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A VERMONT CABBIE’S REAR VIEW BY JERNIGAN PONTIAC

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watched a car speed past me on the left doing at least 60 and just shook my head, thinking, Well, that’s slightly suicidal. I myself was easing along at 40, even less on the downhills and bridges. It was 5:30 in the morning and still pitch-black, courtesy of daylight saving time. Normally, I make ample use of my high beams when driving the interstate in the dark, but the steady snowfall rendered that strategy counterproductive. (I did test them for a futile 10 seconds; the effect was like being trapped in a shaken snow globe.) I was en route to a 7 a.m. pickup of a Plainfield customer with a morning flight departing from Burlington Airport. Absent weather, it’s one hour from the Queen City to Plainfield, but checking the morning forecast the night before, I allocated two hours and set my alarm clock accordingly. I also called the customer to move up her pickup time. The point of this planning was to give myself the requisite time to follow the paramount rule for safe winter driving, one that took me a surprising number of years to pin down: Go slow. As I exited the highway at Montpelier, the cellphone came to life. On the horn was the hospital emergency room desk with a trip to Williston. “Well, I could do it,” I responded, “but it’ll be about an hour and a half. So you might want to try another company.” “No, let’s book it, Jernigan. No other cab companies are even picking up their phones. It must be the snowstorm.” The Plainfield fare went smoothly, and my ER ETA held true. I parked and

entered the waiting room to find my customer, Tom Black, none too happy. “I’ve been waiting here for over an hour,” he groused as we walked together out to my cab. “Sorry, Tom,” I sympathized. “I know this is not a fun place to hang out once your business is done.” I could have said, “Hey, I got here at the precise time I promised, so don’t blame me.” But the poor guy had probably spent an overnight in the emergency

he replied. “Yeah, I drove for all the fleets at one time or another — Bushey’s, Yellow, Benways, B & B.” “Oh, sure,” I said. “I felt like you were already one of the veteran cabbies when I started driving in the early ’80s.” Tom smiled at me, all thoughts of his lousy night at the ER seemingly put to bed. It was in that moment that I recalled the fondness I had felt toward Tom during the time we shared the road as cabbies, and that feeling rushed back to

IT WAS NOW HIS TURN TO BE SYMPATHETIC, AND I FELT IT.

room with God knows what medical problem. The last thing he needed was a contentious response from me, even if I was technically in the right. The snowstorm showed no signs of faltering as we drove east toward Tom’s senior apartment complex in Williston. “Ya ever have a kidney stone?” he asked. “Nope, never,” I replied. “But I’m told there’s nothing so miserable.” “You got that right. I thought they were going to blast it out with a laser or some such, but instead they gave me some medicine. They said if that doesn’t help in a couple days, then they’d do a procedure.” I glanced at my customer sitting next to me, and it hit me. “Hey, Tom — you used to drive cab back in the day, didn’t you? For, like, Bushey’s Taxi, was it? I’m Jernigan Pontiac, and I’m pretty sure I remember you.” “Yup, I thought I recognized you, too,”

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me. We hadn’t shared many conversations that I remember, but he was always a friendly presence — I would say even kindly. “Well, I started cabbing in 1971,” he explained. “I always liked it, but my big thing was hunting and fishing. And that was why the job worked so well. I could always quit for weeks at a time to get out into the woods and then go back to driving, no questions asked.” “That’s because you were a good cabbie,” I suggested. “They needed you.” “I suppose I was.” “Do ya miss it?” “At times,” he conceded. “But I got more time for fishing. No more hunting, though — I got too old for that.” We approached his apartment, and I rolled up to the main entrance. “Ya know what I just remembered?” he asked. “No, what’s that?” I replied, turning to face him.

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“In the early days, we used to pull to the back of the federal building on Elmwood Avenue to load up bags of mail. I guess Yellow Cab had the contract. Then we’d drive out to the airport and drop ’em off at this, like, old shack. It was so informal. I don’t recall any paperwork or receipts.” “That’s awesome,” I said. “Things were a lot more informal back then.” “So, you’re still at it,” he said. “How’s the job these days?” “It’s changed quite a bit. For one thing, the city’s grown so much. Traffic is snarled for longer and longer stretches of each day. And then there’s Uber, which I’m sure you’ve heard about.” Tom nodded and smiled warmly. It was now his turn to be sympathetic, and I felt it. “But it’s still the job for me,” I said, rallying. “I’m out there every day, driving Vermonters all throughout the Green Mountains. It beats working in a cubicle.” We sat there smiling at one another for a beat or two, a picture of camaraderie. Shaking hands, we said our goodbyes, and then he was gone. Tom Black, retired cabbie, was one of the good guys. Running into him warmed me with nostalgia, a welcome feeling on a frosty Vermont morning. All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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emale judges enjoy a 3-2 majority on the Vermont Supreme Court. But their numerical advantage does not always translate to respect. “I’ve seen male attorneys arguing [before] the Supreme Court mix up the female justices’ names,” said Deputy Defender General Anna Saxman, a prominent Vermont attorney. “And I have seen the female justices interrupted, shockingly. “A lot of people are completely unaware that they do that,” Saxman said of those who preempt the state’s highest-ranking interpreters of the law. “I’m not unaware, and I’m guessing that the justices aren’t unaware, either.” A little context: Vermont has famously never elected a woman to U.S. Congress, and the state has had only one female governor. Yet 33 women now serve as judges in the state, according to the National Association of Women Judges. That means women hold 39 percent of judgeships in Vermont — slightly above the national average of 33 percent. 32

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The judiciary has come a long way toward gender parity since 1984, when Linda Levitt became the first woman appointed to the trial bench. Similarly, women in law today have no shortage of national role models, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Appointed in 1993 by then-

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president Bill Clinton, “RBG” has become a liberal icon and even a pop culture phenom. The Vermont Bar Association is hosting a panel discussion, Women in the Judiciary, on Wednesday, December 12, at the Courtyard Burlington Harbor on Cherry Street.

Samantha Lednicky and Alison Milbury Stone, lawyers and bar association officers, said the confirmation hearings for Ginsburg’s newest colleague, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, inspired them to organize the event. Christine Blasey Ford testified that Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her when they were high school students. “That had me thinking about the importance of having women in positions of authority and having women’s voices heard,” Stone said. “My entire office was glued to the television the entire workday,” Lednicky said. “The way that they presented themselves, the way the questions were asked of them, the whole circus behind it made me think we need to have more discussion in our legal community about how women are perceived and presented.” In advance of the event, Seven Days questioned the four scheduled speakers: Associate Vermont Supreme Court Justices Marilyn Skoglund and Beth Robinson, U.S. District Court of Vermont Judge Christina Reiss, and Vermont

Four Vermont judges talk law, fairness and being female B Y M A R K D AV I S , C HEL S EA ED G A R & K EN P I C A R D

Superior Court Judge Helen Toor have never shared the same stage. None of the four was born in Vermont, either. Some came to the state intentionally, others by accident. Some methodically built their legal careers step-by-step. One never attended law school. Although they downplayed the difficulties of being women in power, all faced tough situations related to gender when they started as attorneys. At the time, judges were almost exclusively male. They spoke about juggling their sick children and court appearances, fairness, and their love of legal logic. “Yes, we are in a better place than back then,” Lednicky conceded. “But … we are nowhere near where we need to be.” M.D.

INFO Women in the Judiciary panel discussion and reception, hosted by the Women’s Division of the Vermont Bar Association, Wednesday, December 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Courtyard Burlington Harbor. Free; preregister. vtbar.org

‘BADASS’: HELEN TOOR

Having a really strong mother, I guess I was somewhat oblivious to the fact that there might be barriers. HE LEN TO O R

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Judge Helen Toor has one of those eerily reasonable voices — as unflappable as Siri’s, with a cheerful lilt. She could tell you to saw off your own hand with a Swiss Army knife and make it sound like a logical, even delightful, proposition. In a courtroom filled with unhappy litigants, this soothing-but-not-wimpish tone can make all the difference in the world. Toor, a Vermont superior court judge serving a one-year rotation in Chittenden County, has a reputation for being cool as a cucumber, which you need only google her name to observe. “Judge vs. angry plaintiff,” a YouTube video with more than 70,000 views, shows her in classic form, calmly explaining to said angry plaintiff that the fact that he hadn’t eaten since 5 p.m. the previous evening did not constitute sufficient grounds to delay his trial. “She’s very even-keeled in the courtroom — balanced and fair, but not robotic,” said Stacy Graczyk, an Addison County prosecutor who tried her first case before Toor in 2012. “She can be really tough, but she’s also really compassionate.” Ashley Hill, a deputy state’s attorney in Washington County, has a phrase for Toor’s tough-but-compassionate demeanor: “She swore me in in Addison County in 2013, and afterward, I think I described her as a ‘badass,’” Hill recalled. “She’s probably one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. She’s always straightforward and transparent, which isn’t necessarily the case with all judges.” Toor, 62, grew up in Pittsburgh, the daughter of über-academics: Her father, who passed away in 2011, was the dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering; her mother, 91, holds a PhD in chemistry. “My parents raised me and my two brothers to believe that we could do pretty much anything,” Toor said last week in her chambers in the Chittenden County Superior Courthouse, after presiding over a docket of relatively ho-hum debt hearings. “Having a really strong mother, I guess I was somewhat oblivious to the fact that there might be barriers.” Growing up, Toor breezed through high school and graduated at age 15. She considered not going to college, but working late-night shifts at a Pittsburgh pizza joint convinced her of the merits of higher ed. (“Talk about sexual harassment,” she said, rolling her eyes.) She enrolled at Chatham College, now Chatham University, then an allwomen’s school in Pittsburgh that counts environmentalist Rachel Carson among its alumnae. Toor, an aspiring naturalist, left after a year to attend the University of Vermont, where an environmental law course sparked her interest in the legal

profession. After graduating in 1978, she went to the University of Chicago Law School, forearms nicely toned from a summer job scooping ice cream at the original Ben & Jerry’s shop in Burlington. Back then, reminisced Toor, it was big news when the Chicago Law School hired its first female professor, and her class was a little more than one-third women. Still, Toor insisted that she almost never felt outnumbered or underestimated. At the New York City firm where she got her first job out of law school, one client didn’t take particularly well to being represented by a woman — “but he came around when I pointed out that I was keeping him out of jail,” she said. That job did have an unexpected perk: The firm, Rosenman & Colin, was involved in a dispute between the band Kiss and its record label, and Toor got to see an unpainted, button-down-clad Gene Simmons in a courtroom. Toor practiced for about seven years in NYC, including two years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, but she always had her heart set on returning to Vermont. In 1989, she landed a job as chief of the civil division for the U.S. Attorney’s

Office in Vermont. After she spent 10 years in that post, then-governor Howard Dean appointed her a superior court judge. Toor’s specialty is civil cases, which tend to involve more outside-the-courtroom homework than criminal cases. She loves the quiet, scholarly stuff — the reading, analysis and writing. She’s not one to shoot from the hip; when in doubt, she said, she takes the time to write a decision. Toor may be the cerebral type, but she’s far from cold-blooded: Graczyk remembers seeing her well up during a sexual assault trial as the victims testified. When people who aren’t attorneys represent themselves, Toor makes sure they understand what’s going on. “It’s hard to watch a lawyer on one side and someone without a lawyer on the other, who might not really understand the issues or how to present their case,” she said. In 2014, with the help of Law Line of Vermont, Toor established a program in Chittenden County to connect people facing eviction with pro bono attorneys. Since its inception, the clinic has been replicated in Addison, Rutland and Washington counties, and plans are in the works to expand to the St. Johnsbury area.

Angele Court, director of the Vermont Volunteer Lawyers Project, estimates that in Chittenden County alone, the program has helped more than 100 clients this year. “Judge Toor has high expectations of the legal system,” said Court. “She really values integrity and wants to make sure everyone has access to the courts in a fair way.” Toor acknowledged that her advocacy of the pro bono clinic has led some people to claim that she’s biased in favor of tenants. In her view, she’s just trying to make the whole process more equitable. “The system favors people who can hire legal representation,” she said. “I’m simply trying to level the playing field a bit.” Last week, Toor presided over a debt case in which the defendant, a young woman representing herself, seemed willing to accept the terms of a repayment deal. During the hearing, Toor addressed her directly. “Do you understand what you’re agreeing to?” she asked, smiling wryly. “Sometimes, lawyers use a lot of words to say something simple.” C .E .

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‘PERSUASIVE INTELLECT’: BETH ROBINSON

Associate Justice Beth Robinson made legal history long before her appointment six years ago to the Vermont Supreme Court. She served as cocounsel in Baker v. State of Vermont, the case that secured the landmark 1999 decision that led to Vermont’s first-in-the-nation law allowing LGBT couples to enter into civil unions. A decade later, as chair of the advocacy group Vermont Freedom to Marry, Robinson was a key backer of the 2009 law that extended full marriage benefits to same-sex couples. Becoming a Supreme Court justice “was never part of my life strategy,” said Robinson, 53. “The marriage-equality work was never a next step in my career. It was an end to itself.” Growing up in Indiana, Robinson envisioned becoming a physics teacher. But after graduating from Dartmouth College, she went off to the University of Chicago Law School, as Toor had done roughly a decade earlier. It wasn’t until a summer clerkship at the Burlington and Middlebury firm of Langrock, Sperry & Wool that Robinson got “hooked” on law and decided to make it a career. She spent 18 years at the firm, focusing primarily on civil cases. She impressed Peter Langrock, one of its founders. “Whenever I disagreed with her, I immediately tried to figure out where I was wrong. The only other person I have had that with is Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” said Langrock, who served on an American Bar Association committee with “RBG” before she became a U.S. Supreme Court justice. “They both have that quiet, persuasive intellect, and if they’re taking a position different than yours, you had better reevaluate yours.” Robinson and another attorney at the firm, Susan Murray, sued the state in July 1997 on behalf of three same-sex couples who had been denied marriage licenses by their town clerks. The Vermont Supreme Court ultimately ruled in December 1999 that the state’s marriage laws were unconstitutional but punted to the legislature the question of how to fix them. Lawmakers responded with the tumultuous passing of the 2000 civil union bill. A decade later, the legislature went a step further and legalized samesex marriage. The experience showed Robinson how a legal issue could gain traction outside the court. 34

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It’s not enough to win the battle of the case if you go on to lose the war. BETH R O BINS O N

“Judges don’t live in a vacuum, and every judicial decision is subject to some sort of political response, whether it be statutory, executive or constitutional,” Robinson told a constitutional law symposium at New Jersey’s Seton Hall University in May 2001. “It’s not enough to win the battle of the case if you go on to lose the war.” During the 2009 legalization fight, Robinson got to know then-Senate president pro tempore Peter Shumlin, a key backer of the marriage bill. She endorsed Shumlin’s 2010 gubernatorial campaign, rallying support for him in the LGBT community, and became his general counsel after he won. She vetted Shumlin’s judicial nominees until 2012, when the governor tapped her for the high court. Robinson said she has rarely felt disadvantaged by her gender. Langrock, Sperry & Wool had several powerful female attorneys on staff before she arrived. On the Supreme Court, she replaced former associate justice Denise Johnson and joined Marilyn Skoglund, who had already been toiling on the bench for 14 years.

“I’ve been very lucky,” Robinson said. “I had a strong critical mass of women who already paved the way and did the work I didn’t have to do.” Robinson is the first openly gay person to serve on the court — a milestone she also downplays. During oral arguments, Robinson tends to be one of the court’s quieter justices. But she’s direct and jokingly recommended that a reporter bring coffee to help get through an interview with her — suggesting, inaccurately, that she would be a dull subject. This is a Supreme Court justice who gets animated talking about the nuances of Act 250 or zoning laws. She said she finds herself saying, “Whoa, this is interesting,” while delving through hundreds of pages of briefs in seemingly mundane cases. “Often, you’re learning about some issue, some idiosyncratic aspect of a particular case, like a piece of equipment at the center of a case, or a subculture,” Robinson said. “I haven’t ever found these cases boring.” Other lawyers appreciate her inquiring mind.

“Justice Robinson is incredibly smart and showed a great willingness to really understand the depth of an argument,” said Deputy Defender General Anna Saxman, one of the women at Langrock, Sperry & Wool when Robinson arrived at the firm. “She is not going to take anything superficially. If there was an area she wasn’t familiar with, she made an amazing effort to understand it on a deep plane.” One thing that has surprised Robinson is how lonely the bench can be. While the public might imagine that Supreme Court jurists spend their days debating fellow justices, much of the work is quiet and solitary: drafting opinions, writing comments on other justices’ proposed opinions, reading legal papers. “I love the intellectual puzzle and legal puzzle, but I miss the more human level of interaction,” Robinson said. “When I was in private practice, I had clients. They were real people with real problems, and I sat with them in my office and talked, and we went through a difficult thing together. There were a lot of relationships built into my day’s work. I didn’t think of myself as an extrovert until I started this job.” M.D.

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On the reverse side of her official Vermont Supreme Court nameplate, Associate Justice Marilyn Skoglund stares at a single word: “decorum.” It serves as a reminder to Vermont’s most gregarious justice, who laces her conversation with occasional profanity. But she doesn’t always heed the warning. “Judges are human. Some are fun; some are dull; some have a sense of humor. I’m a lot more fun than most of them,” Skoglund said, unleashing her trademark cackle.

While in college she also got married. She had already given birth to her first daughter when she and her now ex-husband moved to Vermont. He landed a teaching job at Goddard College. Skoglund got a clerkship at the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and decided to “read the law.” Vermont is one of the few U.S. states in which it’s possible to pursue independent legal studies, pass the bar exam and obtain a law license without earning a legal degree. She became a lawyer in 1978. “I fell in love with the law,” Skoglund said. “The logic, the common sense, it just blew me away. I became a lawyer,

I would sit up there and think, I should have popcorn and lemonade, because this is fabulous. MAR ILYN S KO GL UND

Skoglund took the most unusual career path of anyone on the state Supreme Court. She majored in art in college. She reached the high echelon of her profession without ever stepping foot in law school. Among colleagues, she is known for hosting poker nights, book clubs and jam sessions. She was a driving force behind turning the Supreme Court lobby into a rotating gallery for local artists. “I took every road that showed up,” Skoglund said of her life. The 72-year-old claims an eclectic group of friends. Skoglund grew up in St. Louis and, as a kid, played drums and clarinet. She took seven years to complete her undergraduate art degree at Southern Illinois University because she pursued so many classes outside her major.

and I was happy as a clam…” She paused to reconsider the simile. “How happy are clams? I don’t think clams would be considered happy critters.” For 17 years, Skoglund stayed in the Attorney General’s Office, focusing mostly on civil law. She was also raising two daughters as a single mom. Skoglund said she spent the night before her first appearance as a lawyer in front of the state Supreme Court crouched beside the toilet with her 8-year-old, who had the flu. On another occasion, when Skoglund litigated a case before the state’s Board of Medical Practice, she was forced to bring a sick kid to a hearing. Skoglund left her daughter in the hallway outside LADY JUSTICES

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Lady Justices « P.35 the board’s meeting room and had a pediatrician who served on the board periodically check on her. “She’s a real pull-yourself-up-byyour-bootstraps person,” said former associate justice Brian Burgess, a close friend. “I’m sure she’s cognizant of that and ought to feel some sense of pride. She never lords it over anybody, but she’s been there. She’s not one to get lost in esoterics in law. She’s always practical and real, and I’m sure it’s because she’s had a real, practical life.” In 1994, then-governor Howard Dean appointed Skoglund to serve as a state judge. She was enthralled by many of the legal arguments she refereed. “It was the amazing entrée to the human condition,” she said. “The variety was mind-boggling. I would sit up there and think, I should have popcorn and lemonade, because this is fabulous.” But work as a trial court judge, which involves long hours, lengthy commutes and emotionally wrenching cases, took a toll on Skoglund. Her cholesterol spiked, and she gained weight. She was ready for the slightly slower pace of a state Supreme Court justice when she was nominated in 1997. Asked whether she had been hindered by sexism, she shook her head and held up the index finger on her right hand. Like many mothers, Skoglund said, she used the gesture to get her children’s attention. It has proven equally powerful on the bench, she said. “As a woman judge, I think I have a benefit, honest to God,” Skoglund said. “Everybody in this life has had a mother, a grandmother, a teacher put their finger up and say, ‘Just a minute.’ It works. I have not felt handicapped being a woman.” But that’s not the full story, she admitted after gentle prodding from her legal clerk. There have been the occasional sexist comments and other slights: A male attorney once asked after a court hearing why she wasn’t wearing high heels. She was eight months pregnant. When she was growing up and insisted she’d have a career, her father suggested that she become a teacher or a nurse. In high school, Skoglund said, she wanted to become an anthropologist. A guidance counselor urged her to take a typing class instead. Skoglund declined. Last week, though, she was busy tapping out a dissenting opinion that she proudly proclaimed was “great.” “I think I will get a lot of comment from my brothers and sisters on the court. But no one will join me,” she said, unleashing another cackle. “They’re all chicken.” M . D.

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Sometimes the easier decision, or the more popular decision, is not necessarily the right one. C HR I S T I N A R EI S S

‘SHE REALLY CARED’: CHRISTINA REISS

In September 2008, Christina Reiss was a state district court judge presiding over an involuntary manslaughter case in Chittenden County. Timothy Madden, 38, of Georgia, had been charged with shooting a hunting companion whom he had mistaken for a coyote. But during the trial, another tragic accident occurred: An errant bullet from a makeshift shooting range struck and killed Reiss’ father while he was eating dinner in his Essex home. His daughter would later say that she could have ruled fairly in Madden’s case, despite the circumstances of John Reiss’ death. But she recused herself anyway, to eliminate even the appearance of potential bias. For the past eight years, Christina Reiss (pronounced “rice”) has been hearing federal cases as Vermont’s first-ever female Article III judge — that is, appointed for life by the president.

Lawyers say she continues to ensure that defendants receive a fair trial. “When she’s on the bench, she’ll talk to me, she’ll talk to my client, she’ll talk to the prosecutor and addresses us all in the same way and with the same respect,” said Burlington criminal defense lawyer Mark Kaplan. Though Kaplan said his clients aren’t always happy with the tough sentences that Reiss hands down, “they feel like she really cared and thought about it and did what was right.” “She’s known to really dig into the cases and be prepared,” said Vermont Law School assistant professor and lawyer Jared Carter. “In the times I’ve been in front of her, I felt respected as an attorney, I felt challenged as an attorney, and I felt she was prepared to deal with the legal issues of the case and give everyone a fair shake.” Reiss presides over a variety of criminal and civil cases. They’ve ranged from garden-variety drug-smuggling cases to matters related to the EB-5 fraud case involving former Jay Peak developers Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger. Reiss also

handled the case against filmmaker Malcolm “Mac” Parker, whose decadelong Ponzi scheme bilked investors out of millions. Last year, Reiss presided in the case against 71-year-old former Wake Robin resident Betty Miller, who tried to poison fellow residents with her homemade ricin. The 56-year-old Reiss was born in Denver, Colo., in 1962, and has lived in the Green Mountain State since the early 1980s. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Saint Michael’s College in 1984 and her law degree from the University of Arizona in 1989. Appointed to state district court in 2004 by then-governor Jim Douglas, a Republican, Reiss wrote some decisions that were unpopular but reflected a strict adherence to constitutional law. In December 2007, she presided over a murder case against Kenneth Bailey, who had been charged with a 1971 killing. Key evidence, including bullets, a witness statement and crime scene photos, had gone missing. Reiss dismissed the case.

In her ruling, she emphasized that she wasn’t punishing the state for its “egregious loss of evidence” but was “safeguard[ing] the defendant’s constitutional right to a fair trial.” She told Seven Days in 2010, “Sometimes the easier decision, or the more popular decision, is not necessarily the right one.” On the federal bench, Reiss has issued consequential rulings. In 2016, she upheld Vermont’s first-in-thenation law requiring that food producers disclose on labels the presence of genetically modified ingredients. But Reiss’s decision was also seen as a partial victory by the law’s opponents, including the powerful food industry group Grocery Manufacturers Association, because it recognized their First Amendment right to protected commercial speech. Like most judges, Reiss is reluctant to say anything to a reporter that would reveal how she might rule in future cases. She’s no less careful when answering questions about President Donald Trump’s personal attacks on federal judges and growing politicization in the aftermath of the U.S. Senate’s confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh. Reiss wrote, “I am proud to be part of the federal judiciary” in an email response last week. She’s more forthcoming with the newer judges, both male and female, who seek her counsel now that she has been on the bench for 14 years. Reiss said she often shares words of wisdom she received from then-state court judge Alan Cheever when she considered applying for a judgeship. “One of the things he said to me is, ‘Not everyone’s going to love you,’ which was unexpected because he was a very well respected and kindhearted judge,” Reiss recalled. “He also explained what it feels like when you get harsh criticism and have no way to respond to it, and what it feels like to get reversed [on appeal]. It stings. I try to mentor the people who approach me in the same way [and] … give it to them straight.” Asked about that sting of being overruled by appellate judges, Reiss showed humility. “Even if I disagree with the higher court’s analysis or outcome, there is usually something I could have done better.” K. P.

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Adoptees and parents reﬂect on transracial adoption in a state with a dearth of diversity

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color in state DCF custody. International and private adoptions in Vermont have steadily declined over the years, while state adoption has seen a significant increase. Reflecting a nationwide pattern, most foster and adoptive parents in Vermont are white. In the 1970s, the National Association of Black Social Workers and Native American groups declared their opposition to transracial adoption. That judgment weighed heavily on Rhodin’s mind, she recalled. She initiated the process of adopting Swanberg only after consulting her friend Nadine, a black woman with whom she had worked on social justice projects. “It was that conversation with Nadine, really,” she said, “that helped me know that not just from within myself, which I was clear about, but within our social support network … we would figure out a way to do this.” While transracial adoption is not the best option, it’s a necessary one, Tucker said, because there are fewer adoptive minority families. It can work, she added, but parents who choose this path must be committed and have a lot of training. The Vermont Consortium for Adoption & Guardianship receives state funding to provide direct support and resources to transracial families, including a physical library in Berlin and an online depository. This year, the group organized two training sessions for prospective and current parents. Paraeducator Natasha Eckart Baning was invited to one such session to share her experience. A biracial adoptee who identifies as black, she was raised in Worcester primarily by her divorced white father. She spent her summers and school vacations with her adoptive mother, who lived in more culturally diverse areas. One of her messages for the audience was that adoptive parents need to ditch the “white savior” mentality, she said. Kiah Palumbo, another adult transracial adoptee who spoke at a training, said she told parents not to expect their ROB DONNELLY

ne of Corazon Swanberg ’s most vivid childhood memories is of being ridiculed in kindergarten because of her hair. “My mom just didn’t have time to braid my hair, and so she had combed it out and just put it into puffs,” said Swanberg, now a 23-year-old studying social work in Boston. “As soon as the door to the classroom shut, people were laughing at me because I looked different.” But it would be almost two decades before the former dancer, who is of mixed heritage including African American, talked about that profoundly significant event with her adoptive mother, Tory Rhodin, who is white. Growing up as a person of color in the Upper Valley area, Swanberg was often the only minority student in class, she recalled. While she found support in a circle of fellow transracial adoptees and a mentoring program at Dartmouth College for minority children, she still faced plenty of challenges. Swanberg’s adoptive white parents were “woke,” she said, and celebrated Kwanzaa with her. It became easier to talk to them about those early painful experiences as she got older. Rhodin, a social worker, said her daughter’s revelation made her sad. “It struck me that there were a lot of things that happened that we probably never heard about,” she said. “She managed on her own, even though I had usually imagined we were more or less on top of things.” Transracial adoption, or raising a child of another race or ethnicity, always brings challenges, said Catherine Harris, the post-permanence program manager at the Vermont Department for Children and Families. While families may raise their children to be color-blind, the larger society is not. The experiences of white children are not the same as those of minority children. “It’s not always an easy childhood for children of color in Vermont,” observed Harris. Transracial adoptees may feel additional alienation because their parents cannot relate to their experiences.

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A tragic incident in California in March brought transracial adoption under public scrutiny: Jennifer Hart drove off a cliff with her wife and their six black adopted children. Child welfare officials in three states had received reports of abuse in Hart’s home, and the investigation touched off online debates about the white women’s motive in adopting black children. In Vermont, transracial adoption came to the fore this summer after reports of racism by participants in a weeklong camp in Stowe for adopted children of color. Attendees said drivers slowed down to stare at them and hurl racial slurs. Seattle-based

keynote speaker Angela Tucker, herself a transracial adoptee and an advocate for adoptee rights, said her taxi driver asked whether the gathering was an “inner-city kids’ club” and expressed an interest in adopting “poor black kids.” The DCF does not have a breakdown of adoption and guardianship placements in Vermont according to race and ethnicity, Harris said. But national statistics indicate an overrepresentation of African American and Native American children in the child welfare system. Anecdotally, Harris said she’s seen an increase in the number of children of

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But the suburban Baltimore native has heard from enough parents and adult transracial adoptees to be concerned about what her daughter will encounter as she grows older and meets new people. “I worry about what her introduction to racism is going to look like,” said Sara. Simone Cote, a private adoption counselor at Lund family center, said it’s crucial that adoptees immerse themselves in their cultural background so they can develop a solid and positive racial identity. Belonging is a big theme in adoption, and children are eventually going to want or need to feel they belong with people who share that identity with them. Palumbo said she found her community at Camp for Me, a summer day camp that was then in Waitsfield for adopted children. She loved being a camper so much that she became a counselor. “I met a lot of people I’m still friends with,” she said. Similarly, Swanberg got support from fellow transracial adoptees and the Dartmouth College students who became her mentors and big sisters. She also formed a close bond with a friend, Zamir Paley. In their teens, the two discovered they were biological siblings with family in Houston, Texas. Rhodin said her family was fortunate to live in areas where they could build a multiracial community. But that’s not

easy in a predominantly white and rural state. Some Vermonters have found creative ways to circumvent the challenge, said the DCF’s Harris. They vacation in more racially diverse cities and seek out cultural events, role models and support networks for their children. Tucker takes a harder-line stance, arguing that such families have a responsibility to relocate to places where their children will be racially represented. “I really think that having a lack of racial 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington | 862-6585 | windjammerrestaurant.com mirrors in their town is a quasi-form of neglect,” she said. Untitled-4 1 11/2/18 10:59 AM Tucker noted that many parents seek out a coach to guide their athletically gifted children; some even relocate for the best programs. “But for race, we see it so much differently, but really, it’s not,” she said. Families need to enlist people who can offer the aspects of parenting they can’t cover themselves, Tucker continued. One example: “Having conversations with black boys about policing in America is not going to come across the same from a white mom as it would from a black 107 Church Street, Burlington barber in your town.” 864-7146 • opticalcentervt.com That cultural gap is why Eckart Baning said she wouldn’t advocate for Prescription Eyewear & Sunglasses transracial adoption, even though her own experience was a positive one. 8H-opticalctr112818.indd 1 11/21/18 11:56 AM “There were definitely times where, as educated and intellectual and worldly as my parents were,” she said, “they justCOLORFUL TABLE LINENS didn’t get it.” She recalled an instance in 2004BENNINGTON when she and her father argued over anPOTTERY incident at her alma mater, U-32 HighDECORATIVE School. Students from rival MontpelierACCESSORIES High School raised a cross bearing theGLASSWARE name of a black U-32 football player. VT MADE, Eckart Baning was upset, viewing the act as having clear associations withFAIR TRADE the Ku Klux Klan; her father didn’t& RECYCLED see racist undertones. A couple of daysOPTIONS later, he apologized for looking at theCANDLES issue from the perspective of a whiteGREETING male, she said. CARDS “I don’t think that most parents areBAKEWARE that self-aware or that enlightened, to be HOLIDAY able to reflect the way my dad did,” the DECORATIONS paraeducator added. Despite her reservations, EckartFUN Baning agrees with most adoptees andSTOCKING adoption advocates that transracial adop-STUFFERS tion is preferable to having a child growFURNITURE up in the system. “Every kid deserves aMUCH MORE loving home,” she said, “but only if the loving home really understands what it’s undertaking.”

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lodie Joy Adler is a bright and bubbly little girl. She’s sweet and funny and a little wild in that endearing manner that only 3-year-olds can pull off. Playing on the floor of her Old North End home in Burlington, she’s the picture of a happy, healthy kid, and her energy is infectious. That’s a far cry from how her life began. A little more than three years ago, while pregnant with Elodie, Jamie Williams was celebrating her 40th birthday with friends. Williams’ husband, Benjy Adler, had gone all out, renting a remote cabin somewhere in the wilds of Vermont. The party was well into the evening, and the partyers — other than Williams, of course — were well into the supply of booze. That’s when Williams’ water broke, six weeks earlier than expected. “We had been planning to have a home birth with a midwife, very Vermont-style,” recalled Williams, now 43. “Then it was like, ‘No, you’re going to the hospital. You’re going to have a baby now.’” And she did. Elodie was born at four and a half pounds. She could breathe on her own but couldn’t stay awake long enough to eat. So she spent the first several weeks of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. Williams and Adler described a blur of anxious weeks. “Jamie had the natural compulsion: ‘I’m gonna be here. I’m not leaving,’” said Adler, now 37, of his wife, who only left the NICU when told to do so. “They would make me go home to sleep,” said Williams. “Then you come back at five in the morning just to hold your baby, because it feels so weird to leave your baby at the hospital and come home without them.” The experience was lifesaving for Elodie. And it was transformative for her parents. In November, Williams released a children’s music compilation to benefit the NICU called Big Tiny Love. It features 14 songs performed by local artists, including Kat Wright, Joshua Panda, Mark Daly, Swale, Francesca Blanchard and Mister Chris and Friends. The last group headlines a release party for the record this Sunday, December 16, at Burlington’s Skinny Pancake, which Adler co-owns. During one of those bleary-eyed visits to the NICU, Williams had the epiphany that led her to curate the record. 40

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“I was so tired when I was there, but I was trying to stay awake, so I was kind of hallucinating, I think,” she remembered. “I just had this vision of doing this album.” Specifically, Williams wanted to find a way to help the NICU in its efforts to expand the facility. As Adler described it, the unit exists in its own little bubble. It’s part of the larger hospital but also isolated: You can’t visit the NICU unless you have a child there. The small, noisy space is filled with the sounds of a bustling hospital wing: beeping monitors and alarms, parents visiting with their babies or conferring with doctors. “It’s one room,” said Adler. “And all the kids are crying in this one room, and not all the cries feel normal.” “Becoming a new parent is such a trip,” said Williams, “but then when you’re a new parent and you’re in the NICU…” “No one expects to be in there,” injected Adler. The cramped environs of the NICU can add stress to an already tense experience. “Privacy is the biggest hurdle that our families and caregivers have in the space we’re currently in,” said Jackie Woodwell. She’s the events supervisor for the UVM Medical Center Foundation and helped Williams coordinate the benefit album. “We’ve outgrown the space. At NICU

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you have critical patients, and some patients may just be there to be monitored,” Woodwell continued. “And then you might have families dealing with end of life with their infant. So, to do that all in the public space we have doesn’t afford the privacy that every patient and family deserves.” Plans are currently underway to expand the NICU, Woodwell explained. She said that efforts like the Big Tiny Love compilation will go a long way toward

realizing that expansion by raising funds and increasing awareness. “There’s no greater voice than someone who has experienced the care here to help share the message,” said Woodwell. Chris Dorman, aka Mister Chris, hasn’t experienced care at the local NICU. But about 35 years ago, he and his twin sister were born 10 weeks early at a U.S. Army hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. They each weighed less than three pounds. “We’re here because of [a] NICU,” said Dorman. The host of the children’s TV show “Mister Chris and Friends” on Vermont PBS, Dorman wrote the title track for the comp. For inspiration, he interviewed Williams, another NICU parent, and his own mother. “I was trying to put myself in that space that Jamie described,” explained Dorman, who is now a father of two. “I experienced it as a baby, not a parent. So I drew upon that really vulnerable feeling of being a parent. But I wanted to know even more,” he said. “I found a lot of inspiration there.” “Big Tiny Love,” the album’s opening song, is sweet and pretty, colored with ringing chimes and swooning strings that impart a soothing, almost ethereal calm. At the chorus Dorman sings, “Big tiny love, it’s time to come home / I know that you know the way.” The line is meant to be affirming and hopeful, but it also gently acknowledges a tragic truth. “I intentionally wrote that knowing that ‘home’ could mean a lot of things,” he said, “knowing that not every family gets to welcome their tiny babies to their houses. They might be going to however you envision the next stage after life. “It feels like the saddest thing in the whole wide world to me,” Dorman continued. “But that’s the reality.” Rich Price is in the band the Sweet Remains and is also a parent with direct experience in the NICU. The Burlington songwriter’s twins were born at 31 weeks, after which they spent several weeks in the NICU — and more time later in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. “There are a ton of angels in that place,” said Price of the NICU. “It’s an important asset for this community.” The Sweet Remains’ contribution to Big Tiny Love, “I Bid You Goodnight,” is a song the band uses to close its shows. Now it closes the comp, bookending with the title track.

In between, some of the Burlington area’s finest bands and musicians offer a mix of original tunes and covers of royaltyfree songs, such as Joshua Panda’s gospel revival-ish take on “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and Lowell Thompson’s trailworn “Home on the Range.” Before she became a full-time stayat-home mom, Williams was the stage manager for the Northeast Kingdom Music

Benjy Adler with Elodie in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital

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Festival for five years. Prior to that, she was a project manager for the Blue Man Group in New York City. She also has extensive experience through her company Von Dier Video Productions. That familiarity with the entertainment industry proved helpful in producing Big Tiny Love and soliciting submissions for the comp. “I think Jamie has tapped into what’s special about this music community,” said Price. Elodie likely agrees. Williams said her daughter’s favorite cuts are Daly’s upbeat and

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Dorman and Wright’s “Something Beautiful,” which they wrote as the theme song for Let’s Grow Kids, a statewide campaign that champions affordable childcare in Vermont. For all of the local talent gracing the compilation, Williams said she wishes she could have included many others. And perhaps one day she will. “I feel like the well of music talent in Vermont is so deep, we could easily do this again,” she said.

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MIKE: We respect the song’s origination, its tradition and where it came from. MARY: As far as one song being more popular, it’s always hard to say, because everyone has a different favorite, whether it’s from growing up or any number of traditions, really. Every Christmas song can be a favorite. MIKE: Like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas.” People just love it, because it’s a hit. A hit is a hit is a hit. MARY: Listeners might request more songs like “Hippopotamus” because it isn’t in our normal rotation as much.

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SD: I need to check out this hippo song; I’ve never heard it. MIKE AND MARY: [Laugh maniacally.] MARY: You’re joking! MIKE: I know the person who sings it, Gayla Peevey. MARY: Really? MIKE: Yup. We might have to call her.

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nyone who lives in Vermont’s Champlain Valley has likely heard the voices of Mike Czarny and Mary Cenci over the years. The duo hosts “Mike and Mary in the Morning,” on commercial FM station Star 92.9, every weekday from 5 to 9 a.m. With charm, humor and familiarity with their listeners, they have built up a strong following on the dial. The game changes every holiday season, however, when Star switches from ’90s hits to all Christmas music, all the time. Is it merry, or is it hell for the radio hosts? Seven Days visited with Mike and Mary to find out what it’s like when their job goes to the North Pole.

SD: What’s this do to you emotionally? Do you still get excited for it? MIKE: Oh, very excited. I actually listen to Christmas music sometimes in July. MARY: The anticipation is really, really something around the building this time of year, seriously. Even more so with the listeners. I get so many requests, so many emails, weeks before we start. People want to hear their favorite songs or talk about their favorite traditions. I’ve had a couple people ask us to play the first song after the switch earlier in the day because they have these in-office bets as to what the first song of the year will be.

been No. 1 for about a million years now, or that people also want novelty songs like “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” or the Chipmunks singing.

SD: With the multitudes of holiday music, how do you choose what to play? What makes the cut? MARY: I actually work with someone who does that for a living. I don’t pick the songs. MIKE: We have a consultant that helps us with selecting the music, uses national playlists — what other stations are doing across the country, that sort of thing. For instance, we’ll hear that “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” by Mariah Carey, has

SD: Seeing as this happens every year, have you noticed the popularity of certain songs shifting one way or the other? MIKE: You know, there’s been a lot of political things coming out, stories about songs like “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and how some stations aren’t playing it. But we try to keep with the traditional mind-set. MARY: We haven’t modified our playlist or anything.

SD: I always wondered how much that Mariah Carey song was played. MARY: If you ask me, not enough! MIKE: How many times did we play Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” when Titanic came out? In this industry, you have to be a slave to the numbers, and the ratings indicate that, every year, we’re doing the right thing, because they spike.

SD: I clearly don’t know my stuff. So what’s the new hotness, then? Who’s making the new Christmas classics? MARY: “Candy Cane [Lane]” by Sia is a new one we’re playing this year. Gwen Stefani’s new songs as well; people like those. Of course, Taylor Swift always does well. I love all the new stuff, but my favorite is always going to be Bing Crosby and David Bowie’s “Little Drummer Boy.” SD: ‹ey reportedly couldn’t stand one another. I could watch the video for days, though, just because of Bowie’s facial expression. MARY: I know! MIKE: For me, I love Dan Fogelberg’s “[Same] Auld Lang Syne” because it’s such a difficult story to digest, with all the nefarious things that are happening. But it’s such a pleasant, lovely sounding song that puts me in a melancholy place. I just feel so bad when the girl drops him off in the rain at the end of the song. It left an emotional impression on me, so I love it. MARY: I try to tell him, they just got together; they met after not seeing each other for years— MIKE: She’s cheating on her architect husband, who she admits in the song that she doesn’t really love! It’s just a heartwrenching tale. And it’s about New Year’s Eve, for God’s sake! MARY: He’s not a therapist, Mike!

SD: I’m really not, but I think I’d need one after this much Christmas music. You guys seem to be all in, but there have to be some songs you just hate to hear. MARY: “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” because it’s just counting! Counting and repeating, ugh! MIKE: So repetitive. MARY: And it’s not like you ever remember them all. Like, I can’t remember what seven is right now. No idea. MIKE: For me, it has to be “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” SD: ’is is getting out of hand with the damn hippo. MIKE: Oh, my God! Drives me crazy; can’t stand it. She’s, like, 70 now, but she was a little girl when she sang it. MARY: It’s cute! MIKE: I’d be all right without it. SD: Have you ever considered putting some local musicians in the mix? Swale does some killer Christmas stuff. Kat Wright and Josh Panda, as well. I’d just bet the new Savage Hen Christmas record would ﬁt right in next to some Frank Sinatra.

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MARY: Well, probably not, honestly. Star is more about going for the masses and the wide appeal, you know? MIKE: We love the local music scene; there’s so much talent. But the station defers to national playlists. SD: Gotcha. Does the station see a big bump in ad revenue during the holiday music switch?

MARY: Absolutely. There’s a big bump in ad revenue. Listeners, as well. MIKE: We also see a bit of a switch in our listenership. We’ll find we have a new crop of listeners every year, which is exciting because they get exposed to our product. We can grow the show, grow the station, so that, come January, we’ll have some residual listenership from the Christmas music.

SD: Well, you two are the closest thing to Christmas experts I know now, so even though this isn’t about the music, I have to ask the big question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? MIKE: Yes! Though I think Bruce Willis said at the end of his Comedy Central roast that it is not. MARY: He did, but it is. SD: It’s a Christmas movie. MIKE: We agree. MARY: Yes! MIKE: We all agree. It’s a Christmas miracle!

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Heritage and ice cider ﬂights with a curried-vegetable hand pie at Eden Specialty Ciders Boutique Taproom & Cheese Bar

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n 2008, Eleanor and Albert Léger brought the tradition of ice cider from Canada to the United States. They produced the specialty drink — using a process that involves the natural freezing of apples or pressed juice before fermentation — at their farmhouse in West Charleston and called the beverage Eden Ice Cider.

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Ten years and many awards later, the Légers have established a place for ice cider and other Eden cider products farther south. In September, they opened a taproom in Winooski, across the roundabout from Misery Loves Co. If you can negotiate the traffic circle by foot at rush hour on sleet-slicked streets and remain LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

intact, you’ll arrive at Eden Specialty Ciders Boutique Taproom & Cheese Bar. The taproom is low-key and no-frills, furnished with a bar, a handful of tables and a couch with a coffee table. An adjoining retail space sells bottles and cans of Eden Specialty Ciders, baseball caps emblazoned with “Eden,” and an assortment of cheese and other pairing foods. These days, the Légers make their cider at a production facility in Newport from apples that are grown at Eden’s home orchard and five other local orchards. Besides ice ciders, their line includes sparkling ciders, aperitif ciders and the Cellar Series of small-batch heritage ciders.

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Their ciders are available on tap or poured from a bottle, straight up or in cocktails at the Winooski taproom. Eden’s products get the stamp of approval from Terry Bradshaw, research assistant professor of plant and soil science at the University of Vermont and a longtime cidermaker. “Anything they make is premium quality,” he said of the Légers. “They’re growing, and they’re growing at a reasonable pace.” On a recent evening, my friend beat me to Eden, scoped out the menu before I got there and came up with a plan: two flights,

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KITCHEN AND BAR — BURLINGTON, is selling the business to his chef, he told Seven Days. After the New Year, the restaurant Sally Pollak at 1130 North Avenue will reopen under the name MAYA’S KITCHEN, owned and operated by MAYA GURUNG-SUBBA. She’s a graduate of the COMMUNITY OPENINGS, CHANGES AND KITCHEN ACADEMY, a program COMING ATTRACTIONS AS 2018 DRAWS TO A CLOSE of the VERMONT FOODBANK, Restaurateurs ERIC who has worked at Khadka’s Burlington WARNSTEDT and WILL restaurant since he MCNEIL added a fourth restaurant opened it with his to their portfolio uncle in June. with their DecemKhadka said he ber 4 purchase of wants to focus his PROHIBITION PIG, the time and attention on Eric Warnstedt Southern-style bar- and Will McNeil the original Nepali becue restaurant Kitchen, in Essex, and brewery at 23 and on his growing family. He and his wife have a South Main Street in Waterbury. The business partners 2.5-month-old son. also own two HEN OF THE WOOD S.P. restaurants, one in Waterbury and one in Burlington, as well as DOC PONDS in Stowe. At the Soda Plant in Warnstedt and McNeil Burlington, ZAFA WINES and purchased Pro Pig from CHAD SHACKSBURY are three weeks into the soft launch of their RICH, who opened it in 2012. The restaurant occupies the collaborative cellar and original site of the ALCHEMIST, tasting room, CO CELLARS. which started in 2003 as a “It’s a space for collaborabrewpub that occasionally tion, community, cofermentapoured a double IPA, brewed tion,” ZAFA owner KRISTA in the basement, called Heady SCRUGGS told Seven Days Topper. earlier this week. Since the “I feel like I want to space is an active fermentory, double down in Waterbury,” visitors can watch in-process Warnstedt told Seven Days. wines bubbling in demijohns “We can do a lot more to or learn about winemaking as the town through the Pig. the vintners riddle, disgorge It’s bigger [than and bottle beverHen-Waterbury]. ages. The tasting There’s more gobar is open for full ing on. It’s the pours of Shacksbury center of the town, ciders and ZAFA’s physically and grape and mixedspiritually.” fruit wines, along with collaborative JEETAN KHADKA, coferments blending Jeetan Khadka owner of NEPALI

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When TACO GORDO opened last week at 208 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington, it added a taqueria to the array of dining options that extends from SHINJUKU STATION, a sushi place at the corner of North Street and North Winooski, to PIZZERIA IDA, a block off North Winooski on Riverside Avenue. “This is the restaurant district,” noted BENJY ADLER, coowner of the SKINNY PANCAKE restaurants and the Old North End’s CHUBBY MUFFIN. He lives near Taco Gordo and stopped by on opening night, when the full house included students, little kids, musicians, dancers, neighbors and cooks. Owned by CHARLIE SIZEMORE, Taco Gordo started as a food cart on the Church Street Marketplace. In its new location, the restaurant shares space with ALL SOULS TORTILLERIA, which produces corn tortillas and chips that are served at Taco Gordo and distributed throughout the state. The businesses occupy the renovated triangular building at the corner of North Union Street and North Winooski Avenue that previously housed the Burlington Beverage Center and Bottle Redemption. “It’s fantastic,” All Souls coowner SAM FULLER said. “We’re loving cranking along, making fresh tortillas and masa.” A long bar is the centerpiece of Taco Gordo, offering half a dozen tequila and mezcal cocktails, including a spot-on $7 house margarita. On the menu are $2 to $4

tacos topped with chopped onion and cilantro. The Al Pastor ($4) is made with pork marinated in chile paste and roasted on a spit with a pineapple on top. “I hope it brings a cool and unassuming gathering space to the neighborhood,” said SARAH FEIGELMAN, a baker at the Chubby Muffin who was at Taco Gordo on opening night. “I think that would be really neat.”

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one with pours of ice cider and the other a sampling of Eden’s heritage cider from the Cellar Series. For $8, each flight offered an array of autumnal colors — amber, golden, orangey-pink — and interesting, nuanced flavors. I took charge of ordering the bar snacks. Here, too, we went with a sampling: a cheese board ($18) curated with cheeses from Europe — blue to Camembert — to complement the ciders, ice-cider-pickled vegetables ($4) and a curried-vegetable hand pie ($8). The savory pie, with flaky crust and abundant filling, is made at Jocelyn & Cinta’s Bake Shop at the Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center in Newport, where Eden has its headquarters. Behind the bar that evening was Adam Goddu, Eden’s retail director, who served us at the couch where we settled. As Goddu set down the flights, he explained that he’d arranged the cider, left to right, from “mild to wild.” Our preference was for the heritage flights, which were less sweet and more interesting to us. We favored the samples on the wild side: the sparkling Imperial 11˚ Rosé Cider and Windfall Farmhouse Hard Cider. The rosé is fermented with red currants and kissed with a tart snap. Windfall, sparkling and distinct, is made by Eden for orchardist Brad Koehler of Windfall Orchard in Cornwall. Fermented from wild yeast, it contains a blend of 30 apples

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specialties pair well with his work at Eden, where he readily explains the cidermaking process, describes the subtleties of the various options and guides people in cidercheese pairings. For the “bright and acidic” rosé, Goddu suggested a cheese that could “stand up to the strength of it” — something “rich and fatty” to balance out the acidity. The mention of Windfall that my friend and I liked so much elicited an admiring “Oh, man. “That’s the beautiful thing about that cider,” Goddu continued. “It goes with so much.” We ate ours with Keens Cheddar from England, a sharp and excellent clothbound variety. I returned to Eden for a second round a couple of nights after my first visit. This time, I enjoyed a generous pour of rosé paired with marinated cheese curds. The bartender on duty was Jake Eustis, a graduate of Johnson State College who arrived at Eden with varied food industry experience. “Working here, I appreciate cider more,” Eustis said. “My girlfriend works at Citizen Cider, so there’s some friendly competition. Our goal is to educate people about cider and how valuable it is.” Eden, which was featured on a recent episode of “CBS This Morning,” has plans to expand its taproom inventory in early 2019 to include heritage ciders from Europe, Goddu said. The Légers intend to add a regular rotation of “guest” ciders and boost the taproom’s program offerings, inviting visiting cidermakers for events. “Very often people come in and they have no idea about [cider],” Goddu said. “They walk in assuming one thing and leave with a new perspective and understanding and appreciation of what cider is.” Contact: sally@sevendaysvt.com

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hen Jeya Sivans described her journey to owning Nama, a cozy new restaurant in Montréal’s Plateau, she was humble. “I am not a chef,” she demurred. Indeed, she grew up in India and London with a foodie father and a mother who enthusiastically prepared Sri Lankan food for their family of seven; there wasn’t any need for her to cook. Sivans recalled her sister’s wedding reception, at which her family cooked a sit-down meal for 300 people. Peeling onions was “the max I would have done” at the time, she said. But things changed for the former corporate consultant — specifically her relationship to the food and hospitality culture of her Sri Lankan heritage. In 2014, Sivans started Hungry Dabba, a food pop-up and ready-made food company in London. Wanting to expand her knowledge of the cuisine, she traveled around the small island nation of Sri Lanka for three months in 2016 and 2017. Though she speaks Tamil, it was her first trip to the country her parents had called home before civil war caused them to flee. Sivans said her trip, though part “soul sojourn,” was focused on researching food and spices. She spoke with Sri Lankan chefs to learn about ingredients and techniques, studied at a spice research center in central Sri Lanka, and met local farmers and spice growers. In June 2018, Sivans, 32, moved to Montréal and married a Canadian with whom she’d been having a long-distance relationship. A mere month later, she opened Nama, keeping the interior basically as it came, with copper-colored Victorian crown moldings and walls painted with a pop-art palette. “Everything I’ve learned from my family, my trip, my research — everything put together is what is on Nama’s menu,” she said. That curated, tidy menu has five appetizers, six curries, kottu roti and a handful of critically important sides. Equally solid is the creative cocktail menu, which is where my friend and I began on a busy late-autumn Friday evening.

The Jaffna Fever ($10) was made from pulpy mango juice, whiskey, rum, lime, fresh-pressed ginger and sparkling water. Served with fresh mint and a sprig of rosemary, the cocktail perfectly balanced sweet juice and spicy ginger. My friend’s Trincot’s Sunset ($10) was sweeter, with guava and lime juices, Soho lychee liqueur, white rum and grenadine. Chia seeds gave

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the cocktail a slippery, healthful element, useful for anyone who needs to justify drinking liquor. Our appetizer came out quickly. The katharikai ($8) consisted of three tiny eggplants stuffed with almond paste and green chiles and then roasted. They were served with coconut milk and a schmear of smoky but light hummus. It was a solid

start to the meal, though the mains and sides proved more memorable. Kottu roti is a common Sri Lankan dish that uses coconut roti, a chewy coconut flatbread, as its base. For Nama’s kottu roti, the flatbread was chopped up and pan-fried with leeks, red and green onions, and a curry paste of mustard seed oil, bay leaf powder, cardamom

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and ginger. We ordered the vegetarian version ($15), which included a stirfried egg. It was also available topped with chicken or a saucy lamb shank, the latter of which looked especially delectable at another table. Our version was savory, mild, and rich from the coconut and mustard oils. A Sri Lankan meal isn’t generally limited to just one or two dishes. As Sivans described it, families commonly eat five curries, served with rice or noodles, and a variety of sides. Nama’s menu is à la carte, so it’s best to go with a small group that’s willing to strategically order and share. What makes Nama’s food especially exciting are the myriad ways the mains and sides can be combined, with different results. The nilaveli ($17) consisted of king prawns in a medium-spicy tomato sauce that was pleasantly heavy on onions. I combined it with the excellent, housemade string hoppers ($5), which are steamed, vermicelli-like noodles made from red rice and wheat flours. I could taste the earthiness of the string hoppers alongside the warm cardamom of the shrimp curry. A few bites in, the heat built. Then I combined the shrimp curry with the kottu roti, and the latter’s sweet-savory onions complemented the sweet shrimp. I had just recovered from a surprise allergic reaction that had made eating difficult for two weeks, and I relished every distinct-tasting bite. We ate the goat curry ($18) — dubbed Welcome to Jaffna after the main city in northern Sri Lanka — in a similar mixand-match fashion. The dish’s roasted curry spices were more pronounced than the flavor of the lean goat meat. Its sauce was thick, more like a heavy glaze. I CURRY NOT IN A HURRY

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spooned red coconut sambol on top, likely the best $5 I’ve spent at a restaurant this year. Sambols, commonly served with Sri Lankan curries, are sides that act like condiments; they can go on top of almost any dish. This one was made by crushing fresh coconut, along with garlic, lime and pepper flakes, with a stone mortar and pestle. Its bright acidity, refreshing coconut and subtle bitterness augmented the flavors of the complex curries. As Nama staff often explain to customers — about 30 when the restaurant is full — Sri Lankan food is quite different from Indian. Sivans preferred to say that Nama is “more on the gastronomy side of things, with an island kick” than “authentic Sri Lankan.” Nama’s food is not exactly the same as her mother’s and is not up to the heat level that Sivans cooks at home. Yet the kitchen crew makes fresh spice blends in-house daily, giving the dishes a flavor complexity that’s generally missing with packaged or ready-made meals. As is common in Sri Lanka, the restaurant uses coconut oil in most of its dishes, not butter or ghee. And in Nama’s case, the oil is organic, which doesn’t come cheap. Sivans noted that many Montréal diners are accustomed to “brown restaurants” (her term) featuring long menus with dairy-laden sauces and low prices. Nama does not conform to this style. To do so, as she sees it, would compromise the food quality. “If this was French-style, mainstream food in the Plateau, people wouldn’t be saying it was pricey,” she remarked. Her comment cuts to the reality of many white customers’ unfair expectations of South Asian restaurants: that their food should be simultaneously

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inexpensive, “authentic” and prepared to a customizable heat level. Such an approach to dining is ungracious and entitled. Nonetheless, Sivans takes pleasure in introducing Nama’s food to a broader audience. She estimated that 80 percent of her first-time customers had never before tasted Sri Lankan cuisine, and she believes that it is the staff’s duty to explain the country’s food and history. Our host and servers spent considerable time patiently answering questions about the menu. Sivans, who is Hindu, noted that the restaurant’s name comes from the common Hindu mantra “Om namah shivaya,” which she said roughly translates to “I bow to Shiva.” She takes joy in watching customers trying something new and finding they love the food. “For that,” Sivans said, “we’re really grateful.”

INFO Nama, 3439 rue St-Denis, Montréal, 514-461-0130, namamontreal.com.

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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, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘GAUGUIN: THE FULL STORY’: Shown as part of Great Art Wednesdays, this 2003 picture profiles Paul Gauguin, one of the world’s most popular yet controversial painters. Town Hall fl eater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. $8-13. Info, 382-9222. ‘HIDDEN FIGURES’: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe portray a team of African American mathematicians who help NASA reach new heights in the early years of the U.S. space program. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea via an awe-inspiring film. Northfield Savings Bank 3D fl eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘MY ARCHITECT: A SON’S JOURNEY’: A 2013 documentary shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series chronicles director

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Nathaniel Kahn’s quest to understand his father, the noted architect Louis Kahn. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@gmail.com. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: An awe-inspiring picture reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Northfield Savings Bank 3D fl eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘RBG’: A 2018 documentary outlines the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: With water as their guide, onlookers encounter the continent’s fantastic places and meet its amazing creatures. Northfield Savings Bank 3D fl eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

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COOK THE BOOK: Foodies bring a dish from Debbie Macomber’s Christmas Cookbook: Favorite Recipes and Holiday Traditions from My Home to Yours to a palatepleasing potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A VENETIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’ ﬂ ursday, October 13, 6 p.m.; Friday, October 14, 7 p.m.; and Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, 1 & 5 p.m., at Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. $7.50-48. Info, 603-646-2422, hop.dartmouth.edu.

THE COOKING CIRCLE: Local chef Alex McGregor leads participants in a discussion of all things food, from ingredients and cooking techniques to gardening and raising animals. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

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. 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.

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ACROYOGA CLASS: ﬂ e mindfulness and breath of yoga meet the playful aspects of acrobatics in a partner practice. No partners or

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DEC.13-16 | HOLIDAYS Survival Skills “Children’s imaginations have always been a significant way to protect and insulate them from the adult world,” writes Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent in her 2012 blog post “Death Through the Eyes of a Child.” The 2018 documentary Liyana illustrates the power of imagination with poignant real-life examples. Using animation and documentary footage, the award-winning film follows five children in the African country of Eswatini as they channel traumatic experiences, such as losing parents and facing HIV, into a fable about a brave girl fighting for her family. The Vermont International Film Festival presents the picture as part of its Monthly Screening series and recommends it for viewers ages 10 and up.

‘LIYANA’ ﬂ ursday, December 13, 7 p.m., at the Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, in Burlington. $5-8; free for Vermont International Film Festival members. Info, 660-2600, vtiff.org.

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If you’ve always dreamed of spending the holidays in Italy, The Christmas Revels will get you pretty close. In its 44th year, the lively stage show and well-loved Upper Valley institution transports viewers to Renaissance-era Venice, where residents are excitedly preparing for a Christmas Eve festival. Produced by community arts nonprofit Revels North, this spirited spectacular of song, dance and storytelling celebrates a particular culture each year by exploring its winter solstice and holiday traditions. In this year’s Venetian-themed production, a 60-member multigenerational cast tells the story of an overworked municipal administrator who just may rediscover his city’s magical qualities.

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DANCE FOR ALL Parsons Dance is an internationally revered contemporary American dance company known for its high-energy ensemble works drawn from cofounder David Parsons’ extensive repertory. It’s also notable for a commitment to sensory-friendly workshops and performances that open the world of dance to audience members of all abilities. In its Burlington show, the group combines delicate choreography with physical power in a display of artistry and athleticism in a sensory-friendly setting. Accommodations include softer sound and lighting, as well as ﬁdgets, noise-canceling headphones, weighted blankets and other resources available for use in the lobby. PARSONS DANCE Friday, December 14, 8 p.m., at the Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-45. Info, 863-5966, ﬂynntix.org.

Shopping, cooking and traveling can make the Christmas season unexpectedly stressful. Folks feeling overwhelmed — and those who eat up seasonal entertainment — take a break from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the irreverent musical revue “Showflakes.” Scripted and directed by QNEK Productions founder Lynn Leimer, this original Memphremagog Arts Collaborative production features offbeat characters, new and familiar songs, and plenty of levity to go around. With desserts on hand from MAC Center for the Arts members and corporate sponsors Keurig Green Mountain and Cabot Creamery, yuletide anxiety is sure to melt away.

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Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m., at MAC Center for the Arts in Newport. $10; preregister. Info, 334-1966, maccenterforthearts.

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experience required. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30, 9 & 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. WELCOME WEDNESDAYS: ‚e ﬁtness and recreational facility opens its doors to community members for complimentary classes, workouts and swimming. Bring a photo ID. Greater Burlington YMCA, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9622. YOGA4CANCER: Meant for patients and survivors, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

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CINEMA CASUALTIES: ‘SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT’: Dressed as Santa Claus, a tormented teenager goes on a murderous rampage in this 1984 horror ﬂick. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

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ELLEN STIMSON: Readers get into the holiday spirit with the local author of An OldFashioned Christmas: Sweet Traditions for Hearth and Home. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2411.

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MIDDAY, MIDWEEK MEANDER: Outdoors-loving ladies take in the beauty of woods and ﬁelds in the company of other women. Huntington Open Women’s Land, 1-2 p.m. Donations. Info, 434-3953.

seminars

SOUTH BURLINGTON’S WILDLIFE: RECOGNIZING TRACKS & SIGNS: Ever wondered what wild creatures are moving through local backyards and natural areas? A presentation introduces animal lovers to the city’s large mammals and the signs they leave behind. South Burlington City Hall, 7-8:15 p.m. $5. Info, trackingvt@gmail.com. STAYING SAFE IN THREATENING SITUATIONS: BEST PRACTICES FROM A SPECIAL AGENT: Retired FBI special agent Bill McSalis discusses strategies for reducing negative outcomes in a threatening or active shooter situation. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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UNA LEE: ‚e graphic designer and community organizer combines her areas of expertise in a talk on design justice and ways in which creatives can make a difference in the world. Maglianero, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 333-0312.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! Language lovers perfect their ﬂuency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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Find club dates in the music section. NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY — JOHNSON JAZZ ENSEMBLE & FUNK/FUSION ENSEMBLE: Student musicians 11/26/18 8:31 AM

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: Based on the novel of the same name, this Tony Award-winning musical follows the struggles of a gifted little girl against her neglectful parents and cruel headmistress. Presented by Northern Stage. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $19-69. Info, 296-7000.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS: DIYers fashion winter greens arrangements as well as other seasonal makeand-take items. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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

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VERMONT YOUTH STRINGS: Mini maestros provide a musical backdrop for holiday shopping. University Mall, South Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 655-5030.

AMY WELCH: ‚e associate pro fessor of health science provokes thought with “To Run or Relax? Exploring the Arousal Antithesis for Stress Management.” Room 207, Bentley Hall, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, les.kanat@ northernvermont.edu.

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HOHOHOLIDAY OPEN MIC: Whether memorized or read aloud, holiday-themed songs, poems, stories and dances delight onlookers. Light refreshments are available. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-4168.

HOLIDAY SING-ALONG: Guitar in hand, Erica Mitchell accompanies vocalists of all ages and experience levels. Jaquith Public Library, Marshﬁeld, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

hit all the right notes in a toetapping concert. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 635-1476.

WOMEN IN THE JUDICIARY PANEL DISCUSSION & RECEPTION: Four of the state’s most distinguished judges impart stories, perspectives and advice for the future. Hosted by the Women’s Division of the Vermont Bar Association. Harbor Room, Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, slednicky@ mhttpc.com.

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INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT: ‚ose new to the program practice making slide shows, charts, footers and animation. 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.

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FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of the craft when responding to work by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST BOOK CLUB: An award-winning page-turner sparks a lively dialogue. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920. ‘WINTER TALES’: Folk singers Patti Casey and Pete Sutherland join members of the Young Writers Project and other raconteurs in Vermont Stage’s annual seasonal celebration of stories and songs. Black Box ‚eater , Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29.70-38.50. Info, 866-811-4111. WRITING CIRCLE: Words pour out when participants explore creative expression in a lowpressure environment. ‚e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAY AFTERHOURS MIXER: Area professionals rub elbows over refreshments. Northﬁeld Savings Bank, Berlin, 5:15-7:15 p.m. $10-15; preregister. Info, 229-5711. IGNITE YOUR MARKETING: FIND YOUR NICHE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ‚ose looking to boost their brands pick up tech-savvy tips for navigating the world of hashtags and proﬁle pages. Central Vermont Community Action Council, Barre, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 477-5214.

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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. WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM MEETING: Socially conscious ladies convene to discuss upcoming programs and

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VERMONT DANCE ALLIANCE MEETUP: All are welcome to mix, mingle, network and discuss topics in dance. ‹e T uckerbox, White River Junction, 6 p.m. Free. Info, babettekurylo@gmail. com.

education

CERTIFIED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN & MANUFACTURING OPEN HOUSE: Potential students learn about CCV’s certiﬁcation offerings and options for ﬁnancial aid. Community College of Vermont, Winooski, 2-7 p.m. Free. Info, 786-5188.

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TOUR THE TOWN HALL THEATER: Patrons get a behind-the-scenes look at the performing arts venue. Town Hall ‹eater , Middlebury, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 382-9222. TROPICAL FISH CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: Speakers ranging from local hobbyists to nationally known aquarium aﬁcionados share their expertise. Essex Junction VFW Post, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-8716.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘LIYANA’: ‹is genre-defying documentary combines live action and animation to tell the story of ﬁve children in Eswatini who transform their trauma into an original fable about an adventurous girl. See calendar spotlight. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8; free for Vermont International Film Festival members. Info, 660-2600.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. 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. KARMA KLASS: DONATIONBASED YOGA FOR A CAUSE: Active bodies hit the mat to support local nonproﬁts. ‹e Wellness Collective, Burlington, second ‹ursday of ev ery month, 6-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0186. MOXIBUSTION FOR HEALTH AT HOME: ‹ose interested in natural remedies learn the ancient art of burning the prepared herb moxa, also called mugwort, to reduce pain and promote healing. Jaquith Public Library, Marshﬁeld, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 595-2248.

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food & drink

COMMUNITY LUNCH: Gardengrown fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. ‹e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.

games

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

holidays

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: When the six mischievous Herdman kids take over the annual holiday spectacular, they put a new spin on the traditional story. Presented by the Enosburg Opera House. Enosburg Opera House, 6:307:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, 933-6171. ‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A VENETIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: A troupe of comedians attempts to stir the spirit of Christmas in a renaissance-era city administrator in this high-energy show of singing, dancing and pageantry. See calendar spotlight. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6 p.m. $7.50-48. Info, 603-646-2422.

WINOOSKI HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP: Local artists and vendors set up shop in businesses around the rotary while bartenders sling drinks. Various Winooski locations, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, amywild15@gmail.com.

YANG 24 TAI CHI: Slow, graceful, expansive movements promote wide-ranging health and ﬁtness beneﬁts. Great Room, Wright House, Harrington Village, Shelburne, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

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PUMPKIN HILL SINGERS: In “Sing Peace,” the ensemble presents its signature eclectic mix of sacred and secular songs for Hanukkah, Christmas and winter. Danville Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, jsprout@ catamountarts.org.

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.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12. ‘NEVER-ENDING MAN: HAYAO MIYAZAKI’: Fans of Japanese animation geek out over a 2016 documentary focused on the director of famous ﬁlms such as Spirited Away. Shown with English subtitles. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300.

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.

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FLYNN SHOW CHOIRS: More than 80 of Vermont’s best young singers, actors and dancers deliver a powerhouse performance of Broadway favorites and pop hits. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 & 8 p.m. $12-16. Info, 863-5966. SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: Seth Melvin Cronin guides Burlington Writers Workshop musicians and singers in structuring original strains. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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WILHELM & FRIENDS: Lynette Combs makes the church’s pipe organ sing in a program also featuring viola, English horn and voice. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, noon. Donations. Info, 223-3631.

With roots in old-timey string band music, Donna the Buffalo weaves together a soulful mix of Cajun, zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country sounds into a heady, danceable, Americana musical stew. Heartland rocker Gary Douglas opens.

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EYEING THE STARS: GEMINID METEOR SHOWER VIEWING: A celestial presentation in the VINS StarLab gives way to an outdoor stargazing opportunity. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 7, 7:45 & 8:30 p.m. $5-8; free for members; preregister; limited space. Info, 359-5000, ext. 245.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ANTONY & CLEOPATRA’: Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo portray Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power, broadcast to the big screen. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. ‘ON GOLDEN POND’ AUDITIONS: Actors vie for parts in a Poor Lost Circus Performers production of Earnest ”ompson ’s comic love story about a longtime couple that returns to a summer home in Maine. Lyric ”eatre Company Ofﬁce/Warehouse, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, poorlostcircusperformers@ gmail.com. ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.12, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

words

SOUNDCHECK: Slam poet Rajnii Eddins leads teen wordsmiths in a writing workshop followed by an open mic. Pizza fuels the fun. BCA Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. ‘WINTER TALES’: See WED.12.

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comedy

PLEASE LAUGH: COMEDY FOR NO CAUSE: Some of Burlington’s funniest people take the mic in this standup and musical comedy showcase. Revelry ”eater , Burlington, 9:30-10:30 p.m. $10. Info, contact@revelrytheater.com.

FREEDOM

dance

The 4.0 college pass will get you the most days at the best price. 4 resorts, 0 blackout days, $399.

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $8. Info, 862-2269.

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CONTRA DANCE: Dugan Murphy calls the steps at a Queen City Contras shindig with music by Cloud Ten. Bring clean, softsoled shoes. North End Studios, Burlington, beginners’ session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. Info, 877-3698. 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. PARSONS DANCE: Artistry, energy and athleticism combine in a performance of contemporary American movement. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-45. Info, 863-5966.

All season pass sales are non-refundable and subject to 6% applicable state and local taxes. Purchaser must be registered as a full-time student for fall and spring semesters and have valid college ID upon picking up the pass.

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SALSA DANCING: Marlenis Beebe helps individuals and couples ﬁnd their footing. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-0356.

VERMONT DANCE ALLIANCE MEETUP: See THU.13, Table 24 Restaurant, Rutland, 7 p.m. Info, moonpanther@hotmail.com.

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CHARLIE BOTHFELD TURNS 100: Community members celebrate the 100th birthday of a TVSC resident with cake and ice cream. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1 p.m. $5-6; preregister. Info, 223-3322. JOB HUNT HELPERS: Employment seekers get assistance with everything from starting an email account to completing online applications. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

fairs & festivals

WINTERWONDERGRASS: Railroad Earth, the Infamous Stringdusters, and Keller and the Keels headline three days of live grooves, winter sports and craft beverages from more than 20 breweries. Stratton Mountain Resort, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $59-299. Info, 800-787-2886.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ANIMÉ NIGHT: Enthusiasts view and chat about the latest animated shows from Japan. Enter through the side door. Laboratory B, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 777-9012. ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’: A foot-stomping ﬁlm from 2018 follows the meteoric rise of rock band Queen. Woodstock Town Hall ”eatre, 7:30-9:45 p.m. $7-9. Info, 457-3981. ‘GREEN FIRE: ALDO LEOPOLD AND A LAND ETHIC FOR OUR TIME’: A panel discussion between local outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and hunters follows a screening of this documentary highlighting the life and legacy of the 20th-century environmentalist. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 723-6551. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12. ‘THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS’: ”is 2018 documentar y tells the story of three young men who discover that they are triplets separated at birth. Town Hall ”eater , Middlebury, 7 p.m. $13. Info, 382-9222. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.12.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.12, 9:15 a.m. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.12. PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.12.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: See THU.13, 1-2 p.m. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.12, 7:30 & 10:40 a.m.

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 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. RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.13.

holidays

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See THU.13. ‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A VENETIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: See THU.13, 7 p.m. EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY: Several Main Street businesses open their doors to community members to enjoy musical acts accompanied by wine, cider and delicious eats. Downtown Bristol, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 760-6076. ELISABETH VON TRAPP: A member of the family that inspired ˜e Sound of Music , the songbird stirs spirits with “”e Holidays Are Alive.” Trinity Episcopal Church, Rutland, 7 p.m. $25-25; $50-60 includes dinner; preregister for dinner. Info, ofﬁce@ trinitychurchrutland.org. ‘OFFSPRING OF THE RETURN OF A VERY OFF XMAS’: Santa Clause, his band of elves and favorite local entertainers serve up naughty and nice acts in this Christmas “un-celebration.” Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, theoffcenter@gmail.com. PEACHAM CORNER GUILD HOLIDAY SHOP: Small antiques, handcrafted gifts, specialty foods and Christmas decorations beckon buyers. Peacham Corner Guild, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3332. ‘SHOWFLAKES’: Audience members get that warm-and-fuzzy feeling thanks to the MAC Center for the Arts’ irreverent holiday musical and dessert theater. See calendar spotlight. MAC Center for the Arts, Newport, 7:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 334-1966. SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Grammy Award-nominated ﬂutist Karen Kevra joins the singers for “Christmas With Solaris,” a program of holiday favorites. Waterbury Congregational Church, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; free for kids under 1. Info, 863-5966.

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS: Chamber musicians perform a joyful program complete with an a cappella version of “Jingle Bells.” Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $9-30. Info, 476-8188. ‘A WESTON HOLIDAY CABARET’: Former members of the Weston Playhouse Young Company take center stage for two nights of live entertainment. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 7:30 p.m. $30-35. Info, tickets@ westonplayhouse.org. WINTER CAROLS: Friends and neighbors come together for audience sing-alongs and instrumental and choral performances. First Universalist Church and Society, Barnard, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 234-1645. WRAPPING PARTY: Folks deck out packages with paper and bows. BYO gifts and paper. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

music

Find club dates in the music section. FACULTY RECITAL: PAUL ORGEL: Ÿe pianist tickles the ivories in an all-Haydn concert. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. FLYNN SHOW CHOIRS: See THU.13. NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY-JOHNSON CONCERT BAND: Fifty student instrumentalists breathe life into pieces by Aaron Copland and assistant professor Justin Rito. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont UniversityJohnson, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 635-1476.

tech

TECH TUTOR: Techies answer questions about computers and devices during one-on-one help sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

theater

‘THE ARSONISTS’: Ÿe V alley Players take the stage with Max Frisch’s explosive comedy exploring the idea of the innocent bystander. Valley Players Ÿeater , Waitsﬁeld, 7:30-9 p.m. $12-14. Info, 583-1674. ‘LA BOHÈME’: Voices soar in a Barn Opera production of Puccini’s timeless story of young artists in Paris. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $50; preregister; limited space. Info, 247-4295. ‘NEWSIES’: Rutland Youth Ÿeatre raises the cur tain on the inspiring story of a group of newsboys that rallied against two large publishers. Paramount Ÿeatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $10-12. Info, 775-0903. ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m.

words

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. ‘WINTER TALES’: See WED.12.

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY MEETING: Activists gather with the goal of advancing human rights. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, champvalleyai@gmail.com.

comedy

‘LATE NIGHT WITH THELMA FORBANKS’: In a display of sketch comedy, standup, improv and music, comic Meredith Gordon portrays an aging jazz musician with her own talk show. Revelry Ÿeater , Burlington, 9:30-10:30 p.m. $7-10. Info, contact@revelrytheater.com.

community

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ: People with memory loss accompany their caregivers for coffee, conversation and entertainment. Ÿay er House, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-4220.

education

SUNY PLATTSBURGH WINTER COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Approximately 325 undergraduate and graduate students earn their degrees. Field House, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 a.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2010.

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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.

unknown and 163 known soldiers to pay tribute to those who served their country as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Old Post Cemetery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., noon. Free. Info, 518-593-5628. HISTORIC BARN HOUSE TOURS: Attendees view authentic African art, impressive architecture and antique ﬁxtures during a stroll through historic buildings. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 10-11:30 a.m. $10; preregister. Info, 310-0097. INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Anything goes in an in-person networking group where folks can share hobbies, play music and discuss current events — without using online social sites. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.

EDUCATION • MENTORING • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

For nearly 20 years we have supported

fairs & festivals

WINTERWONDERGRASS: See FRI.14.

adult learners with innovative education, helped launch over 150 businesses, and reduced

film

recidivism while advocating

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

for justice reform.

‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’: See FRI.14. ‘THE DAWN WALL’: Adventure hounds revel in an awardwinning ﬁlm following American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson on their quest to ascend a 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-5303.

We witness participants discovering purpose, developing skills, and making transformative changes towards self-sufficiency and success.

We Are All Connected.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12.

Help us make a difference

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12.

at mercyconnections.org

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.12.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the ﬂavor proﬁles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. RISE UP BAKERY GRAND OPENING: Tours, fresh bread, and live swing, blues and country music by Colin McCaffrey, Doug Reid and Don Schabner give community members a taste of the educational bakery. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 4-9 p.m. Free. Info, carolyn@energybalance.us. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180. VERMONT ICE WINE & COCKTAIL OPEN HOUSE: Beverage buffs sample a variety of Vermontmade ice wines, cocktails and cream liqueurs while browsing a bevy of holiday gifts. Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits, Cambridge, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; additional cost for some activities. Info, 644-8151. SAT.15

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UNDERSTANDING OPIATE ADDICTION WEDNESDAYS DEC. 5, 12 & 19 6-8:15pm

LEARN & SHARE ABOUT: the opiate crisis

health & fitness

signs of opiate addiction

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.

the effect of opiate addiction on people and their families what our community can do WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP Free Supper will be provided. Information & Registration: BURLINGTON TECHNICAL CENTER 52 INSTITUTE ROAD BURLINGTON, VT (802) 864-8426 WWW.ACEBURLINGTON.COM

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ANIMAL TALES: A FAMILYFUN DAY: From Dungeons and Dragons to table-top pastimes, popular games put smiles on folks’ faces. Funds raised beneﬁt the Franklin County Animal Rescue. St. Albans City Hall, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-7; free for veterans with military ID. Info, 309-4741.

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calendar

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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.

holidays

AUDREY BERNSTEIN VOCAL STUDIO HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: Ÿe local jazz singer and her students sparkle in a recital of seasonal selections. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Donations. Info, 651-0080. ‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See THU.13. Also Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 533-2000. Starring Northeast Kingdom Talent. CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: Families celebrate the holidays 19th-century-style with ornament-making, farm-life exhibits and seasonal programs. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-16; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. ‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A VENETIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: See THU.13, 1 & 5 p.m. CRAFTSBURY FARMERS HOLIDAY MARKET: Buoyed by live entertainment by Don Houghton Jr. and Ned Houston, locals look for gifts or stock up on winter provisions. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free,. Info, 755-9030. FREEDOM HYMN CHRISTMAS: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS CONCERT: VT Christian music presents Austin French and Ben Laine along with local acts Jessie Lynn and Gregory Rose and Ÿomas “Jazzou” Jones. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 233-9603.

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GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING: Cookies festooned in frosting are almost too pretty to eat. Fairfax Community Library, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR: What better way to embrace the spirit of giving than by supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter while snapping up unique trinkets? Frederick H.

Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations. Info, 881-8557. HOLIDAY WITH THE ANIMALS: A day of family-friendly festivities features special appearances by Santa Claus and some special shelter animals. See central vermonthumane.org for the pets’ wish list. Central Vermont Humane Society, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations. Info, 476-3811. ‘OFFSPRING OF THE RETURN OF A VERY OFF XMAS’: See FRI.14. PAINT: A DRAG CABARET: Persephone Pétrin hosts “Sleigh Belles,” a display of sass and class featuring an all-professional drag troupe. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $12-15; for ages 18 and up. Info, 877-987-6487. PEACHAM CORNER GUILD HOLIDAY SHOP: See FRI.14. PUMPKIN HILL SINGERS: See THU.13, United Community Church, St. Johnsbury. ‘SCROOGE’: Shown on reel-toreel Technicolor ﬁlm, this 1970 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale about Ebenezer Scrooge and a trio of ghosts puts cinephiles in the holiday spirit. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com. SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: See FRI.14, Charlotte United Church of Christ. TOUCH OF VERMONT HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET: Spirits, sweets, knitwear, artisanal items and more ﬁll tables at this annual bazaar. Montpelier City Hall, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, info@ touchofvt.org. ‘THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW!’: Ÿe Reduced Shakespeare Company takes festive families with kids ages 13 and up on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $45-55. Info, 760-4634. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS: See FRI.14, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-55. Info, 863-5966. ‘A WESTON HOLIDAY CABARET’: See FRI.14.

language

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.

music

Find club dates in the music section. CHICKWEED: Guitar, bass and conga accompany three-part harmonies in Latin, jazz, blues

and folk numbers. Music Box, Craftsbury, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10; free for kids under 16. Info, 586-7533. DONNA THE BUFFALO: Nearly 30 years of stage time informs selections from the roots rockers’ Dance in the Street. Ÿe Gar y Douglas Band opens. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $28-38. Info, 728-6464. FLYNN SHOW CHOIRS: See THU.13, 1 & 3 p.m. MICHAEL T. JERMYN’S ARISTOCRATIC PEASANTS: Quirky, clever lyrics and melodic storytelling are the hallmarks of this award-winning singersongwriter. Attendees may also browse the gallery and bid in a silent auction. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 262-6035. PAUL ASBELL: Ÿe lifelong guitar player tunes into his own blend of jazz, roots and blues at a CD release concert for Burmese Panther. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 233-7731.

outdoors

ADIRONDACK SURPRISE HIKE: Outdoor adventurers with lots of experience tackle a difﬁcult all-day excursion. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, robynnalbert@hotmail. com. DUXBURY WINDOW HIKE: A beautiful yet easy trek covers 3.2 miles of ground. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, ted@ted-albers.net.

tech

TECH HELP: Electronics novices bring their questions and devices to a hands-on help session with a trained troubleshooter. Fairfax Community Library, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

theater

‘THE ARSONISTS’: See FRI.14. ‘LA BOHÈME’: See FRI.14. THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘LA TRAVIATA’: Diana Damrau lifts her voice as the tragic courtesan Violetta in a broadcast production of Verdi’s masterpiece. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $29. Info, 603-646-2422. Town Hall Ÿeater , Middlebury, preperformance talk, 12:15 p.m.; show, 1 p.m. $10-24. Info, 382-9222. ‘NEWSIES’: See FRI.14, 2 & 7 p.m. ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.12, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

words

FICTION BOOK WORKSHOP GROUP: Burlington Writers Workshop members dole out detailed written and spoken feedback about a featured work. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, dickmatheson@ myfairpoint.net.

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POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘WINTER TALES’: See WED.12, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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community

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

dance

SALSALINA SUNDAY PRACTICE: Salsa dancers step in for a casual social. Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $5. Info, eingelmanuel@hotmail.com.

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HU CHANT: SOUND OF SOUL: People of all faiths lift their voices in a spiritual exercise followed by contemplation and conversation. Eckankar Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

fairs & festivals

WINTERWONDERGRASS: See FRI.14.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’: See FRI.14, 3-5:15 p.m. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12. ‘RBG’: See WED.12, Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-1800. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.12.

food & drink

AUTHENTIC ETHIOPIAN NIGHT: Alganesh Michael and Mulu Tewelde serve up traditional African dishes. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 4:30-8 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 540-0406. AUXILIARY BREAKFAST: Locals greet the day with a morning meal. Burlington VFW Post, 9-11 a.m. $8. Info, 878-0700. CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.15. 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. VERMONT ICE WINE & COCKTAIL OPEN HOUSE: See SAT.15.

games

GAMES PARLOUR: Strategic thinkers bring favorite tabletop competitions to play with others.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 2-8 p.m. $5. Info, orsonbradford@ gmail.com.

courtesy of the organist. St. Luke Catholic Church, Fairfax, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 849-6205.

health & fitness

language

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.13, 5:30 p.m.

holidays

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See SAT.15, 2 p.m. CAROLS & COOKIES: Home bakers swap treats at a cookie exchange and holiday sing-along. ‰e Sparkle Barn, Wallingford, 2:30-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 446-2044. CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See SAT.15. ‘THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: A VENETIAN CELEBRATION OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE’: See THU.13, 1 & 5 p.m. GIFTS GALORE: A FESTIVAL OF LOCALLY MADE TREASURES: Fifteen area artists purvey their products. Richmond Free Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4197. GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY: Miss Vermont Julia Crane and Miss Vermont Outstanding Teen Shannon Adams look on as attendees adorn edible abodes with colorful sweets. Essex High School, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $35 for up to four participants; $5 per additional participant; preregister; limited space. Info, mvsoinc@gmail.com. HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE & SEASONAL CRAFT-MAKING: Merrymakers leave with fresh baked goods and take-home projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshﬁeld, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. HOLIDAY FAMILY DIY CRAFTING PARTY: Seasonal projects and taste bud-tempting treats delight adults and kids alike. Milton Artists’ Guild Art Center & Gallery, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583. PEACHAM CORNER GUILD HOLIDAY SHOP: See FRI.14. SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: See FRI.14, College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS: See FRI.14, Paramount ‰eatre, Rutland, 3 p.m. $10-32. Info, 775-0903. WILLIAM TORTOLANO: Audience members warm up their voices for a community sing-along of 17 Christmas and seasonal carols,

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

music

Find club dates in the music section. CIRCLE SINGING: Open to vocalists of all experience levels, this group workshop focuses on the creation of improvised group songs. Hinesburg Town Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, jjalbright58@gmail.com. MICHELE FAY BAND: Elements of folk, swing and bluegrass blend in understated originals and traditional covers. United Church of Westford, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 879-4028. ORCHESTRAPALOOZA: Vermont Youth Orchestra Association musicians perform a variety of masterpieces spanning from classical to contemporary. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $7-12. Info, 655-5030. WINTER GALA CONCERT: A variety of student vocal groups and instrumentalists show off their chops. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 4 p.m. $5. Info, 635-1476.

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outdoors

STOWE PINNACLE HIKE: Participants make tracks on a moderate snowshoe adventure. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, kfarone@ yahoo.com.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 1:15-2:45 p.m. $2-3; additional cost for rentals. Info, 518-564-4270.

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dance

VERMONT DANCE ALLIANCE MEETUP: See THU.13, Chelsea Town Hall, meetup, 5 p.m.; live music and dance, 6:30 p.m. Info, tpenﬁeld@safeart.org.

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film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’: See FRI.14. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12. ‘ROOM WITH A VIEW’: Helena Bonham Carter plays a young woman who makes a connection with a free-spirited man while on holiday in Italy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.12.

food & drink

FIVE GUYS FUNDRAISER: Vermont Youth Orchestra Association supporters ﬁll their bellies to beneﬁt the organization. Partial proceeds are donated. Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Church St., Burlington, 4-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 863-2100.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.12, 6:30 p.m. CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.12.

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PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.12.

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health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: See THU.13, 1-2 p.m.

A Garden Adventure for All Ages

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.12. 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.

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GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of ıich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:158 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688.

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holidays

‘98° AT CHRISTMAS’: ıe four member pop group known for hits such as “Because of You” and “I Do” ﬁnd perfect harmony in holiday favorites. Paramount ıeatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $65-85. Info, 775-0903.

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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.

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HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’: Daniel Bruce directs an orchestra, soloists and choruses in this joyful work from the Baroque period. Stowe Community Church, 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Info, 253-7257. SENIOR HOLIDAY DINNER: Members of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ staff provide brief updates on senior-related issues along with a meal complete with music by local students. Canadian Club,

Barre. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 862-0697.

language

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español. Starbucks, Burlington Town Center, 6 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@hotmail.com.

music

Find club dates in the music section. SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s samba street band welcomes new drummers. Neither experience nor instruments are required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.12.

words

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. VOICES OF COLOR SHOWCASE: People of color exercise their artistry when sharing stories and poetry. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8-10:30 p.m. $1. Info, 660-9346.

TUE.18 crafts

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

dance

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

etc.

JOB HUNT HELPERS: See FRI.14.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12. ‘NEVER-ENDING MAN: HAYAO MIYAZAKI’: See THU.13. ‘ROMAN HOLIDAY’: Audrey Hepburn graces the screen as a sheltered princess who falls for an American journalist. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.12.

food & drink

CREATE A COOKIE: Sweets lovers let their imaginations run wild while designing mouthwatering treats. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

games

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

health & fitness

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. MEDITATION CLASS: Folks take time to focus their minds. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.13. TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605. 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

ARTSRIOT HOLIDAY MARKET: Customers keep it local when browsing music on Tuesday, artisanal products on Wednesday and visual art on ıursday . ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS REHEARSAL: New and experienced male singers prepare for several seasonal performances. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 505-9595. ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’: Two World War II veterans move their songand-dance act to Vermont to win over a pair of sisters in the 1954 holiday classic starring Bing Crosby. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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. 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.

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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.

music

Find club dates in the music section. SAGE SNIDER & SAM AVERBUCK: The Nashville fiddler, singer and dancer and the Vermont-based guitarist and singer band together as part of the Better Angels Benefit Tour, which supports a nonprofit dedicated to promoting common ground between people with disparate political opinions. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, sage.snider@ gmail.com.

words

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers voice opinions about News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. BURLINGTON POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse ages 18 through 30 ﬁeld constructive feedback on original works. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, btvpoetry@gmail.com. SEARCH FOR MEANING ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP: Readers reﬂect on Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

WED.19 activism

INCREASE THE LIGHT: A SINGING EXPERIENCE: The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe brings people together to lift their voices in response to October’s Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. A video of the gathering will be shared worldwide. Funds raised support the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 5-6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, jcogs@ jcogs.org.

business

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

cannabis

GREENER DRINKS: See WED.12.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.12.

etc.

MEMORABLE TIMES CAFÉ: Those living with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners convene for casual social time. Refreshments are provided. Vermont History Center, Barre, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Info, 476-2681.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.12. ‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’: Following a murder on a train trip through Europe, the world’s greatest detective searches for clues before the killer can strike again in this 2017 crime movie. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000. ‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.12. ‘THE RIDER’: Based on a true story, this 2017 drama follows a young cowboy as he recovers from a serious head injury. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.12.

holidays

ARTSRIOT HOLIDAY MARKET: See TUE.18. ‘HARP & SONG’: Listeners enjoy refreshments as Judi Byron plucks out holiday and seasonal harp music. Patty Delaney leads caroling at 6 & 7 p.m. Waterbury Public Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

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

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

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.12. BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.12.

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GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

WINTER SOLSTICE SACRED SING: Folks of all faiths are welcome to lift their voices in an evening of collective singing. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-7861.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.12.

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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION SOCIAL HOUR: Francophones ﬁne-tune their French-language conversation skills over cocktails. Juniper, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@aﬂcr.org.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.12.

games

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language

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.12.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.12.

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WELCOME WEDNESDAYS: See WED.12.

SOUNDS GOOD: MUSIC-THEMED MOVIES: A 2007 Bollywood-type movie with song-and-dance numbers strikes a chord with viewers. Jaquith Public Library, Marshﬁeld, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.12.

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theater

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m.

words

FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of craft when responding to work by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. ‘STORIES FOR THE SEASON’: Lost Nation Theatre treats fans to dramatic readings of narratives from around the world celebrating the return of the light. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0492.

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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.

ayurveda 200-HOUR AYURVEDA INTEGRATION PROGRAM: Join us in learning and immerse yourself in the oldest surviving preventative health care system. This program is ideal for yoga teachers, counselors, therapists, bodyworkers, nurses, doctors, wellness coaches, herbalists, etc. VSAC approved and payment plans available. Can transfer hours to Kripalu’s Ayurveda Health Counselor program. More information at ayurvedavermont. com/classes. 2019 schedule: Feb. 9-10, Mar. 9-10, Apr. 6-7, May 17-18, Jun. 8-9, Jul. 13-14, Aug. 17-18, Sep. 14-15, Oct. 19-20, Nov. 16-17. Cost: $2,795. Location: Œ e Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 872-8898, ayurvedavt@ comcast.net.

Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. ABSTRACT PAINTING: Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a variety of fun demonstrations and exercises designed to help you open up and work intuitively. Experiment with paint of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor) and a variety of other mixed media. Beginners are welcome. Œ u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ACRYLIC PAINTING: This class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create successful works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available: acrylic paint. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new. Tue., Mar. 26-Apr. 30, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ALTERNATIVE PRINTING: CYANOTYPES: Beat the winter blues! In this one-day workshop, students will create one-of-a-kind blue prints using the historic cyanotype method. Cyanotypes are made by placing negatives, large transparencies or objects on chemically coated watercolor paper, and then exposing the paper to UV light. This workshop will cover digitally preparing and printing digital negatives, hand-coating watercolor paper, and making the ﬁnal print using a UV light table. Sat., Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $60/person; $54/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: This hybrid darkroom and digital lab class will help you reﬁne your skill set to create the work you envision,

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either traditionally in the blackand-white darkroom, through scanning and printing in the digital lab, or both. This class will also explore ideas in contemporary photography and theory through select readings and will discuss the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work through supportive weekly critique sessions. Bring a selection of recent images to the first class. Option 1: Œ u., Jan. 17-Mar. 7, 6-9 p.m. Option 2: Œ u., Mar. 21-May 9, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $360/ person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ARTIST AT WORK: Artist Rebecca Weisman discusses her largest immersive installation to date, “Skin Ego,” which incorporates film and performance to spin a mysterious narrative expressing the nature of our impermanence. Following her presentation, a moderated discussion between Weisman and the audience will explore professional development insights emerging from the project. Wed., Mar. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ARTIST AT WORK: BCA’s 2018 Barbara Smail Award recipient Elizabeth Bunsen will discuss her vibrantly colored fabric prints and window installation currently on view at BCA. Following her talk, a moderated discussion between Bunsen and the audience will explore topics such as her career development, daily practice and service in the community. A reception will follow the program. Œ u., Mar. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. ARTIST BOOKS & ZINES: Have you wanted to make a book or zine but don’t know where to start? Bring your project ideas and create unique artist books and zines from start to finish in this in-depth, hands-on class. Sequencing choices, layout in Adobe InDesign, digital printing and hand-binding techniques will be covered. This class will also examine the conceptual ideas behind books as objects, considering design, content and what makes an interesting or compelling book. Mon., Apr. 8-May 13, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. BANGLES: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your silver, copper or brass bangle. Open to all skill levels. All materials included. Œ u., Jan. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practices with a contemporary approach to the figure. Use fresh color and dynamic composition to strengthen your

personal expression. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of advanced techniques with nontoxic water-soluble oils and get supportive feedback in a small group environment. Figure drawing experience is recommended. Wed., Mar. 13-May 1, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $360/ person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. CURATOR CONNECT: BCA Curator and Director of Exhibitions Heather Ferrell leads a lively conversation to help demystify the curatorial process, as well as give artists practical advice on studio visits, project proposals and introducing artwork to galleries and museums. Max participants: 15. Wed., May 15, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15/ person; $13.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Explore the traditional, analog, black-and-white darkroom! Learn how to properly expose blackand-white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Students will leave with the skills and confidence to join the darkroom as a member. All 35mm film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera to the first class. Mon., Mar. 18-Apr. 8, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn the basics of making a great photograph from initial exposure to editing and printing in this comprehensive eight-week class. This class will start with an overview of camera controls and functions, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO ratings, shooting in RAW, lens choices, metering techniques and more. Organizing and editing ﬁles in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop will also be covered, and students will leave with a selection of high-quality prints made on our archival Epson printer. Option 1: Jan. 25-Mar. 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Option 2: Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 18). Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: Do you shoot digital images and have a project idea to explore? This eight-week class will challenge you to edit and reﬁne your photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organizing and editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom, printing on our Epson large format printers and more will be covered, tailored to individual student interests. Fri., Mar. 29May 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. DRAWING: Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal in this small, group setting. All levels of experience welcome. Option 1: Tue., Jan 22Mar. 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon. (no class Feb. 26). Option 2: Wed., Jan. 23Feb. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $255/ person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

their own artworks inspired by our current exhibitions. Each Family Art Saturday offers a different art-making project that will ignite the imaginations of your family members! Sat., Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, 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. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece ﬁred and glazed by the studio. Fri., Feb. 1-May 3, 7:309 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $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., Feb. 1-May 3, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DRAWING & PAINTING: This workshop is designed for the young artist who loves to draw and paint. Join us at BCA’s painting studio to experiment with different mediums and techniques, while learning how to make your drawings and paintings even better. Ages 6-11. Tue., Feb. 26, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

GLAZE CHEMISTRY: For ceramics artists, glazing can be a daunting and mysterious process: part alchemy, part magic and part pure luck. During this two-hour lecture, we will pull back the curtain to reveal the science behind this mysterious process. Mon., Mar. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

EARRINGS: Check out the jewelry and ﬁne metals studio by making your own earrings. Open to all skill levels. Class includes copper and brass, silver ear wire, and all basic tools. Silver can be purchased separately. Œ u., Mar. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Learn the art of visual storytelling through this immersive class in the comics discipline. Students will learn a broad range of techniques for communicating with both words and pictures, with an emphasis on using pen and ink. Some basic drawing experience is encouraged. Basic materials provided. Option 1: Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Option 2: Wed., Mar. 20-Apr. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING: Expand on your drawing skills while discovering the possibilities of abstract drawing styles and compositions. A variety of drawing mediums, sizes and techniques will be explored, with plenty of ﬂexibility to incorporate individual visions. Beneﬁt from constructive feedback and gentle coaching in this supportive environment. Some drawing experience recommended. Œ u., Mar. 14-Apr. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $270/person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. FAMILY ART SATURDAY: Get creative and make art together! Families are invited to drop in to the BCA Center every third Saturday of the month to create

HAND-PRINTED FABRIC WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one-night workshop and explore the possibilities of printmaking. Students will explore simple and satisfying ways to add design to fabric goods to bring home. Class includes all materials; no experience necessary. Tue., Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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HANDBUILDING: Learn the basics of handbuilding that will help you create functional and sculptural forms from clay. Class will include an introduction to our clay studio’s equipment and tools, along with helpful demonstrations and discussions. Working with the clay in different stages, from greenware to glaze, will be covered. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Fri., Feb. 15-Mar. 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (no class Mar. 1). Option 2: Fri., Apr. 12-May 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $204/ person; $183.60/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: Tell your story with photographs in this eight-week session for high school students! Students will explore their individual ideas, go on group photo shoots, process and print digital photos and zines in our digital lab, experiment with ﬁlm photography in our darkroom, and participate in supportive discussions and critiques. All supplies and cameras provided. Scholarships available. Fri., Feb. 1-Mar. 29, 5-7:30 p.m. (no class Mar. 1). Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. HIGHLIGHT KIDS LANTERN ART ACTIVITY: We’ve partnered with Social Sentinel and the #asafervt campaign to make creative kits that offer students in second grade and older the opportunity to create lanterns for the Highlight Parade! Join the BCA Education team as they lead this make-and-take art party. Decorate your lantern with the ideas of community and acceptance, then head up to Church Street’s top block at 5:30 p.m. to march in the parade! Come join us at the BCA to make art for the parade! ° e lantern activity is free. Highlight is presented by Burlington Telecom & Lake Champlain Transportation Company. Highlight is Burlington’s new citywide New Year’s Eve celebration, coproduced by Burlington City Arts & Signal Kitchen. Mon., Dec. 31, 2-5 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. JEWELRY: Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered will include sawing, piercing, ﬁling, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. ° e class includes some copper, brass and nickel for class projects; use of all basic tools; and studio access during the weeks of your class. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Option 2: Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: Tue., Apr. 16-May 21, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

LIFE DRAWING: Spend the evening with other local artists drawing one of our experienced models. Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot. Ticket purchases for this class are nonrefundable. Fri., Feb. 1-Apr. 19, 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. MINI WORLDS: Shrink down with us and create small, beautiful worlds. Campers will be encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to develop tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses or fairy worlds. Ages 6-11. ˜ u., Feb. 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: Mixed-Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. ° is eight-week course is rooted in fundamentals and encourages individual projects. Demonstrations and instruction will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Option 1: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 13, 1:30-4 p.m. Option 2: Wed., Apr. 3-May 22, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: ˜ u., Apr. 4-May 23, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. MONOPRINT: Hone your skills working with the press and experiment with a variety of materials to take your printmaking to the next level. Learn how to incorporate drypoint and collagraph techniques and discover how to layer images that create depth in your work. Students are encouraged to bring ideas and imagery they want to develop further. Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. MOVEMENT WORKSHOP: In this 90-minute workshop, develop nourishing connections with others while building upon speciﬁc methods used to generate movement in “Becoming Human,” an exhibit currently on view at the BCA Center. ° is workshop offers the opportunity for nondancers and trained dancers alike to explore creative movement in a safe, fun and professionally guided manner. Sat., Jan. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $15/ person; $13.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

NATURAL PIGMENT WORKSHOP: Artist Elizabeth Bunsen will lead a workshop that explores the practice of using natural dyes to make fabric and paper creations. ° e session will incorporate several forms of natural materials, such as leaves, blossoms, rust and insects, demonstrating how they are used to create an array of colors. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 6-8 p.m. SEVEN DAYS DECEMBER 12-19, 2018

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. OIL PAINTING: Learn how to paint with nontoxic, water-soluble oils. With an emphasis on studio work, this class will begin with fun exercises. Using direct observational skills, we’ll work on still life and referencing photographs; we’ll explore the landscape. Discover a variety of painting techniques and learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to your work. Beginners are welcome. Tue., Jan. 22-Mar. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PEN & INK: Learn the striking techniques of pen & ink. Students will discover how to use cross-hatching, stippling and ink washes to enhance their realistic or abstract drawings. Share progress and receive feedback in a supportive setting. No experience necessary. All basic supplies will be provided. Mon., Apr. 8-May 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PENDANTS: Check out the jewelry and ﬁne metals studio by making your own copper, brass or nickel pendant using basic cutting, stamping and sawing techniques. Open to all skill levels. All materials included. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK: Learn how to take professionalquality digital images of your work in this hands-on workshop in our lighting studio. Whether you’re applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or putting together a website, you’ll leave this workshop with techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentations. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 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. POTTERY WHEEL: ° is day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel. Students will have all day to get their hands into clay, spinning it

into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. Ages 6-11. Fri., Mar. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. POTTERY WHEEL: ° is day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel. Students will have all day to get their hands on clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. Ages 6-11. Mon., Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a composite of 90% fine metals, 10% water and organic binder. When fired, PMC burns out the binder leaving a solid brass, silver or gold piece. In this four-week course, a variety of techniques will be demonstrated showing the versatility of the material, and students will be able to create several small pieces of wearable art, such as beads, earrings and pendants. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 2: Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 2, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $190/person; $171/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. PRESENTATION & PERFORMANCE ROBOPOEMS: QUADRUPED@S : Alm@ Perez (Tina Escaja) demonstrates the features of her robots while exploring the evolution of poetry beyond the page. From the creation of a cyborg identity to projects that merge art and technology, the artist explores new ways of understanding and experiencing poetry in a new technological age. Supported in part by the UVM Humanities Center. Wed., Apr. 17, 6-7 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOPS: Choose anywhere from one to ﬁve days of art workshops for your child during Winter School Break. All basic supplies are included. Students must bring their bag lunch, and snacks will be provided. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINT: Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn the basics of screen printing to print images onto paper and fabric. Wed., Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/ person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINT WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one-night workshop and explore the possibilities of screen printing. Students will choose from a variety of prepped silkscreen designs to put on a poster or tote bag to bring home. Class includes all materials, no experience necessary. Tue., Mar. 26, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINTING: ° is introduction to screen printing will show you how to design and print T-shirts, posters, ﬁne art and more. Discover a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using handdrawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Students will learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use an exposure unit and how to print on a variety of surfaces. Students can bring their screens or rent one through the studio. No experience necessary. Option 1: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Option 2: ˜ u., Mar. 28-May 16, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

STUDIO NIGHT FOR EDUCATORS: Spend an evening exploring the tools and equipment in BCA’s Print and Drawing & Painting studios with fellow teaching artists and K-12 educators. Participants will have the opportunity to express their own creativity, as well as discuss ways to bring lessons back to the classroom. Innovative reﬂection and assessment strategies will also be presented. ˜ u., Mar. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SUNDAY FAMILY JEWELRY: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s jewelry studio. Using our studio equipment, ﬁne metals and beads, your family will create beautiful and wearable works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and create on their own. Sun., Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SUNDAY FAMILY PAINT: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan 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. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. 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. Sun., Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. SUNDAY FAMILY PRINTMAKING: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s print studio. Using our printing plates, inks and press, your family will create beautiful works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and print on their own. Sun., Mar. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PRINTMAKING: ° is introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Over six weeks, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collagraph (a low-relief intaglio technique) and monoprinting. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 2: ˜ u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 14). Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. RINGS: Check out the jewelry and ﬁne metals studio by making your silver ring. Open to all skill levels. All materials included. ˜ u., Feb. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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SOUNDCHECK: Join Slam Poet and Artistic Director Rajnii Eddins with Young Writers Project for a Writing Workshop and Open Mic at Burlington City Arts. It’s free! Open to all! To ﬁnd out more about SoundCheck and other events at Young Writers Project, contact rajnii@youngwritersproject.org. Dec. 13 & Jan. 17.; writing workshop, 6 p.m.; open mic, 7 p.m.

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ALTERNATIVE FIRING IN CLAY: Ever wonder how to get a smoky earthen patina with ceramics? ˜ is intermediate/advanced-level course explores slow fire alternative methods such as Raku, Obvara and Pit Firing. Students set independent project goals for exploring their own versions of these ancient practices and work with the instructor based on individual requests. Mon., 6-8 p.m., Jan. 7-Mar. 11. Cost: $360/ first bag of clay incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. BASKET WEAVING: Join Alexa Rivera to learn the art of weaving a harvest basket with a finished leather strap that’s perfect for harvesting leafy greens in the garden, foraging in the woods, or bringing with you on a trip to the market or farm stand. All skill levels are welcome. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Jan. 19. Cost: $95/ person; materials incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL: Learn how to make a unique book to house creative ideas, drawings, paintings, mixed media, illustrations and writing. ˜ is course will be a combination of simple bookmaking techniques as well as instruction in how to create a beautifully illustrated journal and other hybrid forms of text, image, narrative and design. Wed., 9:3011:30 a.m., Jan. 16-Feb. 20 Cost: $200/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 9853648, info@shelburnecraftschool. org, shelburnecraftschool.org. INTRO TO DRAWING: Interested in learning how to draw but not sure where to start? Learn the fundamental foundations using graphite, charcoal and ink to explore line, tone, plane and perspective. Students will learn to become attuned to hand-eye coordination while learning how to represent objects accurately and proportionally. Mon., 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 7-Feb. 18. Cost: $200/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

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INTRO TO OIL PAINTING: Are you interested in learning how to paint with oil but not sure where to start? Learn the fundamental techniques of oil painting. Each session will begin with a demonstration followed by time to practice. Students can expect to have a sample of paintings exhibiting a range of techniques. Tue., 9-11 a.m., Jan. 15-Feb. 12. Cost: $170/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraft school.org. INTRO TO STAINED GLASS: Interested in learning how to work with stained glass but not sure how to get started? ˜ is course introduces students to the Tiffany Copper Foil method of making a small stained glass window. Students will begin with a small practice window followed by a small, independently designed project. Sat. & Sun., Feb. 9 & 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $350/ person; materials incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. INTRO TO WOODWORKING: Interested in learning the basics of woodworking? Students learn the basics of using hand tools and shop machinery to design and make a beautiful one-of-a-kind shaker hall table. Each session includes one-on-one support to help students gain confidence with creative decision-making. Wed., 6-9 p.m., Jan. 9-Mar. 20. Cost: $575/ person; materials incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. LIFE DRAWING: Drawing the human figure is one of the most universal themes in visual art. Figure drawing is a practice in observation, gesture, posture and nuance. Students are guided by an instructor to capture the essence of the human form while a live model poses in short and long poses. Mon., 6-8 p.m. Cost: $200/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. LYRICAL PROSE: ˜ is creative writing course will center on writing beautiful prose, either fiction or nonfiction. ˜ e writer Frances Cannon will guide students through three phases: craft, create and critique. Students will build a small body of work, either fresh work generated during this course or recent work from students’ passion projects. ˜ u., 3-5 p.m., Jan. 17-Feb. 17. Cost: $100/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. MIXED BEGINNER CLAY WHEEL: Are you new to wheel throwing or have you just learned how to throw on the wheel? Just right for beginners and for those starting their practice, this course offers time to practice and to explore

techniques. Each session begins with a demonstration followed by one-on-one guidance. Fri., 10 a.m.noon, Jan. 11- Mar. 5. Cost: $360/ First bag of clay incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

medium. ˜ u., 6-8 p.m., Jan. 17-Feb. 21. Cost: $200/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburne craftschool.org, shelburnecraft school.org. WOOD TURNING: Are you looking for an introduction to Woodturning? Join us in our warm, light-ﬁlled, woodshop to learn the beautiful art of woodturning. Over the course of three weeks, students will learn how to turn a chunk of tree trunk into a wooden bowl or vessel. Mon., 6-9 p.m., Jan. 7-28. Cost: $270/materials incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

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MIXED-LEVEL CLAY WHEEL: ˜ is course offers time to practice, improve your skills and explore more techniques for perfecting your wheel-throwing practice. Open to all skill levels. Imagine being in our light-filled clay studio with peers who share in the joy of wheel throwing. Wed., 6-8 p.m., Jan. 9-Mar. 6. Cost: $360/ first bag of clay incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. THREE-LEGGED STOOL: Learn how to make a three-legged stool in this introductory woodworking course. Students learn the basics of woodworking using hand tools while learning how to design and piece together a functional object. Students looking for a more in-depth introduction to woodworking should check out Wood 101. Mon., 6-9 p.m Cost: $250/ person; materials incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. VISUAL/COMIC STORY TELLING: ˜ e popularity of comics has grown significantly over the past two decades, from an already rich existing tradition. But what’s behind the panels of a comic? How are comics made? How do they work? Join professional graphic novelist Rachel Lindsay to explore the art of visual storytelling in comics. Tue., 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 15-Feb. 19. Cost: $200/person; materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org. WATERCOLOR PRACTICE: Are you interested in playing with watercolor techniques to get cool effects and to learn more ways to have fun with the medium? Focusing on the beauty of the season, we will use still life as our inspiration to engage our senses with a versatile

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

dreams INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWORK: ˜ e Talmud regarded an uninterpreted dream like a letter from a friend that you failed to open. Dreams are full of guidance, wisdom and insights designed to heal us, help us and enrich daily reality. In this workshop, we learn how to remember our dreams, handle their symbols and interpret them so as to glean the messages they offer. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 7-9 p.m. (snow day, Feb. 1). Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.

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 FINDING SECURITY IN A TUMULTUOUS WORLD: How can we feel safe and secure in a world that seems to get “curiouser and curiouser” (to use Alice’s term as she wandered through wonderland) with every passing day? ˜ is

experiential workshop addresses this question with over a dozen exercises, techniques and practices to help participants achieve an abiding locus of security. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7-9 p.m. (snow day Feb. 6). Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.

ﬁtness TRY THE Y!: Cardio and weight equipment. Spin, yoga, zumba and more group exercise classes. Lap pool, 88-degree Fahrenheit program pool; swim lessons and aquatic classes. All in a supportive community where everyone is welcome. Try us for a day for free! Location: Greater Burlington YMCA, 266 College St., Burlington. Info: 862-9622, gbymca.org.

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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: Adobe Illustrator is a design program ideal for creating vector graphics for laser cutting, vinyl cutting and design. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator including the pen tool, pathfinder, image trace and more. ˜ is class will include instructorled exercises and projects. You will leave with a strong foundation of skills, as well as many shortcuts in the program. ˜ u., Jan. 22-29 or May 7-14, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com. BUILD AN FPV TINY WHOOP DRONE: ˜ is workshop is designed to introduce anyone to drones through hands-on building of a Tiny Whoop drone. Tiny Whoops are small first-personview (FPV) quadcopters aircraft equipped with a tiny camera/ video transmitter. ˜ ey are flown by their pilots using FPV goggles, which are similar to VR headsets. With practice, you can quickly improve your piloting skills and explore all kinds of spaces, indoors and out, or even race with others at Generator. Mon., Feb. 18, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 5400761, generatovt.com. EVENING JEWELRY CLASS! (INCLUDES TOOL TRAINING): No experience is needed. Just bring a desire to learn, and you’ll be off and running using the torch, jeweler’s saw, special hammers, polishing wheel and more. Demonstrations will including sawing, drilling, piercing, riveting, annealing, forming and soldering. We will complete practice pieces out of copper, brass and nickel before designing and creating a wearable finished art piece out of sterling silver (included with class). Mon., Jan. 28-Feb. 18, or May 6-Jun. 3, (no class May 27) 6-8 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 5400761, generatovt.com.

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LASER IMAGING: In this course, students will explore multiple materials and methods to create artworks, tools and objects. They will work with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare images to be laser etched and turned into objects with images on their surface, such as gifts, jewelry and coins, or tools for creating more images, such as stamps and woodcut blocks. Thu., Jan. 31-Feb. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com. LASER-CUT CHAIRS (INCLUDES LASER TRAINING!): This course allows students to explore chair design while getting acclimated to Adobe Illustrator. Students will go through the prototyping process before laser cutting fullsize creations out of Baltic birch ply. Students will then learn to effectively fasten, sand and finish their chair that can be used for the dining room, patio or home office Tue., Feb. 19-Mar. 5, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com. MAKE YOUR OWN PADDLE: In this class you will make a canoe paddle. You will choose your own design from several classic paddle shapes. You will learn the joy of shaping wood, primarily with hand tools. You will leave with a fully functional paddle, ready for the lake or river of your choosing. Thu., Ma . 21-Apr. 4, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com. SEWING SAFETY TRAINING: This course provides basic hands-on training on the Generator’s home sewing machines, including: identifying parts of the sewing machine; winding a bobbin; threading the machine; changing the needle; operating the machine, including sewing straight and zigzag stitches, changing stitch length and/or width, and sewing straight and curved seams with a consistent seam allowance; troubleshooting tips; and basic sewing tips and tricks. Mon., Jan. 14, Feb. 25, Apr. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com. STAINED GLASS: In this fourweek stained glass workshop, you will learn the Louis Comfort Tiffany copper-foil method of constructing stained glass. Learn to select glass colors, cut glass, apply copper foil and solder. You will leave with a beautiful piece of stained glass for any window in your home. All materials will be supplied for this workshop. Mon., Mar. 18-Apr. 8, 3:30-6 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com. STICKER WORKSHOP: 3-COLOR VINYL ILLUSTRATION: Learn how to turn an illustration into a three-color print using a registration plate and advanced vinyl application techniques. In this class, you will learn how to use Generator’s Roland GX-24 vinyl cutter to import designs from vector graphic software,

with a special focus on converting pen-and-paper sketches into solid vector designs in Adobe Illustrator. Sat., Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., or Thu., Ap . 25-May 2, 6-9 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 5400761, generatovt.com. THE BLACKSMITH’S KNIFE: The blacksmith’s knife is a forged blade, handle and all, from a single piece of steel. The knife often incorporates twists, curls and other flourishes to practice basic smithing techniques while producing a useful tool. In addition to a discussion of design principles, aesthetic and practical concerns, and materials, students will get hands-on experience with tools like the forge, hammer, anvil and belt grinder. Students should expect to finish one knife during the course of this class. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., & Sun., 9 a.m.2 p.m., Feb. 9-10 or Apr. 27-28. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatovt.com.

Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanish waterburycenter.com. FRENCH CLASSES: ADULTS, YOUTH, PRE-K: Give the gift of learning this season. Learn French! Encouraging, fun and structured classes held in beautiful art studio. Led by experienced teacher, fluent speake , lived/ worked in France & Cameroon. Not sure which level best for you? Pas de probleme: Contact Madame Maggie to help you decide. Allons-y! Adult French: Thu., Jan. 17-Mar. 7., Beginner 5-6:30 p.m., Adv. Beg/Intermediate 6:308 p.m. ($240). Youth After-school FRArt Workshop! Mon., Jan. 14Jun. 10., 3-5 p.m. No class: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, Apr. 22 & May 27. Sign up for entire session ($475) or four weeks at a time ($150). Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com.

herbs HERBAL ALCHEMY & THE UPGRADED KITCHEN: Join us for the second installment of the Permaculture Kitchen Series. We’ll bring you beyond your everyday cooking skills and dive deep into the multitude of ways you can upgrade your kitchen game — adding both cultivated and wild herbs/spices, vegetables and fruits — to infuse nutrition and vitality into everything from your winter chilis to your multigrain muffins! e’ll be cooking up a variety of dishes and, of course, getting a healthy sampling of everything, too! Sun., Dec. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. $15-$30. This high-value event is reasonably priced by sliding-scale donation. Location: McClure Multigenerational Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 495-1270, burlingtonperma culture@gmail.com, bitly/2OaFEpW.

language ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE WINTER SESSION: Our six-week session starts on January 7, and we are offering French classes for adults in Burlington, Colchester and Montpelier. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those who are already comfortable conversing in French. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, education@aflc .org, aflc .org. ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Spanish classes start in January. Learn from a native speaker via small classes or personal instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers, lessons for young children; they love it! English as Second Language instruction online. Our 13th year. See our website or contact us for details. Starts week of Jan. 7. Cost: $225/10 weekly classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury

meditation INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: Get a basic orientation to an essential practice of the spiritual journey; learn over a dozen techniques in this workshop that is more experiential than intellectual. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2-4 p.m. (snow day Mar. 2). Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909. 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.

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martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children. Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixth degree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A fi e-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.

MUSIC TOGETHER DEMO CLASSES AT THE FLYNN: For caregivers and children 0-5: Try out a Music Together class for free! Music Together classes bring together a community of families to share songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement activities in a relaxed, non-performance-oriented setting. These demo classes are the perfect opportunity to try out the class before committing to the full 10-week session beginning January 14. Two demo classes avail.: Mon., Dec. 10, & Mon., Dec. 17, 10-10:45 a.m. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynncente .org.

photography BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHERS’ WORKROOM: This a l-level workshop will emphasize creation and portfolio development. Each student will choose an individual project to pursue during the course and will complete a cohesive body of work. We will also engage in communal, supportive discussions. Instructor: Marcie Scrudder. Thu., Jan. 17-Ma . 28 (no class Mar. 7), 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $265/person; $240/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com.

pilates PILATES & PICS: INDULGE, EMPOWER & PLAY: Learn Pilates tricks and inversions on the trapeze table, ladder barrel, chair, Reformer and mat with All Wellness staff, and strike a pose for the camera with Katie, from Katie Figura photography. Each individual will receive beautiful professional photos of themselves doing Pilates. No experience required. Anyone without significant injuries are welcome Dec. 16, 10:15 a.m.-noon. Cost: $75. Location: All Wellness, 128

Lakeside Ave., Burlington. Info: 863-9900, allwellnessvt.com/ workshops. PILATES MATWORK!: Pilates matwork classes for all levels of ability from beginner to advanced, taught by Sharon Mcilwaine, certified pilates instructo , with many years of experience. All welcome. First class is free! Tue., 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:45-9:45 a.m. (no class Dec. 25). Cost: $18/1-hour class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., 3rd FL, Burlington. Info: Burlington Acupuncture, Sharon McIlwaine, 522-3992, sharon@ burlingtonacupuncture.com, pilatesmatworkvermont.com. PILATES WORKSHOP WITH ANULA MAIBERG: Anula Maiberg, co-owner of Sixth Street Pilates, was born in Israel and moved to NYC in 2001. Join us for a six-hour workshop/movement experience with Anula. Topics will include: Where Should I Be Feeling This and Building Community in Your Studio. Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $250. Location: All Wellness, 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington. Info: 863-9900, allwellnessvt.com/workshops.

shamanism EXTRAORDINARY REALITIES: Learn how to journey into the spirit realms, where you will work with powerfully compassionate and intelligent helping spirits, teachers and healers. The session will include an introduction to the practice of shamanic divination and an overview of shamanic healing. Meet your power animal in a core shamanic introduction. Sat., Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $120/9-hour class. Location: Shaman’s Flame Workshop Center, 644 Log Town Rd., Woodbury. Info: Peter Clark, 456-8735, peterclark13@gmail.com, shamansflame.com

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

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configuration settings wi l be shown on several different cameras, as well as dual-system audio used with a DSLR. Mon., Dec. 17 noon-2 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory. THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW, WITH FRAN STODDARD: Learn techniques that are tried and true for getting the most out of your interview. We’ll introduce interview techniques, present a live demo and have lots of hands-on time to practice your new skills. Led by Fran Stoddard, Vermont PBS producer/host and host of “Relationships Across Difference: A Conversation Series.” Tue., Dec. 18, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory. USING A PRO CAMCORDER: Learn how to use the Panasonic UX90 and gain more control over the camera to get creative shots. This in-depth workshop covers frame rates and formats, color balancing, audio settings, zebras, focus peaking, and more. Tue., Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. free. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. Daily drop-in classes include $5 Community, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics led y 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.

MICROPHONES 101: A good soundtrack will make your project come to life! This workshop c vers the techniques and gear used to capture the best possible sound while shooting in the field. Audio SEVEN DAYS DECEMBER 12-19, 2018

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2005 debut, self-titled album.) Tomova has helped the group work on vocal tone, blending, rhythms and melismatic techniques specific to the music of the region. “We’ve worked on songs that are very village-style,” Tomova tells Seven Days by phone. What is “village-style” singing? According to a 2004 article in the Anthropology of East Europe Review titled “The Mysterious Voice! American Women Singing Bulgarian Songs,” by Jamie Lynn Webster, it “often means using an ‘un-refined’ or ‘natural’ voice with singers creating a melody with or without a drone based harmony.” “It’s kind of a sound that is not so easy to find nowadays — even in Bulgaria,” Tomova says. “It’s very earthy. It has a lot of overtones. It kind of creates a bodily experience. There’s a specific resonance.”

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cappella singing requires finely tuned togetherness. To be fair, that’s true of any live performance, be it dance, theater, burlesque or whatever. But the nakedness and vulnerability of voice-only music require an especially heightened level of focus and cohesion. It’s like walking a tightrope sans net. You’ll witness such vocal precision if you happen to catch Amerykanka in concert. The a cappella Eastern European folk ensemble — consisting of Rebecca Mack, Alison Mott, Salka Thali, Stephanie Heaghney and Audrey Pirog — performs music primarily derived from the Balkans. Through traditional harmonies and technique, Amerykanka summon a powerful, reverent atmosphere rich with history, cultural relevance and sonic complexity. The group showcases some of its growing repertoire of traditionals and originals — which spans the 12th century to present day — on the recently released debut 68

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album Snow. You can hear selections from the album and more when Amerykanka perform on Friday, December 21, at Radio Bean in Burlington. Led by Mack, a Burlington-based teaching artist, the group formed in early 2013, when Mott and Thali became the first inductees. Both Mack and Thali are members of Burlington’s radical street band Brass Balagan, though Mack is on hiatus from that project. She enlisted Mott, a dancer, after hearing her sing to children at a local preschool. Heaghney and Pirog both belong to soulful jazz-pop outfit smalltalker. Several other members have come and gone since Amerykanka formed. Notably, Snow features vocals from Miku Daza, the mastermind behind the local ska-punk outfit of the same name; and Liana Nuse, who also plays cello on the record. Thali also plays clarinet. The members of Amerykanka — which means “American woman” in Bulgarian

— sing in several languages: Judeo-Spanish, Yiddish, Czech, Bulgarian, Albanian, Latin and English. Mastering the nuances of so many tongues requires careful research and attention to detail. “We try to take it very seriously in terms of making sure that we’re not mispronouncing,” Mott says, noting that the challenge doesn’t stop them from attempting a difficult piece. However, “Singing any language is very different from speaking it,” Mack points out. “In terms of emphasis … [In] French, all of the [unaccented letter] Es on the end of words are silent. But often singers in French will have a whole measure on an E [sound].” To assist with their Bulgarian language tunes, the group sought counsel from Bulgarian-born, New York City-based vocalist Vlada Tomova. (She’s known for her work with Israeli band Balkan Beat Box, particularly on the tracks “Bulgarian Chicks” and “Meboli” from their

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Drones — continuous, one-note tones — are used as a foundation “to work around and bring out dissonance,” says Thali. On Snow, tracks “Home” and “Snow” are stand-alone drones that also appear in and provide a foundation for “O Ignee Spiritus” and “Byla Cesta.” “We don’t have a backbeat,” Mott says. “We have a drone instead.” Amerykanka recorded Snow in Montréal with Burlington quasi-expat Ivan Klipstein, who’s known for his indiepop audiovisual project the Auroratones. With almost no assistance from pitchcorrecting or vocal-augmenting software, the album has a raw sound. “I work with pretty old equipment,” says Klipstein by phone. “It’s more of an old-fashioned process. I try to boil it down to an essence as far as how the sound is captured.” “There’s a magical thing that happens when voices are together in space,” says Mack. “[We make] sure that the actual quality of each voice is audible. It’s a little different from when you’re doing classical choral singing.” Themes of womanhood and femininity frequently come up in the group’s catalog of tunes. Audiences may not pick up on those themes without explicit VOICES CARRY

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Final Countdown

Season’s greetings, music lovers. We’re just a few weeks away from the end of the year, and practically every musician and their entire extended family are gearing up for some kind of special holiday throwdown. We’ll take a look at many of those in next week’s edition of this column, but a couple of seasonally appropriate events are going down this week, such as...

Naming Names

...the seventh annual Metal Monday Xmas Bash on Monday, December 17, at Nectar’s in Burlington. The formerly weekly shred fest kicks it yule-style with scene veterans SAVAGE HEN and newcomers MELKOR. Also in the mix are the unfortunately named BOIL THE WHORE, who make their return to the Metal Monday stage for the first time since 2015. Now, I can’t just let the name Boil the Whore go by without examination. I mean, it has to be one of the most eyebrow-raising local band names I’ve seen in a while. It’s unambiguously violent and misogynistic. To get a little perspective, I asked the band what the deal is with its aggressive moniker. Vocalist DAVE HUCKABAY explains via Facebook message: “The short answer is, no, the name has no real meaning or intent other than to be an indicator of the band and the style of music we play. The name would, to the average person in passing, be construed as violent and misogynistic if you were to take it for its absolute literal sense.

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“The name is meant to shock and offend,” he continues. “However, we hope any who enjoy our music or performances have the ability to differentiate the performance from literal promotion [of ] violent or misogynistic behavior. I liken it to people who enjoy horror films, true crime TV or any other strange, morbid curiosity — while knowing fully that they would reject these actions in the real world.” Fair enough, I suppose. It’s always good to ask thoughtful questions before rushing to judgment. Interestingly, the real treat of chatting with Huckabay was the realization that we actually grew up together in the same Addison County church. What a revelation (pun intended)! Small world we got here in the Green Mountains. But anyway, back to the event…

The B-Side

Savage Hen have a special treat for lovers of heavy, brooding rock: a new album! Dubbed The Red, the 10-track offering is like two concept albums in one. Side A features five pieces inspired by B-movie horror tropes. Choice cut: “The Monster,” a ragged, blood-curdling banger. Side B, however, includes subversive, doom-filled reinterpretations of a smattering of Christmas tunes, including “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” There’s something deeply comical about the former’s lyrics “Bells are ringing / Children singing / All is

merry and bright” when they’re shouted full force with a guttural growl. Two original holiday jams cap off the record. “The Wrong List” deliberates on the naughty/nice dichotomy (“You’re on the wrong list and there’s no getting off / You shouldn’t have been such a dick”); while “Christmas Bath” is a whimsical carol perfectly encapsulated by its title (“I want to be in a Christmas bath / Wash until the New Year.”) You can stream the record on Bandcamp, or pick up a CD copy at the show.

Good Grief

CHRIS VON STAATS revives his annual

tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Friday, December 14, at the Skinny Pancake in Hanover, N.H., as well as on Saturday, December 15, at the Skinny Pancake’s Burlington location. After an initial set of jazz-infused versions of popular Christmastime songs, Von Staats and co. present VINCE GUARALDI’s score from the original TV program in its entirety. I suggest watching the special before attending — particularly the pageant rehearsal scene, so you can brush up on your awkwardAF dance moves.

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Media. Conceptually, it’s a roundtable discussion with various local so-and-sos who hash out various subjects relating to the arts, media and politics. In an email to Seven Days, Emoji Nightmare likens the show to Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” The second season, which kicks off on Thursday, December 20, continues the following three Thursdays, concluding on January 10. But instead of broadcasting from VCAM’s studio, the queens et al. will stage the program at Burlington’s Vermont Comedy Club. VCAM will continue to broadcast the new episodes. With a theme of “Politics and Activism,” the second season’s first episode features former gubernatorial candidate CHRISTINE HALLQUIST, Democratic political strategist ARSHAD HASAN, Vermont Sen. BRIAN CAMPION (D-Bennington) and comedian JOSIE LEAVITT, who previously served as interim executive director and development director for the Pride Center of Vermont. Subsequent episodes feature Vermont Public Radio’s JANE LINDHOLM, comedic actor RUSTY DEWEES and a gaggle of queens for a drag-specific installment on December 27. You can watch the series — and other VCAM programming — on cable (Xfinity), the internet or the Roku streaming channel Media Factory.

In the Rough

Riot-rockers ROUGH FRANCIS continue their ongoing 2018 10-year anniversary celebration this Saturday, December 15, at the Monkey House in Winooski. Roughly a decade ago, the band played its first show ever at the former punk club 242 Main. The following night, they played the Monkey House.

Through lineup changes, major life events such as marriage and children, and industry red tape, Rough Francis have endured. They’re currently one of the longest-running rock bands in the state. Earlier this year, the quintet finally dropped its long-awaited LP, MSP3: Counter Attack. New this week is a delightful animated video for the band’s song “Panthers in the Night,” courtesy of KEITH ROSS of Tiny Concert (not to be confused with NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts). The animator creates handdrawn cartoon renderings of rock bands, animates and syncs them to a song by the artist, and uploads the clips to his Instagram account. Since January, Ross has created clips for the RAMONES, MOTÖRHEAD, CYPRUS HILL and others. Rough Francis are the latest to get the pen-and-ink treatment.

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

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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: ‡e Blue Gardenias (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Seth Eames (blues), 9:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: ‡e High Breaks, the Donner Beach Party, Potentially Lobsters (surf), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Sibling Revival (folk, jazz), 7 p.m., free. Ryan Fauber (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Friends Only (pop-punk), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Standup Class Show, 8:30 p.m., free.

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CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free. THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

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DELI 126: Vinyl Me, Please presents the Spins featuring Mavis Staples’ ‘Mavis Staples’ (vinyl listening party), 5 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: Seba Molnar (jazz), 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: Alex Stewart Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. ‡e W ormdogs (Album Release), Avery Cooper Quartet (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., $5/8. RADIO BEAN: Jason Baker (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Lyon’s Disciple (reggae, rock), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: ‡e Fel lership (rock), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Full Walrus, LEAN TEE, Dr. Sammy Love (indie), 9 p.m., $3.

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THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Bob McKenzie Blues Band, 7 p.m., free.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 8 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Old Time Music Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Currents, Limbs, Sentinels, Crypitus (metal), 7:30 p.m., $10/12.

GUSTO’S: Chris Powers (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., free. DJ Rome 802 (hits), 8 p.m., free.

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

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Soule Monde (funk, jazz), 8 p.m., $10.70.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. PARKER PIE CO.: Can-Am Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., free.

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A clattering mixture of bells and metallic percussive sounds opens Willverine’s latest EP, Save Some. As the clanging tones evaporate in a wash of reverb, a billowy voice and quick jabs of synth bass trade off back and forth. A string of dewy handclaps flutter in as the beat fully drops and the song “Oh Beauty” comes to life. Will Andrews, the Colchester-based electro-pop musician and producer behind the Willverine moniker, is a master of playing with space. Whether sparse and cavernous like “Oh Beauty” or jam-packed with sounds, layers and ideas like “Run Too Fast,” his songs have a sense of balance and structural integrity. Flying buttresses of bass and beats keep “Oh Beauty”’s metaphorical 30-foot ceiling from caving in.

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Is offering an earnest homage to influences as laudable as integrating them into a distinctive personal style? That might be a debate for another time, after hearing what Dan Silverman conceived as a tribute to his jazz roots in Early Heroes. Scanning the song titles and composer credits on the trombonist’s first album since 2007’s Silverslide, one might get the impression that he is all over the map. That would be wrong; even a cursory listen reveals that, whatever direction they take, Silverman and his collaborators move with distinct purpose. His various ensembles of stellar Vermont musicians effortlessly navigate trade-offs.

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Andrews assembles a dream team of players on Save Some, including vocalists Francesca Blanchard (heard on the opener) and Burlington expat Maryse Smith. Also in the mix are a few cronies from his jazz-hop outfit Japhy Ryder, including Zack DuPont, Pat Ormiston and Jason Thime, plus guitarist Sean Witters. With their strengths fully utilized — whether rippin’ guitar work or elegiac vocals — Andrews’ guests sparkle in their various roles. The artist hands off lead vocal duties to other players about half the time, but he’s a damn fine singer in his own right. Andrews opens the up-tempo “Don’t Waste It” only to be joined by Smith at the hook. Bustling hihats, effervescent guitar and arpeggiated synths drive the groove at its most fully outfitted before the song returns to spacious beats, bass and vocals. Blanchard returns on “2 Hours,” a slow-jam rumination on loss. The 808 snares pop over a demure mix of piano and guitar. Andrews introduces his

signature instrument, the trumpet, at the song’s climactic midpoint. Blanchard layers exquisite harmonies as the song sheds its elements like falling petals. Reflective keys and processed vocals open “Run Too Fast,” an absolute beast of a song. Andrews cobbled together 50 separate tracks: siren synths, flanged bass, alien whirs, molten trumpet, blazing guitar, and more ebb and flow over hip-hop-inspired beats. “Save Some” is pure Willverine. Andrews lays out the track’s individual ingredients before mixing them together: the tap-tap on the rim of a snare; deep, round synth bass; his own overdriven vocals; an elegant piano line; a searing guitar lick. They fit together like puzzle pieces around the song’s one-minute marker. The EP closes with the bittersweet “Anymore,” a mid-tempo swirl of slide guitar, velvety trumpets and Smith’s vulnerable vocals. Andrews makes great strides here as both songwriter and producer. His futuristic yet nostalgic style of trip-hop electro-funk is as fresh as it gets. Listen to Save Some on Spotify.

Over eight tracks, Silverman pays obeisance to artists as disparate as Maynard Ferguson and Roswell Rudd, among others, yet forges continuity within diverse arrangements. Lane Gibson lent his technical expertise and the resources of his recording and mastering studio in Charlotte. Silverman’s sister Judi Silvano assisted in the mixing. Their combined engineering efforts resulted in a recording with spacious clarity. Pianist Tom Cleary and trumpeter Ray Vega help set the tone for Early Heroes on opener “Slide’s Derangement.” Along with Silverman, they are respectful of Ferguson’s original but not copycats; they play the material with a subtle measure of abandon. That attitude becomes more palpable as the tracks progress. Silverman and his bass-trombone

counterpart Tim Foley show more than a little courage in their duo run-throughs of Wayne Shorter’s “Infant Eyes” and Thelonious Monk’s “Crepuscule With Nellie.” They equally challenge the material in Charles Mingus’ “Don’t Be Afraid, the Clown’s Afraid Too.” Nearly 10 minutes of brisk interplay here incorporates the novel texture of Paul Asbell’s guitar. “J and K 2017,” Silverman’s improvised piece with former Gang of Thieves trombonist Nate Reit, is emblematic of the bristling musicianship on this record. And on another Mingus composition, “The Shoes of the Fisherman’s Wife Are Some Jiveass Slippers,” which closes the album, the rhythm section of bassist Anthony Santor and drummer Jeff Salisbury is especially pleasurable. It would be splendid to witness all of these exchanges in a live setting — and Silverman has plans in the works. Meantime, this album will stand jazz fans in good stead. Early Heroes is available at CD Baby.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

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Ryan Ober & the Romans (psychpop), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+. THE OLD POST: Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno, Young & Cheney (rock), 5 p.m., free. Bombay (covers), 9 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Shane Murley Band (folk-rock), 8:30 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: B-Town (covers), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bronwyn Fryer, Susan Reid and Dov & Jaco Schiller (Joni Mitchell tribute), 6 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Valentino (old-time), 6 p.m., free. Wild Leek River, Rust Bucket (Americana), 9 p.m., free. DOG RIVER BREWERY: Laugh Local Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Joe Sabourin (folkrock), 5 p.m., free. Supernatural (rock), 9 p.m., $5. MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: Connor Mears’ Birthday Party featuring DJ GaGu and JAWZ (EDM), 10 p.m., $5. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Abby Sherman (folk), 7 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Dead Sessions Lite (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $7.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Backline Collective, the Stash! Band (pop-rock, bluegrass), 9 p.m., $8.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Rehab Roadhouse (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. OTTER CREEK BREWING CO./ THE SHED BREWERY: Sarah King (blues-rock), 5 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: High Five Swan Dive (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Abby Sherman (folk), 7 p.m., free.

randolph/royalton BABES BAR: Green Mountain Roots (rock, Americana), 8 p.m., free.

outside vermont

CASA CAPITANO: Ed Schenk (accordion), 6 p.m., free. MONOPOLE: Hunter (rock), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): A Charlie Brown Christmas with Chris Von Staats Band (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

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burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Jeff and Gina (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Green Mountain Cabaret presents: A Tribute to Queen (burlesque), 8 p.m., $14.72-29.74. Retronome (retro dance hits), 10 p.m., $5. FOAM BREWERS: Lady Lupine (neo-soul), 8 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: DuPont & Deluca (folk), 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Hawthorn Duo, Ali McGuirk (folk), 7:30 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. NECTAR’S: Reid Parsons (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Seth Yacovone Band, Skyfoot (blues, rock), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN: Hunter (rock), 7 p.m., free. Brian McKenzie (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Joe Adler and Tuck Hanson (folk), 10 p.m., $5. Kudu Stooge (jam), 11:30 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Strange Changes (rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., $5. SIDEBAR: Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): A Charlie Brown Christmas with Chris Von Staats Band (jazz), 8 p.m., free. SMITTY’S PUB: „e Growlers’ Ugly Christmas Sweater Party (rock), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Josh Gondelman (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Nos4a2 (metal), 9 p.m., free. THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Shellhouse (rock), 6:30 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Fully Completely Hip: „e Tragically Hip Tribute, 8 p.m., $18/23. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Paint: A Drag Cabaret presents ‘Sleigh Belles’, 9 p.m., $12/15. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Dale and Darcy (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: Rough Francis, Ghastly Sound, the Onlys (rock), 8:30 p.m., $10.

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THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Fabulous Wrecks (rock), 5 p.m., free. X-Rays (rock), 9 p.m., free. PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Southtown Bluegrass, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. The Burds Brothers (Americana), 6 p.m., free. BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: The Felloship (rock), 9 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: John Lackard Blues Band, 9 p.m., free. TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Swimmer, the Melting Nomads (jam), 9 p.m., $10.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Ugly Sweater Party with DJ Earl (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: High Five Swan Dive (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest 14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Shane Murley Band (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Jazzyaoke (live jazz karaoke), 7:30 p.m., $5.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Buck Hollers (country), 7 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: DJ Kaos (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

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stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Jesse Taylor (folk), 7 p.m., free.

BABES BAR: The Slow Cookers (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Electronic Music Industry Mixer featuring AQUA, DJ SVPPLY, B-Gunn, Craig Mitchell, 9 p.m., $10/12.

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FOAM BREWERS: Joe Agnello and Jack Vignon (rock), noon, free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Sabrina Comellas and Alex Bennett (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free. Seth Hanson (folk), 6 p.m., free. Nick Awad (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. Kippincoe (Americana), 10 p.m., free. JanaeSound (rock, soul), midnight, free. RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free. ‘Big Tiny Love’ Album Release (eclectic children’s), 4 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: It’s a Wonderful Roast (holiday-themed roast), 7 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

HEALTHY LIVING MARKET & CAFÉ: Art Herttua (jazz), 11 a.m., free. MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Friedman (folk), 11 a.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Beg, Steal or Borrow, Alice Howe (bluegrass), 5 p.m., $5.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Parsonsﬁeld (folk-rock, holiday), 7:30 p.m., $15.

northeast kingdom

‚eor y (acoustic rock), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Music Trivia, 7:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Game Night, 7 p.m., free. 7th Annual Metal Monday Xmas Bash featuring Savage Hen, Boil the Whore, Melkor, 9 p.m., $3/5. RADIO BEAN: Jeanette (folk, pop), 7 p.m., free. Eben Schumacher (folk, blues), 8:30 p.m., free. Set

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

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FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (eclectic vinyl), 6 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Grup Anwar (classical Arabic), 7:30 p.m., free. Danza Del Fuego (gypsyinfused world music), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: AliT (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free.

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LINCOLNS: ‚e Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Christmas Concert, 12:30 p.m., free.

BABES BAR: Ricky Tea (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

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NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN: Tavo Carbone (oldtime, pop), 8:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 11 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: 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

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

WED.19

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

burlington

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

FOAM BREWERS: Comedy Night, 7 p.m., free.

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

JUNIPER: ‚e Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin and Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Seth Eames (blues), 9:30 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Django Soulo (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Friends (country), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free. THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Burlington Songwriters Holiday Celebration, 6 p.m., free. THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

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

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Bluegrass Jam, 7:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Lush Honey, the Get Messy (soul, funk), 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

barre/montpelier

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

RADIO BEAN: Bradley Hester (Annie in the Water) (rock, reggae), 8:30 p.m., free. DumBass (dance), 10:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

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

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Zack DuPont and Matt Deluca (folk), 8 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman and Kelly Ravin (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

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

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

HATCH 31: Rough Cut Blues Jam, third Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m., free.

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

outside vermont

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

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Voices Carry « P.68 descriptions, some of which Snow’s liner notes offer. “Ajn Šnej, Mame,” a Yiddish duet with Pirog and Mack, is stark and haunting, both in presentation and meaning. A song of lamentations, it tells the sad tale of a young woman who’s been sent away from her family to work for a tailor. “It’s rain-snowing outside, and she’s just feeling very lonely and missing her mom,” says Mott. “And she doesn’t want to be there.” “Mayn Rue Platz,” which opens with solitary, plucked cello, is an ode to New York City’s Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. The 1911 blaze resulted in the deaths of 146 people, most of whom were immigrant women under the age of 23. Though the group has only had female-identifying members so far, Mack says, “That’s not a requirement for participating.” Their arrangements could support lower voices, given that some of the pieces dip well into the tenor 2 range. Amerykanka are about to perform out of state for the first time. In January, they’ll travel to Brooklyn to participate in the Zlatne Uste Golden Festival, the country’s premier celebration of Balkan music and culture. The confluence of many like-minded artists inevitably leads to some crossover in terms of content. But Amerykanka strive to put their own spin on the traditionals they perform. “So many of these folk songs have been recorded so many ways,” says Thali. “We wanted to make sure our [versions] were going to be slightly new.” “One thing we can offer is bringing that music [to a new] context,” says Mack. She refers to the venues where the band has performed: rock clubs. Similar acts typically lean more toward community centers and churches. But churches “sometimes can feel uncomfortable and make audience members feel uncomfortable,” says Thali. Though Amerykanka performs some religious music, it considers such tunes from a historical perspective rather than a spiritual one. That’s not to say that the singers operate without soul. They describe their rehearsals as deeply intimate and personal. “There’s something in the experience, the intimacy of how your voice fits with another person,” Tomova muses. “It’s kind of like a dancing partner.”

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Examining Room Thatiana Oliveira and Madeline Veitch, New City Galerie BY A MY LI LLY

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t’s lucky that “sick and tired of being sick and tired: how to tell a story of a body and what ails it?” is at Burlington’s New City Galerie through January 17, because the exhibit requires more than one visit for full absorption of the experience it offers. That’s unusual for a show consisting of six works. Half are by Vermont native Madeline Veitch, a research, metadata and zine librarian at the State University of New York at New Paltz. The other three are the work of Thatiana Oliveira, associate director of the visual arts program at Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, where she also lives. The two artists have long interested a third, Sumru Tekin, who also works at VCFA as the exhibition coordinator for visual arts. She stepped into a curator’s role to bring them together. At first, the works seem connected only in that they all appear to concern the body. Gradually, it becomes clear that the exhibit is also about visitors’ own bodies in relation to, and in response to, the ideas of these fascinating works. The first work that visitors encounter is Oliveira’s “Suckle,” a looped video projected on the wall of the stairway that leads from Church Street to the second-story gallery. In it, three people lean over a table-height surface consisting of baby-bottle nipples sewn together to form a monochromatic 78

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yellow mat. In a calm, concentrated manner, each sucks repeatedly on one nipple before moving on to another — a gesture that is simultaneously sexual and infantile. In the first of two rooms, 15 snapshots in secondhand frames fill a wall and a half; the ensemble forms Veitch’s “Untitled (exam rooms).” The photos, devoid of people, show framed art hanging in medical examination rooms, in hospital hallways and beside medical equipment in facilities located in at least four states. Across the room is Veitch’s “#inpain,”

an installation consisting of a wooden tray containing 900 digital printouts on cardstock of Instagram photos atop a small table that also holds a lamp. Two chairs invite visitors to sit down and flip through the square-format prints of people’s faces. Meanwhile, Veitch’s voice, in a looped audio installation, reads a list of hashtags, including the work’s title. The second room continues Veitch’s work with two slyly humorous digital prints in which the artist reimagines standard pain scales. Such scales ask patients to rate their

pain from one to 10, or according to a series of smiley faces that become increasingly frown-y. Veitch’s versions link squares of medical graph paper to signifiers of the natural world — images of a rock and a leaf — to suggest the complexity of communicating pain. A tiny green zine the artist created contains quotations from 19th-century writings on pain and illness. Two more works by Oliveira complete the exhibit. “Untitled (Orange)” is a looped video, shown on a small screen that lies flat on the floor, of two feet slowly rolling an orange between their soles. The model’s legs are hairy, with toenails painted a warm pink; the gender ambiguity suggests the universality of bodily pleasure. “Wash, Comb, Sweep, Sleep” consists of two long light tables, no more than two feet wide, loaded with samples of Oliveira’s dark hair sealed between double-glass plates stacked to various heights. The arrangement evokes specimens captured between microscope slides and their cover slips. When Tekin visited Veitch’s studio in May, she noticed that the latter’s work was exploring the subject of pain. As a result, Tekin recalls, “I started thinking about the body, its residues, its public and private presentations.” In her curator’s statement, she cites Virginia Woolf’s famous observation, in

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“On Being Ill” (1926), that “language runs dry” when “sufferers” try to describe their pain to doctors. Tekin also references Walter Benjamin’s lament for the lost art of communicating through stories in his 1936 essay “The Storyteller: Reflections on the Works of Nikolai Leskov.” The artist-curator proposes that Veitch and Oliveira have created art that invites new ways of connecting and communicating with others.

chosen to present the images in their original digital format, but their materiality requires gallery visitors to handle them physically, a process that’s slower and less automatic than scrolling. “We hardly ever interact with printed snapshots anymore,” notes Veitch. She and Tekin met at the University of Vermont while earning bachelor’s degrees in art history. Veitch, who also majored in studio art, went on to earn a BS in library

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Both approach that idea while rooting their work in different concerns. In her video installations, Oliveira is as much interested in pleasure as pain; sensation itself is her subject. She collected the hair in “Sweep” over a year in which she was losing hair for an unknown reason, she says. But while she invites “scientific” examination of the results in her light-table arrangement, Oliveira has also created a thing of beauty in which the curls and clots of each hair sample evoke the curves and complexities of the human body. “My hope is that there’s a visceral experience [for visitors] that makes them consider their own body,” says Oliveira by phone. She earned a BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA at Columbia College Chicago. Veitch’s “#inpain” offers a similar invitation to connect with others. In a world saturated with selfie images, the artist asks visitors to consider 900 — a mixture of people who are ill in hospital beds and people who want to broadcast their “good days” with happy shots. Veitch could have

science. That discipline has clearly influenced her work, such as the card-cataloglike tray of images. Veitch says she grew fond of many of the Instagram images, which she culled from “hundreds of thousands” she considered over a year. “What I’m really touched by is the effort made by the subjects to be seen and understood in their pain,” she says. “Whether we can really access that, inundated as we are in the digital landscape, is the question.” That is for the visitor — the term “viewer” being perhaps too limited to the sense of sight for this show — to discover. Contact: lilly@sevendaysvt.com

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NORTHERN VT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION: Members of the artists’ group exhibit works in a variety of mediums. Curated by SEABA. December 13-February 22. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington.

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SAM REYNOLDS: Paintings by the senior in the BFA program. December 17-21. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

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ERICK HUFSCHMID: “A Muse,” photographs taken in 2010 in the studio of collage artist Varujan Boghosian. VARUJAN BOGHOSIAN: Late work in construction and collage. Reception: Saturday, December 15, 3-4:30 p.m. December 12-January 26. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

ART EVENTS BCA HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET: Unique, handmade gifts by Vermont artists: ceramics, jewelry, games, clothing, accessories and more! Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Friday, December 14, 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, December 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 865-7166. E1 STUDIO COLLECTIVE HOLIDAY SHOP: Art for sale includes stained glass, fused glass, ceramics, cards, books, prints, fine art and more. E1 Studio Collective, Burlington, Saturday, December 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 408-234-0037. FIGURE DRAWING SOCIAL: A two-hour session allowing artists to practice figure drawing and form study in a friendly environment. Live model provided; BYO supplies. All skill levels welcome. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Wednesday, December 19, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 922-6085. HOLIDAY CRAFTING PARTY: Make seasonal crafts and enjoy refreshments; Santa visits from 1 to 2 p.m. Milton Artists’ Guild Art Center & Gallery, Sunday, December 16, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583. HOLIDAY PAINT & SIP (TEA): Artist Juliet O’Neil leads participants in painting a wintry wonderland. Tea and snacks provided. Free to seniors. RSVP. River Arts, Morrisville, Wednesday, December 12, 9 a.m.-noon. Info, 888-1261, info@riverartsvt.org. HOLIDAY STUDIO SALE: Unique wheel-thrown pottery, light refreshments and entertainment, plus a free gift for the first 50 customers. Claude Lehman Pottery, Burlington, Friday, December 14, 4-8 p.m.; and Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 399-5181.

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‘PASSAGE’: A juried exhibit of small works no larger than 12 by 12 inches. ﬂ Through January 14. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

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PAULINE JENNINGS: “Becoming Human,” an intermedia exhibition that seeks to identify and dissolve barriers between human and wild in the Anthropocene era. ‘TECTONIC INDUSTRIES: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE’: ﬂ Through sculpture, instructional videos, physical surveys and interactive activities, Lars Boye Jerlach and Helen Stringfellow present a series of self-help questionnaires to explore the impossibility of our collective, endless search for concrete answers and endeavor for self-improvement. ﬂ Through February 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

least in any direction that would be compatible with my own sanity.” So wrote Dan Siegel on Facebook and Instagram about the quirky mugs he’s created for the past 12 years. But the Burlington ceramic artist made it clear he’s moving on. “As of now, Danmade Pottery will no longer be produced and all

‘SMALL WORKS’: An annual group show that features works 12 inches or less in a variety of mediums and styles by local artists. ﬂ Through January 17. Info, 578-2512. ﬂ The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

existing pieces are all that will ever be,” he declared. Anyone who’s been meaning to pick up a mug adorned with, say, an octopus or pig or robot could head to Penny Cluse Café. There, for the month of December, patrons can order their coffee in a Danmade mug and, if they wish, buy it. The mugs are also available at Thirty-odd on Pine Street and on Etsy, as well as at the BCA Holiday Artist Market this weekend at Burlington City Hall Auditorium — while supplies last. Siegel has already been busy with his new line of work, viewable on his Instagram @ergopottery. “I have never felt as excited to make new work as I do right now,” he wrote. “I had to get back to my roots in pottery-making. But it’s also taking off in a new direction.” Pictured: a Danmade mug. to thrive. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, Wednesday, December 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Info, cityandlake@gmail.com. WISHBONE COLLECTIVE FIRST ANNIVERSARY: A celebration of the studio’s ﬁrst year includes a curated selection of work by current members, music by A Box of Stars and Loupo, and Folino’s pizza. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Saturday, December 15, 8 p.m. Donations. Info, 922-6085.

ONGOING SHOWS

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. ﬂ rough December 14. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. ‘THE INTREPID COUPLE AND THE STORY OF AUTHENICA AFRICAN IMPORTS’: A selection of African art collected by Jack and Lydia Clemmons, along with photos and listening stations, curated by the Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte. ﬂ rough March 9. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING: Sessions featuring a variety of approaches to working from the ﬁgure are suited to all levels of drawing, painting and sculpture backgrounds and expertise. Easels and tables available. River Arts, Morrisville, Tuesday, December 18, 3-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-1261.

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THE ART OF ADELINE KLIMA: ﬂ e 92-year-old artist, who has become legally blind, shows 30 paintings in pastel, oil and acrylic. ﬂ rough December 15. Info, 922-1666. Nunyuns Bakery & Café in Burlington.

KARA TORRES: “Myriad Veils,” multimedia works that explore literal and metaphorical veils and how they obscure and elucidate what lies beneath. ﬂ rough February 28. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

SEABA HOLIDAY MARKET: Part of the South End Art sHop, this holiday shopping experience features one-of-a-kind items in a variety of mediums. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, Wednesday, December 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 859-9222.

‘THE ART SHOW NO. 13’: An open-media exhibit in which members of the community are invited to show work. ﬂ rough December 31. Info, publicartschool@ gmail.com. RL Photo Studio in Burlington.

MARTHA HULL: “Cute + Deadly,” framed archival art prints featuring kittens, rainbows, zombies, thunderstorms and more, in the bar. ﬂ rough January 26. Info, 862-9647. ﬂ e Daily Planet in Burlington.

CORRINA THURSTON: Graphite and colored pencil drawings and prints of animals by the Vermont artist. ﬂ rough December 31. New Moon Café in Burlington.

MUG SHOW: Local potter Dan Siegel’s mugs can be used for anyone sitting at the café counter during December, and all are for sale. Danmade pottery is handmade and incorporates original hand-drawn designs into each piece. ﬂ rough December 31. $40 per mug. Info, danmadepottery@gmail.com. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY POP-UP ART SALE: Unique holiday gifts including original artworks, prints, cards and more created by member artists. fl e Front, Montpelier, fl ursday, December 13, and Friday, December 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 552-0877. ‘SEWING’: A live performance with fl atiana Oliveira and two models, in conjunction with a current exhibit. Audience members may choose how long they view the hourlong piece. Models are nude for a portion of the performance. New City Galerie, Burlington, Friday, December 14, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 355-5440. ‘THRIVE!’: An original work of outdoor projection art created by students of Burlington City & Lake Semester, in collaboration with Burlington muralist Mary Lacy, that suggests what our community needs

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CRYSTAL STOKES: Acrylic paintings by the central Vermont artist. Curated by SEABA. ﬂ rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. ‘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

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NORTHERN VERMONT ARTIST ASSOCIATION: Works in a variety of mediums by members of the group, which began in 1931. Curated by SEABA. ﬂ rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

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THATIANA OLIVEIRA & MADELINE VEITCH: “Sick and tired of being sick and tired: how to tell a story of a body and what ails it?,” an exhibition featuring interactive installations, sound pieces, performance, video and sculpture, curated by Sumru Tekin. fl rough January 17. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington. TH!NK’: An installation of drawings by more than 900 students and 100 adults in the Rutland Northeast School District, made at the Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. fl rough December 31. Info, jbrodowski@rnesu.org. Flynndog in Burlington. TIMOTHY SANTIMORE: Acrylic paintings influenced by Eastern philosophies and the aesthetics of abstract of gestural abstraction. Curated by SEABA. fl rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. fl e Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. VERMONT ACTIVIST POSTERS THROUGH THE AGES: An exhibit of artwork and articles chronicling the activities of Vermonters during the 20th and 21st centuries and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sponsored by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Peace and Justice Center. fl rough January 31. Info, 355-3256. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington. VERMONT ARTISTS GROUP SHOW: Works in a variety of mediums by Dennis McCarthy, Evan Greenwald, Frank DeAngelis, Janet Bonneau, Janie McKenzie, Jordan Holstein, Kara Torres, Lynne Reed, Marilyn Barry, Mike Reilly, Melissa Peabody, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold, Stephen Beattie, Tatiana Zelazo, Terry Mercy and Travis Alford. Open rotating exhibit, curated by SEABA. fl rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. fl e Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington. WINTER SHOW: An eclectic mix of art and artists including Steve Sharon (paintings), Justine Poole (mosaic furniture), Danny Lefrançois (mixed-media works), Jason Pappas (recycled/repurposed/ assemblage), Eric Eickmann (paintings), Jon Black (metal jewelry), Brea Schwartz (HANKS, handkerchiefs designed by women artists), Jeff Bruno (paintings), Nicole Christman (paintings), ZoBird Pottery (stoneware and porcelain), Gus Warner (paintings), Tessa Hill (handblown glass and mixed media), Martha Hull (paintings), and Frank DeAngelis (paintings). fl rough December 31. Info, 318-0963. fl e Green Door Studio in Burlington.

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ART SHOWS

‘THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BIRDS AND OTHER CREATURES’: Wildlife photography by Sharon Radtke. “rough December 28. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS: Landscape and cityscape paintings by Carolyn Walton, Athenia Schinto, Helen Nagel and Ken Russack. “rough March 24. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne. ‘ILLUMINATE: THE WINTER GROUP SHOW’: “e 18-person exhibition highlights Montpelier artist Sam Colt’s mixed-media grassello works. “rough January 31. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. ‘INTO THE WOODS’: Established and emerging artists display two-dimensional artworks about the season’s change. “rough December 31. Info, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. Jericho Town Hall. JOHN OPULSKI: “Undercurrent,” new oil and acrylic paintings. “rough December 30. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. JUDI MACULAN AND JOHN PENOYAR: New works by the Hinesburg artists. “rough December 31. Info, 482-2878. Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg. 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. “rough December 31. Shelburne Vineyard. LYNDA REEVES MCINTYRE: “Abundance,” new paintings and ﬁbers celebrating the visual joy, gesture and “voice” of Mother Nature’s bounty. “rough Januar y 30. Info, 985-3819. All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. ‘MAPPING AN UNEVEN COUNTRY: BIRD’S EYE VIEWS OF VERMONT’: More than three dozen drawn, painted and printed views of the Green Mountain State investigate the popular 19thcentury phenomenon of “perspective” or “bird’s-eye” views. “rough March 3. ‘NEW ENGLAND NOW’: “e inaugural exhibition in a curated biennial series featuring contemporary Northeast artists organized around thematic subject matter. “rough January 13. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. SAM WYATT: “Darkness Obscured,” giclée prints of original watercolor paintings that explore abandoned industrial buildings in West Rutland. “rough December 31. Info, s.wyatt826@gmail.com. Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington.

barre/montpelier

‘7WOMEN, 7WALLS’: Mary Admasian, Alisa Dworsky, Karen Henderson, Evie Lovett, Hannah Morris, Janet Van Fleet and Kristen M. Watson show their choice of work in a variety of mediums. “rough December 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. ANNE DAVIS: “A Peaceable Kingdom,” new paintings on old canvases by the Barre artist. “rough January 5. Info, 279-6403. CVMC Art Gallery in Berlin. ‘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. “rough March 30. Info, 479-8500. V ermont History Center in Barre. CELEBRATE!: “is annual holiday season show includes a diverse selection of ﬁne art and crafts by SPA artists displayed on all three ﬂoors of the art center. “rough December 27. Info, 479-7069, studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts in Barre. DEE CHRISTIE & ROBIN LEONE: Old books repurposed into works of art; and handcrafted felt hats, respectively. “rough December 31. Info, 223-1981. “e Cheshire Cat 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. “rough December 21. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP & SILENT AUCTION: “e 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. “rough Januar y 4. THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD: THE MASTER COPIES: “e 19th-centur y Vermont painter and gallery namesake copied paintings seen on European trips to learn from masters such as Rembrandt and Turner, and brought the paintings back to Montpelier. “rough June 1. Info, 262-6035. T .W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘INNOVATORS OF NORWICH: BUILDING A NATION’: “e second exhibition in a two-par t series focusing on advances in railroad engineering, science, architecture and infrastructure. Highlighted contributions from Russell Porter, Edward Dean Adams, William Rutherford Meade and Grenville Dodge. “rough December 21. Info, 485-2811. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northﬁeld. JAMES SECOR: “As Not Seen,” paintings about objects in the built landscape that “fall away as noise between views,” such as storage units. ‘THROUGH MY EYES’: Digital photography from the Montpelier Senior Activity Center and the Photo Walk Group, both led by Linda Hogan. “rough January 26. Info, 595-5252. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier. LINDA MIRABILE: “All “ings A vian,” an exhibit of new abstract and realistic paintings by the Berlin artist depicting crows, ﬂamingos and more. “rough December 31. Info, 229-6206. Nor th Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

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MARK HEITZMAN: “Scrap Yard,” 10 large-scale graphite or charcoal drawings of tools and other objects. “rough March 2. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre. MELANIE BROTZ: “Winging It,” mixed-media bird paintings using materials salvaged from the waste stream, including windows, mirrors, boards and picture frames. “rough December 15. Info, 485-4786. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.

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MICHAEL T. JERMYN: “New American Impressionism,” photographs by the local artist. “rough Januar y 4. Info, 223-1570. Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier. ‘SEEDS OF RENEWAL’: An exploration of Abenaki agricultural history, cuisine and ceremony. “rough April 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. SHOW 29: Recent work by Vermont-based contemporary member-artists. “rough Januar y 20. Info, 552-0877. “e Front in Montpelier .

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2018 LEGACY COLLECTION: Work by a selection of gallery artists. ‘GEMS AND GIANTS: A members’ exhibit of very small and very large works. HEARTBEET FELTS: Felted works of art by adults with developmental disabilities living at Heartbeet, a life-sharing community in Hardwick and Craftsbury. “rough December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. ‘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. “rough January 7. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

Happy Holidays

‘COLORFUL & CURVACEOUS: CAPTIVATING QUILT ART’: Fabric works by Judy B. Dales, who began making quilts in 1970 with a focus on geometric patterns but soon evolved to create ﬂuid designs of curved lines and lyrical shapes. ‘REMEMBRANCE’: An exhibit featuring work by mixed-media collage artist and ﬁne art photographer Athena Petra Tasiopoulos and artist, feminist and educator Nina Dubois. “rough Januar y 9. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville. STOWE/SMUGGS SHOWS

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MEMBERS’ ART SHOW & SALE AND FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHT: The annual indoor/outdoor show includes works in a variety of mediums, as well as artisan-decorated evergreens and a Hanukkah display of menorahs, games and dreidels. Through December 29. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. ‘PEAK TO PEAK: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION THEN AND NOW’: An exhibition of photographs and artifacts to highlight the evolution of the division’s equipment and training since its beginning in 1943. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. STUDENT EXHIBIT: Work by BFA students Shastina Ann-Wallace, Kiersten Slater and Savannah LesCord. Through December 14. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University in Johnson. STUDENT EXHIBIT: Works by BFA students Luke Hungerford and Sam Reynolds. Through December 14. Info, 635-1469. Black Box Gallery, Visual Arts Center in Johnson. TJ CUNNINGHAM: “Roots,” landscapes of Addison County by the Vermont artist. Through January 11. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe. TREVOR AND ANNA CORP: The husband-and-wife artists present works in two and three dimensions. Additional work is on view in Gallery II across campus; must ask for entry. Through December 21. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson.

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‘AT THE TABLE’: An exhibition of local pastel paintings celebrating the food we grow and eat, featuring central Vermont artists Belle McDougall, Carol Eberlein, Joyce Kahn, Cristine Kossow, Laura Winn Kane and Wendy Soliday. Through January 1. Info, 244-4168. Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center. ‘CELEBRATE THE SMALL’: Artworks 10 by 10 inches or smaller by nine area artists, priced at $100, for the holidays. Through December 22. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

F/7 PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: “Grace,” images by members of the photo group. Through December 31. Info, 244-6606. Waterbury Congregational Church. MARCIA HILL: “Through the Seasons,” pastel landscapes by the Worcester artist. Through December 31. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

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11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: Original ﬁne art, crafts and jewelry in a variety of mediums and styles by local artists, on exhibit and for sale. Through December 31. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. ‘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. 20TH ANNIVERSARY GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION: An exhibit of 40 sweet buildings on the theme “Down on the Farm”; visitors can vote for people’s choice. Through December 21. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. HOLIDAYS AT THE SHELDON: “Ho Ho Historical Holidays to You,” curated by Eva Garcelon-Hart, features classic Christmas postcards, seasonal cards, written memories and toys from the collection; “Over-the-Top Holiday,” created by Sheldon trustees, offers lighted trees, glittering ornaments, sleds,

skate, Santas and more; and the annual Lionel train layout includes a new gondola ski lift on its toy-size mountain. Through January 12. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘MORE LIGHT’: Small works by Anne Cady, Cameron Schmitz, Edward Holland, Pamela Smith, Rose Umerlik and Sobelman Cortapega. Through January 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

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‘CELLBLOCK VISIONS’: A collection of artwork by prisoners in America, curated by Phyllis Kornfeld. HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION: A showcase of works by students of regional schools. Through December 21. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University. CHAFFEE HOLIDAY EXHIBIT: Art, gingerbread houses, unique handmade gifts and more in this annual show. Through January 5. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. DANIELLE KLEBES: “Aimless Pilgrimage,” paintings about people in ﬂux or moments of uncertainty by the North Adams, Mass., artist. Through January 11. Info, 299-7511. 77 Gallery in Rutland. LOU SCOTT: “150 Visual/Word Dioramas” by the local artist. Through January 12. Info, the77gallery@gmail. com. B&G Gallery in Rutland. ‘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.

‘At the Table’ A selection of soft-pastel works at the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center adorns the recently renovated downstairs gallery and kitchen. According to artist and curator Belle McDougall, the paintings are “pure pigment — they vibrate and reflect the light well.” As for the theme suggested in the show’s title, “We wanted to celebrate anything to do with local farms, CSAs, food, animals, etc.,” she said. Along with McDougall, artists Carol Eberlein, Joyce Kahn, Cristine Kossow, Wendy Soliday and Laura Winn Kane contributed more than 20 works of art. Through January 1.

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HOLIDAY SHOW: Prints by artist-members and handmade gift cards. Through December 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. JACK ROWELL: “Cultural Documentarian,” portraits of Vermont people and other wildlife by the Braintree photographer. Through April 1. Info, info@mainstreet museum.org. Main Street Museum 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. ‘THE MARSHLAND FARMS ANYTHING GOES ART SHOW’: Artwork in watercolor, oil and acrylic by Kate Reeves, Jennifer Dembinski, Joan Oppenheimer, Kay Wood and Mary Church. Through January 2. Info, 295-3133. The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm. SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT: An exhibit of small-scale works for the holiday season, including a wall of 50 panels measuring 50 square inches each. Through December 22. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret.

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: Guest and member artisans present an array of handmade wares, from pottery to scarves to furniture. Through January 5. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. ARTS CONNECT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS JURIED SHOW: Fourth annual juried showcase of works by emerging and established artists, selected by juror Nick Capasso. Through February 15. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. FACULTY ART EXHIBIT: Work in a variety of mediums with the theme of “north” by gallery director Barclay Tucker, Kate Renna, Harry Mueller and others. Through January 18. Info, 626-6459. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in Lyndonville. ‘FARMING, THE ART OF STEWARDSHIP’: A group exhibit of 20 paintings of scenes at four conserved farms in the Memphremagog Watershed by six members of Plein Air Northeast Kingdom. Through December 30. Info, sarah.damsell@vt.nacdnet.net. The East Side Restaurant & Pub in Newport. ‘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. ‘THE PAINTINGS OF LOUIS FRIED’: Organized by Catamount Arts, the collection of paintings address the immigrant experience of the 19th-century artist from Minsk, Russia. Through January 27. Info, 5339075. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. RICHARD BROWN: Black-and-white photographs of nostalgic Vermont landscapes and people. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. SUE TESTER: Recent photographs of the landscape and animals of the Northeast Kingdom. Through January 8. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. ‘WINTER!’: Curated by Victoria Mathiesen and Andrea Strobach, the seasonal show includes 2D MAC member artwork and winter-themed work from private collections. Through January 19. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

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DONALD SAAF: Paintings, illustrations and sculptures at the intersection of ﬁne art and folk art. Through January 6. 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

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ART SHOWS

CALL TO ARTISTS ‘THE ART OF FOOD’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of work in any medium that addresses the theme. Must be ready to hang. Exhibit will be January through April. Deadline: December 21. Jericho Town Hall. Info, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. THE ART SHOW NO. 14: For this ongoing open-invite community art exhibit, we will accept artwork of any size or medium, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, video and sound. Drop-off/installation is Thursday, January 3, and Friday, January 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. RL Photo Studio, Burlington. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST: Registration is open for our fundraising contest. Gingerbread houses can be dropped off to Vermont Community Garden Network’s office, 1 Mill St., Suite 200, in Burlington, on December 14 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. The houses will be on display (and online) for one week, during which people can vote for their favorite by making a donation to that house. Grand prize: family four-pack to Jay Peak water park and ski passes to Bolton Valley. Chace Mill, Burlington. $25. Info, 861-4769. MORRISTOWN MOSAICS: Collaborate in part two of the “Mosaic Project,” a group exhibit that celebrates how individuals, working together, contribute to a more vibrant community. Participants will receive a prepared panel to create a small work using a section of a photograph for inspiration. These will be collected and reassembled for an exhibit in July. Panels available week of January 14; artworks due May 1. River Arts, Morrisville. Info, 888-1261, info@riverartsvt.org. ‘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. Deadline: January 1. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, 244-4168, grangehallcc@gmail.com. SEEKING YOUNG ARTISTS FOR WINOOSKI ART WALK: The studio will feature the work of youths up to age 18 during the Winooski Art Walk on January 4. All mediums welcome. Use submission form at wishbonecollectivevt.com/forms. Deadline: December 31. Wishbone Collective, Winooski. Info, 603-398-8206.

which have never been shown in public. Through February 10. MICHAEL POSTER: “If she has a pulse, she has a chance,” photographs of individuals in the process of recovery from addiction, taken by the Turning Point counselor Through January 7. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

JANE BOOTH: “Spirits of Place,” an evolving collection of evocative images made in Newbury, one of the ﬁrst Vermont towns settled along the Connecticut River. Through January 7. Info, jane. booth.1@gmail.com. Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, in Randolph Center.

‘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.

MARIANNE BENOIR: “A Retrospective: Then Through Now,” a solo show of color and blackand-white images of ﬂora, fauna, places, things and people by the South Royalton photographer. Through January 9. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

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MATIKA WILBUR: “Project 562,” photographic portraits and stories of members of more than 562 federally recognized Native America tribes. Through January 1. Info, 299-5593. Vermont Law School in South Royalton.

‘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. ‘OF INDIVIDUALS AND PLACES’: Nearly 100 Canadian and international photographs from the collection of Jack Lazare. Through April 28. Info, 514-2852000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. AVA HOLIDAY EXHIBITION: Unique gifts by local artists in a variety of mediums, including handmade ornaments. Through December 24. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

‘BRANCHING OUT’: Original watercolor paintings by Vermont artist Amy Hook-Therrien. Through February 8. Info, 728-8912. White River Craft Center in Randolph.

‘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.

CARRIE CAOUETTE-DE LALLO: “Vessels,” recent paintings and drawings by the Chelsea artist. Through January 12. Info, 685-4699. North Common Arts in Chelsea.

FRANÇOISE SULLIVAN: A retrospective exhibition highlighting the key role of the artist in the history of modern and contemporary art in Québec. Through January 20. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art.

‘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 in South Royalton.

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eter Farrelly deserves credit for venturing well outside his wheelhouse. Half of the fraternal filmmaking duo behind Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary and other gross-out milestones, the director took us on a long drive with two goofballs in a shaggy-dog-mobile in 1994. Who would’ve imagined that all these years later he’d be on the road again with the saga of another odd couple, only this time with the dick jokes and potty humor replaced by Oscar buzz? Green Book offers the fact-based story of two men from different worlds whose paths intersect in 1962. Viggo Mortensen packed on 40 pounds and adopted a goombah accent straight out of My Cousin Vinny to play Copacabana bouncer Tony “Lip” Vallelonga. When the legendary club closes for repairs, he needs a gig and soon finds himself above Carnegie Hall in the palatial digs (a throne is involved) of famed concert pianist Dr. Don Shirley. Mahershala Ali delivers an elegant portrait of the artist as a multidimensional and extraordinarily gifted man who happened to be black. As the movie opens, Shirley is about

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to embark on a national tour that will include concerts in the Bible Belt, so he knows he’ll need to bring some muscle along to have a prayer. Bingo bango, Tony signs on as his new driver. On paper, let’s face it, this wouldn’t exactly scream awards bait. Many of the movie’s details are so familiar and frayed, they feel borrowed from any number of forgettable TV shows and films: the loud, crowded dinners in Tony’s Bronx apartment; the improbable conversations in the turquoise Cadillac DeVille (introducing Shirley to the wonders of both fried chicken and Little Richard, Tony exclaims, “Hey, I’m blacker than you!”); the inevitable bond that develops between these diametrically opposed men. But here’s the baffling thing: Somehow Farrelly, Mortensen and Ali manage a crazy alchemy that grabs you, drags you along for the ride and makes you grateful for every one of this movie’s 130 minutes. What Farrelly has succeeded in assembling out of used parts is a gleaming crowdpleaser that fires on all feel-good pistons. The title is taken from a travel guide of the time that directed black motorists to lodging and restaurants in the South where they’d be served. Little by little, indignity after indignity, Shirley emerges in this context as an exotic, almost otherworldly figure. Determined to set

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SHIRLEY Farrelly’s Oscar front-runner chronicles the fact-based friendship between a famed black pianist and his white driver.

an example of cultivation and passive resistance, he was a one-man musical civil-rights movement. Which, eventually, Tony gets. And admires. And more than once puts his life on the line for. So, yeah, it doesn’t get a whole lot more warm and fuzzy than this, or more by-the-numbers. Movies also rarely get more inexplicably affecting. It probably didn’t hurt that one of Farrelly’s cowriters was Tony Lip’s son. Nick Vallelonga may have airbrushed the old man a bit — mob connections, for example, have been played down virtually to the point of erasure. But where’s the harm?

Roma ★★★★★

he new movie from Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Gravity) deserves to be seen on the biggest screen you can manage. In good news for local cinephiles, Roma premieres this Friday not just on Netflix but at Merrill's Roxy Cinemas. The Mexican director’s autobiographical odyssey, shot in black and white and full of masterfully composed wide shots and long takes, thoroughly earns a theater visit. Let me make clear: Roma is a powerful, almost hypnotic film not because of its visual elements per se, but because of the skill with which Cuarón marries them to his subject matter. Keeping its distance from the characters yet capturing their world with intense clarity, his camera feels objective and tender at once. If we could rewatch our memories from a viewpoint that offered new insight into the world that shaped them, this is how they might look. In Roma, that insight comes with a key change in perspective. Set in 1970-71 in the Colonia Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, the movie re-creates Cuarón’s childhood; the director went so far as to furnish his set with family heirlooms. The protagonist, however, is not one of the educated, middle-class parents (Marina de Tavira and Fernando Grediaga) who preside over that sprawling home, or one of their four children. It’s their young live-in maid and nanny, Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio). The credits run over a shot of the pavement Cleo is mopping — a task she repeats 84 SEVEN DAYS DECEMBER 12-19, 2018

NANNY DIARIES She may be no Mary Poppins, but a live-in maid’s story captivates in Cuarón’s immersive autobiographical drama.

all too regularly, since the family dog does its business there. We experience the home through the lens of her daily routine. Daddy’s tipsy homecoming is the highlight of everyone’s day, until his frequent “business trips” start to bode ill for the family’s future. We follow Cleo during her time off, too, as she gossips with friends and dates a boy who seems less interested in her than in show-

ing off his martial arts moves. The story that ensues is as old as time. But these mundane events have profound consequences for Cleo and for her relationship with Sofía, the onceimperious Señora who’s now weathering major life changes herself. Sometimes Roma opens out into set pieces that evoke the whole panorama of a turbulent era. The re-creation of the Corpus Christi

Fun facts: Tony’s odyssey didn’t remotely end when the tours wound down. He went on to become an actor. He played a wedding guest in The Godfather and portrayed wise guys in everything from Goodfellas to “The Sopranos.” Shirley performed for kings and presidents; distinguished himself as a painter; and composed symphonies, piano concerti, operas, even a tone poem based on James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake. And the two remained good friends. If ever a buddy film screamed sequel, it’s Green Book. RI C K KI S O N AK

massacre, in which a government-backed militia shot down student demonstrators in the streets, is harrowing. But the “small,” personal tragedy that follows is perhaps more so. With his resolutely domestic focus, Cuarón keeps reminding us that history is made not only in the streets but in bedrooms, dogcrap-fouled courtyards, hospitals and movie theaters. And the people who inhabit and maintain these humble spaces matter. In the shifting relationship between Cleo — who’s of indigenous origin — and Sofía, we can see the troubled birth of a feminist movement that doesn’t always know how to deal with differences among women. It’s easy to have such reflections after watching Roma, but not during, because the movie is a full-immersion experience. Cuarón uses no musical soundtrack beyond the songs playing on the radio, so our ears quickly attune themselves to the sounds of the city: traffic, barking dogs, a plane furrowing the sky. Those long takes aren’t just cinematic stunts; they weave an illusion of watching pivotal events unfold in real time. Roma demonstrates that great filmmaking can work on us almost subliminally, narrowing the distance between us and the screen. We emerge from it with an indelible feeling that we’ve traveled to another place and time, returning with a stronger sense of what binds us all together. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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NEW IN THEATERS AT ETERNITY’S GATE: Julian Schnabel directed this drama about the ﬁnal years of Vincent van Gogh (Willem Dafoe). With Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac and Mads Mikkelsen. (111 min, PG-13. Roxy) BECOMING ASTRID: Alba August plays Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking, in this biopic. Pernille Fischer Christensen directed. (123 min, NR. Savoy) MORTAL ENGINES: In this steampunk fantasy set in a postapocalyptic world where cities are mobile and devour each other, a girl with a mysterious scar tries to stop a rampaging London. Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving and Jihae star. Christian Rivers makes his feature directorial debut. (128 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Palace) THE MULE: Clint Eastwood directed and stars in this crime drama, based on true events, about a World War II vet caught smuggling cocaine for a Mexican drug cartel. With Bradley Cooper, Taissa Farmiga and Dianne Wiest. (116 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe) ROMAHHHHH Šis autobiographical epic from writer-director-cinematographer Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity), set in 1970-71, chronicles a year in the life of a middle-class Mexican family from the point of view of the live-in maid (Yalitza Aparicio). With Marina de Tavira and Diego Cortina Autrey. (135 min, R. Roxy; reviewed by M.H. 12/12) SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE: Rather than yet another version of the origin story of Marvel Comics’ Peter Parker, this animation is the story of Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore), a Spider-Man in an alternate universe. With Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld and Mahershala Ali. Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman directed. (117 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) SWIMMING WITH MEN: Joining an all-male synchronized swim team is one man’s solution to a midlife crisis in this comedy-drama from director Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn). Rob Brydon and Rupert Graves star. (96 min, NR. Roxy) VOX LUX: Satirical riff on celebrity, or camp-fest? Natalie Portman plays an aging pop star with a very strange origin story in this offbeat musical drama from writer-director Brady Corbet, also starring Jude Law and Raffey Cassidy. (110 min, R. Roxy)

NOW PLAYING BEAUTIFUL BOYHHH1/2 A dad (Steve Carell) struggles to help his meth-addicted son (Timothée Chalamet) in this drama based on the memoirs by David and Nic Scheff, with Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan. Felix van Groeningen (The Broken Circle Breakdown) directed. (120 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 11/14) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODYHH1/2 Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in this chronicle of rock band Queen that culminates with the 1985 Live Aid concert. With Lucy Boynton, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello and Mike Myers. Bryan Singer (X-Men: Apocalypse) directed. (134 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 11/7)

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BOY ERASEDHHH1/2 A preacher’s son is outed and forced into a gay conversion program in this memoir-based drama directed by Joel Edgerton (The Gift) and starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. (114 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/28) CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?HHHHH Melissa McCarthy plays Lee Israel, a best-selling celebrity biographer who turned to forgery when her career went downhill, in this seriocomic biopic directed by Marielle Heller (The Diary of a Teenage Girl). With Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells and Jane Curtin. (106 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/21) CREED IIHHH1/2 Še Rocky spin-off series continues with the aging boxer (Sylvester Stallone) coaching Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) to ﬁght the spawn of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Steven Caple Jr. (The Land) directed. (117 min, PG-13) FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALDHH1/2 Jude Law shows up as a younger version of Professor Dumbledore in the second chapter of this series set in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, with Eddie Redmayne returning as a “magizoologist,” plus Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler and Johnny Depp. David Yates again directed. (134 min, PG-13)

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INSTANT FAMILYHHH A couple (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) get more than they bargained for with three newly adopted kids in this comedy from director Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home). With Isabela Moner, Gustavo Quiroz and Octavia Spencer. (119 min, PG-13) MARIA BY CALLASHHH1/2 Tom Volf’s documentary examines the eventful life of Greek American opera singer Maria Callas through recordings and readings of her own words. With the voices of Fanny Ardant and Joyce DiDonato. (113 min, PG) MID90SHHH1/2 Jonah Hill wrote and directed this drama about a 13-year-old (Sunny Suljic) in 1990s LA who escapes from his troubled home to hang out at the local skate shop. With Katherine Waterston, Lucas Hedges and Na-kel Smith. (84 min, R) THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMSHH Disney uses the holiday-favorite Tchaikovsky ballet as inspiration for a quest fantasy about a young girl (Mackenzie Foy) seeking a precious gift. With Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston directed. (99 min, PG) THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACEHH Who says demonic possession ends when you’re dead? A cop working in a city morgue has to deal with an evil spirit occupying one of the stiffs in this horror ﬂick starring Shay Mitchell and Grey Damon. Diederik Van Rooijen directed. (85 min, R) A PRIVATE WARHHHH Rosamund Pike plays the late war correspondent Marie Colvin in this biopic, also starring Tom Hollander, Jamie Dornan and Stanley Tucci. Matthew Heineman (Cartel Land) directed. (110 min, R)

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Maria by Callas *Mortal Engines (›u only) **Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki (›u only) ›e Possession of Hannah Grace Ralph Breaks the Internet *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (›u only) A Star Is Born **Turner Classic Movies: White Christmas (Wed only) friday 14 — tuesday 18 Bohemian Rhapsody Creed II Fantastic Beasts: ›e Crimes of Grindelwald ›e Grinch Maria by Callas **Met Opera: La Traviata (Sat only) **Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (Sun only) *Mortal Engines *›e Mule **Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki (Tue only) Ralph Breaks the Internet *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse **›ey Shal l Not Grow Old (Mon only)

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RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNETHHHH In Disney’s sequel to the animated comedy Wreck It Ralph, free-thinking arcade-game characters Ralph and Vanellope have to learn to navigate the online world. With the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Gal Gadot. Phil Johnston and Rich Moore directed. (112 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 11/28) ROBIN HOODH1/2 ›is new v ersion of the age-old tale of a renegade nobleman (Taron Egerton) who stole from the rich to give to the poor supposedly “features a ‘hip’ take on the character’s origins.” With Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn and Eve Hewson. Otto Bathurst (“Peaky Blinders”) directed. (116 min, PG-13) A STAR IS BORNHHHH In this update of the perennial tearjerker, set in the music world, Bradley Cooper (who also directed) plays the alcoholic star on a downward trajectory, and Lady Gaga is the talented nobody whose career he fosters. With Sam Elliott and Dave Chappelle. (135 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 10/10) WIDOWSHHH Left in debt by their late husbands’ unsavory dealings, four women band together in this Chicago-set crime drama from writer-director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave). With Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and Liam Neeson. (129 min, R; reviewed by L.B. on 11/21) WILDLIFEHHHHH Actor Paul Dano wrote and directed this adaptation of Richard Ford’s novel about a teen (Ed Oxenbould) watching the marriage of his parents (Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan) disintegrate. (104 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 11/7)

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY REAL DECEMBER 13-19 tive to Divine Revelations, Feminine Intuition, Mumbo Jumbo, Jiggery-Pokery and Acts of God.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When you’re prescribed antibiotic pills to fight off infection, you should finish the entire round. If you stop taking the meds partway through because you’re feeling better, you might enable a stronger version of the original infector to get a foothold in your system. ‹is lesson provides an apt metaphor for a process you’re now undergoing. As you seek to purge a certain unhelpful presence in your life, you must follow through to the end. Don’t get lax halfway through. Keep on cleansing yourself and shedding the unwanted influence beyond the time you’re sure you’re free of it.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

“What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?” Author John Green asked that question. I confess that I’m not entirely comfortable with it. It’s a bit pushy. I ﬁnd I’m more likely to do remarkable things if I’m not trying too hard to do remarkable things. Nevertheless, I offer it as one of your key themes for 2019. I suspect you will be so naturally inclined to do remarkable things that you won’t feel pressure to do so. Here’s my only advice: Up the ante on your desire to be fully yourself; dream up new ways to give your most important gifts; explore all the possibilities of how you can express your soul’s code with vigor and rigor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1930, some British mystery writers formed a club to provide each other with artistic support and conviviality. ‹ey swore an oath to write their stories so that solving crimes happened solely through the wits of their ﬁctional detectives and not through “Divine Revelation, Feminine Intuition, Mumbo Jumbo, Jiggery-Pokery or Act of God.” I understand that principle but don’t endorse it for your use in the coming weeks. On the contrary. I hope you’ll be on the alert and recep-

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Danish scientist

and poet Piet Hein wrote this melancholy meditation: “Losing one glove is painful, but nothing compared to the pain of losing one, throwing away the other, and finding the first one again.” Let his words serve as a helpful warning to you, Gemini. If you lose one of your gloves, don’t immediately get rid of the second. Rather, be patient and await the eventual reappearance of the first. ‹e same principle applies to other things that might temporarily go missing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Elizabeth Gilbert is a soulful observer whose prose entertains and illuminates me. She’s well aware of her own limitations, however. For example, she writes, “Every few years, I think, ‘Maybe now I’m finally smart enough or sophisticated enough to understand Ulysses. So I pick it up and try it again. And by page 10, as always, I’m like, ‘What the hell?’” Gilbert is referring to the renowned 20th-century novel, James Joyce’s masterwork. She just can’t appreciate it. I propose that you make her your inspirational role model in the coming weeks. Now is a favorable time to acknowledge and accept that there are certain good influences and interesting things that you will simply never be able to benefit from. And that’s OK! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): More than three centuries ago, Dutch immigrants in New York ate a dessert known as the olykoek, or oily cake: sugar-sweetened dough deep-fried in pig fat.

It was the forerunner of the modern doughnut. One problem with the otherwise delectable snack was that the center wasn’t always fully cooked. In 1847, a man named Hanson Gregory ﬁnally found a solution. Using a pepper shaker, he punched a hole in the middle of the dough, thus launching the shape that has endured until today. I bring this to your attention because I suspect you’re at a comparable turning point. If all goes according to cosmic plan, you will discover a key innovation that makes a pretty good thing even better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I can’t believe I’m going to quote pop star Selena Gomez. But according to my analysis of the current astrological omens, her simple, homespun advice could be especially helpful to you in the coming weeks. “Never look back,” she says. “If Cinderella had looked back and picked up the shoe, she would have never found her prince.” Just to be clear, Virgo, I’m not saying you’ll experience an adventure that has a plot akin to the Cinderella fairy tale. But I do expect you will benefit from a “loss” as long as you’re focused on what’s ahead of you rather than what’s behind you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Among the pieces of jewelry worn by superstar Elvis Presley were a Christian cross and a Star of David. “I don’t want to miss out on heaven due to a technicality,” he testified. In that spirit, and in accordance with astrological omens, I urge you, too, to cover all your bases in the coming weeks. Honor your important influences. Be extra nice to everyone who might have something to offer you in the future. Show your appreciation for those who have helped make you who you are. And be as open-minded and welcoming and multicultural as you can genuinely be. Your motto is “Embrace the rainbow.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Are you a gambling addict seeking power over your addiction? If you live in Michigan or Illinois, you can formally blacklist yourself from all casinos. Anytime your resolve wanes and you wander into a casino, you can be arrested and fined for trespassing. I invite you to consider a comparable approach as you work to free yourself from a bad habit or debilitating obsession. Enlist some help in enforcing your desire to re-

frain. Create an obstruction that will interfere with your ability to act on negative impulses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the ‹ree Bears,” the heroine rejects both the options that are too puny and too excessive. She wisely decides that just enough is exactly right. I think she’s a good role model for you. After your time of feeling somewhat deprived, it would be understandable if you were tempted to crave too much and ask for too much and grab too much. It would be understandable, yes, but mistaken. For now, just enough is exactly right. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1140, two

dynasties were at war in Weinsberg, in what’s now southern Germany. Conrad III, leader of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, laid siege to the castle at Weinsberg, headquarters of the rival Welfs dynasty. ‹ings went badly for the Welfs, and just before Conrad launched a ﬁnal attack, they surrendered. With a last-minute touch of mercy, Conrad agreed to allow the women of the castle to ﬂee in safety along with whatever possessions they could carry. ‹e women had an ingenious response. ‹ey lifted their husbands onto their backs and hauled them away to freedom. Conrad tolerated the trick, saying he would stand by his promise. I foresee a metaphorically comparable opportunity arising for you, Aquarius. It won’t be a life-ordeath situation like that of the Welfs, but it will resemble it in that your original thinking can lead you and yours to greater freedom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): ‹e National Center for Biotechnology Information reported on a 15-year-old boy who had the notion that he could make himself into a superhero. First he arranged to get bitten by many spiders in the hope of acquiring the powers of Spiderman. ‹at didn’t work. Next, he injected mercury into his skin, theorizing that it might give him talents comparable to the Marvel Comics mutant character named Mercury. As you strategize to build your power and clout in 2019, Pisces, I trust you won’t resort to questionable methods like those. You won’t need to! Your intuition should steadily guide you, providing precise information on how to proceed. And it all starts now.

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