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SALT BATH

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The Town of Shelburne gave up its legal battle against the proposed construction of salt sheds near the LaPlatte River. Half a million dollars later…

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A recent study found that Vermont ranked 11th in the country in voter turnout during the 2018 midterm election. Is it the baked goods?

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BUGGIN’ OUT

Mayor Miro Weinberger swearing in newly elected city councilors

urlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, a Democrat, extended an olive branch to the Progressive Party Monday night by outlining a left-leaning agenda addressing climate change and the local housing crunch. He gave his State of the City speech shortly after swearing in new city councilors Perri Freeman (P-Central District) and Jack Hanson (P-East District), both of whom emphasized those issues during their recent campaigns. Freeman ousted Jane Knodell, a veteran Prog who made an independent run when the party didn’t endorse her. Hanson bested Democrat Richard Deane. Also taking the oath Monday: newcomer Franklin Paulino (D-North District) and veteran Joan Shannon (D-South District.) With one fewer Democrat on the council, Weinberger emphasized collaboration in city government during the annual address. The mayor said the city would combat climate change by introducing e-bikes and e-scooters, as

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A man accused of selling cannabis from a shop by Burlington City Hall is in more trouble for alleged witness tampering. Buzzkill.

That’s how many documents related to the Jay Peak Resort fraud case the state made public last week. VTDigger.org has been pushing for their release since 2016.

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1. “REI to Open Its First Vermont Store in Williston” by Sasha Goldstein. The Seattlebased outdoor gear retailer will open in the spot formerly occupied by Toys “R” Us. 2. “Hello, Hula: Can Russ Scully Create a Lakeside Tech Scene?” by Katie Jickling. The developer aims to create a tech mecca at the former Blodgett Oven factory in Burlington’s South End. 3. “Burlington City Council Approves Funding for City Hall Park Renovation” by Katie Jickling. The council voted on $5.8 million in financing for the redesign project. 4. “WTF: Why Are There More Owl Spottings in Vermont This Year Than Normal?” by Ken Picard. Vermonters have been posting lots of owl pics this year. 5. “Citing Mueller Report Remarks, Vermont GOP Dings Sanders on Burlington College” by Paul Heintz. The Vermont GOP took aim at Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a letter.

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well as adding bike lanes. Further, the Burlington Electric Department had been tasked with drafting a road map to get the city to its 2030 net-zero energy goal, he said. “It is, perhaps, the most ambitious climate goal of any city in America,” the mayor said to applause. Weinberger also said his office would hold a May summit on housing policies and that he would encourage more development of both market-rate and affordable housing. “Let us resolve together that 2019 will be the year we accomplish the structural fixes needed to make housing for all a reality,” he said. After hearing Weinberger’s proposals, Councilor Brian Pine (P-Ward 3) told Seven Days that he was optimistic. “I think the mayor took the results of the election and tried to use the State of the City comments to reflect the temperament and the mood of the public and assure people that he shares those priorities,” he said. Read Katie Jickling’s full story at sevendaysvt.com.

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eet the governor — of the fleet. Phil Scott — no, not that one — and his wife, Tricia, are bringing a boat-sharing service to Lake Champlain. Beginning this summer, members of the Champlain Fleet Club can reserve and use four different powerboats that’ll be docked in Malletts Bay in Colchester. Scott, who is not related to the governor of Vermont, says his business model is a “worry-free alternative” to buying a boat. “A lot of people are getting used to [shared ownership] with things like Zipcars,” Scott said. “This is just another form of that. I

equate it more to, like, a country club for boating.” Members pay a $2,400 initiation fee that can be sold or transferred if they decide to leave. Then it’s $3,000 to $3,600 a year, depending on the membership tier, for unlimited use of three bowriders and a pontoon. Each is outfitted with towropes and water skis, Scott said. The club will train its members to captain the boats, Scott added. The vessels will be docked at the Bay Harbor Marina, where members can use the clubhouse bathrooms, showers and sitting areas. The Scotts take care of the rest: insurance, maintenance costs, winterizing and storage. The only additional charge is for gas. Though summer feels a long way off, Scott hopes to have the boats in the water by May

15. To guarantee access each weekend, membership is capped at eight per boat, meaning there are a total of 32 spots available during the club’s first year. Scott did mention the possibility of expanding the fleet, with more boats docked in Burlington or somewhere such as Shelburne or South Hero. Similar clubs have had success on New York’s Lake George and in Montréal, so Scott is confident the concept will appeal to Vermonters. “It probably makes more sense in an area with a limited season, because the investment in owning a boat is so high,” Scott said. “There’s most definitely people that want to get out on the water. This is a more affordable option, with less hassle.” SASHA GOLDSTEIN SEVEN DAYS APRIL 3-10, 2019

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Regarding the article “Milking It” [March 13] and its subsequent amusing letters to the editor [Feedback: “How Now, Cow?” March 27]: Once I finally waded through the combination of “boo-hoo” and “who gives a shit” letters — and the one from an apparent vegetarian sun and wind worshipper — I came away with the impression that about 95 percent of the comments came from, shall we say, ignoramuses. Dairy farms make shit, and it gets on you. Large farms, like smaller ones, have long hours. You are dealing with living animals that require 24-hour care. Some farmers’ language can make a sailor blush. So can mine. Get over it. Jesus Christ. Christopher Maloney

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WHERE’S THE OUTRAGE?

I read with interest the letter upbraiding Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan for not taking stronger action against the persecutor of former state rep Kiah Morris [Feedback: “Wrong Message From Donovan,” March 13; Fair Game: “Donovan’s Dilemma,” February 20]. I am grateful to Rose Lazu for speaking up. She makes a good point in saying that there are steps he could have taken to signal censure even if criminal charges might not hold. Later in the letter, I was disappointed to read that the writer is a person of color. Where are similar letters of outrage from people of pallor, like myself? I know little about law or politics, but all of us should be alarmed and outraged if our laws — or is it our lawyers? — permit an individual to intimidate an elected official out of office. Cynthia Norman

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WEEK IN REVIEW

to put up with years of unrepentant bad behavior. Threats are not free speech, and neither is harassment. Hate speech is now illegal, and much of Hayden’s behavior can be classified as such. If no one can persuade him to stop wasting the resources of the city — by repeatedly taking up the police’s time — then he should face the consequences of his actions. How can he call himself a persecuted dissident when he says what he says and does what he does? He has a problem, and because he knows nothing of it, it has become society’s problem — our problem. He needs to be where he cannot continue to make innocent people’s lives miserable. The law of free speech does not protect his right to threaten others. His speech imprisons others.

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the land and ocean environments that are to be inherited by successive generations, including my own. I was therefore excited to read about the new Vermont legislation that would ban certain single-use plastics in Vermont. It is my hope that those in positions of power will choose not to ignore the crisis at hand due to distractions from wealthy industry and lobbyist groups, and will think instead of those of us already experiencing the impacts of this environmental crisis. When it comes to reducing our waste and environmental damage, a ban on plastic bags, straws and polystyrene packaging is the first of many steps that represent the only way forward. Lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott have a choice: Adopt laws that reduce plastic pollution or leave a planet choked by past excesses for our younger generations to contend with. Molly Fleiner-Etheridge

and speaking, he has made a heroic effort. No doubt his deep humanism and love of nature have sustained him, but now the time has come for him to acknowledge that those things can’t be enough. The powerful physical realities of this planet are irrevocable, and our scattered, ephemeral lives will never align to reflect that fact. So his new book shows that dark admission, even if he must maintain some faith in a future. He is not the only one who is coming to this stage. Barry Lopez, in his new book Horizon, reconsiders much of the ground he has covered in his books over the years, facing mortality both personal and global. Even Yuval Noah Harari, the historian who has compellingly captured the arc of our species from prehistory to present, finds ecological collapse as one of the three gravest existential threats for the future. It’s no longer possible to call anyone a doomsayer.

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MCKIBBEN NAILS IT

[Re Book Review: “End Times?” March 27]: In 1988, when James Hansen explained the threat of global warming to the U.S. Congress, only a few people realized what an existential threat it represented. In fact, it was clear at that moment that humans would be helpless to stop it. Why? Because to do so would mean remaking our evolutionary history, reforming every culture in the world and turning our backs on the idea of unending growth. Still, many have dedicated themselves to accomplishing those things and turning us back from the cataclysm. Bill McKibben has been one of them. In his writing

Editor’s note: In a follow-up blog post [Off Message: “Harassing Emails to City Councilor Are Protected Speech, Judge Rules,” March 29], Brouwer reported that Chittenden Superior Court Judge Kevin Griffin threw out the hate-crime charge against Hayden on grounds that harassing a public official is protected by the First Amendment.

CORRECTIONS

Last week’s news story titled “Vermont Still Has No Plan to Pay for Clean Water” mischaracterized Gov. Phil Scott’s position on clean water funding. During his first term as governor, Scott supported short-term funding for clean water programs but refused to identify a long-term source of funding. A March 20 story about the state’s remote worker incentives titled “Welcome Wagon: Vermont Pays Up as Internet Migrants Settle In” inaccurately suggested that Scott first proposed the program. In fact, the legislature did.

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Christopher Hayden is a problem, as noted in the article by Derek Brouwer [“You’ve Got Hate Mail: Are This Man’s Awful Screeds Protected Speech?” March 20]. I used to work in the mental health system with a person known at the time as “the most difficult individual in Vermont.” He was belligerent, but he didn’t focus on certain people and call or write them repeatedly, and he never entered city hall to spew hate speech. Mayor Miro Weinberger, Police Chief Brandon del Pozo and City Councilor Ali Dieng all have my sympathy. I don’t think they should have

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APRIL 3-10, 2019 VOL.24 NO.28

Money & Retirement

Is money really the root of all evil? That’s a bigger question than we’re able to answer in this annual issue. Though, as Dharma Pugliese, financial guru of the HOLISTIC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, asserts: “Money is energy.” The residents of LIVING WELL GROUP might agree with that Zen-like take — they’re energized by the retirement home’s holistic approach to aging. The VERMONT COMMUNITY LOAN FUND has jump-started businesses all over the state, turning several into cash cows like our friend on the cover. And creative types are increasingly turning to GENEROUS PATRONS to kickstart their art. Then again, several local seniors have fallen victim, emotionally and financially, to RELATIONSHIP SCAMS. Meanwhile, some part-time Vermonters might be fleeing the state to DODGE TAXES. That seems extreme, so we’d advise simply asking an expert (or two!) for SOUND TAX ADVICE.

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She’s 63 and Just Got Adopted Into One Bigger, Happy Family

Are the Rich Really Running From Vermont’s ‘Death Tax’? BY KEVIN MCCALLUM

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Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Books

BY MARGOT HARRISON, PAMELA POLSTON & KRISTEN RAVIN

Youth Opera Workshop of Vermont to Give Inaugural Concerts BY AMY LILLY

‘Scandalous’ Handel BY AMY LILLY

Taxing Matters

Money & Retirement Issue: Financial experts weigh in on tricky tax questions

The Heart of the Deal

Art: PhotographerCartoonist James Valastro has a yen for hens

Respected Elders

Money & Retirement Issue: The Living Well Group is redefining aging, dementia and end-of-life care in Vermont

Sharing the Wealth

Money & Retirement Issue: The Vermont Community Loan Fund supports values-based investing

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Money & Retirement Issue: Dharma Pugliese aims to grow a holistic business revolution BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH

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To become part of the state Constitution, an amendment must be considered in two separate biennia. If Prop 5 is approved by the Senate (two-thirds vote) and the House (simple majority), it would be shelved until 2021, when both chambers would again have to vote on it — with simple majorities needed to pass. If that happened, the measure would go to a statewide referendum in November 2022. One other point: Once the Senate signs off on the amendment Thursday, it can’t be changed at any point in the process. The wording is set in stone. With little chance of blocking the amendment in the legislature, Beerworth is looking ahead to a potential referendum campaign in 2022. Defeat would still be a long-shot in a pro-choice state, and Beerworth claims the amendment’s wording is meant to hamstring her cause. “They ought to use the word ‘abortion,’” she said. “The proposition refers to ‘reproductive rights.’ It would be more honest to say ‘abortion’ in the language of the amendment.” The process of amending Vermont’s Constitution is lengthy and arduous. But Prop 5 is off to a strong start. If it’s approved on Thursday, its eventual adoption appears to be a simple matter of time.

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But as for actual results, “We’ve taken a couple of baby steps in the right direction,” said Rep. MIKE MCCARTHY (D-St. Albans). Environmental advocates had high hopes in January. The 2018 election was a big win for Democrats, while Republican scare tactics about a potential carbon tax had no visible impact on the results. “We thought the election gave real momentum to climate issues,” said Vermont Conservation Voters executive director LAUREN HIERL. Her group was one of 25 advocacy organizations that sought to capitalize on the momentum by unrolling a climate plan in January that was designed to be politically acceptable. Eh, not so much. Of the six action items in the plan, the House has delivered partial successes on two — the “baby steps” referenced by McCarthy: a modest incentive program for electric vehicle purchases and a 2-cent increase in the heating fuel tax to pay for weatherizing Vermont homes. The electric vehicle plan would provide $1.5 million in incentives, enough to get several hundred EVs on the road. Problem is, Vermont needs to expand its electric fleet by roughly 8,000 per year to meet its 2025 goal of 50,000 electrics on the road. The House approved the fuel tax increase after two days of intense debate, but Gov. PHIL SCOTT has strongly hinted at a veto. The advocacy groups’ climate plan called for twice as much funding for weatherization. Advocates expected Scott to be an obstacle. They hoped for better from the Dem/Prog supermajorities in the legislature. But while Republicans’ “carbon tax” rhetoric didn’t prevent a Democratic win at the polls, it has made majority lawmakers leery of anything that might be so labeled. That dynamic was seen on the House floor last week, when the Republicans sought to slap the “carbon tax” label on the fuel tax bill. Vermont is far behind on all its goals for transportation, greenhouse gas emissions and conversion to renewable energy. The measures advancing in the House would help, but not nearly enough to get us back on track. A deep-seated cognitive dissonance appears to be at work. Everyone realizes the urgency of the situation, but all they can produce is incremental steps. It’s as if your house were on fire, and the fire department pulled up with lights flashing and sirens blazing, handed you a bucket of water, and drove away.

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“I hear a lot of ‘I’m with you, but,’” said JOHANNA MILLER, energy and climate program director for the Vermont Natural Resources Council. “I’m starting to really hate the word ‘but.’” House Speaker MITZI JOHNSON (D-South Hero) is a bit miffed by the criticism. “I know they want more, but they haven’t been able to deliver legislation that a majority of the [House] can support,” Johnson said. “The general goal is easy to agree on. The difficulty is how we get there.” Advocates might respond that it’s not their job to cobble together a majority. They point to a March 14 press release from Johnson’s office touting a fivepoint Democratic agenda for this year. It included paid family leave, a $15 minimum wage, broadband access, affordable childcare and a “clean water economy.” No mention of climate change. Johnson has an explanation. “The five points came with the work we did at the start of the session,” she said. “We surveyed the caucus: ‘What are the most important things your community wants to act on?’ Climate change didn’t make it onto the list.” OK, so the cognitive dissonance is caucus-wide. Some might call this an opportunity for leadership. “Right now, the energy to do something about climate is diffuse,” said McCarthy. “We’re moving in the right direction, but there are no transformative policies.” Rep. SELENE COLBURN (P/D-Burlington) cast the only vote against next year’s budget, which passed the House by a 139-1 margin. She did so out of concern over the lack of climate progress. “In recent years, the warm embrace of austerity budgeting makes it hard to have a conversation about raising necessary revenue,” Colburn said. She noted that the “fragmented” nature of the budget process — taxes, spending and capital expenditure move on separate tracks — “makes it hard to have a conversation about what we’re willing to invest in.” It’s also true that Vermont hasn’t felt the harsh impact of global warming. “I have family in Central America and California who’ve been affected by natural disasters,” said SIERRA WENNBERGSMITH, a senior at Harwood Union High School and a member of the Youth Lobby, a student organization advocating for climate action. “We don’t see it in Vermont so much.” Members of the Youth Lobby feel a sense of urgency because they will live

through the consequences of global warming. “It’s something I think about almost every day,” said 16-year-old CARSON SHEA. The problem is, legislatures don’t do urgent. “This place is designed to move slowly,” said McCarthy. But climate change doesn’t play by legislative rules. Last October, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that the world has 12 years to prevent climate catastrophe. You’d think that might have focused the legislature’s attention. But judging by that House survey, lawmakers haven’t yet come to grips with the stark realities of climate change.

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After two and a half years covering Burlington City Hall, KATIE JICKLING is leaving the Seven Days news team. She’s taking a position with Anew Place, a homeless/transition shelter in the city. Jickling’s last day is Tuesday, April 9. Her replacement will be COURTNEY LAMDIN, who’s on the move for the second time this year. Lamdin had won awards and much respect for her work as executive editor of the Milton Independent, Essex Reporter and Colchester Sun, but when the papers were sold late last year, her position was eliminated and she was offered a lesser post. She declined and was almost immediately snapped up by the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus to be its news editor. And now she’s leaving. Why? “I wasn’t looking for a new position. I’ve been very happy at the Times Argus,” Lamdin said. Seven Days approached her with an offer, giving her an “excruciating choice,” she said. The deciding factor: the chance to get back to writing and reporting, which have always been her passion. “We’ve been impressed by Courtney for a long time,” said Seven Days publisher and coeditor PAULA ROUTLY. Routly noted that on Monday, the national trade publication Editor & Publisher included Lamdin in its “25 Under 35” list of next-generation newspaper leaders, an impressive feat for a small-town journalist. Lamdin’s first day on the new job is April 15. m

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Services Association found that only one in 44 victims of financial abuse — which includes romance scams — reported the crime. “Primarily, folks are embarrassed to say they’ve been taken,” said Dave Reville, associate state director for AARP Vermont, which works to raise awareness of the issue. The swindlers create fake profiles on social media or dating sites to lure victims, then move the conversation to email or text. They’ll frequently pose as U.S.-based builders, consultants or freelancers. Like “Maxwell,” the fraudsters often say they have to go abroad for business, where they have an accident or get sick and request cash to get out of the jam. The scammer will ask the victim to transfer money from one account to another, wire cash via Western Union or send gift cards. Many use their unwitting “dates” as accomplices in money-laundering schemes, according to the FTC. And those duped once are often targeted again: Scammers have been known to circulate “sucker lists” with personal information of those they’ve defrauded, Special Agent Christine Beining wrote in 2017 on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s website. The callous crimes do pay. According to FTC data from 2018, the nationwide median loss in a romance scam is $2,600, roughly seven times more than any other type of fraud. The schemes are among the hardest to prove and, because victims often continue to defend the perpetrators, “almost impossible to prosecute,” according to McCann. The frauds come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In February, a Dummerston convenience store clerk called the Vermont State Police when an older man came in to buy nearly $1,000 in iTunes gift cards. An unfamiliar woman had contacted him on Facebook, and they struck up a relationship. She made up a story about an inheritance and told the man she needed the cards to pay for legal fees, according to police. In a press release about the fraud, Sgt. Christopher Buckley warned that “if it seems too good to be true, then it likely is.”

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arol Perry was smitten. A year after her husband died, the 73-year-old Vermonter met Chris Maxwell on the online dating site Plenty of Fish. Maxwell said he was born in Greece but lived in New York City. He promised to come meet Perry in person at her senior living facility in Vernon. “Can you just imagine when you come down and I’m standing here with my arms open, ready to hug you?” Perry remembered him asking her. But first, Maxwell told Perry, he was socking away money to retire. He told her a vague story about a trip he had to make to Europe so he could captain a boat that was delivering a load of fuel to Russia. When he returned, he said, they would move in together. During their twice-weekly phone conversations, he called her his “wife.” Turned out Perry hadn’t landed the man of her dreams. She’d fallen for a fraud. Over the course of four years, Maxwell coaxed her out of more money than she had to give and also persuaded her to move about $20,000 of “his” funds between different bank accounts — a tactic scammers sometimes use to launder money, according to officials. “I feel that it was really foolish of me to put my heart into that,” said Perry, who is still mourning the loss of the beau she thought she knew. “It’s sad,” she said. “A dream is gone.” Perry’s not alone in getting her heart broken — and savings pilfered — by some shady swindler on the internet. Romance scams, known as “catfishing,” target the vulnerable and lonely. The majority of victims are women over the age of 60, especially those who are recently divorced or widowed. Rutland attorney Paula McCann, who practices elder law, said she suspects that fraudsters read the obituaries and target surviving spouses. Fueled by social media, more than 21,000 romance scams were reported nationally in 2018, compared to 8,500 in 2015, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The tally is much smaller in Vermont, where residents reported just 24 such schemes last year, up from 16 in 2013, when the state first started tracking the crimes. But the actual number is likely much larger. The National Adult Protective

Last October, an Arkansas man was sentenced in Chittenden County Superior Court to two years’ probation for his passive role in a scam that defrauded CityPlace Burlington developer Don Sinex out of nearly $30,000. Two years earlier, the vice president of finance for Devonwood Investors received an email that appeared to be from Sinex, her boss. It directed her to transfer $29,348 from Sinex’s business account to the Arkansas bank account of 61-year-old Michael Marshall. He told authorities he agreed to receive the money at the request of a woman he met on an online dating site. In exchange for transferring the funds to another account, the woman told Marshall he would receive $2,000. Police never found the woman. That’s not surprising. The majority of perpetrators are based abroad, making it nearly impossible for the state to find and prosecute them, according to Charity Clark, chief of staff for Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan. Several complaints from the last three years described men from Nigeria. “Vermont simply does not have the resources to pursue a lone overseas scammer,” Chris Curtis, the AG’s public protection division chief wrote in an email to Seven Days. Even if the state did press charges, Clark compared it to a game of whack-a-mole: “If you get one, another one will pop up somewhere else.” The state has focused its efforts on prevention. In 2015, the Vermont legislature passed a law that requires dating sites to warn their users when someone with whom they have communicated

gets banned. Clark said she didn’t know whether the law, which went into effect in 2017, had prevented any crimes. That same year, Clark said, Donovan partnered with the Department of Public Service to start sending out “scam alert” calls to warn Vermonters of common frauds. Last month, Donovan held a press conference to warn about a scam in which fake computer repair workers ask people to send money, share passwords or provide credit card information. “The best offense is a great defense,” he said.

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But the emotional pull of romance scams can defy both logic and awareness. Perry, for instance, has been targeted more than once. After a year of communicating with Maxwell, she started talking to an online suitor in 2016 who said he was an antiques dealer. She stopped the conversations when she recognized that the furniture photos he sent her were from a spread in Yankee magazine. The next year, she chatted with a fraudster who requested money for his daughter. Perry actually wrote a letter to the “daughter” and received a response — but she didn’t send any cash.

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Maxwell was different. He started by asking for small payments, $40 or $50 at a time, some of which he wanted for cellphone minutes so he could call her — and Perry complied. The largest payment Perry ever sent him was $400, which she had to borrow from a friend. Later, when she refused to send more money, he asked her to pick up cash he wired to her. Perry would then send it to other people, per his instructions, via Western Union or Walmart. When her activity raised flags at one local bank, Perry said, she would go to another to receive the next batch of cash. Perry said she didn’t know the recipients or what Maxwell was doing. “I never asked. I just did what he told me to,” she said. Perry said everyone around her suspected it was a scam, including her children. Her pastor even called Maxwell on Perry’s behalf. About six months ago, a local bank contacted the Windham County sheriff, who came to her apartment and told her to report the scheme to the AG’s office, she said. Still, Perry refused to break off the relationship. It ended in February, when Maxwell told her he was headed to visit his cousins in a village in Greece and never called again. “I texted him and texted him and texted him, but he never answered,” Perry said. “I wasn’t any good to him. I didn’t have any more banks near me.” McCann, the Rutland attorney, has seen other examples of blind devotion. A couple of years ago, she represented a Vermont woman who took out a second

mortgage on her house to send cash to a scammer. When the crime came to light, the FBI was interested. But the woman refused to testify against the man, and the FBI had to drop the case, according to McCann. Vermont’s large population of older, often isolated elders is vulnerable to this kind of con, according to Victoria Lloyd, a lawyer who runs her own business advocating for seniors. But the state has no idea how big the problem actually is. “Here’s the take-home message: We need data,” she said. The Financial Abuse Specialist Team of Vermont, a nonprofit Lloyd founded, partnered with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences at Dartmouth College to crunch the numbers. They hope to release a report later this year documenting financial abuse in Vermont and New Hampshire. That will help them lobby for more resources to hire and train case managers and regularly check on elderly people in their homes, Lloyd said: “If you don’t have family, those roles are going to be filled by social services organizations.” A Google search might have prevented one 68-year-old Rutland woman from becoming a statistic. Last December, the woman, who asked that her name not be used, met a man on eHarmony who called himself Charles Rodes. His ruse was detailed: He described the Baptist church he attended in Hanover, N.H., and when he said he went to Cyprus for a construction project, he sent photos of himself in a Turkish airport, then snapshots of the building site. Rodes claimed he wasn’t able to ship in the construction equipment he needed, so he asked her to transfer $30,000 from his bank account to that of his business assistant in Turkey. She followed his directions — though she now realizes it was all a hoax. Her son showed her that the customs forms Rodes had sent after the transfer had misspellings. Most telling, Rodes’ name didn’t show up in an online search. The woman is hesitant to go back to online dating, but, she said, at her age and in Rutland, “there aren’t a ton of eligible bachelors.” In the real world, she said, “I haven’t met anyone I liked as much as him.” m

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— and would later become Spectrum Youth & Family Services. Pat told shelter staff that she wanted to go to a foster home. SHAC gave her shoes and a bed for the night. Staff also told her to enroll in school and start looking for a permanent place to live. So, with clean clothes and shoes, Pat walked from Maple Street to Burlington High School. There, she walked into Richard’s office in the guidance department and explained her situation. He was struck by Pat’s big smile and impressed that she’d walked more than two miles to enroll in school. Richard and his wife, Diane, happened to have experience fostering teens, he told Pat, and might be able to accommodate her. Pat walked back to the shelter in tears, thinking, Now, I have some hope. Richard invited Pat to their house for dinner to meet Diane and their two biological children. That night, they invited the girl to move in. Pat quickly became part of the family. She helped send her new younger siblings, Lisa and William, to school each morning, worked in the vegetable garden, and joined family trips to visit grandparents. But the Happys, then in their early thirties, couldn’t afford to formally adopt a third child. Instead, Diane drew up a mock “certificate of adoption” declaring Pat “a full member in good standing of the HAPPY family with all rights of and responsibilities thereto.” Every family member signed it. When Pat got married, the Happys hosted her wedding, and Richard walked her down the aisle. When Pat later got divorced, the Happys’ daughter-in-law suggested she take the family name, and she did. Her parents live 1,500 miles away, yet they still find ways to spend time together, including a recent family vacation to Spain. “They are with me every day, in little things,” Pat said. But it wasn’t until last Christmas that Richard and Diane realized they could still make Pat their legal daughter. They’d read a story that morning in the local newspaper about adult adoption, a process they did not know existed. Pat, now with two daughters and two grandchildren of her own, received a long text from Richard while driving home after visiting her younger daughter. Richard’s message mentioned the news story and explained that he and Diane had talked it over with their biological

the phone to hear her parents perform their half of the short proceeding. “And as we previously told the judge, you’ve known Patricia for almost 50 years?” the family’s adoption attorney, Susan Stockham, asked Diane, 78, and Richard, 80. “Yes,” they said. “And she came into your care and custody when she was 15?” “Yes.” “And you maintained a parent-child relationship with her for all of the last 50 years?” “Yes.” “And from that time to present, you feel that you’ve been able to provide all of her needs as parents?” “All her needs?” Richard joked, eliciting laughs from everyone but Pat, who was still quietly trying to hear each word through the muddle of the phone’s speaker. “Do you understand by finalizing the adoption today that you’re agreeing to accept her as your natural-born daughter?” “Yes.” Pat Chasse had arrived in Burlington in September 1971 without money, shoes or a place to stay. The brown-haired teen was estranged from her biological family in Brattleboro. She had caught a ride north with a friend who told her Burlington had a youth shelter. The downtown space was called SHAC — short for Shelter Action

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children. They “got responses such as ‘amazing’ and ‘I already consider it done,’” the text read. “So we would be interested in pursuing adopting if it would not complicate your life,” Pat’s dad proposed. “I am writing rather than calling, so you would have time to consider whether it might in some way be difficult. And it was a nice Christmas thought for us.” With her phone in hand, Pat began to cry. But she waited to respond. She hadn’t known adoption was still an option, either. As she drove three hours back to Vermont, she considered what it might mean. When Pat checked with her adult children, they reacted much like Richard and Diane’s: We thought you were adopted. COURTESY OF PATRICIA HAPPY

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Adult adoption carries the same legal significance — namely, inheritance rights — as adoptions of minors, said Burlington adoption attorney Kurt Hughes, and adult adoptees are issued new birth certificates that list their adopted parents’ names. Unlike in child adoptions, adult adoptees and their parents are equal participants in the process. That’s why the hearings tend to be joyful, misty-eyed affairs, said retired Chittenden County probate judge Susan Fowler. She once entered judgment for a 94-year-old man who adopted his stepdaughter. The hearing was delayed for some 20 minutes as the man inched into the courtroom with a walker. “It took me a while to get here,” Fowler remembered he joked, literally and figuratively. Fifty-four adults were adopted in Vermont last year. State law requires that biological parents be notified of an adult adoption, but otherwise, filing is simple enough that many families don’t need an attorney’s help, Hughes said. Some states have put restrictions on adult adoptions, in part to curb perceived

misuse, said Stockham, the Happys’ attorney. Before gay marriage was legal, some same-sex couples turned to adoption as a means of conferring legal protections afforded to heterosexual partners, Stockham said. Some states, in turn, capped adult adoptions at age 21. But Stockham said there are good reasons to delay adoption further into adulthood, as when a biological parent is still alive and might object. And the desire for a family connection does not diminish with age, she said. By the time of her formal adoption on March 27, Pat was already in the Happys’ will, had taken their name and had laminated their homemade adoption certificate for safekeeping. There was no question she was part of the family. Yet the hearing — completed in less than five minutes — was a kind of time travel for Pat. The elegant grandmother became a smiling, precocious girl, eager to receive her parents’ gift, crying from awareness of its immeasurable weight. “And can you tell the judge why it’s important to you that they do the adoption today?” Stockham asked. “Oh, well, I’ve thought of them as my parents for the past 50 years, and to formalize it in this way is awesome,” Pat said. “I don’t know how to explain it. But they are so awesome, and I am so worthy of their awesomeness. I love them very much.” “Good, good,” Stockham said. “So is it your desire also that the judge enter final judgment this morning declaring Richard and Patricia — I’m sorry, Richard and Diane — to be your parents?” “I do — yes.” “Your honor, I present you a final judgment of adoption for Patricia Coates Happy on this very happy occasion.” “Well, I think all of the reasons I’ve been given are good enough for me,” the judge said. “I’ve signed the final judgment, and I’ve returned it with counsel to record with the clerk of court so that it will become final. “It’s been a joy. Congratulations, Patricia,” she added. “I love them both so much,” Pat said. “I feel like I’ve gotten married or had a baby or something.” The seven people in the Florida courtroom laughed, then applauded, and the hearing was over. As soon as the call disconnected, Pat turned to her friend. “Oh, my gosh, I didn’t know what to say. Did I do OK?” She added, “It’s like, how do you put it in a little sentence, your emotions?” m

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Are the Rich Really Running From Vermont’s ‘Death Tax’? B Y K E VI N MCCA LLUM

hen rich Vermonters die, their kids aren’t the only ones who get a windfall. The state is a beneficiary, too, taking a 16 percent cut of the value of estates over $2.75 million. Vermont is one of just 12 states that still have an estate tax — or, as critics call it, a death tax. Most others ditched theirs after a 2001 federal tax overhaul. Gov. Phil Scott thinks the tax chases wealthy families out of Vermont, ultimately starving the state of steadier revenue streams that would be collected before they die, such as income and sales taxes. So in his proposed budget, now being hotly debated by the legislature, he called for a big tax break for wealthy Vermont families in the hopes they’ll keep their greenbacks in the Green Mountain State. The plan has reignited a long-simmering policy debate over whether Vermont’s tax burden is so high that it’s driving people to states with lower taxes. Though there’s no conclusive data to prove this theory, those who believe it have plenty of anecdotal evidence. “The ones with all the money are checking out,” said Pat Robins, cofounder of the SymQuest Group, a South Burlington technology services company he sold in 2015. “I know, because a lot of them are friends of mine.” It’s one thing to ask the wealthy to pay taxes on their own income or properties, he said, but it’s another to tax what they’re trying to pass on to their children. Many can and do leave the state to protect those assets, he argued, depriving Vermont of the taxes and economic activity they would have otherwise generated. “I think we’re slowly strangling the golden goose,” Robins said. Paul Cillo doesn’t buy it. The executive director of the Public Assets Institute in Montpelier said he’s heard this claim for years and has never seen any evidence to back it up. “This convention about people leaving any state as a result of tax changes is nonsense,” Cillo said. “It’s basically an argument without substance.” People move for jobs, to be closer to family or for better weather, but not to flee higher taxes, he said. Studies done after states have imposed taxes on millionaires have debunked the claim, he said. One 2011 study by the nonprofit Center on Budget and Policy Priorities was

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titled “Tax Flight Is a Myth: Higher State Taxes Bring More Revenue, Not More Migration.” “What happens is, people pretty much stay put,” Cillo said. The number of people coming into the state mostly makes up for those who leave, he added, creating a population churn that is not only natural but healthy. Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom disagrees. The state should not be satisfied to simply replace departing residents with new ones, he said, calling it a recipe for stagnation. “Clearly, for the Scott administration, success is not equilibrium,” Samsom said. The goal should be to increase the number of high-income residents by continuing to attract new ones and encouraging people to stay, he argued. Vermont has a relatively progressive tax structure, meaning rates increase as people’s incomes do. The problem, according to Samsom, is that the state has few wealthy people compared to others. It ranks 41st in the nation by one key measure of wealth: the average income of the top 1 percent of taxpayers. Connecticut tops the charts at $3.2 million. Vermont is at $1 million, according to the nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. “A progressive tax structure doesn’t do what you want it to do if the high income and high wealth is not there,” Samsom said. A $10 million estate today would enjoy a $2.75 million exemption and be assessed at $1.16 million in taxes. Scott’s

plan would bump up that exemption to $5.75 million, slashing that same estate’s tax bill to $680,000 — and saving the heirs $480,000. All told, the Department of Taxes estimates that the state would give up about $10 million per year in revenue if the proposal became law, a change that would be phased in over several years.

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Financial professionals have been telling the state for years that its tax structure in general, and the estate tax in particular, contributes to driving well-off people elsewhere, Samsom said. Rebecca Walsh, a financial planner with Pathway Financial Advisors in South Burlington, said there is broad consensus in her industry on this point. “Every financial planner, attorney and accountant I’ve spoken to about this issue has handfuls of anecdotes of clients who decide to establish residency in another state while keeping a foot in Vermont, to reduce their income [tax] and estate tax liabilities,” Walsh said.

People with multimillion-dollar estates usually own homes in other states, often in warmer climates, so shifting their residency is not difficult, Walsh said. States such as Florida generally require legal residents to be physically present for six months plus a day, which is not that much longer than the de facto Vermont winter. And the cost of airfare twice a year, Walsh noted, is far from prohibitive for someone with a $10 million estate. “That range of wealthy clients have a lot of flexibility on how to live their lives,” she said. According to Rick Kozlowski, a Burlington attorney who specializes in estate planning, the combination of state income and estate taxes pushes Vermonters to leave — or, in legal terms, change their domicile. “It’s the hit to their income combined with knowing that when they’re gone, their kids will be writing out a big check to the State of Vermont,” Kozlowski said. “It riles them as unfair. They’re thinking, Why should I give 16 percent of what I’ve earned and saved over my life to the State of Vermont just for the privilege of being there?” To reduce their exposure to the estate tax, many clients instead give money to their children while they are alive, Kozlowski said. As long as the parent lives for two years after making such a gift, it is

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Jewelry & Gifts not taxable, he added. So, a person who gives an adult child $1 million can avoid paying $160,000 in estate taxes after death. The administration faces several challenges in making its case to reform the estate tax. One is a data problem. No information clearly shows how many people leave the state due to the tax. Samsom’s department knows how many Vermonters change their tax domicile, but it doesn’t know why. The department recently tried to analyze the exodus. It examined tax data from 2017, looking at returns from nonresidents who used to file taxes as Vermonters but still have to make disclosures based on Vermont income. Someone who now lives in Florida for more than six months of the year, for example, might still have a rental property in Vermont on which they have to pay state income tax, Samsom explained. The analysis found that 422 nonresidents who were over 60 years old and made more than $200,000 per year filed returns with the state. Of those, 200 had moved from Vermont to states without an income or estate tax. The top two destinations were Florida (136) and New Hampshire (45). This suggests to Samsom that while climate is certainly a motivator for people to move elsewhere, tax benefits are also clearly part of the equation. Cillo said that such analysis fails to consider that a similar number of people in that income range likely moved into the state. In 2016, 420 such people moved out and 401 moved in, he said, citing Internal Revenue Service data. Samsom countered that a closer look at the data shows there are fewer highincome residents coming into the state than leaving, and those that are replacing them are earning an average of $50,000 a year less. He also noted that it wouldn’t take that many more people staying in the state to recoup from other sources the drop in estate tax revenue. A typical resident earning more than $300,000 per year generates about $40,000 in a suite of other taxes, the department estimated.

People don’t change their retirement plans on a dime. But if over the next 15 years just 17 more retirees per year decide to keep their tax home in Vermont than would have otherwise, the state could recoup the $10 million annually. The more high-income residents who stay, the faster the state would not only recoup the lost revenue but exceed it. Rep. Janet Ancel (D-Calais) isn’t convinced that lowering the tax would really change the retirement patterns of the wealthy. “I don’t think the data proves or really even demonstrates that,” said Ancel, the chair of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “There are a lot of reasons people move.” But she does think the estate tax contributes to the impression of the state as high-tax, and there might be fairer, broader ways to make up similar revenue. That’s why her committee recently supported raising the exemption, but only to $5 million, instead of the governor’s proposed $5.75 million. To compensate, the committee proposed raising $5 million by expanding the capital gains tax, which targets the sale of land and businesses. The full House approved the change as part of a tax bill that now heads to the Senate. There are signs that it may be in for a cool reception. Sen. Chris Pearson (P/D-Chittenden) said he was “astounded” when Gov. Scott proposed in his budget address to reduce the tax burden on wealthy families. “That is a segment of the population that I’m not fretting about,” said Pearson, who sits on the Senate Finance Committee. He said he was surprised to see the House “essentially advance the governor’s proposal” and said he’ll need some serious convincing to support it. “To me, the onus is on folks to really clearly and unequivocally prove that we have a drain of wealthy families in Vermont,” Pearson said. “I just don’t see it.”

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to a long-running federal investigation of a Burlington College bank loan application made when the senator’s wife, Jane O’Meara Sanders, served as president of the sinceshuttered institution. “Under your proposed standard, surely you would agree that all investigative material related to the criminal bank fraud investigation involving you and your wife should be released,” Billado wrote the senator. In January 2016, Vermont Republican Party vice chair Brady Toensing asked the Department of Justice to investigate whether O’Meara Sanders had misrepresented the amount of money college donors had pledged to help buy a new waterfront campus. Within a month of that request, according to a former college official, the FBI had subpoenaed the college for records pertaining to the transaction. In November 2018, Sanders family spokesperson Jeff Weaver said Wayne Senville that federal officials had informed O’Meara Sanders that they had closed the investigation and decided against bringing charges. Billado’s letter included several falsehoods or distortions of the public record. The party chair wrongly stated that President Donald Trump had been “categorically and publicly exonerated” by the special counsel. In fact, Barr’s summary of Mueller’s conclusions quotes the special counsel as writing that while the report “does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” In a written statement Monday, Weaver criticized the party for issuing the letter. “The Republicans don’t want to talk about Trump’s plans to kick tens of millions off their health insurance,” said Weaver, who is now a senior adviser to Sanders’ presidential campaign. “They’d rather recycle this shameful, false attack against Jane Sanders.”

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Since U.S. Attorney General William Barr released a four-page memo last week summarizing the work of former special counsel Robert Mueller, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been demanding the release of Mueller’s full findings. “I don’t want a summary of the report,” Sanders said during a presidential campaign rally in California. “I want the whole damn report, because nobody, especially this president, is above the law.” Now the Vermont Republican Party is using those words against Sanders. In a letter sent Sunday to his U.S. Senate office, party chair Deb Billado called on Sanders to “apply this same standard of transparency to yourself.” She was referring FILE: SOPHIE MACMILLAN

Chittenden Superior Court Judge Kevin Griffin threw out a hate crime charge against Christopher Hayden last week, writing that harassing a public official is protected by the First Amendment. Griffin dismissed a count of disturbing the peace by electronic means that stemmed from numerous racist messages Hayden sent to Burlington City Councilor Ali Dieng’s government email address. The state has filed seven charges against Hayden since last October, including hate crimes for his targeting of Dieng, Mayor Miro Weinberger and Police Chief Brandon del Pozo. Hayden has a long history of erratic and racist behavior, as Seven Days reported last month. He defends his actions on free-speech grounds. Griffin’s nuanced ruling concluded that some of Hayden’s emails to Dieng do appear to be illegal threats. But the state, Griffin noted, didn’t allege that Hayden had threatened Dieng. The Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office focused only on the fact that his contacts were repetitive and harassing. So Griffin considered instead whether the First Amendment allows an individual to harass public officials with repeated messages via their official, public channels. His answer: “This Court finds that, as a matter of law, a person’s sending emails to an official’s public, official email account with the intent to harass the official is core political speech.” One of Hayden’s emails to Dieng last October taunted the councilor on this point. “NEWS FLASH — you are a public figure,” Hayden wrote. “Cops can’t help ya. ha ha ha.” Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George said her office isn’t giving up on the charge. In an email to Seven Days, she wrote: “Based on the Court’s analysis, the State intends to re-file the charge against Mr. Hayden with language reflecting the Court’s belief that Mr. Hayden’s emails to Mr. Dieng met the legal definition of a true threat.”

Citing Mueller Report Remarks, Vermont GOP Dings Sanders on Burlington College

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Burlington City Council Upholds City Hall Park Vote At a special meeting last Friday, the Burlington City Council stood by its previous decision to fund renovations for City Hall Park — and members took the opportunity to rigorously defend their decision-making authority as elected officials. In response to a complaint filed March 26 by Burlington resident Wayne Senville, councilors voted 10-1 that they did not violate the state’s open meeting law. Councilor Max Tracy (PWard 2) cast the sole opposing vote, while Councilor Brian Pine (P-Ward 3) did not attend. Senville’s complaint was related to a council vote on March 25 to approve the funding for the $5.8 million project, the final step in moving forward with the downtown park renovation. He argued that the city had filed supplementary meeting documents too late to allow citizens to comment on them. “It was clearly insufficient to provide even a cursory review of these documents,” Senville told the council at last Friday’s meeting, which had been called to address his complaint. “Members of the public were unable to comment in a meaningful way.” City Attorney Justin St. James defended the city’s process. “Our office unequivocally believes there was no open meeting law violation,” he said. He explained that the city must provide a 48-hour notice of the agenda but has no such requirements for other documents. “The city goes above and beyond by providing supporting documentation,” St. James said. Several members of the public also showed up to defend the council’s process. They appeared exasperated by Senville’s complaint and the tactics used by others who have opposed the park project. John Bossange, vice chair of the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Commission, decried Senville’s letter as “embarrassing” and destructive to democracy. “It appears we have Burlington’s own version of a national Tea Party: Obstruction at all cost ... until I get my way,” he said. Councilors, too, expressed their impatience at the procedural complaint. Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District) said the last-minute budgetary changes that Senville objected to were actually a response to public feedback to make the park plan less expensive. “We cannot be both responsive to the public and not allow ourselves to make amendments on the floor that have not been publicly warned,” Shannon said. “It’s the way we make our laws and decisions better. “ Senville now has the option to file a lawsuit alleging that the city violated the meeting law.

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Zelda Lee Glazier

1924-2019, NEEDHAM, MASS. Zelda Lee (Jackson) Glazier, age 94 years, of Needham, Mass., formerly of Newton, Mass., died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Zelda was born in Boston, Mass., and was the devoted daughter of the late Sidney and Esther Jackson. She was a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College, the administrative director at Congregation Mishkan Tefila for more than 20 years, a lifelong member of Temple Shalom of Newton and Sisterhood copresident. She was a talented pianist and enjoyed travel, symphony and theater. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Glazier. The loving mother of Linda Bard and her husband, Terry, of Chestnut Hill, Mass.; Nancy Lightman and her husband, Russell, of Newton, Mass.; and James Glazier and his wife, Margaret, of South Burlington, Vt. Cherished grandmother of Michael Bard and his wife, Lisa; Amy Rodman; Jessica Kibble and her husband, Adam; Rachel Bard; Andrew Lightman and his wife, Eunice; Lauren Gisvold and her husband, Nathan; Benjamin Glazier; Carey Wood; Maddie Wood; and Mia Wood. Adoring greatgrandmother of Zachary, Cole, Jordan, Amanda, Jae, Min and Harrison. Dear sister of the late Richard Jackson. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Glazier Enrichment Fund, c/o Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA 02465 or a charity of your choice.

Marguerite Marie “Margo” Goodrow JANUARY 22, 1959-MARCH 26, 2019

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 26, our beloved Margo took her final gentle breath and was reunited with her beloved mother and mémère in heaven. Marguerite Marie Goodrow, whom many knew affectionately as Margo, was born on January 22, 1959, in Queens, N.Y., to Gerald and Anne-Marie Bilodeau. Margo grew up in Winooski, where she attended St. Francis Xavier School and, later, Rice Memorial High School. After high school, Margo received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Vermont, upon which she worked in group homes for the special needs community. Little did she know the impact that her social work would have in her later life. She worked for many years as an underwriter for Pomerleau Insurance in Burlington before meeting her soon-to-be husband, Lloyd Goodrow. They fell in love and married on September 19, 1992, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski. On August 14, 1994, Margo gave birth to her beautiful son, Daniel Joseph Goodrow. As a new mother of a baby born with Down syndrome, Margo knew that her priority was to give her son the best head start possible, and she left work to dedicate her life to her beautiful son. Her happiest moments were raising Daniel, and she took amazing glee in celebrating her first Mother’s Day with a brunch at the Putney Inn and introducing Daniel to his first cow! The next day, Margo received the horrifying news of being diagnosed with breast cancer, which she attacked with fervor because she

wanted to be alive to raise her son. The type of person who would never take an aspirin or cold medicine, Margo was truly stoic in taking chemotherapy that ravaged her for many years until she finally achieved a 20-year remission. Even in her suffering, Margo was a passionate advocate for Daniel, inspiring Daniel to be a passionate advocate for others. She attended Special Olympics events and was thrilled to go to the National Special Olympics Games with Daniel in 2010 as his biggest cheerleader. In 2015, cancer raised its ugly head again in the form of breast cancer of the bones. Once again, Margo was on chemotherapy and, after 26 weeks of one treatment or another, her body needed a rest before she could resume her chemo. During that rest period, the cancer began to overpower her body so that she was too unhealthy for future chemotherapy, and she was placed in hospice status, where she remained until her passing. Margo’s careers included Howard Services, Pomerleau Insurance and Parent to Parent, an organization that supported parents of children with special needs. She loved all of her work but especially enjoyed her years working at Vermont Student Assistance until her retirement due to disability. Margo is survived by her husband, Lloyd, and son, Daniel Goodrow, of Essex Junction. She is also survived by her father, Gerald Bilodeau, of Essex; brothers Tom (Ruth) Bilodeau of Alexandria, Va., Tim (Deborah) Bilodeau of Colchester and Andrew (Betzi) Bilodeau of Essex; sister Martha (James) Allen of Jericho; Katie (Chris) Fukuda of Willston; Anne (John) Guare of Providence, R.I.; and John (Mary Ellen) Goodrow of Essex. She is also survived by her much-loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews from both sides of her family. She was predeceased by her mother, Anne-Marie (Villemaire) Bilodeau, in 2015. We would like to express appreciation to Margo’s care providers over the years, including Dr. Dennis Sanders, her medical team members of University of Vermont Health, and the wonderful, compassionate providers at the UVM McLure Respite House. Very loving appreciation is extended to the wonderful support team of the Visiting Nurses (UVM Home Health) who supported Margo’s three months of home care and gave both Margo and Lloyd untiring

support. Our family holds a very special place in our hearts for her nurse Kacey, social worker Jeanne, and LNAs Kelly and Jessie. Our lives were enriched by your compassionate and loving care, and the family is eternally grateful. If you wish to make a financial donation in Margo’s memory, please direct them to Team Chittenden, Vermont Special Olympics, 16 Gregory Dr., Suite 2, South Burlington, VT 05403. Please remember Margo in your memorial masses and prayers.

Sandy Zabriskie

1930-2019, BURLINGTON The Rev. Dr. Alexander Clinton Zabriskie, 89 — beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, friend and servant of God — died peacefully March 4, 2019, surrounded by family. With his wife, Margy, he enjoyed retirement in Burlington, Vt. He was an attentive listener; charming storyteller; sailor; bridge player; performer; painter; philanthropist and world traveler; lover of dogs, red wine and smoked salmon; avid reader; inveterate flirt; enthusiastic CSA member; and painfully honest tennis partner. Sandy sang with gusto and was often on key. He was born in Alexandria, Va., to Mary Ethelynn Tyler and the Rev. Alexander C. Zabriskie and was raised at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. Last autumn, he and Margy returned to the region, moving to the Fairhaven community in Sykesville, Md. Sandy graduated from Groton School in 1948 and Princeton University in 1952. He was active in the World Council of Churches Student Christian Association and worked with them in Salzburg and Trieste, helping to resettle refugees from different cultures after World War II. This experience profoundly influenced his values and his desire to serve the poor and dispossessed. Following a year at New College, University of Edinburgh, in Scotland, he attended Virginia Theological

Seminary and was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1956, following in the steps of his father and two older brothers, the late George and Philip Zabriskie. He immediately left for the Missionary Diocese of Alaska. In 1958, he married Marguerite (Margy) Morey Cook, a widow, and adopted her infant daughter, Katrina Morey Cook, in Fairbanks. For the next decade, he served as rector of St. Mary’s in Anchorage. They had four more children: William Tyler, Paul Clinton, John Lane and Sally Gray Zabriskie. Sandy strived to integrate Alaskan Natives in the congregation, encouraging lay leadership that reflected the ethnic diversity of Alaska. He was active in the community, building ecumenical relationships with Native and African American congregations to support the civil rights movement, establishing the Creative Play Preschool and outreach projects serving people living in poverty. Sandy was called in 1969 to Trinity Church in Bethlehem, Pa. During 15 years there, he introduced the Cursillo Movement, fellowship with Spanish Roman Catholics, new worship liturgies, ecumenical involvement and outreach to the poor, including a soup kitchen in the parish hall. Back east he became actively opposed to the Vietnam War and resettled Vietnamese ex-soldiers and families in Bethlehem. He started a peace ministry, and in 1985 he received a doctor of ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminar, writing his thesis about nurturing congregational ministries to advocate for peace. Together with Margy, Sandy was in his element bringing diverse communities together despite economic, cultural and educational differences. Sandy served as interim priest in two multiracial congregations in New Jersey before being called as Canon at St. John’s Cathedral in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He retired to Burlington, Vt., in 1995. The Zabriskie home on Lake Champlain provided lots of cross-country skiing, biking, tennis and beautiful scenery to paint. Sandy and Margy became involved with the growing refugee communities, especially South Sudanese young men and Somali families. In retirement, Sandy served in both Episcopal and Lutheran churches, often “pinch-hitting” for local clergy, and traveled to St. Barths each spring as a visiting priest to the Anglican congregation and as chaplain to the House of the Redeemer

in New York City. He was active on various boards, including Kairos Prison Ministries, the Campaign to End Childhood Hunger and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. He was a member of Rotary in San Juan and Burlington. Together, Sandy and Margy guided tours in Israel and Alaska, led work groups to Honduras for Episcopal Relief and Development, and took trips to Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua with Witness for Peace. They traveled regularly, visiting their children and grandchildren, and in later years enjoyed river cruises in Europe. From his childhood, Sandy loved his time at the family cottage in Hancock Point, Maine, sailing on Frenchman’s Bay and playing tennis. He shared generously his home-smoked salmon, tangy guacamole and shortbread, and he relished adding secret ingredients to pancake breakfasts. He was drawn to wild places: camping in Alaska, canoeing rivers in Maine, snorkeling in the Caribbean, horseback riding in Montana. Sandy lived a great life, and he knew it. But it was not without medical challenges, as he endured multiple cardiac procedures and related complications. He was forever grateful for the medical professionals who cared for him in facilities around the world. He learned to live every day as a gift, charming those he met with a warm smile, a twinkle in his eye, a kind word or a welltold tale. Sandy loved and cherished Margy, his wife of 61 years, and was devoted to his family. In addition to Margy, Sandy is survived by his children: Katrina Tolan of Anchorage, Alaska; W. Tyler Zabriskie and wife Kristi of Minneapolis, Minn.; Paul Zabriskie and wife Beth Holtzman of Middlesex, Vt.; J. Lane Zabriskie and wife Barbara of Ellicott City, Md.; and Sally Zabriskie of Durango, Colo. His 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild are Taylor and Brendan Tolan; Joy and Luke Zabriskie; Mara Collins and husband Dave Marzocchi; Ben Zabriskie and wife Krysta; Acadia Zabriskie; Laura, Tyler and Alex Zabriskie; Evatt and Curtis Salinger; and greatgranddaughter Anne Zabriskie. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Forrest Zabriskie, of Putney, Vt.; sisters-in-law Thyrza Zabriskie and Beverley Zabriskie; and many nieces and nephews. His brothers, George and Philip, predeceased him. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul in Burlington, Vt., on June 15 at 10:30 a.m.

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Roads Taken: Contemporary Vermont Poetry, Second Edition

Song of Québec

Dan Close, Taramac Press, 340 pages. $19.95.

Living Mountain: A Vermont Story in Photos and Poems

Short Takes on Five Vermont Books

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even Days writers can’t possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, a parliament of barred owls. So this monthly feature is our way of introducing you to a handful of books by Vermont authors. To do that, we contextualize each book just a little and quote a single representative sentence from, yes, page 32. Inclusion here implies neither approval nor derision on our part, but simply: Here are a bunch of books, arranged alphabetically by authors’ names, that Seven Days readers might like to know about.

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John H. Clarke, self-published, 100 pages. $25.

Aimed toward the winter sun, / The first people placed their dead / Facing southwest toward failing light. Starksboro-based JOHN CLARKE is a former educator who has written or edited five books about student-designed learning. Living Mountain is not one of those books. Instead, it’s a paean to life in his chosen home of the Green Mountains, presented through poetry and images of nature. Clarke’s verses — all but one unrhymed — are unvarnished but evocative. The poems are corralled into five sections that loosely chronicle the seasons of a year. Since that year is in Vermont, weather and attendant tasks dominate the narrative: cutting trees, tapping trees, moving stones, planting gardens. More broadly, Clarke conveys the passage of years: the birth, growth, leaving and returning of children, and then grandchildren. Not until the final poem does he write of his time in Vietnam, of a brass bowl saved through decades and brought to a local high school, where students “sit to hear old soldiers with their grief.” P. P.

Sydney Lea and Chard deNiord, editors, Green Writers Press, 370 pages. $24.95.

He was speaking to his friend, Henry Sparrow, who nominally belonged to the intelligence arm of the Mounted Police, but whom Le Claire had long suspected of being a CID operative out of London.

Coming home with the last load I ride standing / on the wagon tongue, behind the tractor / in hot exhaust, lank with sweat, // my arms strung / awkwardly along the hayrack, cruciform.

South Burlington scribe DAN CLOSE’s latest novel begins with a bang. In the first chapter alone, readers encounter a shadowy figure, an explosion and a bloody assassination. Set in 1971 Québec City, this historical thriller follows Jack Kearney, a 25-year-old Mustang-driving, cigarette-smoking American, on a secret Canadian mission. When he encounters the enigmatic Genevieve St. Andre singing in the street, Kearney is struck by a dangerous attraction; this beautiful chanteuse is connected to the radical Front de libération du Québec. The author of previous works of fiction, ethnography, poetry and prose, Close peppers these pages with historical anecdotes and detailed descriptions of the urban landscape. He also mines the rich narrative of Québec’s Quiet Revolution, a cultural shift characterized by secularization, education reform and support for separatism, to weave an exciting tale that could tempt adrenaline junkies and history buffs alike.

That’s the opening of “Emergency Haying” by the late Hayden Carruth, who was declared honorary poet laureate of Vermont in 2000. Current poet laureate CHARD DENIORD and former laureate SYDNEY LEA edited this rich, generous collection of the state’s verse from Brattleboro’s GREEN WRITERS PRESS; Burlington native Dan Chiasson contributed an introduction. Readers who follow Vermont poetry will dive into this volume as if it were a reunion with old friends — wildly diverse friends whom it’s strange yet stimulating to encounter in close proximity. In the first 32 pages alone, we meet the tantalizingly elliptical verse of Paige Ackerson-Kiely (who now lives in New York State), the finely stitched reminiscences of JULIA ALVAREZ, PARTRIDGE BOSWELL’s gritty and exquisite evocation of the farming life, and verses by the late David Budbill, as simple and perfect as river-shaped stones. There are many more “roads” to take, leading to Robert Frost and Ruth Stone and Grace Paley and MAJOR JACKSON and newer voices such as JULIA SHIPLEY and ALISON PRINE. Exploring these highways and byways is more than worthwhile.

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He didn’t even seem worried that she was packing a sword. In a future where a single corporation rules all, Ari is running for her life in a spaceship called Error. Exploring the wasted wreck of Old Earth, she finds a sword stuck in an oak tree and yanks it out, summoning a magician who informs her she’s destined to unite humanity. So begins the youngadult space opera Once & Future, a retelling of the King Arthur legend in which Arthur and Gweneviere are both girls, Merlin is a teen with a fondness for cute boys and pop songs, horses can be cyborgs, and knights can be gender-fluid. Montpelier coauthors AMY ROSE CAPETTA and CORI MCCARTHY, who teach at the VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, nod at T.H. White’s earlier Arthur modernization, The Once and Future King, as they infuse their book with thoroughly 21st-century social consciousness and humor. Trying to steal a catchphrase from a certain other famous wizard, Merlin says ruefully, “Well, that’s Gandalf’s line, but I had to try it at least once.” If there’s nothing new under the sun, Once & Future is certainly a lively reinvention. M.H.

Starting with its title, this volume by Montpelier-based ecologist, herbalist and philosopher M.Z. O’COILL presents numerous pronunciation challenges. But in Miach & Airmed (mee-akh, ar-a-ved), based on an ancient Irish myth, unfamiliar spellings are not the only hurdles. To apprise readers, O’Coill provides a glossary and pronunciation guide, several appendices, and ample footnotes. The storytelling, by contrast, is more futurist fantasy than textbook (though Appendix B presents an alarming political timeline for the next 75 years). O’Coill’s tale begins in 2093 in Dawn Land — as Vermont was renamed in 2060. The story seems to have turned back on its origins, with residents living close to the land in cooperative communities. The titular characters are foster-siblings in a sort of rural-urban exchange program, destined to become great healers. O’Coill reimagines Miach & Airmed for a time after climate change has drastically altered how people live — an “era of healing the wounds that capitalism has left behind.”

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n a recent afternoon at PATCHEN MUSIC STUDIOS in South Burlington, four young female opera singers work out the finishing touches of a scene from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute. They are so young, in fact — high school sophomores, a junior and a senior — that their voice ranges haven’t solidified. But they sound impassioned and musically astute, and they act out the trio of Spirits surrounding Pamina like pros, albeit in leggings and braces. The girls are among the first participants in the new YOUTH OPERA WORKSHOP OF VERMONT, whose inaugural group consists of five girls and one boy from five high schools in Chittenden, Addison and Washington counties. YOWVT is a satellite program of the MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER. Its founder and director is soprano SARAH CULLINS, a Vermont native and internationally experienced opera singer. After 12 weeks of training, Cullins’ young singers are about to give two public concerts. Singing in English and Italian, they’ll perform six scenes — one each from Flute, Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Claudio Monteverdi’s Il ballo delle ingrate, as well as three from Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. They will also star in abbreviated concerts at each of their schools, where the choruses will join the soloists on a prepared madrigal from Il ballo. Cullins has the perfect personality — smiling and bubbly — to make opera seem

‘SCANDALOUS’ HANDEL In the first act of Semele, George Frideric Handel’s 1743 opera in English, Semele leaves her betrothed at the altar for Juno’s husband, Jupiter, and Semele’s sister hooks up with the abandoned fiancé. That’s just a taste of the racy plot. The opera’s music, composed at the height of Handel’s powers, shares the same can’t-lookaway quality. On Wednesday, April 10, Dartmouth College’s HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will host what promises to be an expert production of Semele by the English 24

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less alien to teenagers. While growing up in Burlington, she had a level of exposure to the art form that few Vermont students get today. “I grew up at a time when New York City Opera was coming to the Flynn every year,” says the 45-year-old. In high school, while studying with local voice teacher JILL LEVIS, Cullins performed during the summers in the chorus of the former Vermont Mozart Festival’s productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. She continued to sing in them while a college student earning a double degree in voice performance and English at the New England Conservatory of Music and at Tufts University.

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PARKLAND, FLA., HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, SELFHARMING AND THE #METOO MOVEMENT. By contrast, Cullins says, she recently took on a student who had only sung in musical theater, which didn’t put her high voice to full advantage. “I said, ‘Have you

Concert. Since 2013, under artistic director Harry Bicket, the London-based orchestra and small casts of stellar singers have brought one Handel opera per year to Carnegie Hall in New York City, garnering critical acclaim each time. This year’s opera is making a Hop stop because of a local connection: Its choral parts will be sung by New York City’s Clarion Choir, led by 2000 Dartmouth grad Steven Fox. Fox’s group was featured on PBS’ “NYC-ARTS” program in 2014 and nominated for Grammy Awards in 2017 and 2019. He splits his time between New York and Washington, D.C., where in September he took up the music

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ever tried preparing a song for solo classical singing?’ She said, ‘No, I really want to be onstage and wear costumes and act and develop a character.” And I said, “Well, there’s this thing called opera,’” Cullins recalls, laughing. “I mean, how would she know?” Last fall, Cullins joined forces with HELEN LYONS — another Vermont soprano who returned home after an international career — to help alert the state’s students to the existence of classical singing, which includes opera, art song and soloing with orchestras. The pair visited nine Vermont high schools, sang for the students, talked about what opera singers do, and announced the upcoming YOWVT.

directorship of the Cathedral Choral Society at Washington National Cathedral. In an email, Fox writes that Semele stands out among Handel’s works because it “combines some of the best elements of his Italian operas and his English oratorios — a thrilling and moving mythological story, virtuosic writing for the cast and orchestra, and rich, dramatic choruses that not only comment on the action but play a role in it.” Fox has conducted three other Handel operas, including two as an associate conductor with New York City Opera. He is “particularly excited” to be doing his first Semele with the

CHLOE CLARK, a Middlebury Union High School sophomore, attended the singers’ presentation and decided to sign up. She later began studying with Lyons. “I definitely love [singing opera],” says Clark. “It’s something I’m not entirely used to — you’re really acting. It’s exciting.” Clark will sing two of opera’s most famous arias: Dido’s suicide song at the end of Purcell’s 1688 work, and Cherubino’s aria about the misery and delight of love in Figaro, composed in 1786. The young singer has thought about how to relate to both of her centuries-old characters. Of Cherubino, she says, “I’ve never been in a relationship, but knowing what

English Concert. Fox saw two of the orchestra’s Handel operas at Carnegie Hall. “Everything seemed right about these productions,” he writes. “The tempos, the colors — they brought out every ounce of sparkle and brilliance in Handel’s music.” The Clarion Choir will have a key role in the production of Semele, an opera that has also been called a secular oratorio. Handel composed more than 40 operas in Italian between 1711, when he moved to England, and 1741. English appetite for the genre began waning around 1728, but his oratorio Messiah was a success when it premiered in ‘SCANDALOUS’ HANDEL

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it feels like to have a crush, I connected with that kind of feeling.” Clark’s mother, GAEN MURPHREE, drives her an hour each way to rehearsals. Murphree, who studied theater directing in graduate school, volunteered to stagedirect two of the six scenes in the upcoming performances. (Cullins is directing the other four.) Murphree says that all of the scenes Cullins selected are delightful to hear but far from being “all rainbows and unicorns.” The operas had political relevance in their day, and the students, she says, have come up with present-day corollaries, including the Parkland, Fla., high school shootings, self-harming and the #MeToo movement. MAGNER AMSBARY , a 10th-grader at Champlain Valley Union High School, will sing her scenes in Italian. In one, she sings Susanna in the famous opening of Figaro, when her fiancé Figaro measures out a room for their future marital bed. In performance, Amsbary says, she’ll be paging through a bridal magazine while Figaro, sung by THOMAS BUCKLEY, a ninth-grader at Colchester High School, consults a DIY magazine. Amsbary moved from the state of Georgia two years ago and began taking musical-theater singing lessons with voice coach BILL REED. She also performed in school musicals and with VERY MERRY THEATRE, a Burlington-based musicaltheater program for children and teens. When Amsbary switched to studying classical singing with Lyons, she says, she found the technique “less different than I expected.” The difference is that “show tunes use more belting in the chest voice; this is more head voice,” Amsbary explains. “And there’s more acting for me, because all the scenes I’m in are in Italian.” Cullins notes that Vermont schools have “amazing” choral and musicaltheater programs but few opportunities for individual training, and she hopes that YOWVT will fill that gap. Three Youth Opera participants are Cullins’ students: EMMA GREENWOOD, a Harwood Union High School junior who sings Pamina; KEEGAN DAVIS, a senior at Colchester High School who sings

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Since Duff began directing the Handel Society 16 years ago, he has programmed the Messiah every four years so that singers in each undergraduate class can participate. This year’s Messiah concert falls only a month after the Semele performance, giving audiences the opportunity to see both works from the same crucial moment in Handel’s career. Though much of Handel’s later career involved “figuring out how to move back and forth between those forms, oratorio and opera, in order to stay solvent,” says Duff, Semele 26

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MUSIC was not to be the golden goose. Its premiere, during the sacred week of Lent, created a scandal. The risqué work — from a libretto by William Congreve, based on one of the more salacious parts of Ovid’s Metamorphoses — wasn’t staged again until 1925. Semele will be presented in concert format, which emphasizes the music over staging or sets. Based on his own experiences, Fox believes that even audiences who have never seen a classical performance will enjoy it. As an undergrad music and Russian major, he attended Saint Petersburg State University for nearly three months in 1998 with fellow sophomores who were pursuing other majors. The devalued ruble made it possible for the group to attend the symphony or opera almost nightly. “Other students became music fans on that trip,” Fox recalls. “It showed me that it’s just about exposure.” AMY LI LLY

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hen I’m channel surfing, I stick with Groundhog Day every time I catch it — which is often, as it’s a cable TV warhorse. To me, it’s just about the perfect movie, simultaneously hilariously funny and profoundly meaningful — Bill Murray at his quintessential best. In a favorite scene (which is repeated numerous times, since our protagonist keeps reliving the same day), Bill’s character, Phil Connors, runs into an erstwhile high school classmate on the sidewalk — the insufferable Ned Ryerson, insurance salesman from hell. Beating a retreat, Phil steps off the curb into a slush-filled pothole clear up to his knee. Laughing snidely, Ned points at him and says, “Watch out for that first step — it’s a doozy.” Negotiating the slushy roads en route to the South Burlington home of Robin, one of my fave longtime customers, I thought of Ned’s snarky admonition. This winter, from the onset, has been nothing short of a doozy. It came on quick — one day balmy, the next day freezing cold — and has been marked by extremes of temperature. This roller coaster, in conjunction with healthy doses of snowfall melting and refreezing, has led to a surfeit of frost heaves, potholes and generally hazardous conditions for both walkers and drivers. Apparently, Robin was one of this winter’s victims. It was close to 10 p.m. when, following Robin’s instructions, I parked and met her at the door. She passed me Poppy, her little schnauzer, who was peachy-white in color and as adorable as Toto (though I guess Dorothy’s pet was some variety of terrier). Robin’s pooch was clearly ailing: Her pint-size body was tremoring, and she kept blinking her left eye. I placed Poppy gently onto the taxi’s front seat and went back to escort Robin, a

tall and lithe middle-aged woman. She was shaky herself. “Did I tell you the dumb thing I did?” she asked as, arm in arm, we gingerly made our way to the vehicle. “Not exactly,” I replied. “You fell on the ice, right?” “You see the top step?” she asked, turning around to indicate the stairs to her front door. “I left the house last week in kind of a rush and flew straight up in the air on the icy step, landing smack on the back of my skull. It was like a cartoon — I swear I saw little birdies tweeting around my head. Anyway, they took an MRI, and the results indicated a bad concussion. I’m still wobbly, as you can tell, and not safe to drive yet.” “Oh, man, that’s crazy. You know, I’ve heard of so many people taking falls this winter, even youngsters. I bet the hospital ER is doing gangbuster business.” As Robin balanced Poppy on her lap while fastening her seat belt, I asked, “So, what’s going on with this little lady?” “Oh, gosh, I’m not sure, but she’s been getting worse all day. She’s about 10 years old, so I don’t want to take the chance of waiting until tomorrow morning. Luckily, there’s this all-night vet in Williston and they told me to come right in.” At the veterinary office, the young woman behind the front desk checked in Robin and Poppy. “So, what’s going on with you, little darlin’?” she asked, coming around to examine the patient. After looking in Poppy’s eyes, checking her mouth, and gently rubbing her limbs and chest, she said, “Well, she’s in some distress, that’s for sure. Make yourself comfortable, and the doctor will see you next.”

“I’ll hang here with you, Robin,” I said. “And I won’t charge you any waiting time.” “Oh, you don’t have to do that,” she said. “I don’t want you to lose any business. I can just call back when we’re finished.” “Hey, it’s fine,” I assured her. “I’ve had a super-busy day, and I’m just gonna chill here in the waiting room with the TV.” “Well, then, thanks. That’s so nice of you. You know what’s ironic? This man I’m seeing, we just broke up, and he was a friggin’ veterinarian! Damn, I should have waited a few weeks. I could’ve saved some bucks.” A few minutes later, a couple exited leading a German shepherd with a wonky, bandaged hind leg, and the doctor called in Robin and Poppy. I stayed put and watched a PBS documentary about some obscure country songwriter who never made it big but whose music continues to be enormously influential. In other words, right up my alley. Robin emerged with a bemused look on her face. “Get this — they say her symptoms point to accidental marijuana poisoning. Apparently, they’re seeing that a lot with the advent of edible pot products. Maybe my teenager and her friends? Anyway, they’re going to run a urine test.” “Has Poppy been enjoying Phish music more than usual?” I asked. She chuckled and shook her head. “Not that I’ve noticed. Pretty good, Jernigan.” Robin has a part-time career as a standup comic. I’ve seen her perform, and she’s really good. So I’m always trying to impress her with my own sterling wit. Graciously, she indulges me way more than I deserve.

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Robin returned to the exam room to wait with her pup, and I walked over to the woman at the front desk again. “So, it looks like you guys are doing a renovation or something?” I asked. “No, but we’re in the process of moving to a brand-new building on Marshall Avenue,” she explained. “I’ve seen it, and it’s gorgeous. We’ll have over three times the space.” “Do you work here full time?” “Close to it. I’m also full time at UVM. I’m studying to go to veterinary school.” “Well, good on you. I have such respect for working students like yourself. And I bet you’re gonna be an excellent vet. You got a great way with the animals.” Robin emerged, Poppy in arms. “So, it wasn’t reefer. They’re going to run a couple more tests, which’ll take a few days for the results. In the meantime, they gave me some pills for her.” On the ride home, Robin told me about the new comedy piece she was working on. “It’ll be a one-woman show, and I’ll be onstage for a full hour, if you can believe it.” “That is awesome, Robin! Will it have a theme?” “But of course. It’s about being single and dating at age 50.” “I see. In other words, it’ll be a horror show,” I deadpanned. “Bingo!” Robin agreed, and together we laughed about growing older, frail sweet doggies and making it through another Vermont winter. m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

INFO Hackie is a twice-monthly column that can also be read on sevendaysvt.com. To reach Jernigan, email hackie@sevendaysvt.com.

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Kickstarting Creativity Vermonters rattle the virtual tin can for art B Y S A LLY POL L AK

f you happened to be in the market for an altered lap steel guitar last week or felt like writing a song with the guitarist from Mission of Burma, you were in luck. Roger Clark Miller, a composer, multiinstrumentalist and conceptual artist, was wrapping up a Kickstarter campaign for his art installation “Transmuting the Prosaic.” A customized instrument, music for a song (you provide the lyrics), and an alphabetized lyric sheet for Mission of Burma’s 1981 record Signals, Calls, and Marches were among the “rewards” Miller offered to his financial backers. COURTESY OF WAYNE VIENS

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Miller, 67, who lives in Guilford, is a founding member of Mission of Burma, an influential punk-art rock band that formed 40 years ago in Boston. He composes and creates in various genres and plays in the groups Trinary System and Alloy Orchestra; the latter has upcoming performances in locations as far-flung as Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan and the Ukraine. Miller’s 30-day Kickstarter campaign, which ended on March 28, raised $8,877 from 176 donors. It marked the first time he’s used the online crowdfunding platform — founded in Brooklyn a decade ago — to help fund an artistic project. Miller exceeded his $7,000 goal and fell just short of his “stretch” goal of $9,000. He’ll use the money for

Mounting and managing a Kickstarter campaign requires persistent effort, said Craven, who’s based in the Northeast Kingdom. The cause needs to be kickstarted every few days through an email blast or other means, he said: “The focus is totally present, present, present. You’re basically stale after three days.” Craven has used Kickstarter twice to help fund his movies. This past winter he used the platform to raise more than $25,000 for his performing arts series CO U R TE KCP Presents — enough to keep SY OF W alive its upcoming season. IL Based in St. Johnsbury, KCP brings theater, dance and music to audiences in the Northeast Kingdom. In February, the series brought the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra to Catamount Jay Craven Arts — marking the first time an orchestra has played in the Kingdom in nearly 40 years, Craven said. KCP’s shows are free for kids up to age 18, an “expensive but important” aspect of the programming that helps build an inclusive audience for the arts, Craven said. In recent years, KCP has received an annual $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Craven said. But late last year, after learning the usual grant would not be forthcoming, he scrambled to raise money via Kickstarter. “I appealed to the community and really said, ‘We just need the money,’” LO

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equipment, such as turntables, headphones and mixers, that he needs to realize an installation and performances next spring at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Mission of Burma gave its members “a high street-cred level,” Miller said, but not a lot of extra cash. “People like to namedrop us and shit, but I’m not rich from it,” he said. “We didn’t play the game correctly from the get-go.” There were years when Miller made “pretty good money for an eccentric artist,” he said. “But things just kind of melt, and it’s like, How am I going to survive? Of all the stupid things to do, I decided I was going to survive by putting on an art installation.” Miller said he doesn’t like to ask people for things. But the $2,500 he received in grant money, including $1,500 from Massachusetts’ Somerville Arts Council, didn’t suffice. The grants helped fund one aspect of the project, a composition called Davis Square Symphony, which is based on seasonal traffic patterns that Miller organized on a musical scale. But he needed more money for his project. “Once I accepted that I was going to ask, I tried to be as clear [about the project and its needs] as possible,” Miller said. “I post ‘thank you’ all the time. Really, I’m grateful. People are giving me money to do my art because they believe in my art. That’s an amazing thing. In a lot of European countries, the government helps out. Here, this is what you need to do.” He’s not the only Vermonter who’s crowdfunding his art. Locals who have recently run Kickstarter campaigns range from veteran filmmaker and arts presenter Jay Craven to an emerging artist hoping to fund a residency at the Vermont Studio Center. And that’s to say nothing of the growing legion of local artists and arts groups who are turning to crowdfunding through other platforms such as Indiegogo, GoFundMe and Patreon, among others.

Craven recalled. His “angel donors” committed $10,000 in matching funds, and the online fundraising served to expand his donor pool. “I made a strong push,” said Craven, 68. “I said, ‘We really have to do this; we do not want to end the series in a deficit. And it will hamper our ability to commit to next season.’” Karen Mittelman, executive director of the Vermont Arts Council, came to Vermont in the fall of 2017 from the National Endowment for the Humanities. On the national level, she’s seen the use of Kickstarter to fund creative projects grow in the past five to eight years. The platform “caters to creative projects,” she said. “Every single successful documentary film that we funded also had to raise money elsewhere,” Mittelman said. “More and more [filmmakers] turned to Kickstarter, and it was extremely successful.” While Mittelman thinks Kickstarter is an important tool, she questions its usefulness for emerging and lesser-known artists. “It hasn’t fulfilled the promise of being a very democratic and visionary platform that some of us envisioned,” she said. “If no one’s ever heard of you, how is your Kickstarter going to reach them?” From 2013 to 2019, the VAC has distributed between $850,000 and $988,000 a year in “direct grants, workshops, programs and services” to Vermont artists and arts organization, according to Mittelman. This year, the organization increased its Creation Grant for individual artists from $3,000 to $4,000.

“That is the hardest money to raise,” Mittelman said. “The money for the time to create and to think.” The VAC received 174 Creation Grant applications in 2018 and was able to fund 10 artists. “It’s heartbreaking,” Mittelman said, adding that she’s secured an additional $10,000 for the coming year. “I’m 100 percent committed to raising more money for Creation Grants,” Mittelman said. “I know we need it.” James Kochalka, the Burlington comic-book artist, musician and former Vermont cartoonist laureate, used Kickstarter in 2010 to raise money for a video game called Glorkian Warrior: The Trials of Glork. The campaign exceeded its $10,000 goal and assisted Kochalka and his cocreators through three versions of their game.

PEOPLE ARE GIVING ME MONEY TO DO MY ART BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN MY ART.

THAT’S AN AMAZING THING. R O G E R CL AR K M I L L ER

For Kochalka, 52, the Kickstarter campaign provided not just money but an incentive to complete the project: He and his partners at PixelJam felt they owed it to their backers to persist as the project evolved, Kochalka said. That was his only experience with Kickstarter, though not with crowdfunding: At Springfield High School, Kochalka played in a rock band called Divot Head. The band raised money for a recording by taking to the hallways and asking other kids to pitch in, he recalled. In 2012, Lars Hasselblad Torres, former director of Vermont’s Office of the Creative Economy in Montpelier and the Generator maker space in Burlington, tracked the use of Kickstarter in Vermont. He found that, in its first three years, the platform generated more than $1 million to support 168 projects across the state. Many of the creative enterprises involved film and video; there were also food startups and endeavors in music, product design, publishing and more. “There’s an entire ecosystem of artists out there that isn’t being nurtured at the level that the market is demanding,” said Torres, who is now executive director of a maker space in Somerville, Mass. “And Kickstarter was the best evidence I could find to support my claim.” In particular, he said, he’s noticed arts

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funding falling short for emerging game developers and for established artists such as Craven. “Jay Craven is one of the great art treasures of the state,” Torres said. “We don’t have that many teacher-film directors who are dedicated to what you would call ‘the Vermont narrative.’ And yet there is no mechanism to support Jay Craven in getting [certain] production costs funded.” Torres suggests arts funding in Vermont requires some rethinking “to skate to where the puck is going to and get ahead of the materials and the processes and the tools that are relevant to creators today.” For people interested in the range of materials, processes, tools and ideas that can be used to make art, Miller’s installation and performances next spring in Brattleboro will be required viewing. “Transmuting the Prosaic” will incorporate film, an orchestral piece, a performance by a string quartet with Miller on turntables, a vinyl record etched with its own lyrics (a record of a record), and “dream-state” guitar playing. “I cover a lot of territory,” Miller said. “But I glue it all together with the way that I think.”

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Taxing Matters Financial experts weigh in on tricky tax questions B Y D A N BOL L ES

o paraphrase an old chestnut, nothing is certain in life except death and that doing your taxes will be a pain in the ass. That’s doubly true this year, with numerous revisions to the federal and state tax codes in 2018. Thousands of Vermonters are scrambling to make sense of their finances before April 15, aka Tax Day. To get a feel for the questions locals might be struggling with, we polled Seven Days staff. They responded with queries about everything from the pros and cons of filing jointly to why we can’t claim pets as dependents. Next, we posed those questions to a pair of local tax experts: Burlington’s Dakota Brizendine, a 28-year-old financial adviser and partner at Commonwealth Financial Group in Colchester; and Justin Wicks, a 37-year-old certified public accountant from Morrisville who co-owns Stowe CPAs. Both of our experts stressed that everyone’s financial situation is different and there are no one-size-fits-all answers when it comes to taxes. So, while you may glean useful insights here, don’t take this article as actionable tax advice. If you’ve got questions, talk to your own accountant.

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I got married last year, but filing jointly didn’t seem to make much of a difference versus filing independently. What benefits should we have expected, and could we have done something to get them? For many married couples, filing jointly is beneficial because it locks the spouses into a lower marginal tax bracket. But, as Brizendine notes, taxes are a “very personalized situation.” They’re a puzzle whose individual pieces — income, deductions, credits — vary enough to present a different picture each time they’re assembled, as one newly married Seven Days staffer discovered. “It may be that one spouse’s income was already falling into a lower bracket, so they didn’t see a difference when filing jointly,” says Brizendine. “But it really depends on the situation.” “Ninety-five percent of the time, it’s still more beneficial to file jointly,” says Wicks. However, he adds that joint filers are prohibited from taking certain deductions, such as those for student loans, which may affect their overall tax picture.

Why wasn’t the State of Vermont ready to accept my return when filing season opened on February 1? One proactive Seven Days employee was miffed when she filed her return through an online tax-prep service well in advance of Tax Day and was informed that the state couldn’t process it immediately. According to Wicks, that’s not uncommon. “This happens every year,” he says. The reason is that software companies must approve federal and state tax forms and account for their various new features before the IRS or individual states release those forms to the public. The IRS has its forms approved well before tax season. But some states lag. “Vermont is notoriously behind in releasing the forms,” says Wicks. Why can’t I claim my cat as a dependent? You feed them; you provide for them; you pick up their poop. You love them like they’re your children and, like kids, they depend on you for their survival. So, one feline-fancying Seven Days staffer wondered, Why can’t you claim pets as dependents? The “IRS rule just states that animals can’t be considered dependents,” says Brizendine. “Hopefully the cat’s income can support

its lifestyle,” she jokes. “Maybe get some modeling gigs?” However, Wicks points out that certain deductions may be made for other kinds of beasts. “If you have a certified service animal, that’s a medical expense, so you can write that off, with certain limitations,” he says. Ditto the proverbial junkyard dog. “That’s a security system. That’s a write-off.” Why can’t I get a tax break like the 1 percent? To answer this politically thorny question, Brizendine points to the difference between the marginal tax rate, which is your tax bracket, and the effective tax rate, which is the actual percentage of your income that you pay in taxes. Essentially, your effective tax rate is your income taxes, minus deductions, divided by total earnings. “It’s easy to say that the rich don’t pay any taxes,” says Brizendine, “but if you look at someone who makes $1 million a year, they’re in the 37 percent tax bracket, so they’re effectively paying almost 40 percent of their income in taxes.” She adds that wealthy people do get significant breaks, but “they are actually paying a lot in taxes.” Wicks ran an experiment to illustrate the point. He crunched the numbers

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Why the hell is my refund so small? Or: How the hell do I owe taxes this year? Millions of taxpaying Americans who typically expect money back on their taxes have been surprised and angered to find that their refunds are smaller this year — or, worse, that they actually owe the government. That’s because marginal tax rates were lowered across the board in 2018, while the standard deduction nearly doubled. “On the whole, that means people likely paid less in taxes,” says Brizendine. Refunds were lower because less was withheld in the first place. At the same time, hiking the standard deduction makes it harder to itemize deductions. Brizendine and Wicks both suggest checking to make sure the proper amount is being withheld from your paycheck — especially if you ended up owing this year. When everything works as it should, they say, you should never owe more money. However, in the ideal scenario, you should also never get money back. “If you think about it, all a refund means is that you gave the IRS an interestfree loan,” says Brizendine. Rather than

counting on a refund to put toward a car repair or a vacation, she advises ensuring you have the correct amount withheld from your paycheck — the Internal Revenue Service website has calculators to help — and investing any leftover money in an interest-bearing account such as an IRA.

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for a married couple making $75,000 taking the standard deduction. In 2017, they would have had a roughly $7,200 tax bill. In 2018, the bill was $5,800, meaning they saved about 20 percent more. For a couple making $2 million also taking the standard deduction, the 2017 tax bill was $737,000, and the 2018 bill was $670,000 — or about 9 percent savings over the previous year. “It doesn’t feel right when someone’s refund is $70,000 greater than it was the year before,” says Wicks. “But the effective rate is 8 percent for the $75,000 couple and 37 percent for the millionaires.”

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At what point should I consider hiring a CPA? My own tax situation is pretty simple: I’m single, I rent my home, and I have no dependents and just one source of income. I’ve been able to e-file my taxes annually in about 30 minutes. Clearly, I have no need for a CPA, right? Not so fast, says Brizendine. “We joke in the industry that there are ‘shoebox CPAs’ and there are proactive tax planners,” she says. The former gather your receipts — presumably stuffed in a shoebox — add everything up and tell you what you owe. Programs like TurboTax “are amazing” for that, she says. By contrast, the proactive tax planner, Brizendine explains, can help filers figure out not only what happened last year but also how to minimize liability next year. “They can create strategies for how to utilize the tax code to your advantage,” she says, adding that even people in straightforward situations can benefit from heightened attention. Wicks notes that certain new circumstances might justify bringing in a pro, such as changes in income or marital status, ownership of rental property, or self-employed status. But he adds that he regularly declines customers whose tax situations wouldn’t benefit from his expertise. “Sometimes it’s just not worth spending the money,” he says. m Contact: dan@sevendaysvt.com

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The Heart of the Deal Dharma Pugliese aims to grow a holistic business revolution B Y CH RI S FAR NSW ORTH

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ason Pugliese was looking for answers. He was a few years out of college and running a startup concession business in Colorado. But something was lacking in his life, and he knew it. So he traveled the country, simultaneously running his nascent business from the road and committing himself to studying many of the world’s great spiritual traditions. He leaned heavily into yoga and meditation and lived in a cabin on the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park for a time. Somewhere along the way, he changed his first name to Dharma. But Pugliese’s great epiphany arrived while camping on a beach on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, not long after he turned 30. “I haven’t really talked about this much,” he says, rubbing his short brown beard. Pugliese, now 47, is the founder of the Holistic School of Business in Montpelier, an organization that provides local small business owners with a variety of educational and support services, from startup strategy to marketing, all of which are filtered through a crystal prism of holistic and wellness principles. Pugliese traces the origins of the school to that winter night in Hawaii nearly 17 years ago. Pugliese says he was dissatisfied with the politics of the time — specifically, the impending 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. He and his then-partner were also expecting a child, which further impacted his dimming worldview. But then a light came on. “Suddenly, all of my answers were just clear,” he recalls. “I felt at one with our planet and all the people on it. “I realized I couldn’t live in this country anymore unless I fully committed myself to making a difference,” he continues. So Pugliese turned to an atypical background for an activist: his business training. A graduate of the business program at Bryant University in Rhode Island, he had become convinced that the modern business world was inherently broken. To combat a culture that he describes as obsessed with “shame and overly critical thinking,” he hatched an idea that would take a decade to manifest. He moved to Montpelier in 2003 and ran a bookkeeping and tax company in the intervening years while that idea gestated. In 2012, he finally opened the Holistic School of Business in downtown Montpelier.

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Pugliese exudes an energetic, if measured, demeanor. He chooses his words carefully, but there is an authentic positivity in everything he says. When he explains that he founded the school to help others find their calling to help others — a sort of infinity loop of service to the betterment of humanity — there isn’t a trace of irony in his voice. His casual assuredness in his philosophies is infectious. Pugliese is a believer who wants others to believe in themselves and their ideas, no matter how unorthodox they may be.

“Our mission is to help heart-centered entrepreneurs start, market and build thriving and profitable businesses that are also in alignment with their life purpose and values,” says Pugliese. The term “heart-centered entrepreneurs” might seem like an oxymoron to cynics, but to Pugliese the concept is at the very core of his school. “We work with people who want to make a difference,” he asserts. Whether psychologists, yoga instructors, Reiki practitioners or others in Vermont’s niche small businesses, all of

the school’s clients are taught to find their purpose through authenticity. A client who knows their purpose, the program teaches, can fulfill it more effectively. “In any ancient wisdom tradition,” says Pugliese, “there’s this common thread where we transform ourselves and we have this outer path of service, which is a reflection of our own self-transformational process.” In a highly competitive capitalist society, authenticity isn’t always a simple matter. To help their clients maintain focus, Pugliese and his instructors teach specific meditation and holistic practices — “mindfulness practices,” as he calls them — that he believes “really help people stay connected to their heart.” That particular lesson stuck with Dr. Jason Frishman, who studied with Pugliese at the Holistic School of Business. A licensed psychotherapist who works in Burlington, Frishman recently began a new venture called Nourished Connections. The business focuses on the psychological well-being of families through shared meal traditions. “I felt like my bags were packed, but I didn’t know where to go,” says Frishman, who is also a chef. He had long thought Nourished Connections could be a helpful program, but he didn’t know where to start. One phone call with Pugliese, which found Frishman lying on his own clients’ couch as the possibilities unfurled, convinced him that the Holistic School of Business was the answer. “The work with my clients has skyrocketed,” says Frishman. “We are reaching places with our clients that are deeper and more forward-moving than it’s been in years. In many ways, [the school] allowed me to live the program that I was developing.” Preaching the gospel of positivity is only a small part of how the school instructs its students. Ninety percent of the program, Pugliese says, comprises practical advice on marrying mindful philosophy with sound business strategy. Specifically, that means identifying and reaching your clientele. “It’s how to create a sales and marketing system that will attract the customers our clients are meant to be servicing,” says Pugliese. Like many of his students, Pugliese services a niche within a niche market. To do so successfully often requires

adaptation, which is a lesson he both teaches and follows. For example, the Holistic School of Business is now an entirely online entity. Pugliese runs it from his home office, having recently vacated the school’s original downtown Montpelier digs. The move was made in part to better serve a student body that increasingly comes from all over Vermont. “It helps our clients out,” says Pugliese of the online move. “Instead of spending all that time driving across the state to come to classes, they can just log on in their pajamas if they want to.” Working online also allows Pugliese to work directly with each of his clients individually. And he’s eager to share insight both from his business background and an expansive ancillary education that includes studying under a Zen master and a Tibetan monk. The resulting sessions can feel like equal parts business seminar and meditation retreat. But it’s a method and strategy Pugliese has carefully crafted over the years. One recent client is Sueanne Campbell, a therapist who practices PureBioEnergy — a method of healing that deals with

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the transference of energy between healer and patient. She sought out Pugliese to grow her nascent practice after retiring from other work last June. “I worked for a nonprofit forever. I was a teacher forever,” she explains, “and I had these businesses that were part-time businesses, really. After doing Dharma’s program, though, I felt like just because I wasn’t really a ‘business person,’ that doesn’t mean I’m not a businessperson.” Campbell, who runs her practice in Shelburne, experienced a near-immediate change as a result of using what she learned at the Holistic School of Business. In addition to increased confidence, Campbell discovered how to charge properly for her services, among other things. She says Pugliese also helped her to demystify the business side of her business and her long-standing ideas of what a businessperson can be. “I had these preconceived notions of what a businessperson is like,” she says. Campbell’s experience is not uncommon at the school, says Pugliese.

“It’s about changing old belief systems,” he insists. To get past deeply imbedded culture barriers, he teaches his clients about the Law of Attraction, a tenet of New Thought philosophy which posits that negative or positive thoughts impel negative or positive experiences, respectively. “The first step is asking for what you want — visualizing it and surrendering to it,” Pugliese explains. The second, equally important step, he says, is “believing you’ll receive what you want.”

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The third and final step is achieving the original goal and understanding that success is a deserved result of the work and belief that went into acquiring it. Once success is achieved, however, might not the school’s idealistic belief system bump up uncomfortably against the looming behemoth of American capitalism?

“There’s a camp of people who want nothing to do with capitalism,” Pugliese acknowledges. “Our camp is slightly different: We view money as energy; it’s a form of consciousness.” That’s an eyebrow-raising statement. And Pugliese strengthens his resolve when pressed on the seeming contradiction between capitalism and consciousness. “In an ideal world, we wouldn’t have a capitalistic culture, but we do,” he says. “So in the spirit of acceptance, we make a conscious decision to harness money to make a greater difference. The more money our clients make, the more difference we’re going to make in the lives of other people on this planet. “What we’re doing at the school is working toward a revolution,” he continues, “a business revolution that will help create an enlightened society.” Pugliese knows how to act on big dreams, which he says often sprout from little ideas. “We’re just planting seeds,” he says with a broad grin. “And those seeds, those ideas, will grow.”

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n February 2008, Dana Walrath’s mother, Alice, was kicked out of her New York City apartment for the second time in six months. The reason: behaviors driven by her Alzheimer’s disease. Unable to find her mother another place to live, Walrath moved Alice to Vermont to live in her family’s Underhill farmhouse. But after three years, Alice’s dementia became too much for Walrath to handle, and she had to move her mom into a locked memory-care unit. Alice’s experience there, Walrath recalled, “was a disaster.” The dementia made her hungry all the time, but the unit’s rigid rules permitted her to eat only during mealtimes, “and the poor woman just went into a panic.” Alice was then transferred to a psychiatric unit, where her caregivers told Walrath that her mother could never live in a group setting again. A second memory-care unit worked OK — for a time. But as Alice’s agitation worsened, she eventually required more attention than that facility could provide. “I thought it was just the disease,” said Walrath. “But in retrospect, she was trying to say, ‘Get me out of here!’” Walrath was no novice to Alzheimer’s numerous challenges. A writer, artist and medical anthropologist, she taught at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, where she’s still on the family medicine faculty. Her 2016 graphic memoir, Aliceheimer’s: Alzheimer’s Through the Looking Glass, chronicles her three years of caring for her mother at home. Walrath now travels internationally giving talks and studying eldercare and dementia in other cultures. During one talk about Aliceheimer’s at UVM, Walrath met Dee DeLuca, cofounder and executive director of the Living Well Group. The Burlington-based nonprofit runs three residential-care assisted-living homes in Vermont — in Bristol, Burlington and Montpelier — all of which subscribe to a holistic and inclusive model of eldercare. There, residents and staff eat meals together. Most of the food comes from local organic farms, the Vermont Fresh Network and the homes’ own vegetable gardens, which the residents tend. All of the elders are encouraged to participate in daily social activities to the best of their abilities. And, importantly, those with dementia aren’t kept in separate lockdown

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units but are integrated into the familystyle setting with other residents. Intrigued by their approach, in October 2014 Walrath moved her mother into the Ethan Allen Residence, Living Well’s 39-bed home in Burlington’s New North End, which opened in 2009. Almost immediately, Alice’s condition improved. Because the staff encouraged her to interact with others and treated her

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with love and respect, not fear, Walrath said, Alice’s agitation “went way, way, way down.” In the process, so did her need for psychoactive meds. “Those were quite incredible years,” Walrath recalled during a phone interview last week from Dublin, Ireland, where she’s on a one-year fellowship with the Global Brain Health Institute. “When I was traveling, I could always feel completely safe. I knew [Alice] was really loved and in good hands.” “We decided to do aging differently,” explained Paul Kervick, cofounder and

president of Living Well. “When you get older, that’s a time when you’re not supposed to be dealing with stress.” For years, Kervick and his wife, Julie Windsong Kervick, who are both nondenominational ministers, ran the Awakening Sanctuary, a 30-acre retreat in Monkton founded on similar principles of community and sustainability. In 2003, DeLuca, a former UVM nursing student and self-described serial entrepreneur, approached the Kervicks. DeLuca had heard that a residential care home for seniors in Bristol was closing. She asked the Kervicks if they would help her find a solution. So, with financial support from the Vermont Community Loan Fund and Northfield Savings Bank, the Kervicks and DeLuca bought the Bristol facility, located in a 130-year-old Victorian house. The 15-bed Living Well Residence opened in 2004. Its philosophy, according to Kervick, is “whole-person eldercare that honors, respects and elevates each individual while redefining aging in America.” Indeed, the approaching “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomers will soon impel Vermont to redefine its approach to eldercare. According to U.S. Census figures, Vermont’s population is

the second oldest in the nation and on track to claim the top spot soon. Within 10 years, Vermont will add another 100,000 people to its 60-and-older demographic. The number of Vermonters 85 and older is expected to double by 2030. Many will have cognitive impairments. But, as DeLuca put it, “We can’t build the buildings fast enough, and we can’t lock everybody up” in memory-care units. Central to Living Well’s mission is not to discriminate against residents based on income. About half of their residents are Medicaid recipients; the rest pay through private insurance or personal savings. Prices vary depending upon location, DeLuca said, but a private-pay resident at the Ethan Allen Residence runs about $180 per day. Unlike many assisted-living facilities, however, Living Well doesn’t kick residents out if they exhaust their savings and are unable to keep paying their own way. “Our whole goal is to let people age without fear, to be healthy, vital and happy,” Kervick said. How does Living Well stay sustainable while serving local, organic food? As Kervick explained, staff and volunteers pickle and can their own food. They bake their own bread and glean from local farms. They negotiate food purchases directly with local farmers, such as one 75-year-old Addison County farmer who raised them a cow to butcher. About 10 years ago, UVM conducted a study that examined every dollar the Living Well Residence spent in its first three years. It found that 90 percent was spent within 10 miles of Bristol. “Our food costs were also two-thirds [that] of everyone else in the industry,” Kervick added. “Food is medicine.” During a recent tour of the Ethan Allen Residence, a reporter got to see the inclusive, family-like approach in action. Nearly all of the residents were either in the dining room eating lunch together or scattered about in common rooms listening to music, making artwork, chatting or exercising. A few watched TV, but almost none were in their rooms. The more ablebodied residents helped those with diminished abilities, which, as Kervick pointed out, gives them a greater sense of purpose. The bedrooms are neither huge nor luxurious, and many residents double up. In fact, when administrator Mary Mougey first saw the college-dorm-size bedrooms,

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she was skeptical that the seniors would like them, especially those accustomed to living alone. “But I have to tell you, I’ve been here six years, and I think we’ve had roommate problems once, maybe twice,” she said. “And, as people’s memory fails them, their anxiety level goes up. So having someone else in the room is comforting for them.” This arrangement is financially beneficial, too. Mougey pointed out that the state reimburses them half the amount it pays for traditional nursing homes. So for every patient they take in, she added, “We’re saving the state a tremendous amount of money.” Mougey also noted that if her elders were still living at home, many would be showing up regularly in the emergency room, whereas her residents rarely require hospital visits. Why? “They’re not falling, they’re eating properly and they’re taking their meds,” she said. To that last point, one of Living Well’s goals is to help residents reduce or even eliminate their need for medications. Though most residents have their own

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physicians, Living Well works with a local naturopath, who uses alternative approaches such as essential oils, music therapy and tai chi to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Once, Kervick recalled, they had four Medicaid residents using steroidal inhalers, each at a cost of $1,500 per month. When those inhalers stopped being effective, he recalled, their physicians couldn’t offer other drug therapies. So Living Well consulted its naturopath, who put them

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on a homeopathic remedy widely used in Europe. Living Well purchased a fourmonth supply, enough to serve all four residents, for $60. “And they had better outcomes,” he said. Kervick emphasized that Living Well isn’t anti-Western medicine. “I’m just against it being the driving focus of how we care for our elders in our communities.” Living Well walks the walk in other ways. The nonprofit is governed by a transparent and nonhierarchical model, adopted from the Netherlands, called “dynamic governance.” When setting company policies, Kervick explained, everyone in the organization has a voice. It’s not consensus rule per se, because not everyone must agree. But Living Well’s board of directors includes members of the staff and local communities. In fact, he noted, some of their best policy recommendations have come from care workers and community volunteers. “Aging is a normal part of life. It’s not an illness,” said Kervick. “We’re trying to help shift the consciousness, in Vermont and around the world. We can do this differently as a community. It can be affordable, and it can be high quality.” After 15 years, Living Well’s model appears to be sustainable. The organization opened its third facility, the 51-bed Heaton Woods Residence, in 2016, in Montpelier’s old Heaton Woods Hospital. Living Well now employs more than 100 people and, in the last five years, grew its annual revenues from $500,000 to nearly $6 million. Thus far, Living Well’s model has impressed Paul Hill Jr., director of housing and community facilities programs at the Vermont Community Loan Fund, which helped develop all three Living Well residences. “This philosophy that Living Well has is very engaging to the residents, to the families of the residents and to the people

in the community. That was really satisfying to us,” said Hill. “They’ve really proved through their performance their adherence to their model and their principles and philosophies. They’re just a great organization.” Alice Mashoian Walrath turned 84 on November 10, 2017, just a week before she died, surrounded by family. Consistent with its holistic philosophy, Living Well provided hospice services, too, so that Alice didn’t have to die in an unfamiliar environment. “We were just surrounded by support and were allowed to have her passage be a very peaceful and personal time,” her daughter, Dana Walrath, recalled. Alice’s caregivers, several of whom were New Americans, shared traditions from their native cultures, such as opening the window to allow Alice’s spirit to depart. And when Walrath told the staff that she wanted to wash her mother’s body, no one raised an eyebrow. “It really was like dying at home because Ethan Allen had become very homelike for all of us,” Walrath recalled. “Part of why she lived as long as she did was because they loved her to pieces. It was quite amazing.” According to Kervick, Living Well has no immediate plan to open new facilities. Instead, the company hopes to serve as consultants to Vermont’s other residential care homes — many of which are small mom-and-pop operations — to help them develop the necessary tools and skills to create similar holistic elder homes. All seniors add tremendous value to their communities, Kervick added, “if we can help all people see aging as a beautiful part of life, rather than as a problem to be solved.” m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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“These are really the areas [in which] we have found that capital — and flexible, patient capital — is a hurdle,” said executive director Will Belongia. “We’ve found a need for capital that is not necessarily being filled by traditional banks.” Since its founding in 1987, VCLF has provided almost 1,100 loans totaling $108.4 million, Ide said. It has had a financial hand in many Vermont success stories, including the Skinny Pancake, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Mamava, Champlain Housing Trust, Aqua ViTea Kombucha, the Intervale Center, SunCommon, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Danforth Pewter, Butterfly Bakery of Vermont and American Flatbread. VCLF has supported construction of 4,188 affordable homes and helped create or preserve about 6,500 jobs, by the organization’s count. “Five good jobs is a success story for us,” Ide said. “One sole proprietorship — where

a woman creates a business and that business is sustainable, and she’s able to support her family, build wealth — that’s a success.” More than 50 percent of VCLF’s loans go to women-led operations, Ide noted. Most of the money VCLF lends comes from Vermonters who invest amounts ranging from $250 to $1 million or more. The current pool of 408 individual and institutional investors places money in accounts similar to certificates of deposit. Investors choose from an array of accounts with fixed maturity and interest rates, which range from 1 to 3 percent. Investing with VCLF is an alternative to a bank savings account. Though loans are not backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, they rest on VCLF’s track record: It has repaid every investor in full. Rather than park cash in a bank, investors can put it to good use.

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But along with the challenges have come pleasant surprises. Sometimes, the Roleaus have learned, you don’t know which assets you have in your corner until you ask. Last year, a friend brought over a friend of his who was interested in doing a timber-frame project with Trent. The Roleaus spent about an hour showing the potential client their sugarhouse. “Later, we were telling another friend that some Ben Cohen guy had come over to look at Trent’s timber framing,” Abby recalled. “Our friend pulled up a photo and said, ‘This guy?’ And we said, ‘Yeah.’ And he said, ‘That’s Ben of Ben & Jerry’s!’” That explains how some of the 500 estimated visitors who came to the Gateway Farm’s Maple Open House on March 23 and 24 not only got to taste Trent’s favorite seasonal treat — vanilla ice cream drizzled with warm syrup — but had their bowls scooped by Vermont’s iconic entrepreneurs. “We just asked Ben [Cohen] if he knew how we could buy Ben & Jerry’s vanilla LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

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s part of a senior project at the University of Vermont, Abby Roleau pitched her plan for a diversified maple, pasturedmeat and egg farm to a panel of loan officers. “Seven out of the eight laughed at me,” she recalled. “They said it was not realistic: too much work for us and not enough money budgeted.” But one loan officer listened. In 2014, thanks to that loan and the Vermont Land Trust, Abby’s project went from paper to reality. She and her husband, Trent, purchased the 325-acre conserved agricultural property in Bristol that would become the Gateway Farm. This is the second season the Roleaus have boiled sap in their own red-roofed, timberframed sugarhouse, which Trent completed in late February 2018. The naysayers were right about one thing: The farm is a heavy load. “Startup in general is just challenging. You have all these great intentions, but everything costs money,” said Abby, 27. “And you have to stand out. There are so many people trying to do the same thing.”

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But such brushes with fame aren’t par for the course; the daily grind of farming can test even those filled with passion and energy. The Roleaus knew what they were getting into. Abby grew up on dairy farms in Weybridge and Shoreham; Trent’s family owns a diversified farm and maple operation in Lincoln. The two met during high school before Trent went on to earn degrees in dairy farm management and diversified agriculture from Vermont Technical College. They married when Abby was in her third year of the Farms 2+2 Program: two years at VTC followed by two at UVM. After studying dairy farm management at VTC, she graduated with a UVM bachelor’s degree in community development and applied economics with a minor in animal science. “We always both knew that we wanted our own farm,” Abby said. “We just had to figure out how to make it work.” SWEET START

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For 25 years, LA BRIOCHE BAKERY & CAFÉ has been a coffee-and-sweets mainstay in the heart of Montpelier. The bakery-café at 89 Main Street, owned and operated by the NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE, serves studentmade pastries, croissants, brownies, cookies and cakes to customers in the Capital City. In addition, the kitchen prepares a daily rotation of soups and sandwiches for lunchtime diners at the big-windowed restaurant on the corner of State and Main streets. But the anchor of Montpelier’s City Center building could be gone by the end of the year. MILAN MILASINOVIC, president of NECI, told Seven Days that the culinary school will not renew its lease for La Brioche when it expires on December 31. “It’s sad,” said Doug Nedde, the building’s owner, confirming La Brioche’s departure. “Hopefully, we’ll find another communitybased business” to fill the space. One possibility for the future of La Brioche — which Milasinovic called “just an idea” — is relocating across

the street and down the block to 118 Main Street. That’s the building that houses the school’s restaurant NECI ON MAIN. The hours of the two businesses complement each other, Milasinovic noted: La Brioche ends its breakfast and lunch service at 3 p.m., and NECI on Main opens for dinner at five. “I’m a businessman, and I’m planning to reduce the cost of my operation,” Milasinovic said. “Nothing is definitive. When the time comes, I will decide the best options for the students.” La Brioche, which opened in the early 1980s, was originally located in the basement of Tubbs Restaurant on Elm Street in Montpelier, according to LYNDON VIRKLER, a longtime NECI faculty member. It was inundated “to the ceiling” in the March 1992 flood, Virkler wrote in an email to Seven Days. About a year after the flood, La Brioche relocated to the City Center space. NECI’s current enrollment is about 85 students, according to Milasinovic. Founded by Francis Voigt and John Dranow in 1980, the school had nearly 800 enrolled students at its peak in 1999.

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Sandwich Stop WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET TAKES OVER PETE’S GREENS’ WATERBURY FARM MARKET

People hungry for food options in Waterbury Center have a new lunch spot to look forward to. The WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET has taken over the PETE’S GREENS Farm Market at 2802 Waterbury Stowe Road. The site is closed for renovations, but when it reopens in mid-May, visitors can expect an expanded foodservice program, Woodstock Farmers’ Market minority owner and grocery manager AMELIA RAPPAPORT told Seven Days. “We’re really known for our sandwiches and other prepared foods,” she said. Wo o d st o c k Fa r m e r s ’ Market principal owner PATRICK CROWL founded the market on Route 4 in West Woodstock in 1997; it’s now located at 979 Woodstock Road in Woodstock proper. Like its sprawling flagship, the Waterbury location will include a full-service deli, where specialty sandwiches are made to order with lots

of housemade proteins andUntitled-14 1 2/14/19 12:39 PM fresh produce. Cases will stock everything from teriyaki chicken wings to eggplant Parmesan, from buttermilk fried chicken to broccolicashew salad. Morning commuters will be able to swing by for coffee and baked goods, and grocery displays will incorporate plenty of produce from Pete’s Greens and other Vermont farms, as well as local cheeses, meats, beer, wine and pantry items. As for PETE JOHNSON of Pete’s Greens? He’s looking forward to getting back into the field. “We’re farmers first and foreA world class, wood-fired bakery most,” Johnson said in an and restaurant serving brunch email to members and friends and dinner in an intimate light-filled of his Craftsbury farm’s CSA. setting featuring the finest “Farming is what we love local ingredients and flavors. most, what we’re best at and where we should be putting our time and resources.”

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in sight. “We take turns doing kid check,” she said. The kids contribute to both the juggle and the joy of farm life. The couple hopes their offspring love growing up on a farm as much as they did. “We do this for them, too,” Abby said. Nurturing a new farm and three young lives simultaneously can be a lot, but “You go all-in on both. You don’t really have a choice,” she said with a laugh. Personal and professional tend to merge on a farm. On the Roleaus’ list of future projects is a commercial kitchen in the sugarhouse, but for now the family kitchen does double duty. On March 26, the table had been taken over by a maplecandy machine, and several counters were crowded with piles of fresh eggs. Through their driveway farm stand, the Roleaus easily move all the eggs produced by their flock of 80 layers; they plan to add

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“We went to school for it. We’ve done it our whole lives,” Trent added, standing deep in one of their sugarhouse’s stainlesssteel tanks and washing the sides to prepare for the next batch of sap. They took the first major step toward their dream during Abby’s senior year at UVM, when she had to develop that business plan. The couple had seen the Vermont Land Trust’s call for an agricultural buyer for a former dairy farm in the Bristol Flats area that had 45 tillable acres and a sugarbush. “Animals are my passion, and Trent loves maple,” Abby said, noting that the seasonal workload of sugaring followed by grazing also made sense. The location near family members was another big plus. “My project was as real as it could get,” Abby said. She spent months fleshing out her business plan with her mentor and adviser, the late professor Bob Parsons, then presented it to the panel of loan officers. They weren’t impressed — except for one panelist who knew the couple and their families. He asked questions and said he could see the plan working as long as the Roleaus really buckled down. Six months later, he wrote them their first loan. The couple’s first priority was to build themselves a house, which they finished on time and under budget using lumber from their own woods, the help of family and friends, and plenty of sweat equity. They started cultivating a variety of grassfed livestock, opened a small farm stand, set 8,500 maple taps and geared up for on-site sugaring. Abby worked for Yankee Farm Credit until shortly after the couple welcomed their third child, toward the end of 2017. Trent still does carpentry and timberframe construction jobs in addition to his farm responsibilities. One factor that drew the Roleaus to their farm was its high-visibility location on Route 116. “It was a huge selling point,” Trent said. “We love people coming in and seeing the process [of farming]. We want to show the public every bit of it that we can.” When the Roleaus bought the farm, their eldest, Sophia, was a babe in arms, and her two younger brothers not yet born. Today, with three active youngsters running around, the couple keeps a close eye on the big road. The two older children were busy digging into a jar of maple butter when Abby sat down in the sugarhouse to chat last week. Looking around for her youngest, she called to her husband to make sure 1-and-a-half-year-old Bradley was

Trent and Abby Roleau with their children (from left) Kennet, Sophia and Bradley

20 to 30 more this year. Their beef, pork, lamb, chicken and seasonal turkeys pack two chest freezers. Maple syrup and candy are stacked on shelves. During the summer, the family also sells their own sweet corn; strawberries they pick in Orwell; excess tomatoes, cucumbers and winter squash from their vegetable garden; and peaches from a farm across the lake in New York. Selling direct “is the best way to make the most money on everything,” said Abby. But it takes time. As they grow, the Roleaus expect to do more wholesale; they’re already trying it with their syrup business.

Having heard that Champlain Orchards in Shoreham was buying maple for its hard ciders through a large packer, Abby got in touch via email to propose the Gateway Farm as a local, family-run alternative. They got the contract. With syrup especially, Abby said, it’s hard for a producer to set itself apart. The couple is working on value-added products such as bourbon barrel-aged syrup, candy and their maple butter, a unique caramelized blend of butter and syrup. With a close eye on the local market, Abby is building a solid following on social media, especially Instagram. As we talked, Florence Kirby, a farm neighbor, stopped by looking for dark syrup to use in pancakes, baked beans and her family’s favorite maple muffins, made with biscuit dough dropped into a panful of syrup, cream and butter. Kirby has lived “60-some-odd years” a couple of miles down the road. “I’d rather buy my syrup locally,” she said. “It’s great to see the farm busy again. I loved watching the pigs last fall.” The Roleaus remain open to trying new things. This year, they’ll plant hemp for a committed buyer. Last year, inspired by a couple of friends, they experimented with tapping birch trees and boiling the sap into syrup. Birch requires the same evaporator equipment as maple, although it takes longer to produce because of a higher sap-to-syrup ratio. It extends the total sugaring season for the Gateway Farm, because birch sap starts flowing later in the spring than maple, when the temperature remains steady at about 50 degrees day and night. The resulting syrup is more savory than maple, with a lightly bitter, mineral tang and a gentle hint of molasses. Abby likes to use it in marinades with avocado oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic and rosemary. So far, the less familiar syrup has sold mostly through a specialty distributor. Like Vermont’s spring weather, the ups and downs of a farm startup can be unpredictable. “Some days it feels like we’re getting nowhere,” admitted Abby as she watched her kids splash happily in mud puddles, “but we have our family and such a great community of people watching our progress; that’s what we use as motivation.” “We’re working our own land, doing as much as we can ourselves,” her husband added. “We couldn’t ask for anything more.” m Contact: pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

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Community Smorgasbord For its 18th annual regional tasting event, Vital Communities gathers dozens of Upper Valley farmers and food artisans in the Hartford High School gymnasium. Wake up with java from Upper Valley Coffee Roasters (with or without fresh local cream!), then sample cheeses from Spring Brook Farm, goat’s milk gelato from Sweet Doe Dairy and yogurt by Norwich Farm Creamery, along with health-giving liquids from JUEL Juice + Smoothies, baked goods, breads, catered dishes and other handcrafted eats. FLAVORS OF THE VALLEY Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hartford High School, White River Junction. $10-35. Info, 291-9100, vitalcommunities.org/flavors.

SPARKLING WINE WEEKEND The winemakers at Lincoln Peak Vineyard show off two new “fresh fizzy” pétillant natural wines, plus five still vintages. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven. Tastings, $7. Info, 388-7368, lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

LION TURTLE TEA X CO CELLARS: BAO & BEFORE SUNRISE Cellar visitors pair steamed buns and spring rolls from Burlington’s forthcoming teahouse with a fresh new sparkling ferment from ZAFA Wines. Saturday, April 6, 6-10 p.m., CO Cellars, Burlington. Cost of food and drink. Info, cocellarsvt.com.

SUGAR SHACK Misery Loves Co. celebrates the tapping of the trees with an after-work feast of maple-infused small plates, larger plates and desserts. Wednesday, April 3, happy hour snacks, 3-5 p.m. ; dinner, 5-9 p.m., Misery Loves Co., Winooski. $65. Reservations. Info, 497-3989, miserylovescovt.com.

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n March, Black Krim Tavern chefowner Sarah Natvig took a call from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. She’d been named chef of the year, the woman on the other end of the line told her. Natvig balked. “I thought it was some kind of scam,” she recalled, speaking to Seven Days last week. “I was such a weirdo on the phone. I actually called the lady back to apologize.” According to the chamber’s website, the nod honors cooks “with a proven history of supporting Vermont’s agricultural economy using local food and products.” The chef ’s husband, Chip, owner of Pebble Brook Farm, grows organic vegetables at their home in Braintree; in the summer, the couple takes their morning coffee in the fields. Natvig stuffs bags with fresh produce, then schleps it to the restaurant. On Black Krim’s menu, the chef mixes the homegrown ingredients with Vermont meats and cheeses and fish from local seamen. The after-dinner coffee comes from nearby roasters; milk for the ice cream from a local dairy. So, yeah, the shoe fits. Natvig has worked in hospitality her entire adult life. “Since I was 18 or 19, I wanted to have my own place,” she said. But she wasn’t ready to do anything about it until 2010, when she was frontof-house manager at Sarducci’s in Montpelier. “It’s a great job, and I love the owners at Sarducci’s,” Natvig said, “but I was bored out of my gourd.” She sketched out a business plan in her spare time, and when she noticed a space available in Randolph village, things quickly got real. With 1,000 square feet, the restaurant was small; if she partnered with a chef, Natvig could handle the dining room on her own. The rent was affordable. Natvig called her friend Emily Wilkins, who was cooking in Seattle at the time, and asked if she wanted to partner on a restaurant. Wilkins was game: “It was just kind of like, ‘Great, we have a spot; let’s do it.” The partnership didn’t last; Wilkins left the business two years later. “I wasn’t ready to close the doors,’” Natvig recalled, “so I was like, ‘I guess I’ll figure out how to cook.’” 46

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Six years later, Black Krim’s menu reads like a true American melting pot. Some weeks it skews Mexican; others, it’s more Italian or Indian or Asian. Often, it’s a totally mixed bag. Same goes for the restaurant’s vibe, which can be raucous one night and subdued the next. “We’ll have a bunch of locals in here, and it’s all hooting and hollering,” Natvig said. The next night, the tables will fill up with people on dates, and the narrow, candle-lit room will quiet to a low and whispery buzz. Last week, the chef chatted with Seven Days about her past eight years on Merchants Row, staffing challenges, modern palates and how she keeps boredom at bay.

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SEVEN DAYS: Where did you grow up, and how did your family eat back then? SARAH NATVIG: I grew up in Northfield — East Roxbury, technically — and my mom did the food. She made everything from scratch, and I would get so embarrassed about my school lunch because it was always something like homemade roasted turkey on homemade wheat bread. Like, Can’t I just have the ramen noodles?

POSITION: Owner and chef, Black Krim Tavern LOCATION: Randolph AGE: 40 RESTAURANT AGE: 8 years old CUISINE TYPE: New American, farm-to-table CULINARY TRAINING: BA in culinary management, New England Culinary Institute, 2004 WHAT’S ON THE MENU? Changes weekly; jerk salmon with

ginger rice cake, pork sausage tamales, risotto cakes, steamed mussels with coconut curry, duck-egg pho ga, goat sliders, caramel apples with cinnamon ice cream

SD: What are a few of your staple ingredients? SN: Chip does such a great job with greens — getting real greens is the best thing. And herbs. Herbs are very overlooked or underappreciated. To have real oregano and real parsley, there’s nothing second to that. And when things get to the tail end — like during zucchini season when you can’t pay people to eat a zucchini, or when it’s January and we’re still serving potatoes. So, what can I do with this that’s different? I like that piece of it. That part’s super fun. SD: How do you keep your menus inspired? How do you avoid creative burnout? SN: After six years of cooking, I still just get excited. I get a call from a farmer [saying],

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‘I’ve got some rabbit,’ and I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s exciting!’ Or I’ll get a text from Wood Mountain Fish, and it’s like, “OK, I’ll make that happen.” Farming season is the highlight of the year, and Chip will say we’re going to have something in two days, and I just start churning my brain on what we’re going to do with it. Even if it’s just one herb, it can start with that, and it just kind of goes. SD: How has the business changed since you opened? SN: On a national level, people are more aware and more interested in food. That’s super helpful, and obviously Vermont ties into that really well. Health-wise, people are looking for simplified ingredients and dishes without processed foods or a thousand things in them. I feel like our customers are focused on that. People are more interested in cooking

and experimenting and stretching their palates at home, and that’s where it starts. I think that needs to happen, and if it takes watching the Food Network or these food delivery things to happen, so be it. We need to learn to cook. SD: Last year, you opened and closed Café Salud in a four-month span. What happened? SN: The original concept was to do an ice cream shop with the homemade ice cream I make. There’s an old drive-through bank near the Krim, and it’s 400 square feet. We were going to go in there, and it would have been amazing, and I should have just done that. Then the owners of the Three Bean Café were like, “Why don’t you do your thing over here?” My old mind was thinking, Oh, look at all this space! And, I’ll have room for catering! In the end, I knew from the get-go that it was a bad choice. I equate it to dating

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Associate Engineer – Technical Services

March, 2019 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners:

Adopted 03/20/19; Published 04/03/19; Effective 04/24/19.

Attest Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services

Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 7 No-parking areas No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1)-(549) As Written. (550) On the east side of George Street, beginning immediately south of the driveway to 40 George Street and extending south for 20 feet. Adopted this 20th day of March, 2019 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Phillip Peterson

Adopted 3/20/19; Published 04/03/19; Effective 04/24/19.

CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances:

29 No parking except for the use of car share vehicles. Spaces designated as no parking at all times except for the use of car share vehicles only:

27 No parking except with resident parking permit.

(1) [On the south side of Locust Street in the third space east of the westernmost access road to Calahan Park.] On the north side of North Street in the first space west of North Union Street.

No person shall park any vehicle except (1) a vehicle with a valid residential street sticker; (2) a vehicle with a valid transferrable residential hanging tag; (3) a clearly identifiable service or delivery vehicle while conducting a delivery or performing a scheduled or requested service; (4) a clearly identifiable

(2)-(6) As Written

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car share vehicle; or (5) a vehicle displaying a valid state issued special registration plate or placard for an individual with a disability on any street, or portion thereof, designated as “residential parking.”: (a)-(e)

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(f) Permits. The Police Department shall issue resident parking permits only to residents of streets, or portions thereof, that are designated “resident parking only” for parking on that street pursuant to section (i). (1)-(9)

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(10) A property which abuts one or more streets designated as residential parking only may apply for a resident parking permit for only one of the resident parking only streets abutting the property. (g)-(l)

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Adopted this 20th day of March, 2019 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 3/20/19;

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NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given that the following lots shall be sold, to satisfy lien of owner, at public sale by sealed bid, on Friday April 26, 2019 at the Access Mini-Storage/ McLure Moving & Storage, Inc. complex on 167 Colchester Road, Route 2A Essex Jct., VT. Start time for the sale shall be 10:00 am.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Burlington Housing Authority is in the process of updating its Administrative Plan. A public hearing to obtain comments regarding the proposed Administrative Plan will be held on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 65 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont. Written comments should be sent to: Allyson Laackman, Executive Director, Burlington Housing Authority, 65 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401, alaackman@burlingtonhousing.org. Electronic copies of the proposed plan will

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#417 Vincent, Charlotte #109 Woods Jr., Marvin #344 Sealed bids will be submitted for the entire contents of each self storage unit. All sales are final and must be paid for at the time of sale. All items must be removed from the unit within 3 days of purchase. A $25.00 deposit will be collected on all units sold. This deposit will be refunded when all items are removed and the unit has been broom cleaned. The owners of Access Mini-Storage, Inc. and McLure Moving & Storage, Inc. reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 4/03 & 4/10 NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE 295 RATHE RD COLCHESTER VT 05446 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE SELF STORAGE UNITS LISTED BELOW WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2019 AT 9:00 AM Andersen, Jennifer 5 X 10 Bodiu, Roman 10 X 20 Cameron, Dan 10 X 30 Cameron, Dan 10 X 30 Hosking, Shana 10 X 10 Preston, Nichole 5 X 10 Sochin, Wyatt 10 X 10 Tucker, Jamie 10 X 15 Bachman, Erik 10 X 15 Jukic, Elvis 10 X 10 Bushway, Scott 10 X 20 Hackney, Elizabeth 5 X 10 JOHNSON, LEAVEL 10 X 25 Lujano, Mizrain 10 X 10 Myrick, Chad 10 X 15 Dewey, Alexander 10 X 20 Francis, Shawn 10 X 10 UNITS WILL BE OPENED FOR VIEWING IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE AUCTION. SALE SHALL BE BY LIVE AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. CONTENTS OF THE ENTIRE STORAGE UNIT WILL BE SOLD AS ONE LOT. ALL WINNING BIDDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A $50.00 DEPOSIT WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE UNIT IS LEFT EMPTY AND BROOM SWEPT CLEAN THE WINNING BIDDER MUST REMOVE ALL CONTENTS FROM THE FACILITY WITHIN 72 HOURS OF BID ACCEPTANCE AT NO COST TO EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID LOWER THAN THE AMOUNT OWED BY THE OCCUPANT EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY UNIT FROM THE AUCTION SHOULD CURRENT TENANT PAY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE IN FULL PRIOR TO THE START OF THE AUCTION. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 138-2-16 CNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT v. JOSHUA J. CLAYTON, JULIE M. CLAYTON AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. OCCUPANTS OF: 34 Obrien Drive, South Burlington VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 24, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Joshua J. Clayton and Julie M. Clayton. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LibertyQuest Financial, Inc., dated September 16, 2005 and recorded in Book 728 Page 345 of the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LibertyQuest Financial, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank NA dated June 22, 2015 and recorded in Book 1274 Page 335 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank NA to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT dated October 2, 2017 and recorded in Book 1394 Page 265, both of the land records of the City of South Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 34 Obrien Drive, South Burlington, Vermont on May 1, 2019 at 10:00

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Joshua J. Clayton and Julie M. Clayton by Warranty Deed of Jessica O. Porter dated September 17, 2004 and recorded in Volume 682, Page 379 of the City of South Burlington Land Records, and being more particularly described as follows: A lot of land with buildings thereon situated on the southerly corner of the intersection of O’Brien Drive and Barrett Streets, in the City of South Burlington, Vermont. Being Lot No. 17 as shown on a Plan entitled “Sunny-view 11, Dumont Construction Company,” prepared by Emerson, Abbott, Harlow & Leedy, Inc., dated August 21, 1968 and recorded in Volume 80, Page 96 of the City of south Burlington Land Records. Said lot has a frontage on O’Brien Drive of 100 feet, an easterly line of 106.48 feet, a rear or southerly line of 104.05 feet, and a westerly line on Barrett Street of 106.59 feet.

Reference is herein made to the aforementioned instruments, the records thereof and the references therein contained, all in further aid of this description. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises

at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : March 25, 2019 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT LAMOILLE UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 215-1013 LECV KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. JOEL R. FOSTER, JENNIFER L. SMITH, BEN & JERRY’S HOMEMADE, INC., VERMONT STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION AND MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC OCCUPANTS OF: 7289 Route 15, Jeffersonville VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and

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Decree of Foreclosure entered August 1 , 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Joel R. Foster and Jennifer L. Smith to BancBoston Mortgage Corporation, dated August 17, 1994 and recorded in Book 142 Page 144 of the land records of the Town of Cambridge, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from BancBoston Mortgage Corporation to KeyBank National Association, dated January 7, 1998 and recorded in Book 180 Page 371 of the land records of the Town of Cambridge for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 7289 Route 15, Jeffersonville, Vermont on April 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Joel R. Foster and Jennifer L. Smith by Warranty Deed of .Richard W. Brouillette and Karen A. Brouillette dated August 17, 1994

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and recorded In Volume 128 at Page 409-411, of the Cambridge Land Records. Also being a portion of all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Richard W. Brouillette and Karen A. Brouillette by Warranty Deed of Margaret E. Mattison dated November 15, 1991 and recorded in Volume 108 at Page 350 of the Cambridge Land Records and being more particularly described as follows: “Being a portion all and the same land and premises conveyed to the herein Grantor by the Warranty Deed of the Franklin Lamoille Bank, which deed is dated the 29th day of April, 1986 and is of record in Volume 68 at Pages 557-558 of the Land Records of the Town of Cambridge; being more particularly described as 1.94 acres of land, more or less, together with all buildings thereon standing, located on the northerly side of Vermont State Highway Route 15. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING from the operation of this deed so much of said land and premises located southerly of the

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. aforesaid State Highway, said land and premises being more particularly described as a parcel of land approximately one hundred feet (100’) in width ad three hundred feet (300’) in depth located on the southerly side of Vermont State Highway Route 15, and is the same land and premises conveyed to Irving Mossey and Michelle Mossey, husband and wife, by deed of the herein Grantor, which deed is dated on or about even date herewith, and it to be recorded of the Land Records of the Town of Cambridge. Reference is hereby made to a survey entitled: “Plat of Survey Showing Land to be Conveyed by Perry F. and Joan M. Bebo in the Town of Cambridge, VT.”, which survey bears the signature and seal of John A. Marsh, Registered Land Surveyor, and which survey is dated 6/27/78 and is of record in Map Book Volume III at Page 51A of the Land Records of the Town of Cambridge.” Reference is hereby made to the abovereferenced instruments, the records thereof and references therein,

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in further aid of this description.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

DATED : March 8, 2019 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 304-3-19 CNPR In re estate of Theresa C. Averill. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Theresa C. Averill late of Burlington, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

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I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate

To wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, STATE OF VERMONT, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

To the creditors of Kevin Maloney late of Winooski, Vermont.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF VERMONT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 397-7-17 WNCV J.G. WENTWORTH HOME LENDING, INC. v. GEORGE N. ESTIVILL JR. AND VIRGINIA R. ESTIVILL OCCUPANTS OF: 49 Springhollow Lane, Barre VT

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 36-1-19 CNPR In re estate of Kevin Maloney.

Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Probate Court PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402

Publication Dates: April 3, 2019

Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Unit, Probate Court PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402

(1) NO BUILDING IS TO BE ERECTED ON THE LAND HEREBY CONVEYED TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN AS A PRIVATE DWELLING AND NO SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE USED AS A BLOCK OF FLATS. APARTMENTS OR TERNEMENTS. (2) NOT MORE THAN ONE DETACHED DWELLING HOUSE SHALL BE ERECTED OR BUILT ON SAID LOT. (3) AT NO TIME SHALL THERE BE ERECTED OR PLACED ON SAID PREMISES ANY TEMPORARY BUILDINGS OR SHEDS, EXCEPT SHEDS OR WORKSHOPS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AND DURING THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF OF PERMANENT BUILDINGS, AND NO SHED OR WORKSHOP SHALL BE PLACED OR ERECTED ON THE PREMISES FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR. (4) THAT SAID PREMISES AND BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED THEREON AT NO TIME SHALL BE USED OR OCCUPIED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY TRADE, MANUFACTURE OR BUSINESS, OR AS A SCHOOL, HOSPITAL, CHARITABLE INSTITUTION, HOTEL,

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THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD AND TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS:

Publication Dates: April 3, 2019

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Calla Maloney Executor/Administrator: 3087 South Main St. Montgomery Center, VT 05471 callamaloney@hotmail. com 802-922-8836

Howard M Averill Executor/Administrator: 20 Church Tavern Road South Salem, NY 10590

BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER ON THE EDGE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SPRING HOLLOW LANE, SO-CALLED, AND PROCEEDING IN A DIRECTION OF OF S 10° 41’ 00” E A DISTANCE OF 83 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE TURNING A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE RIGHT AND PROCEEDING IN A DIRECTION OF S 19° 19’ 00” W A DISTANCE OF 47 FEET, MORE OR LESS., TO AN IRON PIN ON THE EDGE OF THE RIGHT-OFWAY OF SPRING HOLLOW LANE, WHICH IRON PIN IS ALSO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 105; THENCE TURNING AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT AND PROCEEDING IN A DIRECTION OF S 64” 11’ 00” E A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE TURNING AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT AND PROCEEDING INA DIRECTION OF N 1” 39’ 09” W A DISTANCE OF 206.65 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE TURNING AN ANGLE TO TIIE LEFT AND PROCEEDING ALONG THE

/s/ Calla Maloney Signature of Fiduciary

BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 103 IN A DIRECTION OF S 79° 19’ 00” W A DISTANCEOF 118 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIN AND THE PLACE AND POINT OF BEGINNING.

/s/ Howard M. Averill Signature of Fiduciary

Date: March 29, 2019

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 26, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by George N. Estivill Jr. and Virginia R. Estivill to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Weststar Mortgage, Inc., dated September 13, 2013 and recorded in Book 271 Page 243 of the land records of the Town of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Weststar Mortgage, Inc. to J.G. Wentworth Home Lending, Inc. dated March 16, 2017 and recorded in Book 291 Page 934 of the land records of the Town of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 49 Springhollow Lane, Barre, Vermont on May 1, 2019 at 12:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

SPRING HOLLOW LANE, SO-CALLED, AS SHOWN ON A MAP ENTITLED; ‘PLAN, OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION IN THE TOWN OF BARRE, VT., BY LAGUE, INC.” DATED JULY 1978 BY CUNNINGHAM ASSOCIATES, BARRE, VERMONT, PROJECT NO, L-350-78, AND ON FILE WITH THE TOWN OF BARRE; WHICH SAID DEED IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:—-

Date: March 19, 2019

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

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must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

INN OR PLACE OF PUBLIC RESORT, NOR SHALL ANYTHING BE DONE OR PERMITTED ON SAID PREMISES WHICH MAY BE OR BECOME AN ANNOYANCE OR NUISANCE TO THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, OR TO THE IMMEDIATE NEIGHBOORHOOD. (5) NO MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER MAY BE PARKED ON THE PREMISES. (6) NO UNREGISTERED AUTOMOBILES MAY RE PARKED ON THE PREMISES UNLESS THEY ARE CONCEALED FROM PUBLIC VIEW. (7) NO BUILDING MAY BE CONSTRUCTED NEARER THAN 20 FEET FROM A STREET LINE OR NEARER THAN 7 FEET FROM A PROPERTY LINE. SAID CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT CONVEYED TO MARK A. LOATI BY WARRANTY DEED OF LAGUE, INC. DATED WHICH DEED WILL SOON BE RECORDED IN THE LAND RECORDS OF THE TOWN OF BARRE. THE WATER LINE WILL BE OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY LAGUE, INC. UNTIL 60% OF THE LOTS ARE SOLD. MAINTENANCE WILL THEN BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A MUNICIPAL MECHANISM TAKES OVER THE RESPONSIBILITY. THE LAND-OWNERS ASSOCIATION REFERRED TO HEREIN SHALL BE FORMED UPON THE SALE OF THE 6TH LOT WHICH REPRESENTS THE 60% FIGURE AND LAGUE, INC. SHALL FORTHWITH EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO TRANSFER THE OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE WATER LINE REFERRED TO HEREIN TO SAID ASSOCIATION. IF SAID ASSOCIATION IS NOT FORMED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME, THEN IT SHALL BE THE OBLIGATION OF EACH LANDOWNER TO MAINTAIN THE WATER LINE. IF SAID MAINTENANCE IS NOT PERFORMED, THEN LAGUE, INC MAY PERFORM SAID MAINTENANCE BUT NOT BE OBLIGATED TO DO SO AND IF SAID MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED, LAGUE, INC. SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASSESS EACH LANDOWNER A PROPORTIONAL SHARE, WHICH ASSESSMENT SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IF NOT PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM RECEIPT. PARCEL ID: 040/017.00 THIS BEING THE SAME

PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEORGE N. ESTIVIL JR. & VIRGINIA R. ESTIVILL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, FROM LAGUE, INC., IN A DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 04, 1980, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 04, 1980, IN BOOK 81, PAGE 218. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : March 19, 2019 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 338-8-17 WRCV NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC v. RICHARD J. DINSMORE, LINDA F. DINSMORE AND CITIMORTGAGE, INC. OCCUPANTS OF: 59 Hazen Street, White River Junction VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 18, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given

by Richard J. Dinsmore and Linda F. Dinsmore to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, dated September 18, 2014 and recorded in Book 504 Page 749 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC to Nationstar Mortgage LLC dated July 19, 2017 and recorded in Book 539 Page 108 of the land records of the Town of White River Junction for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 59 Hazen Street, White River Junction, Vermont on April 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: The following described properly: Situated in the City of White River Junction, County of Windsor, State of Vermont: Being the property described as Parcel 1 in the Deed of Joyce P. Leonard to Joyce P. Leonard, David Harper and Linda Harper, dated March 20, 1992, and recorded in Volume 181, Pages 294295, and described as follows: Parcel No. 1: Being all and the same lands and premises that were conveyed to Louis Kontos and Theophanes Kontos by Warranty Deed of David A. Pingree and Gertrude G. Pingree, dated June 1, 1922 and recorded in Volume 41, Page 289 of the Land Records of the Town of Hartford, Vermont described in said Deed as follows: Said premises are situated on the Southerly side of Hazen Street in the Village of White River Junction, and are bounded Northerly by Hazen Street; Easterly by land formerly owned by Theophanes Kontos, Southerly by land now or formerly owned by Alson Mills, and Westerly by land now or formerly owned by Carl Young; and said premises having frontage of 86 feet; more or less, on said Hazen Street, and a depth of 83 feet, more or less. Being the same parcel

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS conveyed to Richard J. Dinsmore and Linda F. Dinsmore from David . Harper and Linda L. Harper, by virtue of a Deed dated April 12, 1996, recorded April 16, 1996, in Deed Volume 230, Page 490, County of Windsor, State of Vermont. Assessor’s Parcel No: 15 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : 3/29/19 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOOD SERVICE DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT (FDA) WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FROM FULL SERVICE FOOD/ SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES, as well as distributors of bread, chemicals, and school supplies, on or before, but no later than, 10:00 AM, Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Burlington High School Food Service Office, 52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05408 The sealed proposals will be opened at the same time and address. Notification of the award,

if any, will be made no later than 60 days from the date of opening. Please address proposals to the attention of Doug Davis and follow the submission directions in the Bid Packet. Anyone interested in receiving a full bid packet or more information, contact Doug Davis, Director of Food Service at 802 864 8416 or vermontfda@ gmail.com or ddavis@ bsdvt.org The Burlington School District in association with the Food Service Directors Association of Vermont, (FDA) will receive sealed bids on, or before, but no later than, 10:00 AM Monday, April 15th, 2019 at the Burlington School Food Project Office, 52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05408. This solicitation is for all food service products to include, but not limited to: food, supplies, bread, small equipment, and cleaning supplies. This is not a distribution contract, but is open to all manufacturers and producers of products necessary to operate a Child Nutrition Program. The sealed proposals will be opened at the same time and address. Notification of the award, if any, will be made no later than 60 days from the date of opening. Please address proposals to the attention of Doug Davis and follow the submission directions in the Bid Packet. Anyone interested in receiving a full bid packet or more information, contact Doug Davis at the address above or email ddavis@bsdvt.org TOWN OF WESTFORD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117 and the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations, the Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Offices, VT Route 128, at 7:15 pm on Monday, April 22, 2019 in reference to the following: Amendment to a 9 Lot, 7 Unit Subdivision & Residential Planned Unit Development – Robert & Elizabeth Poratti Property (2.38 acres) and Larry & Julie Reynolds Property (32 acres). The properties are located off Blackberry Lane and Rollin Irish Road in the Rural 10 (R10) & Water Resources Overlay (WRO) Zoning Districts. Ap-

plicants propose to shift Lot 7’s driveway right of way approx. 80 ft north along Blackberry Lane which will slightly reduce the size of the designated open space. For information call the Town Offices at 878-4587 Monday–Friday 8:30am– 4:30pm. Matt Wamsganz, Chair Dated April 3, 2019

support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS 802 QUITS TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Ongoing workshops open to the community to provide tobacco cessation support and free nicotine replacement products with participation. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC Physiatry Conference Room), 160 Allen St., Rutland. PEER LED Stay Quit Support Group, first Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at RRMC. Info: 747-3768, scosgrove@rrmc.org. ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit thefamilyrestored. org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@ gmail.com. AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontal anonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266. ALATEEN GROUP New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 130, Williston. Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:307:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390. BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the

month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531. BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878. BETTER BREATHERS CLUB American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets first Monday of the month, 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more information call 802-776-5508. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:302:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. monthly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. monthly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

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BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015. Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888763-3366, parkinson info@uvmhealth.org, parkinsonsvt.org. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance. org, 878-8213. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, julie@mccartycreations. com. CELIAC & GLUTEN-FREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public! To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsy guidance.com/ cerebral-palsy. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org. DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612. DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 3998754. You can learn more at smartrecovery.org. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who

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are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996. EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle. Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602. FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming. We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support. For more information, email rex@ pridecentervt.org or call 802-238-3801. FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

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This is a full-time position and includes weekend and evening hours. For more details about the position and to submit your resume visit www.rockpointschool.org/residential-educator. Rock Point School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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OGE is a locally owned and operated outdoor gear store in downtown Burlington. We are hiring for positions throughout the store for the upcoming Summer. We are hiring Sale Associates specializing in paddling, mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking. We are hiring Warehouse employees. We are hiring Fulfillment specialists. All positions are full time. Benefits include: subsidized health insurance, 401k, profit sharing, generous PTO, industry perks and more. Please come to the job fair with a current resume and cover letter.

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Green Mountain Transit invites you to a Job Fair on Saturday, April 6th from 10am to 2pm Green Mountain Transit has an opening for you! From Part-time Se Mechanics, we have something for everyone. To learn more about Take a tour of our facility, meet with the Operations Team and find out what it’s like to work for positions available please visit Ridegmt.com/careers. Green Mountain Transit. We have immediate openings for Full and Part-time Bus Drivers, an Current openings are: Operations Supervisor and members of their Maintenance Team. Interested in seasonal work driving in the Mountains of Stowe or Sugarbush? Come by and see what GMT has to offer!

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Basin Harbor is HiringWork Where you Play! Executive Housekeeper The Executive Housekeeper manages the resort’s housekeeping and laundry departments to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions throughout the property. This position will be engaged in all facets of leadership for the department including staff scheduling, performance evaluation, setting standards and metrics for the team, inventory, purchasing, and budget planning and implementation. This is a fulltime, year-round position.

Assistant Harbor Master The Assistant Harbor Master provides oversight to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the resort’s fleet of boats including rentals and charters, water skiing, tubing, wake boarding and sailing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in boating, including the operation of different types of boats. The candidate must hold a State of Vermont (or equivalent) Safe Boating Certificate and be able to demonstrate the ability to handle boats of different types and sizes. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

Massage Therapists Massage Therapists administer professional massage and body treatments to our guests. Ideal candidates must have a thorough knowledge of numerous massage modalities, possess a general understanding of body treatments and be willing to train for our specific massage and body treatment offerings. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet the needs of our guests. We have both part-time and fulltime seasonal positions available. Diversity helps us build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information and to apply, please visit

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BIKE MECHANIC Basin Sports is hiring a Full-Time Bike Mechanic for its summer season. The ideal person should be technologically inclined and able to transition into the winter season when they’d be tuning and mounting skis. Ideally, this person has 2-3 years’ experience in the Bike Industry, specifically working on Mountain and Downhill Bikes. The ideal person is friendly and passionate about cycling with in-depth knowledge about the latest technologies in the industry.

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being in business for 37 years, the owner has carved Preference will be given to to candidates withchildren a graduate degree in soc order ensure that out a niche in an area of high demand. We take work, nonprofit management, education, or a related field. are growing healthy and For more information, including a full job description, please conta pride in impeccable, efficient work and are looking strong in our community. Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org to hire an Operations Manager with the same drive.

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information by April 30, sent by regular m As Operations Manager, you will be active in bothresume, and contact solid understanding of2018, child to: ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or development, family systems, the office and field. You will oversee the day-toemail to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org communication skills and day operations of the company, analyzing and fl exibility. A minimum of a adjusting in order to promote efficiency, profitability, Bachelor’s degree in a related and success. You will be working directly with sales, field is required. administration, and crew leaders to ensure a smooth Please contact Donna Bailey: operation.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: scheduling job production and maintaining a schedule board; communicating and meeting with clients; meeting with crew leaders and reviewing job progress; leading or joining field projects; maintaining an equipment maintenance schedule.

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Green Mountain Painters is looking for talented individuals to join our growing team. Earn excellent pay working a great summer job. Plenty of room to grow and advance your career. Please fill out application at vtpainters.com/jobs

Human Resource Assistant For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.” SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Julbo USA is seeking an individual to work in the 4/1/162h-PlattsburghState040319.indd 3:01 PM 1 3/29/19 10:16 AM warehouse preparing and 2h-GreenMountainPainters040616.indd ASSISTANT 1CLERK shipping orders, receiving TOWN OF COLCHESTER, VT and restocking inventory, and processing customer The Town is seeking an returns and warranty repairs. Assistant Clerk for customer Ideal individual will also be service and team support in able to assist our customer our Town Clerk’s office. Ability Applications are invited for a full-time Director of service team and perform to remain calm under stress Athletic Internal Operations. Saint Michael’s is a NCAA other administrative duties as Division II institution (Northeast-10 Conference), is a must. High School diploma and 3-4 years’ computer well. Basic computer skills, and sponsors 21 varsity sports. Additional program and customer service experience are required. The such as email and Word/ information can be found at www.smcathletics.com. Excel, required. Must be able applicant will be required to complete Clerk trainings, to stand, bend, and walk for learn multiple software programs and maintain passport Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, up to 8 hours and lift up to 50 agent certification. Please submit cover letter, resume and 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent lbs. This is a full time, hourly completed job application by Wednesday, April 10, 2019 tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. paid position, with health to Slabarge@colchestervt.gov. Hourly rate - $19.32benefits. Send resumes to: For full job description and to apply online go to: $20.37. For full job description or to apply online visit: chris@julbousa.com

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SUPPORT SECRETARY Office of the Public Defender, Burlington • Previous secretarial experience required. • Serves as primary receptionist for the office. • Full-time, PG15 state position with benefits $15.28/hr. • Must be able to work independently and as part of a legal team in a fast-paced office environment. Email resume and cover letter by Friday, April 5th to:

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GUEST EXPERIENCE AMBASSADOR WhistlePig is the most decorated rye whiskey in the world, featuring the bold and often untapped flavor of rye. Located on our 500-acre Shoreham, VT farm, we have become one of the leading farm-to-bottle rye whiskeys in the world. Currently, we are looking for on-site ambassadors that have the skills to create a guest experience equal to the premier status of our whiskey and our beautiful state of Vermont. Skills that are needed for this position are a friendly, professional and enthusiastic attitude, ability to work as a team and independently, able to work flexible hours, skilled at storytelling and creating an excellent guest experience. An interest in distilling, craft spirits and cocktails a plus. Past experience in hospitality, bartending, guiding, and guest relations also beneficial. See website for full description: www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/work-with-us

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SOUS CHEF Wake Robin seeks a Sous Chef to help manage daily kitchen operations. Wake Robin provides a fine dining experience with a focus on farm to plate freshness, and a work environment that is hard to find in the restaurant industry.

• We work from scratch, not from a box • 40% of our produce is local/organic • Innovative on-site protein butchering and smoking • Manageable schedule ending in early evening • Superb kitchen facilities with excellent benefits Our Sous Chef will have experience with menu planning, food production, safety and sanitation. Most importantly, they will lead staff in delivering a fresh, innovative, and high quality dining experience our residents have come to expect. Must have at least 5 years of experience as an advanced cook in a high quality restaurant/hotel setting, demonstrated experience managing food planning and production, and strong staff leadership skills. Interested candidates please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146. Wake Robin is an equal opportunity employer.

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ACCOUNTING MANAGER The Accounting Manager will provide detailed and comprehensive analysis of the company’s financial functions. The Accounting Manager will be an integral part of our Finance Team and will be involved in many collaborative processes with other departments within the organization. The ideal candidate will also possess the appropriate communication skills that will suggest and influence process changes throughout the organization to increase efficiency, accuracy and overall financial strategy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations

• Continually review, challenge and suggest changes to maximize efficiency and quality control in the accounting and related inter-company processes

• Complete monthly close process and journal entries in order to meet all corporate deadlines

• Proactively work with leadership on expense savings efficiencies and spending process improvements

• Responsible for the reporting of Inventory, sales, and cost of sales. Monitor product costs and margin and provide gross margin variance analytics

• Understand the big picture while managing the day-to-day financial details

Oversee, schedule, plan and deliver technical support and services (audio/visual, media and computer) in the Davis Center. Hire, train, and supervise 15-20 student Technical Assistants who provide daily and event-specific technical support. Ensure outstanding technical and customer support is delivered through pre-planning efforts, staff scheduling, execution and assessment. Associate’s Degree and 5 years of related work experience, and commitment to diversity and social justice required. For further information and to apply, search uvmjobs.com for Posting # S1960PO. THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS ARE ENCOURAGED.

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• Must have 5-8 years of related experience

• Prepare and/or assist in reviewing balance sheet reconciliations

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required, CPA license is a plus

• Prepare audit schedules and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Experience in a CPG or manufacturing finance role preferred

• Revenue and Expense Analysis

• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills

• Financial planning and execution of system for budgets, forecasts, and outlooks as required by corporate calendar

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO The Executive Assistant provides support and project implementation for the President/CEO, and supervision of our reception team. Daily responsibilities include coordinating meetings and engagement opportunities with residents, calendar and meeting logistics, administrative support for the Board of Directors, and general office functions.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, strong interdepartmental communication and collaborative skills

• Collaborate with other departments including purchasing and receiving, manufacturing and R&D, and apply observations and make recommendations to operational issues

• Solid knowledge of Intermediate Excel, Word and Accounting Software

The Executive Assistant works collaboratively with department directors to coordinate high level administrative initiatives and special projects. This is a highly visible role for both staff and residents at Wake Robin. We seek a talented administrative expert with a high degree of engaging professionalism and a knack for customer relations.

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Candidates will have minimum of an Associate’s degree and three years’ high level Executive secretarial or administrative support experience, with a high degree of interaction requiring tact and discretion. Previous experience providing assistance to Board of Directors preferred. No resume will be considered without a cover letter. Interested candidates please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146.

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Maple Confections and Production

PATRON SERVICES LIBRARIAN

(Winooski, VT) For full job description and application download go to: vermontpuremaple.com/ pages/employment-1. To apply, please complete an application, attach a resume if you have one, and return in person or email to: Mount Mansfield Maple Products 450 Weaver Street, Suite 18 Winooski, VT 05404 roseleni@mansfieldmaple.com

CARING PEOPLE WANTED Home Instead Senior $200.0 Care, a provider Sign o 0 of personal Bonus n !!! care services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly and dependable people. CAREGivers assist seniors with daily living activities. P/T & F/T positions available. 12 hours/week minimum, flexible scheduling, currently available. $12-$16.50/hour depending on experience. No heavy lifting. Apply online at: www.homeinstead.com/483 or call us at 802.860.4663.

The Waterbury Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, wellorganized librarian to provide stellar customer service to a diverse clientele 25 hours per week, including some evening and Saturday hours. Position includes clerical, outreach and supervisory duties. Must have at least intermediate technology skills.

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Deerfield Designs, a local screen print and embroidery company located in the heart of the beautiful Mad River Valley, is currently looking for an Accounts Coordinator to join our team. We provide promotional services B2B with screen printing, embroidery, e-commerce and custom promotional campaigns. Key strengths for this position include professionalism, strong organizational and communication skills, and exceptional technological skills. Job duties include giving price quotes, answering all inquiries, scheduling production, managing client designs, maintaining database entries, ordering goods, and maintaining a sharp focus on details. The right candidate is proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and has a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. Come work in a creative environment where you can use your ideas and imagination! Salary is based on experience and skill set. Benefits include paid holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and one week paid sick time.

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Vermont CARES: Full-time Case Manager (based in Burlington) Dynamic position working with HIV+ individuals to facilitate medical connections, financial stability, and housing; some HIV testing, harm reduction, and HIV education. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, community resources, and harm reduction philosophy necessary. Reliable transportation required. Full time position (37.5 hours/wk) based in Burlington with generous benefits (health, vision, PTO). Salary range: $28,000-30,000. All those looking for challenging role that directly impacts HIV/AIDS in Vermont, please apply. Position open until filled. Please email cover letter and resume by April 5th to:

Jean Sienkewicz, Services Director, Vermont CARES at jean@vtcares.org.

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For over a century The Converse Home has provided older persons with outstanding support and care in a warm, welcoming, and home-like atmosphere. Converse is currently seeking an experienced professional to assume the role of Executive Director. The individual selected for this position must possess significant management experience in the health care field, preferably in a residential care setting. They must also demonstrate the ability to translate the mission, culture, and philosophy of The Converse Home into forward-thinking, strategic action to ensure continued success in a competitive, fast-changing industry. The position requires excellent organization, planning, written and oral communication skills.

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Innovative funding agency supporting land conservation and the development of affordable Program housing is seekingAssistant a highly capable, selfViability motivated individual with attention to detail for a full-time, temporary position. Responsibilities include collecting program data to populate a new database, working with staff to gather data from internal and external sources, entering into the database, and reviewing for accuracy and integrity. Requires excellent organizational and analytical skills; experience using advanced Excel features; proficiency with MicroSoft Word; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; and ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), four-month position. EOE. See the job description at https://vhcb.org/about-us/jobs. Please send resume and cover letter by April 15 by email to: jessica@vhcb.org

The Converse Home is a nonprofit organization and this position reports to the Converse Home Board of Directors. Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to Kellie@conversehome.com.

Supporting affordable housing and the conservation of agricultural and recreational land, forestland, natural areas and historic properties since 1987.

Converse Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Minimum of Bachelor's degree and library experience preferred. Please send a resume, references and cover letter to almy@ waterburypublcilibrary.com.

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Have you considered a lifestyle change? Are you interested in making a difference in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life? You may be just who we are looking for! Vermont Comforts of Home is searching for Shared Living Providers to join our team. Share your Vermont home with a fellow Vermonter who can no longer live alone. We offer a great reimbursement and supports to help you be successful. Call us today at 802 222-9235 and visit our website at vtcomfortsofhome.org.

Seasonal positions available starting in April running through the end of October. Full time and part time positions available, weekend availability desired. Summer job seekers encouraged to apply.

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BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY Now is the time to heat up your career. Come join our team in our new location in Essex. Blodgett is hiring the following FULL TIME positions: Looking for a career with a world-class, family-owned company in Colchester that operates around the globe? Hazelett Corporation (www.hazelett.com) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art continuous metal casting machinery. We are seeking the following full-time positions: INVENTORY SHIPPING & RECEIVING TECHNICIAN/CRATING: Second or Split Shift (10 hour days/4 day work week Monday – Thursday, Hours 4:45PM – 2:45AM or 2:00PM – 12:00 midnight) Assist with daily and routine tasks related to the receiving and shipping of materials. Enter and retrieve data using specialized software with a large menu structure. Up to 50% of the time involves building custom wood crates and packing containers. Requires experience with typical building construction measurement, blueprints, and use of power saws and nailers. There is lifting on a daily basis that could be heavy at times. CNC MACHINIST: Second or Third Shift (10 hour days/4 day work week Monday – Thursday, Hours 4:45PM – 2:45AM or 8:45PM – 6:45AM) Set up and run CNC mills and lathes to produce precision items with a team of other skilled people within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Work with exceptionally nice people in an organization developing world-class electro-mechanical technology. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401K Plan with match, holidays and four weeks of paid time off.

E-mail us at hr@hazelett.com.

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• MANUFACTURING BUYER • MANUFACTURING FLOW LINE ASSEMBLERS Must be flexible, self-starter and have related experience. Blodgett offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, health, dental and vision plans, and 401k. Apply today for your chance to work for this growing company. Email or mail resume/cover letter to Lynn Wolski, Director of H.R.: employment@blodgett.com

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Exhibits Coordinator The Montshire Museum of Science (Norwich) seeks FT Exhibits Coordinator, responsible for maintaining tasks, timelines, and budgets. Details at www.montshire.org/jobs.

VERMONT RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION WASTEWATER SPECIALIST POSITION

Facilities Technician & Technology Coordinator

VRWA is seeking a candidate for a full-time position providing technical assistance and training to wastewater system personnel across Vermont.

The Montshire Museum of Science (Norwich) seeks FT technician responsible for organization of various technologies. Will also assist with maintenance, buildings and ground services. Details at www.montshire.org/jobs.

Responsibilities include providing onsite and classroom training on operations and regulatory compliance issues related to wastewater CO-DIRECTOR The Addison County Parent/Child EXECUTIVE Center (ACPCC) is continuing treatment and Vermont regulations. Key focus on issues related to the search for a newThe Co-Director to lead this well-known and highly Addison County Parent/Child Center (ACPCC) is seeking a new CoPhosphorus and Nitrogen TMDLs. Candidate will collaborate closely with this well-known and highly respected respected nonprofit Director located to in lead Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in non-profit located system Founded in 1980, ACPCC is a member of personnel, and the Wastewater Management Program staff. 1980, the ACPCC isina Middlebury, member of Vermont. the Vermont Parent Childthe Center Vermont Parent Centerservices, Networktherapeutic dedicated to providing family Network dedicated the to providing familyChild support industry certifications a plus, must be a team player, have supportprevention services, therapeutic childcare and education, prevention Pertinent and childcare, and education, and support for youth, adults support for youth, adults and children in Addison County. and children in Addison County. strong communication skills, computer proficiency including use of

This is afor great forengaged an energetic and engaged community PowerPoint, ability to work independently, have reliable transportation, This is a great opportunity an opportunity energetic and leader who is passionate about making a difference in the community community leader who is passionate about making a difference by leading an organization in a co-directorship model. The successfula clean driving record, and ability to pass background check. in the community by leading an organization in a co-directorship candidate will possess strong communication skills, a team-oriented model. The successful candidate will possess strong communication Interested candidates please provide cover letter work style, a passion for working with families and children, and a skills, a team-oriented work style, a passion working with dedication to social justice for issues. The candidate will have experience and resume via email to position@vtruralwater.org. families and children, and a with dedication social justice issues. The experience in all working humantoservices and state agencies, candidate will have aspects experience working with human services and of human resource and personnel management and experience Please reference wastewater specialist in subject line and submit state agencies, experience in all and aspects of human and in managing overseeing dataresource collections and analysis. Candidates personnel management, and experience in managing and overseeing information by 4/16/2019. No calls please. VRWA is an EOE employer. must also demonstrate understanding of financial management of data collections andmultiple analysis. Candidates also development. demonstrate funding streamsmust and fund understanding of fi nancial management of multiple funding streams Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in social and fund development. work, nonprofit management, education, or a related field. For more information, including a fulldegree job description, please contact Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate in 5v-VTRuralWaterAssociation(VRWA)040319.indd Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org social work, nonprofi t management, education, or a related field. For more information, including full job description, contact Interestedaapplicants are expectedplease to submit their letter of interest, Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org. resume, and contact information by April 30, 2018, sent by regular mail to: ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or by Interested applicants are expected to submit their letter of interest, email to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org resume, and contact information, sent by regular mail to:

ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or by email to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org.

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Vermont State Parks is looking for motivated, outdoor loving, fun people. We are hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker, Assistant Park Managers and Park Managers. Management positions available at Burton Island, 1:04 PMCamp Plymouth, Grand Isle, Lake Carmi, Sand Bar, and Underhill State Park. Full time seasonal. $732.00— $815.00 per week including overtime, housing provided. Apply online:

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Confident, motivated individual needed to work with teenage girls who have emotional and behavioral challenges. Must be 21 years old, have a clean driving record, and pass a background check. Experience and degree preferred but will train the right person. Health and Dental provided at no cost to employee. $15.00 an hour. Come help us make a difference in a young person’s life.

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IT Support Technician at the Larner College of Medicine Provide a broad range of technical support for UVM Larner College of Medicine community members, including Faculty, Staff, and Students. Support areas include Active Directory Accounts, desktop operating system and software, network access, internally developed application use, desktop and laptop hardware, mobile devices, public computers, video conferencing, and Audio/Visual technology. The technician will split time between the service center and the technical support office. The service center delivers just-in-time support for walk in and phone in users. Complex issues requiring follow up calls, research and outside team support will be addressed from the Tech support offices. Identifying and troubleshooting system or network issues and efficiently communicating to the System administration and development teams is a priority. Technicians will be involved in rolling out and supporting, and training end users in new technology initiatives and projects. Bachelor’s preferred, other degree and work experience considered. Cover letter required.

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CONTROLLER Burlington Telecom has an immediate opening for a Controller. This position is responsible for the financial operations of Burlington Telecom. Its primary goal is to accurately and reliably record, report and analyze the financial information within the guidelines of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), applicable laws, and Schurz Communications, Inc. (“SCI” or “Parent”) policy. For more information concerning this position or to apply, please visit www.schurz.com/careers/.

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If you are thinking about a career in mental health or social work – we have a rewarding place to start.

House Advisors/Crew Leaders Spring Lake Ranch is a long-term residential program for adults with mental health and addiction issues. Residents find strength and hope through shared work and community. We are searching for House Advisors/Crew Leaders to provide residential support, structure, and guidance to residents through informal contact, house activities, participation in clinical teams, and work crew activities to create a positive environment and comfortable home-like atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have completed a bachelor’s degree, an interest in mental health and/ or substance abuse recovery work, and a desire to live in a diverse community setting. In addition to getting started on a mental health career path, you will have the opportunity to gain skills in farming, carpentry, woodworking, forestry, and gardening. This is a full time, residential position with free room and board, free health and dental insurance, and paid time off, all in a beautiful rural setting. See our website, www.springlakeranch.org, for the full job description and to learn more about Spring Lake Ranch. To apply send cover letter indicating your interest in Spring Lake Ranch and resume to: marym@springlakeranch.org, or fax to (802) 492-3331, or mail to SLR, 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738.

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The Radio North Group is looking for a Mobile Electronics Technician to provide service in-shop as well as at customer facilities and various work sites. Founded in 1990 as a Motorola Solutions Partner, the Radio North Group provides creative hardware and software solutions for Police, Fire, Education and Health Care customers. We specialize in 2-way portable and mobile radios, and custom communication solutions for Business and Public Safety applications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Technical school degree, equivalent Military training or equivalent hands-on experience. • Must possess the basic skills necessary to work on electronic products so as to successfully meet all essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Training provided. • Experience should include field work in the installation and maintenance of similar electronics equipment, two-way radio, and other computer related and automotive related systems.

BENEFITS Radio North Group offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please send resume and/or cover letter to John at: john.p@radionorthgroup.com

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The State Natural Resources Conservation Council and the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts are seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Agriculture Programs Manager position. This position will work on behalf of Conservation Districts and coordinate closely with the VT Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets and other partners to help agricultural producers protect and enhance soil and water quality, strengthen farm viability, and comply with state regulations. This is a statewide position managing sub-agreements with Conservation Districts. Knowledge of and experience with grant management, agriculture and water quality issues, excellent verbal, interpersonal, computer, and written communication skills and Bachelor’s degree are required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Training and benefits package included. See vacd.org/job/agprogramsmanager for full job description. EOE.

Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community seeks a dedicated nursing professional with a strong desire to work within a community of seniors. Wake Robin provides high quality nursing care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” Wake Robin offers an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. We continue to offer generous shift differentials; Evenings $2.50/hour, Nights $4.50/hour, and weekends $1.55. Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com.

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TRUCK DRIVER/ LABORER Application Deadline: 04-11-2019 Application Email: duxbury.sb.assistant@ gmail.com Job Description/Offer: The Town of Duxbury is looking for a Truck Driver/Laborer for its 2019 construction season. The main duties include, but are not limited to, hauling all materials for town projects and helping with any manual labor task. Requirements • Candidates must have Class B CDL with manual endorsement. • Must be able to operate manual tandem truck, loader, and hand tools. • Must be team player. The job runs from May 27 to October 4, 2019. Work hours are 30 to 40 hours per week. Questions? Please call Road Foreman Adam Magee at 802-2446135. Employment applications can be picked up from and returned to the Duxbury Town Office located at 5421 Vermont Route 100, Duxbury, Vermont 05676.

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SEEKING FULL OR PART TIME INDIVIDUAL(S) to work on a sustainable, clean, well managed, organic dairy farm. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain. Housing is available to interested individual(s). Experience and interest in organic sustainable agriculture would be preferred, but willing to train the right person.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a variety of available positions. PPNNE is the largest reproductive health care and sexuality education provider and advocate in Northern New England. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to reproductive health care and sexuality education so that all people can make voluntary choices about their reproductive and sexual health.

Please call at 802-868-2521 to set up a time for a visit or interview.

SPECIFIC POSITIONS AVAILABLE/DEPARTMENTS HIRING: • Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable – Colchester, VT • Benefits Administrator – Colchester, VT • Lab Manager/Medical Technologist – Barre, VT • Lab Director • Southern VT Regional Organizer • Lead Patient Accounts/Medical Billing Associate – Colchester, VT

YEAR-ROUND AND SUMMER POSITIONS:

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• Community Health Team Behavioral Health Consultant – Middlebury, VT

HomeShare Vermont, based in South Burlington, is a non-profit dedicated to promoting intergenerational homesharing as a way to help people age in place while creating affordable housing arrangements for others. We have an opening for a Case Manager. The Case Manager will work with both those looking for housing and those considering sharing their homes. The preferred candidate must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as a degree in social work or health care related field or minimum 5 years’ experience working with elders or persons with disabilities. Must be able to work as part of a team and multitask. Job includes travel throughout the Champlain Valley so must have reliable vehicle and VT driver’s license. Position is 40 hours/week with benefits. Send cover letter and resume by April 15 via email ONLY to Holly@homesharevermont.org. EOE. 4t-HomeShareVT040319.indd 1

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• Social Work Care Coordinator – St Albans, VT

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GREEN COFFEE SALES SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS

La Minita Coffee is growing and ready to expand our U.S.-based team. We are looking for a team player to join us in our Vermont ofﬁce. We need you to bring energy and enthusiasm to a position requiring customer interactions while juggling multiple items at any given time. Great organizational skills and a desire to excel required. Please send cover letter and resume to careers@laminita.com.

Machinist/ Tool Maker

SALES SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS

(South Burlington)

The position is responsible for supporting our green coffee sales efforts at La Minita. Your primary focus is customer interactions for spot and forward sales, coffee releases from warehouses, and invoicing. Additional responsibilities include reporting, contracting, record keeping, and administrative support.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, boring and conventional milling and lathe work. Should be able to read AUTO CAD drawing and make parts with high tolerance. 3 to 5 years of experience of using CNC, manual lathe and Bridgeport. 15 to 20 hours per week (willing to interview persons retired from trade). Very flexible work schedule. Please email at susith@tridyne.com or call 802 373 0226.

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Company beneﬁts include: Medical, dental and vision beneﬁts, life insurance, long term disability insurance, 401k plan which includes a company match, and paid vacation time.

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FUSE IS HIRING

REGISTRAR

Junior Designer

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Goddard College seeks a Registrar to direct and manage student records, registration, and academic records systems. Responsibilities include: developing and modifying policies/systems; planning registration processes; preparing enrollment reports; developing, interpreting, and enforcing academic policies; directing the preparation of transcripts, evaluations, & diplomas; compiling statistical data; preparing reports & projections; chairing the Registrar’s Advisory Committee & Academic Standing Committee; working with students to resolve problems regarding academic standing/credit; and serving as liaison with accrediting officials. Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 annually; eligible for our generous benefits package.

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ARBORIST/TREE CLIMBER Great Pay and Signing Bonus!

Bank Compliance Officer Berlin

APPLIED BEHAVIOR SERVICES CONSULTANT The Applied Behavior Services Consultant provides assistance with behavioral support consulting using principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), as well as other identiﬁed modalities. This position represents a unique opportunity to help with the development of a growing program and shape how services are delivered to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders in the home and community settings throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Responsibilities/Requirements: • Completes/develops skill acquisition, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans that are consistent with best practice and ethical guidelines of ABA. • Provides ongoing observations, feedback, and training to ABS Behavior Specialists. • Provides direct service as determined by Team Leader or Program Manager. • Team work, flexibility, excellent communication with both written and public speaking and strong interpersonal skills. • Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field, with intent to pursue BCBA certification. BCBA licensure preferred. • In depth conceptual and practical knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and the ability to guide others in its use and technologies. • Hours are M - F with some evening hours. Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is a short 25 minute commute from the Burlington area and close to Interstate 89. Please send resume and cover to careers@ncssinc.org or apply online at www.ncssinc.org/careers. NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

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There is no better time to join the NSB team! Due to the expansion of our Compliance Department, Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our team as a Bank Compliance Officer in our Berlin Operations Center. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank. The Bank Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring Bank policies and procedures comply with state and federal banking laws and regulations. This individual will administer the Bank Secrecy Act and the Community Reinvestment Act programs. The Bank Compliance Officer must have the ability to maintain compliance and mitigate risks in a way which minimizes operational impact and supports a positive customer experience. We are looking for someone who has the ability to comprehend and interpret laws and banking regulations and provide assistance with the development and implementation of bank-wide solutions. The requirements for this position include excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside agencies. A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field and three to five years’ experience in banking/financial services regulatory compliance, auditing or directly related experience are requirements for this position. Find out what NSB can offer you. Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture. Please submit your application and resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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Experienced arborist/tree climber needed for immediate opening. Must know how to climb a tree with professional arborist equipment and run a chainsaw in a tree while hanging from your rope and saddle. Ability to rope down large trees next to buildings is needed for this job. You should know OSHA regulations and an understanding of ANSI standards would be a plus. CDL license preferred, but if you don’t have one, you are willing to put in the time to get one. ISA certification preferred but not necessary. Vermont Arborists is one of three companies accredited in Vermont by the Tree Care Association. We have certified arborists and certified tree care safety professionals on staff. We are known for being one of the most professional and safe companies in the state. We pay well and generally work 40-43 hours a week, allowing you to have a good private life. We offer paid holidays, extensive training, end of the season bonuses, IRA contributions, and a yearly paid trip to TCIA Expo for those employees with at least a full season with us. Call or email if you have the experience.

Michael@vtarborists.com

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4 POSITIONS OPEN!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

• COPYWRITER & RESEARCHER • GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • RECRUITER Our low-fee financial advisory firm is growing quickly! Help us change the financial advice industry. Prior industry experience not needed. Full details, salaries, and benefits at: www.onedayinjuly.com/careers

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South Burlington, VT

Lead an organization that connects the next generation to nature and actively builds community. EarthWalk’s Executive Director will provide the vision, strategic leadership, financial management and operational skills to strengthen and grow the organization, pursue its mission and expand its community. Team leadership, fundraising and 3:13 PM communication are core responsibilities. A creative, resourceful and empathic leader will thrive in this rewarding position. Visit

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Join our growing team of over 6,000 health professionals nationwide!

for details. Application deadline April 29.

CONTROLLER Reporting to the founder/president, this newest management team member will contribute to organizational strategy, oversee all accounting functions, provide guidance and insights to management peers, and serve as a resourceful and collaborative leader of the accounting team. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment; enjoys both strategic and hands-on responsibilities; has managed accounting and finance functions in a growing company; and enjoys mentoring staff. Bee’s Wrap is a rapidly growing company that produces and distributes a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for food storage, made from beeswax and cloth. We are a place of productive and creative work, aiming to provide a place of employment that is engaging, supportive and open-minded. Bee’s Wrap is committed to using our business as a vehicle for social change and to bettering the lives of our customers, employees, community and planet. We recently relocated our headquarters to a larger site in Middlebury, Vermont, where all manufacturing, distribution, customer service and administration are based. Learn more and apply at www.beeswrap.com/pages/careers, or contact our recruiting partner, Beth Gilpin Consulting, at beth@bethgilpin.com, for a confidential exploratory conversation.

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Maintenance and Perform Continuous Improvement Activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Mechanic Requirements:

We are excited to announce new starting wages for Mechanics and Technicians!

• Must have current LPN license in VT

H.S. Diplom.a w/ Demonstrated Technical Experience

• Experience in med/surg or correctional environment preferred

Mechanic Starting Salary:

• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 20 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, career development benefit, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care and more! Interested candidates, please email resumes to kelli@teamcenturion.com or fax 888-317-1741; www.mhm-services.com

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Experienced→ up to $21.50/hr Days; up to $24.18/ hr Nights

Mechanic Job Requisition:

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NEW TECHNICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM!

Technician Program Requirements: 2019 H.S. Diploma w/demonstrated technical aptitude

Technician Program Responsibilities:

First call maintenance and preventative maintenance - attend college based courses.

Technician Program Starting Salary:

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Experienced up to $18.50/hr days; up to $20.81/hr nights

Technician Requirements:

Technician Program Requisition:

2 year Associate’s → Electrical or Mechanical

Technician Starting Salary:

Up to $26.00 Days; up to $29.25 Nights

Technician Job Requisitions:

Job # 19001101

You must be 18 years or older with high school diploma/GED to apply.

New College Graduate→ 18003089 (Graduated w/in last 18 Months) Intern→ 18003090 (Enrolled in 2 year Technical Associate’s)

For more information about responsibilities, required qualifications, or how to apply contact: jobs@globalfoundries.com or 802-769-2793 or apply on our website:

Experienced/Entry Level→ 18002106

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NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY! JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM

WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER...

JANITORIAL SUPERVISORS NEEDED!

AUDIT MAN AGER – WATERBURY

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA), Division of Rate Setting is seeking an Audit Manager to supervise five auditors who review nursing home and Private Non-Medical Institution cost reports and financial data to determine which costs are allowable for Medicaid reimbursement according to State and Federal rules. Excellent accounting, auditing, and financial analysis skills, as well as strong writing skills are required. This position provides support and back up to the Director who uses the allowable costs to set Medicaid rates. Starting salary may be negotiable based on experience and education. For more information contact Lindsay Gillette 241-0979 or lindsay.gillette@ vermont.gov. Reference Job ID #991. Location: Waterbury. Status: Permanent, Full Time. Application Deadline: April 10, 2019.

Well-established local company has immediate openings for qualified individuals looking for a challenging career in the Service Industry in the Burlington, Vermont area. Do you have the ability to lead a team of employees? Are you able to bring out the best in your workers? If you possess the drive and desire to successfully motivate your team, then we want to hear from you.

COMMUNIT Y FINANCIAL SPECIALIST – RUTLAND

The Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living seeks a Community Financial Specialist (Representative Payee) with experience in accounting and/or financial auditing and a working knowledge of benefits such as SSI and SSDI to manage the finances of clients who have been determined to be incapable of managing their income and expenses. You will work closely with Public Guardians to ensure that expenses for housing, food and other necessities are covered for clients. For more information, contact Dave Ramos at 802-786-5042 or dave.ramos@vermont.gov. Job ID #1225. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: April 11, 2019.

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This position demands exceptional time management and organizational skills, high energy with a passion for customer satisfaction. Prior supervisory experience in the service, restaurant, or hospitality industries a plus. We offer paid training, competitive salary, health insurance, paid vacations, 401K, life insurance, and a great work environment!

For immediate consideration apply online at

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Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on selfdetermination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

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Shared Living Provider CCS is seeking dedicated individuals or couples to provide home supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The following positions include a generous tax-free stipend, ongoing supports, assistance with necessary home modifications, respite and a comprehensive training package.

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We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our Academic Director. This position requires excellent teaching, organization, planning, written and oral communication skills. The ability to multitask and collaborate with our academic partners in the collegiate community is important. Having a commitment to the success of all students and ability to understand and teach to various learning styles is required. Master’s degree in special education or a related field preferred.

Assistant to the Associate Chief HR Officer - Human Resource Services - #S1970PO - Join a vibrant campus community at the University of Vermont. Human Resource Services is seeking an Assistant to the Associate Chief HR Officer. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, and scheduling/coordinating a range of events and trainings, including collective bargaining and trainings for the sexual misconduct sanction panel. Maintain Human Resource Services budget (HRS, BA, ADA, and Title IX funds), to include tracking expenditures, reconciliation, 4t-MansfieldHall042915.indd and budget projections. Assist in the creation and production of compliance materials related to cases, trainings, and education and outreach. Track a range of tasks and projects for the ACHRO and AAEO Director, including compliancerelated items. 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GMT is looking for a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Green Mountain Transit (GMT) has an exciting opportunity as the financial leader of our organization. The Director of Finance is the chief financial professional, ensuring transparent reporting, with the ability to articulate the operating performance and the agency’s financial position. This position provides perspective, information, and analysis to GMT’s Finance Committee and Board of Commissioners; providing direction and oversight. The successful candidate will be a hands-on manager and leader, and will continue to develop the following departments: Finance, Accounting, Grants and Procurement, Broker Services, and GMT’s ADA program. Green Mountain Transit (GMT) is the largest transit organization in the state of Vermont, with 200+ employees and operating and capital budgets for FY2020 totaling $21M and $9.4M, respectively. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills and the ability to analyze and forecast financial position. A minimum of seven years of proven success managing both financial systems and people,proficiency in GAAS and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. GMT provides competitive salary and wages, and flexible working conditions. For more information about this exciting opportunity and the exceptional benefits GMT offers, please visit our website: ridegmt.com/careers/. The position will be opened until filled. Please send a resume and cover letter to Trish Redalieu, Director of Human Resources: trish@ridegmt.com, or via USPS: 15 Industrial Parkway, Burlington, VT 05401, Attn: Trish Redalieu.

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an annoying boyfriend. I was never in love with that restaurant, and it needed so much attention. The No. 1-selling thing was a blueberry muffin and an egg sandwich. Everyone [in town] wanted Salud to be the Three Bean, and I was just like, “This is not a coffee shop!” I was not able to give it, or the Krim, or myself, or my family, or the farm the attention they deserved, and I’m glad I pulled the plug when I did. Now I have all the time in the world to do the things I really love. But I’ve always told myself I have to learn from every experience, and what I took away from that is, I don’t stack my plate so high anymore. I literally say no to everything — it’s just not worth it in the end. SD: Restaurant staffing is a real issue these days. How do you make it work? SN: I have a total of six — seven sometimes — employees, all of whom are women. The food part is tricky because, for this particu-

lar restaurant, it’s essential that whoever’s in the kitchen can be presentable out front, because they’re also supporting the dining room. You need someone who can plate dessert and serve wine. So far I’ve lucked out, but it’s a hard hire. Serving-wise it’s also tricky, because there’s only six tables. But there’s also the dim sum area and the bar, which can be like a full section in and of itself, and the server is also the bartender. So it’s a lot of work for one person. That’s why that one person in the kitchen is so essential. SD: Randolph is a pretty small town to be opening a farm-to-table restaurant, particularly when you did it. SN: In hindsight, it was definitely very brave of us to set up shop here. I’m extremely grateful that we’re doing well. A lot of what we do was very new to most people, particularly in the beginning. If [Black Krim] was a normal restaurant with an enormous payroll, it probably wouldn’t have worked.

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SD: What are a few of your best-loved cookbooks? SN: I have a whole set of 1980s Gourmet cookbooks — it’s funny going back to those old dishes and chuckling at them. The photography is terrible. But they can just have one ingredient that stands out and I’ll think, OK, let’s make this “2019.” SD: What’s on the kitchen radio? SN: Right now, it’s Gillian Welch, because I was in a somber mood this morning, but we play all kinds of stuff. Reggae to dance stuff, or Shakira or the Devil Makes Three. We’re pretty all over the place, but music is always on. SD: Any kitchen pet peeves? SN: Oh my God, yes. I like to keep a tidy kitchen. I like things wiped down. Kitchen towels drive me batty. They have to be folded and always in the same spot. We were at Hen of the Wood a few months ago, and they have that wide-open kitchen, and I was astounded at all of the kitchen towels just thrown everywhere. I was having a nervous breakdown. Our kitchen

is über small, and I have this big window that looks out into town. So everyone can see in, and we have to keep it nice because of that, but I just like it tidy. SD: To borrow a question from Vanity Fair: What is your greatest extravagance — in food or in life? SN: In life, I’m really active — that’s a huge thing for me. I’m hiking Mount Abe tomorrow. This is what I do for myself; I just give myself time to go hiking, snowboarding, to do those outdoor adventures. SD: Any edible guilty pleasures? SN: I just love bread. I’ll make bread, and it’s supposed to rest for a while after taking it out of the oven, but I literally can’t wait long enough. That warm bread with butter and salt. I do it all the time. m Contact: hannah@sevendaysvt.com

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ELIZABETH SPINNEY: Handson activities enliven an informative talk on tackling invasive plant species. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036.

conferences

VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Parents and professionals caring for children with special needs connect during a day of workshops featuring keynoter Hasan Davis. See vtfn.org for details. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. $25-115. Info, 876-5315, ext. 201.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: Creative types get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering. Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746. KNITTER’S GROUP: Needles in tow, crafters share their latest projects and get help with challenging patterns. All skill levels are welcome. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

dance

ALISON CLANCY: Based in New York City, the multidisciplinary artist incorporates ritual practices and visual design into contemporary ballet and popular music. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

SQUARE DANCING: Swing your partner! Dancers foster friendships while exercising their minds and bodies. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. Williston Fire Station, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: Audience members embark on a virtual hunt for fossilized clues revealing the behavior and world of extinct reptiles. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK’: A young black man is arrested for a crime he did not commit in this 2018 drama based on James Baldwin’s book by the same name. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. ‘INTELLIGENT LIVES’: A 2018 documentary focuses on Americans with intellectual disabilities who challenge perceptions of intelligence. A panel discussion with New Hampshire filmmaker Dan Habib follows. DoubleTree by

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Hilton, South Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-8355. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea by way of an immersive film. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

“Like all great art forms, film has the power to transform through its distinct artistic language,” writes Vermont International Film Festival executive director Orly Yadin in a March blog post. “The more we understand how this language has developed and is created, the more we can develop an appreciation for cinema and interpret its power to communicate.” Presented in partnership with Lyric Theatre, the 2019 Global Roots Film Festival focuses on musical films and their role in cinema history. Composer and film historian Neil Brand introduces three days of classic and lesser-known musicals, including the 1961 Romeo and Juliet-inspired West Side Story (pictured).

GLOBAL ROOTS FILM FESTIVAL: WHY SING, WHY DANCE? Friday, April 5, 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 6, 11:30 a.m.; and Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m., at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, in Burlington. $5-10; $20-40 for passes. Info, 660-2600, vtiff.org.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: An awe-inspiring picture reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE MOVIE NIGHT: In preparation for a local upcoming Women in Data Science conference, attendees watch presentations from the WiDS Conference at Stanford University. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, jane@universalities.com.

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CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RAFFLE DINNER: Locals feast on a hearty spread and vie for cash prizes, including $4,000 to the top winner. Steak House Restaurant, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $100 includes dinner for two; preregister. Info, 229-5711. WED.3

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APR.5-7 | FILM Size Small The University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art’s spring exhibitions, “Global Miniatures” and “Small Worlds: Miniatures in Contemporary Art,” explore how little things can make a big impact. In association with these exhibitions, lauded writer Lia Purpura reads and discusses her essay “On Miniatures,” in which she examines the allure of small-scale objects. The four-time Pushcart Prize-winning wordsmith, who has published four poetry collections and three essay collections, also lets lit lovers in on her upcoming book of essays, All the Fierce Tethers, Tethers due this month.

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Friday, April 5, noon, at Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. Regular admission, $3-10; free for members, faculty, staff, students, and kids 6 and under. Info, 656-0750, uvm.edu/fleming.

Find club dates at local venues in the music + nightlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration cites warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets and extreme weather events among the evidence of rapid climate change. 350Vermont invites environmentally conscious individuals to take steps toward climate solutions. The nonprofit climate-justice organization hosts a five-day walk from Middlebury to Montpelier, during which participants meet and help people who are implementing Earth-friendly strategies. Once in the Capital City, activists form a singing flash mob that makes its way from Christ Episcopal Church to the Vermont Statehouse, bringing demands for climate justice and collective liberation. Folks may join for all or part of the 53-mile trek.

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Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7, 8 a.m.; Monday, April 8, 7:30 a.m.; and Tuesday, April 9, 8 a.m., at various locations in Middlebury, Bristol, Hinesburg, Richmond and Middlebury. $25-100 per day. Info, 444-0350, 350vermont.org.

Family Vacation Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel started working on her 1990 play, The Baltimore Waltz, shortly after her brother died of AIDS-related complications in 1988. Described by the New York Times as a “tender and caustic comedy,” the work follows Anna, a young schoolteacher with a mysterious illness, on a wild European romp with her sibling Carl. A twist at the show’s end reinforces themes of grief, love and the desire to connect with a loved one who will be gone too soon. Claudio Medeiros directs student actors Alexis De La Rosa, Madeleine Russell, Kevin Collins and Ryan Kirby in a Middlebury College Department of Theatre production.

‘THE BALTIMORE WALTZ’ Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, April 6, 2 & 7:30 p.m., at Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College. $6-15. Info, 443-3168, middlebury.edu.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. COOKBOOK CLUB: Home cooks bring and discuss dishes prepared from Adam Roberts’ Secrets of the Best Chefs: Recipes, Techniques and Tricks From America’s Greatest Cooks. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: Longtime players and neophytes alike aim for a value of 15 or 31 in this competitive card game. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: Card sharks engage in friendly competition. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

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ACROYOGA CLASS: The mindfulness and breath of yoga meet the playful aspects of acrobatics in a partner practice. No partners or experience required. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30, 9 & 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. CHAIR YOGA: Comfortable clothing is recommended for this class focused on balance, breath, flexibility and meditation. Barre Area Senior Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! Language lovers perfect their fluency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Thursday, April 18, 2019 Doors open 6 p.m. • Program begins 7 p.m.

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‘THE SHOPLIFTERS’: Centaur Theatre presents Morris Panych’s examination of doing bad things for the right reasons. Centaur Theatre, Montréal, 8 p.m. $18-55. Info, 514-288-3161.

music

Find club dates in the music section. ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO: Joined by her eight-piece band, the Grammy Award winner reimagines the Talking Heads’ 1980 album Remain in the Light, underscoring its African influences. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-50. Info, 863-5966. ANNA ROBERTS-GEVALT: Half of the folk duo Anna & Elizabeth visits campus for an artist residency including morning soundwalks, deep listening sessions, discussions and an informal music hootenanny. Middlebury College, 9-10 a.m., 12:30-1:30 & 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5617. FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: Known for inspiring moments of beauty and fun in all who hear them, this popular Morrisville-based community choir enchants audience members with an eclectic mix of Broadway, folk and contemporary compositions. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228. JAZZMEIA HORN: Seen and heard singing during the 2018 Grammy Awards ceremony, the young jazz vocalist breathes life into selections from her 2017 album A Social Call. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $17-30. Info, 603-646-2422. SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182. STUDENT PERFORMANCE RECITALS: Pupils perform a varied program of classical and jazz pieces. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. THETFORD CHAMBER SINGERS: “Poetry and Song” combines powerful literary texts by the likes of Emily Dickinson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with complex choral arrangements. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

seminars

REAL ESTATE INVESTING WORKSHOPS: Local professionals provide resources and up-to-date information when sharing their experiences with investment properties. Preferred Properties, Williston, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9106. ‘WHO’S YOUR PERSON? WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?’: Folks think ahead in an advance care planning presentation. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

talks

CAMP MEADE TALKS: RUSS BENNETT: The designer, planner and socially responsible business owner examines the role of art in communities. Red Hen Baking Co., Middlesex, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, info@campmeade.today.

MARCELO GLEISER: The Dartmouth College professor imparts his knowledge in “Physicists’ Dream of a Theory of Everything.” Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184. POEMCITY: HUCK GUTMAN: In “Emily Dickinson: Poet of New England,” the University of Vermont professor emeritus reads into the influence of the Amherst, Mass., writer of yore. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. RICHARD WOLFSON: Scientific minds mull over the lecture “Einstein in a Nutshell.” Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. SUSAN CLARK: The author of Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home discusses the importance of mobilizing ordinary people to find local solutions to local problems. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: Columns, rows, cells, formulas and data entry become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

theater

‘WAITING FOR GODOT’ AUDITIONS: Actors throw their hats into the ring for roles in a BarnArts Center for the Arts production of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist comedy. First Universalist Church and Society, Barnard, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 234-1645.

words

POEMTOWN: NOONTIME POETRY READINGS: OPEN MIC: National Poetry Month is in full swing as area residents read original and favorite verse. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393. WRITING CIRCLE: Words pour out when participants explore creative expression in a lowpressure environment. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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BRANCH OUT BURLINGTON! TREE KEEPER TRAINING: Burlington city arborist V.J. Comai gets to the root of planting, caring for and pruning leafand-trunk varieties. Parks and Recreation Department Building, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 656-5440.

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Burlington, 8 a.m. $60-180. Info, pdoherty@uvm.edu.

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QUEEN CITY BICYCLE CLUB MONTHLY RIDE: Folks who identify as women, trans, femme and nonbinary empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box. A drink ticket awaits each rider at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, christine.tyler@gmail.com.

BURLINGTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS: “Out of This World” inspires the yearly gathering, complete with cocktails, tasty fare, raffle prizes and an awards ceremony. See bbavt.org for details. Hilton Burlington, 5-9 p.m. $100-125. Info, 863-1175.

KIDSAFE COLLABORATIVE AWARDS LUNCHEON: Area professionals and volunteers receive recognition for their contributions to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. A silent auction and a raffle round out the luncheon. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $30-40. Info, 863-9626.

conferences

VERMONT TOURISM SUMMIT: A two-day gathering of industry professionals features educational sessions and opportunities for mingling. See vttourismsummit.org for details. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 8 a.m. $70-300; additional cost for welcome mixer. Info, 865-5202.

crafts

HANDWORK CIRCLE: Friends and neighbors make progress on works of knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and other creative endeavors. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

dance

CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERS: Fresh off of choreographing NBC’s live broadcast of Jesus Christ Superstar, the dancer leads her company in ink, a moving exploration of identity and self-empowerment in African and African American cultures. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $19-50. Info, 603-646-2422.

environment

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: LOCAL SOLUTIONS, GLOBAL CHANGE: Inspired by the book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming folks engage in discussions on how people — individually and collectively — impact the environment. Norwich Bookstore, 6-8 p.m. Phoenix Books, Rutland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 398-7118.

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LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Essex Free Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, lllessexvt@gmail.com. NEW ENGLAND ARCHIVISTS SPRING MEETING: Plenary speakers and sessions guided by the theme of “Together We Can” inspire attendees to think of alternative ways to use, process and disseminate a wide range of archival materials. Hilton

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: High school students put their heads together to plan programs for the library. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-1391.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL’: This 2011 comedy follows a group of British retirees who find unexpected charm in an initially underwhelming hotel. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’: Meryl Streep stars as a highpowered and impossibly demanding magazine editor. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 457-3981. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.3. FLY FISHING FILM TOUR: Viewers embark on a thrilling journey into the art and adventure of the sport. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. $15. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘G-DOG’: A discussion with Breakout Bakery & Café cofounders Darryll Rudy and Barbara Edelman augments a screening of this 2012 documentary about the charismatic Jesuit priest behind the largest gang intervention program in the country. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 745-7391.

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CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Players make strategic moves and vie for the opposing king. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5403.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. BONE BUILDERS: Seniors rise and shine with an exercise program meant to increase bone density and muscle strength. Barre Area Senior Center, 8:309:30 a.m. Free. Info, 479-9512. CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161. FALLS PREVENTION TAI CHI: Students improve their ability to stay steady on their feet. Barre Area Senior Center, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512. YANG 24 TAI CHI: Slow, graceful, expansive movements promote wide-ranging health and fitness benefits. Great Room, Wright House, Harrington Village, Shelburne, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

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language

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the Romantic tongue. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over lunch. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, noon. Cost of food. Info, 862-1677.

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ANNA ROBERTS-GEVALT: See WED.3, 9-10 a.m. & 4-6 p.m. CHAMPLAIN CONSORT: “Pastime With Good Company” features love songs and early music selections for springtime. Bring a bag lunch. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, noon-12:45 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-3631. FIRST THURSDAYS CONCERT: AliT, a Royalton singer-songwriter compared to Alanis Morissette, serves indie-pop music with an alternative twist. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222. JAZZMEIA HORN: See WED.3, FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966. LENTEN RECITAL SERIES: Bag lunches in hand, music lovers convene for a midday performance. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on the Green, Middlebury, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7200. RAISE THE SPIRIT: SINGER/ SONGWRITER WORKSHOP: Professor Su Tan opens her Performance Art class for a seminar with guest artist Pete Francis. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

outdoors

BUD-BREAK BIRD MONITORING WALK: Birders keep their ears and eyes open for winged wonders. Office Building, Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.

talks

NICK ZANDSTRA: In “Talking With Trees,” the Knock-On-Wood SawWorks representative encourages audience members to reimagine how humans relate to the natural world. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

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production. See calendar spotlight. Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 443-3168. ‘CONSTELLATIONS’: A physicist and a beekeeper find love in parallel worlds, where every choice they make has a different, life-altering outcome. Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6. Info, 443-3168. ‘INTO THE WOODS’: Classic Grimm characters get entangled in the darker side of fairy tales in a student production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical. Spaulding High School, Barre, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 476-4811. ‘THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO’: Set in Atlanta in December of 1939, Alfred Uhry’s play centers on a group of German Jews wrapped up in the social event of the season. Presented by Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre. Tuttle Hall Theater, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, producer@actorsrepvt.org.

words

BILL MCKIBBEN: The writer and environmentalist reads into his latest offering, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 377-8608. ELIZABETH POWELL: Avid readers lend their ears for a reading from the 2019 novel Concerning the Holy Ghost’s Interpretation of J. Crew Catalogues. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350. EXTEMPO: Local raconteurs tell first-person true stories before a live audience. Bridgeside Books, Waterbury, 8-10 p.m. $5. Info, 244-1441. POEMCITY: CCV POETRY READING: Faculty, staff and students read their original words. Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. RACHEL LINDSAY: Based in Burlington, the cartoonist looks back at the creation of her book RX: A Graphic Memoir. Room 100, Larner Classroom, University of Vermont Medical Education Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4386.

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NEXT STEPS: A CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WALK: Environmentally conscious Vermonters join 350VT for a five-day trek from Middlebury to Montpelier. Participants may join for part or all of the journey. See calendar spotlight. Various locations statewide, 8 a.m. $25-100 per day. Info, 444-0350.

bazaars

RUMMAGE SALE IN ESSEX JUNCTION: Thrifty people thumb through a wide array

of gently used items. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7943. RUMMAGE SALE IN MONTPELIER: Toys, housewares, appliances and jewelry delight bargain hunters. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8694. RUMMAGE SALE IN VERGENNES: Deal seekers browse a treasure trove of secondhand scores. Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 349-0229.

business

CONTENT MARKETING POWER HOUR: With the support of area womenpreneurs, business owners get ahead of the game by scheduling their social media content. Study Hall Collective, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 999-4449.

community

JOB HUNT HELPER: Employment seekers get assistance with everything from writing a résumé to completing online applications. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

conferences

JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF VERMONT SUMMIT: “In Search of Our Jewish Identity: Telling Our Stories” guides three days of workshops, speakers, storytelling and family-friendly activities. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 4-10 p.m. $30-465. Info, 734-1911. TOLKIEN AT UVM CONFERENCE: Scholars and students convene for a weekend of fireside readings and poring over academic papers inspired by the author of The Hobbit. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15-25; free for students. Info, 578-8874.

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KNITTING CIRCLE: Kass Phillips leads participants in making hats, shawls and other items to be donated to various organizations. Bring scissors and needles if you have them. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2269. CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERS: See THU.4, 8 p.m. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Inspired by the 5Rhythms dance practice, attendees move, groove, release and open their hearts to life in a safe and sacred space. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, fearnessence@gmail.com. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Aaron Marcus, Laura Markowitz and Ana Ruesink provide music for newcomers and experienced movers alike. Martha Kent calls the steps. Bring potluck snacks. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 879-7618.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.3. GLOBAL ROOTS FILM FESTIVAL: WHY SING, WHY DANCE?: Classic and lesser-known musical films reveal the development of the genre and the role it played in the history of cinema as a whole. See vtiff.org for details. See calendar spotlight. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5-10; $20-40 for passes. Info, 660-2600. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.3. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.3. ‘THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL’: There are two new arrivals but one vacant room in the charming Indian hotel that is the setting of this 2015 comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE STORY OF VERMONT’S QUIET DIGITAL REVOLUTION’: A short documentary looks at the role of online service Front Porch Forum in local communities. A discussion with FPF staff members follows. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2000.

food & drink

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK DANCING: Participants make strides in circle, line and couple dances. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 223-2518.

PUBLIC CUPPING: Coffee connoisseurs and beginners alike explore the flavor notes and aromas of the roastery’s current offerings and new releases. Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-6641.

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11 BRAVO PRELAUNCH PARTY: Games and a fish fry fuel a bash benefiting the Josh Pallotta Fund. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, party, 5-10 p.m.; fish fry, 6-7 p.m. Free; $12 for fish fry.. Info, 233-0630. AMP NIGHT: Artist Clare Dolan, musician Lou Weller and several local writers are the special guests at an evening highlighting artists, musicians and poets. River Arts, Morrisville, 6-8 p.m. $10. Info, 598-0340. HEART & HOME: CHANGING THE COMMUNITY NARRATIVE: Both interactive and family-friendly, a visual art activity touches on topics of home, community, diversity and inclusivity. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, 2-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, fhp@ cvoeo.org. NEW ENGLAND ARCHIVISTS SPRING MEETING: See THU.4, 7:30 a.m. POEMCITY: ‘HEARING THROUGH THE HEART: AN EVENING OF POETRY & DANCE’: Words and movement meet in a collaborative performance touching on narratives of equity, racial injustice and social inequality. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.3, 9:15 a.m. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.3. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.3.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.3, 7:30 & 10:40 a.m. CARDIO CHI MOVEMENT SERIES: A light cardio workout with music paves the way for qigong variations for all levels and ages. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m.noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036. GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18. Info, 318-6050. TAI CHI STUDIO: Beginners and experienced practitioners alike perfect their steps with limited guidance. Barre Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512. TAI CHI YANG 24: Students get an introduction to a gentle form of exercise said to benefit

internal organs. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

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CINDY MANGSEN & STEVE GILLETTE: The folk troubadours draw on 25 years of performing together for an acoustic concert of original and traditional tunes. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 518-561-6920. CLASSIC STONES LIVE: Fronting an eight-piece band, tribute artists Keith Call and Bernie Bollendorf have the moves like Jagger and Richards. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. $29-54. Info, 518-5631604, ext. 105. IBERI: Donning traditional dress, the Georgian men’s choir carries on one of the earliest polyphonic traditions in the world. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, preshow talk, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $530. Info, 656-4455. VERMONT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE: New musical compositions inspired works by nine Vermont poets, performed in this eight annual “Poetry & Music” concert. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-30. Info, 849-6900.

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STARRY NIGHT: FIND YOUR WAY: The sky comes alive as attendees create their own star navigators, sip cocoa and gaze at constellations. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-8:30 p.m. $5; free for members. Info, 434-3068.

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theater

‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’: Six quirky competitors face off in a fictional spelling bee in this musical comedy presented by the MMUHS Theatre Department. Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Jericho, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7-9. Info, 899-4690, ext. 1715. ‘THE BALTIMORE WALTZ’: See THU.4. ‘CONSTELLATIONS’: See THU.4, 7:30 & 10 p.m. ‘INTO THE WOODS’: See THU.4. ‘THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO’: See THU.4. ‘NOISES OFF’: A British acting troupe is embroiled in its own backstage antics in Michael Frayn’s comedy, presented by the Shelburne Players. Shelburne Town Center, 7:30-10 p.m. $15-18. Info, 343-2602.

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‘OUR TOWN’: Small-town drama plays out in Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work, staged by Theater in the Woods Vermont. Tinmouth Old Firehouse, 7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 235-2050.

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BOOK SALE IN RUTLAND: Thousands of gently used CDs, DVDs, puzzles and page-turners pique shoppers’ interest. Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. FRIDAY NIGHT READING SERIES: Visiting faculty members Bianca Stone and Xu Xi excerpt original works. Cafe Anna, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8828. LIA PURPURA: Lit lovers listen in as the author reads and discusses her essay “On Miniatures” and reads from her new essay collection, All the Fierce Tethers. See calendar spotlight. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon. Regular admission, $3-10; free for members, faculty, staff, students and kids 6 and under. Info, 656-0750. WRITER’S BLOCK: Scribes bring essays, short stories, one-act plays and poems to be critiqued by a supportive audience. Barre Area Senior Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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bazaars

JUNQUE & TRUNK SALE: One person’s trash is another’s treasure at this indoor yard sale. MAC Center for the Arts, Newport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 334-1966.

RUMMAGE SALE IN ESSEX JUNCTION: See FRI.5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE IN MONTPELIER: See FRI.5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE IN VERGENNES: See FRI.5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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PRESERVATION BURLINGTON ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS CELEBRATION: Property owners are recognized for their efforts in preservation. Graduate students in the UVM Historic Preservation Program present their research. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, info@ preservationburlington.org.

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JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF VERMONT SUMMIT: See FRI.5, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. NERDCAMPVT & AUTHOR FAIRE: Educators create the day’s schedule and address current topics at a learner-driven “unconference” focused on literacy. Hiawatha Elementary School, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, klawrence@ewsd.org. TOLKIEN AT UVM CONFERENCE: See FRI.5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

dance

BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlington westie@gmail.com. CONTRA DANCE: Don Veino calls the steps at a traditional social dance with high-energy music by Julie Vallimont, Anna Patton and Ethan Hazzard-Watkin. Capital City Grange, Berlin, introductory session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 225-8921.

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OPEN HOUSE: Parents and potential pupils learn about the high school curriculum by sitting in on sample lessons, meeting faculty members and chatting with current students. High School Campus, Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2827, ext. 212.

environment

LEAP ENERGY FAIR: More than 75 exhibits highlight solar power, heat pumps and electric vehicles at this family-friendly affair. Crossett Brook Middle School, Duxbury, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7829.

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11 BRAVO RELEASE PARTY: Troy Millette, Bad Horsey and others entertain revelers at a can release supporting the Josh Pallotta Fund. 14th Star Brewing Co., St. Albans, 4-10 p.m. Free. Info, 233-0630. THE GALA: THE FUTURE OF SPACE: Live and silent auctions enliven an elegant evening with optional black-tie attire. Funds raised benefit the Helen Day Art Center. The Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, 5 p.m. $135. Info, 253-8358. LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 383-2118. MAPLE BRUNCH: Folks pound the pavement in a 5K fun run, then refuel with a pancake breakfast. Rock Point School, Burlington, registration, 8 a.m.; race, 9 a.m.; brunch, 9-11 a.m. $10; $25 for families. Info, 864-1103. NEW ENGLAND ARCHIVISTS SPRING MEETING: See THU.4, 7:30 a.m. OPEN MUSIC JAM: Anything goes in an independent community meeting group where folks can share hobbies, play music and discuss current events — without using online social sites. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. SINGLE ADULTS’ VOLLEYBALL/ GAME/POTLUCK DINNER NIGHT: Social butterflies enjoy a little friendly competition while making new acquaintances. Essex Alliance Church, 6-9:30 p.m. $2. Info, 879-1469. SPRING HOMESTEAD WEEKEND: Homesteaders cultivate new skills during two days of workshops on topics such as plant propagation and mushroom cultivation. Sunday’s dutch-oven potluck completes the event. Wild Roots Farm Vermont, Bristol, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-15. Info, wildrootsfarmvt@gmail.com. ‘TWILIGHT IN THE GARDEN’ SILENT AUCTION & DINNER: Dressed in semi-formal attire, adults fill up on mouthwatering fare and bid on a wide variety of items. Rutland Area Christian

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School, 5:30-9 p.m. $25. Info, 775-0709. VERMONT COVERED BRIDGE SOCIETY SPRING MEETING: John Weaver discusses the history and revitalization of Townshend’s Scott Covered Bridge at an annual gathering. The Congregational Church of Middlebury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 879-3690. WALL OF FAME CELEBRATION CEREMONY: Sugarbush’s 60th anniversary ski season culminates in the induction of the inaugural class of significant contributors to the resort, followed by a dazzling fireworks display. Mountain View Room, Gatehouse Lodge, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6300.

fairs & festivals

Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090. SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY: Locals get their fill of maple treats. Live music and boiling demos round out the sweet soirée. Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Shelburne, pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon; party, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5054.

health & fitness

INTRO TO STUDIO CYCLING: Beginners hop in the saddle for a 20- to 30-minute ride with an instructor demonstrating each position. Alpenglow Fitness, Montpelier, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 279-0077. NEWBIE NOON CLASS: Firsttimers feel the heat as they get their stretch on. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

HELLO SPRING FAIR: Specialty vendors and crafters purvey their goods at a benefit bazaar for Homeward Bound. Granville Town Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; items from the shelter’s wishlist accepted. Info, gbgmail@comcast.net.

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film

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘APOLLO 11’: An out-of-thisworld 2019 documentary looks at a mission to land on the moon led by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.3. GLOBAL ROOTS FILM FESTIVAL: WHY SING, WHY DANCE?: See FRI.5, 11:30 a.m. ‘LANDFILL HARMONIC’: A 2015 documentary shown as part of the Woodstock Film Series follows the Recycled Orchestra, a group of musicians who transform trash into instruments. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-5303. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.3. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.3. ‘THEATER OF BLOOD’: Shown on 16mm reel-to-reel film, this 1973 comedy has cinephiles in stitches with the story of a Shakespearean actor who takes revenge on his critics. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@ yahoo.com.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site. Nutty

ARABIC LANGUAGE CLASS: A six-week language class covers the alphabet and simple conversations. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

lgbtq

POEMCITY: LGBTQ POETRY READING & PANEL: Selfidentified LGBTQ poets Linda Quinlan, Alison Prine, Toussaint St. Negritude and J. Turk read and answer questions. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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music

Find club dates in the music section. ALEX BIGELOW: In his senior concert, the guitarist showcases his six-string chops in the styles of blues, jazz, rock and country. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN: Blazing banjos abound when this Grammy Award-winning husband-andwife duo take the stage. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $2750.50. Info, 476-8188. CABIN FEVER CAFÉ: Coffee in hand, Vermonters make the most of the long winter by grooving to live tunes by Jacob Richards. Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; donations for refreshments. Info, 849-2420. CINDY MANGSEN & STEVE GILLETTE: See FRI.5, Music Box, Craftsbury, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Info, 586-7533. FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSIC: An inaugural two-day celebration of sounds includes three concerts spotlighting faculty and student works, as well as the winners of an international call for scores.

See newmusicuvm.org for details. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 4 & 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. THE FOBS: A high-energy rock show also features Cave Bees and L’Enfant Sauvage. The Hive on Pine, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Info, jethantapper@gmail.com. HUNGRYTOWN: The internationally touring acoustic duo performs songs from the 2015 album, Further West. Brown Public Library, Northfield, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 485-4621. LEWIS FRANCO & THE MISSING CATS: Close three-part vocal rhythm harmonies and thrilling improvisation thread through tunes by the acoustic jazz combo. Presented as part of the Ripton Community Coffee House music series. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 388-9782. MATTHEW ODELL: Prokofiev’s sixth, seventh and eighth sonatas, also known as the “War Sonatas,” ring out on piano. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 4-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 457-3500. MOKOOMBA: Music lovers dance into spring with the dynamic world-fusion band from Zimbabwe. New World Fusion Project open. Suicide Six Ski Area, South Pomfret, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, globalocalvt@gmail. com. NEW VOICES: WORLD PARTY: Mal Maiz, Somali Bantu comedian Abow Ibrahim and Netherlands-born hip-hop producer Es-K are featured in the latest installment of the multicultural series, which highlights local musicians from disparate backgrounds. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966. ‘RAISE THE SPIRIT: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT’: Musical alumni return to campus to celebrate professor Su Lian Tan’s quarter century of teaching. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, preconcert lecture, 6:15 p.m.; concert, 7:30-9 p.m. $6-15. Info, 443-3168. RUPERT WATES: Melodic and haunting folk songs are in the British singer-songwriter’s wheelhouse. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes preshow dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. SOCIAL BAND: Members of the Burlington choral group employ their powerful pipes in the spring program “Mother Root: Songs of Source and Sustenance.” Richmond Free Library, 7:30-9 p.m. $15-18. Info, 355-4216. VERMONT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE: See FRI.5, Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. VERMONT VIRTUOSI: Described as a concert of musical enlightenment, “The Tao of Light” includes compositions by Bohuslav Martinů, André Previn and others. First Baptist Church SAT.6

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‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’: See FRI.5. ‘THE BALTIMORE WALTZ’: See THU.4, 2-4 & 7:30-9:30 p.m. ‘INTO THE WOODS’: See THU.4, 2 & 7 p.m. ‘THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO’: See THU.4. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘DIE WALKÜRE’: Soprano Christine Goerke plays the willful warrior Brünnhilde in a broadcast production of Richard Wagner’s dramatic opera. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, noon. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. ‘NOISES OFF’: See FRI.5.

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BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Lovers of the written word bag bargain titles. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. BOOK SALE IN RUTLAND: See FRI.5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. BOOK SALE IN SOUTH BURLINGTON: Bookworms stock up on used reading materials and other media. Wheeler House, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140. POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

SUN.7 activism

CLIMATE GRIEVING & HEALING: A CEREMONY TO RECONNECT: Faith leaders and facilitators lead environmental activists in ritual, silence and song dedicated to the effects of the climate crisis. Be prepared for outdoor conditions. Geprags Community Park, Hinesburg, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 444-0350. NEXT STEPS: A CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WALK: See FRI.5.

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COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Sessions in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

theater

‘CONSTELLATIONS’: See THU.4.

“THIS IS NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S STRING QUARTET”

‘WAITING FOR GODOT’ AUDITIONS: See WED.3, 4-6 p.m.

‘A STORY’S A STORY’: Two elderly immigrant women unravel the myriad narratives that have shaped their lives. Funds raised support the North Branch School. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $15-100. Info, 382-9222.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

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conferences

JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF VERMONT SUMMIT: See FRI.5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $6; free for firsttimers; bring snacks to share. Info, 540-1020. BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMA: ‘THE GOLDEN AGE’: Set in the roaring ’20s, this onscreen production follows a young fisherman who falls in love with a beautiful dancer. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600. ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: No partner is required for a beginner-friendly session of circle and line dances. Call to confirm if the weather is questionable. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2. Info, 864-0218. SALSALINA SUNDAY PRACTICE: Salsa dancers step in for a casual social. Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $5. Info, eingelmanuel@hotmail.com.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND TRUST ANNUAL MEETING: Neighbors mingle at a meeting replete with food, an officer election and a speech by South Burlington resident Sophie Mazowita. Bring a dish to share. Ridgewood Estates, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3581. SPRING HOMESTEAD WEEKEND: See SAT.6.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AMERICAN SOCIALIST: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EUGENE VICTOR DEBS’: Released in 2017, a thoughtful documentary provides a portrait of the founder of the American Socialist Party. Former Vermont State Employees’ Association president Ed Stanak leads a post-screening discussion. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 7-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 479-5600. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.3. GLOBAL ROOTS FILM FESTIVAL: WHY SING, WHY DANCE?: See FRI.5, 11 a.m. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.3. MOVIE DATE WITH BEAUX & PRUDIE: A wacky game of trivia hosted by Beaux and Prudie Peepers paves the way for a showing of a popular picture. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, trivia, 6:30 p.m.; film, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, prudiepeepers@gmail.com. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.3. ‘WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?’: A Q&A with actor François Clemmons, who portrayed the singing police officer on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” follows

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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION GALA DINNER: Francophiles savor a French-inspired meal alongside French consul general Arnaud Mentré and local and international dignitaries. The Bearded Frog, Shelburne, 6 p.m. $80; preregister; limited space; cash bar. Info, donnagallas@gmail.com. CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.6. CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: See SAT.6. FLAVORS OF THE VALLEY: Samples from more than 45 farm- and food-related vendors please palates. Hartford High School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-35; free for kids 6 and under. Info, 291-9100. MAPLE HAM DINNER: Families feast on a hearty spread. Georgia Elementary & Middle School, St. Albans, noon. $7-14; $35 per family; free for kids under 5. Info, mev@together.net. SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY: See SAT.6.

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CALCUTTA FUNDRAISER: Community members catch up over delicious hors d’oeuvres, then vie for prizes while supporting the Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program. On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 2-5:30 p.m. $75 includes two entry tickets and one numbered ball. Info, 372-4087.

health & fitness

HUMMINGBIRD INTEGRATIVE MENTAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE: Light food, music and dancing set the stage for a guided moving meditation such as yoga or qi gong. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 498-3173. MOVING MEDITATION WUJI GONG: Jeanne Plo leads pupils in an easy-to-learn form of qigong known as “tai chi for enlightenment.” Burlington Friends Meeting House, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6377. TECH-ASSISTED MEDITATION MEETUP: Mobile devices and headphones in tow, participants explore digital tools and techniques for achieving deep focus. Satori Float & Mind Spa, Shelburne, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 498-5555.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners alike chat en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, stevenorman@fastmail.fm.

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music

Find club dates in the music section. ‘THE BEETHOVENS OF TODAY’: Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival co-artistic director Soovin Kim hosts an illuminating discussion of Beethoven’s compositional development, prior to presenting a piece by new composer T.J. Cole. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 2 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966. CHAMPLAIN CONSORT: See THU.4, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 3 p.m. $10. Info, atthechurchbtv@gmail.com. COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252. FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSIC: See SAT.6, 4 p.m. GREEN MOUNTAIN YOUTH SYMPHONY: The repertory, concert and senior orchestras each present musical offerings. Barre Opera House, 2 p.m. $5-15; free for kids under 5. Info, 476-8188. HUNGRYTOWN: See SAT.6, Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. JEAN ROHE: The singersongwriter serves up selections ranging from fantastical riffs on old folktales to autobiographical sojourns in support of her recent release Sisterly. Richmond Congregational Church, 4-6 p.m. $15-23. Info, 434-4563. LONESOME ACE STRING BAND: An old-time band with bluegrass chops dole out righteous folk and country music. The Terrible Mountain Stringband open. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 3 p.m. $15; free for kids under 12. Info, 824-5288. NEW CENTURY | NEW VOICES: MARCOS BALTER: The internationally renowned composer introduces listeners to some of his favorite living songsmiths as part of a new music series highlighting the ongoing contributions of women and people of color. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. THE NEXT GENERATION AUDITIONS: Area high schoolers who are seriously studying classical music vie for the chance to perform in an annual concert. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Free; preregister. Info, 728-9402. OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: Be they accomplished musicians or just starting out, young players find harmony in the traditional music of Burlington’s past and present immigrant groups. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8500. SOCIAL BAND: See SAT.6, College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m.

UPPER VALLEY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: Regional performers charm classical connoisseurs with a concert of works by Bach, Copland, Borodin and Beethoven. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 3 p.m. $10; free for kids under 18. Info, 603-448-0400. VERMONT MUSICIANS’ CONCERT: Abby Sherman, John Smyth, Seth Eames and others lend their talents to a church benefit. United Community Church of Morrisville, 3-5 p.m. $7-15; free for kids under 3. Info, 888-2990.

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VERMONT SYMPHONIC WINDS: Professional players please music lovers with gems from the wind orchestra repertoire. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. $10-15; free for kids and St. Mike’s ID holders. Info, 380-0621.

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talks

END OF LIFE CAFÉ: Panelists field audience questions related to all aspects of death. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 658-0533.

theater

‘12 ANGRY MEN’: In a fresh twist on Reginald Rose’s 1954 teleplay, a dozen impassioned women present a staged reading of the courtroom drama about a jury that holds an accused murderer’s future in its hands. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 382-9222. ‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’: See FRI.5, 2-4 p.m.

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BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-andmeter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, jcpoetvt@gmail. com. SUN.7

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NEXT STEPS: A CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WALK: See FRI.5, 7:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 ZENBARN, WATERBURY CENTER

agriculture

RESTORING THE AMERICAN ELM: A workshop with Megan Gordon of the Nature Conservancy outlines the effort to revive the tree on Vermont’s landscapes. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

Single Mingle

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 RICHMOND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Trend Steeped in Tradition — A Natural Wine Dinner FRIDAY, APRIL 12 HOTEL VERMONT, BURLINGTON

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JOB HUNT HELPER: See FRI.5, 3-6 p.m.

Dave Keller Band

conferences

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THE LAKE BETWEEN: Engaging professionals ranging from archaeologists to artists to policy makers, this conference brings the Lake Champlain’s future to the fore. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 8 a.m.3:30 p.m. $40; free for students. Info, bhhowe@uvm.edu.

3rd Annual 420 Party w/Cirque de Fuego, Disco Phantom SATURDAY, APRIL 20 ZENBARN, WATERBURY CENTER

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Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad SUNDAY, APRIL 21 ZENBARN, WATERBURY CENTER

Around the World Kids Cooking Camp — April Break THURSDAY, APRIL 11 ZENBARN, WATERBURY CENTER

film

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CCS Annual Awards Lunch

‘DEAD POETS SOCIETY’: Played by Robin Williams, an English teacher encourages his students to view verse in a new light. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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BTV POLY COCKTAILS: Those who are polyamorous, in an open relationship or just curious connect over drinks. Deli 126, Burlington, 7 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info, 253-310-8315.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.3, 6:30 p.m. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.3. MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.3. PITCH: Players compete in a trick-taking card game. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.3. CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: Supervised clinical interns offer guidance and support to those looking to care for themselves using natural remedies. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-30; additional cost for herbs. Info, 224-7100. GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:158 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688. NAMI VERMONT ‘IN OUR OWN VOICE’: Trained presenters provide practical information about mental illness. Newport Municipal Building, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-6480.

language

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP: Language learners make strides — and new friends — in an ongoing discussion group. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140. RAISING OF THE FRANCOPHONIE FLAG: Folks fête French-speaking cultures as part of International Month of Francophonie. Burlington City Hall, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8826.

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MUST-READ MONDAYS: Lit lovers cover Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. POEMCITY: ‘AS USEFUL AS SPOONS: THE POETRY OF CORA BROOKS’: Award-winning wordsmiths Chard deNiord and Kerrin McCadden give voice to imaginative works by the late Vermont writer and activist. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

TUE.9 activism

NEXT STEPS: A CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WALK: See FRI.5. POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Engaged citizens get creative while crafting friendly reminders to send to Democratic voters. E1 Studio Collective, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Donations. Info, e1studiocollective@gmail.com.

business

RUTLAND REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS SHOW: Local professionals mingle with more than 90 exhibitors, who offer home services and products. Holiday Inn, Rutland, 4-7 p.m. $5. Info, 773-2747.

community

COMMUNITY DROP-IN CENTER HOURS: Wi-Fi, games and art materials are on hand at an open meeting space where folks forge social connections. GRACE, Hardwick, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 472-6857.

crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

dance

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy Hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

PANORAMA: Joined by a facilitator, parents, caregivers and adult family members of LGBTQ youth ask questions and share their experiences. Outright Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-9677.

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sports

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.3.

CORN HOLE LEAGUE: Partners vie for cash prizes in a popular lawn game. Barre Elks Lodge, 6:30-10 p.m. $10. Info, 279-5776.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.3.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.3. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.3.

‘THE POSTMAN’: Through delivering correspondence to famous Chilean wordsmith Pablo Neruda, a mail carrier learns to love poetry. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONGFORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. BEGINNERS TAI CHI: See THU.4. BONE BUILDERS: See THU.4. COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.8, 4-8 p.m. REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203. TAI CHI TUESDAYS: Friends old and new share a healthy pastime. Barre Area Senior Center, advanced, 1 p.m.; intermediate, 2 p.m.; beginner, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512. TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

language

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? Language learners practice pronunciation and more in an informal training. Hartland Public Library, 12:302:30 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473. ‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652.

music

Find club dates in the music section. NORTHERN VERMONT SONGWRITERS: Melody makers meet to share ideas and maximize their creativity. Call for details. Catamount Outback Artspace, St. Johnsbury, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 467-9859. OPEN MIC: Singers, players, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 446-2872.

outdoors

NEW HAVEN RIVER ANGLERS MONTHLY MEETING & PRESENTATION: Social time with a cash bar paves the way for talks targeting Vermonters interested in fishing, friends and preserving the environment.

Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 989-5748.

seminars

ESTATE PLANNING: ESSENTIAL AT ANY AGE: Experts elucidate the process of protecting property and providing for posterity. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-8790.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

talks

‘HIV IS A MIRROR: HOW A VIRUS HELPS US SEE OURSELVES MORE CLEARLY’: An in-depth discussion delves into the parallels between human biology and culture, as revealed by the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Middlebury, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5652.

tech

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO USING INSTAGRAM: Newbies get connected to the online photosharing application. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, delia@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

words

BOOK CLUB: Bibliophiles read between the lines of The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. THE MOTH: BAMBOOZLED: Wordsmiths have five minutes to tell true tales inspired by a shared theme. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 540-0406.

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POEMCITY: CORA BROOKS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Fans recall favorite stories and read beloved poems at a celebration for the late Vermont writer and activist. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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POEMCITY: GARRET KEIZER: Fans of the written word revel in refreshments, a Q&A and a reading from the poet’s 2018 collection The World Pushes Back. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. POETRY TEA PARTY: ‘REMEMBERING ROBERT FROST’: Lit lovers join members of the Northeast Storytellers to honor the patron saint of Vermont poets with readings, reflections and more. St. Johnsbury House, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 751-5432.

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¡AN AWARENESS & FUNDRAISING FIESTA!: A benefit bash for Migrant Justice including a piñata, themed treats and a screening of the award-winning documentary Dolores honors the 89th birthday of activist Dolores Huerta. Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $1-89. Info, spachman@smcvt.edu.

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MY BUSINESS IS READY TO GROW: WHERE’S THE MONEY?: Budding business owners pick up tips for securing capital. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-8790.

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COFFEE TALK: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. Nomad Coffee — South End Station, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, vt@aarp.org.

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FIBER RIOT!: See WED.3. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Needle-and-thread enthusiasts fine-tune their techniques. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free for first-timers; bring a bag lunch. Info, 922-8936.

Sunday’s lineup Shawn Colvin Parsonsfield Lowell Thompson

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KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.3.

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COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS: Barriers to education and career success come down as participants connect with local colleges and tech centers. Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 888-943-7301. WED.10

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‘CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?’: With her career in decline, author Lee Israel, played by Melissa McCarthy, finds renewed success as a literary forger. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. ‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.3. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.3. ‘LEANING INTO THE WIND: ANDY GOLDSWORTHY’: Artist Andy Goldsworthy comes into focus in this 2008 documentary shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@gmail.com. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.3.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.3. THE COOKING CIRCLE: Chef Alex McGregor talks all things food, particularly the use, history and medicinal properties of spices. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1392.

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ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.3. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.3. CHAIR YOGA: See WED.3.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.3. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.3.

music

Find club dates in the music section. THE ENGLISH CONCERT: Harry Bicket directs the U.S. premiere of the ensemble’s semi-staged production of Handel’s Englishlanguage opera Semele. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $20-70. Info, 603-646-2422. FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: Toes tap to the jazz and R&B stylings of Jenni and the Jazz Junketeers. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228. OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: See SUN.7, Boys & Girls Club, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. YOUTH OPERA WORKSHOP OF VERMONT: Vocalists from five local high schools bring their powerful pipes to scenes from tragic and comic operas. Middlebury Memorial Baptist Church, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 989-7538.

seminars

FACE THE RIVER: RESTORING A HEALTHY CONNECTION BETWEEN MONTPELIER & ITS RIVERS: Vermont River Conservancy and Friends of the Winooski River representatives reflect on the role of rivers in the Capital City’s past, present and future. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.3.

FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT: Experiencing housing discrimination? Tenants’ rights come to light in a seminar with representatives from CVOEO’s Fair Housing Project. Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, Burlington, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, fhp@cvoeo.org.

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DAWN HOLTZ: Interested individuals learn the ins and outs of the Milarepa Center, a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center in Barnet. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136.

JANE DESOTELLE: Speaking as part of the Vinspire: Informing and Inspiring the North Country series, the Underwood Herbs owner presents “Medicinal Herbs of the Adirondacks.” Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5:30-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 518563-1604, ext. 105. NANCY NAHRA: Amelia Earhart’s accomplishments as a pilot and author are highlighted in the special First Wednesdays series address “Amelia.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: Formula entry, formatting, freeze pane and simple plotting become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.3.

theater

ARTSMART: THE MET OPERA STORY OF ‘DIE WALKÜRE’: Opera singer Erik Kronke provides background information on Richard Wagner’s 19th-century work ahead of a broadcast production by the Metropolitan Opera. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, noon. Free for Die Walküre ticket holders. Info, 760-4634. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘DIE WALKÜRE’: See SAT.6, Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 1-6 p.m. $10-17. Info, 760-4634. ‘ONCE’: A street musician and a Czech immigrant fall in love in this modern musical set in the streets of Dublin and presented by Northern Stage. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-59. Info, 296-7000.

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HOW TO TELL A GOOD STORY: Local raconteur Bill Torrey reveals the aspects of a compelling narrative. Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. POEMCITY: VERMONT STUDIO CENTER 35TH ANNIVERSARY: Thirty-five Green Mountain State alumni each read a poem of 35 lines or less in celebration of the international artists and writers residency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. POEMTOWN: NOONTIME POETRY READINGS: OPEN MIC: See WED.3. WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.3. m

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POLLINATOR GARDENS 101: A step-by-step guide to designing pollinator habitat for all stages of the life cycle. Learn more about different pollinators’ life cycles, how to support them and the plants they need at every stage. Includes a custom plant list specific to your garden and yummy snacks. Sat., Apr. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/1.5-hour workshop. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, julie@redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com/events/ introduction-to-pollinator-gardens.

HERB PLANTERS FOR COOL WEATHER: Enjoy a lovely evening after hours in the Red Wagon Plants greenhouse creating balanced herb planters full of flavors and fragrances that will thrive in the cold Vermont spring and grow well together. Workshop includes a large pot, soil and five herb plants. Light refreshments, and feel free to BYOB. Tue., Apr. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50/1.5-hour class, finished herb planter. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, Julie@redwagon plants.com, redwagonplants.com/

ALLA PRIMA PORTRAITS: Learn how to create portraits in your wet media of choice: acrylic, pastels, gouache or watercolor. Each day participants will create a portrait of a new figure model. All levels welcome. Materials list provided. Instructor: Karen Winslow. Wed.-Fri., Apr. 17-19, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $375/person; $350/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

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FIBER: MIXED-MEDIA EMBROIDERY: Using the simple tools of needle and thread adds texture, dimension and meaning to favorite prints, photographs and other unusual objects. Materials list provided. Instructor: Boston-based artist Jodi Colella. Sun.-Tue., Apr. 14-16, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Cost: $375/person; $350/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

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making a small stained glass window. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 18-May 19. Cost: $350/2-day class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburne craftschool.org, shelburnecraft school.org.

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ayurveda 200-HOUR AYURVEDA INTEGRATION PROGRAM: Join us in learning and immerse yourself in the oldest surviving preventative health care system. This program is ideal for yoga teachers, counselors, therapists, bodyworkers, nurses, doctors, wellness coaches, herbalists, etc. VSAC approved and payment plans available. Can transfer hours to Kripalu’s Ayurveda Health Counselor program. More information at ayurvedavermont. com/classes. 2020 schedule: Feb. 8-9, Mar. 7-8, Apr. 4-5, May 2-3, Jun. 6-7, Jul. 11-12, Aug. 15-16, Sep. 12-13, Oct. 17-18, Nov. 14-15. Cost: $2,795. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 8728898, ayurvedavt@comcast.net. WOMEN’S HEALTH & HORMONES WEEKEND WORKSHOP AND CLINICAL DAY: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE: Instructor: Dr. Claudia Welch, DOM. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2:30-4:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. May 18-19. Optional clinical day for practitioners who would like to go deeper on Mon., May 20. Cost: $275/both days; $108 for Mon. add-on clinic day. Location: Burlington, Vermont. Info: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 8728898, ayurveda vermont.com/classes/#claudia.

DRAWING 1 & 2: Interested in learning how to draw but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have the basic skills but need a refresher on technique? This course introduces beginner- through intermediate-level students to the fundamental foundations of drawing. Mon., 10 a.m.-noon, Apr. 29-Jun. 10. Cost: $192/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL: Learn how to make a unique book to house creative ideas, drawings, paintings, mixed media, illustrations and writing. This course will be a combination of simple bookmaking techniques, as well as instruction in how to create a beautifully illustrated journal and other hybrid forms of text, image, narrative and design. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 4. Cost: $75/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. INTRO TO STAINED GLASS: Interested in learning how to work with stained glass but not sure how to get started? This course introduces students to the Tiffany Copper Foil method of

LIFE DRAWING: Drawing the human figure is one of the most universal themes in visual art. Figure drawing is a practice in observation, gesture, posture and nuance. Students are guided by an instructor to capture the essence of the human form while a live model poses in short and long poses. Mon., 6-8 p.m, Apr. 29-Jun. 10. Cost: $192/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. WEAVING HERBALIST BASKET: Come join us for a day to learn the art of basket weaving. In this basket-weaving intensive, everyone will make and leave with their own herbalist basket, perfect for harvesting herbs in the garden, foraging in the woods, berry picking all summer or taking to the farmers market. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 4. Cost: $95/5-hour workshop. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

culinary EDIBLE ALCHEMY: A handson workshop that applies the terms, concepts and principles of alchemy to the activities we do in our domestic alchemical realm: the kitchen. Students will not only experience various forms of alchemical transition but will also have the opportunity to eat the results of alchemical transformations. Prerequisite: Introduction to Alchemy. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Apr. 13, 20 & 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost:

$75/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909. WHOLE-WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD: Learn the process of making and maintaining a wild yeast starter, creating the dough and baking the crusty loaves. Sat., May 11, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost: $65/ person; registration is required. Location: OLLI at UVM, 460 South Prospect St., Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, 656-2085, uvmolli@uvm.edu, learn.uvm.edu/ program/osher-life-long-learning.

dance ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES: Welcome spring with friendly tango classes. Beginners: step into the basics. Adv. beginners and intermediates: polish your technique and learn something new. No partner required. LGBTQ+ friendly. Stay for the Queen City Tango Milonga (social tango dance), 7:45-10:30 p.m. Bring clean, smooth-soled shoes. Instructor Elizabeth Seyler PhDance makes learning a breeze. April 6 & 19, May 4 & 17; adv. beg/intermed., 7 p.m.; beginner, 7:45 p.m. $10/person; incl. free admission to the dance that follows. Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: 9991798, qct@queencitytango.org, queencitytango.org, facebook. com/tangowisevermont. DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com. DESIGN/BUILD

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design/build CARPENTRY BOOT AND MITTEN CAMP FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: We’ll cover tools, materials, techniques, parts of a house, lumber list and cut list. We will frame a floor, deck it, get a rafter pattern and put up two walls, framed for window and door. Call for details. Preregistration required. Sat., Apr. 6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $125/sliding scale. Location: Lakeside Ave., Old North End, Burlington. Info: 933-6103, vermonttinyhouses.com.

drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: Open classes in September. New drumming sessions begin the weeks of 10/8, 11/26, 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 5/6. Intermediate Taiko: Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for Adults: Tue., 5:306:20 p.m., & Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m. Djembe for Adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko for Kids and Parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m. World Drumming for Kids and Parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Drums provided. Conga classes, too! Visit schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment PAN VERA’S APRIL NVC TRAININGS: Pan Vera, longtime trainer of Compassionate Communication in New England, returns to Vermont to facilitate NVC trainings throughout Vermont. Learn to speak in a way people enjoy hearing, while being completely authentic. “Working with Pan has manifested into better relationships in my life.” —B.R. 2013. Visit http://bit.ly/vermonttrainings for details. Location:

First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Info: Pan Vera Training L3C, Pan Vera, 356-5358, panvera@ lifeserving.com, lifeserving.com. THE SCIENCE OF INFLUENCE: What if you didn’t have to work so hard trying to convince people to be more positive or reach for their highest potential? Spend two days diving deep into the Science of Influence so that you can effectively guide others to success by stimulating their inherent motivation and prevent people from relapsing into old habits and negative choices. Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., & Sun., May 5, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Cost: $597/2-day event. Location: Hilton, 60 Battery St., Burlington. Info: NEW Health, Ani Anderson, 518-528-9958, aanderson@newwayofhealth. com, influence.securechkout.net.

fitness POUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Thu., 4:30-5:15 p.m. Cost: $12/45min. Location: Colchester Health & Fitness, 278 Prim Rd., Colchester. Info: Stacey Mercure, 860-1010, chfit@myfairpoint.net, chfit.net. TRY THE Y!: Cardio and weight equipment. Spin, yoga, zumba and more group exercise classes. Lap pool, 88-degree Fahrenheit program pool, swim lessons and aquatic classes. All in a supportive community where everyone is welcome. Try us for a day for free! Ongoing. Location: Greater Burlington YMCA, 266 College St., Burlington. Info: 862-9622, gbymca.org.

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IMPROVISATION LABORATORIES (DANCE & MOVEMENT): Morning for all levels with instructor Hannah Dennison. Afternoon for practiced improvisors with instructor Susan Sgorbati. Sat., Mar. 30 & Apr. 13. All levels: 9 a.m.-noon; practiced improvisers: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $30/one workshop; $50/two workshops. Location: UVM Cohen Building, 14 So. Williams St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org. MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURES: For children ages 6 to 8. Instructor: Mark Stein. Mon.-Fri., Apr. 22-26, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org. MUSIC MAKERS & SHAKERS CAMP: Come sing, dance and play with Green Mountain Music Together’s Alison Mott. We’ll play simple instruments, work on our improvisational singing and dancing, sing rounds, play musical games, and make our own instruments! Ages 4-5. Instructor: Alison Mott. Mon.-Fri., Apr. 22-26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $225. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

CONTAINER GARDENING: Containers make gardening more accessible for small-space and apartment gardeners, as well as those looking to downsize the garden. Learn about the newest containers, soils, accessories and plants that have revolutionized container gardening and how you can extend your gardening season with different varieties of flowers, edibles and shrubs. Presenter: Charlie Nardozzi. Sat., Apr. 13, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com. EDIBLE LANDSCAPES: Rediscover the way you look at growing food in your yard. Learn the basic principles of edible landscape design. Presenter: Jacob Holzberg-Pill. Sat., Apr. 6, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com.

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SKATE DECK: SKATEBOARD FAB 101: WOODSHOP 1 & 2: You will construct your own shaped skateboard deck in Skateboard Fab 101, learn how to install trucks and wheels, and practice safe operation of the Generator wood shop in the process. You will receive training certifications 1 and 2 after demonstrating safe operations of a variety of tools. We will create curved noses and tails in our decks using a hydraulic press, so it will be easy to ride a manual all the way to the skate park! Mon., Apr. 22-May 13, 5:30-8 p.m.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com. STICKER WORKSHOP: THREECOLOR VINYL ILLUSTRATION: Learn how to turn an illustration into a three-color print using a registration plate and advanced vinyl application techniques. In this class, you will learn how to use Generator’s Roland GX-24 vinyl cutter to import designs from vector graphic software, with a special focus on converting pen and paper sketches into solid vector designs in Adobe Illustrator. Students will leave the class with a high-quality sticker. Thu., Apr. 25-May 2, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com. THE BLACKSMITH’S KNIFE: The blacksmith’s knife is forged blade, handle and all, from a single piece of steel. In addition to a thorough discussion of design principles, aesthetic and practical concerns, and materials, the students will get hands-on experience with tools like the forge, hammer, anvil and belt grinder. Students should expect to finish one knife during the course of this class. Sat., Apr. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun., Apr. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com. WELDING AND BASIC METALSHOP (3 TRAININGS IN 1!): In this course, you will learn how to use the metal shop equipment to construct basic forms in metal using forming and welding techniques. We will begin with the metal shop tools to learn to prepare our material to specifications. Later, we will cover basic techniques in both MIG and TIG welding, including tacking, stitching, seam welding, typical metal joinery and basic frame making. Wed., Apr. 24-May 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com.

herbs WISDOM OF THE HERBS PROGRAMS: Wisdom of the Herbs School offers unique experiential programs embracing local herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs, hands-on wild harvesting, and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies with intention and gratitude. Two certification programs offer April and July start dates. On-site camping available. All skill levels are welcome! Apr. 27-28, May 25-26, Jun. 22-23, Jul. 20-21, Aug. 17-18, Sep. 14-15, Oct. 12-13. Cost: $2,500/84 hours or 50 hours. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, 1005 County Rd., East Calais. Info: Annie McCleary, 4568122, annie.mccleary@gmail.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.

language FRENCH CLASSES, WINGSPAN STUDIO: Spring Session gets underway soon! Join Madame Maggie for supportive, fun, inspiring classes. Options for pre-K, youth, adults. Summer camps online, too, combining the arts, nature, French. Adult French weekly on Thu., Apr. 4-May 23, $240; beginners: 5-6:30 p.m.; intermediate: 6:30-8 p.m. Youth FRART weekly on Mon., ongoing, $150/4 classes, ages 4-13. Pre-K FRART, weekly on Tue., Mar. 26Apr. 30, 10-11 a.m. $150. Adults, learn with your littles. Register online! Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanstudioeduc.com. SIGN UP NOW & LEARN SPANISH: Our Spanish classes just started, and you can still sign up! Learn from a native speaker via small classes with continual participation. Lesson packages for travelers. Lessons for young children; they love it! English as second language instruction online. Our

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martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children. Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: This program teaches two forms of massage: amma and shiatsu. We will explore oriental medicine theory and diagnosis, as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, and yin-yang and fiveelement theory. Additionally, Western anatomy and physiology are taught. VSAC nondegree grants are available. FSMTB approved program. Starts Sep. 2019. Cost: $6,000/625-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Scott Moylan, 288-8160, scott@elementsofhealing.net, elementsofhealing.net.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington.shambhala.org. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

photography SPRING IN VERMONT WORKSHOP: Spring in Vermont is one of the most magical times to be outdoors exploring the landscape with a camera. The streams are full, leaves are bursting and the fields are exploding with green. During this intensive weekend photography workshop, we’ll explore and photograph some of the most stunning Vermont landscapes. Thu., May 30, 6:30 p.m.-Sun., Jun. 2, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $995/weekend

intensive photography workshop. Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, Montpelier. Info: Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, Kurt Budliger, 272-5328, info@ kurtbudligerphotography.com, greenmtnphotoworkshops.com.

psychology ARCHETYPES FOR EVERYONE: An experiential course training both analysts and anyone interested in becoming more self-aware to think archetypally by exposing them to myths, legends and the powerful symbolism of the personal chart. Students will work with their own charts, as well as the charts of famous people (e.g. Trump, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, etc.), to see how archetypes operate in individual lives. No prior background in astrology is required. This course comes with 8 CEUs for therapists. Apr. 17 & 24, May 1 & 8, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

tai chi NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS IN BURLINGTON: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTTC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts May 1, 9-10 a.m. Open registration through May 29. Cost: $65/month. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org. SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes

the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 3636890, snake-style.com.

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IMOVIE ON COMPUTERS: Create a powerful story with this easyto-use editor. You will learn and practice essential iMovie editing skills including: creating and managing new projects; importing videos and photos; inserting and trimming clips; and adding music, text and graphics. We will supply iMac computers for your use during this workshop. Call or register online. Tue., Apr. 9, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Avenue, #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory. MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: The gateway to checking out gear and using our facilities. We’ll take a tour of the Media Factory, go over our policies and the cool stuff you can do here, and fill out paperwork (yay!). Required: Photo ID and that you live, work, or study in our service area. Call or register online. Sat., Apr. 6, 11 a.m.-noon. free. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory. MICROPHONES 101: A good soundtrack will make your project

come to life! This workshop covers the techniques and gear used to capture the best possible sound while shooting in the field. Audio configuration settings will be shown on several different cameras, as well as dual-system audio used with a DSLR. Call or register online. Thu., Apr. 4, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory. VIDEO PRODUCTION WITH PANASONIC UX90: Explore more advanced camera techniques with this 4K pro camcorder. Learn when to use different frame rates and shutter speeds, and when to shoot 4K or HD video. No experience necessary! Call or register online. Wed., Apr. 3, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. Daily drop-in classes include $5 Community, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice with Yoga for Life, a semesterbased program of unlimited yoga, weekend workshops and mentorship. Transform your career with our Yoga Teacher Training rooted in anatomy and physiology and taught by a faculty of healthcare providers who integrate yoga into their practices. $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.

midday slump, five days a week! Mon.-Fri., noon-1 p.m. Location: Yoga Roots Williston, 373 Blair Park Rd., Suite 205, Williston. Info: 985-0090, info@yogarootsvt. com, yogarootsvt.com. SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages. Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/ month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, info@sanghastudio. org, sanghastudio.org. YOGA ROOTS: SHELBURNE, WILLISTON: Join us in our lightfilled, heart-centered studios in Shelburne and Williston. We love what we do and aim to spread and share the gifts of yoga with people of all ages, attitudes and abilities. We offer all types of classes, 7 days a week! Workshops, series, sound healing and teacher trainings, including 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training “Journey to the Heart,” September 2019. Informational meeting, May 9 at 7 p.m. in Shelburne. VSAC scholarships accepted. We look forward to welcoming you to Yoga Roots! 20 Graham Way, Suite 140, Shelburne; 373 Blair Park, Suite 205, Williston. Daily. Location: Yoga Roots, Shelburne and Williston. Info: 985-0090, Info@ yogarootsvt.com, yogarootsvt.com.

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urlington’s the Fobs kind of look like a cult. Clad in gleaming white jumpsuits, the 11-piece punk group emanates a manic energy not unlike certain fanatical 1970s religious groups often seen jubilating at airports. In concert, the band’s members ecstatically move their bodies in beautiful, messy fits as if filled with a divine spirit. But the Queen City group has no religious agenda. The band is far too busy having as much fun as humanly possible. Founded by Ethan Tapper in 2015, the Fobs have grown from an oddball computer-based electro-rock solo project to the frenzied mob heard on their new album, Golden Thread. Tapper, 29, serves as the group’s songwriter, rhythm guitarist and front person. (He’s also the Chittenden County forester.) Tapper was a member of the Burlington 66

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Bread Boys, a now-defunct old-time outfit with a punk edge. After the project ended in 2014, Tapper began making off-kilter music with the home-recording software GarageBand under the name the Fobs. “I would post [the songs] on Facebook, and they would get no likes, no comments,” he recalls. “You’re like, Is this thing working? Did I screw up the posting process?” Though some of the problem could have been Facebook’s strangling algorithm, Tapper felt moved to take action IRL instead of working harder to create an online audience. “I realized that in order for people to connect with the music, they needed to see it performed,” says Tapper. The Saxtons River native reenvisioned his scrappy garage-rock- and post-punkflavored tracks as full-fledged punk tunes. And as he shared his new concept

with more and more friends, the size of the group snowballed, often employing bizarre ways to incorporate new members into the teetering tower of power it is now. The group performs on Saturday, April 6, at the Hive on Pine in Burlington. Tapper’s willingness to accept new players is emblematic of the band’s essence. The energy and exuberance of those members outweigh what they bring musically. That’s not a slight against their musical skills. Far from it. The band is full of talented players, many of whom perform solo or with other noteworthy local projects, such as Bleach Day, Adam Wolf, Apartment 3, and Henry Finch & the Capacity Ensemble. In alphabetical order, the Fobs (currently) are Ben Chussid, Finch, Ian Hartman, Addie Herbert, Lydia Kern, Jon

When the Fobs perform, there’s a lot going on. Beyond the typical ways that musicians communicate and interact on stage, the bandmates seem enraptured by each other’s presence. They visibly egg each other on in performative displays. “We just love each other so much,” says Tapper. “We’re all so into each other.” Much of the visual chaos comes from the periphery. Kern, a sculptor, serves as the group’s official hype woman. Aside from singing backup and outlandishly skanking up a storm during the band’s more energetic tunes, the artist plays a rather unconventional instrument: a gold, glitter-painted cow jawbone. She strikes it with a drumstick while dancing atop a similarly adorned paint bucket, which she also plays like a drum. On the other side of the group’s sprawling stage setup, Hartman, Finch and Proulx serve as background vocalists and tambourine players. Ignoring decades of negative connotations about band members whose sole contribution is shaking a tambourine, the three feed off each other’s antics — Proulx’s especially. The wildest of the trio, he surrenders himself as if possessed, whirling and contorting his body in euphoric spasms. “If you get in a big enough band, it’s like a party every time,” Proulx says. Though Tapper is the group’s songwriter, the bandmates work out arrangements collectively and democratically. “Not everything has to go through me or come from me,” says Tapper. “We try everything that everyone comes up with,” adds Kraus, the group’s drummer and first official recruit. Nearly all of the songs on Golden Thread originally appear on the Fobs’ first THEY CLICK

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First Friday: Fool’s Gold 104.7 The Point welcomes

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Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute

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News and views on the local music + nightlife scene B Y J O R D A N A D A MS

Secret Garden In case you missed it amid last weekend’s Magic Hat Mardi Gras chaos, Orlando’s Bar & Lounge had its grand opening on Saturday. Over the past few months, the new downtown Burlington music venue has rolled out its arrival with a series of hush-hush soft openings. But now it’s fully open and ready to rock the Queen City. Co-owned by TWIDDLE keyboardist RYAN DEMPSEY, the venue takes its name from an epic nine-minute track from the jam band’s 2017 behemoth, Plump. “[We thought] it would be cool if we wrote a song where all our fictitious characters that we’ve come up with over the last 13 years came together and all met at one spot,” Dempsey told Seven Days in December, when work was just starting at the new club. The song paints a picture of something like the wild rumpus from Where the Wild Things Are crossed with Twiddle’s annual Tumble Down music festival at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. “Come to drink at Orlando’s Bar / On a lovely patch of grass in a land far away,” sings the band’s front person, MIHALI SAVOULIDIS. He goes on to mention a posse of crusty players and freaky creatures cutting loose and jamming out until all hours of the night. Dempsey went on to describe the song’s fictitious location as “mystical” and “hidden away” so that “you have

to know about it” in order to find it. Talk about life imitating art! Orlando’s is tucked away on one of Burlington’s most hidden streets: Lawson Lane, the alleyway behind American Flatbread Burlington Hearth. You’d never know a club was there just by walking past. However, multiple businesses have occupied the space over the years, so it has some name recognition to locals. The partially subterranean spot housed Mexican eatery Hector’s, short-lived clubs Kahiki Moon and Foggy’s Notion, as well as Magnolia Bistro, which had

Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section. WAS (NOT WAS), “Walk the Dinosaur” YO MAJESTY, “Club Action (Chris Bag Raider’s Sailing to Baltimore Edit)” FANNYPACK, “Nu Nu (Yeah Yeah) (Remix)” ST. LUCIA, “Physical” LAFAWNDAH, “Tourist”

the distinction of being Vermont’s first certified green restaurant. Magnolia shut its doors in 2018. Speaking of food, Orlando’s is home to Maudite Poutine, purveyors of Canada’s favorite ooey-gooey, carbolicious foodstuff. You’ve probably seen their food cart on Church Street. Anyone with a hankering for late-night French fries smothered with an obscene amount of cheese curds, gravy, brisket and other delicious toppings should head down to the new bar for a fix. Given Dempsey’s musical connections, we can expect a lot of jam and jam-adjacent acts to take the stage at Orlando’s. For instance, MIKE MACDONALD of progressive electro-funk group STRANGE MACHINES performs on Saturday, April 6. A final thought: Now that Orlando’s is up and running, the College/St. Paul street zone is becoming a highly concentrated music district in the Queen City. Jazz-centric speakeasy Deli 126 and Drink, the latter of which is soon to unveil some big changes, are also close by.

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ARTSRIOT: Everything Helps: Benefit Concert for Aunt Dot’s Place featuring the Brevity Thing, House Dunn, Lost Geese, Bethany Conner (folk-rock), 6 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Broncho, Lemongrab, Chazzy Lake (indie rock), 8:30 p.m., $15.

burlington

HALF LOUNGE: IANU (house, EDM), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet, 8:30 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: British Isles, the Red Newts (indie rock), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Al’s Pals (funk), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 9 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: SOJA, Passafire, Iya Terra (reggae), 7:30 p.m., $25/28. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Tiny Moving Parts, Free Throw, worlds greatest dad (emo, power-pop), 7:30 p.m., $15/17. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free. THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. Chris Lyon (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

burlington

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

BRONCHO front person Ryan Lindsey told Atwood Magazine in 2018. Though he was referring to the transcendental

yet often belligerent pastime of moshing, the statement can also be applied to the Tusla, Okla., band’s music. The four-piece outfit’s most recent effort, Bad Behavior, may sting with post-punk audacity, but carefree energy

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

permeates its punchy tunes. Snappy and slick, the midwestern group keeps things sonically light even when

HALF LOUNGE: Eben Schumacher (folk), 8 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

local singer-songwriter CHAZZY LAKE add support.

singing about dark themes. Check out Broncho on Thursday, April 4, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. LEMONGRAB and

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Tom Pearo and Zack DuPont (folk, ambient), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Moochie (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. The Nth Power, DJ Craig Mitchell (soul, funk), 9:30 p.m., $12/15. RADIO BEAN: Ryan Fauber (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. JanaeSound (rock, soul), 10:30 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE: Tom Caswell Blues Band, 6 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Morning Giants, Sad Turtle, Moving Day (indie), 9:30 p.m., $3. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Emma Cook (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Katie Hannigan (standup), 7 p.m., $15. Mix Tape (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Jam Nation (open jam), 7:30 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Goose (jam), 9 p.m., $20/25/35. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Our Last Night (posthardcore), 7:30 p.m., $17/20.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: James Towle (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. HATCH 31: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Kyle Gadapee (standup), 8 p.m., $10.

northeast kingdom

FOAM BREWERS: On the Sun (groove, soul), 8 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: David Chief (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: The Nancy Druids (rock), 7:30 p.m., free. Vienna (indie), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Head for the Hills, the Tenderbellies (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $7.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Mary McGinniss & the Selkies (folk-rock), 6:30 p.m., free. Alex Fam (alt-folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Krombopulous Michael (alt-rock), 10 p.m., $5.

MONKEY HOUSE: Funny Girl Comedy Night (standup), 7:30 p.m., free. OroborO, Discount Face Tattoos, Batter (art-rock), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

PARKER PIE CO.: The Love Sprockets, Tod Pronto (folk), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: The Communicators (rock), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Mashtodon (hits), 10 p.m., free.

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SIDEBAR: Andrew North Duo (rock), 7:30 p.m., free. Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Irish Session, 7 p.m., free. MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY: Game of Thrones Trivia, 5 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Colin McCaffrey and Friends (folk), 6 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

Pulling Punches “We like pillow fights. I don’t want any real aggression that doesn’t seem fun,”

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HARDWICK STREET CAFÉ AT THE HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Jeremy Harple (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Jake Whitesell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Anomalie, Rob Araujo (jazz, funk), 8 p.m., $13/15. DELI 126: Radmilo Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Red Hot Juba (country, jazz), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Guy Branum, Katie Hannigan (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Leadfoot Louise (Americana), 7:30 p.m., donation.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Cycles (Sold Out) (jam), 9 p.m., $20/25/35. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: First Friday: Fool’s Gold (drag), 9 p.m., $7/10.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Lesley Grant (country), 7 p.m., free. Tom Caswell Blues Band, 8:30 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Purple Sage (folk), 9 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Leno, Young & Cheney (rock), 6 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Dead Sessions (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $7/10.

MONKEY HOUSE: Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute), 5 p.m., free. Battle for Planned Parenthood featuring Father Figuer, LEAN TEE, Trackstar, Spunhouse, Discount Face Tattoos (indie), 7:30 p.m., $5.

middlebury area

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Sam & Dylan (rock), 5 p.m., free. Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Dale and Darcy (bluegrass, Celtic), 7 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Shawn Taylor (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Afro-Latin Social with Dsantos VT and DJ Bacon, 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Michael Stridsberg (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. Death Comes Ripping, Django Soloud (Misfits tribute), 9:30 p.m., free. DOG RIVER BREWERY: Laugh Local VT Comedy Open Mic (standup), 7 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Joe Sabourin (folk-rock), 5 p.m., free. Son of a Gun (rock), 9 p.m., $5. MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: Supernatural (rock), 9 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: John Smyth (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Bounce (hits), 9 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest

upper valley

THE PUBLIC HOUSE AT QUECHEE GORGE: Kind Bud’s Kind Dubs (acoustic), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Cold Lazarus (reggae, jam), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

SAT.6

burlington

ARTSRIOT: To the Max Dance Party: A Benefit for Boston’s Children’s Hospital featuring DJ Zandro and D Jay Baron (hits), 3 p.m., donation. Battle for Planned Parenthood featuring Full Walrus, Grease Face, Sead, boys cruise, the Giant Peach (indie), 4:30 p.m., $5. SAT.6

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Named one of Rolling Stones’s Five “Greatest Tours of 2017” British Isles

Planned Parenthood, the events feature 10 local bands in head-to-head competition, each hoping to land a slot at this year’s Waking Windows festival. Slowcore group FATHER FIGUER, indie outfit LEAN TEE, singer-songwriter TRACKSTAR, jam-rockers SPUNHOUSE and alt-rock trio DISCOUNT FACE TATTOOS battle it out on Friday, while funk-rock band SEAD, garage-punk three-piece GREASE FACE, pop trio BOYS CRUISE, and indie groups the GIANT PEACH and FULL WALRUS square off on Saturday. As you may have guessed, all proceeds will support Planned Parenthood, which, in my opinion, is one of the most important global initiatives in existence. According to its 2017-18 annual report, the organization provided nearly 2 million people with sexual and reproductive health services. In an age when reproductive rights are in danger (and misunderstood), supporting nonprofits like Planned Parenthood is one of the most effective ways to ensure everyone has access to the services they require. Quick disclosure: I’ll be one of the competition’s judges on Saturday. I’d say my judging style is somewhere between JUDGE JUDY and JUDGE DREDD,

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Think of England

Remember last year when JOSH PANDA bid adieu to his project the HOT DAMNED and introduced the world to his new band, BRITISH ISLES? No? That’s probably because, after releasing one electrifying single and accompanying music video, “Hold Your Horses,” the soul-rocker kind of disappeared — understandably so, given that he’s currently navigating new fatherhood. “After releasing [‘Hold Your Horses’] last year, we decided to focus our energy into writing new material for the band to further separate [British Isles] from my solo efforts,” Panda wrote in an email to Seven Days. Panda is back in action starting on Wednesday, April 3. British Isles settle into Nectar’s for a brief residency over the next three Wednesdays, ending on April 17. Given that we’ve seen but a smidge of what the band is all about, the residency should give Panda and co. the space to sprawl out and fully reveal the glammed-up project.

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PAPER CASTLES front person Paddy Reagan sings of the woeful feeling of looking in from the

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Bob Gagnon (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

outside on the poignant track “The Inbetweens.” The song comes from the Burlington band’s 2018 album Acceptionalism,

CLUB METRONOME: Kitchen Dwellers (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $10.

a deeply complex indie-rock exploration of insecurity, loneliness and the struggle to find your place in the world. It’s as

DELI 126: Deli Edits (open format), 11:30 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Collin Cope and Friends (folk), 8 p.m., free.

catchy as it is melancholy. A staple of the Queen City’s indie scene throughout the last decade, the group has shuffled its lineup many times over the years, with Reagan as the only constant. Paper Castles perform on Saturday, April 6, at the Monkey House in Winooski. SMALL HOUSES and locals EASTERN MOUNTAIN TIME add support.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Pullin’ Yo Chain Comedy Showcase (standup), 7:30 p.m., free. Ian Steinberg (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Katie Dobbins (Album Release), Lindsey Sampson (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Tommy Alexander and Dan Blakeslee (country), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

LINCOLNS: Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: AliT (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: The Frank White Experience, DJ Big Dog (Notorious B.I.G. tribute), 9 p.m., $6.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Mike MacDonald (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Dan Bishop Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: DJ Edmano (eclectic), 5 p.m., free. Emma G featuring Silence Echoez (pop-rock, soul), 7 p.m., free. A Girl Named Genny (folk), 10 p.m., $5. Finkle & Einhorn (rock, funk), 11:30 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Cole Davidson (folk-rock), 8 p.m., free. Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. SMITTY’S PUB: Pam McCoy (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Guy Branum, Katie Hannigan (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Cooie Sings (Americana), 6 p.m., free. Reid Parsons (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees, 8:30 p.m., $15/18.

RED SQUARE: Mystique & Toxic Presents: Drag Bingo Candy Land, 7 p.m., free. DJ A-RA$ (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

p.m., free. Shane Murley Band (folk-rock), 9 p.m., free. PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Mike Brewster & Bros. (folk-rock), 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Happy Spangler, the Key Chains (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. ESPRESSO BUENO: Larks in the Attic (traditional), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Eric DeRed (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. DJ LaFountaine (hits), 9:30 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Praxis (funk, jazz), 9 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Carol Hausner and Mark Struhsacker (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Avery Cooper Quartet (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MONKEY HOUSE: Paper Castles, Eastern Mountain Time, Small Houses (indie rock), 9:15 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

EL TORO: Chris Lyon (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

SIDEBAR: Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Neil Hilborn (poetry), 8 p.m., $18/20.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: MacKenzie & Missisquoi (blues, rock), 5

burlington

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

REVELRY THEATER: Houseguest, Baggage Claim (improv), 8 p.m., $7. Dubious Advice (variety), 9:30 p.m., $7.

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HALF LOUNGE: Molly Mood (future beats), 10 p.m., free.

THE HIVE ON PINE: The Fobs, Cave Bees, L’Enfant Sauvage (punk, garage rock), 8:30 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 5 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (EDM), 10 p.m., $5.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

ARTSRIOT: The Moth: Bamboozled (storytelling), 7:30 p.m., $10.

HALF LOUNGE: Molly Mood (future beats), 8 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 2 p.m., free. The Dirk Quinn Band (rock), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

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MOOGS PLACE: Lesley Grant (country), 9 p.m., free.

HOSTEL TEVERE: Straight Jacket Slumber Party (covers), 9 p.m., free.

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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PARAMOUNT THEATRE: Lewis Black: The Joke’s On Us Tour (standup), 8 p.m., $55-75.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Mullett (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest 14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Chris and Erica, Bethany Conner, Troy Millette, Bad Horsey (rock), 4 p.m., free. TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Ryan Sweezey (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Cash Journey (Johnny Cash tribute), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Fu’ Chunk (funk, soul), 8 p.m., free.

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NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session, 1 p.m., free. Trio Gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Avenue A (pop-punk), 10:30 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Best of Second City (improv), 3 p.m., $10-40.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Girl Crush Comedy Showcase (standup), 7 p.m., $5.

THE HIVE ON PINE: Spencer Radcliffe, Wished Bone, Skirts, Wren Kitz (indie), 8 p.m., $7.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 7 p.m., free. Open Circuit: Puppets, Crankies and Pantomime, 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza (folk), noon, $15/17. Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza (folk), 3 p.m., $15/17. MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: Torex and Tyrant (The Prodigy tribute), 10 p.m., free.

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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Sky Alan (reggae), 7 p.m., free. A Box of Stars, Jack McKelvie (dream-folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Junkyard Pharoahs (rock), 10:30 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Yheti, NastyNasty (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $15/20.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

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HATCH 31: Kelly Ravin and Friends (country), 7 p.m., free.

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HARDWICK STREET CAFÉ AT THE HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Trivia Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Motown Mondays (Motown DJs), 8 p.m., free.

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Big Homie Wes is a rapper, producer and radio personality from Lamoille County’s emerging hip-hop scene. He’s blessed with a calm, cool baritone and a real gift for making minimalist beats sound huge and lush. In the past few years, Wes has emerged as a sort of one-man cultural hub, a constant collaborator who uses his platform to spotlight the artists around him. A big part of that platform is his weekly radio show, “Straight Outta Johnson,” on 90.7 WJSC-FM. He’s proven to be a natural host and regularly features interviews with local emcees who are often on the FM airwaves for the very first time. Indeed, he is so busy and generous, it’s almost possible to lose sight of the fact that he’s one of the best new rap artists in Vermont. Wes’ latest recording, Contraband,

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Night Protocol are a four-piece party machine devoted to “synthwave,” a subgenre that pays tribute to ’80s electro-trash pop classics. Few pockets of pop culture are not steeped in winking irony, but synthwave is dead earnest. The band’s debut album, Tears in the Rain, is a glittering monument and an absolute blast. Night Protocol’s live sets are always an impressive spectacle. The band is stupid tight, and its presentation is all over-the-top glam excess. Its shows also make it clear how central Matthew Binginot is to their sound: He dashes about behind a wall of equipment, orchestrating tracks and controlling the drum sequencing. He also steps out front with a goddamned keytar and kills it. Rounding out the sound are Justin

is a potent reminder. At five songs, it’s a lean statement, focused on classic rap themes: the women, the lifestyle and, of course, good old-fashioned drug dealing. Duffel bags of illicit goods are the unifying thread here. While his raps are completely earnest, his sense of humor is gloriously deadpan. “I get these bitches,” he boasts, “and I treat ’em like women.” Wes is a mess of contradictions, as any artist must be. His songs are deeply personal, yet he’s distant and evasive. He raps about being an emotionless, calculated hustler, but it’s plain he’s deeply troubled by the demands of his lifestyle — and the consequences. He’s too smart for his own good but adept at playing dumb. Late last year, Wes dropped The Big Homie EP, a three-song set that cemented his sound after years of studio experimentation. Contraband is a continuation of that impeccable aesthetic, showcasing confident, comfortable performances and polished songs. There’s also a proper posse cut in the mix: “Blood Sweat Yearz” features two of his fellow STILTZgang members, DZY and the Big

CHANNEL 15 Scrilla, going off over a smooth, urgent beat. Yet it’s a tribute to the Big Homie’s songwriting skills that such a strong track doesn’t steal the show. In fact, it’s THURSDAYS > 10:30 A.M. pretty hard to suss out the best single here, because Contraband is an absolutely seamless ride. Considering how short GET MORE INFO OR WATCH ONLINE AT it is, it’s also an impressively wideVERMONTCAM.ORG ranging production, from glacially chill soundscapes to warm, smooth West Coast funk. Inevitably, though, a short EP feels 16t-vcam-weekly.indd 1 4/1/19 10:18 AM like a prelude to something bigger. Wes has been breaking off small, carefully cultivated slices, but you have to wonder what he would do with a bigger canvas. After decades of drug raps, making a project about moving weight that’s actually interesting is a genuine accomplishment. So, for now, Contraband is simply the best introduction to the world of Wes, smooth criminal and backwoods entrepreneur. Like all great rap, this is cinematic, vivid storytelling with nothing but words and beats. Wes performs Saturday, April 13, at Martell’s at the Red Fox in Jeffersonville. Contraband is available at bighomiewes. bandcamp.com.

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Goyette on guitar and Ryan Blair on bass and keys. The results are lush but never crowded. Everyone here can absolutely rip on their respective instruments, but the focus is always on the song itself. The band’s secret weapon is vocalist Andy Lynn. Her timbre and delivery couldn’t be more suited to the music; she’s a cool, confident presence. Honing this material for years in front of a crowd pays off big on Tears in the Rain. Every track is locked in, from the opening wash of “Onset” — which channels Tangerine Dream and hits you like a drug — to the inspirational soundtrack vibe of “Through the Fog,” a proper epic. Along the way, there are some real showstoppers, especially “Time Is Running Out” and the title track, “Tears in the Rain,” a sad song that slaps hard. The album wraps up with two excellent remixes. First up, BTV electronica expert Clothcutter transforms “Moonlight” into a spacious jungle workout. Industrial collective Nechromancer bat last, reworking the anthemic feel of “Time Is

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ARTSRIOT: ‘Amazigh’ (film screening), 7 p.m., $7. DELI 126: Bluegrass Jam, 8 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: Chromatic (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Peterman Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin and Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Connor Young and Alex Stewart Quintet (Clifford Brown tribute), 9 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: British Isles (rock), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: DJ Djoeh (eclectic), 5 p.m., free. Joe Adler (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free. Midweek Mosaic (jam), 10 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 9 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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Show the Game Show.” Openly gay standup comedian GUY BRANUM hosts the hilarious mashup, which pits funny folks against each other in a ruthless competition to see who’s the best — and most sidesplitting — talk-show guest. Branum’s sassy charm and quick wit make him the perfect anchor. Before his current gig, he was a regular panelist on variety show “Chelsea Lately.” Catch Branum Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington. KATIE HANNIGAN opens. THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Burlington Songwriters (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free. David Bromberg Quintet (blues), 7 p.m., $30. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Dylan Scott, Joe McGinness (Sold Out) (country), 8 p.m., $25/28.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Blues Jam with Tom Caswell, 7 p.m., free.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. Blue Fox (blues), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

randolph/royalton BABES BAR: Randy and Forrest (old-time), 7 p.m., free.

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two records, Creepin on You and The Fobs. But the full band arrangements, outfitted with screamed choruses and meaty guitar riffs, are considerably bigger in scope and much more furious. “Ima Do Me” was a bouncy tune built on goofy organ and static beats on Creepin on You. It becomes a white-hot riot-rock anthem on Golden Thread. One of the group’s running jokes is that it frequently ends up playing the songs twice as fast as Tapper originally intended. The Fobs are unrestricted in ways that Tapper felt weren’t possible with the Burlington Bread Boys. Given that his former group primarily played old-time music, he felt that the genre only allowed space for certain kinds of songs. The Burlington Bread Boys’ musical range was finite, he says, and their lyrics somewhat prescriptive. But the Fobs leave more to the imagination, lyrically, and often hint at an underlying darkness. On “Pest,” a saucy number that mixes glam and punk, Tapper sings, “Feeling like a pest / I’m a fucking mess / Just trying to do my best / I woke up like 72

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that.” But the rabbling call-and-response chorus obfuscates the song’s meaning — especially when performed live, since the band is so visually captivating. The group’s attitude swallows the gloom whole. Prolific Burlington singer-songwriter Eric George, known for leading Radio Bean’s

Honky Tonk Tuesdays house band Ponyhustle, calls the Fobs “profoundly subversive” and “authentically punk-rock.” As the Fobs were gearing up to release Golden Thread, George booked them to headline his own most recent album-release event in February, for a specific reason.

“They have an ability to completely dismantle the difference between audience and performers,” he says. “They make everybody in the room feel like they are part of something. To dismantle the culture of the separation between performer and audience is really important.” For the Fobs, communion is the watchword. Even though some members of the band may have traditionally more integral roles to play — such as keeping time or providing melodic foundation — no one is considered less important. “A lot of performers maybe egotistically thrive on [a] pedestal,” says George. “[But] the Fobs are people whose aspirations are to [dissolve] that separation. Those who are successful at that have no desire to be the center of attention. They desire to create community.” Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com

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everal days a week, James Valastro runs a machine at Keurig Dr Pepper. For 25 years, he’s also freelanced as a videographer, director, editor and location scout. While scouting all over Vermont for companies such as L.L.Bean or Mercedes-Benz, the South Burlington resident has taken thousands of photos, and, he says, “I get to meet a lot of people.” About four years ago, some of his photos began to sprout chickens — cartoon hens, that is, doing people things. No roosters, Valastro clarifies; they’re “mean bullies,” and he has no use for mean. According to the origin story Valastro tells, he was filming at an organic egg farm and found the chickens “quite funny.” He asked when the hens usually laid their eggs. The answer was about five in the morning. When were they let out of their pen to graze freely? Around seven, the farmer said. Valastro wondered: What do they do with the rest of their day? Imagining answers to that question became a comedic obsession. “Farmers would tell me stories,” he recounts, about chickens that followed them around or flapped up to their shoulders and rode. One mischievous chicken even stole a farmer’s tools. Valastro, who had taken a cartooning class “during a low point, after my brother died,” he says, was inspired to draw his first chicken cartoon. In it, a farmer is fixing pipes on a watering system. A chicken grabs his wrench and runs away to install a solar array on the roof of the barn before the farmer even notices the tool is missing. With no formal training in art, the nascent cartoonist found it “a lot of work” to draw the backgrounds, he says. So Valastro hit on the idea of inserting chickens into his photographs: hens pulling luggage on rollers after a vacation; hens on vacation at a scenic overlook; hens skateboarding or using heavy equipment or computers; hens as dock workers or long-combed musicians. “Any time you can have a chicken in a hard hat,” he observes, “you’re halfway there.” Valastro already had a multitude of photographs to work with, but he began composing new ones for their fowl possibilities. The results are inherently, cheerfully silly. Sometimes the images

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read as subtly feminist; hens are female, after all, and in Valastro’s world they take charge. Most of the pictures have no text; they are visual gags that need no explanation. To make the digital collages, Valastro collaborates with local painter and cartoonist Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr. “Robert is my secret weapon,” he says. “Robert has the Photoshop ability [and is] a cartoonist and cartoon historian.” (His cartoon “Mr. Brunelle Explains It All” runs weekly in Seven Days.) Brunelle cuts out and scans Valastro’s cartoon hens and inserts them in the designated photographs per Valastro’s vision. A founding member of Vermont Comic Creators, he says the two became acquainted at an organization meeting a few years ago. “He has a good eye — I give him a lot of pointers about drawing, which is new

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of pointers about drawing, which is new to him,” Brunelle says of Valastro. “I told him about the philosophy of cartooning: Anything goes, but you have to be consistent.” As for Valastro’s pictures, the artist adds, “They’re a lot of fun — James has found a niche that people seem to enjoy.

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They’re gentle, droll humor. They’re not threatening, and they don’t hurt anyone.” One hen-art fan is South Burlington Public Library director Jennifer Murray. She recently commissioned Valastro to create a banner for the library, which is currently located in the University Mall while a new facility is under construction. Murray recalls attending an event put on by South Burlington businesses that highlighted local artists. “James was there with his hen art, and it made me laugh,” she says. “We’re spending so much time talking about what we’re going to have in the new library, I thought it would be fun to commission a piece of art that we could enjoy right now.” Valastro’s 3-by-6-foot banner, which will be on display during his appearance

at the library this Saturday, features chickens reading or browsing books. (He drew the books, too, with titles such as Solar Installation for Your Coop and Advanced Olympic Curling Techniques for Hens.) Murray says the banner’s humor “appeals to all ages, and the library has all kinds of patrons. It meets everyone’s needs,” she adds, “because laughter is indeed the best medicine.” These days, Valastro can’t see the world without chickens in it. During a trip to England with his family, for example, he photographed his daughter Laura standing in front of a contemporary abstract artwork in the Tate Modern. Later, he inserted a chicken, a can of red paint and a brush alongside her. The intention is obvious. Valastro, 63, calls his hen hobby a “late-in-life thing for me,” and he’s clearly having fun. If he bends the physical abilities of chickens for comic effect (opposable feathers!), he’s learned facts about them, too, which he sprinkles into conversation. “Did you know light goes through their comb and feathers?” he asks a reporter, displaying a moody photo taken in Québec City in which a lone hen walks down the street, casting a long shadow. Born in Denver to parents from the Adirondacks and Queens, N.Y., Valastro comes from a family of artists. His brother was an oil painter, his mother an interior designer. His father was an architect and fine-art photographer who “always had a camera around his neck.” Valastro has appropriated some of his dad’s images, such as one in which two people try to fit a huge painting into the back seat of a car. In his update, chickens wrangle canvases of their own. Brunelle is encouraging Valastro to develop a couple of the hen characters, to give them more of a story line. He’s thinking about that. Animation, too, is under consideration. “It’s my journey to go for laughter,” Valastro says. “The world needs spaces for laughter. I’m going to curate my world, bringing capable, talented hens having a wonderful day.” m

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f ‘FORM/FUNCTION’: The Collective at the Vermont Woodworking School showcases contemporary pieces by emerging fine furniture makers. Reception: April 5, 5-9 p.m. April 5-27. Info, christyjmitchell@ gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

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f KRISTIN RICHLAND: Paintings and drawings of animals both whimsical and dark, evoking halfremembered dreams and untold stories. Reception: Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m. April 5-30. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.

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f MEGAN HJERPE: “Bad Kids,” mixed-media installation by the college senior. Reception: Friday, April 12, 5-7 p.m. April 8-20. Info, 654-2795. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

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f ‘ART, ILLNESS & BEAUTY’: Paintings by Northfield artist Alexis Kyriak that express a personal account of recovery. Reception: Wednesday, April 10, 4:30-7 p.m.; talk with the artist and Mary Moulton, CEO at Washington County Mental Health Services, at 6 p.m. April 10-30. Info, 229-1399. Barre Opera House. ‘PIN-UP’: MFA in Graphic Design returning student work displayed during the spring residency. April 9-13. Info, 866-934-8232. Alumni Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

f ‘VOLTRON’: MFA in Graphic Design graduating

students display their work during this thesis exhibition. Reception: Friday, April 12, 7-8 p.m. April 9-13. Info, 866-934-8232. College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

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ADVANCED DRAWING EXHIBIT: ART 300 students display their works using diverse techniques and approaches. April 4-11. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

f ‘I’M SO MAD I MADE THIS SIGN’: An exhibition of student-made posters that explore typography and address social issues, both local and global, in the center’s café. Reception: Thursday, April 4, 5-6:30 p.m. April 3-17. Info, 443-5258. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College.

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f FEATURED ARTISTS: Wooden jewelry by T. Breeze

Verdant, naturally dyed fiber works by Jennifer Johnson, and sculptural glass and ceramic works by Alissa Faber. Reception: Saturday, April 6, 3-5 p.m. April 6-June 30. Info, 457-1298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.

f ‘MUD’: A group exhibition in a variety of mediums that celebrates Vermont’s most cautiously optimistic season. Reception: Friday, April 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 5-May 4. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret.

digital images by Roarke Sharlow; watercolor paintings by Monique Susan Bull Riley; marbled textile works by Linda and Dean Moran; and photographs by Luci Wilcox. Through May 26. Pictured: a digital image by Sharlow.

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f ‘PET SHOW!’: Artworks from an open call that

honor pets past or present, hosted in the co-op café. Reception: Saturday, April 6, 4-6 p.m., with silent auction; all proceeds to benefit North Country Animal League. Free snacks and local beer tasting. April 6-30. Info, art@bmfc.coop. Buffalo Mountain Food Co-op & Café in Hardwick.

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f ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Artworks by students from Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. Reception: Friday, April 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 5-26. Info, david.monette@ strandcenter.org. Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

ART EVENTS AMP NIGHT: The second Arts Music Poetry Night features Clare Dolan of the Museum of Everyday Life, steel saw player Lou Weller and Sundog Poetry writers. Gallery at River Arts, Morrisville, Friday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 888-1261.

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FIGURE DRAWING: Live model drawings. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Wednesday, April 10, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 603-398-8206. FILM: ‘LEANING INTO THE WIND’: The Architecture + Design Film Series presents a documentary on the world of British nature artist Andy Goldsworthy. Cash bar. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Wednesday, April 10, 6 p.m. Free. FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. See Art Map Burlington program at participating locations. Various Burlington locations, Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839. FIRST THURSDAYS: The monthly event features four AIR Artists in multiple media. AIR Gallery, St. Albans, Thursday, April 4, 4:30-7 p.m. Info, 528-5222.

CAMERON VISITING ARTIST TIFFANY SMITH: The interdisciplinary artist of the Caribbean diaspora talks about her work, which centers on what forms and defines communities of people of color. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College, Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

FLOURISH: SILENT AUCTION: Bid on artwork, furniture, jewelry, gift packages and experiences; enjoy food and drink; and listen to jazz from the Fred Haas Trio at this benefit for the art center. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Saturday, April 6, 5-8 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

CAMP MEADE TALKS: THE ART OF COMMUNITY WITH RUSS BENNETT: An architectural designer, planner, artist and head of visual design for the nation’s largest multiday music festival, Bennett discuses why first-world citizens choose to live in primitive campgrounds at festivals and what this says about art as a driving force of economy and community. Camp Meade, Middlesex, Wednesday, April 3, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 401-864-7538.

HEN ARTIST VISITS THE LIBRARY: Artist James Valastro introduces his reading hens and shares the story of his decision to add quirky chickens to his photography. Also on the program: making Hen bookmarks, photo opportunities and a display of the Hen banner commissioned by the library. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

‘COLLECTING ASIA’: Sarah Laursen, curator of Asian art and assistant professor of the history of art and architecture, discusses the history of the museum’s Reiff Gallery, future directions in collecting and upcoming exhibitions. Middlebury College Museum of Art, Friday, April 5, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

HOME AND COMMUNITY PAINTING WORKSHOP: Artists and educators Dorsey Hogg and Jenn Volansky lead an evening of mindful creative play, exploring imagery and ideas of what home and community means to each of us. Ages 10 and up. Resulting paintings will be exhibited at Fletcher Free Library, and participants will get a small piece to take home. Materials and light dinner provided. Part of April Fair Housing Month, coordinated by the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO and ONE Arts. Bobbin Mill Community Center, Burlington, Friday, April 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, fhp@cvoeo.org.

CURATORS IN CONVERSATION: A TALE OF TWO FIGURES: Associate curator Katie Wood Kirchhoff explores a WPA-era art history mystery concerning a sculpture in the museum’s collection, “Apple Picking,” by Louise Ross, and a similar sculpture by artist Mary Anderson Clarke located in Peoria, Ill. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, Wednesday, April 3, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 985-3346.

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E1 STUDIO COLLECTIVE FIRST FRIDAY: Meet the artists of the collective and see what they are up to: stained glass, jewelry, fiber art, paintings, cards, books, prints and more. E1 Studio Collective, Burlington, Friday, April 5, 5-7 p.m. Info, 408-234-0037.

ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY PAMELA POLSTON. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.

INSPIRING ART AT 2C: Felicia Bonanno, Kristian Brevik, Kristen Curtis, Lauren Hood, Eben Markowski, Lyna Lou Nordstrom, Leslie Roth, Josh Sinz, Grace Wilson and Miranda Syp exhibit their work during the Winooski Art Walk. 2Creative Community, Winooski, Friday, April 5, 6-9 p.m. Info, 2creativecommunity@ gmail.com. OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and first-timers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, Tuesday, April 9, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@ gmail.com. OPEN STUDIO PAINT FOR FUN: Spend two hours painting, drawing or collaging. No experience needed. Many materials provided. Closed during school holidays. Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursday, Apri 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, April 9, 9-11 a.m. Donations. Info, 343-8172. POPPYCLOCK COLLECTIVE COLLAGE WORKSHOP: A family-friendly workshop using paper, magazines and other materials to express what “home” means in a diverse and inclusive community. Supplies provided. Part of April Fair Housing Month, coordinated by the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO and ONE Arts. Bright Street Housing Co-op, Burlington, Sunday, April 7, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, fhp@cvoeo.org. ‘REMOVING THE MASK: ONE SURVIVOR’S ART’: Meet the artist, discuss the role of art in healing from sexual harm, enjoy a community of folks committed to working together to end sexual violence in our communities, and enjoy vegan snacks. In honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Crisis Team, Barre, Tuesday, April 9, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 476-1388. SELF-PORTRAITS: Dozens of local artists display images of themselves during Winooski Art Walk. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Friday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. Info, 603-398-8206. TALK: LIA PURPURA: The poet, essayist, teacher and writer-in-residence at the University of Maryland reads from and discusses her essay, “On Miniatures,” in conjunction with a current exhibit. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Friday, April 5, noon. Free with museum admission. Info, 656-0750. TALK: ‘VINCENT VAN GOGH AND THE BOOKS HE READ’: Art historian Carol Berry discusses the profound influence of the works of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Charles Dickens, George Eliot and others on Van Gogh’s life and art. Part of the First Wednesdays series. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Wednesday, April 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

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VERMONT MAKERS SALON: ‘HELEN’: Focusing on the artistic and scholarly collaboration that resulted in the spring 2018 production of Euripides’ play Helen, curator Andrea Rosen moderates a conversation with John C. Franklin, musician, professor and chair of UVM’s Department of Classics; Glynnis Fawkes, artist, cartoonist and archaeological illustrator; and Creston Lea, electric guitar maker and writer. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, April 10, 5:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 656-0750. VISITING ARTIST TALK: GINEVRA SHAY: The Baltimore-based artist discusses her work in a current exhibition in the Colburn Gallery. Williams Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, April 10, 5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2014.

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‘AGE OF DINOSAURS’: Visitors of all ages can travel back to the Mesozoic Era and experience life-size animatronic dinosaurs in immersive habitats. Through May 12. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. ALM@ PÉREZ: “Robopoems: Quadruped@s,” robotic sculptures, large-scale photographs and bilingual poetry that explore the intersection of robotics and humanity. BARBARA ZUCKER: “Adorned (Hairstyles of an Ancient Dynasty),” black-and-white paintings and acrylic abstractions that examine how hair has been used to signify cultural meanings worldwide. ‘IMPERFECT SOCIETIES’: Film and photography by Kiluanji Kia Henda and Tuan Andrew Nguyen that ad-

dresses history, trauma and nationhood within the trope of science fiction. REBECCA WEISMAN: “Skin Ego,” a large-scale, immersive installation including video, sound, sculpture and photography that examines ‘subconscious and psychological spaces of identity.’ Through June 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

f ‘CREATIVE COMMUNITY’: An exhibit on the topic of home, community, diversity and inclusion from a range of local artists. Part of April Fair Housing Month, coordinated by the Fair Housing Project of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and ONE Arts. Reception: Monday, April 1, 4-6 p.m. Open studio: Friday, April 19, noon-4 p.m. Through April 30. Info, fhp@cvoeo.org. Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf in Burlington. DEVON TSUNO: “Watershed,” an installation of paintings and prints by the Los Angeles-based artist that examine water issues and the native and non-native plants competing for space in Southern California. Through April 5. Info, 656-2014. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

f EMILY MITCHELL: “What Brings Me Joy,” acrylic paintings that celebrate love, nature and relationships. Reception: Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. ‘FROM NATURAL TO ABSTRACTION’: A group show that represents beauty as seen in the eyes of a variety of Vermont artists. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

‘GLOBAL MINIATURES’: Tiny objects from the permanent collection that explore the seemingly universal fascination with the familiar writ small. ‘SMALL WORLDS: MINIATURES IN CONTEMPORARY ART’: A group exhibition in which artists variously use tiny creations to inspire awe, create a sense of dread, or address real-world traumas including violence, displacement and environmental disaster. Through May 10. Info, 656-2090. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. GROUP SHOW OF VERMONT ARTISTS: Works by Dennis McCarthy, Evan Greenwald, Frank DeAngelis, Janet Bonneau, Janie McKenzie, Jordan Holstein, Kara Torres, Lynne Reed, Marilyn Barry, Mike Reilly, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold, Stephen Beattie, Tatiana Zelazo, Terry Mercy and Travis Alford on a rotating basis. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington. JAMES BENOIT: “The Sun Returns to the Northern Sky,” color photographs featuring the light of early spring and midsummer. Through April 30. Info, 238-8516. Mirabelles Café & Bakery in Burlington. KRISTEN M. WATSON: Installation and mixed-media works based on manipulating and fabricating digital designs and internet-based ephemera and collecting discarded personal effects. Through April 30. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. MISHA KORCH: Botanical illustrations in ink and watercolor. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington. ‘PANGS’: Ali Palin, Misoo and Susan Smereka process personal trauma via works on paper and canvas. Through April 17. Info, 395-1923. New City Galerie in Burlington.

f PETER CURTIS AND ROGER COLEMAN: “Intervals,” photographs of Cuba; and “Shadows on the Moon Pool,” abstracted nature paintings,’ respectively. Reception and artists’ talk: Thursday, April 11, 5-8 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 371-7158. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington. ‘A SAMPLE OF JAZZ RECORDS’: Archival photographs and posters and commissioned prints from artist Felix Sockwell. Photographs contributed by Luke Awtry and Michael Worthington. Through June 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington. SCOTT LENHARDT, JACKSON TUPPER & KEVIN CYR: Original paintings and limited-edition high-quality prints. Open by appointment. Through April 12. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.

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ART STUDENT’S GALLERY BATTLE FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Local pop-up collective Art Student’s Gallery teams up with Waking Windows and its Battle for Planned Parenthood event series. Fifty percent of sales from this weeklong exhibit go to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. Artists include Jeremy Goldberg, Emily McCabe, Kara Torres and Nikki Laxar. Through April 5. Info, 655-4563. Monkey House in Winooski. ‘BEYOND MUD SEASON’: A harbinger of spring, the exhibition features watercolors by Monique Dewyea, Adrienne Fisher and Susan Bull Riley; textile marbling by Linda and Dean Moran; photography by Luci Wilcox; and “painterly” digital photographic images by Roarke Sharlow. Through May 26. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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CAMERON DAVIS: Paintings that emerge at the intersection of ecology and social justice by the University of Vermont professor and environmental humanities fellow. Through April 28. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters Annex in Shelburne.

The Middlebury artist’s photographs of Vermont landscapes

HAROLD WESTON: Works by the modernist painter and social activist (1894-1972) dubbed “the Thoreau of the Adirondacks.” Through August 25. ‘JOHNNY SWING: DESIGN SENSE’: The first in a series exploring the processes of innovative regional artists, this exhibition provides a glimpse into the philosophy and practice of the Vermont lighting and furniture maker, whose works are based on welded coins. Curated by Kory Rogers. Through June 2. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

the spell of these mesmerizing botanical views. Nelson

LIAM RADEMACHER: “Xendor,” artworks by the SMC senior. Through April 6. Info, 654-2851. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester. PETER RILEY: Natural photography by the local artist. Through April 30. Info, 878-6955. Brownell Library in Essex Junction.

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‘200 YEARS—200 OBJECTS’: In the final celebratory year of the university’s bicentennial, the museum exhibits a curated selection of artifacts, documents and images from the school’s collections. Through December 21. Info, 485-2886. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

f CENTRAL/NORTHEAST KINGDOM WATERCOLOR

SOCIETY: Artworks by Janice Avery, Lisa Beach, Joann DiNicola, Gary Eckhart, Terry Hodgdon, Susan Bull Riley, Michael Ridge and others. Reception: Thursday, April 4, 5-7 p.m. Through April 26. RAY BROWN AND TOBY BARTLES: “Steps on a Journey: An Exhibit of Two Vermont Painters,” works in oil and mixed media, informed by abstract expressionism. Through April 26. THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD: THE MASTER COPIES: The 19th-century Vermont

SHOW 31: Recent works by members of the collective art gallery. Through April 28. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier. SUSAN BULL RILEY: “Illuminating Wonder,” watercolor landscapes by the East Montpelier artist. Through April 26. Info, moetown52@comcast.net. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

and patterns in nature bring the outdoors in at Town Hall Theater’s Jackson Gallery. Viewers are likely to fall under

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taught sculpture and drawing at Middlebury College for

‘JOY’: Works by contemporary artists Carol O’Malia, Kim Radochia, John Joseph Hanright, Claire Kelly and Leslie Graff express the theme. Through April 27. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

33 years, and his bodies of work include drawing, collage, and sculpture in wood and steel. Here, with a camera, he finds artistry in nature and preserves it as intimate, two-dimensional meditations. Through May 5. Pictured: “Pitcher Plants.” painter and gallery namesake copied paintings seen on European trips to learn from masters such as Rembrandt and Turner and brought the paintings back to Montpelier. Through June 1. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

‘LOOKING NORTH: CATAMOUNT ARTISTS CONNECT’: Works by 19 Northeast Kingdom artists who are members of Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury. Through April 26. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

f ‘DEEP BLUE’: A group show of 26 artists featuring

LYDIA GATZOW: “Divide,” emotionally rendered landscape paintings that explore how humans are cut off from wilderness. Through April 14. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex.

2D and 3D artworks, real and imagined, that are inspired by oceanic life forms. f TERESA CELEMIN: Works on paper combining figure drawing, abstract marks, words, symbols and fantastical creatures. BASH fundraiser & reception: Friday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. Through May 4. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

f JANET VAN FLEET: “Vanishment,” new work by the Vermont artist exploring the fraught relationship between humans and the natural world, and using, in part, materials repurposed from previous bodies of work. Reception: Thursday, April 4, 4-7 p.m. Through June 28. Info, 272-5956. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

‘A PEOPLE’S HISTORY’: A solo exhibition by Vanessa Compton featuring 23 collages on the birth, development and destiny of our nation, created following a monthlong artist residency during the government shutdown on the Navajo Nation, the largest reservation in the U.S. Through April 9. Info, 928-797-1121. Barre Opera House. ‘SEEDS OF RENEWAL’: An exploration of Abenaki agricultural history, cuisine and ceremony. Through April 30. Info, 828-2291. ‘VERMONT MUSIC FAR AND WIDE’: An interactive exhibit of artifacts that tell the story of Vermont popular music history in recent decades, compiled by Big Heavy World. Through July 27. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

‘NOTWEED’: A multimedia exhibit with Sean Clute, dancer Pauline Jennings and composer Otto Muller that features 500 hanging stalks of Japanese knotweed and soundscapes, and explores the concept of invasiveness. Through April 5. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson. ‘PAINT VERMONT’: Landscape works by Lisa Forster Beach and John Clarke Olson. Through April 30. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. ‘PEAK TO PEAK: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION THEN AND NOW’: An exhibition of photographs and artifacts to highlight the evolution of the division’s equipment and training since its beginning in 1943. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. ‘STORYLINES’: “Works on Paper by Sally Gil and Jimmie James,” featuring Gil’s intricate, colorful collages and James’ contemplative acrylic and graphite works on watercolor paper. Through May 24. Info, 881-0418. 571 Projects in Stowe.

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CAROL COLLINS: The owner of Singing Spindle Spinnery displays a montage of poems and photography that depict her life growing up on Vermont farms. Through April 30. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

CALL TO ARTISTS ‘2020: SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY’: For exhibition in 2020, artists are invited to consider the important ways in which technology has impacted our personal lives and the world, and its potential. Exhibitions run for about three months, with an opening reception and opportunity to give an artist’s talk. Send artist’s statement or proposal; a CV; five high-quality images including description, title, size and medium; and a link to website or social media. Electronic submissions only. Deadline: April 17. River Arts, Morrisville. Info, gallery@riverartsvt.org. ‘ALL THE WATERS’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of 2D artwork in any medium for an exhibition May through August. Deadline: April 22. Jericho Town Hall. Info, jerichovt.gov, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. ANTHOLOGY CALL TO ARTISTS: Seeking writing and art centered on the theme of disillusionment for a new anthology. Each contributor will receive a copy of the final product and retain all rights to work submitted. Deadline: April 15. Info, bennyz331@gmail.com. ‘ART OF CREATIVE AGING’: Seeking artwork for a May exhibit from older visual artists who reside in central Vermont. Deadline: April 11. Barre Opera House. Free. Info, 476-2671, jkern@cvcoa.org. ART STUDENT’S GALLERY II: Now taking submissions for a May 11 art showcase/sale. Email up to 10 submissions with titles, sizes and mediums used. Please note if you would like to sell prints. Deadline: April 15. ArtsRiot, Burlington. Free. Info, 540-0406, artstudentsgallery@ gmail.com. CALL TO ARTISTS: CITY MARKET: If you’re an artist and a member of the co-op, we’d like to feature your work for a two-month exhibit at either the downtown or South End store. Find application at citymarket.coop. Deadline: April 10. City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington. CALL TO ARTISTS: GALLERY COOPERATIVE: Seeking local artists to display their work in monthlong shows. The new rotation schedule begins in June. Deadline: June 1. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y. Info, 518-563-1604, strandcenter.org.

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CALL TO POETS AND WRITERS: Voicing Art is a new, inclusive bimonthly community poetry reading event hosted by the Poartry Project. We invite all ages, all experience levels (including none) to write and submit poetry or prose inspired by the current art exhibit at Flynndog gallery — the paintings of Roger Coleman and photography of Peter Curtis — to be shared at the April 27 reading. Food and drink available for purchase before/during reading from Nomad Coffee. Deadline: April 11. Info, poartryproject@gmail.com, poartry.org. CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK FUNDRAISER ART SHOW: Seeking art pieces to be donated to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (locally, UVM Children’s Hospital). Organized by Miss Vermont 2019 contestant Cassie Greene and Green Door Studio director and artist-in-residence Nicole Christman. All proceeds go to UVMCH. If you can participate, call/text 318-0963 or email nicole.christman@goddard.edu by April 30. The Green Door Studio, Burlington. ‘EYE-CATCHING’: Open call for 2D and 3D artwork in any medium to be displayed in this annual exhibition that responds to the question: What really makes you look? Up to three pieces accepted per artist 18 and older. Art drop-off April 22 and 23. Chandler Gallery, Randolph. $10. Info, Marina Aronson, brajnikm@norwich.edu. ‘INTENTIONAL SPACES’: Humans create spaces to serve many purposes: to make us feel safe, comforted, fearful, humbled, awestruck, or inspired. For this exhibition, we seek images of spaces that evoke a range of emotions. All capture methods and processes are welcome. Deadline: April 29. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. $39 for up to 5 images; $6 for each additional image. Info, photos@ photoplacegallery.com, photoplacegallery.com. ‘PROMISE HEARTS’: Just as our heart beats to support our lives, so must we beat on to support and heal our nation, environment, society and world. Use your artistic side to create a promise in 2D or 3D that helps to set our world back on the right beat. Silent auction proceeds benefit artist-chosen nonprofits. Deadline: June 10. Grand Isle Art Works. $15. Info, 378-4591, grandisleartworks.com.

‘SAPPY ART SHOW’: All maple-themed visual media is welcome. One submission per artist. Drop-off is Friday, April 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pickup is Friday, May 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Works can be for sale. Preregister at vtframeshop.com by Monday, March 18. Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery, St. Albans. Free. Info, 524-3699. SOUTH END ART HOP: Artists can register to show work or enter the juried exhibit, and businesses can register to show artists’ works for the 27th annual, three-day arts festival in Burlington’s South End. Deadline: July 4. Info: seaba.com. SEABA Center, Burlington. Info, 859-9222. SUMMER JURIED SHOW: Artists are invited to submit work for an exhibit to run July 2 to August 30. All artistic media will be considered. Submission form on gallery website. Deadline: May 19. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. $25 for three pieces of art; $10 for each additional. Info, 262-6035. TEACH ART AT HORSFORD GARDENS & NURSERY: This summer-long program will feature a variety of artists, who can offer their participants a memorable experience through single or multiple sessions. Mediums should be conducive to working outdoors, such as botanical illustration, watercolor painting, basket weaving, poetry and plein air. Deadline: April 14. Horsford Gardens & Nursery, Charlotte. Info, 425-2811, horsfordnursery.com. ‘THIS IS VERMONT’ PRINT SERIES: The downtown Burlington retail store is hosting its annual print series for Vermont-based visual artists. Selected artists will receive a purchase contract worth $250 to $5,000 and have their art featured in the store. Artists should submit original work in any 2D medium celebrating what they love about Vermont or Burlington. Deadline: April 22. Common Deer, Burlington. Info, commondeer.com. WINOOSKI ART WALK AT WISHBONE COLLECTIVE: Submit works that address the theme of self-portraiture for an exhibit on April 5. Wishbone Collective, Winooski. Free. Info, 603-398-8206.

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JOSEPH SALERNO: “At the Woods’ Edge,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through April 11. Info, 2447801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury. MAD RIVER RUG HOOKERS: The statewide artists’ group shows rugs in numerous styles and techniques. Demonstrations on Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., except April 20. Through April 27. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield.

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‘50 X 50: COLLECTING FOR THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART’: An exhibit that marks 50 years of acquiring art by bringing together one work from each year. Included are paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photography, from antiquity to the present and from diverse cultures. Through August 11. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. ERIC NELSON: Color photographs of Vermont landscapes and patterns in nature by the Middlebury artist Through May 5. Info, 388-1436. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. ‘ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE’: An exhibition of large-format photographs featuring the structures, people and culture of ice fishing by Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo. Includes audio reflections from shanty owners drawn from interviews by VFC. Through August 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. ‘NATURE IN FLIGHT’: A group exhibition that considers the birds and bees, as well as acknowledges those working to save Vermont’s species from environmental damage. Through May 11. Info, 877-3850. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.

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‘ART OF THE EARTH’: The first of a series of themed exhibits honoring our planet and celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary, featuring artwork by members. Through April 30. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild. ‘PIECES OF THE PAST’: Visual art, clothing and accessories, baskets, musical instruments and more by past and current members of the Abenaki and Mohawk tribes. Through April 26. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

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f AMY FORTIER AND CHRIS PEIRCE: Mandalainspired works in colored pencil; and photography that explores the interplay of light, texture and shape, respectively. Reception: Friday, April 5, 5-7 p.m. Through May 26. Info, 296-7000. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

LINDA BRYAN: “Deeper than Blue: Cyanotypes and Printmaking,” works by the artist and owner of Red House Studio in Newbury. Through April 24. Info, barclay.tucker@northernvermont.edu. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, in Lyndonville. ‘LOCKED DOWN! KEYED IN! LOCKED OUT! KEYED UP!’: An exhibition examining the long human relationship to the lock and key, its elegant design and philosophies and practices of securing, safeguarding, imprisoning, escaping and safecracking throughout the ages. Through April 30. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

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SANDY SOKOLOFF: “Emanations,” mystical, Kabbalah-inspired paintings by the Grand Isle artist, who is showing his work for the first time in 30 years. Through June 16. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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PAUL KATZ: “The Mind’s Eye,” paintings, sculptures and books. Through May 27. ‘WORKS ON PAPER: A DECADE OF COLLECTING’: A variety of works from the museum’s permanent collection, historic to contemporary, self-taught to modernist artists. Artists include Gayleen Aiken, Milton Avery, Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, Paul Feeley, Luigi Lucioni, Duane Michals and Norman Rockwell. Through May 5. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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BOW THAYER: “It’s What You Bring Back,” landscape paintings from the artist’s travels, and larger mixedmedia studio works reflecting internal journeys. Through April 9. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery in South Royalton. MARCIA HAMMOND: “Promises of Spring,” watercolors by the local artist. Through April 30. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

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‘YOUR ART, YOUR STORY’: Area students in grades pre-K through 12 tell visual stories about their experiences in 2D and 3D works. Through April 20. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

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‘A MODEL IN THE STUDIO’: Artworks in a variety of mediums from 1880 to 1950 that show how artists worked from live subjects; many pieces never before displayed or new acquisitions. Through May 5. ‘OF INDIVIDUALS AND PLACES’: Nearly 100 Canadian and international photographs from the collection of Jack Lazare. Through April 28. ‘THIERRY MUGLER COUTURISSIME’: A retrospective of the French creator’s prêt-à-porter and haute couture creations, 1973-2001. Through September 8. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. m

‘LENS & BRUSH’: Photographs of rural life by Richard W. Brown and paintings of still lifes and NEK scenes by Susan McClellan. Through April 13. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

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‘WOOD BURNING’: A solo show of paintings and wood-burned art by Tom Ball, an owner of Tatunka Tattoo in South Royalton. Through May 3. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

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KATE EMLEN: “Precarious Magic,” paintings. Through April 7. Info, 533-9075. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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PETER FRIED: “Figure in the Landscape,” paintings by the Vermont artist. RICK SKOGSBERG: Works on paper, ceramics and painted shoes by the visionary artist and poet. Through May 4. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

‘DESTINATION: SPACE!’: A series of exhibitions that highlights the art and science of space exploration and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission’s moon landing. Through August 4. ‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition exploring the science behind the instruments used to create music, from well-known classics to infectious pop tunes. Through May 13. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

ABBI MARCHESANI: Linocuts by the Vermont artist. Through May 7. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

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‘THE 99 FACES PROJECT’: A nationally traveling exhibit designed, by Boston-based visual artist Lynda Michaud Cutrell, to reduce the stigma of mental illness. Photographs, videos, paintings and sculptures present true-to-life images to challenge assumptions about what living with mental illness looks like. Through September 30. Info, 603-4942179. Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, N.H.

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movies The Beach Bum ★★★★★

verything’s relative. Truth, I’d posit, is sort of a great lazy Susan of realities. What you think about any given thing is likely determined by which dish lands in front of you. For example, take the controversial case of Harmony Korine, just 19 when he scripted Kids (1995). Since then, he’s written and directed some of the most unusual movies ever to earn major prizes and critical scorn — provocations such as Gummo (1997), Julien Donkey-Boy (1999) and Spring Breakers (2012). Say you know Korine only from his appearances on “Late Night With David Letterman.” An incident caused the host to ban him. If you were to go by just Dave, you’d probably write off Korine as a flake. But what if what that crazy lazy Susan rouletted your way was a serving of praise from the auteur’s peers? According to Korine’s fan site, Bernardo Bertolucci credited Korine with “a revolution in the language of cinema.” Gus Van Sant claimed his work “changed his life.” In a review, Roger Ebert called him “the real thing, an innovative and gifted filmmaker.” Suddenly he doesn’t seem so flaky. The enfant terrible is today 46, married

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and the father of two. Maturity, I’m pleased to report, hasn’t put his freak streak at hazard. The Beach Bum is one of the weirdest films I’ve ever seen. Also one of the bravest and most blissed out. Next to Matthew McConaughey’s Moondog, Jeff Bridges’ the Dude in The Big Lebowski could pass for an insurance adjuster. They’re spiritual brethren, but the Force is with one in a much bigger way. Moondog is a poet. An accomplished one. His last accomplishment is years in the rearview, however. His current project involves the zealous pursuit not of art but of pleasure. Living on a luxury houseboat in Key West, Fla., he spends most of his time in dive bars; on the beach typing on his red manual; or hanging with Snoop Dogg, who plays his friend and supplier, Ray, and Jimmy Buffett, who plays, well, Jimmy Buffett. Rarely is a Pabst tallboy, tropical beverage, police-baton-size blunt or some combination thereof not close by. Moondog isn’t wasting away in Margaritaville. He’s having the time of his life all of the time. When he speedboats home to Miami for his daughter’s wedding, we meet Minnie (Isla Fisher), his very rich, very like-minded mate. Their marriage is so open that she’s not only having an affair with Ray, she’s OK with the dudes discussing details like the play-by-play

POETIC LICENSE McConaughey is great as a rule-breaking Florida bard whose hard-partying life appears devoid of rhyme and reason.

from a big game. You shouldn’t mistake their cool for indifference, though. Love and devotion run deep in all directions. A tragic twist forces Moondog to get it together and finish his long-gestating new book. A less subversive filmmaker would 12step things straight to third-act redemption. Not Korine. If anything, the hard-partying bard doubles down on his Dionysian high jinks. They’re fundamental to Moondog’s process. The story’s prediction-proof resolution is an improbably moving succession of surprises.

Dumbo ★★★

any adults remember Disney’s Dumbo (1941) mainly for its misery. Like Bambi, the story expertly channels childhood nightmares: First the baby circus elephant is publicly ridiculed, then separated from his protective mom, then forced to perform for jeering spectators. But Dumbo has a secret weapon: He can fly. The tale may not be subtle in its emotional manipulations, but it’s effective. By contrast, the new live-action reimagining of Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton, is more of a pretty, magic-light blur. Dumbo is no longer exactly the protagonist, his humiliation no longer the film’s centerpiece. This Dumbo is less likely to induce existential despair in young viewers, yet it’s unclear whose story it is now and why we should care. Set in 1919, Dumbo opens with Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) returning from the war to the traveling Medici Bros. circus. His equestrian wife has died of the flu, and he’s lost an arm in combat, so the hotheaded ringmaster (Danny DeVito) puts him in charge of the elephants. When Baby Dumbo is born with mammoth ears and melting, humanlike blue eyes — he’s a creepy-cute computer animation — Holt is tasked with hiding his abnormality. But Holt’s kids, Milly and Joe (Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins), soon figure out Dumbo’s secret superpower. News of a flying elephant draws haughty carnie impresario V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who wants to make Dumbo a star at his Coney Island theme park. 80 SEVEN DAYS APRIL 3-10, 2019

WORKING FOR PEANUTS Farrell costars with a disturbingly winsome digital elephant in Burton’s new version of the animated classic.

Selling himself in high-toned language as a merchant of dreams, Vandevere is two parts P.T. Barnum and one part … Walt Disney? Certainly, his steampunk/art deco paradise and its similarities to a certain other park chain are the movie’s most intriguing and surprising aspects, given that any viewer older than 6 will see Vandevere’s heel turn coming. The question remains, though: Whose story is this? Holt doesn’t have many char-

acteristics beyond “grieving.” DeVito, Keaton and Eva Green (as Vandevere’s aerialist consort) are all fun to watch, but none has much inner life. The scenes where Dumbo’s mother reaches to him through the bars of her cage are still by far the film’s most powerful. Yet young Milly, also deprived of her mom, appears to have replaced the elephant at center stage. In the original, Dumbo has a champion,

About that roulette wheel of reality: If all you knew about this film was that it bombed (McConaughey’s worst opening ever), you might figure it’s worth missing. But the fact is, Moondog is the role the Oscar winner was born to play, and Korine’s upending of convention is a thing of startling beauty. Another poet wrote, “‘Beauty is truth, truth beauty’ — that is all / Ye know on earth and all ye need to know.” The Beach Bum packs more of both than any 50 superhero sagas. Really, isn’t that all anyone should need to know? RI C K KI S O N AK

Timothy Q. Mouse, who promotes him with a huckster’s verve. Milly plays a parallel role here, but she and Dumbo lack the chemistry that makes kid-animal bonds so compelling in movies such as The Black Stallion and the first How to Train Your Dragon. Instead of actual interaction between them, we have Milly nattering to her brother about the scientific method, which feels like screenwriter Ehren Kruger’s well-intentioned but dramatically leaden effort to promote STEM for girls. Meanwhile, Dumbo just … is. As special effects go, he’s sweet, and not too obnoxiously anthropomorphized. (In this version, none of the animals talk.) But he and the live actors never quite connect. Dumbo has some beautiful bits that evoke the surreality and danger of life under Vandevere’s big top. But it feels like a cobbledtogether concoction of antiquated sentiments and modern talking points. The film’s coda should soothe the hearts of critter-loving children — as long as they don’t think too closely about the likely fallout of the climactic sequence that preceded it. While the original film brings a whole menagerie to life, this one gives the cute, bigeyed animals special treatment. Folks in 1919 may consider Dumbo hideous, but we recognize him for what he is: a golden merchandising opportunity. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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THE BEST OF ENEMIES: Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star as civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C.P. Ellis, respectively, in this fact-based drama about a 1971 school integration battle. Robin Bissell makes his directorial debut. (133 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic)

UNPLANNEDH Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon, writers of God’s Not Dead, directed this drama based on the story of Abby Johnson (Ashley Bratcher), who went from Planned Parenthood director to anti-abortion activist. (106 min, R)

THE MUSTANG: Matthias Schoenaerts plays a violent convict who trains wild mustangs as part of a rehabilitation program in this fact-based drama from director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. With Jason Mitchell and Bruce Dern. (96 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

THE UPSIDEHH1/2 A wealthy quadriplegic (Bryan Cranston) develops a life-affirming friendship with his street-wise helper (Kevin Hart) in this remake of French dramedy hit The Intouchables. Neil Burger directed. (125 min, PG-13)

PET SEMATARY: After they discover a creepy rural burial ground, a family learns that “Sometimes dead is better” in this new adaptation of the Stephen King novel. With Jason Clarke, John Lithgow and Amy Seimetz. Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer (Starry Eyes) directed. (101 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Welden)

USHHHH1/2 Writer-director Jordan Peele (Get Out) brings us the creepy tale of a family who are terrorized by their own doppelgängers during a beach getaway. Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss and Winston Duke star. (116 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 3/27)

SHAZAM!: Fourteen-year-old foster kid Billy Batson (Zachary Levi) discovers his inner superhero in the latest addition to the DC Comics cinematic universe. David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation) directed. With Djimon Hounsou and Michelle Borth. (132 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, Welden)

VICEHH Christian Bale plays Dick Cheney in this satirical portrait of the George W. Bush administration from writer-director Adam McKay (The Big Short). With Amy Adams, Steve Carell and Sam Rockwell. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/9) WOMAN AT WARHHHH An environmental activist (Halldóra Geirhardsdóttir) prepares to adopt an orphan in this unclassifiable Icelandic film from director Benedikt Erlingsson (Of Horses and Men). (101 min, NR)

NOW PLAYING APOLLO 11HHHHH This documentary directed by Todd Douglas Miller (Dinosaur 13) uses never-beforeseen NASA footage to offer a new view of the historic moon landing. (93 min, G; reviewed by R.K. 3/13) THE BEACH BUMHHHH1/2 Matthew McConaughey plays a Florida stoner attempting to write the great American novel in the latest sure-to-be-divisive film from writer-director Harmony Korine (Spring Breakers). With Snoop Dogg, Zac Efron and Isla Fisher. (95 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 4/3) CAPTAIN MARVELHHH Fighter pilot Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this superhero outing written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson). With Gemma Chan, Samuel L. Jackson and Lee Pace. (124 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 3/13) DUMBOHH1/2 Disney remakes its classic animated saga of a flying circus elephant with live actors and a creepily winsome CG pachyderm. With Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito. Tim Burton directed. (112 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 4/3) FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILYHHH1/2 World Wrestling Entertainment brings us the story of one of its stars, Saraya Knight (Florence Pugh), and her British wrestling family. With Nick Frost, Lena Headey and Dwayne Johnson. Stephen Merchant (“The Office”) directed. (108 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 2/27)

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLDHHHH1/2 Peter Jackson’s documentary uses never-before-seen footage to tell the stories of soldiers in World War I. (99 min, R)

FIVE FEET APARTHH1/2 Two teens (Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse) who have cystic fibrosis fall in love in the hospital in this romantic drama from director Justin Baldoni, making his narrative feature debut. (116 min, PG-13)

HOTEL MUMBAIHHH This drama re-creates the events of the 2008 Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai, India. Dev Patel, Armie Hammer and Nazinin Boniadi star. Anthony Maras makes his directorial debut. (123 min, R)

GLORIA BELLHHHH Julianne Moore plays a fiftysomething woman seeking love in Sebastián Lelio’s remake of his own film Gloria. With Alanna Ubach, Jeanne Tripplehorn and John Turturro. (102 min, R)

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLDHHH1/2 Everybody’s growing up in the animated Viking-with-a-dragon saga. With the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera and Cate Blanchett. Dean DeBlois again directed. (104 min, PG)

GREEN BOOKHHHHH In this comedy-drama, a refined African American classical pianist (Mahershala Ali) and the lowbrow white guy (Viggo Mortensen) find themselves bonding on a tour of the 1960s South. With Linda Cardellini. Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber) directed. (129 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 12/12)

ISN’T IT ROMANTICHHH1/2 Rebel Wilson plays a cynical young woman trapped inside a romantic comedy in this meta rom-com from director Todd Strauss-Schulson (The Final Girls). With Liam Hemsworth, Priyanka Chopra and Adam Devine. (88 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 2/20)

THE HIGHWAYMENHHHHH Vermonter John Fusco scripted this drama about the Texas Rangers who caught Bonnie and Clyde. Kevin Costner, Woody Harrelson and Kim Dickens star. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directed. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 3/27)

A MADEA FAMILY FUNERALHH Writer-directorstar Tyler Perry puts the wig back on to play the disreputable family matriarch in a comedy about a backwoods reunion gone wrong. With Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely and Mike Tyson. (102 min, PG-13) A STAR IS BORNHHHH This update of the perennial tearjerker, set in the music world, stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (who also directed). With Sam Elliott and Dave Chappelle. (135 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 10/10)

WONDER PARKHH1/2 A young girl must save a magical amusement park that exists only in her imagination in this family fantasy with the voice talents of Brianna Denski, Jennifer Garner and Matthew Broderick. The director is uncredited. (85 min, PG)

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BIG PICTURE THEATER 48 Carroll Rd. (off Route 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER

21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

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Dumbo

*The Best of Enemies (Thu only) Captain Marvel (2D & 3D) Dumbo (2D & 3D) Five Feet Apart How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World *Pet Sematary (Thu only) *Shazam! (Thu only; 2D & 3D) Unplanned Us Wonder Park

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BIJOU CINEPLEX 4

Route 100, Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Captain Marvel Dumbo Fighting With My Family Wonder Park friday 5 — tuesday 9 Captain Marvel Dumbo *Pet Sematary *Shazam! Wonder Park (Sat & Sun only)

CAPITOL SHOWPLACE 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Dumbo Five Feet Apart Hotel Mumbai A Madea Family Funeral

friday 5 — wednesday 10 *The Best of Enemies (with opencaptioned screening Sat only) Captain Marvel Dumbo (2D & 3D; with opencaptioned and sensory-friendly screenings Sat only) Five Feet Apart How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World **The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (Wed only) *Pet Sematary *Shazam! (2D & 3D) **Studio Ghibli: Howl’s Moving Castle (dubbed: Sun & Wed only; subtitled: Mon only) Unplanned Us Wonder Park

friday 5 — thursday 11 Captain Marvel Dumbo (2D & 3D) Five Feet Apart Hotel Mumbai *Pet Sematary

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MAJESTIC 10

190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Captain Marvel Dumbo (2D & 3D) Five Feet Apart Green Book (Wed only) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Isn’t It Romantic (Wed only) *Pet Sematary (Thu only) *Shazam! (Thu only) The Upside Us Wonder Park friday 5 — thursday 11 *The Best of Enemies Captain Marvel Dumbo Five Feet Apart How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World *Pet Sematary *Shazam! Us Wonder Park

MARQUIS THEATRE

65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Dumbo Fighting With My Family (Wed only) Us friday 5 — thursday 11 Dumbo *Shazam!

MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS

222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Apollo 11 The Beach Bum Captain Marvel Gloria Bell The Highwaymen Hotel Mumbai

The Highwaymen Hotel Mumbai *The Mustang

Apollo 11 The Beach Bum Captain Marvel Gloria Bell

Hotel Mumbai

26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

PALACE 9 CINEMAS

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10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

Apollo 11 Woman at War

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Captain Marvel Dumbo How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World **Met Opera Live: Die Walküre (encore Wed) *Pet Sematary (Thu only) **Reinventing Rosalee (Thu only) *Shazam! (Thu only) A Star Is Born (encore presentation with added footage) (Wed only) They Shall Not Grow Old (Thu only) Us Wonder Park

Gloria Bell **Movie Date With Beaux and Prudie (Sun only) *The Mustang (with opencaptioned evening shows Mon only)

friday 5 — thursday 11

THE SAVOY THEATER

**Bolshoi Ballet: The Golden Age (Sun only) Captain Marvel Dumbo How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World **The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (Wed only) **National Theatre Live: All About Eve (Thu only) *Pet Sematary **Reinventing Rosalee (Sat only) *Shazam! **Studio Ghibli: Howl’s Moving Castle (dubbed: Sun & Wed only; subtitled: Mon only) Us

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA

241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Captain Marvel Us

STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com

wednesday 3 Captain Marvel Dumbo Vice thursday 4 — thursday 11 Captain Marvel (2D all days; 3D Fri & Sat only) Dumbo (2D all days; 3D Fri & Sat only) *Shazam! (2D all days; 3D Fri & Sat only)

SUNSET DRIVE-IN

155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

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WELDEN THEATRE

104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Captain Marvel (Thu only) Dumbo Five Feet Apart friday 5 — thursday 11 Dumbo (except Wed) *Pet Sematary *Shazam!

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A mushroom shaped like a horse’s hoof grows on birch trees in parts of Europe and the U.S. If you strip off its outer layer, you get amadou, spongy stuff that’s great for igniting fires. It’s not used much anymore, but it was a crucial resource for some of our ancestors. As for the word “amadou,” it’s derived from an old French term that means “tinder, kindling, spunk.” The same word was formerly used to refer to a person who is quick to light up or to something that stimulates liveliness. In accordance with astrological omens, I’m making “Amadou” your nickname for the next four weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them,” wrote novelist Gabriel García Márquez. “Life obliges them over and over to give birth to themselves.” Here’s what I’ll add to that: As you mature, you do your best to give birth to ever-new selves that are in alignment with the idealistic visions you have of the person you want to become. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t skilled at that task in adolescence and early adulthood, and so the selves we create may be inadequate or delusory or distorted. Fortunately, as we learn from our mistakes, we eventually

(May 21-June 20): “When spring came, there were no problems except where to be happiest,” wrote Ernest Hemingway in his memoir. He quickly amended that statement, though, mourning, “The only thing that could spoil a day was people.” Then he ventured even further, testifying, “People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.” I bring these thoughts to your attention so as to prepare you for some good news. In the next three weeks, I suspect you will far exceed your quota for encounters with people who are not “limiters of happiness” — who are as good as spring itself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s time to prove

that Cancerians have more to offer than nurturing, empathizing, softening the edges, feeling deeply, getting comfortable and being creative. Not that there’s anything wrong with those talents. On the contrary! They’re beautiful and necessary. It’s just that for now you need to avoid being pigeonholed as a gentle, sensitive soul. To gather the goodies that are potentially available to you, you’ll have to be more forthright and aggressive than usual. Is it possible for you to wield a commanding presence? Can you add a big dose of willfulness and a pinch of ferocity to your self-presentation? Yes and yes!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): General Motors manufactured a car called the Pontiac Aztek from 2001 to 2005. It wasn’t commercially successful. One critic said it looked like “an angry kitchen appliance,” and many others agreed it was exceptionally unstylish. But later the Aztek had an odd revival because of the popularity of the TV show Breaking Bad. The show’s protagonist, Walter White, owned one, and that motivated some of his fans to emulate his taste in cars. In accordance with astrological omens, Leo, I suspect that something of yours may also enjoy a second life sometime soon. An offering

that didn’t get much appreciation the first time around may undergo a resurgence. Help it do so.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Of all the female sins, hunger is the least forgivable,” laments feminist author Laurie Penny. She’s referring to the hunger “for anything, for food, sex, power, education, even love.” She continues: “If we have desires, we are expected to conceal them, to control them, to keep ourselves in check. We are supposed to be objects of desire, not desiring beings.” I’ve quoted her because I suspect it’s crucial for you to not suppress or hide your longings in the coming weeks. That’s triply true if you’re a woman, but also important if you’re a man or some other gender. You have a potential to heal deeply if you get very clear about what you hunger for and then express it frankly. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Only one of Nana Mouskouris’ vocal cords works, but over the course of an almost 60-year career, the Libran singer has sold over 30 million records in 12 different languages. Many critics speculate that her apparent disadvantage is key to her unique style. She’s a coloratura mezzo, a rare category of chanteuse who sings ornate passages with exceptional agility and purity. In the coming weeks, I suspect that you will be like Mouskouris in your ability to capitalize on a seeming lack or deprivation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your tribe is symbolized by three animals: the scorpion, the eagle and the mythological phoenix. Some astrologers say that the scorpion is the ruling creature of “unevolved” or immature Scorpios, whereas the eagle and phoenix are associated with those of your tribe who express the riper, more enlightened qualities of your sign. But I want to put in a plug for the scorpion as being worthy of all Scorpios. It is a hardy critter that rivals the cockroach in its ability to survive — and even thrive in — less than ideal conditions. For the next two weeks, I propose we make it your spirit creature. SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian novelist Gustave Flaubert declared that it’s “our duty to feel what is sublime and cherish what is beautiful.” But that’s a demanding task to pull off on an ongoing ba-

sis. Maybe the best we can hope for is to feel what’s sublime and cherish what’s beautiful for 30 to 35 days every year. Having said that, though, I’m happy to tell you that in 2019 you could get all the way up to 95 to 100 days of feeling what’s sublime and cherishing what’s beautiful. And as many as 15 to 17 of those days could come during the next 21.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sommeliers are people trained to perceive the nuances of wine. By sampling a few sips, the best sommeliers can discern facts about the type of grapes that were used to make the wine and where on Earth they were grown. I think that in the coming weeks, you Capricorns should launch an effort to reach a comparable level of sensitivity and perceptivity about any subject you care about. It’s a favorable time to become even more masterful about your specialties, to dive deeper into the areas of knowledge that captivate your imagination. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every language is a work in progress. New words constantly insinuate themselves into common usage, while others fade away. If you traveled back in time to 1719 while remaining in your current location, you’d have trouble communicating with people of that era. And today linguistic evolution is even more rapid than in previous ages. The Oxford English Dictionary adds more than a thousand new words annually. In recognition of the extra verbal skill and inventiveness you now posses, Aquarius, I invite you to coin a slew of your own fresh terms. To get you warmed up, try this utterance I coined: vorizzimo! It’s an exclamation that means “thrillingly beautiful and true.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One of history’s most audacious con men was George C. Parker, a Pisces. He made his living selling property that did not legally belong to him, like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Statue of Liberty. I suspect you could summon his level of salesmanship and persuasive skills in the coming weeks. But I hope you will use your nearly magical powers to make deals and perform feats that have maximum integrity. It’s OK to be a teensy bit greedy, though.

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