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[Re Off Message: “After Buying AirportArea Homes to Raze, Burlington Wants to Save Some,” October 16; Last 7: “Home Again?” October 17]: Why not replace all of those torn-down houses with evergreen trees? This would muffle the noise of the airport from the remaining houses and get better and better as time goes on. The cost would be minimal compared to the money already sunk into this project. Charlie Proutt

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Human life is precious. So, too, are wetlands and clean water. While President Donald Trump soft-pedals the apparent killing by the Saudis of a journalist, Gov. Phil Scott soft-pedals the apparent flagrant violation of wetland laws in the Lake Carmi watershed [“Drain the Swamp? Scott Wades Into State Wetland Dispute,” October 17]. It confounds me that Scott apparently inspected the site without the investigative support of any professional from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation or Agency of Natural Resources. Again in the style of Trump, Scott’s overt interference in ANR enforcement actions — under established Vermont law — and his efforts to secure a retroactive change in that law promote government by vested interests rather than by law. Further, Scott bemoans the possible financial impact of enforcement action on the apparent perpetrator of the wetlands destruction, yet that owner acted with advice from lawyers and engineers. The governor apparently overlooks the many millions of taxpayer dollars our state has spent to remediate pollution of Carmi and Champlain waters. I hope this egregious affront to Vermont’s waters prompts folks to vote on November 6. Hugo Liepmann

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[Re “Up in Smoke: What Turner and Zuckerman’s Pot Plan Says About the Lt. Gov. Candidates,” September 26]: Vermonters have an important decision to make when they vote for lieutenant governor on November 6. History tells us how easy it is to vote for the incumbent or to vote the party line. I want to urge you to vote for the best man for the job at this critical time in Vermont’s history: Don Turner Jr. I grew up in Milton. I’ve known Don my entire life. I’ve witnessed his long list of successes. Each was the result of hard work, talent and persistence, but most importantly caring for others and always seeking effective, frugal solutions to problems. In Don’s role as fire and rescue chief, he excelled at molding and leading two critical town departments, keeping the rosters full of talented volunteers ready to provide community emergency services 24-7. Lives were saved under his leadership. Don built a strong team as Milton town manager and in one year has accomplished a long list of critical tasks and projects that for many years had only been goals. He’s a problem solver with a unique skill set who finds solutions where others can’t and always remembers his duty to serve the taxpayer. He fully respects where funds come from in our municipality and spends them wisely. He worked tirelessly and rose to leadership during his 13 years in the state legislature. Vermont truly needs his continued service to the state. Please vote for Don Turner Jr. He is the best choice. John Bartlett

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[Re Off Message: “Burlington Voters Will Consider $100 Million in School, Wastewater Bonds,” September 24; Feedback: “Bond for BHS,” October 17]: I’m sure I am not the only one who has assumed that necessary renovations and repairs over the last many years have always, at least somewhat, been funded by the exorbitant and always-rising yearly budget dollars with which the taxpayers have been increasingly saddled. Now we find out they have simply let the place go in order to fund yearly salary and benefits increases. And they come crying. It is time for the school board and, more importantly, the voters to send a message that enough is enough — to finally stand up to the teachers’ union and change the current higher-thanthe-national-average pay and benefits rate here to be more in line with the national average, which it is not. Only then do we, the overburdened taxpayers of Burlington, finally get out from under the crushing tax bills levied on us by the union and school board. With those line items finally in check, the board can then direct the monies they should have spent on repair and renovation to finally fund the projects that they have avoided for years. Remember, it’s only a matter of months before the next inevitable budget increase for fiscal year 2020 rears its ugly head. Dave Parker BURLINGTON

[Re Off Message: “Burlington Book Festival Cancels Garrison Keillor Appearance,” October 1]: Whether or not Garrison Keillor was welcome at the Burlington Book Festival this year, the controversy his planned appearance sparked is aptly timed: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sexual assault and sexual harassment — alleged or otherwise — are crimes of domestic violence, a public health problem that’s been repeatedly exposed as a nationwide epidemic in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The good news is that, for Burlington, the thought of hosting a guest who may view others with a type of disrespect that has subtly pervaded generations has raised a rallying cry among people chafed by the thought of salt in the wound. Whether through empathy or compassion, this community has become vigorously aware of its members who have been mistreated and silenced. Domestic violence is a systematic pattern of control passed from one generation to the next through intimate relationships: Everyone knows someone who has been affected. Steps to End Domestic Violence assists in the transition to a safe, independent life for those who have been affected by abuse, and it offers educational programming to raise awareness about the complex effects of this preventable public health problem. A hotline provides free, confidential access to services and support at 802-658-1996. Consider supporting the annual Take Steps in Their Shoes event, setting up an educational opportunity in your community or making a donation in honor of the people you know who have the right to live without fear of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse. Sara White

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Making Blue Waves: Vermonters Labor for Out-of-State Campaigns

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Fell the Bern? Lawrence Zupan’s Long-Shot Bid to Depose Bernie Sanders BY PAUL HEINTZ

A Closer Look at Hallquist’s Record as the CEO of Vermont Electric Coop

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Health: Readers respond to an online tribute BY PAULA ROUTLY

38 Stuck in Vermont: Glam-pop group Rue Mevlana teamed up with the drag performers of the House of LeMay for three nights of spooktacular Halloween shows at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington.

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Theater review: Dear Elizabeth, Northern Stage BY ALEX BROWN

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Sports: Dartmouth College coach Callie Brownson is a pioneer for women in college football BY DAN BOLLES

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History in Harmony The success of the Broadway smash hit Hamilton reinforced the notion that history can be entertaining. A piece of Vermont’s past propels The Singing Master, an original theater work by playwright Dick Robson. The White River Valley Players present this musical reflection on the life of shape-note composer Jeremiah Ingalls, who died in Hancock in 1838. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 51

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INDIVIDUAL NARRATIVES The five young performers in Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity represent a wide range of Muslim experiences. In this interview-based theater production from Ping Chong + Company, the stars tell true tales that squelch fear and ignorance in favor of acceptance and love. A postshow talk rounds out the event at Burlington’s Flynn MainStage. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 50

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Slasher Bash The Vergennes Opera House celebrates the spooky season with some local star power. Actor and Vergennes resident Jeremy Holm is on hand for a screening of the 2018 horror film The Ranger, in which he plays the title role of a deranged park warden. A deejayed dance party and costume contest top off this night of fun and fright. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 53

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This Little Light On Thursday, a silent procession from Burlington City Hall to the First Unitarian Universalist Society illuminates National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The annual Candlelight Vigil & Survivor Speakout gives survivors the opportunity to share their stories in a supportive setting following a wordless walk organized by Steps to End Domestic Violence. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 48

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Dynamic Diva Bettye LaVette released her first single, “My Man — He’s a Lovin’ Man,” in 1962 at the age of 16, kicking off a career that has spanned half a century and counting. In a concert at St. Johnsbury Academy’s Fuller Hall, the Grammy Awardnominated songstress known for her sizzling soul, blues and R&B stylings interprets songs by Bob Dylan.

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Snow Show Are you itching to hit the slopes? Mad River Valley snow sports enthusiasts get a preview of this season’s trends at a panel discussion with industry leaders including Mad River Glen general manager Matt Lillard and Vermont Ski Areas Association president Molly Mahar. Mad River Valley Community Forum: A Conversation With the Ski Industry takes place at Sugarbush Resort in Warren. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 58

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Behind the Mask Author and activist Donna Kaz, also known by her pseudonym Aphra Behn, operates under the cover of a gorilla mask as part of the feminist activist artist group Guerrilla Girls on Tour. Kaz inspires listeners to make a difference in the world with a workshop at Burlington’s Hive Collective on Monday and an interactive talk at the University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art on Tuesday. SEE STORY ON PAGE 74

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n Saturday afternoon, House Minority Leader DON TURNER (R-Milton) brought his THURSDAYS > 9:30 P.M. campaign to become Vermont’s lieutenant governor to the grounds of SAM GET MORE INFO OR ’s Farm Market in Colchester. It was MAZZA WATCH ONLINE AT his third event of the day, which happened VERMONTCAM.ORG to be his 34th wedding anniversary. He did plan to spend the evening with his wife, he said, “to make sure we have a 35th.” 16t-vcam-weekly.indd 1 10/22/18 3:34 PM Turner is committed. He’s run a spirited campaign. He’s raised far more money than Progressive and Democratic incumbent DAVID ZUCKERMAN. At the Colchester event, Turner gave his full attention to every person in attendance, engaging in lengthy, earnest conversations. “He’s done everything right,” said MIKE DONOHUE, chair of the Chittenden County Republican Party. But will it make a difference? The stakes are high — for Turner, but also for the Vermont Republican Party. It could really use a victory in a statewide race. That is, a statewide race that doesn’t include GOP Gov. PHIL SCOTT. In the last five election cycles, there have been 33 contests for non-guberna16t-shoplocal-guy.indd 1 4/24/12 3:56 PM torial statewide offices: U.S. House and Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and auditor. Republicans have won only five Independents for Senate times. Scott accounted for three of those five, with his successful bids for lieutenant governor in 2010, 2012 and 2014. The other two non-gubernatorial Republican wins were BRIAN DUBIE’s reelection as lieutenant governor in 2008 and TOM SALMON’s reelection as auditor in 2010. (Salmon had won in 2008 as a Democrat and switched parties between elections.) Party leaders are anxious to show that Republicans other than Scott can compete on a statewide level. And they are making no real pretense of contesting the other four offices. The party didn’t even choose candidates for U.S. House, Senate, attorney general, auditor and treasurer until late August. Its nominee for secretary of state is perennial candidate H. BROOKE PAIGE. Those six hopefuls have raised little or no money. The party has put all its eggs in the Turner basket. Learn more about our “It’s extremely important to capture vision for Vermont and that seat,” said VTGOP chair DEB BILLADO. “Lieutenant governor is a steppingtell us about yours at stone to the governorship,” explained Donohue. “It’s important in establishing www.audetralstonvermont.com the next generation of leadership.” There’s also the “God Forbid” considPaid for by Marie Audet & Paul Ralston eration. “If something were to happen to for VT Senate | P.O. Box 743 | Middlebury, VT 05753 Phil Scott, Don Turner would provide a Ken Perine, Treasurer

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smoother transition than David Zuckerman,” said Senate Minority Leader JOE BENNING (R-Caledonia). Sure, if you mean ideologically “smoother.” Turner is waging an uphill battle against Democratic dominance in these statewide contests. He’s also fighting an almost insurmountable incumbent’s advantage. Only once in the last 10 years has a challenger defeated an incumbent. That was in 2008, when then-Democrat Salmon defeated Republican auditor RANDY BROCK. On five occasions, the incumbent has stepped aside voluntarily, sometimes to seek higher office. The other 18 times, the incumbents won easily.

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This week brought the first independent poll of Vermont’s general-election season, and it wasn’t good news for Turner. Zuckerman had a 17-point lead in the Vermont Public Radio-Vermont PBS poll, with 47 percent support to Turner’s 30 percent. Another 20 percent were undecided. Turner’s senior campaign adviser, DARREN ADAMS, isn’t fazed by the results. “We are confident the polls we’re doing internally are much more accurate,” Adams said. “Our polls show a very tight race.” He declined to share specific results. Turner has engaged the party’s true believers, which is important in itself. Some of Scott’s positions have created distance between the governor and the conservative base. In contrast, “the Republican grassroots are really excited about Don,” noted Donohue. “He’s providing a lot of energy for party activists and volunteers.” That could make a difference in some down-ballot races, but it’s unlikely to carry Turner across the finish line. “No Republican can win on the Republican base alone,” said Adams. “You have to appeal to independents and moderate Democrats.” That’s the Phil Scott Secret Formula. Can it work for Turner? After all, he spent the last six years as the Statehouse’s most prominent spokesperson for Republican orthodoxy, fighting the majority on a broad array of issues including multiple budgets,

paid family leave and a higher minimum wage. He also hewed the conservative line in this year’s gun debates. The Colchester event showed no sign of crossover appeal. Mazza’s parking lot was overflowing with cars, but virtually all the people were visiting the market. Few entered the area next door where Turner and other Republican candidates had gathered for a meet and greet. Those who did were solid Republicans already. Party leaders express optimism about Turner, but qualifiers are often attached. “He can give David Zuckerman a run for his money,” said Benning. “If he can pick up the base and convince some in the middle … he could win.” Could. More cold comfort: “I don’t want to count him out,” said Donohue. “Don has all the qualities we say we want.” Turner may be the VTGOP’s best-case scenario. He’s a skilled politician and fundraiser, a hard worker with a genial personality. He’s proven to be a natural campaigner. If he can’t win — or at least come close — that would be bad news for Republicans hoping to build toward a future that, someday, won’t include Scott.

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As DEBORAH LEE LUSKIN watched the BRETT confirmation hearings before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, she made a big decision. For a half century, the Newfane writer had concealed her memories of being sexually abused as a child. Now, she believed, it was time to tell her story. As a regular commentator on Vermont Public Radio, she had an outlet. She wrote a short essay relating her own experience to that of Kavanaugh’s accuser, CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD. On September 25, Luskin submitted it to VPR producer BETTY SMITHMASTALER. Luskin’s script identified her long-dead grandfather, not by name, as the abuser. Smith-Mastaler responded quickly, asking if Luskin could record the piece that same day. Then somebody hit the brakes. Instead of a recording session, there followed a nine-day sequence of emails between Luskin and station staff. On October 4, Luskin withdrew her commentary. The experience left her feeling “re-abused by VPR … They expressed enormous concern for my abuser.” The emails covered a variety of issues, but in the end “it came down to one word: grandfather,” said Luskin. “I was told I couldn’t use it.” VPR suggested alternatives, such as “close male relative.” There’s a bitter irony in that: VPR was willing to besmirch every male member of Luskin’s family, but not a long-dead grandfather. VPR news KAVANAUGH

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director SARAH ASHWORTH understood the implication but could offer no alternative. The organization was unwilling to “point to a single individual,” she said, even if that individual was not a public figure, was not named and was long dead. “We worked through several ideas with Deb,” Ashworth explained. “We didn’t want to silence her voice, but journalistically it wasn’t something we were comfortable with.” On October 3, VPR sent Luskin a series of questions seeking more information: Have you told your family about this? Are there any living relatives who might have objections? Is there a person or two who might be willing to corroborate? “Verification is critical,” Ashworth said, citing a basic tenet of journalism. Luskin answered the questions but was unsettled by their intrusiveness. The following day she withdrew the commentary. “You say you have complete trust in my personal integrity, but frankly, you have not acted that way,” she wrote in a letter to Smith and VPR executives. “Your concern for my abuser has been paramount from the start of this discussion.” Luskin has formally severed ties with VPR and discontinued her financial support. A few days later she wrote a new essay entitled, “He Was My Grandfather,” which recounted her abuse and her experience with VPR. She submitted it to the Commons, a weekly newspaper in Windham County. Its editors consulted with a libel lawyer, who told them that no one can sue for libel on behalf of a dead person. The Commons published the piece on October 10. “I went on my gut instinct when she shared her decision to pull the piece from VPR rather than bowdlerize it,” said Commons editor in chief JEFF POTTER. “Publishing it struck me as the right thing to do.” A week after publication, Luskin took to her blog to thank people for “the outpouring of support” that she called “as astounding as it’s been affirming.” Was VPR wrong? “It’s a balancing act,” said TRACI GRIFFITH, associate professor of media studies at Saint Michael’s College. “There’s no hard-and-fast rule. VPR is a statewide news organization affiliated with a national organization. Its approach might be different from a community newspaper.” Journalists’ standards are there to ensure fairness and accuracy. In this case, the rules had unintended consequences. Perpetrators cover up their crimes. Survivors are shamed into silence. Is it their fault that their experiences don’t meet journalists’ desire for proof? When news organizations deny a platform to people

such as Luskin, aren’t they effectively providing cover for abusers? “I don’t want to think of it that way,” said Ashworth. Luskin does. “I’m tired of sanitizing my words,” she said. “They’re treating their listeners to the same silence that survivors of abuse have imposed on themselves.” “These are questions and issues we’re talking through and working out,” said Ashworth. “This definitely gives rise to new questions and how journalists answer them.” In this case, VPR’s timetested standards caused pain to an abuse survivor and blocked her from telling her story. Is this what news organizations really want to accomplish?

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And now for a much less fraught item about VPR. The organization recently entered into a news-sharing agreement with VTDigger.org, the Vermont news and politics website. “We’re providing them with three to four stories of 60 to 100 words each,” said Digger’s founder and editor, ANNE GALLOWAY. Those brief versions are meant to fit into radio newscasts. Digger receives a payment, plus on-air credit. It has made a similar agreement with Waterbury-based WDEV radio. The Associated Press has long been the primary source for radio newscasts. The AP sends summaries of local stories to member stations. However, as the AP’s Vermont bureau has gotten smaller and smaller, its radio service has suffered. “We help fill the void,” said Galloway. “As a radio station, we must be relevant daily,” said Ashworth. “Newscasts are an essential part of our service. This might help reporters free up more time to work on long-form stories.” This deal is especially noteworthy because the two entities have often had a prickly relationship. In July, Galloway told Seven Days that VPR had “spurned us for six years” whenever she proposed collaborations. She now says that VPR’s new president, SCOTT FINN, “has taken the organization in a different direction.” The current arrangement will expire at the end of this year, when Ashworth and her colleagues will decide whether to extend it. m

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t was a crisp, sunny mid-October Sunday, a perfect time for leaf peeping, hitting the trails or putting the garden to bed. But a group of 10 Vermonters, all women, denied themselves the pleasures of foliage season to spend the afternoon writing postcards on behalf of candidates in other states. The women were members of Indivisible Calais, one of dozens of grassroots groups around the state who are volunteering for state and federal campaigns outside of Vermont. Each consists of a core group of 10 to 30 people and a larger contingent of as many as 300 email followers. Animated conversation streamed around the table as the women wrote hundreds of postcards for state legislative hopefuls in New York and Pennsylvania, using voter lists provided by the candidates. For these women, the socializing is crucial to the activism. “We’re in an emotionally hard time,” said Ginny Sassaman, host of the postcarding event and co-facilitator of Indivisible Calais. “A large part of what we do is hold each other up. By the end of a meeting, we all feel better.” Sassaman and the other volunteers were appalled by the election of Donald Trump. They discovered an outlet for their rage during the massive Women’s March at the beginning of Trump’s presidency. “It was incredible,” said Mary Droege, founder of Castleton Indivisible. “I came back saying, ‘We’ve got to keep this movement going.’” In the wake of the march, Barbara Yerrick of Jericho-Underhill Indivisible said, she and her friends came together to “commiserate, but also figure out what we could do.” The answer varies by group. Many focus entirely on out-of-state races because Vermont’s congressional delegation is reliably blue, and they want to make a difference in Congress and in Republicancontrolled state legislatures. Some, such as the Castleton group, located in “a red county in a blue state” — split their time and resources, said Droege. They’ve been working for Democratic candidates based in Rutland County as well as outside of Vermont. These groups have been part of some notable victories since Trump’s election. They contributed to the hotly contested 2017 race for the Virginia House of Delegates, in which Democrats scored a net gain of 15 seats and came achingly close

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to eliminating the Republican majority, and the 2018 special elections that sent Alabama Democrat Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate and Pennsylvania Democrat Conor Lamb to Congress. Those results have given the activists fresh inspiration to continue the effort. Some groups hold special events designed to raise spirits as well as money. Indivisible Calais has hosted a series of fundraising concerts, which have netted more than $10,000 for state and congressional candidates in other states. On a recent Saturday night, one such event packed the Whammy Bar in Maple Corner with about 50 people. They donated to candidates in Maine and New Hampshire and reveled in the sounds of Umlaut, a Plainfield-based trio who bill themselves as “Vermont’s Premier Polk-Rock Band.” Onstage, they present themselves as Fritz, Günther and Jüppchen, the von Umlaut brothers, who play guitar, accordion and plucked cello. Their repertoire includes

familiar songs done polka style, often with topical lyrics. Their version of Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” begins with “One bill makes them richer and one bill makes us poor” and tells the audience to “Go ask Bernie, I think he’ll know.” They turn the old classic “Love and Marriage” into a celebration of “Trump and Putin, they go together like wheat and gluten.” Attendees donated $650 for the designated campaigns. Indivisible Calais has also participated in phone banking, canvassing and text banking, the new-tech version of phone banking in which volunteers send text messages to voters with smartphones. The group is notable for producing so much activity in such a small town. But similar organizations have sprung up all over the state. Seven Days reported on this phenomenon in July. Since then, “there’s been an uptick after Labor Day and especially in October,” said Ann Smith, a Waterbury resident and an organizer of Lean Left Vermont, which coordinates the efforts of grassroots groups with those of national organizations seeking to turn red

seats blue. “There’s an intensity, a sense of urgency that wasn’t here before.” More men are joining these groups, which have been fueled as well by the #MeToo movement. But women still dominate. Six of the seven founders of Lean Left Vermont are women. JerichoUnderhill Indivisible is “entirely women,” said Yerrick. In Indivisible Calais, said Sassaman, “the vast majority are women.” There are exceptions: A Peacham subgroup of Northeast Vermont On Guard is led by a husband-and-wife team, and its membership is almost evenly split. Thanks to the internet, working on faraway campaigns has never been easier. Swing Left provides guidance about congressional races. Sister District does the same for state legislatures. Indivisible shares information with its loose network of small groups across the country. Donations can be processed effortlessly through ActBlue, which has become a dominant player in Democratic fundraising. Red to Blue, an organization aimed at taking politics into the digital age, has a text-banking program. Text banking, said Smith, is “the

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coming thing, but most campaigns aren’t Mason and her friends took a Lean doing it yet.” Left Vermont canvassing webinar and If you’re imagining hours and hours spent two days going door-to-door in of texting on tiny keyboards, rest easy. the district. The Delgado campaign It’s actually done on computers, not provided messaging information, smartphones. Campaigns upload contact instructions on where to go and “the lists and message scripts to a “texting mobile app we used to track our progplatform,” which volunteers can access. ress,” said Mason. A volunteer types out text messages on Two of the most creative forms a computer and sends them to voters’ of activism come from southeastern smartphones. If a voter responds, the Vermont, home of the Putney Huddle, volunteer answers using the one of the largest grassroots campaign’s talking points. groups, as well as Indivisible Montpelier resident Drea Brattleboro and Southern Thew got “hooked” on text Vermont Sister District. banking while volunteering As Seven Days reported on Virginia’s 2017 election. in 2017, the latter group She has sent “tens of thoulaunched a soup subscripsands of texts” and become a tion program. “Volunteer text-banking facilitator and cooks make a pot of soup, trainer for Red to Blue. Thew and donors get soup once a is an oncology nurse at the month,” said Tammy McNaUniversity of Vermont Medimara of Southern Vermont cal Center; she’s cut back Sister District. “They donate on her workload until Electhrough ActBlue. We’ve tion Day so she can spread raised almost $15,000 for ANN SMITH the gospel of text banking. Sister District races.” She said the technology can The effort was so successbe daunting at first, but “once you get ful that organizer Peg Alden of Putney through it, it’s easier than phone banking decided to branch out. This spring she or going door-to-door.” launched Save Our Nation Vacation, Almost every activist group around the which offers stays at properties around state engages in phone banking, texting New England. “People donate time at and sending postcards. In fact, Lean Left their properties, and people bid on them,” Vermont held a postcard design contest Alden explained. Current offerings and printed thousands of copies for local include a townhouse in Boston, a condo groups to use. It’s a pleasant, nonpar- in the Berkshires, a cottage on the Maine tisan design that says “BE A VOTER” coast and several getaways in southeast on a banner being towed by a cartoon Vermont. airplane across a light blue sky. Most of If this initial round is successful, the effort is aimed at state and congres- Alden added, “I plan to go to Democrats sional contests in nearby states, including Abroad and get them involved,” which New York, New Hampshire, Maine and could add international getaways to the Pennsylvania. mix. Some groups add their own ideas All this political engagement is laudto the mix. The Peacham group hosts able, but is there a danger that so much of “20/20 potlucks,” said co-facilitator Jim it is directed outside Vermont? Are local Minichiello. “We each donate $20 at a Democratic and Progressive candidates potluck on the 20th of each month.” losing out? A group of women in Middlebury Perhaps, but activism is not a transgot together for a single mid-October ferrable commodity. The contentiouscanvassing trip to New York’s 19th ness of national politics is driving this congressional district in the Hudson movement. If the battles for Congress Valley, where Democrat Antonio Delgado and state legislatures were not so is in a close contest with U.S. Rep. John consequential, the motivation would be Faso, a Republican. “We call ourselves diminished. the Flip Trippers,” said Amy Mason Besides, as Thew put it, “I use a of Weybridge. “[Sen. Bernie] Sanders neighborhood analogy. Our house needs [I-Vt.] and [U.S. Rep.] Peter Welch [D-Vt.] repairs, but the others are on fire.” m seem safe, so where could we make a difference?” Contact: johnwalters@sevendaysvt.com

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awrence Zupan stood on the lawn of the Hildene estate in Manchester and marveled at a 16-by-18-foot rectangle of brick set into the grass. As a nearby plaque explained, it represented the cramped Kentucky cabin in which Abraham Lincoln was born. Looming over the brick outline was a Georgian Revival mansion that the 16th president’s son, the industrialist Robert Todd Lincoln, built to serve as his summer home. “From log cabin to this in a generation!” Zupan exclaimed with approval. “And how did it come about? Not through socialism! It came about through free enterprise.” Zupan, Vermont’s long-shot Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, sees the free and unfettered market as the answer to most of society’s ills. If only the government could get out of the way, he reasons, the economy would thrive, health insurance would be affordable and humankind would wean itself off fossil fuels. Standing in the way, in Zupan’s view, is the “evil system” of socialism and its chief propagandist, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who “wants to convert America into his vision of a socialist paradise.” That’s why Zupan, who had never before run for public office, decided to challenge America’s most popular senator in the November 6 election. “Someone has to stand up against [socialism] and remind Vermonters what has always made us great,” he explained. That someone is a 71-year-old real estate broker who jokes that he may be the only vegan Republican in Vermont. He describes himself as an ethnic Jew who believes in both the Old and New Testaments and considers Jesus Christ his savior. A former executive recruiter, wholesale fruit dealer and suburban subdivision developer, he lives six miles from the Lincoln homestead in what he frequently refers to, with a real estate salesman’s shtick, as the “four-season resort town” of Manchester in southwestern Vermont. As he hurried down a pathway on the grounds of Hildene, where he was married 25 years ago, Zupan explained his campaign’s eye-catching yard signs, which defy convention by mentioning his opponent. “Zupan vs. Sanders: It’s about Vermont,” the signs read. “It tells the whole story … A large part of my campaign is that I’m the un-Bernie,”

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he said. “Let’s face it: I’m Lawrence Zupan, and I’m also the opposite of Bernie Sanders.” Ideologically, that is most certainly the case. Unlike Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, Zupan supported President Donald Trump’s tax plan, favors repealing the Affordable Care Act, would have voted to confirm U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and won’t say whether he believes humans are largely responsible for climate change. But biographically and temperamentally, Zupan bears some resemblance to the senator he hopes to replace. With thinning gray hair, a craggy face and a propensity to glower, he occasionally even physically resembles his nemesis. Just six years Sanders’ junior, Zupan shares a similar working-class, New York City background and speaks with a similarly distinctive outer-borough accent, often in uninterrupted, self-assured diatribes. Zupan’s father was a house painter — and, ironically, a labor unionist and socialist — while Sanders’ was a paint salesman.

Like the senator, who spent time in his youth on an Israeli kibbutz, Zupan experimented with communal living. At age 21, he became executive director of the Integral Yoga Institute, the Manhattan outpost of the Indian religious guru Satchidananda Saraswati. In that role, he helped purchase a new headquarters for the yoga center in Greenwich Village and an ashram in Pomfret, Conn. During that time, Zupan became friends with the psychedelic pop artist Peter Max, whom, decades later, Zupan would work for as a business manager. He recalled life in the ashram as a “wonderful” experience, but he recoiled at the notion that it resembled a socialist existence. “No government told me I couldn’t leave the next day and go out and get a job,” he said. “I did a communitarian life out of choice. You understand the difference?” Since buying his Manchester home in 1986 and moving to Vermont full time in 2000, Zupan has done little to engage in state politics, other than write letters to the editor supporting 2016 gubernatorial

candidate Bruce Lisman and attend the occasional Bennington County Republican Party meeting. “I was really surprised when he ran,” said county party chair Carol Dupont, who considers herself a friend and supporter. She described him as “a very thoughtful person” and “an intellect.” Unlike other candidates, Zupan said, he has no desire to become a professional politician. “This was just a particular vacuum that needed to be filled,” he said. To say that Zupan has little chance of prevailing would be a vast understatement. At first, the Manchester Republican couldn’t even persuade his party to nominate him. In the August primary, perennial candidate H. Brooke Paige, who is best known for campaigning in a top hat, defeated Zupan by 422 votes. Only after Paige withdrew did the Vermont GOP’s state committee hand Zupan the nomination. “If I had started even five or seven days earlier, I believe I would’ve had those 422 votes,” Zupan maintained. “It was just a question of scaling the wall in the amount of time.” He’s now scrambling up an even higher wall. Sanders has won 10 statewide elections in Vermont since 1990, most recently in 2012 when he claimed 71 percent of the vote to win a second term in the U.S. Senate. Since then, Sanders has run for president and become a national icon and a fundraising powerhouse. At the end of September, he had $8.8 million in his campaign account, compared to $52,000 for Zupan. A new poll released this week by Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS showed Sanders leading Zupan 60 to 19 percent, with only 16 percent undecided. “Never say never,” said former governor Jim Douglas, a Republican who has endorsed Zupan. “The odds are long without any question.” Sanders has largely ignored Zupan and the seven other candidates in the race, all of whom are running bare-bones campaigns. Six are independents, and one is a member of the Liberty Union Party. The incumbent has campaigned sparingly in Vermont and left last Friday for a nine-state swing through more competitive regions of the country. He has agreed to just two debates, both of which are scheduled for eight days before the election, leaving Zupan and his fellow

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challengers few opportunities to engage “But the candidate I’ve always wanted to their rival. work for throughout all of those elections “The voters deserve to see the stark has been my father,” said Zachary, who is contrast between Bernie Sanders and tall and lanky with curly brown hair. “I’ve Lawrence Zupan, and he has done every- been waiting for the day when he would thing to deny them that privilege,” Zupan run for office.” said, employing the third person, as he Father and son alike can summon a frequently does. decent Sanders impression — inveighing Zupan’s main critique of his opponent, against “the millionaires and billionaires” other than ideology, is that Sanders is “an and the “authoritarians and oligarchs” absentee landlord of a senator.” He notes in a thick Brooklyn accent — though that Sanders missed more votes than any Zachary’s is more convincing. “Now that of his peers in 2015 and 2016, when the the campaign has started, I only do it 1 senator sought the Democratic nomina- percent of the time,” he later quipped in tion for president. “If the taxpayers and his Bernie brogue. citizens of Vermont have hired you to do After touring Hildene, Zupan steered a job and you don’t do it, that’s reason the family’s beige Toyota Venza through for being fired in almost any town, stopping intermittently profession,” Zupan said. at what he viewed as local With the 2020 election on monuments to capitalism. At the horizon, Zupan argues, Burr and Burton Academy, the Sanders “is completely prestigious independent high focused, whether he’ll school, he noted that the late L AWRE NCE admit it right now or not, on financier Barry Rowland and ZU PAN running for the presidency.” his wife, Wendy, had donated After winning reelection to $20 million to the institution the Senate, he contends, Sanders will be in March. “using Vermont as a well-upholstered “Where did they get the $20 million footstool to step into his presidential to donate?” Zupan asked. “They got it role.” through free enterprise and developing Zupan also takes issue with Sanders’ business.” limited availability to Vermont reportAt the newly rebuilt Manchester ers, arguing that “freedom of the press Community Library, Zupan pointed to also includes access to the people in your a plaque recognizing those who made it government.” If elected, he pledged, he possible by donating to its $7.2 million would hold “free-ranging” press confer- capital campaign. “Taxpayers were not ences once or twice a month. hit upon to build that institution,” Zupan Sanders, who has refused to be inter- said. “In a socialist world, there would’ve viewed by Seven Days since May 2015, been no philanthropists with enough did not respond to a request for comment money to build it.” for this story. His staff has declined The candidate failed to mention or ignored weekly interview requests that Burr and Burton relies on millions from the newspaper since the August 14 of public dollars each year to pay the primary. tuition of local students, nor did he note The senator did respond, albeit briefly, that the town of Manchester approprito one Zupan charge when the former ates more than $230,000 a year to the appeared earlier this month on Vermont local library, about one-third of its Public Radio’s “Vermont Edition.” Host annual budget. Jane Lindholm played a recording of Asked whether he thought all public Zupan insinuating that Sanders’ “love and libraries should be built with private … promulgation of socialism” suggested capital, Zupan whispered in his best that he does not love the United States. library voice, “I don’t know about that, “It’s, you know, absurd, silly things but I’m happy to say that this one was.” that this Republican is saying,” Sanders He conceded that public dollars said, declining to utter Zupan’s name. should be “part of the mix” when funding The challenger ’s low-budget libraries and schools — to a point. campaign is based in his home and at the “I grew up enjoying public institutions nearby Inn at Willow Pond. Last week, he in New York City. I enjoyed the New York held forth in a hot and stuffy conference Public Library and public schools,” he room at the inn as his campaign manager, said. “But as a homeschool parent, why his 22-year-old son Zachary, looked on in should I pay to support the education approval. system and also pay for all of the books The oldest of Zupan’s three children, for my students and my home?” all of whom were homeschooled, Zachary “Why,” Zupan demanded, “should I has volunteered for several conservative pay twice?” m Republicans, including 2013 Virginia gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli. Contact: paul@sevendaysvt.com

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n her telling, Christine Hallquist transformed an antiquated organization on the brink of bankruptcy into one of the most innovative utilities in the country. She empowered employees, modernized equipment and implemented cutting-edge programs. Hallquist, now the Democratic candidate for governor, cites her 12 years as chief executive officer at Vermont Electric Coop to make the case that she’s qualified to lead the state. The co-op based in Johnson serves about 32,000 members across eight counties. The Hyde Park executive, who stepped down as CEO in February to run for office, is widely credited with bringing stability to VEC. Under her watch, the co-op strengthened its finances, professionalized workplace policies, embraced new technology, reduced outages and sourced more power from renewable energy sources. Nevertheless, the version of events Hallquist has told on the campaign trail has sometimes been exaggerated and inaccurate. Public documents, regulators, customers and employees tell a less dramatic and more nuanced story about her time at VEC. Hallquist rose to CEO from modest beginnings. She worked as a RadioShack salesperson while getting an associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, N.Y. She moved to Vermont for a job at IBM but left the company after a year to work as a technician for Digital Equipment in South Burlington. Hallquist, who said she was promoted to supervisor after only three months, took engineering courses through an arrangement the company had with the University of Massachusetts. “Then I became an electrical engineer,” she told Seven Days, a statement she has made previously, and one that has been widely repeated in news stories about her campaign. Whether that’s a label she can rightfully claim is questionable. Hallquist acknowledges she never got an engineering license or a bachelor’s degree. State law prohibits someone from identifying as a “professional engineer” without a license but is silent on using the term “engineer.” Arthur Schwartz, deputy executive director and general counsel at the National Society of Professional Engineers

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in Virginia said, “Our position is, at a minimum, people should not use the term ‘engineer’ unless they’re either licensed or they have a four-year accredited degree.” “I never said I was a professional engineer,” Hallquist later emphasized. “I said I was an engineer by trade. That’s very common in the industry.” Hallquist left Digital in 1990 and spent the next three years as CEO of a small Barre manufacturer, SB Electronics. From 1994 to 2000, Hallquist said, she consulted for business clients including Keebler, Ocean Spray and Honda. “People would bring me in to solve problems,” she said. At first she focused on improving manufacturing techniques; she recalled helping Keebler burn fewer cookies by tinkering with its dough-making. By the time VEC CEO Kelly Enright sought her services as an engineering and technology consultant, Hallquist said, she had “evolved to the point where I was looking at the total business.” It was 1998 — two years after the small Vermont utility had filed for bankruptcy, a result of what regulators deemed reckless investments in nuclear power plants that were never built. In 2000, Enright hired Hallquist as engineering and operations

manager. Enright did not respond to an interview request for this story. In 2004, Enright oversaw the co-op’s $18 million purchase of another northern Vermont utility, which more than doubled VEC’s customer base. Under the previous owner, Citizens Communications, the utility had been plagued by “long-standing patterns of fraud and deceit,” according to the Vermont Public Service Board (now the Public Utility Commission). Both utilities suffered from outdated equipment and poorly maintained electrical infrastructure, leading to frequent outages. The merger, by most accounts, did not go smoothly. Hallquist said she wrote the plan to combine the organizations, but it “was not carried out.” She declined to elaborate, saying, “I don’t want to slam people.” Enright left the co-op in late 2005, and Hallquist became CEO. Until Monday, the home page of Hallquist’s campaign website stated that she “led Vermont Electric Coop from near bankruptcy to nationally recognized utility, without raising rates.” She told Seven Days this month that the co-op would likely have gone bankrupt in 2005 had regulators not approved a rate increase.

But former state officials and regulators remember the financial picture differently, and contemporaneous Public Service Board documents make no mention of bankruptcy. “By the time Hallquist got there, I think the co-op was in pretty good shape,” recalled James Volz, who was serving on the utility-regulating board at the time. “I don’t think I would characterize [the financial situation] as dire,” said David O’Brien, who was governor Jim Douglas’ commissioner of the Department of Public Service from 2003 to 2011. The co-op’s government affairs and member relations manager, Andrea Cohen, told Seven Days that a credit-rating agency did put VEC on a “negative watch” in October 2005 — a sign that its already low BBB- rating might drop further. But according to Cohen, “We are not aware of any time where we were considering bankruptcy during the negative credit watch.” Hallquist stands by her characterization. She said that the co-op, in addition to its poor credit rating, had been failing to meet loan conditions, which also put it at risk of going bankrupt. An inquiry to VEC raised doubts about

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that, as well. Cohen said staff “looked capital plan and began investing millions back to 2003 and couldn’t find a time in long-neglected infrastructure, which where we failed to meet our loan cove- significantly reduced outages. nants,” though she noted that the co-op Customers noticed. came close several times. “I think there was a distinct effort Hallquist also contends that when on Christine’s behalf to open the lines she took over, the state was consider- of communication between the cooping revoking the co-op’s certificate of erative and the largest customers, and we public good, which is crucial to its abil- benefited from that,” said Mark Delaney, ity to operate. When pressed, she said, an executive at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. “That’s what David O’Brien threatened The co-op made a “massive effort” to in a meeting,” but acknowledged that “it clear vegetation around its power lines wasn’t an official position statement of and worked with the resort to upgrade the department.” an antiquated substation, Delaney said: “I don’t recall saying that, but even if “Nowadays for us to have an outage up I did, I don’t think that rises to level of here is pretty rare.” Hallquist also proved willing to make saying the company faced the removal of its CPG,” O’Brien said. “People have to prudent but unpopular decisions. In understand that’s a very, very dramatic 2006, she sold the utility’s territory in step to take.” Windham and Windsor counties, which Further, it is incorrect that Hallquist had been costly to maintain. “I thought it strengthened the co-op without rate was a courageous act,” said former Public increases, as her campaign Service Board commiswebsite stated. Shortly after sioner David Coen. becoming CEO, Hallquist Facing a $2 million asked the Public Service budget gap in 2009, she Board for a 14 percent froze pay at the co-op. increase — the first of six Hallquist acknowledged hikes she requested during that her relationship with her 12-year tenure. her employees was “rocky” Asked about the claim at first but said that by CHRISTIN E HALLQU IST on October 17, the candidate the time she left, it was said, “Oh, that’s not true. “exceptional.” I will correct that.” Her Seven Days attempted to staff did so on Monday, after a reporter speak with the co-op’s 12 board members inquired about it a second time. to discuss Hallquist’s tenure. Only one In 2006, the Public Service Board who overlapped with her, Carol Maroni, approved Hallquist’s 14 percent rate who has served for eight years, agreed increase — but attached significant condi- to an interview. “She was a leader who tions: It required that the co-op submit empowered her staff,” Maroni said. “She to an extensive business review and listened. She built an incredible senior audit of board policies, as well as “power management team at the co-op.” planning, budgeting, organizational However, International Brotherhood structure and staffing levels, company of Electrical Workers Local 300, the decision-making processes, and strategic union that represents VEC employees, planning.” has declined to endorse Hallquist. That, according to several retired Jeffrey Wimette, Local 300’s business regulators, provided the road map for manager from 2006 to 2018, recalled VEC’s recovery. “Having that third-party that the CEO would frequently make objective review was a springboard for promises she couldn’t keep. The relastarting to make some serious structural tionship between employees and senior change,” said O’Brien, who emphasized management improved, he said, because that “Christine very much supported that. the former learned to bypass Hallquist. She was very reasonable to work with.” Wimette said that by the time he left the In December 2007, the business co-op, “she was no longer part of any consultants issued a report with more conversation between the company and than 100 recommendations; Hallquist the union.” said she agreed with nearly all of them Hallquist has dismissed Wimette’s and worked quickly on implementation. criticism, suggesting they had a personal “The larger story of turning the util- dispute. Wimette’s predecessor in the ity around and having a good result come role, George Clain, described a similar from regulatory action is a good enough tension. “I just know I couldn’t trust story,” O’Brien said. “It doesn’t need the [Hallquist],” Clain said. “I’ve dealt with Hollywood plot twists to be relevant and all the utility managements and had good meaningful.” One key change that occurred during the turnaround: VEC developed a 10-year

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labor relations with them,” he said. “With, VEC it was just very challenging.” The Democratic candidate has also made the bold claim that VEC is among the most innovative utilities in the country. She’s noted that it became one of the first to adopt smart meters and, by 2009, offered customers the ability to track their electricity usage on an hourly basis. When the co-op is compared to rural utilities elsewhere in the country, she may be right. Dan Riedinger, a spokesperson for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, said the co-op is regarded as “very innovative,” noting that it embraced smart meters, cybersecurity measures and renewable energy sources ahead of many utilities. (Hallquist has also, at times, been an outspoken critic of renewable energy projects, as Seven Days has reported.) Hallquist recalled a group of U.S. Department of Energy officials telling her in 2010 that VEC was one of the most innovative utilities in the country. But she acknowledged that others have since caught up. “We certainly were in 2010,” she said. “But I’m not gonna say that we are today. No — that would be not true. I’ll just say that we’re innovative today.” Some of Hallquist’s more ambitious ideas never came to fruition. In 2008, she was involved in an effort to establish a $20 million gasification plant that would convert trash and sewage into energy. Environmental activists strongly objected. According to Hallquist, the price of electricity dropped, making the project less viable. In 2004, VEC partnered with the Economic Development Council of Northern Vermont on what was supposed to have been a $10 million project to bring broadband to six northern counties. The endeavor faltered several years later when the council collapsed from financial mismanagement. “We’re not the ones that made it fail,” Hallquist said. “If I were running it,” she started to say, before cutting herself off. “No, I shouldn’t say that.” Asked in an interview whether she thought she’d exaggerated her accomplishments, Hallquist responded, “Yup, I do.” A moment later, she denied the statement: “Oh, I didn’t think I exaggerated.” “Well, you just said that,” her communications manager, David Glidden, pointed out. “I thought you asked something else,” Hallquist said. “No, I do not think I’m exaggerating.” m

Arkansas Man Gets Probation for Scamming Developer Don Sinex An Arkansas man received one to two years’ probation last Friday for his role in a scam that defrauded Don Sinex and the Burlington Town Center of nearly $30,000. Michael Marshall, 61, pleaded no contest to possession of stolen property worth more than $900, a felony. Marshall’s attorney, Margaret Jansch, argued that Marshall had unwittingly been swept up in a more complicated scam targeting the Burlington developer. On December 5, 2016, Jennifer Villamil, vice president of finance for Sinex’s firm Devonwood Investors, received an email that appeared to be from Sinex, her boss. It directed her to transfer $29,348 from TD Bank to Marshall’s bank account at Bear State Bank in Mena, Ark. Jansch described the scam as “a very sophisticated operation.” The email came on a day when Sinex was out of the office, she pointed out. It also instructed Villamil to “code [the transfer] as administrative expenses.” Villamil had told investigators that the language appeared consistent with Sinex’s previous communications and did not make her suspicious. Villamil made the transfer to Marshall’s account. She realized the request was fraudulent when Sinex asked her about it a month later. The sender’s email address was one letter different from Sinex’s. Jansch said her client had been told to receive the funds from a woman he met on an online dating site. The woman, whom police were unable to find, allegedly told Marshall the cash was meant for a family member. Marshall was to receive $2,000 for his effort. Sinex did not appear in court but had advocated for more jail time and fines for Marshall and did not agree with the deal, noted Deputy Chittenden County State’s Attorney Susan Hardin. The developer was “very upset,” she said, primarily because his insurance didn’t cover the loss. Hardin said that Sinex’s employees did not receive end-of-year and holiday bonuses because of the scam. K AT I E JI C K L I N G

Incumbents Dominate Vermont Public Media Poll The first public poll of Vermont’s 2018 general election found that statewide incumbents have little to fear. The poll, commissioned by Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS, showed Republican Gov. Phil Scott holding a 42 to 28 percent lead over Democratic nominee Christine Hallquist, with 22 percent undecided. The survey of 495 likely voters, conducted between October 5 and October 15, had a margin of error of 4.4 percent. The public media stations found that 45 percent of those surveyed approved of Scott’s job performance, while 26 percent disapproved. In a matchup against Hallquist and the five other candidates on the ballot, Scott prevailed in almost every demographic. Republicans favored him 71 to 3 percent, while independents did so 36 to 7 percent. Though 50 percent of Democrats said they supported Hallquist, 26 percent said they would cross party lines to back the Republican. In the race for lieutenant governor, incumbent Progressive and Democrat David

Zuckerman led Republican Rep. Don Turner (R-Milton), the House minority leader. Fortyseven percent of likely voters said they would vote for the first-term lieutenant governor, while 30 percent said they would back Turner. Vermont’s two congressional delegates up for reelection this fall held overwhelming leads, according to the poll. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) led Republican Lawrence Zupan 60 to 19 percent, while U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Republican Anya Tynio 55 to 18 percent. In the two other statewide races polled by the public media stations, Democratic Attorney General T.J. Donovan was beating Rep. Janssen Willhoit (R-St. Johnsbury) 56 to 17 percent, and Democratic Secretary of State Jim Condos was ahead of Republican H. Brooke Paige 45 to 22 percent. While Vermonters appear satisfied with incumbent statewide officeholders, they do not feel the same about the incumbent president. Only 24 percent said they approved of Republican Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent said they disapproved. PAU L HE I N T Z

Hallquist Slams Trump Proposal to Revoke Transgender Recognition Vermont gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, who is transgender, had choice words for President Donald Trump after news broke that his administration is considering changing federal policy to no longer recognize transgender people. “Wow. Sure as hell hope I win this election! The Trump administration is going to get a can of whoop-ass from me!” Hallquist tweeted in response to an October 21 New York Times story that revealed that Trump officials are discussing defining gender based on the genitals a person is born with. The Times reported that “the new definition would essentially eradicate federal recognition of the estimated 1.4 million Americans who have opted to recognize themselves — surgically or otherwise — as a gender other than the one they were born into.” That includes Hallquist, who is the first transgender candidate nominated by a major party to run for governor. During an interview Monday, she speculated that if the administration goes through with the change, “I may not be able to travel … My passport currently says female but [Trump]

could be revoking passports. He could be telling states that our enhanced [driver’s] licenses are not valid.” “It’s a horrible thing,” Hallquist said. “Nobody should feel comfortable when the president starts wiping out entire populations.” On Monday evening, Hallquist sent out a fundraising email based on the Times story. “I’m angry, and I know you are too,” it stated. “Think of how powerful it will be to have a trans Governor ready to fight back every time trans Americans – or any other marginalized community — are attacked.” Asked for comment about the possible change, a spokesperson for Hallquist’s Republican opponent, Gov. Phil Scott, said he opposed the proposal. “While there is always more work to do, we’ve made important progress in protecting the rights of our LGBTQ population, and towards acceptance and tolerance,” said Scott’s communications director, Rebecca Kelley. “We can’t roll it back, and a concerted effort to do so is unacceptable.” ALI C I A FRE E S E

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Olin Clyde Robison 1936-2018

Olin Clyde Robison, a former president of both Middlebury College and the Salzburg Seminar, died Monday, October 22, at the age of 82. He had been in poor health for several years and was surrounded by family at the end. Born in Anacoco, La., on May 12, 1936, to AC and Ruby (Cantrell) Robison, he was raised in Port Arthur, Texas, where he attended public schools. He attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas; Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; and Oxford University, where he earned a DPhil in church history in 1963. His experience at these institutions marked him deeply, instilling in him a lifelong belief that education

is the great equalizer in our democracy. In 1964, Robison moved to Washington, D.C., to join the administration of president Lyndon B. Johnson. He served as director of university affairs at the Peace Corps and, later, as a special assistant to the deputy undersecretary of state. Leaving government in 1968, Robison held senior posts at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., and Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, before becoming president of Middlebury College at the age of 39 in 1975. During Robison’s 15 years at the helm of the Vermont liberal arts school, he oversaw significant growth in both student enrollment and the college’s physical infrastructure. Though out of government, he remained an active consultant for the state department and used that experience to establish what he long regarded as one of his most significant achievements: a nationwide program that brought Soviet undergraduates to study on American campuses, something that was almost unheard of even in the waning days of the Soviet Union. After retiring from Middlebury in 1990, Robison became president of the Salzburg Seminar, a think tank with headquarters in both Austria and the United States. During his tenure, the organization’s

endowment grew from $1.4 million to $19 million, and participation in its programs rose from 300 to 1,400 people annually. Robison also oversaw the restoration and upgrading of the seminar’s base at the 18th-century Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, a building familiar to generations of moviegoers from its use as the von Trapp family home in The Sound of Music. Robison was a longtime member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), the Council on Foreign Relations and the University Club of New York City. He contributed weekly commentaries on global affairs to Vermont Public Radio for nearly two decades and was also a partner in Black Coyote Chateau, a multi-award-winning Napa Valley winery. He is survived by three sons: Gordon, a journalist with Al Jazeera English based in Doha, Qatar; Blake, artistic director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; and Mark, a professor of clinical education and history at the University of Southern California. He is also survived by five grandchildren; a great-grandson; his sister, Sandra Nabours; and his former wife, Sylvia Potter Robison. A celebration of life will be held in Middlebury, Vt., at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Project on Religion and Public Policy at the Centre for Christianity and Culture at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University.

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Sue Wood

1963-2018, FAIRFAX Susan Missouri (Breidenbach) Wood passed away early Wednesday, October 17, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 15, 1963, and lovingly adopted by George and Cathryn “Becky” Breidenbach in Prince’s Bay, Staten Island, N.Y. She attended Tottenville High School before moving to Vermont to attend Saint Michael’s College. She worked at the University of Vermont Medical Center for 32 years in CSR and as a mental health tech. She was gifted with a brilliant and candid sense of humor and a deep empathy for others. She loved her family, friends and dogs — and especially when the three would coincide, like every summer on Burton Island in St. Albans, Vt. She is predeceased by her parents, George and Becky. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 27 years, Malcolm Wood; her two sons, Nick and Neil Wood; Hayley Wood; Anna Levine; brothers Charles and Michael Breidenbach; and two big dogs, Roy and Belle. We would like to thank all the incredible people who compassionately cared for Sue throughout her illness. Special thanks to all the great people of the hematology/ oncology department of UVM Medical Center, the nurses of the VNA hospice organization of Franklin County, and the

Paul H. Wanderlich 1955-2018, ESSEX

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul H. Wanderlich, age 63, of Essex, Vt., announces his unexpected passing on Wednesday October 17, 2018. Paul was son of the late Casimier and Therese (Molek) Wonderlick and is survived by his four brothers, Frank, Carl, Steve and Mark, and sister Mary. He is also survived by his two loving sons, Matthew and Michael Wanderlich, as well as his six nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Born in Chicago, Ill., on March 31, 1955, Paul graduated from Quigley South High School in 1973 and graduated from Moraine Valley Community College with an associate’s degree in electronics in 1976. He moved to California, where he worked as an electronics technician and met his former wife, Nanse Nathan. Together they moved to Oregon and then to Vermont

in 1985, where Matthew and Michael were born. Paul loved living in Vermont, where he adored camping, nature and spending time with his sons. He loved playing games and competitions, whether it was horseshoes, cards, golf, volleyball, bowling or anything else. After an outing or event, Paul would always call to thank you and tell you what a great time he had. There were no strangers in Paul’s world, only future friendships. He was always reaching out, willing to help others with a genuine smile on his face. He had an uncanny ability to approach total strangers and start a conversation, integrating his unique style of humor and making countless friends along the way. Paul was always positive, bringing smiles to everyone and joy to all. He was extremely thoughtful and never one to judge. Paul had the gift of including everyone, making everyone feel like family. After Paul retired from Lowe’s in 2017, he was always on the move, enjoying life to its fullest. If he wasn’t on the golf course, he was traveling, dancing, camping, bowling, playing cards, and spending his time with family and friends. He was the life of every party and a vibrant, well-known member of the local dance and music community. Most of all, Paul was exceptionally proud of his two sons. His greatest pleasure was spending time with them. Paul was the eternal optimist, approaching each day as if it had no limits. He was truly one of a kind, a loyal friend, a gentleman and an incredible father. He will be deeply missed. There will be a celebration of Paul’s life on Sunday, October 28, 2018, held at the St. John’s Club in Burlington, Vt., from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations may be made in his honor to the American Heart Association, and online condolences may be made at gregorycremation.com.

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New Center for Cartoon Studies Fellow Draws on Mental Health Concerns B Y K Y MELYA SA R I

artoonist and educator Cara Bean, 42, says she’ll be “bouncing around” for the next few months as she creates a graphic nonfiction work about mental health for kids. She recently gave up her apartment in Massachusetts, put her possessions in storage and moved to Finland to be the artist-in-residence at the Oulu Comics Center. In spring 2019, Bean’s travels will take her to the Upper Valley area to hold the third annual Cornish CCS Residency Fellowship, offered by the CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES in White River Junction and cartoonist HARRY BLISS at his home in Cornish, N.H. For most of the monthlong residency, the cartoonist will focus on finishing her book. But Bean said she’s also looking forward to giving a lecture at CCS, which is a requirement of the fellowship, and engaging with the students there. “Cara is damn good,” said Bliss, pointing out her considerable experience in comics and education, as well as the “skillful storytelling” and “universal empathy” in her work. Bean’s comics have appeared in Illustrated PEN, the Women’s Review of Books and Teaching Arts Magazine. She’s also the author of Heart Farts and Draw 500 Faces and Features. She’s had her own experiences with anxiety and depression, she said, but it was her work as a high school art teacher in Lexington, Mass., that inspired her to create a graphic work on those subjects. “As an art teacher, I could see the struggle and the pain that [my students] were in,” Bean said. To gain tools to help her students, the educator attended workshops and trainings on depression, anxiety and trauma. Instead of jotting down notes, she drew pictures to retain the information. In 2008, those pictures became a web comic, which in turn became a 32-page black-and-white comic published last year by Radiator Comics: Snake Pit: Notes on Adolescent Depression and Suicide. It was a hit, and Bean realized she was on to something. Her new work is inspired by the experience of making Snake Pit, but it’ll have a different voice that speaks directly to young people, said Bean: “I hope to make it colorful, visually appealing and easy to read.” Bean applied for a leave of absence from Lexington High School to work on her new project. She’s been busy connecting with professionals in the mental health field to whom she can turn for help when questions come up. “This is a big chunk of work for me,” said Bean of her decision to take the residencies. “I could never do this with a lot of distractions.” Seven Days caught up with the cartoonist to learn more about her creative process and her hopes for educating through comics. SEVEN DAYS: When and how did you get interested in cartooning? CARA BEAN: When I went to college, I studied painting and drawing. But I always hit a wall because I wanted to tell stories. I wanted to tell jokes. I had a lot of storytelling 22

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to my imagery, and it didn’t quite flow in a painting class in the same way. At that time, I thought comics were superhero stuff or newspaper stuff. After graduate school, I started using the photocopy machine at the place where I worked, making little pictures and letters to my friends. One of my friends, who is a cartoonist, said to me, “Oh, these look like indie comics.” I realized that comics could be about an interior world and could be experimental. All the things I liked about painting I was finding in comics. I felt more like a cartoonist than a painter.

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SD: What kind of comics do you like and draw? CB: I liked comics that were about an artist’s life when I was first starting. Currently, I’m interested in applied cartooning. What I’m trying to do right now is explain mental health and mental illness to kids using cartooning and aspects of memoirs and personal stories. SD: What are some of the challenges that you’re facing while working on this new project? CB: Every chapter I want to have — anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction — it could each be a book. I picture my niece and nephew, and I’m like, “OK, when will I start to bore them?” I’m trying to boil down the most important things so that they have an understanding of how their minds work. Or, if they run into issues as they get older, what they can do about it and what to look out for. You can research forever, but you have to remember you are talking to kids. You have to know when you’ve said too much.

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SD: How do you think your work can be used as a resource for kids? CB: A book is quiet. You can sit in a corner. You can secretly look at something and have a quiet space to absorb information. I feel that’s comforting. In the case of children and learning, having the pictures, having a story, makes it more approachable. If you’re struggling — adults and children — it’s really hard to read sometimes. SD: How will the Finland and Cornish CCS residencies help you? CB: I’ve been researching prior to this, but I haven’t been writing or drawing until the last couple of weeks. The decisions [about] what goes into the book and what comes out, the metaphor and storytelling devices that are used to educate, are happening here in Finland. I’m hoping that that will be done by the time I get to the Center for Cartoon Studies and I can just be penciling pages and working on the visual comics themselves. The flow of pages, the panels and the word bubbles will be figured out probably two months from now. SD: Do you have a long-standing relationship with the Center for Cartoon Studies? CB: I [took] their summer one-week workshops, which I highly recommend to anyone. It was like a boot camp, and it was plenty of information [so] that I could take that with me and test things for the rest of the year. I did that for

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two summers. Just recently at the Comics and Medicine convention [at CCS] in August, I got to teach a drawing class to doctors, academics and nurses and see how they would like to use drawing. It was so much fun. m

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QUICK LIT: SMALL SPACES AND FORBIDDEN PLACES As the nights lengthen and Halloween approaches, some of us like to curl up by the fireside with a spooky book. Vermont authors are no slouches when it comes to evoking ghosties and ghoulies — or the more existential terrors that stalk us “in the night, in the dark,” as Bennington’s own Shirley Jackson put it in The Haunting of Hill House. For the younger set, this fall brings Small Spaces, the first middle-grade novel from KATHERINE ARDEN, Addison County author of the best-selling Winternight fantasy novels. Set in a small Vermont town, it’s sure to creep out anyone who finds the sight of a scarecrow leaning askance in a misty field unsettling. Sixth-grade math whiz Olivia recently lost her mom to an accident, and her patience is at a low ebb. When she sees bullies targeting a new classmate, she throws a rock; when she encounters a strange, muttering woman about to toss a book in the river, she makes off with the old volume herself. The stolen book introduces Olivia to the spine-tingling story of a Faustian bargain and a curse attached to a family farm, but little does she know the same curse is about to descend on her. The next day, on the way back from an innocuous farm visit, Olivia’s class finds itself transported to a bleak otherworld haunted by grotesque living scarecrows. “[B]est get moving,” the bus driver warns. “At nightfall they’ll come for the rest of you.” Armed with the advice to hide in “small spaces,” Olivia and two classmates go on the run. Their only hope of escape is to break the curse; in the process, the grieving Olivia will find a path forward. While it won’t terrify adult horror fans, Arden’s novel is sure to creep out younger ones as she

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deftly balances the scares with the heartfelt feels. Soaked in Vermont’s autumnal atmosphere, Small Spaces is the perfect read for any kid who comes home from the corn maze thoroughly unnerved by the dry rustle of wind through the stalks — and then asks for a scary story. Horror is just one of several genres evoked by The End of All Our Exploring: Stories, the first story collection from Norwich University English professor F. BRETT COX. Some of his absorbing tales previously appeared in genre publications, others in more mainstream journals such as the North Carolina Literary Review. Many of them feature richly detailed historical settings, and most occupy the liminal territory often called “speculative fiction.” Take the opening story, “Legacy,” which starts as the quaint chronicle of an early 20thcentury courtship, only to morph into the story of a horrifying supernatural curse. Or “It Came Out of the Sky,” a loving reminiscence of rural adolescence in the 1970s capped by what may or may not be a genuine UFO encounter. In five of these stories, based on or inspired by historical events in South Carolina (the author is a North Carolina native), Cox sticks to the mundane and finds hints of the disturbingly surreal there. In this rural corner of the pre-civil rights South, some brutal crimes are punished with haphazard ferocity, while the perpetrators of others go scot-free. In several other of the 27 tales, Cox delves into a fascinating piece of history and adds a speculative twist. In “The Serpent and the Hatchet Gang,” for instance, a band of early Massachusetts temperance QUICK LIT

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his weekend a Vermont institution celebrates a milestone: Greensboro-based VERMONT VAUDEVILLE, 2018 winner of the Seven Daysies award for best comedy troupe, will perform its 20th show at the Hardwick Town House. Those who’ve never seen a Vermont Vaudeville show should know that Vermont Vaudeville: 10 Years Later is an evening of mayhem, tricks and tomfoolery from a core cast of six people and one gorilla. If you’re asking yourself what a gorilla is doing in the Northeast Kingdom, well, there’s no way to know without seeing for yourself. Founded in 2008, Vermont Vaudeville takes pleasure in the unexpected, with performances designed to disrupt the mundane, defy the logical and relish in the absurd. The troupe harnesses the formidable skill sets of its cast — who have toured the world as clowns, jugglers, dancers, puppeteers and more — and partners with guest artists. Since Vermont Vaudeville first hit the stage in 2009, it has produced one to three shows annually; its events have grown from a one-night performance with an audience of about 100 to a three-night run seen by nearly 1,500. To appease the growing crowds, the troupe has partnered this year with Miso Hungry food truck, which offers Japanese ramen, and Red Sky Trading of Glover, which will serve popcorn, cider and baked goods. Founding member BRENT MCCOY says to expect something entirely different from the troupe’s previous performances. “We’ve never had a repeat guest entertainer in Hardwick, and every show that we put on is brand-new variety,” says McCoy. So those who think they’ve seen a Vermont Vaudeville show may need to think again. One highlight among the guest artists this year is the Red Trouser Show, composed of CIRCUS SMIRKUS alumni DAVID GRAHAM and TOBIN RENWICK, who are debuting a magic trick that McCoy describes as “quite something.” Saxophonist RON KELLEY and percussionist GREG JUKES will provide the soundscape for the show, which McCoy describes as “the opposite of canned music and pop songs.” One guest performer, Dr. Professor

Alonzo Nonnamis — Miracle Man, is such a big deal that he’s performing under a pseudonym. According to Vermont Vaudeville founding member ROSE FRIEDMAN, he regularly sells out opera houses in Europe but is appearing in the 300-seat Hardwick Town House purely for the fun of it. “Even though we can’t pay him what an opera house might,” says Friedman, “artists regard Vermont Vaudeville as a really rewarding experience. Our audience doesn’t always get access to this kind of entertainment and are very appreciative.”

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Also new to the show is the winner of Vermont Vaudeville’s inaugural Who Wants to Be a Vaudevillianaire? talent competition for amateur acts from the Northeast Kingdom. On Saturday, two acts tied for the guest star position: GABRIEL ROBERTS of Craftsbury for his “Yoga With Dan Keene”; and EVA GOODWIN and EZRA SCHENCK, two teenagers with more than a decade of dance training between them, who created a piece called “Harlequinade: A Ballet Duet.” While it may seem risky to toss an amateur act into the show a few days before opening night, the self-described “grassroots theater company” encourages audiences to “laugh locally.” Members describe fostering the next generation of vaudeville acts as central to their mission. Vermont Vaudeville works to ensure the art form’s future in the NEK by participating in the restoration of the Hardwick Town House. McCoy reminisces: “If we could take you back in time to when we provided our own homemade lights, and there were no curtains of any kind, and there was paint peeling on the walls…” All four founding members of Vermont Vaudeville serve on the Hardwick Town House board, and they solicit donations for the venue at the start of each performance. To date, they’ve raised more than $10,000. Their in-kind contributions, while essential to the success of their

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adapts his style to the subject. This motley yet not ungainly collection offers the consistent pleasure of surprise; a few stories even read like dramatic monologues or prose poems stitched together with song lyrics. Cox takes his title from a famous passage in T.S. Eliot’s “Little Gidding”: “And the end of all our exploring / Will be to arrive where we started / And know the place for the first time.” While his characters explore many strange and forbidden realms, he never ceases to remind us that the human mind is the strangest one of all. M A R G O T HA R R I S O N

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Why Do Cemeteries Require Urn Vaults for Burying Cremains? “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” —Genesis 3:19

his Old Testament quote may serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of a human life, but some Vermont cemeteries require a bizarre burial practice that seems designed to delay the “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” process for as long as possible. Consider the case of a Berlin woman, whose mother’s cremated remains, aka cremains, were interred earlier this month in a family plot in Burlington’s New Mount Calvary Cemetery. According to the woman, who requested anonymity, the cremains were buried in an urn. Still, the family was required to purchase an urn vault, too. “The urn vault cost $900 on top of the price for the urn,” she wrote in an email, which also included a copy of her itemized bill from Ready Funeral and Cremation Services in Burlington. When the woman questioned the charge — she claimed that her sister had selected the least expensive option — the funeral director informed her that urn vaults are mandated by the Catholic cemetery, which is owned by St. Joseph Parish of Burlington. A check of the cemetery’s website confirmed this requirement. “This all seems out of line and wasteful of money and materials,” added the woman, whose mother’s prepaid funeral contract didn’t cover this added expense.

“Prohibiting someone’s ashes from natural decomposition serves no useful purpose.” No ecological purpose, that is. From an economic standpoint, it makes perfect sense for an industry whose customers are increasingly choosing less costly ways to shuffle off their mortal coil. To dig into the matter, we contacted Josh Slocum, executive director of the nonprofit Funeral Consumers Alliance, a national funeral industry watchdog group. FCA, which is headquartered in South Burlington and has affiliates in 46 states, is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of consumers to dignified and affordable funerals. When it comes to outrageous abuses of consumers, Slocum has heard it all. Whenever, say, a body goes missing from a funeral, or a casket explodes in a mausoleum because someone forgot to crack and “burp” the airtight coffin before its interment, he’s often the one who fields the phone calls from distraught and irate family members. Slocum isn’t easily shocked, but the $900 price tag for a metal container that’s just large enough to hold five pounds of ash and pulverized bone knocked him back in his seat: “Nine hundred dollars,” he said, “is into absurd territory.” Indeed, an online search for urn vaults turned up a wide range of prices, from $79.99 for an economy version to a solid copper one that sells for $1,360 — no small chunk of change for a box to hold another box in a hole. When

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asked why cemeteries require them, Slocum didn’t hesitate before answering. “Money, unequivocally. They serve no practical purpose,” he said. “They are merely a device to get money from people who are not buying the full-sized concrete coffin vault.” Coffin vaults, Slocum explained, primarily ease the maintenance of cemetery grounds. Over time, every coffin will deteriorate and collapse, because it holds a body in an air bubble six feet down. Because heavy mowing equipment is routinely driven over the grave, coffin vaults prevent the ground from caving in. Slocum has spoken to countless cemetery directors around the country. Invariably, they tell him that urn vaults serve the same purpose; indeed, when the Berlin woman inquired, she was told the same thing. Some cemetery directors further justify urn vaults by saying that they allow families to find the urn in case they decide later to disinter the ashes, a justification Slocum called “nonsense.” What’s really behind this push to entomb cremains inside the equivalent of Russian nesting dolls? In short, the financial plight of cemeteries. According to the Cremation Association of North America, the U.S. cremation rate in 2017 was nearly 52 percent, up from 34 percent a decade ago. Vermont’s 70 percent cremation rate is among the nation’s highest. Simply put, cemeteries are built on an outdated business model, Slocum said. When their only products are graves, and they’re either running out of them or not selling them as briskly as they once did, the income stream to cover their maintenance costs dries up. In fairness, Slocum doesn’t completely fault funeral directors and cemetery owners. He also puts some of the onus on consumers, who often fail to read the fine print on prepaid funeral contracts. Nearly all stipulate that the consumer has paid for the right to be buried in a specific plot, not the cost of opening or closing the grave — nor the cost of a burial vault. Are there cheaper and eco-friendlier burial options? Surprisingly, tree-hugging Vermont has yet to open a green cemetery, according to Michelle Acciavatti, cofounder and president of Green Burial Vermont. That said, some traditional cemeteries now offer “natural burial” sections, which may be headstone-free and eschew wasteful, toxic and unnecessary processes such as embalming the dead, pesticide use and mowing. Some allow biodegradable caskets and shrouds and bury the body in shallower graves to hasten decomposition. Another eco-friendly option is reusing and recycling one’s body as an organ donor or leaving it to science through the anatomical gift program of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. The latter is a very affordable option, because when the medical students are done with the cadaver, the college picks up the tab for cremation — though not, presumably, the urn vault. Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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artmouth College quarterback Derek Kyler drops back in the pocket and surveys the chaos unfolding before him. The receivers to his right are locked down in coverage. Ditto the tight end crossing the middle of the field. But to the sophomore QB’s left, Drew Hunnicutt has shaken free of his defender and is streaking toward the end zone. In a flash, Kyler winds up and throws, hitting his wide receiver in stride. The pass is perfect, but it didn’t have to be. Hunnicutt didn’t have a defender within six yards of him. “Hooooooly shit!” a woman’s voice erupts after the touchdown. “He was wide open! Wide open!” Callie Brownson springs from her position under the goalposts, waving a laminated playsheet as she strides toward a group of defensive backs. “How do you let him get that wide open?” she asks in disbelief, practically teasing the dejected DBs, who mill around the field, heads hung low and hands on their hips. To a casual observer, this scene at a

recent practice might look improbable. Beside Dartmouth football’s Big Green giants, Brownson — generously listed at five foot six in her playing days — is practically Lilliputian. But it’s clear she commands outsize respect. “She’s one of us,” says Dartmouth head coach Buddy Teevens. Brownson, 29, is the team’s offensive quality control coach. Brought on in September, just four days before the start of the 2018 season, she’s the newest member of Teevens’ coaching staff. And Brownson is something else: the first full-time female coach in the history of NCAA Division 1 football. In recent weeks, hordes of national news outlets, including the Washington Post, NPR and ESPN, have descended on Hanover, N.H., looking for a glimpse of the pioneer. Fortuitously, Dartmouth’s football team is off to a blistering start. The Big Green are 6-0 with an average margin of victory near 30 points per game. They’ve scored fewer than 34 points only once — 28 against Columbia University last weekend. And they’ve yet to give up

more than 18 in a single game this season. The defense has pitched two shutouts, including a 42-0 shellacking of Sacred Heart University at home in week five. That result led to Dartmouth cracking the Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll, a ranking of the top teams in the country, at No. 24. It’s the first time in several years the school has been in the top 25. Now ranked at No. 20, Dartmouth is a powerhouse, which is all the more remarkable given that the team was projected to finish near the bottom of the Ivy League in the preseason. Despite the team’s success, the talk of the town is Brownson making football history. “I didn’t know that I was the first until I got the job,” the rookie coach informs this reporter, yet another in a long line. She’s taking the attention in stride. Telling her story, Brownson says, is an opportunity to change football. “Being the first doesn’t matter that much to me,” she says. “It’s being the first of many that’s important.”

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Like most red-blooded American kids, Brownson was introduced to football by her father. “My dad and I are really close,” she says of the man who raised her. “And when you’re young and close like that, anything they love you tend to love, too. I latched on to it.” Bruce Brownson attended the football-obsessed University of Miami and continued to follow his alma mater’s team while raising Callie and her older brother in Alexandria, Va. Growing up in the early 2000s, she spent fall Saturdays watching Larry Coker’s Miami Hurricanes dominate the college football world. “I loved the culture of it, how crazy it was,” she recalls. “The tradition behind it appealed to me. Football Saturday, the game is two and a half, three hours, but it’s a whole day of being excited about football.” “Callie was a tomboy,” Bruce says of his daughter. “And she just loved the game.” While it’s more common now to see girls playing alongside boys in youth football, it was exceedingly rare two decades ago. At 10, Callie tried out for a local boys’ team. Not only did she make that team, she became a star. “She started every game,” recalls Bruce. “On offense and defense.” The talented two-way player expected her winning streak to continue in high school. But when Callie asked about trying out for football, the answer was no. “I had grown up playing with the same guys who were going to be on the freshman team,” she explains. “So I went into it not seeing an issue: Of course I’m gonna play with them.” Theoretically, the Brownsons could have sued Alexandria’s Mount Vernon High School for not allowing Callie to play football. Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, any educational institution receiving federal funding is required to provide equitable opportunities to play sports — though not necessarily the same sports. But Bruce decided not to press the issue. “As a single dad of two, I had to pick my battles,” he explains. His young daughter was crushed. “It sucks, because you have to wrap your head around people telling you no when you know you’re capable,” she recalls. “That was the hardest part.” Callie Brownson was also a star youth baseball player who played on a high-level travel team. There, too, she ran headlong into the glass ceiling of high school sports.

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It’s being the first of many that’s important. CALLIE BR O W NS O N

She was allowed a tryout for Mount Vernon baseball but was cautioned that she probably wouldn’t play, even if she made the team. “They told me I could be on the team but that I would get more playing time and have more of an impact if I played softball,” Brownson says. “For me, I didn’t want to sit the bench for anything.” So Brownson turned her attention to, and excelled at, softball, playing for both the school and elite travel teams. “It filled the void, for the most part,” she says. But it didn’t satisfy her desire to play football. Before her senior year, a coaching change at Mount Vernon prompted Brownson to ask again about joining the football team. Still no dice. She graduated that spring without playing a snap of football at the high school level. “It hurt more when I was a freshman, because I didn’t think there would have been an issue with it, but then all of a sudden there was,” she says. “Going into senior year, I kind of expected it. I would have been more surprised if he had said yes.”

Brownson sports a neat crew cut. Her pale blue eyes are alert, and she smiles easily. Sporting a trim, athletic build, she looks like she could still throw on shoulder pads and play. “She was someone who was liked and admired by everyone,” says Daniel. “She was an excellent player.” As she did in youth football, Brownson played on both sides of the ball. On offense, she played running back and wide receiver — and, on at least one occasion, filled in as the starting quarterCallie Brownson at practice back. She also returned kicks on special teams. “Everything but messing with the bigs,” she says, referring to playing with the behemoths on the offensive and defensive lines. On defense, she developed a reputation as a fearsome free safety, equally as capable of covering wide receivers as she was of knocking them silly. (The WFA is a full-contact tackle football Callie Brownson league.) For Brownson, it was a deferred dream come true. “O n e, I w a s getting to play again,” she explains. “Two, I was part of a football culture. Anyone who plays women’s football will College football was no more female- tell you: You don’t just stumble upon a friendly. So, at George Mason University, team; you stumble upon a family.” Brownson settled on and earned a degree She also stumbled upon an experience in sports management, a pursuit she that would pay dividends down the road. assumed would redefine her relationship “Not only did football come back into to competitive sports. my life, but there’s this whole level you Then a family friend told her about the lose when you don’t play team sports D.C. Divas, an all-female semipro football anymore, and I had it again at a very high team based in the Washington, D.C., metro degree,” she says. “It wasn’t just a rec softarea. Brownson tried out and made the ball league. It was the real deal.” team. At 19, she was one of the youngest For Brownson, that meant more players in the Women’s Football Alliance, than just hard contact. “People think of the league to which the Divas belong. She women’s football as this watered-down thing,” she says. “The schematics of it are soon became one of its best players. “We knew her as ‘the Swiss Army just as complicated and complex as men’s Knife,’” says Rich Daniel, who was the football.” team’s general manager during BrownKeeping up with those complex play son’s eight-year tenure. (Now he’s the calls required Brownson to study the owner.) He says her teammates eventu- game. She began immersing herself in ally gave her another nickname: Captain game film. America. “It opened up my knowledge and made That’s a reference both to her stint on me an even bigger student of the game the USA Football Women’s National Team and to her clean-cut, all-American look. FIRST & GOAL » P.30

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than I was,” she says. “I became almost infatuated with watching film on us. I loved breaking down what went right on a play and what went wrong. And I loved studying other teams, too.” Little did she know that the academic aspects of playing football would one day consume her life. While she was playing for the Divas in 2015, Brownson also coached softball at her old high school. One afternoon, Mount Vernon’s football coach, Barry Wells, approached her, having heard that Brownson played semipro ball. He offered her a job coaching receivers and defensive backs. She accepted without hesitation. “Callie really cares about kids and wants them to be successful,” says Monty Fritts, the current head football coach at Mount Vernon. He was an assistant under Wells during the first of Brownson’s two years there. Fritts describes Brownson as a natural coach who immediately took a hands-on approach. “She’s organized and can relay information to the kids in a way they understand, which are two of the most important qualities a coach can have,” he says. “And she really understands the Xs and Os of football.” “My favorite practice was when we coached press-man coverage,” Brownson recalls, referring to a technique in which a defensive back attempts to disrupt a receiver by jamming them before they can get off the line of scrimmage and into their receiving routes. It’s a physical play — one that Brownson relished. “I would get right on the line and show them: ‘This is what you need to do,’” she says, holding her hands up as if pushing against an invisible player. “They respected that. “I was confident in what I knew and what I could offer them,” Brownson continues. “And that’s where my coaching journey really started.”

Brownson met Coach Teevens in June at the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La. The renowned youth football camp is sponsored by the Manning family, a clan that includes three star National Football League quarterbacks: Eli, Peyton and their dad, Archie. It was the first time female players and coaches had been invited to participate, a policy change that may have had something to do with an NFL initiative called the Women’s Careers in Football 30

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Forum. The summer before, that program had helped Brownson land an eight-week internship with the New York Jets’ scouting department. Brownson notes that 45 percent of NFL viewership is female. “Externally, there is a lot of interest, but we don’t have a lot of females internally,” she says. She adds that more than half of NFL employees are women, “but that’s on the business side — sales, marketing — not the football side.” The Women’s Careers in Football Forum is the NFL’s attempt to balance that discrepancy. For Brownson, at least, it’s working. “I didn’t know how a female worked in football,” she says. “If we go through the same avenues that our male counterparts

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with the girls on the fundamentals of football. Teevens observed the girls’ camp, which was separate from the boys’, and came away impressed with Brownson. “She buzzes around; she’s a highenergy individual,” says Teevens. “She had a confidence that was impressive.” He was equally intrigued by the girls’ camp as a whole. “I remember that first day and him being like, ‘Wow, I wish I knew this existed before. This is a whole new world of football that we’ve been missing out on,’” recalls Brownson. “He was like, ‘I’m mad at myself for that.’ For him to vocalize that immediately said a lot to me.” Describing Teevens as a “very progressive, forward-thinking person,” Brownson notes, “There’s not a lot of that in football.” When the camp ended, Brownson sought out Teevens for advice on pursuing a career in the sport. After graduating from college in 2015, she had gone to work for her father’s company, KnowWho, a D.C.-based firm that maintains a massive database of political contacts useful to lobbyists, nonprofits, corporations and government officials. The gig gave Brownson the flexibility to continue coaching at Mount Vernon, but she was considering a different job: paving driveways. Brownson and Teevens chatted briefly before she flew home. “I thought that was pretty much the end of it,” she says. A week later, her phone rang. It was Teevens offering Brownson a two-week preseason internship with Dartmouth football, essentially a crash course in all aspects of football operations, from team meetings to recruiting to game planning. Without even asking for details, Brownson accepted and booked a flight to New Hampshire. “I was like, ‘I’ll be there tomorrow,’” she recalls.

do, of course they’re gonna win, because they have more of a résumé, more opportunities. They’re former college players. The network that they have, we don’t.” The Manning camp exemplifies that football ecosystem. It’s “like, 1,700 boys who have been playing football most of their lives,” Brownson explains. “And then there are about a hundred girls, 99 percent of whom have probably never touched a football before.” Over the course of a weekend, Brownson and about 15 other coaches worked

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Viewed from a distance, a Teevens-led football practice has the orchestrated feel of a massive marching band performing an intricate routine — albeit to a curious soundtrack of ’90s hip-hop blaring from the loudspeakers. From one end

over game film, looking for anything that can help the offense gain a strategic edge. “I’m looking for patterns in what our opponents do,” she explains. “How they line up against some of the stuff we might do, based on what other teams have run against them. What kind of team are they? What do they do well? What are they gonna do against us? What are they comfortable with? “That’s fun to me,” she continues. “It’s like a puzzle that you get to try and solve every week.” Mellor says his teammates quickly noticed Brownson’s work ethic, passion

were a little bit like, ‘Coach, why are we doing this?’” says Teevens. “It was to help the game,” he continues. “And so the coaches came around. And they saw what I saw: She’s pretty good. “People say, ‘Oh, you hired a woman on the staff.’ No, I hired a coach. She just happens to be female.”

and love of the game. During her brief internship, “She was an intense motivator throughout camp, whether she realized it or not,” he says. Teevens certainly did. “I had guys coming to me saying, ‘Coach, would you consider hiring her?’” he recalls. “They were seeing the same thing I was: She’s organized, disciplined, attentive to detail, communicative. She has a good sense of humor. There was a mesh.” Teevens maintains that his hiring of Brownson was first and foremost a football decision. “My coaching staff knows I like to do things differently on occasion. And some

particularly the risk of concussion. Instead of mauling each other, Dartmouth players hit robotic tackling dummies: human-size, black-padded cylinders that whiz around the practice field via remote control. “He’s infamous in college football for what he’s done and how Dartmouth operates when it comes to contact,” says Brownson of her head coach. Come Saturday’s game, however, “You’d never know we don’t hit,” she continues. “We’re a very physical football team. We just take the risk out of it. Our guys wanna hit.” And hit they did in the Sacred Heart game two days later. In front of a national TV audience, the Big Green bulldozed

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Teevens has a reputation for unconventional approaches. Most famously, he doesn’t allow tackling in practice. The idea is to minimize the risk of injury in non-game situations,

I hired a coach.

She just happens to be female. B U DD Y T EEVENS

gripping the ball on a cold, wet October afternoon. She jokes with her fellow coaches and coordinators. She never stops moving, or watching. “She’s a great friend of the players,” says Dylan Mellor, who encouraged Teevens to bring in Brownson permanently after her internship. The senior wide receiver notes that he and several other wideouts on the team have special handshakes and high fives they’ve developed with Brownson to celebrate big plays. “It’s a fun relationship we have going on with her.” When she’s not out on the field, Brownson shares a small, cramped office with director of player personnel Seitu Smith. The spare gray cubicle is windowless, though a poster tacked to the wall depicts a window opening on a sunny blue sky. This is where Brownson finds impactful ways to help the team’s offensive coaches. Using skills she developed with the Divas and later with the Jets, she pores

the Pioneers on both sides of the ball. On defense, they were relentless, overwhelming the Pioneers’ attack with hit after jarring hit. The Dartmouth offense was equally dominant that night, seemingly scoring at will, both on the ground and through the air. “That was fun,” Brownson says, audibly beaming, in a phone call after the game. Her father, who was in the stands, thought so, too. “I couldn’t be prouder as a dad,” he says. Although she declined to go into specifics about the game plan against Sacred Heart, it’s clear that Brownson and the rest of the coaching staff identified key weaknesses to exploit. One possible example: Sacred Heart’s leaky run defense. Eight different Dartmouth players had at least 20 yards rushing, en route to 277 total rushing yards and three rushing scores as a team. That’s on top of 254 yards and three touchdowns passing. Ever humble, Brownson credits the offensive staff with devising a good game plan. But that plan was built on information she collected through hours of studying film. A typical day for Brownson begins at 6 a.m.; she rarely leaves the athletic facility until 10 p.m. And no, she doesn’t take days off. “Days off come in the offseason,” she says. “I’m getting paid to be surrounded by football all day. So I don’t care how long the hours are.” Like Teevens, she’s focused on bringing another Ivy League championship to the school. Brownson is grateful for her welcome into the Dartmouth community — she says she gets daily supportive emails from alumni — and for the opportunity to work for an open-minded coach. “This couldn’t be a better place for me to be,” she says. At least one of the Big Green giants is aware of the broader cultural significance of her presence. “It’s going to be really fun, 10 or 15 years down the road when there are a lot more women involved in professional sports, to know that we were a part of that,” says Mellor. “It’s a changing of the times.” SARAH PRIESTAP

of Memorial Field to the other, various position groups run individual drills: Over here, hulking linemen hammer out blocking schemes; over there, nimble receivers practice toe-tapping out routes along the sideline; near the middle of the field, a kicker drills kick after kick through the uprights. Above the fray, the scoreboard clock ticks down. When it hits zeroes, the entire field shifts as players begin new drills in new groupings in new places, and the clock resets. For two straight hours, this elaborate, nonstop routine repeats again and again until its movements feel synchronized, like a ballet. Throughout, Brownson is a blur of energy. She barks orders at an out-of-position defensive back at one end of the field and hollers encouragement to a receiver with a sudden case of the drops at the other end. She playfully chides a quarterback who is having trouble

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A Duxbury carpenter creates “green” caskets that reflect the lives of the departed B Y K E N PI CA RD

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ver his career as a carpenter, Matt Kasvinsky has built a wide assortment of things from wood: kitchen counters, barns, decks, pergolas, cabins on stilts, even coffee tables in the shape of Vermont. His latest undertaking? Building custom-made caskets. Compared with the rest of his work, casket making doesn’t pose technical challenges, Kasvinsky readily admitted: Each one is basically just a six-sided rectangular plywood box, albeit a well-constructed one. But the Duxbury carpenter hopes that grieving families will find his unique “modern Shaker” caskets, with Vermont scenes printed on the outside, more meaningful and personal than the massproduced, run-of-the-mill options. And the desire to create them emerged from his own experiences as an all-too-frequent mourner. The 49-year-old Acton, Mass., native spent many years in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Vermont in 2005. In those far northern climes, he said, several of his friends died prematurely from accidents, disease or hard living. As he put it, “Alaska tends to eat people up.” Attending all those funerals, Kasvinsky recalled, he was struck by their generic and impersonal nature. While the eulogies were always heartfelt, he said, nothing else about the burial ritual seemed to reflect the lives of the people who were being memorialized. “Look at a traditional casket. It doesn’t make me think of anything but death,” Kasvinsky said. “I was thinking, How can you make it so that it represents the person inside?” So Kasvinsky began researching ways to build caskets that were “more like a canvas” — that is, imprintable with photographic images, drawings or other designs that reflected the lives, interests and characters of the deceased. The result was Vermont Custom Casket, founded in 2013, which offers simple, creative coffins with the motto “Celebrate a unique life.” Reflecting the prevalent ethos of the Green Mountains, Kasvinsky uses only eco-friendly, sustainably harvested and biodegradable construction materials. That’s more than a local selling point; sustainability is an increasingly pressing issue in the funeral industry. Though most Americans prefer not to think about what will go in the ground, or up in flames, with

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Matt Kasvinsky with one of his handcrafted caskets

their bodies once they’ve died, death has a shockingly large ecological footprint. According to a 2012 article by Alexandra Harker in the Berkeley Planning Journal called “Landscapes of the Dead: An Argument for Conservation Burial,” Americans bury approximately 30 million board feet of lumber annually, much of it exotic and unsustainably harvested hardwood. Each year, Americans also place in the ground 2,700 tons of copper and bronze, 104,000 tons of steel, 1.6 million tons of reinforced concrete, and 827,000 gallons of embalming fluid, most of which is composed of carcinogenic formaldehyde. Cremations now account for about half of all dispositions of the dead in the U.S., including 70 percent of those in Vermont. While they may present a less resource-intensive option than a conventional burial, they have their own significant environmental impact: Each cremation consumes about as much fuel as a 500-mile SUV trip. Collectively, cremations release about 250,000 tons of CO2

into the environment annually, along with other pollutants such as mercury. “I hope the next generation will see that [cremation] is not what we should be doing,” Kasvinsky said. “From a soilbuilding standpoint, it’s better to have bodies in the soil.” How to encourage Vermonters to bury their dead more sustainably and creatively? About five years ago, Kasvinsky approached his friend Kirk Williams with an idea. Williams was a Burlington artist and metal worker known for having designed several public artworks in the Queen City, including the fish fountains on Church Street, the waterfront skate park and the huge red sundial near Community Health Centers of Burlington in the Old North End. “Without Kirk,” Kasvinsky emphasized, “the idea wouldn’t have gotten off the ground.” Early on, Williams introduced Kasvinsky to Burlington architectural designer and illustrator Lincoln Brown, who drew up the CAD drawings for the caskets’ wood sections. All the plywood Kasvinsky buys is

green certified and sustainably harvested in the United States and contains soybased glue and no formaldehyde. (His goal is to get the caskets certified by the U.S. Green Burial Council.) Kasvinsky said he chose plywood both for its sturdiness and for its consistent veneer, on which digital images can be printed. To add that printing piece, Williams introduced Kasvinsky to Martin Feldman, president of Light-Works of Winooski, which does large-format digital printing for clients such as Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops, Lake Champlain Chocolates and the Vermont welcome centers. LightWorks takes Kasvinsky’s milled plywood sections and prints digital images on them using nontoxic, soy-based inks. Initially, Kasvinsky used stock images he’d purchased online. Later, he reached out to friends and photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson, of EmberPhoto in Moretown, to ask if he could purchase the rights to some of their Vermont photographs. “It was an unusual request. I can’t say

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we’d ever licensed imagery to a casket maker before,” Mohr recalled with a chuckle. Still, the couple was more than happy to work with Kasvinsky, and not just because he was an old friend. “I think there is a fear of death in our society and a general hesitancy to embrace what dying really is, which is a big step in our lives into the unknown,” said Mohr. The couple has licensed Vermont Custom Casket a half dozen Vermont images, including fall foliage and winter mountain scenes. After the plywood casket sections have been milled and printed, Kasvinsky begins the daylong process of assembling each casket by hand. He eschews metal nails and screws, opting instead to join all the sections using wooden pegs.

WHAT GIVES US CONTROL IS BEING ABLE TO CELEBRATE THAT

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He lines the casket’s interior with excelsior wood shavings, also known as “wood wool,” a beige, biodegradable product also used by highway departments to stabilize and reseed roadway embankments. The excelsior padding is then covered with an all-natural wool fabric that Kasvinsky buys from Johnson Woolen Mills. Unlike conventional caskets, Kasvinsky’s products are flat on top and hence easily stackable. They can also be sold unassembled, so that they can be flatpacked, shipped nationwide or put in storage until they’re needed. For a time, Kasvinsky even considered marketing his brand as “the IKEA of caskets” — until he learned that the Swedish retailer had beaten him to the idea. In January, IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad was buried in one of the company’s customer-assembled coffins. But Kasvinsky recently won an award for his design. North Carolina-based Columbia Forest Products gave Vermont Custom Casket the top 2018 PureBond Quality Award in the commercial category for its unique burial casket concept, according to a press release. Columbia Forest supplies hardwood plywood products throughout North America. Vermont Custom Casket sells its products through the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury, which currently has

two on display; Kasvinsky doesn’t want to compete with local funeral directors by selling directly to consumers, he said. When Perkins-Parker sells one, he simply builds another. “It’s not like I have a warehouse full of them,” he joked. Indeed, the business has grown slowly so far, Kasvinsky admitted. Still, he sees a market for his caskets growing throughout New England, where many people put a premium on locally and sustainably produced products that are also unique creations. Currently, Vermont Custom Casket offers six different standard options. But Kasvinsky can print “practically anything” on a casket, he said, provided he has advance notice of about two weeks and a high-resolution digital file. As the business grows, he envisions partnering with Vermont visual artists to offer more decorative options. How do Kasvinsky’s wife, Heather, and their two kids feel about his work? “She’s an artist, so she’s totally into it,” he said of his wife. As for the kids, who are 8 and 5, “They’re totally OK, too. They know that dead people go in them,” Kasvinsky added. “Not that I let them climb inside or anything, [but] I don’t think they’re fazed by them.” Kasvinsky acknowledged that his caskets, which retail for $2,600 each, may not fit every Vermonter’s budget. Still, that’s a comparable price tag to mass-produced caskets for, in his opinion, a better-built product. The story of Vermont Custom Casket has a sad footnote: Williams, who helped get the business off the ground, never saw it come to fruition. He contracted a severe and unexpected illness in December 2015 and died on January 4, 2016, at the age of 53. Soon thereafter, Kasvinsky laid out his friend in the first casket they’d created together, then covered him with a blanket and sealed it for cremation. “As the observer of the dead and the dying, we have no control over the situation. What gives us control is being able to celebrate that person’s life and cherish who they were,” Kasvinsky said. “If there’s something that I can do to make it easier for people, it seems to me like a noble thing to be doing.” m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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COURTESY OF MAURA O’NEILL

he donations came in from New of them gave deeply personal accounts Zealand, Denmark, England, their own losses to drug addiction. (See Spain — not exactly fundraising the following spread.) hotbeds for the Turning Point The circumstances of Linsenmeir’s Center of Chittenden County, a small death have not been fully explained. She addiction-recovery center in downtown had disappeared from the Burlington area Burlington. Eight dollars here, $20 there. toward the end of summer, as she had been Many came with personal notes. The known to do in the past. Her family got a donors wrote about brothers who had died call in early October that she was unconof an overdose, sisters who lost custody of scious in a hospital in Springfield, Mass., their children because they couldn’t shake after being taken into police custody. their addictions. O’Neill said they still don’t know the cause On a typical week, two or three donors of her death. give to Turning Point, executive director But she believes that Linsenmeir’s Gary De Carolis said. If addiction, as they had an obituary published long feared, likely led to in a local paper suggests her death. And she hopes readers send the center the obituary serves not just money, 10 or so contribuas a memorial but as a call tions arrive. to action. Last week, the center The family wants more received more than treatment services and 315 donations. The would like politicians and gifts totaled more than many of the workers in the $15,000. criminal justice and health De Carolis attributed communities to change their attitudes about the onslaught to what he calls “Maddie’s army.” people with addictions, While few, if any, of the O’Neill said. donors knew Madelyn “Punitive measures are Linsenmeir, they gave not the answer,” O’Neill because they read about said. “They’re going to her death and felt moved make it worse.” to do something. Her family members “They just want to be said that Linsenmeir made E MME T HELRICH a part of this thing,” De “dozens” of attempts to Carolis said. get clean but could never The 30-year-old Burlington native died make it stick, even after giving birth to her on October 7, after years of struggling with son, Ayden, in 2014. drug addiction. Her obituary, written by Many of those attempts occurred while her sister Kate O’Neill, skipped the tradi- she was under the supervision of Burltional platitudes and euphemisms and ington’s Rapid Intervention Community instead laid out her struggle in eloquent, Court, a program that takes addicts out of brutal detail. the criminal justice system and gets them “To some, Maddie was just a junkie — treatment. Like many addicted people, when they saw her addiction, they stopped Linsenmeir had been arrested on drugseeing her,” it read. “And what a loss for related charges. them. Because Maddie was hilarious, Though she never succeeded in the and warm, and fearless, and resilient. She program for long, Linsenmeir found her could and would talk to anyone, and when way into the heart of its former coordiyou were in her company you wanted to nator, Emmet Helrich. Unlike just about stay.” everyone in her life, Helrich didn’t call her Celebrities, national journalists and “Maddie.” He insisted on “Madelyn.” He even Ivanka Trump shared the obituary thought it was more elegant, befitting a on social media. As of press time, it had young woman with a smile as radiant as garnered more than 4.1 million page views hers. on sevendaysvt.com, where readers have But as he read the tributes to Linsenleft nearly 1,000 written comments. Many meir last week, he said, he thought about

THERE ARE SO MANY ADDICTS ON THE VERGE OF DOING THE SAME THING. AND THEY’RE ALL MADELYNS.

EVERY ONE OF THEM IS A MADELYN.

Madelyn Linsenmeir with her son, Ayden

dozens of other drug-addicted people he had known whose deaths never received this kind of attention. “It’s great that it was written and that it has gone viral like this, but let’s see if it does something instead of being just political talk, because she’s definitely not alone,” Helrich said. “There are so many addicts on the verge of doing the same thing. And they’re all Madelyns. Every one of them is a Madelyn.” m

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Maddie’s story has touched home for me. My 27-year-old daughter died the same day, the same way. She has been battling her addiction since she was 16 also. I wish I had the strength to speak out the way you did. ■ The day your girl died, I was calling 911 for mine. It’s heartbreaking to watch. She’s alive, for now, but merely existing to her next fix. We are fortunate enough that when her baby was born addicted, we as grandparents were able to bring him home and eventually adopt him and raise him as our own. I know we are not alone in this struggle, but to hear a story so similar to our own really, really helps. ■ This is the most real and beautiful obituary I’ve ever seen. To whoever wrote it... Thank you for not hiding drug addiction in the shadows. Thank you for speaking from your heart and shedding light on the subject affecting the country. ■ What a beautiful honest obituary. I didn’t know Madelyn or any of her family, but I lost my little brother October 3 to an overdose. I feel your pain, I know what your family is going through. ■ I have never read a more moving obituary or one that embodies addiction so well. ■ I lost my little sister 18 years ago to addiction. Your description of Maddie reminds me very much of Susan, who was smart, energetic and relentlessly funny. She had a knack for making me laugh with just three words, and I miss her every day … I remain hopeful that treatment options will improve, and that our world will gain a clearer understanding of this condition. ■ I’ve lost two sons in three years. They were both 35. ■ Damn. That hurt to read. Seeing the words on a page and feel their sting can’t possibly compare to living them. Please know that her life continues to give, as it has given me pause and a desire to reach out and help. ■ Watched my brother battle addiction for years. Sadly he was found dead last Tuesday. ■ I lost my son 3 weeks ago as he also struggled with addiction. We don’t know what it was that killed him, he died while sleeping and we have to wait on an autopsy. I am heartbroken and don’t know how to move on. The words you wrote were beautiful! ■ I was ready to pre-judge, say just another “dead drug addict” story, but no... God bless this young woman, her son and family she left behind and from age 16 on, never really knew inner peace. ■ That was the most beautiful obituary I have ever read. I too, lost my 33-year-old son to this demon. I am so sorry for your loss. I feel your

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pain and it breaks my heart. ■ Thank you for this masterfully written, candid, glowing and sorrowful tribute. I do not know Maddie and I devoured every word — captivated until the very end. In this piece you have captured the humanity and torment that real people with this terrible disease suffer. I am a nurse from Canada and our public discourse around addictions is ongoing and laden with judgment. Today, I shared this wonderful obituary and challenged any

my own daughter Jessica who lost her battle on July 28. The only peace I will ever get from this experience is that she is no longer in pain, no longer feels the shame put on her because of her disease and its stigma. ■ We read this at our treatment group this morning. There was a lot of emotion while reading it … Very touching. ■ This tribute to Maddie was profoundly written, articulate and capturing. She was beautiful, smart, adventurous, loving and full of life. But that wasn’t

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moving obituary evokes the spirit of the deceased with telling details and speaks to the universality of loss. In a tribute to Madelyn Linsenmeir that appeared last week in Seven Days, Kate O’Neill went further: Using her late sister’s struggle as an example, she explained the tragedy of drug addiction with honesty and empathy and encouraged people working in the field — nurses, cops, prosecutors, counselors — to examine their biases. Fueled by social media, her words raced around the world. Hundreds responded, inspired by O’Neill’s eloquence, to share their own stories and those of drug-addicted sons, daughters, nephews, husbands, wives, mothers and fathers. In the course of a week, Seven Days received nearly 1,000 online comments — the most on anything we have ever published. This small sampling of the outpouring verifies the magnitude, pervasiveness and cruelty of the opiate crisis. PAU L A RO U T LY

who read it to keep Maddie in their mind. If we remain unable to see the pain and suffering of real people trying desperately to escape the haunt of this powerful disease, we will never truly find resolve. From the bottom of my heart — thank you for giving so fearlessly of her story. ■ Tears. Running down my face... ■ I do not know Maddie, but this obituary could have just as easily been written about

enough to save her … As the mother of an addict I know all too well her struggles and yours. I have felt every possible emotion on this roller coaster ride from hell. I feel every day my son is alive ... is a gift. When my friends lose children to this disease, I not only feel deep sadness but also guilt. I wonder why it wasn’t my son this time. I know that sounds crazy ... or maybe each time I hear of a loss, I feel I will be next.

■ Most obits say “she died at home” or “he died suddenly but peacefully” ... It’s not helping. Everyone knows a 30-something doesn’t just die for no reason. Refusal to discuss the cause of death implies shame or a need for secrecy. This beautiful obituary should serve as an example. ■ I, too, have an addict who sounds very much like Maddie … He will be getting out of jail next week and I am dreading it already. When my time comes to write his obituary, it will be truthful as was yours. ■ Wow! What beautiful words! I lost my husband the same way in 2012. Not everybody knew of his addiction, so when he passed it shocked a lot of people. I didn’t want to tell people, but I did. Now I want people to know the dangers of trying just one pill — or hit. ■ I am so sorry for the loss of this vibrant soul from your world. Your beautiful words about her have gone viral for a reason, and Maddie’s death will not be in vain. The world needs more families like yours. ■ Your Maddie sounds eerily similar to my Jennifer, the singing, funny, sunny young girl, graduated with honors, went on to college for business. Gave birth to my first grandson then Jenny too tried OxyContin and started her struggles with addiction. She fought long and hard ... then had a short breakthrough and became pregnant, gave birth to a beautiful boy who was stillborn due to cord strangulation. My beautiful little blond haired blue eyed girl dove deep down in depression after this, but once again fought her way back and gave birth to another beautiful boy ... her love and life. While he was just a baby the addiction came back with a vengeance! I am now raising the little love of her life while she hides in hotel rooms and stairways, never answering calls, avoiding our every contact. Sometimes I raise my fists at this world that took my beautiful giggly girl, then I just pray for God to keep her alive and safe …hoping one day she will make it back to us again. ■ It sounds like Maddie was truly a shining light in this often dark, cold world. Unfortunately being an addict myself I know the deep wounds of addiction. I’m glad to hear your family stuck by her during all the ups and downs. ■ Maddie’s story ripped a hole through my heart because it reminded me so very much of my own son Danny. We lost him 13 years ago and the pain remains the same. I have learned to live around it but the memories of his struggle with his addiction will haunt me forever. How hard he tried to stop and how much he

hated the pain in the eyes of the ones who suffered because of his addiction. They never meant to leave us. They never meant to hurt us. Thank you for sharing Maddie’s story. ■ We lost our 32-year-old nephew Michael on September 7, 2018. He was a father to two boys. ■ Thank you for putting into words Madelyn’s struggles in a way I couldn’t for my daughter Alyssa. She died in my arms this summer having relapsed upon returning home after a few weeks. Madelyn and Alyssa’s story is so similar to so many others struggling with this horrible disease. Thank you. ■ This is my story. Which scares the hell out of me because of the ending ... my heart goes out to her family. What a beautiful and powerful tribute to her, though ... it’s a rare occurrence for an obit to be so transparent and poetic at the same time. Prayers and love! ■ I lost my son, Tim, to the same disease on September 29. I love him so and I am grateful for the people in his life that saw beyond his disease. My heart used to break knowing that people couldn’t see past his addiction. Your message was so eloquent and accurate. There are no words to thank you enough for sharing your love and grief for Maddie. ■ This is the most beautiful obituary I have ever read. You so adeptly captured the struggle of addiction, and yet portrayed Maddie in her own light. She was blessed to have such a wonderful family surrounding her. ■ Maddie died from addiction, so did my son. It took him over so fast, I still have not caught my breath. That is how deadly opiates are. The shame, the blame, the heartbreak of watching that person become possessed by a pill... ■ I work with individuals struggling with addiction every day, and I watch as the world judges and turns its back on them. We need more people to prove to the world that these “addicts” are more than their disease. Thank you for your transparency and your strength. This will inspire someone to seek help, or change their mindset. ■ I lost my daughter from a heroin overdose in 2015. She was 25, and she too left a son. He was 1 at the time. She fought, but these drugs are bigger than our children. My heartfelt condolences are with you. Maybe our daughters can be friends in heaven and talk about their sons. Peace is finally with them. ■ This was so beautifully written. I understand every thoughtfully written word, as I lost my beautiful, kind, warm and intelligent son one year ago to this same horrible and relentless disease.

■ Thank you so much for writing this. As an addict, I feel like it is hard for others to see my peers and I as anything other than “junkies” when we are so much more than that. Much like Maddie, I am a sister, a daughter, and an aunt, amongst many other things. Thank you for taking the time to realize that your daughter was more than her addiction and thank you for being brave enough to write such an honest and open obituary for your amazing girl. I know that nothing will replace her, but I hope you can take solace in knowing that you gave this “junkie” just a little piece of hope in a sometimes bleak and overwhelming world. ■ Please accept my sympathies. I am the daughter of an addict and I’ve lived this pain. You’ve done a wonderful thing in memorializing Maddie in this manner. There is comfort in knowing you’re not alone in your struggles. ■ My daughter Sarah died 4 years ago and her story is very much the same. She tried OxyContin at 19 and spent the rest of her life struggling until she died at 28 … Sarah took care of her children until the very end, when she brought them to me. And then one day she just slipped away, right thru my fingers and was gone. One of the hardest things for a parent is the inability to protect a child with a dangerous addiction. It is truly heartbreaking to watch and live through. ■ I work as a drug treatment court coordinator. You have inspired me to continue the good and heartfelt work I do every day, with others just like Maddie. I will print her obituary and place it in my office, as a daily reminder about the importance of the work we do for people just like your daughter who deserve every bit of compassion and caring we can provide to them to support them in their journey to recovery. ■ My son is an addict. He has a beautiful little boy that I am raising because my son chose the drugs over his baby. It’s so hard to hear him talk about how much he wants the drugs, how powerless he is to overcome the urges. He’s been in and out of several rehabs, detox centers, and sober living homes. He has called us in the throws of a meth-induced psychosis, leaving us to wonder whether he would even survive the night. ■ I am a neuroscientist and we are working hard to identify the neurobiological processes that allow drugs to take control of one’s life. I truly hope that we can figure this out soon for you, Maddie and Ayden. ■ I lost my beautiful wife Carla, and my two children lost their

loving, caring mother on August 31 from an overdose. She’d been fighting the addiction for years and simply could not overcome the grip of prescription drug addiction, which, strange as it may sound, doesn’t require a prescription to obtain. The internet can get an addict anything they need and up until a week ago ... weeks after her passing ... she was getting texts from overseas pharmacies offering “25% off!” Ms. O’Neill and family, thank you for the strength and courage to share this story which unfortunately affects so many “normal” lives every day. As for my wife, and children’s mother, we miss her dearly, but hope now she is at peace. ■ Drug companies need to be held accountable for this horrific epidemic. Where is the political will to make that happen? ■ This touched my heart and very close to home, for I also lost my daughter to an overdose and left two beautiful children. Addiction knows no boundaries. ■ My heart goes out to Maddie’s family. I am a mom who has lost two sons suddenly, one to an opiate overdose. My Matthew had many good qualities and it was heartbreaking that he could not know how much the world needed him. He was about Maddie’s age when he died in 2014 ... He was 28. Yours is a beautifully written obit. ■ Maddie is the face of every person struggling with this disease and I pray that this world becomes more compassionate to help heal those in need. ■ I have never been so touched by an obituary or a life story as this one. My heart hurts for Maddie and her family. I am a social worker and I think this obit should be included in a training manual so that workers can get the compassion they need to work with people who need their help. ■ While I did not know your beloved Maddie, I understand what you’re facing. I lost my older brother this year to an overdose. He was only 35. Some days I wake up and forget that he is gone and then that wave of grief hits me like a ton of bricks. ■ Thank you for sharing Maddie’s life and loss ... You captured the heartbeat and heartbreak of addiction… ■ As a future health care provider, I will remember these words and the life of your daughter when working with patients whenever I am tempted to label someone as a “junkie” or “addict.” Thank you for this lesson in compassion. ■ This is so beautifully written that I truly feel your deep and tragic loss, and I am so sorry that Ayden lost his sweet mom. Addiction is a horrific disease that is so

hard to understand. Unfortunately, I know it well as I lost my beautiful 26-year-old son to it. RIP, Madelyn... ■ This time last year we said goodbye to my 30-year-old nephew Derrick after many years of struggling with addiction. I had the difficult job of writing his obituary, and like your family, we also decided to speak the truth about his death. I believe that if more families spoke the truth that it would send a message. However, I know that with the truth comes embarrassment, which is something that we struggled with, too. In the end, the outpouring of love and appreciation that our family received solidified that we did the right thing. Derrick, like Maddie, didn’t die in vain and hopefully someone dealing with the same struggles will read their stories and make the choice to fight the addiction and get clean. ■ I can relate. I have been clean for 16 years. It never completely fades. It’s a lifelong battle and you either win or lose. With that being said I am struggling with an addict son knowing that there is nothing I can do except pray. Like you, when I look at my son I still see my beautiful child in there under that beaten and worn-down shell that he wears today. ■ I don’t know you or Maddie, but thought this was a beautiful, well-written tribute. So many people shy away from mentioning that a loved one’s death was related to addiction. Then people gossip about it or feel awkward. I love how you were open about it while still honoring the true person behind the struggles and trials. I’m not sure why I even clicked to read this, but am glad I did. I am a teacher, and hope you won’t mind if I use this in my classroom. I want my students to stand firm against experimenting with drugs and to embrace people who have been sucked into dependency — or at least give them a fair chance. Thank you for sharing. ■ I shared this with my 16-year-old daughter, and we cried together. ■ Perhaps this heartwrenching, tragic account will help us all see the need to stand together to fight the pharmaceutical industry that produces this addictive drug that continues to consume the lives of so many. ■ Maddie clearly had an impact on those around her during her short life. But in death, her story has had an impact on thousands and thousands. Perhaps her loved ones can take some comfort in that. Rest now, free of pain, Maddie. m

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To the Letter Theater review: Dear Elizabeth, Northern Stage B Y A L E X BROW N

Thom Miller (left) and Carol Dunne

Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1947 and 1977 and ignited the literary movement of confessional poetry. Bishop was an alcoholic and never put down roots. She was essentially orphaned after her father died when she was an infant and her mother was institutionalized with mental illness. She was a lesbian and intensely private. During the period covered by the play, her partner was the Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo

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into symbolic statements. She developed her vision for the show while directing it for two actors who performed it in early October in repertory with another show at Northern Stage. In the current run, Dunne plays Bishop, and Thom Miller takes on Lowell. Miller makes Lowell an earnest, engaging artist, if not a visibly reckless one. Lowell has the larger arc from high to low, and Miller does an admirable job of showing how well he adapts to both extremes, easy in his surrender to incapacity and eager in his work. Dunne is wry and assured as Bishop, conveying a freedom in her connection with Lowell that she plainly does not permit in other corners of her life. Dunne lets the character weigh how much something will affect her right before it does. Her only false step occurs in reading Bishop’s poem “One Art,” when she adds drama that Bishop didn’t indulge. Both actors do the work of bringing the letters to life. Reading and reacting to what’s being read have equal weight in this vigorous production, and the audience can get lost in exchanges that feel both urgent and airy. Sound designer Jane Shaw sets the mood, costume designer Hunter Kaczorowski neatly defines the period and lighting designer Jennifer Reiser carves out dozens of moments with light alone. Rebecca Lord-Surratt’s scenic design includes some overly fussy elements, like a rotating set of orbs, but lets the characters and their words take prominence. The play moves from dark to light and back again, skating on a correspondence that defined friendship. As poets, they cannot know the impact of their work as they produce it. Bishop earnestly asks, “When does one begin to write the real poems?” It’s a question that defines what it means to examine life while living it, the way a letter writer does. m

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letter writer has the time to consider what to say and how to say it. What’s gained can be clear expression; what’s lost is the immediate give-and-take of conversation. Playwright Sarah Ruhl explores the essence of theatrical interaction in Dear Elizabeth, composed of excerpts from the correspondence of two of the 20th century’s most important poets, Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell. Ruhl accepts the challenge of animating exchanges that primarily don’t take place face-to-face. She succeeds by giving ample attention to the few occasions when the characters did meet and by using theater’s inherent compression of time to elevate the letters to an expression of the nature of memory itself. Ruhl lets the audience see the connections that arise from the force of character, not from proximity or action. The Northern Stage production is lively and loose, far from a slow, formal evening of reading aloud. Though the plot contains only a single, entirely respectful dispute and the merest hint of a love story, Ruhl builds energy by focusing on the power of the poets’ friendship. Their work occupies them, but their mutual concern for each other is a constant source of solace. This friendship weathers time and the stark differences in their writing styles and gives them a fundamental courage. The 30-year correspondence between the two was published in 2008 as Words Into Air: The Complete Correspondence Between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell. Ruhl sifted through those 450 letters to create a script that moves sequentially and briskly through their peak creative years, from 1947 to 1977. Artist biographies often emphasize tabloid fodder, as if trouble could explain genius. Ruhl takes a more illuminating course. If sorrow soaks an artist’s work, the work is nonetheless all that matters; in this play, the turbulence Bishop and Lowell faced in real life is the background for their friendship, not the basis for a sensational exposé. The play skims past biographical drama, presuming the viewer knows the highlights already. Lowell was bipolar and was hospitalized multiple times. He veered through three marriages and became a father late in life. He won the

Soares. Bishop won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1956 and wrote poems that wrapped passion inside formal structure and precise diction. The play never implies that a messy life is the price to be paid for art. Ruhl is ruthless in keeping the focus on what the two shared in their letters, and in the wrong hands the script could trivialize mental illness and alcoholism. This

production, directed by Northern Stage producing artistic director Carol Dunne, skillfully stitches the problems into the characters’ lives. Bishop has a bottle in her desk; Lowell lowers himself onto an institutional bed. Monumental struggles become facts without embellishment. Dunne’s staging is filled with movement, but all of it has a pinpoint focus. The characters hold and read physical letters, then drop them haphazardly to the floor. The gentle drift of pages and their accumulation onstage suggests the passage of time. Lowell and Bishop met rarely, but the play gives these moments prominence, and Dunne stages them beautifully by distilling them into action that achieves the abstraction of memory. When they first meet as distant admirers of each other’s work, Lowell, an amateur audiophile, records Bishop reading her poetry. The two actors assume supplicant postures, Lowell offering up his microphone to her, Bishop bending gently toward it. They don’t touch; they are almost disembodied by their concentration on capturing her voice. Dunne is similarly particular in subsequent scenes, elevating small gestures

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There’s a new stop on Vermont’s IPA Highway. Two years after they began planning a custom-built facility in Waitsfield, LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS co-owners SEAN and KAREN LAWSON quietly opened their new brewery, taproom and retail space at 155 Carroll Road on Monday. “We’ve been keeping a very tight wrap on things,” Sean Lawson told Seven Days on opening day. “It’s been our plan all along to not announce the [opening] date until the date arrived.”

In the expansive timberframe taproom, deck and beer garden, visitors can pair pours of 12 beers on draft with cheese-and-meat tasting boards. But guests seeking a full sit-down meal should look elsewhere, Lawson said: “We are not running a restaurant; we really wanted to drive business to local restaurants, not compete with them.” Current drafts include IPAs such as Sip of Sunshine and Double Sunshine, along with Hopzilla and Sugarhouse IPA, which was the first beer Lawson ever sold. Less hoppy offerings include Fayston Maple Imperial Stout,

Knockout Blonde ale, a pilsner and a saison. All of these 1840 West Main St, Richmond, VT beers, along with limited-run 802-434-8686 specialty bottles and cans, can SERVING DINNER be bought in the brewery’s retail space. Tuesday-Saturday Since all of the company’s kitchentablebistro.com 40 employees receive professional salaries with full benefits, the brewery is a no-tip facility, Lawson said. In lieu of8V-KitchenTable110117.indd 1 10/30/17 tips, he added, guests can stuff dollars in “tip jars” for donation to local nonprofits; this month’s donations will go to the MAD RIVER VALLEY FOOD SHELF. At full capacity, the brewery’s 34-barrel brewhouse can turn out 15,000 barrels of beer per year, but Lawson said he plans to start slow and sell most of the Waitsfield-made beer on-site until he gets a bead on local demand. AddiFor a sneak tional distribution to local peek at this restaurants and retail outlets week’s food will come later. The brewer will continue coverage, to test recipes and make smallevents and batch specialty brews at his recipes, sign up for home sugarhouse in Warren, Bite Club — served and Lawson’s will keep workevery Tuesday from ing with Two Roads Brewyour foodie friends ing in Connecticut, which produces Sip of Sunshine and at Seven Days. Super Session for distribution throughout New England and New York. The brewery is open daily from noon to 7 p.m.

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A quartet of cafés will open in coming weeks at 194 St. Paul Street in Burlington, on the first floor of an apartment building that houses Champlain College students. The four businesses will offer morning coffee to nighttime noodles, said LINDA WHEELER, the college’s senior director of auxiliary services. They include PERKY PLANET, a coffee shop that Seven Days reported on in March, which will be staffed by people with intellectual disabilities; JUICE AMOUR; CAFÉ ST. PAUL; and a ramen shop that has yet to be named, according to Wheeler. An offshoot of a Middlebury juice shop, Juice Amour will serve juices, smoothies, salads and tacos, said JAY WELKEY, who will be the cook there. The Texan, who moved to Vermont after cooking for six years in Austin, is starting a produce farm in Weybridge and Cornwall and said he hopes to provide vegetables to Juice Amour. “I’ve got an endless amount of recipes I can try, [including] vegan tamales,” Welkey said. “We’ll see what works. We’re just kind of having fun and making fresh food.” ADAM JONES, a co-owner of MYER’S BAGELS on Pine Street, is a partner in Café St. Paul with WILLIAM BARTLETT, who will run the business. The Montréal-style deli will serve Myer’s bagels and cream cheese as well as breakfast sandwiches, smoked meats, deli sandwiches, salads, soups and poutine. The ramen restaurant is the newest business to sign a contract on the space at 194

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prices, said Lesser-Goldsmith. He estimated that roughly one percent of the store’s 33,000 products — or some 350 of them — have been or will be removed or replaced to meet the new criteria. These include certain brands of sauces, he said, such as Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha (artificial preservative) and Roland Hoisin Sauce (caramel coloring). The standards apply to prepared foods and local fare; beer and wine will be exempt. One local bakery that supplies Healthy Living will revise its recipes and ingredients to comply with the standards, according to Lesser-Goldsmith, who didn’t name the baker. Lesser-Goldsmith lives in Burlington with his wife and two young sons. He graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School and Brandeis University, where he studied economics and philosophy. Seven Days talked with him in his office at Healthy Living about the store’s product standards, his own snacking pleasures and more. SEVEN DAYS: Can you briefly explain the product changes you are making at Healthy Living and what it means for consumers? ELI LESSER-GOLDSMITH: For years, Healthy Living has been known as a place to get healthy food. We’re now becoming much more specific about what that means in an attempt to progress our business, evolve our business and separate ourselves from the competition. The changes that we’re making are adopting this really tough set of product standards that we feel the world is headed toward, our guests have been asking for, and that our staff believes in as a mission and a vision of our company. SD: What drove the decision? EL: We’ve been talking about it for years, and it just felt like the right thing to do given that we already — for years — didn’t believe in these ingredients. It felt like now is the time to do it. Our brand is growing. We’ve got new stores we’re planning, and this is just a natural progression. The food industry is broken up into two parts: conventional grocery and natural grocery. This product-standards list is synonymous with the natural-foods industry. And that’s who we are. That’s the type of product our guests want and have been buying for many, many years. SD: How did you select the criteria? EL: We studied friends of ours in the industry nationwide, and we thought this was a good starting point. And I want to 42

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vetted those products for them. We’ve done the work. You see people reading labels: That’s the part of the work we’re doing for them. When you have someone with a health condition, and their doctor is saying, “You really have to cut down on trans fats or high-fructose corn syrup,” Healthy Living becomes a much easier place to shop. SD: What and when was your first job at Healthy Living? What did you snack on at work in those days? EL: I started working at Healthy Living when I was 8 years old in a 1,000-squarefoot store in the Blue Mall [in South Burlington]. Bagging raisins, checking people out, sweeping, bagging, learning the business. I probably [ate] lots of bulk foods. We were really heavy into bulk; that was a big entry point into the industry. There were lots of interesting mixes and granolas and dried fruits that 8-year-old boys would love to snack on.

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didn’t have to say no.” That resonated with us for many years. And now I feel even more confident that the products that they’re choosing and their kids are looking at are OK. SD: How has the arrival of new grocery stores in the greater Burlington area — City Market South End, Trader Joe’s, Market 32 and now Target — affected business at Healthy Living? EL: We are in one of the most competitive industries in America, and we have been for over 30 years. And we have succeeded by a combination of being scrappy, of being innovative, of listening to our guests, following trends and always staying one step ahead of our competition. Healthy Living signage

make the point that we will be adding to this list and expanding it, and [we] are going deeper into certain departments such as health and beauty, produce and meat. This is what consumers are asking for; they want to know what’s in their food. They want transparency within ingredients and brands. This delivers the results. A guest in a focus group once told me, “I love your store because I [could] let my kid run around the store, and no matter what they brought back to the cart, I

SD: Have you and your staff been reading labels? On a practical level, how did you discern the information? EL: We have a team of category managers, eight of them, and they hand-select every product that’s in the store. We trust this group of people to curate the products in all the departments in our store. They’re experts in those departments. They live and breathe these products. Yes, they go over every product and have for years. We trust the category managers, and we’re requiring affidavits and documentation from all the brands that sell to us. Isn’t that awesome? That builds trust with our guests. That means that we’ve

SD: What’s your favorite snack? EL: My favorite snack is this new beef jerky we just brought on. It’s a sugar-free jerky, and it is wonderful. I’m trying to eat less sugar in my life. SD: Your mother founded this company in 1986. What was her role in this decision? EL: Katy has always believed in these values for food. This puts in writing what she’s been saying for years. It legitimizes everything she’s been saying. SD: Are there any hormone-laden or high-fructose corn syrup-dosed products you’re going to miss on the shelves — that you’ll sneak out and buy someplace else? EL: We never had those products to begin with. But I’m a bad boy sometimes just like everybody else — but everything in moderation. SD: Do you guys have plans to build another store in Vermont or elsewhere? EL: We are developing two more stores right now. [Lesser-Goldsmith declined to elaborate on those plans but said the future stores will adhere to the new product standards.] The standards are forever. This is Healthy Living; this is part of our core values going forward. This is the next progression for Healthy Living. m Contact sally@sevendaysvt.com

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Wednesday, November 7, 6 – 7:30 pm | UVM Medical Center, Davis Auditorium HALLOWEEKEND AT THE WORTHY BURGER Cooks shroud the restaurant’s menu in a culinary costume and dish McDonald’s-inspired burgers, chicken nuggets and fried apple pie. Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, the Worthy Burger, South Royalton. Cost of food and drink. Info, 763-2575, worthyvermont.com.

GILFEATHER TURNIP FESTIVAL & TURNIP CONTEST Locals gather for food, drink and family fun to celebrate Vermont’s great white root vegetable. Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street and Town Hall, Wardsboro. Free. Info, friendsofwardsboro library.org/turnip-fest.

THE GREAT APPLE PIE BAKE-OFF Home bakers put their pies on the line before a panel of “local celebrity judges.” Visitors get in on the fun with pie samples and a menu of small bites and seasonal drinks. Sunday, October 28, 3:30-7 p.m., the Great Northern, Burlington. Free. Info, 489-5102, thegreatnorthernvt.com.

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All in Good Time At Slowfire Bakery, precise methods yield quintessentially Vermont loaves B Y CA ROLYN SHA PIRO

cott Medellin of Slowfire Bakery guesses that Vermonters have access to more artisanal bread options per capita than residents of any other state in the nation. No one seems to track such a number, but that’s the Jeffersonville baker’s way of acknowledging that he makes a product people can get elsewhere. So why does he bother to bring his loaves to the table? “I ask myself that all the time,” Medellin says with a wry grin. The answer lies in the array of beautiful brown-crusted baked goods he displays at his booth at the Burlington Farmers Market in both summer and winter. The croissants shine with egg wash. The tarts frame vibrant hues of raspberry, squash and tomato, like little works of art. Baskets hold a bounty of breads, lightly floured and scored and slightly imperfect in shape — the hallmark of any handcrafted edible. Slowfire Bakery, which Medellin started in 2010, embodies Vermont’s culinary craftsmanship. It exemplifies the dedication to regional and organic ingredients, the willingness to devote sweat and hours to producing something special. This is break-off-the-heel-and-eatimmediately bread; it smells as fresh as the plants that yield its grains, and the crust gives just slightly to the air-pocketed center. These are pastries with the requisite buttery flakiness, but also something extra that adds to their deliciousness: a bit of zest from the naturally leavened dough. Slowfire offers a little slice of Europe

— or many slices, from a variety of regions. There’s a taste of Germany in the dense rye breads, a sample of France in the pastries and baguettes, a tribute to Italy in the focaccias and ciabattas. There’s even a nod to the American South in the crumbly corn cakes. Medellin (like the cartel; his dad has Mexican roots) starts with traditional techniques but kneads in a twist. Most dark rye bread in the German or Russian style, typically pumpernickel, gets its color from the addition of coffee or cocoa, he notes. Slowfire’s version, by contrast, is quintessential Vermont. For his Black Rye, Medellin mixes in a dark malted barley from Andrew Peterson of Peterson Quality Malt in Monkton, who sells malty grains mostly to craft distilleries and breweries. The bread ends up with less of the “char and sugar” flavor of those commercial dark ryes and more nuance than Medellin achieved with any other malted grain.

“It just tastes so much more complex, more like coffee, roasted, toasted, chocolate — all at once,” he says. “It’s got that bitterness, but it also has a lot of other notes between sweet and bitter. It has notes on all parts of the spectrum.” Slowfire’s fans speak in similar terms. They refer to the breads’ elements of terroir, to their depths of flavor and to the virtues of their freshness. “That’s a huge factor,” says Kyle Doda of 1000 Stone Farm in Brookfield. He trades shallots, mushrooms and other veggies with Medellin in exchange for fresh loaves. “He’s up all night baking it.” In addition to bartering with Doda, Medellin uses Green Mountain Blue Cheese from Boucher Family Farm, Windfall Orchards apples and pears, and Bear Roots Farm leeks in the tarts (which he calls “Danishes”). Some are savory and some sweet. Ingredients and suppliers change with the seasons. “It’s always a priority to keep my

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money as local and regional as I can,” Medellin says. Michael Bisogno of Burlington, who has known Medellin for many years, appreciates that. At the farmers market on a recent Saturday, he bought a loaf of Heirloom Wheat and an Herb Country bread, which is his standard, he says: “It’s fresh; it’s cheery; it’s got a hard crust. It’s what I want out of bread.” Medellin is not usually chatty at the market. He rarely cracks a smile, even as a customer gushes over his goodies. He will, though, answer questions and describe his products and process. One discussion he typically avoids, because it’s complicated, is on the subject of sourdough. Most U.S. consumers think of sourdough as a specific variety of bread with an acidic flavor, which often comes from additives in commercially produced versions, Medellin says. People say they either love or hate it. Slowfire has a Country Sourdough bread and other products described as “sourdough” to appeal to customers who want them, Medellin says. But, he goes on, sourdough is really a method more than a type of bread. It refers to natural leavening without the addition of commercial yeast. In this sense, all of Slowfire’s products are essentially sourdough. Medellin makes a starter of flour and water and allows it to grow bacteria and natural yeasts and ferment over time. He alters the temperature and time of fermentation to produce different characteristics. Other elements aid fermentation and PHOTOS: MATTHEW ROY

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flavor: He adds a corn “juice,” for example, to his polenta bread, and he blended apple cider into the starter for a ciderand-squash loaf last weekend. Most of Slowfire’s whole-grain flours come from Maine Grains, a grist mill in Skowhegan, Maine, that specializes in New England-grown organic heritage grains. Mills in Québec and Kansas supply the organic white wheat flour Medellin uses in pastries and some loaves. “The products you’re using and how they’re produced definitely dictate how you’re going to bake and what you’re going to be able to bake with them,” he says. Medellin, 35, grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from the College of William & Mary in Virginia with a history degree. Assuming he’d end up in academia, he took the logical next step: working in restaurants. During the day, he delivered for Billy Bread, a beloved bastion of artisan baking in Richmond, Va., where he learned the basics of fermentation. “This isn’t rocket science,” he says, “but it is a skill that you have to know about to do it properly.” Eventually, Medellin wanted a change of scenery. He moved to Vermont in 2008 and into a series of restaurant and foodrelated jobs, including a stint cooking at Starry Night Café in Ferrisburgh. During an earlier gig at Shelburne Orchards, he perfected a system for making cider doughnuts. He was baking, but the fryer was a far cry from the wood-fired oven that he used at Flack Family Farm in Fairfield, where he launched his business. Medellin built Slowfire’s first bakery on another friend’s farm in Jeffersonville and shifted to the current location nearby in spring 2016. At the bakery, Medellin’s workdays span about 20 hours, beginning around 2 a.m. when he starts mixing the dough. Only last summer did he buy an industrial mixer; before that, he mixed all his loaves by hand.

The mixed dough takes six to 10 hours to ferment, “proof” (or go through a final rise), and be shaped into loaves. Some breads go into Slowfire’s brick oven, but most bake in an electric bread oven for consistency and efficiency. The last batch usually comes out of the oven close to midnight. Medellin grabs a few hours of sleep before starting again. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he packs up and delivers orders for the Farm Store and Hanley’s General Store in Jeffersonville, Jericho Center Country Store, Jericho Market, and Philo Ridge Farm in Charlotte. Medellin’s biggest push is Friday for the Burlington Farmers Market. During the busiest weekends, he often sells close to 275 loaves of bread, 175 tarts, and 175 croissants and other pastries, he says. “The baguettes are the most constant thorn in the side,” Medellin says. It’s not easy to get the nice color, crust and grigne, which is the curl or “ear” that lifts away from the crust during baking. He scores each loaf, making diagonal cuts with a razor blade. “If you get it at the right angle, and if the dough is at the right stage of proofing, hopefully it opens up in that way,” he says. Slowly, methodically, with trial and error, Medellin has fine-tuned his technique. It takes patience and no small amount of perfectionism, plus a pinch of humility. “I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface,” he says. “The more I do it, the less I feel like I know.” Medellin doesn’t remember exactly how he came up with the bakery’s name. It’s a fitting reflection, though, of his own pace and process — like the slow-moving, methodical turtle on its logo, breathing fire into an oven. m

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COOKBOOK SWAP: Home chefs find inspiration in the pages of secondhand recipe collections. Funds raised support Steps to End Domestic Violence. Sweet Clover Market, Essex Junction, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $5 per book. Info, 872-8288.

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CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER: Area professionals rub elbows while sipping local beer and wine. One Credit Union, South Barre, 5-7 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 229-5711.

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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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‘OLD NEWS, NEW NEWS, REAL NEWS, FAKE NEWS: JOURNALISM IN TODAY’S DEMOCRACY’: Who controls the truth? This is just one of many hard-hitting questions addressed during panel discussions and keynote speeches. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $15. Info, 828-0386.

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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.

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DANCE MASTER CLASS: CHOREOGRAPHING THE MOMENT: Students leave predetermined outcomes at the door for a lesson in improvisation with Lee Serle. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a thought-provoking and respectful conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991. FULL-MOON MEDICINE BUDDHA: Coming together on the evening of the full moon, participants take part in a practice that benefits those who are sick or suffering. Offerings for the altar are welcome. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: Fashionistas snap up pink items for a cause. Partial sales are donated. Pink Colony, Stowe, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7737. NURSING BEYOND A YEAR MEET-UP: Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-8228. WATERBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: Occult enthusiasts are enchanted as presenter Jason Smiley lifts the veil on a mystical Vermont clan in “The Devil’s Cabinet: The Famous Eddy Family of

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FULL MOON FESTIVAL: A potluck feast accompanies lunar-inspired stories, songs and dances. Bobbin Mill Community Center, Burlington, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 777-2964.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BEETLEJUICE’: A wacky demon played by Michael Keaton haunts an obnoxious family in this Tim Burton-directed comedy. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. CINEMA CASUALTIES: ‘THE SHINING’ FEATURING ZENTAURI: A film series dedicated to old-school horror movies presents this classic 1980 flick about an isolated hotel with a spiritual presence, complete with a live score. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406. ‘DAWNLAND’: A hard-hitting 2018 documentary brings the impact of Maine’s child welfare practices on Native American communities into focus. A discussion follows. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

OCT.27 | DANCE Seeing Sound Experimental vocalist and composer Odeya Nini operates at the intersection of sound and movement in her performance piece A Solo Voice. The Los Angelesbased artist has developed the work over the past seven years. In it, she employs a series of compositions and improvisations to explore vocal techniques, resonance and pure expression. The Vermont Dance Alliance and the Middlebury College Dance Program team up to present this unique and ever-changing work of art that includes field recordings and theatrical elements. For a preview, visit Nini’s YouTube channel, which features performances of A Solo Voice dating back to 2014.

‘A SOLO VOICE’ Saturday, October 27, 6 p.m., at Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Donations. Info, info@vermontdance.org, vermontdance.org.

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Animated Characters In the 2001 Japanese animated adventure Spirited Away, a young girl is whisked into an alternate reality ruled by a sinister sorceress when her family makes an impromptu pit stop at an abandoned amusement park. Film buffs catch this colorful flick as part of GKIDS and Fathom Events’ Studio Ghibli Fest 2018, a series of nine anime classics shown nationwide. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the Academy Award-winning movie follows Chihiro on her quest to free herself and her parents from the supernatural realm. Watch with English dubbing on Sunday or Tuesday, or see it Monday with English subtitles.

‘SPIRITED AWAY’ Sunday, October 28, 12:55 p.m.; and Monday and Tuesday, October 29 and 30, 7 p.m., at Palace 9 Cinemas in South Burlington. $12.50. Info, 660-9300, fathomevents.com.

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DID YOU KNOW? Boy has been living in a kennel for more than 158 days, and only one potential adopter has met him. Before this, he lived in a southern shelter since February 2018. It’s ruff stuff finding a home without other dogs, but Boy hasn’t given up hope!

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ticipation in this hearing, please contact the district coordinator (see below) before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date.

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 contourstudiosvt@ carriage homes, duplexes application, the applicants or organizations may petition, may allow othFSBO-MattP101718.indd 1 10/15/18 4:11 PM FSBO-JudySkovira101718.indd 1 10/15/18 10:50 AM the district coordinator gmail.com. and triplexes, and conare seeking findings on all participate in the hearing ers to participate in the as soon as possible, no struction of supporting 10 Criteria and a permit for this project: hearing without being later than prior to the roadway and utility for Phase I, and partial 1. Statutory parties: The accorded party status. date of the first hearing or infrastructure. The North findings on Criteria 1, 1(A), municipality, the municiprehearing conference. Ridge Development will 1(D), 1(E), 1(F), 1(G), 4, 5, 8, pal planning commission, If you plan on participatbe completed in phases. 8A, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, 9F, the regional planning ing in the hearing on A copy of the application Phase I will include the 9G, 9H, 9K, 9L, 10 for the commission, any adjacent behalf of a group or and plans for this project construction of 21 resifull North Ridge Developmunicipality, municipal organization, please is available for inspection dential units, construction ment. planning commission bring: 1) a written descripby members of the public of surrporting roadway or regional planning tion of the organization, ACT 250 NOTICE during regular working and utility infrastructure, A public hearing is schedcommission if the project its purposes, and the APPLICATION #4C1315 hours at the District #4 and a boundary line uled for Thursday Novemlands are located on a nature of its membership AND HEARING Environmental Office. adjustment between Lot ber 8, 2018 at 9:30am at town boundary, and af(T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 The application can also #115 and an existing right- the Essex Junction Disfected state agencies are 2) documentation that CALL TO ARTISTS On September 19, 2018, be viewed at the Natural of-way within the South trict Office of the Agency entitled to party status. prior to the date of the Contour Studios John Evans, BlackRock Resources Board web site Ridge Development. The of Natural Resources, 2. Adjoining property hearing, you were duly Tattoo & Gallery offers Construction, LLC and (http://nrb.vermont.gov) project is located to the 111 West Street, Essex owners and others: May authorized to speak for opportunity for full-time Northridge Williston, by clicking on “Act 250 north of Metcalf Drive in Junction, Vermont. A site participate as parties to the organization; and 3) students & other artists LLC filed application Database” and entering Williston, Vermont. visit will be held before the extent they have a that the organization has to have art shows in #4C1315 for a developthe hearing at 8:30am particularized interest articulated a position with the project number above. our new gallery space. ment referred to as the This project will be evaluat the site, meeting near that may be affected by respect to the Project’s For free! Donations North Ridge Development ated by the District #4 the intersection of Harte the proposed project impacts under specific Act Dated at Essex Junction, are recommended by consisting of 26 lots, conVermont this 1st day of Environmental CommisCircle and Metcalf Drive in under the ten criteria. 250 Criteria. working artists but not struction of 39 residential October, 2018. sion in accordance with Williston, Vermont. 3. Non-party participants: req. We are open to all units consisting of a mix the 10 Criteria of 10 V.S.A., The district commission, If you wish further inforarts. Contourstudiosvt. of single-family homes, By: /s/ Rachel Lomonaco Using the enclosed math operations as a guide, fill the grid § 6086(a). Under this Th e following persons on its own motion or by by mation Complete the following puzzle usingregarding the parcom, or email us at Rachel Lomonaco using the numbers 1 - 6 only once in each row and numbers 1-9 only once in each row, column District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street column. and 3 x 3 box. Essex Junction, VT 05495 802-879-5658 rachel.lomonaco@vermont.gov

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1317 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On October 11, 2018, Astra-Burlington, LLC filed application #4C1317 for a project generally described as an afterthe-fact modification of a preexisting building to create 10 one-bedroom residential units, 2 twobedroom residential units and 5 commercial office suites. The project is located 383 College Street in Burlington, 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 site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1317”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before November 6, 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 November 6, 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 allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 16th day of October 2018. By: /s/Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS rachel.lomonaco@vermont.gov CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT NOTICE & WARNING OF VOTE TO INCUR A BONDED DEBT The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to come and vote at a Special City Meeting on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2018 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in their respective wards, at the voting places hereinafter named, for the following purposes: To vote upon two special articles placed on the ballot by request of the City Council, said special articles being as follows: 1. APPROVAL TO ISSUE BONDS FOR BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL “Shall the legal voters of the City authorize the City Council to pledge its full faith and credit by the issuance of its general obligation orders, warrants, notes or bonds in an amount not to exceed $70 million for the purpose of making capital improvements to the

existing Burlington High School property, including both new construction and rehabilitation of facilities?” State funds may not be available at the time this project is otherwise eligible to receive State school construction aid. The district is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of State school construction aid. 2. APPROVAL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND STORMWATER SYSTEM “Shall the City be authorized to issue revenue bonds or notes in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $29,958,000 in the aggregate, to be issued pursuant to the City Charter and subchapter 2 of Chapter 53 of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated, and payable only from the net revenues of the wastewater system and stormwater system, as may be determined by the City Council, for the purpose of paying for capital additions and improvements to the City’s wastewater and stormwater systems, including (i) improve-

ments to the wastewater treatment plants and disinfection systems, (ii) improvements to the wastewater and stormwater collection system, (iii) improvements for combined sewer runoff and overflow mitigation, treatment and runoff redution, (iv) programmatic improvements, and implementation of a pollution control asset management system, and (v) funding debt service reserve funds and paying costs of issuance?” Estimated Total Project Costs: $29,958,000 City Share of Total Project Costs: $29,958,000 The following are designated as polling places, viz: Ward One/East District: Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward Two/Central District: H.O. Wheeler School (Integrated Arts Academy), 6 Archibald St. Ward Three/Central District: Lawrence Barnes School (Sustainability Academy), 123 North St. Ward Four/North District: Saint Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. Ward Five/South District: Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. Ward Six/South District:

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NOTICE CITY OF BURLINGTON FULL BOARD OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES The Full Board of Abatement of Taxes of the City of Burlington will meet in Contois Auditorium, at City Hall, 149 Church Street on Monday, October 29, 2018* to hear and act upon the requests for abatement of taxes and/ or penalties from: BLA Partners LLC 199 Main Street, Suite 226 PPP256851 Alan Richard Gintzeler & Ellen Cohen 35 Cherry Street, #501 044-2-145-501 Kaye Alexander 112 Northshore Drive

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*The City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. The Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting is part of this agenda, no set start time. NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale (the Order) in the matter of New England Federal Credit Union v. Donald F. Hayes, Administrator of the Estate of Todd A. Chaffee and Any Tenants Residing at 268 Pettingill Road, Westford, VT, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit Civil Division, Docket No. 346-4-18 Cncv, foreclosing a mortgage given by Todd A. Chaffee to New England Federal Credit Union dated January 29, 2016

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. and recorded in Volume 164, Page 857 of the Westford Land Records (the Mortgage) presently held by Plaintiff New England Federal Credit Union for the purpose of foreclosing the Mortgage for breach of the conditions of the Mortgage, the real estate with an E-911 address of 268 Pettingill Road, Westford, Vermont (the Property) will be sold at public auction at 11:00 a.m. on November 15, 2018 at the location of the Property. Property Description. The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises described in the Mortgage, and further described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Todd A. Chaffee (deceased; death certificate of record at Page 9 of the Westford land records) by Warranty Deed of Ray W. Hill and Heather Tassie dated January 29, 2016 and recorded February 1, 2016 in Volume 164, Page 855 of the Town of Westford Land Records. A 2005 Astro double wide mobile home is described as being located on the Property. The Property may be subject to easements, rights-

of-way of record and other interests of record Terms of Sale. The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay $10,000.00 at sale in cash, certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check made payable to Kohn Rath Danon Lynch & Scharf, LLP Client Trustee Account (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer are made at least five (5) business days in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available before commencement of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer) and will pay the balance of the highest bid price within thirty (30) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the highest bidder at sale shall be entitled only to a return of the $10,000.00 deposit paid. The highest bidder shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Morgagee’s attorney. The highest bidder will be required to sign a no contingency Purchase Agreement and attached Vermont Lead Law Real Estate Transaction Disclosures. Copies of the Purchase Agreement and Disclosures are

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available by calling the telephone number below. The Property is sold “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. The highest bidder is required to purchase the Property whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land use laws, regulations or permits. Title to the Property will be conveyed without warranties by Order of Confirmation. This sale is exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure. 24 CFR Section 35.82. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Property as required by the Purchase Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff. The person holding the public sale may, for good cause, postpone the sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time, until it is completed, giving notice of such adjournment and specifying the new date by public proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale. Redemption Rights of Mortgagor. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the

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TOWN OF WESTFORD NOTICE OF SALE OF MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1061, that the TOWN OF WESTFORD proposes to sell to Elvir Pasic the land and interests in land described below:

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)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the Defendants, Samantha Simms and Occupants of D-5 Stonehedge Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, by publication as provided in Rule 4(g) of those Rules. This Order shall be published once a week for 2 successive weeks beginning on October 24, 2018 in Seven Days, a newspaper of the general circulation in Chittenden County, Vermont.

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/s/ Helen M. Toor Honorable Helen M. Toor Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit, Civil Division STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1352-1018 CNPR In re estate of Paula BlumMcLaughlin.

To the creditors of Paula Blum-McLaughlin late of South Burlington, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

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DATED at Burlington, Vermont this 17th day of October, 2018.

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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.

5. 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.

• ZA-18-05: The proposed amendment applies to all areas of the City. • ZA-18-06: This proposed

Geographic areas affected:

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 42 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 42 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is October 24, 2018. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff’s attorney, Carl Lisman, Esq., of Lisman Leckerling,

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 733-8-18 CNCV STONEHEDGE NORTH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. SAMANTHA SIMMS and ALL OCCUPANTS OF D-5 STONEHEDGE DRIVE, SOUTH

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 42 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 Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and these proposed amendments are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www.burlingtonvt. gov/pz.

Plaintiff’s action is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of the Declaration of Condominium for the Stonehedge North Condominium, initially recorded in Volume 1201, Page 216 of the City of South Burlington Land Records and the Rules of the Association recorded in Volume 1314, Page 93 of the City of South Burlington Land Records by failing to pay assessments and other charges due to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s action may affect your interest in property described in the Land Records of the City of South Burlington at Volume 1092, Page 191.

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE JERICHO MINI STORAGE 25 NORTH MAIN STREET, JERICHO, VT 05465 The contents of the following self storage units will be sold at public auction, by sealed bid, on November 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Shanna Swem #234, Jessica Streeter #91 Units will be opened for viewing for auction, sale by sealed bid to the highest bidder, cash only. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot.

Statement of purpose: • ZA-18-05: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to update Article 3 of the Burlington CDO relative to zoning permit release, timelines for pending permit applications, permit extensions, and permit duration. • ZA-18-06: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to modify bike parking regulations in Article 8, and in Table 8.2.51. These changes increase the required ratios of bicycle parking for selected uses to more closely align with the APBP guidelines, and establish a payment in lieu option for required bike parking. • ZA-19-01: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to expand the allowable size for grocery stores within the Enterprise-Light Manufacturing Zoning District to 35,000 square feet.

/s/ Robert W. Scharf, Esq,__ Robert W. Scharf, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b):

3. 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.

Dated: October 2, 2018

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, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division, Burlington, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Kohn Rath Danon Lynch & Scharf, LLP 802-482-2905.

• ZA-18-05: This amendment affects Sec 3.2.5, Sec 3.2.7 (c), Sec 3.2.9 (b), (d), and (e). • ZA-18-06: This amendment affects Sec 8.2.18.2.7, adds a new Sec 8.2.7, and amends existing section 8.2.8, and modifies Table 8.2.5-1 Bicycle Parking Requirements. • ZA-19-01: The proposed amendment modifies Footnote 28 in Appendix A- Use Table.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Samantha Simms and Occupants of D-5 Stonehedge Drive, South Burlington, Vermont

P.C., located at 84 Pine Street, 5th Floor, P.O. Box 728, Burlington, Vermont, 05402. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 175 Main Street, P.O. Box 187, Burlington, Vermont, 05401.

Order, including the costs and expenses of sale.

The public hearing will take place on Monday, November 13, 2018 during the Regular City Council Meeting which begins at 7:00 pm in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT.

List of section headings affected:

SUMMONS AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

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ZA-18-05 Article 3 Amendments ZA-18-06 Article 8 Bike Parking ZA-19-01 Grocery in E-LM

amendment applies to all areas of the City. • ZA-19-01: The proposed amendment applies to the portion of the Enterprise Light Manufacturing zoning district between Home and Flynn Avenues.

proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO):

Date: October 17, 2018 /s/ William McLaughlin Signature of Fiduciary William McLaughlin Executor/Administrator: 347 Farrell Street Apt. 201 South Burlington, VT 05403 802-355-1395 wamclaugh@comcast.net Name of publication Seven Days

Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Superior Court Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 054020511

A certain parcel of land believed to contain fourteen and nine tenths (14.9) acres, more or less, described in the Tax Collector’s Deed of Daniel Jackson, Collector of Delinquent Taxes, to the Town of Westford, dated November 30, 1971, and recorded in Book 33, Page 221 of the Town of Westford Land Records, which parcel is commonly known as the “Martel Lot” located off WestfordMilton Road and Martell Lane, Tax Parcel #IME003. By Purchase and Sale Contract dated October 22, 2018, Elvir Pasic has offered to purchase the above-described property for $25,000 which is the total compensation the Town will receive upon conveyance of the land to Mr. Pasic, prior to payment of any required fees or commissions. The above described land and interests in land will be sold on the terms specified unless a petition objecting to the sale signed by at least five percent (5%) of the legal voters of the Town of Westford, is presented to the town clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of publication and posting of this notice. If such a petition is presented, the Selectboard shall cause the question of whether the Town should convey the real estate to Elvir Pasic on the terms set forth above to be considered at a Special Town Meeting called for that purpose, or at the next Annual Town Meeting. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS, NOR AN OFFER TO SELL THIS REAL ESTATE TO ANY OTHER PERSON ON ANY PARTICULAR TERMS OR CONDITIONS. Dated at Westford, Vermont this 22nd day of October, 2018. TOWN OF WESTFORD By: Nanette Rogers, Town Administrator Duly Authorized Agent on behalf of the Westford Selectboard

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 1348-1018 CNPR IN RE THE ESTATE OF SYLVIA CAMERON LATE OF: Burlington, Vermont ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO: SHAWN PATRICK RILEY WHEREAS, the following petition has been made to the Probate Court for the District of Chittenden: Petition to Open Decedent’s Estate and Allow the Last Will and Testament dated February 9, 2016. WHEREAS, the Court has assigned the 4th day of December, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Probate Office in Burlington, Vermont, at 175 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont, to hear and decide upon said petition, and ordered that notice thereof be given by publishing this notice once in the Seven Days, a newspaper circulating in the greater Burlington, Vermont, area. Service by publication to be complete at least 14 days prior to the day assigned for hearing; THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to appear before said Court, at the time and place assigned, if you do not consent, objections to the allowance of the will must be filed in writing not less than (3) three business days prior to the hearing. If no timely objections are filed, the will may be allowed without a hearing if it is a valid self-proved will. This is the first action in this proceeding. If you wish to receive notice of future events in this matter you must formally enter your appearance with the Court. Dated this 17th day of October, 2018. /s/ Greg Glennon, Judge Name of Newspaper: Seven Days Publication Date: October 24, 2018 Name and Address of Petitioner and Petitioner’s Attorney Name: Shannon Nevers (Petitioner) Address: 60 West Road, Burlington, VT 05408 Telephone: (802)2382008 Name: Corey F. Wood, Esquire Address: 34 Pearl Street, PO Box 174 Essex Jct., VT 05453-0174 Telephone: (802)8796304

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The Winooski Housing Authority is seeking a full-time SASH Coordinator. The primary role of the Coordinator is to conduct outreach and provide referral and support to residents so that they are able to successfully age in place. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team of community providers and the ability to build trusting relationships with a diverse group of residents and community members. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a combination of background and experience working with the elderly or adults with disabilities. Outstanding organizational and communication skills are required. A team oriented, friendly work environment and mission-driven work makes this an exciting opportunity. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: dhergenrother@winooskihousing.org 83 Barlow Street, Winooski, VT 05404 WHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Provide outstanding customer service to residents, ensure that all appropriate communications are distributed on a timely basis and address any resident concerns in a timely manner. Manages the tenant selection process adhering to eligibility guidelines. Ensures that all annual recertifications are completed in a timely fashion. Schedules and performs regular property inspections. Perform site visits on a bi-weekly basis to ensure that the common areas and grounds are well maintained. Serves as a liaison with social service agencies. Responsible for assuring tenants adhere to the lease.

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Duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

This position requires good customer service, communication and organizational skills, positive and professional demeanor and attention to detail. Applicants must have an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or Social Work. Previous experience in affordable housing or property management is required. Extensive relevant experience may be substituted for an Associate’s Degree. Winooski Housing Authority offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and retirement, as well as generous paid time off. Starting salary based on experience. Please send resume and cover letter to dhergenrother@ winooskihousing.org. Deadline to apply is November 6, 2018. No phone calls, please. Cover Letter Required. WHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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LEGAL ASSISTANT LITIGATION We are seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our firm. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience in litigation and a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Requirements of this position are: a strong work ethic, excellent writing, proofreading and typing skills, the ability to prioritize and communicate effectively with clients, attorneys and team members. Minimum of three years’ law firm experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-leading paid parental leave and a generous retirement package. Please e-mail cover letter, résumé and references to: fmiller@gravelshea.com Gravel & Shea PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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A growing Mid-Atlantic law firm just opened an office in Essex, VT and is looking for talented, enthusiastic, and autonomous attorneys to help put this office on the map. The ideal candidate will be tired of climbing the old partnership ladder or has always wanted to hang out a shingle but doesn't want to mess with the business/ compliance end. Whatever your reason, let us show you how our legal services model manages the freedom you desire with the support you need. Candidates will have at least three years’ experience in their particular field(s) and be in good standing in all jurisdictions in which they practice. Microsoft Office and basic computing skills required. Litigation experience highly preferred. Real Estate attorneys highly preferred. Send resumes to: beauaugustn@gmail.com

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER: Provide group home and community based supports for an adult male returning to community living in Middlebury. We’re seeking candidates with strong communication skills, and prior experience and/or compassionate curiosity regarding ways to support people coping with life impacting mental health conditions. Availability for some weekend work is a plus. We offer a supportive team approach and a rich learning environment. 20hr./ wk. position with opportunities for full time employment.

Managing Director of Community Development Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), located in Burlington VT, is seeking a Managing Director of Community Development to be responsible for the direction, management, and oversight of VHFA’s Community Development department. In collaboration with Executive Management, this position provides leadership in the development and implementation of the strategic goals and objectives of the Agency, develops and implements successful business plans for each program area of responsibility, monitors program risks and provides Agency-wide leadership.

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION & TREATMENT COMMUNITY CASE MANAGER:

Key activities include: business development for multifamily loan and tax credit awards; maximizing the return on capital resources for VHFA’s Community Development programs; acting as a policy adviser to the Executive Director and state partners, facilitating the exchange of information among VHFA staff, management, Board, and other housing partners; and coodinating specific strategic planning efforts.

Provide outreach and office based case management supports to adults coping with psychiatric challenges in their homes and in the community. Work flexibly as part of dynamic interdisciplinary treatment teams in planning and providing treatment planning, coordination and implementation of services to assist individuals in their process of recovery. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills; the ability to treat consumers with patience, insight, and compassion; and an ability to work well in a team environment. Bachelor’s Degree with some prior experience in human services preferred, or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. We would also consider any individual, who possesses some experience, and/or education with a desire to work and develop the necessary skills needed to work in this field, to hire in an entry level Community Support Worker position. Must have own car, auto insurance, and good driving record. We offer a dynamic and supportive learning and teaming environment where we’re working on innovative directions of practice. We offer a dynamic and supportive learning and teaming environment where we’re working on innovative directions of practice. This position comes with full benefits.

The candidate must have knowledge of public finance programs and housing policies, a college degree (master’s degree preferred) and five years’ experience within the affordable housing and/ or public finance arenas. The ideal candidate would have five years’ management experience and knowledge of or experience working in Vermont. Familiarity with the state’s housing leaders and lenders, policies and systems, as well as strong negotiation skills, is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fluid environment. VHFA has a strong cohesive team environment and is looking for an individual who desires to lead that team in pursuit of their mission. This position requires some travel inside and outside of Vermont and dependable personal transportation. A desire to help the Agency fulfill its mission and vision through excellence and innovation are paramount. Named a “Best Small/Medium Place to Work in Vermont” in 2016, 2017 and 2018, VHFA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This posting and a summary of benefits is available at www.vhfa.org/careers. Please send cover letter, resume and references to HR@vhfa.org by 4:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2018. Position will be open until filled. VHFA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. We highly encourage women, persons with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply. 9t-VHFA102418.indd 1

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry at Saint Michael’s College is seeking applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Organic Chemistry I lecture and/or lab for the spring 2019 semester. The organic chemistry lecture is M, W, F at either 11:00 am or 12:15 pm. Multiple options exist for the laboratory. Requirements include: Minimum of Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Chemistry with a focus in organic. ABD Candidates with a strong commitment to teaching may be considered. Relevant experience teaching organic chemistry lecture at the college level is highly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to students. For full job description and to apply online go to:

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SafeArt is seeking a fulltime Executive Director. We are a small nonprofit in Chelsea, VT, that engages the expressive arts to foster creativity as a tool to support mental health and overall well-being for children and adults. For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit our website:

Accountant The Vermont Community Foundation is seeking an accountant with three or more years of experience. This position is responsible for investment and fund accounting, financial reporting, state and federal lobbying and grant reporting compliance, tax compliance, general accounting, and audit preparation support. The ideal candidate has superb problemsolving and analytical skills; is detail oriented and highly dependable; and is committed to collaboration, teamwork, and personal growth.

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Or mail to: The Vermont Community Foundation, 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

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The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level 2. This is a fulltime position which requires a CDL and the ability to work routinely outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures and methods, and the operation of large trucks, preferably at the municipal level. Equipment operation experience is a plus. The starting hourly wage is $16.50-$17.50 depending on qualifications. The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan. An application and job description can be downloaded from www.jerichovt.gov. They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

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Minutes-Taker/ Recording Secretary The Town of Charlotte seeks a Minutes 12:54 PM Taker/Recording Secretary for evening meetings held by the Selectboard, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Please see job description at www.charlottevt.org.

Please send inquiries and applications to dean@townofcharlotte.com.

The deadline for submitting an application is November 16th.

Applications will be accepted until Monday November 23, 2018.

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ASSOCIATE PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEER

Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) Full/Part Time/Nights

LIMITED SERVICE FULL TIME Under the supervision of a Senior Public Works Engineer, the Associate Public Works Engineer is responsible for entry level professional and administrative engineering work involved in the development and implementation of various civil engineering projects within the public right-of-way for the City of Burlington, generally including streets, sidewalks, and structures but excluding water, wastewater, and stormwater. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, surveying and computer drafting skills experience. For a complete description, or to apply online, visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE

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

Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an EOE. 5h-WakeRobinSTAFFnurse101718.indd 1

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Talent Development Partner

Office of the Appellate Defender

Administrative Secretary State of Vermont, Montpelier. Secretarial experience and professional demeanor required, prior legal secretarial experience preferred. Successful applicants should be very organized and detailoriented with excellent word processing and data management skills. 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, file and deadline management, assistance with annual trainings, and answering phones with a sometimeschallenging clientele. Fulltime, permanent position with benefits. Min. pay: $16.66/hr., PG17. EOE. Email resume and cover letter by Friday, November 9th to:

Loan Compliance & CRA Officer

VSECU is a member-owned cooperative and not for profit credit union for everybody who lives or works in Vermont. We’re committed to improving the lives of Vermonters by empowering possibilities for greater social, environmental, and financial prosperity.

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Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are looking for a professional to join our team as a Loan Compliance & CRA Officer for our Berlin Operations Center. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

The Talent Development Partner will be accountable for the strategic development, execution and management of identifying, aligning, organizing and development talent to support business objectives while building diverse highquality teams.

The Loan Compliance & CRA Officer is responsible for formulating and maintaining a bank-wide compliance program relative to lending and CRA. This individual must have the ability to maintain Bank compliance and mitigate risks in a way which minimizes operational impact and supports a positive customer experience.

Key Responsibilities of the position:

The requirements for this position include: Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside agencies. The Loan Compliance & CRA officer must be highly organized and be able to analyze, comprehend and interpret banking regulations. A Bachelor’s degree in banking or a related field, five years of work experience of lending compliance and CRA compliance background in a financial institution are also required.

• Develop and manage a recruiting strategy to produce qualified candidate leads. • Develop and manage an effective employee onboarding process/program to acclimate, engage and retain employees • Create and lead internal programs designed to motivate and engage employees, and help them broaden their skills. Join an industry award-winning organization and team of energetic and collaborative people who tirelessly aspire to improve on what we accomplished yesterday. Applicants must be fleet-footed, ready to drop whatever they’re doing in order to move on to a higher priority project and be able to demonstrate agility and flexibility. For a more detailed description of this position, visit the career page at www.vsecu.com and apply online. Please include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references. We are also accepting resumes by email, humanresources@vsecu.com.

Mary.Deaett@vermont.gov VSECU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Find out what NSB can offer you: NSB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture. NSB offers ten paid holidays. Northfield Savings Bank hours of operation are Monday – Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no better time to join the NSB Team! Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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Seeking Technician Qi Veterinary Clinic is looking for a highly motivated, selfstarting individual eager to join a team of passionate health care providers. We practice integrated holistic medicine in South Burlington, Vermont, emphasizing lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and conventional care to maintain our patients at their best health. We are seeking a technician with interest in improving skills in anesthesia, surgery, radiography, and laboratory testing, as well as gaining knowledge in whole food nutrition therapy, and herbal medicine. Our compensation package is competitive with the best in Vermont: hourly wages between $15-20 per hour, two weeks paid vacation, one week personal/ sick leave, 6 paid holidays, health care contribution, 401K match to 3%, and service discounts. Come learn a different way of practicing preventative holistic medicine in a full serve clinic.

Developmental Home Provider 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, send us:

• Your resume • A cover letter telling us why you are interested and how you are qualified. We will not consider anyone who does not take the time to write a good cover letter.

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ncssinc.org or visit our webiste at www.ncssinc.org/careers. Please call Jessica Carswell, 802-370-4025 for more information.

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The New School of Montpelier

We are a small, independent school serving unique children and youth. We are recruiting dedicated individuals to join our diverse staff in this exciting work. Positions available:

Service Coordinator Working at the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf (CEFS) can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. You’ll be able to observe first-hand how your efforts are helping those in the area, and many times, you’ll also have the opportunity to form relationships with those who regularly come to the program. As the largest direct service emergency food provider in Vermont, the CEFS serves over 12,000 people each year. Our Service Coordinator will work with Food Shelf visitors and Community Kitchen Academy students and graduates to obtain needed services and benefits; will coordinate administrative duties that measure programmatic progress and outcomes; supervise volunteers to assist with the distribution of food, and help organize the distribution process. We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for the mission of CEFS. Successful candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in business or human services or combination of education and experience in human services or other appropriate disciplines which include 2-4 years’ related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required - bilingual abilities are a plus; and the ability to interact pleasantly and effectively with the public, staff, and volunteers. This is a 40 hours/week position. Travel as needed and a willingness to work evening and weekend hours is required. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. Please send a cover letter, and resume by email to: CEFService2018@cvoeo.org. To learn more about this position, please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers. CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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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.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Administrative Assistant: You will provide exceptional service by managing inbound phone calls and e-mail. You will also manage employee schedules, supply ordering, system reporting, and invoice processing. You will assist and coordinate with multiple departments with a variety of tasks. Our ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel; excellent customer service, communication, team building & listening skills. This is a full-time, benefit eligible TEMPORARY position of 1 year. 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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Behavior Interventionist and Case Manager These positions support students in the development of academic, communication, vocational, social and selfregulation skills. Settings may include classroom, one-onone environments and the community. Must possess good communication/ collaboration skills. An associate’s degree or five years experience after high school preferred. Candidates must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Submit a resume to: The New School of Montpelier 11 West Street Montpelier, VT 05602 or email to: ddellinger@nsmvt.org No phone calls, please! EOE.

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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.

Operations/Personal Assistant The Flyin Ryan Foundation is a successful and growing not-for-profit organization which seeks to find an experienced administrator to handle the day-to-day affairs and implement procedures which will ensure the stability and reliability of the organization. The successful candidate should have well documented organizational instinct, proficiency with computer technology and software, and capacity to orchestrate and administer fundraising events. Creative writing skills, ability to interface with our webpage host, and skills in posting content to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are also desirable. This is a part-time position with flexible hours. Please send letter of interest, resume and references to: peter@flyinryanhawks.org, or Flyin Ryan Foundation, 40 College St., Suite 100, Burlington, VT 05401, www.flyinryanhawks.org. 3h-FlyinRyan102418.indd 1

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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. These openings and others are updated daily.

Apply online at: www.homeinstead.com/483 or call us at 802.860.4663

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Legal Administrative Assistant

The Burlington law firm of Maley and Maley, PLLC, a plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant. Our new team member will possess a high degree of professionalism while interacting with clients and others in-person and over the phone; embrace technology and have proficiency with Microsoft products & Adobe Acrobat; consistently produce high-quality, error-free work while constantly multi-tasking; be detail oriented, organized, and able to follow step-bystep procedures but also be resourceful and capable of working independently and as part of our team; possess excellent editing skills; and maintain a positive attitude during stressful situations. Prior legal experience is a plus but not required. If you have a desire to learn about the law and think you would be a great addition to our team, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Heather Moreau, Firm Manager Heather@maleyandmaley.com. For more information about Maley and Maley, please see our website at www.maleyandmaley.com.

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Human Resources Specialist The Lamoille North Supervisory Union, located in Hyde Park, VT, is seeking a highly organized and energetic professional to support the HR services of the supervisory union as Human Resources Specialist on behalf of 750+ employees. The primary functions of the position include: processing all new hire information and managing document flow to ensure completeness, preparing and maintaining employee contracts, processing and maintaining criminal record checks, maintaining the HRIS system with fidelity and integrity, collecting and compiling various HR data and reports for internal, federal, state and local requests. The selected individual will be a collaborative part of the Human Resources team. The position requires meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to problem solve and take initiative. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and customer service skills demonstrating discretion and tact. Strong administrative and organizational skills are necessary, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Managing multiple priorities in a prompt and accurate manner is essential. Solid computer skills are required, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with HRIS system preferred, experience with Tyler Technology’s Infinite Visions software a plus. Ability to learn applications as necessary. High school diploma or equivalent with some college or technical coursework is required. Associate’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience) is preferred. Two to three years of experience in the Human Resources field as well as experience with collective bargaining agreements preferred. Competitive hourly wage and excellent benefits package offered. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) full-year position. Position begins January 2, 2019. Applications accepted until November 15, 2018 and must be submitted via www.Schoolspring.com attention: Charleen McFarlane, Human Resources Director and will include a cover letter and 3 current reference letters.

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Student Health Physician - Center for Health & Wellbeing - #S1767PO The University of Vermont invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for a position of Student Health Physician for the Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB). The Center, which provides medical, counseling, and educational outreach to students at the University, is committed to creating an environment that effectively and proactively identifies and addresses important issues related to the health of students. The Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). As a Student Health Physician, the incumbent has primary responsibility for delivering high quality, comprehensive medical care for UVM students. Comfort and experience managing primary care and mental health conditions is essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to providing proactive, evidence-based services that consider cost effectiveness and public health perspective. Additional responsibilities include supervision of clinical staff, shared participation in sideline coverage of some home varsity athletic competitions, and a leadership role in projects associated with CHWB programs (quality improvement, clinical teaching, outreach and patient education). The team environment at CHWB requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively in collaborative decision-making. Additional qualifications include a commitment to support and participate in the Center’s ongoing effort to promote a holistic and integrated system of care. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to ensuring culturally sensitive care for individuals from a diverse variety of backgrounds Minimum qualifications include an MD or DO degree; Vermont State Medical License or eligibility; completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine; Board Certification in a primary care specialty; three years of primary care experience; and prior experience in clinical supervision. CPR and DEA certifications are also required. Demonstrated multicultural competence as well as comfort and skill in working with diverse populations. The successful candidate will be a person who is energetic, creative, positive, and forward thinking who possesses excellent clinical and supervisory skills. A knowledge of the developmental tasks of adolescents and young adults and experience working with a college age population are required. This is a 12-month full time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a full benefit package. For more information about CHWB, please visit our website at www.uvm.edu/health. Retail Associate - University Bookstore - #S1781PO - The University Bookstore is hiring a Retail Associate to assist in the smooth operation of the General Merchandise departments within the UVM Bookstore. This position will stock merchandise, process online and mail orders, operate a cash register, receive and price, maintain displays, and provide excellent assistance to customers on the floor.* Minimum qualifications: High School diploma, valid driver’s license, computer skills and the ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs. *Job posting contains further details on the position and minimum requirements. The UVM Bookstore seeks candidates who can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to our customers. For further information on these positions and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3494. Applicants must apply for position electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

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Seeking Legislative Intern

At Vermont Creamery, our employees are our greatest resource. We are a community that empowers our team to engage and live our mission every day. We know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and here, the whole is powered by a spirit of collaboration and transparency.

The Vermont Natural Resources Council is seeking a Legislative Intern to help us and our partner, Vermont Conservation Voters, move forward-looking environmental legislation in the Vermont State House during the 2019 legislative session. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in state-level policies and policymaking, and strong oral and written communication skills, and will be diplomatic, curious, and able to take initiative. See VNRC website (www.vnrc.org) for full job description.

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Vermont Creamery is currently hiring: Quality Assurance Technicians

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Local Programming & Archive Manager

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Vermont PBS is seeking a Local Programming & Archive Manager to seek out locally made content that meets audience, mission and quality standards for broadcast and streaming platforms. This involves working with 4t-VTCreamery102418.indd 1 10/19/18 10:25 AM content partners and individual filmmakers in the Green Mountain Access, a subsidiary of region and attending regional film festivals, reviewing Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, a submitted content, researching viable local content Vermont based telecommunications solutions streams and managing the intake and delivery of films for broadcast. provider, is seeking a qualified individual to

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INTERNET SUPPORT ASSOCIATE Responsibilities include providing high-quality moderately complex technical support to Green Mountain Access customers, supporting all broadband transactions, which include service orders, general service, and technical support questions via telephone, live chat, mail, and office contacts. Also responsible for reconciling concerns regarding customer accounts and/or documentation of broadband service related troubles, as well as the sale of appropriate products and services. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a minimum of three years’ “help desk” and technical support experience, possessing a solid understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures associated with information technology technical support. Additionally, advanced internet skills and knowledge regarding e-mail, web hosting, broadband and wireless connectivity required along with advanced knowledge of a variety of broadband platforms including fiber-to-the-premise, ADSL, and VDSL. Sophisticated knowledge of both hardware and software applications is desirable, including knowledge of a variety of mobile, wireless, and streaming devices and their corresponding operating systems (i.e. iPhones, Android devices, iPads, tablets, Roku, Chromecast, sling devices, etc.). Additionally, strong interpersonal skills necessary to maintain productive relationships with customers in resolving service questions and marketing new services is also required. EOE. Please submit letter of interest, resume, and application to the address below. No telephone calls please. Job applications can be found on our website: www.wcvt.com under “Company.”

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Vermont PBS is seeking a full-time Producer/Director to help develop and create content for long-format, short subject, on-air promotions, and other broadcast or digital productions. An ideal candidate is self-driven, dependable, and has a history of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Applicants must prove that they can think creatively, that they are technically proficient, and that they possess superb communication skills. Please provide two links to video work samples.

Human Resources Manager Vermont PBS is seeking a Human Resources Manager to be responsible for all aspects of the Human Resource function. This includes leading key strategic projects aimed at improving employee experience, the review and recommendation of changes to HR policies, and the administration of the organizations benefit programs. Duties include staff recruitment, coordinating the HR function to align with business goals, and maintaining compliance with current laws and regulations. For a full listing of job requirements and more information regarding these positions please visit www.vermontpbs.org/careers. To apply please submit a cover letter and resume by November 7 to:

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Development Director Experienced development professional wanted to plan and manage our fundraising, which includes annual giving, donor relations, event planning, and volunteer coordination. The position requires an understanding of best practices in institutional development work combined with a high degree of professionalism and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of fundraising success and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a positive work ethic, and comfort with proactively engaging with community members and businesses on behalf of the school. Applicants must possess technical proficiency with database management software and Microsoft Office. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and professional references to Addie Hall at AHall@LakeChamplainWaldorfSchool.org.

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We are seeking a dynamic professional to lead our work to make Burlington, and Vermont, the destination of choice for visitors. The ideal candidate has a passion for Vermont, loves building and sustaining successful marketing campaigns, and is looking for an opportunity to bring their passion to their work. 5-10 years’ experience in a related field plus previous experience leading marketing and sales teams is desired. To view the full job description, visit www.vermont.org/chamber/job/vptourism. To apply, e-mail a cover letter & resumé to vermont@vermont.org with the subject line: Vice President of Tourism & Marketing. LCRCC PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR GENETICS.

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Data Systems Director 40 hours per week, based in our Barre Office.

Exciting new position in innovative social service agency serving older Vermonters. Be part of a dedicated team of professionals working to support older Vermonters to live with dignity and choice. Our Data Director will work with our staff to ensure that we can use the data we input to increase the agency’s visibility and improve services.

Our new, mobile-friendly job board is buzzing with excitement.

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Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.

Co-Located Community Clinician About the Position:

• Clinician provides therapeutic, primarily home based, family support through new program implementing family support services to families involved with DCF.

• Co-located at the Burlington DCF ofﬁce, partnering with DCF and community providers to assist in providing immediate, holistic, home based, family centered services. • Clinician is part of a collaborative effort to improve practice in responding effectively to support family systems impacted by substance use disorders.

Are you someone who: • Loves data and computers, with a strong understanding of databases and data analysis

• Salary $45K-$55K annually based on education and experience.

What We Look For:

• Has experience as a data or systems manager, preferable in a non-profit

• Master’s in psychology, social work, or counseling required. Licensure or working toward licensure required. Experience with family centered practice preferred.

• Has relevant degrees or certifications

• Solid assessment, documentation and narrative writing skills essential.

• Has an analytical mind set and loves to solve problems

• Must work well independently yet collaboratively in a child welfare setting with a multi-disciplinary team.

• Can easily communicate to those who aren’t as computer savvy

Why Join Our Team at Lund:

• Loves to work both independently and as part of a team Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) believes in and promotes employee well being through our wellness committee activities, generous paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurances, discounted gym memberships and a commitment to work-life balance. Salary is based on experience. CVCOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from veterans, mature workers, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. For more information, visit our website at www.cvcoa.org. To apply, please send resume, cover letter and names of three references to jobs@cvcoa.org by November 9.

• We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff.

• Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengths-based approach to providing services to families.

• Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption. • Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting.

• Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and nonstop learning. • Ongoing training opportunities are available.

• Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous beneﬁt package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual (24 days ﬁrst year, 29 days second year), 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009 fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org

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Serving Franklin & Grand Isle Counties

Now Hiring for the Following Positions

Social Work Care Coordinators/ Wellness Counselors

High School graduate and two years of clerical, or data entry experience required. Starting at $16.66 per hour.

COURT OFFICER OPENINGS

• Working in Primary Care and Specialty Care settings with exciting new initiative designed to increase access and outcomes, for individuals served in primary care settings

(Job code #18046 & #18047)

The Vermont Judiciary is looking for 3 long term temporary openings in Burlington (job code 18046) & 1 permanent opening in St. Albans (job code 18047). The positions’ primary responsibility is for the security of court house, performing security, safety, and general assistance to court operations.

• Be part of a team providing coordination for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder • Licensed provider in the state of Vermont (LICSW, LCMHC, and/or LADC) will be working within a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) specialty clinic

High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required. Starting pay $16.66 per hour. Open until filled. Equal opportunity employer.

• MSW with a year or more clinical experience and be on track for licensure Visit www.ncssinc.org/careers for more information. NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

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Seasonal Call Center & Distribution Center Jobs

Based in Shoreham, Vermont, Champlain Orchards has full-time and part-time, year-round job openings: • Orchard/Horticultural Manager • Fresh Fruit Production Line Staff • Diesel Mechanic • Assistant Hard Cider Maker If you want to be part of a great team, have a strong work ethic and appreciate local food/agriculture we’d love to hear from you. You can find more details on our website: www.champlainorchards.com/ employment Or apply with current resume, cover letter and three professional references to: hr@champlainorchards.com.

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LANGROCK SPERRY & WOOL, LLP

Full Time Installer We are seeking for immediate hire a full time installer to add to our growing family business. This job is full time, 40 hours per week, 8-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Legal Secretary

Driven by Design? We are too. Come work for one of the most iconic

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products in Vermont — Hubbardton Forge.

Individual must have 3+ years of related work experience, be computer literate and proficient in Word, possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a fast paced environment. Prior law firm experience required. Knowledge of a general litigation practice helpful.

General experience in at least two of the following duties are key: Sheetrock , Mudding, Taping, Tile work, carpentry, gas work, electrical, driving a box truck, comfortable on ladders, roofing, dealing with customers. Also must be willing and able to promote our company and its products.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please email your resume to serah_kelley@yahoo.com or call 802-279-1902. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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Put your digital expertise to work as a member of our creative marketing team. We are currently looking for a

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When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package. CIVIL ENGINEER IV & V – BERLIN

The Agency of Transportation has an exciting and dynamic position as a subject matter expert on one of the oldest composite building materials known to human kind; concrete. There are many changes happening in the concrete industry from developing new test methods to working on solving the age-old problems like cracking. Some job duties are concrete mix design review, specification development, plan reviews, perform laboratory and field testing of concrete and concrete related materials. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Opening. For More information, contact Jim Wild at jim.wild@vermont.gov or 802-828-6931. Department: Agency of Transportation. Job ID #228 for Civil Engineer V or #229 for Civil Engineer IV. Application Deadline: October 30, 2018.

CONTRACT S & GRANT S ADMINIS TRATOR – WATERBURY

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) seeks a detail-oriented individual to join its eightmember grants and contracts team. This position oversees DVHA service procurements from beginning to end, with a focus on design, development, and implementation (DDI) agreements. Primary tasks include issuing and assisting with requests for proposals; management and drafting of contracts and grants; and processing of vendor invoices. This position is responsible for serving as a Business Office liaison with colleagues and consultants and will be part of continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong written communication skills and financial competency. For more information contact Angela Valentinetti 241-0252 Angela.Valentinetti@vermont.gov Reference Job ID # 259 Location: Waterbury. Status: Limited Service, Full Time. Application Deadline: October 29, 2018.

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P U B L I C H E A LT H N U R S E S U P E R V I S O R – S T. J O H N S B U R Y The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team towards improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. For more information, contact Debra Bach at Debra.Bach@vermont.gov or 802-751-0179. Job ID #203. Application Deadline: open until filled.

P U B L I C H E A LT H I N S P E C T O R I / I I / I I I – B U R L I N G T O N The Vermont Department of Health has an exciting opportunity to be on the front lines of protecting public health in Vermont. The successful candidate will conduct a variety of public health inspections of general sanitation practices or environmental health conditions. This position works closely with regulated faculties to ensure compliance with Vermont’s food and lodging establishment regulations. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Opening. For more information, contact Elisabeth Wirsing at elisabeth.wirsing@vermont.gov. Job ID #238 for level I, #207 for level II and #240 for level III. Application Deadline: October 31, 2018.

CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAM BUSINESS SPECIALIST – BURLINGTON The Vermont Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Program is seeking a team player to help implement a comprehensive and complex program to reduce tobacco-related and health disparities in Vermont. If you love numbers, process flow, program implementation and monitoring, and most importantly are detail oriented and passionate about health equity and social justice, this job is for you. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the department’s diversity and commitment to health equity and social justice. For information, contact Annie Ward at annie.ward@ vermont.gov. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID #243. Application Deadline: November 11, 2018.

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Engaging minds that change the world Center for Health and Wellbeing Temporary Psychiatric Provider Positions The University of Vermont is seeking Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Physician Assistants to join our Counseling and Psychiatry Services (CAPS) team for the upcoming academic year. The ideal candidates will be available 2-3 days per week. We are searching for providers who can work well in the fast-paced and cyclical nature of a college counseling center. Duties include providing consultation, medication evaluations, and psychiatric crisis intervention for high-risk students. Psychiatrists - Minimum qualifications: Licensed as a physician in the State of Vermont; completion of residency in psychiatry and Board Eligible in psychiatry. Experience in working with patients with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners – Minimum qualifications: Master’s level APRN, ARNP or RN-CS with psychiatric experience and specialty. Applicants must possess a Vermont license. DEA required. Psychiatric Physician Assistants – Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, graduate of an approved physician approved physician assistant program, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed as a PA in the State of Vermont, DEA certificate. Psychiatric experience and specialty. Demonstrated professional commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is essential. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits. Positions will be for the 2018-19 academic year. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and current resume to Lori Abbott, CAPS Administrative Coordinator at Lori.Abbott@uvm.edu. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

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CLINICIAN – ASSIST The ASSIST Program is seeking enthusiastic and caring people to join our team. ASSIST provides support services to adults with a psychiatric, emotional, and/or co-occurring substance abuse crisis in a hospital diversion residential setting. Full-Time and SUB shifts available. BA and 1-2 years’ experience with mental health, engagement and/or crisis de-escalation required. Schedules are blended with usually one overnight and combination of other day/evening shifts per week. Must be able to work collaboratively and have a vehicle and valid driver’s license. Howard Center offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off for all regular positions scheduled 20+hrs/week. Please visit our website, www.howardcentercareers.org. Enter position title to view details and apply. Howard Center is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Applicants needing assistance or an accommodation in completing the online application should feel free to contact Human Resources at 488-6950 or HRHelpDesk@howardcenter.org.

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• Youth Development Coordinator • Warming Shelter Staff • Youth Coach The following temporary positions are available November 1 – March 31 in our Warming Shelter:

Part Time

• Saturday & Sunday 5 pm and 1 am

Part Time Overnight • Saturday & Sunday 12 am and 8 am

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• Monday – Friday 5 pm and 1 am

Full Time Overnight • Monday –Friday 12 am and 8 am

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Serving Franklin & Grand Isle Counties

Now Hiring for the Following Positions Residential Counselor NCSS is seeking a self-motivated and energetic individual with a passion for working with individuals with mental illness to join our supportive residential team. Work 12 hour shifts and alternate 3/4 days per week. Weekend availability a must. Responsibilities at the 2 bed Community Recovery Program include, but are not limited to, providing a therapeutic and stable environment, providing person-centered & strength-based intervention, transporting clients and providing community support, prepping and cooking a meal, and medication administration. A valid driver’s license and the ability to transport clients in your vehicle is required. This is a full time position; NCSS offers competitive wages, has excellent beneﬁts & is a 30 minute commute from Burlington.

Now Hiring: Line Chef BURLINGTON, VT

We are looking for line chefs to join our nationally recognized Nutrition Services team. Great benefits, paid time off, & opportunities for advancement. Sign on bonus of up to $2,000.

Apply Online: uvmmed.hn/LineChef-Job

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.

Crisis Bed Support Staff

T OW N O F J E R I C H O Seasonal Part-Time

Snow Plow Operator An opening is available for an experienced part-time snow plow operator for the Town of Jericho on a seasonal basis. Work hours vary according to weather and other needs. Applicants must have a valid Vermont driver’s license (CDL license preferred) and pass a drug screening before starting. Applicants must be available to report to work at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. There is no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Applicants must be able to respond promptly and be willing to work various shifts and hours. There are no benefits available to this position and the term of employment will last no longer than April 15th, 2019. The starting hourly wage is $16.00 depending on qualifications. A job application can be downloaded from our website at:

www.jerichovt.gov. They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

Seeking Mental Health Crisis Support Staff for a 24/7 Crisis Bed Program designed to meet the needs of adults in crisis. Be part of a team committed to an exciting initiative to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations. We successfully work directly with adults in crisis in a warm, protective environment with clinical support designed to help individuals stay in their communities without hospitalization. Current job openings for a full time Overnight Shift position (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday, 6:00pm-6:00am) and Substitute positions to fill in for all shifts; including overnight and weekends. Looking for individuals with a strong clinical skill set. We are offering a pay rate differential for substitute staff meeting this description. Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with clinical experience or individual’s pursuing their Master’s degree looking to gain valuable experience in the field of crisis intervention. If you are interested in becoming a member of this rewarding work environment that requires flexibility and teamwork, please send your resume and cover letter. Our program is located close to Interstate 89 and is an easy commute from Burlington and surrounding areas.

Residential Subs NCSS is seeking individuals with a passion for working with individuals with mental illness to join our residential programs as a sub. Responsibilities include providing a supportive environment in a residential setting, assisting with problem solving, behavioral interventions, and providing strength based education. Ideal candidates are compassionate and energetic individuals with ﬂexible schedules that can work varying shifts including but not limited to week days, awake overnights, and weekends. Some knowledge or experience in a residential program or working with individuals with mental illness population preferred but not required.

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ncssinc.org or visit our website at www.ncssinc.org/careers.

NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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IN THE MIX Hip-hop fans and classical music connoisseurs find common ground in the genre-defying duo Black Violin. Classically trained musicians Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by Kev Marcus and Wil B, break down stylistic boundaries by combining their bow-andstring mastery with hip-hop beats, jazz rhythms and R&B grooves. The result? A high-energy fusion of highbrow and popular sounds that sent the band’s most recent record, 2015’s Stereotypes, to No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart. “You know, hip-hop and classical, in a lot of ways, are both party music for different eras,” Sylvester says. The Florida-based pair brings the party to Vermont as part of its Classical Boom Tour.

Crossing Over Do you believe in ghosts? Ceredwyn Alexander, also known as the Victorian Medium or Madame Alexander, opens the lines of communication between the living and the dead during a series of 19thcentury-style séances. A professional psychic since 1991, Alexander invites believers and skeptics alike to gather round a table and marvel as she taps into the techniques of Victorian-era spiritualists. She even dons a period gown for her powerful reenactments of this haunting ritual. So, is it real or not? As Alexander puts it on her website, “That’s for you to decide.”

19TH-CENTURY SÉANCE Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Kennedy Brothers Building in Vergennes. $25; preregister. Info, amelia@victorianmedium.com, victorianmedium.com.

BLACK VIOLIN Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p.m., at Barre Opera House. $27-47. Info, 476-8188, barreoperahouse.org.

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Q&A follows. Castleton University, 7 p.m. Free. Info, smilingcollie@ aol.com. ‘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 HATE U GIVE’: After witnessing the fatal shooting of her best friend, a young black woman finds her voice. Proceeds support the Literacy Volunteers of Clinton County. Cumberland 12 Cinemas, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5 p.m. $9. Info, blm@uuplattsburgh.org. ‘HENRY DAVID THOREAU: SURVEYOR OF THE SOUL’: Literature meets cinema in a 2017 documentary about the 19th-century American essayist and poet. Twilight Auditorium, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-6195. ‘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. VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MFA IN FILM: ‘FINDING HOME IN BOOMTOWN’: A wealthy west Texas oilman sets out to build a tiny-house community for the homeless. A Q&A with student Matt Maxwell follows. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 1:152:45 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600. VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MFA IN FILM: ‘SPETTACOLA’: Filmmakers Chris Shellen and Jeff Malmberg are on hand for a Q&A about their cinematic portrait of a decades-old Tuscan tradition in which villagers turn their lives into a play. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Cinephiles keep their eyes glued to the big screen at this annual showcase of international, independent and local flicks. See vtiff.org for schedule and details. Various Burlington locations, 1-9 p.m. $5-10 for individual films; $60-125 for passes. Info, 660-2600.

food & drink

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. COMMUNITY DINNER: Friends and neighbors forge connections over a shared meal hosted by the Winooski Partnership for Prevention. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-4565. COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. DINE STOWE: From fine dining establishments to cafés, participating restaurants showcase their offerings for a fixed price. See gostowe.com for details. Various Stowe locations. $20.18. Info, 253-7321. LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 108TH ANNUAL DINNER: A cocktail reception and networking event primes diners for a mouthwatering meal and an awards ceremony. Hilton Burlington, cocktail reception, 5 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. $20 for cocktail reception; $85 for dinner; $850 for a table. Info, 863-3489. 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.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: Longtime players and neophytes alike aim for a value of 15 or 31 in this competitive card game. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. INTRO TO MAH JONGG: Newbies learn the rules of this Chinese pastime played with rectangular pieces. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918. MAH JONGG: Participants of all levels enjoy friendly bouts of this tile-based game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: Card sharks engage in friendly competition. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: The mindfulness and breath of yoga meet the playful aspects of acrobatics in a partner practice. No partners or experience required. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

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ARTS & CULTURE SERIES: APPLIED MINDFULNESS: In a four-week course, students make progress toward their full mental potential. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-9 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 745-1393. INTEGRATIVE PRACTITIONER FORUM: Stram Center for Integrative Medicine founder Ronald Stram tackles the topic of “Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know.” Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 656-9266. RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by a traumatic brain injury engage in a gentle yoga practice. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

holidays

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS: Spine-tingling motion pictures conjure the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve. See jaquithpubliclibrary.org for titles. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT: Folks fashion jack-o’-lanterns while sipping seasonal brews. The Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10 includes a pumpkin and a drink. Info, 540-0188.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! Language lovers perfect their fluency. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

montréal

‘ONCE’: A street musician and a Czech immigrant fall in love in this modern musical set in the streets of Dublin. Sylvan Adams Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 8 p.m. $53-67. Info, 514-739-7944. ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: An all-star Montréal cast stages the cult-classic sci-fi musical. MainLine Theatre, Montréal, 8 p.m. $20-30; for ages 18 and up. Info, 514-849-3378.

music

Find club dates in the music section. CONCERT CHOIR, CHAMBER CHOIR, KALEIDOSCOPE & PITCH PIPES: Directed by Dan Boomhower, student ensembles perform selections by composers ranging from Antonio Vivaldi to Sara Bareilles. Essex High School, 7 p.m. Free. Info, dboomhower@ewsd.org.

seminars

SIMPLE MORTGAGES: A New England Federal Credit Union loan officer walks potential home buyers through the steps to securing funds to purchase a dwelling. Mimmo’s Pizzeria Restaurant, St. Albans, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-400-8790.

sports

AMP UP YOUR MOTIVATION FOR RUNNING: Certified running instructor Sarah Richardson offers inspirational tips and tricks for pounding the pavement throughout the winter. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ hungermountain.coop.

talks

ANTONELLO BORRA: Can Italian poetry help to save our species from obliterating itself and destroying Earth? The professor sets out to prove that it can in a thought-provoking talk. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166. CHRISTAL BROWN: The Middlebury College Dance Program chair speaks up as part of the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series. Room 103, Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. DEB KATZ: The director of the Massachusetts-based Citizens Awareness Network addresses listeners as part of the Current Topics in Science Speaker Series. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, les.kanat@ northernvermont.edu. DOUGLAS Y.T. HSU: Speaking as part of the Vermont Council on World Affairs’ Ambassador Series, the director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston looks beyond borders in “Taiwan and the U.S.: Essential Partners in a Challenging Time.” University of Vermont Waterman Building, Burlington, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2343. NANCY OAKLEY: Presenting as part of the Yestermorrow Speaker Series, the director of education at Canada’s School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank covers the restoration of an 1830s Greek Revival estate and more. School of IDEAS, Waitsfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545. PAUL BUDNITZ: A Q&A with a puppet enlivens “Making Art and Making Money: Navigating the Train Wreck Between Creativity and Commerce.” Generator, Burlington, 7-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 540-0761. REBECCA BENNETTE: Presented in conjunction with the exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront,” a talk by the Middlebury College associate professor dissects dissent during the Great War. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, noon. Regular admission, $3-12; free for kids under 6. Info, 388-2117.

RICK WINSTON: Clips illustrate the talk “All the Film’s a Stage,” which gives cinephiles a peek behind the scenes at embarrassing auditions, grueling rehearsals and big personalities. Waterbury Public Library, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: Tech-savvy students in this three-part workshop learn the base language supporting all web pages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

theater

‘THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME’: A teenage boy’s unlikely adventures in detective work drive this Vermont Stage production. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $35-44.50. Info, 863-5966. ‘DEAR ELIZABETH’: Hundreds of letters between poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell form the core of this Northern Stage production, which celebrates love, friendship and the power of the written word. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $17.75-57.75. Info, 296-7000. LIBRARY MYSTERY THEATRE NIGHT: Citizen sleuths solve the case of the murder of beloved thespian Austin Jane. Snacks are provided. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘FRANKENSTEIN’: Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation in a broadcast production directed by Danny Boyle. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $1625. Info, 748-2600.

words

MARK BRAY: The author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook returns to the shop to discuss the forthcoming page-turner Anarchist Education and the Modern School: A Francisco Ferrer Reader. Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2411. POETRY RIOT: An open mic for seasoned and budding wordsmiths features Alan Haehnel. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, 540-0406. RECOVERY WRITE NOW: Wordsmiths in recovery let their creativity flow in a lively and supportive setting. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, writelife1@hotmail.com. WRITING CIRCLE: Words pour out when participants explore creative expression in a low-pressure environment. The Pathways

Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218.

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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL & SURVIVOR SPEAKOUT: Flames in hand, attendees march up Church Street in remembrance of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Burlington City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3131.

bazaars

COOKBOOK SWAP: See WED.24.

business

CULTIVATING TALENT THROUGH INCLUSIVITY: Business people learn best practices for attracting and retaining top talent from diverse applicant pools during Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility’s fall program. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 12:30 p.m. $55-70. Info, 862-8347. WOMENPRENEURS NIGHT OUT: Members of the business community share resources and feedback over cocktails and Folino’s wood-fired pizza. Bring your business cards. Stonecutter Spirits Highball Social, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, mieko@ radiancestudiosllc.com.

community

BURLINGTON WALK/BIKE COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING: Two-wheeled travelers get in gear to discuss ways to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. Room 12, Burlington City Hall, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652. ROTARY WEEK MIXER: Neighbors become familiar with the Rutland South Rotary and all that the club does for the community. Elks Lodge #345, Rutland, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, rutlandsouth rotaryclub@gmail.com.

dance

SALSA NIGHT: DJ JP spins salsa, bachata, merengue and kizomba selections for an evening of moving and shaking. The Old Post, South Burlington, 7-11 p.m. Free. Info, 497-0202.

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HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: See WED.24. JOB HUNT HELP: Community College of Vermont interns assist employment seekers with everything from résumé-writing to online applications. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393. MEMORY CAFÉ: People experiencing memory loss and their caregivers connect in a relaxed atmosphere. American Legion Post 20, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3369. QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: GHOSTS & LEGENDS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN: Vermont’s queen of Halloween, Thea Lewis, tells the ghostly tales that inspired her

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film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘COMING HOME’: A new documentary by Bess O’Brien turns the lens toward former inmates as they reintegrate into their communities. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 357-4616. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.24. ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24. ‘MATEWAN’: Tension between West Virginia coal miners and company operators mounts in this 1987 drama starring Chris Cooper. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘MISSION BLUE’: This 2014 documentary dives into the life and work of oceanographer Sylvia Earle. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 457-2911. VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MFA IN FILM: ‘MOVING PARTS’: After being smuggled into Trinidad and Tobago, a Chinese immigrant discovers the true cost of her arrival. A filmmaker Q&A follows. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600. VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MFA IN FILM: THESIS READINGS: Students Tami Anderson and John Morrissey share the results of their research. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 828-8600. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.24.

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

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

food & drink

COMMUNITY LUNCH: Gardengrown fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309. DINE STOWE: See WED.24. KIMCHI & SAUERKRAUT PRODUCTION DAYS: Helping hands whip up fermented veggies. Lunch and a take-home jar are provided. Flack Family Farm, Enosburg Falls, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 933-7752. SUPERIORITY COMPLEX: CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM NAPA: Oenophiles sip palatepleasing wines at a gratis tasting. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

games

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Shaw’s, Shelburne Road, South Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5403.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Healthy humans part with life-sustaining pints. Northern Vermont UniversityJohnson, noon-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, krista.swahn@ northernvermont.edu. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.

pumpkin carving, refreshments and, of course, networking. The Office Block, Barre, 5:15-7:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-5711. NIGHTMARE VERMONT: Enter if you dare! Seasoned actors and a high-tech crew create creepy characters and dazzling visual effects at this haunted house recommended for ages 13 and up. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7:45-11 p.m. $1215. Info, 355-3107.

montréal

‘ONCE’: See WED.24. ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See WED.24.

music

Find club dates in the music section. BLACK VIOLIN: Fusing hip-hop and classical music, the Florida string duo takes as much inspiration from Bach as Blackalicious. Bach-alicious? See calendar spotlight. Barre Opera House, 1 & 7:30 p.m. $9-47. Info, 476-8188. ‘POETS OF THE PIANO: A NIGHT AT THE THEATER’: A lecture-recital explores the art of marrying theater with the keyboard instrument. The program includes transcriptions of opera and ballet, as well as music written for theatrical scenes. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2085.

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seminars

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talks

JILL MUDGETT: “Murder, Mystery and Indigenous Mobility” examines the indigenous experience in Vermont by focusing on a man who arrived in the state only to be killed in the late 19th century. Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Middlesex, tour, 5 p.m.; presentation, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2308.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: Folks meet for a Zen Buddhist spiritual practice including meditation and liturgy. Email for more info before attending. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 7:15-7:45 a.m. Donations. Info, ryohad@ comcast.net.

JOHN FREEMAN: What does it mean to be where we are and to capture and disseminate it? The author of The Tyranny of E-mail: The Four-Thousand-Year Journey to Your Inbox addresses this and other questions in “Seeing Things: On the Ethics of Place and Space in the Era of Instagram.” Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-225-1998.

YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

MAJKA BURHARDT: The professional climber talks risk assessment in “Triumph in Uncharted Territory.” Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-225-1998.

holidays

CENTRAL VERMONT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HALLOWEEN PARTY: Costumes are optional when millennials converge for

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Sat., October 27, 7:30 pm “... expertly blends vintage American roots music styles — from country to jazz to rock — in a rowdy but deft fashion.” - Rolling Stone

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GEORGE J. SILOWASH: In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Norwich University’s chief information security officer dials into privacy and security in the age of social media and connected devices. Mack Hall auditorium, Norwich University, Northfield, 1-3:50 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2000.

LARGEST SELECTION OF VAPORIZERS IN VT. LARGE SELECTION OF LOCAL AND FAMOUS GLASS ARTISTS.

PRACTICAL PRIVACY: Library technologist Jessamyn West shares tips for securing one’s online activity. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.

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TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 302.

theater

‘BEYOND SACRED: VOICES OF MUSLIM IDENTITY’: This interview-based theater production from Ping Chong + Company weaves together true stories from performers representing a diverse spectrum of Muslim identities. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, 863-5966.

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‘ANIMAL FARM’: Originally a critique of Stalinism, the antiauthoritarian themes in George Orwell’s classic 1945 novel still resonate in this stage adaptation. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 10 a.m. $8. Info, 728-6464. ‘THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME’: See WED.24. ‘DEAR ELIZABETH’: See WED.24, 2 & 7:30 p.m. VERMONT VAUDEVILLE: A madcap troupe of performers delivers its 20th variety show, 10 Years Later. Miso Hungry dishes out delicious ramen on the lawn.

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

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

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Hardwick Town House, 7:30 p.m. $8-15; limited space. Info, 472-1387.

words

ETHAN HUBBARD: The photographer shares the stories behind his touring exhibit “Driving the Back Roads: In Search of Old-Time Vermonters.” Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2000. EXTEMPO: Local raconteurs tell first-person true stories before a live audience. Bridgeside Books, Waterbury, 8-10 p.m. $5. Info, 244-1441. MADELEINE KUNIN: The former Vermont governor lets lit lovers in on her memoir, Coming of Age: My Journey to the Eighties. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

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COOKBOOK SWAP: See WED.24.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.

conferences

AGING IN VERMONT: HEALTHY LIVING CONFERENCE: Health care and public health professionals broaden their knowledge through exhibits, educational sessions and a keynote speech. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $65-70; preregister. Info, janet@vermont4a.org.

crafts

CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring the waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $8. Info, 862-2269. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Inspired by the 5Rhythms dance practice, attendees move, groove, release and open their hearts to life in a safe and sacred space. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, fearnessence@gmail.com. ‘INVISIBLE SITE’: University of Vermont dance artist-inresidence Julian Barnett directs a site-specific movement work excavating themes of identity, community and potential. Michele and Martin Cohen Hall for the Integrated Arts, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5 & 7 p.m. $5; limited space. Info, 656-3040.

SWING DANCE CLASSES: Richard Cormier and Sherri McKirryher help beginners find their footing. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-0356.

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM: People from Vermont business, educational and government communities connect over shared enthusiasm for solving problems and reaching goals. GlobalFoundries, Essex Junction, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 734-1227. FINANCIAL WELLNESS DAY: What is your next big financial goal? Folks talk dollars and sense at an educational and entertaining gathering featuring storytelling, face painting, ice cream sundaes and a bounce house. VSAC Building, Winooski, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 112. FOOD & ART FRIDAYS: Woodfired pizza, farm-fresh produce, visual art, storytelling and live performance make for a memorable evening. The Sable Project, Stockbridge, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; $5-10 for pizza. Info, info@ thesableproject. HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: See WED.24. NEWSPAPERS ON WIKIPEDIA EDIT-ATHON: Participants fill a data void by improving the online encyclopedia’s coverage of historical news sources. Wilson Media Lab, Davis Family Library, Middlebury College, 3-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, acollier@ middlebury.edu. QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: Local historian Thea Lewis treats pedestrians to tales of madmen, smugglers, pub spirits and, of course, ghosts. Arrive 10 minutes early. Democracy sculpture, 199 Main St., Burlington, 6 & 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966. TAROT READINGS: A spiritual mentor consults her cards to offer guidance and clarity. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $1 per minute; preregister. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. VERMONT E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: Electric bicycles transport suds lovers to three local beer producers via scenic routes. Old Mill Park, Johnson, noon-4:30 p.m. $75. Info, 730-0161.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.24. ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24. VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MFA IN FILM: SHORTS: Four short films by graduating students grace the big screen. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600.

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VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS MFA IN FILM: THESIS READINGS: Students Louisa de Cossy and Jason Rosenfield share the results of their research. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.24.

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change in a moderately paced flow yoga class. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. MOVE TO THE MUSIC: Propelled by music ranging from big band to country western, participants sit or stand while completing light strength- and balanceboosting activities. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036.

AFRO-CUBAN CULINARY ADVENTURE #2: HOW TO MAKE BONIATILLO: Eloy Guzman brings Cuban culture and stories into the kitchen for a tutorial on sweet potato pudding. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 6-7:30 p.m. Donations; preregister; limited space. Info, shanta.clemmonsfamilyfarm@ gmail.com.

REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulness-based addictionrecovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 861-3150.

BEER & CHOCOLATE PAIRING: Lake Champlain Chocolates and Zero Gravity Craft Brewery join forces for a drop-in gustatory extravaganza with brewmaster Paul Saylor. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

DEADNBERRY MANOR HAUNTED TOURS: Brave your way through the twisted halls of a ghostly mansion and discover the terrifying secrets and dark history it holds. Wilson Castle, Proctor, 7-10 p.m. $15. Info, 773-3264.

CASUAL FRIDAYS: Patrons start the weekend in style with snacks from a diverse menu and a full bar with drink specials and local beers. The Woods Lodge, Northfield, 5:30-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 778-0205. DINE STOWE: See WED.24. FOODWAYS FRIDAYS: Foodies use heirloom herbs and veggies to revive historic recipes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $4-16; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355. KIMCHI & SAUERKRAUT PRODUCTION DAYS: See THU.25.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.24, 9:15 a.m. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.24. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.24.

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ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. CHAIR YOGA: Students with limited mobility limber up with modified poses. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. CHILL TO THE ‘CHI’ QIGONG: Meditative, relaxing movement patterns are based on ancient Chinese concepts of health and well-being. Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036. GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18. Info, 318-6050. LIVING RECOVERY: Folks overcoming substance abuse move, breathe and make positive

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‘LASER HALLOWEEN’: A seasonal light show sets a spooky mood. Northcountry Planetarium, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6 p.m. $5-7. Info, 518-564-3168. MONSTER BASH: Adults ages 21 and up come clad in festive ensembles for a colorful night of food and dancing to support the Mahana Magic Foundation. The Old Lantern Inn & Barn, Charlotte, 7-11 p.m. $65; cash bar. Info, 777-3451. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD HALLOWEEN PARTY: Bewitching Magic Hat Brewing beer, a costume contest, and music by the Josh Panda Party Band and DJ Craig Mitchell propel a party of monstrous proportions. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 8 p.m.-midnight. $25. Info, 999-7601. NIGHTMARE VERMONT: See THU.25.

KITTEL & CO.: Fiddle. Violin. Whatever you call it, Jeremy Kittel is a master of the instrument. With his ace quartet, he traverses a wide array of styles, including American roots, Celtic, jazz and classical. Barrett Memorial Hall, South Strafford, 7-9 p.m. $12-22. Info, 333-9004. MOLLY TUTTLE: The first woman to win Guitar Player of the Year at the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Awards brings her dynamic take on the genre to Burlington. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-30. Info, 656-3131. POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: Scott Bradlee’s globe-trotting collective reimagines modern hits by everyone from Radiohead to Miley Cyrus as ditties from various bygone eras of popular music. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $43-64. Info, 863-5966. RED BRICK COFFEE HOUSE: Hot beverages are provided at an open mic and jam session where community members connect over music, cards and board games. Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7-10 p.m. Donations. Info, mpk802vt@gmail.com. SKY BLUE BOYS & COOKIE: Part old-timey, part folk and part bluegrass, the trio’s tunes get toes tapping in a high-spirited acoustic concert. Hay Loft. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 7:309:30 p.m. $20. Info, 457-3500.

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FORESTRY, HISTORY & THE FUTURE: A GUIDED HIKE: An outdoor program familiarizes trekkers with the sustainably managed working forest. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 222.

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: University of Vermont professor William Mierse delivers “The Silk Road From Ancient Trade to Modern Economics.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 658-6554.

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Find club dates in the music section. BETTYE LAVETTE: The beloved soul diva who George Jones once called “truly a ‘singer’s singer’” lends her powerful pipes to a choice selection of Bob Dylan songs. James Blood Ulmer opens. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7 p.m. $15-52. Info, 748-2600. JOE ICONIS & FAMILY: A merry band of musical theater punks serves up rip-roaring renditions of some of the industry’s hottest new work. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 8 p.m. $20-40. Info, 824-5288.

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‘BAREFOOT IN THE PARK’: Essex Community Players stage Neil Simon’s comedy about a newlywed couple navigating the choppy waters of marriage. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30-10 p.m. $1418. Info, 878-9109. ‘THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME’: See WED.24. ‘DEAR ELIZABETH’: See WED.24, 7:30 p.m. ‘THE SINGING MASTER’: The White River Valley Players raise the curtain on an original production inspired by the life of Vermont shape-note composer Jeremiah Ingalls. Rochester High School, 7:30-9 p.m. $10-16. Info, 234-7296. FRI.26

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT OF VERMONT: Careeroriented men and women network and brainstorm ways to contribute to the future of the state. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $25. Info, hello@ypsummitvt.com.

CULTIVATION CLASS: GERMINATION & PROPAGATION: A grow coach demonstrates strategies for maximizing yield and minimizing problems in cannabis plants. Green State Gardener, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2097.

REIMAGINE THE RAILROAD STATION: Locals offer their two cents on possible uses for the historic building at an open house hosted by the Danville Village to Village Steering Committee. Railroad Station, Danville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, kwhitehead.danvillevt@gmail. com.

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‘A STORY SLAM: BLACK EXPERIENCES FROM BLACK VOICES’: Individuals listen to and share narratives as part of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh’s ongoing exploration of issues surrounding race. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, blm@uuplattsburgh.org.

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‘A SOLO VOICE’: In a series of compositions and improvisations, Odeya Nini creates a new logic of song that is not only heard but seen through movement. See calendar spotlight. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, info@ vermontdance.org.

‘INVISIBLE SITE’: See FRI.26. MOVEMENT MATTERS IMMERSIVE: DAY OF DANCE, FIELDS OF RECKONING: AN INTERSPECIES DANCE: Middlebury College students and several four-legged dancers put their best foot forward in a showing of a work-in-progress by Karima Borni. Knoll Organic Garden, Middlebury College, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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FALL OPEN HOUSE: Potential students scope out the institution included in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings 2019 list of most innovative schools. Champlain College, Burlington, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 625-0201. OPEN HOUSE: Prospective pupils visit campus for a tour, an academic session and to learn about financial aid. Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 800-635-2356.

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THE BORDERLANDS: Storytellers, musicians and poets await whimsical wanderers on a guided forest foray with a Red Riding Hood theme. Groups leave every 15 minutes. Farm Barn, Shelburne Farms, noon-5 p.m. $10-15. Info, 399-7897.

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GILFEATHER TURNIP FESTIVAL: Foodies fête Vermont’s state vegetable with live music, vendors, a farmers market and a turnip contest. Various Wardsboro locations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; $3 for parking. Info, friendsofwardsboro library@gmail.com. HARVEST FESTIVAL: Games, activities, and local food and art get the party started. Legion Field, Johnson, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; nonperishable food items are accepted. Info, olivviac93@ gmail.com. VT’S ORIGINAL PREGNANCY & BABY EXPO: Current and expectant parents learn about local resources, services and products that help foster healthy families. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5; free for kids. Info, 363-9597.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘COMING HOME’: See THU.25. ‘DINA’: Tracking the complex relationship between an eccentric suburban woman and a Walmart door greeter, this 2017 documentary kicks off the 2018-19 Woodstock Film Series. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-5303. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.24. ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE SHINING’: Jack Nicholson stars in this classic 1980 flick about an isolated hotel with a spiritual presence, The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 457-3500. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.24. ‘WHAT IF...’: A visit from an angel inspires a businessman played by Kevin Sorbo to reconsider his life choices. Lighthouse Baptist Church, Hinesburg, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 565-8013.

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BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@ gmail.com. CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-8347. DINE STOWE: See WED.24. GERMAN DINNER: Friends and neighbors sit down to a traditional spread of bratwurst and chicken sausage, potato salad, homemade sauerkraut and applesauce, and desserts. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Jericho, 5 & 6:30 p.m. $5-13; preregister. Info, 899-3932.

HAM DINNER: Mashed potatoes, winter squash, coleslaw, baked beans and a variety of homemade pies satisfy diners. First Baptist Church of Starksboro, 5-6:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 453-5227. KIMCHI & SAUERKRAUT PRODUCTION DAYS: See THU.25. ON-THE-FARM APPLE HARVEST DINNER: Heirloom fruit is the centerpiece of a mouthwatering five-course meal. Scott Farm, Dummerston, 6 p.m. $50; preregister; BYOB. Info, 254-6868. SEASONAL CHOCOLATE TASTING: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of limited-edition fall flavors. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 233-9180. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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MEDITATION FOR A HAPPY LIFE: Community members use their minds in the pursuit of wellbeing. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@ meditationinboston.org. NEWBIE NOON CLASS: Firsttimers get their stretch on in a comfortably warm environment. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

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BARKTOBER HALLOWEEN BASH: A canine costume party includes beer, hot dogs, raffles and a photo booth to benefit the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Woof! The Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. Cost of drinks. Info, 651-4114.

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Has the idealism that led you into teaching eroded? Are you feeling less motivated?

DEADNBERRY MANOR HAUNTED TOURS: See FRI.26. ‘DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE’: Shown on reel-to-reel film, a 1968 horror picture follows a count who, brought back from the dead, preys on a young woman and her friends. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@ yahoo.com.

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FAMILY HALLOWEEN BASH: Parents and kiddos celebrate the spooky holiday with games, movies, and themed arts and crafts. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $7. Info, 262-6035. FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES: It’s a graveyard smash! Dracula, the Wolfman, the Mummy and all manner of other costumed kooks do the Monster Mash to raise funds for the Off Center’s impending move. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10. Info, theoffcenter@ gmail.com. HALLOW-GRANGE: Warm cider, doughnuts and pumpkin carving pave the way for a 4 p.m. screening of Hocus Pocus. The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 2-6 p.m. Free; $5 for movie. Info, 457-3500. HALLOWEEN EXPRESS PARTY & TRAIN RIDES: After a familyfriendly bash at the station, revelers climb aboard for a round trip to Shelburne. Union Station, Burlington, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $29; free for kids under 1. Info, 8729000, ext. 118. HALLOWEEN PARADE: Community members showcase their creativity in this 59th annual procession of festive floats. Downtown Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1822.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY: Families seeking a not-so-spooky soirée stop by for food, games and prizes. Montpelier High School, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8694. HOOTS & HOWLS: Science experiments, crafts and puppets pave the way for nature-based, non-frightening fun. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $8-15.50; free for members and kids 3 and under; preregister. Info, 359-5000. NIGHTMARE VERMONT: See THU.25. THE POE SPOOKTACULAR: Boils and ghouls of all ages scare up spooky fun to benefit the Lost Nation Theater with a dance party, costume contest, live music, poetry and (never)more. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 8 p.m. $20-25. Info, 229-0492. ‘THE RANGER’: Actor and local resident Jeremy Holm introduces this 2018 horror film about teen punks who encounter an unhinged park ranger. A Halloween dance party and costume contest follow. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $10-15; cash bar. Info, 877-6737.

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ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASS: Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Learn vocabulary and grammar basics from a native speaker. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bheeks@ yahoo.com.

lgbtq

PRIDE YOGA: LGBTQ individuals and allies hit the mat for a stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

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‘ONCE’: See WED.24. ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See WED.24.

ALLISON MANN: Cool cats get down to live acoustic jazz in an intimate house-concert setting. Second floor, Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, allisonjoymann@ comcast.net.

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THURSTON HOWLOWEEN BASH: Jimmy “T” Thurston make a special appearance at country singer Jamie Lee Thurston’s hair-raising affair. The Whitcomb House Bed & Breakfast, Essex Junction, 7:30-10 p.m. $25; cash bar; for ages 21 and up. Info, sel.t4e@gmail.com.

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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE GOSPEL CHOIR: A live band and singers from a variety of Dartmouth College vocal ensembles join the choir in a program celebrating universal love. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 603-646-2422. DAVID KAPLAN, JIA KIM & SIWOO KIM: The world-renowned trio performs masterpieces by Beethoven, Dvořák and Mendelssohn. Presented by the Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $35. Info, 760-4634. HORSZOWSKI TRIO: As part of the Northeast Kingdom Classical Series, the threesome performs works for the piano, violin and cello by Schumann, Shostakovitch and Arthur Foote. United Community Church South Building, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

IAIN MACHARG: The Scottish bagpiper performs a concert of traditional tunes benefiting the library’s youth services. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. $8-10; free for kids. Info, 426-3581. JOE ICONIS & FAMILY: See FRI.26, 4 & 8 p.m. KITTEL & CO.: See FRI.26, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-22. Info, 443-3168. MYRA FLYNN: Music fans swoon over the indie singer’s soulful stylings. Shelburne Vineyard, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 985-8222. SESSION AMERICANA: Seated around a collapsible bar table, this Boston-based folk band brings pub-session vibes to the stage. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $22. Info, 476-8188. SNAKE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS: Toe-tapping tunes from the new album For Keeps combine modern and traditional bluegrass modes. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MASTERWORKS: Conductor Vinay Parameswaren leads instrumentalists through works by Rossini, Beethoven and Vijay Iyer. Violinist Jennifer Koh headlines with a concerto written especially for her. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $13-60. Info, 863-5966.

outdoors

ADIRONDACK SURPRISE HIKE: Experienced, fast-paced trekkers tackle a difficult excursion. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, robynnalbert@hotmail.com. BIRD MONITORING WALK: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8-9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. SPINY SOFTSHELL TURTLE NESTING BEACH WORK DAY: Helping hands pull plant growth to prepare the land for egglaying season. Bring lunch and water. North Hero State Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 288-9570.

seminars

IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT SCORE SAVES MONEY: Financial counselor Amanda Seeholzer outlines how to maximize one’s credit score to make the most of every dollar. New England Federal Credit Union, St. Albans, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 800-400-8790. UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF YOUR FAMILY’S 19TH-CENTURY PHOTOS: Sharon Flaherty helps family-tree fact-finders glean clues from old photographs. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $10. Info, 310-9285.

sports

BITTERSWEET: No matter their experience level, riders hop in the saddle for a celebration of women on bikes complete with

a mechanic clinic, FEM Talks and more. The Hub Trailside, Lyndonville, noon-8 p.m. $25. Info, 673-5494. LEARN TO CURL: Competitors get acquainted with the on-ice sport. Wendell A. Barwood Arena, White River Junction, 5:45-8 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, uppervalleycurling@gmail.com.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS: Let’s get technical! Students learn to use the mouse, keyboard and operating system components. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

theater

‘BAREFOOT IN THE PARK’: See FRI.26. CIRCUS ARTS LEARNING & JAM: Daring individuals perfect skills ranging from juggling to tight-rope walking with CAMP Burlington members. Burlington Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, admin@campburlington.com. ‘THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME’: See WED.24. ‘DEAR ELIZABETH’: See WED.24, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘FAMILY PORTRAIT WITH GOAT’: A tough assignment forces young reporter Gabby to face personal demons in this tender play written by David Dudley and presented by the St. Johnsbury Players. St. Johnsbury School, 7:30 p.m. $7-10. Info, 224-730-9172. THE MET: LIVE IN HD: ‘LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST’: Theatergoers screen a broadcast production of Puccini’s wild-west opera featuring gunplay and whiskey-drinking cowboys. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 12:55 p.m. $10-24. Info, 382-9222. ‘THE SINGING MASTER’: See FRI.26. VERMONT VAUDEVILLE: See THU.25, 2 & 7:30 p.m. VITALY: AN EVENING OF WONDERS: Jaws drop as the master illusionist mystifies audience members with his unique brand of mind-blowing magic. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, 728-6464.

words

WRITERS’ WERTFREI: Authors, both published and aspiring, meet monthly to share what they have written in a nonjudgmental, value-free atmosphere. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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agriculture

BURLINGTON TREE TOURS: Outdoors lovers learn to identify common species on a moderately paced walking tour of the Queen City’s urban forest. Arrive on the patio five minutes early. Hilton Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. $16.75; free for kids 10 and under; limited space. Info, 658-6500.

bazaars

COOKBOOK SWAP: See WED.24.

community

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

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $6; free for firsttimers; bring snacks to share. Info, 540-1020.

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BLACK PHOENIX ALCHEMY LAB OCTOBER LUNACY EVENT: Follow your nose! Attendees experience perfume artistry by sampling indie fragrances. Costumes are encouraged in the theme of Edgar Allen Poe characters. Practical Magick, Essex Junction, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 662-5570. THE BORDERLANDS: See SAT.27. HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: See WED.24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.26, 7 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090. THE GREAT APPLE PIE BAKEOFF: Novice and professional chefs showcase their culinary skills in a pastry showdown. The Great Northern, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister to compete. Info, 489-5102. SEASONAL CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.27.

games

CORN HOLE FOR A CAUSE: Partners toss beanbags to benefit the Special Olympics Vermont Central Vermont Program. Costumes are encouraged. Montpelier Elks Club, registration, noon; games, 12:30 p.m. $10. Info, 479-9522.

health & fitness

MEDITATION GROUP: A brief yoga practice paves the way for a period of deep focus. BYO mat and cushion. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920. MOVING MEDITATION WUJI GONG: Jeanne Plo leads pupils in an easy-to-learn form of qigong known as “tai chi for enlightenment.” Burlington Friends Meeting House, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6377. RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.25, 5:30 p.m.

holidays

DEADNBERRY MANOR HAUNTED TOURS: See FRI.26. EARLY THANKSGIVING: Diners dig into a vegan, buffet-style meal created by Pingala Café & Eatery. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20-30. Info, 540-0406.

FOMO?

‘COMING HOME’: See THU.25, Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport.

Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

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art

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24. ‘SPIRITED AWAY’: A 10-year-old girl finds herself in a bizarre alternate reality in Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Awardwinning animated adventure. Shown on Sunday and Tuesday with English dubbing and on Monday with English subtitles. See calendar spotlight. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 12:55 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.24.

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film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

A FAMILY HALLOWEEN: A seasonal soirée comes complete with pumpkin carving, doughnuts-on-a-string, wagon rides, and costume parades at noon and 2 p.m. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-16; free for kids in costume accompanied by an adult. Info, 457-2355.

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HALLOWEEN BIKE RIDE: Costumed cyclists pedal through the Queen City to Folino’s, where the family-friendly fun continues. Burlington City Hall Park, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 881-7767.

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HALLOWEEN EXPRESS PARTY & TRAIN RIDES: See SAT.27. HAUNTED HAPPENINGS: Festive families don playful duds to trick-or-treat on the museum grounds. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $7; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 985-3346.

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‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners alike chat en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652.

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LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

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music

Find club dates in the music section. JOE ICONIS & FAMILY: See FRI.26, 4 p.m. ‘LOOK & SEE: A PORTRAIT OF WENDELL BERRY’: This 2016 documentary is a cinematic portrait of the changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America, as seen through the eyes of a writer, farmer and activist. Craftsbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.

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LOVE OF CREATION: A CONCERT FOR PEACE: While taking in the sounds of harp, chimes, drums and sacred music, community members contemplate the beauty of nature and the mystery of creation. Bishop Booth Conference Center, Burlington, 2-3:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 865-2600. MICHELE FAY BAND: Elements of folk, swing and bluegrass blend in understated originals and traditional covers. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Rutland, 3-5 p.m. $10. Info, 388-6863.

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ONE SKY: MUSIC FOR SAN ANTONIO GRANDE: Piano, organ and vocal music by Schubert, Handel and others charms classical connoisseurs. Proceeds benefit youth scholarships and a women’s sewing workshop at the church’s sister parish in El Salvador. Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, 3 p.m. $20. Info, vermontartmusic@gmail.com. UKULELE MÊLÉE: Fingers fly at a group lesson on the fourstringed Hawaiian instrument. BYO uke. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

outdoors

FORESTRY, HISTORY & THE FUTURE: A GUIDED HIKE: See FRI.26.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 10:30 a.m.-noon. $2-3; additional cost for rentals. Info, 518-564-4270.

theater

‘THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME’: See WED.24, 2 p.m. ‘DEAR ELIZABETH’: See WED.24, 5 p.m. ‘FAMILY PORTRAIT WITH GOAT’: See SAT.27, 2 p.m.

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environment

WOODSTOCK BUTTON-UP LAUNCH: Locals learn about Efficiency Vermont’s Button Up Hero weatherization program while picking up tips for improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 280-5066.

etc.

HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: See WED.24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.26, 7 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. CINÉ SALON: CINE FANTÁSTICO!: Movie buffs view selections from films made in Europe during cinema’s early years. Mayer Room. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.24. ‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24. ‘SPIRITED AWAY’: See SUN.28, 7 p.m.

holidays

19TH-CENTURY SÉANCE: Madame Alexander, also known as the Victorian Medium, leads the curious and the courageous across the veil in a haunting historical reenactment. See calendar spotlight. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, amelia@victorianmedium.com.

language

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español. Starbucks, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@hotmail.com. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

TOURNÉES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: ‘LE TEMPS RETROUVÉ, D’APRÈS L’OEUVRE DE MARCEL PROUST’: Shown with English subtitles, a 1999 drama takes viewers on a journey through the French novelist’s memories. Room 111, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8826.

music

games

talks

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.24, 6:30 p.m. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.24. MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.24.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Elements of qigong thread through the youngest version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:158 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688. SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions. Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. YOGA FOR VETERANS: Seasoned practitioners and neophytes alike engage in postures of strength and physicality. Participants may bring a friend or other support person. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

Find club dates in the music section. LIAM O’CONNOR & JOHN BLAKE: Traditional Irish music and stories fill the air, courtesy of the celebrated fiddler and flute player. Burlington Violin Shop, 6-8:30 p.m. $20. Info, mark.sustic@ gmail.com.

AMBAYE OGATO ANATA: Speaking as part of the UVM Visiting Scholar Week in Residence Lecture Series, the anthropologist discusses global health in Ethiopia. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, 1:10-2 p.m. Free. Info, jeanne.shea@uvm.edu.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.24.

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READING THROUGH THE BIBLE: Participants gather near the fireplace to peruse the Scriptures. Panera Bread, South Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-6266. TEA & POETRY NIGHT: South Burlington wordsmith Ralph Culver shares his gift for verse. Attendees may bring their own work, as well. Stone Leaf Teahouse, Middlebury, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 458-0460. WOMEN VETERANS’ EXPRESSIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Women who have served in the United States military put pen to paper. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 295-9363, ext. 6134.

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SHARON SMITH: In “From #MeToo to Kavanagh: The Beginning of a New Women’s Movement,” the author of Women and Socialism: Class, Race and Capital examines issues of women’s oppression from a Marxist perspective. Lafayette Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 490-3875.

bazaars

COOKBOOK SWAP: See WED.24.

business

RUTLAND BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE: In a 10-week class presented by the Center for Women & Enterprise, aspiring entrepreneurs gain the confidence and knowledge to launch a small business. Rutland Regional Planning Commission, 6-9 p.m. Free for Rutland-area residents; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

comedy

TREVOR NOAH: The world-famous funnyman and host of “The Daily Show” inspires laughter via a live broadcast. Stearns Cinema, Northern Vermont UniversityJohnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, krista. swahn@northernvermont.edu.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.26.

crafts

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

dance

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

etc.

HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: See WED.24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.26, 7 p.m. VPR’S TELL ME MORE TOUR: Chittenden County listeners express ways in which Vermont Public Radio could better serve their community. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.24.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24. ‘SPIRITED AWAY’: See SUN.28, 7 p.m.

food & drink

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.24, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT/ WORKSHOP: A simple treatment called the Four Gates helps to relieve low mood, anxiety and fatigue. Bring a yoga mat and a small blanket. Optimum Health Acupuncture, Burlington, 6:307:45 p.m. Free; preregister at optimumhealthvt.com; limited space. Info, 310-3301. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONGFORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.25. PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 7:30 pm FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

ROSSINI – Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri VIJAY IYER – Violin Concerto, “Trouble” BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 6, “Pastorale”

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203. RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.25. 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.

holidays

Vinay Parameswaran, guest conductor Jennifer Koh, violin

19TH-CENTURY SÉANCE: See MON.29. CHAMPLAIN CONSORT: “A Shakespearean Halloween” features music referenced in the Bard’s plays as well as works on the theme of All Hallows’ Eve. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, chapinkaynor@gmail.com. PROJECT FEAR: Bone-rattling EDM and hip-hop beats propel an epic Halloween party complete with dancers, performers and a costume contest. Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-30. Info, 877-987-6487.

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.

TICKETS: Flynn Regional Box Office flynntix.org or 802-86-FLYNN or vso.org V SO.O RG/EVENTS

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

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652. 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.

montréal

‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

politics

CANDIDATE FORUM: Contenders for state representative for St. Johnsbury sound off in a moderated conversation. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 748-6313. GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY: Vermont Interfaith Action serves up pizza, raffles, musical entertainment, and nonpartisan information about candidates and polling places. First Congregational Church Essex, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-5745. LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE FORUM: Eleven Lamoille-area nonprofits focused on human services and housing help those running for public office better understand human services through small group conversations. Green Mountain Technology & Career Center, Hyde Park, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 888-5026.

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AMBAYE OGATO ANATA: The anthropologist imparts his knowledge in “Conflict Resolution Among the Sidama in Ethiopia.” Room 104, Allen House Multicultural Art Gallery, Burlington, 11:45 a.m.-12:55 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, jeanne. shea@uvm.edu. MAD RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY FORUM: A CONVERSATION WITH THE SKI INDUSTRY: Curious minds may send questions in advance for a panel discussion between industry leaders. Gate House Base Lodge, Warren, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, jasmine@madriver valley.com. JILL MUDGETT: “Indigenous Vermont: Family and Story in the Rural North” is the first talk in NVU-Johnson’s 2018-19 Faculty Lecture Series. Stearns Cinema, Northern Vermont UniversityJohnson, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, amy.welch@northern vermont.edu.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK FOR SENIORS: Folks ages 50 and up who are comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and have an email address learn the ABCs of the social-networking tool. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

VERMONT WOMEN’S FUND BENEFIT: Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani speaks at soirée that celebrates the state’s largest philanthropic organization dedicated solely to women and girls. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-50; cash bar. Info, 388-3355.

theater

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘FRANKENSTEIN’: See WED.24.

words

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. 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.

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COOKBOOK SWAP: See WED.24.

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EDIBLE WELLNESS: A Q&A demystifies the benefits of consuming cannabidiol. Attendees treat themselves to sweet CBD delights. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090. GREENER DRINKS: See WED.24.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.24.

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

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

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HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: See WED.24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.24. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.24. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.24.

QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.26, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.24.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.24.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.24.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.24.

RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.24. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.24.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.24.

food & drink

ARTS & CULTURE SERIES: APPLIED MINDFULNESS: See WED.24.

holidays

19TH-CENTURY SÉANCE: See MON.29.

HALLOWEEN CHORAL & ORGAN CONCERT: Music lovers celebrate the spooky holiday at a vocal an instrumental concert inspired by Sweeney Todd, Edgar Allan Poe and The Hobbit. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS: See WED.24. JACK-O’-LANTERN CONTEST & TRICK-OR-TREATING: Mummies, daddies, boils and ghouls vote on a variety of previously submitted carved pumpkins. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393. ‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’: Hot patootie! Celebrate the spooky season with this campy film about newly engaged lovebirds who travel into the depths of transsexual

Transylvania. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT: Local ghouls and goblins stop by the station as they make their way around town. Highgate Volunteer Fire Department, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 868-7722.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.24. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.24.

montréal

‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

music

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BON DÉBARRAS: Jigs and reels and step dancing, oh my! Three dynamic Montréal artists draw on their Québecois roots for a highenergy recital. Cabot Town Hall, 7 p.m. $16-20. Info, 793-3016.

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.24.

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Find club dates in the music section.

AMBAYE OGATO ANATA: “Social Justice and Conflict Resolution: Examples From Africa,” delivered by the anthropologist, provokes thought. Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, jeanne.shea@uvm.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: See WED.24.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘FRANKENSTEIN’: See WED.24.

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CLASS PHOTOS + MORE INFO ONLINE SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES

classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

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Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

ayurveda

200 Classes for Everyone. CVUHS Campus HINESBURG. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org. 215 CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: All ages, all welcome! Fall semester runs Sep. through the end of Jan. New classes beginning every week. Access community education for all, in its 18th year, offers the following classes for the Fall Semester: 50 Art, 30 Culinary Art (cook and eat), 10 Foreign Language, 10 Music, 17 Fitness and Dance, 15 Kids, 17 Computer and Tech, 50 Life Skills, and 15 One Night U. Every person is a learner here, guaranteed. Senior discount. Full descriptions and schedule at access.cvuhs.org. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194.

art LET’S GO BACK TO BASICS: DRAWING: Designed for students with some experience who are looking to practice their skills. The first class will focus on an expansive still life, and the second will focus on drawing a landscape from a photograph. Instructor: Chiyomi McKibbin. Sat., Nov. 3: Still Life, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 17: Landscape, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. One class: $90 (member), $115 (nonmember). Both classes: $160 (member), $210 (non-member). Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com. WOOD CARVING BEYOND THE SPOON: Instructor: Rob Palmer. Fall is in the air, and branches are starting to become bare. Our wood shop is a warm and cozy place to learn how to hand carve cooking utensils. Following traditional Scandinavian design, students will carve spoons, spatulas, butter knives and custom utensils. (Also, great holiday gifts.) Mon., 6-8 p.m., Nov. 26-Dec. 17. Cost: $275/person; set of 2 carving tools incl. Location:

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, AYURVEDIC ACUPRESSURE MARMA TRAINING IN NOVEMBER!: Marma Therapy, the jewel of Ayurveda, is the perfect training for acupuncturists, ayurvedic practitioners and bodyworkers. 50 CEUs! Learn selfcare rituals for rejuvenation and simple acupressure protocols for each body area. Workshop time includes theory, demonstrations, hands-on practice, experiential meditation and yoga, self-care protocols, and Q&A. Nov. 12-18, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $1,200. Location: The Roost, 99 Lower English Settlement Rd., Underhill. Info: marmainstitute@gmail.com.

burlington city arts

Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. ADOBE LIGHTROOM: Learn how to easily upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs or files from scanned film using Adobe Lightroom. RAW file

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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, 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. 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.

dance

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 solventfree. 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.

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclubstyle, 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, 5981077, info@salsalina.com,

PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK: Learn how to take professional-quality 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. 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. 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.

culinary CHARCUTERIE INTENSIVE: Learn to cure meats at home from award-winning author and butcher Meredith Leigh. Starting with a half hog from Reber Rock Farm, learn to create salamis, bacon, sausages, forcemeats and other cured delicacies. This is a hands-on event: You will take home books, projects and a lot of knowledge! Sat. & Sun., Nov. 3 & 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $350/2-day course; incl. hands-on instruction, take-home projects & treats, & two books. Location: Reber Rock Farm, 1699 Jersey St., Essex, N.Y. Info: Mereleigh Food, Meredith Leigh, 828-582-5039, mereleighfood@gmail.com, mereleighfood. com/books/newyork.

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.

empowerment EMBODYING MIND-BODY LEADERSHIP: Learn about how to embody mind-body leadership as a way of life. What we embody creates an energy field that holds everyone around us. Incorporating mind-body meditation, grounding exercises, group discussion and mind-body tools including the Inner Board of Directors, explore how to stay grounded and connected with the flow of life, including challenging situations requiring us to embody leadership skills. Reflect on what’s in the way of embodying our leadership right now and how to move through these barriers so we can become more emotionally embodied, maintain an intentional presence and be the leaders we can be. Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $130/before Sep. 15, $145/after Sep. 15. Location: Bishops Booth Conference Center, Rockpoint Rd., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt.com/embodyingmind-body-leadership-with-lindamarksmsm. FLYNN ARTS

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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., Oct. 27-Dec. 8, 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. Ballet l (beginners): Mon., Sep. 10-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 19), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ballet Level ll (advanced beginner & intermediate): Mon., Oct. 1-Dec. 3, 6:40-7:40 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@flynn center.org, flynncenter.org.

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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GENERATOR CLASS OFFERINGS: Come check out our classes on 3D Printing, Welding, Jewelry, Laser Cutting, Forge, CNC Routing, Woodworking, Metalsmithing, Electronics, Welding, Kids Classes, Design Programs and more! Learn about classes at generatorvt. com/classes. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761,

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. LYRICS & MUSIC MASHUP FOR TEENS: Ages 13-19. Instructors: Rajnii Eddins & Randal Pierce. Fri., Nov. 2-Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23), 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $75/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. SENSORY-FRIENDLY DRUMMING: Co-presented with VSA Vermont. For families with children of any age diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Free and open to the public, but please register in advance at flynncenter.org. Sun., Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

KIDS: GAME BOARD AND PIECES: Make your own table-top game and pieces that are beautiful to look at and use. This is a project-based class that relies primarily on the laser machine and the 3D printer. Students will then design and construct a tabletop game using the laser machine and 3D printer. Several game ideas are available, or you can adapt a game of your choice! generatorvt.com/classes. Thu., 3:30-5:30 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 13. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761,

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

LASER CUT TABLE (INCLUDES LASER TRAINING!): In the Laser Cut Coffee Table course, students will fashion a piece of baltic birch ply into a coffee table for themselves or a friend. Using

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the laser cutter, as well as a few standard woodworking tools, students will cut, rout and sand before finishing their table with stain and a resin-filled insignia to make it their own. generatorvt. com/classes. Tues., 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 13. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, MATERIAL EXPLORATION ON THE LASER CUTTER: Learn how to design and create products with an Epilog laser cutter. This class will guide you through the creative process, from concept sketches to laser cutting the finished piece with a 60-watt CO2 laser, to make wooden boxes and glassware. This class includes laser training. generatorvt.com/classes. Thu., 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 1-29; no class Nov. 22. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

language LEARN SPANISH OR ENGLISH: SWC: We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Small classes or private lessons. Our online English classes are live, engaging, face-toface interactions, not computer exercises. In our 12th year. See our website for complete information, or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH FLUENTLY: The most engaging native Spanish-speaking professor in Vermont is offering intensive group sessions for basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Private sessions also available. The communicative approach is used in a fun and friendly atmosphere. burlingtonvt.universitytutor.com/ tutors/116306. Cost: $99/8 sessions. Location: Burlington. Info: 3739705, spanishtutor.vtfla@gmail. com, sites.google.com/view/ vt-foreign-language-academy.

martial arts JKA OF VERMONT TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SHOTOKAN KARATE TRAINING: We practice JKA Traditional Shotokan BUDO Karate and train under the guidance of JKA of Japan headquarters. Our classes are geared to challenge you mentally, physically and spiritually. If you can endure it, you will find spirit, mind and body unity and power. 10 join, five get their first rank, three advance to higher rank, one graduates as a Black Belt. If you are interested and feel ready for the challenge, come and try it out! Tue. & Thu., 7-8:30 p.m. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St.,

Burlington. Info: JKA Instructor Jairo Blanco 4th Degree BB, 825-5489, jblanco@ jkavt.org , facebook.com/ groups/724367394588198. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: 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.

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: 363-6890, snake-style.com.

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psychology ETHICS FOR THE AQUARIAN AGE: The ethical “swamp” we witness now in Washington, D.C., can serve as a goad for us to develop an ethics suited to the new aeon we are moving into. Drawing on Jung’s wisdom, we examine the nature and features of this new ethics. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Wed., Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 14, 28; 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

tai chi 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

LIVE, LOVE, PLAY FOR WOMEN: Do the stresses of the day wear you down? Sisterhood and art can help. Three sessions of guided creative processes bring out the intuitive, resilient, strong, playful you. Liberate your imagination and fill your bucket to prepare for the demands of the impending holiday season. Celebrate yourself with expressive arts. Thu., 6:459:00 p.m., Nov. 1, 8 and 15. Cost: $60/series; $50 early registration by 10/25/18. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St, #9, Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 343-8172, topazweis@gmx.net, expressiveartsburlington.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 semesterbased program of unlimited yoga, weekend workshops and mentorship. Transform your career with our Yoga Teacher Training rooted in anatomy and physiology and taught by a faculty of healthcare providers who integrate yoga into their practices. $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. 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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f there’s one adjective that’s been used again and again to describe Burlington indie-pop band the Smittens through their 16-year run, it’s “cute.” And if you’ve ever listened to their music, seen them perform or even hung out with them, you’ll surely agree that “cute” is a perfectly accurate description. The sextet’s melodies are darling and insanely catchy, with glistening chord progressions free of sonic conflict. Its songs are frequently outfitted with cheeky titles such as “Gin and Platonic.” Onstage or off-, the Smittens could charm the pants off even the most hardened curmudgeon. You can see for yourself on Friday, November 2, when the group performs at Burlington’s Radio Bean. But to reduce the band to its cuteness is shortsighted. As the Vermont-based Smittens — Holly Chagnon, Colin Clary, Dana Kaplan and David Zacharis — sit around a backyard campfire on a nippy fall evening, Zacharis points out something about the band’s name. (The other two Smittens, Max Andrucki and Missy Bly, currently live in New York City.) While the word “smitten” might evoke Disney cartoon animals making googly eyes at each other or the giddy feeling

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you get in fourth grade after receiving a Valentine from someone you like, the term, Zacharis notes, “comes from being struck, being smote.” That clarification highlights the nuance of the Smittens’ work. Sure, their music is plenty sweet, but you need only look to the band’s new album, City Rock Dove, to see that real issues wrought with emotional

complexity lie beyond the aesthetic of cuteness. The new album further exemplifies how the band functions as a six-person democracy with four gifted songwriters: Andrucki, Bly, Clary and Kaplan. It’s remarkable that the group is even still together after so many years. Not that there’s an age cap on rock bands, but all of its members are now older than 40.

“Part of the longevity of the Smittens is how we [adapt] and shift with the circumstances of everybody’s individual lives,” says Kaplan. “I think we became aware pretty quickly that if we wanted to continue to be creative together, one of the best ways for us to have impact was to focus on making records.” Live Smittens performances are now few and far between, especially local ones. They’ve played the UK, where they have a staunchly loyal following, more recently than they have Burlington. Their Radio Bean gig will be their first in the Queen City proper since 2012. (They have, however, played Winooski annually for the last several iterations of the Waking Windows music festival.) As much as they’d like to perform more, the Smittens say, shows are less feasible with one-third of the band living out of state — not to mention having kids, careers and lives outside the group. But the members make a habit of coming together for multiday sessions whenever they can, not only to work on music but just to be together as friends. They describe their process of bringing songs to the table as one full of encouragement. “I was a little trepidatious,” says Bly by phone about pitching her song “Love Is a Word” to the group. “I started thinking about all these ways that love is. It can hurt; it can be great, crummy or just, like, normal. I was like, ‘Is this too corny?’ But they really ate it up.” “We were like, ‘We need to record this now,’” says Chagnon. “It’s one of my favorites.” Beyond being about romantic love, the song has a political bent. It was recorded just two weeks before the 2016 presidential election. Kaplan calls “Love Is a Word” a reflection of the changing political climate when it was written: “Thinking about love as a political act has been a thread of the Smittens throughout time.” Andrucki was likewise apprehensive about one of his new tunes, “Cats for Cats,” even though he couldn’t shake the opening melody when it first popped into his head. Tinged with darkness, the track begins with Andrucki singing the phrase “Masc 4 masc / Take off your pants.” Anyone familiar with Grindr or other gay hookup apps knows the phrase “masc 4 masc” refers to traditionally masculine men seeking the same in a sexual partner — a CUTE STORY

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One of the most thrilling times of the year for local live music is Halloween. People let loose, ratchet up the creative energy and throw down some special sets. And since Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, the spooky shows are spread over more days than they would be if the holiday landed on any other day of the Tsunamibots week. In last year’s Halloween column, I broke down the week’s eerie exhibitions day by day. But, given the extra days of freaky fun, this year I’ll break things down by genre. Also, I’d say it’s well within reason this year for you to put your costume on as early as Thursday, October 25, and just keep it on until, like, Saturday, November 3. This is especially good advice if your outfit involves heavy makeup or anything that requires a second set of hands to affix properly to your person. You’re going to be checking out so many shows, why bother with the hassle of taking it off every night? Before you plan your nightly entertainment this week, have a look at this selection of events. Keep in mind that there are far too many creepy concerts for all of them to be adequately cataloged in the confines of this column.

Hip-hop collective 99 NEIGHBORS is planning what sounds like an epic throwdown called Graveyard Smash on Wednesday, October 31 — aka Halloween. In a setup much like its open-house takeover of ArtsRiot last summer, the group descends on Club Metronome with multiple stages throughout the space, as well as art and video installations. Special guests include MC CHYSE ATKINS and producer extraordinaire LOUPO. Colchester’s Groennfell Meadery presents Halloween Is for the Dead on Friday, October 26, an evening of dark and devilish electronic music. Tantric-techno duo METAMORPH headline, with support from goth outfit the DEAD SOULS, electronic body music band NECHROMANCER, and DJs TOREX and VETICA. A collision of surf and punk music rocks Burlington’s Manhattan Pizza & Pub on Saturday, October 27, when the TSUNAMIBOTS battle their archnemeses the BRAND NEW LUDDITES. Surf-rockers UNDERWATER BOSSES open the show. If you’re craving metal — the most Halloween-y genre of all — you’ll want to be at Radio Bean for SAVAGE HEN’s undoubtedly monstrous set on Saturday. Lovers of soul music should devote their Saturday night to Foam Brewers’ special lineup. Called 2018: A Space Odyssey, the event features neo-soul outfit JUPTR, who made their debut exactly one year ago at Foam’s 2017 Halloween shindig. Garage-pop outfit the FOBS are also on the bill, as is the enigmatic EUROPA. Word on the street says the last group bears a striking resemblance to JUPTR, SOUNDBITES

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though the mystery band will play a selection of covers from electro-pop artists such as DISCLOSURE, DAFT PUNK and CHROMEO. Folkie folks might consider popping into Charlie-O’s World Famous in Montpelier on Friday. New Hampshire freak-folks PEOPLE LIKE YOU return to the Capital City hot on the heels of their latest music video release, “Sounds of the House.” The flickering clip draws viewers into the bowels of a creepy-ass haunted house. And those who just want to kick back 5:24 PM and shake their ass to some classic party hits should check out Club Metronome’s Monster Mash-Up: A ’90s Halloween Party featuring DJ TWO SEV on Saturday. Expect to hear SPICE GIRLS, MARIAH CAREY, NO DOUBT, AALIYAH and all your faves from the last great decade. Happy Halloween, you crazy kids.

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Neo-soul singer-songwriter MYRA FLYNN is currently in the midst of an intensive 15-date Vermont tour. She’s weaved her way through urban and rural music hot spots, performing solo and duo sets with PAUL BOFFA as well as full-band shows. But the centerpiece of her string of dates is Lark: A Pop-Up Songwriter Festival, on Friday, October 26, at the Light Club Lamp Shop in Burlington. The lineup features all femaleidentifying artists performing “songs shedding light on everything from the heart to the head to the world,” Flynn writes in an email to Seven Days. Four up-and-coming singer-songwriters join her: SABRINA COMELLAS, LUCIA STAVROS, DONNCHERIE MCKENZIE and MARIA NECKAM. Flynn stresses the importance of storytelling and song lyrics as the showcase’s focal point. In addition to playing a set, artists will conduct a brief Q&A after they perform. Audience members can submit questions via Instagram and Twitter or by posting in the discussion thread on the Facebook event page. Use the following handles to direct queries to each artist (listed in the same order as above): @little.bee.marie, @getloosh, @donncherie and @marianeckam. Questions for Flynn can be submitted to @myraflynn. Visit myraflynn.com for additional dates this week — or flip over to Seven Days’ calendar and club listings.

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Living Legends

This week, Burlington has the honor of hosting not one, not two, but three living music legends who were pioneers in their respective genres. Not only is the godfather of dub music, LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY, performing this week (see the spotlight on page 70), but so are BOB MARLEY’s famed backing band the WAILERS and GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC. The confluence of these enduring, influential artists in the Queen City is certainly a portent of … something. Right? It’s gotta be some kind of sign — though what it signifies is unknown. The Jamaican reggae legends heat up Club Metronome on Thursday, October 25, and the funksters take on the Higher Ground Ballroom on Monday, October 29. Considering how long those artists have been in the game, you’ll probably want to jump on your chance to see them while you can.

Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section. LADY GAGA AND BRADLEY COOPER,

“Shallow” THE SMITTENS, “Cats for Cats” MASSIVE ATTACK, “Teardrop” BROCKHAMPTON, “STAR” BJÖRK, “Army of Me”

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ARTSRIOT: Poetry Riot, 6 p.m., $3. Cinema Casualties: ‘The Shining’ Featuring Zentauri (metal, film screening), 8:30 p.m., free.

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

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DELI 126: Bluegrass Jam, fourth Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Kikagaku Moyo, the Dead Shakers (psychedelic), 8:30 p.m., $13/15.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Jeff Wheel (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Generations Ensemble featuring Geza Carr, Josh Childs, Brian McCarthy, Robinson Morse, Vince Urbanowski and Ray Vega (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Mal Maiz’s Halloween Spectacular featuring Sabouyouma, DJ Dsantos (cumbia), 9 p.m., $8.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Emma Back (avant-folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Emma Cook & Questionable Company, Gretchen & the Pickpockets (indie pop), 8 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Escaper, Sputoola, the Great Indoors featuring members of Jeddy (jam), 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: John Powell (folk, reggae), 5:30 p.m., free. May Cheung and Drew Yowell (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Cam Gilmour Trio (jazz), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Limitless Project (experimental, multimedia), 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. RUBEN JAMES: Cole Davidson (folk-rock), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: J’Beau (R&B, electro-pop), 8 p.m., free. Moochie (open format), 10:30 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

Strange Trip People often describe psychedelic music as a “trip,” a reference

to the similarities between the rock subgenre’s loose, dreamlike qualities and being high on LSD. Tokyo-based psych-rock outfit KIKAGAKU MOYO are more literal about their eightminute “day trip” odyssey, “Dripping Sun.” Vocalist/drummer Go Kurosawa described the song to NPR Music: “Get up, ride on a horse, take a walk, explore and go back to your place to sleep … We always come back to where we were or where we belong.” Kikagaku Moyo perform on Friday, October 26, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. Locals the DEAD SHAKERS open.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: ‘Standing Up’ (film screening), 5 p.m., $5. Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

ZENBARN: Pappy Biando and Gordon Stone (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

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

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: Burlington Songwriters Showcase with Stefani Capizzi and Jason Baker (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Bahamas, Kacy & Clayton (indie), 8:30 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. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

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

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IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Jim Charanko (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area ROUGH CUT: Mark Sikora (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Randal Pierce Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Juice, Los Elk (funk, hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5-10. 18+.

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RADIO BEAN: Acousticrush (dream pop), 7 p.m., free. Jason Baker (Americana, roots), 8:30 p.m., free. Danny & the Parts (Americana), 10:30 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE: Roy and the Wrecks (rock, country), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

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

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

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CLUB METRONOME: The Wailers (reggae), 9 p.m., $35/40. DELI 126: John Lackard Blues Duo, 9:30 p.m., free. DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free. FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Bella and the Notables (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Adventure Dog (indie rock), 9 p.m., $3. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Deadgrass (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $12/15.

the Brand New Luddites, Seven Spoons (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Tiny Montgomery (Bob Dylan tribute), 7 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Italian Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free. MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: Branches of Hope Fundraiser featuring DJ Triple J (open format), 9 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Myra Flynn with Paul Boffa (neo-soul), 7:30 p.m., free.

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

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Sam Jay (standup), 7 p.m., $15. The Halloween Show (spooky improv), 9 p.m., $5. Fanny Pack (standup), 10 p.m., $5.

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

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ROUGH CUT: Bob McKenzie Blues Band (blues), 7 p.m., free.

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Aqueous, Mungion (jam), 8 p.m., $15/17. MONKEY HOUSE: Black Beach,

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

PARKER PIE CO.: Chickweed (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Kelly Ravin (country), 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lark: A Pop-Up Songwriter Festival featuring Myra Flynn, Maria Neckam, Donncherie McKenzie, Lucia Stavros, Sabrina Comellas, 7 p.m., $10. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. The Glen David Andrews & Khalif Neville Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Julie Mark and Bethany Connor (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. Kat Kennedy (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., $5. Tales of Joy (reggae, soul), 11:30 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Chris Page and Friends (folk), 4 p.m., free. Radio Flamingo (rock), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Phish Fall Tour Live Stream (jam), 8:30 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Sam Jay (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. GROENNFELL MEADERY: Halloween Is for the Dead: Metamorph, Dead Souls, Nechromancer, DJ Torex, DJ Vetica (electronic, art-rock), 9 p.m., free. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Red Hot Juba (blues, country), 6:30 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: A Very Doomer Halloween 3 featuring Doom Service, Sink or Swim, Mr.

Doubtfire, Discount Face Tattoos, Potentially Lobsters, Concrete Jumpers (punk), 7:30 p.m., $3/5. 16+. THE OLD POST: Quadra Halloween Bash (rock), 9 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno, Young & Cheney (rock), 5 p.m., free. Strange Purple Jelly (jam), 9 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Katie Lyon and George Seymour (country), 8 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Smyth (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. People Like You (freak-folk), 9 p.m., free. ESPRESSO BUENO: Bishop LaVey (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, 8:30 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Joe Sabourin (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., free. The Complaints (rock), 9 p.m., $5. MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: Black and White Block Party featuring DJ Donroge, Pelpa (open format), 9 p.m., free. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Down the Rabbit Hole with MadMan & Me, Nikki Royce (progressive trance, rock), 10 p.m., $10. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Stefani Capizzi (folk), 7 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (Americana), 6:30 p.m., free. The Thirsty Brothers (Americana), 9 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Seth Yacovone Band (Album Release) (rock, blues), 8:30 p.m., $5-10.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Halloween Weekend Bash featuring Toast (rock), 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington RICK & KAT’S HOWLIN’ MOUSE: Howlin’ Halloween with ThreaTpoiT, the Abbaration (metal), 8 p.m., $5.

champlain islands/ northwest

14TH STAR BREWING CO.: The Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 6 p.m., free. TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Roy and the Wrecks (rock, country), 7 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Brooks Hubbard Band (rock, blues), 8 p.m., $10.

outside vermont

CASA CAPITANO: Ed Schenk (accordion), 6 p.m., free.

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Seasons change, the cold winds rise, and we’re all making our winter playlists: songs to keep us moving, songs to fill up time when the sun goes down early. We need big rhythms and vibrant, kinetic melodies to get us moving a little faster. Barika have delivered those vibes in spades on their newest release, A Simple Light. The record bobs and weaves with heart, color and inventiveness from open to close. The Vermont band has been a scene stalwart for nearly a decade. Led by Craig Myers — a member of Phish bassist Mike Gordon’s band, as well as a founding member of Rubblebucket — Barika fuse West African funk with jazz, indie and synth rock. It’s a singular, distinctive sound built around Myers’s n’goni — an ancient African stringed instrument and ancestor

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to the banjo. Together with Caleb Bronz on drums, Giovanni Rovetto on bass, Colin Lenox on guitar and keys, Chris Hawthorne on trumpet and synths, and Matt Davide on saxophone, the band has evolved from record to record, honing their sound while simultaneously exploring possibilities. A Simple Light starts with “On the Move,” a laid-back world-music-infused jam. A lovely strummed arpeggio on the n’goni begins it all before Bronz drops a head-nod beat. As the band wades into the tune, building but still holding to a groove, Lenox teases a jazzy guitar solo while the horns add a sense of urgency. “Hit The Ground” is the designated ass-mover of the album. Myers unleashes a riff that pings from one side of the speakers to the other, and the band wades into such a funk that you might start pimp-walking with a cane just for the fuck of it. Hawthorne and Davide’s horns are irresistible, and when the big breakdown hits around three and a half minutes in, one can just picture Nectar’s packed to the gills with undulating fans losing their minds.

The title track features the rare lead vocal from Myers. It’s a beautifully subdued song, matched by an earnest, mantra-like melody. Though the album is mostly instrumental, Barika sprinkle the occasional guest vocalists here and there. Erica T. Bryan of Connecticut funk/soul outfit the West End Blend leads a gorgeous vocal on “Oh Baby,” the most unabashedly catchy of the album’s tracks. Local indie darling Ivamae comes in for an inspired vocal performance on “Bless the Child.” Joining her is Burlington rapper/ producer Enemy Self, who lends the song an edge with his verses. There isn’t a weak moment on the album as Barika go from strength to strength. The band deftly takes many sonic roads, from krautrock synths with eerie vocal samples to gentle love songs to straight-up burn-the-house-down funk. That versatility makes A Simple Light a joyous listen, full of sophisticated beauty and good grooves. It’s one hell of a record to stave off the “winter is coming” blues. A Simple Light is available at barika. bandcamp.com now. Catch Barika on Friday, November 6, at Positive Pie in Montpelier.

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Seth Yacovone has been shredding the blues in these Green Mountains since the 1990s. At this point, he is both an artist and an institution. The former child prodigy has evolved from a human jukebox to a songwriter in his own right, and he has gigged tirelessly along the way. Today, Yacovone is still more comfortable letting his guitar do the talking, but his vocals have grown into a confident howl. Welcome, the latest LP from the Seth Yacovone Band, is a celebration of that legacy. Crafted through living room sessions at Rebel Yell Studio in the Northeast Kingdom, it’s a warm, intimate set of originals. After years of late nights and road damage, Yacovone doesn’t sound remotely tired. If anything, he’s charged up for another two decades at least. As a songwriter, Yacovone remains a proud weirdo, balancing the vocabulary

of classic rock with his own outsider perspective. Lyrically, the approach is hit or miss. First-person confessional cuts such as “Doing What I Was Born to Do” and “Sleaze” feel authentic and transparent. When he goes bigger picture, especially on social-commentary songs such as “Be Yourself,” things can get uncomfortably preachy. It’s probably unfair to expect solutions to the world’s problems from a blues-rock trio, though. What matters is that it all rocks convincingly. The band delivers blistering takes on every track, dialing in to the kind of controlled chaos that makes rock and roll so transcendent. It takes years of experience to make it all sound this easy and pure. It also takes good role models. The arrangements and production harken back, perhaps inevitably, to Stevie Ray Vaughn’s work with Double Trouble. Bassist Alex Budney and drummer Steve Hadeka do impeccable work in the pocket, and the band makes the absolute most of their stripped-down lineup. Overdubs are sparse

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but wielded to great effect, such as the wailing slide outro of the title track and the subtle acoustic layering of “Can the Call Go Through.” Yet Welcome is very much a rock album, not some blues purist pastiche. At only nine tracks, the album feels like a journey because Yacovone lets every song stretch out and breathe. There are no jams in sight; the trio treats everything as if it were the lead single. It’s fitting that this LP is cut to vinyl, courtesy of Justin Crowther’s Burlington Record Plant. The whole team did exemplary work, from Dave DeCristo and Dan Devine’s engineering and mixing to Lane Gibson’s lush mastering job. The more you turn it up, the better the album sounds. All in all, Welcome is an album of asskicking blues-rock from an idiosyncratic master at work. It’s a monument of sorts to Yacovone’s tireless work ethic and the bestsounding album of his career to date. Welcome is available as a vinyl LP and digitally at CD Baby. The Seth Yacovone Band celebrate their album release on Friday, October 26, at Rusty Nail Stage in Stowe.

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MONOPOLE: Instruments for Youth Fundraiser featuring Ampevene (rock), 10 p.m., free.

has been around for every major development in reggae music — and he’s contributed quite a few

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Cash Journey (Johnny Cash tribute), 6 p.m., free.

himself. He’s known as the inventor of dub music,

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Deadgrass (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $12/15.

a method of remixing, reshaping and stylizing instrumental reggae tracks that is largely considered its own subgenre. The artist is also known for his

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DELI 126: Jaguar Stereo (experimental), 6 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: 2018: A Space Odyssey featuring Europa, JUPTR, the Fobs (neo-soul), 8 p.m., $12/15. HALF LOUNGE: OD3 and Friends (house), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Justin Panigutti (rock), 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: The Michele Fay Band (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free. Everything Turned to Color (folk, jazz), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Halloween Bash featuring the Tsunamibots, the Brand New Luddites, Underwater Bosses (surf-punk), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Revibe (Album Release), Canopy (jam), 9 p.m., $8. RADIO BEAN: Chuck Melchin (of the Bean Pickers Union) (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Dante Palminteri (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Savage Hen (metal), 10:30 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump

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ARTSRIOT: Neat, With a Twist: Coming Home (singer-songwriter), 5:30 & 9 p.m., $15-125.

CLUB METRONOME: Monster Mash-Up: A ’90s Halloween Party with DJ Two Sev (open format), 10 p.m., free.

a living legend. The 83-year-old Jamaican producer

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: James Harvey (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

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(blues), 3 p.m., free. The Full Cleveland (yacht rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Kanganade (open format), 10 p.m., free.

Limitless (open format), 9 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bob Gagnon Quartet (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Two Cents in the Till (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Halloween Boogie with Four-D (open format), 10 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

SIDEBAR: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Lazer Dad presents Spooky Dad: A 1990s Halloween Bash (’90s hits), 9 p.m., $5.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Balladeer and the Bluesman (blues, rock), 5 p.m., free. Halloween with Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: Kyle Stevens (rock, country), 8 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

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

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Shawn Taylor (Americana), 8 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Duane Carleton (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, Ruby Dear,

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Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees, 8:30 p.m., $15/18.

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

chittenden county

System on Tuesday, October 30, at Club Metronome

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Yestrogen, Jessica Rabbit Syndrome (rock), 9 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: DJ LaFountaine (open format), 9:30 p.m., free.

EL TORO: Lloyd Tyler Band (rock, folk), 7 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Mark LeGrand (honky-tonk), 9 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Halloween Party Featuring Duroc (’80s covers), 8 p.m., $20.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Motel Brown, Root 100 (funk, rock), 9 p.m., $13.75.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Halloween Weekend Bash featuring Toast (rock), 9 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Chris and Erica (rock), 7 p.m., free.

MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: Sounds

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BABES BAR: Babes Halloween Dance Party (open format), 6 p.m., $10.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Haewa (jam), 10 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Glass Onion (The Tragically Hip tribute), 9:30 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Angel Moraes, Manny Ward, DJ Chia (house), 10 p.m., $15/20. FOAM BREWERS: Among the Acres (Americana), noon, free. HALF LOUNGE: Junglist Lounge (drum and bass), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 7 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: JC Sutton & Sons (bluegrass), 1 p.m., free.

Traditional Pub Sing-Along, 3:30 p.m., free. Cup of Comedy: A Standup Showcase, 9 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: John Lackard Blues Band, 7 p.m., free. DJ Max Jade (open format), 11 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: She Thicc (musical improv), 7 p.m., $5. Not My Forté (comedy and improv), 8:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

GROENNFELL MEADERY: Miku Daza (carnival punk), 4 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Prof, Mac Irv, Dwynell Doland, Willie Wonka, Mister Burns & Jarv (hip-hop), 8 p.m., $15/17. MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: Omni, Blue Button, DJ Disco Phantom (post-punk), 8:30 p.m., $8/10.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Southern Old Time Music Jam, 10 a.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

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CLUB METRONOME: Metal Monday featuring Witchkiss, Wolfhand, Sachem, 9 p.m., $3/5. 18+. HALF LOUNGE: Saint Nick and Jack Bandit (bass music), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: ouzqxklzn and Wren Kitz (experimental, folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Plastique Mammals and MON.29

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Cute Story « P.64 much-criticized preference often viewed as internalized homophobia. “I didn’t want to do a critique of gender performance in gay male subculture,” says Andrucki by phone. “That’s kind of overdone. But, nevertheless, [the song] persisted.” He says he waited until late in the recording process to bring the song to the band, his hesitation born of embarrassment. “I thought it was a cheesy, tacky idea,” he explains. “But they were like, ‘You need another song on this record.’” “This record was probably more difficult for me than other records just because, as we all got better and more experienced in the studio, there are more options for what people can do,” says Clary. “[Should we] zig or zag? Last time we zagged, so I think we DANA should zig this time.” City Rock Dove has been in the works for quite a while. In fact, the tracks “Three States,” “Prince of Sweden” and “On the Back of Butterflies” were recorded as far back as 2013. “We started recording one record and kind of cannibalized it into two,” says Zacharis. For myriad reasons, the EP Love Record Breaker was finished first and released in 2014. But the delay in releasing another full-length led to one of the group’s most significant artistic accomplishments to date. Kaplan, who is transgender, penned the album’s opening track, “Three States.” But that was before he began taking testosterone in 2015. “It became clear over time that my voice was not resonant with how I felt inside,” he says. When the time came to revisit the song, which had been shelved before the release of Love Record Breaker, Kaplan’s

voice was markedly lower than it had been when the song was recorded. “I think there was a moment of recognizing enough time had passed from the original vocals that, in some ways, we had a different instrument to play with,” says Kaplan. “I heard the [old] vocals and thought, That’s not all there is right now.” Before finalizing the album, the band went back in to add Kaplan’s current voice to the track, commingling it with his pre-testosterone vocals. It’s especially powerful given the meaning behind the song. “I told you what you wanted to hear / Your reply was my biggest fear,” he sings. “It ’s sort of saying, ‘Fuck you, world,’” Kaplan notes. “It’s more painful to try and not do the thing you need to do than it is to keep it in. So much of it is about reconciling with KAPL AN being true to who you are and what that means against other people’s expectations and fears.” City Rock Dove shows that the Smittens are as sharp as ever, fully attuned to each other’s needs and still finding new ways to express themselves. “At this point, it’s about family coming together and pushing each other to see what we can do,” says Kaplan. “There have been moments when we thought, Well, maybe this is the last record. At this point, we’re committed to each other and seeing what else is there. Maybe one day there won’t be any more songs. But it hasn’t happened yet.” 

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Brayden Baird (post-rock), 9:30 p.m., free. The Drunk Monkeys (indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (funk), 9 p.m., $42/45. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Capture, Earth Groans, Voices in Vain, Pickwick Commons, False Accusations (metal), 7 p.m., $12/15. MONKEY HOUSE: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free.

TUE.30 burlington

CLUB METRONOME: Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Subatomic Sound System, Green Lion Crew (dub), 9 p.m., $25/30. DRINK: Comedy Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (eclectic vinyl), 6 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: Max Jade (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Celebrity Guest Set: S’von Ringo (Smokey Robinson) with Myra Flynn (soul), 7:30 p.m., free. Dave Tucker (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

LINCOLNS: Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 9:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN: The Medicine Tribe Trio (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Hannah Fair (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Four-D (house, hip-hop), 7 p.m., free. DJ A-RA$ (open format), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free. Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Baird (sing-along), 9:30 a.m., free.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Project Fear (EDM), 8 p.m., $20-30. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Advance Music Acoustic Singer-Songwriter Contest, 6 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

barre/ montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Latin Dance Party, 7 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

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

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

WED.31 burlington

CLUB METRONOME: 99 Neighbors’ Graveyard Smash with special guests Chyse and Loupo (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $10-20. 18+. HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Ray Vega and the UVM Post-Bop Ensemble (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Scary As Funk Super Group (funk), 9:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Bella’s Bartok, Superhuman Happiness (circus punk), 9 p.m., $10. RADIO BEAN: Barbacoa (surf), 10 p.m., $5-10.

POSITIVE PIE TAP & GRILL: Myra Flynn with Paul Boffa (neo-soul), 7:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: The Growlers (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Blue Fox’s Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Hayley Jane (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish), 7:30 p.m., free. DJ Stevie B (open format), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Possessed: Comedians Channel Other Comedians, 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: tUnE-yArDs, U.S. Girls (indie pop), 8 p.m., $20/23. MONKEY HOUSE: Miku Daza, the Fobs (carnival punk), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

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been a particularly busy year for the Oakland, Calif.-based group. It provided an original score for fellow Oaklander Boots Riley’s Kafkaesque comedy-drama Sorry to Bother You and released its fourth studio album, I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life. Garbus and co. are known for fierce live shows in which they re-create their records using layers of live loops and an ever-changing assortment of instrumentation. Catch tUnE-yArDs on Wednesday, October 31, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. U.S. GIRLS open.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Tsunamibots, Jarv, Sed-One (surf-punk), 8:30 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

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IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Jim Charanko (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

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

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

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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This Sh*t Is Bananas Unmasked Guerrilla Girl Donna Kaz talks art and activism B Y RA CHEL ELI ZA B ET H JONES

SEVEN DAYS: First things first. How did you choose your alter ego’s name, and what can you tell us about Aphra Behn? DONNA KAZ: Aphra was a 17th-century playwright — the first woman to make a living as a writer in the United Kingdom. She wrote plays, poetry and prose. She wrote under a pseudonym many times, and she was also a spy under Charles II. She seemed to be the perfect Guerrilla Girl. Since I’m a theater artist, I chose her because she was a really cool pioneer for women writers and playwrights. Her name also had the same number of syllables as mine, which made it easier. SD: You joined Guerrilla Girls in 1997. Can you speak to how the group 74

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ong before the #MeToo movement, when members of radical women-led activist groups like Pussy Riot and FEMEN were still in diapers, the Guerrilla Girls were hard at work calling attention to sexism in the art world. Preserving their anonymity with their now-iconic gorilla masks, the Guerrilla Girls arrived on the scene in 1985. Their cheeky and confrontational performances, ad campaigns and ephemera have been proliferating ever since. Nearly 20 years after she first donned the Guerilla Girl uniform in 1997, playwright and performer Donna Kaz — alias Aphra Behn — took off her mask, literally and figuratively, with the 2016 publication of UN/MASKED: Memoirs of a Guerrilla Girl on Tour. In the book, Kaz chronicles her path to becoming an artist and activist and speaks openly about the domestic abuse she suffered from actor William Hurt. Now, New York City-based Kaz, 64, is traveling the country with her talk “Push/ Pushback: Nine Steps to Make a Difference With Art and Activism.” She’ll speak at the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum of Art on Tuesday, October 30, preceded by a poster-making workshop at the Hive Collective in Burlington’s South End on the evening of Monday, October 29. In advance of her appearance, Seven Days talked with Kaz about her life as a Guerrilla Girl and the significance of rage in art and activism.

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dynamics and priorities may have shifted in the past couple of decades? DK: The Girls had been around since 1985, [and] they were experiencing a little bit of burnout. People were leaving, people were tired — so they decided to invite girls to the group who were not necessarily visual artists. I was invited with a handful of women who were more into performing, and we formed Guerrilla Girls on Tour. The majority of the work[s] were actions against discrimination of women in theater, like stickering the Roundabout Theatre [Company in New York City with stickers reading, “In this theatre, the taking

of photographs, the use of recording devices, and the production of plays by women are strictly prohibited”]. They hadn’t produced a play by a woman in 12 years. And after we did the stickers, they produced a play by a woman. In 2000, the Girls experienced what we now refer to as the Banana Split. There was a lot of rumbling in the group about the direction we should be going, and we decided to split into three new and separate groups. The theater group became Guerrilla Girls on Tour, there’s a Guerrilla Girls Inc. and then there’s Guerrilla Girls BroadBand, which is made up of the younger members. Our

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belief is, the more Guerrilla Girls out there, the better. We need all the Guerrilla Girls we can get. SD: Can you say how many Guerrilla Girls there are? DK: I can only say that there are hundreds of women that have gone through the group. Guerrilla Girls on Tour has [approximately] 15 to 30 members; we function more like a touring theater company. SD: How did you feel when the #MeToo movement took hold, and why do you think it’s emerged the way it has? DK: It’s a braided story. I went back and decided to explore how I became a feminist. When I was an undergraduate, I was sexually assaulted by a college professor. I graduated and moved to New York, and within three months, I met a rising actor named William Hurt. I became involved with him for three-plus years, and we had a relationship that was filled with violence. So I’m a domestic violence survivor. [The book] came out almost a year before the #MeToo movement. I felt very alone when it came out. It had been 35 years since I had gone through this horrible experience, and it was time for me to tell my story. I wanted to write the book to tell my story, but also to share how the process of disclosure can be a slow one — that’s what happened to me. I really felt it was important to tell it at this point in my life, but I didn’t want to write a book to say that everyone should tell their story. I did feel very alone and scared; I had to get liability insurance, and I had to get lawyers to look at my material. When the #MeToo movement happened, I was actually shocked — and relieved. I thought, Wow, I was in front of the wave. I don’t think there’s any way we can ever go back. SD: Can you talk about the role of rage in fueling both your art and your activism? DK: Rage is a good thing, because it’s connected to our feelings and what we’re passionate about — we need rage in order to effect change. There has to be a sense of

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OCT 18 – 28, 2018 urgency in any kind of activist art: This must change now. Time is of the essence. We have a president who is, among other things, rude, disrespectful, namecalling, sexist — a sexual predator, actually. This fact alone is making people angry and wanting to do something. As I say in my talk, it’s a great time to be a feminist. Feminism is making a comeback; it’s a swift wind through the country. [And] when I talk about feminism, I’m talking about intersectional feminism, not white, cisgender feminism. I [still] think we have a long ways to go to gather everyone up into the movement. SD: Do you have a particularly proud Guerilla Girl moment? DK: When we started addressing sexism in theater, nobody was talking about it. We thought we really just needed to educate the public about how sexist the theater was, and it would change — but that didn’t happen. But today there are lots of organizations working towards gender parity in theater. I’m also proud of the fact that theaters no longer try to get away with seasons of plays by all white

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f ‘I AM’: Designed to address stereotypes and challenge misconceptions of the “other,” this exhibition featuring 31 women artists of Middle Eastern heritage from 12 countries is a visual celebration of the crucial role they play as guardians of peace. Guest curated by Janet Rady, a specialist in Middle Eastern contemporary art. Reception: Thursday, October 25, 5 p.m. October 25-November 24. Info, 864-0471. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Burlington. f MISOO FILAN: “Inner Struggle Fought on Paper,” a continuing series of work using Yupo paper, ink and graphite that stems from an experience of childhood sexual abuse. Reception: Friday, November 16, 5-7 p.m. October 29-November 30. Info, dheffern@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington. f VANESSA KOTOVICH: “Lugo-Ravenna,” photographs made during a residency in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, which explore themes of development and decay, myth and reality, beauty and blight. Opening reception: Thursday, October 25, 6-10 p.m. October 25-November 30. Info, audrie@thekarmabirdhouse.com. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

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f MATTHEW SYLVESTER: Art by the East Calais

painter and illustrator. Reception: Tuesday, October 30, 6 p.m. October 30-November 23. Info, 626-6459. Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in Lyndonville.

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‘10 X 10’ EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISER: 10-by-10-inch artworks donated by regional artists and priced at $100. October 26-November 9. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

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men. The theater looks the way it does now because we raised awareness. SD: Where do you look for feminist art inspiration? DK: As a Guerrilla Girl, I don’t like to talk about anyone in particular. I think that anyone who is fighting oppression is admirable and inspirational. From someone who can sign petitions and click around the internet to show their support, to the people who got arrested at the Judicial Committee hearings on [Brett] Kavanaugh, to artists who have made political art exposing sexism and discrimination, to women who are running for office and saying, “Time’s up.” m

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INFO Donna Kaz presents “Push/Pushback: Nine Steps to Make a Difference With Art and Activism,” Tuesday, October 30, 6 p.m., at the Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. Kaz also offers a free workshop on Monday, October 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Hive Collective in Burlington. Registration required. flemingmuseum.org, donnakaz.com

MacArthur Fellow and Caldecott Medal recipient presents a lecture titled “Illustrating Architecture From the Inside Out.” Williams Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, October 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2014. ART JOURNALING: Billie Miles helps participants explore some of the many faces and forms of art journaling. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, Wednesday, October 24, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. THE ART OF HENNA: Learn the history and traditions of one of the purest natural forms of body decoration from instructor Marbella Barajas. Halloween costumes encouraged. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Tuesday, October 30, 6-8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 775-0356. ARTIST TALK: DEIDRE SCHERER: The artist speaks in conjunction with her current exhibition, “Human Textures.” Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts, Brattleboro, Saturday, October 27, 5 p.m. Info, 251-8290. ARTIST TALK: RACHEL GROSS: The Hartland artist discusses her work in conjunction with her current exhibition. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Thursday, October 25, 5:30 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117. DR. SKETCHY’S BTV: Life drawing with a twist: a themed figure-drawing session featuring models (un)dressed in spectacular costumes. No experience necessary; this “anti-art school” is open to all. BYO supplies. Ages 21+. Monkey House, Winooski, Wednesday, October 24, 6-8 p.m. $12; $10 for students with ID. Info, 655-4563.

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AN EVENING WITH JAIME HERNANDEZ: The Pulp Culture Comic Arts Festival and Symposium presents a conversation with the multiple award-winning cartoonist. Hernandez discusses his ongoing work with Love and Rockets, his most recent project for Toon Books, The Dragon Slayer, and other topics from cartooning to music. Benedict Auditorium, Marsh Life Science 235, University of Vermont, Burlington, Friday, October 26, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964.

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FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS: Expand your observational and drawing skills in sessions with a live model. BYO drawing materials. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Wednesday, October 24, 6-8 p.m. $15. Info, 775-0356.

house,” said Emily Dickinson, “but art is a house that tries

FOOD & ART FRIDAY: Wood-fired pizza, artist-grown produce, and visual art, storytelling and live performance by guest and resident artists. The Sable Project, Stockbridge, Friday, October 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Info, info@thesableproject.org.

the BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Creating entirely from

HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP & SILENT AUCTION: The gallery’s annual holiday pop-up shop includes unique and affordable works from Vermont artists including Barbara Leber, Anne Davis, Gale Crowl and Raquel Sobel. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, October 30-January 4. Info, 262-6035.

natural environment through paint. “My work is often

to be haunted.” This passage serves to introduce Moss’ solo exhibition, “Landscape Mysteries,” now on view at memory, the artist and Dartmouth College studio art professor channels experiences and impressions of the generated out of a distant memory of a physical setting that becomes a metaphor for a personal truth,” he says. As meditations on both wild spaces and psyche, his paintings

INTERACTIVE POP-UP EXHIBIT: Large-scale works created by Vermont youth through Sculpture School. Knoll Farm, Fayston, Thursday, October 25, 3:30-6 p.m. Info, eddie@sculptureschoolvt.com. OPEN HOUSE & ART SALE: Hors d’oeuvres, artist demonstration by Peter Huntoon, and framed original oil and watercolor paintings by Peter Huntoon, Sally Jenne Keefe, Mareva Millarc and E. Patrick Burke for sale. Law Office of E. Patrick Burke, Esq., Rutland, Friday, October 26, 4-8 p.m. Info, 775-0356. PULP CULTURE COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM: Meet the artists and see their work; includes an exhibition hall and discussion panels with comics legends including Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Stephen R. Bissette (“Swamp Thing,” “Tyrant”), and keynote speaker Julian Chambliss. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Saturday, October 27, 6 p.m. ‘PUSH/PUSHBACK: NINE STEPS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH ART AND ACTIVISM’: A poster-making workshop with author/activist Aphra Behn of Guerrilla Girls. Topics include the art of collaboration and how to gather stats, generate ideas, fund projects, ensure response and guarantee momentum. The Hive Collective, Burlington, Monday, October 29, 6-8:30 p.m. SCREENING: 72-HOUR CELLPHONE FILM CONTEST: A screening of finished short films shot entirely on cellphones. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m. Info, michael.devine@plattsburgh.edu. SCULPTURE UNVEILING: Four new sculptures entitled “Cornerstones” are unveiled as the culmination of the River Works Project, a partnership between River Arts, Northern Vermont University and artist-designer Michael Zebrowski. Artist talk at River Arts at 1 p.m., followed by sculpture viewing at Oxbow River Park. River Arts, Morrisville, Saturday, October 27, 1-3 p.m. Info, 888-1261. SIP ’N’ DIP CLASS: BYO wine for an evening of painting, laughter and instruction from a professional teaching artist. All materials included; preregister. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Thursday, October 25, 6-8 p.m. $25-30. Info, 775-0356. TALK: ‘ARTIFACTS AND INTERPRETATION: DEVELOPING THE CYRUS TANG HALL OF CHINA AT THE FIELD MUSEUM’: Cocurator Deborah Bekken discusses the exhibition development process, the politics of display and the conservation and design challenges behind a major museum installation. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Wednesday, October 24, 4:30 p.m. Info, 443-3168. TALK: ‘AT HOME WITH THE WORLD: GLOBALIZATION, FASHION AND THE 19TH-CENTURY HOME’: Abigail McGowan, associate professor in the University of Vermont Department of History, explores the global ideas, products, fashions and styles shaping home lives in the 19th century. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, October 24, noon. Info, 656-0750. TALK: ‘HOME PORCHES AS THRESHOLDS OF SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT’: Thomas Visser, a professor in the University of Vermont history department and director of the historic preservation program, talks about porches as transitional zones between the private

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are doubly haunted. “It is clear that I am trying to hold/ reflect the lost moment,” Moss says, “break through the fence of time and reclaim what was given to me as a child on a first-time basis.” Through December 8. Pictured: “Tree Plant/Forgotten Garden.” and public realms and takes a historical look at the symbolic and functional qualities of porches and how they’ve evolved in the U.S. and Canada. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, October 31, noon. Info, 656-0750. TALK: ‘MAKING ART AND MAKING MONEY: NAVIGATING THE TRAIN WRECK BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND COMMERCE’: Paul Budnitz, founder of Kid Robot, ELLO and Budnitz Bikes, speaks about creative entrepreneurship. A Q&A with a puppet follows. Generator, Burlington, Wednesday, October 24, 7 p.m. Info, 540-0761. TALK: ‘RUSSELL W. PORTER: A LEGACY OF INNOVATION’: Matt Considine, a member of the Springfield Telescope Makers, discusses the Norwich alum known as the founder of amateur telescope making. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield, Wednesday, October 24, 11 a.m. Info, 485-2886. TALK: ‘THE POLITICS OF PORTRAITURE: THE HEAD OF GORDIAN III AT MIDDLEBURY’: Pieter Broucke, curator of ancient art, discusses two of the museum’s Roman imperial portraits attributed to the “Gordian Master,” an anonymous third-century CE sculptor whose oeuvre has been reconstructed through comparison of shared formal and conceptual characteristics. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Thursday, October 25, 4:30 p.m. Info, 443-3168. 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, October 27, 10-11:30 a.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, vtcrocks@gmavt.net.

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ANTHONY SINI: “In Your Face,” portraiture paintings and drawings by the Burlington artist. Through October 31. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. ART HOP GROUP SHOW: A collaborative exhibition featuring painting, prints, video installation and

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digital art by Ashley Stagner, Beth Starger, Emily Mitchell, James Stewart and Mark Gonyea. Through October 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. ART HOP GROUP SHOW: Works by more than 20 local artists. Through November 30. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington. ART HOP GROUP SHOW: A collaborative group exhibition featuring painting, photography and mixed-media works by Bob Arns (Mutin), Ceili Seipke, Holly Hauser, Lindsay Bluto, Lorraine Manley and MEM. Through October 31. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. ART SHAPE MAMMOTH GROUP SHOW: A wideranging exhibition featuring works by John Rovnak, Kate Leier, Sharon Webster, Jared Maher, Abbi Meyers-Orr, Barbee Hauzinger, Pievy Polyte, Emily Foster and Susan Essex Luce. Through October 31. Info, artshapemammoth@gmail.com. Flynndog in Burlington.

f ‘BECOMING HUMAN’: An intermedia exhibition by Pauline Jennings seeking to identify and dissolve barriers between human and wild in the Anthropocene era. Artist talk and performance: Thursday, November 29, 6:30-8 p.m. f ‘TECTONIC INDUSTRIES: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE’: Through sculpture, instructional videos, physical surveys and interactive activities, Lars Boye Jerlach and Helen Stringfellow of Tectonic Industries present a series of self-help questionnaires to explore the impossibility of our collective, endless search for concrete answers and endeavor for self-improvement. Artist talk: Thursday, November 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Through February 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. BILL PURETZ: “Merrily Merrily Life Is but a Dream,” color photographs. Through October 31. Info, 6583074. Mirabelles Café & Bakery in Burlington. ‘DARK MATTER’: A group exhibition in which artists express how they interpret personal views of the known and unknown worlds. Through October 27. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. GREEN DOOR STUDIO GROUP SHOW: An eclectic mix of art and artists including Steve Sharon (abstract paintings), Justine Poole (mosaic furniture), Danny Lefrancois (fantastical mixed-media works), Jason Pappas (recycled/repurposed/assemblage art), Eric Eickmann (urethane, acrylic paintings), Jon Black (metal jewelry), Brea Schwartz (HANKS, handkerchiefs designed by women artists), Jeff Bruno (oil, acrylic, latex and charcoal paintings), Nicole Christman (pop surrealist paintings). Through November 30. Info, nicolechristmanart@gmail.com. Green Door Studio in Burlington.

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‘HOUSE TO HOME’: An exhibition examining the meaning of home through cultural, ethnographic and decorative art objects from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania, ranging from antiquity to the present. ‘THE IMPOSSIBLE IDEAL: VICTORIAN FASHION AND FEMININITY’: An exhibition exploring how fashion embodied the many contradictions of Victorian women’s lives through clothing and accessories from the museum collection, accompanied by excerpts from popular American women’s magazines. Through December 14. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. JESS POLANSHEK: Fanciful forest illustrations by the 2017 Magic Hat “Labels for Libation” winner. Through November 30. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington. SCOTT ANDRÉ CAMPBELL: “Aggregate,” two-dimensional abstract mixed-media works created in the last year by the Burlington artist. Through October 27. Info, dheffern@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington. SOUTH END ART HOP ORIGINAL JURIED SHOW WINNERS CIRCLE: Selected by 2018 juror Kathleen Vance: first place, Emily Piccirillo; second place, John Douglas; third place, Linda Dulleba. Also included is People’s Choice winner Kyle Sikora. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. ‘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. Through December 1. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

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‘AVIAN JOURNEY’: Felt tapestry by Neysa Russo, reflecting the important role of birds as inspiration for artists throughout history. Through November 10. Info, 288-8081. Northeast Fiber Arts in Williston. CAROL DALLAS: Vermont landscapes that capture brief moments in time. Through October 31. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School. ‘COMMON GROUNDS’: Art in recognition of 100 years of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and its conservation consequences, featuring more than 40 bird-centric artworks. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

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JOE BOLGER: “The Color of Light,” paintings by the Shoreham artist. Through November 11. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

Dodge. Through December 21. Info, 485-2811. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

JULIE ANN DAVIS: “Natural Expressions in Oil,” works by the artist and 17th-generation Vermonter that extend beyond her local roots to the inner world of her imagination. Through December 31. Shelburne Vineyard.

JAMES VOGLER: Recent abstract paintings influenced by forms of calligraphy. Through November 13. Info, jmspizzaonearth@gmavt.net. Barre Opera House.

LIONEL DELEVINGNE: “To the Village Square: From Montague to Fukushima, 1975-2014,” photographs from around the world that merge politics and art by the French photographer. Through December 8. Info, bcollier@smcvt.edu. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

JAN GHIRINGHELLI AND BARBARA LADABOUCHE: Recent oil and pastel paintings by the local artists. Through October 29. Info, 223-0441. City Center in Montpelier.

‘LISTENING TO ROCKS’: Fabric collage by Jericho artist Dianne Shullenberger and photographs by Montpelier artist John Snell. Through November 20. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

LINDA FINKELSTEIN: “Finding the Quiet,” works in rust, eucalyptus and indigo. ‘ROCK SOLID XVIII’: Annual exhibition showcasing stone sculpture and assemblage by area artists. ‘TENSION’: Site-specific installations of sociocultural and environmental datascapes by Tuyen Nguyen and Misook Park. Through November 3. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

MICHAEL METZ: “One Degree of Separation,” recent photographs of urban graffiti in New York City, Istanbul and Philadelphia. Through November 3. Info, 598-6982. Village Wine and Coffee in Shelburne.

LINDA MIRABILE: “All Things Avian,” an exhibit of new abstract and realistic paintings by the Berlin artist depicting crows, flamingos and more. Through December 31. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

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

LUIS JACOB INSTALLATION: “Land Acknowledgment,” public art by the Peruvian-born, Toronto-based VCFA faculty member that acknowledges the Abenaki as Vermont’s indigenous people. In conjunction with For Freedoms 50 State Initiative. Through November 15. Info, 828-8599. College Green, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

TERESA DAVIS: “She’s in Over Her Head,” a playful homage to the emotional state of women in contemporary American society. Through November 30. Info, info@davisstudiovt.com. Davis Studio in South Burlington. ‘TREES’: More than 50 images from local and international photographers depict the plant considered “the lungs of the world.” Juried by Michael Pannier. The exhibition is in conjunction with the Essex Junction Tree Committee. Through October 28. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. ‘VISIONS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN & BEYOND’: New oil paintings by Carolyn Walton, Helen Nagel and Ken Russack, as well as pastels by Athenia Schinto. Through December 30. Info, 985-8223. LuxtonJones Gallery in Shelburne. WILL KASSO CONDRY: “Steps to Resilience,” a new series of portraits in oil and spray paint on canvas. Through October 28. Info, 765-560-5445. Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte.

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‘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. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre. CAROLE NAQUIN: Soft pastel landscape paintings of sky, river and field. Through November 30. Info, 229-9492. Artisans’ Hand in Montpelier. DAVID MACAULAY: Sketches and illustrations from eight books by the best-selling author, MacArthur fellow and Caldecott Medal winner. Through November 2. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. DENNIS LUCAS: “Transitions: From the Ocean to the Forest,” new impressionist paintings. Through October 29. Info, dennislucas1959@gmail.com. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. DIANE FITCH: “Interior/Exterior,” paintings and drawings drawn from the artist’s life, with depictions of everyday life as well as private spaces within her psyche. Through December 21. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. ‘INNOVATORS OF NORWICH: BUILDING A NATION’: The second exhibition in a two-part series focusing on advances in railroad engineering, science, architecture and infrastructure. Highlighted contributions from Russell Porter, Edward Dean Adams, William Rutherford Meade and Grenville

MAGGIE NEALE: “Abstract Within the Square,” paintings on silk and canvas. 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. ‘SHOW 28’: Recent work of the gallery’s membership of Vermont-based contemporary artists, including new members. Through December 2. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier.

Scholar in Residence Program

with Joey Weisenberg Nov. 2-4, 2018

Ohavi Zedek Synagogue 188 N. Prospect St. Burlington, VT 05401 Fri., Nov. 2

6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:15 pm Dinner Suggested donation $20/pp, $35/max 8:15 pm Talk: Art of the Nigun Untitled-27 1

Sat., Nov. 3

9:15 am Shabbat service 12 pm Lunch Suggested Donation $10/pp, $20 max per family 1:30 pm Workshop: “Strategies for Building a Singing Community

7:15 Havdallah Service 7:30 pm Concert

Sun., Nov 4

10:30 am Workshop: “Experience a Singing Community”

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‘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. VERMONT MODERN QUILT GUILD MEMBER EXHIBITION: Quilts by guild members. 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.

stowe/smuggs

‘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. Through January 7. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort. 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. ‘CREATIVITY TIMES TWO’: Landscape paintings by Vermont artists Craig Mooney and Eric Tobin. Through December 1. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art 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.

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ED EPSTEIN & NITYA BRIGHENTI: Paintings by the two local artists in a pop-up gallery. Through November 2. Info, 773-9380. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

‘FAMILIARS’: An exhibition demonstrating the uniqueness, as well as the intersections, of the printmaking practices that Valerie Hammond and Kiki Smith have developed as contemporaries and friends over the last 20 years. Through November 3. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

f ‘EWING THE STARK FISHER’: Paintings by Mindy Fisher, Roscoe Tyler Stark and J.R. Ewing. Reception: Friday, October 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through December 1. Info, 468-5611. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

HOMER WELLS: “New Dimensions in Landscape,” a new series of etched aluminum works by the Monkton artist. Through October 28. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe.

‘FIGURATION’: Figure drawings by Bonnie Baird, Jerry Ralya and Kate Gridley. Through November 7. Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

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

FRAN BULL & BILL RAMAGE: Sculpture and drawings, respectively, by the two local artists in a pop-up gallery. Through November 23. Info, 773-9380. Opera House Gallery in Rutland.

KRISTA HARRIS: “Moving Pictures,” abstract paintings. Also introducing ceramic figurative works of Putney sculptor Susan H. Wilson. Through November 20. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

‘JUST IMAGINE’: A group show featuring works by first-time and recent artist members. Through November 3. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. MAREVA MILLARC & CHRISTINE HOLZSCHUH: Paintings by the two local artists in a pop-up gallery. Through November 2. Info, 773-9380. West Street Gallery in Rutland.

‘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.

‘POLLEN RACE’: Art and poetry on endangered species, our fragile environment and climate change, with special focus on the plight of bees. Through January 6. Info, 468-2592. Merwin Gallery in Castleton. ROBERT GILSON: “Beyond the Pale,” a collection of photographs, including images that document human interventions in rural and urban landscapes and that chronicle things the artist finds amusing. Through November 3. Info, 282-2396. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.

RANDA MORRIS: “That’s Not Me,” mixed-media drawings. Through November 2. Info, 635-1469. Northern Vermont University-Johnson. RONDA STOLL: “Sumi-e Meditations,” ink paintings. Through October 30. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office.

STACY HARSHMAN: “Second Flight; Butterfly Paintings,” multimedia environments featuring preserved butterflies sourced from eco-farms. Through November 4. Info, 446-2044. The Sparkle Barn in Wallingford.

mad river valley/waterbury

MARYELLEN SULLIVAN: Abstracted photographs initially taken to inspire paintings. Through November 5. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

champlain islands/northwest

middlebury area

DON AND JUSTIN PERDUE: “Dimensional Dialogues,” a father-and-son exhibition featuring Donald Perdue’s modernist, abstract and figurative sculpture and Justin Perdue’s paintings, collages and mixed-media constructions. Through November 11. Info, publicity@townhalltheater.org. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. ‘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 the fieldwork of Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos. Through December 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. ‘NEW VISIONS’: Works by local artists in a variety of media. Through October 28. Info, info@ creativespacegallery.org. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. PAMELA SMITH: “Moving Still,” a solo exhibit of new work from the Bristol-based, self-taught painter. She draws from a background in textiles, years of living abroad and studying folk art from around the world. Through November 30. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 24-31, 2018

‘FOR THE LOVE OF ART — 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING’: A show and sale featuring 160 works of art, primarily by Vermont artists, from the collection of Nancy Patch. Through October 31. Info, montgomerycenterarts@gmail.com. Montgomery Center for the Arts.

Françoise Sullivan Seventy years ago, 16 young Québécois artists

put forth “Le Refus global,” or “Total Refusal,” a cultural manifesto professing “an

untamed need for liberation” and calling for “resplendent anarchy.” Today the document is considered a primary catalyst for Québécois social modernization. Among the signatories was Françoise Sullivan, an interdisciplinary artist whose decades of practice have spanned dance, performance art, painting and sculpture. This retrospective at the Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art familiarizes viewers with Sullivan’s oeuvre, paying homage to an artist integral to the development of Canadian culture in the 20th century. Through January 20. Pictured: “Tondo VIII.” PHILIP FREY: “Earth, Water and Sky,” paintings by the Maine artist. Through October 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. RORY JACKSON: “A Valid Attempt,” new landscape paintings by the Addison County artist. Through October 31. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury. ‘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. Through December 2. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

rutland/killington

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. f 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. Closing reception with artist-led drawing activity: Saturday, October 27, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Through October 28. 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.

upper valley

BRIAN D. COHEN: “Emblems,” 40 etchings based on the form of the 17th-century emblem book. Through October 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. LIZ ROSS: “Im/migration,” a collection of oil-on-panel paintings completed during a Vermont Studio Center residency; part of a larger series concerned with the immigration and extinction of birds and the migration, expulsion and exile of peoples. Through December 5. Info, 295-0808. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction. ‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition exploring the science behind the instruments used to create music, from well-known classics to infectious pop tunes. Through May 13. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

northeast kingdom

ANDREW HEPBURN: For years the artist has traveled through New England and parts of Canada photographing rocks and water and creating representational images that border on the abstract. Through November 30. Info, 745-1393. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. ANIMATION FESTIVAL EXHIBIT: Animation work by students at NVU-Lyndon, NVU-Johnson and Bennington College, in conjunction with the annual Vermont Animation Festival. Through October 26. Info, 626-6459. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, in Lyndonville. ANN YOUNG: “Autumn Pond Abstract,” an exhibition of 39 abstract paintings based on the Barton artist’s observation of the natural world. Through November

ART SHOWS

24. ‘UNCOVERED’: Paintings by Gerry Bergstein and Gail Boyajian. Through October 27. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

which have never been shown in public. Through February 10. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

ELIZABETH NELSON: “In Beauty I Walk,” photographs of nature in the Northeast Kingdom. Through November 15. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

‘HEALING — THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMAGERY OF ART’: Works exploring the connection between the arts, healing and health, including Mary Admasian, Natalie Blake, Robert Carsten, Karen Deets, Robert DuGrenier, Carolyn Enz Hack, Margaret Jacobs, Neomi Lauritsen, Pat Musick, Robert O’Brien, Priscilla Petraska and Cai Xi Silver. Through March 30. Info, lightson_mary@ comcast.net. The Great Hall in Springfield.

ELIZABETH NELSON: Paintings inspired by Iceland. Through November 6. Info, info@sterlingcollege. edu. Brown Library, Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. ETHAN HUBBARD: “Driving the Back Roads: In Search of Old-Time Vermonters,” a retrospective featuring more than 40 of the photographer’s large-format black-and-white portraits made over five decades, accompanied by audio recordings of his subjects. Through December 2. Info, 533-9075. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. ‘LOCKED DOWN! KEYED IN! LOCKED OUT! KEYED UP!’: An exhibition examining the long human relationship to the lock and key, its elegant design and philosophies and practices of securing, safeguarding, imprisoning, escaping and safecracking throughout the ages. Through April 30. . Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. ‘NEWPORT!’: Works by MAC members and plein air artists who have worked under the direction of Donna Walsh. Through October 27. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts in Newport. RICHARD BROWN: Black-and-white photographs of nostalgic Vermont landscapes and people. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. RODNEY REIS: “Landscapes in Classical Realism,” paintings by the Peacham artist. Through November 17. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artists Guild in St. Johnsbury.

brattleboro/okemo valley

DEIDRE SCHERER: “Human Textures,” fiber art and constructions of woven and painted paper made in collaboration with Jackie Abrams. Through November 18. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro. EMILY MASON: “To Another Place,” 50 abstract paintings created by the 86-year-old New York/ Brattleboro artist between 1958 and 2018, many of

‘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. ROBERT COHEN: Black-and-white photographs from the artist’s travels. Through November 12. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River. ‘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. Through November 3. Info, artinfo@canalstreetartgallery. com. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

manchester/bennington

‘AUTUMN SHOW 2018’: Works by 18 artists including John Richey, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Richard Weis, Longina Smolinski and Mary Fran Lloyd. Through December 1. Info, 917-842-2669. stART Space in Manchester. ‘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. 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. Through December 30. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum. ‘INSIDE OUT’: Works in a multitude of styles and mediums by the center’s 200-plus artist-members. Through November 18. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. TORKWASE DYSON: “Scalar,” large-scale abstract paintings responding to sculptor and former Bennington College professor Tony Smith. Through December 15. Info, 442-5401. Bennington College.

randolph/royalton

‘ABUNDANCE: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY IN MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY’: The third annual art and poetry show. Through November 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Gallery in Randolph. ALLISON CLAYTON: Photographs by the North Thetford artist. Through November 3. Info, 8899404. Tunbridge Public Library. BEN FRANK MOSS: “Landscape Mysteries,” abstract paintings. ERIKA LAWLOR SCHMIDT: “Infinity of Worlds,” collage works that navigate contradictory worlds. Through December 8. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester. GERALD AUTEN: “Graphite Insomnia,” geometric abstractions in graphite powder or pencil and bonding agents on paper by the senior lecturer in studio art at Dartmouth College. Through December 16. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton. JOHN DUFFY: “Where We Live,” photographs printed on gator board, for sale to benefit local residents fighting cancer. Through October 31. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. LISA MANNING: Images by the freelance nature and wildlife photographer featuring scenes from Vermont to Alaska across the seasons. Through October 24. Info, 728-2284. Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. MARK DIXON: “Flea Market Finds,” photographs. Through October 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

outside vermont

‘ALEXANDER CALDER: RADICAL INVENTOR’: More than 100 works by the child prodigy and kinetic sculptor who became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists. Through February 24, 2019. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

f BOYAN MOSKOV: “As time goes by…,” works by the Bulgarian-born artist. Artist talk: Thursday, November 1, 5:30 p.m. RACHEL GROSS: Recent relief prints on wood and paper. STINA KÖHNKE: “Parallels,” works made from found materials by the Lyme, N.H., artist. WENDY BRIGGS POWELL: “Color–flow and form,” works created by submerging large sheets of paper into containers of dyed water. Through November 9. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘BRUSH STROKES & BEYOND’: The White River Junction chapter of the Vermont Watercolor Society joins the New Hampshire chapter to present 40-plus original works by more than 15 artists. Through November 28. Info, 602-643-4120. Howe Library in Hanover, N.H. ‘FALL INTO AUTUMN’: En plein air paintings by members of the Odanaksis artists’ group. Through December 21. Info, 603-653-3460. DH Aging Resource Center in Lebanon, N.H. FRANÇOIS SULLIVAN: A retrospective exhibition highlighting the key role of the artist in the history of modern and contemporary art in Québec. Through January 20. 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. JOSEPH SALERNO: “Forest Recollection,” paintings made at the woods’ edge. Through October 28. Info, 603-469-3444. Aidron Duckworth Museum in Meriden, N.H. ‘LOVE LETTERS: WOOD TYPE IN USE’: An exhibition on loan from Silver Buckle Press and Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum featuring prints and posters produced using historic typographic tools. Through November 2. Info, 518-564-2474. Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y. m

CALL TO ARTISTS ‘ART IS VITAL’: Accepting proposals for exhibitions in two street-level downtown Rutland galleries during November and December. For details, email william.ramage@castleton.edu. Deadline: October 31. The 77 Gallery, Rutland. ARTS CONNECT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS JURIED SHOW: Artists are invited to submit up to five works in any medium created within the last five years. Cash prizes will be awarded: $500 for first place, $250 for second, $100 for third, accompanied by a Catamount Arts membership. For details and to submit, visit catamountarts.slideroom.com. Deadline: October 29, 5 p.m. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury. $60. Info, 748-2600. ‘AT THE TABLE’: Artists working in pastel are invited to submit pieces themed around how food is grown, prepared and eaten for an upcoming exhibition November 21 to January 1. For details and to submit, email grangehallcc@ gmail.com. Deadline: November 1. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. CRAFT FAIR: 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. $20.

FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHT: Master crafters and artisans are invited to transform evergreen trees to be installed alongside the annual Members’ Art Show. HDAC membership encouraged but not required for participation. Artist will fill a 10-foot tree; a proposal may consist of a representative example of the artist’s work or a written description with drawings or sketches. For details and to submit, visit helenday. com. Deadline: October 26. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info, gallery@ helenday.com. HOLIDAY EXHIBITION AND SALE: Seeking excellent and diverse artful creations by AVA’s talented members for an annual community exhibition and sale to take place December 1-24. Deadline: November 13. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H. $25. Info, 603-448-3117. HOLIDAY MEMBERS SHOW: Artist members are invited to contribute works to this annual exhibition. For details and to participate, visit strandcenter. org. Deadline: November 20. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y. Info, 518-563-1604. ISLAND ARTS GALLERY CALL TO ARTISTS: Artists interested in showing at the gallery in 2019 must submit an artist’s statement and/or biography, the

medium employed in their works, and two to five high-quality digital images of their work. For details and to submit, email maryjomccarthy@gmail.com or call 372-6047 or 378-5282. Deadline: November 15. Island Arts Gallery, North Hero. MEMBERS’ ART SHOW: Accepting entries for this annual members’ art show, on view November 20 through December 29. Deadline: November 3. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Free to members. Info, 253-8358. MURAL FOR YOUTH AREA: Artists are invited to submit proposals to create a mural in the youth area of the Hinesburg library. For more info and an application, visit carpentercarse.org. Deadline: November 26. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878. ‘ON THE FLY’: Submissions open for a juried exhibition of fly fishing in New England and the northern forest region of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Maine. Submissions should express and interpret this theme. For info and guidelines, email: grangehallcc@gmail. com. Deadline: January 1. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, 244-4168. OPEN CALL NXNE 2019: Seeking submissions for a January 12-March 2 juried exhibit showcasing established,

and to submit, visit helenday.com. Deadline: November 1. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

mid-career and emerging New England or New York artists working in paint. Submissions must not exceed 108 inches in height. Submit application form and images of up to four works at brattleboromuseum.org or contact sarah@brattleboromuseum.org. Deadline: November 12. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. $20-30. Info, 257-0124, ext. 102.

‘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.

SPOTLIGHT GALLERY: The Vermont Arts Council is accepting proposals from Vermont-based artists for group shows in 2019. Qualified exhibitions will include three or more artists whose works share a thematic connection. To submit, artists and curators should send a brief proposal outlining theme and providing links to artists’ works to info@vermontartscouncil.org with subject line “Spotlight Gallery Proposal.” Deadline is rolling. Spotlight Gallery, Montpelier. SPRUCE PEAK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Artists are invited to submit proposals for this outdoor festival in Stowe, presented in partnership with Helen Day Art Center. Artists are encouraged to propose light-based sculptural objects and installations. Three artists will be chosen for three locations, one of which will be a “Light Tunnel.” $1,000 to $3,000 stipends available. For details

‘TIME OF CHANGE’: Lyndonville Downtown Art Revitalization Team invites artists and makers in all mediums to create work focusing on the transitional month of November. Art will be exhibited in November at various locations throughout Lyndon Village. For details and to submit, email melmelts@ yahoo.com. Deadline: October 27. Green Mountain Books and Prints, Lyndonville. WINTER JURIED SHOW: Artists are invited to submit up to three works created in the last five years in any medium for this upcoming juried show to ope in January 2019. For details and to apply, visit twwoodgallery.org. Deadline: October 28, noon. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. $25. Info, 262-6035.

SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 24-31, 2018

movies Free Solo ★★★★★

ountains. I’ve never understood what the fuss is about. Sure, the Adirondacks are lavender and lovely across Lake Champlain, and nice enough to contemplate from a deck chair while sipping a summer drink at a waterfront Burlington bar. But why on Earth would anyone feel the need to put down their drink, get up from their chair and haul themselves up one of the damn things? Because it’s there? Please. The Grand Canyon is there. Yet I don’t see people lining up to jump in. The Gobi Desert is there. If anyone’s attempted to cross it on foot, alone and unassisted, I didn’t get the memo. Mountains. Please. As we learn in the riveting, visually sumptuous and fabulously odd Free Solo, Alex Honnold doesn’t buy the whole “because it’s there” business either. The 33-year-old superstar of the rock-climbing world is driven by forces considerably more complex, borderline pathological and scientifically baffling. Directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (Meru) thoughtfully include a scene in which his brain is scanned to underscore the point.

REVIEWS

The greatest free climber of all time, Honnold has countless records to his credit, among them the distinction of being the only person ever to scale the formidable 3,200-foot face of Yosemite’s El Capitan without ropes or safety gear. Ostensibly the subject of this documentary, that feat unfolds in the film’s final 20 minutes. The balance of the picture examines the athlete himself, asking what makes him tick and take the incredible risks that have made him a legend. A number of hypotheses are advanced. There’s the mother who’s never told Honnold she loves him and belittles his achievements. The late father who supported his love of climbing from an early age but led a life complicated by Asperger’s syndrome. It appears evident from the opening frames that the apple didn’t fall real far from that tree. Honnold recalls feeling “melancholy” as a child and taking up the sport principally as a way to avoid contact with people. The most tantalizing explanation, however, is suggested by Honnold’s MRI. “He doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘fear’” sounds like something a talk-show host might say of the climber, but, it turns out, medical science says pretty much the same thing. The amygdala is the part of the brain that alerts us to danger and automatically shifts the nervous

MADE TO SCALE Honnold proves a gripping subject in the latest from the team that gave us Meru.

system into preservation mode. The test’s images reveal that Honnold’s is essentially switched off. A romance is woven into the narrative as well. We’re introduced to a radiant young woman named Sanni McCandless, who explains that she met Honnold at one of his promotional events, was smitten and gave him her number. Good luck with that. The guy’s home is his van, and he defies gravity for a living. I’m no couples’ therapist, but I’d guess El Capitan-size issues are on the horizon for these lovebirds. The climactic climb is, quite simply, un-

The Hate U Give ★★★★

t’s easy for adult critics to dismiss movies aimed at teens. The same people who greet every new offering from DC Comics and Marvel with breathless excitement suddenly get more critical when the source material is a YA novel. Full disclosure: I write YA novels, so I take them seriously. But everybody should feel that way about The Hate U Give, based on Angie Thomas’ bestselling novel. Yes, this film from director George Tillman Jr. (Notorious) is a coming-of-age drama with a dewy-eyed star and voice-over narration. Yes, it has scenes of high school girls giggling over boys. And it pulls zero punches in confronting its main subject: American racism. “If you don’t see my blackness, you don’t see me.” That’s what protagonist Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) tells her white boyfriend (K.J. Apa) after he informs her he “doesn’t see color.” It’s also the movie’s message to audiences who might feel more comfortable repeating the familiar award-season bromides about how everybody is the same under the skin. Starr hasn’t always been so frank with her white friends. When the movie opens, she’s leading two lives in one, living in a workingclass African American neighborhood while attending a private school where she becomes “Starr 2.0.” In funny but pointed vignettes, the movie shows us how she adapts to the latter setting, acting perky and positive and care80 SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 24-31, 2018

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fully avoiding the same slang that her white classmates use to sound “cool.” Then something happens that blows up the carefully constructed boundaries between Starr’s two worlds. While she’s out driving with her childhood best friend, Khalil (Algee Smith), a cop stops him for missing a turn signal. Things escalate, and the unarmed Khalil is shot dead as he reaches for a hair brush.

No viewer will be surprised when the cop who fired on Khalil isn’t indicted, and the public protests start. For Starr, this all-too-familiar situation poses a personal dilemma: If she speaks up for Khalil as a witness, she could compromise her school persona. And she could get her whole family in trouble with the drug dealer (Anthony Mackie) for whom Khalil was working, who

like anything you’ve seen. I feel sorry for all of you unable to watch this on an awards screener. Those few moments are so amazing and beautiful, they make you want to rewind and gape at them over and over. Which I’m still doing. Warren Harding led one of the first traditional ascents of El Capitan in 1958. It took 47 days and required ropes, pitons and expansion bolts. Last summer, Honnold got up early on June 3 and scrambled to the top in less than four hours. And the only thing he used was his head. RI C K KI S O N AK

also happens to be living with her halfbrother’s mom. Family is central to the film; Tillman and late screenwriter Audrey Wells painstakingly show us Starr’s home support system. Regina Hall and Russell Hornsby play her loving parents, who have schooled her to deal with the dangers of being black in America but couldn’t have foreseen this situation. In the end, Starr has to make her own choices, and some of those choices — particularly in a climactic protest scene — are explosive. Others, while quieter, feel just as important. There’s a lot happening in the movie’s two-hour-plus run, and the occasional heavyhanded moment. But a wealth of well-drawn characters and relationships keep the plot absorbing. While Tillman doesn’t show the stylistic flair of Spike Lee, the movie embraces human complexity in a way reminiscent of his ground-breaking Do the Right Thing. No one on-screen is pure evil, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t wrong and right ways to act. Starr’s challenge is finding the one consistent with the person she wants to be. It’s a classic coming-of-age dilemma, but hardly one irrelevant to adults. How many white people in liberal enclaves have had the kinds of open conversations about race and privilege that Starr starts with her friends here? It’s still rare to see these topics even broached in a mainstream movie. It shouldn’t be. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALEHHH Seven strangers who meet at a run-down desert hotel must face their own darkest secrets in this thriller written and directed by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods). Dakota Fanning, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges and Jon Hamm star. (141 min, R) COLETTEHHH1/2 Keira Knightley plays the turn-of-the-century French writer who defied her own bourgeois upbringing and the expectations for women in this biopic directed by Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice). With Eleanor Tomlinson, Fiona Shaw and Dominic West. (111 min, R) 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) FIRST MANHHHH Ryan Gosling is astronaut Neil Armstrong in this biographical drama that covers his historic 1969 moon mission. With Claire Foy and Jason Clarke. Damien Chazelle (La La Land) directed. (141 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 10/17) FREE SOLOHHHHH This documentary from directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (Meru) follows Alex Honnold as he attempts to make the first-ever free solo climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan Wall. (100 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 10/24)

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“He believed in magic,” writes author Michael Chabon about a character in his novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. “Not in the so-called magic of candles, pentagrams and bat wings,” nor “dowsing rods, séances, weeping statues, werewolves, wonders or miracles.” Then what kind? Chabon says it’s the “impersonal magic of life,” like coincidences and portents that reveal their meanings in retrospect. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because now is a favorable time to call on the specific kind of magic that you regard as real and helpful. What kind of magic is that? Halloween costume suggestions: magician, witch, wizard.

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(March 21-April 19): In her poem “Shedding Skin,” Harryette Mullen compares her own transformation to the action a snake periodically carries out to renew itself. Since you now have an excellent opportunity to undertake your own molting process, you may find her thoughts helpful. (I’ve rendered them in prose for easier reading.) “Pulling out of the old scarred skin — old rough thing I don’t need now — I strip off, slip out of, leave behind. Shedding toughness, peeling layers down to vulnerable stuff. And I’m blinking off old eyelids for a

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Only the young and stupid are confident about sex and romance,” says 49-year-old author Elizabeth Gilbert, who has written extensively about those subjects. I agree with her. I’ve devoted myself to studying the mysteries of love for many years yet still feel like a rookie. Even if you are smarter about these matters than Gilbert and me, Taurus, I urge you to adopt a humble and curious attitude during the next few weeks. The cosmos has prepared some interesting lessons for you, and the best way to take advantage is to be eagerly receptive and open-minded. Halloween costume suggestions: sex researcher, love explorer, intimacy experimenter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “My way of learn-

ing is to heave a wild and unpredictable monkey wrench into the machinery,” wrote Gemini author Dashiell Hammett. But I recommend that you use his approach very rarely and only when other learning methods aren’t working. Most of the time, your best strategy for getting the lessons you need is to put lubricating oil into the machinery, not a monkey wrench. That’ll be especially true in the coming weeks. I suggest that you turn the machinery off for a while as you add the oil and do some maintenance. Halloween costume suggestions: repair person, computer techie, machine whisperer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The great Swed-

ish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman was a Cancerian like you and me. One of the factors contributing to his success was that he put his demons to good use “by harnessing them to his chariot.” He also testified that he gained control over his demons by taking long walks after breakfast. “Demons don’t like fresh air,” he said. “They prefer it if you stay in bed with cold feet.” I suspect that now would be an excellent time to adopt his advice. Halloween costume suggestion: walk your demon on a leash, or make it into a puppet, or harness it to your chariot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Throughout the Halloween season, I encourage you to fantasize extensively about what your dream home would

look like and feel like if you had all the money necessary to create it. What colors would you paint the walls? Would you have carpets or hardwood floors? What would be your perfect lighting, furniture and décor? As you gazed out your windows, what views would you see? Would there be nature nearby or urban hot spots? Would you have an office or music room or art studio? Have fun imagining the sanctuary that would bring out the best in you. Halloween costume suggestion: the ultimate homebody.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look,” writes novelist Jodi Picoult. That’s crucial for you to meditate on during the coming weeks. Why? Because your superpower is going to be the ability to find extraordinary things that are hiding in places where people have almost never thought to look. You can do both yourself and those you care for a big favor by focusing your intensity on this task. Halloween costume suggestions: sleuth, treasure hunter, private eye, Sherlock Holmes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “There is a season for wildness and a season for settledness, and this is neither. This season is about becoming,” wrote Author Shauna Niequist. In accordance with the astrological omens, I endorse her perspective as true and useful for you. You’ve zipped through your time of fertile chaos, conjuring up fresh possibilities. When January arrives, you’ll be ready to work on stability and security. But for now, your assignment is to blossom. Halloween costume suggestions: beautiful creature hatching from an egg; strong sprout cracking out of a seed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If adven-

tures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.” Sagittarian author Jane Austen wrote that in her novel Northanger Abbey, and now I’m passing her message on to you, slightly altered. My version is, “If adventures will not befall Sagittarian people of any age or gender in their own neighborhood, they must seek them abroad.” And where exactly is “abroad”? The dictionary says it might mean a foreign country, or it could simply mean outside or in another place. I’d like to extend the meaning further to include

anywhere outside your known and familiar world. Halloween costume suggestion: traveler on a pilgrimage or explorer on a holy quest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): PR executives at a beer company offered to pay me a lot of money if I snuck a product placement ad into your horoscope. They asked me to pretend there was a viable astrological reason to recommend that you imbibe their product in abundance. But the truth is, the actual planetary omens suggest the opposite. You should not in fact be lounging around in a haze of intoxication. You should instead be working hard to drum up support for your labor of love or your favorite cause. Very Important People will be more available to you than usual, and you’ll be wise to seek their input. Halloween costume suggestions: the Ultimate Fundraiser, Networker of the Year, Chief Hobnobber. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “What kind of idea are you?” asks author Salmon Rushdie. “Are you the kind that compromises, does deals, accommodates itself, aims to find a niche, to survive; or are you the cussed, bloodyminded, ramrod-backed type of damn-fool notion that would rather break than sway with the breeze?” I pose this question to you, Aquarius, because I think you could be an effective version of either idea in the coming weeks. If you’re the latter — the cussed, damn-fool notion — you may change your world in dramatic ways. Halloween costume suggestions: revolutionary, crusader, agitator, rabble-rouser.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “There is no beauty without some strangeness,” wrote Edgar Allen Poe. Fashion designer Rei Kawakubo ventured further, declaring, “Strangeness is a necessary ingredient in beauty.” She also added another nuance to her definition: “For something to be beautiful, it doesn’t have to be pretty.” I’ll offer you one more seed for thought: wabi-sabi. It’s a Japanese term that refers to a kind of beauty that’s imperfect, transitory and incomplete. I bring these clues to your attention, Pisces, because now is an excellent time to refine and clarify your own notion of beauty — and recommit yourself to embodying it. Halloween costume suggestion: the embodiment of your definition of beauty.

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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS New to Vermont. I enjoy hiking, talking, laughing, taking photos, playing guitar. Looking to find a guy/guys with a sense of humor who are down-to-earth, open-minded, like to explore the world and their body — who are sensual/ sexual but someone I can respect, with a strong sense of themselves, who are not arrogant or domineering. Alpha is OK! ozinvermont, 67, seeking: M, l EASYGOING I am looking for someone easygoing to see where it goes. Bigflirt, 53, seeking: W, l LET ME SHOW YOU ONWARDS Always keep moving. Enjoy hiking, sunset or rise or even a good moon, riding my Harley, donating blood, a good garden, still working on my house, travel, a little 420, fishing. I live on water and enjoy swimming, skinnydipping cooking dinner, listening to tunes and older rock. I tend to be dominant in the bedroom. Weekend getaways, old cars, snowshoeing. Let’s talk. Smileon, 62, seeking: W LOOKING FOR MY PRINCESS I am looking for a woman who can be my best friend, my companion and my partner. She must be confident and know what she wants, willing to be silly romantically, lol. She will value family and have a thirst for laughter and adventure. She will be someone whom I can trust, love and respect. loveyman, 54, seeking: W, l TEACHER, STUDENT, VOLUNTEER I enjoy volunteering, love spirited debate and sarcasm. I would love to try yoga. Have heard so many great things. Feel like a phony sometimes. baronjonah, 56, seeking: W DISCREET COUNTRY GUY Hey, guys. 31-y/o easygoing guy born and raised here in Vermont. I’m a man’s man looking for the same; not attracted to feminine guys. Down to have some fun and see where things go. VtGuy87, 31, seeking: M, l WORLD ARTIST, EDUCATOR Radical poet, artist, musician, sound collaborator, jazz and world music performer, world-influenced artist. No Vermont landscapes. Buddhist meditator. Physically active. Vinyl records. Educator. Kalamata, 54, seeking: W

SEEKING LIFE’S INTERESTING EVENTS Time to carve out some time away from work. I travel the northern part of Vermont frequently. More of a meet-you-in-person kind of guy than personal ads. Lively, passionate conversations and exchanges of ideas jazz me greatly. Gentle, courteous, calm and confident most of the time. ddd054, 59, seeking: W, l OOH, OOH! PICK ME! I’m looking for that person who may be looking for me. Laugh. Live. Love. Without regret. I’m fun and still working, so I travel a lot. Do you like to travel? I work in Burlington but may retire here if I have a reason. I’m not sure when coffee became a date — let’s just go straight to wine! Qliqhere, 62, seeking: W, l NO-DRAMA, KINKY BOTTOM GUY Hi. Clean and normal bottom guy (I like to please) with a bit of kink. Could be a lot of kink with the right playmate(s). Very open-minded, respectful. Absolutely no drama. Would love to find hosting guy or group or couple. Have been known to play for both teams. Thanks. moartie, 51, seeking: M FORMER FARM BOY. STUCK IN CITY. My name is William. I’m a 36-y/o divorced man. I have one son. I enjoy cars, trucks, tractors, trains. I like the outdoors for the most part. I have Asperger’s syndrome. I do drive. Looking for work. I’m smart, funny, usually laid-back. I expect my partner to be DD-free as well. Trust is very important to me. Willdog81, 36, seeking: W, l HARDWORKING, LOYAL AND DEPENDABLE I’m just ready to find somebody who will spend time with me and be a partner in life, someone who shares similar interests, goals and is driven. I just built a new home and want someone to share it with. I work a lot but own my own business and would like to slow down to enjoy life. Timber444, 58, seeking: W, l YOUR NEW ENDING! In search of the “soccer mom.” I have a 6-y/o daughter who is my life. If you’re not ready to be involved with a man who has a child, keep scrolling, because my job is to show my daughter how to love a women! Love conversation by a fire and cuddling! You won’t be disappointed! Create_A_ New_Ending, 38, seeking: W, l UNINHIBITED/UNBRIDLED Reasonably handsome and sarcastic review of reality. There is beauty in all of us. I want to bring that out in you. Acts of service are my love language. Don’t hog the blankets. Gregarious, 52, seeking: W SEEKING YOUR INSPIRATION I am an established composer who makes a good living. I have a great sense of humor and a funny laugh. I love wearing black and am interested in gothic and metal cultures. TheComposer, 42, seeking: W, l SON SEEKING HORNY DAD I am looking for a man between 50 and 70 who can play along with the dad and son dynamic. I want Daddy to tell me what to do to please him, and Dad needs to show me how to pleasure him with my mouth. I need constant sexual directions from Dad! bowcat, 52, seeking: M, Cp, Gp

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TRADER JOE’S QT You: the cutest person in the store. I eyed you in the produce section with your fuzzy coat and near-silver hair accented with orange/red eyeshadow. You came up to me and complimented my aesthetic, as I complimented yours. Me? Black calf-length trench coat, black beanie and high-top Vans. Maybe we’ll cross paths again? When: Thursday, October 18, 2018. Where: Trader Joe’s. You: Woman. Me: Non-binary person. #914553 BEAUTIFUL BLONDE AT BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE 5 p.m. You helped me select Beekeeper double IPA. You told me there was honey in it, and I was sold! You were wearing a brown jacket and a beanie and jeans. Blond hair and a smile that could stop a stampede. I was wearing a blue hoodie, sunglasses and jeans. Would love to talk to you. When: Friday, October 19, 2018. Where: Beverage Warehouse, Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914552 YOU WERE IN MONTPELIER To the woman in Montpelier: I think it’s wonderful that you are brave enough to work in a part store. I know that is a predominantly male field. And you do it wonderfully. I am too shy to speak to you. I really like what I have seen. Perhaps someday I will get brave and ask for your number. When: Friday, October 12, 2018. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914551 SARA AT GREEN STATE GARDENERS Kickin’ myself in the butt for not getting your number. We talked pH, dirt, soil, goodies and the diesel. I was wearing the blue windbreaker. Can I get another chance? Please. When: Saturday, October 13, 2018. Where: Green State Gardeners. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914550 GIRL WITH THE CAMERA Nothing I can do will get you off my mind. I know you’re gone forever this time. I wish I had listened to my heart on this. So many years of letting you down and hurting both of us. I love you, and I wish this was different CM. When: Thursday, April 12, 2018. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914549 TO THE GENTLEMAN WHO NOTICED Thank you. You were aware that I was struggling with the machines that kept eating my $. When I came back from purchasing more soap, I noticed that there was less $ owed in the washer. I also saw you trying to add more $ for the soap that I was trying to purchase. I appreciated your efforts. When: Sunday, October 7, 2018. Where: Vergennes Laundry. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914548 SMILE AT CITY HALL PARK Long legs, khaki shorts, white hair, round tortoiseshell glasses, walking west. I smiled at you just as my son arrived on his bike. The smile was intended for you. When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Where: College St., City Hall Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914546

STRAWBERRY BREAD BAKER Using I-Spy in a desperate attempt to send birthday wishes your way. Sigh. Hope it’s fantastic, as you are. I persist on wishing for that random encounter, though I’d probably turn to jelly if it ever happens. Still have Zag? (Subtract eight years from the date below.) When: Thursday, July 12, 2018. Where: Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914547 IDA OUTSIDE HUNGER MTN COOP Ida: We compared foot/leg injuries outside the co-op. Wishing we exchanged contact info beyond first names. I was running late, but I hope I’m not too late to ask if I can treat you to coffee or a drink sometime soon. Can I? When: Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Where: Hunger Mountain Coop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914545 KORNER KWIK SMILE You were in a red Focus on Monday morning. Cute hat and a gorgeous smile. I was inflating a tire. I stayed to put in some gas that I didn’t really need in order to see you on your way out. As you drove by, you flashed that beautiful smile again. You made my day! Are you single? When: Monday, October 8, 2018. Where: Korner Kwik Stop, Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914544 UNDERHILL STATE PARK You were hiking up the access trail toward Mount Mansfield as I was heading down. I had a couple of kids swirling about me and looked up to see a kind smile. I looked back again as we passed, and you did, too. Any interest in going for a hike? When: Friday, October 5, 2018. Where: Underhill State Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914543 CONTRA DANCING DANA We danced three times on Saturday and both got really dizzy the last time. I’m tall with black hair and a beard; you were tall with dark hair and a big smile. I wanted to ask you out for a cup of coffee but didn’t have the opportunity. Interested? When: Sunday, October 7, 2018. Where: Montpelier contra dance. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914542 WINTER IS COMING. You: blond sultress at airport. Overheard you have a wolf. Wanna be Lyanna Stark to my Rhaegar Targaryen? Let’s make it Snow. When: Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Where: BTV. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914541 WALMART HOTTIE To the guy who works at the Berlin Walmart: Your sarcasm and witty comebacks and that look — the blondhaired, blue-eyed bad-boy vibe — has gotten to me. And a plus are the tattoos. I want to see more. I hope you do, too. I hope I see you soon. When: Saturday, October 6, 2018. Where: Walmart, Berlin. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914540

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SPIRIT BEAUTY AT SPIRIT DANCER ...and how apropos to be at Spirit Dancer, because your spirit was beaming! We exchanged delightful pleasantries, and you showed me your heart-shaped pyrite on your way out the door. I chickened out on the opportunity to throw it out to the universe and ask you out. There must be a chakra stone for courage. Want to discuss it over coffee? When: Thursday, October 4, 2018. Where: Spirit Dancer, Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914539 PURPLISH MAZDA PU IN BROOKFIELD I have spied you numerous times over the past year or two and only caught glimpses (you stayed at Ariel’s one winter) and would like to know if you are single. However, these sightings never happen when I could approach you. Followed you today (10/4/18) out Stone Road and onto I-89 north before I passed in my silver Subaru. When: Thursday, October 4, 2018. Where: Brookfield Roads. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914538

SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

My ex wants me back. We dated back in 2011, and we dated once before that, but broke up because he wasn’t trying. He thinks he’s going to get back together with me, but I don’t want him anymore. I told him not to get his hopes up because he doesn’t know what the answer will be. I need advice on how to handle this. How do I end things with him?

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(L)over (female, 26)

9/26 STOWE REC PATH You were walking with a friend on 9/26 or 9/27 midday. You were very friendly and cordial. We talked briefly on the bridge about fishing. I got the feeling you were interested in becoming more acquainted. I was at a loss as to how to go about it. When: Thursday, September 27, 2018. Where: Stowe Rec Path. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914537 BUCKET SIZE To the man who had ordered a Strawberry Coolatta, driving a gray Buick, ahead of me at the drive-thru at 4:50 p.m. Thank you for covering my coffee; I appreciate it. When: Monday, October 1, 2018. Where: Dunkin’ Donuts. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914536 REDHEAD, SHELBURNE FARMS WEDDING Wedding at Shelburne Farms Brick House. You: beautiful redhead in a black dress, working the front, the vehicles arriving being greeted by an amazing smile. Me: playing the wedding ceremony then bolting before we crossed paths again. We had a few passing glances. Interested in grabbing a coffee and chatting? When: Saturday, September 29, 2018. Where: Shelburne Farms. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914533 STS9 KISS AND GONE I met you outside; your friend introduced us. We chatted for a bit and hugged. I gave you a piggy-back ride inside; you kissed my head, and I put you down, turned and kissed you back. You are blond, short hair, really beautiful. How do we find each other? Been thinking about you. When: Monday, September 24, 2018. Where: Higher Ground. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914532 WHY THE SUDDEN CHANGE? Saw you again today with your arms full of boxes, Mr. Mailman! Sad to see you changed it up on me and put sleeves on. I guess I’d better make an impression soon before you Lee all bundled up for winter. When: Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Where: University Mall. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914531 MEDITERRANEAN MINT MONDAY AT MEHURON’S 6:30ish in the evening, top of the freezer aisle, chatting about Talenti (Mediterranean Mint): Yes, yum! I liked your vibe more, though, so I’m wondering if you’d wanna snag a little time with me when we aren’t shopping after work. When: Monday, September 17, 2018. Where: Mehuron’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914530

Dear ( L )over,

There may be “50 ways to leave your lover,” but even so, it’s rarely simple. You two have a history, and it’s easy to second-guess yourself. It sounds like you’re ready to let him go, though, and are just looking for the right way out. Take some time to run through the reasons you don’t want him back. Make a list of what you’re looking for and why your relationship didn’t work out before. That way, you’ll be sure of your decision and prepared to communicate it clearly. Also consider what kind of relationship you want with him moving forward — if any. In your letter, you sound a bit annoyed. He’s disappointed you and taken you for granted. Do you want him out of your life for good? Do you hope to eventually be friends? The answer will help you decide how much energy to spend on this — whether to shoot him a text or have dinner and talk it over. A few more things: If you have mutual friends, you may want to give them a heads-up. Also, nowadays people are able to stay aware of each other on social media. If you don’t want him up in your business, draw some boundaries online. Most importantly, prepare for feelings of regret, sadness, anger or all of the above — not just from him, but for you, too. He’s expecting to get you back, so this is likely to be a rude awakening.

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