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YOU’VE G O T .. .BRAIN WASHING? I recently saw You've Got Mail. I don’t know whether anyone else has pointed out what this movie is feeding us in the guise of entertainment. There were commercials for Starbucks, America On-Line, Bloomingdale’s, coffee, Tic Tacs, and probably other prod ucts. W hat is also being pre sented to us in sugar-coated form is that it is OK for men to lie to women and get away with it, and that stores like Barnes and Noble are places that peo ple like to hang out in, that they are replacements for the cafes and shops where patrons are part of the community. I think that we need to speak out against such brainwashing. I would like to see these things mentioned in the movie reviews. — Fred Cheyette Orange

LIT LITE? To Peter Kurth (“Greed Between the Lines,” January 27): The people who could get their reading satisfaction off a six-pack of Diet Coke were never in the market for serious literature to begin with. — Christine Tiplady Underhill

SAUNA CLARIFICATION I am forever in Flip Brown’s

debt for including information about myself and Solhem Sauna in his sauna article [“Naked Bunch,” January 20]. Not only do I appreciate the insights he shared from his per sonal experience, Andrea and I both enjoyed sharing our sauna with Flip and Sandy I would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points. The renovation project that yielded the supply of recycled redwood that inspired my first sauna project was in 1985; it was at about this time I began design development for my first sauna prototype. The Yestermorrow Design Build School course that began con struction of the first sauna in 1989 was taught by John Anderson, a Burlington-area architect, Rick Ames, who is now practicing architecture in the Boston area, B’fer Roth, a furniture builder in Warren, and support staff at the school. I did not have an active role in teaching this class, as the article implies, but rather played the role of “client” supplying the design, working plans, material and technical support. — Nils Shenholm Duxbury

W RIG H TIN G WRONGS? In the January 27 issue of Seven Days, Kevin Kelley in some instances puts my thoughts into his own words rather than using direct quota

tions. Kelley wrote “Wright offers no statistics in support of his suggestion that downtown streets are engulfed by a crime wave.” I did state that certain crimes are up in Burlington, particularly in the inner city, such as assaults, break-ins and domestic violence. There are statistics that back that up as cited in a recent Free Press edi torial. However, that is a far cry from saying we are engulfed in a crime wave. O ur streets are still reasonably safe, but they are getting worse and we can’t ignore that. While I did say and do believe that Mayor Clavelle is out of touch with the concerns of the taxpayers of Burlington, and I do have concerns about the collection of absentee bal lots (as did the last two secretarys of state of Vermont), I did not use the words “head of an arrogant, leftist establishment, _ » etc. I also found Mayor Clavelle’s comments interesting. In one paragraph, he says he won’t denigrate candidates; but in the next he claims I have spent my career on the “fringes.” Will the real Peter Clavelle please step forward? This was an unfortunate and truly uncivil comment by the mayor. At a time when incivili ty has been an issue in our state and city, it is disappointing to hear such comments coming from our mayor. It is one thing for us to trade remarks about

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mm The Thursday Night Massacre Track he thought his Ford Explorer was off the road. “Apparently the police have a different The stars are not lining up well this blue opinion,” he says. He appealed the $75 ticket moon winter for the nice guy Progressive and lost. Nonetheless, he quickly shifts gears to Mayor of Burlap, Peter Clavelle. It’s not over applaud the “excellent coverage on plowing” by until the Fat Lady sings, but its not going to the current administration. be easy for Moonie to pull this one out of the Both sides are aware “weather” could be a fire. He knows it and he intends to work his key factor in the race. It’s the Sharon Meyer tail off, he says. It’s the fight of his political life. effect. Mayor Moonie’s troops are praying for a Losing the city council vote last Thursday three-week thaw, while Kwik Stop’s camp is night to delay the school tax vote was not a good omen for Clavelle. He was shot down 10- praying for freezing rain. It’s not over till the Fat Lady sings, all right. 4. It was a big tactical win for his Republican And word is a certain Fat challenger, Kwik Stop Kurt Lady has booked a room at Wright. Now Mayor Moonie’s the Radisson for the last the tax increase candidate. weekend in February. And it gets worse. G O P Regroups — Eighty The Progs have always stuck Republican leaders gathered together like glue. Bloc voting at the Elks Club in has been their key to victory. Montpeculiar Saturday But last Thursday, when it real morning to do a little ly counted for the mayor, the wound-licking and cozyingProgs lost one for the Gipper. up in the wake of the dread The unity built over 18 years of ful whupping they took from political struggle fell apart at a the voters in November. critical moment. If Kurt Wright The state committee met becomes Mayor Kwik Stop on to anoint Skip Vallee, March 2, last Thursday’s coun Vermont’ s largest distributor cil vote will be remembered as a of motor fuels, as the party’s bridge across the Rhine. new national committeeman. Having the school tax item Vallee is gung-ho for the new on the ballot will “motivate a challenge. He greeted each lot of people,” says Kwik Stop. arrival with individually cel “The schools are warranted an lophane-wrapped ginger increase, but I think this bread elephant cookies increase may be too large for adorned with “Vote Skip” many voters to afford.” BY P E T E R F R E Y N E icing. The new Republican Putting the best possible Cookie Monster replaces Allen “Megabucks” spin on a bad situation, Clavelle tells Inside M artin, who did not attend. Skippy made it Track the disastrous council vote is “just anoth clear in his speech, his job is to make sure the er demonstration of the reality that the Progs GOP in Vermont never wants for cash. are not always marching in lock step. Having “It takes a special talent to separate a said that,” he added with a deadly serious edge human being from his money,” Vallee told the in his voice, “They should have supported me crowd, “I pledge to you that talent.” on this one,” Mayor Mopnie knows that Kwik At 38, Vallee represents the G O P’s longStop’s battle plan is to wrap him like a spider awaited younger generation, and he stood like in the school tax hike and Act 60. a baby elephant in the sea of gray hair, chockClavelle’s hopeT5*that “most people in full of Vermont Republicans who remember Burlington understand the mayor is not voting for Richard Nixon when he was viceresponsible for the preparation of the school president. Skippy was Ruth Dwyer’s finance budget.” And he’s got to sell the pitch that Act director. And Ruthless was there to nominate 60 — which he has long championed — is in him. Yes, she’s back! O ut of her Thetford cave reality still good for Burlap, even as the Queen at last, with guns blazing. Sure looks ready for City becomes a sending town. It’s a tall order. a rematch with Howard Dean. Ruthie was Behind the scenes, the Progs have already handing out frozen creamcheese breads she indicated they intend to go negative against baked over the holidays. Wonder if she knits, Mr. Wright. Their spin is, Kurt’s years behind too? the counter at Kerry’s Kwik Stop do not quali Contrary to form at GOP state committee fy him to run the state’s largest city. He’s does meetings, Jim Jeffords won praise from the n’t even have a college degree, fer crissakes. podium. Party Chairman Pat Garahan blessed Besides Kurt never proposed or initiated any Jeezum Jim for his two impeachment votes last thing on the city council. All he does is carp. week, one against dismissal of the charges And don’t forget, Kurt called for Bill C linton’s against Clinton, the other for calling witnesses. resignation last summer. Probably would’ve Garahan called Jim-Bob’s recent votes “a profile dated Linda Tripp if he had her number. And in courage.” Wow. most importantly, he worked on the Ruth Jeffords’ state director, Jolinda LaClair, said Dwyer for Governor campaign! Sieg Heil! Jim’s office had been getting “up to 500 calls a The Progs’ strategy is to smear Kurt’s repu day of late, people yelling and screaming,” she tation. said, in disagreement with Jeffords’ vote to “It’s a distraction strategy,” says Kwik Stop. keep the Clinton crucifixion. “We’d love to “The mayor is using state and national issues have a few phone calls saying ‘thanks,’ she to distract attention from real local issues. The added.” voters are interested in the school tax, the Vallee, who, like Dwyer, is pro-life, cham police chief, crime. The mayor wants to divert pioned the good old “big tent” approach to attention.” GOP politics. Everyone may not agree, but This could get real nasty before it’s over. everyone will be heard. Republican incumbents Finally, two recent incidents may indicate — the GOP has only two in Vermont at the the Progs’ luck is running out. Progressive City statewide level — should be supported. 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Unexpected Results While conducting an 18month search to find the most honest government worker in the state of Punjab, officials announced they found no one who merited the $2000 prize. The search did uncover some 300 corrupt workers, who authorities said would be pros ecuted.

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By Erik Esckilsen sign planted at the cor ners o f Main and North Union Streets by Memorial Auditorium touts Burlington as “one of the nation’s most livable cities for the arts.” It’s a proud distinc tion, to be sure, albeit a bit dated — the arts-friendly title was conferred on the city almost a decade ago, according to Paul Ugalde, development director at Burlington City Arts. The sign is also good news to the tourists so vital to municipal health: a small con firmation that gambling on the Queen City, a cultural candle in the northern wilderness, will probably pay off. And if the sign is not enough assurance, there’s John Villani’s book, The 100 Best Small A rt Towns in America., which ranks Burlington sixth in the nation, ahead of larger burgs like Telluride, Key West and Ithaca. To some local theater artists, however, that sign has had a mocking edge. As local theater artist G. Richard Ames suggest ed at last Monday’s Burlington City Council meeting, the sign might be revised to read, “The somewhat livable city for almost all the arts.” But certain ly not for theater. The meeting marked the second time in the past three months players and producers in the greater Burlington area have convened in City Hall’s Contois Auditorium to discuss

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the absence of an affordable, accessible performance and rehearsal space downtown. The Flynn Theatre isn’t really an option, most say, because it’s too expensive. Community troupes pay roughly $1135 to rent the space for a week-night performance, and $605 for a rehearsal, according to Flynn Programming Coordinator Aimee Petrin. Even Lyric Theatre — a perennial Flynn tenant — is having trouble making ends meet at those rates. Escalating costs influence everything hav ing to do with their staging

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“blockbusters 80 percent of the time,” according to executive director Stan Greenberg. At Monday’s meeting, he also noted the increasingly difficult search for rehearsal space. Scheduling around other Flynn shows doesn’t help matters. Nor do long-term plans for a “black box” theater that Flynn Marketing Director Tom Ayres says may be under construction in early 2000 — emphasis on the “may.” In the meantime, the shell game continues. W ho knows who’ll be left standing a year from now? As actor Paul Soychak said at the meeting,

“We’re almost reaching despera tion level.” The absence of a downtown playhouse is not news, of course. Neither is the fact that theater artists don’t much like the situation. But what has changed is their approach to the problem. Since their “speak out” last October — moderated by Ugalde, who offered valuable tips on how to get an audience in City Hall — a four-thespian committee drafted a proposal requesting greater access to Contois Auditorium, where Burlington City Council meet ings have enjoyed a long run,

interrupted sporadically by arts events. W hat the theater committee has proposed may not read like Mamet, but it speaks a lan guage that powers-that-be can relate to: numbers. Eight com panies contributed to the survey — Balaganchik Productions, Champlain Arts Theatre Company (CATCo.), Firefly Productions, Green Candle Theatre Company, Green M ountain Guild, Lyric Theatre, One Take Productions and Open Stage. Together they pro duced 36 shows in 1998, each show involving anywhere from

six to 200 production personnel and contributing an estimated $330,960 to the local economy. Some 25,400 people attended the shows, the proposal adds, coming from as far away as Montreal and Boston. The pro posal does not include an esti mate of the impact those “cul tural tourists” have on the local economy, but speculates that it is “substantial.”

he message rings clear: Thespians have earned their keep. Now it’s time to invite them in from the cold. Veteran actor and proposal co author Paul Schnabel — absent from the meeting owing to his work on Rutland filmmaker David Giancola’s latest action movie, Ice Breaker — puts it in perspective: “How many years

Schnabel says. And while he doesn’t fault Francis for doing his job, he says that he still feels disappointed. “We were really close,” he says of the space, “but it wasn’t quite it.” Whether Contois Auditorium is “it” remains to be seen. Although the space is also currently used for public performances, theater artists object to what CATCo. artistic director Veronica LopezSchultz, a co-author of the pro posal, calls a “frustrating” sys tem for gaining access that, in the end, results in a “tenuous” reservation of the space. The physical space itself is deteriorating, she adds, in the absence of a regular theater presence. The stage is chewed up, the drapes are too long and getting ratty, and the lighting “is an injury waiting to hap

weakness in the Contois pro posal, it is the testimony it gives to the indefatigability of local theater artists in the face of the medium’s staggering logistical and financial demands. Indeed, the local theater scene is teem ing with survivors. And some of them pass semi-regularly through a sort-of downtown playhouse just a block from Contois Auditorium — the Rhombus Gallery Artspace. His space “has done a good job,” says Rhombus director Marc Awodey, but is “quite inade quate for the job of creating the sorts of dynamic productions that would be of the broadest interest to local audiences.” W hat Rhombus is adequate for is noteworthy just the same. Located on the mezzanine level of an old stone building at 186 College Street, the venue is host

W hat th e th e a te r com m ittee has p ro p o s e d m a y not re a d tike M am et, but it speaks a la n g u a g e that p o w e rs -th a t-b e can re la te to. can you be loading out when it’s 20 below?” Few are as acutely aware as

pen,” she says. “If there were more of a presence in there on a regular basis, you would find so m g d h ^ i^ k e e^ o f that space as a result.” Ironically, if there is a chief

to the Rhombus Theater Project and an array of other art and literary events, including offbeat poetry and prose read ings — like the “Charles Bukowski New Year” — the

weekly Burlington Coffeehouse, a monthly acoustic musicians co-op, the Minimal Press Collective, visual art shows, and a soon-to-be-resumed film series starring a video projector that once served aboard a 747. It’s a busy space, in other words. It’s also fairly raw and not ideal for theater. The ceil ings are low, the makeshift stage tiny and uncurtained, the wooden bench seats borrowed. Some of the 900-or-so square feet is taken up by an office and two other small rooms. The size and layout makes the space bet ter suited to readings and oneor two-person performances than full productions, Awodey notes. Nevertheless, a good many shows have gone up there since Rhombus came into being in November 1997, and many a theater artist locked out o f this or that venue has found it a short-term sanctuary. Maintaining that sanctuary is now the task of Stephen Goldberg, the playwright-direc tor who crossed the street to help Awodey when Schnabel lost the O ff Center above Ken’s Pizza. His current projects include a series of readings of well-known 20th-century plays, “just to get people out to hear them, without doing a big stag ing.” While that low-key approach may be what Awodey refers to as Goldberg managing “in his own weird way, which is almost like not manS^ing,” he notes that working with brilliant It was Gotdfcx who wrote The Delivery^peti^i-

cally for Rhombus last spring, incorporating the gallery’s rooms into the set. The sitespecific approach also worked for Green Candle Theatre Company’s October 1996 pro duction of Saucy Jack, a play set in a bar and performed in com parable digs, at 135 Pearl Street. Increasingly, Green Candle is making the bar its home base. The problem of finding the ater space — and it is definitely a problem for companies out to stage more conventional the atrical fare — is itself a workin-progress. And even with a proposal on the table that was warmly received by several members o f the Burlington City Council, the future may bring as many questions as answers. As Goldberg notes, looking back on the four shows he produced at Contois, the municipal auditorium may work in the short run. But it will never be the ideal indepen dent “home” where artists can come and go as needed. W hat’s more, getting “favors” from city government can have a compromising effect. “You end up being overly care ful and ultimately the work suf fers,” Goldberg says. “The ideal situation would be if the city gave theater companies a build ing and said, ‘You manage it. It’s yours.’ A city isn’t remem bered for its restaurants or department stores, but for its culture.” (7)

n This is the first in a series o f canceled or curtailed perfor articles examining the state o f mances in the absence o f reli local theater. able theater space. In August 1998, his year-old O ff Center for the Dramatic Arts, a 40to 50-seat space above Ken’s Pizza on the Church Street Marketplace, was shut hen they were conducting their survey of local theater, Last Elm Cafe and the Rhombus Gallery. down by city fire marshal the authors of a proposal for the use of Contois Pekar and his collaborators will perform his recent play, Terence Francis for build Auditorium did not call Mark Pekar. They probably Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, at Rhombus on February 14 ing code noncompliance could not have reached him had they tried; he doesn’t have a and 15. — right in the middle phone. “My outside communication is bad,” he says. “I like to Rhombus is the closest thing to a theatrical home that Pekar of the run of Heart o f bump into people.” and Fool’s Jacket Troupe have. In fact, it was a 1997 conversation a Dog. A neo-Luddite? No, more like a 33-year-old poet-musicianwith Rhombus curator Marc Awodey that inspired Pekar to not Getting the space theater artist working on his powers of intuition. so much form his troupe as invite his pals to stage their first show, up to code would He must be improving, because in the six years Pekar’s been an adaptation of Frankenstein for Halloween that year. have cost in the in Burlington, the Bridgeport, Connecticut, native has grown Since then, advertising an event as a Fool’s Jacket Troupe pro neighborhood of adept at bumping into other artists. Known around town for his duction has become like “a bat signal,” Pekar says, for bringing $20,000, collaborations with several loose bands of performers — among his merry band together. It’s the kind o f artistic direction one them Fool’s Jacket Troupe and the musical Mighty Fine might expect from the former resident of a utopian community Diamonds — he brings an interesting personal aesthetic to the in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Pekar describes Fool’s Jacket local theater scene. In some ways he represents the itinerant, but Troupe as “an untroupe. We don’t have a budget, but we have a relentlessly creative, state of local grassroots drama. His puckish lot o f resources,” he says. As he explains it, anyone who can show smile and trousers blousing out from his boots suggest a up, does, and gives what they can. Shakespearean actor in character — Puck, say — taking 10 dur A communal spirit led Pekar and FJT to collaborate with the ing rehearsal. Cart of Thespis Troupe in their “Medieval Menagerie Family Pekar’s work also exists in a somewhat fluid state — flowing Foliage Festival” at Battery Park last September — his own court from a mystical sensibility in hybrid play-pageants reminiscent jester appearance surely contributing to the ambiance. They also of ’70s-era street theater. His themes are cosmic in scale, the lan contributed to the “Aesthesiad,” an exposition celebrating an aes guage often crafted in meter and rhyme, the sets composed at thetic movement predicated on the humble notion that “every least partially from stuff found around the city’s restaurant thing has its sensation.” dumpsters. The Planets Plan the Death o f the Sun, for example, in For Pekar, though, his involvement in the arts is as much a which the sun and the moon have been separated and Mars is personal as a social act. And again, there are planetary overtones. up to no good, draws on his fascination with astrology. First “The human being is the microcosm for the cosmos,” he says. staged at the Rhombus Gallery during the January ’98 ice storm, His work, as he sees it, is usually an attempt to “to the play-r«w-”zodiacal parade” was performed on the steps of balance...energies and to gain insight into yourself.” City Hall later that spring. So what does such a free spirit think of plans to create a Other productions have included Pekar’s Aye, But She is the downtown playhouse? “It would be nice to have a place where folks can bump into each other,” he says. Sea to Me, The Legend o f Sleepy Hollow and projects staged in such venues as Battery Park, the alley at Red Square, the defunct — E.E.

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social institutions that defined the Onion City. His group shots include nuns, cheerlead ers, regulars from the American Restaurant, card-players in Carmie’s backroom speakeasy, and the Sneaker’s Jazz Band — all holding onions. These images add another layer to Higgins’ photographic record. They also proved to be much easier to produce than the individual portraits. “With a group,” he explains, “no one questioned why they were hold ing an onion.” Higgins’ Winooski series entered a new phase 18 months ago, when the photographer realized that his town was changing once again. As part of the federally funded Refugee Resettlement program, the Onion City has become home to increasing numbers of fami lies from Vietnam, Bosnia, Iraq and other countries. Working in color, Higgins has been doc umenting this demographic development by photographing immigrant families in their homes. For each shot, Higgins asks his subjects to select objects that provide clues to the place they’ve left behind — and, of course, to hold onions. “I like people deciding how they want their picture taken,” he explains. Like all the images in the exhibit, Higgins’ family por traits are shot for maximum detail — or information, as the photographer puts it. The Nguyen family, from Vietnam, is represented by a father and

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his teenage son, both barefoot and wearing jeans, posing beside a brand new entertain ment unit. Above the shelf of videotapes and the TV set — turned on — sits a small shrine to the sons late mother, present in a framed photograph. In another portrait, the Alhasnawis and their six chil dren, from Iraq, have ceremoni

Planet in Burlington. “W hat Dan has done is stopped time for a lot of people. We all remember going to Henry’s for breakfast at one time or anoth er, and there was no food on the menu. But Henry was one of the characters that made the city. Dan brought those moments back.” Higgins’ pictures are also a

[His g;roup shots include ( Inuns , cheerleaders, W fregul ars from the- " T M lAmer ican Restaurant, Kard- players in Carmie’s l rbackroom speakeasy, and [the Sneaker’s Jazz BandId 1— al 1holding onions, ously laid out on their living room floor a sumptuous feast of rice, fruit, ground meat, chicken and a jar of Indian pickle. A handsome hookah is displayed on a shelf, while the family’s seventh child, who’s still in Iraq, is represented in a poster-sized photograph high on the wall. Some of the most telling minutia in Higgins’ series are in the clutter that works its way in inadvertently. Behind the Alhasnawi family’s carefully composed set piece, the largerthan-life face of Ace Ventura looms on the TV set no one has thought to turn off. In another living room, televised impeachment hearings compete for attention with a Bosnian family’s heirloom coffee service. And in the home of another family from Bosnia, an over flowing ashtray and a Croatian/English dictionary suggest the challenges these new Americans face. But viewers have to draw these conclusions for them selves. Higgins’ bare-bones labels provide little additional information, a reflection of his distrust of newspaper-like cap tions. “I’m wary of interpreta tion,” he confesses. “It’s too easy to distort the information for some ulterior purpose.” Higgins claims that his images are most meaningful to the people they portray, a fact that was evident at the exhibit’s opening mid-January. The room was filled with former and current Winooski residents swapping memories. “The fun part was telling stories of Winooski 20 years ago,” says former restaurateur Ken Russack, who’s represented in the show as a co-owner of the old Black Rose Cafe. He later co-founded The Daily

powerful form of reporting, says Burlington Mayor Peter Clavelle, who grew up in Winooski and served as City Manager there from 1976 to 1979. “If you knew nothing about Winooski, you would have an understanding of the city after reviewing Dan’s exhibit,” he notes. Higgins’ documentary impact is particularly clear in ' his Sister City series, displayed around the corner from the onion portraits at Exquisite Corpse. Seeds for the Sister City series were sewn in 1984, when Burlington’s Progressive City Council established a formal cultural exchange program with the town of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. In those days, the only images the American pub lic was seeing of Nicaragua showed violence and its victims, Higgins says. “I wanted to make pictures that would counter that sense of hopeless ness.” So, in 1986, he packed his camera and headed south. “I began by asking a few simple questions,” he recalls. “If I were to find myself there, where would I go for a cup of coffee, or a haircut, or to find a doc tor?” After some initial resistance — including a memorable four hours in police custody — Higgins produced a series of photographic pairs revealing equivalent categories of social life in Burlington and Puerto Cabezas. Strolling through Exquisite Corpse, you can easi ly imagine who you might have been if you had happened to be born in Nicaragua. Lois Bodoky, Burlington’s beloved H ot Dog Lady, is paired with vendors selling vigaron — a

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primary and secondary. As an example of academic inquiry, this biography cannot be fault ed. Indeed, Ball’s research has resulted in a couple of shocking exposes. At least some readers may initially be taken aback by Marshall’s comment that Franklin Roosevelt was “not worth a damn as far as Negroes were concerned.” But that assessment seems entirely war ranted as Ball recounts a teleContinued on page 14

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By David Healy ack in 1986, Mark Synnott’s father did what thousands of other regular visitors to the Mt. Washington Valley have done for entertainment: he brought his family and a pair of binoc ulars to Cathedral Ledge to watch the climbers. But if the suburban banker had known his son was imbedded with the “adventure gene,” as the younger Synnott is apt to call it, he might well have recon sidered his decision. “Basically, I went home and got a rope out of the tool shed,” the amiable climber and Middlebury grad recalls now. “Initially, I did some stupid stuff,” he admits, chuckling at his teenage naivetA “Then I read some books and got the deal figured out.” Luckily for father and son, Synnott was a fast learner. In just 11 years on the walls, the scrappy climber — who brings his popular slide show, “Alpine Big Wall Adventures,” to Burlington this Thursday — has ascended to the pinnacle of his sport. Known for his “big wall” exploits, Synnott spent last spring sharing a rope with rock legend Alex Lowe and a j National Geographic film crew on the previously unexplored Great Sail Peak of Baffin Island. Like pornography, it’s said big walls are hard to define but easy to recognize. Cliffs over 1000 feet, and those requiring overnights on the wall, are generally acknowledged to fit the bill. In his short career, the 27-year-old Synnott has bagged more than 50 of these rock monsters around the globe, including major first ascents on Baffin Island and in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan and Bugaboos in Canada. It was on Baffin Island where Synnott’s talents gar nered the most notice. His 1995 expedition to this icecovered island just above the “Arctic Circle blew the lid off

some of the best undiscovered climbs in the free world and put another major destination on the world’s adventure map. The following year, Synnott and two partners returned north and spent 36 of 39 days on the wall while successfully scaling the 4500-foot Polar Sun Spire. Blame it on the Titanic — or perhaps the traffic jams on Everest — but interest in remote polar regions, including

peak this past season. Synnott concedes that he was drawn to Baffin “because it was a blank spot on the map with huge vir gin cliffs that had never been climbed or even explored.” But he isn’t buying into that partic ular bi-polar theory. “People drive cars and Snowcats to the South Pole,” the Jackson, New Hampshire, resident complains. “There’s a big research station — virtual ly a small town — down there.

His 19 9 5 expedition to this ice-covered island just above the Arctic Circle blew the lid off some of the best undiscovered climbs in the free world. Baffin Island, seems to have reached a fever pitch. For arm chair adventurers, a small library of new and reissued books relating to the epic Antarctic expeditions of Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott have recently hit the book stands. Meanwhile, hard core adventurers also seem to be looking to both ends of the Earth as refuges from commer cially guided expeditions as well as a way to distinguish themselves in this world of vapid “extremism.” Even Peter Hillary, the son of Antarctic explorer and Everest conqueror Sir Edmond Hillary, chose to follow Scott’s footsteps to the South Pole rather than pursue another alternate route up another high

For me, that’s not the ulti mate.” Next on his list, he confides, is a return trip to the Himalayas. “There are 23,000foot peaks in China and Bhutan that haven’t been climbed, and most people don’t even know about — that’s the ultimate.” For Synnott, the inclina tion to go his own way was born of a comfortable begin ning. Raised in an affluent Boston suburb, the climber went to M iddlebury College as a philosophy major — no doubt a useful major when you’re forced to wait out a storm in a “porta-ledge” sus pended a half-mile above the deck. But after his sophomore year, he took off for Norway and then Colorado~5tate

College, where there was less ivy and more climbing. “It was tough fitting in there,” he says of his Middlebury experience, though he did

return to graduate in 1993. “It was just a little bit too nice.” If suffering is an art form that climbers must master, Synnott earned his chops while

living and climbing in Yosemite. Much to the conster nation of his father, he spent the better part of three years holed up in a cave honing his

skills, periodically working construction jobs to pay for food and climbing gear. The regimen worked. Synnott still holds the record — at just over 24 hours — for conquering the “Lost in America” route on El Capitan. The Yosemite years were a time when he was just “lovin’ life” with little need for upward mobility other than that found on the rock, says Synnott, who earned the nick name “Scrappy” for his singu lar wardrobe and beat-up equipment. Nevertheless, as the popularity of climbing and adventure-based marketing provided an unexpected career opportunity, he was ready to seize it. “I was a carpenter thinking there’s got to be a better way,” Synnott says, almost bewil dered by his recent good for tune. “How about a profes sional adventurer — that’s got to be way better than this!” Now a freelance photogra pher as well as contributing editor at Climbing magazine and a sponsored member of the North Face climbing team, Synnott’s been able to retire his hammer and expand his wardrobe. In the process, he’s gained a new-found apprecia tion for being “very comfort able” — not an unwelcome position for a climber with a wife and newborn son.

Known for his exuberance and humor, Synnott inspires “an incredible amount of hope,” say fans, as well as an appreciation for the native people of the three alpine zones he highlights. He’s no grizzled old war veteran with blood-stained slides and mem ories o f disasters on the moun tains. But even Synnott admits that he’s become more mature lately, gaining a sense o f his mortality and an appreciation for his M iddlebury years. “I’d send my kid there, or some place like it,” he concedes. In fact, if the climber’s Addison County years taught him anything, it seems to be summed up in his personal philosophy to always accept things as they are, and then immediately look to the next challenge — usually a m oun tain in the distance. As he said after scanning the horizon on the Great Sail Peak on Baffin Island, “Gibbs Fjord. No one has climbed there yet.” ® M ark Synnott w ill speak about his adventures at the University o f Vermont’s Billings Theater at 7 p. m. on Thursday, February 11. Advance tickets are available at Climb High and the U VM Bookstore. Info, 9855055.

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(Dixieland), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 7 p.m. NC. GUY C0LASACC0 (singer-song writer), Jake’s, 6:30 p.m. NC. PAUL LEAVITT BAND (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. THE ABYSS1NIANS, OLD JAWBONE

(reggae, groove), Higher Ground, 9:30 p.m. $10/12. THE HACKNEYS (acoustic reggae duo), Tavern, Inn at Essex, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE DRAKE, Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. DJ & KARAOKE, Thirsty Turtle,

9:30 p.m. NC. REGGAE NIGHT (DJ), The

Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Gallagher’s, 8:30 p.m. $4/7. OPEN MIKE, Rumble Rock Tavern, Sugarbush Village, 8 p.m. NC. MARK LEGRAND (Americana), Thrush Tavern, 7:30 p.m. NC. DAVE DAVIES KINKS KR0NIKLES, LES L0KEY (rock legend; modern

rock), Emerald City Nightclub, 9:30 p.m. $15/18. 11 FOOT 7 (groove-funk), Charlie O ’s, 9 p.m. NC. ART EDELSTEIN (Celtic guitar), Giorgio’s Cafe, 7 p.m. NC. MASS CONFUSION (Motown/funk), Rusty Nail, 8:30 p.m. $5. KARAOKE, Swany’s, 9 p.m. NC. MONKEY BUS (alt-rock), Wobbly Barn, 8:30 p.m. $7. THE LEFTOVERS (rock), Nightspot Outback, 9 p.m. $5. BLUE FORD TRACTOR (altblues/rock), Toadstool Harry’s, _ 9 p.m. $3-5. ENTRAIN (rock/funk/ska), Pickle Barrel, 9 p.m. $6.

FRIDAY CLYDE STATS (jazz), Windjammer,

5 p.m. NC. JOE CAPPS (jazz), Sai-Gon Cafe,

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M d p R ^ i l E R E (hip-hop),' Rusty , Nail, 8:30 p.m. $5. YOU KNOW (rock), Gallagher’s, 9 p.m. $4. BL00Z0T0MY (jump blues), Mad Mountain Tavern, 9 p.m. $4. THE STRANGEMEN (space-rockabil ly), Emerald City Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5/8.

BOOTLESS & UNHORSED (Irish), Last Chance Saloon, 7:30 p.m. NC.

JENNI JOHNSON, ROB GUERRINA & GREGG CARPENTER (jazz/blues),

JIM MCGINNISS & TIM MCKENZIE

Morgan’s, Capitol Plaza, 7 p.m. NC. BLUES BROTHERS, Charlie O ’s, 9 p.m. NC. SHANE & CHARLOTTE BRODY (folk), Three Mountain Lodge, 6 p.m. NC. SETH YAC0V0NE (blues), Dibden Ctr., Johnson State College, 8 p.m.

(acoustic), Rhombus, 8 p.m. $3-6. NEW BANDS SHOWCASE W/OVERTHROW, AMASS, PRISONER 13, SCARIFIED, BLINDSIGHT, DISILLU SIONED (hardcore) 242 Main, 6 p.m.

$5 MARK LEGRAND & SARAH MUNR0

(Americana duo), Borders, 8 p.m. NC. PERRY NUNN (acoustic), Ruben James, 5 p.m. NC, followed by DJ NIGHT, 10 p.m. NC. SANDRA WRIGHT (blues), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. ERIC BRENNER (acoustic), 135 Pearl, 6 p.m., NC, followed by EVOLUTION (DJ Craig Mitchell), 10 p.m. $5. GIBB DROLL BAND, PENNY (funky blues/rock), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $5. QUADRA (rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. BLUES FOR BREAKFAST, Vermont Pub & Brewery, 9:30 p.m. NC. COMEDY ZONE (stand-up), Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m. $8. DJ NIGHT, Franny O ’s, 9 p.m. NC. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. RAY VASS0 (acoustic), Ground Round, 8 p.m. NC. SAND BLIZZARD (alt-rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. $2. QUEEN CITY SWING W/VERM0NT BIG BAND, Higher Ground, swing-

dance lessons 8 p.m., dance party & contest 9 p.m. $10. JOHN CASSEL (jazz piano), Tavern at Inn at Essex, 8 p.m. NC. BLUE VOODOO (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. DANCIN’ DEAN (country dance & instructibnJ^obbw ebhj & 30 p.m,. _ LIVE JAZZ, Diamond Jirirs Grille, 7:30 p.m. NC. GOOD QUESTION (classic rock), Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. $3. DOUG PERKINS & JAMIE MASE FIELD (jazzgrass), Villa Tragara,

DAVE KELLER BLUES BAND,

Mountain Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC. 11 FOOT 7 (groove-funk), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $3-5. JOHNNY DEVIL BAND (rock), Rude Dog Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. CONSTRUCTION JOE (alt-country), Toadstool Harry’s, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. JUNGLE BOOGIE (’70s funk/soul), Wobbly Barn, 8:30 p.m. $8. CECIL BIGG (rock), Nightspot Outback, 9:30 p.m. $7.

6 SATURDAY BOOTLESS & UNHORSED (Irish),

Last Chance Saloon, 7:30 p.m. NC. DANA ROBINSON (singer-songwriter), Burlington Coffeehouse at Rhombus, 8 p.m. $6. NETWORK (funk/jazz), Halvorson’s, 9 p.m. $3. QUADRA (rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. FACT0RIA (DJ Little Martin), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $4/5. DJ NIGHT (hip-hop/r&b DJs), Ruben James, 9 p.m. NC. BL00Z0T0MY (jump blues), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. METRO SWING (dance lessons), Club £ Metronome^ from 6 p.m. $8, $nd " S w in g d a n c e p a r t y (d j L%ie Martin),"7 p.m., followed by RETR0N0ME (DJ Craig Mitchell), 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, J.P.’s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. HIP-HOP NIGHT, Ruben James, 11 p.m. NC.

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Burlington for a decade before moving to New York — you’ll want to see the lat est slice. In the shiny new version named Penny, guitarist Frank Egan and vocalist/bassist Dave Dano have hooked up with Dave Atkins, once a drummer for The Wards, and Santo Fazio from Rancid on harmonica. Expect a “funky, bluesy rock” from Penny when they open this Friday at Metronome for The Gibb Droll Band.

SADIE HAWKINS NIGHT W/JEANNIE MCCULLAGH BAND (groove/blues,

benefit for Make-a-Wish Found ation), Vermont Pub & Brewery, 9:30 p.m. NC. SOLOMONIC SOUND SYSTEM (reg gae DJ), Chicken Bone, 10 p.m. $1. COMEDY ZONE (stand-up), Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m. $8. GUY C0LASACC0 (singer-songwriter), Jake’s, 6:30 p.m. NC. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. PARR0THEAD NIGHT ( J i m m y Buffet DJ), Tuckaway’s, Sheraton Hotel, 9 p.m. NC. RAY VASS0 (acoustic), Ground Round, 8 p.m. NC. SAND BLIZZARD (alt-rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. $2. PAT MCGEE BAND, FROM GOOD HOMES, OWSLEY (groove pop),

Higher Ground, 9:30 p.m. $8/10. EAST COAST MUSCLE (blues),

Backstage Pub, 8:30 p.m. $2. BLUE VOODOO (rock), Edgewater

LIVE M USIC (country-rock; round & square dancing), Cobbweb, 8:30 p.m. $7/12. JOHNNY DEVIL BAND (rock), Rude Dog Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. BARBARA KESSLER, OPEN MIKE

(singer-songwriter), Rjpton Community Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. $4. WOLF LARSON (classic rock), Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. $3. TAM M Y FLETCHER & THE DISCI PLES (soul/blues), Emerald City

Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5/8. SETH YAC0V0NE (blues), Mad Mountain Tavern, 9 p.m. $4. LIVE M USIC (rock), Gallagher’s, 9 p.m. $4/7. COMEDY NIGHT, Rumble Rock Tavern, Sugarbush Village, 8:30 p.m. $2. RUN FOR COVER (rock), Blue Tooth, 9 p.m. $3/4. THE DETONATORS (blues/r&b), The Matterhorn, 4 p.m., NC, followed by 11 FOOT 7 (groove-funk), 9 p.m. $3-5.

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GETTING THE EIRE UP A college without wealthy alumni and government grants is a college without...money. That’s why you should donate items — music-related or not — for a March 15 auction to benefit the Celtic College. On the heels of a Groundhog Ball last weekend, founder Brian Perkins is looking forward to the next big fundraiser for the “school” offering classes in the traditional music of the British Isles. On a separate note, Perkins is also looking for a place for Celtic band Clicanandi to sleep when they’re in Vermont this April. The foursome will be recording an album with Pete Sutherland for a week — if you can house any or all of ’em, give Perkins a call at 660-9491. He guarantees they are not ax murderers.

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DAVE DAVIES,

(Velvel, double CD) — The younger of the Davies brothers has made his mark in music history not just as one o f ’60s sensations The Kinks, but as the person who “discovered” dis tortion — the amp kind, that is. The liter ally shocking develop ment set Dave Davies on a crash course with rock destiny, jumpstarted by the spectacular “You Really Got Me” in 1964. The brothers are no longer together professionally — Ray Davies came through Burlington last year with a one-man show at the Flynn that was part selective autobiography and part musical medley; this Thursday Dave Davies brings his band to Emerald City with a show that is sure to invc’ e far less talk and a lot more music. Dave Davies Unfinished Business, a double CD retrospective from 1963 to 1998, amply illus trates both why Ray was the lead singer and why Dave was the lead guitarist. Like any collection of recordings over three decades, it is as much an excursion through recording techniques as musical styles. Anyone who was a Kinks fan back in the day will probably prefer the rawer, simpler ’60s hits, including “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All o f the N ight” (though the latter is offered as a live concert recording from 1979). As for Dave Davies’ solo career, there is a bit of a leap essentially from the late ’60s to the early ’80s — a period weighed down with over-produced, over-played and over-complicated fromage, in my opinion. I can easily imagine Dave in this period on tour with, say, Pat Benatar. Selections from the late ’80s and early ’90s show his continuing infatuation with Really Loud Guitars, but point to evolving songwriting despite some fist-waving frat-rock like “Rock & Roll Cities.” The second disc moves Dave from screaming arena fare rather abruptly to a surprisingly sweet acoustic set recorded just last year — including a reprise of his early weeper, “Death of a Clown.” The C D ’s title track — and crowning achievement — is a mid-tempo track that says a lot about Dave Davies as a musician and a man mov ing into his sixth decade of life: a message of sustenance, the power of love and the uselessness of fear. Beautifully arranged and sparkling, “Unfinished Business” even overcomes Davies’ high, still-adolescent voice and faces maturity, in every sense o f the word. Chances are he’ll offer up some of the newer, more sensitive songs this Thursday in Montpelier; but I’ll bet he can still distort like hell. Les Lokey opens. — Pamela Polston

JOIN THE CHORUS Burlington jazz chanteuse Jody Albright is looking for a few good men, women and even children to form a community choir. If you like to sing but your only curtain calls have been in the shower, this all-ages, Burlingtonarea group might be the ticket. Sponsored by the Community College of Vermont, the choir will build a repertoire of gospel, folk, jazz, spirituals, pop, Broadway, a little classical and eventually some world music. The group, which will meet Wednesday evenings, is also in need of a pianist. Interested? Call Albright at 860-7128, or Susan Henry at CCV, 865-4422. DO GOOD DEPT. Here’s a way to do the right thing with girls on top, as it were. Vermont Pub & Brewery is hosting a Sadie Hawkins night this Saturday to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Manager Mick Bowen predicts, “it’s going to be fairly zany,” and we believe him. Imagine a “Dating Game’ in between sets from the Jeannie McCullagh Band — winners of which get a day at Smuggler’s Notch and a dinner at Villa Tragara. Then imagine an “auction” of certain men in the audience, who will in turn do various sordid biddings like shine a woman’s shoes, take her shopping, or shovel her drive way. Can’t quite picture it? Then just do it. And heed Bowen’s advice: “A sense of humor will be needed for this.” Vermont Pub is matching all proceeds, and that’s good “wish-fol” thinking. Secondly, the grand finale of the Mad River Winter Carnival is a Mardi Gras party at the Blue Tooth in Warren this Sunday, which will benefit Camp For Me, an all-volun teer summer camp for adopted and foster children in Vermont. Featuring New Orleans-style buffet and music from Mango Jam and Don Rhoades & the Back Porch Players, the evening will also benefit costume contest winners in four categories: scariest, funniest, most unusual, and King and Queen of Mardi Gras. Let the bon ton route!

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3 Wednesday music AUREOLE CHAMBER TRIO: Flutist Marina Piccinini, harpist Mariko Anraku and viola player Rebecca Young play the rarely heard Debussy “Sonate” and songs from the French Impressionist repertoire. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 656-4455. ‘JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA’: Percussionist Royal Hartigan and his ensemble play jazz with an African flair to celebrate Black History Month. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2535. EKLECTIK ZURN: Talented teens play harp, cello, violin, recorders and key boards at a “Farmers’ Night” fete. State House, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2455.

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tplore and expand your range of motion this informal gathering of spontaneous overs and shakers. Memorial uditorium Loft, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. -ee. Info, 860-3674.

film ‘FILM, FEASTS AND FIC T IO N ’: Readers chew on the film and literary ver sions of Fannie Flagg’s Fried Green Tomatoes. Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 422-9765. ‘A SOLDIER’S DAUGHTER NEVER CRIES’: This James Ivory drama is based on Kaylie Jones’ memoirs of life with father James Jones — author of From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N .H ., 6:45 & 9:15 p.m. $6. Info, 603-646-2422.

art FIGURE DRAWING: The human figure motivates aspiring and accomplished artists in a weekly drawing session at the Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-7165. .

‘T H E N EIG H BO R H O O D PROJ Hannah Dennison offers a sneak p of her dance-theater piece exploring of city urban development, displat and “home.” Burlington Square p.m. Free. Info, 864-4705. ‘NATURAL SIGHTS’: Photograpl Clarke trains his lens on the New England landscape at a reception b ing a new exhibit of his black-and-' work. Fletcher Free Library, Burling 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211 KATE BORNSTEIN: The essayist performance artist discusses gender in a presentation subtitled, “On M Women, and the Rest of Us.” Castli State College Gymnasium, 7 p.m. Info, 468-1239.

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” says one subject of the docuis, those fractures can heal in nvolves helping other people, i is new work from the proer of the People’s Choice at the Broken Places focuses treets of South Boston, the diction and incarceration. , introduces this 38-minute on, 7 p.m. Free. Info,

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In the 30 years since founding the Trisha Brown Company, the choreographer has created work for rooftops, rafts, wall projections and full-scale opera. A MacArthur Foundation “Genius” grant winner, she has worked with such artists as John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg and Laurie Anderson exploring themes as varied as math ematics and geometry and the complex rhythms of musical masters. Brown and her nine-member company of dancers continue pushing the boundaries of their art form in an upcoming show featuring three notso-easy pieces: the Brown classic I f you couldn't see me, the Andersonscored and Rauschenberg-set Set and Reset and the new piece, Canto/Pianto, from Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo. You won’t look back. Saturday, February 6. Flynn Theatre, Burlington, 8 p.m. $22.50-18.50. Info, 863-5966.

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numbers game: Math skills are declining, according to critics of America’s educational system. And numbers don’t lie — right? The “Matchcounts” program has taken up that cause nationwide by tar geting seventh- and eighth-graders with mathematical ly fun events. Working with the UVM College of Engineering & Mathematics, the group gives young number-crunchers additional encouragement. At the half-day event, calculating kids from 13 area schools will go down for the count with written and oral con tests involving probability, statistics, algebra and polynomials. Saturday, February 6. Votey Engineering Building, UVM, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 1:30p.m. Free. Info, 656-3390. a matter of truss:

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sport SKATE SKIING CLINIC: Get an edge on winter with an intro to skate skiing — a cross between speed skating and nordic skiing. Equipment is provided at Catamount Family Center, Williston, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15. Register, 658-3313. ‘HOM OPHOBIA IN SPORTS’: This documentary film highlights athletes “out for a change” and fed up with discrimina tion. UVM Women’s Center, 34 South Williams St., Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7892. FITNESS GUEST DAY: Take part in a step aerobics, walk interval or circuit training class at either location of Twin Oaks Sports & Fitness, S. Burlington, 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0001.

etc VERM ONT ADULT LEARNING CENTER: Adult learners drop in to brush up on reading, writing and math skills. H.O. Wheeler School, Burlington, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0377. MAD RIVER VALLEY W IN TER CAR NIVAL: Sled-dog races, ski races, ice sculptures, dancing and dining highlight this flurry o f winter activity. Locations around Waitsfield and Warren, all day. Info, 800-517-4247. RAIL FEASIBILITY MEETING: Potential passengers on the proposed Burlington-Essex line meet with transit authorities over the findings of a recent study. A.D. Lawton School, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-9305. TR A IL OF TW O CITIES’: Winooskiites and Burlingtonians meet to discuss a

trail bridge connecting the two locales. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2974. URBAN FORESTRY VOLUNTEERS: Branch O ut Burlington holds its monthly meeting to spruce up the city and discuss its “Awesome Tree” contest. Waste Water Treatment Plant, Perkins Pier, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8245. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: This neuromuscular pain and fatigue syndrome affects more women than men. Join fellow sufferers in the Board Room, Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-3273. K N ITTIN G GROUP: Needle workers swap techniques and design ideas with other wool workers. Northeast Fiber Arts Center, S. Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-4981.

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STORY HOUR: Young readers learn from lighthearted literature in a coun try setting. Flying Pig Children’s Books, Charlotte, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 425-2600.

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YOGA FOR PARENTS: A stretch in time awaits morning movers at the H .O. Wheeler School, Burlington, 9:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0377.

VERM ONT ADULT LEARNING CENTER: See February 3. RAIL FEASIBILITY MEETING: See February 3, Union Station, Burlington. MAD RIVER VALLEY W INTER CARNIVAL: See February 3. BLOOD DRAWING: Share a pint with a stranger at the Fireplace Lounge, Living & Learning, UVM, Burlington, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6400. ‘T H E DOGES PALACE IN VENICE’: Prof Adrian Languasco pre sents recent research on the history of this ancient Italian haunt. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2535. AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE LECTURE: Vaughn Carney, reads and signs Swiss Movement, a look at contemporary America from a middleclass black man’s perspective. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, S. Royalton, 12:45-2 p.m. Free. Info, 763-8303. ALANA STUDIES LECTURE: Walter J. Leonard, a scholar and long time civil rights activist, remembers his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2263. W O M EN ’S VISIBILITY DAY: Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz addresses women’s organi zations, issues and programs. Attendees are encouraged to wear pur ple to the State House, Montpelier, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2841. A D O PTIO N MEETING: Search and other related issues are on the agenda at a regular meeting of the Adoption Alliance of Vermont. Shelburne Methodist Church, 6:309:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2464. GLBTQ SUPPORT GROUP: Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and

‘JUNGLE FEVER’: Wesley Snipes plays a yuppie architect in this Spike Lee film dealing with racial divisions and sexual taboos. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N .H., 7 p.m. $6. Info, 603-646-2422.

words JO H N ELDER: The environmentalist and author of Reading the Mountains o f Home leads a literary trek through his Vermont-inspired book. Morgan Room, Aiken Hall, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700. GARY KOWALSKI: The local author of The Souls o f Animals raises creature consciousness at a reading. Book Rack, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 655-0231.

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‘STRONG AT BROKEN PLACES’: This documentary film focuses on people recovering from trauma by helping others. See “to do” list, in this issue. Community College of Vermont, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-4422.

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dance ‘DESERT DREAMS’: Middle Eastern dancing and music with Liesa and the Masouda Dance Ensemble turn the snow to sand — in your dreams. Hava Java Coffee Shop, 78 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-0075.

drama TRISHA BROWN MASTER CLASS: Learn to move in the manner of the visiting choreographer at a hands- and feet-on session with reper toire excerpts. UVM Dance Studio, Patrick Gym, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $12. Register, 652-4500. ‘CABARET SHAKESPEARE’: James Hogue presents “bawdy, boisterous flashes of the Bard” at the Cambridge Elementary School, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2233.

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sport ‘SHRED T H E RAD’: The indie film about Vermont’s skateboard scene is screened at the Campus Center Theatre, Billings Student Center, UVM, Burlington, 8 p.m. Donations. Info, 656-2960.

etc MAD RIVER VALLEY W INTER CARNIVAL: See February 3. EM OTIONS ANONYMOUS: See February 4. This co-ed section wel comes men. STUDY ABROAD FAIR: Enroll locally, study globally. Get the big aca demic picture in Marsh Dining Hall, UVM, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 654-4296. ‘FAMILY FRIENDLY* BUSINESS TALK: An expert in workplace diversi ty discusses its role in successful busi ness management. Sheraton Confer ence Center, S. Burlington, noon 1:30 p.m. $25. Info, 863-4188. REIKI CLINIC: Get a hands-on intro to a form of energy channeling. Twin Oaks Sports & Fitness, Kennedy Dr., S. Burlington, 4:30-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0001.

QUITTERS GUILD MEETING: Quilter extraordinaire Carol Wagner zeroes in on “sensational small scenes” at the Essex Alliance Church, Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2160. ‘ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE’ W ORKSHOP: Learn to resolve prob lems without coming to blows at this multi-day program. Plainfield Friends Meeting House, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Donations. Register, 454-4675. GLBTQ SUPPORT GROUP: Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth make new friends and get support. Outright Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 800-452-2428. BATTERED W O M EN ’S SUP PORT GROUP: Women Helping Battered Women facilitates a group in Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1996.

Saturday music SADIE HAWKINS NIGHT: “The Dating Game,” a “Honey-Do Auction” and dancing to the Jeannie McCullagh Band highlight this Makea-Wish benefit bash. Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-0500. PARROT HEAD CONFERENCE: Stalwart Jimmy Buffet fans keep searching for that lost shaker of salt at this “frozen fins” fest to benefit Vermont Special Olympics. Sheraton Conference Center, S. Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 263-9261. WALTZ NIGHT: Supporting the Vermont Symphony Orchestra is as easy as one-two-three at this black-tie dinner and silent auction. Sheraton Conference Center, S. Burlington, 6:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. $125. Info, 864-5741. WALDORF FACULTY C O N CERT: Music teachers play flute, strings and sing to raise money for a scholarship fund at the Lake Champlain W aldorf School, Shelburne, 4:30 p.m. $6. Info, 985-2827.

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‘CABARET SHAKESPEARE’: See February 5, South Hero Community Library, 2 p.m. Info, 372-4734. ‘20T H CENTURY SONG & DANCE’ AUDITIONS: Fairfax Community Theatre seeks actors, dancers and singers for a retrospective

‘FOR T H E LOVE OF DOGS’: Author and animal behaviorist April Frost discusses the program oudined in her dog-training book. Barnes & Noble, S. Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

kids STORYTIME: Young readers delve into classic and new tales at this halfhour happening. Borders, Church St. Marketplace, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711.

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8 monday music O N IO N RIVER CHORUS: All singers are welcome at this weekly rehearsal for a spring performance of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Bethany Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4300.

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words BLISS BROYARD: The author of the soon-to-be-published short story col lection My Father, Dancing reads from her work in the Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2640. ‘MEET T H E VICTORIANS’: Discuss the substance beyond the stuffy stereotype as depicted in George Eliot’s Daniel Deronda. Kellogg Hubbard Library, Montpeljer, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

kids FAMILY PLAY PROGRAM: See February 4. CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Kids two to five get into the groove by using their bodies to dance and pretend. H .O. Wheeler School, Burlington, noon - 12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0377. ‘SINGING W IT H ROBERT’: Local folkie Robert Resnik plays for kids at the H.O. Wheeler School, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0377. STORYTIME: Children three to five enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. South Burlington Com-munity Library, 11- a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

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craft INTRODUCTION TO RUG HOOK ING’: Two Saturdays, February 13 and March 13, 2-6 and 2-4 p.m. Northeast Fiber Arts, Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info, 865-4981. Learn the tradition o f hooking rugs using strips o f woolfabric. INTRODUCTION TO FELTING: Monday February 22, 6:30-8:30, Northeast Fiber Arts, Williston Rd., S. Burlington. $20. Info, 865-4981. Explore the history and lore o f felting as you learn this Scandinavian wool-working technique.

acting AUDITIONING: Sunday, February 7, 17 and 21, 12:30-3:30 p.m. S. Burlington. $25/day. Info, 860-3611. Be seen, heard, remembered and cast! Champlain Arts Theatre Co. offers a soup-to-nuts intro to auditioning. MAKE-UP: Saturday, February 21. S. Burlington. Info, 860-3611. Champlain Arts Theatre Co. teaches professional make up techniques application for stage, film and print work. STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOPS: Four Saturdays beginning February 20, 12-2:30 p.m., S. Burlington. $80. Info, 860-3611. Thefight director at Champlain Arts Theatre Co. leads performers through basic unarmedfalling, punching and kicking.

dance GAY/LESBIAN BALLROOM DANC ING: Tuesday, February 9 through March 9. Montpelier. $35/person. Register, 2237035. Gay and lesbian couples or singles learn to waltz.

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feldenkrais® ‘AWARENESS THROUGH MOVE MENT’: 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 o fFeldenkrais®.

art ELDER ART PROGRAM: Winter class es starting in February. Locations in Burlington, S. Burlington, Winooski, Williston, Richmond, Bristol, S. Hero and St. Albans. $32-40, new students; $16-24, returning students. Info, 6587454. Aspiring artists 55 and up learn to use charcoal, oil, watercolor, acrylic and matting. PRINTMAKING FOR CHILDREN: Two Saturdays, February 6 and 13, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Church St., Burlington. $25. Info, 865-7166. Kids 11 to 14 develop their own prints using a combination o fprinting and painting techniques. FIGURE DRAWING: Ongoing Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m. Fresco Studio, 1 Main St., Burlington. $3-5. Info, 8624893. Artists o f all abilities are welcome at this weekly drawing session.

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‘MAGNIFIED HEALING’: Sunday, February 14, 1-4:30 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $50. Info, 660-8060. Learn how Kwan Yin meditation can improve karma and heal others.

herbs HERBAL FACIALS: Wednesday, February 10, 6-9 p.m. Purple Shutter Herbs, Main Street, Burlington. $30, $50/two. Info, 865-HERB. Make Japanese cleansing grains and herbalfacial steams, then relax with an herbalfacial

KENDO: Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays, 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.

CYBERSKILLS VERMONT: Ongoing day, evening and weekend classes. Old North End Technology Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info, 8604057, ext. 20. Take small hands-on classes

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meditation SHAMBHALA TRAINING: Friday through Sunday, February 5-7. Shambhala Meditation Center, Burlington. $80/weekend. Info, 899-4878. Get medi tation instruction and discuss “The Art o f Being Human. ” ‘THE WAY OF THE SUFI’: Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. S. Burlington. Free. Info, 658-2447. This Sufi-style meditation incor porates breath, sound and movement. MEDITATION: Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Green Mountain Learning Center, 13 Dorset Lane, Suite 203, Williston. Free. Info, 872-3797. Don'tjust do something, sit there! 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. GUIDED MEDITATION: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. The Shelburne Athletic Club, Shelburne Commons. Free. Info, 9852229. Practice guided meditation for relax ation andfocus.

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language STREET SPANISH II: Six Mondays, February 8 through March 15, 6:30-9 p it a . The Book Rack, Winooski. $110. Register, 655-0231. This class is designed for anyone who has had an introduction to the Spanish language. s INTERMEDIATE FRENCH: Eight Thursdays, February 11 through April 1, 5:45-7:45 p.m. The Book Rack, Winooski. $125 includes Alliance Fran^aise Vt. membership. Register, 6550231. Read excerpts o fFrench books and articles at home, then discuss the readings in a friendly and supportive environment. ITALIAN: Ongoing individual and group classes, beginner to advanced, adults and children. Burlington. Info, 865-4795. Learn to speak this beautiful languagefrom a native speaker and experienced teacher. SPANISH: Ongoing individual and small group lessons. S. Burlington. Info, 8646870. Make 1999 the year you leam to speak another language. SPANISH: Ongoing individual and group classes. Hinesburg or at your loca tion. Info, 482-2387. Students o fall abili ties get instruction in Spanish conversation and grammar with an experienced, certified teacher.

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dreams ‘THE STUDY AND EXPERIENCE OF DREAMS’: Eight Thursdays, February 4 through March 25, 6-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $125. Info, 863-3011. Get acquainted with the symbols o fyour dreams using “dream-recall“and "active imagery. ”

‘SCENTUAL AROMATHERAPY’: Thursday, February 11, 6:30-8 p.m. Star Root, Battery St., Burlington. $20. Info, 862-4421. Create your own aphrodisiacal essential oil to give to your Valentine.

DRUMMING: Mondays, beginning February 1, 5:15-6:15 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Burlington. $5-10/class. Info, 2239560. Emily Lanxner offers classes in Caribbean steel drums and women’s ensem ble drumming.

RISH DANCE MUSIC: Monday, February 8, 7:30 p.m. College St. Congregational Church, Burlington. $5. Info, 660-9491. Sarah Blair and Pete Sutherland teach the playing o f Irish jigs and reels. PITZ’S DIDGES: Thursday, February 18, 7-9 p.m. Play it Again Sam, Montpelier. $5. Info, 229-0295. Pitz Quatrone teaches playing and breathing techniques as well as the history o f the didgeridoo.

photography PHOTOGRAPHY: Private or group, basic and intermediate classes. Grand Isle or Burlington. Info, 372-3104. Leam darkroom skills as well as how to choose, use and exploit the camera to express your cre ative style in color and black and white.

self-defense BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Ongoing class es for men, women and children, Monday through Saturday. Vermont Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info, 660-4072 or 253-9730. Escapefear with an integrated self-defense system based on technique, not size, strength or speed.

stress management STRESS MANAGEMENT/MEDITA TION: Thursdays, 7-7:30 p.m., medita tion; 7:30-8:30 p.m., stress management. Maltex Building, 431 Pine St., Suite 10, Burlington. First class free, $5/meditation, $ 10/stress management. Info, 862-6931. Theresa Bacon offers information, support, exercises and consultation in meditation and stress management.

support groups ‘WISHCRAFT/SUCCESS TEAMS’: Ongoing groups forming in the Burlington area. Info, 863-3101. Join this group to gain goal clarity, creative ideas and contacts. They wont let you quit. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Ongoing daily groups. Various locations in Burlington, S. Burlington and Plattsburgh. Free. Info, Help Line, 8624516. I f you're ready to stopUsing drugs, this group o f recovering addicts can offer inspiration. PROBLEM DRINKING: Group now forming in Burlington. Free. Info, 8644635. Join a group ofpeople who want an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous to end their relationship with problem drinking.

writing THE CONTEMPORARY ESSAY5: Seven Mondays, February 8 through March 29, 6-8 p.m. The Book Rack, Winooski. $105. Register, 655-0231. Study this creative and exacting non-fiction form, as perfected by E.B. White and Barbara Kingsolver. ‘WRITERS DREAMING, EXPLOR ING THE INNER LIFE’: Six Tuesdays, February 9 through March 16, 7-9 p.m. The Book Rack, Winooski. $90. Register, 655-0231. Enrich your writing and harvest new material by becoming acquainted with

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tuesday music AMATEUR MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA: Vermont Symphony violinist David Gusakov oversees this weekly harmonic convergence of ama teur musicians in the Music Room, S. Burlington High School, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 985-9750.

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kids INFANT-TODDLER PLAY GROUP: The under-three crowd crawls, climbs and colors while care givers converse at this lunch-included gathering. H.O. Wheeler School, Burlington, noon - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 8640377. ‘MUSIC W IT H ROBERT RESNIK’: Kids sing songs with the musical host of Vermont Public Radio’s folk show, “All the Traditions.” Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Register, 8657216. FATHERS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER: Pops and their kids get together for stories, crafts and dad-to-dad discussion at the H.O. Wheeler School, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0377. STORIES AND CRAFTS: Children cut and paste to the chase after a morning story. Borders, Church St. Marketplace, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. HOMESCHOOLERS GYM AND CRAFTS: Stay-at-home students take part in extracurricular activities at the Burlington Boys and Girls Club, Oak St., Burlington, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $1. Info, 860-1299. STORY TIME: Kids under three lis ten in at the South Burlington Community Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. STORY HOUR: Kids between three and five engage in artful educational activities. Milton Public Library, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

VERMONT ADULT LEARNING CENTER: See February 3. WORLD RELIGIONS LECTURE: Jewish theologian Rabbi Lawrence Kushner shares reflections entitled, “God Was in This Place and I, I Did Not Know.” Mann Hall, Trinity College, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Reservations, 846-7110. SCRABBLE CLUB: Bring a board if you have one to this friendly wordwise game. Barnes & Noble, S. Burlington, 7 p.nT. Free. Info, 864-8001. ANTIQUES AND COLLECT IBLES MEETING: Bring a col lectible you know well and one you’d like to know more about to this meet ing sponsored by the Vermont Glass and Pottery Club. Barnes & Noble, S. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. GENEALOGY LECTURE: Tracing your roots has never been easier. Learn how to shake your family tree at the Old Red Mill, Jericho, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 899-280. BUSINESS EDUCATION WORK SHOP: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility explores the benefits of encouraging employees to use alterna tive modes of transportation. United Way of Chittenden County, 95 St. Paul St., Burlington, 3:30-5 p.m. $10. Info, 862-8347. AFRICAN-AMERICAN HER ITAGE LECTURE: Columbia University Associate Provost Ida Elizabeth Wilson discusses the impact of diversity and affirmative action on law-school campus culture. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, S. Royalton, 12:45-2 p.m. Free. Info, 763-8303. CAREGIVERS FOR T H E MEN TALLY ILL: Friends, family and any one involved with the mentally ill get support at this monthly “share and care.” Howard Center for Human Services, 300 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-6683. FREE LEGAL CLINIC: Attorney Sandy Baird offers free legal advice to women with questions about family law, housing difficulties and welfare problems. Room 14, Burlington City Hall, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7200. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: The desire to stop eating compulsive ly makes a person a charter member

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drama ‘CHRYSALIS’: Francesca Cannan’s four original one-act plays explore the “passions and relationships of ordinary people in deceptively ordi nary situations.” Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 865-3144.

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etc VERMONT ADULT LEARNING CENTER: See February 3. ‘SADDAM HUSSEIN AND BEYOND’: Attorney Sandy Baird moderates an expert panel contem plating the future of U.S. foreign #policy. Burlington College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4848. COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE: Learn how to earn a bachelor’s or graduate degree at night or on weekends through the Prevel School. Room 144, Jeanmarie Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2100. AIDS AWARENESS DAY: Gov. Howard Dean and state reps con front issues related to HIV infec tion in Vermont. State House, Montpelier, 8 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 800-698-8792.

art FIGURE DRAWING: See February 3. LUNCHTIM E LECTURE SERIES: In conjunction with a current exhibit, art prof William C. Lipke discusses “the legacy of pri mary structures” through the work of sculptor George Smith. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $3. Info, 656-0750. GALLERY TALK: National Museum of Art curator Merry Foresta looks back at “American Photography Before 1950” at the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N .H., 5 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2808.

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o p e n in g s NATURAL SIGHTS, blacF and white nature photography by Jeff Clarke. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 863-3403. Reception February 3, 3-8 p.m. A PAINTED JOURNAL: Paintings by Carol Rosalinde Drury. Uncommon Grounds, Burlington, 865-6227. Reception February 5, 5-7 p.m. 9TH ANNUAL BROKEN HEART SHOW, featuring heart-related works in mixed media by 38 artists. Daily Planet Restaurant, Burlington, 864-7528. Reception February 7, 3-5 p.m.

o n g o in g MONTPELIER PHOTOGRAPHS by George Shumar. City Hall Artists’ Showcase, Montpelier, 229-9416. Through March 1. WOOD BLOCKS AND DRAW INGS by Peter Lathrop. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 654-2000. Through February 8. OLD PAINTINGS by Axel Stohlberg. Axel’s Frame Shop. Waterbury, 244-7801. Through February. GEORGE SMITH: SCULPTURE AND DRAWINGS, and TOIL

AND SPIN: RECENT WORK BY KATHLEEN SCHNEIDER. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 656-0750. Through May 16 and June 6, respectively. HUSH...I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU, installation and performance by Susan Calza. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 6351310. Through February 11. SAIRA CRONIN, EMILY WOODWORTH & JESSE HAHN, mixed media. 242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244. Through February. BRUISED, an installation by Kristin Humbargar. L/L Gallery, Living/Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4200. Through February 18. MODERNIST PRINTS 19001955, Impressionist, abstract and non-objective design by important artists, including Kandinsky, Picasso and Miro. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Through April 3. MONET AT GIVERNY, Masterpieces from the Musee Marmottan, featuring 22 large paintings by Claude Monet, inspired by his Parisian garden. Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, 514-285-1600. Through May 9.

12TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBIT, featuring works by Burlington elementary school students. Metropolitan Gallery, City Hall, Burlington, 865-7166. Through February. UVM ART DEPARTMENT EXHIBIT: Recent Works. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, Burlington, 656-2014. Through February 12. OLYMPIA DECONSTRUCTED: Photography by Robert McCann. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Through February 27. SENIOR ART STUDENT Emily Heath displays seminar project. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 654-2535. Through January. Also, wood blocks and draw ings by Peter Lathrop, Through February 7. LESLIE FRY: Recent Monoprints. Enhancements, Burlington, 862-2505. Through March 15. WARRIORS & WOMEN, paint ings by Harold Arthur Drury. Copley Gallery, Morrisville, 253-8571. Through February 5. LIGHT, featuring paintings by Eloise Beil, mixed media by

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February 10. 18 AMERICAN PAINTINGS FROM THE SHELBURNE MUSEUM, including land scapes, portraits and still lifes. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5007. Through April 25. WINTER’S PROMISE: Willard Metcalfe in Cornish, New Hampshire 1909-1920, paint ings by the American Impressionist. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N .H ., 603-646-2814. Through March 14. IMPRESSIONS, oil paintings by Lorraine C. Manley. Sugar Mill Art Gallery, St. Albans, 8937860. Through April. TRAVELS THROUGH VERMONT: Thomas Jefferson’s Role in Vermont Statehood, 1791. An exhibit presented by the Jefferson Legacy Foundation. Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 388-2117. Through March 5. GRANNIS GALLERY, featuring the work of designer/goldsmith Timothy Grannis and other jewelry artists. Bank Street, Burlington, 660-2032. Ongoing. SILKSCREEN PRINTS by Sally Stetson. Shimmering Glass Gallery, Waterbury, 244-8134. Ongoing. ELLEN HOFFMAN, pencil draw ings, and TOM MERWIN, paint ings. Merwin Gallery, Castleton, 468-2592. Ongoing. SCRAP-BASED ARTS & CRAFTS, featuring re-constructed objects of all kinds by area artists. The Restore, Montpelier, 229-1930. Ongoing. 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ARTISTS including landscape paintings by Vermont artists Kathleen Kolb, Thomas Curtin, Cynthia Price and more. Clarke Galleries, Stowe, 253-7116. Ongoing. FURNISHINGS AND PAINT INGS by Ruth Pope. Windstrom Hill Studio/Gallery, Montpelier, 229-5899. Ongoing. PLEASE NOTE: Seven Days is unable to accommodate all o f the displays in our readership area, thus these listings must be restricted to exhibits in truly public viewing places. A rt in business offices, lobbies and pri vate residences or studios, with occasional exceptions, will not be accepted. ®

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ven at many of the world’s leading muse ums, a show of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder would be considered a special event. For an institution as small as the Middlebury College Museum of Art, land ing such an exhibit qualifies as an extraordinary feat. Presentation of “The Printed World of Pieter Bruegel the Elder” solidifies the museum’s standing as Vermont’s premier showcase for the visual arts. On display are 64 prints based on drawings and paint ings by the great Netherlan dish artist. The works not only highlight Bruegel’s con summate skill and enduring charm; they also give an enlightening glimpse into the philosophy, culture and poli tics of 16th-century Antwerp, one of the centers of the Renaissance in Northern Europe. Many of the prints were executed by etchers and engravers employed by Aux Quatre Vents, a famed Antwerp workshop whose cre ations were indeed distributed “to the four winds.” Only one image in the show was pro duced directly by Bruegel’s own hand, but most of the others are wrought so expertly that they manage to repro duce the spirit as well as the form of the original works. The artist’s precise, often minute detailing is preserved in many of the prints, which also succeed in conveying fine gradations of light and shad ow. The curators at the Middlebury Museum helpful ly provide magnifying glasses so that visitors may marvel all the more at the miniature monsters cavorting in the background of several scenes. In addition to grotesquely surreal creatures inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, the prints painstaking ly depict laboring or partying peasants as well as travelers picking their way through Alpine passes or gazing out at expansive vistas. Seascapes, allegorical tableaux, and devout renderings of Scriptural stories further attest to Bruegel’s wide-ranging interests and his versatility as a draughtsman.

Close examination of the prints enhances understand ing of the artist’s themes while also deepening appreciation of his techniques. A long look is needed, for instance, to notice the gallows standing at the far horizon in a few of the land

Bruegel himself ranks as the most subdy chilling in the entire collection. In other cases, even intense scrutiny may fail to clarify ambiguous depictions. Art historians have long debated, for example, whether Bruegel is being bitingly satir ical in some of his peasantry pieces or is simply presenting country folk with an earthy honesty. An urbanite’s disdain for bumpkin crudity does appear to be the dominant attitude in at least a couple of examples o f this genre. In the

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With magni fication, it’s even possi ble to make out figures dangling from the nooses. order to see the broken rail ings of a trail-side fence. The same holds for the armed guards who are sometimes shown accompanying Bruegel’s travelers; the intend ed aura of menace and insecu rity easily goes unnoticed unless the prints are given close inspection. Seemingly incidental details may actually be crucial cues. For example, what’s that shadowy secondary figure doing in “The Rabbit Hunt?” Isn’t he stalking the hunter from behind a withered tree? It may be no coincidence that the sole print produced by

harvest celebrations, however — and to an even greater degree in scenes of seasonal labors — Bruegel seems to pay homage to those who have remained close to the soil and whose lives are still rooted in communalism. As a leading member of Antwerp’s intellectual circles, Bruegel was well acquainted with the humanistic philoso phy o f Disederius Erasmus, a guiding spirit o f the Northern Renaissance. Tolerance for individuals’ frailties and appreciation of their strivings are unmistakable elements in Bruegel’s art. So too is his questioning of the established order of things. In “Justice,” part of a series depicting the seven virtues, we see several instances o f cruel retribution — even outright torture — but very little wise delibera tion and no mercy whatsoev er. Perhaps Bruegel is simply and objectively showing the kinds of punishments com mon in his time. Alternately, he may be offering an under stated criticism o f the excesses of righteousness — an inter pretation that seems more consistent with Bruegel’s over all outlook. These 64 prints, lent by an anonymous private collec tor, together exude a tender ness and warmth that the pas sage of centuries cannot diminish. ®

“The Printed World of Pieter Bruegel the Elder,” prints and drawings. Middlebury College Museum of Art, Middlebury. Through M arch 7.

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mixture o f casaba, pork rind, cabbage and sauce wrapped in a cabbage leaf — in front o f the Puerto Cabezas post office. In a somewhat looser analogy, a group o f Nicaraguan shoeshine boys — their bare feet visible beneath their brush boxes — are displayed

observes. “Probably the most extreme example o f that is the Burlington Fire Departm ent. In Puerto Cabezas, they have no equipment. As part o f the program in recent years we’ve been sending them our out dated equipm ent and gear.” Higgins agrees. In Nicaragua, he notes, “more than one older woman approached and told me,

m ent a tomes. The fesult is a juicy * ^ collection o f m an y I d e a lv ■;ffM cognoscenti in masquerade. Higgins may be persuaded to display these at some later date — say, October 31, 2000. In the meantime, there’s a handsome ghost playing a tuba on the photographer’s Web page (www.uvm.edu/-dhiggins/index.html.).

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Bread suits me just fine. It man ages, unself-consciously, to pre serve some o f that relaxed, freespirit feeling o f the VOs without the overweening sense of selfrighteousness that was also an unfortunate hallmark of the era. It even has — as did the Seattle restaurant — a chalkboard for public graffiti. O n the day I vis ited last week, someone had scribbled the semi-subversive admonition: “Phone in sick.” But, unlike that northwest ern hole-in-the-wall, Daily Bread serves real organic coffee and sweetens at least some of its baked goods with actual sugar, as well as honey and fruit juice. There’s even meat on the menu, in the form o f several chicken dishes. Clearly, I’m not the only one in love with the place; the Richmond institution is under going an expansion to make room for more diners — it will be closed until Saturday. Its new incarnation will be still in its downtown Bridge Street build ing, but the dining area will occupy a much larger space, tak ing over what was once a dance and movement studio at the front of the building. The entrance — which had been around back and down a few

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rickety wooden steps — will be moved to the front o f the build ing. The “old” restaurant space will become a staff dining room and lounge. W hen I visited, the new space was still under construc tion. It looked like it had the potential to be a pretty spot, with lots o f natural wood and windows. H ad I been a regular cus tomer — and if I lived nearby I no doubt would be — I would be nervous about the expansion. Owner Betsy Bott confirms she has heard some moans from fans. “Some people got upset when I acquired a real pastry case, so that instead o f storing the pastry on shelves behind some old windows, they are now in an actual covered case,” she says, shrugging philosophically. “I guess change is just hard for people.” Anyway, Bott assured me, the menu would remain sub stantially the same, the staff will still be there, and the food deliv ery system — place your order and pay at one window, wait for your name to be called at anoth er — will remain in place. As far as this owner-baker is con cerned, the changes are all for the better: increased capacity to 32, up from 20, and accessibility for the handicapped. T he new space will also allow Bott to revive the practice o f hosting local musicians on occasion. W hile I was taken with the ambiance at Daily Bread, the food was pretty good, too. Unfortunately, I unknowingly ordered some of the day-old dishes — a Zuni stew made o f squash, beans, corn and tom a toes flavored with cinnam on and a piece o f leek and mushroom pizza — that suffered mightily in the re-heating. But my friend Susan ordered the chicken pot pie, which is one o f the best I’ve ever tasted — and that includes my own, which I think is pretty great. The crust was light, flaky and a bit salty, a perfect compli ment to the creamy, comfortfood filling. T he “famous” homefries were nicely spiced and just crispy enough. O ther spe cialties include yam burritos, tempeh Reubens, and a wide variety o f homemade soups. A trip to the pastry case is de rigueur. The orange tea cakes — very cakey, scone-like pastries with a thick layer o f orange icing plastered on top — proved to have an addictive taste and tex

ture. An Amazon cupcake, with chocolate chips, walnuts and cream cheese, was as decadent as it sounds. Bott’s cinnamon and sticky buns are legendary. I took home some maple walnut bread for the weekend that was gone within a day and some Hatch’s granola, made according to the recipe o f the well-known, and now defunct, Hatch’s health food store that was once the toast o f St. Johnsbury. M y only regret was that the fruit tarts were still in the oven when it was time for me to leave. I had watched while one o f the bakers in the large, sunny kitchen had carefully rolled the crust and spooned in the hom e made raspberry filling, and I was salivating for a taste. O ther seductive items included Daily Bread baguettes, rye bread and homemade English muffins. Bott, a former teacher and health-care worker, opened Daily Bread two decades ago — there’s a charming picture o f her radiant, 20-year-younger self grinning by the bread ovens on opening day. She says she got her “baking gene” from a grand mother, and a love o f hearty breads from a high school year spent in Germany. She’s attract ed an unusual variety of staff people, including an intensive care nurse who took a break from the pressure o f her job by learning to bake. Bott was one o f the original members o f the Vermont Fresh Network — an organization linking growers w ith restaura teurs — and goes to great lengths to buy local products, organic whenever possible. All the whole wheat she uses, for example, is grown in the Cham plain Valley, and she’s even found a Vermont tem peh pro ducer. Still,* Bott manages to keep her prices low: T he most expensive item on the m enu the day I visited was the chicken pot pie, at $5.75. Bott seems the picture o f calm; w ith her hair tied back, a bemused smile on her bespecta cled face, she has survived the vagaries o f running a restaurant and the pressures o f being a boss. For the past few years, she’s been thinking o f selling the business, but when the additional space became available, she decided to expand instead. “W hatever hap pens, happens,” she says. “I’m just going to do this now, and see where it goes.” (Z)

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Dear Cecil, I f you sleep too much, you don’t feel refreshed; instead you fe e l sluggish, groggy a n d generally disposed to more sleep. W hat is the scientific reason behind this? ,'if — M im i Thomas, via AO L Glad you restricted me to the scientific reason, M imi. Otherwise I’d fill the whole colum n with tawdry rum ors, and G od knows you don’t w ant that. M ore has been w ritten about oversleeping in the medical journals than you m ight think. In 1969 sleep

researchers John Taub and Ralph Berger gave the phe nom enon (or one aspect o f the phenomenon) a name: the Rip Van W inkle Effect, the experience of feeling bad after extended sleep (more than 10 hours). Various studies by the above and other parties have established that: 1. Some people feel terrible after too much sleep, and their performance deteriorates. O n the other hand, 2. Some people feel great. Always the way. 3. Experiments seemed to bear out the initial hypoth esis that either too much or too little sleep would cause your mental state to crumble. But by the early ’80s a few investigators had concluded that: 4. Oversleeping made people feel terrible if they’d previously had sufficient sleep, but it made them feel great if they’d previously been sleep-deprived. You have to wonder why it took 12 years to come up with this brainstorm. O ne can only guess that sleep researchers take a lot o f naps. 5. Further research in 1985 found that “with or w ith out a prior sleep debt, the subjects’ alertness was either unchanged or improved after acute oversleep ing. Furthermore, actually sleeping more proved to be better for subjectively reported m ood and objectively measured alertness than simply lying in bed awake for the extra hours.” In other words, the Rip Van W inkle Effect is a crock, and you don’t really feel bad after oversleeping. You just think you do. Attem pting to salvage something from this fiasco, the sleep research com m unity now offers such conjec tures as the following: “People generally expect to feel better after getting a long night o f sleep; their expec tations may predict greater improvement than they actually obtain, in which case they feel worse” (.Encyclopedia o f Sleep and Dreaming). W hoever wrote

that was clearly feeling a little groggy. Probably got too m uch sleep. H O W T H E Y G O T M IS T E R ED T O TALK: TAKE T W O In your discussion o f how they got M ister E d to talk in your book, M ore o f the Straight Dope, you cite actor Alan Young’s claim that it was peanut butter stuck between E d ’s cheek and gum. This is Mr. Young’s stock answer. However, the enclosed video shows indisputable evidence that the “marionette theory” [i.e., E d ’s handler pulled strings to make him talk] was a t work a t least some o f the time. The video shows exterpts from a few episodes where the lighting and camera angle reveal the very visible nylon “b it” being pulled fo r each word E d spoke. I f you don’t see the nylon under E d ’s neck, then look fo r it running behind Ed, out o f camera range. Some may claim that a nylon b it was needed in order to have E d turn his head or perform some other movement w ithout his trainer having to be in the camera shot, but the evidence is clear that the b it was also used when E d was standing still and merely had to talk. Alan Young has every right not to reveal the whole truth about E d ’s talking methods; it is the wonder a n d mystique o f “how was it done?” that keeps the “M ister E d ” television series alive. I do think peanut butter may have been used some o f the time, but though I am a great adm irer ofM r. Young, I thought you should know he was not telling you the whole truth. — Joseph Fox, Los Angeles H uh. Well, it could be a nylon bit, I suppose. But I say it’s dental floss to get rid o f that dam n peanut butter.

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(Apr. 20-May 20): It was exactly 248,010 years ago this week that the fallen angels were exiled from paradise. To commemorate the occasion, I suggest you shed a tear for them. When you’ve finished that, go ahead and cry a crazy river for the part of you that is like a fallen angel exiled from paradise. But once you’ve gotten all that grief out of your system, I’d like you to meditate on — and yes, even give thanks for — all the intriguingly blessed adventures that have come your way because of how imper fect you are. Can you handle one further assignment? I don’t rec ommend it unless you’re a kamikaze student of crazy wis dom. Try to imagine the possibili ty that your not-quite-futile struggle to recreate heaven here on Earth is your gift to God.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I’m sure that at various times in the past, you’ve had your heart stolen and your mmd blown. But have you ever had your mind stolen and your heart blown? Speaking of amazing sensations, you know the funny-bone feeling that’s usually localized in your elbow? This week you’ll be visited

by a psychic, head-to-toe version of it. There’s one other boggling sensation in the works, too, but in order to get the full benefits of it, you’ll have to make yourself outrageously receptive. Have you ever taken an out-of-body jaunt while you were still more or less awake, giving you glimpses of gorgeous new temptations that ultimately inspire you to rise above your satanic self-denial?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): My dictionary of symbols says that the king’s highway is an ancient term that means an unde viating path leading straight to the source. It represents a vigor ous and high-minded approach, and in most situations I would recommend it to you. Not now, though. I believe that on your current mission, you would go astray if you took the king’s high way. Only a scruffy, winding path will teach you all you need to know to take full advantage of the treasure you’ll find at the end of your journey. Let’s call this crooked course the trickster’s highway. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A bad test: trashing everyone you hold dear to see if they’ll still love you the morning after. A good test: asking everyone you hold dear to prove their love by giving them vivid challenges which inspire them to learn surprising new secrets about themselves. Dumb pain: not bothering to find out what your cohorts truly feel about you, but rather hallucinating all sorts of crazy shit generated by your fears. Smart pain: asking your cohorts to tell you compas sionately but bluntly what your most difficult qualities are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Like a famous anchorman who has tragically developed an inex plicable stutter and who now stands drunkenly at the door of a massage parlor where he will meet the ex-nun-turned-Israeli spy who will save his soul, your life now teeters on imitating a made-forTV movie. Want my educated advice? GO FOR IT! This is one of those rare times when being interesting is a better spiritual policy than being happy. Your suffering has seldom been more artful than it is now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Two weeks ago you received the equivalent of a crash course in “Beginning Fun and Games.” Last week you had to cram hard to master the more demanding lessons of “Intermediate Exuberance and Escapades.” Now, ready or not, your capacities for delightful spontaneity will be test ed to the max as you’re thrust into an intensive workshop in “Advanced Revelry and Delirium.” I hope you won’t freeze up in the face of so much meaningful frivolity. To ace your final exam, you’ll have to unleash your inner hedonist.

SC0RPI0 (Oct 23 Nov 21): Joseph Campbell said that in fairy tales, protagonists who drop the reins as they ride their horses are symbolically giving in to instinct. And since I dreamed of you doing exactly that last night, I’m quite concerned. While such a surrender might be healthy at times, it isn’t now. You urgently need to go against the flow of your natural patterns and ancient

habits. In fact, your creative ener gies will flourish in March only if you sublimate and transcend like mad during the next two weeks. So please try to correct the prob lem some night soon: Dream of keeping a firm grip on the reins — or, if you happen to be driving a vehicle, on the steering wheel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Events this week will make a man out of you — if you’re a woman. And they’ll make a woman out of you if you’re a man. I’m exaggerating a little, of course. The transsexual crossover I’m talking about will be happen ing in the deep dark closet of your psyche. Nevertheless, it won’t be a mere abstraction. Your body will undergo actual chemi cal alterations. And woe be to you, by the way, if you think there’s something bizarre about activating more of the qualities of the opposite sex. You now have a very sexy opportunity to become a more complete and attractive human being. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): To prevent bad hair days in the coming week, use anti-stat ic cling paper like Bounce. Wipe your head with it and you’ll be free of fly-away locks all day. To avoid bad attitude days won’t be quite as simple. It’ll require you to use what I call a homeopathic approach. Though it may sound strange, I can assure you from personal experience that it works. What you do is expose yourself to the things that make you feel most polluted, whether that’s pornography or celebrity gossip or Twinkies. The effect of this nasty stuff, oddly enough, will be

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SEVEN DAYS

february3, 1999

35 Miller and Sothern 3 8 Partner of alas 3 7 G ra d e or active lead-in 38 City of Light 41 E astern Christian 4 3 T h e a te r 4 4 D aytim e reception 4 5 R iver in F ra n c e 4 7 Italian e p ic poet 4 8 Jointed feeler 4 9 W ithered 51 S e a ea g le 53 P ro ve effective 54 S o m e rom antic poem s 5 7 — C a rta 5 9 H a c ie n d a brick 6 2 R a n d y 's skating partner 64 P in dar's forte 6 7 T h o s e In love 69 Pilfer 70 C a n a d ia n p e n in su la 71 M etal tag 7 2 O ffen siv ely bold 7 4 E n g lish a ctre s s G w y n 7 5 Biblical n a m e 7 6 J a c k s o n or

Farrell 77 U nco m m o n 79 S h e e p lk e 80 "All the — M en" (1949 movie) 81 O uter m argins 8 3 F ren ch su m m e r 86 Biliets-doux 88 S p e a k e r’s platform 90 O a k and pine 91 S o n of J a c o b and L e a h 93 Those shooting from am b u sh 9 5 Entertains sum ptuously 9 8 F abric resem bling knitting 100 D e e p gorge 102 M em b er of a C e ltic religion 103 G la d d e n 105 N e w Z e a la n d native 106 W o rd with a p e o r au k 107 Inland s e a 108 Y ield 109 H ighest point 111 First g ard en 114 G a e lic language 115 C o n fu se d 1 1 6 " — Set" (H epburn movie) 119 H eb rew letter

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to respond to a p e rso n a l ad c a ll I - 9 O O - 3 J O W e’re open 24 hours a day! S W P F , 40 S , ISO W ITTY, INTELLIGENT,

C O SM IC M A L E , 34 , B R O W N -E Y E D ,

free-spirited male. Must be stable— emotionally & financially. Facial hair a +. My fantasy man: a cross between Satan and Santa Claus! 2465_________

bearded, handsome, seeks F for millennium relations. Piercing a +. 2588

DJF, 37, 5*10” , long blonde hair, blue eyes. Am told I look like a Guess? model. Seeking D/SjM, over 6' and under 40. 2444

C H A N U K A H SW E E TIE .

personal abbreviations A = Asian, B = Black, Bi = Bisexual, C = Christian, CU = Couple, D = Divorced, F = Female, G = Gay, H = Hispanic, ISO = In Search Of, J = Jewish, % LTR = Long-Term Relationship, M = Male, Ma = Married, ND = No Drugs, NS = Non-Smoking, NA = No Alcohol, P = Professional, - '' w S = Single, W = White, Wi = Widowed, YO = Years Old C a ll

Y O U R FA N T A S Y ? D ISH Y S T R A W

1 -9 0 0 -3 7 0 -7 1 2 7 $i.99/minute. must be 18 or older.

blonde in tight skirt, late 30s, married, seeks hip, handsome, witty, younger man for sexy adventures. Wahoo! 2582________________ BERRY

S W F , 3 5 , A T T R A C T IV E , SL IM , PETITE,

C a ll

1-800-710-8727 to charge directly to your credit card $i-99/niinute. must be 18 or olde

educated professional ISO handyman or carpenter who can hold his own with intellectual pursuits. Must be amenable to cats. 2585_____________ 20 Y O W O M A N W H O A P P R E C IA T E S

intelligent conversation and humorous sarcasm. Being a student, time and instant gratification are of great impor tance to me. Looking for fun, not commitment. 2591_______________________ hair, blue-green eyes, 5*4” , proportionate weight, soft-spoken, nice. Seeking S/DWM, NS, 35-43, with integrity, morals, positive attitude, a gentle man. C T R L V T D W F, N S , L O N G R EDDISH

1526______________________________ E N T R E P R E N E U R , ED UCATED , PR ETTY

F, 29 , L O V E S C H ILD R E N , D R A G racg, music, etc... ISO SM, 28-35, who is table, loves children, occasional dancg, communication, and a variety of fe’s wonders. 260

ILLY, S E X Y EN G IN EER O N T H E surface, |prospective lover of the arts, dance j nd music on the inside. Attractive & iverse SWPF, 33, looking for sexy, rious, athletic SPM, 2 - . 2606 WF

& BIG D O G : B O S T O N T R A N S -

light-hearted, self-sufficient, fit d trim, jazz lover ISO attractive, ancially secure, humorous S/DWM, +, for conversations over coffee, iendshi , ossible LTR. 2610

LANTS,

RAL A D S T H A T I LIK E ...W O U L D Y O U

e me too? BiF, 28, petite, creative, telligent, thinking grad school. Enjoy ng dinners, -morning coffee, afteron walks with m do . NS/ND. 261 ITE, 50 ISH D W F. I AM/I S E E K : men| lly healthy, NS, affectionate, sharing, i ring, intelligent, clean, adventurous, m, attractive, happy, fun individual, ping for magical relationship of a i time! 2621 , 21 , S E E K IN G S M , 21 -30 , W H O will predate a woman for her heart and ind, not her dress size. Someone to ve all my curves. Friends first, maybe ore. 2626

PERFICIAL CH ICK ISO S E X Y , S W E E T ,

t ol-hustling, beer-drinking, bar-hop, mosh pit-lovin’, damn goodkin’ boy to make my mouth water. •25, bi e 0 a +. 2628 IRITUAL P A R T N E R S H IP ,’' D E S C R IB E D

The Seat o f the Soul, Gary Zukav, ught with NS, compatible, S/DM, late S-50S, by intuitive, creative, holistilly oriented, compassionate, loving, a ealin , ve etarian woman. 26 0

6 H TLY FLIG H TY, A L M O S T N A U G H T Y ,

ver nasty, ABBA lovin’ female searchj for a dancing king to shake my borine. 26 2 E LY S P O N T A N E O U S , FIT, PETITE,

ractive, green-eyed blonde ISO tall, letic, mtn.-biking, rock-climbing, wboarding, fun M to play with. ND, • 26 , 27 . S E E K IN G U N A S S U M IN G . attrac>original and genuinely positive uence. W ill settle for dinner and a se of humor. 26 8

I I

CTIVE S W F , 5 ’ 8 " , F U LL-FIG U R ED

nde with the big blue eyes seeks ? M, NS, tall, mature, 39-49, for comionship or more. Loves movies, i ding, children, dancing, candle-light I ner and outdoors. Great cook and ws how to build a fire. 2581

brunette, 31, 5’9” , curvy, likes gourmet cooking, conversing, playing board games and hiking, ISO a dark-haired, NS, NA PM, 29-33, to relax with. 2598 guy, 20s, with looks, 5’ n ” +, for LTR, includ ing drinking and sex. Must like dogs, not be a “crunchie” and preferably good at crosswords, ’ coz I suck. 2599

S W F , 24 , L E A N , B L O N D E , ISO R E A L

C O M E P L A Y WITH M E . 42 Y O S W F ISO

younger man, deeper powder, steeper rock, faster horses and darker beer. No God botherers or couch potatoes need respond. 2603_______________________ slen der and sensuous SPF, 40, seeks best friend and partner, 35-50, with wit, warmth and sparkle for adventurous outdoor pursuits and unfolding the mysteries of life. 2567_______________ V IV A C IO U S , O P E N , A LIV E , W A R M ,

Attractive, petite DWPF, 50s, Swedish ancestry, seeks financially and emotionally secure SM, NS/NS/ND. Healthy living, laughter, dancing, music. Occasional museums, theater, travel. C A R P E DIEM .

2SZ4__________________________ slen der, attractive & passionate. Loves ski ing, honesty, good conversation & inti macy. I would like to meet a non smoking, intelligent M who is financial ly secure, 35-47, and has a positive, confident approach to life. 2491______

A D V E N T U R O U S D P W F , 3 7 , 5 *3 - ,

I’M R E A D Y T O FIND M Y LIFE PA R T N E R :

a NS, gentle man, 50s, with integrity, who enjoys travel, people, Gershwin, ocean, theater and adores me (DWPF, 40s, NS). 2493_____________________ 50 , C L A S S Y , A R T S Y , S P U N K Y M A S S A G E

therapist, slim, active, intelligent. Loves forests, campfires, critters, books, pho tography, travel, computers, theater, life. Seeks fun-loving, articulate, adven turous, healthy, sensuous man to explore. 2500_______________________ R U TLAN D. D W PF, 42, 2 W O N D ER FU L

daughters, ISO S/DWPM, educated, well-employed, fit, fun, emotionally mature. No couch potatoes, smokers or hunters. Travel, hiking, great food/ music/books are my passions. 2504 43 Y O A T T R A C T IV E , S O B E R M O M , kids

9 & 16, vegetarian, metaphysical, spiri tual, ISO honesty, intimacy, best friend.

U!L3£’50-. 2524_______________ M A N 'S B E S T FRIEND. D W P F , 38 , ISO

WPM, 35*45ish, who likes animals, loves dogs, is kind, honest, intelligent, educated, with a great sense of humor. I ski, snowshoe, hike, like fireplaces, movies, books, wine & playing with my dogs. NS/ND. 2549

$1.99 a minute, must be 18 or older.

NO pager, NO debt, who likes animals, the environment, movies, museums, music. Desires a fit, hip relationshipdriven mid 20s-mid 30s SF. 2590______

seeking playful, progressive, financially stable man in his 40s, with a curious nature. Dad’s a +. 2446

SPIRITED, FUN -LO VIN G S W P F , 40 ISH,

101 R O M A N TIC NIG H TS. Ali Baba seeks

shapely, seeking attractive, honest, NS, who enjoys travel, dancing, romance, animals, monogamy, ocean getaways, laughter, friendship, possibly LTR. 2447

Suhaila for 101 nights of great romance. What secret delights awaits the female who knows the right words to open the mysterious door. 2551

S W D F , S E A S O N E D NICELY, T E N D E R &

TE N N IS A N Y O N E ? D W M , 4 7 , 5 *9 - , 145

tough. Reading everything about Taoism, Feng Shui, alternative medicine and healthy living. The woods, XC ski ing, snowshoeing, my dog, wild flowers, quilts, fires. 2457_________

lbs., attractive, somewhat professional, youthful, interesting. Likes travel, music, newspapers, hiking, camping, laughing, adventure, Burlington nightlife, anything. Seeking fun-loving, open-minded companion. 2552________

S IO N A L

interested in meeting a genuinely nice M, 40saarly 50s for good relationship. 2460 D O W N -TO -E A R TH F, 49 , N S,

S W F , 43 , LO O K IN G FO R A S W M FO R

LTR. Must be honest, hard-working and know how to treat a lady. Enjoy camp ing, fishing, comedy, karaoke and romantic times. 2424________________ artist/ farmer/educator; lover of fading laven der mnts. over water, all that grows green, has hooves, paws, feathers, isn’t made anymore, but still works, is graceful, resonant and natural. ISO kind, warm, wise, musical, communica tive, handy, educated, art appreciator. NMH, RISD, ASP, NEA. 2427_________ D W P F , N S , A CTIVE, AT TR A C T IV E ,

V E R Y FU N N Y S W F , 3 3 , N S , N D . D O G

owner ISO SM, 26+, for friendship in Burl. area. Join me in enjoying movies, dining, dancing, talking, ’80s music, Star Trek, darts, billiards/bowling. 2437

Asskinq women L O C A L A D V E N T U R E R , S W M , 3 2 , N S, ND,

420, good-looking, athletic body, seeks local “ hotty” to help film weekly show about hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, mtn. biking, camping, political issues, etc. It’s time for action! 2608 sensu al goddess, 4o-5oish, slim to Rubenesque, passion a must for LTR by Wi, 50, 5’8” , fit, soulful seeker of happiness for each and every one. I love you. 2609_____________________

T R U E -L O V E B E LIEV ER ISO W ISE,

43, 5’9 -, 210 L B S . I enjoy dancing, movies, tennis, boating, day trips. Looking for F looking for an honest, passionate, loving LTR. 2558______ W DPM ,

S W M , 31 , EXPER IEN CED O U T D O O R S -

enjoys mtn. biking, skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, sci-fi films, pizza, dark beers and ghost stories. I won’t waste your time, don't waste mine. 2560 paddlers and paddlees. The best relation ships share the paddle. I’m looking for an educated, low-maintenance, confi dent, wacky, funny feminist to share with. Athletic DPM, 39, NS, 5’ 9” , ISO cosmological constant, social justice & a good time. 2576___________________ IN T H E C A N O E O F LIFE T H E R E A R E

Single sculptor, 36, enjoys hand-rolled ciga rettes, esoteric conversation, fine bour bon, erotic engagements, symphonies and steaks. Seeking witty (cynical), intelligent (experienced) and creative(??) agnostic goddess. 2566______ SEAR CH IN G FO R V E N U S ’ A R M S .

Vivaldi, Mozart, zydeco, blues. Curious in reading, talking, walking. Explore Schlagobers & candle-lit hot tubs, meditation, serious & goofy fun. Moussaka, curries, bouillabaisse. ISO NSPF, 50+. 2580_____________________

Attractive & fit PBM ISO very mature or older woman, 45 max (maybe). Age is nothing but a number. 2575______________ STELLA GET YO U R G R O O VE.

V A S T L Y U N D E R A P P R E C IA T ED MID- 40 S

SWM, 38, 6’ , 190 lbs., seeks adventurous, good-natured blonde SF, 20S-30S, downhill skier for, you guessed it, skiing and apres fun. Call for details. 2577________________

FIT, IN TELLIG EN T A N D O P E N -M IN D E D

little sifts

—

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things like poems, little stuffed animals, choco lates and recordings of romantic music. Imagine my surprise, then, when I received an e-mail from him asking me to mail him a pair of panties

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just any pair, mind you, but ones that I d worn and had not washed. I want to lose him. but

JOIN M E ON T H E R O A D L E S S T R A V E L E D .

SPM, 41, 5’ 6” , 140 libs., seeking athlet ic F or BiF companion who thinks freely, values independence, lives deliberately and shares my enthusiasm for outdoor activities. 2584___________

often send each other

love this guy and don't

M A N F R O M M A R S . Honest, loyal, devot ed, caring, lovable, witty, fun-loving and successful. Looking for a younglooking, young-feeling woman from Venus to create a strong friendship and life-long relationship. 2617____________

satiation sky song, incense, herbs, wine, candles, honey blossoms, stars shining like dancing fireflies. We’ll frolic feverishly with you. Our dreams will come true. 2583_____________________

in California, and we

seeks SF, 30-40, who is well-read, likes to travel, is slightly cynical and can ski the spaces between the trees. 2569

hoping to meet a kind but courageous woman for monogamous relationship. Prefer someone in Burlington locale or with email, and under s’6”. 2571

STA R IN G A T M O O N , SH A R IN G S E N S U A L

My boyfriend lives

S D M , 3 5 , H A N D S O M E & INTELLIGEN T,

S W M , 4 0 ISH, 5 *8" , FIT, E D U C A T E D ,

all original, doesn’t smoke, body and chassis in excellent condition, out-performs the competition. The one you’ve been searching for. Make an offer. Romance, LTR. 2580_________________

Dear Lola,

ECLECTIC LIFE E X P L O R E R ISO B U D D Y .

open-minded DWM, 33, 5’u ” , active, love outdoors, animals, motorcycles & more. You: WF, smart w/ common sense & humor, 25-38, NS, ND. 2611

1955 C L A S S IC R O A D S T E R . R A R E FIND,

MAN,

CO U N TR Y -R A IS E D , H ARD-W ORKING ,

MaM seeks F for occasional coffee and maybe more. Good-looking, smart, tal ented and sensual. Maybe you’re in the same boat? Grab an oar. 2620

c o w ru & w )

D P W M , 52 , IN P O S T -D IV O R C E FRIEND-

ship phase. Interested in getting to know intelligent, interesting, active and attractive woman, step-by-step. Sense of humor important. 2600____________

A CTIVE, 4 5 , P R O G R E S S IV E P R O F E S

f? 0 le v s

O V E R 30 S W JP M W/ N O C E L L P H O N E ,

DWM, 34, NS, ND, 6’ i ” , 180 lbs., car ing, funny. Enjoys conversation, chil dren, walks, bicycling, music, reading, and sharing thoughts 81 feelings. Seeking F with sim ilar interests. 2572 IT'S A L O V E THING.

N E E D T O R O M A N C E ? Me: SWM, 34, thin/trim, 5’ u ” , 135 lbs., Burlington. If you like cuddling, togetherness, romance, campfires, sitting in the sun, let’s talk. 2578______________________

athlete, tradesman, eclectic leftist, youthful, active in the woods, all sports or the beach, 44 YO, holistic, very good-look ing, fit SWM ISO younger SWF, 20s, lean, natural beauty. 2495____________ H YBRID: S A V A G E , G E N T L E M A N ,

blue skies, white clouds, travel, cuddle, photography, antiques, fly a kite, NPR, summer con certs in the park, honest work, home. My vital statistics: SWM, 41, 5’5” , LTR. 2499 M Y F A V O R ITE TH IN G S:

this request really grosses me out. What to Concerned in Colchester Dear Concerned. Jour sweetie misses you, and the best way he can imagine feeling your presence is by experiencing the most intimate part of you through smell, the most intimate of the senses. Tver heard the expres sion the nose knows? Try ic understand who; s motivating his request. If it still both ers you, explain and dec! me.

intellec tual, romantic, speak to the animals, wise & teachable, sexual, wiccan. Me: 29, strong, attractive M, 5’9” , 167 lbs., blonde/brown, muscular, rock climbing, magic, 420, nude sunbathing. 2587

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W e’re open 24 hou rs a day! R E A L G O O D , F O R FR E E . Well-adjusted, \ holistic, soulful SWPM, 29, who’s ath* letic, handsome. Many interests includ- ; ing the outdoors, the arts. Seeking : similar, pretty, fit companion, 25-35, ; I NEWLY ARRIVED! INNER-PEACE BEANIE \ who’s intelligent, adventurous, joyful. Baby. Always the journey. Outdoors, * IS M ______________________________ ; : hiking, reading, writing, fun stuff. SWM, » IR R E V E R E N T & SIN C ER E, C H IV A L R O U S 33. 5'8” , strong build, hazel/brown. ‘ & warm, non-conforming 81 artistic, etc. * I Friends & one for more. Smile. 2497 ; Life is com plicated—take your choice or all of the above. ISO femme fatale, * DWM, 35, ENJOYS SNOWBOARDING. • 40+, from writer, teacher, etc. 2535 * mtn. biking and nights on the town. ; Seeks a mischievous temptress who ; S W B IM , 26 , G E E K , S E E K S FRIEND/ lover j enjoys the same. 2501________________ ; to share music, film, art and alternative » computing platforms. 2536___________ • WARM, SENSITIVE, AFFECTIONATE, ; * highly educated, athletic, 6’, successful : S W M , 33 , IN ID A H O ...L O V E S T R A V E L professional, 49, who loves conversaI skiing, movies and New England, seeks * ; tion, children, hiking, tennis, skiing, l SWF, 30-40, for transcontinental ; films, or just staying at home. ISO best i romance. I am moving to NH in April. friend, 30-44, for LTR. 2502___________ » 2537________________________________ : : LETS MEET THE ALIENS TOGETHER. \ Q U A L ITY TIM E T O G E T H E R . SWM, 35, ; SGM, 6’ i ” , 170 lbs., dark-rooted • smoker, seeks petite woman, 28-40, l blonde, 34, seeks soulmate to look for * who enjoys rock music, dancing, cold l aliens and love. Seeks girl, 18-34, for » beer, fishing, camping and intimate » this assignment. 2494_________________ ; times with a guy seeking a LTR. Call me. 2543___________________________ 1 NO SPIRITUAL CRAP HERE. SWM, 37, * l decidedly non-professional, slightly * S W P M , 3 2 , A C T IV E , FIT, LTR -M IN D ED , warped sociopath seeks F co-conspira- ; wondering what I have to do to find a • » tor for LTR. You’re provocative, sexy ; sim ilar F who knows the magic of sit» tomboy into goals, challenges, adven- I ting in bed Sunday morning, drinking ; ture, foolishness, nudity, beer, mornl coffee and discussing life. 2544 ings, KY. Rutland. 2507________________* GIRLS: I’ LL A S S U M E , B Y WRITING O U T ; CTRL VT WIWM, 50ISH, ISO T A LL SLIM l this personal, we’re moving in the right ; SWF, 35-55. Into Harleys, but can do I direction! I’ll be adored by your efforts : heel, shose, dresses. Smoker/social » to call/write back! Promise. 2546______ : drinker OK. Seeking LTR. 2508_________ * N E W T O A R E A A N D LO O K IN G ! SWM, 27, : SM, 5 2 , RUTLAND AREA, SEEKS attrac- : 6’ , active, fun. Enjoys activities outside l I tive lady, 30-55, for dating, leading to » and inside, hiking, swimming, biking. l LTR. Only ladies seeking respect, caring » ISO SF, 18-38, who’s active 8t enjoys and honesty need respond. I’m 5’ n ” , ; life. 2464___________________________ * blue eyes, brown hair. 2509___________ : S M , 3 3 , EA S Y -G O IN G , S M A R T , hand\ M. 50S, SEEKING NS VEGETARIAN F, \ some, shy, busy, lonely, seeks friend(s) I • moderate walking, snowshoeing, XC ; first! Pleasant surprises await... 2468 skiing, performing big band music, : 22 , 6 ’ 2 - , L E A N , T A L L C U LT U R E D , stu\ read the clue, where the mall buildings : dent, artist, entrepreneur, adventurer * are blue, I w ill meet you. 2514________ I seeks curvacious Queen bent on mys- \ ; SWM, 30, T A LL FIT, ENJOYS THE GYM, • tery and wonderment. 2445 XC skiing, many outdoor activities, l AS IA N W O M E N , W O U L D LIKE M E E T you. • movies, dinner. Likes children. Seeking I Tiny small person, long hair? Status ♦ honest, sincere, spiritual SWF, 25-35, ♦ unimportant, under 40. Friendship/trav- ; NS, ND, for possible LTR. No head » el, lots more! I’ll be the best friend you ; games. 2519__________________________\ ever had! 2459 » HANDSOME, EDUCATED, ROMANTIC, ; S W M , 3 8 , 5 ’u ” , 170 L B S ., C A R P E N T E R . ; avid downhill skier. Yes, I’m all that * Interests: hiking, canoeing, snowshoe- : and more. Tall SWPM, 38, NS, ISO all- • ing, back-country skiing, homesteading. » tractive S/DWF, 29-38, to share sunj ISO pioneer woman interested in • sets, candlelight dinners, movies, trav- ; homesteading, family on 25 acres, sim- ♦ eling and more. 2520_________________ I pie, self-reliant life. 2421 * LOOKING FOR ME? HI, I’M A BM, 28 , • S C IE N C E A N D M U S IC A R E T W O L O V E S \ looking for friends in VT. It’s a new * of my life. Looking for a third. * year, let’s do new things. XO. XO. 2523 l Affectionate, prof., honest, agnostic M, ; ; MAN FROM MARS: DWCM, 54, NS, NA, • 49, ISO tall, thoughtful lady, NS, to ND. Looking for easy-going, extrovert, : enjoy outdoors 8! country living. 2422 ; shapely, 4oish, Christian lady, over l A T T R A C T IV E S W M , 3 2 , S E E K S S F FO R * 5’4” , under 150 tbs., with interests in » friendship first w/ possibility of short- ' ; church, dancing and other social inter- * term or LTR. Enjoy dining out, dancing, : actions. 2528_________________________« taking walks, movies, shows, skiing I l ENLIGHTENED MALE, 50S, communica- I and other outdoor activities. 2425 tive, tends toward senses of the mind » S W M ISO D AR K -H AIR ED LA D Y . I’m 25, l and heart, seeks attractive, younger F, » 5*7” , 145 lbs., light brown hair & eyes, * NS, who understands “as you go up in ; and fit. Into snowboarding, cars, music l age, you definitely get better.” : and adventure. You: good-looking, » Massage? Paris? 2529_________________ : open-hearted and playful. 2431________ ♦ LEO, SAGITTARIUS, GEMINIS...you’re * R O A D L E S S T R A V E L E D . Caring man ♦ attractive, slim, intelligent, secure, pas- ; seeks special woman. I love drawing, » sionate S/DWF with integrity, music, : jazz, writing, poetry, photography, hik- » dance, home time and up-beat attitude I ing, running, children, nature, quiet ; is sought by good-looking, fit DWM, I times and being with someone special. : 40s, with sim ilar qualities. Possible • NS, 5’9” , 160 lbs. 2432 : LTR. 2533 ;

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$1.99 a minute, must be 18 or older.

G E N T L E M A N , 50 S , G O O D -LO O K IN G ,

very solvent, amiably divorced, seeking intelligent lady who appreciates thoughtfulness, nice lifestyle. Let’s share interests. Goal: a committed relationship. 2435_______________________ S W M , 21 , AT TR A C T IV E , W ITTY, LIKES

movies, sports, cross-dressing, ISO SF who’s dominant, kinky, witty, who wears garter belts, sexy stockings, leather for intimate encounters. Be clean. Will answer all. 2436___________ SIN C ER E, S E C U R E , P H Y SIC A LLY FIT,

younger-looking-than-52. Man with grown children seeking attractive, healthy and loving 4oish woman to share love and respect for natural world, travel, adventure and fun for the long run. 2438___________________ Active, attractive, 47, 6’i ” , NS, kids, ISO ski friend. Also enjoy dancing, yoga, music, cooking. LTR possible, but fun first. No baggage on this trip, please. 2439 ISO X C SKI FRIEND.

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S ILLY, S EXY ENGINEER ON TH E SURFACE, introspective lover of the arts, dance and music on the inside. Attractive & diverse SWPF, 33, looking for sexy, serious, athletic SPM, 29-44.

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U V M S T U D E N T , 21 , P O E T 81 A T H L E T E

who laughs a lot. Groove into my world; dance the night away. Fill the voids that taint my existence. Seize me and my day. 2616___________________ G W P F, 42 , M O N T PE L IE R , BIG -H EAR TED,

creative, intelligent, witty, animal lover. Enjoys conversations, food, books, movies. ISO NS mid-life lesbian who is spiritual, playful, centered, romantic. For possible LTR. 2570________ ______ FR E E SPIRIT G W F, 2 5 , H AR D -W O R K IN G ,

easy-going, mature (most of the time) ISO GF, 25-30, to be friends or the love of my life. ND 8t clean a must. 2496 F, 3 5 , PLU S-SIZED , LO O KIN G FO R A F,

under 40, for fun times and learning new things. Must love to be treated like a lady, enjoy romance, comedy, music and having fun. Possible LTR. Patience a must. Kids OK. 2506

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M E : Y O U N G C O L L E G E B O Y , NICELY BUILT, kinda yuppie-ish, tired of bar scene. You: young (under 25), thin, intelligent and honest. Let’s get togeth er, have coffee and discuss the world. 2615_______________________________ G W M , 28 , 6 ’ , 180 L B S ., SEEKIN G 40 +

disciplinarian father figure with large build for guidance, fun and life lessons. 2622_______________________ S W G R A D S T U D E N T , 28 , S H Y , S M A R T ,

busy, handsome. New to scene. Loves movies, traveling, cooking, books. Looking for GWM, 20-30, for romance, LTR and/or friendship. 2624___________ W A N T E D : C L E A N , D ISCR EET, D & D -F R E E

men, 18-45, in Burl, or Rutland area for oral good times at my place. No fats or ferns. Me: 46, WPM, 5’io ” , 180 lbs., easy-going. Discretion assured. 2592

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LO O KIN G F O R FUN . B iW M , 40 , 6 ’ , bot tom looking for Bi/GM for late-night/ early-morning fun at my place. Hairy chest a +. 2594______________________

edu cated G/BiM, 30-40, for LTR. Enjoy all sports, music, cooking, quiet times. Not into bars, one-night stands. 2604 G W M , 38 , S E E K S N S , S P IR IT U A L

M A S C U L IN E , P R O F E S S I O N A L O N E -M A N

guy, not into casual sex, seeks friendsfirst relationship with same. I’m 33, love the outdoors (especially sailing), reading, traveling, camping, serious conversations and fun play times. 2561 to please! Submissive GWM, leatherman, 40s, 5’ u ” , 190 lbs., bearded, balding, hairy chest, ISO dominant men to “whip up” some hot times on cold winter nights. 2564_____________________ BU TCH BA R R E B O T T O M B E A R B O U N D

B iW M , 26 , G E E K , S E E K S FRIEND/LOVER M A N O F C O L O R - V I T A L A T H LETIC , sen sual, conscious, w orldly— ISO WM, tall, hairy, muscular, sexy and smart, 35-40. LTR. 2612___________________________

Personal o f the W eek w ins d inn er for tw o at

to share music, film, art and alternative computing formats. 2579_____________ G W M , 18 , S M O K E R , T A L L B L O N D E .

blue eyes, straight-acting, very unexpe rienced. ISO G/BiWM, masculine, straight-acting, funny, energetic, hard working, intimate, tall, 18-24. LTR. You can show me the ways. 2492_________ C O M E M Y W A Y . B iW M , 30 , A T H L E T IC &

physically fit, wants to meet sim ilar guys, 21-40, for morning 81 early after noon trysts. Be clean, safe and fun. Rutland area. 2511___________________

W H O R E A D S T H E S E TH IN G S , A N Y W A Y ?

GWM, professional, 41, athletic, strong libido, versatile, straight-acting and looking, ISO sim ilar type guy, marital status unimportant, who likes working out and fun times. 2538_____________ T H I S IS GO ING T O H U R T M E A L O T

more than it’s going to hurt you.” In shape top looking for boys, 18+, in need of discipline. 2542______________ G B M , 38 , 6 ’ , 180 L B S ., NS/ND, KIND-

hearted, loving, fun, attractive, joyful, athletic. ISO GM, 18-35, NS/ND for LTR only. Must be relationship-oriented. Are you out there? 2548_________________ N EW T O S C E N E . S W M , 50 , S E E K T O P

males for fun and friendship. Age, race open. I’m 5’ n ” , med. build, blue eyes, brown hair. 2455____________________ A M A T E U R M A L E S T R IP P E R , B L O N D E ,

tan and fit. Professional style show. Free. Tuxedo, cowboy, logger and more. ISO parties or private auditions. Hot fun for you and your friends. 2433 G W M , 5 ’ 8 " , 180 L B S ., 40 S . B U D D I N t P l

gym rat, not into club scene, looking for secure men. Me: prof, into all art forms, travel, outdoors 81 your imagina tion. ISO a physical guy who wants to share adventures as well as cuddle in front of TV. Bodybuilders a big +. 2442

slen der 8t nice-looking, ISO M companion, not over 30, w/ like features. Outdoors/ animal lover. Love to snuggle. Onenighters OK, but looking for LTR. 2515

sensual adventures. Healthy, ND, discreet— expect same. 2623____________

W H O E V E R SAID R O M A N C E ISN’T IN T H E

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personals...let’s prove them wrong. GWM, 26, 6’4” , br/br, goatee, ISO older, mature, romantic looking for LTR in Rutland area. 2531

T W E N T Y -S O M E T H IN G W M , B L O N D HAIR,

G W M , 23 , B L O N D E , G R E E N E Y E S ,

M a W C U , 50 s , ISO O T H E R CU O R S M for

Me: A bear that needs some berries. Can you help? 2627 blue eyes, thin, seeks intimate, relaxed tryst with an innocent, inexperienced SF, 18-30, who wants to learn. Let’s be discreet. 2641

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W e’re open 24 h ou rs a day! the nose. Not in a big schnauzer way, or “you’re way too nosey; that’s for sure.” But still, let’s face it. I pass the exami nation “ by the nose.” I write a good personal—you can be sure. 2547______

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nuE M E LY FIT & A T T R A C T IV E M A L E

ks females (1 or 2) for romps, 420, hrodiesiac meals, play. Safe, clean, “ -loving types only. Spankings on uest. Role playing. 2586__________

W M , H E A L T H Y , S T A B L E , P R O F E S S IO N A L

ISO F/CU to enjoy sensual/erotic loving and role playing. Seeking to share sim ple good times as well. Age/race unim portant. 2467

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Icreet. Male w ill meet you first. Burl,

S E N S U A L H E D O N IS T , S W M , 4 5 , ISO

like-minded playmates. I have 20 yrs. exp. organizing polysexual events. Safe, clean, honest, gentle, fun. You be self-aware, creative, confident, openminded. Are you ready for more fun than you’ve ever imagined? 2461

a. Slim to med., age: 25-soish. fcne # please. 2563

40 & 30 , S E E K IN G other CUs for tic adventures. Healthy & discreet, ght & weight proportionate. ND/NA. ofitrol and possession are not healthy. ^open up together. 2573__________

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boots, jeans, dark T with words, “ jeans, jeans, jeans,” baseball hat, goatee. You were dancing next to me. Let’s dance together. 2613___________

black hair. Me: blue shorts, short black hair. I was too shy to talk. I would like to see you again. 2597_______________

UNCOMMON GROUND, 1/24. YOU: Volvo

You were working; we talked about The Band tape I was buying. I liked your smile & wanted to talk more, but got stuck in customer mode. Another chance? 2559________________________

hat, brunette, talking with friend. Me: yellow coat, solo. I see you everywhere (gym) and there’s always a connection. You stir my heart. 2618______________

P A U L, W E FIRST M E T A T Z A C H A R Y ’S ,

Williston Rd., before the holidays; you were my waiter. Then again at EMS on 1/2. Let’s meet when you’re not work ing!! 2562

I fessional Burlington M, 38, attracvi and healthy, seeks CU, 20-45, for [asional get-togethers. Discretion uired and assured. 2568__________

young male with dark hair and eyes, smoking a cigarette outside Leunig’s with the stocky lesbian. Me: Cute and available. We shared a moment talking about bad porno movies. Call me and we can finish. 2625__________________

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Nowhere I’d rather be than in your smiling eyes. The ring is real. Will you marry me before Scandinavia? 2614 _____________ _________ _

active, intelligent BiF to share erotic tasies. Discreet and self-assured Fs d only respond. 2516_____________ m

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in your vulnerability to attract this underachievement alcoholic pretty per sonality clashes quite often please be in touch. 2607

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travel; looking for an adventurous guy. Kind of looking for a tall Southern cowboy with a sexy accent. ISO roman tic animal lover. I’m a writer, poet look ing for a financially secure cowboy to carry me off into the sunset. Box 424

built, educated professional loves the outdoors, college instructor, adventur ous, athletic and compassionate. Secure, experienced mountaineer ISO SWF, 25-35, attractive, adventurous. Photo helpful. Box 441______________

good times. The good ones aren’t all taken. Box 421_______ _____________

LOVER OF BEAUTY...seeker of truth. Intelligent, compassionate, intuitive, powerful, independent DWPF ISO multi farious, heart-centered, authentic soul mate. Laughter, meaningful conversa tions 81 intimate silences. Earth, sky 81 water are my playgrounds. Box 429

haired, tall, slender WM, 55, blue-col lar, jeans & boots, menial job, old car, smoker. Seeking slender, intelligent F for snuggling, cuddling, rabidly affectionate LTR. Box 443________________

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Batman is a man: funny, strong, caring S/DWM, 40s, with hairy chest. Me? Somewhere between Gilda Radner and Catwoman. Petite, independent, caring DWF, 4oish, hairless chest. Box 419 S P F , 30 S , BR IG H T, B E A U T I F U L U R B A N ,

artsy, sophisticated and athletic, out doorsy, fitness-oriented. ISO man of passion 81 depth with warmth, humor, playfulness, adventurous, open to exploring life 8c relationship. Box 416

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LTR. I’m a blue-eyed, hopeless roman tic, sweet and extremely affectionate, raised with values, drug-free. I get high on life! Box 433_____________________ WPCM, 36, SENSITIVE, good-natured, caring, educated, seeks female, 30-39, for friendship first. Enjoy music, politics, good conversation. Box 435_____ Y O U G O T S O U L ? Y O U G O T ATTITUDE?

Diya challenge and accept being chal lenged? Diya consider yourself beauti ful? God, I need to love a gorgeous woman. Successful subverthedominanparadigmist. Home, job, looks. Givashit. Box 436___________________

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attractive, mature woman who would enjoy a sensual, honest male for occa sional intimacy? I’m intelligent, attrac tive, and would love to discreetly share some libido in the context of trust and friendship. Box 440

“ 2100” ! Let’s celebrate the 22nd centu ry after sharing the 21st together! SWM, 35, physically fit, handsome, NA, ND, NS, ISO SF, 20S-30S, who’s ISO LTR! Box 423

MID-LIFE COWBOY SEEKS SF PARTNER to ride life’s happy trails. If you’re NS, fit, outdoorsy, upbeat 81 eager to ride into the sunset, please write & describe yourself. Box 426___________

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other CU or BiF for close friendship or more. Box 425______________________ explo ration, adventure 8c friendship. Must be very clean 8c discreet. Prefer not over weight. Lite drinking/sm oking OK, but ND. Possible LTR. Box 427

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CROSS BETWEEN A MICHAEL J. FOX 81 Mark Hamel. PM ISO PF who is fit 8t adventurous, 30-45. Looking for a friend first, possible LTR. If you want to meet a real nice guy, write. Box 414 S W P C A N A D IA N /EU R O PEA N , N S , 40 S ,

teacher, Zen philosophy, travelled 8c educated, Christian, “ love all the beau tiful things of life,” music, art, compas sion, devotion is my inner self. Photo appreciated. Box 417

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