond 434-2870

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CROSSROADS ARTS COUNCIL Crossroads Arts Council seeks creative

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Search Committee Crossroads Arts Council 3 9 East Center Street Rutland, VT 0 5 7 0 1 EOE • For A p p o i n t m e n t i n M a r c h ,

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Drivers Wanted Awesome e a r n i n g potential

DO YOU WANT A JOB THAT S CHALLENGING? Stowe Land Trust is searching for a committed, self-motivated Executive Director to oversee all aspects of running this local nonprofit conservation organization. Responsibilities include all facets of acquiring land and conservation easements, landowner and community outreach, fundraising, membership development, and organizational management and administration. Qualifications: master's degree in natural resource-related field or two years' experience in similar capacity, and genuine interest in land conservation. Other desirable skills include writing, fundraising, database management, GIS, planning, and real estate or land use law.

A JOB W H E R E Y O U C A N M A K E THE DIFFERENCE? Northlands Job Corps Center is a residential vocational training program serving youth ages 16-24 throughout New England. As a member of Northlands' staff you would be helping disadvantaged young people break the cycle of poverty by preparing them for gainful, entry-level employment. N o r t h l a n d s is presently s e e k i n g c a n d i d a t e s for the following full-time positions:

School-to-Work Drivers: Temporary full- and parttime positions providing transportation t o area businesses for students participating in Northlands' innovative School-to-Work Program. Drivers' License required, C D L preferred. Residential Advisor: Full-time and substitute positions supervising students in dormitories during leisure time hours. Must have diploma/GED and the commitment t o making positive and dramatic changes in the lives of youth. $8.50/hr+

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Stowe Land Trust P.O. Box 284, Stowe, VT 05672.

Security Officer: Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules, and policies authorized by the Security Department. Diploma/GED required, experience w o r k i n g w i t h youth preferred.

STORE MANAGER Benefits Include: Competitive Wages

Licensed Practical

Nurse:

Part-time position with flexible daytime hours for nurse t o provide assistance in the medical care and treatment of students. High School/GED and state certification required.

Health Insurance Plan I R A Savings Plan Paid Vacation Plan Free Movie Rentals & More

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$10-$14/hr. Relaxed working conditions, attention to details required. Part or Full time drivers needed for day or night shifts. Must have valid Drivers License, Insurance, & Reliable Vehicle. Call for details or apply in person:

Four Star Delivery

203 No. Winooski Ave. Burlington

865-3663

LEAD LINE COOK Experienced team-player w/grill, saute and fry experience. Dependable, w/good coaching skills desired. Opportunity for advancement into Management.

Vermont Sandwich Company Inc.

Now Hiring for all shifts MANAGER POSITION Cooking e x p e r i e n c e required. Group > * health & dental insurance available. G e n e r o u s starting wage. COUNTER HELP Full- a n d p a r t - t i m e counter help positions o p e n in all locations. Food p r e p and/or restaurant experience preferred. Wage based on experie n c e plus tips.

CALL872-8872 9 - 1 l a m or 1 - 4 p m only and ask f o r Kim

SALAD PREP PERSON Positive a t t i t u d e needed! Our exceptional benefits include health insurance, profit sharing, paid vacations, professional environment, competitive wages. Apply 1-5 or call 862-1300 for appointment PERRY'S F I S H H O U S E 1080 Shelburne Road South Burlington EOE Visit our Web Site www.PerrysFishHouse.com

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Northeastern Family Institute

2 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS.. needed for expanding clinical team serving adolescent males. Competitive salary and benefit package offered. Call Scott at 985-3584 for immediate interview.

Come grow with TELEPHONE SALES Gardener's Supply Company is America's leading mail order gardening catalog specializing in innovative products and gifts for the yard, garden and home. We offer a fun work environment.various shifts, and terrific discounts on our products. Our call center is the heart of our mail order business, and our busy Spring/Summer season is about to begin! We need telephone sales reps to take incoming orders, and sell with knowledge rather than pressure. Gardening experience helpful. Various shifts available: most shifts include working weekend days on a regular basis. If you are interested in joining us, please send or email your resume with cover letter, or come in and fill out an application at:

Wake Robin Dining Opportunities

Services

Wake Robin, Vermont's premier continuing care retirement community has the following positions available in its dining services department: Cafe Cook : 1) Full-time cook for our on-site coffee shop. If you have experience assisting with the preparation of a wide range of high quality meals and great customer service skills, this is a great opportunity. Servers: full- and part-time - up to $8.25 a hour to start - perfect for adults, students and the semi-retired. Training is provided and no direct waitstaff experience is required. Kitchen Assistants/Dishwashers: Full and part-time - up to $7.88 an hour to Start. Wake Robin offers flexible mid-morning/early afternoon and late afternoon/early evening schedules. Benefits available with a 24 hour per week schedule. Immediate responses highly recommended. Complete an application at the Wake Robin Community Center, 200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482 or fax resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, (802) 985-8452. We are on the CCTA bus route! EOE

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Youth Leadership Organizer NEW DIRECTIONS FOR BARRE Creative self-starter desired to organize, promote and conduct trainings for teens; facilitate opportunities for teen involvement and leadership; help teens develop and promote substance-free recreation and activities for teens in the Barre community. 2 yr. position, full time with benefits. Salary $ 2 0 - $ 2 2 , 0 0 0 per year based on qualifications. Preferred qualifications: • Experience working with teens

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• Ability to work in collaboration with teens and community groups • Experience leading workshops for youth and adults • Group facilitation skills Send cover letter and resume with three references by Mon, Feb 7th to: Bert Klavens, New Directions Coordinator 120 Ayers Street, Barre, VT 06541 EOE

Governor's Institute on the Arts

FACULTY OPENING The Vermont Governor's Institute on the Arts is seeking an instrumental musician , to work with high school students at the residential Institute f r o m June 24 - July 9, 2000. High professional standards a n d cooperative, creative contribution are expected. Qualifications: Significant experience as professional musician, ability to work well with high school students. Responsibilities: Teaching instrumental e n s e m b l e s that may include, but not be limited to, jazz, pop, salsa, a n d other lively forms. Planning course outline in consultation with program director. Participation in all Institute activities throughout the residency Applications accepted until position is filled, screening of appli cations to begin immediately. To a p p l y send a letter of application resume, a n d n a m e s of three references to: Donny Osman, Program Director Governor's Institute on the Arts 3132 Lower Road Barre, VT 05641 or email: dandjo@together.net EOE

BAKER NEEDED PARTTIME: Very flexible schedule, no exp. necessary, will train. Must be reliable. Full-time possible in fall. Call or come by Chittenden Cider Mill, Dorset St. 862-4602.

UPSCALE ENTERTAINMENT Agency seeking full- & parttime entertainers & dancers. Up to $100/hr. Excellent repeat clientele. Must have own transportation. Call 8 6 3 - 9 5 1 0 , 10 a.m.-3 p.m., M-F.

DANCERS/MODELS: Sign-on bonus, great pay, will train. Daytime & nighttime work available. Club and private work. 244-5457.

BUSINESS OPP.

DO YOU LOVE great food & great wine? Well, we need someone to help us sell all this great stuff. Full-time w/ benefits — work 4 days w/ 3 days off. Cheese Traders, 863-0143. LEONARDO'S PIZZA NEEDS Cooks, Management, Phones, Drivers. Great pay, flexible hrs. P/T & F/T. Apply in person to either Dave, 1160 Williston Rd., S. Burl, or Shannon, 83 Pearl St.," Burl. MAIL ORDER: BURLINGTON based mail order company in search of self-motivated & hardworking individuals for part-time or full-time warehouse positions. Please call 657-2637 or fax your resume to 862-5494.

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If you see yourself taking on the challenges that come with working for one of the leading financial companies in New England, we may have the job for you:

TELLERS Do you like working with the public? Howard Bank is seeking outgoing individuals with demonstrated extraordinary customer service and sales skills to work in our branch offices. Previous experience is not necessary, we will provide training. Full-time positions available in Burlington, Winooski, Shelburne, and South Burlington. Part-time opportunity available in South Burlington. On-call opportunities are also available to cover vacations and sicknesses. Banknorth Group provides competitve salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications are available at any of our locations or by calling our job Hotline at 1-800-462-1943. Interested candidates should .forward their resume to:

Banknorth Group, Inc. Human Resources Department PO Box 366 Burlington, VT 05402-0366 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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ATTENTION: OWN A COMPUTER? Put it work! $25$75/hr. PT/FT. 1-888-8997536. www.work-fromhome.net/style. COMPUTER INTERNET Proficient? $70K-$100K. Free info at www.helpwanted.cjb.net, enter code " 1 0 1 3 3 2 " or call 603-5398893. WINDOW QUILT BUSINESS for sale. Full line of custom drapes & accessories. Est. 18 yrs. in greater Burlington area. Will train. Also willing to partner. Can be homebased. Call 862-2032. $ 8 0 0 WEEKLY POTENTIAL processing government refunds at home! No experience necessary. 1-800-6964 7 7 9 Ext. 1394.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Essex Junction Design/Build firm seeks a motivated and talented designer to join our fast growing company. Candidates must have 3+ years experience in design or education and experience in a related field. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please send, fax, or e-mail resume to: Lang F a r m N u r s e r y 51 Upper Main Street Essex Junction,VT 05452 Phone 802/878-5720 Fax 802/878-8128 e-mail LANGJS@aol.com

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Also accepting applications for Spring employment.

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD printed in more than 100 alternative papers like this one for just $950! To run your ad in papers with a total circulation exceeding 6.5 million copies per week, call Glenn at Seven Days, 8 6 4 - 5 6 8 4 . Regional buys also available.

LOST/FOUND HAND-CARVED WALKING stick. Found in December on Intervale Ave. Three names are carved in it: Randy, Tina... If you know the 3rd name, call 864-9808. Would like to return it to owner.

SALES REPS

Business-to-Business marketing via phone.

Exc. salary & commission. Exc. communication skills & flexible hours a must. Call 879-7000

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Healthy Males Ages 18-45 needed for

STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS Must be available weekdays during working hours MONETARY COMPENSATION OF $790 OR MORE Conducted at UVM Call 656-9620

U S UNIVERSITY B U I °f VERMONT

Records & Information Specialist The Department of Family Practice seeks an individual to provide clerical assistance and provide information & assistance to medical students, faculty, staff or general public, maintain calendars, process forms, compile data and prepare related reports. High school diploma, 3 yrs. clerical exp. and typing 35 WPM. Apply immediately with cover letter including Social Security number, resume and names & telephone numbers of three references to: UVM Employment Office, 232 Waterman Bldg., 85 So. Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05405 or email: employ ment@uvm.edu (attachments in Rtf or html format. UVM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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7DClassifieds • 8 6 4 . 5 6 8 4 LOST/FOUND LOST: 2 PURSES AND A cell phone. If you were at the Hood Plant party last Saturday night, and found either purses or a cell phone, please return to Red Square, Seven Days office or call 4 2 5 - 5 7 1 2 or 8 6 4 - 5 6 8 4 . No questons asked.

AUTOMOTIVE MITSUBISHI EXPO WAGON, '94= black, 4-dr., 9 3 K mi., a/c, cassette, very clean. $ 5 5 0 0 o.b.o. 6 5 8 - 5 9 8 9 . SEIZED CARS FROM $ 5 0 0 : Sport, luxury & economy cars. Trucks, 4 x 4 utility & more. For current listings, call 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 1 1 - 5 0 4 8 x2238.

REAL ESTATE THE PERFECT ESCAPE! Secluded camp located in Ripton, VT. Surrounded by V.A.S.T. trails and the Green Mountain National Forest. This cozy but spacious camp has a wood stove and a huge fieldstone fireplace. Fullyfurnished, electricity, bath w/ shower and 5 bdrms. Can accommodate at least 12! Asking $ 4 9 , 5 0 0 . Must sell! Call Karen or Brian, 8 0 2 288-9280.

OFFICE/STUDIO SPACE MASSAGE SPACE AVAIL., 1/2 the week or less. Reasonable rent, beautiful space, large lobby, and phone. Looking for easy going, energetic, new age practitioner, 6 5 8 - 4 4 8 8 .

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STUDIO SPACE FOR artists, photographers, craftspeople. Avail.: 2 private studios, group darkroom/photography area, spaces in large flexibleuse group studio. Heat/ electricity incl. Also, 1 2 7 0 sq. feet cafe space for lease. Studio Place Arts (community visual arts center), Barre. Nancy, 4 7 6 - 6 1 1 0 .

BURLINGTON: Professional/ grad. student to share nice 2 bdrm. apt. on College St. Available bdrm. has sunroom attached. $405/mo. incl. parking and some heat. Avail. 3/1. No pet/smoke. 865-4215.

NO. FERRISBURGH: Nonsmoking, prof, female to share 2-bdrm. apt. with same & 2 dogs. $ 4 0 0 / m o . , incl. heat, + 1/2 utils. + dep. Message, 4 2 5 - 5 5 9 3 .

WINOOSKI: GWM seeks housemate to share apt. — W/D, parking, cable. Avail, now. $ 3 7 5 / m o . + 1/2 utils. 655-1898.

SO. HERO: Lakefront farmhouse, 3 0 min. from Burlington. $ 3 0 0 / m o . + 1/2 utils. Call Spencer, 862-2477.

DATING SERVICES

BEAUTIFUL LATIN LADIES! Traditional and loyal, seek friendship/marriage with sincere gentlemen. Over 3 , 5 0 0 female members. Group tours to Colombia, SA. Free brochure. 9 5 4 - 5 2 7 - 1 3 4 0 . www.LatinLifeMates.com, (AAN CAN)

APT7H0USE FOR RENT BURLINGTON: 3-bdrm. apt., yard, sunroom, W/D, and offstreet parking. Non-smokers. $ 1 2 0 0 / m o . + utils., avail 4/1. 9 5 1 - 1 3 5 4 BURLINGTON: Good-sized apt.: downtown, 2-bdrm, convenient location, Must like cats. $ 4 2 0 / m o , incl. all. Avail, now. Call, 8 6 3 - 3 3 8 2 .

ROOM FOR RENT SHELBURNE: Completely furnished (incl. linens), cable TV, shared kitchenette, bath, laundry, off-street parking, private house on bus line. $ 8 5 / w k „ incl. all. 9 8 5 2959.

HOUSEMATES WANTED BRISTOL: Roommate(s) wanted for non-smoking, drug-free environment. Partially furnished rooms. Garden space, W/D, shared kitchen, dining & living rms. $ 3 0 0 / m o . , incl. utils. + dep. Kids welcome. 4 5 3 - 5 3 7 3 .

BURLINGTON: Room avail, immediately in charming 4bdrm. — hdwd. firs., W/D, close to downtown. Must love dogs. 6 5 2 - 0 7 9 6 . BURLINGTON: Feminist woman only. Child welcome. Share downtown home, garden. Friendly, clean and orderly. No smoking/pets. $325/mo. + utils. 860-^6828. COLCHESTER: Reasonably mature individual to share duplex. Sm. bdrm, Ig. shared living space, organic garden, $200/mo. + 1/3 utils. Laurie (into nature, writing, spiritual growth) 864-3621. COLCHESTER: Prof./grad student to share 2-bdrm. Quiet street, basement, W/D, garage, yard. Close to lake & parks. No smoking/pets. $ 3 1 5 / m o . + 1/2 utils. 865-3814. COLCHESTER: Artist pad on Colchester Pond, farmhouse. Fun, but responsible environment. $400/mo., incl. all. 8 7 9 - 1 1 6 2 (eves.). HINESBURG: housemate wanted to share modern house in wooded setting. No TV. $400/mo. Avail, now. Richard, 4 8 2 - 4 0 0 4 . HINESBURG: Share nice home in quiet, wooded setting.. Dog-friendly. Seeking mature, responsible adult. $ 4 0 0 / m o . , incl. all. Avail, immediately. 4 8 2 - 2 3 9 4 .

SO. BURLINGTON: Female to share condo, Ig. bdrm. w/ own bath, W/D avail. No smoking/pets/alcohol. Avail. 2/1. $ 2 7 5 / m o . + 1/2 utils. 863-1184.

COMPATIBLES: Singles meet by being in the same place as other singles. We've made this the best time to connect you. Details, 8 6 3 - 4 3 0 8 . www.compatibles.com.

BURLINGTON to SO. BURLINGTON: I'm looking for a ride to the U Mall. My hrs. are 6 a.m.10 a.m., M-F. I really need a ride to work if someone could just take me one way. (3229)

RTE. 15 (COLCH/ESSEX) to BURLINGTON: I work an irregular schedule and need a ride to work. I hope to be able to share driving in the near future. I work T/W 1-7:30, Th 11-5, F flex and Sat 9:30-4. I would appreciate a ride on any day. (3247) HUNTINGTON to COLCHESTER: Going my way? I'm hoping to get a ride to work. My hours are 84:30, M-F, and are somewhat flexible. (3243) ESSEX JCT. to IBM: I need a ride to work. I'm hoping that someone who works at IBM can pick me up on their way to work. My hours are 8:30-5, M-F. (3239) ESSEX CTR. to IBM: I work the N8 shift and am hoping to get a ride from someone who is also working that shift. (3238) BURLINGTON to RANDOLPH: I work in Randolph 2 days/wk. and would like to share driving w/ someone. My hours are 9-5 and the days vary. Please call 652-5199.

SO. BURLINGTON to MONTPELIER: I'm looking to share driving with someone on my daily commute. My hours are 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (or later if nec.), M-F. (3234) COLCHESTER to COLCHESTER: Help! I need a ride to my job. It's a short trip, but too far to walk. My hours are M-F & Sun., 9-6 p.m. (3233)

B Y T O M & RAY MAGLIOZZI

READER ITCHING TO BUY USED FERRARI Dear Tom and Ray: Am I nuts? I want to buy a Ferrari. No, not one of the new gazillion-dollar Testarossas or whatever, the car I want is a 330 GT 2+2 from around 1965. Now, this car would be used for trips to the beach and other local trips, but would probably not be my daily ride. My question is, can the average guy maintain one of these, or do I need to hire Luigi from Modena to do my oil changes? I hear all kinds of horror stories about how expensive Ferraris are to maintain, but if I don't race the thing, how expensive can normal upkeep be? Or are they just lousy cars? Fve lusted after this model ever since they could be had on the used market for about $17,000 or so. Now that prices have come back to earth from the big, speculative run of a few years ago, I'm really itching again to get one. Should I, or am I nuts? — Glenn RAY We know a lot about page 4 0

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nuts, but we don't know much about Ferraris, Glenn. So we called Eugene Czachor of Northeast Exotics in Kittery Point, Maine. Not only does Eugene buy and rebuild cars like these, but he's also Tom's brother-in-law, so we already had his phone number handy. I mention that in the interest of full disclosure. ' TOM: Eugene says that the 330 GT is actually one of the more reliable Ferraris (how's that for damning by faint praise!). Actually, it's a fairly heavy car, so it's not "delicate" like some of the other high-end Ferraris. RAY: Eugene says it's got a great motor, a sturdy suspension system, simple electronics (points), and a pretty good electrical system (Columnist's Note: For an Italian car). It's made up of old technology, so if you're a good » backyard mechanic, you should be able to work on this car. In fact, he says if he were going to buy a Ferrari to drive every day, it would either be a 330 GT or a 365 GT. TOM: Getting parts won't be easy. There are a few sources around, but you'd probably be well-advised to join a Ferrari4 * 8

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RICHMOND to UNDERHILL: Help! I need a ride to work for a few weeks. I work 7-4, M-F. (3230) BURLINGTON to GRAND ISLE: I'm looking for a ride 2 days/wk., either M/W or T/TH. I would like to be in Grand Isle by 2 p.m. and leave Grand Isle for Burlington the following day around noon. (3227)

GRAND ISLE to MONTPELIER: I'm looking to share driving with someone. I work 4 days/wk, 84 : 4 5 p.m. (1210)

JERICHO to BURLINGTON: I am Hiking for a ride temporarily— just one wa in the morning. I need to be in Burlington at 8 a.m., M-F. I'm willing to pay my way. (3225)

SHELBURNE to BURLINGTON: I work in the evening and would like to get a ride with someone who leaves Burlington around 9 p.m. I work M-F. (3242)

SO. BURLINGTON (Spear St.) to BURLINGTON: I am looking for a ride to work in the a.m. I need to be downtown by 7ish M-F. (3224)

SHELBURNE to SO. BURLINGTON: I work in the U-Mall area and am looking for a ride. My hours are M, T, W, F & Sun., 7-3 p.m. (3231)

WINOOSKI to SO. BURLINGTON: I'm looking to share driving or be a passenger on my commute. My hrs. are M, T, W, F 9 - 5 : 3 0 & T H 12-8. (3222)

VANPOOL RIDERS WANTED Route from: Burlington & Richmond Commuter Lot To: Montpelier Monthly Fare: $85 Work Hours: 7:30 to 4:25 p.m. Contact: Carl Bohlen Phone: 828-5215

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club so you have people to ask. And some of the parts are rebuildable, if you're capable of that. RAY: The things to watch out for, that are difficult to fix, are rust and excessive oil burning. Don't let a little oil burning scare you away, says Eugene. (Columnist's Note: After all, it's an Italian car!). But a Ferrari that burns oil excessively is one to watch out for. TOM: So as far as Ferraris go, the 330 GT is a good choice, Glenn. And as long as you don't care if you get 12 miles per gallon (which you will), don't care if you'll pay an astronomical sum for insurance (which you will), don't care if you have to get your parts mail-order (which you will) and you have time for a new "hobby" (which this will be), this could be just the car for you. RAY: So if it's any consolation, Glenn, at least Tom's brotherin-law Eugene doesn't think you're nuts. TOM: Of course, in the interests of full disclosure, we should mention that Eugene is nuts. Good luck, Glenn. Dear Tom and Ray: We spend five months each winter in a warmer climate and store our other car in the garage. When we return, the-battery is*

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always run down. There's no short, so it must just be running down from disuse. I have a small trickle charger that I sometimes use to boost my lawn mower battery. What if I hooked it to my car battery, and a timer unit turned it on for 20 minutes or so each day? To help save you time, I'm providing you with three possible answers: A) This has to be among the two to three dumbest ideas we have ever heard. You'll burn up your car and enlarge the ozone hole in the Earth's atmosphere; B) This is a stroke of genius. Wish we had thought of it. Get a patent on it and become a millionnaire! or C) Disconnect your battery and reset the clock and radio settings when you get back. —

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RAY: Well, first of all, Roy, we want to thank you for your thoughtful and considerate approach. If more of our readers gave us questions in the form of multiple choice, we'd get a lot more of them right. TOM: Not necessarily. But in this case, our answers are A and C. RAY: Someone already has a patent on something like this, but we don't recommend it. It's just too risky to play around with that kind of electricity when you're not around to -

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monitor it. It'll probably work, but what if something goes wrong? TOM: Right. Which would you rather do when you get home after the winter, Roy? Charge up the battery overnight and reset your radio buttons, or sift through the charred remains of your furniture and personal belongings looking for your fire-insurance policy? RAY: Here's what I'd do. I'd either disconnect the battery, or just join a road club, like AAA. For 40 bucks a year or so, they'll come and jump-start your car whenever you need them to. So when you get home from Florida or Arizona or wherever, you call them up, they come out and start the car, and then you drive around and let the battery charge itself back up. TOM: The only problem is that sometimes you have to wait a long time lor the road service to show up, and that's inconvenient. Wait! I've got it!! Put in your call for road service BEFORE you head south for the winter! Got a question about cars? Write to Click and Clack in care of this newspaper, or e-mail them by visiting the Car Talk section of cars, com on the World Wide Web.

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Dear Cecil, Last night I scared the bejesus out of myself reading about the Spanishfluepidemic of 1917, hantavirus, and the Ebola virus. Then I started to wonder. We can kill bacteria. If you come down with a nasty case of bubonic plague, it's at least possible that your doctor could knock it out with an antibiotic. How come we can't kill viruses once they've gotten inside a person? Is anyone working on figuring out how? — Randi, via the Internet There'd better be, considering the money we pour into antiviral research. But beating viruses isn't easy.

They're so little — only 1 /20th to 1/100th the size of an average bacterium — that most can't be detected with an ordinary light microscope; you need the electron variety. Worse, a virus is not, strictly speaking, a living organism, and it's pretty tough to kill what ain't alive. You think computer viruses are insidious? They've got nothing on the organic kind. Unlike bacteria, viruses aren't cells. They're basically just encapsulated DNA or RNA code. They can't reproduce on their own, so they can't be grown in the lab (not without special tricks anyway), which makes them hell to detect. The world's smallest parasites, they do their thing by insinuating themselves into living cells and using the host cell's amino acids and other chemical building blocks to reproduce. Some viruses insert their DNA into the host's DNA, so that the viral DNA reproduces whenever the cell does. To destroy the virus you have to destroy the host cells and maybe the host, which sorta defeats the purpose. In short, virologists have their work cut out for them. Despite decades of research, most viruses have no cure. Antibiotics are useless — prescribing them for a viral infection only helps breed drug-resistant strains of bacteria. The most effective approach is still vaccination, which creates antibodies that intercept the virus before it invades a cell. Antibodies can't penetrate cell membranes, though, so once a virus gets past that point, too bad for you. Apart from vaccination, antiviral drug researchers focus on interfering with virus replication — something that's easier said than done. Effective antiviral drugs are available for only a handful of diseases, and typically the virus is merely suppressed rather than wiped out. For example, using a cocktail of drugs (reverse transcriptase inhibitors and a protease inhibitor), doctors have been able to reduce HIV in the blood to undetectable levels, but the recipients must stay on the drugs for life. Then again, using a combination of alpha interferon and ribavirin, doctors have produced seemingly permanent remission of hepatitis C, so clearly there's hope. For

now, though, prevention, be it vaccination or safe sex, is still your best bet. Dear Cecil, In a current Volkswagen commercial, a customer in a car repair shop sees a spare tire in the trunk of a VW and says he thought full-size spare tires were extinct. The repair guy says, "That's what they said about the colacanth. " Later the repair guy goes on, "Prehistoric fish. They thought it disappeared over 10 thousand years ago, then somebody caught one ojfthe coast of Madagascar... colacanth?" — as if to say, "You know about this, right?" I didn't. What's more, I didn't find anything when I looked it up. What gives? — Guppy You weren't spelling it right, silly — it's coelacanth. Don't feel bad — the scriptwriter for the commercial obviously didn't have much of a clue, either. Experts originally thought the coelacanth became extinct 65 million years ago, not 10 thousand. Either way, reports of the critter's demise were greatly exaggerated. In 1938 a specimen was caught off the African coast. For nearly 60 years thereafter the several hundred coelacanths near the Comoro Islands, north of Madagascar, were believed to be the last of their kind. Wrong again. In 1997 a scientist and his wife were walking through an Indonesian fish market when the wife spotted a fishmonger having a special on fresh coelacanth. (Well, one fresh coelacanth.) The couple barely managed to snap a photo before the thing was sold. A year later another specimen was pulled from Indonesian waters. Scientists are now trying to figure out how the coelacanth could have migrated thousands of miles from Madagascar. The rest of us are trying to figure out how scientists could have overlooked a fivefoot-long fish. Keep an eye on that tuna melt; the next sighting could be yours. For more, see www.dinofish.com. — CECIL ADAMS

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Underdogs are on an upsurge. Topdogs are on a downswing. The supercilious masters may have money and spin doctors on their side, but the ingenious rebels have God. It will therefore be an excellent week for you to lovingly launch strikes, boycotts and protests. It'll be prime time to grunt NO NO NO NO NO NO for all the most constructive and uplifting reasons. In light of these revelations, Virgo, let me ask you this: Are you going

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CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Hirshfield's poem, "Each Happiness Ringed by Lions." Sometimes when I take you into my body I can almost see them — patient, circling. Almost glimpse the moving shadow of the tail, almost hear the hushed pad of retracted claws. It is the moment — of this I am certain — when they themselves are least sure. It is the moment they could almost let us go free. To complete this horoscope, Cancerian, please visualize the possibility that at this turning point in your history, the lions might actually let you go free.

(Apr. 20-May 20): It would be a good week to create an international organization dedicated to establishing the reign of beauty, truth and justice on Earth. Oddly enough, it would also be a fabulous time to jump-start a master plan designed to make you impossibly happy, wildly wise and lyrically effective by May 1, 2001. Coincidence? No way. The interests of your private and public selves are converging; your personal concerns and political passions will increasingly be fed by the same insights. (May 21 -June 20): You might need to take a course in Italian cinema in order to understand the fresh, hot metaphors that are piling up around you these days. (I stole most of that line from poet Christopher Buckley.) For that matter — this is me speaking now — your ability to understand the next chapter of your life will be sharply improved if you find a new deity or role model to become intoxicated by. You'd also benefit from keeping a picture of a wild woman in your sock and taking a joyride with a spiritual sex machine. In conclusion, Gemini, be voracious for new teachings. The more you seek out foreign stimulation and exotic pleasures, the better able you'll be to see how the future is exploding into the present.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When the winds blow at 10 miles per hour, a windmill produces eight times more power than it does in a five-mile-per-hour breeze. Let that fun fact be your talisman in the coming days, Sagittarius. It'll keep you focused on how important it is to step up your efforts just a little more than is, comfortable. To demonstrate the technique, I will push this horoscope beyond what is merely sufficient. Here's a magic formula, a Norwegian proverb, for you to arm yourself with: Heroism consists of hanging on one minute longer.

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I dreamed you were a teenage shepherd leading a mass pilgrimage. Hundreds of people with tears of joy streaming down their faces were following you as you trekked over rolling hills through the countryside. In your pocket was a letter you had been given by an angel to deliver to the queen. You also carried a golden staff surmounted by a white flag bearing an image of a red rose. Violet butterflies swarmed above Jan. 19): A survey of 127 traditional your head. The air smelled of jasastrologers has determined that mine. And you were singing a song "bottom line" is your official cliche whose chorus went like this: I will for the next few weeks. I'm far from fight for the things that I love / with abeing a traditional astrologer, but heartfull of fiercest delight / Joy and just this once I happen to agree peace are my holiest duties / Joy and with the herd. In the coming days peace are my God-given rights. you should freely repeat the mantras "What's in it for me?" and "Prove your love, baby." Any time (Oct. 23-Nov. you hear a big talker fling out 21): After an exhaustive analysis of another wild promise, you should your archetypes and gestalts, I have scream "Arrrrgggggghhhhhh!" and determined that in the next two run away. And don't even think weeks you will thrive from associatabout going with the flow of a feeling yourself with two symbols: the good verbal agreement, Capricorn. ember and the heliotrope. The Spell it all out and write it all ember symbolizes fire without down, preferably with ink the color flame: primal yet well-contained of blood. (P.S.: You'll have the heat and light. The heliotrope is a blessings of the party gods in flower that turns to follow the March if you scrupulously apply course of the sun across the sky. It 1001 finishing touches in represents steady, prayerful attentiveness to the radiant source of life. February.) I suggest you devote relaxed time to communing with embers and (Jan. 20-Feb. heliotropes — both in the real 18): In honor of the full-blown world and in the inner landscape of return of your sweet, virginal innoyour meditating mind. cence, I have culled a number of

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Aookinqmm RENAISSANCE WOMAN, ENJOYS THE FINER things in life! Interested in connecting with fellow soul searcher! Spontaneity a plus! Very open-minded; will try just about anything! Always singing and smiling! 1837 YOUTHFUL 51. LOVE SCIENCE AND imagination, whimsy and depth, wilderness and books, few trappings, much soul. All in trim, girlish body. Seeking M with sparks for good friendship, creative future. 1839

SWPF, 29, INDEPENDENT, CONFIDENT, VERY attractive, intelligent woman looking for a man of the same. Searching for best friend and companion to share romance, adventure, cooking, music, art, nature. Still believing chivalry isn't dead. 1695 PURIM IS ON ITS WAY! Let's go to the party! SJF, 38, 5'9", long, blonde and blue-eyed. You are 43 at most, physically fit and Jewish or interested in Judaism. 1696 ATTRACTIVE, VIVACIOUS, HAPPY & FIT. This SJPF seeks the final piece of her life puzzle: a SPM, 30-40, who is attractive, intelligent, sincere and fun. 1699

DARLIN' NEEDED. 44, DWF, MIND/BODY intact, ND, NS, ISO S/DM. One free spirit to another, "We're going to love the way we think!" 1849 .

ATTRACTIVE, FIT 46 YO DWF, BALANCED, calm, caring, looking for one good man to ignite that spark inside me. Seeking smart, funny, fit, passionate, NS P, 40S-5QS. 1623

SWM, 34, 5'10". EASY-GOING, FUNNY. LOOK- ; ING for a peaceful, attractive F to enjoy ; movies, laughter and small cafes. Race unim- ; portant. 1772 I

OXYMORON: INTELLIGENT BLONDE? ISO SM friend, 30-45; understanding, honest. DWF, 31, mother, kind-hearted, smoker, elegant, creative, earthy, practical. Loves Bach to classic rock, wine, intelligent conversation, reading. Curious? 1622

FRIENDSHIP FOR LIFE CAN BE SHARED WITH this DWM, 5*10", 165 lbs. Fit, active, hardworking, happy and dedicated person seeking same to share life's pleasures. 1794

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PAIR OF DWM, LIFE-LONG FRIENDS, 6' & 6 ' i " , early-40s, no graying, no balding, attractive. We're spontaneous and adventurous. First time ad/new to the field. Seeking like-minded F buddies for companionship and more. 1796

ISO FINE WOODWORKER WHO APPRECIATES solid, unusual grain (no veneer), carved, curved one-of-a-kind construction (sturdy), w/ warm natural finish & can dovetail w/ active/middle-aged country life, animals, camping/travel, art/photography, xc-skiing/ kayaking, education, VPR. DWPF, NS. 1616

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SWPM, 40S, BLONDISH/BLUE, 6*2", younger, slender, attractive, kind, funny, gentle, secure, listens. Likes: sports, outdoors, film, music, dining! Seeks S/DF, 30s, slender, fit, cute, kind, honest, secure, smiles. Redhead a plus. Still want a love of my life, kids, and champagne, lingerie and steamy nights! How about you? 1817 6', 185 LBS., BLUE EYES, 39, SALT & PEPPER hair, very active with large, warm hands, seeks partner to hold hands. 1818 DID NOT PASS GO, SEPARATED, CHILD support, no license, two jobs, heavily fined, fit as fiddle, college degree, can't complete crosswords, and a Red Sox fan. Outlook: good. Future: positive. 1840 MY TRACTOR'S SEXY. SWM, 49, 5 ' " " . 170 lbs., fit, handsome, ambitious, hardworking, NS, ND. Likes animals, country, hiking, movies, Sunday drives. ISO attractive, fit, healthy, sexy, ambitious, honest F for LTR. 1842

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SWPF, 24, STRONG/SENSITIVE, INTROVERTED/exhibitionist, outdoorsy/homebody ISO M, NS, above 5'4", 24-32, fit enough to enjoy the outdoors. Appreciation for wit, sarcasm, music & simple living necessary. Friendship, more? 1854 WOO THIS VIVACIOUS, BRAINY, 27 YO BEAUTY into being your Valentine. Show you're an emotionally healthy, physically fit, funny, NS, SWPM, 28-36, and I can be your best friend and more. Letters welcome, too. 1771 DWPF, 45, ATTRACTIVE & WITTY. STILL intrigued by the twists & turns in this long & winding road. Looking to walk, skip or run with the right companion. Pack your sense of humor. 1773 MASON WANTED: HAVE BRICKS THAT NEED to get laid. Strong foundation desired; bricks made of humor, intelligence, fun, adventure, sensuality and lust for life. 40+, English masons preferred. 1803 <. . DWPF, 56, LOOKING FOR A FRIEND, 47+, who enjoys dining out, dancing, good music, art, culture and great conversations. 1804 I HATE COFFEE SHOPS AND WALKS ON THE beach. Not Snow White. I don't want prince charming. Beautiful cynic. Seeking same. Just quit smoking. Sort of grumpy. 22 YO. No promises. 1807 YOU: 35-45, TALL, ENERGETIC, KID-LOVING, financially secure, something missing in your life. Me: 35, single Mom, contented with life, but think there could be more. Want to walk the path of discovery with me? 1812

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ME: EARLY 40S, CARING, SMART, REAL, AND not crazy about dating. You: could but needn't be alluring, savvy or like what I like. However, you must know something about giving and receiving from the heart. 1843 SWM, 28, 6', ISO A FRIEND & MAYBE MORE. If you love the outdoors, sport in general, good conversation & sometimes a quiet eve. at home, you've found your match. 1855 20-SOMETHING PROFESSIONAL, SOCIABLY conscious, politically inclined, athletically built and fun-loving ISO woman w/ brains for good conversation, Bohemian living and possible romance. Athleticism & short hair strongly encouraged. 1838 LOVE 2000. SM, 44, 5'8", FIT, EDUCATED, sense of humor. Seeks good times, romance with caring, intelligent, liberal woman. Enjoy rock/folk/blues, outdoors, movies, dancing, travel, time together. Chittenden Co. 1795

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INTELLIGENT, SENSUAL, WITTY & CENTERED WPF in second half of 40S...ISO affectionate, socially adept, self-actualized & available man of similar age to share conversation, books, movies, love of animals, family. Share laughter, great food, Sunday Times. 1577 NEWLY LIBERATED YOUNG CYNICAL VIXEN on a quest for a sexual carnivore or sugar daddy. 1573

ARE YOU WORTHY? I SPELL-CHECK MENUS, alphabetize my books, and play a killer game of Scrabble. Hangouts: movies, coffeeshops, bookstores. Hangups: moodiness, players, lethargy. Partial to '8os, laughing, other? 1850

HONEST, FUN-LOVING, SWPF, 24, ISO mature, 24-32, M w/ mischievous inner child to share my love of humor, outdoors, music, conversation. Sarcasm & sincerity a definite plus. No machoism junkies allowed. Friendship, more? 1853

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"FRIENDS FIRST." SWPF, 31, ISO SWM, 32-40, NS. Qualities needed: sense of humor, hardworking, not bald, a working brain, active, sports-minded, loves dogs, not needy; blue eyes a plus. 1576

DWPF, 34, 5'4", 115 LBS., MODERN WOMAN seeking traditional courtship with NS, non-traditional gentleman. Are you athletic, independent, educated, honest, friendly? Do you have joi de vivre and a sense of humor? 1814

SENSITIVE, INTELLIGENT, SUCCESSFUL, middle-aged M. Positive attitude. Seeks charming, class-act lady w/ good self-esteem for interesting, adventurous lifestyle. Comfortable relationship. Letters appreciated. Telephone fine. Will reply to all. 1797 : ; I :

HAPPY, PLAYFUL, LOVER-OF-LIFE SWM, 38, 6'5", 250 lbs., ex-football player, blond/blue, Aries — fiiking & biking, music & dancing, laughing, Ctrl. VT - ISO SBF with positive attitude. 1798

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J BiWM, 23, SEEKS GIRLS WHO CAN PLAY AS > tough as the boys. 1809 ; ! ! J « I

INTELLIGENT, 6'4", BLUE EYES, 40S, DWM, secure, attractive, professional, in shape, like dining out, sports, dancing, boating and nights at home. Seek slim, in-shape SW, attractive, 28-40, who loves to have fun & explore new ideas. 1816

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: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION: find my soulmate. I SWPCM, 34, 5'8", 180 lbs., muscular, attrac* tive, humorous, marriage-minded, ISO honl est, in-shape F for fun, romantic, caring, sent sual, sometimes kinky, exciting, faithful, lov* ing relationship. Love slow dancing & coun® try living. 1697 J » * *

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Dear Lola, I swear, my boyfriend loves his stereo system more than he loves me. We'll be cuddling on the couch, just starting to get romantic, and he'll stop dead in his tracks and say, "Does that bass sound a little heavy?" and start fiddling with his equalizer. Or I'll be trying to have a serious conversation, and he'll start watching the little lights on his volume meter. Sometimes I feel like he gets off more from fiddling with the knobs attached to his tuner than with the ones attached to me. I'm sick of playing second fiddle to a CD scrambler. Should I dump him? Edgy in Essex Dear Edgy, you've fallen into the trap of a boy and his toys, and there ain't much you can do about it. With some guys it's audio equipment, with others it's cars. Some of the more sophisticated types get into kitchen equipment. Lots get into computers. All these things offer the intoxicating illusion of fortified manhood. My advice? Either accept his silly need with a quiet, internal chuckle, or chuck his dial-diddling butt out the door. Love, m

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BUSY GUY, 5*10", SEEKS COMPANION TO see film, drama, music, dance, art. Biting wit, cynical humor and idealistic love of untouched beauty essential. 1731 NO GAMES. I'm for real. DWM, 40s, athletic, attractive, youthful, seeking slender/fit F who is ready and available for an honest, committed relationship. Start as friends. Let's talk. 1618

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ING, nonconformist, anti-social jazz geek needs help drinking coffee, hanging around in clubs 'til late, watching sunsets/sunrises, and having fun. Bright moments! 1703

BiWM, 50S, 5'9", 225 LBS., WOULD LIKE TO meet Bi/GMs for day & weekend fun at my place. Clean & discreet. Let's talk about it, Rutland area. Call me. 1799

VERY SPECIAL MAN ISO BEAUTIFUL WOMAN for fun, adventure, holding and lifetime friendship. SWPM, 47, secure, enjoys ocean, sun, good conversation, giving and much more. 1619

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smoke-free SWF with creative imagination and no dependents to become soulmate for SWM, 44. Reward: spouse bounty. 1704

GMCU LOOKING FOR A 3RD, YOUNG, FIT GUY to join us in our fantasy of a three-way pleasure session. Safe & discreet, in Ctrl. VT. 1756

ALPHA SEEKS OMEGA. Attractive SWM, 33, new in VT, seeks honest soul for friendship, possible LTR. Likes bookshops, coffeehouses, outdoors and animals. ISO SF, genuine, with sense of humor. 1620

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so different from each other. Looking for someone to hang out with who appreciates this difference. Honest, fun-loving, playful lady, 28-40. 1705 energetic partner for rock & ice climbing, hiking, playing in the snow. 1706 2 0 0 0 THINGS TO DO... AND ONE IS TO MEET

you! 36 YO SWPM seeking SWPF to help complete my list of things to do. Includes: snow sports, mountains, water, wine, concerts. 1707 ATHLETIC, FRIENDLY, HONEST, SHY S W M ,

38, 5*5", 135 lbs., loves outdoors, being active year 'round. Never married, low mileage. ISO younger, trim, active SWF, similar interests. Friendship, LTR. Take a chance. 171 0

MaBiWM, 5'9", BLONDE/BLUE, 200 LBS., looking for other BiWM, 18-33, must be thin, short hair. I'm looking for a buddy friend to get together with and do adult things. 1691 LUDLOW AREA. BiM SEEKS OTHER Bi MEN. Me: 53, 6', 200 lbs. You: doesn't matter as long as clean & discreet. No drugs. 1701

SWPM, 29, 6', 180 LBS., AVERAGE LOOKS, seeks attractive F for LTR. I like mtn. biking, golf, and exploring the West Coast. Give me a ring. 1605

GWM, 35, ENJOYS CONVERSATION, MOVIES, music, food, drink, quiet evenings at home, passion & intensity. Chilling walks, too. Woodstock/Rutland area. I'm open, call. 1702

SWM, 39, MINT CONDITION: FIT, 6', DARK, attractive, prof., financially secure, low maintenance. Would like to connect w/ an educated, independent, attractive SPF, 25-35, for some of the finer things. NS, ND. 1611

LOVING, KIND, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATED, OPEN-

minded WPCM, 37, never married, ISO woman to befriend, share the joys of life with. Must be able to deal w/ my M.S. 1712

ISO RED-HEADED GM INTO POTTERY, LIVING in St. Albans area. My channelling group says you are the one for me- 1713

ESOTERIC SWM, DEGREE, FIT, MID-40S, eclectic, music, art interests, seeks attractive, affectionate, hip, SAF or SBF, 25-45, for LTR. 1613 ;

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29, w/ ambition actually ISO strong, intelligent, athletically inclined, attractive F, 21-30, to get to know, possibly develop a LTR. 1714

CUTE, BOYISH VEGETARIAN, 24, ARTIST, musician, professional cook, nature-lover, seeks beauty, 18-32, to share love. 1614

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I'M A BiSF, 2 0 , BROWN EYES, ISO GF, 2 0 - 3 1 , must be honest, love music, cuddling, movies and not a racist. 1802

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WGF, 23, DUMB JOCK W/ DRY SENSE OF humor ISO my young drama dork. We're so different, but the same. You know who you are, now I'll find you. 1751

partner for exploration and adventure. Enjoys travel, arts, reading, good food and wine. Irreverent, inquisitive, occasionally quirky. Tell me your story. 1717

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chemist, aspiring scientist and wannabe teacher, seeks an attractive SF, 20-24, to teach him some things about love. ND. 1721 4 3 , HANDSOME, SELF-EMPLOYED ORGANIC

farmer, naturalist type, seeking natural beauty, 32-42 YO, who's interested in same, loves ; dogs, dirt, water, rocks and herself. Good ; business mind a plus! 1725 BEAUTY, HEALTH, HAPPINESS & W I S D O M

radiate from a highly evolving spirit divinely ; created, complete; not needing anybody or > anything. I am as you are: a reflection/bal< ance. 1729 < i

pretty girl, 23-42, for good times, laughs and 1 possible LTR. I'm NS, no kids or baggage. ' Prefer the same, but kids might be OK. 1730 <

MARRIED WOMEN! Let this SWM be your best friend. Any problems, talk to me. Kind, gentle, affectionate. Will cook for you. Spend your nights, weekends with me. Private romance. 1762 MaWCU, EARLY 40S, ISO SEXY, FULL-FIGURED BiF, 30-45, for fun and fantasy fulfillment. Clean, discreet, ND. 1763

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hoping to meet slender F, 401'sh, with similar interests. Ctrl. VT. 1720

SWM, STRAIGHT/BI-CURIOUS, 28, FIT, seeks straight/Bi-Curious Ms, 20-35, for whatever. Sounds like fun, so why not? Discretion a must. No mail, please. 1601

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HIGH-ENERGY, LOW-MAINTENANCE, UPfront, down-to-earth GM, 62. Distinguished looks. Leo sensitivity. Interests range: hockey to Hockney, cabaret to Cabernet. ISO kindred spirit, masculine, solidly based younger M, 30-45, to hang w/ & care about. 1844 GWM, 28, BROWN HAIR AND EYES, WEIGHS 160, 5'8". Looking to meet Bi/GM 19-32, for fun times and friendship. 1847 269 LBS. OF SWEAT AND LOVE. LOVES leisurely walks on the beach and long, romantic night talks. ISO smaller gentleman friend w/ simitar interests. Preferably of Indian descent, looking for LTR. 1848

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