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Sounds employable! So what’s the deal? In an interview, Martin made clear that he wanted to stick around for the sake of his relationship. He’d worked at Vermont Wine Merchants in Burlington (a town he referred to in his post as “heck”), but employee and employer recently parted ways. In the weeks since, Martin said, he’s found other ways to make a buck. He went dumpster diving after the Toys “R” Us in Williston closed and sold dented display signs, shopping bags and packs of Geoffrey’s Birthday Club balloons on eBay. (Geoffrey is the defunct chain’s giraffe mascot.) “I made $600 selling garbage,” Martin boasted. He touted his extensive work in the food industry and his long run as the manager of an

adult video store in Orlando, Fla. While working there, Martin gained a cult following by posting YouTube videos of himself smacking his mouth and singing Phish songs. Yes, Martin is a big-time Phish phan. He’s spent years following the band on tour and blogged about his adventures on the road. Wouldn’t Burlington be a mecca for a guy who so loves Trey and the boys? “That’s what I thought, too,” Martin said. “It’s the opposite effect that happened. I know why they left now.” (Fact check: Not all of them have left!) Despite his dreary demeanor, Martin has a bite. He said he’s got a job interview this week with a business located in heck. SASHA GOLDSTEIN SEVEN DAYS SEPTEMBER 12-19, 2018

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[Re “Bye-Bye Bailey? UVM May Drop Library Namesake for Supporting Eugenics,” September 5]: I have spent several years studying the eugenics movement in Vermont, most recently as chair of the State of Vermont Board of Libraries when it recommended changing the name of the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award. Eugenics is a dark stain on Vermont, and too many contemporary Vermonters have a blind spot when it comes to reexamining the conduct of many prominent Vermonters who were, to varying degrees, “enablers” of eugenics. Guy Bailey was definitely one of them. So, too, was David Howe, longtime owner of the Burlington Free Press. In March 1931, the Free Press published several editorials justifying, defending and advocating sterilization. It rebutted arguments that sterilization defied Christian principles, claiming, “We have yet to find any scriptural teaching which forbids men from taking such steps.” It equated stopping the “transmission of diseases of the mind” through sterilization with “vaccination and inoculation” as “remedies against the spread of contagious diseases.” As the pivotal legislative vote approving sterilization approached, the Free Press justified it as a way for the State of Vermont to save money. Unfortunately, some Vermonters pardon the eugenics enablers, anointing them with the exculpatory balm that “we cannot judge actions of the past by our ethics today.” Yes, we can. As no less than Raul Hilberg, the late, renowned University of Vermont expert on the Holocaust, told a 1996 audience in Oregon, “There is no such thing as situational ethics. It is the same for everyone everywhere, and we know it.” Amen! Bruce S. Post

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[Re Feedback: “Marijuana Is Dangerous,” May 30]: Elizabeth Ward’s letter about marijuana being linked to violent behavior is unsubstantiated, the result of having watched too many propaganda films like Reefer Madness. It’s more than apparent that Ward has never inhaled marijuana, or she would be aware that the only nexus between marijuana and violence would be to her pantry, refrigerator and monthly food bill.

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When I was a teenager, smoking weed was mostly a way to relax, listen to some Led Zeppelin or Little Feat, and escape the mundane drama that was the ’70s disco era. Teens performing heinous acts upon small animals were more likely to be potential serial killers or future S&M enthusiasts than marijuana smokers. Naturally, as all humans do, we proffer pros and cons to all that we accept as good or reject as evil, and even to those subjects we are afraid to understand. Alcohol and opiate issues far outweigh the need to waste economical resources on marijuana studies, because there has been no evidence of Vermonters passed out in their cars with a joint between their fingers and the kids in the back seat screaming for help. Nor has it been conclusively identified as a component of domestic abuse or vehicle fatalities. Ward should be applauded for her good intentions but would be better off focusing her attention on the serious threats that beset our state, like counterfeit maple syrup and where to find a truly good IPA. T.J. Lang

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Lang is an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Pa.

IGNORING ART HOP?

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SAY CHEESE to repeated pressure. In other settings this is called entrapment. Who’s unethical? Who behaves the most badly? The trickers or the tricked? (The maid Despina’s role is more complex and also the most interesting.) Lorenzo Da Ponte, the librettist, leaves the ending open. (Thank you, Amy Lilly; I did not know this.) If marriage to the men is indeed “punishment,” perhaps the option most in sync with the opera’s lighthearted spirit is for the same-sex couples — evidently the only ones who can trust each other — to go off together. Perhaps that’s what Barn Opera’s new version will show us. Suzi Wizowaty

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Editor’s note: The Art Hop was the subject of two articles in last week’s paper. It was also mentioned in the calendar, gallery listings, music column and two of our newsletters.

MODERN OPERA

[Re “Barn Opera Director Josh Collier Adapts Mozart for the #MeToo Era,” September 5]: The common assumption that Mozart’s Così fan tutte is misogynist has always perplexed me, when it would seem clear — certainly in our time — that it’s the men in this opera who are jerks. There must have been a production or two where the director allows the women to make clear that they know exactly what’s going on but play along, but I’ve yet to see one. Look: The men intentionally deceive the women, and the women succumb

BERNIE’S VOICE?

You claim to be “Vermont’s independent voice.” Yet you have a department named after U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Are you truly an independent voice or Bernie Sanders’ voice? Perhaps this is why you are not covering other candidates running for Vermont’s U.S. Senate seat. Steven Isham

ST. JOHNSBURY

Editor’s note: The “Bernie Sanders” link on the Seven Days website directs readers to the Bernie Beat, a collection of more than two decades’ worth of independent coverage of Vermont’s junior senator. Launched ahead of Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, the Bernie Beat does not in any way constitute an endorsement. One measure of Seven Days’ independence: Sanders has refused to talk with our reporters for more than three years.

ANOTHER KIND OF DIABETES

[Re Feedback: “Fooled Again,” August 29]: Ginger Vieira writes “there is no such thing as a ‘water diabetic’” and that police officers observed a man on a street corner who “really did get away with injecting ... an illegal substance.” Apparently that reader presumed the man was an insulin-dependent diabetic, a condition known as diabetes mellitus. However, there is a condition in humans and animals deficient in anti-diuretic hormone known as diabetes insipidus (“water diabetic,” if you like to use that term). Treatment involves the medication desmopressin that may be administered by mouth, nasal spray or injection — including the intravenous route. I believe the police officers and the individual injecting himself may well have acted in a prudent and appropriate manner. William K. Kruesi, DVM

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Despite New Laws, Inmates Denied Addiction Treatment

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Independents Turn Up the Heat in Addison County Senate Race

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Seasonal Celebration Now in its 40th year, the Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival brings Green Mountain State artisans, entertainers and food producers together for a celebration of Vermont traditions. Whether they fancy live music, fresh fare, forestry demonstrations or horse-drawn hayrides, folks of all ages go wild for this agricultural affair. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 55

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The Hopkins Center for the Arts’ 2018-19 season opens with a rich performance of music, movement and projections. Minneapolis-based Ragamala Dance incorporates Indian traditions and Western aesthetics in Written in Water, a dynamic piece inspired by the Indian board game Parama padam. The company performs twice at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.

An Appetizing Outing Athleticism meets agriculture in the 11th annual Tour de Farms. To put a fresh spin on things, this palate-pleasing adventure starts in Vergennes for the first time and takes two-wheeled travelers on 10- or 30-mile routes through rolling hills and country roads. Cyclists make seven stops along the way, sampling eats from more than 20 farms, food producers and restaurants.

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Big Strides What could make a late-summer walk through Vermont’s largest city even better? How about doing it to support addiction recovery resources around the state? Participants in the Step Into Action Recovery Walk pound the pavement on a 1.5-mile downtown stroll, then connect over stories, music and refreshments at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 56

If you’re near Burlington’s waterfront this weekend, you’ll hear the rocking sounds of Grace Potter’s Grand Point North carrying through the air. Ani DiFranco, Caroline Rose, and other local and national acts join the Vermont native and bona fide rock star on the bill for this two-day music fest. Jordan Adams chats with DiFranco ahead of her Saturday set. SEE INTERVIEW ON PAGE 66

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Putting the Pieces Together A photo of one of artist Janet Van Fleet’s assemblages shows a shelf divided into several compartments, each holding one or more objects: a starfish, two spoons and four figurines, among others. “I become an archivist,” writes the founder of Barre’s Studio Place Arts of her creative process. Her exhibition, “Long Haul,” is on view at the AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. SEE REVIEW ON PAGE 74

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oliticians at parades are like ants at a picnic: inevitably drawn to the goodies on offer and grudgHealthy, non-smoking participants ingly tolerated by the partici(18-30 years old) needed for a 4 visit pants. But at Saturday’s Pride Parade in UVM study on a chemical system in the Burlington, CHRISTINE HALLQUIST was more healthy brain. Participants will receive $400 for completion of the study. like the guest of honor. The Democratic candidate for governor marched up Contact us at 847-8248 or Church Street to continual cheers and brainage@uvm.edu. hoots. People thanked her for the mere CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH UNIT fact of her candidacy. She often stepped into the crowd to shake hands and pose for pictures. Once the parade reached Battery Park, Hallquist took a position near the Vermont Democratic Party’s information 12v-uvmdeptpsych-Brainstudy062718.indd 1 6/28/18 11:38 AM booth. People lined up to greet her. Hugs and tears were abundant. One woman jumped for joy after getting a selfie with the candidate. Not exactly shocking that the first openly transgender major-party candidate for governor would get such a reacpresents tion, but still, it was a sight to behold. And an affecting experience for the candidate AT BURLINGTON herself. “It was three years ago when I September announced I was transitioning here at this event,” she said in a post-parade WED 12 DR. PAUL SEWARD: 7PM PATIENT CARE interview. “I had no idea it would be like this today. So of course I feel joy. I was THU 13 GRAY BASNIGHT: doing a lot of crying during the parade.” 7PM FLIGHT OF THE FOX If Saturday had been Election Day THU 20 LAURIE FOREST: and Battery Park the only polling place in 7PM THE IRON FLOWER Vermont, Hallquist would be Vermont’s Book launch event! next governor. It wasn’t, of course, and SAT 22 ROB BRODER: Hallquist remains an underdog in her 11AM PAUL AND HIS UKULELE Join us for a story time! Free. challenge to Republican incumbent PHIL SCOTT, who drove his motorcycle in the SAT 22 MAUREEN JOHNSON: 1-3PM TRULY DEVIOUS parade and then peeled off before the Meet and greet and book signing. rally. Free. But Pride was a concentrated expresTUE 25 RICK WINSTON: RED SCARE sion of the newfound burst of energy, IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS 7PM publicity and support Hallquist has Phoenix Books Burlington events are ticketed enjoyed since her victory in the August unless otherwise indicated. Your $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 off the featured book. 14 Democratic primary. And her campaign Proceeds go to Vermont Foodbank. has been capitalizing on her sudden fame. Take the new T-shirt being offered AT ESSEX to donors — and worn by the candidate September herself on Saturday. It features the WED 26 BERNIE LAMBEK: campaign’s logo in rainbow colors, not the 7PM UNCIVIL LIBERTIES customary white on a blue background. In conversation with There was also the August 29 endorseBill Schubart. ment of Hallquist by the Human Rights Events at Phoenix Books Essex are free and open to all. Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ BOTH LOCATIONS rights organization. It was far from the September first national nod she’d received. But this time, instead of issuing a press release, TUE 25 Join Phoenix Books and the Human Rights Campaign president CHAD League of Women Voters to 4-7PM register to vote! GRIFFIN appeared in person at a highprofile event on the steps of Burlington 191 Bank Street, Downtown Burlington • 802.448.3350 City Hall. At the announcement, there 2 Carmichael Street, Essex • 802.872.7111 were new campaign signs saying, “Make www.phoenixbooks.biz 12

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History, Vote Hallquist,” a callout to her first-ever status. It’s quite a shift from the primary campaign, when Hallquist tried to keep the focus on her ideas and experience. At her campaign kickoff in April, she emphasized “my résumé, my leadership and my agenda,” adding, “I don’t want people to support me because I’m transgender, and I don’t want them to write me off because I’m transgender, either.”

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Then came her primary win, which triggered a burst of national and global media attention and a substantial uptick in fundraising. That momentum shows no sign of slowing — so why not capitalize on it? Seems to be smart politics, at least in the short run. But the historic nature of her campaign could overshadow the issues and ideas that brought her into the race. The more publicity about the First in History, the more rainbow T-shirts and the more LGBTQ endorsements, the less room there is for position papers and Hallquist’s track record as a utility administrator. Criticism of the identity emphasis has already begun to appear. On August 20, the Addison County Independent published an editorial chiding Hallquist for playing the trans card. “We hope she now pivots away from some of the gender issues she emphasized in the primary campaign,” wrote publisher and editor ANGELO LYNN, “and focuses on how her leadership style, background and experience could help boost the state’s economy…” In truth, Hallquist didn’t make a big deal of gender issues in the primary campaign. But Lynn’s critique shows how those issues can become dominant in people’s minds. For her part, Hallquist denies any change in emphasis — sort of. “I’ll just keep repeating: Vermonters are going to vote for me because of what I’m going to do for them, right?” she said in an interview at Pride. “But I also think Vermonters are proud of the fact that we’ve been a leader in civil rights.” So, yes and no? Hallquist doesn’t see a contradiction.

“A man can talk about his background, and it’s called retail politics,” she said. “Someone else talks about their background, it’s identity politics. So I’ve become emboldened to the point where I say, ‘I’m a transgender woman. Deal with it.’” Fair enough. And riding the postprimary wave may be her best bet. Scott holds a huge advantage in name recognition. Relatively few Vermonters are paying attention to the gubernatorial race. Less than two months remain until Election Day. For a little-known candidate taking on a popular incumbent, this is a time for risk-taking. As that renowned political operative OSCAR WILDE put it, “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.”

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The Vermont House Democratic caucus is aiming to win enough seats in November to be able to override gubernatorial vetoes, which were frequent in the first two years of the Scott administration. The Dems’ goal is a net gain of 10 seats, which would give them and Progressives a combined 100. That’s just enough to override vetoes without the help of independent lawmakers. Republicans, meanwhile, are hoping not to lose very much. If that sounds harsh, just listen to Republicans trying to sound optimistic. “We’re looking to keep the seats we have and possibly pick up a few,” said Rep. ROB LACLAIR (R-Barre Town), who’s serving as a liaison between his caucus and the party. “It’s not good for any party to have a supermajority.” “I’m feeling more confident in our ability to hold 51,” said Vermont Republican Party executive director JACK MOULTON, setting the bar about as low as he can. House Democrats, meanwhile, are talking of voter enthusiasm and hardworking candidates. How many seats could the Dems pick up? “Depends on who you ask,” said Rep. JILL KROWINSKI (D-Burlington), House majority leader and head of the caucus’ election efforts. “Some say, ‘Let’s go for 10 or 20.’” Twenty, or anything close to it, would completely change the political dynamic of the next two years — even if Scott wins reelection. And there are a lot of seats in play, especially if the blue wave reaches tsunami proportions. Between now and Election Day, I’ll be profiling some of the key House races across the state. Starting with…

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When Rep. BERNIE JUSKIEWICZ (RCambridge) opted not to seek reelection after three terms in the legislature, his decision touched off a frantic phone call to Cambridge native ZAC MAYO, who was — I kid you not — hiking the Appalachian Trail. “A friend of mine reached out and said, ‘There’s an opportunity here if you want to run for office,’” Mayo recalled. “It was about two weeks before the filing deadline, so I had to scramble.” And scramble he did. That friend was GREGORY TATRO, son of Jeffersonville contractor and frequent GOP donor GREG TATRO. The elder Tatro gave Mayo a job at his company and a $1,000 campaign donation. The 29-year-old Republican will face 23-yearold Democrat LUCY ROGERS of Waterville in a rare contest between two candidates under 30. (Juskiewicz turned 75 this year.) Democrats and Republicans see this race as a bellwether. “Lamoille-3 is definitely one to watch,” Krowinski said of the district that includes Cambridge, Jeffersonville and Waterville. “Zac’s a great candidate,” Moulton said. “I think he’ll win. But if it’s bad, it’s bad. If Zac loses, it’s a bad night for us.” Both candidates were born and raised in the district, went away for a time and returned to their respective hometowns. They are young, energetic and dislike partisanship. “We emailed each other” early in the race, said Mayo, “and agreed we’re going to keep it positive.” Rogers is a child of rural Vermont who milked the family cow every morning before school, gaining a passion for agriculture that hasn’t diminished. Between high school and college, she worked on farm-related projects in other states. After earning a biology degree from the University of Vermont, she moved back to Waterville. “There’s a lot that small towns can’t offer,” she said. “But what they can offer in terms of community and personal relationships is so much more important than what I could have in a bigger town or a city.” When she’s not going door-to-door, she works at a local restaurant and on a nearby farm. Rogers’ agenda emphasizes the needs of rural Vermont: infrastructure, internet access, job opportunities and

community-scale education. “I believe in local control,” she said. “I went to a school with 11 kids in each grade. There’s been a lot of talk about how small schools don’t prepare kids for college, and I absolutely did not have that experience.” She considers her youth an asset as she seeks a seat in a legislature dominated by the AARP-eligible. “I feel the struggle of being a young person in Vermont and want to make sure that their voices are at the table,” she said. Rogers originally thought of running as an independent before choosing the Democratic label. “Local issues are not partisan issues,” she said. “You should elect me because I’m the best voice to represent this area, not because I’m running as a Democrat.” As for Mayo, he tried college for a year and realized it wasn’t for him. He worked at Copley Hospital until he was 21 and then signed up for a six-year term in the Navy. He trained as a nuclear technician and served for four years on the USS Olympia, a nuclear-powered submarine. When his six years were up, he spent some time on the road, “trying to see where I could see myself.” He took two cross-country trips, went to Iceland and hiked most of the Appalachian Trail. Mayo became focused on politics after the 2016 election. Although he had conservative beliefs, he didn’t like President DONALD TRUMP. “I found President Trump to be very divisive, with an incredible amount of ego,” Mayo said. “It’s hard to watch from the sidelines how quickly we use absolute terms in politics. If we’re yelling at each other all the time, where are we going? What are we doing?” He wants civility, but he is a staunch Republican. “I believe in liberty and personal responsibility,” he said. He’d like to see reform of the Act 250 permitting process to make it more efficient, as well as stronger efforts in job training and workforce development. And if he doesn’t win, he’ll have time to finish his interrupted hike. “I’ve got about 300 miles to go [on the Appalachian Trail], and absolutely someday I will.” m

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Despite New Law, Inmates Denied Addiction Treatment B Y AL I CI A FR EESE

Number of inmates who’ve asked for medication:

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Number of inmates who’ve been screened:

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he Vermont prison system continues to deny inmates medication for their opioid addictions, despite a new law intended to remove restrictions on the therapy as of July 1. Inmates are being told they will not receive treatment until they have only 30 days left to serve. In practice, this means some prisoners will never be treated, because they do not have a firm release date and are freed with little advance notice. “It’s troubling,” said Rep. Selene Colburn (P/D-Burlington), who pushed for the law. “We’re back to some of the same arbitrary policies that this legislation was trying to address in the first place.” Tom Dalton, executive director of Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, put it more strongly, accusing the Department of Corrections of “openly and deliberately disregarding state law.” Frustrated inmates have submitted more than 100 formal grievances since the law took effect. And as they fight for legal prescriptions, inmates say they are spending hundreds of dollars to buy the addiction medication, buprenorphine, on the prison black market. Corrections officials defend their approach. They say they’re simply following the guidance of medical professionals — in this case, the prison system’s private health care contractor, Centurion — as the law instructs. Before July 1, the department’s policy was to terminate an inmate’s prescription for buprenorphine — which combats cravings and withdrawal symptoms and discourages opioid use by blocking the drugs’ euphoric effect — after 120 days in

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prison. It also denied the medication to inmates who didn’t have a prescription before coming to prison. The legislature concluded that inmates would have a better chance at recovery, and be less likely to overdose and die upon release from prison, if they could access addiction medication without time limits. Act 176 passed in May with overwhelming bipartisan support. The law first states that such treatment is “medically necessary” for inmates addicted to opioids and then directs the Department of Corrections to provide it to them for “as long as medically necessary.” When the law took effect this July, the department was “deluged with requests” from inmates, according to Annie Ramniceanu, the department’s addiction and mental health systems director. As of last Friday, 549 inmates — nearly 32 percent of the state’s prison population — had asked for a medical appointment to determine whether they qualified for the medication. After what Ramniceanu described as a “full-court press,” Centurion staff eliminated a backlog of several hundred inmates waiting for appointments. “I think that we’ve made incredible progress on a very daunting task,” Ramniceanu said. Corrections officials have also extended treatment for an additional 192 inmates who arrived after July 1 and who already had a prescription when they came into prison. Inmates without a prior prescription, however, have had less success obtaining treatment behind bars. The department had put 52 such inmates on the medication as of last Friday.

When July 1 came, Michael Francis, 32, was ready. Weeks earlier, he’d had his girlfriend print out a copy of the new law and send it to him at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. “I have been trying for 18-plus years to get it under control,” he said of his opioid addiction. Francis submitted a request to be screened for treatment by the prison’s medical staff, and when he didn’t hear back, he filed another. Three more requests and two months later, he got his appointment last Thursday morning. During a phone interview later that day, he recounted asking the nurse how soon he could start treatment. “She said, ‘Oh, not until you’re 30 to 45 days ’til release,’” he recalled. Francis, who is serving time for several crimes, including possessing stolen property and driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent, doesn’t know when he’ll get out. His earliest possible release date was last February, but he still has a pending charge for aggravated domestic assault. Four other inmates told Seven Days that Centurion staff members have informed them that treatment is “medically necessary” for them — but not until 30 days before they get out of prison. Dalton said he’s been in touch with at least 25 inmates seeking buprenorphine prescriptions, none of whom have gotten it. Several were released without it, he said. “It’s really disappointing and upsetting that a law that has so much potential to do so much good isn’t being implemented in a way that will allow that to happen,” he added. Corrections officials deny responsibility for the 30-day standard.

“It ’s not a DOC policy,” said Ramniceanu, explaining that the standard originated with Centurion. “The medical provider has made the determination that [the medication] will be necessary 30 days ’til release. So again, it’s not a policy. It’s a medical practice, based on the evidence. “DOC really feels that this should be a decision made by the medical staff, not the department,” she emphasized. According to Ramniceanu, Centurion conducted “a tremendous amount of research,” consulting studies and addiction experts before arriving at this 30-day standard. One source that informed Centurion’s decision, Ramniceanu said, was a 2016 paper issued by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. In prisons that opt to stop medicating inmates held longer than six months, the commission recommended resuming treatment 30 days before inmates are released. The paper notes that there is less evidence about the effectiveness of addiction medication for imprisonments lasting longer than six months, but it recommends that treatment decisions should be made “on a case-by-case basis” — a guideline inmates say Centurion hasn’t followed. “The way [Centurion] is interpreting things is that we should start from the most restrictive, limited approach,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden), who cosponsored Act 176. “Of course there’s less evidence, because it hasn’t been done,” he continued, pointing out that Vermont is at the vanguard of prison treatment programs.

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“It’s the chicken and the egg,” Ramniceanu acknowledged. “We don’t know what we don’t know.” But, she maintained, “DOC really feels that this should be a decision made by the medical staff, not the department.” Seven Days requested an interview with Centurion’s medical director, Dr. Steven Fisher. He responded by email that “I have been instructed by Centurion legal that we have no comment or statement at this time.” The 30-day standard prevents inmates without a firm release date from receiving any treatment. In some cases, inmates remain stuck in prison until they can line up acceptable housing; if an apartment or a bed in a sober house suddenly opens up, the inmate might be released with only a few days’ notice. Prisoners say medical staff have told them they won’t get medication unless they can take it for at least 14 days before they are released, further narrowing the window in which they can receive treatment. Critics of the current policy contend that treating inmates early on may give them more time to stabilize — and they point out that those receiving addiction treatment outside of prison aren’t subject to such time constraints. “I think the trajectory of thinking in the state of Vermont … is that you want to get the right treatment plan in place as soon as possible,” Ashe said. “Our intent was to get people the treatment they need when they need it and not have arbitrary deadlines.” Ashe said he aired his concerns with Secretary of Human Services Al Gobeille last week. During a later interview, Gobeille hinted that change could be in

the works. “I would imagine this 30-day thing would evolve quickly,” he said. But he also defended the current approach, saying, “Some real thought went into it.” Some inmates have lost hope. “The culture around here hasn’t changed,” inmate Isaac Jacobs wrote in a letter. “95 percent of the medical staff are against the [medication-assisted treatment] Program and that [percentage] is the same with the Correctional staff.” Jacobs said he filled out three medical slips, two other request forms and two grievances before he got an appointment. He was told he qualified for treatment but would have to wait until 30 days prior to his release. “Why can they get away with this??? Can they?” he wrote. Francis said he’s filed a complaint against Fisher with the Vermont Board of Medical Practice — a step that Dalton also took. Francis plans to sue the corrections department for, in his view, ignoring new treatment law. “For some reason they think they’re above the law,” Francis said. “No one is — hence the reason I’m here.” Meanwhile, inmates report that the black market for buprenorphine is flourishing in state prisons. “They’re doing what they have to do to get their meds,” said one inmate’s spouse, who requested anonymity to discuss illegal activity. Her husband sought treatment under the new law, but he, too, was told he’d have to wait until 30 days before he was released, she said. The woman said she had been paying a corrections officer to smuggle buprenorphine into the St. Albans prison for her husband and alleged that “there’s multiple [correctional officers] that do it.” Another correctional officer, at the Newport prison, was fired and is currently under investigation by the Vermont State Police for allegedly smuggling narcotics to inmates in that prison, according to Deputy Corrections Commissioner Mike Touchette. Francis said a single eight-milligram strip of buprenorphine sells for between $250 and $400 in the Newport prison. He buys them when he can, “but it kills me, because I know I’m spending way more money than I should.” Referring to his children, he continued, “I could be spending that money on their college fund or their first car.” m Disclosure: Tim Ashe is the domestic partner of Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly. Find our conflictof-interest policy here: sevendaysvt.com/ disclosure. Contact: alicia@sevendaysvt.com

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the last four decades as a result of the Vermont land use law, Act 250, which requires land in the path of proposed development to be studied — but not necessarily preserved. Waste district officials won preliminary approval from the state Division for Historic Preservation for that scenario during Act 250 proceedings last month. The District #4 Environmental Commission will have the final say on the Williston expansion. Last October, after the Chittenden Solid Waste District applied to expand its sandpit, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation survey archaeologist Scott Dillon weighed in under Criterion 8 of the state land use law, which is designed to ensure that development does not have “undue adverse effect” on historic sites or rare or irreplaceable natural areas. Dillon filed comments with the commission stating that there should be a survey for possible artifacts at the sandpit because the area has “high archaeological sensitivity for Precontact Native American sites,” referring to the days before seafaring Europeans arrived in the Americas. He referenced one other Native American site,

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ock shards from the Paleoindian Period may keep a Williston composting operation from expanding — coincidentally, less than a decade after the discovery of Native American artifacts shut down a similar operation in Burlington’s Intervale. Just off Williston’s Redmond Road, the Chittenden Solid Waste District takes in 5,600 tons of food and yard scraps a year. Anticipating that amount will double by 2020, the district applied last year for a state permit to expand a 10-acre sandpit, where it mixes organic material that is treated, packaged and sold as Green Mountain Compost. Archaeologists surveyed the land as part of the Act 250 environmental review. They found thumbnail-size rock flakes — most likely from stone toolmaking — that date back to 7000 to 9000 BC, according to a report by the Northeast Archaeology Research Center of Farmington, Maine. Those tiny shards of chert and quartz tell scientists something about the first people to roam the region after Ice Age glaciers retreated. They could also qualify the site for inclusion on a national historic registry, according to the report. “I think it’s important, for sure,” said archaeologist Robert Bartone, director of the research center and coauthor of the report. Other artifacts, such as spear points or remains of a fire hearth, could also be there, Bartone said. “This is definitely a very interesting site and an exciting find for us,” he said. His report details how the distinctive shape of the shards indicates that they may have been created in the making of “fluted” projectile points — the grooved spear tips are hallmarks of the Paleoindian Period. Roughly 30 Paleoindian sites have been identified around Vermont, according to state archaeologist Jess Robinson. Approximately 50 Native American sites of various ages are on the state registry of historic places. It’s unclear what will happen as a result of the Williston discovery. If the sandpit expansion is approved — the district seeks to clear 15 acres of trees, remove up to 55,000 cubic yards of sand and refill the excavated area with composted material over 25 years — it would essentially destroy the archaeological site. Scientists would collect and study the artifacts before the bulldozers arrived. Similar sites have been identified over

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which is near a section of the Burlington Circumferential Highway that was never built. Bartone’s report noted a more recent find: Several years ago, a private collector found an ancient fluted spear tip in the very sandpit that is now being studied. It’s rare for environmental commissions to deny Act 250 permits just because

the construction would disturb Native American artifacts. Sometimes they impose conditions, though, that require construction to move in order to preserve part of an archaeological site. Such a move would be difficult in Williston because the discovered artifacts are in the center of the proposed excavation area.

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“If we said that it had to be protected forever … that would essentially amount to the taking of the land,” said Dillon. There’s been little opposition so far to the sandpit expansion, including from Native American groups. Don Stevens, chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation, wrote via email that he had been unaware of the discovery and could not comment until he learned more about it. He said that state archaeologist Robinson does a good job of communicating with Native American leaders. “We are always concerned in the preservation of culturally sensitive sites of our ancestors,

such as hospitals and restaurants. The volume of compostable material is expected to increase further when the residential requirements kick in. Sarah Reeves, executive director of the waste district, answers to a board of appointees from 18 member Chittenden County communities — an entity created by state law. In an interview last week, she said the district hired a consultant who is working on plans that would follow the current sandpit expansion. The next step would be to build infrastructure for active composting in the sandpit, at a cost of roughly $3.9 million to $5.1 million. The

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when found,” he said. “The level of protection is determined by what is discovered.” Robinson said that additional surveying could be completed by this fall or next spring. “It’s a compromise between development and preservation,” he said. Oddly enough, Green Mountain Compost was built to replace another large composting operation that also had been a threat to buried Native American artifacts, in Burlington’s Intervale. People feared that moving huge piles of food scraps around would disturb traces of Abenakis and other groups long known to have frequented the area. State regulators forced the facility to close in 2011. But environmental problems were also a major concern in the Intervale. State regulators cited the operation, which had grown steadily over a 24-year period, with multiple permit violations, including dumping contaminated wastewater. The sandpit expansion proposal in Williston includes a new stormwater pond and drain for the pit. If the proposal isn’t approved, Chittenden County might be hard-pressed to meet the state’s goal of banning food scraps from landfills by 2020. Lawmakers set that target under a 2012 universal recycling law that has gradually imposed mandatory composting on large-scale food-scrap generators,

board is expected to discuss the project on Wednesday, September 12, at Williston Central School. Reeves declined to answer questions about the artifacts, and she referred Seven Days to director of engineering and waste services Brian Wright. If the sandpit expansion were approved, he said, the district would spend an additional $20,000 to $30,000 for a more intensive archaeological study and then proceed with the project. It’s already invested $30,000 on studies so far. Still, he thinks it is important to document the find, and he said the district might invite the public to watch the next dig. A side issue complicates the site’s fate. The district acquired the sandpit through eminent domain in 2009 from a private company, Hinesburg Sand & Gravel. The deal gave the company the right to extract sand for 30 years, and this, too, motivated the request to expand the sandpit. Bartone, the archeologist from Maine, has conducted many surveys as a consultant under Act 250. He said every discovery is exciting. In Williston, he said, it was intriguing “just to know that someone was there potentially … 10,000 years ago at that same spot.” m Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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Independents Turn Up the Heat in Addison County Senate Race

ELECTIONS

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he race to represent Addison County in the Vermont Senate has become unusually competitive, with two pro-business independents challenging an influential Democratic incumbent whom they accuse of losing touch with this agricultural district. The independents, Vermont Coffee Company CEO Paul Ralston and Blue Spruce Farm co-owner Marie Audet, entered the race in late July, and they’re running as a slate in the two-seat district. One position will open up in January with the retirement of Sen. Claire Ayer (D-Addison), but Ralston and Audet would need to defeat the other incumbent, Sen. Chris Bray (D-Addison), in order to serve as a pair.

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The duo has taken aim at Bray’s recent work as chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, saying the water quality policies he supports place too much burden on the farms and businesses that make up rural Addison County. Audet and Ralston are direct in pointing to their experience running a farm and a coffee company, respectively, as evidence that they know how to solve Vermont’s problems in a manner that works for employers. Bray, meanwhile, has lashed out at his opponents by challenging their business practices. Ralston served four years in the Vermont House as a Democrat before stepping down in 2014 to focus on his business. He describes himself as a fiscal conservative who supports Republican Gov. Phil Scott, and he characterizes partisan politics in the legislature as a distraction from Vermonters’ needs. The independent challengers have so intertwined their campaigns that they share a website and have identical business cards with each of their contact info. 18

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They often conduct interviews with the press in tandem. “We believe there needs to be a new set of priorities and a new focus in Montpelier. Because … the rural communities, in particular, are a poor stepchild to Chittenden County, sorry to say,” Ralston said last week in his office at the Middlebury headquarters of Vermont Coffee Company, Audet sitting by his side. Audet continued her running mate’s thought. “But we’re equally important for Vermont’s vision,” she said of the district. “And who grows the food,” Ralston finished. Bray and the two independents are just three of six candidates in the race. Democrat Ruth Hardy — who, as executive direc-

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tor of Emerge Vermont, has spent the last three years training Democratic women to run for office — is hoping to replace Ayer. Republican Peter Briggs and Libertarian Archie Flower are also running. Briggs, a 28-year-old selectboard member from Addison, says his experience working on his parents’ farm gives him an on-the-ground perspective that’s badly needed in the legislature. He ran on a similar message in 2016 and gained some traction. In that year’s four-way race, Briggs received 21 percent of the vote compared to Bray’s 27 percent. Ayer led the pack with 31 percent. “Claire’s not there,” Briggs said of Ayer, who has served since 2002. “She got the most votes [in 2016] and I have no idea where those votes are going to go, but I’m [feeling] positive, thinking I can get some of those.” Between Ralston, Audet, Briggs and Bray, the Addison County Senate race seems largely focused on how politicians interact with the district’s farm and business communities. But Hardy doesn’t have much to say about that.

“I’ve actually never worked for private business,” the New York native said. “So there’s no way I can fashion myself as the business candidate. That’s not what I do. I’m a public servant. I’ve always been a … public or nonprofit employee.” Hardy said the other candidates’ focus on private business ignores the county’s three largest employers: Porter Medical Center and Middlebury College, both nonprofits, and the Addison Central School District. She said addressing the needs of families and workers will do the most good for the county. “Do they have health care?” Hardy said. “Do they have childcare? Do they have good education? Do they have the services they need? Do they have the opportunity to have a well-paying job?”

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Though the legislature is likely to face a wide range of issues in the next two years, including marijuana policy, minimum wage and education finance, Bray’s challengers — and Bray in response — have turned the race into a referendum on the incumbent’s loyalty to the county’s agricultural community.

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It’s a powerful lobby. Take Bob Foster, a fourth-generation farmer with a herd of 400 milking cows on the outskirts of Middlebury. He knows Bray personally and serves as chair of the board of advisers at the University of Vermont’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “I have to be kind of careful here,” Foster said when asked for his thoughts on the senator. After a long pause, he

continued, “I think he’s lost touch with the ag community.” Foster said he’s become disillusioned with Montpelier. “It’s more politics than it is what actually works for people,” he said. “I’ve become kind of, not negative on the system, but negative on the way it’s being practiced, with political agendas trumping what’s good for society.” When Bray was first elected to the House in 2006, he made sure to get a seat on the agriculture committee. It was a calculated choice. “Because I’m from Addison County, and I wanted to be a representative for one of the most important things about this rural economy,” he explained. “It was a period of record low milk prices. One of

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the first votes I took was to send $6 million … in milk price subsidy payments directly to farmers.” Bray wasn’t relying on his memory. He showed up for an interview with printed pages of notes outlining the pro-farm policies he has supported in the legislature. While Bray’s challengers frame clean water policy as an expensive mandate from an out-of-touch legislature, environmentalists see it as essential. Vermont Conservation Voters executive director Lauren Hierl hailed Bray’s work as “a huge win for clean water” and said his institutional knowledge would be “real valuable to making progress” in the coming years. Because independent candidates don’t face a primary, it’s not yet clear whether Ralston and Audet’s pro-business message is resonating with voters. But their candidacies appear to have rattled Bray. The day after he spoke to a reporter in Vergennes, the incumbent called to suggest some “follow-up” questions for Audet and Ralston regarding their claims that they’ve provided high-quality jobs in the county.

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Bray, who once worked for Ralston in production at Vermont Coffee Company, questioned whether either candidate’s business offered health insurance to employees. He also claimed that Audet had previously stated that she’d hired migrant workers living in the country illegally. “Has this really created a healthier economy for Vermonters?” Bray asked. “That, to me, is a genuine question and concern I have. My understanding is no, you don’t get health care. I don’t know what the wages are like.” Told of Bray’s comments, Audet said she was disappointed but not surprised. “Going into this, I was wondering who would try to use this,” she said. “That’s interesting. OK. He wants to go here.” Audet paused before explaining Blue Spruce Farm’s employment practices. “We pay a hiring service that does the paperwork for us,” she said. “Everyone has documentation. Everyone pays taxes. Everyone is paid above minimum wage — sometimes double minimum wage. So it’s not a matter of paying less for any person

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for any reason. It’s about who applies. I’m sorry that he’s trying to make this a deal.” Audet also said that her farm pays most of its 28 employees’ health insurance premiums, though some are insured through a spouse’s employer. Bray later claimed he did not mean to suggest Audet’s employees were in the country illegally — just that they were not from Vermont. “I don’t know their status. I don’t know if they’re legal, illegal,” he said. “What was of concern to me was to see and to be told by Marie that, ‘We’re not finding Vermonters who want these jobs, and so we’re hiring people from out of the country.’ And when someone holds themselves up to be an exemplary Vermont business, I’d say, ‘Well, there’s something peculiar about not finding Vermonters, then, to fill these exemplary positions.’” Audet said Bray’s comments were telling. “Clearly, Sen. Bray is no friend of Vermont farmers or employers,” she said. As for Bray’s allegations about Vermont Coffee Company, Ralston called

them “false and spurious” and said its 35 employees are offered health insurance through Vermont Health Connect. “It just sounds like this is what mudslinging is,” Ralston said of Bray’s accusation. “You throw dirt around hoping that it will stick on something. I’m really disappointed in Sen. Bray for this tactic. This is a cheap shot.” It’s unclear what Addison County voters will make of Bray’s lines of attack. Audet and Ralston, for their part, have taken aim at policies Bray has supported in Montpelier that require farms, developers and local governments to spend more money to reduce water pollution. During the 2018 legislative session, Bray proposed charging Vermont property owners an annual fee to fund water quality projects. To the senator, the proposal was the obvious next step in Vermont’s water quality plan — a plan he helped design. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lake Champlain cleanup requirements call on the state to establish a long-term source of funding for clean water. So does Vermont’s Clean Water Act, passed in 2015. To Ralston and Audet, Bray’s bill exemplified the problem with his approach in Montpelier. They say lawmakers don’t make enough effort to understand what farms and businesses have already done to improve water quality and how state government can help. Instead, they say, out-of-touch lawmakers pass down new, expensive mandates. “It scared a lot of people that there was a big new tax coming down the road,” Ralston said. Audet, whose farm was the first in the state to use a methane digester to produce energy, said farms and businesses across the state are already spending millions on water quality improvements. “The last thing I thought we needed was to tax us for our good efforts,” she said. Bray’s bill was ultimately watered down — converted to a study of the issue instead of an actual policy change — and passed in the final days of the legislative session. But Bert Johnson, a Middlebury College political science professor, said there’s no question that Bray’s water quality push has turned some constituents against him. “There’s a real sense in which [Bray’s] specific proposals on agricultural runoff have drawn this challenge,” Johnson said. “I think it taps into a feeling that Phil Scott has tapped into as well, which is that Democrats in Vermont state government have tried to move too fast in addressing what they see as the state’s problems.”

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ACLU Slams Plan to Send Vermont Inmates to Mississippi Prison The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont slammed the Department of Corrections on Monday for preparing to send state inmates to a privately run prison in Mississippi. Following reports of abuse and multiple deaths, more than 200 Vermont inmates currently living in a Pennsylvania prison will be moved next month to the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Mississippi, VTDigger.org reported on Sunday. The Mississippi facility is owned by CoreCivic, the company formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America. Vermont had contracted with CCA to house inmates in Kentucky and Arizona from 2004 to 2015. More recently, CoreCivic faced a lawsuit from the State of Mississippi alleging that it engaged in bribes and kickbacks with the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Critics such as the ACLU say Vermont should focus on reducing its inmate population through criminal justice reform measures so that the state would not have to enter into pricey contracts to send inmates out of state, where it is more difficult to monitor conditions. “They say the definition Clem of insanity is to keep doing Bissonette the same thing and expect a

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different result,” ACLU of Vermont executive director James Lyall said. “Vermont’s use of out-of-state prisons has a grim history, but this is a new low. The same concerns that motivated Vermont to terminate the Pennsylvania contract apply in full to this latest contract.” Earlier this year, Seven Days reported that CoreCivic had met with state officials in the months before Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille unveiled a proposal for a $150 million prison campus in Franklin County. That proposal was dropped. M A R K D AV I S

Vermont Rep. Bissonnette Resigns, Opening Seat in Winooski

Investigator: ‘Unprofessional’ Burlington High School Guidance Director Faked Transcript

State Rep. Clem Bissonnette (D-Winooski) resigned this week after 12 years in the Vermont Statehouse. His departure shakes up what otherwise would have been a predictable race in Winooski’s two-seat district. Bissonnette, an Onion City native, and his wife are moving to her hometown, Guildhall, in the Northeast Kingdom. They’re making the move earlier than they expected because “a house that we love came up for sale,” he explained. Since Bissonnette missed the deadline for Democrats to replace him with another

After a yearlong investigation, the Vermont Agency of Education alleges that Burlington High School guidance director Mario Macias faked a transcript so a student could graduate, behaved unprofessionally with a college student who was substitute teaching and demonstrated incompetence by being unaware of the basic functions of the guidance department. On September 7, the agency cited Macias with six counts of alleged unprofessional conduct. He remains on the job and will have the right to respond to the allegations at a hearing to be scheduled within 60 days. Vermont Education Secretary Daniel French recommended that Macias’ license be suspended for 364 days if the allegations are proven. Macias did not respond to messages seeking comment Tuesday.

farmland at the edge of streams and lakes from farmers, then manage the land to absorb water pollution. That would help farmers offset the loss in crop revenue while helping water quality. Currently, the state requires “buffer strips” between crops and waterways but doesn’t pay farmers to maintain them.

“We should be using our [state] resources to incent the behavior that we want — to help farmers, not blame farmers,” Ralston said. “The method right now is punitive. It’s ‘we will impose this tax on you’ or ‘we will regulate you’ or ‘we will sue you.’” Such ideas are attracting Addison County residents such as Foster,

Noel Green, interim BHS principal, told Seven Days that he continues to have confidence in Macias. “He has been reliable, he’s been a team player, and he serves students to the best of his ability,” Green said Tuesday. “I have nothing but, like I said, a stellar evaluation of him up to this point.” Macias was not at school Tuesday but remains employed full time and is not on leave, Green confirmed. The BHS student newspaper, the Register, first broke the news about the case against Macias. The story appeared online Monday, but by midmorning Tuesday, it was gone. Green said he told Register staff to remove the story from the website. FILE: OLIVER PARINI

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candidate, his name will still appear on the November 6 ballot alongside that of his seatmate, Rep. Diana Gonzalez (P-Winooski). The two were running unopposed. The outgoing lawmaker is encouraging voters to write-in former Winooski mayor Michael O’Brien. Hal Colston, who won a writein bid for the Winooski City Council in March, announced via Twitter Monday night that he also plans to run. The district has grown younger and more diverse, and in both 2014 and 2016, Bissonnette, a moderate Democrat, fended off Progressive challengers to hold on to his seat. If voters elect him against his wishes this November, Bissonnette said he would relinquish his seat a second time. He said he’d prefer not to leave it up to Republican Gov. Phil Scott to appoint his replacement. Bissonnette served as Winooski mayor from 1999 to 2007, presiding over the city while it underwent a major redevelopment. He has represented Winooski in the House since 2007. “I didn’t go down there with the idea that I’ll use this as a stepping-stone,” Bissonnette said of his time in the Statehouse. “I went down to serve the people of Winooski.” A L I C I A FRE E S E

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“In my opinion, it created a hostile work environment for one of my employees,” Green said. “I would react the same way for any of my employees.” The personnel tempest has been brewing for more than a year. Several guidance counselors left their jobs last summer and spoke out at a Burlington School Board meeting. They said Macias was demeaning to staff, was not performing his duties and was often out of the office. After news reports about the controversy, the Vermont Agency of Education opened an investigation last September into possible licensing sanctions involving Macias. A nine-page affidavit from the investigator, Robert B. Stafford Jr., alleges a number of licensing violations. Stafford wrote the affidavit after interviewing current and former guidance counselors, students, teachers and other Burlington School District administrators. The topic could come up for discussion at the school board’s next regularly scheduled meeting, on Thursday, September 13. The agenda includes a request to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. MO LLY WALS H

the farmer, to Ralston’s and Audet’s candidacies. “I think some independent thinking would be healthy,” he said, adding: “Allegiances are to the electorate, rather than allegiances to a particular party.” m Contact: taylor@sevendaysvt.com

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William “Will” Rowe

1947-2018, VERO BEACH, FLA. William “Will” Rowe was born on November 26, 1947, in Yonkers, N.Y., the fifth child of Harry and Agnes Rowe, and passed away on August 31, 2018. He is survived by his brother David Rowe, sisters Frances Rowe and Susan Rowe, and Susan’s husband, Ib. His brother Donald Rowe passed away in January 2017. Words cannot convey the love and support Will expressed and received from his brothers and sisters during his life and especially his final years. Will married his first wife, Lori Kohn, from Yonkers, in 1969 and, shortly after, the two of them studied and worked in Germany for five years. After moving to Vermont, their daughter, Alyssa, was born and has been the greatest joy in Will’s life since. Will married Theresa Crete Jones, in 1990, who has been the love, life and soul partner of his life since. They spent the last 28 years building a life together in Vermont,

OBITUARIES, VOWS, CELEBRATIONS

Maryland and Florida. He had no words to express the love and care he felt for the person who has given him so much … his loving wife, Theresa. Will is survived by his wife, Theresa, and his daughter, Alyssa Chase, her husband, Jamie Chase, and their two children, Hailey and James. He also loved his role as step-dad to Theresa’s children, Carol Cowan and Christopher Jones, and Christopher’s wife, Tanya Jones, and as grandpa to their children, Molly Cowan, Brady Jones and Hannah Jones. Being “Grandpa Will” has been a great joy for Will, and he could not wish enough love and lifelong peace of mind to Hailey, James, Molly, Brady and Hannah. Will attended Yonkers Public Schools and is a proud member of the Gorton High School Class of ’65. He received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Manhattan College and continued graduate studies at Duke University and the Free University of Berlin. Will pursued his two career passions, the study and teaching of philosophy and the compassionate work of social caring. He taught philosophy at a number of institutions, including the Community College of Vermont, the University of Maryland, Trinity College and Indian River State College. He never stopped being awed

by opening minds to new ways of seeing, thinking and being. Will was forever grateful for the privilege of working shoulder to shoulder with such wonderful people at Spectrum Youth & Family Services, where he served for over 13 years as executive director, and the long-lasting relationships developed during that time. He always said that there was “an express ticket to heaven” for any person working in the child protection field. His passion for caring was also fulfilled through his 14 years in numerous social service positions with the State of Vermont and eight years leading a national health advocacy organization dedicated to helping people living in chronic pain. Will touched thousands of lives in his personal and professional career and regularly expressed his gratitude for the privilege to be helpful to others. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial celebration for family and friends will be planned in Vermont at a later date. To honor Will’s life, memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Youth & Family Services at 31 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401, or to the Lund Family Center at 76 Glen Rd., Burlington, VT 05401. Online condolences may be shared at coxgiffordseawinds. com.

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Japanese A-Bomb Survivors Bring Their Harrowing Stories to Vermont B Y K E N PI CA R D

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higeko Sasamori was 13 years Boat is part of the International Campaign old on the Monday morning to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, or ICAN, of August 6, 1945. She can still which was awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace remember looking up at the Prize for its work in promoting the United “beautiful blue sky” and seeing a large Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of B-29 bomber flying overhead in her home Nuclear Weapons. city of Hiroshima, on Honshu “Hibakusha Stories” offers Island in Japan. Seconds Vermonters a rare opportunity to later, as she recalled in Steven hear accounts of nuclear war firstOkazaki’s award-winning 2007 hand, Takahashi noted, as many documentary, White Light/ hibakusha don’t speak publicly Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima about their traumatic experiences. and Nagasaki, she was engulfed in “a white “For a long time, there was also strong thing” and was immediately knocked discrimination against hibakusha,” she unconscious. said. Why? “It’s a fundamental misconWhen Sasamori came to, after an ception that people have about [nuclear] unknown period of time, the world as she’d radiation … Some people think that if known it was gone. Sasamori, who was less they’re near someone who was affected than a mile from ground zero of the first previously, they’ll be affected, too, which atomic bomb blast of World War II, was so is scientifically wrong.” badly burned as to be unrecognizable, even After the war, for example, many hibato her own family. She finally reunited kusha were unable to marry because their with her father after days of wandering the prospective partners’ families opposed annihilated city and repeating her name the unions, fearing the couple’s chiland address. dren would be affected by the radiation Now 86, Sasamori is a hibakusha, or exposure. survivor of the atomic bomb blasts at Takahashi noted that a similar form of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. discrimination has since Yasuaki Yamashita, 79, befallen survivors of the was 6 years old when Fukushima Daiichi nuclear U.S. forces dropped a disaster of March 2011. She second atomic bomb on said that some Japanese Nagasaki three days later. avoid going into a restauThe two hibakusha will rant or store if they see a visit six Vermont schools car with Fukushima license this week and share their plates parked outside, for eyewitness accounts with fear of “contamination.” MAHO TAKAHASHI students and the public. “Hibakusha Stories” The event, titled is scheduled to visit four “Hibakusha Stories,” is sponsored by the Chittenden County high schools and two Burlington chapter of the Women’s Inter- colleges and will include discussions with national League for Peace and Freedom, Dr. Kathleen Sullivan, an author, nuclear the organization Hibakusha Stories and disarmament educator and consultant to the nonprofit Youth Arts New York. the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, MAHO TAKAHASHI, 39, is a Burlingtonand with Robert Croonquist, an educator based peace activist and organizer of the and founder of Youth Arts New York. The Vermont “Hibakusha Stories” events. A September 19 event at the University of native of Japan, she has worked for years Vermont Davis Center is free and open to with Peace Boat, a Japanese nongovern- the public. mental organization founded in 1983. It This is the first visit to Vermont for operates an international cruise ship Yamashita, who’s now a painter and dedicated to promoting human rights, ceramics artist living in Mexico City. global peace, nuclear disarmament and a Sasamori has visited Vermont before and sustainable planet. has spoken to students at Middlebury Since 2008, Peace Boat has brought College, Takahashi noted. more than 170 hibakusha to countries “She’s come through some health chalaround the world to share their eyewit- lenges this year,” Takahashi added. “But ness accounts of the horrors of nuclear she is very determined and committed to weapons, Takahashi explained. Peace travel anywhere that the invitation comes

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and share her experiences. She is so full of spirit and love.” It’s worth noting that the average age of hibakusha is about 82, she said. As of 2014, fewer than 1,000 were still alive, and their numbers dwindle each year, making this event a rare opportunity. “Now is a crucial time. We won’t have the hibakusha forever, people who experienced [nuclear war] firsthand,” Takahashi added. “So I think it’s so important for us all to listen to what they have to say and

make sure that we don’t create the next generation of hibakusha. And that can only happen when people come together.” m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

INFO “Hibakusha Stories: Testimonies of Atomic Bomb Survivors & Today’s Nuclear Weapons,” Wednesday, September 19, 7 to 9 p.m., Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, in Burlington. hibakushastories.org

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On August 31, Burlington nonprofit music resource and archive BIG HEAVY WORLD, directed by JAMES LOCKRIDGE, announced the official designation of Burlington as a U.S. Department of Arts and Culture Outpost under the auspices of the BURLINGTON ARTS ALLIANCE. USDAC is a nongovernmental organization formed in 2013 as “a grassroots action network inciting creativity and social imagination to shape a culture of empathy, equity and belonging,” according to its website. Burlington is now one of 22 such outposts, joining places such as Berkeley, Calif.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and Denver, Colo. The outpost designation arose from conversations hosted by the BAA, a group that first gathered in February to discuss the possibility of forming a local arts council independent of long-established municipal BURLINGTON CITY ARTS. The event was described in a public listing as “a moderated meet-up in Burlington to discuss how the arts are funded by the City of Burlington and to consider the possibility of creating an independent arts council that would provide objective input to the city.” Among BAA members are Lockridge, University of Vermont data visualization artist JANE ADAMS, artist and UVM professor TINA ESCAJA, OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS board member DAVID SCHEIN and cofounder PAUL SCHNABEL, SPIELPALAST CABARET cofounder and performer PHINNEUS SONIN, and former LYRIC THEATRE COMPANY director SYNDI ZOOK. Lockridge, in particular, has long been a critic of how Burlington City Arts allocates funding. Lockridge described the BAA/USDAC Outpost — which are one and the same — as representing “a need being resolved through civic engagement.” Currently, according to Schein, the group has 10 core members, with a mailing list of approximately 30 artists. The group solicited participants during last weekend’s SOUTH END ART HOP. It was Adams, 24, who first suggested that BAA pursue USDAC outpost status. A former Dealer.com employee and graduate of Champlain College’s MFA program in emergent media, she became aware of USDAC while helping program a USDACinitiated “People’s State of the Union” event in January at Radio Bean, along with local artists JEN BERGER, KYLIE DALLY and CORRINE YONCE. “We’re seeing a tremendous outpouring of excitement and also concern for this city in terms of the way in which we promote our arts and culture,” Adams commented. “I think that us organizing in this way will really help demonstrate to city governance the importance of including voices from all art forms, all artists, all neighborhoods and all different groups.” Adams indicated that a healthy arts community holds significant importance for her as a young person thinking about putting down roots in Burlington. “It’s not necessarily about the cold-brew coffee or the avocado toast or the tech companies,” she said. “It’s really about seeing an arts and culture ecosystem that really emphasizes democracy and equity.”

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PUBLISHING (A) NIGHTMARE Most authors dream of selling a book to a major publisher and cashing an advance on royalties. But that’s never the end of the story, as Arlington authorillustrator LEONARD WELLS KENYON has learned too well. In December 2015, Publishers Weekly announced the sale of Kenyon’s Halloween-themed debut picture book, This Book Is Not for Chickens!, to G.P. Putnam’s Sons, a division of Penguin. Nearly three years later, Penguin has canceled Kenyon’s book, and he’s running an unusual Kickstarter campaign to regain the rights to publish his work. The problem is, as Kenyon explains in a phone interview, that he can’t print Chickens without repaying the publisher’s $20,000 advance, of which he received about half while going through the editorial process. (Most advances aren’t paid in full until that process leads to “acceptance” or publication.) “Because of the advance I’d received, the publisher now owns the printing rights and I think I have about a buck fifty left,” he writes on his Kickstarter page. “Apparently they don’t have a Lay-A-Way program.” The public seldom hears about book cancellations unless the author is a misbehaving celebrity or controversial political figure. Most writers don’t openly discuss such disappointments, Kenyon acknowledges: “It’s bad for business. It’s bad for an author. I took a chance doing this, and I don’t think it was hubris.” Rather, he says, he’s still “in love with” Chickens and wants to share it. The book’s protagonists are a literal chicken and

“scaredy-cat” who trick-or-treat at the wrong house, where the owl homeowner gives them a “stupendously frightening” book that leads them through a series of escalating perils. Despite all the ghosties and ghoulies, Kenyon’s stylized watercolor-and-ink drawings — “touched up digitally,” he says — keep the mood whimsical; adults may be reminded of Edward Gorey. Locals may know 40-year-old Kenyon as the illustrator of Wishes Are Medicine! How Make-A-Wish Gave Me Hope & Helped Me Heal, by 17-year-old JAMIE HEATH of Barre, published by MakeA-Wish Vermont in August. Working with Heath was “maybe what my soul needed,” says Kenyon, calling her a “supercool kid.” For the most part, though, his output is darker, what he calls “whimsical funny horror.” Among the books he’s already illustrated under the name Lenny K. is How to Scare a Monster!, coauthored by Fright Night director Tom Holland. The North Bennington native never studied art, he says; it’s “always been a God-given talent. The writing stuff I had to work at.” After years of trying to sell his novels via a literary agent, Kenyon heeded his schoolteacher wife’s suggestion to write something for kids. He sent his drawings to Wernick & Pratt Agency and ended up with a picture-book deal. But Penguin was in the process of merging with Random House, and the editor who acquired Kenyon’s book eventually quit. “I was given to an editor who …

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Repairs in FLYNNSPACE are moving forward as fast as possible following the devastation caused by the August 27 bursting of a water main in front of Burlington’s FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. PC Construction is installing a new sprung (dancerfriendly) floor; replacements for damaged technical equipment are arriving from different manufacturers; and the bar area and dressing rooms are getting a redo. Even so, the first two shows scheduled for FlynnSpace in the new performing arts season had to be relocated, writes Flynn executive director ANNA MARIE GEWIRTZ. One of them now has been rescheduled, as well. Local comedian JOSIE LEAVITT’s one-woman show “So This Happened” will still take place on Thursday and Friday, September 20 and 21, at 8 p.m. But it’s now slated for the Flynn MAINSTAGE, where the audience will join her for “intimate onstage seating,” says Gewirtz. Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé will similarly perform on the MainStage, but the Sufi-inspired Egyptian musicians had to switch from Saturday,

September 22, at 8 p.m. to Sunday, September 23, at 7 p.m. It’s fortunate — for the presenters and ticket holders — that the group was able to make that change. Abozekry, an oud master, last appeared at the Flynn with the Nile Project, in 2015. Gewirtz assures Seven Days that VERMONT STAGE will be able to produce the first show of its 25th season — The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time — as scheduled in FlynnSpace. The play, which runs Wednesdays through Sundays, October 3 to 28, will be the last production of Vermont Stage’s longtime Flynn residence before the organization moves to a new home at MAIN STREET LANDING PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. As for the refurbished FlynnSpace, writes Flynn marketing and communications director KEVIN TITTERTON, “The silver lining is that we will have a rebuilt theater with new equipment, a new stage floor and a fresh coat of paint ready to welcome patrons back for another season.”

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didn’t share my vision,” he recalled. “So the real heartbreak in the end is that I produced something I loved, and they did not.” Still, Kenyon has some kind words for Penguin’s drawn-out editorial process: “They really sharpened my skill. I know the next children’s book I do will be even better,” he says. “I got paid a lot of money to learn a ton.” Paying back that money is another matter. With just $2,381 of his $22,000 goal pledged by 37 backers at press time, and less than a week to go, Kenyon admits he doesn’t have high hopes for his campaign. The crowdfunding strategy, he suggests, is more likely “to work for authors who are already established, or people who want to invest money into getting it seen.” In consultation with an entertainment lawyer, Kenyon hopes now to self-publish Chickens as an ebook rather than regaining the print rights. He’s preparing the manuscript for publication again — his way. “I wanted to keep it dark and kind of spooky,” Kenyon says. “Those were the things I loved as a kid growing up in the late ’70s and ’80s. I was able to finish it the way I wanted. That’s the true end.”

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What’s the Story Behind an Ad Seeking a Lost Sculpture?

Design in Providence, R.I. The piece, titled kicking around in, say, a Burlington base“Ginny,” was one of two sculptures she ment, college dorm or fraternity house, based on a RISD classmate and model of Judson is offering a $100 reward for its the same name. (Judson return, “no questions confessed that she can’t asked.” remember Ginny’s last No one should name.) One sculpture, fear legal retribuwhich Judson gave tion. Vermont has as a wedding present a six-year statute of limitations on most to friends, portrayed Ginny with her hair felonies and misdeup. The missing one meanors, other than captured Ginny with serious offenses her frizzy locks down, such as kidnapping, murder and aggra“like a big hair ball,” Judson described. vated sexual assault. Due to the sculpSo there’s no risk of Rough sketch of missing artwork ture’s weight, Judson criminal prosecution loaned it to a friend in the winter for a to the offender — or any associates or heirs less-than-artistic reason: to give her Jeep who may have inherited the sculpture. better traction in the snow. Alas, the Jeep “People are telling me I shouldn’t do had plastic windows and easy-to-open this because it’s been so long and I must be sides, allowing the thief or thieves to crazy,” Judson said. “By now they’ve had it burgle the bust. It’s only because of the long enough. I’d like to bring Ginny home.” sculpture’s significant heft, Judson said, that she suspects it might still be extant What’s Behind the Name WTF? in Vermont. Last month, a reader emailed us to ask why According to Judson, she never Seven Days uses the term WTF. Here’s our reported the crime to police and left answer: Vermont a few years later. Unfortunately, Hello, Susan. Thanks for writing to us she kept no photos of the piece and had regarding our column name. I assume by to sketch it from memory. As she put your question, including multiple quesit, “When you’re divorced and a single tion marks, that you find our use of the parent, you don’t hang on to ephemera acronym WTF offensive. To clarify, it’s an much.” abbreviation for “Whisky Tango Foxtrot,” So why seek it out now? the official name of the column, which “I’ve become very intuitive over time, seeks to answer questions from readers and it came to me recently,” she explained. about things they’ve seen or heard around “The time is right.” Vermont that puzzle them. If the pyramid-shaped piece is still A brief history of the term: Seven Days CO

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ometimes this very newspaper presents a head-scratcher, leading us to wonder, WTF is the story behind this? Such was the case two weeks ago when someone paid for a small, one-time display advertisement asking, “Have you seen this sculpture?” Appearing on page 64 of the August 29 issue, it included several rough sketches of the missing artwork and described it as about two feet tall, made of gray concrete and resembling “the head of a girl with a narrow face and long, curly hair.” According to the ad, the pilfered piece disappeared from an open Jeep over the winter. The winter of 1980, that is. According to our past surveys, roughly half of Seven Days readers were kids or not even born yet in 1980. As a reminder to those who were old enough to remember those days, that was the winter of the “miracle on ice,” when the U.S. men’s hockey team defeated the Soviet Union’s team and went on to claim Olympic gold in Lake Placid, N.Y. For more historical perspective, that year also marked the global debut of the Hungarian-born Rubik’s Cube and the founding of a small cable news channel known as CNN. But we digress. What’s the story behind this stolen artwork, and who’s trying to recover it after all these years? That would be the artist herself: Vaughn Judson, now 77, who lived in Vermont from 1972 to 1983. Seven Days spoke to her by phone last week from her home in Marlinton, W.Va. Judson explained that she created her concrete composition in 1963 or ’64 while attending the Rhode Island School of

didn’t invent “Whisky Tango Foxtrot” as shorthand for WTF. Credit belongs to the International Civil Aviation Organization, which about six decades ago adopted the Alpha Bravo Charlie alphabet — formally known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet — as a way for international pilots, military and civilian, to communicate more accurately over the airwaves. Prior to its adoption, pilots often misinterpreted Ms for Ns, Ds for Bs, Ts for Ps, and so on, because letters can sound alike on a radio. Though previous alphabets of this kind were in use by militaries worldwide as early as World War I, the ICAO standardized the radio alphabet in 1956 to eliminate any such confusion. As for Whisky Tango Foxtrot itself, U.S. military personnel, and the militaries of other countries, have long used it to express befuddlement or exasperation over something that’s unexplained or just messed up. Because service members aren’t permitted to swear over the airwaves, Whisky Tango Foxtrot became their shorthand, much the way that “Jeezum Crow” became the politically correct way for New Englanders not to take the Lord’s name in vain. Like many other military acronyms, including SNAFU — “Situation Normal, All F-ed Up” — Whisky Tango Foxtrot eventually found its way into the civilian vernacular, and we pay homage to our service members by using it proudly. m

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THE 2018-19 PERFORMING ARTS PREVIEW B Y S E V EN D AYS STAFF

or at least one Vermont arts organization, the 2018-19 performing arts season has gotten off to a shaky start. If you hadn’t heard, late last month a water main burst on Main Street in Burlington, just under the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts marquee. The busted pipe flooded the FlynnSpace, causing extensive damage to the basement black box theater. While repairs are well underway, two shows scheduled for the room in September have been moved to the MainStage theater. (See page 24 for details.) Yet, as the new executive director of the Flynn, Anna Marie Gewirtz, recently told Seven Days: “The show must go on.” That’s the oldest saw in showbiz, but for good reason: For as long as performing arts have existed, presenters have encountered obstacles. Granted, freak floods are an extreme, bordering on biblical, example. But there are always challenges. Financial issues typically top the list, complicated by advancing technologies that compete for entertainment time and dollars. This is to say nothing of political administrations that perpetually threaten to pull the plug on arts funding. None of these hurdles is exactly news. But the point is nonetheless worth making: Ensuring that one show goes on can be a difficult and thankless task. Ensuring that hundreds of performers will have a chance to thrill, amuse, inspire and provoke theatergoers is an epic endeavor. And yet, every year Vermont arts presenters do just that. From community theater productions to Broadway blowouts, from intimate acoustic concerts to orchestral galas, from outrageous standup to fearless storytelling, from gravity-defying cirque to impossibly elegant dance, from exotic sounds to familiar Americana, the shows do go on. Over the next nine months, Vermonters will reap the bounty of those efforts. The question is: Where to begin? What follows is a representative sampling of the 2018-19 season in venues around the state and beyond. This issue spotlights performances across a breadth of genres and recommends a few others of similar appeal. And these are only a fraction of the entertainments that await us. Here’s a suggestion: From among these highlights, find shows that suit your taste. And then take a chance or two on something new and different. Because if the folks who bring these spectacles happily brave financial risk, political mood, Netflix and even floods to do so, you can bet the results are worth it. Tickets, please! D A N BOL L ES

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Hot Brown Honey

Friday, April 26, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-42.

Its show is titled Fighting the Power Never Tasted So Sweet, but Australian theater group Hot Brown Honey isn’t here to sugarcoat, well, anything. As musical director Kim “Busty Beatz” Bowers told Television New Zealand in 2017, “At the base of Hot Brown Honey is that we won’t apologize for who we are.” There’s no doubt that the revuestyle production is tons of fun. Cofounders Bowers and Lisa Fa’alafi have created a high-octane combination of dance, comedy, song and burlesque set against a giant honeycomb backdrop and a bangin’ hip-hop soundtrack. But the show, which earned rave reviews at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, isn’t just entertainment for entertainment’s sake. The six female stars slap back at the male gaze and tackle issues of gender, sexism, colonialism and race through acts that range from hilarious to raunchy to heartbreaking. A Hula-Hoop routine skewers Western entitlement. Fa’alafi challenges “dusky maiden fantasies” in a tropical dance number. Performer Crystal Stacey uses aerial silks to depict a woman struggling to escape domestic violence. Whether they relate to the show or have to face some uncomfortable truths, audience members will have a good time in the process. KRI S T E N RAVI N

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Lea DeLaria: Live in Concert

Friday, October 12, 8 p.m., Hopkins Center for the Arts, $27-60.

The Hop’s web page for Lea DeLaria doesn’t offer an advisory about her show’s explicit language and adult content. The presenters must assume their audience is familiar with the actor who portrays Carrie “Big Boo” Black, the beefy, butch inmate in the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black.” In 2016 DeLaria, who is also a comedian, musician and activist, appeared on “Conan.” She had TBS censors working overtime while she explained her dramatic weight loss.

“It’s because they told me that I had diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol all at the same time,” DeLaria told Conan O’Brien. “So basically all I can eat is pussy.” O’Brien just sat there, dumbstruck, while the audience roared. DeLaria told Stylelikeu’s “The What’s Underneath Project” web series that she has devoted her life to putting a positive spin on butch stereotypes. “Butches have to be really good at everything,” she noted. “That’s our thing.” DeLaria’s live performance proves as much, juxtaposing her raunchy humor with her soulful, David Bowie-inspired vocals from her 2015 release, House of David. But it’s a safe bet that many fans will turn out for her pussy jokes alone. “It’s been my mission to turn ‘cunt’ into a positive word … like, ‘That cheesecake was cunt,’” DeLaria told Stylelikeu. “I love a cunt. Who doesn’t love a cunt?” Who, indeed? K E N PI C A R D

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… JOSIE LEAVITT, “SO THIS HAPPENED,” Thursday and Friday, September 20 and 21, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $20. BRIAN REGAN, Sunday, October 21, 7 p.m., Flynn MainStage,

$49.50-60. SAM JAY, Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Vermont Comedy Club, $15-27. NICOLE BYER, Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Vermont Comedy Club, $15-27. THE LADIES OF LAUGHTER, Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., Chandler

Center for the Arts, $27-37.

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Angélique Kidjo: Remain in Light

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Wednesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-50.

Talking Heads’ 1980 album Remain in Light ranks among the American new wave band’s most famous and influential. Led by singer David Byrne, the group built the eight-song collection largely on African-styled polyrhythms and textures, citing the master of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, as inspiration. Thirty-eight years later, Beninese artist Angélique Kidjo and her eight band members have reimagined that record, stripping its tunes to their essence and rebuilding them with unmistakably African elements for an album of their own, also called Remain in Light. What’s most striking about Kidjo’s deconstructed vision of Talking Heads’ Brian Eno-produced work is the overall change in tone. Remain in Light was born at the height of the Cold War, and the panic and paranoia of that era can be heard in Byrne’s idiosyncratic lyrics. Global politics are similarly tense in 2018, yet Kidjo opted to imbue her version of the album with vibrant, optimistic tones: explosive percussion, joyous vocals and exultant horns. That newly brightened atmosphere is especially evident in concert. Though it would be easy to view Kidjo’s take on Remain in Light as an indictment of cultural appropriation, that’s not exactly her aim. As she told Rolling Stone in March, “Acknowledgment has always been part of the problem of cultural appropriation, so if you take something from someone, just acknowledge it. And [Talking Heads] were open about how Fela inspired them.” Similarly, Kidjo is open about how Talking Heads inspired her to bring their music back to Africa. JO RDAN ADAMS

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… DINA EL WEDIDI, Wednesday, October 3,

8 p.m., Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, $20. YOUSSRA EL HAWARY, Friday, October 12,

7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, $8.50-18.50.

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DAVID BOWIE’S ‘BLACKSTAR,’ Saturday, October 13, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-58. MAMADOU DIABATÉ, Wednesday, November

7, 7 p.m., Hopkins Center for the Arts, $14-25; and Sunday, November 11, 7 p.m., FlynnSpace, $25.

Ballet Hispánico

Saturday, April 20, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-48; and Friday, April 26, 7 p.m., KCP Presents Performing Arts Series at Lyndon Institute Auditorium, $15-48.

In a recent performance by Ballet Hispánico, one dancer extends her leg in a ballet arabesque, twirls her hands in flamenco-inspired patterns and then saunters away from two men as they grasp ardently at her skirt’s long red train. In this work and others in Ballet Hispánico repertory, dancers fuse ballet, contemporary dance and Latin forms in a vibrant representation of a multicultural world. The thread in the company’s repertory “is each choreographer’s passion for their culture,” says CEO and artistic director Eduardo Vilaro in a company video. In Burlington and Lyndon Center, the company of 14 dancers from Spain, Cuba, Italy and the U.S. performs three works: Michelle Manzanales’ “Con Brazos Abiertos” expresses the conflicts inherent in being a Mexican American living in Texas; Colombian Belgian Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Línea Recta” flips machismo on its head through a powerful female presence; and Mexican Tania Pérez-Salas’ “Catorce Dieciséis” is a kinesthetic journey into the circularity of life as expressed by mathematical infinity pi. When Ballet Hispánico performed at Catamount Arts Center in the 1980s, “audiences loved them,” wrote KCP Presents Performing Arts Series director Jay Craven by email. “We decided that it’s time to bring them back.” In Lyndon Center, students get a special showing during the day, and youth and adults extend, twirl and saunter with company members at center-hosted dance classes. COURTESY OF PAULA LABO

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IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO. See page 36. BEST IN SHOWS

PRESENTER INFO BARRE OPERA HOUSE, barreoperahouse.org,

476-8188 BURLINGTON CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, various

venues, bcovt.org, bco@bcovt.org, 893-4082 BURLINGTON CIVIC SYMPHONY, bcsovt.org CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA,

various venues, champlainphilharmonic.org, 595-0087 CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS,

Chandler Music Hall and Gallery, Randolph, chandler-arts.org, 728-9878 FLYNN MAINSTAGE/FLYNNSPACE,

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, flynncenter.org, 863-5966 GIRLS NITE OUT PRODUCTIONS, Burlington, girlsniteoutvt.com, 448-0086 HIGHER GROUND PRODUCTIONS,

South Burlington, highergroundmusic.com, 652-0777/tickets: 877-987-6487 HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Greensboro,

highlandartsvt.org, 533-9075

HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, various venues, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., hop.dartmouth.edu, 603-646-2422 KCP PRESENTS PERFORMING ARTS SERIES, St.

MONTPELIER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA,

montpelierchamberorchestra.org, info@montpelierchamberorchestra.org, 224-9901

Johnsbury, kcppresents.org, 748-2600

NORTHERN STAGE, Barrette Center for the Arts,

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL,

White River Junction, northernstage.org, box office@northernstate.org, 296-7000

Winooski, lccmf.org, 846-2175 LANE SERIES, various venues, uvm.edu/laneseries, 656-4455 LEBANON OPERA HOUSE, N.H.,

lebanonoperahouse.org, 603-448-0400 LOST NATION THEATER,

Montpelier, lostnationtheater.org, 229-0492 LYRIC THEATRE, Burlington, lyrictheatrevt.org,

658-1484 MAIN STREET LANDING PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Burlington, mainstreetlanding.com,

OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS,

Burlington, offcentervt.com, theoffcenter@gmail.com PARAMOUNT THEATRE, Rutland,

paramountvt.org, 775-0903 PENTANGLE ARTS, Woodstock, pentanglearts.

org, info@pentanglearts.org, 457-3981 SPRUCE PEAK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,

Stowe, sprucepeakarts.org, 760-4634 TOWN HALL THEATER, Middlebury,

540-3018

townhalltheater.org, 382-9222

MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP,

UVM THEATRE, Royall Tyler Theatre, University

middleburyactors.org, 233-5255 MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, various

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VERGENNES OPERA HOUSE,

vergennesoperahouse.org, 877-6737 VERMONT COMEDY CLUB, Burlington,

vermontcomedyclub.com, 859-0100 VERMONT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE,

various venues, vcme.org, 849-6900 VERMONT PHILHARMONIC, various venues,

vermontphilharmonic.com, 223-9855 VERMONT STAGE, FlynnSpace/Black Box Theater at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, vermontstage.org, vtstage@vtstage.org, 862-1497 VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, various venues, vso.org, 800-876-9293, ext. 10 VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA, various

venues, vyo.org, 655-5030 WESTON PLAYHOUSE, westonplayhouse.org,

824-5288

of Vermont, Burlington, uvmtheatre.org, 656-2095

venues, middlebury.edu, 443-6433

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Black Violin

Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House, $27-47.

Black Violin play classical music the likes of which you’ve never heard. Or perhaps, more accurately, Black Violin play hip-hop the likes of which you’ve never heard. The Florida duo, composed of violist Wil B (Wilner Baptiste) and violinist Kev Marcus, specializes in a unique hybrid of styles they’ve dubbed “classical boom.” We might also go with “boom-Bach.” Fusing the compositional intricacies of classical music and the swaggering rhythm of rap — with a bit of bluegrass and rock thrown in for good measure

— Black Violin shatter musical boundaries along with preconceptions of what those genres are supposed to look and sound like. Witness the title track of their 2015 album Stereotypes, which features a spoken-word intro that frames their music as “crushing people’s perceptions of not only what a violin can do or what music can sound like, but of what a black man is capable of.” Black Violin are clearly capable of quite a bit. They’ve worked with Kanye West, Tom Petty and Aerosmith, to name a few. They’ve performed at three Super Bowls, as well as at an inaugural ball for Barack Obama in 2013.

But, as they note before every show, whether for the president of the United States, at clubs in South Beach or at a small opera house in central Vermont: “Rule No. 1 is that this is a party.” DAN BO LLE S

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… ANA TIJOUX & FLOR DE TOLOACHE, Friday, January 18, 8 p.m., Hopkins Center for the Arts, $17-25. HERBIE HANCOCK, Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $25-90.

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The Queen’s Six

Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall, $10-40.

While most of the Western world experienced the recent nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from afar via social media, the Queen’s Six had a slightly more intimate vantage: They performed as part of the royal wedding. The British vocal ensemble formed in 2008 to honor the 450th anniversary of the ascension of Queen Elizabeth I. Currently, they serve as the professional male vocal ensemble to Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family. (In case you were wondering what separates kings and queens from mere peasants: Royals apparently have their own singing groups.) While we like to imagine the sextet tailing Queen E or Prince Chuck around Buckingham Palace, providing an a cappella soundtrack to … whatever it is British royalty spends its days doing, the group’s true function is more substantial. The Queen’s Six live at Windsor Castle and serve as lay clerks of St. George’s Chapel. As part of the larger Chapel Choir, they perform as many as eight services per week, as well as at private and state functions. They are rarely allowed to leave the castle. But when they do, as for their upcoming U.S. tour, it seems the singers like to cut loose from their regal trappings. In addition to austere chants and stunning, polyphonic Renaissance tunes, the group’s repertoire will include pop and jazz vocal arrangements, as well as “lewd madrigals.” Hey, nonny-nonny now! DAN BOLLES

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September 22, 7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, $15-25. CHANTICLEER, “THEN AND THERE, HERE AND NOW,” Saturday, September 29, 7:30 p.m.,

Mead Memorial Chapel at Middlebury College, $6-30. ORLANDO CONSORT, “VOICES APPEARED,” Wednesday, January 23, 7 p.m.,

Hopkins Center for the Arts, $14-30. IBERI, Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall, $5-30.

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‘Shimmer: A Winter Cirque Reverie’ Friday, November 23, 3 and 7 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, $45.

It seems that Cirque-tacular Productions performers can handle just about any job. Based in New York City with 300 elite artists around the country, the acrobatic production company provides awe-inspiring entertainment for corporate, public, community and social events. The cast and core creative staff have developed more than a dozen shows for audiences around the world. For fans of all things retro, there’s the decade-spanning, music-heavy Gatsby to Glam. Cirquetacular’s World whisks armchair travelers on a journey across the continents. The luminescent Let There Be… integrates cirque artistry with cutting-edge digital and LED apparatuses. Their assignment this November: Spread the Christmas spirit in Stowe with two performances of the seasonal spectacular Shimmer: A Winter Cirque Reverie.

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Entertainers delight folks of all ages with feats daring and dazzling — think aerial silks, juggling, unicycling, acrobatics and Hula-Hooping. Props and effects such as oversize candy canes, a glistening snow globe and digital snowfall transport families to a winter wonderland. Dramatic lighting and eye-catching costumes — the company has more than 2,000 ensembles in its trove — create a festive visual feast that should leave even the most Scrooge-like viewers feeling warm and fuzzy. KRI S T E N RAVI N

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… CIRQUE MECHANICS, “42FT—A MENAGERIE OF MECHANICAL MARVELS,” Tuesday, December

4, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-52; and Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m.; Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, December 8, 1 p.m., Hopkins Center for the Arts, $10-40.

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Friday, October 12, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall, $5-25.

For Leyla McCalla, roots are where you find them. Born in New York City to Haitian immigrants, the acclaimed cellist and songwriter grew up in suburban New Jersey before moving to Ghana for two years as a teenager. After attending Smith College and New York University, she relocated to New Orleans, which is not only where her music career took off — she toured extensively with the Carolina Chocolate Drops — but where she discovered and nurtured the cultural threads that would come to define her work. “New Orleans always felt like home to me,” McCalla explains on her website. “The more I learned about the history of Louisiana, its ties to Haiti and Frenchspeaking culture, the more sense of belonging I felt and continue to feel.”

Those sentiments are readily apparent in the multilingual artist’s recorded work, which includes two albums: Vari-Colored Songs: A Tribute to Langston Hughes (2013) and A Day for the Hunter, a Day for the Prey (2016). The former features musical adaptations of Hughes’ poems, Haitian folk songs sung in Creole and original works. Said a New York Times reviewer of that record, “Her magnificently transparent music holds tidings of family, memory, solitude and the inexorability of time.”

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IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… RANKY TANKY, Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.,

Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall, $5-38. FATOUMATA DIAWARA, Sunday, March 31,

3 p.m., Highland Center for the Arts, $10-38. BÉLA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN, Saturday,

April 6, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House, $27-$50.50. BEST IN SHOWS

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Sunday, March 31, 7 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $25-60.

The “Trocks,” as this company is affectionately known, are both serious and silly. The serious part: They boast an impressive repertoire of classical and modern dances; they’ve won numerous awards; and they’ve performed all over the world — 600 cities in 40 countries, according to their website. And the silly? The dancers, all male, frequently dress like ballerinas, dance in pointe shoes, and exaggerate or just plain make fun of the gestures of the genre. One reviewer called this “well-placed shtick.” 36

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But don’t think that the Trocks just put on a fancy drag show. This is a send-up of ballet, but with excellent dancing. The company aims to entertain and demonstrate that its art form is awesome. Les Ballets Trockadero formed in New York City — off-off-Broadway — in 1974, so a few generations of dancers have performed with the company since then. Upon joining it, a dancer takes a ballerina name. An April 2018 review in Albany, N.Y.’s Times Union describes a characteristic Trocks take on Swan Lake, in which Olga Supphozova, aka

Robert Carter, is featured in a solo: “This version could have been called ‘Molting Swan,’ as Olga shed a handful of feathers from her tutu with every wiggle and step, until the floor was covered in drifts, which she promptly collapsed into.” Chances are, the audience collapsed in laughter. PAME L A P O LS T O N

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Bassem Youssef: ‘The Joke Is Mightier Than the Sword’ Friday, January 25, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-45.

Bassem Youssef was a cardiothoracic surgeon in Egypt when the Arab Spring revolutions swept the Middle East in 2011. Though he’d never done television or standup before, Youssef launched a political satire program on YouTube called “The B+ Show.” When the show took off, an Egyptian TV network picked it up and renamed it “Al-Bernameg” (“The Show”). It eventually drew 40 million viewers per show and earned Youssef the moniker “Egypt’s Jon Stewart.” “To be a good satirist,” Youssef once told Larry King, “you have to be an equalopportunity offender.” As chronicled in the 2016 documentary Tickling Giants, Youssef ’s mockery of then-president Mohamed Morsi’s absurdly large hat earned him an arrest warrant in 2013. The comedian was accused of spreading rumors, insulting Islam and being recruited (by Stewart) to the CIA to “bring down the country through satire.” Youssef surrendered to authorities wearing a freakishly large version of Morsi’s hat. He was soon released but fled Egypt under

death threats. He now lives in the U.S. and hosts the podcast “Remade in America.” On “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in 2017, the 43-year-old physician, author and expert on authoritarian regimes diagnosed America as having “a healthy body of democracy with a large orange mole on its ass” — aka President Donald Trump. “People should stop trying to diagnose the mole. No one understands the mole. It could be a benign mole, a malignant mole, a Russian mole,” Youssef added. “We just have to focus on getting rid of the mole.” Just what the doctor ordered. K E N PI C A R D

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project with sensors, overlapping projection screens and [cinematic] set changes,” observes Michael Bodel, director of external affairs at Dartmouth College. “This is rare for the Hop and even for Stratford.” In addition to the four performances, the Stratford company will be in residence, bringing educational opportunities for students, teachers and community members. The schedule is still being ironed out, but it will include master acting classes, HD videos of Shakespearean plays, public discussions and more. Bodel, who heads up an audience engagement group at Dartmouth, says, “We’re making the case that the arts have a lot to contribute to academic discourse.” PAME L A P O LS T O N

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… KING LEAR, ACTORS FROM THE LONDON STAGE,

Thursday through Saturday, March 28 through 30, 7 p.m., Lane Series at FlynnSpace, $31-35. CHECK OUT THE LIVE THEATER SCHEDULES FOR LOCAL COMPANIES, including Vermont Stage,

Northern Stage, Lyric Theatre, UVM Theatre, Middlebury Actors Workshop, Stowe Theatre Guild, Girls Nite Out Productions and more.

Loudon Wainwright III, Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche

Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts, $34-48.

In his excellent podcast on country music, Cocaine & Rhinestones, Tyler Mahan Coe often talks about “blood harmony” — the theory that no one harmonizes better than family members. Some science backs up that notion. But for anecdotal proof, go put on a record by the Louvin Brothers or the Carter Family. See — or rather, hear — what he means? While their collective oeuvre branches out beyond country into folk, pop and rock, the Wainright family undoubtedly believes in blood harmony. Listen for yourself when Loudon Wainwright III, his ex-girlfriend Suzzy Roche of the Roches and their daughter, songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche, make a Vermont appearance in March. Loudon, the Grammy Award-winning Wainwright patriarch, has produced some of the most memorable, and offbeat, songs of the late 20th century, including

“Motel Blues,” “The Swimming Song,” Dead Skunk” and “Rufus Is a Tit Man.” He’s also produced some remarkably talented progeny. “Rufus” would be his son, the famed pop singer Rufus Wainwright. (That last song was written for Rufus when he was a baby, BTW.) Rufus’ sister, Martha Wainwright, is also an acclaimed songwriter. Those two won’t be attendance when Loudon, Suzzy and Lucy come to the Green Mountains. But you can bet there will be some blood harmony in the air that night. DAN BOLLES

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… NEKO CASE, Thursday, September 27, 7 p.m.,

St. Johnsbury Academy, $20-62. ACOUSTIC HOT TUNA, Thursday, October 11,

7:30 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts, $40-85. LUCINDA WILLIAMS AND HER BAND BUICK SIX,

Sunday, November 11, 7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, $44.50-59.50. DON MCLEAN, Friday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.,

Paramount Theatre, $45-65. THE QUEBE SISTERS, Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.,

Barre Opera House, $25-29.50. HANNAH SANDERS & BEN SAVAGE, Friday, April 26,

7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall, $25.

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Cédric Tiberghien Wednesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, $6-22.

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Cédric Tiberghien plumbs the emotions of music so thoroughly that he makes each piece seem like his own composition. In Middlebury, the 43-year-old French pianist will play works by Claude Debussy, Paul Hindemith, Alexander Scriabin, Karol Szymanowski and Frank Bridge; but his online performances of Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert and Fédéric Chopin are equally surprising, as if he were telling the story of each well-known piece anew.

Spectrum Dance Theater: A Rap on Race Saturday, October 6, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-45.

In a scene from Spectrum Dance Theater’s A Rap on Race set to music from Charles Mingus’ seminal 1963 jazz album The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, two dancers lift one another, riff off each other’s spinal undulations, and disconnect with defiant kicks and spins. Once they’ve stopped moving, the spotlight shifts to a seated pair of actors engaged in a fervent conversation about a perennial source of tension in America: race. Bessie Award-winning choreographer/director Donald Byrd and MacArthur Award-winning actress/playwright Anna Deveare Smith created the performance piece to bring to life the 1971 book A Rap on Race. That book chronicles a two-day conversation between anthropologist Margaret Mead and novelist James Baldwin in which they discussed and debated race.

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“He made everything in these mercurial scores sound personal,” a Washington Post reviewer observed, “as if his own warring emotions were finding spontaneous expression in the music under his fingers.” Tiberghien studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. He seems to do everything: He counts 60 concertos among his repertoire, regularly performs chamber music with violinists and singers, and has at least 25 recordings to his name. He performs around the world constantly — a concert he gave in Paris five months ago made French television news for being “rare.” His Middlebury program will celebrate the centenary of the 1918 Armistice, uniting music written during World

“The show itself is a really provocative mix of dance and theater that somehow uses the past … to make a trenchant comment on the present,” writes Steve MacQueen, artistic director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, by email. “I was deeply saddened at how relevant … their nearly 50-year-old conversation is.” He believes that, in many ways, dialogue on the topic is “stuck” and hopes the piece will “kick-start conversations locally.” Seattle-based Spectrum Dance Theater’s 15 male and female dancers reflect much of the U.S. population’s diversity. They perform highly athletic and emotional solos, duets and ensemble pieces, alternating with spoken scenes by Byrd, as Baldwin, and actress Julie Briskman, as Mead. A Friday matinee for high school students and a master class hosted by the UVM Dance Program bring this show’s power to the young people. E L I ZA B E T H M . S E Y L E R

War I by composers from all sides and sites of the conflict: France, Germany, Russia, Poland and England. It’s a timely reminder of the possibility of international peace. AMY LI LLY

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… INBAL SEGEV, CELLO, AND ALON GOLDSTEIN, PIANO, Friday, November 30, 7:30 p.m., Lane

Series at UVM Recital Hall, $5/35. JUHO POHJONEN, Friday, January 25, 7:30 p.m.,

Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall, $5/30. ALEXANDER MELNIKOV AND ANDREAS STAIER,

Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, $6-30. SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.,

Chandler Center for the Arts, $15-41.

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY… PARSONS DANCE, Friday, December 14, 8 p.m., Flynn

MainStage, $15-45. BILL SHANNON: “MAKER MOVES,” Friday and Saturday, January

11 and 12, 8 p.m., FlynnSpace, $30. SIMONE DINNERSTEIN AND PAM TANOWITZ DANCE, Friday and

Saturday, January 11 and 12, 8 p.m., Hopkins Center for the Arts, $19-50. CANDOCO, “LET’S TALK ABOUT DIS, FACE IN,” Friday, February 22,

8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, $15-40. CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERS, “INK,” Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.; and Friday, April 5, 8 p.m., Hopkins Center for the Arts, $19-50.

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might take longer than projected. (Folino’s pizzeria next door supplies the food.) They budgeted for such delays. “We were ready [to open] the first of July,” Cotel told Seven Days via phone last week. “Instead, we’ve been trying to satisfy ever-changing requirements from the DLC. They just keep raising the bar every time.” The unexpected two-month permitting kerfuffle quickly absorbed their contingency funding and, according to Cotel and Stewart, cost the business tens of thousands of dollars in legal expenses and lost revenue. “We now face a severe reality,” they wrote in an August 28 letter to Vermont Commerce Secretary Michael Schirling. “[We are] running out of funding. With over twenty employees, and our two brickand-mortar locations, these regulatory impediments and delays have … placed our entire business in jeopardy.” In general, Vermont’s legal code prohibits liquor manufacturers from owning bars or distributing their liquor directly to the public. According to DLC Commissioner Patrick Delaney, Vermont’s liquor laws offer a long-standing, black-and-white approach to the issue: “The [relevant] statute was written in 1933 and has remained as it was written,” Delaney told Seven Days last week. “We’ve been aware that there was a legal separation of manufacturing and retailing since day one [of this project.]” The law seeks to prevent spirits producers from setting up vertical production-distribution-retail monopolies like the ones that ruled during Prohibition, Delaney added. But a statutory exception allows liquor manufacturers to sell beverages to the public “at an establishment located at the manufacturer’s premises, provided the manufacturer or rectifier owns or has direct control over that establishment.” As licensed manufacturers, Stonecutter’s owners — and their attorneys — believed that Highball Social qualified for the exemption. The space at 71 South Union was an expansion of the company’s premises. And the establishment — in which they would sell beverages to the public — was under their direct legal and physical control. Just to make sure, though, they engaged the DLC in October 2017, during the project’s conception phase. “There’s always the choice between MIXED MESSAGES

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on Sunday after 28 years in business on Severance Road in Colchester. The seasonal mobile eatery was owned and operated by FRANK and DOTTIE BRIGANTE, who ran it for more than half of their 53-year marriage. Known for its Michigan dogs — hot dogs rolled on the grill and covered in seasoned ground beef — Brigante’s also served hamburgers, Philly cheesesteaks, sausage sandwiches and ice cream treats. “At 74, we had to evaluate if we were able to continue it,” Frank Brigante told Seven Days on Monday. “This past summer was probably the toughest one of all. With the heat in July and August, we decided it was time to take another direction in our lives and spend a few years able to enjoy summers.” For its first 15 years in business, the stand was open six days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; after that, the Brigantes cut their hours to part time and kept the snack bar open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We wanted to be there ourselves; we made that a key part,” Brigante said. “One of the driving forces behind keeping going was our customers. They became friends as much as customers. We had a nice steady following, and we just love them to death.”

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Brigante’s used local produce, including tomatoes and peppers grown by Frank’s brothers COSIMO and JOHN. Packets of Brigante’s Michigan seasoning were for sale at the stand and several local stores. Brigante hopes to continue selling the spice blend; beyond that, he is unsure what the future holds. “I have no idea yet,” he said. “It’s three hours old.” Sally Pollak

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Pizza arrives in the South End of Burlington on Wednesday, September 12, with the opening of PIZZA 44 at 703 Pine Street, where it shares a building with QUEEN CITY BREWERY. The pizzeria, which had a soft opening the weekend of the South End Art Hop, serves New York-style pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. Chef STEVE ERCEG comes to Pizza 44 from across the

street, where he cooked at the GREAT NORTHERN. The restaurant makes its own mozzarella and ricotta cheeses and tomato sauce, Erceg said. House specialties include a classic margherita and a pie called Tim’s Pepperoni, named for co-owner TIM WILLIAMS. A large pepperoni comes topped with 65 pieces — the most pepperoni-heavy pie in Burlington, Erceg claimed. Pizza 44 also makes pizzas baked in cast-iron skillets, which Erceg described as a crusty cross between Sicilian and deep-dish Chicago. On the apps menu are ovenbaked chicken wings, meatballs served with housemade bread, and roasted vegetables and hummus featuring veggies from JERICHO SETTLERS FARM. Salads, including a Caesar with crispy Brussels sprouts, feature local greens. The renovated space has booths behind big windows that open onto Pine Street, a central communal table and a pizza bar with seating. The restaurant’s southern wall is built of stacked split wood. Pizza 44 will be open every day but Monday, starting at 11 a.m. S.P.

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asking permission up front and asking forgiveness later,” Cotel said. “We went up front and asked permission from the DLC. That’s supposed to be the lowest possible risk.” At that point, Cotel and Stewart said, DLC’s Delaney and Deputy Commissioner Gary Kessler indicated that the law was on Stonecutter’s side. The officials outlined a clear path by which Stonecutter could open its doors: by securing three different permits. As insurance that the establishment would work from a boots-on-the-ground enforcement angle, Delaney recommended that Stonecutter speak with DLC Enforcement Chief Skyler Genest, who, Cotel said, endorsed the plan. With assurances that their bar would work legally, Stonecutter’s owners signed a lease on the space and began planning their build-out. In November, Stewart and Cotel presented their plan to Vermont’s full DLC board. Stewart said the board responded with positivity and enthusiasm. In February of this year, Stonecutter’s owners reconfirmed with Delaney, Kessler and Genest that the business would be permissible under state law. In an email dated February 20, Genest confirmed that the company was, in fact, entitled to one of the permits that had previously been in question. The project moved ahead. Workers poured new floors and built walls; plumbers and electricians updated the water systems and wiring. Artisans spent weeks installing a splashy art-deco mosaic behind the bar. In May, Stewart and Cotel again met with the DLC’s Kessler to review homestretch permitting procedure. Everything appeared copacetic. In June, DLC sergeant and licensing director Martin Prevost inspected the space and — according to Stewart and Cotel — said it appeared to meet the requirements, pending acquisition of fire, health and occupancy certificates. Stewart and Cotel submitted those certificates to the DLC with their final paperwork in early July. Three weeks later, Prevost requested two additional tax certificates, which Stonecutter provided on August 1. Then, on August 5, Prevost called to advise Cotel that he could not issue the permits, because Vermont law prohibited it. According to the licensing director’s reading of the law, the rule’s exception did not apply in this case because Stonecutter didn’t plan to manufacture or rectify alcohol at its Burlington location. As a work-around, Prevost suggested 44

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Stewart and Cotel register a second company with the state and hire a nonStonecutter principal to run it. That idea was a nonstarter for Stonecutter, but the company’s lawyers worked with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office to formulate five legal options that would allow Highball Social to open. On August 15, Commissioner Delaney advised Stonecutter’s owners that if they could obtain a federal permit to manufacture or rectify liquor at the new location, the DLC could invoke the rule’s exception and clear the bar for opening. He worked with Stonecutter and his contacts at the TTB to push through a new permit — to warehouse liquor at 71 South Union — in record speed. But when Prevost reviewed the new federal permit, he advised Stonecutter that, in fact, warehousing liquor on-site wouldn’t qualify the space as a manufacturing or rectifying facility. They’d need to bottle liquor there, too, and doing so would require an amendment to the new TTB permit. Bottling at the bar would be impractical and inconvenient, Stewart said last week, seated at a table at Highball Social. “But if that’s what’s required,” she continued, exasperated but upbeat, “then, sure, we can throw a bottling party once in a while and people can come and see what the process looks like.”

Stonecutter immediately submitted the requested TTB paperwork. After inspecting the space on September 4, the TTB declined to amend the warehousing permit, since the bar is not a bottling plant. Via phone last week, Delaney lamented the situation but said his hands were tied. “Unfortunately, we’re between a rock and a hard place,” he said. “The statute is quite clear to anyone who reads it. We don’t have the authority to selectively enforce the laws. “We don’t have the prerogative to rewrite [the law],” Delaney added. “That has to be done legislatively.” The main issue seems to be a semantic one: What “premises” legally count as the manufacturer’s premises? Early on, the DLC seemed to believe that any space over which Stonecutter maintained control was, by definition, part of Stonecutter’s premises. But Prevost, who was charged with rubber-stamping the permit — ascribed to a different reading of the law: In his view, actual manufacturing or bottling had to occur on-site. Politicians point to these kinds of bureaucratic breakdowns when they advocate deregulating industry so that businesses can grow and thrive. During his 2016 campaign, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott built part of his platform around this very issue.

Stewart said that, after spending five years building a prosperous, job-creating business in her adopted home state, she was saddened by the government’s inability to support entrepreneurs. “Vermont has a reputation for being a place that is hard to do business [in],” she said. “But [until now], we hadn’t had that experience at all. We thought Vermont was a lovely place to do business. Unfortunately, they’ve proven the stereotype.” At the Vermont Department of Commerce, Secretary Schirling is working with Stonecutter and the DLC to help craft a resolution that works for everyone. “It’s no secret that a goal of the [Scott] administration is to make state government more innovative and responsive to the needs of business in general,” he said. However, Schirling acknowledged, “Government is slow to respond to innovation and modernization.” But too much change too quickly can create an environment of confusion and instability, he added. Rather than adapt to accommodate every new business proposal, government must provide clear guidance to businesses and build clarity and predictability into the regulatory process, Schirling said. Without succinct protocols in place, businesses must rely on the advice of individual state administrators when their projects don’t fit neatly into a 100-yearold statutory framework. Even when the law seems clear, it can still be subject to interpretation. Last Thursday, Stewart and Cotel met in Montpelier with Schirling and the DLC in hopes of resolving the matter once and for all. Delaney and Kessler agreed to compose a memo interpreting the statutory language in a way that would allow Highball Social to open with no additional red tape. “We came to a consensus,” Delaney told Seven Days last Friday. “We have identified a path to redefining a term in the business statute to allow this business to continue operating.” Delaney said he plans to meet with the DLC board on Wednesday, September 12, and will recommend that the board adopt the definition in practice. That adoption, in turn, should enable Prevost to approve Stonecutter’s permits. Stewart and Cotel said they remain hopeful. If all goes well, visitors will find them later this week in Burlington, serving drinks to celebrate. m Contact: hannah@sevendaysvt.com

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Return to Eden Eden Specialty Ciders celebrates the opening of its new taproom and cheese counter in downtown Winooski. Through guided tastings, visitors can explore the nuances of tannin, acid, body and texture as expressed in local apple ciders fermented in the Northeast Kingdom from 2013 to 2017. At the cheese counter, Eden’s resident fromager — Murray’s Cheese alum Adam Goddu — will guide guests through the shop’s selection of local and imported cheeses to enhance the liquid offerings. Match sips of sparkling, super-dry Extra Sec — modeled after the effervescent ferments of northwestern France — with gooey slices of Camembert and pickled mussels, or pair British-style Guinevere’s Pearls with curried deviled eggs and English cheddar. $5 draft ciders keep the afternoon affordable. GRAND OPENING Saturday, September 15, noon-10 p.m., Eden Boutique Taproom & Cheese Bar, Winooski. Cost of food and drink. Info, facebook.com/edentaproom.

TUNBRIDGE WORLD’S FAIR Ag enthusiasts visit with heritage livestock and take in pig races, pony pulls, vintage equipment demonstrations and carnival rides galore. Thursday, September 13, through Sunday, September 16, World’s Fairgrounds, Tunbridge. $10-35. Info, tunbridgeworldsfair.com.

THIRD BIRTHDAY PARTY The Capital City’s resident southern-style spot celebrates three years on Main Street with live music, cake, ice cream and games. Saturday, September 15, 4-9 p.m., Down Home Kitchen, Montpelier. Cost of food and drink. Info, 225-6665, downhomekitchenvt.com.

DINNER WITH SARA MOULTON Resort guests sit for a harvest supper built around Food Network star Sara Moulton’s favorite fall recipes. Saturday, September 15, 5-10 p.m, the Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, Essex Junction. $98; reservations required. Info, 878-1100, essexresort.com.

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s a boy growing up in Istanbul, Vural Oktay liked to visit the bazaars in the old section of the city, where he delighted in the sights and smells of the marketplace: textiles and housewares, ceramics and spices, food, flowers, and rugs. The colors and aromas of the spice bazaar — rosehip, cumin, paprika, mint — especially fascinated the boy. “I love it,” said Vural, now a Vermont restaurateur. “It opens your appetite in the morning, and you want to eat good food.” With his wife, Jackie, and his brother, Hasan, Vural owns two restaurants: Istanbul Kebab House in Burlington (which the trio originally opened in Essex Junction in 2012) and Tuckerbox in White River Junction. Now Vural and Jackie have opened a third business, Little Istanbul, a White River Junction shop that sells goods imported from Turkey — mostly household objects and accessories, but also Turkish wines, spices and sweets. “We’ve been wanting to do an import store for years,” said Jackie, who will turn 32 on September 16. She grew up in Jay and is a graduate of North Country Union High School in Newport and the University of Vermont, where she earned a BS in nursing in 2008. “We wanted to be able to bring in more handmade Turkish goods and share the culture,” she went on. “It was a no-brainer for us to have a [new] business close to the restaurant.” Little Istanbul opened five weeks ago across the street from Tuckerbox. Taken together, the two businesses form a mini Middle Eastern bazaar in a town that has little in common with Vural’s hometown. White River Junction, on the western bank of the Connecticut River, is home to about 2,200 people. Istanbul is a city of more than 15 million on the Bosporus Strait, which separates Asia from Europe. The Oktays offer a taste of that region at Tuckerbox, a corner restaurant with big windows facing Main Street. Since purchasing it in 2013, they have expanded the business in size and offerings, keeping it open for breakfast through dinner. The kitchen is run by a chef from Istanbul, Ali Varlik. His menu includes falafel seasoned with 12 spices, hummus made from dry organic chickpeas shipped from Turkey, and melt-in-your-mouth dolmas

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sweetened with currants and dressed with lemon juice and chopped parsley. A diner from Dummerston said she routinely travels an hour for the doner kebab. Local influences are evident, as well, such as in the light and crispy zucchini fritters made with squash that Jackie grows in her garden at the family’s White River Junction home. While the new store is a feast for the

eyes, the first sense that awakens when one enters the space is smell. Bins of spices fill the center of Little Istanbul, their combined aroma floating in the air like an exotic perfume. After a bit of time in the store, the distinctive aroma fades into the background, allowing visitors to focus on the array of beautiful and interesting objects. Vural selected the inventory last

winter when he traveled to Turkey with a shopping list. He visited rug makers, cobblers, and artisans who make embroidered handbags, boots and belts. Filling 187 boxes and canvas bags, his selections were shipped from Istanbul to Boston in a cargo container and trucked to White River Junction. “As you can see,” Vural said, “they are tasty looking.” He was talking last week at the store as he and Jackie tag-teamed a conversation with a reporter and helping customers. Vural served Turkish coffee in demitasses that he placed on a colorful upholstered ottoman. It was late morning, the right hour for coffee, Vural explained. The Turkish word for breakfast, kahvalti, means “before coffee.” (After breakfast, then, is the time for coffee.) Vural talked about his childhood in Istanbul, where he grew up with an older sister and brother. He started working at age 11, after the death of his father. “We passed that darkness together,” Vural said. His jobs included work at the flower bazaar, public toilet cleaning, radio and TV repair, and carpentry. “I was always working,” he recalled. “Always working.” After mandatory service in the Turkish Armed Forces, which Vural said teaches young men about respect, responsibility, posture and proper communication, he embarked on a career in the restaurant industry. He worked in the front of the house at high-end hotels that cater to tourists. Despite his hard work, Vural said, he was told he lacked the command of English needed to advance. So he and a friend applied for visas to work at Omni Mount Washington Resort, located in the White Mountains in Bretton Woods, N.H. Vural received a visa; his friend did not. “It was destiny,” he said. “I went alone.” He was a young man in the winter of 2003 when he arrived at Boston Logan International Airport. His cellphone had gone missing during a stopover in the Netherlands; the man from Bretton Woods who was supposed to meet him hadn’t showed. “I am so tired,” he recalled thinking. “Why is everything so difficult?” Boston was cold and snowy. He wondered about getting on a plane back home. Instead, he spent about eight hours at the airport

food+drink awaiting his ride before continuing his journey to northern New Hampshire. The temperature dropped, and the snow picked up as he got closer to Mount Washington. Yet signs of hope would soon emerge from this bleak landscape. Vural loved the region’s fresh air and the taste of mountain water. “I think I’m going to love the United States,” he recalled telling himself. Love kicked in for real in the summer of 2006, when a UVM student — Jackie Heath — showed up for a summer job at the Mount Washington Resort. She was working as a cocktail waitress when she and Vural met. “She was beautiful inside and outside,” he said. “And we flirt, and I fell in love.” For Jackie, the resort was a “cool little place, a magical place.” The employee dormitory was home to people from around the world — a “melting pot of cultures,” she recalled. “It was just a great thing.”

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By the end of the summer, the couple was engaged. While Jackie finished college, Vural moved to Chittenden County and worked at various restaurants, including Basin Harbor Resort. After Jackie’s graduation from UVM, the couple moved to the Upper Valley, where Jackie started her career as a cardiology nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical center. She would work there for eight years, including five as a nursing supervisor. During that time, the couple celebrated their marriage at Jay Peak Resort and on a ship in the Bosporus, opened two restaurants and had three children, now 7, 5 and 2. They financed the businesses themselves, Jackie said, with no investors or loans.

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“For every project, we drain our accounts and build back up slowly,” she said. “Vural’s sort of the dreamer; he has the vision. And I figure out how to make it happen.” She left her nursing job in the fall of 2016 to focus full time on the family businesses, handling bookkeeping, hiring, scheduling, ordering and payroll. Vural manages daily operations at Tuckerbox, where customers include doctors from Dartmouth. “They are blaming me,” he said, explaining that they accuse him of taking Jackie away from the hospital. The couple is working side by side in the new store to get it established, recommending Turkish wines and offering suggestions on how to use the spices: sumac for pickling, cumin for meatballs, mint for lentil soup and tea, black caraway seeds for buns and cookies, and rosehips for medicinal purposes. The spice bins, with scents and flavors that hark back to the bazaars of Vural’s Istanbul childhood, have been refilled three times since the shop opened, Jackie said. “Even if you are sleepy or tired, the spices will wake you up,” Vural said. “I brought all the spices for inspiration for people who haven’t cooked in a long time. When they see those spices, they get to their houses and try to cook more stuff. I can share this message — with everyone — [and] they can start to cook again.” m

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GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ vtcannabisbrands.com.

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ACT 250 FORUM: Vermonters share their thoughts on the 1970 law meant to regulate development to protect the state’s environment and landscape at a discussion held by the Legislative Commission on Act 250. Burlington Elks Lodge, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 951-4200. 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!: Crafters get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering. Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Needleand-thread enthusiasts fine-tune their techniques. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free for firsttimers; bring a bag lunch. Info, 372-4255.

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GUIDED TOURS: A historic Gothic Revival house opens its doors for hourly excursions. Self-guided explorations of the gardens, exhibits and walking trails are also available. Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; free for kids 14 and under. Info, 765-4484. MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUSINESS MEETING: Members and locals stay up to date on current projects and learn about opportunities to get involved. Milton Historical Society, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1604. OPEN MIC NIGHT: Feats of comedy, music, poetry and storytelling fill five-, 10- and 15-minute time slots. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org. WAGON RIDE WEDNESDAYS: Giddyap! Visitors explore the working dairy farm via this time-tested method of equine transportation. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $4-16; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

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PART-TIME JOB & ACTIVITIES FAIR: Members of the campus and local communities get the skinny on employment and internship opportunities. Spartan Athletic Complex, Castleton University, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 468-1339.

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‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: How and why did the pterosaur take to the sky? A captivating motion picture full of 3D filming technology and CGI explores this question. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 12:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: Shot on location in South Africa, New Zealand, Mexico and California, this film seeks the truth behind the mythic and stigmatized underwater creature. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea via an awe-inspiring film. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1:30 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular film. Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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Each Vermont city, town and village has its own unique characteristics that make it feel like home to its residents. Hyde Park’s one-of-a-kind hidden treasures are on display during Hyde Park Home Day, a small-town celebration of community spirit. A parade down Main Street paves the way for an afternoon of fun, during which locals get to know area businesses and organizations — and each other. Green Mountain State songsters Patti Casey and Colin McCaffrey provide a folk-music backdrop for wagon rides, cider pressing, yard sales and the Lanpher Memorial Library book sale. A clown, face painting and a bouncy house entertain the kiddos.

HYDE PARK HOME DAY Saturday, September 15, noon-3 p.m., on Main Street in Hyde Park. Free. Info, 888-4864.

SEP.15 | FAIRS & FESTIVALS Searching for the Truth From spam to ads to lengthy family newsletters, unwanted email is an irritating but generally innocuous part of life in the digital age. For Sam Teagarden, the protagonist in author Gary Basnight’s new novel, Flight of the Fox, an unexpected and ominous electronic message changes everything. After a mysterious file arrives in his inbox, the fictional math professor races to unlock its secrets — while being pursued by a group of professional assassins dead-set on suppressing past government crimes. Basnight, an old theater buddy of Phoenix Books co-owner Mike DeSanto, reads and signs copies of his electrifying political thriller.

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GRAY BASNIGHT Thursday, September 13, 7 p.m., at Phoenix Books Burlington. $3. Info, 448-3350, phoenixbooks.biz.

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Vermont bluegrass fans know singer-songwriter and guitarist Bob Amos as the leader of the acoustic ensemble Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing and the now-defunct award-winning band Front Range. Of all of his musical colleagues, his closest collaborator may be his daughter, Sarah Amos. A singer and member of Catamount Crossing, Sarah joins forces with her father for a duo performance as part of the Concerts in the Schoolhouse series. The musical family members delight eager ears with BOB & SARAH AMOS Sunday, September 16, harmonious singing, original 4-7 p.m., at the Landmark compositions and charming Schoolhouse in Lower interpretations of folk, blues Cabot. $16-20; preregister; BYOB. Info, 793-3016, and bluegrass classics. robinsongs.com.

ENCORE, ENCORE ‘THE FANTASTICKS’ Thursday, September 13, and Friday, September 14, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 15, 3 & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 16, 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Grange Theatre in South Pomfret. See website for additional dates. $18-35. Info, 457-3500, artistreevt.org.

With 17,162 off-Broadway performances before closing in 2002, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s The Fantasticks set the record for the world’s longest-running musical. So what makes this comic love story so popular? It could be the musical numbers, such as “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.” It could be the relatable themes of young love and meddling fathers, or the handsome and suave narrator, El Gallo. Thanks to an ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival professional production, Vermont theatergoers can get swept away by this story of a boy and a girl who fall in love, part ways and reunite for a more meaningful relationship.

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‘THE NOTEBOOK’: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams star as a young couple who, driven apart by social differences, get a second chance at love. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS’: Movie lovers screen Wes Anderson’s tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family of fallen geniuses. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

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BEERLINGTON FOAMERS MARKET: Shoppers snag veggies from Three Chimney Farm’s pop-up farm stand and sip Foam Brewers suds. Foam Brewers, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 391-9047.

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COOK THE BOOK: Foodies bring a dish from Nancy Verde Barr’s Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking to a palate-pleasing potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Untitled-23 1

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PLATTSBURGH FARMERS & CRAFTERS’ MARKET: Fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, cheeses and handmade crafts provide shoppers with plenty to nourish their eyes and bodies. Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 518-493-4644.

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VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Depot Park, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

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.

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‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘NAUGHTY MARIETTA’: A rebellious French princess flees to colonial New Orleans to escape a prearranged marriage in this 1935 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. TELLURIDE AT DARTMOUTH: See FRI.14.

food & drink

GODDARD COLLEGE BENEFIT: Diners grab a beer and a bite to support the low-residency educational institution. Partial proceeds are donated. Three Penny Taproom, Montpelier, 11am-midnight. Free. Info, 223-8277.

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OLD NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Locavores score breads, juices, ethnic foods and more from neighborhood vendors. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorth endfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.12, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

ACUPUNCTURE: EARTH ELEMENT: NOURISHMENT: Acupuncturists Edward and Pamela Kentish pinpoint a five-element approach to living in harmony with the seasons. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain. coop. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUNSTYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this

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gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.13. PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Vermont Interfaith Action. First Congregational Church Essex, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, office@ viavt.org.

track of secret words and phrases. Waterbury Public Library, 6:307:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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.

seminars

HOMEOWNERSHIP/DIY SERIES: Home buyers learn the basics of purchasing an abode and pairing wine for a dinner party. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

theater

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203.

SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.13.

music

YOGA AT THE WINOOSKI VFW: Certified instructors guide veterans and their families through a series of poses. Arrive five to 10 minutes early. Second floor, Winooski VFW Hall, 6-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 655-9832.

language

‘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.

Find club dates in the music section. ZIGGY MARLEY: Bob Marley’s first born lends his Grammy Awardwinning talents to infectious reggae rhythms as part of his Rebellion Rises tour. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $56-76. Info, 775-0903.

politics

HOUSE DISTRICT CHI 8-1 VOTER FORUM: Candidates for the Chittenden 8-1 district share their views on issues such education and affordable housing at a nonpartisan event sponsored by

talks

GARRET GRAFF: The former Politico magazine editor talks politics in “Russian Election Interference and the Mueller Investigation.” McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD: Toolbars, menus and icons, oh my! A computer whiz teaches techniques such as copying, pasting, and formatting text and pictures. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. PASSWORD MANAGERS WORKSHOP: Geared toward the average computer user, an introductory class covers the basics of applications meant to keep

‘PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE’ AUDITIONS: See MON.17.

words

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers voice opinions about The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. BURLINGTON POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse ages 18 through 30 field constructive feedback on original works. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, btvpoetry@gmail.com. CREATIVE NONFICTION: Readers give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. JOSEPH OLSHAN: Two real-life events that occurred at Middlebury College inspired the author’s new literary mystery, Black Diamond Fall. Olshan signs, discusses and reads from the book. Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2061.

RICK WINSTON & MICHAEL SHERMAN: What happened in Vermont when anti-Communist fear swept the country? The author and the historian answer this question. Winston also reads from his book, Red Scare in the Green Mountains: The McCarthy Era in Vermont 1946-1960. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. SEARCH FOR MEANING DISCUSSION GROUP: Readers reflect on The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet by Matthieu Ricard and Trinh Xuan Thuan. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920. WINE & STORY OPEN MIC: Prompts trigger first-person narratives told to a live audience. Shelburne Vineyard, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 863-1754. THE WRITING LIFE: FICTION 2018: Instruction, video resources, inclass discussion and take-home assignments help wordsmiths hone their craft. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, maddy. willwerth@bixbylibrary.org.

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KELLEY MARKETING GROUP BREAKFAST MEETING: Professionals in marketing, advertising, communications and social media brainstorm ideas for nonprofit organizations. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free. Info, 864-4067.

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crafts

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dance

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GUIDED TOURS: See WED.12. HU CHANT: SOUND OF SOUL: People of all faiths lift their voices in a spiritual exercise followed by contemplation and conversation. Rutland Free Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390. WAGON RIDE WEDNESDAYS: See WED.12.

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PUPPETS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL: Strings are attached at a five-day fest featuring dialogues, workshops and shows for puppetry pundits. See puppetsinthegreenmountains.com for details. Various Brattleboro and Putney locations. Prices vary. Info, 387-4051.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘9 TO 5’: Three office workers played by Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton get revenge on their horrible boss. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ADULT MOVIE NIGHT: Film buffs keep their eyes glued to the screen during a popular picture. Call for title. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. ‘FACES PLACES’: An 89-yearold director and a 33-year-old photographer form an unlikely friendship on a journey through France. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.12. ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.12.

TELLURIDE AT DARTMOUTH: See FRI.14.

food & drink

BEERLINGTON FOAMERS MARKET: See WED.12. COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.12. FIVE CORNERS FARMERS MARKET: See WED.12. PLATTSBURGH FARMERS & CRAFTERS’ MARKET: See WED.12. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.12.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.12. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.12. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.12.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.12. PRACTICAL BIO-RESONANCE: VIBRATION MEDICINE: Rachel Shea introduces a technique for addressing the emotional aspects of illness. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hunger mountain.coop. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.12.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.12. CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: See WED.12. 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: See WED.12.

music

Find club dates in the music section. 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.

outdoors

MONARCH TAGGING & NATURAL HISTORY: Nature lovers tag and measure migrating winged wonders as part of a nationwide community science project. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 229-6206.

sports

COMMUNITY ROWING: See WED.12.

talks

CARL BRANDON: Miniaturized space-research satellites are at the center of “From Physicist to Rocket Scientist, and How to Make a CubeSat That Works!”

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Room 207, Bentley Hall, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, les.kanat@ northernvermont.edu. CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘HIBAKUSHA STORIES: TESTIMONIES OF ATOMIC BOMB SURVIVORS AND TODAY’S NUCLEAR WEAPONS’: A beatdriven performance by Burlington Taiko opens a program of talks addressing the destructive nature of nuclear weapons. Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 391-9630. SHAWN SIMMONS & ALVARO LLANOS: The two men, who were critically burned in a 2000 dorm fire at Seton Hall University, share their program, “After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival.” Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-4950.

theater

‘THE FANTASTICKS’: See THU.13.

‘OSLO’: Northern Stage presents a historical drama based on the events that led to the 1993 Oslo Accords between Israel and Palestine. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-59. Info, 296-7000.

words

BROWN BAG LUNCH: GEORGE LONGENECKER: Lovers of verse lean in for a reading from Star Route, a collection of poems from Vermont and around the world. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140. FAITH EXAMINED: A faith-based discussion of the testimonial collection Coming Out in Faith: Voices of LGBTQ Unitarian Universalists focuses on the church’s role in embracing the LGBTQ community. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10:15-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920. FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of the craft when responding to work by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. RECOVERY WRITE NOW: See WED.12. WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.12. m

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215 Classes for Everyone. CVUHS Campus HINESBURG. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org. ART CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 215 offerings for all ages. Watercolor with Ginny Joyner, Drawing 1 & 2, Zentangle, Pop-Up Cards, Acrylic landscape, Charcoal, Oil Painting, Calligraphy. Culinary arts: One-night, hands-on classes in which you eat well! Chinese Feast with Chef Jim, Italian Cuisine Feast with Chef Jim, Taste of Tea, Middle Eastern, Chocolate, Argentinian Empanadas, Paella, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan Indian, Fermented Foods, Herbal Alchemy, Ethiopian/Eritrean, Injera, Antipasto, Pasta, Pierogis, Quiche, Dolci Deliziosi, Meringue Cookies, Italian Cookies. Cake Decorating, yum! Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. COMPUTER CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Tech Tutorial, Java for Beginners, Excel (three levels), Web Design, Graphic Design, Cybersecurity, Virtual Reality, Adobe Illustrator, Smart Phone Photography, Intro to Digital Photography, Intro to Digital Darkroom, Photoshop. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. CRAFT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 215 offerings for all ages. Pottery (seven choices), Bowl Turning, Woodworking Workshop, Welding, Machining, Carving a Spoon, Rug Hooking, Collage, Bracelets, Basketmaking with Alexa Rivera, Wool Dyeing, Sewing, Clothing, Pillows, Needle Felting, Quilting, Embroidery, Terrarium Design, Flower Arranging, Candle Making, Knitting. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org. Senior discount. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194.

EMPOWERMENT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: SAT Bootcamp, CPR and AED Training, First Aid Training, Women’s Self-Defense, Mindful Meditation, Self-Hypnosis, Massage, Reflexology, Juggling Publishing, Writing Workshop, Grandmother Lessons, Car Knowledge with Girlington Garage. Talks on: Politics, Sea Power and History with Chris O, Vermont Architecture, Donner Party, Life in a Jar (book talk), the Iceman, Alzheimers, End-of-Life Doula. Also, Solar Energy 101, Bridge (two levels), Mah Jongg, Astrology, Feng Shui, Reiki, Herbals (three choices), Soap Making, and Home Exchange. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs. org. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. FITNESS, DANCE AND MUSIC CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 215 offerings for all ages. Core Strength, Weight Training for Women, Weight Training for Seniors, Zumba, Yoga (five choices), Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, Line Dancing, Hip Hop for Kids, Hip Hop for Adults, Jazzercise Dance Mixx, Voice-Overs, Guitar (two levels), Mandolin, String Band, Ukelele, Banjo, Fiddling, Music Exploration with Rufus. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs. org. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. KIDS CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 215 offerings for all ages. Earthenware (first to fourth graders), Painting (10 and up), Acrylics (12 and up), Sewing for 8-Year-Olds With Adult, Kids in Motion (ages 8-12), Hip-Hop (ages 5-10), Crafts: Story Stones (ages 6-10), Dreamcatchers (ages 6-10), Cork Stamps (ages 6-10), Playful French (first to third graders), Cross Stitch, Soap Carving for All Ages, Needlefelt (10 and up). For Parents (about kids): Kids and Confidence, Me-Power. Guaranteed. Full descriptions: access.cvuhs.org. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. LANGUAGE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 215 total offerings for all ages. French (three levels), Spanish (four levels), Italian for Travelers, German (two levels)! Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors. Limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions

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at access.cvuhs.org. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. NATURE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 215 offerings for all ages. Beekeeping, Birding (three choices), Winter Tree ID, Woodlot Management, Lake Ice, Edible/Medicinal Plants, Growing Mushrooms, Dog Body Language, Canine Manners, Feline Behavior, Tree ID, Weeds, Fungi, Reptiles, Herbals (three choices), Soap Making. Guaranteed. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs. org. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194.

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. 2019 schedule: Feb. 9-10, Mar. 9-10, Apr. 6-7, May 17-18, Jun. 8-9, Jul. 13-14, Aug. 17-18, Sep. 14-15, Oct. 19-20, Nov. 16-17. Cost: $2,795. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 872-8898, ayurvedavt@ comcast.net.

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. ABSTRACT PAINTING: Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a variety of fun demonstrations and exercises designed to help you open up and work intuitively. Experiment with paint of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor) and a variety of other mixed media. While prompts will be given for you to respond to, please bring ideas and reference materials for inspiration. Beginners are welcome. Thu., Oct. 25-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ACRYLIC PAINTING: This class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create successful works of art in one of the most versatile mediums

available: acrylic paint. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new. Tue., Oct. 30-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 20), 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $255/ person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ADOBE LIGHTROOM: Learn how to easily upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs or files from scanned film using Adobe Lightroom. RAW file management, exposure/white balance corrections and printing high-quality archival inkjet prints on our Epson printers will be covered. Bring a Mac-compatible portable drive with your images to the first class. Mon., Nov. 5-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 12), 6-9 p.m. Cost: $270/person; $243/ BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncity arts.org. BLACK-AND-WHITE DARKROOM BASICS: Explore the traditional, analog blackand-white darkroom! Learn how to correctly expose blackand-white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Students will leave with the skills and confidence to join the darkroom as a member. All film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera to the first class. Mon., Oct. 22-Nov. 26 (no class Nov. 12), 6-9 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR TEACHING ARTISTS: The foundation of a successful class or residency is classroom management. Learn educators’ tips for running a safe and productive learning environment for youth. Basic classroom structure such as shared expectations, open communication and developing consequences will be covered. A discussion of what has or hasn’t worked with other teaching artists will also take place. Thu., Oct. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. COLOR FILM PROJECTS: Learn how to scan, edit and print your color film and receive feedback on your work in this introduction to working with color film in a digital workflow. This class will also explore ideas in contemporary photography through special readings, and we will discuss the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work in supportive critique sessions. Bring a selection of recent images to the first class. Thu., Nov. 8-Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 22), 6-9 p.m. Cost: $270/person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: Refine your blackand-white darkroom skills and receive feedback on your work in this supportive, project-based class. Guided sessions to help you improve your printing and film-processing techniques and discussion of the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work will be included. Bring a selection of recent darkroom prints to the first class. Thu., Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $270/ person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn the basics of making a great photograph from the initial exposure to editing and printing. Start with an overview of camera controls and functions, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO ratings, shooting in RAW, lens choices, metering techniques and more. Organizing and editing files in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop will also be covered, and students will leave with a portfolio of prints. A DSLR or digital Mirrorless Rangefinder and a portable hard drive are required. Fri., Oct. 12-Dec. 7 (no class Nov. 23), 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL SLR CAMERA: Explore the basic workings of your digital SLR camera and learn how to make the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds, sensitivity ratings and exposure, and analyze the basics of composition. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to the first class. Pair with Adobe Lightroom to learn how to edit and print your images. Mon., Sep. 17-Oct. 29 (no class Oct. 8), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING: Learn how to tell a compelling story with your photographs! This six-week class will introduce participants to the process of documentary storytelling and include discussions of subject

matter, composition, editing and story structure. Group discussion and critiques as well as shooting assignments, readings and writing exercises will give participants the opportunity to begin a new photographic project or refine works in progress. Film or digital photography acceptable. Thu., Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. DRAWING: Learn a variety of drawing techniques, including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal in this small, group setting. All levels of experience, including beginners, are welcome. Price includes all basic drawing materials, as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class. Mon., Sep. 24-Nov. 5 (no class Oct. 8), 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING: Discover the expressive possibilities of contemporary abstract drawing. Expand your drawing vocabulary, combining traditional and experimental techniques in a variety of sizes and materials. Create drawings that have a substantial visual impact and a wealth of personal meaning. Benefit from constructive feedback and individual coaching in a small group environment. Prerequisite: Some drawing experience is recommended. Thu., Nov. 1-Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22), 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $270/ person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL: Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket includes a wheel-throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to try making a bowl or cup. Registration is required. Fri., Sep. 21-Nov. 16, 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $10/per visit; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. FRIDAY FAMILY CLAY: Spend a Friday night with your family at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (for ages 6+), hand building for any age, unlimited clay and time to create. If you’d like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece. Registration is required. Fri., Sep. 21-Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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HAND-PRINTED CARD WORKSHOP: Spend an evening in BCA’s print studio using our inks, tools & printing press to create handmade holiday wrapping paper and cards. This is a great class to get into the holiday mood while making functional crafts and getting to know our studio. All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Mon., Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: Tell your story with photographs in this eight-week session for high school students! Students will explore their ideas, go on group photo shoots, process and print digital photos and zines in our digital lab, experiment with film photography in our darkroom, and participate in supportive discussions and critiques. Ages 14-18. Fri., Oct. 12-Dec. 7 (no class Nov. 23), 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $240/person; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. JEWELRY: Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered will include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. The class includes copper and brass and use of all basic tools. Option 1: Tue., Sep. 25-Oct. 30, 5:30-8 p.m.; Option 2: Wed., Sep. 26-Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m.-noon.; Option 3: Tue., Nov. 6-Dec. 18 (no class Nov. 20), 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. LIDDED FORMS: In this threeweek class, Jeremy will introduce the elements that are needed to create a successful teapot or lidded form that is ready for daily use. Demonstrations will be given on lid-to-body relationships and how to construct spouts and handles to make your pots genuinely functional and beautiful. Wed., Dec. 5-19, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $127.50/person; $114.75/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. LIFE DRAWING DROP-IN: Spend the evening with other local artists drawing one of our experienced models. Please bring your drawing materials and paper. All materials must be water soluble and solvent-free. No registration required. Instructor: Carolyn Zuaro. Fri., Sep. 21-Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit free! Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. LINOCUT: In this four-week class, you will have the opportunity to create small designs with the relief technique of linoleum block printing. We will print these onecolor blocks by hand or with the printing press, and then add color by experimenting with watercolor

paints. This class is a fun opportunity to make cards, holiday gift tags or art to share, since we will have the chance to print multiples once you make your block. Please bring ideas or sketches (8 x 10 inches or smaller) to the first class. Thu., Nov. 8-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $150/person; $135/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: Mixed-Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. This eight-week course is rooted in fundamentals and encourages individual projects. Demonstrations and instruction will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Option 1: Wed., Sep. 26-Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Option 2: Wed., Sep. 26-Nov. 28 (no class Oct. 31 or Nov. 21), 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. OIL PAINTING: Learn how to paint with nontoxic, water-soluble oils. With an emphasis on studio work, this class will begin with fun exercises. Using direct observational skills, we’ll work on still life and referencing photographs; we’ll explore the landscape. Discover a variety of painting techniques and learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to your work. This supportive class will balance studio time with gentle group discussion and critique. Beginners are welcome. Wed., Sep. 26-Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PENDANTS: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own copper, brass or nickel pendant using basic cutting, stamping and sawing techniques. Open to all skill levels. All materials included. Instructor: Kate McKernan. Thu., Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/person; $33.30/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK: Learn how to take professionalquality digital images of your work in this hands-on workshop in our lighting studio. Whether you’re applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or putting together a website, you’ll leave this workshop with techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentations. Bring up to five pieces no larger than 40x60 inches. Thu., Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $45/ person; $40.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PRINTMAKING: This introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in

combination to create unique artwork. Over six weeks, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collograph (a low-relief intaglio technique) and monoprint. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Tue., Sep. 25-Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Option 2: Thu., Sep. 27-Nov. 1, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $255/ person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY PAINT: Spend an afternoon with our teaching artists in BCA’s painting and drawing studio. Using our paints, brushes, easels and more, your family will create beautiful works of art. All supplies are provided, no experience needed. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and paint on their own. Registration is required. Option 1: Sun., Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m.; Option 2: Sun., Nov. 11, 2-4 p.m.; Option 3: Sun., Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. THE ARTIST STATEMENT: Learn tips for writing a successful artist statement from artist and curator Meara McGinniss. Communicate what you investigate, observe or want to express with your art, and make your next grant, residency or exhibition proposal stronger. Participants are invited to bring samples of artist statements to be reviewed. Wed., Oct. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCHOOL BREAK: DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: Students will create one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes that will blow away those store-bought costumes and impress friends. Cut, sew and craft your way to the best Halloween ever! Basic materials are provided; please bring two ideas of what you want to dress up as, and any material or old clothes to help create your costume. Ages 6-12. Fri., Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $75/ person; $67.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St,, Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINT WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one night-workshop and explore the possibilities of screen printing. Students will choose from a variety of prepped silkscreen designs to put on a poster or tote bag to bring home. The class includes all materials; no experience necessary. Instructor: Kate McKernan. Mon., Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINTING: Expert printer Aaron David will introduce you to screen printing and show you how to design and print t-shirts, posters, fine art and more! Students will learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Students will learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use an exposure unit and how to print on a variety of surfaces. No experience necessary! Wed., Sep. 26Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

THROWING SETS: In this fourweek class, students will be guided through the process of creating wheel-thrown sets. Topics will include making multiples of the same piece, stacking mugs, nesting bowls, and serving sets specific to a type of food or beverage, such as a sake bottle with matching cups or a coffee cup with saucer. This intermediate-level course is intended for students with proficiency in centering, throwing cups and throwing bowls. Wed., Nov. 28-Dec. 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $170/person; $153/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. WHEEL THROWING: This class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, cups and bowls. Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Wed., Sep. 26-Nov. 28 (no class Oct. 31 or Nov. 21), 1:30-4 p.m.; Option 2: Thu., Sep. 27-Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

computers WEB DEVELOPMENT BOOTCAMP: Twelve-week immersive coding bootcamp in downtown Burlington. Learn JavaScript programming, agile methodology. Work on teams to build portfolio projects, complete career workshops and get one-on-one time with our career coach. Learn more

at burlingtoncodeacademy.com/ bootcamp. Sep. 17-Dec. 12. Cost: $9,950. Location: Burlington Code Academy, 182 Main St., Burlington. Info: 779-1650, ahorner @BurlingtonCodeAcademy.com,

dance ARGENTINE TANGO FOR BEGINNERS: If you can walk, you can tango. Come solo or with a partner/friend to learn the dance of one heart, four legs. Stay for the Third Friday Queen City Tango Milonga (social tango dance), 7:45-10:30. Light refreshments, good company. Gender-neutral partnering welcome. Bring clean shoes with smooth soles for pivoting. Fri., Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, 7-7:45 p.m. Lesson is free. Dance that follows is $10; $5 for students w/ ID. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley Street, Burlington. Info: Queen City Tango, Eloise Beal, 999-1798, qct@queencitytango.org, queencitytango.org. 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. DSANTOS VT DANCE CLASSES: New classes, new location! Come join the fun. Weekly classes in salsa, bachata, kizomba, kuduro. No partner or experience needed. Beginner drop-in classes. Salsa, Mon., 7-8 p.m.; Kizomba, Wed., 8-9 p.m.; Bachata, Thu., 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15/1-hour class. Location: Dsantos VT Dance Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Unit 112A, Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 2272572, dsantosvt.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.

family GREEN MOUNTAIN MUSIC TOGETHER!: Young children and the grownups who love them make music together in this music and movement class that will prepare your whole family for instrumental, vocal and movement studies later in your child’s education. While we dance, sing and jam on simple instruments,

your children are learning the basics of music competence. Fri. & Sun., starting Sep. 14 & 16. Cost: $220/ten classes w/ grown-ups, incl. songbook, CDs, MP3s & educational materials. Location: North End Studios & Ten Stones Community House, 294 N. Winooski Ave. & 100 Ten Stones Circle, Burlington & Charlotte. Info: Green Mountain Music Together, Alison Mott, 310-2230, greenmountainmusic@gmail. com, greenmountainmusic together.com.

fitness LEARN PILATES!: Introduction to Pilates: 10-class series. For those who want to learn to engage and strengthen their core musculature. Core strength supports healthy posture and decreases back and neck pain. This class is safe and effective and will translate into everyday life. All level of abilities welcome! Tue. 5:45-6:30 p.m., Sat. 8:45-9:30 a.m. Cost: $185/10-class series. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Burlington Acupuncture, Sharon McIlwaine, 522-2577, sharon@burlingtonacupuncture. com, burlingtonacupuncture.com.

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ACRO-YOGA: Teens and adults. Instructor: Jeff Mandell. Drop-ins welcome. Sun., Sep. 16-Dec. 9 (no class Sep. 30, Oct. 7 or Nov. 18), 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $180/10 weeks; $22.50/1.5-hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. ADULT SATURDAY SING!: Teens and adults. Instructor: Jen Greenwood. Sat., Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $75/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. BALLET: Teens and adults. Instructor: Elizabeth Brody. Dropins welcome. Mon., Sep. 10-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 19), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $180/12 weeks; $15/ hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org.

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BOLLYWOOD AND INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE FOR ADULTS: Teens and adults. Instructor: Reshma Sinu. Drop-ins welcome. Tue., Sep. 11-Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 20), 7:15-8:15 p.m. Cost: $180/12 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. BOLLYWOOD AND INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: For ages 8-12. Instructor: Reshma Sinu. Mon., Sep. 24, 4:30-6 p.m. Cost: $20. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org. BURLESQUE LEVEL I & II: For ages 18+. Instructor: Doctor Vu. Mon., Sep. 10-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 19). Level 1: 7-8 p.m. Level 2: 8:159:15 p.m. Cost: $180/12 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. HEY, MASTER DJ! WITH DJ CRAIG MITCHELL: Adults and teens 16+. Instructor: DJ cRAIG mITCHELL. Wed., Oct. 17-Nov. 28 (no class Nov. 21), 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $150/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. HIP-HOP: Teens and adults. Instructor: Rose Bedard. Drop-ins welcome. Thu., Sep. 13-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 5:35-7:05 p.m. Cost: $225/12 weeks; $22.50/1.5hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org. JAZZ FUSION: Teens and adults. Instructor: Rose Bedard. Drop-ins welcome. Thu., Sep. 13-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 7:10-8:40 p.m. Cost: $225/12 weeks; $22.50/1.5hr. to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org. MOTH-STYLE STORYTELLING: Teens and adults. Instructor: Susanne Schmidt. Tue., Sep. 25Oct. 30, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $150/6 weeks, incl. attendance at Oct. 9 Moth Slam. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org. SHORT-FORM IMPROVISATION: Teens and adults. Instructor: Mark Stein. Thu., Oct. 25-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $150/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. TAP LEVEL I & II: Teens and adults. Instructor: Kate Whalen. Wed., Sep. 12-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 21). Level 1: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Level II: 6:35-7:35 p.m. Cost: $180/12 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for

the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. YOUTH DANCES: Grades 4-8. Instructor: Rose Bedard. Thu., Oct. 25-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $125/9 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

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Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, helenday.com. WATERCOLOR BASICS: Introduction or refresher workshop. This two-day course is for beginning artists or those wanting to review fundamentals of watercolor! Explore the unique properties of this magical medium while gaining a solid foundation. No painting experience required. Instructor: Suzanne Seigel. Sat. & Sun., Sep. 22 & 23, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $250/person; $225/ members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.

language GENERATOR CLASS OFFERINGS: Come check out our classes on 3D printing, welding, jewelry, laser cutting, forge, CNC routing, woodworking, metalsmithing, electronics, design programs and more! Learn about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761. NEW CLASS FOR KIDS: LASERCUT CHAIRS: Get pumped! Sit down, relax and build your own chair. Generator MakerSpace is offering a four-week course in which students use the design thinking model to imagine, prototype and build their own fully usable plywood chair. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Thu., Sep. 20-Oct. 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761. NEW CLASS: ENAMELING: Learn the basics of torch-fired enameling. You will learn which materials work best for enameling and several different techniques, including layering, stringers, using stencils and etching. Skills covered are sawing and enameling. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Tue., Oct. 9-Oct. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761. NEW CLASS: INTRO TO GARMENT SEWING: Learn to sew a garment on a home sewing machine. This class will guide you through the process of reading a sewing pattern, choosing a size, cutting the cloth and sewing the garment. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Mon., Oct. 1-Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

Helen Day Arts Center INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTROOM CC CLASSIC: During this workshop, students will get to know the tool that professional and amateur photographers find invaluable for organizing, editing and sharing photos. Explore the program’s main functions and commonly used features. Instructor: Paul Rogers. Wed., Oct. 3-24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $100/ members; $125/non-members.

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ABSOLUEMENT FRENCH CLASSES!: Oh la la! Sign up for Adult French classes this fall and get your brain sparking. Held at inspiring Wingspan Studio, instructor, Madame Maggie offers dynamic, encouraging, small group classes and private lessons. Fluent French speaker, longtime instructor, lived in France and West Africa. Sign up today! Thu., Sep. 27-Nov. 15. Beg French: 5-6:20 p.m.; Intermed/Adv Beg: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $225/8-week session, 1.5-hr classes. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@ gmail.com. ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: FALL SESSION: Eleven-week French classes for adults starting on September 17. Morning, afternoon and evening classes available in Burlington, and evening classes only in Colchester and Montpelier. We also offer six-week classes on topics such as literature, cinema, culture, phonetics and French for Travelers. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. Location: Alliance Française, 43 King St., Burlington. Info: 881-8826, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org. JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES (FALL): The Japan-America Society of Vermont (JASV) is offering beginning Japanese language courses, Levels 1 and 2, on the campus of Saint Michael’s College. Classes begin on Mon., Oct. 1 (Level 1) and Wed., Oct. 3 (Level 2), 6:30-8 p.m. Each class continues for 10 weekly sessions. Main textbook: Japanese for Busy People I. Level 1 covers the first half of the book and Level 2, the second. Location: St. Michael’s College, Saint Edmunds Room #105, Colchester. Info: jasvlanguage@gmail.com, http://jasv. org/v2/language. SPANISH AND FRENCH CLASSES: Start or improve your foreign language skills with Brigitte Savard and Carlos Reyes this fall. Beginning French or Spanish: In these dynamic classes, you will learn the essentials of conversation, introducing yourself, asking directions, etc. Intermediate French or Spanish: Designed for people with some knowledge of the language. We will review basics and elaborate toward longer

dialogues. Visit website for schedule. Cost: $150/15 hours. Location: NELA, 45 Prospect St. (Spanish), 8 Summit St. (French), Montpelier. Info: New England Language Academy, Brigitte Savard, 5520330, learn@nelacademy.com, nelacademy.com. SPANISH CLASSES STARTING NOW: Learn from a native speaker via small classes or personal instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Lessons for young children; they love it! English as a second language instruction online. Our 12th year. See our website or contact us for details. Start Sep. 10-13. Cost: $225/10 weekly classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

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 & 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.

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.

nia NIA: Nia is an empowering movement practice that blends martial arts, dance arts and healing arts into a creative, fun, dynamic, playful and adaptable movement experience. Nia stimulates flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability. Nia offers varying levels of intensity, ranging from

athletic to gentle and healing, and is always mindful. Fri., 8:30-9:30 a.m., & Sun., 9-10 a.m. by donation: $8-$15. Location: North End Studios, Studio A, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Suzy, suzy@loveyourbodyvt.com, LoveYourBodyVT.com.

psychology A JUNGIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WHOLENESS: Jung’s brand of psychology is especially popular with women, and many Jungian analysts are women. In this course, we read nine books written by women analysts focused on how Jung’s psychology addresses the lives of women and their challenges. All of the books for the course are provided to participants. This course offers 18 CEUs to therapists. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Sep. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4 & May 2. Cost: $90/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. INTRODUCTION TO ALCHEMY: Learn how you are living alchemy and discover what transformations lie ahead for you in this experiential workshop derived from Carl Jung’s insights and theories. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Note: This workshop is a prerequisite for the “Edible Alchemy” course. Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24; 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/ Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury, VT. Info: To register, call 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 Oct. 3, 8-9 a.m. Open registration through October 31. 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.

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 semester-based 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. HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers heated yoga for all levels. We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200 – and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher courses. (YTT includes FREE unlimited membership) Yoga and dance classes for ages 2 and up in our two beautiful practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Brand-new beginners’ course: This includes two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily heated and alignment classes, and kids classes in yoga and dance. Check out our website for dance classes and yoga Summer Camps. Daily classes & workshops. $50/new student (1 mo. unlimited); $18/ class; $145/10-class card; or $110/10-class punch student/ senior/military card; $135/mo. adult memberships; $99/mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Eco Bean, South Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. SACRED BREATH YOGA: SERENITY IN THE SALT CAVE: Gentle Hatha-style yoga in the calming ambience, beautiful texture and healing energy of the salt cave. Join Lynn Clauer and explore breath work together with gentle strengthening, centering and restorative poses. Tune in to your subtle body and promote mindfulness in this practice for all levels. (Modifications offered). Ends with guided relaxation. Please call to reserve spot. Tue., 6-7:15 p.m. Cost: $40. Location: Purple Sage Salt Cave, 21 Essex Way, Essex. Info: 879-1160. 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.

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Only the Righteous Songwriter Ani DiFranco on politics, her upcoming memoir and her latest album B Y J O RD A N AD A M S

ew musicians have had careers like Ani DiFranco’s. Currently living in New Orleans, the formerly Buffalo, N.Y.-based singer-songwriter has been in complete creative control of her enterprise throughout her near 30-year musical journey. She founded Righteous Babe Records to release her self-titled debut album in 1990. Now the label is home to exceptional artists such as Andrew Bird, Peter Mulvey and Vermonter Anaïs Mitchell. DiFranco is prolific. Seldom does she let a year go by without releasing a studio album, EP, compilation or collaboration, such as the two discs she made with late folk singer Utah Phillips. Her latest album is 2017’s Binary, an experimental, genremelding collection of tunes that touch on funk, chamber-pop and folk-rock. The artist is also outspoken politically, particularly in support of women’s and LGBTQ rights, and is staunchly opposed to war. DiFranco’s ideals have aided her in cultivating a loyal fan base of fringedwelling, socially conscious followers. Those fans converge at DiFranco’s annual music, community and activism festival Babefest, which offers training in political action. (This year’s event, on September 21 in Brooklyn, is a benefit for Emily’s List.) DiFranco is currently working on a memoir, due out in the not-too-distant future. In 2007, she released Ani DiFranco: Verses, a book of poetry. DiFranco joins Grace Potter, Jackson Browne, Mt. Joy and others at the Grand Point North music festival on Saturday, September 15, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. Seven Days recently caught up with DiFranco via email. SEVEN DAYS: Your latest album, Binary, is a rumination on duality, that things are simultaneously black and white. What would you say to an ardent absolutist who challenges that notion? ANI DIFRANCO: Hmm, not sure what you mean by absolutist. I just sing and say what I perceive and what I feel. Other people 66

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may perceive and believe other things, contradictory things, even. My belief in relativity starts there. I recognize that there are many contradictory experiences and truths in this world.

SD: You’ve never been shy about making your politics known to the world. Does that same openness exist at home? How do you talk about big, systemic problems with your children?

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CONTRADICTORY EXPERIENCES AND TRUTHS IN THIS WORLD. ANI D IF R A N C O

AD: Talking to my kids about politics or society is not nearly as difficult as talking to my partner about the kids or any other deeply personal, important thing. I am not outspoken in the personal arena at all. I am quite quiet and much more passive than I wish I was. My inability to stand up for myself and proceed with confidence through my world is what drove me to begin writing songs. In my songs, I speak freely. SD: What is the experience of being “blue” in a traditionally “red” state? That is, what has it been like to live in a state that consistently voted Republican in the last four presidential elections? AD: New Orleans is a very diverse and culturally profound city that is highly creative, radical and rainbow colored. It is the opposite of a homogenous, politically regressive enclave. SD: What’s the latest on your impending memoir? Can you give us a general sense of its flow or the ground that it covers? AD: My book is a 200-page haiku, a distillation of my experience and a freeflowing expression of my heart. SD: With a back catalog as massive as yours, I bet there might be sizable chunks of your discography that you now feel disconnected from or don’t plan to revisit. Would you say that’s true? AD: I have written hundreds of songs in my life. I’d written almost a hundred songs when I made my first recording. Obviously, I am not in the same place I was when I was 9, or 16, or 30 — emotionally or otherwise. But the core of who I am remains the same. I don’t try to stay connected to any past expression of mine. Either I feel connected to it or I don’t. If I am interested in an old song, I sing it.

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Point Sisters

Another gorgeous Green Mountain summer comes to a close with this weekend’s Grand Point North music festival. Though your wall calendar might tell you that you have another week or so before it’s officially autumn — or as it’s known in my circles, cider doughnut season — music lovers know that GRACE POTTER’s annual throw-down at Burlington’s Waterfront Park is the season’s mother-flipping grand finale. I’m happy. I’m sad. I’m all the feels at the same time. I want a cider doughnut. The two-day cavalcade of local and national talent rocks the water’s edge on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16. This year, Potter reclaims both headlining spots after ceding Sunday’s top time slot to the TREY ANASTASIO BAND

last year. Also of note at the 2017 edition was the big reveal that the festival’s founder was pregnant. Did having a bun in the oven stop Potter from shredding our faces off? Fuck no. But it was understandable that she wanted to finish up a li’l early on night two. Maybe she’ll show us some baby pictures this time. Or I guess you could just follow her on Instagram for that. JACKSON BROWNE is a huge get for this festival, by the way. Understandably, Saturday, the day Browne performs, is already sold out. (But you’re resourceful, right? Time to scour the internet for face-value tickets.) ANI DIFRANCO is another noteworthy addition. Check out my interview with her on page 66. And at the risk of putting too fine a point on it (see what I did there?), I just want to say kudos to Grand

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Point North’s organizers for the fest’s inclusivity. Though it’s not marketed as such, the festival skews heavily toward female-fronted bands and artists. To be clear, Grand Point North usually has above-average representation as compared to many, many other festivals of its size. But, if I’m doing my math correctly, about 70 percent of this year’s lineup is either female forward or at least has female members, a sizable portion of which are the local support bands: ska-punks MIKU DAZA, grungy rockers CLEVER GIRLS, neo-soul outfit JUPTR, indie darlings JULIA CAESAR and rootsy blues band NINA’S BREW. Hells yeah. Visit grandpointnorth.com for the full lineup and set times.

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A new arm of cold-weather music festival WinterWonderGrass is setting up shop in southern Vermont at Stratton Mountain Resort. Normally, you’d have to travel out to Colorado or Lake Tahoe to get in on the twangy shindig. But Vermont has the honor of kicking off the ever-expanding fest’s 2018-19 season. The three-day affair runs Friday through Sunday, December 14 through 16. The Rocky Mountain and West Coast editions aren’t happening until February and March of next year, respectively. Given the state’s top-notch skiing and affinity for Americana music, Vermont is the perfect location for the festival’s newest branch, which brings slopes and strings together. Normally, down south Stratton-way would be a bit far SOUNDBITES

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CLUB DATES NA: NOT AVAILABLE. AA: ALL AGES.

WED.12

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Happy Hour with DJ Ryan Kick (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. Austin MacRae (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Hannah Fair (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Finkle & Einhorn (rock, funk), 10 p.m., $5. Starship Mantis (funk, jazz), 11:30 p.m., $5.

burlington

FOAM BREWERS: Familiar Faces (jam), 7 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Island Mike and Friends (rock), 4 p.m., free. Mal Maiz (cumbia), 7 p.m., free. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 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. Honey & Soul (soul-folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

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

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Gordon Goldsmith (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Haitian (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Cozy O’Donnell (rock, soul), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: John Powell (folk, reggae), 7 p.m., free. Shawn Butzin (folk, Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Telethon, Brave You, Barely March, Why Nona (pop-punk), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: The Brevity Thing (folk), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish), 7:30 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), every other Wednesday, 5 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: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free. THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Open Door featuring Kip DeMoll and Jason Baker (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Citizen Cope (blues, rock), 8 p.m., $36/39. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Gabriel Kahane (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $20/22. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free. THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video, 9 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

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ruining sex with urination and being too poor to date. Spread on driving bass lines, sharp synths and a hint of ’80s new-wave band the Waitresses. Place in oven for the amount of time it takes for you to regret everything you did last night yet still laugh about. Catch Karen Meat on Sunday, September 16, at the Monkey House in Winooski. Locals the FOBS open.

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

RED SQUARE: Seth Yacovone Blues Trio, 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

outside vermont

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Lefty Yunger Blues Band, 7:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: AXATSE, the Get Messy (funk, world), 9 p.m., $3.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

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burlington

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free. FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Collage (jazz), 7 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Randal Pierce (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5-10. Chasin’ the Trane: Alex Stewart and Ray Vega (John Coltrane tribute), 10:30 p.m., $5.

ZENBARN: Zach Nugent’s Acoustic Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Satsang, Cole Davidson (soul, folk-rock), 10 p.m., $10/15.

middlebury area

RADIO BEAN: Broken Root (folk-rock, experimental), 5:30 p.m., free. Steve Chagnon (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Darryl Rahn (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

KAREN MEAT:

of retro-pop stylings. Fold in bleakly hilarious observations about doing gateway drugs,

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

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

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jenny Zigrino (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

doldrums, two tablespoons of sharp wit and a dash of sass. Blend thoroughly with a quart

stowe/smuggs

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Emma Cook (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kirsti Blow (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

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

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

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. COLCHESTER’S MEAD HALL: Warm Water, Vestal Oak (soul, jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: The Gagnons (rock), 7 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Real Estate, Wet Tuna (rock), 8:30 p.m., $18/20. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Ellis Paul, Steve Hartmann, Tod Pronto (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., $17/20.

barre/montpelier

HALF LOUNGE: Four-D (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free. ZENBARN: Tiny Montgomery (Bob Dylan tribute), 9 p.m., $6.50.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: John Abair and his Good Pals (folk), 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Yestrogen, Django Soulo (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Barika (Album Release), Phantom Vantiy (rock, West-African fusion), 9 p.m., $7.

MONOPOLE: Hunter (rock), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Jeff Wheel (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Doctor Rick, Waiting on Mongo (jam), 9 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: Parks, Gunn, D-Lav, Matt Mus (house), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Michael Chorney (folk), 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: KeruBo (Afro-jazz), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. NECTAR’S: Five Alarm Funk, 9 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Caravan to WonderGrass Vermont featuring Beg, Steal or Borrow, Pappy, Gordon Stone, Charlie Rose (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

outside vermont

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Local Dork (vinyl DJs), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Left Eye Jump (blues), 7 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Arthur James (blues), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Sassquatch (rock), 7 p.m., free. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Thea Wren (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Above the Radar Jump Off featuring Mister Burns and the Hounds (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free.

NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: Shane Murley Duet (rock covers), 5:30 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Natural Selection (rock), 5 p.m., free. Sideshow Bob Reunion (rock), 9 p.m., free.

chittenden county

MONKEY HOUSE: Selector Sets Open Decks (eclectic DJs), 5 p.m., free. The Cradle, UOS, Joey Agresta (indie, experimental), 8 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

champlain islands/ northwest

MONKEY HOUSE: Parrot Dream, Ebn Ezra (indie), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

FRI.14

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: Weakened Friends, Lake Superior (alternative rock), 9 p.m., $6.50.

RADIO BEAN: Anatara (alternative, folk), 7 p.m., free. Lynne Taylor (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Ben Shaw (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., $5. Alan Scardapane (folk-rock), 11:30 p.m., $5.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Dale and Darcy (rock), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jenny Zigrino (standup), 7 p.m., $15. Tinder Nightmares (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

burlington

mad river valley/ waterbury

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Bishop LaVey (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. Wild Leek River, Eastern Mountain Time (country), 9 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Chris Martin and Friends (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Totally Submerged (classic rock), 9 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free. THREE PENNY TAPROOM: Buch Spieler DJ Set (eclectic DJs), 9 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Kelly Ravin and Halle Jade (country), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Val Davis (rock), 7 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: John Lackard Blues Band, 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: The Devon McGarry Band (rock), 8 p.m., free. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Troy Millette & the Fire Below (folk-rock), 10 p.m., free. SMITTY’S PUB: J&M Boutique (rock), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jenny Zigrino (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: DidgereeGroove (didgeridoo music), 7 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Jamie Lee Thurston, Quadra (country), 7:30 p.m., $25/30. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Grand Point North After Party with Fever Dolls (indie), 11:30 p.m., free. SAT.15

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afield for Seven Days to cover. As much as we love southern Vermont, it’s a logistical nightmare trying to stay on top of all of the cool haps south of Route 4. But fest organizers are doing what they can to make sure Vermonters up north are aware of its presence, starting with a kickoff event called Caravan to WonderGrass Vermont on Friday, September 14, at Burlington’s Club Metronome. The free concert features Johnsonbased string band BEG, STEAL OR BORROW, who largely pay tribute to JERRY GARCIA’s short-lived but legendary bluegrass band OLD AND IN THE WAY. Ex-CABINET picker PAPPY, ex-ELEPHANT REVIVAL multiinstrumentalist CHARLIE ROSE, and pedal steel and banjo aficionado GORDON STONE are also scheduled to appear. A second Caravan to WonderGrass Vermont show featuring SAINTS AND LIARS, as well as Rose, takes place the following night at the Red Fox Inn in Bondville. WinterWonderGrass unleashes its full lineup on Thursday, September 13, on its website. As of press time, only two headliners — the INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS and RAILROAD EARTH — had been announced.

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With hardly any time to catch their breath since their omnipresent takeover of Burlington during the annual A_Dog Day celebration and their grand works at the South End Art Hop, masters of the aerosol arts ANTHILL COLLECTIVE gear up for their second annual Above the Radar graffiti festival. The event plays out this Friday through Sunday, September 14 through 16, at the Burlington King Street ferry dock. Last year, the local street-art enthusiasts, plus several out-of-towners, put together a gargantuan, 260-foot mural, or series of murals. The team plans to do the same thing again this year but not before applying a fresh coat of paint over the wall to get things back to square one. “Summer in VT: You either make huge plans and get ’em done, or you spend the winter wishing you had,” Anthill’s SCOTTIE RAYMOND tells Seven Days in an email. Truer words have never been spoken. Or written, in this case. Meanwhile, a posse of the state’s freshest DJs and hip-hop MCs hit the

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among seven new tunes. You’d never know which was which, because McGarry’s sound hasn’t advanced in the year and a half that passed between releases. It all sounds vaguely similar, with bright and breezy guitar work, basic bar-band beats, and lyrics stocked with staid truisms. McGarry is at his most compelling when he tiptoes into gloom. “Monster” is bluesy and uneasy in its darkened minor key. Searing cymbals accentuate the ictus of guitars converging for emphasis as he ominously sings, “I’m just a monster.” The first of many ’90s bands that come to mind during the brusquely strummed chords of opener “Season of Change” is Dave Matthews Band, specifically their monolithic single “Stay (Wasting Time).” While DMB’s tune explodes into funked-up, horn-tastic bliss, “Season of Change” stays subdued and penned in. And that seems to be McGarry’s greatest shortcoming throughout. The dude knows well how to construct a song but doesn’t make it memorable or differentiate it significantly from his influences — or even his own other material.

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love bones,” said Cabot artist Janet Van Fleet as she surveyed her latest solo exhibition. “I think I’m almost over bones,” she added. Though Van Fleet’s demeanor is far from morbid, her work reveals a straightforward preoccupation with questions of violence and decay, salvage and reclamation. Her show “Long Haul,” which opened last week at the AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H., consists of 11 long, trough-like wooden frames suspended at different heights and swaying gently. They have a distinctly processionlike quality. “It’s all going in one direction,” Van Fleet said cheerfully of her mixed-media collection. “It’s all going towards death and dissolution.” One frame holds a piece titled “Baggage,” in which roughly hewn characters appear to be riding on a boat; they’re made from blocks of, yes, bone, as well as wood, stone, metal parts and natural specimens. All carry the baggage of their lives: A hunk of gleaming black coal has an iron teapot; a figure made of hinges and hardware has a tiny wooden house. Where Charon, ferryman of the Underworld, might stand is a smooth piece of flame-shaped glass. While Van Fleet’s latest series takes a big-picture approach, it also communicates much about the artist’s own “long haul,” both in terms of finding long-term creative freedom and developing a distinct aesthetic sensibility. “When you see something that she’s made, you know it’s her,” commented Montpelier artist and curator Mary Admasian, who selected Van Fleet for inclusion in the Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery’s “Artists to Watch” exhibition last spring. Van Fleet’s practice has long involved incorporating found materials, including black-and-white photographs, into conceptually heavy and often fetish-like constructions. “I guess I’m an appropriator in many ways,” Van Fleet commented during a studio visit. A fixture of the Vermont arts community, Van Fleet, 71, was in her early twenties when she took the first steps in her own journey to becoming a working artist. As an undergraduate in 1965, she quit the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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because, she said, the overwhelming sentiment was that “art is painting.” Raised in Santa Fe, N.M., by parents who were, among other things, toy makers, Van Fleet found she couldn’t stick to flat surfaces. “I’m not really interested in taking a 3D thing and making it into a 2D thing,” she said. “It makes me uptight to draw.” Switching gears, Van Fleet completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and did graduate studies at the University of Michigan; she got married, and then divorced, along the way. But she “couldn’t get religion” about her studies, she said, nor about the staid, stable life she saw ahead of her. “I started seeing my future unrolling in front of me,” Van Fleet said. “I just freaked out. I just couldn’t stand seeing that life.” So she and her current husband, R.D. Eno, embarked on a travel stint that took them to Morocco, Spain and Denmark and more. While living in a Danish workers’ cottage, Van Fleet apprenticed herself to a roof thatcher. What she thought would be a six- to eight-month excursion spanned more than four years. The couple eventually had to leave Denmark when their visas

expired. They sought employment in New England, where they would have access to New York and Boston. In 1976, Van Fleet and Eno settled in Cabot, Vt., where they took the reins of the now-defunct Country Journal — Eno as a writer, Van Fleet as designer and manager of paychecks. After she gave birth to her son that year and her daughter in 1981, Van Fleet earned her master’s in education at Goddard College. She then took a job in a multiage Montpelier classroom. In 1996, Van Fleet took a leave of absence from teaching to dedicate herself to her first major artwork: “A Guided Tour of Dante’s Inferno, and Hell.” She created the 9-foot-tall, 12-foot-wide installation — arguably her first existential processional — using grant funds from the Vermont Arts Council. “It was an insane thing to do,” said Van Fleet, who exhibited the work at a handful of venues, including her St. Johnsbury studio, a state teachers’ convention and Burlington’s Flynndog gallery. She said she laments not showing the work more widely; it currently sits, disassembled, in a Danville storage unit. That same year, Eno’s father passed

away. The couple inherited enough money for Van Fleet to make building her art career a concerted, full-time effort. She drew up a five-year plan and aimed to double her income every year. For at least the first few years, Van Fleet said, she met this goal. “Getting shows in Vermont is not that hard; getting gallery representation is a different thing,” she commented. Van Fleet’s works appear perennially throughout Vermont — including an average of three times a year at Barre’s Studio Place Arts, which she cofounded. In recent years, she has shown works at Montpelier’s Local 64 and the Front, Burlington’s Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Stowe’s Helen Day Art Center, and Randolph’s Chandler Center for the Arts. She’s currently working on a spring 2019 solo show for the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. Though she has not returned to fulltime employment, Van Fleet supplements her income through consulting and curatorial work, as well as leading art-making workshops for Hardwick-based Grass Roots Art and Community Effort’s nursing home program. She estimates that through art sales, teaching, grants and curatorial projects, she’s able to bring in between $15,000 and $18,000 annually. Van Fleet has not been one to shy away from ambitious projects, and her energy seems boundless. In 2009, she and artist and former Seven Days art critic Marc Awodey (now deceased) launched Vermont Art Zine, a website featuring exhibition listings and reviews. (They handed over the publication to writer and Seven Days contributor Meg Brazill in 2012; the last post went up in 2014.) Van Fleet maintains an active blog about her practice and has contributed reviews to Art New England. Perhaps her biggest undertaking was launching Studio Place Arts. In the late ’90s, she worked with the Barre Historical Society and a cohort of area artists to purchase the neglected Nichols Block building on Main Street to the tune of $850,000. SPA opened its doors in 2001, and Van Fleet briefly served as executive director in 2003. The organization eventually hired current executive director MOVING FORWARD

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f ‘VISIONS OF THE WORLD’: Works by Vermont

artists including paintings by Abeer Almogalli, Hom Pradhan and Sabah Abass; fashion and jewelry by Sahar Alsammarae and Virginie Diambou; and photographs by Umesh Acharya and the youth mentor program “Crossroads: Where Cultures Meet.” Curated by Laurie Stavrand from the USCRI/Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Reception: Saturday, September 15, 2-4 p.m. September 15-December 1. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

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‘NEW ENGLAND NOW’: The inaugural exhibition in a curated biennial series featuring contemporary Northeast artists organized around thematic subject matter. September 15-January 13. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

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f DAVID MACAULAY: Sketches and illustrations from eight books by the best-selling author, MacArthur fellow and Caldecott Medal winner. Reception: Friday, September 14, 5-7 p.m. September 14-November 2. Info, jack.zeilenga@ vermont.gov. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. f LINDA FINKELSTEIN: “Finding the Quiet,” works in rust, eucalyptus and indigo. f ‘ROCK SOLID XVIII’: Annual exhibition showcasing stone sculpture and assemblage by area artists. f ‘TENSION’: Site-specific installations of sociocultural and environmental datascapes by Tuyen Nguyen and Misook Park. Reception: Friday, September 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. September 18-November 3. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

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f ‘ALTERED SPACES’: A group exhibition curated by Kelly Holt featuring collage, photography, painting and multimedia installation; the show will build in layers throughout its run. Artists include Paul Gruhler, Dana Heffern, Ric Kasini Kadour, Lydia Kern, Erika Senft Miller, John M. Miller and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa. Reception: Saturday, October 6,

5:30 p.m. September 13-January 7. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

f SABRINA FADIAL: “Outside Inside Out,” sculpture, installation art and drawings by the Barre artist. Reception: Wednesday, September 19, 3-5 p.m. September 17-October 5. Info, 635-1469. Northern Vermont University-Johnson.

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f ‘WONDROUS WORLDS: ART AND ISLAM THROUGH TIME AND PLACE ‘: Featuring more than 100 works of art from the Newark Museum’s collections, this exhibition showcases the long history, vast geographic expanse and diversity of works of art in the Islamic world. Reception: Friday, September 14, 4:30 p.m. September 14-December 2. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

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2018 AUDUBON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS TRAVELING EXHIBIT: Twelve national awardwinning photographs from Audubon featuring bird species and geographic locations. September 19-October 10. Info, 287-9338. Rutland City Hall. JANET FREDERICKS: “Selected Works: An Overview,” a retrospective of paintings and drawings highlighting five distinct bodies of work created over the past 20 years. Included are water scrolls, insect drawings, anthill drawings and the recent “Land Mark” series. September 12-October 26. Info, the77gallery@gmail.com. 77 Gallery in Rutland.

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‘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. September 15-May 13. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Untitled-16 1

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f ‘NEWPORT!’: Works by MAC members and plein air artists who have worked under the direction of Donna Walsh. Reception: Friday, September 14, 5-7 p.m. September 14-October 27. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts in Newport. NEW THIS WEEK

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CALL TO ARTISTS 10” X 10” BENEFIT: Artists are invited to create a 10-inch-square work on provided panels for a fundraiser to benefit AVA. The first 150 artists to pick up a panel are invited to make a work within the panel’s bounds and return it to AVA no later than Friday, October 5. The panels will be sold for $100 in a fall exhibition, with all proceeds benefiting the gallery and art center. For details, visit avagallery.org. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H. Info, 603-448-3117. BRANDON ARTISTS GUILD: FALL JURY: Artists are invited to apply for membership in this guild, which includes more than 30 Vermont artists and artisans and offers the opportunity to exhibit at its gallery in downtown Brandon. For details and to apply, visit brandonartistsguild.org. Deadline: September 19. Brandon Artists Guild. $25. Info, 247-4956. CRAFT FAIR: A November 10 craft fair seeks artisans and vendors. For more information and to register, email info.fotoh@gmail.com. Deadline: November 1. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls. $20. FINE ARTISTS & CRAFTSPEOPLE: Vermont artists and artisans are invited to submit works to be sold in the juried gallery gift shop. To apply, visit twwoodgallery.org/call-to-artists. Deadline: September 28. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. Info, 262-6035. ‘IN THE WOODS’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of 2D artwork in any medium for this exhibit opening in October. Works must be ready to hang. For registration materials, contact Catherine McMains at catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. Deadline: September 20. Jericho Town Hall. Info, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. PHOTOGRAPHY ‘SHOOT-OUT’: Artists are invited to participate in this first annual photography competition. Each entry must have the distinctive profile of Camel’s Hump somewhere in the composition. All processes are welcome; mixed-media is encouraged but must include a photograph of Camel’s Hump. All entries must be ready to hang, though some frames are available through the gallery. For details, visit axelsgallery.com. Reserve a frame by September 18. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop, Waterbury. $20 per entry. Info, 244-7801. ‘STRICTLY SEDIMENTARY’: Artists are invited to contribute artwork incorporating layers, such as papers, wood, stone, fabric, photographs, Mylar, cardboard, wax and foil. Actual layers preferred to manipulated computer images. For details and to submit, visit studioplacearts.com. Deadline: November 30. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10; free for members. Info, 479-7069.

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art Moving Forward « P.74 Sue Higby. Van Fleet is still active on the board and gallery committee, maintains a studio in the building, and curates one SPA show annually. “She’s a force — she fetched me,” said Higby. “A good word for Janet would be ‘fearless.’ Or ‘courageous.’” “Janet is her own person,” said Admasian. “She’s an activist; she’s caring; she’s very present in her life.” Using the arts to promote social justice has been a central focus for Van Fleet. Her work frequently addresses concerns about dehumanization and ecological destruction. Last summer, she curated “Social Justice in Race, Gender, Immigration and the Environment,” a group exhibition at Goddard College. She has been on the steering committee of Reading to End Racism since 2014. “Racism has poisoned the well of this country,” Van Fleet said. “What can I do to fix that? I don’t know, but I think we’re responsible for trying to.” In “Long Haul,” the piece “Untitled (Black & White)” most readily evidences Van Fleet’s sensitivity to color lines. As if mirroring each other, a series of white objects faces a series of black ones: small

dishes, plastic coffee lids, gloves, elephant figurines and others. Painted skeletons with ribs scratched into the wood bring up the rear of each procession. Though she has worked hard to sustain her life and career, Van Fleet readily acknowledges the privileges that have made her work possible. “What does it mean when it’s so impossible to make a living as an artist that the only people who can afford it have independent resources?” she asked. “It’s wrong in terms of the culture, because the only voices you are getting are [those] privileged voices.” Fueled by idealism and indignation about the world — along with healthy doses of gratitude and curiosity — Van Fleet shows scant signs of slowing down. Like the linear parades she has assembled for AVA, she keeps moving forward. “I have not been in a rut at all,” she said. “I like that I don’t know what’s down the road.”

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PAT MUSICK: “Where Did You Come From Anyway?,” large- and small-scale sculpture and two-dimensional works made from natural media including wood, stone, paper and beeswax. Reception: Saturday, September 22, 3-4:30 p.m. September 15-December 30. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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JOSEPH SALERNO: “Forest Recollection,” paintings made at the woods’ edge. Reception: Saturday, September 15, 3-6 p.m. September 15-October 28. Info, 603-469-3444. Aidron Duckworth Museum in Meriden, N.H.

ART EVENTS ‘ABOVE THE RADAR’: The second annual three-day graffiti festival dedicated to celebrating and destigmatizing the genre as an art form. King Street Ferry Dock, Burlington, Friday, September 14, through Sunday, September 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Info, anthillcollectivevt@gmail.com. ART JOURNALING: Art journaling enthusiast Billie Miles leads participants in exploring some of the many faces and forms of the creative practice. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, Wednesday, September 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Info, 863-3403. ART NIGHT: MAGGIE NEALE & DELIA ROBINSON: Opening reception for Neale’s paintings and a 7 p.m. presentation from Delia Robinson, aka Mrs. Birdwhistle. Robinson’s illustrated musical talk about the creation of a new book features slides, narrative whistles and a ballad crankie show. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, Friday, September 14, 6-8 p.m. Info, 426-3581.

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INFO Learn more at janetvanfleet.com. “Long Haul” is on view through October 3 at AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. avagallery.org

ART SWAP: Art makers and lovers gather to trade works and supplies, all free of charge. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Saturday, September 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

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ARTIST & CURATOR TALK: ‘CAMBIUM (INTO THE WOODS)’: Artist and sculptor Bill Botzow and Bennington Museum curator Jamie Franklin present “Working Out,” a conversation about the artist’s outdoor sculptural installations, his traveling drawing projects and his way of working. Bennington Museum, Saturday, September 15, 2 p.m. Info, 447-1571. ARTIST TALK: KATIE MCCURDY: The autoimmune patient, designer and founder of Pictal Health offers the talk “Visualizing Symptoms, Sensations and Stories,” discussing how visuals can help communicate more efficiently and effectively in health care situations. Maglianero, Burlington, Wednesday, September 19, 6 p.m. $15; $10 for AIGA members; $5 for students; free for Champlain College Masters in Emergent Media students. Info, communications@nhvt.aiga.org. ARTIST TALK: SUSANNA COFFEY: The painter and School of the Art Institute of Chicago professor discusses her work and process. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Tuesday, September 18, 8-9 p.m. Info, 635-2727. ARTS RETREAT: Annual community event featuring morning and afternoon workshops, guest artist and naturalist Susan Sawyer, and a potluck lunch. Registration required. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, Saturday, September 15, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 454-1554.

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BENEFIT ART AUCTION: WORKS BY H.V. WALSH: More than 125 works, donated by daughter Winifred Walsh Doane, by the noted architect and artist will be auctioned to benefit the Community Senior Center. Richmond Free Library, Wednesday, September 19, 5-8 p.m. Info, 881-5559.

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BENNINGTON QUILTFEST: The 25th anniversary event and exhibition presented by Quiet Valley Quilters’ Guild and featuring 140 new quilts, demonstrations, challenge quilts, vendors, Quiltfest café and guest lecturer Lynn Wheatley. Mt. Anthony Union

Middle School, Bennington, Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, September 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $7. Info, chair@benningtonquiltfest.com. CLASS: ‘SEE IT. SKETCH IT. BIRD IT.’: Students learn techniques for observing, describing, sketching and identifying birds to become better birders. Lifelike woodcarvings and observations of live birds will be used; no prior drawing ability required. Preregistration required. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, Wednesday, September 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info, 878-4918. CORNERSTONE CREATIVE COMMUNITY MASH-UP: A breakfast and networking opportunity featuring presentations and updates from 3CVT committee members and creative community leaders to discuss initiatives at work aimed at branding, unifying, developing and strengthening the local creative economy. RSVP requested. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, Tuesday, September 18, 9 a.m. Info, cdamiani@trorc.org. FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: Drop-in art-making session for all ages and experience levels. Materials provided; all children must be accompanied by an adult. GRACE, Hardwick, Thursday, September 13, 9-11 a.m. Info, 472-6857. SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: A juried market features handmade products by Vermont artists and artisans. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, September 15, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 865-7166. TOURS OF THE HISTORIC BARN HOUSE AND EXHIBITS: Visitors can experience African American and African-diaspora art and culture, along with a granary and cow barn built between the late 1700s and early 1800s. The 90-minute tour includes authentic African textiles, art and antiquities, and photography exhibits; a Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture poster series; works by Charlotte environmental artist Nancy Winship Milliken, and more. Sign up for tour at Eventbrite. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, Saturday, September 15, 10-11:30 a.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, vtcrocks@gmavt.net.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

ALISON WELD: “Inner Essentials,” abstract paintings by the Westport, N.Y., artist. Through October 18. Info, 355-5440. New City Galerie in Burlington. ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBITION: Works in a variety of mediums by studio artists, gallery members and the local creative community, in conjunction with the South End Art Hop. Through September 29. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. BENJAMIN JOHNSON: “Stranger Faces,” the first solo show of the 21-year-old portrait and street photographer. Through October 7. Info, 2kdeep@ gmail.com. Half Lounge in Burlington. CRYSTAL WAGNER: “Traverse,” an immense, site-specific installation by the multidisciplinary artist. ‘VISUAL ANALOGIES’: Photography by recent graduates Penn Chan and Vanessa Kotovich, who explore themes of growth and decay, myth and reality, and the beautiful and grotesque. ‘THE WAY YOU LOOK’: In this inaugural installment of the Artist’s Artists series, Vermont-based artist and guest curator Pete Moran brings the time-based work of filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak into contact with Tim Simonds’ intimate, mixed-media sculpture. Through October 7. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. DAN O’DONNELL: “Better Society by Socrates,” an exhibit summarizing a number of key components of a proposed new, comprehensive “Total Community Education System.” Through September 29. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. DEBORAH HOLMES: “Vermont Valleys, Lakes and Landscapes,” new watercolor paintings. Through September 30. Info, deborahholmesart@gmail.com. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington. ‘FOLLY’: Artists Jonathan Mikulak and Terrance Sehr present an audiovisual installation that explores how the perceptual process influences our

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understanding of ourselves. Through October 5. Info, dheffern@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington. JESS KILGORE: “The Covered Bridges of Vermont,” six scenic pastels. Through September 30. Info, jessbkilgore@gmail.com. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington. MICHAEL METZ: “In Your Face,” recent photographs taken in Istanbul and New York City. Through September 30. Info, 598-6982. Mirabelles Café & Bakery in Burlington.

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CHARLES LYSOGORSKI: “Sculptural Landscapes,” recent paintings that use raw color, contrast and vigorous textures rendered with splintered popsicle sticks and rags. Through September 28. Info, eus87@myfairpoint.net. Davis Studio in South Burlington. GAIL SALZMAN: “New Paintings: Unknown Time & Place,” abstract oil paintings layered with texture and translucent color. Through October 2. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. GROUP SHOW: Paintings by Anne Cady, Julia Jensen and Rose Umerlik, curated by Northern Daughters. Through September 13. Info, 985-8922. Winemakers Gallery at Village Wine and Coffee in Shelburne. ‘HERE WE GO AGAIN YAH! YAH!’: A group show featuring works by “The Monet Mamas,” a group of artist friends including Gerri Bloomberg, Pat Burgmeier, Judy Kelly, Mary Lou Marcussen and Ellie Morency. Through September 30. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. JOY HUCKINS-NOSS: “Moments of Reflection,“ oil paintings by the Calais artist. Through October 5. Info, jhnartz@aol.com. ‘TRANSCENDING THE LIMITS OF AGE’: Photographer Elliot Burg’s portraits of track and field athletes in their seventies, eighties and nineties, taken at the National Senior Games. Through September 30. Info, eburg4@gmail. com. Burlington International Airport in South Burlington. ‘MAIZE MEDITATION’: Amanda Turner Pohan presents a library of archival materials documenting a timeline of corn cultivation in this exhibition organized by Overnight Projects. Through October 6. Info, abbey@overnightprojects.com. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester. ‘PLAYING COWBOY: AMERICA’S WILD WEST SHOWS’: Combining period posters with historical film footage, this exhibition explores the profound influence Buffalo Bill and other Wild West shows had on shaping contemporary understandings of the American West, Native American history and the cowboy way of life. Through October 21. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

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ANITA ZOTKINA: Mixed-media works inspired by the natural environment. Through September 30. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. ‘ANYTHING FOR SPEED: AUTOMOBILE RACING IN VERMONT’: A yearlong exhibition exploring more than a century of the history and evolution of racing in Vermont through the objects, photographs and recollections that comprise this unique story. Through March 30, 2019. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre. AXEL STOHLBERG: “Coffee Bag Drawings,” a series of abstract line drawings and paintings of houselike structures on brown paper coffee bags. Through October 10. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex. ‘BACKSTORY’: Vermont artists use materials to express their personal narratives: Kate Burnim, Daryl Burtnett, Janie Cohen, Wendy Copp, Hasso Ewing, Luciana Frigerio, Leslie Fry, Jason Galligan-Baldwin, Mark Goodwin, Julia Jensen, Matthew Monk, Cristina Salusti, Jeffrey Simpson, Rose Umerlik, Rosana Vestuti and Bhakti Ziek. Through October 7. Info, 223-6613. The Kent Museum in Calais. CAROLE NAQUIN: Soft pastel landscape paintings of sky, river and field. Through November 30. Info, 229-9492. Artisans’ Hand in Montpelier.

‘ECSTATIC BEASTS’: An exhibition curated by Thatiana Oliveira considers the complicated human relationship to animals, featuring works by artists including Luis Jacob, Elizabeth Duffy, Lydia Panas and Michael Oatman. Through September 22. Info, thatiana.oliveira@vcfa.edu. College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier. HARRY A. RICH: “The Vermont Years, So Far…” largescale acrylic-on-canvas paintings that span the artist’s time living in Vermont, from 1998 to 2018. Through September 28. Info, 375-2940. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. KATE GAVIN: Fluid poured-acrylic paintings by the Montpelier artist. Through October 10. Info, cloverlily13@yahoo.com. Montpelier City Hall. MAGGIE NEALE: Twenty-eight abstract oil paintings. Through September 28. Info, 297-0774. City Center in Montpelier.

f MAGGIE NEALE: “Abstract Within the Square,” paintings on silk and canvas. Reception: Friday, September 14, 6-8 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. MATT LARSON: “Mountains, Mesas and Monoliths,” 18 framed, small-scale gold-tone brownprints and eight large-scale, unframed gold-toned brownprints of Utah’s Zion Canyon. Through November 9. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

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NICK DEFRIEZ: “Hillsides and Hexagons,” paintings and drawings by the Chelsea-based artist. Through September 28. Info, 685-7743. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. NORTHERN VERMONT ART ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION: Works by artist members. Through September 28. WARREN KIMBLE: “An Artist’s Journey,” works from Kimble’s more than 50 years as a fine artist, educator and antiques collector. Through October 26. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. ‘POST-APOCALYPSE FOR 3/4 EMPIRE’: Woodcuts on cloth banners by Bread and Puppet Theater founder Peter Schumann, inspired by Albrecht Durer’s depictions of the Apocalypse as envisioned by the apostle John of the New Testament. Through September 27. Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, in Plainfield. ‘SHOW 27’: Recent painting, mixed-media, sculpture, photography and more by the gallery’s Vermont-based contemporary artists. Through September 30. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier. ‘SOLZHENITSYN IN VERMONT’: A celebration of the Russian novelist, historian and Nobel Prize winner turned Vermont resident, in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Through October 27. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. TINA VALENTINETTI: Photographs by the local artist. Through September 30. Info, 223-2578. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

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AXEL STOHLBERG: “Short Stories,” assemblages and 2D works. ‘MORRISVILLE — FAVORITE PLACES’: Photography by 12 artists that exemplifies the spirit of Morrisville through a sense of place. Through October 28. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. CAROLYN MECKLOSKY: “Pink Is for Boys,” portrait paintings. Through October 20. Info, carolynmecklosky@gmail.com. Dream Café in Johnson.

f ‘CONNECTIONS’: A juried exhibition featuring works on the theme of connection, selected by 571 Projects’ Sophie Bréchu-West, artist and Champlain College Art Gallery director Dana Heffern, and artist Travis Roy. In partnership with the Travis Roy Foundation. Reception: Friday, September 14, 5-7 p.m. Talk with Travis Roy: 6 p.m. Through September 28. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe. ‘CURIOUS & COOL’: Unusual and seldom-seen artifacts of ski culture from the museum’s archives. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. STOWE/SMUGGS SHOWS

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KEN SMITH: “Abstractions in Fabric,” a collection of fabric compositions that explores the use of bright and contrasting colors. Through October 13. Info, rosemary.connelli@greenmtn.edu. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

‘EXPOSED’: The 27th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition features site-specific and participatory work from regional and national artists including Jaume Plensa, Albert Paley, Christopher Curtis, Judith Wrend, Ted Ceraldi and more. Curated by Rachel Moore. Through October 20. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

‘SCULPTFEST: INTERDEPENDENCE’: Guest curated by Alisa Dworsky, the exhibition features 10 artists, including Charles Hickey, Amy Königbauer, Sophia Latysheva, Jessica Leete and Nathaniel Lieb, whose site-specific works respond to the theme of interdependence. Through October 21. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

JAMES PETERSON: “Dreamcatcher,” an immersive installation by the artist-in-residence from Los Angeles. Through September 30. Info, 253-8358. Spruce Peak at Stowe.

TECARI SHUMAN: Forty-two abstract paintings made during the past year and a half by the artist, polio survivor and person living with Parkinson’s disease. Through September 29. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

JULIA JENSEN: “Meditations and Memories,” abstract landscapes by the Putney painter. Through October 2. STEPHANIE BUSH: “Ladies in Waiting,” small- and large-scale oil portraits of Vermont cows. Through September 22. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

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KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Colorful acrylic paintings and prints. Through October 31. Info, kimberleef@ msn.com. Green Goddess Café in Stowe.

‘BOOKS: MATTER AND MAGIC’: A show about books, their making and the spirit behind them featuring Genese Grill’s large-scale “Almandal Grimoire: The Book as Magical Object” and Diane Gayer’s Of Earth and Being, a photography book printed at Villanti Printers in Milton. Through October 8. Info, greentaraspace@gmail.com. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

‘LAND & LIGHT & WATER & AIR’: Annual flagship exhibition featuring juried landscape paintings by dozens of New England artists. ‘LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION’: Vermont landscape paintings by gallery founder Alden Bryan and six contemporary artists: Rett Sturman, Andrew Orr, Mary Martin, Susan Bull Riley, Eric Tobin and Gary Eckhart. Through November 4. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

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‘AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: JUSTIN MORRILL AND THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION’: Commemorating the sesquicentennial of the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the exhibit highlights critical aspects of the amendment and elucidates Morrill’s role in drafting it, as well as major legal decisions based on the Equal Protection Clause. Through October 14. Info, 765-4288. Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford.

RONDA STOLL: “Sumi-e Meditations,” ink paintings. Through October 30. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office.

f ‘SOUL INSCRIBED’: Multimedia graffiti art and hip-hop music of Goddard College alumni Kiriakos “Yako 440” Prodis and Baba Israel, respectively. Closing reception: Thursday, September 13, 3-5 p.m. Through September 13. Info, 626-6459. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

‘A CELEBRATION OF UPPER VALLEY ARTISTS’: Works by Susan Brisson, Patty Castellini, Christine Hawkins, Diane Miller Liggett, Mary Jane Morse, Gaal Shepherd and Tina Wendon. Through September 30. Info, info@avagallery.org. Pompanoosuc Mills Showroom in East Thetford.

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‘FIELD NOTES’: Painting and sculpture by Monica Carroll, Rebecca Kinkead, Jill Madden and Eben Markowski. Through October 21. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield. ‘STEEL + WOOD’: Collaborative furniture, lighting and other functional works by the Underpass Cooperative, a group of makers including Ben Cheney, Jesse Cooper and Chris Eaton. Through October 20. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

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ANNA DENNIS DIBBLE: “A Crossing Place,” a solo exhibit of new work driven by the artist’s love of, and place within, the natural world and her concern for its future. Through September 30. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes. ‘DOUGHBOYS & FLYBOYS: WWI STORIES BY VERMONTERS FROM THE HOME AND BATTLEFRONT’: An exhibition that uses archival materials to explore the roles played by Addison County residents in the “War to End All Wars,” in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. ‘WATERFOWL WONDERS & AMUSING ANIMALS’: Carvings by Addison County-based wood carvers Gary Starr, Chuck Herrmann and William Holway. Through November 11. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘THE FABRIC OF EMANCIPATION’: Works by eight contemporary fiber, textile and needle artists expressing what it means to be of African descent in the Americas, curated by Harlem Needle Arts founder Michelle Bishop. Through October 28. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. ‘GROWING FOOD, GROWING FARMERS’: Large-scale photographic portraits of Rutland County farm families taken by Macaulay Lerman, accompanied by biographies and audio excerpts drawn from

SEVEN DAYS SEPTEMBER 12-19, 2018

‘Wondrous Worlds: Art and Islam Through Time and Place’ With more than 100 objects on loan from the Newark

Museum, this new exhibition at the Middlebury College Museum of Art spans 1,400 years

of history through Islamic art and material culture. Contemporary and historic works are placed in conversation side by side, and special attention is paid to geographical regions often neglected in the field: Southeast Asia and East and West Africa. Guest curator and Middlebury professor of the history of art and architecture Cynthia Packert will offer a talk at the exhibition’s opening reception on Friday, September 14, at 4:30 p.m. Through December 2. Pictured: “Knotted Prayer Rug with Mihrab, Two Ewers, Floral and Geometric

f JON OLSEN: “Stillness,” meditative compositions of Vermont’s winter landscape by the Norwich photographer. Reception: Friday, September 14, 5-7 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. ‘NEW VISIONS’: Works by local artists in a variety of media. Through October 28. Info, info@ creativespacegallery.org. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.

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77 ARTS’ RESIDENCY EXHIBITION: Works from the gallery’s first-ever residency program, featuring Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson, Debo Mouloudji, Hanna Washburn, Juna Skenderi, Max Spitzer and Sofia Plater. Through October 26. Info, the77gallery@gmail.com. 77 Gallery in Rutland. ASHLEY WOLFF: “Reinventing the View, “a solo show of new paintings by the artist and illustrator. Through November 5. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild. ELLEN SHATTUCK PIERCE: “Thirty-Six Views of Home,” a collection of prints about motherhood. Through September 29. Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

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QUILT EXHIBITION: The 32nd annual exhibition featuring quilting demos, activities and “challenge quilts” by members of the Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild. Through September 16. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock.

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BEN BARNES: “Nearby,” paintings of local places and landscapes. Through September 22. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. ELIZABETH NELSON: Paintings inspired by Iceland. Through November 6. Info, info@sterlingcollege.edu. Brown Library, Sterling College in Craftsbury Common.

Motifs.” the fieldwork of Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos. Through December 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

DIAN PARKER: “Oil Paint & Black Walnut,” abstract paintings on canvas and mixed-media works on black-walnut-stained paper by the artist, writer and curator of the White River Gallery. Through September 26. Info, 295-3118. Zollikofer Gallery at Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction.

‘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, 2019. Info, claredol@ sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. ‘RETRO/NEW: LOOKING BACK & LOOKING AHEAD’: An exhibition celebrating the guild and gallery’s 20th anniversary with recent works across mediums by guild members and friends. Through September 22. Info, nekguild@gmail.com. Northeast Kingdom Artists Guild in St. Johnsbury.

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ART SHOWS

RICHARD BROWN: Black-and-white photographs of nostalgic Vermont landscapes and people. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

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COMMUNITY ART SHOW: A non-juried exhibition featuring works by 20 local artists, including Liz Hawkes-deNiord, Kathryn Traugott, Will Huenink, Vincent DiBernardo, Zoee Blossom, Sloan Dawson and Alyssa Schmidt. Through September 28. Info, info@mainstreetarts.org. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River. DAVID RIOS FERREIRA: “And I Hear Your Words That I Made Up,” mixed-media works that conjure a psychic landscape filled with conflicting emotions. Through September 24. DEBRA RAMSAY: “Painting Time,” an installation of strips of color derived from nature, as captured by the artist over a year in New Berlin, N.Y. Through September 24. ROBERT DUGRENIER: “Handle With Care,” sculptures made of glass and farm equipment as part of the artist’s process of mourning the 2015 fire that destroyed his historic barn. Through September 24. ROZ CHAST: “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” 139 original illustrations from the New Yorker cartoonist’s graphic memoir. Through September 24. SHONA MACDONALD: “Terrestrial Vale,” a series of silverpoint and graphite works on paper depicting fledgling plants prepared for winter with veils of garden netting. Through September 24. STEVE GERBERICH: “Best of ‘Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys,’” kinetic sculptures by the artist, inventor and packrat. Through October 8. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. ‘HOPE AND HAZARD: A COMEDY OF EROS’: A group exhibition curated by American artist Eric Fischl featuring approximately 65 artists and more than 80 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures selected from the Hall and Hall Art Foundation collections. ‘MADE IN VERMONT’: A group exhibition of new and recently completed paintings, works on paper and sculpture by Vermont artists. ‘THE SOLACE OF AMNESIA’: More than 30 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculpture by some 25 artists that address human alienation from the natural environment, curated by artist Alexis Rockman and Katherine Gass Stowe. Through November 25. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading. ‘VOICES’: Prints by members of the Zea Mays printmaking studio: Judith Bowerman, Lyell Castonguay, Liz Chalfin, Sarah Creighton, Anita Hunt, Lynn Peterfreund, Erika Radich and Joyce Silverstone. Through September 30. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro.

f ‘A WORLD SUSPENDED IN COLOR’: Fine art

glass by Clare Adams, Lucy Bergamini, Dominique Caissie, Robert DuGrenier, Alissa Faber, Nicholas Kekic, David Leppla, Melanie Leppla and Chris Sherwin. Reception: Friday, September 21, 5-8 p.m. Through November 3. Info, artinfo@ canalstreetartgallery.com. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

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BILL BOTZOW: “CAMBIUM (Into the Woods),” eight watercolor/mixed-media works on paper, accompanied by a large-scale multi-panel work and a selection of wood sculptures created from natural branches. Through September 16. ‘CRASH TO CREATIVITY: THE NEW DEAL IN VERMONT’: Works that shed light on how government-sponsored New Deal projects fueled Depression-era creativity. Through November 4. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: Annual public art exhibition featuring works by 38 local and regional sculptors. Through October 23. Info, jrc373@comcast.net. Various locations around North Bennington.

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f ‘ABUNDANCE: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY IN

MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY’: The third annual art and poetry show. Reception: Friday, October 5, 4-7 p.m. Through November 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

f ALLISON CLAYTON: Photographs by the North Thetford artist. Reception: Sunday, September 23, 2-4 p.m. Through November 3. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library. BARBARA GEYSELAERS: Fifteen watercolors inspired by a variety of scenes, from a summer cottage to a desert landscape. Through September 19. Info, 728-7000. Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.

f BRUCE EDELSTEIN: Sculptures and watercolors influenced by the artist’s time in Oaxaca, Mexico, from 2005 to 2007. Reception: Saturday, September 22, 5-7 p.m. Through October 13. f LUCY MINKCOVELLO: Abstract paintings by the Contoocook, N.H., artist and Dartmouth College artist-inresidence. Reception: Saturday, September 22, 5-7 p.m. Through October 13. ‘SISTER SHOW’: Works by Los Angeles-based artists and siblings Carolie and Laura Parker, who respectively present paintings and multi-panel photo installations exploring themes of language through abstract images. Through September 22. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

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JACK ROWELL: Thirty-five photographs by the Braintree photographer that span a career of more than 40 years of documenting Vermonters. Through September 30. Info, rowell1655@gmail.com. White River Craft Center in Randolph.

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f MARK DIXON: “Flea Market Finds,” photographs. Reception: Friday, September 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

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‘FROM AFRICA TO THE AMERICAS: FACE-TO-FACE PICASSO, PAST AND PRESENT’: An exhibition using milestones in the life of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and in history to explore the close relationship between the Spanish master and the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, with a focus on the trajectory of changing attitudes. ‘HERE WE ARE HERE: BLACK CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY ART’: Works by 11 contemporary artists who use a variety of disciplines to challenge preconceived notions of blackness in Canada. Through September 16. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. J. TURK: “Unwearable Realities,” the Vermont native and SAIC graduate’s first solo exhibition, featuring garments, sculptures, assemblage and paintings that grapple with gender, self and representation. JANET VAN FLEET: “Long Haul,” assemblages that reference political, environmental and social issues. LAUREN GILLETTE: “Things I Did,” an installation of etched mirrors featuring text gleaned from participants through Craigslist, Facebook and newspaper classifieds who were asked to summarize their lives in five lines. NINA GABY: “Other Alphabets — Dimensional Memoir,” sculptural works in porcelain and other media that interrogate the typically closed form of the book. Through October 3. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. JEAN-MICHEL OTHONIEL: “Motion – Emotion,” works by the French artist that center on the violence of the elements. Through November 11. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. JOHN MCKENNA: “Column II,” a geometric public sculpture made from aluminum, acrylic and wood. Through October 28. Info, 603-469-3444. Aidron Duckworth Museum in Meriden, N.H. m

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Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Burlington Chapter & Youth Arts New York present:

Hibakusha Stories

- Testimonies of Atomic Bomb Survivors and Today’s Nuclear Weapons Ms. Sasamori and Mr. Yamashita, Hibakusha (Atomic Bomb Survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki), will be travelling to Vermont to speak to us and students at six local schools, joined in conversation with disarmament educator Dr. Kathleen Sullivan, consultant to UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, and Mr. Robert Croonquist. The panel will discuss the historic, ethical, human and environmental consequences of nuclear weapons and efforts to prohibit nuclear weapons, including ratifying the UN Treaty.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018. 7pm – 9pm

Livak Ballroom at the Davis Center, UVM, 590 Main Street, Burlington.

Yakuaki Yamashita Nagasaki A-Bomb Survivor

Shigeko Sasamori Hiroshima A-Bomb Survivor

Kathleen Sullivan Consultant, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs

Robert Croonquist Youth Arts New York Founder and Treasurer

For further information, contact us at 802-391-9630 Organizers: Supporters:

Physicians for Social Responsibility, Peace & Justice Center, Vermont Action for Peace, UVM’s Center for Cultural Pluralism, and Seven Days

Funding from: WILPF US mini-grant, Harris and Frances Block Foundation, Sandra and Bernard Otterman Family Foundation, Anne Slade Frey Charitable Trust, St. Michael’s College, Ben and Jerry’s Foundation, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation, Youth Arts New York, WILPF Burlington Chapter, and the UVM Center for Cultural Pluralism, Interfaith Center, and Departments of Anthropology, Global and Regional Studies, and Asian Studies and Languages.

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movies Peppermint ★

an you feel it? It’s spreading like wildfire. I’m talking about the buzz for Jennifer Garner’s latest. Unfortunately for the actress, it’s Razzie Awards buzz. That’s right, the race for Worst Picture of the Year looks like a lock. Not every Hollywood production has what it takes to parlay a big-name director, big stars and a healthy budget into a 13 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It takes a movie as staggeringly stupid and repellent as Peppermint. You might think: Pierre Morel — that’s the guy who did Taken. What’s wrong with pulling a switcheroo? Giving a female performer the chance to play a parent who’s been wronged by a gang and gets even using a very particular set of skills? The answer, naturally, is not a thing. What’s wrong is virtually everything else about the film. The writing, for example. As scripted by Chad St. John (London Has Fallen — 25 percent!), the story is a steady drip of derivative plotting, dim-witted dialogue and blatant xenophobia. He might as well have scissored the screenplays for Death Wish, Taken and Sicario and then taped them back

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together at random. Garner is saddled with the half-baked role of suburban mom Riley North. In an early scene, she and her young daughter are hassled outside a mall by a pushy scout leader named Peg who tells them they’re not good enough to join. “Why didn’t you punch her in the face?” the child inquires. “Because you can’t go around punching people in the face,” her mother replies. Wouldn’t it have been great if the tot turned to the camera and said with a smile, “Spoiler alert!” But no. Instead, she and her doting dad are machine-gunned to death in slow motion by heavily tattooed henchmen of the Garcia gang after buying an ice cream cone. Bet you can guess the flavor. You can probably guess what happens for the next hour-plus, too. After a corrupt judge releases the three suspects Riley has ID’d, she vanishes for five years. That’s apparently how long it takes to Bruce Wayne it around the world honing your body into a lethal weapon. When the corpses of the three bangers are found hanging upside down from a Ferris wheel, the LAPD realizes Riley’s back in town and out for justice. The audience also knows this because, when she confronts Garcia (Juan Pablo Raba), the following exchange

MS. TAKEN Garner shoots herself in the foot by getting involved with Morel’s dumb gender-flip stunt.

takes place: GARCIA: “What do you want?” RILEY: “I want justice.” That St. John’s a regular Anton Chekhov. You know the drill: Riley breaks into the local AK-47s “R” Us and embarks on a one-woman murder spree, gunning down heavily tattooed henchmen, blowing up corrupt judges and becoming an overnight sensation on Twitter. Yup. Peppermint is set in an alternate universe where vigilante moms are embraced as feminist heroes on social media. I kept waiting for one of the “You go girl” tweets shown on local TV to close with a TimesUp hashtag. As a director, Morel is not burdened with a

The Nun ★★

he Conjuring (2013) was the little haunted-house movie that could. Besides a successful sequel, Warner Bros.’ debatably fact-based fright flick has already spawned two films devoted to the demonic doll from its teaser (Annabelle and Annabelle: Creation). When a demonic nun had a seemingly extraneous subplot in The Conjuring 2, like a superhero popping up in the stinger of a Marvel movie, it was all too clear another spin-off was in the works. Sure enough, now we get to learn all about The Nun, which last weekend surpassed the box-office take of any other film in the franchise. If only she were more interesting. Director Corin Hardy (The Hallow) disregards the No. 1 rule of effective scary movies (including both Conjurings): Pace yourself and build slowly. Starting and continuing with the mayhem turned up to 11 and plausibility near zero, The Nun offers some campy pleasures for those who like their horror hokey. There’s a gooey dose of gore, too, unusual in the Conjuring universe. But actual fear? Not unless you have a phobic reaction to Catholic paraphernalia. There’s no shortage of that at Cârta Monastery, a medieval stronghold towering above Romania’s forested desolation as only CG creations can. It’s 1952, and the suicide of a young nun there has attracted the Vatican’s attention. Father Burke (Demián Bichir) is dis80 SEVEN DAYS SEPTEMBER 12-19, 2018

TWISTED SISTER Hardy’s The Conjuring spin-off has gothic imagery to burn but no scares to speak of.

patched to investigate, with the help of perky novitiate Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga). He performs exorcisms; she sees visions and lectures kids on the compatibility of Charles Darwin and the Bible. They could have been the Vatican’s version of Mulder and Scully. But the script by Gary Dauberman (It) fails to supply this pair with witty banter, philosophical argument or much of anything resembling detective work.

That’s because the Nun (Bonnie Aarons) isn’t the kind of specter you need to hunt down; she’s all too happy to lure her visitors into a graveyard, bury them alive and ambush them in the coffin. Stuff like this happens early and often enough to eliminate any form of suspense. In its place, The Nun offers a running joke at its protagonists’ expense: Every few scenes, after some new, unambiguous attack by a ghoulish manifestation, the priest or

reputation for style or artistic ambition. Atomic Blonde this isn’t. A cretinous, racist, nastily violent slog is what it is. Plus, a career nadir for Garner. Peppermint has exactly one choice moment. Mid-rampage, a blood-soaked Riley surprises her old pal Peg with a visit, ties her to a chair and mumbles, “I’m going to burn your house down now with you in it.” Peg wets herself. For a second, you’re like, Huh? Then Riley adds, “Just kidding, don’t squeal.” It’s a fun moment. The other 101 are the problem. RI C K KI S O N AK

the novice remarks innocently that something appears to be amiss at this abbey. By the time Sister Irene tentatively suggests, “This place is no longer holy,” any sensible person would already have fled and summoned an army of Vatican reinforcements. A few lines later, when the pair’s comic-relief sidekick (Jonas Bloquet) notes, “That felt like an emergency,” we know the film is highlighting its own absurdity on purpose. If only we knew what that purpose was. Visually, the Nun herself has a silent-film panache that looks cool from a distance but silly up close. The abbey’s medieval bric-abrac and stagy lighting rouse fond memories of Hammer horror films. Still, Hardy only evokes genuine dread in a scene where he uses a simple shadow play to tease the possibility of an unseen presence. It’s not always true that things unseen or half-seen are scarier than things seen; some horror films, such as the Evil Dead series, dispense with the peek-a-boo aesthetic to great effect. But The Nun is no Evil Dead, either in its horror or in its fitful attempts at humor. It’s a slapped-together, poorly written spinoff that in no way approaches the serviceable scares of its predecessors. Given its stunning success, though, expect to see this sinister sister back in the habit before long. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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NEW IN THEATERS I AM NOT A WITCH: Set in Zambia, this film from writer-director Rungano Nyoni comments on modern Africa through the story of an 8-year-old girl (Maggie Mulubwa) who is declared a witch, taken from her village and displayed to tourists. With Henry B.J. Phiri. (93 min, NR. Savoy) THE PREDATOR: Deadly extraterrestrial hunters return to Earth and put humanity in their crosshairs in this continuation of the ’80s sci-fi/action series, now helmed by Shane Black (Iron Man 3). Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes and Jacob Tremblay star. (107 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Sunset, Welden) A SIMPLE FAVOR: The friendship between a mousy mommy blogger (Anna Kendrick) and a glamourpuss (Blake Lively) gets twisty after the latter disappears in this thriller from director Paul Feig (Spy). With Henry Golding. (117 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION: PureFlix Entertainment continues the inspirational story of Olympian Louis Zamperini in this biopic that picks up after World War II. With Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson and Will Graham. Harold Cronk (God’s Not Dead) directed. (98 min, PG-13. Majestic) WHITE BOY RICK: Yann Demange (’71) directed this crime-lore pic about Ricky Wershe Jr. (Richie Merritt), the FBI’s youngest-ever informant, and his dealings with drug traffickers in the 1980s. With Matthew McConaughey as Ricky Sr., Jennifer Jason Leigh and Piper Laurie. (110 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Roxy) THE WIFE: As a celebrated author (Jonathan Pryce) prepares to receive the Nobel Prize, his loyal wife (Glenn Close) questions her life choices in this drama based on Meg Wolitzer’s novel. With Christian Slater and Max Irons. Björn Runge (Happy End) directed. (100 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

NOW PLAYING ALPHAHHH Set in the last Ice Age, this family adventure purports to explore the origins of the human-canine bond through the story of a young hunter who tames a wolf to help him survive. With Kodi Smit-McPhee, Natasha Malthe and Leonor Varela. Albert Hughes (Menace II Society) directed. (96 min, PG-13)

ANT-MAN AND THE WASPH1/2 The very small superhero (Paul Rudd) teams up with a new partner to investigate secrets from the past in the latest chapter in the Marvel saga. With Evangeline Lilly. Peyton Reed returns as director. (118 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/11)

JULIET, NAKEDHHH1/2 This adaptation of Nick Hornby’s comic novel explores the unlikely love triangle of a famous singer-songwriter (Ethan Hawke), his No. 1 fan (Chris O’Dowd) and said fan’s girlfriend (Rose Byrne), who is not a fan. Jesse Peretz (Our Idiot Brother) directed. (105 min, R)

PEPPERMINT 1/2H Jennifer Garner appears to be returning to her ass-kicking “Alias” days in this action thriller in which she plays a woman who goes vigilante to avenge her family. Pierre Morel (Taken) directed. With John Gallagher Jr. and John Ortiz. (102 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 9/12)

BLACKKKLANSMANHHHH1/2 An African American cop (John David Washington) infiltrates the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan and attains a leadership position in the latest from director Spike Lee, based on a true story from the 1970s. With Adam Driver, Laura Harrier and Alec Baldwin. (135 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/15)

KINHH A teenager discovers an unearthly weapon and goes on the run with his ex-con older brother in this sci-fi adventure directed by Jonathan and Josh Baker, based on their short “Bag Man.” With Carrie Coon, James Franco and Zoë Kravitz. (102 min, PG-13)

PUZZLEHHH1/2 A mousy suburban mom (Kelly MacDonald) finds herself drawn toward a new friend (Irrfan Khan) who shares her passion for competitive puzzle solving in this drama directed by Little Miss Sunshine producer Marc Turtletaub. (103 min, R)

CHRISTOPHER ROBINHHH Ewan McGregor plays a grown-up version of the A.A. Milne character who rediscovers his relationship with Winnie-the-Pooh in this partially animated Disney production directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland). (104 min, PG) CRAZY RICH ASIANSHHH1/2 A young New York professor (Constance Wu) doesn’t get the warmest reception when she travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s ultra-wealthy family in this rom-com. With Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Gemma Chan. Jon M. Chu (Now You See Me 2) directed. (120 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 8/22)

MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAINHHH Lily James plays the young version of Meryl Streep’s character in the sequel to the ABBA-fueled musical comedy hit. With Streep, Dominic Cooper, Pierce Brosnan, Christine Baranski and Cher. Ol Parker (Imagine Me and You) directed. (114 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/25) THE MEGHHH1/2 A navy man (Jason Statham) is tasked with rescuing the occupants of a submersible from a 70-foot prehistoric shark in this book-based creature feature. With Ruby Rose and Rainn Wilson. Jon Turteltaub (Last Vegas) directed. (113 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 8/15)

EIGHTH GRADEHHHH1/2 In this feature debut from writer-director Bo Burnham, a shy girl (Elsie Fisher) tries to negotiate the social minefield of middle school. With Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson. (93 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/8)

MILE 22H Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) directed this action thriller about a CIA agent (Mark Wahlberg) tasked with extracting a key asset from dangerous territory. Lauren Cohan, Ronda Rousey and John Malkovich also star. (95 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/22)

GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROADH1/2 A grieving soldier’s widow gets involved with a stock-car racing driver in this faith-based drama, directed by Harold Cronk (God’s Not Dead). Lindsay Pulsipher, Jordin Sparks and Ladainian Tomlinson star. (111 min, PG)

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POSTHHHH1/2 A teenage lesbian (Chloë Grace Moretz) is sent to a gay conversion center in this drama based on Emily M. Danforth’s YA novel. With Sasha Lane and Jennifer Ehle. Desiree Akhavan (Appropriate Behavior) wrote and directed. (91 min, NR. Roxy; reviewed by R.K. 8/29)

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERSHH In a world where humans and sentient puppets coexist, a detective (Melissa McCarthy) investigates the killings of the puppet cast of an ’80s kids’ show. Brian Henson (The Muppet Christmas Carol) directed this very adult comedy, also starring Elizabeth Banks, Maya Rudolph and Joel McHale. (91 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/29) INCREDIBLES 2HHH1/2 Pixar’s super-family returns in this animation in which Mr. Incredible (voice of Craig T. Nelson) finds himself at home tending the baby while Mom (Holly Hunter) is busy saving the world. Brad Bird is back as writer and director. (118 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 6/20)

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — FALLOUTHHHH1/2 Secret agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team are back for another mission after a misstep in the action series’ sixth installment, directed by Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation). (147 min, PG-13) THE NUNH1/2 In yet another spooky spin-off of The Conjuring series, a priest and a novice investigate a death at a remote Romanian convent and encounter a demon of dark habits. Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga and Jonas Bloquet star. Corin Hardy (The Hallow) directed. (96 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 9/12) OPERATION FINALE 1/2H Ben Kingsley plays fugitive Nazi Adolf Eichmann in this fact-based drama about his capture by Israeli agents, also starring Oscar Isaac and Mélanie Laurent. Chris Weitz (A Better Life) directed. (123 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 9/5)

SEARCHINGHHHH When the cops find no clues to his missing daughter’s fate, a dad (John Cho) turns to her laptop in this online thriller from director Aneesh Chaganty. With Debra Messing and Joseph Lee. (102 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 9/5) SLENDER MANH1/2 The faceless, ectomorphic child stealer now has his own horror movie. With Joey King, Javier Botet and Julia Goldani Telles. Sylvain White (The Losers) directed. (93 min, PG-13) SORRY TO BOTHER YOUHHHH Hip-hop frontman Boots Riley makes his directorial debut with this surreal satire about a telemarketer (Lakeith Stanfield) who learns that the secret to success is sounding like a white suburban guy. (105 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/1) THE SPY WHO DUMPED MEHHH1/2 Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon play best friends whose romantic problems get them embroiled in international espionage in this action comedy directed by Susanna Fogel (Life Partners). (116 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/8) THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERSHHHH This fest-favorite documentary chronicles the strangerthan-fiction story of triplets separated at birth who learned of one another’s existence in adulthood. Tim Wardle (Lifers) directed. (96 min, PG-13)

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BlacKkKlansman **Joanna Mason and the Great Turning (Thu only) Puzzle (Thu only) **Talk: Stonemasonry in the Alps (Wed only)

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friday 14 — thursday 20 **Evolution of Organic (Sun only) *I Am Not a Witch Puzzle *The Wife

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VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Your keynote is the Japanese word shizuka. According to photographer Masao Yamamoto, it means “cleansed, pure, clear and untainted.” One of his artistic practices is to wander around forests looking in the soil for “treasures” that emanate shizuka. So in his definition, the term isn’t about being scrubbed or sanitized. Rather, he’s interested in pristine natural phenomena that are unspoiled by civilization. He regards them as food for his soul. I mention this, Virgo, because now is an excellent time for you to get big doses of people and places and things that are cleansed, pure, clear and untainted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Anne Carson describes part of her creative process in this way: “Sometimes I dream a sentence and write it down. It’s usually nonsense, but sometimes it seems a key to another world.” I suspect you might be able to benefit from using a comparable trick in the coming days. That’s why you should monitor any odd dreams, seemingly irrational impulses or weird fantasies that arise in you. Although they may not be of any practical value in themselves, they could spur a train of thought that leads you to interesting breakthroughs. TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): “The idea of liberation through the suppression of desire is the greatest foolishness ever conceived

by the human mind,” wrote philosopher E.M. Cioran. I agree that trying to deny or stifle or ignore our desires can’t emancipate us. In fact, I’m inclined to believe that freedom is only possible if we celebrate and honor our desires, marvel at their enigmas and respect their power. Only then can we hope to refine them. Only then can we craft them into beautiful, useful forces that serve us rather than confuse and undermine us. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to engage in this spiritual practice, Taurus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Remember that

sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck,” says the Dalai Lama. Ain’t that the truth! When I was 22 years old, there were two different women I desperately yearned for as if they were the Muse Queens of Heaven who would transform me into a great artist and quench my infinite passion. Fortunately, they both rejected me. They decisively set me free of my bondage to them. Later, when I was older and wiser, I realized that blending my fortunes with either of them would have led me away from my true destiny. I got lucky! In a similar but less melodramatic way, Gemini, I suspect you will also get lucky sometime soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’ts for Boys or Errors of Conduct Corrected by an Old Boy [sic] was an advice book for boys published in 1902. Among many other strictures and warnings, it offered this advice: “Don’t giggle. For the love of decency, never giggle.” There was additional counsel in the same vein: “Don’t be noisy. The guffaw evinces less enjoyment than the quiet smile.” Another exhortation: “Don’t tease. Be witty, but impersonal.” In accordance with astrological omens, I hereby proclaim that all of those instructions are utterly wrong for you right now. To sweetly align yourself with cosmic rhythms, you should giggle and guffaw and tease freely. If you’re witty — and I hope you will be — it’ll serve you well to be affectionate and personable. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful,” writes designer John Maeda. “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the

unnecessary so that the necessary may speak up,” says artist Hans Hofmann. “Simplicity strips away the superfluous to reveal the essence,” declares a blogger named Cheo. I hope these quotes provide you with helpful pointers, Leo. You now have the opportunity to cultivate a masterful version of simplicity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle writes candidly about her relationship with herself. She keeps us up to date with the ever-shifting self-images that float through her awareness. Here’s one of her bulletins: “Stage 1. me: I’m the cutest thing in the world. Stage 2. me, two seconds later: no, I’m a freaking goblin. Stage 3. me, two seconds after that: I’m the cutest goblin in the world.” I’m guessing that many of you Libras have reached the end of your own personal version of Stage 2. You’ve either already slipped into Stage 3 or soon will. No later than October 1, you’ll be preparing to glide back into Stage 1 again. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “There’s no such thing as love,” said Scorpio painter Pablo Picasso, “there are only proofs of love.” I’m tempted to believe that’s true, especially as I contemplate the current chapter of your life story. The evidence seems clear: You will thrive by engaging in practical demonstrations of how much you care. You’ll be wise to tangibly help and support and encourage and inspire everyone and everything you love. To do so will make you eligible for blessings that are, as of this moment, still hidden or unavailable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According

to a Pew Research Study, nearly 75 percent of Americans say they talk to God, but only 30 percent get a reply. I’m guessing the latter figure will rise dramatically for Sagittarian Americans in the next three weeks, however. Why? Because the astrological indicators suggest that authorities of all kinds will be more responsive than usual to Sagittarians of all nationalities. Help from higher powers is likely to be both more palpable and more forthcoming. Any communications you initiate with honchos, directors and leaders have a better-than-normal chance of being well received.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): One day in October 1926, author Virginia Woolf inscribed in her diary, “I am the usual battlefield of emotions.” It was a complaint but also a brag. In fact, she drew on this constant turmoil to fuel her substantial output of creative writing. But the fact is that not all of us thrive on such ongoing uproar. As perversely glamorous and appealing as it might seem to certain people, many of us can do fine without it. According to my analysis, that will be true for you in the coming weeks. If you have a diary, you might justifiably write, “Hallelujah! I am NOT a battlefield of emotions right now!” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Anthropologist

Margaret Mead had definite ideas about “the ways to get insight.” She named them as follows: “to study infants, to study animals, to study indigenous people, to be psychoanalyzed, to have a religious conversion and get over it, to have a psychotic episode and get over it.” I have my own list of ways to spur insight and inspiration, which includes: to do walking meditations in the woods on a regular basis, no matter what the weather; to engage in long, slow sex with a person you love; to spend a few hours reviewing in detail your entire life history; to dance to music you adore for as long as you can before you collapse from delighted exhaustion. What about you, Aquarius? What are your reliable ways to get insight? I suggest you engage in some of them and also discover a new one. You’re in the Flood of Radical Fresh Insights Phase of your astrological cycle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stanley Kubrick made masterful films, but most of them bore me. I regard John Ashbery as a clever and innovative poet, but I’ve never been excited by his work. As for painter Mark Rothko, I recognize his talent and intelligence, but his art leaves me empty. The music of Nora Jones is pretty and technically impeccable, but it doesn’t move me. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to make the kinds of fine distinctions I’m describing here. It will be important for you to be faithful to your subjective responses to things, even as you maintain an objective perspective about them and treat them with respect.

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BLONDIE 240 I saw your gray sedan even before you came out. Had I not been so into what I was doing, I would have come over — but you know, ADD. Anyway, I’m sure I’ll see you on the road. Pretty easy to spot. I’m glad you noticed me. When: Thursday, September 6, 2018. Where: Sandy’s, Rochester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914512 DUNKINS, COLCHESTER Can’t believe I’m doing this. The drivethrough was too long. I parked. You pulled up next to me. We exchanged friendly smiles. We did again as we left. Single? Coffee? When: Thursday, August 30, 2018. Where: Dunkin’ Donuts. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914511 GIRLMTNFARMERTWILIGHT If we drift and wander in opposite directions, mustn’t we meet halfway around, on the other side? Then I’d get to see you and your brilliant blue eyes in the Maldives, I reckon. Although a canoe-cool-air-campfire-campout one day in the fall is the shortcut that I would take without hesitation to have you in my arms again. When: Sunday, June 3, 2018. Where: in a Warren meadow. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914510 MOTO AT ESSEX FAIR When you came up the bleachers to say hi to my son (who has grown much since last you saw him) and me, you took me by surprise. What I said was true, but I should not have embarrassed you; the words just came flying out before I could stop them. It was inappropriate. Now I am embarrassed. Sorry! When: Saturday, September 1, 2018. Where: fairgrounds. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914509 THE LAST REAL GENTLEMAN I’ll never see him again, but one night in late January/early February 2017, Superman himself came out of nowhere as I was near the ATM for my bank and upset that I was short of a deposit. Superman just handed me cash and disappeared. Wow: a man who is unselfish about money. In the Northeast, even. Probably married, but unforgettable. When: Saturday, January 28, 2017. Where: Rutland, of all places. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914508 BEER TENT, RICK SPRINGFIELD CONCERT You walked in by yourself, looked around, got food and sat at a big table. Salty gray hair, not too tall, lovely smile. We caught each other’s eyes a number of times. I had people at my table, friends. Me: in black shirt, jeans, hair up. You looked at me as you left; I tried to catch your eye again. When: Saturday, September 1, 2018. Where: Champlain Valley Fair. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914507 CUT BLONDE, CASE OF BEER You were leaving around 8 p.m., carrying a case of beer almost as big as you. Me: long hair, baseball cap, getting out of my car. Your smile gave me goose bumps. When: Saturday, September 1, 2018. Where: Kerry’s Kwik Stop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914505

VERIZON CURBSIDE, AUGUST 30 I spied you and Milo, and we hung out together while you waited for your friends to pick you up for your lake adventure. I had a great time spending time with you, and would love spending more time with you. If you are single, let’s start spending time together. If you are not single, let me know that, too. When: Thursday, August 30, 2018. Where: Verizon curbside, Williston Rd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914503 BLOND BEAUTY IN BRISTOL You kindly waited in your blue compact car so I could make a wide turn in my blue van and get by. Your warm smile and gesture made my day, obviously. I’m hoping my smile and gesture might have done the same for you. Did you drive away thinking our exchange was way too short? I did. When: Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Where: Rite Aid, Bristol. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914502 BAGITOS BOMBSHELL You: red hair, dark top, walking in and stealing my heart. Me: dark hair, green T-shirt, eating a bagel, spellbound. We’ve seen each other around town before, but this time the energy between us was electric. Hope to see you again soon. The next time I may even find the guts to introduce myself! When: Thursday, August 30, 2018. Where: Bagitos, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914501

WORLD CUP MATCH, RÍRÁ It was packed! I scored some of the few remaining seats at a high central table, with two friends. You with one friend. I wore a beret. You and your friend watched, chatted, ate breakfast. You caught my attention, wore glasses, sat at the end and had a closely shaved head. Too noisy crazy to talk, but wanted to give it a shot now! When: Sunday, July 15, 2018. Where: RíRá Irish Pub. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914495 PRETTY WOMAN TRYING ON SHOES I thought we exchanged a smile as you were walking trying shoes on. You were wearing purple jeans and a dark gray T-shirt. Me: green shirt and black baseball cap. Go on a walk break in the shoes? ;) When: Friday, August 24, 2018. Where: Farmway, Bradford. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914494 CITY MARKET SANDWICH I ordered a TLT with jalapeños on my way to work out. Your name tag starts with J. I got a little lost thinking how nice your smile and arms are. Maybe we could share a sandwich sometime. When: Friday, August 24, 2018. Where: City Market, Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914493

MONROE STREET BOOKS, MIDDLEBURY We reached for the same David Lynch book. I giggled, and you shook your head and said, “Eraserhead or Blue Velvet?” Let’s get together and span time. When: Sunday, August 12, 2018. Where: Monroe Street Books. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914491 MUFFIN THIEF Cute guy in Fairfax in the morning. You stole my muffin in the most polite way while I was getting myself a coffee. Single? If so, maybe we could share next time? When: Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Where: Minor’s Country Store. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914490

HOT MAILMAN AT MALL I see you every day and can’t believe how good you look in that cutoff. You’re always so cute when you come in. Maybe I’ll try to say more than hi the next time you come in. When: Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Where: University Mall. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914498

MISSING MY LADY It’s been almost a year since you left, and I still feel the hole in my heart where I used to keep you. I miss our unique conversations, our deep passions, our life together. I miss your laugh, your smile, your touch. I miss my best friend. I know you’ve moved on, but I haven’t, and perhaps never fully will. When: Friday, July 4, 2014. Where: in my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914489

BEAUTY ON THE TRACK I remember seeing you on a cold spring afternoon as you walked to the track. It was the first time I thought about every word I said not to sound foolish to you. I was talking with others when you joined us. Your dark hair and smile had me distracted. When I see you now, I’m in awe of you. When: Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Where: Vermont track. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914496

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Dear Scarlett,

After 13 years of marriage (and the last four not being very sexually active), I made a discovery that might explain why our sexual chemistry has gone out the window. Searching for lost paperwork, I uncovered a box that had some male-on-male porn, a webcam and a prostate massager. So I am thinking that my hubby may be bi-curious. After being shocked and saddened, I figured he might just be doing this online. I am not sure if I should say anything and, if I do, how to say it in an understanding way? I know that men can be afraid to have their masculinity threatened. Part of my concern is that we rarely have sex anymore, so he is acting on urges outside of the marriage, and I am being left out. What is the best way to tackle this, Scarlett?

Signed,

Sidelined (female, age 46)

UNCOMMON GROUND, YOU DIDN’T YAWN If I didn’t have somewhere to go, I would have sat longer. Your fingers grazed my back ever so slightly when your arm was outstretched on the back of the pew behind me. Was it just me, or was there an energy? When: Friday, August 24, 2018. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914492

BURTON SALE BUD Hey! You were checking out, and I was chatting you up while I waited. You said my bag was dorky but you liked my energy. I’d ride Bolton anytime if I knew I’d see you there. When: Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Where: Burton sale. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914499

SLEEPLESS IN CHARLOTTE Love your attitude. We were on the worst flight home ever. Two U-turns, once on the tarmac, second time in the air halfway to BTV. You could have been angry, but you were all smiles. I missed the chance to do a moon walk on the people mover as I passed you. Wanna swap travel stories over coffee sometime? When: Saturday, August 18, 2018. Where: CLT airport rocking chair. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914497

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DREAMING DAILY LISTENING TO DAISY It’s been too long, CM. Wish you would just let me back into your life. I still constantly hope and think what a terrible waste this is if we never meet again. See you in sexy space. Wish I was at your place. When: Sunday, May 6, 2018. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914488 HALVORSON’S BEAUTY Blond hair, dimples, sunflower tattoo. You opened the door for me, and your smile caught my eye. I sat out front, and you brought me a beer. I haven’t seen you there since; where’d you go? I’d love to buy you a beer and watch you smile. When: Monday, August 6, 2018. Where: Halvorson’s Upstreet Café. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914487

Dear Sidelined,

In this age of social media, it’s become much easier for people to access porn, of all varieties, and to develop online sexual relationships with minimal effort. Finding evidence of infidelity (even if virtual) can be shocking and saddening, as you said. In your case, there’s the added uncertainty of whether this is just a prolonged rough patch in your marriage or whether your husband is experiencing more fundamental changes in his sexuality. There is no way of knowing unless you discuss it. As his spouse, you are well within your rights to ask. It sounds like you might be open to whatever his answer is; you just don’t want to be watching from the outside. That said, do not use this discovery to back him into a corner or jump to conclusions. Human sexuality is fluid. Just because he watches gay porn does not mean women turn him off. It also does not mean he’s acting on his fantasies, though the presence of a webcam does indicate something in that direction. Pick the right time and initiate a conversation about your waning sex life. If you choose to disclose what you found in the box, clarify up front that you happened upon it inadvertently and did not mean to violate his privacy. Do what you can to take the pressure off and ask him for an open conversation. You are committed to him and want to be part of his sex life. But if things have changed at a deeper level, you need to know. You have needs and desires, too.

Love,

Scarlett

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0887-1R-L-1 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On August 31, 2018, The Snyder FC Commercial Properties, LLC and Rieley Properties, LLC filed application #4C0887-1R-L-1 for the construction of stormwater basin #6 to provide detention of off-site runoff and the construction of a grass swale along the western boundary of Finney Crossing.The project is located Williston Road and Holland Lane in Williston, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before September 28, 2018, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact

and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by September 28, 2018. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be

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3. 18-0669CA/VR; 1580 North Ave ( RL, Ward 7N) Michael and Annette Walker Stockade fence, mobile storage unit, extend driveway. Setback variance requested for shed and driveway.

By: /s/ Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 rachel.lomonaco@vermont.gov BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY OCTOBER 2ND, 2018, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 at 5:00pm in Contois Auditorium, City Hall. 1. 19-0170SD/CU; 1288 North Ave (RL, Ward 7N) 1288 North Ave LLC Subdivide existing lot into two lots. Retain duplex on lot 1 and construct duplex and related site improvements on lot 2. 2. 19-0176CU; 322 North Winooski Ave ( NMU, Ward 2C) 322 North Winooski Ave LLC

4. 19-0202CA/MA; 44 Lakeside Ave (ELM, Ward 5S) Cloverleaf Properties Renovate buildings for assembly, office, and seasonal recreational use. Rework parking and circulation. 5. 19-0001CA/CU; 50 Clymer St ( RL, Ward 6S) Faith Ingulsrud and Eric Avildsen Demolish Garage. Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Planning and Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. This may not be the final

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz/ drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL TO: Jason Green, Burlington, VT One Self-storage unit. This is a Notice of Intent to sell your personal property, located in a self-storage unit at Chase Moving, 165 Shunpike Rd., Williston, VT, for failure to make payment. Sale/Disposal to occur September 10, 2018. OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/ BOARDS Fence Viewers Term Expires 6/30/19 Three Openings Board of Tax Appeals Term Expires 6/30/19 One Opening Vehicle for Hire Board Term Expires 6/30/21 One Opening Board for Registration of Voters Term Expires 6/30/23 One Opening

Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Lori NO later than Wednesday, October 24, 2018, by 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Lori at (802)865-7136 or via email lolberg@ burlingtonvt.gov. City Council President Wright will plan for appointments to take place at the October 29, 2018 City Council/City Council With Mayor Presiding Meetings. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Burlington is submitting its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report on the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act funds for the program year ending June 30, 2018 to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. A draft Report will be available on September 12, 2018, at the Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32, City Hall, Burlington, online at www.burling-

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tonvt.gov/cedo and the Fletcher Free Library. The public is encouraged to review the Report and to comment through September 27, 2018. A Public Hearing on the Report will be held at the City Council meeting of Monday, September 24, 2018, in Contois Auditorium, City Hall at 7PM. Comments will be heard at the Hearing on the Report and on housing and community development needs. Written comments can also be submitted directly to the Community & Economic Development Office at the above address or by e-mail to mesbjerg@ burlingtonvt.gov. For more information, or information on alternative access, contact Marcy Esbjerg, Community & Economic Development Office, at 865-7171. STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 62-3-17 CACV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. JASON I. LAWRENCE AND USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS

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[CONTINUED] BANK OCCUPANTS OF: 247 Cabot Road, Walden VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Amended Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered March 22, 2018 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Jason I. Lawrence and Amy C. Lawrence to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, dated April 7, 2009 and recorded in Book 63 Page 324 of the land records of the Town of Walden, 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 USAA Federal Savings Bank to U.S. Bank National Association dated February 12, 2016 and recorded in Book 72 Page 154 of the land records of the Town of Walden]for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 247 Cabot Road, Walden, Vermont on October 9, 2018 at 12:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN TOWN OF WALDEN, CALEDONIA COUNTY, STATE OF VERMONT, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 56, PAGE 231-232, ID# 10-21.2. BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED OF MATTHEW E. HILL AND VICKI PUTVAINHILL TO JASON I. AND AMY LAWRENCE DATED 07/28/2004, RECORDED ON 08/02/2004 AT BOOK 56, PAGES 231-232, WALDEN LAND RECORDS. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM MATTHEW E. HILL AND VICKI PUTVAINHILL, HUSBAND AND WFE AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 56 PAGE 231-232 DATED 07/28/2004 AND

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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: August 24, 2018 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 SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT FAMILY DIVISION DOCKET NO. 178-5-17 CNJV In re J.L. Notice of Hearing TO: Kevin Velazquez, father of J.L., you are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all your parental rights to J.L. will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 8:30 a.m., at the Superior Court of Vermont, Family Division, Chittenden County, Costello Courthouse, 32 Cherry St. Burlington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in this case. Failure to appear may result in the termination of your parental rights to J.L. A copy of this order shall be mailed to Kevin

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Velazquez if his address can ever be determined. /s/ Alison Arms Superior Court Judge Date: August 31, 2018 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 904-7-18 CNPR In re estate of Philip E. Welch, Sr.. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Philip E. Welch, Sr. late of Milton, VT. 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. Date: 8/2/2018 /s/ Philip E. Welch, Jr. Signature of Fiduciary Philip E. Welch, Jr. Executor/Administrator: 826 Lower Elmore Mountain Rd. Morrisville, VT 05661 werewolfninja@outlook. com 802-585-0592 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 9/12/2018 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden County Probate Court PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WINDSOR UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET # 219-5-18 WRCV BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff v. MARJATTA T. LAVIN, GEOFFREY H. NICHOLS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC AND DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OCCUPANTS OF: 61 Central, Woodstock VT Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Marjatta T. Lavin 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED.

The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Windsor Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, 12 The Green, Woodstock, Vermont 05091. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated December 19, 2007. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Woodstock at Volume 208, Page 733. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Windsor, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is September 12, 2018. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, RACHEL K. LJUNGGREN, Esq. of Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 12 The Green, Woodstock, Vermont 05091. 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case: You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plain-

tiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. 7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the method provided in Rules 4(d)-(0, (k), or (1) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Marjatta T. Lavin, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d) (1) • and] 4 (g) of those Rules. This order shall be published once a week for 3 weeks beginning on September 12, 2018 in the Seven Days, a newspaper of the general circulation in Woodstock, Windsor County, and a copy of this summons and order as published shall be mailed to the defendant Marjatta T. Lavin, at defendant’s last known address. Dated at Woodstock Vermont this 27th day of August, 2018. /s/ Robert Gerety Hon. Robert Gerety Presiding Judge Windsor Unit, Civil Division Filed AUG. 30, 2018 VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT, WINDSOR UNIT THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0101657 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT 27TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2018, 2018 TO SATISFY

THE DEBT OF GERALYN SHELVEY. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0104210 01-04106 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT 27TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2018 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF ERYN SHEEHAN. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0200220 LOCATED AT 48 INDUSTRIAL AVE., WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT 27TH OF SEPTEMBER 2018 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF GERALD KIRBY. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. TOWN OF BOLTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Development Review Board (DRB) Bolton Town Office 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway Bolton, Vermont 05676 The DRB will hold three public hearings on Thursday, September 27, 2018, starting at 6:30 pm at the Bolton Town Office to consider the following applications: Application 2018-20DRB: Applicant: E&S Transport, Property Owner: Steve & Erin Harrington – Request Site Plan and Conditional Use Approval to open a motor vehicle sales & service business at 3608 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy. (US Route 2) at the former Latham Homes mobile home sales site. The property is located in the Village Zoning District. (Tax Map # 15-2003608) Note: members of the DRB will conduct a site visit at 6:00; public is invited. Application 2018-19-DRB: Applicant: Climbing Resource Action Group (CRAG-VT) Property Owner: (same) – Request Conditional Use approval for an access road, parking lot and related improvements at 122

Champ Lane to allow recreational access to rock climbing on Bolton Dome. The property is located in Rural I zoning district (Tax Map # 144060122). Application 2018-21DRB: Applicant: Town of Bolton Conservation Commission. Property Owner: Town of Bolton – Request Site Plan approval to expand and improve existing parking area at a trailhead for Preston Pond Conservation Area. The property is located at 3643 Notch Rd. in the Rural II zoning district. (Tax Map # 11-SR 3600). The hearings are open to the public. Additional information may be obtained at the Bolton Town Office, Mon.-Thur. from 8:00-4:00PM. Pursuant to 24 VSA §§4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding, by written or oral comment, is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. If you cannot attend the hearing, comments may be made in writing prior to the hearing and mailed to: Zoning Administrator, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway (US Route 2), Bolton, Vermont 05676

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. AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our floating support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport & its health-giving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Penni or Linda at 999-5478, info@ dragonheartvermont. org, dragonheartvermont.org. AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.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. 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. ALL CANCER SURVIVORS Join the wellness classes at Survivorship NOW, created by cancer survivors for survivors of all cancers. Benefi ts from lively programs designed to engage and empower cancer survivors in our community. Email: info@ survivorshipnowvt.org. Call Chantal, 777-1126, survivorshipnowvt.org. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston. Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared

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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. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/

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.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

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.

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.

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.

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, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery. org. DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP This group for men and women will meet Sunday evenings, September 9 through December 2, 2018, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Bluewater Center, 145 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne, VT. For more information and to register call Sandy at 802-425-7053. 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 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.

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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 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.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd

BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support

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.

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

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 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.

& 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: 888-763-3366, parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org, parkinsonsvt.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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. FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, corner of Bank St., Burlington. (Across from parking garage, above bookstore). thdaub1@ gmail.com.

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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more information and a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org. FREE YOGA FOR RECOVERY Join Jessica Child for free yoga for individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. Every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Honest Yoga, 150 Dorset St., South Burlington. Mats are available at the studio. No experience necessary, just a willingness to deepen your recovery. R Info: jessicamchild@gmail. com, 802-999-8655. G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington. Please call for date and location. RSVP mkeasler3@gmail. com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number). LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP This veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBTQ service people. Ideas on being helpful encouraged. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church (The Little Red Door), 64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045. HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy. We validate

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support groups [CONTINUED] anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org. HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago. Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome. HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support. INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information. KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program

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provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net. LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining. MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations. Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pridecentervt.org. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Tue. at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. at 2 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington. 861-3150. MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about

treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com. NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; St. Johnsbury, every Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6 p.m., Community Health Center, Riverside Ave., Mansfield Conference Room; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; Springfield, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., HCRS (café on right far

side), 390 River St.; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury. NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106. NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast. net. OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at 1 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive

eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem with food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, and there are no dues or fees. See oavermont.org/ meeting-list/ for the current meeting list, meeting format and more; or call 802-8632655 any time! POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP Anyone coping with potato intolerance and interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452. QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839. QUEER CARE GROUP This support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more information, email info@ outrightvt.org. QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE fi ve-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station.

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Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732. SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you. SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net. STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; schoolage children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering! SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo. SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-5439498 for more info. SURVIVORSHIP NOW Welcome, cancer survivors. Survivorship NOW has free wellness programs to empower cancer survivors to move beyond cancer & live life well. Regain your strength & balance. Renew your spirit. Learn to nourish your body with exercise & nutritious foods. Tap in to your creative side. Connect with others who understand the challenges you face. Go to survivorshipnowvt. org today to sign up. Info, 802-777-1126, info@ survivorshipnowvt.org. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE — BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide. When: 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., Burlington. Facilitators: Myra Handy, 951-5156 or Liz Mahoney, 879-7109. Request: We find it important to connect with people before their first meeting. If you can, please call one of the facilitators before you come. Thank you! SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd Thu. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child meets every third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Call/email Jay at 802-373-1263, compassionatefriendsvt@ gmail.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929. VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail. com, 658-4991. WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715. YOGA FOR FOLKS LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE Join as we build community and share what works on the often confusing, baffling and isolating path to wellness while living with Lyme disease. We will have a gentle restorative practice suitable for all ages and all levels from beginner to experienced, followed by an open group discussion where we will share what works and support one another in our quest for healing. By donation. Wear comfortable clothing. March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4. 2-3:30 p.m. More information at laughingriveryoga. com XA – EVERYTHING ANONYMOUS Everything Anonymous is an all encompassing 12-step support group. People can attend for any reason, including family member challenges. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: 777-5508, definder@ gmail.com.

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Animal Hospital of Hinesburg is currently seeking a full-time/ part-time Customer Care Specialist to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be a detailed-oriented and compassionate person who is self-motivated, has strong communication skills, is able to multi-task with a positive attitude. Having a love for animals and the people who love them is a must. Applicant must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to work a varied schedule including some Saturdays. Receptionists responsibilities include (but not limited to) managing multi-line phones, schedule management, processing payments, greeting clients etc. Experience preferred in the customer service area. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and earned sick time, generous discounted pet care,and uniform allowance. Email cover letter and resume to tammyll.hva@gmail.com.

OLSON & ASSOCIATES, a general practice law firm located in the Village of Stowe, seeks a full-time or part-time paralegal/legal assistant to assist with our busy real estate practice. Formed in 1995, our office continues to grow, and we are looking for an energetic, upbeat addition to our real estate team. Candidate must have a sense of humor and play well with others. Real estate experience is helpful, and strong computer skills are a must. Depending on hours, we offer health insurance, 401k retirement plan and profitsharing. Please submit cover letter and resume to tara@olsonplc.net.

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Wake Robin is Expanding! Full or Part-time Evenings and Night Shifts Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) LNAs Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home”. We offer 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. Wake Robin is an EOE.

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Addison County Home Health & Hospice, 254 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven.

Are you a Healthcare Professional who is looking for flexibility and reward?! Opportunities available are: Registered Nurse Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Medical Social Worker

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated leader who wants to guide a dedicated and caring interdisciplinary team with diverse expertise in the White River Junction District Office. This team consists of a Public Health Nurse Supervisor, Public Health Nurses, Public Health Nutritionists, Public Health Specialist, Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant, and Administrative staff. District Directors mobilize staff and partners to create healthy communities by assessing needs, capacity building, planning, implementing programs and evaluating outcomes to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters. At the local level, District Directors build relationships and forge connections with key stakeholders such as health care providers, hospitals, schools, businesses and community coalitions. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters’ health and wellbeing. For more information, contact Todd Perry at Todd.Perry@vermont.gov or 802-652-4188. Department: Health. Job ID # 623780. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: September 16, 2018.

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Project Coordinator Bi-State Primary Care Association is seeking a mission-driven Project Coordinator to assist in management of innovative health care programs, including: coordinating activities, monitoring deliverables, and facilitating communication with team members and other parties. Responsible for presentation preparation, report production, and database management. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines are required. Please send resume and cover letter with salary expectations to employment@bistatepca.org.

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and serving as accounts payable and receivables representative. This position will report directly to the Executive Director. Accounting and/or financial business experience preferred. The VPA is an equal 12:43 PM opportunity employer and encourages all interested individuals to apply. Letter of interest, 2 letters of recommendation, resume, and the names and contact information for 5 other references is required. Please send application materials to:

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Vermont Principals’ Association, Small Dog Electronics is 2 Prospect Street, Suite 3, seeking a Corporate Sales Montpelier, Vermont 05602 Rep (CSR) to support their or email materials to jnichols@vpaonline.org. small business team in Waitsfield, Vt. This position has a strong focus on 9/11/18 seeking out new clients and4t-VPA091218.indd 1 expanding business with existing clients. This is a full Busy Burlington Law Firm seeks a part-time Office time, salaried position with a Assistant to begin immediately. The ideal candidate commission bonus structure. will be personable, motivated and professional, with Industry knowledge and strong communication, computer and organizational comfort with technology is a skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast must. Send resumes to paced environment is also essential. In addition to jobs@smalldog.com.

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Pharmacy Technician Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Want to get away from retail hours? Ever thought about working in a Pharmacy? Recent growth has created opportunities to add to our pharmacy staff. We have immediate openings for both Full and Part-time positions. We are willing to train the right person. Prior pharmacy experience is preferred but NOT required. The ideal candidates must be self-motivated, work well with minimal supervision and excel at multitasking. All new hires must pass a drug screen and secure a VT Pharmacy Tech license. Email resume and cover letter to: DavidSimpson@HdRxServices. com

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providing support to all firm members, this position covers all reception duties including fielding calls, mail distribution, maintaining office supplies, and overflow clerical support as needed. Qualifications: • Comfortable with basic administrative tasks • Positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude • Experience in working in a fast paced environment Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Manitsky focuses its practice on insurance defense, personal injury and education law. We offer competitive salary and a fun, family friendly work environment. New college graduates are welcome to apply. Please send your resume to:

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Retirement Plan Administrator Retirement plan consulting and administration firm has a full-time position available for an individual to join their staff to be trained in all aspects of retirement plan administration. Must be professional, highly motivated and detail oriented with strong customer service skills. Qualifications include: proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel and Word), mathematics/ accounting experience (two-year accounting degree preferred), excellent written and verbal communication, sound problem solving and decision making, willingness to be part of a team. Full benefits package is provided. Email your resume to erin@futureplanningassoc.com or mail to:

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PRODUCTION EDITOR Sheridan Journal Services, an established provider of publishing services for scientific, technical, medical, (STM) and scholarly journals, is currently looking to hire Production Editors to join our team in beautiful Waterbury, Vermont! If you have publishing, editorial, copyediting or composition experience, and would love to be a part of the team producing cutting edge publications, please submit your resume and a cover letter to our online application at: https://web1.epicorhcm.com/SH7277CSS/ Default.aspx?Tab=DDB54A17-24F1-480A-8FE4-7E521F94C 2FF&cssUrl=true&Requisition=SJS 8045 We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health, medical and dental coverage, 401(K), paid time off, flexible working schedules, relaxed dress code and telecommuting opportunities. We also have a beautiful office and a positive, friendly work culture. This is a great opportunity for you!

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Attorney OLSON & ASSOCIATES, PLC, a general practice law firm located in the Village of Stowe, seeks a full-time attorney to assist in real estate transactions as well as other areas of law. Formed in 1995, our office continues to grow, and we are looking for an energetic, upbeat addition to our firm. Candidate must have a sense of humor and play well with others. This position includes full benefits, 401k retirement plan and profit-sharing, and potential for growth. Please submit cover letter and resume to becky@olsonplc.net.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC) is seeking an Executive Director. CSAC is a private, non-proﬁt agency serving 2,000 clients per year with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental services. We have 300 staff members and a budget of $22 million. CSAC is a leader in the changing world of Vermont health care, with innovative service models and outstanding community collaboration. We are seeking a creative, values-based executive with human services experience, a demonstrated ability to manage programs and budgets, and excellent interpersonal skills. A master’s degree in a relevant ﬁeld and 5 – 7 years of senior management experience are required. The ideal candidate would also be familiar with Vermont’s system of mental health care. More information on this exceptional opportunity can be found at our website csac-vt.org. To apply, submit resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director, at hrdirector@csac-vt.org.

Resonance is seeking two new team members to join our dynamic and entrepreneurial global development team in our Burlington headquarters. The IT Specialist will be responsible for providing onsite and remote user support for all IT related inquiries (MacOSx and PC/ Windows). S/he will also develop/maintain our internal SharePoint site, oversee all aspects of hardware and software management, and lead IT onboarding/offboarding processes. The Recruiter will support the full cycle recruitment of US and international HQ and project staff across our global development practice areas. S/he will help attract and build a strong talent pipeline, work closely with hiring managers to develop position descriptions, ensure staffing compliance with corporate policies and donor specifications, and interview and maintain relationships with candidates. Apply today at www.resonanceglobal.com/careers.

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Champlain Community Services is a growing health care and developmental services provider emphasizing individualized care and employee and consumer satisfaction.

Care Coordinator CCS’ Adult Family Care program is hiring a Care Coordinator to provide case management supports to oversee the care of individuals who have transitioned into a community home setting. The Care Coordinator will help these individuals lead fulfilling, healthy lives through the case management of their services. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a comprehensive, and unique, health care program for individuals in need. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical, organizational skills & leadership skills and will enjoy working in a team-oriented position.

We have immediate openings in our manufacturing department for long-term, full-time & part-time seasonal employment. We will have other opportunities available throughout our company for days, early evening, and weekend shifts. No experience is necessary; we will train you.

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Apply in person. 8 am to 5 pm 210 East Main Street, Richmond, VT 05477

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Fresh Meat and Seafood Coordinator Ideal candidate knows how to provide the highest quality, locally-sourced products with exceptional customer service. We are seeking someone with experience leading a meat department, HACCP and Servsafe certifications, and skilled at vendor, employee and customer relationships. 10:55 AM This employee will take the lead in maintaining a wellstocked meat department through strategic ordering and best buying practices, while training and coaching team members on high quality standards. Our new Fresh Meat and Seafood Department will be responsible for preparing raw poultry, beef, pork lamb and seafood for retail sale following HACCP guidelines, making sausage, and preparing fresh ground meat. To apply, take a few minutes to complete our application at

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• Wholesale Account Manager • Maple Confections • Maple Candy and Fulfillment (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 jobs@mansfieldmaple.com

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Carpenters Wanted! Needed Immediately! Finish Carpenters, Carpenters and Carpenters Helpers. Good Pay, Full Time and Long Term! Chittenden County. Call Mike at 802-343-0089 or Morton at 802-862-7602.

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Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of home helper services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly and dependable people. CAREGivers assist seniors with companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, errands, safety presence and more. Part-time, flexible scheduling, including: daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts currently available. Higher pay for weekend shifts. No heavy lifting.

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Vermont CARES: Full time Medical Case Manager (based in Burlington) Dynamic position working with HIV+ individuals to facilitate medical connections and housing; some prevention and harm reduction work incorporated, including HIV education presentations. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, community resources, and harm reduction model 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. Email cover letter and resume by September 21 to: Jean Sienkewicz, Services Director, Vermont CARES at jean@vtcares.org.

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Quality Improvement Specialist

The Addison County Parent/Child Center (ACPCC) is seeking a new Co- Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care seeks a Quality VYCC’s mission is to teach We are seeking an Outreach Worker who will focus on Director to lead this well-known and highly respected non-profit located Improvement Specialist to assume a leadership and coordinating role to young people personal child development with young children and support the in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in 1980, the ACPCC is a member of facilitate system improvements for assigned contracts, projects and responsibility through child and family. They work in collaboration with parents the Vermont Parent Child Center Network dedicated to providing family partners. This professional role provides facilitation for project meaningful work that connects in the home, with community providers, as well as teachers support services, therapeutic childcare and education, prevention and management, data analysis, team building and partnering, us to the land, community, in childcare classrooms. communications and reporting progress. Partnerships are cultivated support for youth, adults and children in Addison County. and one another. All full-time internally and externally to disseminate performance information, Strong candidates must for have solid background in child This is a great opportunity anaenergetic and engaged community deliver best practice and improvement science to facilitate staff are based out of the development birth to about 6yrs., making family asystems, early childhood leader who is passionate difference in the community performance improvement. VYCC Headquarters at the excellentincommunication flexibility bymental leadinghealth, an organization a co-directorshipskills, model. The successful historic West Monitor Barn, For a complete job description and how to apply, visit our website at and attention to detail. candidate will possess strong communication skills, a team-oriented in Richmond, VT. Our office www.vpqhc.org/employment. work style, a passion for working withsubmit families andresumes children,byand a is a collegial, bustling, and Total hours are negotiable. Please your Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care offers a generous dedication to social fun open office atmosphere, September 17. justice issues. The candidate will have experience beneﬁt package and opportunities for advancement. working with human services and state agencies, experience in all which offers staff opportunities Contact Donna Bailey at: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org. VPQHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. aspects of human resource and personnel management and experience to interact and collaborate. in managing and overseeing data collections and analysis. Candidates We are looking for awesome must also demonstrate understanding of financial management of teammates to fill the following ST. 1JOSEPH RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME9/10/18 4t-AddisonCountyParentChildCenter091218.indd 9/7/18Untitled-9 4t-VPQHC080118.indd 2:41 PM 1 7/27/18 10:47 3:56 PM AM multiple funding streams and1fund development. full-time positions: • Recruitment and Member Services Manager

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• Program Services Coordinator • Accounting Assistant We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women and gender fluid individuals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Full descriptions and how to apply at VYCC.org.

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Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in social work, nonprofit management, education, or a related field. For more information, including a full job description, please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org

Full-Time Interested applicants are expected to submit their letter of interest, resume, and contact information by April 30, 2018, sent by regular mail Vermont’s premier continuing Care Retirement Community seeks to: ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or by a member to join our housekeeping team. Housekeepers work email to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org collaboratively to support residents who live independently as well as those who live in residential care. Housekeepers are critical to the well being of residents and the quality of the Wake Robin environment. Candidates must have housekeeping and/or industrial cleaning or industrial laundry experience.

Interested candidates can apply online at Wakerobin.com or email a resume with cover letter to: HR@wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an equal opportunity employer.

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Full Time Maintenance Supervisor St. Joseph’s Home, operated by Vermont Catholic Charities, seeks to hire a full time Maintenance Supervisor to help maintain our Level III Residential Care Home. This position requires a high level of care and compassion as well as carpentry, repair skills and experience with boilers and elevators. Our residents and staff are wonderful to work with and provide a great working atmosphere! This position works Monday-Friday with some weekend on-call. Candidates must have a willingness to promote the vision, mission and values of our home. We offer a competitive wage and benefits! Please send resumes to Mary Belanger at 243 North Prospect Street, Burlington VT 05401.

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Financial Education Coordinator

Winooski School District has multiple openings for support staff to work with children with disabilities throughout the district. A minimum of an associate’s degree is required. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Robin Hood, Director of Support Services, at either 802-383-6085, or rhood@wsdschools.org. You may also apply online through www.schoolspring.com.

The Financial Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, administering and supporting the organization’s financial education program which includes New England Financial Credit Union (NEFCU), NEFCU Financial Group (NFG) and Direct Financial Credit Union. This position will coordinate and handle the administrative tasks associated with the financial seminars in our Member Education Center and will administratively support our financial literacy events in the community. The full-time schedule consists of Monday through Friday with flexibility needed for evenings, early mornings and occasional Saturday mornings. • Minimum of three years of administrative experience in a professional setting preferred. • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and strong database and computer skills.

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Maintenance Technician Winooski Housing Authority seeks a highly motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. Experience in general facilities maintenance, landscaping and snow plowing preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and be willing to be a part of the on-call rotation. Background check is required. Competitive starting salary with a generous benefits package. Please send your resume to Debbie at dhergenrother@winooskihousing.org, or mail in to WHA, 83 Barlow Street, Winooski, VT 05404, Attn: Debbie (Stop in for an application). EOE.

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Executive Director

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The Barre Partnership is a 501c3 non-profit organization that works to enhance the quality of life for people who live, work, and visit Barre. Our mission: To stimulate and sustain economic development in Barre’s historic downtown, ensuring a vibrant community that is the social, cultural and economic hub of the greater Barre area. The Barre Partnership is currently accepting applications from candidates who are passionate, energetic and excited about our mission. The successful candidate must display a positive attitude, have strong relationship building skills, an ability to collaborate with a wide range of community groups and partners, be a strong communicator, and be a motivated self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented. Candidates should have familiarity with nonprofit management, an appreciation for vibrant downtown communities, technological proficiency, and strong leadership skills. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three contact references to info@thebarrepartnership.com with “Hiring Committee” written in the subject line. For a full job description go to www.thebarrepartnership.com/employment. Salary commensurate with experience. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Small Dog Electronics is seeking a full-time sales associate in their South Burlington store. Experience in customer service is critical. Applicants should enjoy interacting with a variety of customers and be familiar with Apple products but in-depth knowledge not required; training provided. Send resume to jobs@smalldog.com.

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MARINE MECHANIC The Point Radio Station is looking for a multifaceted full-time person to join our Administrative team in our Montpelier office. Duties will include accounts receivable, monthly billing, commercial scheduling and managing social media. Sound like what you are looking for? Send resume and cover letter to jobs@pointfm.com. EOE.

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• Proven time management ability, solid organizational skills and excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills needed.

The Barre Partnership is seeking its next Executive Director.

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Agricultural Conservation Position Poultney-Mettowee, Rutland, and Bennington County NRCDs seek a qualified candidate to fill an Agricultural Outreach position in the South Lake Champlain region of Vermont. This position will help agricultural producers reduce phosphorus runoff impacting Lake Champlain. Visit www.vacd.org for detailed job description, salary/benefits, and qualifications. Contact Hilary at hilary@pmnrcd.org with any questions.

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Small family owned marina looking for reliable full-time certified Mercruiser and/ or Volvo Penta mechanic. Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license. Must have own tools and demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised. Pay based on experience. Schedule will vary based on demand (during peak periods M-F 8am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 5pm). Duties may include non-mechanical tasks during slower periods as we are small, everyone pitches in to get the job done. Send resumes to:

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Sweeney DesignBuild is looking to hire a Carpenter’s Apprentice. This integral position will assist our crew in all aspects of residential construction. REQUIREMENTS: Basic understanding of carpentry, desire to learn, excellent work ethic, sense of humor, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and basic tools.

Retail Help PERMANENT PART-TIME We are looking for parttime employees in our busy Shelburne store. Various shifts available. Stop by our store on Route 7 for an application, or call 985-2000 for more information.

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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, fund-raising, and communication are core responsibilities. A creative, resourceful, and empathic leader will thrive in this rewarding organization.Visit www.earthwalkvermont.org for details. Application deadline September 21.

Would you enjoy stable, challenging work on a schedule that meets your needs in a collegial office environment where you use your clinical expertise to provide medical consultation to disability adjudicators?

winter is coming! FULFILLMENT AND INVENTORY SUPPORT Seeking part-time and full-time seasonal fulfillment support. THE JOB: Assist in order pick & pack, organizing and stocking inventory, moving boxes and keeping fulfillment areas clean. REQUIRMENTS: positive, self-motivated, detail oriented, communicate effectively as part of a tight knit team. • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Are you looking for an opportunity for a new or supplemental part time career outside a clinical setting while expanding your knowledge of unusual, potentially disabling conditions and their treatment? The Vermont Disability Determination Services is seeking to contract with part-time physicians with current, unrestricted Vermont licensure (M.D. or D.O.) to provide consultation services in review and assessment of medical case files for disability applications. Training is provided, and the work is performed at the Disability Determination Office in Waterbury, VT on a flexible schedule during regular work hours with no patient care responsibilities. For details, questions, and application materials, contact DDS Director Trudy Lyon-Hart at 802-241-2464 or Trudy.Lyon-Hart@ssa.gov All applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM Monday, October 01, 2018.

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EARLY EDUCATION TEACHERS College St. Children’s Center, a 5 Star, NAEYC accredited infant toddler center, is looking for a full-time early childhood educator to join our high quality team of ECE teachers. Associate’s degree in ECE and some experience preferred, but not required; qualified candidates will be professional, creative, dedicated to high quality early care and education, and able to work as a team. Benefits included. We are also looking for substitute teachers. Please send cover letter and resume to

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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Sheridan Journal Services, an established provider of publishing services for scientific, technical, medical, (STM) and scholarly journals, is currently looking to hire a full-time Accounting Assistant to join our Finance Department. The position is based in beautiful Waterbury, Vermont! The Accounting Assistant will: prepare and review billing estimates; track incoming payments from authors; review and send final invoices to authors after issue has been released; respond to inquiries about billing estimates and invoices; run reports and perform other duties as required. Desired qualifications include: High school diploma/ GED; familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures; accuracy and attention to detail; competency in MS Office and accounting software; hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports; aptitude for numbers; well organized with proficient data entry and word processing skills. Must interact positively with others, assist customers in a friendly and efficient manner, and function well as a member of a team. An Associate’s degree or relevant certification is a plus. If you are ready for some fun and rewarding work, kindly apply online at: web1.epicorhcm.com/SH7277CSS/Default. aspx?Tab=ddb54a17-24f1-480a-8fe4-7e521f94c2ff.

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Down Home Kitchen in Montpelier is currently hiring for front of house and line cooks for both full and part time positions. The restaurant provides scratch made food with love to the community and is seeking motivated, responsible, and positive individuals to join our team. If you feel you meet these qualifications, we’d love to meet with you.

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Pest Control Specialist

Seeking Office Manager for Medical Practice Full time Office Manager for a Holistic Family Practice in Colchester, VT.

Are you passionate about customer service? Looking to We areyour looking forinthe full-time, -round build career an following exciting industry andyear a growing position, which will average 30 hrs. per week: world-class organization? Come see why so many of our team members recommend us to their friends! Why work at Ehrlich? Ehrlich, a brand of Rentokil, is the largest pest control company in the world, and we are the third largest pest control company in North America. While we are big, we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere where we take mentoring and promoting from within seriously. Not to mention…Stable industry with career advancement opportunities. Earn incentives for excellent customer retention and up-selling to current customers. Great benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employer-matched 401(k), Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO days, Company Vehicle. What do our Pest Control Specialists do? Our Pest Control Specialists provide pest management services to our clients. They work as a team to help them solve problems, learn new skills, and exceed our customers’ expectations. Build internal and external relationships every day. Learn new methods and technologies for pest control. What do you need? High School Diploma or GED. 3+ years of customer service experience. Clean Driving Record. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you? Additional Information: We are Proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer! EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Professional, friendly, detail oriented team player with exceptional communication, interpersonal skills who can multi-task. Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Quick Books and POS) needed.

Come and join our Retail Team at Gardener’s Supply Company! We have an opening in our Williston Garden Center. We’re looking for a reliable and quick learner who is enthusiastic, outgoing, upbeat (no matter what!), flexible, team-oriented and thrives in a busy and dynamic environment! Ability to work weekends is a must.

Background in wellness and nutrition a plus.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE

This person will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional service experience for all customers. Our ideal candidate will have excellent sales and customer service skills, including: positive attitude; ability, patience and enthusiasm to research solutions to help customers; strong problem solving and communication skills; previous POS/Cash Register experience (computerized POS system preferred); and intermediate plant and gardening knowledge.

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We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. Interested? Please send your cover letter & resume to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.

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Patient Care Coordinator As the Patient Care Coordinator you will essentially be the 11:31 AM face of the Plastic Surgery practice, meeting one on one with each patient and, along with the doctor, helping the patient make the right decision for their cosmetic goals. Must possess strong relationship building skills, enjoy delivering excellent customer service and have a serious interest in cosmetic surgery. Candidate must be self-driven, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. A candidate with sales and medical office experience would be ideal.

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Marketing Coordinator Shelburne, Vermont

Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier Life Plan Community, seeks a Marketing Coordinator to attract and cultivate long term relationships with prospective Wake Robin residents. The Marketing Coordinator utilizes strategic marketing and public relations techniques to tell the Wake Robin story, and enhance its visibility within the senior living market. The successful candidate is an experienced long-term relationship builder and demonstrates the subtleties of prospect cultivation. S/he is the face of Wake Robin, representing culture of the community which distinguishes us as an extraordinary choice among options in senior living. Qualified candidates will have Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations or a related field with a minimum of two years of professional experience. Those with experience with senior living communities, and/or non-profit marketing or development are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to HR@wakerobin.com or visit our website, www.wakerobin.com, to complete an application. Wake Robin is an EOE.

Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time CFO to work in its Burlington office. The CFO is responsible for the overall financial operations of a large non-profit law firm with over 70 employees and an annual budget of $7.5 million. Must be able to analyze financial statements, projections, and critical financial matters, and clearly communicate results. Duties include responsibility for: grant and contract compliance, reporting, and budgets; organizational cash flow and forecasting; annual budgeting and planning in conjunction with the Executive Director; leading the annual audit and Form 990 preparation and filing; and oversight of human resources, as well as supervision of accounting and HR staff. Qualifications: Minimum of a four-year degree in accounting or related field; advanced accounting degree (MPA/CPA) preferred; minimum of eight years of experience in accounting and/or financial management, preferably in a non-profit setting; demonstrated proficiency with Excel and MIP or equivalent fund accounting software program. Comprehensive medical benefits, 4 weeks paid vacation per year. Starting salary $63,000 + DOE. Email your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Eric Avildsen, Executive Director c/o Betsy Whyte (bwhyte@vtlegalaid.org) by September 28, 2018. VLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural competency in order to effectively serve our increasingly diverse client community. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further this goal. Visit our website for more information and complete application instructions. www.vtlegalaid.org. 7t-VTLegalAid091218.indd 1

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Agricultural Credit Analyst: VACC seeks a motivated individual to fill the position of Agricultural Credit Analyst based in Montpelier who will support Ag. loan officers by providing credit investigation and analysis of loan applications and servicing accommodations. Knowledge of agricultural and/or forest industry is required. Duties will include entering data to financial accounting software, preparing and analyzing spreadsheets, drafting credit memorandums and letters for review by the agricultural lenders. Prefer previous experience as a credit analyst or similar position and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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Agricultural Loan Assistant: VACC seeks a team-oriented individual to fill the position of Agricultural Loan Assistant providing administrative and technical support to loan officers in our office in Middlebury. The position requires an upbeat professional with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other programs. Familiarity with agriculture, financial records and an Associate’s Degree is preferred.

Now Hiring LPNs to join our Primary Care nursing teams in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, Essex and Berlin. Full and part-time positions available.

Successful candidates will have a positive customer service attitude, strong written and verbal skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Office applications and ability to learn financial database software is required. Each position includes some travel within the State of Vermont. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability. VEDA/VACC offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. To apply for any of these positions, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

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PETROLEUM TANK & MECHANIC SPECIALIST Dependable individual with knowledge and experience with petroleum tank repair and maintenance, willing to train the right candidate. Experience with diesel/ gas engines on large and small vehicles a plus but not a requirement. Must have own tools but will have a tool allowance paid by the company. PUMP AND TANK SERVICE TECHNICIAN Knowledge of gasoline/diesel pump repair a plus but will train the right person. Candidate must have strong computer skills, good communication skills, work well with others and with the public, mechanical aptitude and able to work independently. Valid CDL driver license and Hazmat certified required or will be needed once hired. Electrical license a plus but not a requirement. LANDSCAPING/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE DEPT This position includes all aspect of commercial lawing mowing and grounds maintenance at multiple locations for three seasons. During the winter months the job requires building maintenance and snow plowing. Early and late hours will be a requirement for employment. Candidate must have valid drivers license. CDL would be a plus but not necessary. May be required in the future. Must be hard working and able to work well with others and independently. ** All candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license and will be checked prior to being hired. **

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CDL Class A Transport Drivers

NOT JUST ANOTHER JOB... ...but an opportunity to work for one of the best insurance companies in the country and reap the rewards that go along with that level of success. We’re a 190 year old company that works hard not to act our age; as a result, we have been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont”. An open and collaborative environment, coupled with exceptional compensation and benefits help to make us one of the most attractive employment opportunities in the country. Thanks to our continued success, we are looking for qualified candidates to join our high-performing team in the following areas:

Claim Representative II – Casualty Claim Supervisor – Auto Commercial Lines Associate Underwriter Commercial Lines Underwriter Database Developer Loss Control Manager Senior Data Architect Server Administrator Underwriting Service Technician

McDermotts has openings for CDL Class A Transport Drivers at our Shoreham and Irasburg locations. Full time, part time and seasonal positions available. Position responsible for the delivery of milk to various customers. Drivers will be home daily. McDermotts offers a full benefit package including $2,500 Sign on bonus, health insurance, safety bonus, vacation, 401K match and more. Please send resumes to hr@mcdermottsinc.com or mail to: McDermott’s, Inc. Attn: HR 138 Federal St. St. Albans, VT 05478

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Sales Associate

One of the oldest familyoperated jewelers in Vermont is hiring in our SB Collins Inc. offers competitive wages, fully paid health Stowe, VT location! We and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacations, holidays are seeking a dynamic uniforms and product discounts. commission-based sales and Please make sure to indicate on your resume which customer service-oriented position you are applying for. team player with 1-3 years of sales experience (jewelry Please email resume to jobs@sbcjolley or mail to: experience is a plus, but not a must) and a strong attention to detail. If you STABLE PREDICTABLE COMPETENT PARTNER Attn: Cherie Geddes are able to handle a fastPO Box 671 paced work environment, 89 State Street, P.O. Box 188, Montpelier, VT 05601 are responsible and selfSt. Albans VT 05478 motivated, able to multi-task and handle problem solving on the fly, we would love to 8t-SBJolley090518.indd 1 8/30/18Untitled-5 1:26 PM 1 9/10/18 10:28 AM hear from you! Position is part time, with potential to grow into full time. Please, no phone calls. Applications to be submitted through https://bit.ly/2IfQ187 or via email BryanFerro@gmail.com.

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Senior Mortgage Underwriter

Office of the Appellate Defender

There is no better time to join the NSB team Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our team as a Senior Mortgage Underwriter. Founded in 1867, NSB is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank. The Senior Mortgage Underwriter will be responsible for managing credit risk by reviewing and properly weighing all aspects of more complex mortgage and home equity applications. The Senior Mortgage Underwriter will be a key resource for mortgage underwriters, mortgage originators and home equity lenders. This individual will display a high level of courteous, friendly and professional service to all internal and external contacts. The Senior Mortgage Underwriter must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail oriented and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Requirements include: • A two year college degree or banking diploma.

Administrative Secretary State of Vermont, Montpelier. Secretarial experience and professional demeanor required, prior legal secretarial experience strongly preferred. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable answering phones with a sometimes-challenging clientele. Must be able to prioritize workload, and work both independently and as part of a legal team. Responsibilities include preparing and filing complex legal documents, and file and deadline management. Position requires exceptional word processing and data management skills. Full-time, permanent position with benefits. Min. pay: $16.66/hr. EOE. Email resume and cover letter by Sunday, September 30th to: Mary.Deaett@vermont.gov

• Four to seven years of experience in underwriting. • Mortgage origination and lending experience is preferred. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NSB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information regarding what NSB can offer you, please visit the career section of our website at www.nsbvt.com. Please submit your resume and application in confidence to:

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Make a difference. Empower youth. Develop skills. The VT Youth Development Corps (VYDC) places AmeriCorps members at youth-focused organizations across Vermont to foster positive youth development and build resilience.

Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180

Use your ingenuity and skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth at:

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Burlington Area: Spectrum Youth & Family Services, Winooski Community Services Department, Essex CHIPS, Schoolhouse Learning Center, and Big Heavy World Addison County: Bristol Hub Teen Center and Skate Park, and Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Central Vermont: Twinfield Together Mentoring Program, and Willing Hands Southern Vermont: The Collaborative, In-Sight Photography Project, and The Junction Youth Center, and VocRehab

Master Clinician The Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Program seeks a clinician with strong clinical leadership experience to work closely with staff and program leadership to serve adults with severe mental illness. Master Clinician will conduct intakes and reassessments, implement a range of assessment and intervention models (DBT training preferred), and provide individual psychotherapy services as well as facilitate group psychotherapy. Position also involves enhancing our quality reviews process and training staff on evidenced-based practices. Must have master’s level licensure by January 2019. Experience working with adults with severe mental illness and in multiple treatment modalities is required. Position involves services in the home, ofﬁce, and community settings. NCSS is 25 minutes from the Burlington area and close to Interstate 89. This is a full-time, beneﬁted position. NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

VYDC members serve full time (10-12 months) or part-time (3-12 months) and receive: • • • • • •

A living allowance Health insurance (full time) & employee assistance plan Comprehensive professional development training Education award (amount dependent on type of position) If eligible, school loan forbearance, & childcare assistance Valuable experience

Qualified applicants will: • Have a strong commitment to positive youth development • Have a college degree or 2 years of relevant experience • Be mature, organized, and self-directed Website: vermontyouthamericorps.org. Phone: 802.229.9151. Interested applicants can apply directly at my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do In State box, choose Vermont. In Program box, type VYDC. Click Search. All VYDC positions will appear. VYDC is a program of the Washington County Youth Service Bureau. Equal Opportunity Employer. Background check required. 9t-WCYSBBoys&GirlsClub091218.indd 1

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Developmental Home Provider

Philanthropy Coordinator

Are you inspired to provide care and attention to another? To be part of that person’s daily life and help them to grow? Do you have skills in American Sign Language? Then we may have the job for you! Looking for single person, couple or small family to provide a warm and loving home environment for an outgoing and sociable 29-year-old man with a developmental disability. Must have a knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to learn. ASL classes are offered to you at no cost. Must be comfortable with personal care and provide reasonable transportation to various appointments and/or activities. Must be over age 21; have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, high school diploma or equivalent, and cleared background screenings and home inspection. Please call Ellijah Gendron at (802)582-6328.

Want to help save the planet? THE NATURE CONSERVANCY in Vermont seeks a dynamic professional to serve as its full-time Philanthropy Coordinator. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. The Philanthropy Coordinator works as part of the philanthropy team and will manage all prospect and donor information, manage solicitation and acknowledgement mailings and other donor interactions, and ensure all gifts are recorded properly. He/she will implement effective strategies to ensure optimized use of current systems and tools, making recommendations to the Philanthropy and Operations teams for streamlined input and output of data.

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Assistant to the President Status: Full time, salary. Posting Date: 09/2018. Reports To: VCFA President The Assistant to the President works closely with executive leadership to support and evolve a dynamic, renowned fine arts college. This position serves as a member of the President’s senior staff and as such job duties and activities deal with highly sensitive information and require a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

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Product Support Operations Expert

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides executive-level administrative support to both the President and Senior Staff. This ranges from simple tasks such as maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, screening visitors, and arranging conference calls and meetings, to serving as the Academic Dean’s right hand on accreditation studies, as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and as liaison to external groups on behalf of the President, executive staff, and the College in general (e.g., City of Montpelier, Montpelier Alive, NEASC, NASAD, trade organizations, lawyers, architects, agencies, etc.). The Assistant to the President also assumes responsibility for communications on behalf of the Office of the President, provides the first line of communication for purposes of problem solving and troubleshooting, anticipates problems and questions, and makes recommendations to the President.

Concept2 is a market-leading manufacturer of fitness ergometers and composite racing oars. Excellent customer service is a core value of ours. We are looking for someone to help us enhance our global product support operations. The position is based in our Morrisville, VT headquarters.

Responsibilities include: • Improve and develop web resources, troubleshooting guides, and videos

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Train customer service and tech support staff

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in administration, communications, education, or arts-related field; graduate degree preferred

• Work with engineering and quality teams to analyze support-related data Skills and Qualifications include:

• Five to ten years of administrative level office experience, preferably in higher education • Excellent working knowledge of office management systems and technology

• Experience in a high-level tech support role, supporting both mechanical and digital products

• High-level organization skills and capacity for attention to detail • Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including a strong eye for proofreading

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Ability to think creatively, entrepreneurially, and strategically

Concept2 has an informal office setting, flexible work schedule and excellent compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their families. Submit resume and cover letter to Lewis Franco, H.R. Director: lewisf@concept2.com. For more info: concept2.com/jobs.

• Strong comfort level with working independently, prioritizing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines

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Excellent benefits package, including extensive PTO, a defined benefit plan and 401K.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email your resume and cover letter to Angela Paladino at presidentassistantsearch@vcfa.edu. All current VCFA job openings can be found at vcfa.edu/careers.

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We are looking for a detail-oriented person who enjoys manipulating and managing large amounts of data. Our ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to conservation, the ability to manipulate complex data for the betterment of their team, and will thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. We have a fantastic office environment located in Montpelier, VT, and offer a competitive salary with great benefits. Bachelor’s degree and 1 year related experience or equivalent combination required. For a complete position description and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/ycq59mv2 The application deadline is Midnight EST September 28, 2018.

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The Office of the President operates at a fast pace and requires the ability to switch priorities and plans appropriately and efficiently. The Office of the President has a wide variety of constituents both internal and external, and it requires excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and oral, attention to detail, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to think and act independently as the eyes and ears for the administration.

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Humane Society Seeks

SHELTER MANAGER

Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS HIRING! Based in Shoreham, Vermont, Champlain Orchards has full-time, year-round job openings: • HR Manager • Director of Orchard Operations • Product Operations Manager • Diesel Mechanic • Assistant Sweet Cider Maker

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, is an open-admission animal shelter that provides services to approximately 900 animals per year and operates communitybased animal welfare programs.

A nonprofit organization in Berlin, VT, providing substance abuse services to central Vermont residents. Services include outpatient, intensive outpatient intervention, education, prevention, intervention and treatment.

The Shelter Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the animal shelter, including adoption center initiatives and community-based animal programs related to our mission. The position is a full-time, exempt position with a work week of TuesdaySaturday and includes administrative, supervisory, and personnel-related duties. Candidates who enjoy a fast-paced environment, are comfortable with change and ambiguity, can operate calmly in emotionally charged environments, and have a can-do attitude will thrive in this job.

HUB Clinicians: The HUB Clinician position is a Master’s or Bachelor’s level clinician position working with adults as a part of our HUB and Spoke medication assisted therapy (MAT) program. This position will focus on access to care and providing a bridge from the MAT program to referrals to the treatment service options. Work will involve assessments, group & individual therapy, case management as well as coordination with the Department of Corrections. Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is preferable. An LADC is preferred. Working hours roughly 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Preferred candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience in animal welfare or equivalent experience; at least 2 years’ managerial experience (non-profit or for profit organization); computer literacy and data entry experience; and demonstrated success managing staff. To apply, please send letter of interest, resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to:

If you want to be a part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/agriculture we would love to hear from you.

We offer competitive medical, dental and vision plans, generous time off policy, matching 403B retirement plans along with other company paid benefits.

You can find more details on our website:

Send your resume to Rachel Yeager, HR Coordinator • ryeager@claramartin.org Clara Martin Center • PO Box G • Randolph, VT 05060

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Find other open positions at www.claramartin.org

We’re Hiring

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Shelter Manager Search Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, 236 Boardman Street Middlebury, VT 05753. Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.

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