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where they smelled, tasted and tested the water. “These tests came back well within safe public health standards,” said Goulding. The city draws its water from deep in Lake Champlain, meaning its quality or smell wouldn’t be altered by a lack or surplus of rain, said DPW Director Chapin Spencer. He theorized instead that the recent rash of complaints might have been inspired by posts on social media. “That being said, we take these complaints and concerns very seriously,” Spencer said. He offered residents some reassurance. “If our tests had indicated any anomaly, we would have jumped into action, but none of our tests — so far — have shown any abnormality,” Spencer said.
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3. “Sound and Fury: Wind Foe Unleashes Blast of Rhetoric” by John Walters. The president of Energize Vermont lashed out against pro-wind environmental groups in this Fair Game column, which also revealed that staff writer Terri Hallenbeck is leaving Seven Days for a Middlebury College gig.
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I want to applaud the Seven Days team for including a Nepali audio version of the recent follow-up to the tragic events in the Bhutanese refugee community [“Cleaver Attack Stuns Vermont’s Bhutanese Community,” October 25]. I strongly support movement toward increased language accessibility, and I’m sure many community members will appreciate it as well. I hope these efforts continue and find ways to enrich and inform the lives of those who would otherwise be unable to access your top-notch reporting. Jonah Meyerhoff
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I’m surprised at two things missing from your article on Bijou Fine Chocolate’s “abrupt” closing [“Bye-Bye Bijou,” October 10]. First, no possible explanation for the missing equipment was given — no contractual clause covering confiscation or repossession, no investigation. Were the Tooheys victims of an unscrupulous investor (and who might that be?)? Or were they, like many artisans, simply unskilled at marketing their product well enough to pay the bills? Second, there was no apparent effort to explore the Tooheys’ background. If
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memory serves, they had a previous chocolate business, Luna Chocolate, in Hardwick, maybe 20 or 25 years ago, specializing in truffles. They sold that business and the name to someone else, and eventually the brand disappeared. Where memory serves very well is in recalling how amazing and wonderful the truffles were: pure and clean tasting, a near-orgasmic treat on the tongue and in the brain. I am sorry for their troubles and sorrier still to have missed this incarnation of their art. Euan Bear
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the trees from our ridgelines, putting up industrial wind turbines and then selling renewable energy credits to other states so they can continue to burn dirty fuel doesn’t make sense. Not only are we destroying our landscape and wildlife habitat and degrading the headwaters of our rivers and streams with miles of impermeable cement along our ridgelines, we are actually contributing to climate change by ripping up the forests. We should be redirecting the tax credits given to industrial wind to incentivize energy efficiency and renewables on a residential and agricultural scale. Instead of paying three times the market price for energy from industrial wind turbines, we could be reducing electric bills, reducing reliance on transmission lines and reducing CO2. We do not have to destroy the village to save it. David Kelley
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[Re Fair Game: “Sound and Fury,” October 25]: Seven Days columnist John Walters and others who want to rip up Vermont’s mountain ridgelines so that we can lay down miles of concrete and build 500-foot wind turbines always remind me of the U.S. Army officer who, after we had bombed the Vietnamese town of Bên Tre into oblivion, told AP correspondent Peter Arnett that the U.S. “had to destroy the village in order to save it.” Climate change is real. Humankind is a major contributor, and renewables are a part of the solution. In Vermont, they make sense — on a Vermont scale. But stripping
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hen a Vermonter brings home a national award for good citizenship, it’s usually a reason to celebrate. But in the case of DON CHIOFFI, it’s a cause for something like consternation. Chioffi is a longtime resident of Rutland Town and a former two-term state lawmaker who’s very active in community life. He is also one of the organizers of Rutland First, the group that loudly opposed a plan to settle Syrian refugees Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 pm in the city of Rutland. For that, he was given the Citizen Activist of the Year Barre Opera House award from ACT for America, a national sponsored by: organization that the Southern Poverty Law Center considers an anti-Muslim Leahy Press, hate group. Valsangiacomo, ACT for America claims to be focused Detora & McQuesten on national security, but it has a history Gifford Medical Center of extreme anti-Muslim rhetoric. It has warned that Muslims and government media support from WDEV & WLVB officials are conspiring to impose Sharia For tix, call 802-476-8188 or order law and that Islam is a fundamentally online at barreoperahouse.org violent religion. The group’s founder, BRIGITTE GABRIEL, has said that a practicing Muslim “cannot be a loyal citizen of the Untitled-3 1 10/31/17 10:52 AM United States.” In June, the group organized a March Against Sharia that featured anti-Muslim speakers and signs, and plenty of far-right participants, in 28 cities. At the group’s early October conference, Gabriel tied the Las Vegas massacre to Islamic terror attacks. There was no evidence to supFind, fix and feather port her assertion, but that didn’t stop her from jumping to a convenient conclusion. with Nest Notes Chioffi proudly accepted his award at the ACT conference in Arlington, — an e-newsletter Va., which was entitled ACTCON 2017: United Against Terror. filled with home design, Subtle. Talking with Chioffi is an experience. Vermont real estate tips He comes across as a real Vermonter, a guy who cares about his town and his state and who’d probably make a good and DIY decorating neighbor. Help you get that lawn mower started, let you borrow his truck when inspirations. you gotta haul some stuff to the dump. He’s easy to like. But his views on immigration and Islam are right out of the ACT for America playbook, invoking stereotypes to foster fear of the Muslim “other.” When he talks about his fight against the Rutland settlement plan, he claims he was opposed to a flawed, secretive process, not necessarily to newcomers. But a darker vision quickly becomes apparent. Rutland First, he says, was “a year Sign up today at and a half of hard work to uncover a plot, sevendaysvt.com/enews. really. More a conspiracy than sound 12 FAIR GAME
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planning.” He says city officials refused to answer “questions about goals, costs, security, health, all the issues associated with refugees.” And Chioffi sees big problems in all of those categories.
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On the cost of resettlement, Chioffi says, “These people, over 50 percent are still on the federal dole after five years in this country.” OK, let’s turn to SCOTT LLOYD, director of the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement. That’s right, the President DONALD TRUMP appointee who just tried to prevent a detained, undocumented 17-year-old from getting an abortion. No liberal is he. On October 26, Lloyd told a congressional subcommittee that the government’s “employment-focused case-management model has proven to be effective in helping refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency.” How effective? He testified that in fiscal year 2016, 84 percent of refugees were self-sufficient within 180 days of arrival. Chioffi raises the specter of terrorists sneaking in through the refugee program. “I served in the military, Army security,” he says. “I know vetting, and these people aren’t being vetted properly.” But the very conservative Heritage Foundation takes a favorable view of refugee vetting. It describes the process as involving agencies including Interpol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Counterterrorism Center, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The process takes 12 to 18 months and is so stringent, says Heritage, that “of the approximately 23,000 Syrian referrals made by the UN High Commissioner [for] Refugees to the U.S., only about 2,000 have been accepted.” Speaking of the UNHCR, Chioffi smells a rat. “Refugees don’t choose [the U.S.]; they’re picked by the [commissioner],” he asserts. “He’s a Muslim, and he’s making the choices.”
Well, for one thing, as noted above, while UNHCR prepares a list of potential refugees, it’s the U.S. government that makes the final choices. Also, that Muslim commissioner? His name is FILIPPO GRANDI. He’s Italian, born in Milan. No hint of Islamic faith. Sorry. After all of this, Chioffi insists he’s not prejudiced. “I’m not anti-Muslim, not Islamophobic, just concerned about the program,” he insists. “I don’t have any antagonism against anybody, but I don’t want my friends getting cut up or shot.” Kind of a big assumption there. Still, Chioffi is motivated by concern for his community. He believes he has Rutland’s best interests at heart. And his time as a state lawmaker, from 1983 to 1987? “When I went to the legislature, I was a Democrat,” he says. “That was the activism I wanted, representing the working man.” He doesn’t see himself as having changed. “I didn’t leave the Democrats,” he says. “The Democrats left me.” He is proud of his Citizen Activist award, and he thinks ACT for America is full of brilliant, insightful people who are fighting for a more secure future. It’s a sign of the battered, tattered state of our national discourse that an everyday guy can wind up embracing such extreme beliefs and be so resistant to any evidence that doesn’t conform to his worldview. I’ve met my share of Don Chioffis, and I’m sure you have too. Just as many of them are on the left or occupy spaces outside the usual political spectrum. Talking with someone like Chioffi makes me really want to find common ground, to achieve some measure of mutual understanding. Figure out how we can harness our goodwill and somehow work together. Can it be done? Damned if I know.
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right for the country instead of just the party.” Trump has done nothing since to change Branagan’s mind — although, unlike Corker and Flake, she has no plans to leave politics. “I don’t represent the Republican Party,” she says. “I represent the people of Franklin County.” She also notes a troubling indicator of the VTGOP’s health. “There were 1,700 people signed up on town committees last year,” she says. “Those are the stalwarts, the faithful, the people who canvass and do phone banks for you. This year, there are only about a thousand. We’ve lost more than one-third of our base. I see us totally going down the wrong path.” There’s a lot of uncertainty about which path the VTGOP should take. Gov. Scott provides an example of winning through moderate Republicanism, while Trumpism and/or deep-red conservatism appeals to many in the party’s base. If, as Branagan suggests, the party is losing members because of this apparent split, the next party chair will have a big job on his or her hands.
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The other candidate is Shelburne resident MIKE DONOHUE. He seems to possess all the essential skills for the job: years of experience as a political functionary, lobbyist and communications professional, including stints with the Republican National Committee and Sen. JOHN MCCAIN’s (R-Ariz.) 2000 presidential campaign. But here’s the thing: He only moved to Vermont last year. And a lot of prominent Republicans have no idea who he is. “I haven’t met Mike,” says Rep. KURT WRIGHT (R-Burlington). “I’ve heard good things about him.” “Never met him,” wrote VTGOP vice chair BRADY TOENSING in a text. “Wouldn’t know him if he bumped into me.” And then Toensing added, “Gov. [PHIL] SCOTT seems to like him.” Hmm. What say you, governor? “I’ve met with him,” Scott said at his weekly press conference last Thursday. “I think he’s a very credible candidate. I said, ‘It’s great that you’re getting on board; we need some youth and enthusiasm, new ideas, a fresh approach,’ and it was welcome from my standpoint.” Is it just me, or is there something odd about the prospect of handing the keys to a guy who only just showed up — no matter how impressive the résumé? Another point about this race: Through four days of requests, neither Billado nor Donohue could find the time for an interview with me. I do hope they realize that communicating is a fundamental part of the job. This has been an issue with Sunderland, who seldom returns media inquiries, and with VTGOP executive director JEFF BARTLEY, who earns a full-time salary to do communications ’n’ stuff but is rarely available.
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he sales pitches of prospective buyers — in Vermont and Canada — failed to persuade the Burlington City Council to choose a new owner for its municipal telecom company on Monday. After an evening of heated debate on the merits of the two contenders and a surprise revelation, the city council postponed its vote on the future of Burlington Telecom until next Monday, November 6. That’s when it will decide between a $30.5 million offer from Toronto-based Tucows, which operates the mobile network and internet service known as Ting, and a $12 million one from the Vermont-owned co-op Keep BT Local. Despite its lesser bid, KBTL has benefited from a home-court advantage. Supporters of the grassroots effort have made the case for local control in countless meetings and other public forums. But in the last week, its Canadian competitor, Tucows, has stepped up its lobbying efforts and turned on the charm. Elliot Noss, the company’s gregarious CEO and president, came from Toronto to make a personal pitch at Monday’s meeting. “We have the most satisfied customers in the world,” he told the council, gesticulating enthusiastically as he endorsed his product. “We operate our company the way a telecom should be operated.” Three days prior, he hosted five Burlington city councilors — Joan Shannon (D-South District), Karen Paul (D-Ward 6), Chip Mason (D-Ward 5), Adam Roof (I-Ward 8) and Richard Deane (D-East District) — at the company’s headquarters in Toronto, where publicly traded Tucows sells domain names, manages email services and operates Ting. With this reporter in tow, the Burlington contingent arrived at the former carpet factory just before 9 a.m. for a day of meetings and tours. About 200 of Tucows’ 500 employees work in the two-story brick building on the west side of the city. Inside, whiteboards, rows of computers, potted plants and sleek office furniture give the place a hipster techy vibe. Company milestones are advertised on wall hangings that resemble championship sports banners. The coffee maker is programmed to tweet the news of each fresh brew.
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Councilors met with eight leaders from the company’s various departments in a first-floor conference room. After introductions, small talk and coffee served in company mugs, the Canadians broke the ice. An opening line from the vice president of sales and marketing, Michael Goldstein, revealed that the company has a good idea of what it’s up against in Burlington. “We usually spend time thinking we need to dress more like grown-ups,” he quipped. “Now we’re trying to dress less like an evil corporation.”
Noss described the ideal Ting city as one with universities and plenty of bookstores and coffee shops. “So Burlington is perfect,” he said. Over the next seven hours, company reps played up Tucows’ “hyper-local approach.” Tucows is an acronym for “the ultimate collection of Winsock software” — which encapsulates the company’s original mission, circa 1993, to become a platform that offers downloadable software. The company has since embraced the acronym’s coincidental phonetic meaning — “two cows” — and adopted it as a brand. Bovine puns are prevalent in
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the company’s marketing materials, and the chairs in the lobby are upholstered with Holstein-inspired fabric. Tucows has been in the fiber business since 2015. All of the other internet companies it owns — in Charlottesville, Va.; Holly Springs, N.C.; Centennial, Colo.; Sandpoint, Idaho; and Westminster, Md. — came knocking, according to Noss. BT would be the first acquisition the Canadian company has pursued. Noss said he’d been keeping tabs on BT since its inception in the early 2000s. He followed the news of former Burlington mayor Bob Kiss’ decision to use $17 million in city funds to prop up the company in 2009, as well as BT’s subsequent legal troubles and rebuilding effort. When he heard that the city was seeking a buyer, he submitted a bid. On October 25, he and other Tucows employees traveled to Burlington and met with the BT team. But it was the Burlington city councilors’ recent visit to Toronto that raised questions for some critics, who portrayed it as an opportunity for Tucows to wine and dine Queen City decision makers in an effort to curry favor. Shannon defended her decision to accept the invite in a phone interview before the trip. “I feel obligated to go on behalf of my constituents and all the citizens of Burlington,” she said. “No one’s going for the fun of it.” Wisely, the company served up transparency for lunch. Each councilor received a bill for $22 to partake in the buffet of salad and sandwiches. BT paid for the councilors to visit Tucows. About $5,200 covered the cost of flights and one night in a hotel. Rather than fly, Paul drove from Burlington and said she’d pay all her own expenses. The rest of the councilors, along with Mayor Miro Weinberger’s chief of staff, Brian Lowe, arrived in Toronto around 10 p.m. last Thursday. The councilors made light of any accusations of collusion as they crowded into a taxi for the ride to their 4.5-star hotel — where they doubled up in rooms to save money. “This is a junket,” called out Mason, buried under luggage in the back seat. “If there’s not chocolate on my pillow, I’m going with KBTL,” Shannon joked from the middle seat.
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terms of local, “I think they’ve put their money where their mouth is.” Shannon seemed pleased when the vice president of networks, Adam Eisner, diagnosed a connectivity problem she’d experienced in her own home. Every one of the councilors who attended said they were more, not less, likely to support the company’s bid as a result. What about the rest of the councilors? As the session wound down at 3:30 p.m., Noss acknowledged the seven missing members. “There’s some sadness for me that no one else is here,” he said. Shannon explained that some of her absent colleagues had already made up their minds. “Your answers have nothing to do with their decisions,” she told Noss. Although he was polite about it, Noss and his team leaders seemed both incredulous and slightly offended that their bidding competitor — KBTL — has no telecom experience, technical expertise or assets. “We understand operating much better than we do pitching,” Noss remarked with what sounded like false modesty. “We’re all terrible about politics.” But in the days after the Toronto visit, it looked like the politics were playing in the Canadian company’s favor. On Sunday, KBTL board chair Alan Matson admitted that he had mischaracterized the terms of its $10 million loan from Maine Fiber. Rather than an 8 percent interest rate, KBTL would pay 14 percent interest on the loan, Matson said. On Monday, Citibank, which sued the city for its BT losses in 2011, threatened to sue Burlington again if the council selected the co-op’s bid. The bank’s legal counsel called KBTL’s bid “not even remotely commercially reasonable and not qualified.” Representatives from another city creditor, Blue Water Holdings, said they also had misgivings about the co-op’s ability to run the telecom. At Monday’s meeting, Burlington business owner Russ Scully framed the decision in existential terms. “It’s not a matter of whose offer is better — it’s does Burlington Telecom live or die at the end of tonight?” he said. “If we go
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Every city councilor had been invited to Toronto, but those who ended up going were already firmly in the Tucows camp. All five had voted for the company on October 16 when the councilors winnowed the BT bidding field from three finalists to two. Regardless, Tucows was in sales mode. After lunch Friday, the group video-conferenced with the company’s Oregon-based director of field operations. Other employees explained the nuts and bolts of fiber mapping and installation — tools they’d use to bring fiber to Burlington’s most inaccessible homes. Noss sat at the head of the conference table, energetically presiding over events like a master of ceremonies. He highlighted a company ethos that he said would jibe with Burlington’s culture: an appreciation for good coffee, an adherence to net neutrality, health food in the company kitchen and, of course, the cow theme. The councilors interviewed the Tucows leaders. They asked about the decision-making processes, local control, customer service and Burlington jobs. How was the company’s relationship with its shareholders? Would Tucows end up selling BT to a large corporation such as Comcast? With the exception of a 2002 sale of an electronic library, “I’ve never sold anything,” Noss assured them. Roof and Shannon said they were impressed by a visit to the customerservice call center on the second floor, where nearly 80 headset-wearing employees sat before computers, answering questions. Screens above them showed that customers waited an average of 29 seconds to speak to a representative — and that wait time was longer than their goal, according to supervisor Chris Gyorkos. Those reps are authorized to credit unsatisfied callers in cash. Roof said Tucows persuaded him that its dedication to local wasn’t just a spiel. He noted that when Ting installs fiber, the company asks residents where on their homes they want the internet cable installed. “Having people on the ground, hiring people from a community to be a part of that, is something they’ve demonstrated in their telecom company,” Roof said. In
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tense scene played out in Vermont Superior Court last Friday. Judge David Fenster had to decide whether there was probable cause to charge University of Vermont student Wesley Richter with disorderly conduct for allegedly making racist threats in a phone call that was overheard in a campus library computer lab. After a freewheeling hearing in Burlington about the First Amendment, Fenster delayed a decision, saying he needed time to study the legal nuances before deciding whether to push the case forward or dismiss the charge. He’s not the only one pondering such complexities: Free speech on campus, long a hot issue, is getting even more heated in the President Donald Trumpera of divisive politics and name-calling. It’s especially apparent on college campuses, where many students have fought to prohibit high-profile conservative speakers and provocateurs from appearing. And, in classrooms themselves, students brace their peers for controversial concepts by providing “trigger warnings” about potentially disturbing material, while in so-called “safe spaces,” differing opinions might not be welcome at all. Exactly what Richter said in his telephone call is unclear. The UVM police affidavit in the case will not be made public unless Fenster decides there is probable cause for the case to proceed. At last Friday’s hearing, Richter’s lawyer, Ben Luna, referred to the affidavit and said repeatedly that there was no true threat in the conversation. In fact, according to Luna, Richter was speaking with his mother. Some say the college’s handling of the incident reinforces the stereotype of campus liberalism run amok. Others say Richter deserves punishment. “We want the law to come down on him,” said Rachel Goldstein, a 22-yearold UVM senior who attended the hearing and was frustrated that the judge did not immediately find probable cause. “We want to send a strong message that this won’t fly on our campus.” Students disagree about whether free speech is adequately protected on the hilltop campus overlooking Burlington. They also are at odds about what constitutes free speech. But matters involving free speech — and race — have arisen on
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EDUCATION campus in recent months. On September 29, a group of students marched to UVM president Tom Sullivan’s office with a list of demands regarding race relations on campus. Among other demands, they wanted a student who stole a Black Lives Matter flag last year to be expelled, asked the university to hire more diverse faculty and sought to have required diversity courses retooled. A few days later, UVM vice provost for student affairs Annie Stevens wrote in a campus-wide email that police were investigating an incident in which a person was overheard on a phone call using allegedly racist and threatening language toward African Americans and diversity initiatives at UVM. Police eventually identified Richter as the caller. The university’s initial warning was too vague and left students of color concerned for their safety, said 22-year-old senior Angelica Crespo. “My mom was like, ‘Maybe you should come home. Don’t walk alone. Be extra vigilant.’” Crespo, a social work major from the Bronx, is the founder of the Womyn of Color Coalition at UVM. She participated in the diversity protests and doesn’t think Richter’s case is about the First Amendment. “I believe all groups should have free speech. I just feel like when lives are being threatened is when you can’t really say that’s free speech,” she said. The Richter case is not the only campus free speech test in Vermont
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to make headlines. On October 26, Middlebury College professor Allison Stanger testified at a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., about the importance of uncensored speech on campus. Stanger had attempted to moderate a talk by controversial race-theorist and author Charles Murray at the private college last spring; it devolved into a near-riot. The fracas generated national news coverage. “Dr. Murray was drowned out by students who never let him speak. We were forced to retreat to another location, to live-stream our conversation. And he
and I were intimidated and physically assaulted while trying to leave campus,” Stanger told the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which hosted speakers who discussed free speech issues on college campuses. The professor faulted some of her colleagues for encouraging students to shout down or block speech they don’t like, rather than respond with words of their own. “Why did this happen in the United States of America on a bucolic college campus in the Green Mountains of Vermont?” she continued. “I think there
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are three reasons. First, any liberal arts college campus is something of a bubble. But Middlebury College is in the state of Vermont, making it a bubble within a bubble. In that context, Charles Murray was a lightning rod that he otherwise might not have been.” The professor isn’t the only one with concerns about free speech. UVM junior Ian Nathan, a 20-year-old Republican from Virginia Beach, Va., is a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps member and economics major. He emphasized that he has no sympathy for Richter based on what he knows about the case. But he feels that conservative speech is often stifled on the campus. “Not many people from the right speak up very often, to the point where you would never know that there was a Republican on campus. It’s gotten to the point where everyone’s like, it’s better not to discuss politics because it doesn’t lead anywhere good ... We’re paying for an education to broaden our minds, yet we’re comfortable with not even questioning a thought anymore,” Nathan told Seven Days.
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Nathan wrote an October 14 op-ed in the Vermont Cynic student newspaper criticizing the “safe space” movement. On campuses, such spaces started out as classrooms or meeting places intended to be free of bias or criticism, especially directed at marginalized groups such as minorities and gay people. But some say safe spaces have become censorship zones where anything that makes anyone uncomfortable is not to be discussed. “In resident adviser training, we were told to take Trump signs down because of their potential impacts,” Nathan wrote. “This is disregarding the First Amendment by censoring views that do not align with the university’s left-leaning political culture.” In an interview, Nathan said a fellow student who led the training “explained how he didn’t feel safe with Trump signs, and we should probably ask students to take them down.”
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Nathan thought the suggestion was unfair and ignored it in his dorm, University Heights South. At least one student there did have a Trump sign in his window, Nathan said, and other students repeatedly pelted the window with oranges and rocks, cracking the glass. That’s no way to have a civil debate, Nathan opined: “When we graduate, and we get bombarded with the real world, how are we going to be prepared for it?” Others say UVM isn’t cushioned from provocative, real-world debate. On October 24, three men stood on campus near the Bailey/Howe Library and loudly shouted that homosexuality and premarital sex are sinful. About 100 students gathered, and many made an effort to offer rebuttals, according to an article in the Cynic. “It made me proud to see that my fellow classmates were responding in a peaceful and what appeared to be a well-thought-out way,” Sam Donnelly, a 21-year-old sophomore from Burlington who is president of the UVM College Democrats, told Seven Days. “They were engaging someone in discussion, rather than yelling and trying to be angry.” But Donnelly is no free speech purist. He believes it’s OK for resident hall advisers to ask people to take down political signs if they make other people “uncomfortable.” Last year, Donnelly took down Hillary Clinton posters that he had put in the common areas of his dorm after an RA asked him to, and he also refrained from putting one up in his room. UVM director of communications Enrique Corredera said there is no policy on political signs in dorms. Sullivan, the university president, declined an interview request. Some on the campus are willing to make people uncomfortable and perhaps draw criticism from both the right and the left. The UVM Socialists organization is cosponsoring a November 9 talk by Steven Salaita, a pro-Palestinian author and academic who has been criticized as being stridently anti-Israel. “I think it’s really risky to say, like, a speaker shouldn’t be allowed to come on campus, and they need to be silenced and disrupted, because if the administration decides to silence this right-wing speaker, that same tactic could be used to silence a speaker on the left,” said Kelsey Aaron, a 20-yearold junior from Norwich who is one of the socialist group’s leaders and wants to hear what Salaita has to say.
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ccording to the civics textbooks, the lawmaking process works like this: Legislators pass a bill. If the governor agrees, he signs it into law, and his administration carries out its dictates. This year, Vermont Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe took a different tack. After Gov. Phil Scott signed a new omnibus education law, she declared she would not carry out one of its mandates because she lacks sufficient staff. In an August 3 letter to the Vermont House and Senate Education Committee chairs, Holcombe flatly stated she had no plans to begin a study, required by the law, to examine how public school students are counted for the purposes of state aid to education. “At this point, we do not have sufficient capacity to meet all of our new obligations, and certainly not on the mandated timeline,” Holcombe wrote. “We do not expect to initiate or complete the mandated weighting study contained in Act 49 until we have capacity to do so.” Beyond the specific study in question, the secretary’s bold statement raises a broader question about the very operation of government. Can the executive branch — which includes Holcombe and other state agency heads appointed by the governor — pick and choose which laws to implement? Legislators don’t think so. “The fear is that, this way, a governor can effectively shut down any legislation she or he doesn’t like,” said Senate Education Committee chair Phil Baruth (D/P-Chittenden). Baruth and his House counterpart, Rep. David Sharpe (D-Bristol), wrote back to Holcombe in protest. “What we cannot assent to, and what this memo very clearly suggests, is a reshuffling of authority, with agency secretaries (semi) officially empowered to render legislation null and void, according to their own personal priorities,” they wrote. That appeal gained them no ground with Holcombe, who responded by reiterating her concerns. “We will undertake the weighting study as soon as staff and resources become available to perform this work,” she wrote, without suggesting when, or whether, that would happen. “We look forward to your thoughts on how the legislature can support this work, and we will assist
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you [to] the best of our capacity, as soon as we can.” Tension between the legislature and a governor is nothing new: State agency heads have long bristled at legislative directives. But to openly declare in writing that a task won’t be completed? “I don’t recall it ever happening before,” said Sharpe, a 16-year veteran of the legislature. Holcombe’s one-woman rebellion comes after lawmakers directed the Agency of Education to do the study and recommend by December 15 whether the state should change the system used to count students for the purposes of distributing education funds. That system provides schools with money by weighting student needs. For example, it costs more to educate high school students than primary school-age children. Ditto for special education students. So those students are assigned more weight during the counting process. Baruth said large and small school districts across the state are facing new challenges that aren’t being taken into account in the weighting system. Urban areas such as Burlington and Winooski have seen an influx of refugees who need English language classes. Certain pockets of the state have students from families devastated by opiate addiction, and some rural districts are hampered by acute poverty. “The challenges [these schools] face are tremendous,” Baruth said. “The
question is, can the state get them more money to do what they need to do?” First, lawmakers wanted to better understand the consequences and efficacy of shifting funding. But when they first considered asking the Agency of Education to study the student weighting formula, during the spring legislative session, Holcombe explicitly told them — in writing and during committee hearings — that she didn’t have enough staff. In an April 27 email to Sharpe, Holcombe detailed her staff’s increased workload, noting that despite losing five positions through state governmentwide retirement incentives, the agency has been providing complex information to school districts navigating mandated consolidations. “Even if the study passes, we won’t be able to do it,” she concluded. In a May 3 email to Baruth and Sharpe, Holcombe wrote again, “If you assign us a weighting study, we will not be able to do it.” Such a study would take a year to complete, Holcombe told Seven Days, and is more complicated than other studies that lawmakers have paid outside consultants to conduct. The legislature nonetheless included the student weighting study in a larger miscellaneous education bill, which passed the House and Senate in its final form May 5. Gov. Scott — Holcombe’s boss — signed it into law May 23.
Even with the law in effect, Holcombe didn’t back down, penning the August 3 memo informing Sharpe and Baruth that she would not start the study. Holcombe said that while she didn’t discuss the memo directly with the governor, his executive staff knew that she was writing it. She noted to Seven Days that, this year, lawmakers had assigned the agency “substantial new, unfunded statutory obligations” related to school-district consolidation and teacher health care expenses. “I don’t feel good about this,” Holcombe said of her recalcitrance. But, she added, “How else does somebody in my position make the case?” Scott, in an interview, said he found out about Holcombe’s letter after the fact. Asked how he reacted, he said he neither praised nor criticized Holcombe for her stand. “This isn’t a concerted effort to stymie [the legislature],” Scott insisted, while also suggesting that Holcombe was on to something. “This is maybe a unique approach, but maybe it’s the way it should be,” he said. Baruth noted that the governor has directed his agencies to produce next year’s budget requests with no funding increases. He worries that means state government will — without legislators’ consent — simply stop carrying out certain laws. That approach could be a way for the Republican governor to sidestep directives from the Democratic-controlled legislature, Baruth argued. He said Holcombe had other options. She could have asked the governor for more staffing, or Scott could have vetoed the bill, though the legislation also contained items all sides agreed were needed. In their written response to Holcombe, Baruth and Sharpe suggested they were open to alternatives. “We are more than willing to discuss a range of possibilities that might allow the study to go forward,” they wrote. Holcombe agreed that better collaboration is the solution, but she argued that the legislature failed on that count. “When I repeatedly say in committee and in writing, ‘We don’t have the capacity,’ it’s not collaborative when you go ahead and do it anyway,” she said. Holcombe declined to say whether she thinks the study itself would be worthwhile if she had sufficient staff. “I think
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it’s something to look at,” she allowed — a lukewarm endorsement at best. Baruth and Sharpe stand by the need for the study. “The key was to not have one legislator alter the formula [based] on his perspective, but to have a statewide perspective from the Agency of Education,” Baruth said. While Holcombe’s noncompliance with legislative action is unusual, her complaint about legislative burdens is not. State officials have long cringed at the studies, reports and information lawmakers demand. A Seven Days analysis in May found that the legislature ordered 68 studies during the latest session. “You grumble about it when you get these requests,” said Doug Racine, who was Agency of Human Services secretary under former governor Peter Shumlin after serving many years as a state senator. “I am sympathetic to Secretary Holcombe, because the legislature is not sympathetic to the resources of the executive branch.”
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But Racine said he doesn’t recall ever openly defying a legislative directive. “Oftentimes, we’d negotiate with them for more time,” he said. Another option, Racine noted, is to ask lawmakers for money to hire a consultant. Legislators said they’ve seen resistance take a variety of forms in different governors’ administrations — but none as blatant as Holcombe’s. “From time to time, you’ll see a report that’s due and it’s pretty clear the department or agency … are complying technically, but it doesn’t actually do the work that was envisioned,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden). Ashe recalled that, in 2012, lawmakers directed the state to produce a report about whether motor vehicle fees adequately compensate for the air pollution those vehicles generate. “The report was due in January 2013, never showed up, and I had to hound them to get it done, which [they] did, nine months late,” he said.
In another case, Ashe said, the legislature directed the Shumlin administration to seek a federal waiver regarding high-cost prescription drugs. The administration balked, saying the process would require hiring costly consultants. They ultimately worked with the legislature on an alternative plan, he said. Sometimes, laws take longer to implement than legislators would like. House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero) said a 2015 water-quality law directed the state to update regulations on tile drains used to channel water from farm fields. A working group is still developing those changes two years later, she said. The reality is that lawmakers have little recourse except to publicly reveal administrators’ unwillingness to act and keep pushing them to do so. Baruth is trying to do that. Holcombe’s admission that her agency is understaffed shows that Scott’s no-new-taxes budgeting mantra is flawed, he said. “I would like people to understand, when they hear this kind of rhetoric, it has direct consequences,” Baruth said. “He’s forcing us to rob Peter to pay Paul.” He argued that Holcombe should be telling her boss she needs more people. Holcombe readily acknowledges her agency’s lack of staffing. The number of agency employees has declined through budget cuts, including retirements and a general shrinking of state government positions, in the last 10 years under both Scott and Shumlin. Meanwhile, the workload associated with school district consolidations has increased, Holcombe said. The agency has asked to recoup some lost positions, noting that a full workload already awaits them. Will Holcombe ask for more staff to focus on work such as the student counting system study as she crafts next year’s proposed agency budget? She wouldn’t say. “We’re just beginning that process,” she said. “It’s premature.” Scott, who last year proposed that all Vermont school districts level-fund their budgets, also hedged on adding staff to the state agency that oversees them. If Holcombe asks for more, he said, “We would obviously hear it out and determine whether it was a priority for us to accomplish what we need to accomplish.” m
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She thinks it’s important to entertain a range of ideas and has no problem with political signs in dorm rooms — including Trump signs. But Aaron doesn’t think the same protections apply to someone such as Richter, her classmate. “There’s a very fine line between free speech and threatening language … Students shouldn’t feel unsafe on campus,” she said. Ultimately, Judge Fenster will have to decide whether the case is worth pursuing. The complex probable cause determination in the Richter case is “unusual, though not aberrational,” according to legal analyst Robert Sand, a Vermont Law School associate professor. The vast majority of the time in Vermont, if police and the prosecution have decided there is reasonable evidence to believe a suspect committed a crime, the judge agrees and the charges are filed without a probable cause hearing, said Sand, a former Windsor County State’s Attorney.
Telecom.” She claimed not to be aware of it when she visited Toronto. “To hear the news that possibly there’s a city councilor that sat through this whole process that had a conflict of interest” raises concerns, Councilor Dave Hartnett (D-North District) said. He added later, “It’s not responsible for the council to move forward tonight.” Most of his colleagues agreed. Just 20 minutes before midnight, they voted 8-3 to postpone the decision for another week. m Contact: katie@sevendaysvt.com
In Richter’s case, his defense attorney vigorously challenged whether there is probable cause and convinced a judge to hold a hearing, perhaps indicating weakness in the case or that the judge wanted to study the constitutional questions. The prosecution insists there is cause. Deputy state’s attorney Ryan Richards last Friday compared Richter’s actions to someone yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. But Luna, the defense attorney, took aim at the state’s sole witness, UVM student Colby Thompson, who reportedly told police that he heard only part of the conversation and didn’t immediately call 911 — not the conduct of someone who considered it a viable threat, Luna added. “The only physical conduct in this case was my client sitting in a chair, talking in a normal voice, minding his own business, talking to his mother on the phone,” Luna said. He added: “The state is charging him with a crime for having a conversation.” m Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com
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After yet another lengthy meeting full of intensive questioning, a panel of state lawmakers appeared to run out of steam and, in a couple of quick voice votes, last Thursday approved a set of sound rules crafted by the Vermont Public Utility Commission for wind turbines. The eight-member Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules gave its final approval on a voice vote with only two dissenters: committee chair Sen. Mark MacDonald (D-Orange) and Rep. Robin ChesnutTangerman (P/D-Middletown Springs).
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him to hire people from all walks of life. Neal will need training with the equipment and the process, but it’s much easier to teach him that than to establish all the knowledge in a TV reporter from elsewhere.” Goswami’s current employer is sorry to see him go. “It’s hard to find someone who’s a great reporter and a great writer. Neal was both,” said Steven Pappas, editor of the Rutland Herald and Barre-Montpelier Times Argus. “He’s highly regarded by all parties in the Statehouse. As a result, he’s gotten us some really great stories over the years.” Pappas added that Goswami was a pillar of strength when the two papers nearly shut down in 2016, as then-owner John Mitchell was hanging on for dear life and searching for a buyer. “Neal brought talent and integrity to this organization during one of its darkest hours,” Pappas said. The papers will miss Goswami, Pappas said, but he sees a bright side to the transition. “It’s a great opportunity to look at all of our coverage,” he said. “We will continue to be a presence at the Statehouse and in state government.” The papers — particularly the Herald — suffered a significant staff exodus after they were sold in September 2016 to Reade Brower of Maine and Charles “Chip” Harris of New Hampshire. The company has been slowly rebuilding ever since, and Pappas promises that “we will make multiple hires.” He did hint at possible structural changes to allow more flexibility in the newsrooms. That may include the end of the Vermont Press Bureau as such, but Pappas vowed that the commitment to covering state politics and government would be even stronger than before.
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The media merry-go-round is spinning briskly right now. Vermont Press Bureau chief Neal Goswami is leaving the world of print media to join the news staff at WCAX-TV. The announcement comes a mere two days after Terri Hallenbeck announced her departure from Seven Days and Taylor Dobbs of Vermont Public Radio was hired as her replacement. Goswami will make a quick move: His last day at the VPB is Friday, and he starts at Channel 3 on Monday, November 6. “Neal is a one-for-one replacement for Kyle Midura,” said WCAX news director Roger Garrity. Midura had been the station’s chief Statehouse and politics reporter until this summer, when WCAX’s corporate owner, Gray Television, hired him for its Washington, D.C., bureau. “[Goswami] has the knowledge, the background and connections to the issues and people in the Statehouse.” Goswami is the sole reporter at the VPB, which covers the Statehouse for the Rutland Herald and Barre-Montpelier Times Argus.
So why is Goswami trading in his pen for a microphone? “After 12 years in print, I thought it was a great opportunity to try something different,” Goswami said. “This lets me continue to cover what I love — politics, policy and government — but tell stories and relate the news in a fresh way.” He acknowledged that moving to television “is a bit daunting, but I think with a little training and coaching, I’ll be OK.” Garrity concurred. “It’s an idea I borrowed from my mentor and predecessor, Marselis Parsons,” he explained. “It was common for
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The final rules retained the key PUC standard, which imposes a sound limit of 42 decibels during daytime hours and 39 dB at night. The PUC did remove a setback requirement for siting wind turbines, which would have mandated a buffer between a turbine and any occupied structure of at least 10 times the height of the turbine. The goal throughout the process, as PUC staff attorney John Cotter explained during the hearing, was to achieve an interior sound level of 30 dB or less at night. But as Cotter noted, “It’s difficult to monitor interior sound levels. There are privacy concerns inside people’s homes, and interior noises like refrigerators or furnaces can affect the readings.” So the PUC tried to identify turbine exterior sound levels that would achieve 30 dB or less inside homes. In the past, said Cotter, it was thought that buildings reduced general sound levels by about 15 dB. But more recent research suggests that the real number is much more variable. The PUC memo cited a 2007 British study showing a range of 7 to 26 dB, “with most values in the 10 to 17 dB range.” From that range, the PUC chose 9 dB as the basis for its standards. That meant an acceptable turbine sound limit of 39 dB at night. The 42 dB daytime standard, according to the memo, accounts for “the fact that existing technology typically allows utility-scale wind turbines to achieve three decibels of sound level reduction … during the nighttime to meet the 39 dBA standard.”
After more than two hours of questioning, Sen. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia), a staunch opponent of large-scale wind, made a motion to approve the modified PUC rule and read a lengthy statement. He argued that LCAR’s authority is strictly limited and that, in questioning precise decibel levels, committee members were straying into policy making. He asserted that “the PUC did not act randomly or in a vacuum … They considered numerous hours of testimony from numerous witnesses … and considered numerous documents and studies on the subject.” Benning concluded that if LCAR were to object to the sound limits, it “would become susceptible to claims that its decision was arbitrary or beyond legislative intent.” Either his argument carried substantial weight or members of LCAR were simply prepared to wash their hands of the whole issue after four lengthy, contentious hearings in the last five months. After a brief and mostly procedural discussion, the committee approved the PUC rule. Wind opponents would have preferred lower sound levels or even an outright ban on large-scale turbines but were willing to settle for the PUC rule. Wind advocates felt otherwise. “I’m disappointed in the outcome,” said Sarah Wolfe, clean energy advocate for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group. She said that the rules would leave “few, if any, acceptable sites for large turbines.” In her view, smaller turbines will never be able to match ridgeline wind farms. Is there a lawsuit in VPIRG’s future? “We’re looking at all options,” she said, “and I would certainly say there are grounds for a legal challenge.”
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e’s just come from a lakeside bike ride, but STEPHEN GOLDBERG still looks the part of the brilliant playwright. Disheveled and distracted as he enters a busy Burlington café, he’s clad head to toe in black — well, head to knee, anyway. He wears shorts and sandals, because even brooding geniuses enjoy the rare balmy blast of summer in late October. But sunshine streaking through the café’s window does little to lift Goldberg’s scattered fog. He’s here to talk about the upcoming revival of his 1996 play Quantum Dog in a Deep Blue Jaguar. GREEN CANDLE THEATRE performs a newly revised version of the one-act play this week and next at OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS in Burlington. When asked about the play, Goldberg seems preoccupied, unfocused. It’s almost as if he’s never given much thought to the work’s themes or origins
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thread, one that ties the divergent pieces of Quantum Dog together: victimhood. “Everybody is a victim in my plays,” Goldberg states. A wry grin tugs the corner of a white mustache that matches the long, scraggly curls framing his weathered face. The same could be said of any of the 26 works in Goldberg’s decades-deep theatrical canon. But it’s particularly relevant to Quantum Dog, which the Burlington playwright and jazz musician, 78, is directing himself. Quantum Dog is pretty out there, even by the playwright’s well-established standards of dark, bizarre edginess. The play revolves around a pair of older friends who are quantum physicists. One has just been released from prison after having been jailed for “coming too close to ‘the truth,’” says Goldberg. The other has become an agoraphobe with “a fucked-up family life,” he continues. “So that’s kind of where it starts from.”
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he Internet is paradigmatic magic,” writes New York-based cultural critic Virginia Heffernan. “It turns experiences from the material world that used to be densely physical … into frictionless, weightless, and fantastic abstractions.” The author of 2016’s Magic and Loss: The Internet as Art is one of three plenary speakers at this year’s VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall conference, to take place at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center on November 17 and 18. This year’s theme: “The double-edged sword of technology.” A central contention of Magic and Loss is that the internet may rival — and surpass — all previous forms of human creative production. In the book’s preface, Heffernan outlines a grandiose task for herself: “My aim,” she writes, “is to build a complete aesthetics — and poetics — of the Internet.” (She prefers to capitalize “Internet.”) Her qualifications for this mission consist of many years writing for the New York Times Magazine, as well as ample contributions to major publications including the New Yorker, Wired and Slate. Heffernan started at the Times as a television critic in 2003 and transitioned to the role of internet columnist at that publication from 2007 to 2011.
In service to her aesthetic theory, Heffernan Armed with a PhD from Harvard University in divides her book into chapters focused on the ele- English and American literature, Heffernan frements she’s identified as the internet’s central comquently seems to come at her subject ponents: design, text, images, video and music. matter from a defensive position — Her writing is accessible, darting quickly and perhaps not surprising considering casually (like the internet?) among personal her academic background. She writes anecdotes, wide-ranging literary references in her “Manifesto,” published on her and broad reflections on media production. personal website, “What if, just for an This is not a book of specifics, but rather hour or so, we suspended the assumpa first-hand, optimistic and high-spirited tion that the Internet is nothing but a jaunt through a major cultural transition. public health hazard or a tool of the sur“It seems to me that [Heffernan] has veillance state or a means to a venal end?” a pretty unique view,” VHC director of Considering the internet as a community programs AMY CUNNINGHAM conduit of both magic and loss, offered by phone. “She’s approaching Heffernan falls decidedly on the the internet from a spiritual and culside of magic. She dismisses, for tural connection, as a cultural critic, example, cyberpunk author and as an art critic — and that’s kind of Bruce Sterling’s claim that mind-blowing to me.” “connectivity is poverty.” Cunningham also noted that Similarly, she does away Heffernan’s regional ties appealed to with the anxiety piththe VHC: Heffernan grew up on the ily summarized by the Dartmouth College campus, as she notes fear that Twitter will in her book, and first encountered the “kill” poetry — and primitive internet as a young teen hanging even ropes in Emily Virginia Heffernan out with students there. Dickinson to make her COURTESY OF MICHAEL NAGLE
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Goldberg says he got the idea for the play after a Scientific American article called “Quantum Dog” inspired him to research quantum physics. Audiences will have to unravel how that research led him to include a botched Mafia hit as a key plotline. In an interview, actor AARON MASI describes Quantum Dog as “very Goldberg-ian.” Masi, who plays agoraphobic physicist Jack, is a veteran of several Goldberg productions as both actor and crew member. His description refers to the play’s excess profanity and intensity — two Goldberg hallmarks. “But there are also some things about it that are different,” Masi continues. Specifically, the play’s strong female characters. “A lot of the time, the women in his plays are prostitutes or down and out or oppressed,” the actor explains. “The women in this play are not that. They’re strong and think for themselves.”
Those women include Brenda Bradley, played by another Goldberg regular, TRACEY GIRDICH. “My character goes against the grain of a lot of the women in Goldberg’s shows,” Girdich says in a phone interview. “She’s not exploited. She’s not overtly sexual or victimized in any way. So it’s interesting to hear Steve’s voice take shape in that form.” Goldberg admits that his plays sometimes present women in compromising — or compromised — situations. “Some of my plays are pretty rough,” he says. “I have a play called Sluts on the Roof that I couldn’t get anybody to do. It’s about women talking about men the way men sometimes talk about women.” “He’s Burlington’s Bukowski,” says Girdich, referring to the late LA writer Charles Bukowski, whom Time magazine once dubbed the “laureate of American lowlife.” GREEN CANDLE THEATRE
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hen a beloved dies, those left behind often yearn for one more heartfelt conversation or day of reminiscing. Such desires aren’t normally fulfilled — unless one lives in a futuristic world of time travel and sophisticated robots. In early September, the MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP presented a reading of Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime, which uses technology to explore the slippery nature of memory. An android, programmed to look and act like 85-year-old Marjorie’s deceased husband, is intended as a balm to the octogenarian’s grief but instead throws the family into emotional chaos. A 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, Marjorie Prime was the first in MAW’s new Cutting Edge series — staged readings of contemporary plays that challenge audiences to consider humanity in new ways. The company is presenting the works in a variety of Middlebury venues. Spearheading the series is new Weybridge resident REBECCA STRUM, a
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longtime actor, director and educator from the New York City area. She directed the New Jersey professional premieres of David Mamet’s Oleanna and Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive. Strum is also the founder and artistic director of the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts in Mount Tabor, N.J., and holds a doctorate in performance studies from New York University. When she and her husband decided to move to Vermont, Strum sought an arts scene that she could plug into. “MELISSA [LOURIE, artistic director of MAW] has really taken me under her wing,” Strum says by phone. “I asked how I could get involved, and because I just came directly from New York and saw a lot of what was happening down there, we thought that there could be an opportunity for MAW to produce something a little edgier.” For the series, Strum and Lourie selected four scripts to direct over the year. The second in the series is The Nether by Jennifer Haley, this Sunday, November 5, at the VERMONT COFFEE COMPANY PLAYHOUSE. Winner of the 2012
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“I won’t say these plays are warnings, but they compel the audience to take a look at society critically. New theater is important, and that’s what we’re trying to bring to Middlebury.”
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In February, the series will present Sex With Strangers (2009) by Laura Eason at TOWN HALL THEATER STUDIO and, in June, The Big Meal (2012) by Dan LeFranc at Stonecutter Spirits. The former play conflates love, lust and the nature of identity in the digital age; the latter charts five generations of a typical American family navigating atypical circumstances. Three of the four Cutting Edge plays focus on technology. “It seems to be a trend, and something that modern writers are concerned with,” says Strum. If you haven’t heard of these plays, it might be because most venues necessarily forgo newer (read: financially riskier) works in favor of known crowd pleasers, whether classic or contemporary. While local theater companies such as VERMONT STAGE and NORTHERN STAGE routinely bring newish works to the state, the Cutting Edge series aims for just that — without the expense of a full production. “Artists have insight into the troubles of society,” suggests Strum.
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Like Bukowski, Goldberg writes with a keen, sometimes-sympathetic eye toward society’s losers and outcasts. His gaze is equally unflinching. “His characters and stories look at darker themes, the underside of life,” says Masi. “The philosophy of why people do the things they do fascinates me. And Steve’s characters are so complex and well developed.” All that is especially true of Quantum Dog, according to Girdich. “I like the play because of Steve’s poetry and the way he brings these disparate elements together,” she says. Quantum Dog is particularly interesting for an actor, Girdich adds, because the key events that shape each character’s life don’t happen onstage, and in some cases are barely referenced by the dialogue. “That’s very different than a lot of Steve’s writing,” she says.
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Why are some English names pronounced so differently than they’re spelled? I’m thinking of Churmondley (pronounced “Chumley”) and Featheringstonehaugh (pronounced “Fanshaw”). — Jenny neighborhood as “Green-witch Village,” instantly exposing you as an out-of-towner. The British city from which the Big Apple takes its name, by the by, was originally called “Eboracum” by Roman founders; later, invading Anglo-Saxons updated that to “Evorwic,” which the subsequently invading Vikings couldn’t pronounce, so they rechristened it “Jorvik,” paving the way for the name it has now. With names like Cholmondeley, the simplest explanation is that the pronunciation of words shortens over time — it’s a mark of our familiarity with them. Beyond that, it’s hard to stake out a unified theory, particularly since British names often derive from a tangle of mismatched lexical roots, what with all that invading. The element “haugh,” for example, is from the Old English, denoting a nook or secret place. The -cesters, meanwhile — as in Gloucester, Worcester, et al. — come from the Latin “castrum,” a fort or a town. Worcester — that is, “Wooster” — is already a truncation of what was once spelled Wigoraceaster, the Wigora evidently being a tribe that lived in
that particular ceaster, meaning city. “Wigoraceaster” is a bit of a mouthful; it’s a hell of a lot easier to say “Wooster.” Ease is essentially what this trend boils down to: physical laziness, as exhibited in the linguistics phenomenon called vowel reduction. Because it takes more muscle work to clearly enunciate every syllable in a word, English speakers tend to downgrade the vowels in the unstressed syllables (the lessimportant ones, intelligibilitywise) to a single all-purpose sound: the schwa, represented in the International Phonetic Alphabet by an upside-downE symbol and pronounced (approximately) “uh.” Think about the first A in amazing, the second E in basement, the U in lettuce. Three different vowels, but because the accent doesn’t fall on the syllable they’re in, they come out of our mouths the same: schwa. Thence a second phonetic tendency, schwa deletion: Having reduced your previously distinctive vowel to a generic unstressed vowel, you start skipping that syllable altogether. You see this with words
phenomenon you’re asking about as a quirk of spelling rather than speaking. English adheres to what the literary scholar Seth Lerer calls “etymological” spelling: Our language “preserves the earlier form of words even when those forms no longer correspond to current speech.” For instance, words like “knight” and “through” now sound nothing like they’re spelled — but back in Chaucer’s day they were indeed pronounced “k-nicht” and “throoch,” with a guttural “ch” as in the Scottish “loch.” Those who (understandably) bungle a name like Featherstonehaugh might wind up ahead of the curve, though. I point you to Cirencester, an English town whose name for a while had apparently come to be pronounced “Sissitter,” only to expand in more recent usage back to “Siren-sester.” Why the rebound? Unclear, though some theories blame the standardizing influence of national services like the BBC and the railroad, whose announcers may have had limited knowledge of local pronunciation but an outsize platform to spread their own rendition around. Anyway, Cirencester you’ll find, naturally, in the county of Gloucestershire.
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almost hate to point out that those two names are actually spelled Cholmondeley and Featherstonehaugh. On the other hand, if you were making a joke about how tricky it can be to spell something as simple-sounding as “Fanshaw,” well — touché. The English language has got some strange orthographic conventions, and our pals across the pond are themselves well aware of the humorous possibilities of such: It was a Brit who famously suggested that, using pronunciation as your guide, it’s possible to spell the word “fish” g-h-o-ti. Think on it awhile, and you’ll get there. Featherstonehaugh is an extreme example, but the tendency to pronounce a word more succinctly than its spelling would suggest pervades the language in both Britain and North America, particularly when it comes to place names. When was the last time you heard a Canadian, for instance, pronounce all three syllables or the second T in Toronto? It’s “Tronno,” more like. Going by spelling, one might refer to the famous lower-Manhattan
like “family,” “probably” or “corporate,” which many folks pronounce, contra their spelling, with only two syllables. English speakers everywhere share a fondness for eliding their schwas, but the Brits seem particular fans: for example, the contracted penultimate syllable in a word like “secretary.” That’s pretty clearly what happened in the Cholmondeleyto-Chumley transition. We can suppose Featherstonehaugh took roughly the same route, though it’s notable that the twosyllable version contains a “sh” found nowhere in the spelling. What gives? Hazarding a few guesses, the British phonetician Jack Windsor Lewis breaks Featherstonehaugh down to its constituent parts: “featherstone,” likely meaning “an assemblage of four stones”; “haugh,” discussed above. Eventually those shriveled to two syllables: “Fans-haw,” which at some point, Windsor Lewis figures, got transcribed somewhere as “Fanshawe” and subsequently read incorrectly as “fan-shaw.” The transcription is an important element in this story. Pronunciation changes constantly, while spelling fixes words in time; it’s probably more helpful to think of the
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ACCESSIBLE ONLY WITH PROOF OF AGE. “Sure, but that’s now,” Gillian said, grinning. “Back in school, I was, like, an über-nerd.” “So, tell me about these conversations at the reunion.” “The first interaction I had was with the prettiest, most popular girl in our class. Within a few minutes, she’s confessing to me that her mother would beat her bloody on a weekly basis. So, that was startling. She then tells me that everyone thought I was so cool. “I said, ‘But I was never at, like, a single party,’ and she says that everyone always assumed I was somewhere else doing something way cooler than attending these lame parties. “And then there was my friend Alfie, who was, like, totally gay. Of course, back then, it was nearly impossible to be truly ‘out.’ I mean, your life would literally be in danger. But the boy was just so naturally flamboyant. Like, his signature move was one hand on his hip and the other wrist to his forehead. And he’d be like, ‘Oh, honey — puh-leaze.’” Gillian paused to demonstrate the maneuver, which cracked me up. She’d had a career as a nightclub singer, dancer and stage actor, so she had the goods. It was as if Alfie were there in the flesh. “So, with a personality like that,” she went on over my subsiding laughter, “he
We traversed the UVM campus, which was teeming with students on this sunny and unseasonably (and unreasonably) warm afternoon. I thought about the social milieu in which these kids had come of age and how different it must be from what my peers, the baby boomers, experienced in our youth. But I knew that, try as I might, it would always remain a mystery to me. Every generation swims in its own ocean, accessible only with proof of age. “And then there was Marcy,” Gillian said, continuing her Tales of the Reunion, “and the famous auditorium incident. For some reason, the administration saw fit to bring in one of those inspirational speakers — you know, ‘be all you can be’ and all that nonsense.” “All I can think of is Chris Farley playing Matt Foley, the motivational speaker, on ‘Saturday Night Live,’” I said. “Well, that was pretty much it, just on a larger scale,” said Gillian. “At some point, the presenter picked four students from the audience to bring onstage with him, and one of the volunteers was Marcy. She was another oddball: very spacey, but very openhearted. “In response to the guy’s questioning, she launched into this whole meandering speech, something about ‘being a butterfly.’ When she stopped, there was total silence in the room. But, as she remembered
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’m exhausted but happy.” Gillian and I were, in tandem, fastening our seatbelts for the ride from the airport into town. Before taking off, I turned to my right and we smiled, nodding at each other. Gillian had pixie-cut red hair, a round face and cool beige eyeglasses. She’s been a customer of mine for years, and I enjoy her company. She’s simply a good person: self-effacing, honest and wryly funny. “I can see that,” I said, chuckling. “You do look exhausted and happy, like someone who’s just completed an aerobic workout or had really good sex. Hey, are we looking here at a Mile High Club scenario?” “I wish, Jernigan!” she replied with a laugh. “No, I’ve just returned from a week in my hometown for a high school reunion. I had assumed it was going to be weird. You know how those things can go — a journey back to your teenage years, reliving all the awkwardness and angst. But it actually turned out to be an amazing experience.” “That sounds wonderful, Gillian. Tell me about it.” “All right, then. Well, the first thing you need to know is that I was an odd duck in high school. I was this arty, sensitive girl, not conventionally pretty, who didn’t fit into the school’s rigid social structures. Some of the jocks teased and bullied me mercilessly. For a while, they would put dog food and leashes in my locker.” “Oh, jeez — that’s horrible!” I interjected, stunned by the heartless cruelty of high school life back in the day. “It was horrible. But here’s the thing — at the reunion, multiple classmates told me that they always thought I was
it, she looked down and saw me beaming up at her from the front row, and then I burst into applause, which triggered at least a few other students to join in. “Marcy told me, teary-eyed, how what I did that day forever changed her life by boosting her self-esteem and self-confidence.” Everything in the three interactions she shared was congruent with the Gillian I knew. She’d lived a challenging life — I’d been privy to at least some of the harsh details — but the giving spirit of that high school girl still shone through, clear and bright. “You know what I think, Gillian? Even though you remember being bullied and miserable in high school, your inherent positive energy was inextinguishable, and people got it and appreciated you. So I think you better go ahead and reassess your entire life.” Gillian smiled at me warmly and chuckled. “I didn’t tell you the best part. I ran into the school’s biggest math geek toward the end of the night. He told me that, among him and his friends — the nerdy guys — they thought I was the hottest girl in the class!” “Awesome!” I said. “That might even be better than being the coolest.” Well, that settles it, I thought. It’s time for me to revisit my high school memories. Perhaps a little investigation would reveal that I, too, was better thought of than I recollected. Probably not, but, like Gillian, I might be pleasantly surprised. I thought of that famous William Faulkner quote. Dude was spot-on when he wrote: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” m
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Drug Resistant Methadone has been around since 1972, but Vermont — in particular, its prisons — has taken decades to embrace the narcotic medication. Vermont was one of the last states to establish a methadone treatment clinic. The state’s former governor, Howard Dean, a physician, initially opposed lawmakers’ attempts to create one, citing a concern that endures today: that methadone would become a “street drug,” ensnaring patients in another form of addiction. Dean eventually reached a compromise with the legislature, and the state’s first community clinic opened its doors in October 2002 in Burlington. In an interview last week, Dean said he never opposed medicationassisted treatment, but, at the time, he favored buprenorphine over methadone, believing it was harder to abuse. Buprenorphine, which was in clinical trials at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, didn’t get U.S. Food & Drug Administration approval until 2002. Lawsuits and legislation are largely responsible for the current prison treatment program. Pregnant inmates have been receiving methadone for at least two decades, according to Menard, but other inmates have had a harder time gaining access to the medication. In 1999, Putney resident Keith Griggs, who was battling heroin addiction, was arrested for forgery. He avoided jail time with a plea agreement that required him to continue receiving methadone treatment. Since Vermont didn’t have a clinic at the time, he drove or hitchhiked to Greenfield, Mass., every day to get his 200-milligram methadone dose. When a parole violation landed Griggs in jail for a two-week sentence in 2001, the Vermont DOC refused to give him his methadone. Griggs sued, and in an emergency hearing, a Windsor Superior Court judge ruled that he was entitled to get his meds. The DOC lost on an appeal to
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officials from the departments of health and corrections, proposed a one-year pilot program that would provide inmates with methadone or buprenorphine for up to a full year. This was the first time that “bupe,” as it’s called, would be offered in Vermont prisons. The DOC didn’t start the pilot until October 2014, and, when it did, Statewide, the scope was more an average of modest. The department had decided to offer treatment for up to 90 days at just two of its seven facilities: Vermont inmates Chittenden Regional receive medicationCorrectional Facility assisted treatment in South Burlington per month, and and Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton. According to DOC are going through data, 98 percent of withdrawal. the 413 pilot-project participants stayed on treatment until their release or for the full 90 days; only 2 percent were taken off for noncompliance. The work group deemed the pilot a success in its follow-up report, submitted to the legislature in November 2016, and recommended providing up to 120 days of treatment at all of the state’s prisons. One year later, nothing has changed: The 90-day policy remains in place at the facilities in South Burlington and Swanton; the other five prisons still adhere to a 30-day maximum.
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Ten inmates sit quietly in chairs arranged in a circle, cloaked in black barber gowns, their hands pinned under their buttocks. A guard stands sentry as a nurse makes the rounds. She gives each prisoner a dose — crushed tabs of buprenorphine or a small bottle of methadone — like a priest administering communion. After 15 minutes, the inmates are instructed to drink a cup of water. The nurse comes around again to check their mouths to make sure they’ve swallowed their meds. That’s how inmates, officials and corrections protocol describe the daily distribution of medicine-assisted treatment in Vermont jails, a ritual off-limits to a reporter. The cloaks, the waiting, the water, the hands and the mouth checks are all intended to prevent prisoners from “diverting” meds. Prisoners still find ways to circumvent these measures, said Jennifer Sprafke, assistant superintendent of security at Chittenden Regional, which is Vermont’s only women’s prison. One tactic is to vomit up the medication, and then sell it, Sprafke noted. Bupe, which can provide a muted high, is the most common form of contraband in Vermont prisons, according to Menard. That’s why bringing more of these meds into prison sounded like a bad idea to corrections officers in 2013, when the state started talking about expanding treatment. But during an interview in her
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the Vermont Supreme Court and then opted to release Griggs early rather than provide his medication. Two months later, an inmate named Shawn Gibson sued and lost, but his circumstances were slightly different: His methadone treatment wasn’t court-ordered, and his prison stay was longer than two weeks. Citing these lawsuits in a 2003 article in Vermont Law Review, Rebecca Bouchard made the case that “denying methadone to inmates can no longer pass constitutional muster … It is deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, it offends evolving standards of decency, and it is cruel and unusual punishment.” In 2004, the DOC did establish guidelines allowing inmates to receive treatment for up to 30 days, but those guidelines made clear that the department was not conceding that “access to methadone is required by prevailing medical standards or that abrupt methadone detoxification in a correctional setting is not within prevailing medical standards.” Dr. John Brooklyn, who cofounded Vermont’s first methadone clinic, said health officials began meeting with DOC officials in 2006 or 2007 to discuss offering more in-prison treatment. But little came of the talks, and treatment guidelines remained unchanged in the next few years, according to DOC officials. Then in early 2013, a man who had just finished a twoweek jail setnence overdosed on heroin and died. He had been six years sober, but the DOC took him off his methadone in prison, according to Dalton, director of Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program at the time. Privacy policies prevented him from revealing the man’s name. “That was the final straw,” said Dalton. He began lobbying lawmakers to expand treatment in prison. Criminal justice reform advocate Suzi Wizowaty, a state representative at the time, championed the cause, and, by the end of the 2013 session, the legislature had created a work group to study the matter. In a report submitted in November 2013, that group, which included Dalton and
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Just because someone is still using — even if it’s heroin — doesn’t mean they’re not committed to their recovery, Brooklyn noted. “Maybe they’ve gone from injecting 50 times a week to two times a week,” he said. “We look at that as a significant improvement.”
Waterbury office, Menard said this diverted medication hasn’t turned out to be a problem; unauthorized bupe is primarily smuggled in from the outside. Many see bupe’s prevalence in prison as a sign that inmates are self-medicating, and even Menard is willing to entertain the theory that the black market for it would 28 Days in Hell dry up if everyone seeking treatment could get it. Those lucky enough to have an active prescription Vermont inmates are weaned from medicationstill need DOC approval to continue taking it. Medical assisted treatment with a “compassionate medical professionals make those decisions on a case-by- taper,” according to Menard, but they still go through case basis, said Ben Watts, the DOC’s health services withdrawal. Symptoms set in within eight to 30 hours of the last dose and can include sweating, involuntary administrator. If the inmate is taking methadone, the DOC’s health twitching and anxiety. After a few days, people often services staff will consult with the physician who pre- experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, scribed it, but they don’t have to follow the community aches and cramps, and insomnia. The experience is exponentially worse when an addoctor’s recommendation. In the case of buprenordict’s drug supply ends abruptly. A number of current phine, the DOC becomes the prescriber and sole deciand former inmates said that’s what happened to them sion maker. The top three reasons it terminates treatment are: in Vermont jails. Soft-spoken McGuinness, who sheepishly admitThe inmate’s “expected length of stay” exceeds 30 days — or 90 days, in the case of South Burlington or ted to being a car thief, said he went 28 days without Swanton; he or she was seen, or is suspected of, divert- sleeping for more than an hour at a time. His drug ing drugs; or a urine test turned up another illicit drug problems started when he was 17, deejaying parties and doing ecstasy. that is not marijuana. “They basically throw you in a cell, and you’re But former inmates said it’s not that simple. They shaking, you’re shitting yourself,” McGuinness sumreport that some DOC staff use medication-assisted marized. “I get severe back pain. I can’t treatment to control behavior. When even move. I’m super weak. I get hot they took him off methadone, Kevin and cold chills.” said it was “almost like a punishment.” A 10-year study “I’ve attempted suicide in there over “It’s not a medication to them; it’s in Washington that,” said Jimmy Vezina, a 42-year-old a privilege,” William McGuinness, a State found that lifelong resident of Burlington who said 37-year-old South Burlington resident former inmates are he was injecting cocaine by the time he who’s done multiple prison stints, said was 13. during an interview in August at a Several former inmates said they’ve Burlington coffee shop. witnessed other mid-detox suicide As if on cue, Crystal Alexander, attempts. Kevin said a man in the cell the nursing supervisor at Chittenden opposite his tried to hang himself with times more likely Regional, said those very same words a bedsheet. “He told them in the nurses’ — “It’s a privilege” — on a tour of the than the general office, ‘Listen, if you don’t put me back facility last week. population to to my normal dose, I’m stringing up,’ Once revoked, it’s not easy to get overdose in the and that night, the lights come flying treatment back. Alexander noted two weeks after on, and he’d strung up in a corner of his that a woman had recently come into they’re released room.” Guards cut him down before it prison with a prescription for bupe, from prison. was too late. and, even though her urine test came Watts said that the DOC follows back clean, she was taken off her the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal medication because she’d diverted her Scale for all inmates going through bupe during a previous prison stay. Menard said people get disqualified for drug- detox. Guards check on inmates every 15 minpositive urine tests because illicit substances mixed utes, and health service staffers check their vitals with methadone or bupe constitute “a health and every six hours. They offer various medications to ease the symptoms: clonidine for anxiety safety risk.” This explanation doesn’t make sense to some and muscle aches; hydroxyzine for nausea and health professionals outside the prison walls. “You vomiting; Imodium for diarrhea; and Tylenol for walk in the door at DOC, and it’s become practice general pain. now for them to not continue to treat you for reasons Kevin’s take: “Their protocol is Imodium, aspirin or that I am still trying to understand,” said Brooklyn, Tylenol, and ‘Here’s an extra blanket; have a good day.’” who is medical director at South Burlington’s “The medical support for the detox is minimal at Chittenden Clinic, which provides both methadone best,” said Dalton. “There’s a lot of avoidable suffering and buprenorphine to patients. that is happening.” His clinic continues to treat people when they have Statewide, an average of 73 Vermont inmates receive illegal drugs in their system because “the alternative is medication-assisted treatment per month, and 55 are worse,” Brooklyn said. Terminating treatment may lead going through withdrawal. them back to heroin or other street drugs, which could Menard said she couldn’t comment on specific cases result in an overdose. but acknowledged that she does get calls from inmates’
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family members who are concerned about their detox experiences. Watts, who reviews written complaints when they come in, said, “I can tell you that nine times out of 10 … we determine that the complaint is not founded in the sense that any policy or procedure was violated. It’s just more that the patient was upset that their medication wasn’t continued.” Detoxing from methadone or buprenorphine rarely results in death, but it’s almost always excruciating and can last for as long as a month. Heroin withdrawal wraps up in 10 days. That’s why, after six months behind bars, Blatt returned to heroin instead of methadone. “I was, like, I’m not getting back on, because if I do slip up … they’re just going to take me off it, anyways.” Several months later, he was back in prison for burglarizing student dorms at UVM. In September, in the living room of his Burlington sober house, the 26-year-old told a reporter that he’d gotten clean again, this time with bupe. “I’ll never take methadone again after that,” he said. When Vezina got out last year, he, too, reverted back to heroin. “I ended up using only two bags and I OD’d and almost died … They really did hit me with the adrenaline and everything. Three shots of Narcan [an overdose-reversing drug]. Doctors said another minute or less without air, and I would have been brain-dead.” Vezina is now back on buprenorphine, but, in the back of his mind, he still worries about going through another detox. “It makes me afraid to take my bupe every day, because what if I do relapse?” Sitting on a bench in Burlington’s City Hall Park, he paused in the middle of a sentence to point out a man smoking crack. Vermont Department of Health data shows that, from January 2014 through March 2017, at least 12 percent of all reported overdoses involved someone recently released from jail. A 10-year study in Washington State found that former inmates are 130 times more likely than the general population to overdose in the two weeks after they’re released from prison. “Their highest risk for overdose and death is the day they walk out of prison,” said Dr. Brooklyn. With the recent proliferation of fentanyl, a highly potent opiate, that risk is even higher. Those statistics worry Erika Hagen. The talkative 26-year-old takes methadone every day — she’s been clean for four months — and works full time. But her boyfriend, Andrew Lavallee, is battling his heroin addiction behind bars. Lavallee, 32, was jailed May 20 after evading police during a high-profile car chase that ended at the Burlington waterfront. Hagen was in the passenger’s seat. According to Hagen, Lavallee had been getting his methadone until July, when the DOC abruptly
terminated it because staff said they saw her spit buprenorphine into his hand during a prison visit — something she says didn’t happen. “My fear is, he’s gonna crave to get high, and he’s gonna come out of there and use, and he’s gonna overdose and die,” Hagen said. “DOC is setting them up to fail.”
‘Ahead of the Curve’ Alexandra Fusco has a different complaint about her most recent Vermont jail stay: the lack of substance abuse counseling. Although federally mandated at community clinics, it is not a requirement in correctional facilities where medication-assisted treatment is only provided on a temporary basis. The 28-year-old says she was introduced, and became addicted, to heroin in 2014 while spending 22 months in prison. She was there for having sexual contact with a boy under the age of 16 while she was a residential counselor at the Bennington School. After an unsuccessful stint in rehab, her furlough was revoked, and she’s been back in prison since July. Calling from jail on October 23, Fusco said she’s doing her best to stay clean despite getting little support from the facility. For more than three months, the only drug counseling she could access was a Sunday evening Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, and sometimes even that, capped at 20 people, wasn’t an option.
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everything in place to make sure that Nearly every official Seven Days spoke happens.” with made the same observation when The commissioner said it’s taken asked about the state’s treatment offerings. No Vermont the DOC time to develop the right proAnd they’re right — a 2016 Pew Charitable jail offers tocols for administering medicationTrusts survey reported that fewer than medicationassisted treatment. “It’s difficult to 40 U.S. prisons provide methadone or assisted manage a substance like that in your buprenorphine. treatment facility … security-wise and safetyStill, one doesn’t have to travel far to for more than wise,” she noted. find more comprehensive programs. Since But Menard also acknowledged 2016, Rhode Island has provided treatthat, by now, they’ve worked out most ment to any inmate who qualifies, and of the kinks. And she emphasized that Connecticut is in the process of impleshe’s open to offering treatment for menting long-term treatment programs at longer periods of time down the road. all of its prisons. days, and it’s Both Bick and Dalton believe medCorrectional facilities in Canada, only available ication-assisted treatment, and counEurope, Australia and the United Kingdom to inmates seling, should be made available to have been providing medication-assisted with existing any inmate struggling with an opiate treatment for years. addiction. They cite studies that have prescriptions. Earlier this year, Trump’s commission shown that 80 percent of inmates in on combatting drug addiction and the state prisons in the U.S. have some opioid crisis recommended expanding type of substance use disorder. Their treatment in correctional facilities, noting argument: Why not take advantage of in its report that “multiple studies have shown that individuals receiving MAT during and having a captive audience that clearly needs addicafter incarceration have lower mortality risk, remain in tion treatment? “If you look at the science — and not everyone wants treatment longer, have fewer positive drug screens and to look at the science … it’s hard to say there should have lower rates of recidivism.” Two years after the start of the pilot, and one year be a time limit placed on somebody who happens to be after the work group recommended expanding treat- incarcerated with this disorder,” Brooklyn said. “We know that the right amount of days is for as long ment to up to 120 days in all seven Vermont correctional facilities, state officials are saying they’re now ready to as someone wants it and needs it,” said Rep. Colburn. During this year’s legislative session, she introduced expand treatment — but only to 90 days. The DOC pays for the medication-assisted treat- legislation that would require ongoing treatment; it ment program out of its own budget because Medicaid didn’t make it out of committee, but she plans to try won’t pay for inmates. It spends about $600,000 per again in 2018. By the DOC’s own assessment, doing more would be year on the program, according to Watts, and expanding it to 90 days in all prisons would increase relatively straightforward. Its prisons would have to become federally acthe price tag by $180,000. Menard, who supports the move, says they can cover the cost within their cur- credited treatment sites to offer opiate medication to inmates who don’t already have prescriptions. “My rent budget. “In a situation where almost no understanding is that the barriers to having a facility state offers any treatment, 90 days accredited as an outpatient treatment program are is revolutionary,” said Vermont fairly low,” Watts said. The main requirements: an Health Commissioner Dr. Mark alarm system, a safe to store the medication, a medication dispensing system and a designated space where Levine. But not everyone is so impressed. the meds are administered. Finding a room to do it in “is the biggest barrier, “I think we have to be careful to believe it or not,” Menard said, noting that Vermont’s both acknowledge progress, but also seven prisons “weren’t made spacious.” Another factor: not to be too quick to congratulate It takes staff time. ourselves when people are dying,” “We’ll do what’s requested of us,” Watts said. “We Dalton said. “We don’t want half measures at this point and that’s a half just need the resources to do it, and we need the data to support that it’s effective.” measure.” Blatt doesn’t need numbers to know it makes sense. Howard Center chief executive In September, he was out of prison on certain condiofficer Bob Bick delivered a gentler rebuke. “I tions, working, spending time with his 10-month-old think there’s an opportunity for the Department of daughter and taking his daily buprenorphine. But Corrections to move forward and take a more asBlatt lost his spot in the sober house for a drugsertive approach at creating access to treatment within the confines of a correctional facility,” he said. dealing accusation that he denies. Now he’s back in “Knowing the folks that I know in the Department prison, being held because he doesn’t have a place of Corrections, I know that that’s in their hearts and to live — a requirement for release. Last week, Blatt said corrections staff told him he’d soon be tapered minds, as well.” “I realize it certainly seems too slow a pace for off his bupe. “I am so nervous and upset,” he wrote, using the people looking in, but this is a major shift in correcprison email system. “I just don’t get how they can do tions,” Menard said. “Ultimately, our biggest responthis to me.” sibility is to make sure that people in our care and
Phish on Paper A Burlington exhibit chronicles the band’s North Country gigs B Y RACHEL EL I ZAB E TH J ON E S
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hishheads, rejoice: A new opportunity has emerged for celebrating the roots of Vermont’s grassroots musical phenomenon. “Phish in the North Country” is currently on view at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts’ Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington. The exhibition mines the jam band’s archives to present a chronological survey of poster art and ephemera spanning three decades. The impetus for the show is the 20th anniversary of the founding of Phish’s charitable WaterWheel Foundation. And that occasion has strong ties to the Flynn, Phish archivist Kevin Shapiro explained during a recent gallery walk-through. “We’re at the epicenter right here,” he said. In 1997, Phish teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s to launch Phish Food — the now-bestselling ice cream flavor — and performed a sold-out concert at the Flynn. In exchange for selling the license to their brand, the band members decided to direct their portion of royalties from Phish Food sales toward Lake Champlain cleanup, and WaterWheel was born. Display cases at the back of the gallery show the evolution of the Phish Food pint design, among other ephemera. What began as a local charity has since grown into a movement — and sales of original, limitededition WaterWheel prints are a major factor in
fundraising. As the band’s website explains: “In essence, WaterWheel is the Phish community coming together to share in positive ways with the local communities we all visit on tour stops.” WaterWheel’s Touring Division has contributed more than a million dollars to roughly 425 organizations. The band’s devoted fan base mushroomed with the help of a flourishing trade in unauthorized concert cassettes. Shapiro, who attended his first Phish concert in September 1991, was among those who recorded early shows. By spring 1992, he said, “[The band] started to recognize that I was out there taping a lot.” In 1996, Shapiro finished law school and moved from his home state of Michigan to Vermont to accept the formal position of archivist. “It’s a dream gig,” he said. “It always was.” As archivist, Shapiro organizes and manages the band’s collections, including audio, video and photo assets, as well as other memorabilia. “The role includes making materials accessible to the band and [WaterWheel] organization, and sometimes the public,” Shapiro explained. As the exhibit’s title suggests, Shapiro narrowed its scope to the North Country, a region he defined as “in striking distance of Burlington.” In other words, someplace you can get home from, after a concert, by morning. “This is barely home before
Clockwise from top: detail of a poster from a 1987 show at Hunt’s in Burlington, artist unknown; a poster from a 1999 show in Albany, N.Y., by Jim Pollak; a poster from a 1984 show at Nectar’s, artist unknown; the original artwork for the debut of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food in 1997. Opposite page: poster from a 2004 show in Mansfield, Mass., by Jim Wood.
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of the handmade linoleum-block prints features two signature elements: a fish and a waterwheel. But other artists are represented, as well. A colorful, Japanese-inspired design from 2004 by Jeff Wood riffs on tripped-out ’60s festival posters. So do a couple of mandala-inspired works by artist Nate Duval, who has created multiple Phish posters. Duval has also created designs for Andrew Bird, Dave Matthews Band, OAR, Wilco and many other bands. Other pieces on view at the Tarrant were created by James R. Eads, Justin Helton of Status Serigraph and Julia Rothman. Most are colorful and playful with strong graphic elements; all were intended to be collectible works of art. “Sustained prolific creativity is a hallmark of the group,” Shapiro said of the band. So it makes sense that this ethos would extend to the visual. “It’s a wide variety of interesting and talented people who’ve come to care about Phish,” he added. For anyone familiar with Phish — or just for longtime Burlington residents — this exhibition will surely trigger reminiscences of bars, scenes and concerts past. For everyone else, it offers a glimpse into a distinct subculture born in Vermont and tied to the state for eternity. Shapiro will give gallery talks on Saturday, November 4. Accompanying him: a limited-edition WaterWheel poster by Jim Pollock for sale, and free Phish Food. m
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INFO “Phish in the North Country” is open to the public on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., through December 30 at the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, in Burlington. Phish archivist Kevin Shapiro gives a gallery talk on Saturday, November 4, 1 and 2 p.m. Free. flynncenter.org
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daylight,” Shapiro said, pointing to a Scott Campbell poster from a 2010 show at Maine’s Augusta Civic Center. In a back corner of the Tarrant is a blue photocopied flier featuring an 8.5-by-11-inch amateur portrait of a guy resembling a chubby Pablo Picasso. The text announcing the December 1, 1984, show at Nectar’s bills Phish simply as “a band.” Admission was a dollar. Sharing the wall are 15 more handmade fliers, which indicate the band’s progression from playing small local venues such as Doolin’s (now RJ’s), Hunt’s (now the Vermont Comedy Club) and the Front (now Skirack) in the mid-’80s to slightly bigger ones — Burlington’s Battery Park band shell and the Colonial Theatre in Keene, N.H., in the early ’90s. According to Shapiro, some of the creators of the early fliers are unknown. But he’s hopeful that may change. “I believe [that] during the course of this exhibit, we may identify some of these [unnamed] artists,” he said. Many of the early and hastily made promo fliers, however, contain drawings by an artist who would come into his own renown alongside Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio, drummer Jon Fishman, bassist Mike Gordon and keyboardist Page McConnell: Jim Pollock. Now based in Chicago, Pollock met McConnell while both were students at Goddard College. Pollock provided sundry pen-and-ink cartoons and illustrations for the band’s leaflets, from a crosshatched, beer-bellied loafer to fierce piranhas baring gnarly teeth. Pollock also provided artwork for the band’s first album, Junta, which was released on cassette. “If there’s a signature Phish artist,” Shapiro said, “it’s Jim Pollock.” The selection of annual WaterWheel prints on view in the gallery is almost entirely by Pollock. Charming, fantastical and often cartoonish, each edition
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the stakes were something other than just whether I fail or not. “It sounds so incompatible,” she continues. “But, actually, what if you could do a comedy show about rape? That way you could sort of trick people who might not otherwise spend an hour listening to what is, at its core,
a feminist rant disguised by light-on-itsfeet standup comedy.” Truscott is quick to point out that she never makes light of the act of rape itself. “I don’t find anything funny about that. It sickens and horrifies me,” she says. Rather, her satire aims to skewer rape culture and
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f you’ve ever hung out with a room full of comedians, you may know that the jokes they tell offstage often cross lines they would never breach when on it. That was the scene when comedian Adrienne Truscott birthed the idea for the most successful, and controversial, work of her career. “We were doing the kinds of jokes we couldn’t do onstage, and I made a rape joke,” says Truscott, explaining the origins of her one-woman comedy show “Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else!” “And everyone laughed, and I laughed,” she continues. “So I made a couple more, and I found that it was cathartic.” The New York City-based artist brings “Asking for It” to the FlynnSpace in Burlington on Thursday and Friday, November 2 and 3. The show is every bit as provocative and confrontational as its title suggests. And, yes, it explicitly and unabashedly concerns rape and rape culture. Before she wrote the show, which debuted in 2013, Truscott had never done standup comedy; her primary performing arts experience was in dance and theater. But, she explains, her artistic and social lives had increasingly drawn her into the comedy world — hence riffing blue with a room of comics. “I’ve always wanted to try standup,” she says. “I think it’s because I have a weirdo art brain that I suddenly was like, ‘Why not do it with rape, though?’” There are any number of reasons not to write an entire show on one of the most deeply taboo topics in comedy — pitfalls that are doubly perilous to a performer with no experience in standup. So why do it? “I like fucked-up projects and projects that could easily fail and that are scary,” Truscott says. “So, for some reason, the way I can turn my anger about rape culture into jokes became the license for me to try standup, because
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the sexist and permissive social attitudes that allow it to flourish. As if her subject matter alone weren’t provocative enough, Truscott performs the show naked from the waist down. No doubt about it, “Asking for It” is challenging and disturbing. But it is also something else: funny. Critics around the globe have praised the show for its daring blend of humor, compassion and insight. After its awardwinning run at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the UK Guardian raved, “Truscott is always a step ahead … with firecracker wit, sophistication and luminous humanity.” Said Edinburgh website the List: “Pantless and breathless, Truscott bares her body and soul in an event that straddles the gap between performance art and comedy show. Every studied line or scenario that comes out of her mouth can be reconsidered, reinterpreted and thought about for hours.” In advance of her Burlington shows, Seven Days spoke with Truscott by phone. SEVEN DAYS: That’s quite a jarring title. Do you feel it’s important that viewers understand what they’re getting into ahead of time? ADRIENNE TRUSCOTT: I never want anyone coming to my show unexpectedly. That’s why the title is so long and goofy. When I say I want to sneak some info disguised as standup that’s quite deeply a feminist tirade against the hideousness of rape culture, what I mean is that my intention is to say new things to groups of people that might not hear them if I were to yell at them or do it at a rally or an article in the Guardian. Standup comedy is much more accessible to a mainstream audience. It’s fluid across class, more so than a lot of other things. And I’m firmly in the camp that humor can be one of the best ways to discuss difficult topics.
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SD: But the title seems like it could be a real deal-breaker for some. AT: In my experience, people who may be victims of rape and see my show in its entirety tend not to be “mad” at
me. I think people react in a way that’s somewhat understandable when they see the combination of the words “rape” and “comedy,” because it’s so not funny. But at the end of the day, I have little time for someone who judges something without having seen it. SD: What do you say to people who say that rape jokes can’t be funny? AT: It depends on what kind of joke you’re making to what kind of audience. What I find more interesting are people who say that no rape victim would find any rape joke funny. Because a) that’s patently and provably untrue; and b) it’s actually really offensive to rape victims. Because rape victims are not a monolithic group, just like the homeless aren’t, just like black people aren’t. So, to have this moment of vitriolic defense of rape victims by saying, “You can’t joke about it because it upsets them,” it takes an entire group of people and defines them by one, or several, horrific, traumatic event[s] in their lives. And most people who have suffered that would probably not want to be defined by that.
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SD: Can you sense the audience’s discomfort? AT: The show is intended to make people uncomfortable, because we shouldn’t feel comfortable about the fact that women get raped. And I actually think that for a very long time we just have. “Oh, you got raped? That’s a shame.” We accept it. It’s much harder to be like, “Oh, you raped someone? That’s horrifying.” As we’re learning, again, through [Harvey] Weinstein, people actually feel more conflicted about the fact that Bill Cosby is a rapist and the fact that Weinstein is a rapist and you liked his movies. That shouldn’t be more disturbing than the fact that women are raped all the time. We’re more shocked, but it’s like, “Well, someone was doing it. Who did you think was doing it all this time?” That, basically, is the discomfort I’m trying to put into the room — how long we’ve not been thinking about who does it and not been thinking about addressing masculinity and the consumption of women’s bodies.
SD: There seems to be a kind of empowerment for victims in sharing those stories. And, at least to a degree, it’s forced some of us, meaning men, to really consider our past behavior because of how close to home those stories hit. AT: I have male friends in my life who I already consider forward-thinking, generous beings still going, “Fuck.
SD: How much has the show changed over the years, and in the last year, particularly? AT: A lot. It’s hard to keep it to an hour. It never occurred to me when I started doing the show that I would still be doing it four years later, which is kind of naïve. It didn’t occur to me that it would still be relevant. As a working artist, lucky me. But as a woman, I’m horrified that I’m still having to do this show. Last year, I found myself wondering if, after three years, does anyone need me to still be doing this show? And it was like, “Yeah, because there’s a fucking rapist who looks like he could be in the Oval Office, and now he is.” And I’m comfortable calling him a rapist. There are, like, 30 women who have accused Trump of rape. Why that is not a bigger deal, I have no idea. So doing my show has become surreal. Because it’s devastating to be a woman knowing that, not only are all of your reproductive rights, medicines and insurance being stripped away from you, it’s being stripped away by a rapist. Everyone can get through their day. But I believe the level of existential trauma because of that is pretty insane. Contact: dan@sevendaysvt.com
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SD: So the jokes act as a release from that discomfort? AT: I’ve made lots of choices in the design of the show to provide that release if you feel uncomfortable. That’s what comedy is, right? You build tension; people don’t know what the answer is going to be, then you make people laugh and move on. Though it’s a little more intense in this show than the average comedy show.
So, at one point I was like, “Oh, you guys. I made this show back in 2013 before Weinstein and before anyone believed that rape happened.” Because everyone has been like, “Oh, my God, this is terrible!” And it’s like, “Yup. And it has been since the dawn of time.” So, yes, it’s amazing, the generosity of women and other victims telling their stories as a way to educate. But for some women, it’s like, “I don’t wanna have to fucking tell you, but if it will help, here, this is what happened.” I think there are other women who have never said it, and something like the #MeToo campaign creates a space where they feel like they can, and that’s a positive. But I think for a lot of feminists and activists, it’s like, “Why do I have to bare my soul again, to educate you guys again?” Bill Cosby got you in the door. Brock Turner’s dad’s letter made you go, “That’s pretty stupid.” So how many times does this have to happen, and how many times in the new internet age do women have to go, “This happens to me”? I think there’s an exhaustion on the part of victims. But I think there is also a certain relief from the secrecy of it.
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I can’t believe there are all of these women that I love and respect who have all of these stories to tell.” And that’s the point where the job shouldn’t have to be ours anymore. Good on you for noticing, but now what? How do you jump into the fray? You have all of these women in the Weinstein case who have been silenced for years in Hollywood. And then, all of a sudden, we get a chance to discover that there is such a monster; that if we all say it at once, the monstrosity of it will be understood. And, instead of being punished, ignored or silenced, we will finally be believed. It is progress, and it feels like a bellwether, a tipping point. But it’s not unproblematic. Bill Cosby is not in jail. Donald Trump is president. Harvey Weinstein might be out of a job, but really, no big deal to him. There is systemic structural stuff that is not changing yet; it’s the narrative that is changing. And that’s super important and usually precedes the other stuff, and I intend to work as hard as I can to see that it does.
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SD: How do men in your audiences react? AT: I’ve had a lot of men say that the show has made them think about their own behavior — not that anyone has been like, “Shoot, I think I raped someone,” but that it’s caused them to consider their past actions. I’ve had people say that they didn’t realize you could use comedy to talk about that and wondering if they could use comedy to talk about something heavy in their own lives. But there are those who come to the show because “Hey, I hear that chick’s naked.” And they’re put more off their game than they expect. At every show there is at least one guy — he’s usually sitting by himself — and I can clock where his eye line is. And that’s fine.
SD: The #MeToo campaign took off in the wake of the Weinstein allegations. Do you think that’s a step in the right direction, forcing the conversation out in the open? AT: I think it’s a twofold thing. People who are already thinking politically about the world and already know this happens are watching the revelations occur in the mainstream. Like, I did the show, totally coincidentally, in Los Angeles the week the Weinstein news broke. And I could feel this other kind of tension.
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SD: Do you think some victims can find a kind of catharsis in your show? AT: Rape victims all cope in different ways. Some turn to heroin. Some turn to wonderfully supportive families. Some people turn to justice in the courts. But I’ve had people come up to me after my show and say, “I can’t believe I just laughed. That’s the first time I’ve ever had another way out of the way I think about this.” For some people, laughter is a fucking lifesaver.
possibly attract men for more prurient reasons — that’s me knowing a little about marketing and nudity. But what actually happens is, they think, Oh, a naked chick. Culture tells me every day that naked chicks are presented for my consumption. But when you actually get a woman who knows what she’s doing onstage, who’s naked and it’s all real and live in the room, it’s much different and it’s confronting. And confronting those kinds of people and attitudes is exactly what this show tries to do.
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ow do you write a book about the human costs of laissezfaire capitalism that won’t make readers’ eyes glaze over? Make it about an alien invasion. At least, that’s the sly solution that East Calais author M.T. Anderson deploys in his latest young-adult novel, Landscape With Invisible Hand. The book’s 18-year-old narrator, Adam Costello, is an artist. He shares his first name with Adam Smith, the 18th-century father of neoclassical economics. Smith used the metaphor of an “invisible hand” to convey the notion that market forces inexorably work to transform individual selfishness into social benefit. Although Adam’s mom evokes Smith’s principle at one point, Adam himself is no economist. He’s busy painting and drawing the world around him — a world transformed by the arrival of an alien race called the vuvv. Technically, these advanced creatures — who look “like granite coffee tables” — haven’t invaded at all. They’ve simply invited Earth to sell its raw materials to them and join their Interspecies Co-Prosperity Alliance. For a few Earthlings, the influx of alien tech has created unimaginable wealth. Most others, like Adam’s middleclass family, have seen their livelihoods vanish along with terrestrial industry. Adam tells us, “We watched a billion people around the globe lose their jobs in just a year or two.” In this satirical fable, barely longer than a novella, Anderson imagines Americans learning how it feels to be colonized, economically and culturally, by a race of beings that casually assumes its own superiority to Homo sapiens. The vuvv take a patronizing, reductive interest in human culture: To them, all our music is 1950s doo-wop, and statues of a crucified Buddha are prized souvenirs of our planet. (“You people are so much more spiritual than we are,” a vuvv enthuses.) To keep their families alive, humans learn to cater to these mangled alien understandings. Adam and his girlfriend, Chloe, make money by performing
FROM LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND I designed a site with us running hand in hand through some kind of field. It’s cartoony, so we’re more adorable. If you wait for a minute, it switches to a thing where we’re on opposite sides of the space, and we run toward each other with our arms out. Then, as we collide, our bodies turn into a burst of flowers and spray through each other. The flowers drift and spell out “Ad & Chloe.” Then you can choose episodes. “Why are we standing in so much grass?” Chloe asked with her arm around my neck. “Aren’t we worried about ticks?” “Maybe it’s wheat,” I said. “Wheat’s nostalgic. As a crop.” “You have some weird ideas.” “Wheat’s super American.” “Do they even grow wheat around here? Where do they grow wheat now?” I shrugged. “Floating around the sun, mainly.” Each episode was one of our dates. We went to a party where I introduced Chloe to people from my school, or we baked snickerdoodles, or we just hung in a parking lot. Each episode had a little title and a description translated into vuvv. “Ocean Memories: Humans Adam and Chloe are going to the beach now! They are in true love. They have playful splashing. The water is too cold for organism Adam and he squeals like a piggy, says loving Chloe! Humans find the oscillating presence of hundreds of billions of gallons of a chemical that could smother them relaxing. This leads to cuddles in mounds of finely ground particulate detritus. ‘I’ll always be true!’ says Adam!”
“1950s love” on a video channel for an enthralled vuvv audience (see excerpt above). Too bad that, after a few months of exchanging endearments such as “Golly, you’re marvelous!” and “Gee willikers, the moments we spent apart were torture,” the two young people realize they hate each other. “Human love is forever,” a vuvv sternly informs them, before demanding restitution for the subscribers they’ve “defrauded.” “It lasts until the end of time.” Local classical music lovers may know Anderson as the author of an acclaimed book on Dmitri Shostakovich and as the force behind text-andmusic events such as the Craftsbury Chamber Players’ concert of works by experimental Soviet-era composers in May. In the world of teen readers and educators, however, the National Book Award winner is perhaps best known for Feed (2002), a dystopian novel that presaged the rise of smartphones and social media.
In Landscape, Anderson returns to the register of that earlier novel. With a comedian’s deftness, he uses a wise-ass teenage narrator to transform potentially ponderous social critique into a compelling story. Fans of George Saunders’ CivilWarLand in Bad Decline will recognize a similar alchemy here: Both authors know how to use a strong voice to infuse their social satire with genuine feeling. Landscape is rich in absurdist comedy, much of it delivered via Anderson’s cutting one-liners. When Adam and Chloe attempt to kiss, their mouths are “stuck together uncomfortably like fried onion rings”; a doo-wop standard translated into vuvv “sounds like someone vacuuming shag carpet.” But readers who get on board for a jokey allegory will find themselves growing more emotionally invested in Anderson’s characters than they expect. The novel isn’t just a spoof on Smith’s faith in beneficent market forces; it’s also about the dilemmas of artists under corporate patronage. Each of the short
chapters, with a couple of exceptions, is titled after one of Adam’s paintings. These range from escapist fantasias (“A Crystal City in a Range of Misty Mountains”) to sober depictions of his increasingly ravaged hometown (“The Parking Lot of the Looted Old Stop & Shop”). When Adam enters a vuvv-run student art contest — probably his one shot at a better life — he has to ask himself which version of Earth he wants to present: fantasy or reality. The stakes rise as his family’s fortunes decline, along with his health. Anderson’s scenario isn’t lacking in pointed topical commentary. While Adam’s mom stands in long job lines and perkily extols the entrepreneurial spirit, other displaced workers raid bodegas and blame immigrants for their misfortune. Meanwhile, TV pundits decry human “laziness.” Adam muses: “I’m not sure there really even was a middle class anymore — just all of us hoeing for root vegetables next to our cracked above-ground pools.” More than a lament for all these victims of the “invisible hand,” Landscape is a disenchanted meditation on the ways in which humans (and, yes, probably vuvv) fool themselves into believing that “winning” is their destiny. Faced with their relegation to galactic third-world status, people like those in Adam’s family struggle not just with poverty but with a chronic state of denial. “Hell, we’re American,” Adam says. “We keep on being surprised that victory isn’t ours.” But what if good old effort and stickto-it-iveness don’t result in any winning at all? What if the invisible hand just isn’t tipping our way? The logic of coming-ofage fiction dictates that Adam will eventually have an epiphany that makes sense of the cognitive dissonance with which he’s been raised. The insight he gains is just as darkly, subversively brilliant as this novel itself. Contact: margot@sevendaysvt.com
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n a crisp early-October day, Sara Granstrom knelt over a blackboard at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven writing instructions for the winery’s community harvest day. A few minutes later, a dozen people gathered around her in the 12-acre vineyard for a quick briefing that included a warning not to snip their fingers while clipping off bunches of grapes. The grape variety ready for harvest, Granstrom explained, was la crescent, a cold-climate hybrid that is featured in several Lincoln Peak wines. As thanks for their help, pickers would get to taste fresh-pressed grape juice, as well as some yeasty, lightly fizzy juice a few days into the winemaking process. Kathryn Marshall of Brandon brought two friends along. “I had been here for tastings and concerts but never picked before,” she said. “I thought it would be a fun way to learn more about wine.” Over a few hours, about 40 people clipped their way through the leafy rows, filling large yellow tubs known as lugs with almost 4,000 pounds of grapes. It was a small but meaningful contribution to the season’s total 72,140pound harvest, and it had value beyond its weight.
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“Part of our business is, by necessity, educating people,” Granstrom said. Her father, Chris Granstrom, planted the family’s first grapevines in New Haven in 2001. This year marks a decade of bottling wine under their own label. By various measures, Lincoln Peak has achieved success, earning dozens of medals for its wines, including a Winery of the Year award in the 2016 International Cold Climate Wine Competition. In 2008, it opened a tasting room that receives roughly 9,000 visitors annually. “Our business is stable. We’re profitable,” Chris said. While 32-year-old Sara has not yet committed to taking over the family business, she has established herself as a respected second-generation Vermont vintner. Yet Vermont wines and northern-hardy grape varietals such as la crescent and marquette can still be a hard sell to consumers who just want chardonnay or pinot noir. “They’re funky varietals from a funky place where people don’t necessarily expect good wine to come from,” said Alex Moran, beverage director and sommelier for Burlington’s Farmhouse Group and a 14-year
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veteran of Vermont’s restaurant and beverage industry. Pricing of small-production Vermont wines can be a challenge, he noted, especially relative to what diners are willing to pay for something they’ve never heard of. Nonetheless, Moran said of Vermont wine, “Things have changed tremendously over the last decade since it started as more of a novelty thing.” He recently added two of Lincoln Peak’s wines to his by-the-glass list at the Farmhouse Tap & Grill in Burlington, where they sell briskly, he noted. “I would never put a wine on [the list] just because it’s [from] Vermont,” Moran said. “It has to be quality.” In the case of the marquette, it probably helps that he doesn’t have a pinot noir on the glass list. When people ask for one, Moran said, he suggests, “We don’t have a pinot, but we have this Vermont varietal from just down the road; it’s kind of like pinot noir meets syrah.” The learning curve is not just on the consumer side, Moran noted. “It’s been great to see the development, A WINE EDUCATION
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In her 27 years of baking cakes and other desserts at SNAFFLE SWEETS, JUNE BANKS has seen Duncan Hines boxed cakes give way to vegan confections. She has witnessed a fondness for wedding cakes decorated with elaborate flowers and piping fall away in favor of cakes whose icing looks like spackle. “I changed with the trends,” said Banks, who is retiring from her baking career and closing her shop at 287 East Main Street in Richmond as of November 1. “A long time ago, I tried to do locavore, and nobody wanted it,” she recalled. “‘Vegan’ was not a word.” Yet, as trends changed, a consistent and gratifying thread ran through Banks’ work: the smiles she received when customers saw their cakes. “People are so pleased!” Banks said. “And they taste so good.” Banks was mostly a “one-woman show,” she said.
the Year by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. That same year, he was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, where he made signature dishes such as slow-cooked pork belly with apple jelly and apple foam, and baconwrapped rabbit loin. At Vergennes Laundry, Kruse plans to offer brunch, dinner and special events, he said. Currently closed, the spot will reopen the first week in December.
She took orders and managed bookkeeping, handled marketing and advertising, and designed, baked, decorated and even delivered her custom cakes. Oh, and she washed the dishes, too — including 18-inch cake pans. “That was my least favorite part,” Banks said, noting that it took about two days to make a wedding cake. Banks estimated that, over her baking career, she made about 2,500 wedding cakes and 5,000 cakes for birthdays and other special occasions. She has decorated cakes in the Boston Bruins’ black and gold and the New England Patriots’ red and blue; she made a winter scene with snowflakes and a snowman for a 4-year-old boy named Max. Recently, she said, she baked a cake that her 22-year-old son, Travis, really liked — a redvelvet one with mint icing. As she retires from baking, Banks said, she will keep busy with other projects: giving riding lessons, driving the shuttle for the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and working at banquets there.
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FOUR QUARTERS BREWING is embarking on an expansion that will increase production at the brewery at 150 West Canal Street in Winooski, and it’s adding canning and bottling lines. The only brewery in the Onion City, Four Quarters opened in March 2014 and has produced 400 barrels of beer since, said owner and brewmaster BRIAN ECKERT. A new brewing system and additional space will allow Four Quarters to increase production to about 1,000 barrels of beer within a year and, eventually, to 3,000 barrels per year. “This is what we need to be doing,” Eckert said. “Scaling batch sizes up.” Four Quarters will take over three garage bays that adjoin the brewery, space that was previously occupied by a motorcycle shop and a glassblowing studio, Eckert said. The small taproom will remain where it is but will expand as aspects of production move into the new space. Also on tap for Four Quarters is a new head brewer: TIM JACOBS, currently a brewer at 14TH STAR BREWING in St. Albans. Jacobs, who lives in Winooski and previously worked at MAGIC HAT BREWING in South Burlington, said in an email that he is looking forward to his new commute. Four Quarters will start canning and bottling by the end of the year and possibly the end of the month, Eckert said. The brewery will can
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the mind-set change from the winemakers,” he continued. “Vermont wine back in the day, they were trying to force it, trying to be California. Winemakers are still trying to figure out how to work with hybrid varietals, but, over the last five years, instead of forcing it, they’re letting it do its thing. These varietals are fresher and lighter, Alpine style. They reflect our landscape.” The intimate connection between wine and the soil and climate where the grapes are grown presents a challenge to Vermont winemakers like Lincoln Peak, especially when it comes to the inevitable comparison with the state’s booming craft breweries. “With beer, the ingredients can come from any place,” Chris Granstrom explained. “Wine traditionally is made with grapes grown in the area; it’s linked to the local climate, landscape and growing conditions, what the French call the terroir. It’s an entirely different business model than a brewery.” While some Vermont winemakers do import fruit or grape juice from out of state, Lincoln Peak’s owners pride themselves on growing all of their own grapes. “That gives us a level of authenticity; it is our product from our place,” Chris said. “At the same time, we’re limited in what we can grow and how much. To import chardonnay grapes from California and make a Vermont chardonnay, that just doesn’t make any sense to us. The grapes we’re growing, the wine we’re producing, is a whole new thing. The wine is unique, and that cuts both ways.” The Granstroms work with the 22-member Vermont Grape & Wine Council, where Sara serves as marketing chair, to help build restaurant, retail and consumer understanding of the state’s wine offerings. While they are reluctant to criticize other winemakers, they noted that a bad experience with one Vermont wine in the still-emerging sector can reflect negatively on the entire industry. Overall, Chris said, “Vermont wine is good. It’s better than it was 10 years ago. Some of the wines can take their place on the big stage.” But, he continued, “As an industry, I would say Vermont has not arrived. The critical mass is not here. There are a few established vineyards and wineries that are operating a solid business, but there are also startups making mistakes.”
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“When you say the words ‘Vermont beer,’ you know it’s a robust, highly respected industry,” Sara said. “When you say ‘Vermont wine,’ people mostly still go, ‘Huh?’ or ‘Yeah, I tried one once.’ I don’t think we’re going to become Vermont beer, and I don’t think we’re going to become Napa, either. Some place between Napa and ‘Huh?’ would be a good place for Vermont wines.” As a next-generation Vermont winemaker, Sara is working with the council to try to shepherd both her family’s vineyard and the state’s wine industry to that place. For Lincoln Peak, that won’t involve physical expansion, for which the Granstroms have neither interest nor capacity based on their current acreage. “We’re paying ourselves a pretty good salary, but we’re all working pretty long hours,” Chris said. Apart from the two Granstroms, vineyard manager Roxanne Smith is the only other fulltime employee; part-time and seasonal
staff help with harvesting, winemaking, and running the busy tasting room and event calendar. Michaela, who is Chris’ wife and Sara’s mother and works as a teacher, co-owns the winery and pitches in as needed. Sara, who lives in Bristol with her fiancé, said that farming, tourist traffic and winemaking build to a frenzied crescendo from June through October. It would be ideal, father and daughter agreed, if they could sell the same amount of wine in fewer daily hours of work throughout the year. “It’s tempting to think that if we got a feature in the New York Times, our life would be set, but that’s probably not true,” Sara said. Continued success, she noted, will more likely come from building momentum for the state’s entire wine industry and the newer grape varietals. “Our business and a few others can continue finding success without a robust Vermont
wine industry,” Sara said, “but I think we would have more success if the industry [were] more robust overall.” The Granstroms said they’re gratified to see that the wine world is starting to take the northern hybrids a little more seriously. That change is particularly true of marquette, the star of their flagship red wine and of their Marquette Nouveau, a fresh, light, dry red modeled on Beaujolais Nouveau that will be released before Thanksgiving. Marquette is one of four “hybrid wines to know” that the popular wine education blog Wine Folly highlighted last year. The blog noted, “Wines made with hybrid varieties have improved by leaps and bounds, but they struggle from a poor past reputation and lack of presence in the wine world.” Sara has hopes for the industryboosting potential of a Vermont Fresh Network project in which she’s involved through her role with the Vermont Grape & Wine Council. Funded largely through a $20,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant awarded by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, the three-year effort will focus on building appreciation for and sales of Vermont wine by educating retail and restaurant staff, consumers and members of the winemaking community itself. A public forum is planned for the spring, vineyard tours for the summer. “I am particularly hoping to get Vermont winemakers in the room who otherwise aren’t,” Sara said. The Granstroms would like to see more cooperation and networking among the state’s winemakers, like the productive relationship they have with Shelburne Vineyard, another respected senior member of the Vermont wine community. The two vineyards share knowledge and observations and team up for blind tastings and critiques. “There’s certainly no long tradition of wine here in Vermont. We’re figuring it out every day,” Chris said. “If we’re helping each other make better wine, it’s better for all of us.” m Contact: pasanen@sevendaysvt.com
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Some like their coffee super strong, with a little texture left over from the grounds. Others like a clean pour that allows the beans’ most delicate flavors to shine. During this roastery tour and workshop, Brio Coffeeworks educator Tyler Van Liew helps you find the brewing method that enables you to make your perfect cup, whether a French press, Chemex pour-over, espresso or other style. Owners Magda and Nate Van Dusen are on hand to talk about the roasting process and answer questions, too.
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he room was hot and steamy, and about to get salty, at Neighborly Farms of Vermont in Randolph Center. At about 9:30 on a latesummer morning, head cheesemaker Jason Jarvis had already been at work for six hours. It was raw cheddar day. After adding the starter to about 400 pounds of unpasteurized organic milk produced on-site, Jarvis put in the rennet, cut the curds, began continuously testing the pH and drained the whey. He and fellow cheesemaker Clif Cheney formed the cheddar-to-be into cheese “pillows” and milled those into squishy slices. They used plastic shovels to mix salt into the 47 pounds of curds, which they placed in a press to drain further. The next morning, they would have about 40 pounds of cheese, ready to age into mild, sharp and extra-sharp cheddar. While the cheesemaking process at Neighborly Farms is not novel, its business model — based on artisanal-meets-affordable organic cheeses — is unusual in Vermont. Owned by the Dimmick family, Neighborly makes all-organic cheeses that retail for about $12 per pound; typical artisanal organic Vermont cheeses (and some nonorganic ones) run more than $20 per pound. Making that pricing work is up to Linda Dimmick, 54, Neighborly Farms’ cofounder, co-owner and first cheesemaker. Recently, her son Bobby, 27, and his wife, Brooke, 23, bought the dairy production side of the farm, while Linda and her husband, Rob, continue to own the cheesemaking business. The farm’s history reflects an unusual transition, too. Back in the ’90s, Linda said, organic was not the Dimmicks’ philosophy. When she married into the family, her in-laws, Russell and Sharon Dimmick, ran
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a conventional dairy farm in Randolph Center called Hillcrest Farms. “When my husband was growing up, the [agricultural] salesmen basically made it sound like you had to use Atrazine to grow corn” for cattle feed, Linda said. Atrazine is a common herbicide that can contaminate surface waters; some studies suggest it is an endocrine disruptor. In ’93, after milk prices dropped to $11 per 100weight, the Dimmicks sold the herd. “It took us two years to pay off the bills,” Linda said. Five years later,
after an unsuccessful stint as beef farmers, they purchased a new herd; in 1999, they made the transition to organic and renamed the business Neighborly Farms. The new methods simplified things, Linda recalled — no more hormone-induced ovulation for the cows, and far fewer visits from the vet. “All we did was give them all organic food, exercise every day and no drugs,” she said. “Now, organic is our philosophy.” When a sick cow needs antibiotics, the Dimmicks treat it and sell it to a conventional dairy farm.
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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0550-21B 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On October 23, 2017, Bove Brothers Milton, LLC, c/o Mark Bove, 218 Overlake Drive, Colchester, VT 05446 filed application #4C0550-21B for a project generally described as the addition of a 60-seat special event dining hall inside an existing tomato sauce manufacturing plant, along with construction of 10 additional parking spaces. The project is located on Lot 17 of Catamount Industrial Park at 8 Catamount Drive in Milton, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C055021B”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before November 17,
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By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date 11/16/2017 Sale Date 11/17/2017 Stephen Morehouse Unit #307 Tammy Lauchman Unit #221 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift St. South Burlington, VT 05403 (802)863-8300 OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/ BOARDS Chittenden County Regional Planning Comm.-alt Term Expires 6/30/19 One Opening
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Board for Registration of Voters Term Expires 6/30/21 One Opening Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Lori NO later than Wednesday, December 6, 2017, by 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Lori at (802)865-7136 or via email lolberg@ burlingtonvt.gov. City Council President Knodell will plan for appointments to take place at the December 11, 2017 City Council Meeting/City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting. STATE OF VERMONT FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 90-3-16 FRCV WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. BRETT M. GOERTEMOELLER AND ERIN J. GOERTEMOELLER OCCUPANTS OF 170 WILKINS ROAD, FAIRFAX, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 15, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Brett M. Goertemoeller and Erin J. Goertemoeller to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Bank, dated July 26, 2012 and recorded in Book 223 Page 747 of the land records of the Town of Fairfax, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Bank to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dated November 10, 2014 and recorded in Book 233 Page 642 of the land records of the Town of Fairfax for breach of the conditions of said
mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 170 Wilkins Road, Fairfax, Vermont on November 28, 2017 at 10:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Brett M. Goertemoeller and Erin J. Goertemoeller by Warranty Deed of Carl J. Lafountain dated June 11, 2010 and recorded in Book 205 at Page 497 of the Town of Fairfax Land Records.
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and being designated as Lot #2 on a survey map dated September 26, 1988 prepared by Hannon Associates showing a 5 lot subdivision, alt on the westerly side of the Wilkins Road, recorded in the Land Records of the Town of Fairfax in Map File 3 at Page 13, now assigned to Map Slide 7.
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Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.
DATED: October 26, 2017 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 (860) 255-5080 Fax (860) 773-6328
Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Carl J. Lafountain and Richard Bidwell, Sr. by Warranty Deed of Ray Lamore, Jr. and Jennifer A, Lamore dated March 12, 2004 and recorded in Book 158 at Page 678 of the Town of Fairfax Land Records. The Interest of Richard Bidwell, Sr. was conveyed to Carl J. Lafountain by Quit Claim Deed dated December 29, 2005 and recorded in Book 175 at Page 385 of the Town of Fairfax Land Records.
TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60)
The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale.
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT FAMILY DIVISION DOCKET NO. 287-1015 CNJV IN RE: B.L.T. ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
Based up the motion filed by Christena Obregon, the attorney for the juvenile, dated October 20, 2017, and the prior testimony A parcel of land located provided to the Court on the westerly side on June 8, 2016, August of Town Highway #29 1, 2016, and October 18, in Fairfax, Vermont, Using Road, the enclosed fill Court the grid 2017, the finds Wilkins so-called, math operations as a guide,
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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT LAMOILLE UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET # 215-11-15 LECV Filed Oct. 11, 2017 Vermont Superior Court Lamoille Unit HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3 Plaintiff v. DEBORAH A. JENKINS A/K/A DEBORAH A. FENNELL AND LARRY FENNELL A/K/A LARRY M. FENNELL OCCUPANTS OF: 22 Log Cabin Drive, Jeffersonville, VT Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Larry Fennell a/k/a Larry M. Fennell
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Seven Days STATE OF VERMONT Publication Date: SUPERIOR COURT 11/1/2017 CHITTENDEN UNIT Name of Probate Court: PROBATE DIVISION Chittenden Unit of the DOCKET NO. 1137-8Probate Division, 17 CNPR Vermont Superior Court In re Estate of Eleanor F. Address of Probate McDonald Court: P.O. Box 511, Burlington, Vermont Notice to Creditors Complete the following puzzle by 05402
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SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated July 25, 2006. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Cambridge at Volume 312, Page 468. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Lamoille, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is week of Oct. 30, 2017. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the P1aintiff s attorney, Loral le L. Hite, Esq. of
Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, Vermont 05655. 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE
ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. 7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the method provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (1) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Ac-
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cordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Larry Fennell a/k/a Larry M. Fennell, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d)(1) and] 4 (g) of those Rules. This order shall be published once a week for 3 weeks beginning on week of October 30, 2017 in the Seven Days, a newspaper of the general circulation in Jeffersonville, VT, and a copy of this summons and order as published shall be mailed to the defendant Larry Fennell a/k/a Larry M. Fennell, at 17007 Hillswind Circle, Spring, TX 77379. Dated at Hyde Park, Vermont this 11th day of October, 2017. /s/ Hon. Thomas Carlson Presiding Judge Lamoille Unit, Civil Division STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT LAMOILLE UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET #107-6-17 LECV Filed Oct. 11, 2017 Vermont Superior Court Lamoille Unit
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff v. JOSE A. LLOVERAS AKA JOSE LLOVERAS AND FOX HILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION NO. 2 INC. DBA FOX BILL ASSOCIATION #2 OCCUPANTS OF: 685 Cottage Club Road, Apt. No. 9 in the Fox Hill Condominium Apartments, Stowe VT Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Jose A. Lloveras aka Jose Lloveras 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Lamoille Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory
Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. Note and Mortgage Deed dated September 7, 2005. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Stowe at Volume 621, Page 184. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Lamoille, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is week of October 30, 2017. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, LORAINE L. HITE, Esq. of Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 154 Main Street, Hyde Park, Vermont.
4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not
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be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. 7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with clue diligence by ally of the method provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (1) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Jose A. Lloveras aka Jose Lloveras, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d)(1) and] 4 (g) of those Rules. This order shall be
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Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. montly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. montly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. montly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772. BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015. Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888-763-3366, parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org, parkinsonsvt.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confi dential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, Julie@ mccartycreations.com. CELIAC & GLUTENFREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public! To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com. CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/ PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.
DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612. DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 3998754. You can learn more at smartrecovery. org. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identifi ed survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. Th e support group offers a safe, confi dential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996. FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming. We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confi dential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South
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HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago. Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome. HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.
MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations. Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pridecentervt.org. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Tue. at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. at 2 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington. 861-3150.
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NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Montpelier, every Fri., 2-3:30 p.m., Another Way, 125 Barre St.; Newport, first Wed. of the month, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 44 2nd St.; Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; St. Johnsbury, every Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.
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INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.
LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peerled support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.
MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.
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G.Y.S.T. (GET YOUR STUFF TOGETHER) GYST creates a safe & empowering community for young men & youth in transition to come together with one commonality: learning to live life on life’s terms. Every Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. G.Y.S.T. PYNK (for young women) meets weekly on Wed., 4 p.m.
HEARING VOICES GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.
THE MEMORY CAFÉ The Memory Café is where people with memory loss disorders and their care partners can come together to connect and support one another. Second Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier. Info: 223-2518.
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G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington. Please call for date and location. RSVP graspvt@gmail.com or call 310-3301.
GRIEF & RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP 1st & 3rd Wed. of every mo., 7-8 p.m., Franklin County Home Health Agency (FCHHA), 3 Home Health Cir., St. Albans. 527-7531.
KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.
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XA – EVERYTHING ANONYMOUS Everything Anonymous is an all encompassing 12-step support group. People can attend for any reason, including family member challenges. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: 777-5508, definder@ gmail.com.
WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.
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SURVIVORSHIP NOW Welcome, cancer survivors. Survivorship NOW has free wellness programs to empower
VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@ gmail.com, 658-4991.
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-5439498 for more info.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd Thu. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.
YOGA FOR FOLKS LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE Join as we build community and share what works on the often confusing, baffling and isolating path to wellness while living with Lyme disease. We will have a gentle restorative practice suitable for all ages and all levels from beginner to experienced, followed by an open group discussion where we will share what works and support one another in our quest for healing. By donation. Wear comfortable clothing. March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4. 2-3:30 p.m. More information at laughingriveryoga. com
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QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE fi ve-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of
STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join
SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child meets every third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Call/email Jay at 802-373-1263, compassionatefriendsvt@ gmail.com.
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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info, Valerie 279-0385. Meetings in Burlington Thurs. 7:30-8:30 a.m., at the First United Church, 21 Buell St. Info, Geraldine, 730-4273. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sun., 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Johnson
QUEER CARE GROUP This support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net.
SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE — BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide. When: 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., Burlington. Facilitators: Myra Handy, 951-5156 or Liz Mahoney, 879-7109. Request: We find it important to connect with people before their first meeting. If you can, please call one of the facilitators before you come. Thank you!
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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., S. Burlington. Info: 863-2655.
QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.
SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.
cancer survivors to move beyond cancer & live life well. Regain your strength & balance. Renew your spirit. Learn to nourish your body with exercise & nutritious foods. Tap in to your creative side. Connect with others who understand the challenges you face. Go to survivorshipnowvt. org today to sign up. Info, 802-7771126, info@ survivorshipnowvt.org.
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NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. The only requirement for
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you promise you’ll only have one more but then you eat the whole bag? Have you tried every diet possible and nothing works? There is hope. Come to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and find out about a 12 step program of recovery. There is a solution! Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Suite 200, Burlington. Weekly on Thursdays, 7 p.m. Info: Elise, 302-528-6672. OA Big|Book Solution Group of Burlington.
PEER ACCESS LINE Isolated? Irritable? Anxious? Lonely? Excited? Bored? Confused? Withdrawn? Sad? Call us! Don’t hesitate for a moment. We understand! It is our choice to be here for you to listen. Your feelings do matter. 321-2190. Thu., Fri., Sat. evenings, 6-9 p.m.
SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.
one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering!
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step fellowship for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. Tue., 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct. All are welcome; meeting is open. Info: Felicia, 777-7718.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step. Sat., 9-10 a.m. Turning Point Center, 182 Lake St., St. Albans. Is what you’re eating, eating you? We can help. Call Valerie, 825-5481.
nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org.
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NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6 p.m., Community Health Center, Riverside Ave., Mansfi eld Conference Room; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; Springfield, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., HCRS (café on right far side), 390 River St.; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; White River Junction, last Mon. of every mo., 5:45 p.m., VA Medical Center, William A. Yasinski Buidling. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.
NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast. net.
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Municipal Building, Rte. 15 (just west of the bridge). Info, Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meetings in Montpelier occur every Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Joan, 2233079. Steps to Food Freedom Meetings in Morrisville occur every Sat., 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356. Big Book Meetings in Morrisville occur every Tue., 6 p.m. at the North Central Recovery Center (NCVRC), 275 Brooklyn St. Info: Debbie, 888-5958.
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Chittenden County Court Diversion is seeking a professional, mature, motivated and enthusiastic person for a full time case management position in a non-profit environment. Applicants will require strong verbal, written and computer based skills; need to be a team player and adhere to strict confidentiality codes. Flexibility is extremely important due to some evening work/split shifts. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services preferred. Knowledge of the Vermont Criminal Justice system and Alternative Justice Processes would be advantageous but is not mandatory. Starting Pay is $15.00 an hour with benefits.
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Help adults remain independent in their homes. No experience necessary. We’ll train you! Evening, night & weekend shifts.
Send cover letter and resume to: Patrick Sheehan – Executive Director, Chittenden County Court Diversion, 183 St. Paul St, Burlington, VT 05401.
For more information, contact Lisa Barron at 802 860 4449 or barron@vnacares.org
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Housing Retention Specialist As part of a multi-agency collaborative, the Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) seeks a full time (40 hours per week) Housing Retention Specialist to provide eviction prevention and service coordination to low-income seniors, persons with disabilities and families. This position will work as a part of a skilled team and will focus on assessment, intervention and service coordination of at-risk households with diverse barriers to maintaining housing. The ideal candidate should be highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills and able to be part of a collaborative team. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and three to five years of experience working with home-based service provision to diverse populations is required. Outstanding organizational skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks are a must. Valid driver’s license and personal means of transportation to attend meetings within the Greater Burlington Area is strongly desired. The BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and an excellent benefit package. Application deadline is Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to:
humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org Attn: Human Resources Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 The Burlington Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Do you have the passion and skills to help students balance academic needs with mental health needs? Do you enjoy providing clinical supervision and team integration for an exceptional alternative school? We are looking for a Clinical Director who brings solid clinical expertise as well as creativity in recognizing student strengths and challenges. Are you interested in helping students and families succeed? Consider joining our team and make a difference in a child’s life, the family’s system, and in the community. The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall therapeutic programming of The Wilder School, in Wilder, Vermont - a therapeutic school for students from elementary age through high school. The Clinical Director supervises clinical staff; coordinates resources; consults to mainstream schools; provides ongoing staff development to educational and clinical staff; and provides direct clinical care to children and families. The Director will work with multiple teams in schools and supporting children with emotional challenges. Applicants should be experienced in clinical supervision and have extensive clinical experience with children, adolescents and families. Strong leadership skills, effective communication, effective consultation and familiarity with special education are requirements of this position. Previous experience working in school systems and/or with students or children with emotional and behavioral challenges is preferred. Previous experience as a clinical supervisor preferred. Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required. License required. We offer a very generous time off policy, matching 403b retirement plan along with appealing medical/dental and vision plans.
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SALES & MARKETING MANAGER Champlain Orchards is currently seeking a full-time Sales and Marketing Manager. This position reports directly to the owner and will work closely with senior management. Full job description and application available at champlainorchards.com/ employment
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The Town of Charlotte seeks a Senior Center Director. Responsibilities include management and coordination of Senior Center programs, staff and facility; developing activities; and working closely with Board of Directors, with the priority of providing a warm, welcoming venue for seniors and encouraging participation in activities. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Basic computer skills needed. Experience with seniors, social service organizations or volunteer programs preferred. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Town’s Salary Administration Policy. Position is 30-35 hours per week with eligibility for generous health, dental and retirement benefits. Background check required. A complete job description is at charlottevt.org. Please submit letter of interest and resumé to charlotteseniorcenter@gmail.com or Charlotte Senior Center, P.O. Box 207, Charlotte, VT 05445. Application deadline: open until filled. EOE
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Vice President Commercial Banking - Chittenden County Jamieson Insurance Agency, is looking for a
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The position has the flexibility to work from any one of our 3 locations: Waitsfield, Waterbury or Richmond! Prior experience servicing business clients is a requirement. Great benefit plan and pay structure. We are looking for a candidate with the following skills: • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written • Excellent customer service skills • High ethical standards • Exhibits patience and empathy • Excellent computer skills • Performs well under stress • Works well with others • Ability to work in both a team and independently
Northfield Savings Bank is seeking a commercial lending professional to join our team in Chittenden County. As the largest bank headquartered in Vermont, Northfield Savings Bank is growing throughout our service area from north of Burlington to south of Bethel. We are presenting this opportunity to a proven relationship builder to be a key contributor to a unique mutual institution with a strong 150-year history and a promising, independent future. Qualifications of the successful candidate will include: High level commercial credit skills; minimum five years’ experience developing and managing a commercial portfolio; knowledge of Chittenden County market; track record of collaborating in a multibusiness line team environment; bachelor’s degree; self-directed work ethic. Northfield Savings Bank offers a competitive compensation and benefits program and a supportive culture that promotes personal growth. Our company – backed by a cohesive management team and board – continues to invest in people, programs, facilities, and technology to ensure long-term impact in service to our Champlain Valley and Central Vermont communities. If you are interested in exploring a career with Northfield Savings Bank, we would like to hear from you. Please address your confidential inquiry to: Donna Austin-Hawley Sr. Vice President – Chief Human Resources Officer Northfield Savings Bank 60 Wright Avenue Williston, VT 05495
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We have an immediate opening in our Vermont office for a healthcare professional with an RN license to work with our skilled nursing facility clients to improve healthcare, healthcare outcomes, and resident and staff satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess: • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant healthcare discipline is preferred. However, an associate degree with substantial experience may be considered. • A current license as a Registered Nurse and knowledge of the applicable state and federal regulations. • At least 3 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility as a member of project teams in healthcare settings, including experience in supervision, infection control, or staff development. • Excellent organizational and communication skills, combined with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are also required. • Strong initiative; well-developed organizational, time management and communication skills. • Good platform skills, including experience conducting, facilitating, or presenting at group meetings, webinars, and workshops involving clients or other outside parties. Strong functionality in Microsoft Suite and internet. You must be able to travel throughout Vermont to work with our clients. Please visit our website at www.qualidigm.org. Interested parties please submit resume, including current compensation level, by November 24, 2017 to: Email: careers@qualidigm.org, Fax: 860-613-3691, Mail: Qualidigm, Attention: Human Resources, 936 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 1A, Wethersfield, CT 06109 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Probation Services Specialist District of Vermont at Burlington (CL-24/25) $36,026 - $64,718 Full Time Permanent U.S. Probation is accepting applications for a full time Probation Services Specialist. This is not a law enforcement officer position and is not on a career track to becoming an officer. This position will provide specialized technical, administrative and case management support to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including gathering criminal histories from a variety of sources and reporting this information to investigating officers; coordinating with collateral agencies; and providing support for administrative caseloads. In addition, this position may provide backup for the Data Quality Analyst. Starting salary range is from $36,026 - $64,718 (CL 24 to CL 25), depending on qualifications. For further information and application instructions visit:
Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you have a social work background that you want to utilize in a diverse, flexible working environment that allows you to help kids struggling with school and other challenges? If this describes you, then Chittenden County Court Diversion has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a full time Case Manager to work in our Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) program. This job includes: health insurance benefits and mileage reimbursement. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Starting pay is $16 an hour. Please send resume and cover letter via mail to: 183 St. Paul St, Suite 2N, Burlington, VT 05401, or via e-mail to psheehan@chitccd.org.
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Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
• Full-time Cook will provide meal planning, preparation, and food service to pregnant and parenting women and their children in residential treatment setting. • Primary responsibility will be food prep and service, however Cook will have opportunity to interact with clients and their children, provide individual coaching, and teach cooking and nutrition classes. • Position works late morning through dinner service.
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• Looking for candidate with strong nutritional knowledge and ability to multi-task. • Food preparation and service experience required.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT LUND:
• We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff. • Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengths-based approach to providing services to families. • Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption. • Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting. • Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning. • Ongoing training opportunities are available. Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA Please send resume and cover letter to:
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We are seeking a full time Residential Mortgage Loan Assistant for our growing South Burlington Loan Office. This individual will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties to provide loan origination and documentation support for our Mortgage Loan Officers. Other responsibilities include Union Bank currently has an opening for aoverseeing full-time the completion loan documents, branch processPersonal Bankerand andaccuracy Teller inofour Jeffersonville ingto loans and exceptional ensuring proper loanfor documentation inoffice provide service our customers. Thiscluding individual be expected operate aallTeller inputwould of information andtopreparing related drawer to cross-train branch duties, loanand documents, followfor upother on verifications and credit including new accounts andunderwriting, assisting ouras well reports,opening preparation of loans for customers with their banking needs. as commitment letters, notes, and other loan documentation and set up, assisting customers with Monday advances This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on home construction lines and providing all other loan through Friday plus working occasional Saturday mornings. support needed. Requirements include excellent writWe offer competitive wages, training for professional ten and communication, and a minimum of 2 years growth andoral development, strong advancement potential, of prior residential loan experience with a familiarity stable hours, a comprehensive benefit package, and a of secondary marketenvironment. mortgage loan products is preferable friendly, supportive but not required. Attention to detail, strong organizaWe are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated tional skills, and the ability to multi-task are essential.
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background in providing superior customer service, have math or accounting aptitude, cash handling abilities, and experience in administrative and operational duties. Prior banking experience is desirable but not required. Position requirements include general computer proficiency in Union Bank offers competitive wages, a comprehensive a Windows environment and a High School diploma or equivalent. benefits package, training for professional development, strong advancement potential, stable hours and If you have excellent communication and organizational a supportive work environment. Qualified applications skills and feel that banking is the place to utilize your may apply coverto letter, professional knowledge andwith youa wish be aresume, candidate, please references salary requirements to: found at: complete anand application which can be PO Box 667 Human Morrisville, VT 05661-0667 www.unionbankvt.com/careers. Resources careers@unionbankvt.com Member FDIC
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Full-Time Operations Coordinator THE NATURE CONSERVANCY in Vermont seeks a full-time Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic and growing office in Montpelier. The right candidate will be responsible for all aspects of office management, accounts payable processing, onboarding new staff, and will serve as liaison to the technology department. Responsibilities also include support with donor and public events and coordinating meeting logistics. The OC will be the public face for our office via telephone and public reception, and a key component in making our conservation engine run smoothly. For a complete position description and to apply for this position, follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/y8tk9rb7 or visit www.nature.org/careers and apply online to Job #45857. The application deadline is Midnight EST November 21, 2017. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.
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Green Mountain Solar, a successful Vermont solar energy provider, continues to grow quickly. We are seeking an experienced, energetic VT licensed Master or Journeyman electrician to join our team. Must be comfortable with heights and willing to work 40+ hour weeks for year round installs. Candidate must be courteous to customers, self-motivated and work well with others. Start enjoying going to work every day! Come join a rapidly growing company and industry in Vermont with a great group of down-to-earth people. Excellent benefits include: • Highly Competitive wages • Generous health/medical insurance contributions • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays We are located in Hinesburg, VT. Drug free workplace. Send resumes to:
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND PROPERT Y MANAGEMENT – MONTPELIER
Join our forward-thinking division to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of state facilities and leased space. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee strategic facility planning and management of leased space to support state services and optimize operational efficiency. Responsible for the oversight of capital planning, programming, space planning, and property management. Position involves program management and supervision of division staff. Candidates must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, cultivate a team environment, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. For more information contact, Jennifer Fitch at Jennifer.fitch@vermont.gov or 802-828-3519. Buildings & General Services. Status: Full Time. Job ID: 622276. Application Deadline: 11/12/2017.
Environmental Services Technicians Needed An EVS Technician is similar to a housekeeper, but with the added expertise to prevent the spread of infection. We protect patients, families and guests by using state-of-the-art technology to disinfect and monitor all areas of the organization to the industry standards.
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The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Digital Outreach Coordinator to develop video and photography assets, write website content, manage social media, and assist in media relations. The ideal candidate is an imaginative storyteller who is comfortable juggling multiple projects, can distill technical subject matter, and has an opinion about the Oxford comma. The position requires two years or more of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field. For more information contact, Jacqueline LeBlanc at jacqueline.leblanc@ vermont.gov. Status: Full Time. Job ID: 622295. Application Deadline: 11/08/2017.
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST III - BURLINGTON
Work where health is the bottom line. Our business at the Vermont Department of Health is protecting and promoting the health of all Vermonters. We’re seeking a Financial Specialist to join our accounts payable and payroll team. Successful candidates will have the knowledge to understand and apply administrative rules and accounting procedures; effective communication skills; and the ability to analyze information and make decisions consistent with established procedures. For more information contact, Kathy Ryan at Kathy.Ryan@vermont.gov, 802-8637211. Status: Full Time. Job ID: 622289. Application Deadline: 11/12/2017.
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Appletree Bay Property Management seeks an administrative assistant. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in administrative assistant duties. Duties include (but are not limited to): • Serve as a receptionist - Answer telephones, direct calls and take messages.
The right person will have an affinity for providing a clean workplace with the ability to prioritize and shift direction based on the needs of the Company. This position is part-time, benefit eligible, and five days/20 hours per week.
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CSWD is seeking a full-time Maintenance Operator/RollOff Truck Driver to perform skilled technical work in maintaining facilities and driving a roll-off truck. Two years’ experience in heavy equipment operation required. 40 hrs per week with excellent benefit package. Detailed job description at www.cswd.net. Send cover letter and resume to: ajewell@cswd.net or fill out job application also available online. Position open until filled.
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We have immediate openings in our manufacturing department for long-term, full-time & part-time seasonal employment. We will have other opportunities available throughout our company for days, early evening, and weekend shifts. No experience is necessary; we will train you.
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Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a THIRD SHIFT (12am-8am) Maintenance Mechanic Technician to work in our Middlebury, VT facility. Flexible work schedule required, including rotating weekends, and working scheduled holidays. Mechanical background is a must. Strong welding experience is preferred. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Excellent troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment in a food production environment. Position provides 40+ hours per week, paid leave and holidays. Offers a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and much more. Apply in person, by email to ajacobs@agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Saint Michael’s College office of Student Financial Service is looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual who is committed to providing excellent customer service to prospective students, current students, and their families. The Assistant Director will guide students and families through all aspects of applying for financial aid and financing a St. Mike’s education working with individual students and families and representing the office at events for prospective students. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. For full job description and to apply online go to: http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com.
ABOUT THE POSITION: • Full-time, 40 hour per week position working Tuesday - Saturday. • Perform a wide variety of cleaning duties in a residential treatment facility for pregnant and parenting women. • Principal activities include, but are not limited to, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing, and disinfecting offices, public areas, meeting rooms, bathrooms, dining room, stairways and vacated bedrooms. WHAT WE LOOK FOR: • Duties performed using hand held cleaning supplies / equipment and machinery. Experience in aspects of effective cleaning techniques and use of a variety of custodial machinery required. • Ability to work with a variety of people and perform tasks independently required. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT LUND: • We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff. • Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengths-based approach to providing services to families.
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COMMUNICATION MANAGER Help advance business solutions to issues affecting the planet, people and profit!
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) seeks a full-time Communication Manager to lead communications on VBSR’s membership, programs, policies and events and educate the business community and public about socially responsible business. Qualified
• Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption. • Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting. • Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning. • Ongoing training opportunities are available.
candidates will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, proven success with digital and traditional media outreach and shared media opportunities. Experience in marketing or communications with a demonstrated progression of responsibility; 5+ years’ experience preferred. VBSR offers a fun & engaging work environment and
Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA Please send resume and cover letter to:
competitive compensation package. Join us! Complete job description at www.vbsr.org. To apply, send cover letter, resume and three references to Jane Campbell search@vbsr.org by 11/20/17.
Human Resources, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009 fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org
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Seeking caring Shared Living Provider(s) to support a 54-year-old woman who enjoys gardening, socializing over a cup of coffee and engaging with the community. She thrives on being social and is open and warm to those who take the time to get to know her. The right provider(s) will be patient, understanding, and able to set firm but kind expectations and have time to devote to providing a warm and safe environment. She receives 30 hours of community support out of the house. Single providers are ideal, with a dog is a plus. Compensation: $32,000 tax-free annual stipend plus $708.69 room and board. Interested candidates contact 488-6520 or email DPecor@howardcenter.org.
Join our team as the first dedicated brand and marketing team member. As Brand Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing a marketing plan, ensuring consistent brand usage, and expanding the national profile of the Kelly Brush Foundation. You will work closely with the Executive Director and entire team to hit established organizational goals while also having the opportunity to bring your own initiative, ideas, and personality to the organization. You will work closely with agencies, contractors, and freelancers to develop video, photo, and print assets.
Seeking a Live-in Shared Living Provider to support a 30-yearold man who enjoys taking walks, playing music, helping others and participating in hands-on activities. This individual is seeking a roommate to share a furnished, centrally located, home in Essex Junction. (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, washer/dryer and convenient off-street parking). The right provider will have strong boundaries, clear communication, and the ability to provide on-going supervision in support of building independent living skills. This would be an ideal opportunity for a peer-aged professional or graduate student. Compensation: $40,000 tax-free annual stipend and generous respite budget. Interested candidates contact TStPeter@howardcenter.org or call (802)488-6506
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Busy BakeryCafé hiring: • Full-time Baker/Pastry person. • Part-time dishwasher. • Part-time cookie maker. • Full-time breakfast lunch cook, 4 day work week. Send resumes to: mirabelles198@comcast.net.
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We are dynamic and growing Burlington, VT–based non-profit 2v-Mirabelles110117.indd 1 10/27/17 inspiring and empowering people with spinal cord injuries to be active. We directly assist individuals and partner with organizations around the country to help people live their own active lifestyles. We also work closely with the alpine ski racing community to improve safety on the hill. We were founded in 2006 by Kelly and her family after Kelly sustained a spinal cord injury while racing in an NCAA alpine ski race. OPEN POSITIONS At Vermont Creamery, we Send resumes to: zeke@kellybrushfoundation.org pride ourselves on producing the highest quality cheeses, butter and crème fraiche while 5v-HowardCenterSHARED110117.indd 1 10/30/175v-KellyBrushFoundation102517.indd 12:24 PM 1 10/23/17 12:17 PM supporting and developing family farms. We aim to exemplify sustainability by being profitable, engaging our staff in the business, and living our mission every day at the Creamery. Tired of taking a shuttle to work? Want to park on Campus?
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Wake Robin is adding members to its Health Care team!
Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) Full-Time All Shifts Available Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community seeks a dedicated nursing professional with a strong desire to work within a community of seniors. Wake Robin provides high quality nursing care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home”. Wake Robin offers an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. We continue to offer generous shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends! Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com.
Population Media Center (PMC) is seeking an eager finance or accounting professional who’s ready to help build a sustainable planet with equal rights for all, one spreadsheet at a time. Us: PMC uses mass media to promote social and cultural change by addressing the interconnected issues of the rights of women and girls, population, and the environment. Our programs empower people to live healthier, more prosperous lives and live sustainably with the world’s renewable resources. You: You are adaptable to working in a rapidly changing office environment and culture. You are excited by opportunities to tackle new projects and for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ finance/accounting experience, BS in Accounting/Business Administration. Why Work For Us: Our tight-knit team is energized by our mission and empowered with autonomy and creativity in their day-today work. PMC offers its employees a competitive salary and excellent benefits including paid time off, health and dental insurance, and a generous employer 401(K) contribution. Visit populationmedia.org/jobs for more information. Send cover letter and resume to pmc@populationmedia.org. Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Vermont Creamery is hiring for the following positions: • SALES & MARKETING ASSISTANT • HR ADMINISTRATOR • CHEESEMAKERS • PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS Good starting wage based on experience. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a generous retirement plan, vacations/paid holidays, training program and cheese privileges. To apply, please call 802-479-9371 or stop by for an application at: Vermont Creamery, 20 Pitman Road, Websterville, VT 05678
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Robin’s Nest Children’s Center is seeking a flexible, energetic, caring individual to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in our playbased care and learning program. This position is a great opportunity to develop as an early care professional while working in a supportive, high-quality setting. Primary responsibilities will include group supervision, initiating engaging child activities and team collaboration. Interested candidates please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references.
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Partnerships for Literacy and Learning is looking for an energetic office manager to support our growing nonprofit. The Office Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining our operations. Typical responsibilities include: supporting the Executive Director, performing routine office admin, event planning, and working with consultants and the Board of Directors. The duties also include budget and finance support, communications, IT and facilities support. Send resumes to: info@pllvt.org
Co Located Clinician ABOUT THE POSITION:
• Clinician conducts comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Assessments utilizing ASAM criteria and serves as a Substance Use Disorder resource specialist to DCF-FSD Staff at the Burlington DCF Office. • This position is co-located at the Burlington DCF office and is part of the Regional Partnership Program teaming with a Substance Abuse Case Manager, Social Workers and community providers to assist in providing immediate, holistic, family centered services. • Clinician is part of a collaborative effort to increase knowledge and understanding of responding effectively to support family systems impacted by substance use disorders.
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Inquire about the collaboration Birchwood has with Vermont Technical College to sponsor LNAs becoming LPNs (full tuition reimbursement). Call to make appointment. Sue Fortin RN, DNS Birchwood Terrace Healthcare
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• Must work well independently yet collaboratively in a child welfare setting with a multidisciplinary team.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT LUND:
• Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengthsbased approach to providing services to families. • Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption. • Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting. • Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning. • Ongoing training opportunities are available.
Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009 fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org
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Retail Sales Associates 89 Church Street, Burlington. We are looking to build a team of dynamic, positive, hardworking sales associates for our new store, SLATE, located in the heart of Church Street. Full and part time positions available, daytime and evening shifts. Send resume and cover letter to:
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Sodexo at Champlain College is HIRING! Full Time Weekend Sauté Chef
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Crisis Assessment Clinician – First Call for Chittenden County
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Provide high-quality assessment to children and adults experiencing a mental health emergency. Clinicians are mobile throughout Chittenden County responding to homes, schools, the hospital, police departments and other community locations. Master’s in a mental health field required, license or licensure track strongly preferred. This is a full-time position with alternative hours. Inquire for details.
Sodexo at Champlain College is located in the Hill section of beautiful Burlington Vermont. We offer competitive wages, weekend shift differential, complete benefit package for full time employment including uniforms, meals, safety shoes, sick time, vacation time and very flexible schedules.
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Seeking a dedicated full-time LPN who will be responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Minimum one to two years’ experience in nursing and education based on that required by State of Vermont for licensure (LPN). We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be reliable, polite, motivated and able to work early mornings.
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Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program Seeking a part-time Registered Nurse. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
SUB – Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program Seeking subs to cover vacancies. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Triage Clinician – First Call for Chittenden County Provide high-quality phone-based support to youth and adults experiencing a mental health emergency. Assess and categorize incoming calls to determine response and urgency and respond appropriately. Master’s in a mental health field required; license or licensure track strongly preferred. This is a full-time position with alternative hours. Inquire for details.
Howard Center offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off for all regular positions scheduled 20-plus hours per week. Please visit our website, www.howardcentercareers.org. Enter position title to view details and apply.
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Center for Health and Wellbeing Student Health Services RN/LPN/LNA/MA Per Diem Positions We are looking for clinical staff to be responsible for patient screening and tasks associated with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality health care in our busy outpatient office. Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency in basic nursing procedures (i.e. immunizations, office laboratory tests, EKGs), history taking and patient education, a must. Successful candidates will work as part of a strong, supportive, and fun clinical team providing health care for students attending the University of Vermont. Desired qualifications: • Knowledge of developmental issues of adolescents and young adults and experience working with college age population. • Computer skills sufficient to maintain proper medical records and complete clinically-related administrative tasks via our electronic medical records. • Ability to communicate clearly in person, via phone, and in writing with students, families and other student health staff of a variety of disciplines. • Ability to work in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. We are looking for someone who is available between 7.5 and 37.5 hours weekly with occasional Saturday morning hours. Per diem employment does not include the UVM benefits package. For more information about the Center for Health and Wellbeing and Student Health Services, visit www.uvm.edu/health. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Sue Demasi at susan.demasi@uvm.edu with RN/LPN/LNA/MA Per Diem position in the subject line. The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and capability in providing the following services to a well established consulting firm: Office organization & administration, public relations, human resource oversight, business promotion via social media, and quality assurance for our services. For a more complete job description, visit our website: viscc.com/jobs or contact us: office@viscc.com; 802-658-6100.
To provide advocacy for housing and other economic issues for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. A minimum of a BA in social services or equivalent experience. FT w/benefits; requires some weekend and/or evening hours, including providing after-hours coverage on our 24/7 hotline. Resume and cover letter to employment@stepsVT.org by November 15. Job description at www.stepsvt.org/jobs. No phone calls please. EOE. PERSONS OF COLOR, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, AND LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 3h-StepstoEndDomesticViolence110117.indd 1
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Estimator, Production Scheduler and Purchasing Manager Connor Mill-Built Homes is in search of a “super hero.” This key position, Estimator, Production Scheduler and Purchasing Manager, will serve as a leader on our management team.
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DAY SHIFT CUSTODIAN Saint Michael’s College is seeking applications from dependable, efficient workers to fill a day shift custodial position. The shift is: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Sunday hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm). Successful candidates will join a team that cleans College buildings including dormitories, restrooms, offices and classrooms. Training will be provided for the right candidate. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. For full job description and to apply online go to: http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com.
We are seeking a highly-qualified candidate with more than 10+ years (verifiable) of on-site residential building expertise. This “super hero” will possess a positive personality with the ability to effectively multi-task in a high-paced office/shop environment, exhibit extraordinary attention to detail and meet and/or exceed self-imposed and company-wide deadlines; all this while working collaboratively as a team. Estimating:
• Directly prepare detailed take-offs, develop specifications and assign cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates. • Possess an above average ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications. Mill
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The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board is seeking a Manager of Federal Housing Programs to oversee the day-to-day administration of the HOME Program, the National Housing Trust Fund, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, and other federally funded housing programs. Familiarity with federal housing policy and regulations as well as the role of non-profits in the affordable housing delivery system is desired. Experience working with nonprofits, state and federal agencies, and federally funded housing programs is important. Qualifications include experience supervising staff and building and maintaining relationships with state and federal partners; spreadsheet, database, and word processing skills; writing and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines; strong attention to detail; and the ability to be flexible and innovative. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. Job description at: vhcb.org/employment.html Please reply by November 8 with letter of interest, résumé and references to: Laurie Graves [laurie@vhcb.org].
• Negotiate long-term and short-term transactions and pricing with vendors/services • Plan and incorporate strategic company-wide purchasing plans • Disperses information about purchasing to the necessary team members
Key Qualif ications: • Demonstrated ability to establish and build client and colleague relationships • Proficient (recent) use of computers and estimating software, primarily Excel • Articulate communicator (written, verbal, and electronically), both external and internal • Commitment to company culture with flexible and winning spirit/attitude Management level salary based on qualifications and expertise. Accepting submissions until November 15th, 2017. Please send cover letter and resume to Thomasina Magoon, Vice President of Operations. tmagoon@connormillbuilt.com. No phone calls, please.
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food+drink About a year ago, Bobby and Brooke Dimmick made a $250,000 investment in what they affectionately call “the Robot,” a high-tech milking machine formally known as the Lely Astronaut. This reporter watched a few cows from the herd of 60 Holsteins and Jerseys head down the pasture to the milking station without being prompted. They were in the mood to be milked, it seemed, and to eat the grain incentives they’d receive during the process. When a cow approached the Robot, the machine recognized her and displayed her data, both on a screen and on an app on the Dimmicks’ phones: stats on her last seven milkings, including production and any teat injuries. Based on such data, the Robot adjusts the amount of grain and supplements, including selenium and apple cider vinegar, that each cow receives. The Robot cleaned the cow’s teats and clamped down on three of them; a dry teat was left alone. She ate her custom blend while getting milked for about six minutes, seeming a little restless only when she ran out of grain. As the cow ambled back to the pasture, the Robot siphoned the milk away and cleaned itself, ready for the next cow. Bobby said each cow averages 2.7 milkings per day and produces 55 pounds of milk. Conventional dairy cows, which often receive hormones to increase their milk production, can average 100 pounds per day. But for the Dimmicks, quality is more important than quantity. “A conventional farmer might make fun of us, but that’s OK,” said Bobby.
Because the Robot can milk a cow at any time of day or night without human assistance, Neighborly Farms has no milking schedule. This allows the couple, who are parents of a 1-year-old daughter, to start their workday at about 8 a.m. “That’s what’s rewarding — the flexibility and making our own schedules,” Brooke said.
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Good cheddars tend to be under-lauded in an haute cheese culture that valorizes richer and rarer kinds of cheese, but Neighborly Farms has carved out its niche by sticking mainly to this staple. The farm also produces cow “feta” and Jack cheeses, but natural-rind cheeses such as Havarti and Gouda require more equipment, including brine tanks, to be produced on a commercial scale. At one point, Linda recalled, she tried producing a clothbound cheddar that was aged at Jasper Hill Farm, but its price point was simply too high for her target market. They have done their own marketing and most of their distribution, although Linda says they plan to work with distributors soon. Another way she economizes is by designing her own packaging, which appears
to be straight out of 1999 and does little to challenge the homey reputation of cheddar. For families such as the Dimmicks, dairy farming and cheesemaking remain a tricky dance of not going broke, Linda suggested. While she’d like to devote 100 percent of the farm’s milk to cheese production, the Dimmicks make ends meet by selling half of their milk to a stable buyer: Stonyfield, which pays them $37.50 per 100weight. From about half a million pounds of milk, the cheesemakers produce 50,000 to 65,000 pounds of cheese annually. Yet another diversification strategy is producing flavored cheddar. While bad memories of oversmoked cheddars may turn consumers away from such products, Neighborly Farms’ green onion cheddar — flavored solely with organic green onions — deserves a chance. One evening, I ate it with crackers, tomato jam and wine. The scent of the onions was warm and savory, and the cheese’s texture was pleasantly squeaky — true comfort food. “This smells like my midwestern childhood,” my companion happily mused. Satisfying when melted on a Spanish-style tortilla for at-home brunches and friendly to gourmets with diminished grocery funds, Neighborly Farms’ cheddar is an adaptable workhorse of cheese in a case of show horses. It’s a neighborly pleasure, indeed. m
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NEWS & BREWS: Citizens chat up Vermont businesspeople and policy makers over cups of joe. Generator, Burlington, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.
SIX QUESTIONS FOR GREAT TEAMS, GREAT ORGANIZATIONS & GREAT LEADERS: Adviser Joe Fusco challenges board members and leadership staff to form a framework for success. Common Good Vermont, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. $25. Info, 862-1645.
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RAY PADGETT: Burlington Free Press reporter Brent Hallenbeck engages the author of Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time in conversation. Live performances by local musicians follow. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.
GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@vtcannabisbrands.com.
VERMONT SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING: Attendees network with other Green Mountain State food producers who share the vision of promoting the state’s specialty eats. Holiday Inn, South Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $15-50. Info, 839-1930.
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CONTACT IMPROV: Movers engage in weight sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced by aikido and other somatic practices. The Everything Space, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $510. Info, 232-3618. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300.
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BARGAIN HALL: An indoor yard sale features antique furniture, china, household and garden items, and more. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 247-4295.
‘LE CORSAIRE’: A grand romance plays out against dramatic scenery in a broadcast performance by the Bolshoi Ballet. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600. MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS: All experience levels are welcome in a lesson with the artistic director of Alexandra Beller/Dances. Room 232, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND’: Cosmic visitors come to Earth in a 1977 sci-fi film. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9075. ‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: A National Geographic film takes viewers to the front lines of powerful storms, widespread fires and rising waters. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 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. LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Movie buffs screen a diverse selection of independent films from around the world. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-10:10 p.m. $10 for all-access pass. Info, 518-288-5950. ‘REAL BOY’: A panel discussion and a Q&A augment a screening of this 2016 coming-of-age documentary about a young transgender man. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 488-6910. TOURNÉES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: Shown with English subtitles, Fatima centers on an Algerian
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In 1997, a group of lawyers and activists in Rwanda achieved something that had never been done before: They prosecuted rape as a crime against humanity. The 2015 documentary The Uncondemned tells their story, along with those of the women who overcame fear and shame to testify. “If you want to understand how these ordinary rural women, who lived without electricity or running water, changed international law,” writes the Los Angeles Times, “The Uncondemned gives you the best seat in the house.” The film’s codirector, Michele Mitchell (pictured), is on hand for an audience Q&A following the screening, presented as part of White River Indie Festival’s WRIF 365 series.
‘THE UNCONDEMNED’ Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m., at Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. $8-10. Info, 281-3785, wrif.org.
NOV.3 | FILM Labor Days
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History buffs and theater lovers alike will be enthralled by a new original play staged at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. Created and directed by St. Mike’s theater professor Peter Harrigan, Mill Girls looks at the lives of the 19th-century young women who worked in New England mills in towns such as Winooski and Lowell, Mass. Primary sources including news reports and personal letters offer insight into the emotional lives of the characters portrayed by a cast of 14 students. A score by local composer and arranger Tom Cleary features period folk, popular and sacred music, transporting audience members to the time and place of the action.
‘MILL GIRLS’ Thursday, November 2, through Saturday, November 4, 7-9:30 p.m., at McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester. See website for additional dates. Free. Info, pharrigan@smcvt.edu, smcvt.edu.
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s the Gibson Brothers, an award-winning bluegrass band, head into the future, they’re reflecting on their past. Raised on a dairy farm in northern New York, Eric and Leigh Gibson drew inspiration from their rural upbringing for the songs on their latest album, In the Ground. Released earlier this year, the record is their first to contain all original material. “We didn’t need to turn to anyone else to tell our story,” explains Leigh in the group’s bio. The brothers and their band pick and strum through an afternoon concert at Chandler Center for the Arts. The VT Bluegrass Pioneers open. THE GIBSON BROTHERS Sunday, November 5, 2 p.m., at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. $23-25. Info, 728-6464, chandler-arts.org.
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Soprano Jennifer Bird has showcased her powerful pipes throughout Europe and the United States in more than 50 roles in opera, operetta and musical theater. Now, the singer shares her skills in a Sunday master class at Spotlight Vermont along with Bill Reed of South Burlington’s Bill Reed Voice Studio. An associate professor of voice at the University of Colorado Boulder, Bird schools developing vocalists in Broadway singing styles and classical art songs. Those looking for an encore performance can hear the songstress, accompanied by pianist Alexandra Nguyen, in an inspiring concert of songs by Benjamin Britten, Arnold Schoenberg, Kurt Weill and William Bolcom on Tuesday at Saint Michael’s College.
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MASTER CLASS WITH JENNIFER BIRD & BILL REED Sunday, November 5, 3-6 p.m., at Spotlight Vermont in South Burlington. $10; preregister. Info, sallyolson@billreedvoicestudio.com, billreedvoicestudio.com.
Tuesday, November 7, 7:30-9 p.m., at McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester. $20. Info, 558-2222, billreedvoicestudio.com.
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‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: Moviegoers follow a herd of planteating dinosaurs in Cretaceous Alaska through the seasons and the challenges of growing up in a prehistoric world. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon & 2:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
food & drink
COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.
games
BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.
health & fitness
BUTI YOGA: A fusion of vinyasa yoga, plyometrics and dance is set to upbeat music. Bring water and a towel. Women’s Room, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 829-0211.
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GENTLE YOGA: Individuals with injuries or other challenges feel the benefits of a relaxing and nourishing practice. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8:309:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: Triathletes, Spartan racers and other fitness fanatics challenge themselves to complete Navy Seal exercises during an intense workout. Come in good shape. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $8-12; for ages 16 and up. Info, 343-7160. INSULIN RESISTANCE: Certified health coach Barb Alpert builds understanding of a condition that leads to high blood sugar. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. $3-5; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop. KETTLEBELL & CORE: Fitness fans bring water and ball-shaped strength-building weights for a killer workout. Cambridge Community Center, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 644-5028. NIA WITH LINDA: Eclectic music and movements drawn from healing, martial and dance arts propel an animated barefoot workout. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $14; free for first-timers. Info, 372-1721. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Folks in recovery and their families enrich mind, body and spirit in an all-levels class. All props are provided; wear loose clothing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by a traumatic brain injury drop in for a specialized stretching session. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 3:45-5 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262. SUNRISE YOGA: Participants of all levels enjoy slowing down, moving mindfully and breathing deeply while building strength and stamina on the mat. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. UPBEAT YOGA: Instructor John McConnell leads a fun-spirited stretching session. Railyard Yoga Studio, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: Day of the Dead is in full swing with paper skull mask-making and Mexican snacks. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
Find club dates in the music section. SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182. STEINWAY TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATION: Craftsman Rich Fell showcases Steinway & Sons pianos. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 6-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 347-306-9642. STUDENT PERFORMANCE RECITAL II: Music students perform classical and jazz tunes on their various instruments. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.
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HERBALISM CLASS SERIES FOR HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING: TEENS: Young adults deepen their 2 Naturalists take notes on preserving |T awareness of global natural mediDI HE O AT ET and preparing plants for the purpose cine traditions. Wild Faith Herb Farm, ER CAM | ‘T H E MAN WH O of healing in a three-part class. Railyard South Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $15; Apothecary, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $20. Info, preregister. Info, wildfaithherbfarm@gmail.com. 540-0595. READ TO DAISY: Budding bookworms join a HERBAL SALVE-MAKING WORKSHOP: Instructor friendly canine for ear-catching narratives. Ceres Porter empowers attendees to create a Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. basic wound-healing formula. Vermont Center for Info, 878-6956. Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $5. SCIENCE & STORIES: MIGRATION: Avian enthusiInfo, 224-7100. asts investigate why some birds stay in Vermont INVASIVE INSECTS PROGRAM: Forest pest educafor the winter while others fly away. ECHO Leahy tion coordinator Meredith Whitney shares her Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. expertise in identifying harmful species. Dorothy Regular admission, $11.50-14.50; free for members Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. Info, 878-4918. STORY TIME: Children are introduced to the wonderful world of reading. Richmond Free Library, sports 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Athletes dribble STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Picture books, up and down the court during an evening of songs, rhymes and early math tasks work youngfriendly competition. Robert Miller Community & sters’ mental muscles. Brownell Library, Essex Recreation Center, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $3; $50 Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. for unlimited pass; preregister at facebook.com. WEDNESDAY STORY TIME: From timeless tales to Info, 864-0123. new adventures, books transport tots to another world. Phoenix Books, Essex, 10 a.m. Free. Info, talks 872-7111. ANDREA VILLANTI: Tobacco use is the hot topic YOGA FOR KIDS: Yogis ages 2 through 5 strike a of a talk by the University of Vermont associate pose to explore breathing exercises and relaxation professor. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State techniques. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. CAROLINE ALEXANDER: “Translating Homer and the Art of Writing” captivates lit lovers as part of language the First Wednesdays series. Kellogg-Hubbard BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. 223-3338. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. AN EVENING WITH RYAN LEAF: Presented by Info, 865-7211. the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office, the DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Planning a trip former NFL quarterback scores with a discussion to Amsterdam? Learn vocabulary and grammar about mental health issues and opioid addiction. basics from a native speaker. Fletcher Free Library, Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 7-8:30 p.m. Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, bheeks@ Free. Info, 518-565-4770. yahoo.com. GRAZIELLA PARATI: The First Wednesdays series GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community speech “The Roots of Fascism” identifies similarities members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Local and differences in the regimes of Adolf Hitler and History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, Francisco Franco. Trinity Church, Rutland, 7-8:30 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils HUCK GUTMAN: Lovers of verse listen up improve their speaking and grammar mastery. for “William Carlos Williams: America’s Most Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, Revolutionary 20th-Century Poet,” delivered as 324-1757. part of the First Wednesdays series. St. Johnsbury INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. CLASS: Learners take communication to the next ILAN STAVANS: A celebrated literary critic level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. shares observations his incarcerated students Free. Info, 865-7211. have made about Shakespeare’s tragedy in the LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! First Wednesdays series talk “Hamlet in Prison.” Language lovers perfect their fluency. KelloggGoodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, Free. Info, 334-7902. 223-3338. JACOB EDGAR: In “When the Spirit Moves Me: Music and Religion From Africa to the Americas,” montréal the ethnomusicologist examines ways in which the ‘THE HOCKEY SWEATER: A MUSICAL’: Center ice interaction between African song and spirit contakes center stage in a family-friendly theatrical tinues today. Fleming Museum of Art, University tribute to one of Montréal’s great passions. Segal of Vermont, Burlington, noon. Regular admission, Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 1 & 8 p.m. $3-10; free for members, faculty, staff, students and $52-66. Info, 514-739-7944. kids 6 and under. Info, 656-0750. U.
BURGER & BEER: Boyden Farm beef and craft brews help patrons beat the midweek slump. Mary’s Restaurant, Bristol, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 453-2432.
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THE ART & SCIENCE OF KOMBUCHA: Nutritionist Suzanna Bliss provides step-by-step instruction for making the beneficial fermented tea. Participants take home a starter culture. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.
ZUMBA EXPRESS: A shortened version of this guided, beat-driven workout gives students a much-needed midday surge of energy. Marketplace Fitness, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-noon. $12; free for members and first-timers. Info, 651-8773.
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WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Individuals learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.
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JANE BECK: The Vermont Folklife Center founder sheds light on why individuals share narratives in “Catching People’s Stories.” Refreshments follow. Milton Historical Museum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2598. MICHAEL MOSS: The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us sounds off in the 2017 George D. Aiken Lecture. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2085. PATRICK HICKEY: With the aid of slides, the Waterbury resident relays his experiences working with the U.S. Navy submarine Alvin. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. REEVE LINDBERGH: Reflecting on four decades of her mother’s musings, the author and daughter of aviator Charles presents “Rowing Against Wind and Tide: The Journals and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh.” Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184. RICHARD WOLFSON: Scientific minds mull over the First Wednesdays series lecture “Einstein in a Nutshell.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ROBERT SIEGEL: Listeners tune into “Considering All Things...,” a First Wednesdays series talk by the National Public Radio host. Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.
words
BOOK FAIR: A wide selection of page turners furthers a love of literature in students. Rochester High School, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 384-0609. SHORT FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers give feedback on stories penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. Jensen Beach teaches. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. WRITING CIRCLE: Words flow when participants explore creative expression in a low-pressure environment. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218.
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Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.
bazaars
BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1. NEWBERRY MARKET: Shoppers browse specialty foods, clothing, pottery, décor, collectibles and more at a weekly indoor bazaar. Newberry Market, White River Junction, 2-7 p.m. Free. Info, newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES: BUSINESS MAILINGS: Entrepreneurs hear an overview of options for getting their message out. Brandon Town Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. $10; free for Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce members; preregister. Info, bacceducationseries@gmail.com. FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE END-OF-THE-YEAR MIXER: Friends and colleagues catch up in a relaxed environment. Teknor Apex Co., St. Albans, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-8; preregister. Info, 524-2444. RUTLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 80TH ANNUAL MEETING: Gov. Phil Scott approaches the podium for a keynote speech at this convergence of local business leaders.
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“Best music hall in New England.”
–Yankee Magazine
Casella Theater, Castleton University, 5-7 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 773-9147.
to order whole pies. Woodbelly Pizza, Montpelier, 4-7:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 552-3476.
comedy
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ADRIENNE TRUSCOTT: In Asking for It, the funnywoman unravels stereotypes about rape and comedy. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25; for ages 18 and up. Info, 863-5966.
community
HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP MEMBER-OWNER MEETING: Folks mingle over dinner while learning about current happenings at the co-op. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ hungermountain.coop.
conferences
PRODUCERS & BUYERS FORUM: LOCAL TO GLOBAL: Growers, food producers, buyers and distributors network during round-table discussion, breakout sessions and a keynote speech by Greg Georgaklis of Farmers to You. Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $20; limited space. Info, 922-7060. VERMONT VISION FOR A MULTICULTURAL FUTURE CONFERENCE: Like-minded individuals work toward a more multiracial and multiethnic state. The Putney School. $285; limited space. Info, 254-2972.
POKÉMON LEAGUE: I choose you, Pikachu! Players of the trading-card game earn weekly and monthly prizes in a fun, friendly environment where newbies can be coached by league leaders. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0498.
health & fitness
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. Winooski Senior Center, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. 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. CORNWALL FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Cornwall Town Hall, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
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FOR REAL WOMEN SERIES WITH BELINDA: GIT UR FREAK ON: R&B and calypso-dancehall music is the soundtrack to an empowering sensual dance session aimed at confronting body shaming. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitness@gmail.com.
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QUEEN CITY BICYCLE CLUB MONTHLY RIDE: Women, queer and trans folks empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box. Wear a helmet and rock front and rear bike lights. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4475.
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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CHRISTMAS MARKET WITH A DIFFERENCE: Unique handcrafted items from more than 20 nonprofit organizations make for one-of-a-kind gifts. Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-3150.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: See WED.1.
LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.1, 7-10 p.m.
‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.1.
food & drink
WOODBELLY PIZZA POP-UP: Foodies take away wood-fired sourdough slices, farinata and other tasty eats made with local ingredients. Call ahead
BABY TIME: Books, rhymes and songs entertain tiny tots. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:1510:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. FOOD FOR THOUGHT TEEN LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS: Pizza fuels a discussion of books and library projects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. KIDS’ CARTOONING CLUB: Aspiring artists ages 8 through 12 create their own comics in a six-week program. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. PJ STORY HOUR: Little ones dress for bed and wind down with tales and treats. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. PRE-K ART PLAY: Children let their imaginations run wild during a free-form paint-and-canvas session. Caregivers must stick around. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 10-11:30 a.m. $5. Info, 253-8358.
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BEGINNER-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Basic communication skills are on the agenda at a guided lesson. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757. FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the Romantic tongue. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over lunch. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, noon. Cost of food. Info, 862-1677.
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Find club dates in the music section. JACOB GREEN: Pierogis from Luiza’s Homemade With Love fuel music fans for an evening of Americana stylings. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222. STUDENT & TEACHER PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE: Presented by Steinway & Sons, Vermont pianists tickle the ivories. Vermont Technical College, Randolph, 4-6 & 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 347-306-9642. YO-YO MA & KATHRYN STOTT: The longtime musical partners band together for a repertory of Russian composers, including Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-150. Info, 863-5966.
sports
FREE AIKIDO CLASS: An introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.
talks
AMANDA KAY GUSTIN: Movie clips enliven the talk “Vermont Versus Hollywood: 100 Years of Vermont in Film.” Saint Albans Museum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 527-7933.
sunday, nov 5, 2017 • 2 pm The International Bluegrass Music Association “Entertainer of the Year” award winners bring their impeccably fine-sounding traditional sound to Chandler. The VT Bluegrass Pioneers, featuring veterans of Banjo Dan & the Midnight Plowboys and The Starline Rhythm Boys, open.
An Evening of Glorious Song
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DHARMA DISCUSSION: Spiritual seekers delve into topics related to yogic philosophies and practices. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-4262. ‘HANDMAID’S TALE’: Three faculty members weigh in during a forum focused on the work of author Margaret Atwood. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 12:30-1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3003. ‘WHAT DID THEY DO THAT WAS SO GREAT?’: University of Vermont faculty present a panel discussion of the 2017 Nobel Prizes in chemistry, physics, medicine, economics and literature. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, christopher.landry@ uvm.edu.
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Spirits are uplifted as this renowned choir marks its first New England tour in two decades! Exceptional singers and musicians shape the choir’s joyous sound, which embraces contemporary and traditional gospel, church hymns, spirituals, and anthems. Sponsored by Gifford Health Care
Chandler Center for the Arts 71-73 Main Street, Randolph, VT
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COMMUNITY LUNCH: Farm-fresh fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.
ALISON MCGHEE: Passages from the author’s new children’s novel Pablo and Birdy delight listeners. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.
THURSDAY PLAY TIME: Kiddos from birth to age 5 and their caregivers convene for casual fun. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR: Adventure hounds view documentary films celebrating mountain culture, outdoor sports and the environment. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 6-9 p.m. $7; free for VLS students. Info, miaschiappi@vermontlaw.edu.
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‘A FISH CALLED WANDA’: A motley crew teams up to commit armed robbery in a 1988 comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
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READ TO A DOG: Book hounds ages 5 through 10 curl up with a good story and a furry friend. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.
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PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Tykes up to age 5 have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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‘QUANTUM DOG IN A DEEP BLUE JAGUAR’: Green Candle Theatre captivates theatergoers with Stephen J. Goldberg’s work of quantum physics, agoraphobia and family conflict. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, theoffcenter@gmail.com.
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TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 302.
‘THE CRUCIBLE’: Middlebury Community Players present Arthur Miller’s fictional drama about the Salem witch trials. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $12-17. Info, 382-9222. ‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: Theater lovers revel in a Tony Award-winning musical parody of 1920s jazz shows, as seen through the eyes of a passionate fan. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 518-564-2180. ‘THE IDIOT’S TALE’: Vermont playwright Tom Blachly’s work about an aging actor in a nursing home hits the stage, courtesy of the Plainfield Little Theatre. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 229-5290. ‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s classic comedy about the ultimate houseguest from hell elicits laughter when presented by the Twilight Players. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, 7:30-10 p.m. Donations. Info, 274-2554. ‘MILL GIRLS’: Students stage a new original play about the lives of 19th-century women who worked in New England mills. See calendar spotlight. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, pharrigan@smcvt. edu. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD’: Tom Stoppard’s play
‘THE WHALE’: Samuel D. Hunter’s humorous play, presented by Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre, examines ways in which family, friends and religion shape our lives. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 775-0903.
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ALISON MCGHEE: The author reads from her new novel Never Coming Back. A Q&A and a book sighing complete the evening. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999. BOOK FAIR: See WED.1, noon-6 p.m.
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BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1. NEWBERRY POP-UP MARKET: Vendors purvey a variety of Vermont-made products. Newberry Market, White River Junction, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com.
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ADRIENNE TRUSCOTT: See THU.2. BOB MARLEY: New England’s “King of Comedy” delivers big laughs. Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $27.50. Info, 476-8188.
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DANIEL LUSK: Lit lovers lean in for excerpts from the Pushcart Prize-winning poet’s new collection, The Shower Scene From Hamlet. Phoenix Books, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.
FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.
LIFE AS POETRY, POETRY AS LIFE: Wordsmiths Sarah W. Bartlett and Anne Averyt read from and discuss their new collections celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.
SINGLE ADULT VOLLEYBALL/GAME/POTLUCK DINNER NIGHT: Social butterflies serve, set, spike and snack at a fun-filled gathering. Essex Alliance Church, 6-9 p.m. $2; preregister. Info, 338-5558.
WILLARD STERNE RANDALL: History buffs perk up their ears for passages from Unshackling America: How the War of 1812 Truly Ended the American Revolution. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.
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NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: The theme “Public Administration, Policy and Community Development: Managing a Changing Landscape” guides a three-day gathering featuring keynoter Howard Dean. Davis Center, University of Vermont,
CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. SIT & KNIT: Adult crafters share projects, patterns and conversation. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.
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BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Learn new moves with Ballroom Nights, then join others in a dance social featuring the waltz, tango and more. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance social, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-14; $8 for dance only. Info, 862-2269. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant motions with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspire divine connections. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8011. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Martha Kent and Val Medve lead hoofers in steps popular in the time of Jane Austen. Bring snacks to share. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 899-2378. FIRST FRIDAY FOLK DANCING: Participants make strides in circle, line and couple dances. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 223-2518.
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‘MARSHALL’: Chadwick Boseman stars as a young Thurgood Marshall in this 2017 biography. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7-9. Info, 457-3981.
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ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: Folks keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. REVE
LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.1, 7-9:30 p.m.
BEST OF BOWIE: BLACKLIGHT EDITION: Heather Person heads up an upbeat flow yoga class set to the music of David Bowie. Wear neon or bright clothing. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 448-4262.
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ZOMBIE HOEDOWN: Halyard Brewing ginger beer buoys costumed partygoers at a barn burner boasting live hillbilly jazz by Damn Yankee String Band and dances called by Lausanne Allen. Proceeds support the Vermont Dance Alliance. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $15-20. Info, info@ vermontdance.org.
KUNDALINI YOGA: Mantras, meditation and breathing techniques meet in the practice known as “the yoga of awareness.” Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, noon-1:30 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050.
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YESTERMORROW’S FALL FROLIC: Friends of Yestermorrow Design/Build School convene for autumnal eve of music, food and Pecha Kucha-style presentations. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20100; cash bar. Info, 540-0406.
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PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR: Barriers to education and career success come down as participants connect with local colleges and tech centers. Champlain Room & Terrace at Champlain College, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7000.
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stretching session. Kismet Place, Williston, 5-6 p.m. $12. Info, 343-5084.
‘THE UNCONDEMNED’: Director Michele Mitchell is a special guest at a screening of this documentary about a team of legal underdogs who changed international judicial history. See calendar spotlight.
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DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a thought-provoking and respectful conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.
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SITE DANCE PERFORMANCE: ‘FEMININE MALADY’: Dancers tell the stories of women from the past in a Victorian-era setting. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 5:30 & 7 p.m. $5; preregister; limited space. Info, dnce@uvm.edu.
of somatic education. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $10. Info, 560-0186.
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. Donations. Info, 448-4262. QIGONG: Students are schooled on the ancient Chinese health care system. Waterbury Public Library, 11-11:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1. REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulnessbased addiction-recovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 861-3150. TAI CHI: Instructors demonstrate the moving meditation passed down through generations. Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.
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CHRISTMAS MARKET WITH A DIFFERENCE: See THU.2. PEACHAM CORNER GUILD CHRISTMAS SHOW: Gift-seekers find small antiques, fine handcrafted items, specialty foods, ornaments and invited artists. Peacham Town Hall, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3332.
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ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Little ones up to age 4 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. COMOTION: Little ones and their grown-ups explore movement and rhythm. The Everything Space, Montpelier, 9:30-10:15 a.m. $9 per family. Info, 232-3618. EARLY-BIRD MATH: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics for tots ages 2 through 5. Richmond Free Library, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.
MUSIC WITH RAF: Those who like to sing and play have found the perfect way to start the day. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. MUSIC WITH ROBERT: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘OVER THE MOON’: A fractured fairy tale performed by Trumbull Hall Troupe combines beloved childhood stories in a new, fresh and funny way. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 603-448-0400.
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STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers drop in for books, rhymes, songs and activities. Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: High school students put their heads together to plan programs for the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
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CINEMANIA: See THU.2. SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MONTRÉAL: Cinephiles take their pick of 19 award-winning films from Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the United States and Canada. Cinéma de Sève, Webster Library, Concordia University, Montréal. $7-10; $30 for festival pass. Info, 514-620-4182.
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Find club dates in the music section. BARBARY COAST JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Students under direction from Taylor Ho Bynum reimagine works by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $910. Info, 603-646-2422. THE KING’S SINGERS: Acclaimed for its virtuosity and charm, the vocal sextet treats listeners to a program surveying five decades. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-30. Info, 443-3168. PIANO SALE: Maestros with appointments consider purchasing Steinway & Sons instruments. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 347-306-9642. RAY VEGA LATIN JAZZ QUINTETO: Fronted by the hotshot trumpeter, the ensemble mixes original compositions with jazz standards in a high-energy
CATAMOUNT ARTS BENEFIT AUCTION: A reception gives way to live bidding. St. Johnsbury Masonic Temple, 5:30 p.m. $40. Info, 748-2600.
COZY NOOK CRAFT FAIR: Baked goods beckon as people peruse treasures from crafters and artists. Essex Free Library, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.
INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.
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SCIENTIFIC AROMATHERAPY: Follow your nose! Terra Johnson lays out the top 10 benefits and uses of salutary scents. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.
BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1.
CRAFT/VENDOR EVENT: Take-home treasures catch shoppers’ eyes. St. Albans City Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, kriscarp822014@yahoo.com. FALL BAZAAR: Handcrafted goods complement homemade jellies, pickles and fudge at this benefit for the United Church of Fairfax. Baptist Building, Fairfax, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 849-6313.
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COSS MARTE: Fitness fanatics benefit from a talk and a workout session with the ConBody founder. SHAPE Fitness Center, Johnson State College, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247.
FALL CRAFT SHOW: More than 100 crafters, artists and specialty food vendors showcase their products. Williston Central School, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, wsdcraftshow@cvsdvt. org.
EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Vermont Public Radio M U statehouse reporter Peter Hirschfeld US ZQ IC AZ | RA talks dollars and sense in “The Trump RUMMAGE SALE: Thrifty shoppers get Y VE GA L ATIN J Budget: What Federal Cuts Mean for their hands on used clothing, shoes, linens and Vermont.” Faith United Methodist Church, South purses. Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Albans Burlington, coffee, 1:15-1:45 p.m.; talk, 2-3 p.m. $5. City, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 524-6212. Info, 864-3516. |
MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or “planeswalkers,” fight others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
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ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET: Four musicians showcase their instrumental prowess as part of the UVM Lane Series. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, preshow artist talk, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $5-40. Info, 656-4455.
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HERBAL CLASS SERIES FOR KIDS: Magic, potions and fairies appear in every installment of this plant-based learning experience. Wild Faith Herb Farm, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, wildfaithherbfarm@gmail.com.
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‘CABARET’: Dartmouth College Department of Theater actors travel to Weimar-era Germany in this time-tested musical centered on a Berlin nightclub during Hitler’s rise to power. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘THE CRUCIBLE’: See THU.2. ‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: See THU.2. ‘THE IDIOT’S TALE’: See THU.2. ‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See THU.2. ‘MILL GIRLS’: See THU.2. ‘THE ODD COUPLE’: Two divorced men become roommates in Neil Simon’s classic comedy staged by the St. Johnsbury Players. St. Johnsbury School, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-10. Info, 467-3043.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE MEMORIAL: Community members mourn the loss of Chaffee Art Center president Ricky Lee Twigg, who passed away in September. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0356. PULL AGAINST POVERTY: Teams of eight use their strength in a tug-of-war competition benefiting the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 2-5 p.m. Free; minimum $200 in funds raised per team. Info, kfischer@cvoeo.org.
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NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: See FRI.3.
‘THE WHALE’: See THU.2.
VERMONT STEAMPUNK EXPO: Fans of the style inspired by both the Victorian era and science fiction geek out over artisans, crafters and performers. Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $25-40; free for kids under 12. Info, 778-9178.
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‘QUANTUM DOG IN A DEEP BLUE JAGUAR’: See THU.2.
BOOK DISCUSSION: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Nonfiction fans discuss The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Blake Memorial Library, East Corinth, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 439-5338. BOOK FAIR: See WED.1, 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. BOOK SALE IN RUTLAND: Shoppers browse gently used CDs, DVDs, puzzles and page-turners. Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. 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.
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350VERMONT CONVERGENCE: New and established activists gather for workshops, conversation and celebration. Haybarn Theatre, Goddard College, Plainfield, 2-7:30 p.m. $10-50. Info, katherine@350vt.org. COCOA CAMPAIGN: FAIR & ETHICAL CHOCOLATE: A conversation delves into the dark side of the chocolate industry. Arrive at 2:30 p.m. to participate in a PJC new volunteer orientation. Peace & Justice Store, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.
BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. DAY OF DANCE: A diverse array of classes led by master teachers paves the way for a potluck and an informal showing by a visiting dance artist. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $15 per class; donations for showing and potluck. Info, 325-2603.
benefit for the Cambridge Area Rotary. Cambridge Community Center, 7 p.m. $25-30. Info, 644-6606, ext. 212.
LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 383-2118. ‘THE REALLY BIG SHOW XXII’: Amateur talents from the Rutland region stun audience members with feats of song, dance and comedy. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 775-0903. SHARING PARANORMAL STORIES: Folks reveal their mystical experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Private residence, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, jafapgh@yahoo.com. TOWARD NET ZERO HOME TOUR: Eco-conscious community members view energy-saving dwellings. Private residence, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, netzeromontpelier@gmail.com. VERMONT BACKCOUNTRY FORUM: A full day of activities including trail work, a ski sap and a potluck focuses on off-trail skiing in the state. Pierce Hall Community Center, Rochester, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5794.
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DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL: See FRI.3, 10:30 a.m. HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP COMMUNITY FOOD & WELLNESS FAIR: Locals sample food, drink and products while learning about wellness resources in central Vermont. Montpelier City Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, info@hungermountain.coop. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Attendees take a trip around the globe with performances and cuisine from the Pacific Islands, Africa, Europe, Latin America, South Asia and East Asia. Court D. Tarrant Student Recreational Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 5-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: See WED.1. LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.1, noon-9:30 p.m. ‘MARSHALL’: See FRI.3. MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR: See THU.2, Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $12-20; $50 per family. Info, 496-3372. ‘ROGUE ELEMENTS’: High-octane ski and snowboard footage enthralls thrill seekers. Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 5 & 8 p.m. $7-15. Info, 877-987-6487.
SITE DANCE PERFORMANCE: ‘FEMININE MALADY’: See FRI.3.
‘TONI ERDMAN’: A practical-joking father tries to connect with his hardworking daughter in this comedy from 2016. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
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‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.1.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE DAY: Students interested in studying wellness and alternative medicine at Northern Vermont University-Johnson learn the anatomy of the bachelor of science program. McClelland Hall. Johnson State College, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 635-1320.
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BRIO COFFEEWORKS: BREW METHODS WORKSHOP: Caffeine fanatics go behind the scenes with a tour of the roastery and a demonstration of the many ways to make coffee at home. Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $5-10. Info, 861-9700. CHOCOLATE TASTING: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. WAREHOUSE SALE: Foodies stock up on products from King Arthur Flour, Cabot Creamery and other Vermont companies at a benefit for the United Way
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up. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.
games
‘OVER THE MOON’: See FRI.3.
health & fitness
VERMONT CHILDREN’S THEATER ON ICE OPEN HOUSE: Youngsters who can navigate the ice backward learn about team figure skating. Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, susanmarie.harrington@gmail.com.
CASINO NIGHT: Players try their luck and compete for prizes in rounds of blackjack, craps and roulette. Hilton Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $30. Info, 861-7984.
THE EIGHT-MINUTE HEALTH SECRET IS HERE: Health nuts try a medical device meant to enhance wellness by increasing blood flow. Youthful Energy, St. Albans, 11 a.m.-noon & 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6392. FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Ma’am, yes, ma’am! Exercise expert Ginger Lambert guides active bodies in an interval-style workout to build strength and cardiovascular fitness. Middlebury Recreation Facility, 8-9 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. VETERAN’S YOGA PROJECT FUNDRAISER: Teaching through the lens of mindful resilience for trauma recovery, Steph Steeves leads a gentle flow yoga class for all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. $10-15. Info, 448-4262. YIN YOGA: Students hold poses for several minutes to give connective tissues a good stretch. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
holidays
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Consumers stock up on handmade gifts and attic treasures. Essex Junction St. Pius X Parish, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-5997. CHRISTMAS MARKET WITH A DIFFERENCE: See THU.2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Handmade gifts, ornaments, baked goods and more fill tables for the 48th year running. Union Church of Proctor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 459-3624. PEACHAM CORNER GUILD CHRISTMAS SHOW: See FRI.3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SANTA WORKSHOP SALE: See FRI.3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
kids
‘A BETTER PLACE, A TWIST ON OLIVER’: The Vermont Youth Dancers reinterpret Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 3 p.m. $18-22. Info, 760-4634.
COOKIES WITH COOKIE: STORY TIME WITH LYNDA GRAHAM-BARBER: Baked goods and Biscuit, the author’s rescue dog, are on hand at a reading of her new book, Cookie’s Fortune. Phoenix Books, Essex, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. Phoenix Books Rutland, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Imaginative gamers in grades 6 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
YOUTH TENNIS CLINCS: Kiddos ages 6 and up build their skills on the court. Cambridge Community Center, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 p.m. $10. Info, 644-5028.
language
DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.1.
lgbtq
PRIDE YOGA SERIES: LGBTQ+ individuals of all skill levels drop in and hit the mat. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, taylor@ pridecentervt.org.
montréal
CINEMANIA: See THU.2. ‘THE HOCKEY SWEATER: A MUSICAL’: See WED.1, 8 p.m. SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MONTRÉAL: See FRI.3.
music
Find club dates in the music section. BURLINGTON CIVIC SYMPHONY: Music director Daniel Bruce leads local musicians in works by Bach, Verdi, Debussy, Hindemith and Vermont composer Patricia Julien. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 863-5966.
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ME2/ORCHESTRA: Smiles are in store during a classical concert by musicians with mental illness. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 6:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 728-6464. MICHAEL CHORNEY & HOLLAR GENERAL: The guitarist and his band dole out a unique blend of folk, blues, jazz and chamber music. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $3-15. Info, 388-9782. NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Classical singers perform works by Mozart, Verdi, Pietro Mascagni and Jules Massenet to raise funds for hurricane relief. First Congregational Church, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $25. Info, 657-4219. THE OLEO ROMEOS: Twangy R&B tunes get toes tapping. Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 827-6626.
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SOCIAL BAND: The Queen City choral group gets in tune for the program “Let the Sky Fall Into Our Mouth: Songs of Food and Drink.” Richmond Free Library, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15. Info, 355-4216. SOOVIN KIM & GLORIA CHIEN: The dynamic duo hits all the right notes on violin and piano. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966.
STELLARIA TRIO: The Burlington-based classical trio kicks off its 2017-18 season with “Mirth and Mystery: A Nordic Piano Trio Program.” Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.
KIDS’ BASKETBALL CLINIC: Aspiring athletes in grades K through 8 sharpen their skills on the court with JSC players and coaches. SHAPE Fitness Center, Johnson State College, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. Info, 233-6012.
EXCEL-ERATE YOUR DNA RESEARCH: Patti Malone touts the benefits of organizing DNA results in an electronic spreadsheet. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.noon. $10. Info, 310-9285.
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FRENCH STORY TIME FOR KIDS: From beginners to bilinguals, children ages 2 through 10 experience language immersion with seasoned teacher Caroline Juneau. Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. $5; free for Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region members. Info, info@aflcr.org.
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VCAM ORIENTATION: Video-production hounds master basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.
sports
ADULT INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS: Rackets in hand, newcomers get a feel for the sport. Cambridge Community Center, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $15. Info, 644-5028. LEARN TO CURL CLINIC: Competitors get acquainted with the on-ice sport. Wendell A. Barwood Arena, White River Junction, 5:45-8 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, uppervalleycurling@gmail.com. PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 1:30-2:45 p.m. $2-3. Info, 518-564-4136.
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‘CABARET’: See FRI.3. ‘THE CRUCIBLE’: A STAGED READING: MOXIE Productions raises the curtain on a staged reading of Arthur Miller’s dark drama about accused witches. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-4168. ‘THE CRUCIBLE’: See THU.2. ‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: See THU.2. ‘THE IDIOT’S TALE’: See THU.2. ‘MACBETH’ AUDITIONS: Thespians throw their hats in the ring for roles in Plainfield Little Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Plainfield Community Center, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5290. ‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See THU.2.
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‘QUANTUM DOG IN A DEEP BLUE JAGUAR’: See THU.2. ‘ROBERT FROST: THIS VERSE BUSINESS’: Theatergoers get up close and personal with the poet in a one-man play starring Emmy Awardwinning actor Gordon Clapp. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 533-9075. ‘THE WHALE’: See THU.2.
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BOOK SALE IN RUTLAND: See FRI.3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. BOOK SALE IN MIDDLEBURY: Reading materials and other media for toddlers, teens and adults find new homes. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4085. LISA KUSEL: Excerpts from Rash, the Queen City wordsmith’s memoir, find eager ears. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
VERMONT BOOK SWAP: Bibliophiles bring old titles to trade for new reads. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, mallori. lapointe87@gmail.com.
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bazaars
BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CBD HEMP FARMERS MARKET: More than 20 local vendors put forth a wide variety of handcrafted products made from hemp. Union Station, Burlington, noon-6 p.m. Free. Info, info@headyvermont.com.
FLEA MARKET: Bargain hunters browse gently used goods. Funds NANOWRIMO WRITE-IN: Writers raised benefit veterans and their work toward penning 50,000 families. Burlington VFW Post, 9 a.m.-2 SA words of a novel as part of National IO T.4 R T p.m. Free. Info, 578-5995. |M Novel Writing Month. Sharing your USIC | ST ELL A RIA work is not required! Fletcher Free Library, community Burlington, 10:15 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 863-3403. COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH THE CENTER POETRY EXPERIENCE: Rajnii Eddins facilitates a FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: Peaceful people gather poetry and spoken-word workshop aimed at buildfor guided meditation and interactive discussions. ing confidence and developing a love of writing. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, Info, assistant@centerformindfullearning.org. 865-7211. TRACEY MEDEIROS: The author signs copies of her taste-bud-tempting title The Vermont Non-GMO Cookbook: 125 Organic and Farm-to-Fork Recipes From the Green Mountain State. Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2061.
VETERANS’ TOWN HALL: Those who have served their country share what their past service means to them. Non-veterans are invited to listen and learn. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, btvvetstownhall@gmail.com.
conferences
NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: See FRI.3. VERMONT STEAMPUNK EXPO: See SAT.4.
dance
DARTMOUTH DANCE ENSEMBLE FALL WORKS-INPROGRESS: Choreographers John Heginbotham and Rebecca Stenn present masterpieces in the making. Hop Garage. Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. WOMEN’S RITUAL CIRCLE DANCES: Attendees learn ancient and modern choreography for beautiful meditative dances. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:45-6 p.m. Free. Info, 777-4701.
education
OPEN HOUSE: Parents of potential students learn the ABCs of the independent learning facility, which is set to add a 7th grade for the 2018-19 school year. Vermont Day School, Shelburne, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 495-5150.
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COMMUNITY DAY & HARVEST CELEBRATION: Families join EarthWalk Vermont for an autumnal affair featuring nature games, fireside crafts, earth skills and storytelling. No pets, please. EarthWalk Vermont, Plainfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 454-8500. HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE OF WILLISTON: State architectural historian Devin Colman shares his knowledge at the Williston Historical Society’s annual meeting. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM MEMORIAL SERVICE: A candlelit gathering honors
Saturday, 11/18 • Succulent Centerpieces • 2pm–4pm • Williston • $50
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the memory of those served by Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties end-of-life programs. A reception follows. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1900.
HUNGER BANQUET: A unique dining experience mimics the full spectrum of poverty and prosperity, with different menus and random seating. Vermont Zen Center, Shelburne, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35. Info, 985-9746.
STICK SEASON SOCIAL: A buffet luncheon, a silent auction, raffles and door prizes enliven a benefit for Black River Good Neighbor Services. Jackson Gore Inn, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, noon-3 p.m. $50; cash bar. Info, 228-3663.
ITALIAN DINNER & RAFFLE: Antipasto, stuffed porchetta and chicken breast cacciatore are just a few of the regional dishes on the menu at a meal hosted by the Vermont Italian Cultural Association. Fraternal Order of Eagles #793, South Burlington, 5 p.m. $36; cash bar; preregister; limited space. Info, vermontitalianclub@gmail.com.
fairs & festivals
DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL: See FRI.3, 10:30 a.m. HARVEST BARTER FAIR: My canned tomatoes for your homemade bread? Locavores swap handmade goods at this informal gathering. Lakeview Union School, Greensboro, 2-4 p.m. Free; bring items with an estimated value of $5, or $5 increments to swap. Info, 755-6336.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘CARNAL KNOWLEDGE’: The concurrent sexual lives of two best friends play out in a comedy-drama starring Jack Nicholson and Art Garfunkel. Hall Art Foundation, Reading, 4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 952-1056. ‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: See WED.1. LAKE CHAMPLAIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.1, noon-6:30 p.m. ‘MARSHALL’: See FRI.3. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.1.
food & drink
CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.4.
Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. $5-20 per family. Info, 448-4262.
music
‘MISS NELSON IS MISSING!’: Strict Miss Viola Swamp substitutes for sweet-tempered teacher Miss Nelson in a Two Beans Productions play. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 3 p.m. $10-23. Info, 603-646-2422.
COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.
‘OVER THE MOON’: See FRI.3, 3 p.m.
POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.2, noon-5 p.m.
PEER-LED MINDFULNESS MEET-UP FOR TEENS: South Burlington High School junior Mika Holtz guides adolescents toward increased awareness through music, movement and other techniques. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 9-10:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 720-427-9340.
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TRADITIONAL YOGA FLOW: Breath accompanies each transition during a vinyasa flow focused on body awareness and self acceptance. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10:15 a.m. Donations. Info, 244-8134.
holidays
HARPOON FRIENDSGIVING: A holiday feast features three courses composed of locally sourced ingredients. Ticket sales support the Vermont Foodbank. Harpoon Brewery Riverbend Taps & Beer Garden, Windsor, 6-8 p.m. $55. Info, 674-5491.
kids
‘A BETTER PLACE, A TWIST ON OLIVER’: See SAT.4. KIDS’ DANCE WORKSHOP: Movers and shakers hit the studio for a fun-filled class. McClelland Hall, Johnson State College, ages 5 to 7, 4-5 p.m.; ages 8 to 12, 5-6 p.m. $15. Info, atf11210@jsc.vsc.edu. KIDS’ YOGA: Poses and group games encourage focus and relaxation in youngsters and caregivers.
DIMANCHES FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlezvous français? Native speakers and students alike practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431. SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $20. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.
montréal
CINEMANIA: See THU.2. ‘THE HOCKEY SWEATER: A MUSICAL’: See WED.1, 2 & 7 p.m. SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MONTRÉAL: See FRI.3.
Find club dates in the music section.
DADDY LONG LEGS: Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov and Matt Witten combine talents with lively and innovative folk tunes. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE GLEE CLUB: Student singers lift their voices in “Masterpieces of Mendelsohn and Brahms.” Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $9-10. Info, 603-646-2422. THE GIBSON BROTHERS: The award-winning bluegrass band plucks and strums through toe-tapping tunes. See calendar spotlight. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 2 p.m. $23-25. Info, 728-6464. HELIAND CONSORT: The woodwind ensemble whisks listeners away on an imaginative journey with the classical and folk program “Crossing the Bar.” First Congregational Church, St. Albans, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 735-3611. HINESBURG COMMUNITY BAND, SOUTH COUNTY CHORUS & IN ACCORD: The Hinesburg Artist Series kicks off its latest season with vocal and instrumental tunes. Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg, 4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 373-0808. MARK ROSSNAGEL: Hailing from New York City, the pianist highlights his command of the keyboard in “Three B’s and a C: Music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin.” ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 4-6 p.m. $10. Info, 457-3500.
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MASTER CLASS WITH JENNIFER BIRD & BILL REED: Singers bring their powerful pipes to a lesson with the acclaimed opera performer. See calendar spotlight. Spotlight Vermont, South Burlington, 3-6 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, sallyolson@billreedvoicestudio.com. NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Morrisville VFW Post, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 431-3901. SOCIAL BAND: See SAT.4, College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. SOOVIN KIM & GLORIA CHIEN: See SAT.4, 2 p.m. STELLARIA TRIO: See SAT.4, Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 3-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, stellariatrio@gmail.com.
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VERMONT VIRTUOSI: Flute, violin and piano ring out in the classical concert “Trio Espressivo.” Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 881-9153.
outdoors
TILLOTSON & BELVIDERE HIKE: Outdoor adventurers test their endurance on a difficult 8.5-mile trek. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 899-9982.
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Phoenix Books Burlington events are ticketed unless otherwise indicated. Your $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 off the featured book. Proceeds go to Vermont Foodbank.
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VERMONT 10-MILER: SOLD OUT. Stunning scenery rewards runners in a circular tour of Stowe’s beautiful countryside. An afterparty at Sushi Yoshi follows. Mayo Events Field, Stowe, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20-65. Info, 617-697-5100. WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Swift females shoot for the goal. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3; $50 for unlimited drop-in pass. Info, 864-0123.
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‘CABARET’: See FRI.3, 2 p.m. ‘THE CRUCIBLE’: See THU.2, 2 p.m. ‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: See THU.2, 2 p.m. ‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See THU.2, 2-4:30 p.m. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART TWO: PERESTROIKA’: New Yorkers grapple with life, death, love and sex in the midst of the AIDS crisis in a broadcast production of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award-winning play. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 2 p.m. $20. Info, 775-0903. ‘THE NETHER’: Presented as part of The Cutting Edge: An Off-Broadway Play Reading Series, Jennifer Haley’s theater work transports audience members to a virtual wonderland — with a dark side. Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, Middlebury, 4 p.m. Free; for ages 16 and up. Info, 388-1436. ‘THE ODD COUPLE’: See FRI.3, 2-4 p.m. ‘THE WHALE’: See THU.2, 2 p.m.
words
BILL SCHUBART: The award-winning wordsmith discusses his latest title, Lila & Theron. Phoenix Books, Misty Valley, Chester, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 875-3400. BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-andmeter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, jcpoet@bellsouth.net.
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SMALL-SCALE MUSHROOM CULTIVATION: Mycophiles learn how to raise cap-and-stem varieties. Intervale Community Farm, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.
art
Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.
bazaars
BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1.
community
COMMUNITY FORUM: Adults and older children offer their two cents on library services. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.
dance
CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.1, Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306. SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and chacha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572. WEST AFRICAN DANCE: Live djembe and dundun drumming drive a family-friendly class with teacher Seny Daffe of Guinea. Drop-ins are welcome. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-7 p.m. $10-16. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
education
CAMPUS TOUR: Potential students ages 16 through 24 check out a facility offering free housing, meals, career technical training, high school diplomas, driver’s licenses and job placement. Northlands Job Corps Center, Vergennes, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 877-0121.
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JOB HUNT HELP: See THU.2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. VERMONT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: STORIES FROM THE 2017 SOLAR ECLIPSE: Stargazers meet to discuss celestial subjects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BEING MORTAL’: Lunch and a discussion follow a screening of this 2015 episode of PBS’ “Frontline,” which delves into doctor-patient relationships near the end of life. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. ‘CHASING TRANE: THE JOHN COLTRANE DOCUMENTARY’: A 2016 film focuses on the man behind the groundbreaking jazz music. Vermont Public Radio’s Reuben Jackson leads a post-film discussion. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: See WED.1.
version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: See FRI.3. BUTI YOGA: See WED.1. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FOR SENIORS: Attendees choose the topics for group-driven discussions offering accurate information and helpful resources. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 316-1510. QIGONG: See FRI.3, Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 505-1688. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1. SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions. Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. YIN YOGA: See SAT.4, noon-1:15 p.m. $10.
kids
BOOKS AND BEYOND! SCIENCE FOR PRESCHOOLERS: This program combines children’s literature and hands-on activities for scientific learning. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. Regular admission, $3-15. Info, 649-2200. GO CLUB: Strategy comes into play during a 4,000-year-old game suitable for players in grades 1 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. LEGO ROBOTICS: Building and programming keep youngsters engaged. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU.2, 11 a.m. ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Outdoor pursuits through fields and forests captivate little ones up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations. Info, 229-6206. STORIES WITH MEGAN: Lit lovers ages 2 through 5 open their ears for exciting tales. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
language
ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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‘MARSHALL’: See FRI.3.
CINEMANIA: See THU.2.
‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.1.
‘THE HOCKEY SWEATER: A MUSICAL’: See WED.1, 7 p.m.
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BENEFIT BAKE: Pizza lovers dine on slices to support Sangha Studio. Partial proceeds from each flatbread sold are donated. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5-11:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 448-4262. DINE FOR A CAUSE: Guests gorge on a hearty meal, then show a coupon to have part of the bill donated to the Josh Pallotta Fund. Texas Roadhouse, Williston, 4-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, aromablessings@yahoo.com.
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1, 6:30 p.m. 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.
health & fitness
ADVANCED SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Elements of qigong thread through the youngest
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.
seminars
TRANSFORMING CHALLENGING EMOTIONS: AN ANCIENT YOGIC PRACTICE FOR WOMEN: Using moon-center technology, students learn how to transition from emotional commotion to devotion and spiritual connection. Holistic School of Business, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 225-5960.
tech
TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.1.
theater
‘PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE’ AUDITIONS: Actors vie for roles in a Middlebury Community Players
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BOOK DISCUSSION: A MYSTERIOUS LENS ON AMERICAN CULTURE: Mayhem and murder play out against a cultural backdrop in Sherman Alexie’s Indian Killer. Quechee Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 295-1232. BOOK DISCUSSION: SOLDIERING ON: AFTER BATTLE & BACK HOME: Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming by Jonathan Shay provides food for thought. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. SHAPE & SHARE LIFE STORIES: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which participants craft into narratives. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘TALK OF THE PORCH 2.0’: A ‘NEW YORKER’ FICTION DISCUSSION GROUP: Local writers Stark Biddle and Julia Shipley direct a dialogue on the short story “Escape From Siderhead” by George Saunders. Craftsbury Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.
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play. Champlain Club, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $15. Info, hannasatt@gmail.com. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylings of modern swing dance. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. 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.
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DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Creative people end their day with an energetic meditation, music, movement, intuitive painting, free writing and destressing. Expressive Arts Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172. TOWARD NET ZERO HOME TOUR: Eco-conscious community members view energy-saving dwellings. Private residence, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, netzeromontpelier@gmail.com.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.
KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC MOVIE CLUB: Cinema hounds view campy features at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.
business
food & drink
community
FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.3.
VERMONT RURAL CAUCUS HEARING: A nonpartisan group of state representatives fields feedback on pressing issues. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, ckimbell@leg.state. vt.us.
IN STITCHES: A CRAFTING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: Friends toil away at knitting, crocheting and other types of projects. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-4168.
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TIKI TUESDAYS: Imbibers sip tropical cocktails mixed with Stonecutter Spirits liquor and topped with tiny umbrellas. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4-11 p.m. Free. Info, sas@stonecutterspirits.com.
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1, 7 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT: IF YOU DON’T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. A DJ set and prizes sweeten the deal. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, 540-0406. TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO: Participants cover squares and dip into refreshments. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.
health & fitness
50/50 POWER/YIN YOGA: Physical therapist Kyle McGregor designed this class to address the needs of cyclists and those with a sedentary lifestyle. Kismet Place, Williston, 4-5 p.m. $12. Info, 343-5084. AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT LESSON: From reducing pain to improving mobility, this physical practice reveals new ways to live with the body. Come with comfy clothes and an open mind. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 504-0846. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.2. BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5-6 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.
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BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Pupils get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.
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‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’: A Jewish peasant in a small Russian village struggles to pass tradition on to his daughters in this 1971 musical. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.1.
CREATING IRRESISTIBLE COMPANIES: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility members and friends find ways to boost recruitment at a half-day conference. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 12:30 p.m. $50-65. Info, 862-8347.
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‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: See WED.1.
BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1.
BUSINESS PLANNING: GETTING STARTED: Entrepreneurs prepare to take the plunge in a 10week course covering everything from funding to marketing. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Office, 6-9 p.m. Free for Rutland residents; preregister. Info, 391-4871.
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DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401. DHARMA YOGA: Students at all levels are welcome to hit the mat. Railyard Yoga Studio, Burlington, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050. FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: See FRI.3, Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15; free for first-timers. Info, 735-3770. KUNDALINI YOGA: See FRI.3, Railyard Yoga Studio, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050. PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. POWER YOGA IN WILLISTON: See THU.2. PRENATAL YOGA: Moms-to-be prepare their bodies for labor and delivery. Women’s Room, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $15. Info, 829-0211. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.4, 6-7 p.m. SEXUAL HEALTH SERIES: STAY JUICY ... DIY HERBAL LUBRICATION: Participants come away with a greater understanding of the role of lubrication in wellness and pleasure. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $22-25. Info, 540-0595. STAYING FIT THROUGH FALL: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of all ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. STRESS: THE HIDDEN ATTACKER: Certified nutritional herbalist Cathy Dodge doles out tips for reducing tension. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; $5 for make-and-take activities; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
holidays
TIPS TO HAVE A HEALTHY, HAPPY & BALANCED HOLIDAY SEASON: Participants gain tools for avoiding stress during the time between Halloween and New Year’s Day. Maple Street Park, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. $16; preregister. Info, 860-303-8662.
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CREATIVE TUESDAYS: Artists exercise their imaginations with recycled materials. Kids under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. FALL STORY TIME: A wide variety of titles boost preschoolers’ early-literacy skills. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. LIBRARY ELEMENTARY EVENT PLANNERS: Middle schoolers brainstorm fun activities for younger students. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: NUMBERS: Imaginations blossom when kids up to age 6 engage in themed tales and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. SEWING CLUB: Needle-and-thread neophytes stitch together new skills in a two-part class. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 849-2420. SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos ages 1 through 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinean. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. STORY TIME FOR BABIES & TODDLERS: Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets arrest the attention of children and their caregivers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
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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.
with green thumbs. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 649-2200.
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.
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PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Meet in the back room. ¡Duino! (Duende), Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652. SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.
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CINEMANIA: See THU.2. ‘THE HOCKEY SWEATER: A MUSICAL’: See WED.1, 8 p.m.
music
Find club dates in the music section. JENNIFER BIRD RECITAL: Songs by Benjamin Britten, Arnold Schoenberg and others fill the air, courtesy of the acclaimed soprano. See calendar spotlight. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30-9 p.m. $20. Info, 558-2222. NORTHERN HARMONY: Global singing styles merge in an eclectic concert. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, villageharmony@ gmail.com. OPEN JAM: Instrumentalists band together for a free-flowing musical hour. Borrow an instrument or bring your own. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.
DIGITAL MAGAZINES, AUDIO & E-BOOKS: Patrons get plugged into downloading library resources in a step-by-step workshop. Bring your device. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 244-7036. VERMONT WEB MARKETING SUMMIT: National experts and local professionals convene for an indepth exploration of the digital marketing industry. Hilton Burlington, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $271-304. Info, 862-8783.
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INTRODUCTION TO BOOKS ON DEATH & DYING & BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS: Those looking to expand their thoughts and feelings about the end of life attend an introduction to book selections and coordinate reading groups. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. LAWRENCE MILLMAN: A reading and signing event introduces bookworms to At the End of the World: A True Story of Murder in the Arctic. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. MARTIN PHILIP: An author talk whets listeners’ appetites for Baking Bread: A Baker’s Journey Home in 75 Recipes. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350. STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deenastories@gmail.com.
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VERMONT 2018: PREVIEW seminars OF POLITICAL ISSUES & SOLUTIONS: Panelists EMF, SCREEN TIME & from ACLU of Vermont, the YOUR HEALTH: A seminar Vermont Public Interest covers how electromotive Research Group in Vermont, force from smart phones, wifi and Rights and Democracy exand other tech devices impact plore topics that Vermonters can wellness. Community Room, L SU AL N.5 NH expect to see at the state level next Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, | CO W O MMU ’T NI TY | V ET ER A NS year. Maple Corner Community Center, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ Calais, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Free. Info, 456-8804. hungermountain.coop.
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PICKUP PICKLEBALL: Beginners and seasoned players get their hands on paddles and plastic balls to play the game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong. Cambridge Community Center, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 644-5028.
Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.
talks
business
BEN KILHAM: The wildlife biologist imparts his wisdom in “The Social Black Bear: What Bears Have Taught Me About Being Human.” Haybarn Theatre, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 454-8504. BRANDON DEL POZO & TIMOTHY KNOTH: The Burlington police chief and the military science professor team up for a panel discussion on ways in which the study of philosophy has benefited their respective careers. Norwich University, Northfield, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2588. COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL: Associate dean Jan K. Carney tackles ongoing controversies in “Politics, Money and Science: Current Debates in Public Health and Health Policy.” Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886. JEFFREY HAMELMAN: The certified master baker reveals a sinister side of culinary history in “Bread: Famine, Disease, Poison.” Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. MICHAEL REED: “The Story of Flowers: What We See and What They Say,” presented as part of the monthly Hanover Garden Club program, resonates
bazaars
BARGAIN HALL: See WED.1.
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS NETWORK FALL CONFERENCE: Janice Shade of Milk Money and Jovial King of Urban Moonshine share their expertise with area professionals. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, noon-6 p.m. $115. Info, 503-0219.
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COFFEE HOUR: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. Cups of coffee are free! The Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 951-1313. GREENER DRINKS: See WED.1.
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VERMONT CREATIVE NETWORK SUMMIT: Those interested in developing the state’s creative sector meet to swap ideas and learn from experts. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m. $75120. Info, vermontcreativenetwork.org.
crafts
GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Needle-andthread enthusiasts fine-tune their techniques.
Living/Dining Room, Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free for first-timers; bring a bag lunch. Info, 372-4255.
dance
CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.1. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.1.
education
VISITING MORNING: Class observations and faculty meet-and-greets give parents a taste of the learning community. High School Campus, Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 985-2827.
environment
EXTREME WEATHER: HOW CAN WE TALK TO EACH OTHER ABOUT CLIMATE?: Climate Reality leader Jenn Wood trains attendees to have more constructive conversations about the environment. Grand Isle School, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, browningkj@ msn.com.
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OPEN MIC NIGHT: Feats of comedy, music, poetry and storytelling fill five-, 10- and 15-minute time slots. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum. org. PAST LIVES, DREAMS & SOUL TRAVEL: An open discussion with Eckankar helps participants tap into their inner wisdom. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EXTREME WEATHER 3D’: See WED.1. ‘THE FIFTH ELEMENT’: Milla Jovovich and Bruce Willis star in a futuristic film in which a cabbie and an alien try to save the world. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-9 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9075. ‘I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO’: James Baldwin’s unfinished novel Remember This House informs a hardhitting 2016 documentary about race in modern America. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘JOHN LEWIS: GET IN THE WAY’: This 2017 documentary turns the lens toward a civil rights leader and congressional leader. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘RUBENS: AN EXTRA LARGE STORY’: A film sets out to correct misconceptions about the life and work of Peter Paul Rubens. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. $8-13. Info, 382-9222. TOURNÉES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: Shown with English subtitles, the animated My Life as a Zucchini depicts a young boy who learns lessons of love and trust. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, lclerfeuille@smcvt.edu. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.1.
food & drink
BURGER & BEER: See WED.1. COMMUNITY MEAL: Diners dig into a hot lunch. United Church of Johnson, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247. COMMUNITY NIGHT: Diners dig in for a cause at an evening benefiting the Peace & Justice Center. Partial proceeds are donated. Bluebird Barbecue, Burlington, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 448-3070. COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.1.
games
BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1.
health & fitness BUTI YOGA: See WED.1.
GENTLE YOGA: See WED.1. GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.1.
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NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.1. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1. RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.1. SUNRISE YOGA: See WED.1. UPBEAT YOGA: See WED.1. WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.1. ZUMBA EXPRESS: See WED.1.
kids
BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS: Grouped by age, youngsters chat about celebrated titles. Call for details. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. HERBALISM CLASS SERIES FOR TEENS: See WED.1. LEGO CLUB: Kiddos ages 6 and up snap together snazzy structures. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. NATIONAL STEM/STEAM DAY: Science, technology, engineering, art and math meet in a full day of hands-on activities, exhibits and scavenger hunts. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $11.50-14.50; free for members and kids 3 and under. Info, 864-1848. READ TO DAISY: See WED.1. SCIENCE & STORIES: ANIMALS IN NOVEMBER: Kiddos look at ways in which critters prepare for winter. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Regular admission, $11.5014.50; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. SECRET BOOK BOX: Crafters hollow out old titles to create clandestine storage spaces. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. STORY TIME: See WED.1. STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS: See WED.1. WEDNESDAY STORY TIME: See WED.1. YOGA FOR KIDS: See WED.1.
language
BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.1. DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.1. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.1.
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THE DISH: WOMEN IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY, A PLACE AT THE TABLE: A moderated panel discussion on female farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs provides food for thought. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5. Info, 540-0406. ‘FROM OPIOID REPLACEMENT TO MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN: WHAT IS CBD?’: Therapeutic benefits of a non-intoxicating compound found in hemp plants are at the center of a panel discussion. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-9266.
RAYMOND W. KELLY: A book signing and a Q&A follow an address by the former New York City police commissioner and author of Vigilance: My Life Serving America and Protecting Its Empire City. Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2633.
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THOMAS MACIAS: “Diversity, Trust and a Sociological Path out of Ecological Calamity” explores what can be learned from the variety of perceptions and experiences around environmental issues. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166.
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INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: Columns, rows, cells, formulas and data entry become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.1.
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‘QUANTUM DOG IN A DEEP BLUE JAGUAR’: See THU.2.
SALLY PINKAS: The Hopkins Center pianist-in-residence tickles the ivories with clarinetist Patricia Shands. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $10-27. Info, 603-646-2422.
‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’: Presented by the UVM Department of Theatre, an exciting new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel follows the fortunes and misfortunes of the Dashwood sisters. Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $18-25. Info, 656-2094.
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HERBS FOR SINGERS, PREACHERS & SCREAMERS: Lost your voice? Students discuss the physiology of vocalization and make take-home throat sprays. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $7. Info, 224-7100.
BOOK DISCUSSION: FAMILY HISTORY: Readers look closely at Gilead by Marilynne Robinson as part of a series focused on how a clan’s past plays into its present. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
LET’S GROW VERMONT: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce facilitates a workshop focused on solutions to the state’s workforce challenge. St. Albans City Hall, 8-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 524-2444.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Fans of the written word delve into Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
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BOOK DISCUSSION: SEMINAL STATEMENTS OF AMERICAN VALUES: Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington address inspires conversation. Davies Memorial Library, Lower Waterford, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-4609.
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WHAT ARE YOU REALLY PRACTICING?: Psychologist Robert Kest lends his expertise to an exploration of mindfulness and its wide range of outcomes. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.
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SIMON SINEK: Students and members of the public get fired up for a broadcast talk by the author and motivational speaker. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247.
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JOHN A. FATHERLEY: In “A Portrait of Margaret Bourke-White: Woman of Firsts,” the speaker offers a close-up look at the life and work of the late Life magazine photographer. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4808.
LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.1.
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Unique Handcrafted Gifts Small Antiques Specialty Foods Ornaments Invited Artists Market Café & Catering Open 10-3
HEATHER PEMBROOK: The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation biomonitoring supervisor dives into the effects of acid rain on Vermont lakes. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327.
TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Basic operations of Macs and PCs become second nature during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard. Bring your own device. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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art DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING: The full-day workshop will cover proposal writing, producing a trailer or sizzle reel, planning your production, and some basics on visual storytelling. Come with a pre-planned project or story, or feel free learn the basics and find your story out in the world after the workshop. Fri., Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $95/six-hour class. Location: Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. Info: Bob Hooker, 388-4964, bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org, vermontfolklifecenter.org. STILL LIFE IN WATERCOLOR: Montreal instructor Marc Taro Holmes will focus on capturing the essence of complex objects in watercolor. He’ll begin with observational drawing and move into watercolor. Sat., Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $150/person; $135/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday. com, helenday.com.
enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com, DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now. Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m.. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 355-1818, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com.
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AYURVEDA INTEGRATION PROGRAM: This 200-hour training is ideal for yoga teachers, counselors, therapists, body-workers, nurses, doctors, wellness coaches, herbalists and anyone wanting to improve their own health and the health of their family. We will focus on integrating Ayurveda as lifestyle medicine for chronic disease, longevity and prevention. Kripalu School of Ayurveda approved, continue your education to become an Ayurvedic health counselor by transferring these hours to the Kripalu program. See our website for more details. One weekend (Sat. & Sun.) per month, Feb.-Nov., 2018, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 200-hour training (payment plan avail.). Location: Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, Williston. Info: 8728898, ayurvedavt@comcast.net, ayurvedavermont.com.
dance 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 any time and prepare for an
IMAGINING ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS: Transitioning toward a fair and just economic system, we need new ways to think about the economy. This workshop covers some of the concepts of ecological economics. Together we’ll think about how to transform our community’s economic metabolism as well as what (and how) we produce and consume in Burlington. Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m. Presentation and discussion. Location: Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Info: Burlington Permaculture, Rowan Cignoni, 413-320-8002, burlingtonpermaculture@gmail. com, burlingtonpermaculture.org.
drumming DJEMBE & TAIKO: Classes in Burlington, Hyde Park and Montpelier. Drums provided. Classes for adults (also for kids with parents) Mon., Tue. & Wed. in Burlington. Wed. a.m. or Friday a.m. in Hyde Park. Thu. in Montpelier. Most classes are in the evenings or after school. Conga classes, too! Visit our schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin; Moonlight Studios, 1670 Cleveland Corners Rd., Hyde Park. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.
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embodiment LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.
design/build FREE INTRO SOLAR PV TRAINING: Free 40-hour training. Learn fundamentals of solar photovoltaic systems and installation. Covers NABCEP Associate Certification objectives: PV markets/applications, electricity basics, system components, PV system sizing principals, PV electrical design, PV mechanical
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design, performance analysis, maintenance/trouble shooting. Take NABCEP Associate Certification once completed. Offered in November and December. Register here: https://vtc.edu/meet-vtc/ centers-institutes/aginstitute/short-courses. One week in Nov., and one in Dec. 40-hour weeklong training. Location: Vermont Tech, 124 Admin Dr., Randolph Center. Info: Molly Willard, 728-1525, mwillard2@vtc. edu, vtc.edu.
THE EVERYTHING SPACE: Skillful and accessible somatic education curated by Abbi Jaffe and Amanda Franz. Join us for Re-Embodiment Training, Being Trauma-Informed Training, Contact-Improv Foundations Series, Mindful-Eating, PlaybackTheater, Contact-Improv Jams, Bodies-in-Wild Retreat, CoMotion-Dance for Families, Somatic-Movement Series, Dance-Connect, Shake-It-Off, Monthly Community Practices of Resilience with Potluck, private sessions and more. TraumaInformed. Everyone welcome. Schedule a private session most days of the week, or register for a class, training or series.. Location: The Everything Space, 64 Main St., 3rd Floor, Montpelier. Info: Abbi Jaffe, 318-3927, abbi.jaffe@gmail.com, theeverythingspace.com.
family PARENTING YOU WORKSHOPS: Does your child push your buttons? Are you parenting defensively? Parents, you are definitely not alone! Discover the secrets to empowered parenting. Hint: It’s not about your child. Children benefit by how well parents know and take care of themselves. Kimberly Hackett, MA, LMHC is a parent coach, educator and writer who has developed a new model of parenting focused on parent leadership and personal growth. Space is limited. Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Montpelier; Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-noon, Burlington. Cost: $25/person. Info: KimberlyHacket.com.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SPANISH: Join Carlos Reyes, a native Spanish speaker, for a weekend of Spanish immersion. 3 days, 16 hours and all the Spanish you can absorb. A full cultural and language experience: Speak, sing, cook, play, and learn conversational and listening skills. Learn Spanish Vermont will help you break the language barrier. Beginners: Nov. 17-19; Intermediate: Dec. 1-3. Cost: $250/16 hours over 3 days; some discounts apply. Location: Learn Spanish Vermont , Montpelier . Info: Carlos Reyes, 279-2070, learnspanishvt@gmail.com, learnspanishvt.com. LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers lesson package. Our 11th year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction. See our website for complete information, or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.
hypnosis TWO CLINICAL HYPNOSIS WORKSHOPS: BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS AND INTERMEDIATE SKILLS & APPLICATIONS OF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS: Eligible: licensed health and mental health clinicians and graduate students of same disciplines. CEUs (pending): LCMHC’s, nurses, psychologists, social workers. American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) approved. Sponsored by Northeastern Society for Clinical Hypmosis (nmsch.org). Nov. 10-12, 9:15 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Jackson Gore Inn, Okemo Mtn., Ludlow. Info: 338-8040, hypnovations.com.
language ABSOLUMENT FRENCH! GRADES 5-8: FRArt! Kids Immersion FRENCH Class. FRArt combines language learning with games, art, nature and fun in an interactive setting. Wingspan Studio’s Madame Maggie leads in a beautiful working art studio. Fluent French speaker, longtime educator, lived in France, West Africa. Encouraging, experiential learning at its best. Allons-y! Thu., Nov. 2-Dec. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.; no class Nov. 23. Cost: $225/7-week session of 1.5-hour classes, materials incl.. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Maggie
martial arts ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL: Come to Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts. Join other thoughtful, intelligent adults to learn and practice tai chi, kung fu, meditation and dynamic physical exercises. Maximize your mental tranquility and clarity, physical health and fitness, and self-confidence. For people who never thought this would be for them. Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class; $40/ mo. (incl. all classes offered); $5/ trial class. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com. MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in self-defense, Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always age- and skill-appropriate. Beginner or experienced, fit or not yet, young or not anymore, we have a class for you! Days and evenings; see website for schedule and fees. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 73 Prim Rd., Colchester, Colchester. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@martialwayvt.com, martialwayvt.com. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-tolearn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children. Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF & CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
meditation SPANISH CLASSES: Learn the basics of Spanish from pronunciation, basic vocabulary and situations. Beginners, intermediate, AP Spanish, Spanish conversation and Spanish literature. We speak and practice Spanish in class, and you learn quickly. We are experienced native Spanish teachers and we make learning fun. Fall classes begin Thu., Oct. 19. Williston. Info: 917-1776, constanciag@gmail.com,
LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open
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house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.
and isolating journey to wellness while living with lyme disease. Wear comfortable clothing. Sign up or find more information at Laughingriveryoga.com. Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. By donation. Location: Laughing River Yoga, The Chase Mill, 1 Mill St., Burlington
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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 classes. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, Info@ sanghastudio.org,
with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. Daily drop-in classes including $5 community classes, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics classes led by physical therapists. Join our Yoga for Life Program to dive deeper into your practice or register for our Yoga Teacher Training for Healthcare Providers. We offer specialty workshops, series and trainings, rooted in the art and science of yoga as a healing practice for body, mind, and spirit. Cost: $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/ community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.
SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.
HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers practices for all levels. We just expanded to have two practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Yoga and dance classes ages 3 and up. Brand-new beginners’ course: This includes two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily heated and alignment classes kids classes in yoga and dance. We hold yoga teacher trainings at
well-being YOGA & RECOVERY GROUP FOR FOLKS LIVING W/ LYME DISEASE: Join as we practice gentle restorative poses suitable for all levels. Afterward, join the discussion as we share and support one another on the often confusing
the 200- and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. Check our our website for dance classes and yoga summer camps! Daily classes & workshops. $50/new student (1 month unlimited); $18/ class; $140/10-class card; $15/ class for student or senior; or $110/10-class punch card; $135/ mo. adult memberships; $99/ mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Hana, South Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.
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SD: What did you first think about Burlington, in general? MM: I used to come over here from Plattsburgh and go to Muddy Waters. I was pretty naïve in that I wasn’t tuned in to the general bubble of Burlington and the amount of people here that had more progressive and liberal values. I didn’t know that kale was consumed. It was what you put around the edge of displays at the grocery store to sell carrots or ground beef. It wasn’t something people ate where I grew up.
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ince its inception in the fall of 2000, Burlington’s Radio Bean has evolved from a holein-the-wall coffeehouse to a sprawling, multifaceted music and arts hub that includes the international street food restaurant ¡Duino! (Duende) and the luminous cocktail lounge Light Club Lamp Shop. As those spaces have evolved, the faces behind the counters have changed, too — with one exception. At 11 years and counting, Matthew Minor, 40, is the Bean’s longest-tenured employee. You’ve probably seen him around, either working the door or conjuring up libations behind the bar. The tall, soft-spoken fellow is hard to miss with his signature wispy facial hair, spectacles and spot-on vintage garb. He looks like he just time-traveled from 1969 Haight-Ashbury. Originally from Chittenango, N.Y., Minor moved to Burlington in July 2000 after graduating from the State University of New York Plattsburgh with a degree in cultural anthropology. Lee Anderson opened Radio Bean a few months later, and Minor quickly became a regular customer. Subsequently, he also became part of the café’s homegrown
music scene, playing bass in bands such as the Toes and the Fontanelles and alongside folk singer-songwriter Mickey Western. By 2006, he was an employee. Since then, aside from some side work as a “manny” — that is, a male nanny — Minor has worked exclusively and continuously at the Bean. In advance of the coffee shop’s annual birthday bash and all-day music marathon on Saturday, November 4, Seven Days caught up with Minor at the Bean to ask him about his time there. SEVEN DAYS: You’ve been at Radio Bean for more than a decade. What kind of work were you doing prior? MATTHEW MINOR: Directly before, I worked as an early childhood educator for more than five years at the Burlington Children’s Space. I did a little work as a paraeducator before that. SD: Do you recall your interview? MM: It’s funny. At the time, Radio Bean had a really interesting interview and application process. There was a space on the application that said, “Do something creative below” and “Tell
me something not about yourself that I don’t know.” But I didn’t fill one out, because I knew Lee. I was looking at [Radio Bean] as a temporary [ job] — like, six months to a year. I didn’t think I’d be here 11 years later. When I asked Lee if I could work here, he was concerned that I was too introverted and wouldn’t be able to interact with all these people. SD: Did you mention to him that you were used to wrangling screaming children all day? MM: Yeah, but there’s a difference between wrangling screaming children and wrangling the expectations of patrons. I’m definitely way more extroverted and outgoing and have a lot more friends because of this job. SD: Do you recall your impressions from the first time you set foot in the Bean? MM: It was really whimsical. There were these copper grounding wire spirals that would hold hot press pots of coffee. All of the tables were slate-top and uneven, which made these hot, spring-loaded coffee canisters not very practical.
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SD: It must be cool to have watched the scene grow and change since 2006. MM: Yeah. It was definitely much smaller back then. At the time, it was the living room of Burlington. It was where you went before you went to do something, or you came after you just did something to tell everybody that you just did it. I had the mixed blessing of working seven years of Monday night open mics. You could be hearing a 19-year-old learning to play “Wagon Wheel” and how much better they got from last week. SD: Have you ever thought about quitting? MM: Yeah. When I first started working here, I thought, OK. I’m going to change up my career. I was thinking about going into a nursing program, which I still sometimes think about doing. But, I mean, I haven’t [thought about that] recently. I’m very comfortable. I tend to be a person who puts down roots. I’ve been living in the same apartment for 10 years. SD: You play a rather unusual instrument: the hurdy-gurdy. When did you first pick it up? MM: Last summer! I’m really new to it. I’m probably the best hurdy-gurdy player here — because I’m the only one. I had it built out in Oregon. CREATURE OF HABIT
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Bigger and Better The first weekend of November marks a festive annual milestone for Burlington’s Radio Bean. The intimate live music venue first set up shop right around this time in the year 2000. Seventeen years later, it celebrates its birth with an all-day music marathon on Saturday, November 4, which features just about every local band and singer-songwriter currently active in the area. Last year, just for fun, I decided to test my own endurance and camped out for the entirety of the 19-hour affair. If you think you can handle it, I highly recommend trying it once. Just make sure to drink as much water as you do coffee. And it couldn’t hurt to keep a 5-hour Energy handy. In preparation for the copious shindig, the Bean and its sister space, the Light Club Lamp Shop, have undergone some slight structural changes. The coffee shop’s stage is now a bit bigger. I’m sure large ensemble bands such as MAL MAIZ
and LOKUM, both regulars on the pint-size dais, will appreciate the extra room to boogie. Unfortunately, to accommodate the expanded performance area, the house piano got the heave-ho and is likely going to be permanently benched. Two doors down at the LCLS, the “porthole” walls that once stood just beyond the lounge’s large storefront windows are history. Those ornately decorated walls — which were completely cosmetic and not loadbearing — ensconced two intimate seating areas perfect for group hangs and quiet conversation. So, why rip them down? According to proprietor LEE ANDERSON, chitchat in the secluded booths often overpowered and distracted from musical performances. Instead of alcove seating, two raised, lounge-y nooks now occupy the club’s front corners — one of which will house a designated DJ booth. Though no square footage has been added, the space somehow feels much larger. You know the phrase, “It really opens the
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Speaking of the Bean’s birthday bash, this year’s festivities get a jump start on Friday, November 3, with a hip happening called the Homecoming Ball. Former Radio Bean employees will come out of retirement and post up behind the bar, just like they did in the good old days. SWALE, EAMES BROTHERS BAND and MICKEY WESTERN are set to perform — all of whom are also playing the bash — followed by a turntable set from Anderson’s alter ego, DJ LEE J. It’s not the first time Anderson and his old crew have gotten together, but those instances were usually dictated by other events. “[The idea for the Homecoming Ball] was sort of to counteract the SOUNDBITES
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ARTSRIOT: Lee Ranaldo, Swale (rock), 8:30 p.m., $15. CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: DJ A-Ra$ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
Between the Sheets
CORINNE FISHER
doesn’t mince words. The New York City writer and
standup cohosts a sex-positive, anti-slut-shaming podcast called Guys We Fucked. In it, she and writing partner Krystyna Hutchinson (collectively known as Sorry About Last Night) interview men with whom they’ve, well, done the deed. Fisher is known for her prolific work in the NYC comedy community, such as cohosting the monthly latenight showcase Nacho Bitches and producing her one-woman show, I Stalk You. Fisher tells it like it is on Thursday, November 2, at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington. JAMES MYERS adds support.
SIDEBAR: KiefCatcher (metal), 10 p.m., free.
JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Ensemble, 8:30 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. TWAIN, Buck Meek (of Big Thief) (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Corinne Fisher, James Myers (standup), 7 p.m., $15. The Daily Grind: Eric Maier (improv), 9 p.m., $5.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
chittenden county
NECTAR’S: Hayley Jane (Solo) (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Halloween Hangover featuring Adventure Dog, Northeast Traffic (funk, rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
BACKSTAGE PUB: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Marc Scibilia (rock), 8 p.m., $40/45.
RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greenleaf Jr. with Gypsy Reel (folk, Irish), 7:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Willie Watson, Lucette (folk), 8 p.m., $16/18.
RADIO BEAN: DJ Two Sev (eclectic vinyl), 4 p.m., free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Dallas Higgins (folk, indie), 9 p.m., free. Super Stash Bros. (funk, reggae), 10:30 p.m., free.
JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Irish Session (traditional), 7 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: Jeremy Nail, AM Radio (alt-country), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Nina’s Brew (blues, soul), 7 p.m. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic and Improv Jam, 7 p.m., free. Songs in the Key of Slink (improv), 9 p.m., $5.
middlebury area
barre/montpelier
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.
RED SQUARE: Tiny Montgomery (rock), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Lackard Blues Jam, 8 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: DJ Chia (house), 4 p.m., free. Evan Aslop (indie folk), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Sad Turtle (post-rock), 11 p.m., $5.
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
Creature of Habit « P.62 SD: You had it custom built? MM: Yeah. That’s kind of the way it is with hurdy-gurdies. You can get kits on the internet that are pretty cheap. SD: Did you see someone playing one and think, I must have that? MM: I don’t even know where I started with hurdy-gurdy, but I definitely got into this mode. I mean, I’ve known about them for a long time, but I didn’t necessarily know how they worked. I often get asked about it. People don’t even know it’s a stringed instrument, because it has that bagpipe-y kind of sound.
outside vermont MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.
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burlington
ARTSRIOT: Swimmer, Gnomedad, Kudu Stooge (funk), 8:30 p.m., $5.
SD: Is it pretty normal for you to go all in on a new instrument like that? MM: I definitely have that kind of mentality. If you come over to my house, there are lots of musical instruments. If I’m at Jamba’s Junktiques [now Junktiques Collective] and there’s a $40 trombone or something, I’ll buy that trombone. I have a lute, bass guitars, mandolins and mandolas. I just enjoy playing them for the sake of experimenting. I think the hurdygurdy is just a really big, crazy example of that. SD: Do you have any particularly special memories of this place? MM: Oh, there’s so many. We had a
DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free. FOAM BREWERS: Matt the Gnat and the Gators (narrative-noir), 7 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Some Hollow (folk-rock), 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. The Green Mountain Boys, John Daly Band (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. PHO NGUYEN: Karaoke with DJ Walker, 8 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Tyler and Ryan (rock covers), 9 p.m., free.
really epic Halloween party here a long time ago. It was a Friday night, and the Irresistible Predator played. It was, like, 65 degrees, and the town was just crazy. Lee was dressed as Evel Knievel and had his little three-speed bike. We were lying down on the sidewalk, and he was jumping over us with the most rickety milk-crate-and-board ramp. We kept saying, “We can fit another person on the end.” Then the band spontaneously paraded down to Church Street. Everyone just followed. We made it to College Street, and there was this officer there. He didn’t say, “What the hell are you doing?” He just sort of directed us to turn.
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Colin McCaffrey and Friends, 6 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: David Langevin (ragtime), 6 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Bob Sassaman and the Zimmies (Bob Dylan sing-along), 7 p.m., donation.
stowe/smuggs
MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX: Open Mic & Jam Session, 9 p.m., free.
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SD: What’s something you miss about the early days? MM: The community then was very — I was part of it, I guess, before I started working here — it had a communal vibe. People felt very invested in it. At the end of the night, people put up the tables and would come and ask you for a rag and spray bottle and start cleaning even though they didn’t work here. You wouldn’t expect to see that [now]. m Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com
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no shit, Sherlock. We’ve all seen “Law & Order.” But this isn’t a DICK WOLFproduced courtroom drama. This is the court of public opinion wherein no such laws govern the outcome, so comments comparing the two arenas are worthless and misplaced — not to mention arrogant.
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If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.
But these ignorant assertions aren’t the ones grinding my gears this week. NEXT WEEK It’s the people who say they’re throwing out their Crystal Castles records and MICHAEL will never listen to them again, because they could never support a monster such as Kath. I see their reasoning and how THU 9 | FRI 10 | SAT 11 it can be applied to situations similar to this one. More and more people are unwilling to separate art from artist. But, in this case, it seems overly harsh and not at all fair to Glass. MICELLE In her statement, she writes, “I was miserable, and my lyrics indirectly spoke to the pain and oppression that I was enduring.” To expunge all traces of Glass-era Crystal Castles from your (802) 859-0100 | WWW.VTCOMEDY.COM music library indirectly disavows the 101 main street, BurlingtoN former vocalist’s experience. Instead of tossing your copy of (II) in the trash, maybe give it a deeper listen and try to Untitled-10 1 10/30/17 10:46 AM hear her words for what they truly were. If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re in the midst of a sea change. We should be prepared to question everything we think we know about the people we idolize. The current wave of women and others breaking their silence against powerful, abusive men is merely a whitecap. The tsunami is likely sevendaysvt.com still to come. SEVENDAYSVT.COM
Last week, former CRYSTAL CASTLES singer-songwriter ALICE GLASS posted a revelatory statement on her website alleging years of psychological manipulation, abuse and rape at the hands of her former bandmate, ETHAN KATH (whose given name is CLAUDIO PALMIERI). It was the first time Glass had ever specifically named Kath as an abuser, though she had previously spoken out on the subjects in general. Glass left the gothy, electro-punk band in 2014 after nearly a decade. The contentious split was highly publicized, as was the induction of Crystal Castles’ new singer, EDITH FRANCES, who has not yet made a personal statement regarding the accusation. Following Glass’ revelation, all dates on the band’s upcoming tour were canceled — including a November 15 stop at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. Hers is among the latest in a string of similar claims leveled at prominent men in the entertainment industry, such as former REAL ESTATE guitarist MATT MONDANILE, former MARILYN MANSON guitarist TWIGGY RAMIREZ (real name JEORDIE WHITE) and, of course, film exec/professional sleazebag HARVEY WEINSTEIN. Some internet comments regarding Glass’ allegations didn’t sit well with me. I’m not talking about the typical rape-apologist nonsense, though there was plenty of that kind of ill-informed sentiment. And, to the surprise of no one, those comments usually came from men who astutely point out that, in America, people are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Um,
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MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free. THE RESTAURANT AT EDSON HILL: Thursday Night Music Series (eclectic), 6:30 p.m., free.
mad river valley/ waterbury LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.
middlebury area
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Mike Brinkman (rock), 8 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Da.Root (hits), 10 p.m., free.
outside vermont
OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.
FRI.3
burlington
BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: George Petit (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Jake Whitesell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: A Very Special Friday Night Edition of Mi Yard with DJs Big Dog and Jahson (reggae), 10 p.m., $5. FOAM BREWERS: The Mangroves (rock, funk), 8 p.m., free. HALF LOUNGE: Gold Cheng and Crystal Jonez (eclectic), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Zach Nugent (acoustic rock), 9 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. American Idiots: A Tribute to Green Day, Burning Monk: A Tribute to Rage Against the Machine, the Pilgrims, 9 p.m., $5.
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RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Supersounds (hits), 10 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. DJ Ryan Kick (eclectic), 4 p.m., free. The Homecoming Ball featuring Swale, Eames Brothers Band, Mickey Western, DJ Lee J (indie), 7 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Shrimptunes (rock), 4 p.m., free. The X-Rays (covers), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (hits), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.
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SIDEBAR: The Green Flames (soul, groove), 7 p.m., free. Crusty Cuts (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Green Flames (soul, groove), 8 p.m., free.
SOCIAL CLUB & LOUNGE: Root 7 presents: ‘Aca-Scuse-Me’ (a cappella), 9 p.m., $5. THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING: Mitch and Devon (rock), 6 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Michael Ian Black, Maria Wojceichowski (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.
Rest and Relaxation After a brief hiatus, Sweden’s
SHOUT OUT LOUDS
recently dropped
their fifth full-length album, Ease My Mind. The glistening collection of dream-pop recalls a bit of the twee and Americana influences from the quintet’s early days but lands closer to the blissful, synth-heavy sound they’ve concocted in recent years. The new record has a sense of both contentment and anxiety. Vocalist Bebban Stenborg recently told Nylon in reference to the new LP, “I think we just decided what we can offer is a bit of rest from worry — a shoulder to cry on.” Shout Out Louds perform on Sunday, November 5, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. SURF ROCK IS DEAD open.
chittenden county
BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Jai Wolf, Elohim, Kidswaste (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $17/20. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Davy Knowles (blues, rock), 8 p.m., $17/20. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Leno, Young & Cheney (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: Jarv and Mr. Burns (hip-hop), 9 p.m., donation. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Cooper & Lavoie (blues, folk), 5 p.m., free. Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Fattie B (hits), 9 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Art Herttua and Ray Carroll (jazz), 6 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: AliT (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. My Mother’s Moustache (folk, rock), 9 p.m., free. DEMENA’S: Joe Moore (jazz), 6 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Joe Sabourin (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Barbie & Bones (rock covers), 9 p.m., $5. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Binger (jam), 10 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation. WHAMMY BAR: Cookie’s Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
EL TORO: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6:30 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic), 6 p.m., free.
mad river valley/ waterbury
ZENBARN: Robert Lighthouse (blues), 8 p.m., free.
middlebury area
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Post-Halloween Bash with Twist of Fate (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. HATCH 31: The Big Pick (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Blinie (hits), 10 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Chris and Erica (pop, rock), 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: ONE over ZERO (funk, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
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MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Nixmotion, Grupo Sabor (salsa), 7 p.m., $5.
OLIVE RIDLEY’S: All Request Night with DJ Skippy (hits), 10 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (Latin), 6 p.m., free. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.
SAT.4
burlington
BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Anthony Santor (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Humming House, Becca Mancari (Americana), 7 p.m., $12/14. Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FOAM BREWERS: The Ben Bivins Quartet (funk, jazz), 8 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Dr. Sammy Love (soul, R&B), 9 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Moar Mead (house, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Tim Brick Double Shot Acoustic (country), 7 p.m., free. A Very Special Saturday Night Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Dodg3r (EDM, hits), 10 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Radio Bean’s 17th Birthday Bash (all-day music marathon), 8 a.m., free.
SIDEBAR: Dave Villa (hits), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Jeh Kulu’s African Dance Party featuring A2VT and Sabouyouma (West African), 9 p.m., $10/15. SMITTY’S PUB: Kyle Stevens (rock, country), 8 p.m., free.
DEMENA’S: Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour featuring Jared Hall, Sarah Summerlin, Lindsay Haddad, Richard Bowen (standup), 8 p.m., $5. ESPRESSO BUENO: AliT (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free. GUSTO’S: Abstractive (EDM), 9 p.m., $3. WHAMMY BAR: Barn Band (classic rock covers), 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Michael Ian Black, Maria Wojceichowski (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.
EL TORO: Rebecca Padula (indie folk), 6:30 p.m., free.
chittenden county
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Rogue Elements (ski/snowboard film), 5 & 8 p.m., $12/15. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Elephant Revival, Joe Pug (Americana, Celtic), 9 p.m., $17/20. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 5 p.m., free. Full Circle Band (rock covers), 9 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Papa Greybeard (blues), 6 p.m., free. Funk Shui (funk), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: One For the Road (rock), 10 p.m., $3.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Bob MacKenzie Blues Trio, 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets (reggae), 10 p.m., free.
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burlington
FOAM BREWERS: EmaLou and the Beat, Phineas Gage (acoustic), noon, free. HALF LOUNGE: Comedy Showcase (standup), 8 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Supersounds (hits), 10 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free. Sarah Galley (avant-pop), 7 p.m., free. Kirsti Blow (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Jarv and Mr. Burns (hip-hop), 10 p.m., donation. Jody Riv (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: DJ A-Ra$ (hits), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, $5-10 donation. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Boom City (improv), 8 p.m., free.
chittenden county
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (acid-Americana), 8 p.m., $23/25.
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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Shout Out Louds, Surf Rock Is Dead (indie), 8 p.m., $18/20.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleecker & MacDougal (folk), 11 a.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Suburban Samurai, Adulting (pop-punk), 10 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.
outside vermont
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Pickin’ Party with Dave Clark (bluegrass), 3 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: ‘Fast Flirting’ (lesbian/bi/trans speed-dating), 7 p.m., free. Sead, No Dolphins (rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Andrew of the North (folk), 7 p.m., free. Charles Corley (folk, soul), 8:30 p.m., free. Umbel (indie), 10:30 p.m., free. Then Silence (dark-wave), 12:30 a.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 7 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.
chittenden county stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.
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burlington
THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Rob Jennings (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Tuesday Bluesday Blues Jam with Collin Craig and Friends, 7:30 p.m., free. Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $3/5. 18+.
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Marco Polio, Syracuse Songs Pt. 2 (THIRD EYE INDUSTRIES, CASSETTE, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)
A rich tradition in pop music is crafting records as reflections of cities. Lou Reed, for example, set his hopeless opera Berlin in the titular German city. Nas’ Illmatic gave the world a firstperson tour of Queens. When talented songwriters seek to embody the cities they’re living in, the results can be anthemic. For Marco Polio’s Matt Hall, the city occupying his mind is Syracuse, N.Y. It’s a lingering obsession. His band’s latest album, Syracuse Songs Pt. 2, serves as a belated sequel to 2009’s self-released Syracuse Songs, which Hall described as “eight songs and poems about living in the city.” Pt. 2 was also written in 2009 but only recently recorded. Hall terms the followup as “a collection of songs about living and loving in Syracuse.”
Perhaps it’s the natural whimsy of youth — or the nostalgia of playing songs that are eight years old — but Pt. 2 is a good deal gentler than Marco Polio’s ferocious 2016 album, Wait and See, which was a raw blast of punk-rock anger. Though Pt. 2 starts with an up-tempo rocker, “Art Crush Song,” it’s clear that Hall is dwelling in more romantic pastures — or at least he was back in 2009. “The dust gathered around like a halo,” he sings over a Replacements-like stomp. “The hot light cutting through all the darkness in that upstairs room / I think I’m so in love with you.” From there, the album pushes off toward a folk-rock sound — though Hall’s almost unhinged voice keeps an edge on even the softer material, such as “River Song.” “If I feel your healing touch, maybe I won’t hurt so much,” he sings. Here and elsewhere on the album, his delivery has a plaintive urgency that gives his stories emotional authority. Marco Polio recorded Pt. 2 with producer Ryan Cohen at Robot Dog
Studio, and the new surroundings seem to have inspired the band to experiment sonically. “Winter Crush Song #5” features foreboding synth work. Ditto “Garden Song,” on which the band moves adeptly into Neutral Milk Hotel territory. Sam Egan is back playing drums and bass, but the band now features some new faces: Austin Petrashune on guitars, bass, keys and violin; Kristen Petrashune on backing vocals; and Alicia Macier on violin. The group eschews lushness in favor of colorfully accenting Hall’s angular songwriting. At times Pt. 2 lags in energy as Hall studies his old city with a feeling of remove, as if viewing it through the smudged windows of a city bus. But the album finishes on a strong note with “Ghost Song.” It begins on flowing waves of acoustic guitar with Hall wondering, “Would it be all right if I just drove this fucking car off the road?” But the song culminates in garage-rock bombast as Egan comes crashing in on the drums, and the guitars go into overdrive — perhaps signaling Hall’s exodus from the city. Syracuse Songs Pt. 2 by Marco Polio dropped on Halloween. It’s available at marcopolio.bandcamp.com.
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A cappella music tends to have a polarizing effect on listeners. Love it or hate it, the vocal style has recently moved beyond its kitschy novelty status and into the mainstream, thanks to cultural milestones such as the Pitch Perfect film franchise, the teen TV dramedy “Glee” and the rise of televised singing competitions. The instrumentation-free genre is now solidly part of the zeitgeist — see the charttopping, Grammy-winning quintet Pentatonix for proof. Chittenden County’s Root 7 carve out their corner of the a cappella empire one doot-doot at a time on their unexpectedly delightful debut, Exit 1. Lifelong a cappella acolyte Joe Antonioli helms the coed nonet. He previously led and managed several singing groups in the area, including Random Association, Class Act and Vermont Velvet, and he was a member of the University of Vermont’s Top Cats.
arranged the fusion — sing with emotive fervor and nuance, which almost makes me forget how cloying and obnoxious the real versions of these songs are. Nial sets a slower and jauntier pace than do the Peas, which actually makes their song’s plea for guidance more emotionally resonant. Another fun entry is a fairly straightforward adaptation of Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away.” Briskly plucked strings become vocal pops that thread James’ plaintive solo. Just after a thunderous bass drop obliterates the collective sounds, the team rallies and zestfully slams the remainder of the song. The group front-loads Phil Collins’ eerie, sparsely produced classic “In the Air Tonight” with pivoting doo-bah-doos and swollen choral embellishments. Smartly, they keep the original’s famous slap-back echo intact on Corinne Mertz’s solo. Root 7 are likely to have a niche audience. But that niche seems to be incrementally growing. Fun fact: The group is currently working on original material. Perhaps we’ll get a taste if they make it to Exit 2. Exit 1 is available on iTunes. Root 7 perform on Friday, November 3, at Social Club & Lounge in Burlington.
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His group reinvigorates a handful of mostly well-known pop songs, transforming them into bouncy renditions full of counterpoint and dynamic gymnastics. There are two basic methods for reinventing a song for a cappella. The first is to write vocal lines that mimic instrumental parts. The other is to create something more abstract, favoring interpretation over imitation. Root 7 do both well. The standout cut is a reworking of folk-rock band Delta Rae’s listless “Dance in the Graveyards.” Root 7’s take creeps in with junglelike yelps, percussive whispers and heavy bass tones soused in reverb. A saturated harmonic bed cradles Antonioli’s solo, which comes to a head as the group shouts, “Gloria!” Swells of descending oohs and ohs progressively emphasize tonal relationships not realized in the original. Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” gets the mashup treatment with the Black Eyed Peas’ “Where Is the Love?” Soloists Kayla James and Chris Nial — the latter of whom
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he connection between artists and the land has resonated with viewers for centuries. In Vermont, exhibitions that push well beyond conventional landscapes have been on the rise in recent years. Burlington City Arts’ annual exhibit “Of Land & Local” has expanded to other venues. Last year, Shelburne Museum (“Eyes on the Land”) and the Hall Art Foundation (“Landscapes After Ruskin: Redefining the Sublime”) brought a nuanced attention to the land and landscapes. Cold Hollow (Enosburg Falls) and Lemon Fair (Shoreham) sculpture parks put viewers on the land along with the art, joining long-standing outdoor sculpture exhibitions such as Woodstock’s SculptureFest. These exhibits celebrate art while also often addressing the thornier issues of conservation, preservation and ownership of resources. Now, the Great Hall in Springfield presents “Wildlands: A Celebration of Public Lands, National Parks and Wilderness,” an exhibition of nearly 30 works that relate to wild and wide-open spaces. The show triggers reflection on the importance and fragility of what are often considered “forever” places. Several of the 10 artists on exhibit have been artistsin-residence at parks in the U.S. and beyond, and thus have a special perspective on these unique places. But the work of all the artists here discloses a personal connection with nature. For some it began in childhood; for others, it’s become a lifelong pursuit in which they use their work to voice concern about protecting treasured lands. Art has a long symbiotic relationship with conservation efforts. Nineteenth-century artists, particularly the Hudson River School painters, showed Americans the grandeur of the country’s mountains, rivers and valleys in locations most had never seen. Near the turn of the 20th century, artist Frederick S. Dellenbaugh painted Zion Canyon in Utah. His paintings and words raised awareness of Zion’s majesty and may have helped inspire later petitions for its establishment as a national park. South Royalton artist Joan Hoffmann’s oil paintings portray Yosemite’s famous landmark in “Cathedral
Rocks” (48 by 60 inches) and “Zion” (20 by 30 inches), which capture the canyon’s splendor. She has painted in 50 national parks, including Vermont’s MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. In time, Hoffmann’s work could also serve to encourage protection of America’s parklands. Opposite these paintings hang two 14-by-41-inch photographic prints on metal by Springfield artist Rich Cofrancesco. “Sequoia” and “Bridal Veil Falls” present towering views of a giant sequoia tree and waterfalls, respectively, in California’s Yosemite Valley. Cofrancesco shoots from a low perspective, showing the view a typical visitor to those sights would have. The scale of these giants is difficult to capture in any medium, but this photographer’s success is evident in a comment about “Sequoia” from a visitor to the Great Hall: “I was moved so much that it brought me to tears.”
“Beaver Pond in Winter” by Charlie Hunter
Newfane artist James Urbaska creates subtle oilon-linen landscapes that are not about grandeur. They could be of Vermont or Montana (where he grew up), or anywhere with snow-covered mountains. His beautiful paintings, just this side of blurry, evoke a feeling of elation, like dreams from which you don’t want to wake. Most of Urbaska’s paintings here have a low horizon line, opening the top two-thirds of the canvas for the sky, as in “Sunrise, Winter Hillside” (32-by-48-inch oil on linen). That space soars in the imagination. Oliver Schemm of Grafton created “The Tupa Collage,” a 36-by-60-inch sculptural homage to an area on the Rocky Mountain Front, where his family has a cabin. Tupa is Finnish for a one-room cottage. The Front is a wildlands ecotone that straddles Montana’s high plains, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area and Glacier National Park. According to Schemm’s artist statement, the region “has been under assault for more than 50 years from test drilling for oil and gas,” even though conservationists have determined it to be some of the most important remaining American wilderness. Schemm addresses the nature-versus-human struggle by incorporating into his work objects found in the Rocky Mountain Front — some wild, some man-made. They include a picture of the cabin, a small animal skull, old coins, the long arm of a gas pump wrapped in dollar bills, bits of rope, a Great Falls High School activity ticket from 1950-51, and a cattle horn. Visitors who look closely will find more. Schemm’s work directly corresponds to the exhibition’s title. He’s one of the few artists in the show who directly address wilderness, though many speak to the encroachment of “civilization.” Montréal artist Jessica Houston has pursued a personal discovery of wilderness. She sailed to the Arctic on the Russian research ship Akademik Ioffe, taking color photographs along the way. Houston adds color filters through an unusual technique: placing differently colored felt in front of her lens. The colors — red, blue or yellow — dominate the photographs yet seem natural to the landscape, perhaps because she chose colors that exist in each scene she captures. The felt sometimes obscures part of the image, inviting the viewer to imagine what’s hidden. In Houston’s “Living Memory,” the sky is a vast window of golden yellow. It’s otherworldly, like a moonscape, but the foreground reveals life — grass, earth, lichen, water. Her choice of felt as a filter is unusual, if not baffling, but the result is mesmerizing and spectacular. Like Houston, Bellows Falls painter Charlie Hunter approaches abstraction through his use of color. In the 72-by-48-inch oil “Beaver Pond in Winter,” he recreates a scene of a beaver pond in Putney. According to his artist statement, Hunter made field sketches and a small painting on-site there. He writes that the
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painting is also based on a “fondly remembered pond of my childhood in Weathersfield, where me and my dog Moxie would often crash through the ice in March attempting to gather pussy willows.” Hunter’s works characteristically employ a limited color palette and feature decaying infrastructure; this painting is unusual in depicting only nature.
CALL TO ARTISTS ‘THE ART SHOW’: Artists are invited to enter one work, in any size and medium, to this community-sourced exhibition and competition. Works must be dropped off on Friday, November 3, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. First Friday visitors will vote on a People’s Choice award; winner will receive half of entry proceeds. Works will remain on view through November 24. RLPhoto, Burlington. $10. Info, clarkderbes@ gmail.com. ‘TELL ME’: There are currently 6,909 living languages. What do the connected sounds and symbols of words suggest for the visual arts? Studio Place Arts is seeking diverse languages and letterforms (real or invented), new communication technologies, censorship, graffiti, collage and urgent messages to create a Tower of Babel. Proposals for this structure, in whole or part, are welcomed. Deadline: April 6, 2018. For info and submission guidelines, see studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.
THE SHOW TRIGGERS REFLECTION ON THE IMPORTANCE AND FRAGILITY OF WHAT ARE OFTEN CONSIDERED “FOREVER” PLACES.
CITY HALL PARK INTEGRATED PUBLIC ART PROJECT: Burlington City Arts is issuing a Request for Qualifications from artists or artist teams to join the project design team to integrate art and narrative into the stormwater and green infrastructure systems within City Hall Park. This project will not result in a stand-alone public art piece; instead, it emphasizes the potential to illuminate green infrastructure elements within the existing concept through collaboration of the artist/ artist team, project team and design consultants. Find the full RFQ at burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: November 10. BCA Center, Burlington. Info, skatz@burlingtoncityarts.org.
“Day 38 Las Medulas” by Susan Abbott
Susan Abbott contributes two 34-inch-square oil paintings of her 500-mile journey on El Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail ending in northern Spain. The Marshfield painter’s use of bright color brings us along on her journey, which she took in the spring of 2016. While the works do not reflect true wilderness, Abbott enables us to imagine ourselves on this path, too, following the millions of travelers who have gone before. Painted from the point of view of a walker, the images make it easy to appreciate the quiet solace of nature. It would be hard to find a better example of what wilderness provides: an opportunity simply to be alive and part of the world. In a variety of styles, the artists in “Wildlands” reflect on how open spaces affect us and on what that means as economic and political pressures come to bear on them. Collectively, it is a beautiful and moving display. m
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MONKEY HOUSE HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP: Artisan vendors are invited to apply to participate in this fifth annual happy-hour marketplace. To apply, email amywild15@gmail.com. Deadline: November 3. Monkey House, Winooski. $25. ‘MY FAVORITE THINGS’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of 2D artwork in any medium for an exhibition January through April. The work must depict one or more identifiable people, objects and/or places and be able to hang on a wall. For info and to register, email catherinemcmains@gmail.com. Deadline: December 15. Jericho Town Hall.
“Cathedral Peaks” by Joan Hoffmann
ONE TAYLOR STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: The City of Montpelier is seeking proposals from a Vermont artist or team of artists for a major public art installation. Elements of Montpelier’s history and ethos should be key inspirations for the work. To view the request for proposals, visit montpelier-vt.org. Deadline: November 1. Montpelier City Hall. Info, kcasey@montpelier-vt.org.
RIVER ARTS PHOTO CO-OP PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Welcoming photography submissions from all photo enthusiasts involved with the River Arts Photo Co-op. Contest participants must attend at least one Photo Co-op meeting to qualify. Each photographer may enter up to three digital photographs. For details and to submit, visit riverartsvt.org. Deadline: December 17. River Arts, Morrisville. Info, 888-1261.
‘THE STATE OF AMERICA’: PhotoPlace Gallery welcomes submissions of photography that consider contemporary America for an upcoming show to be juried by National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson. For details and to submit, visit photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: November 13. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. One to five photographs, $35; $6 for each additional. Info, 388-4500.
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SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS: Vermont students in grades seven through 12 are invited to submit art and writing entries to this prestigious national recognition initiative for teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent. There are dozens of categories, including ceramics, digital art, painting, photography, poetry, humor, science fiction, personal essay/memoir and more. For details, visit brattleboromuseum.org or email sarah@brattleboromuseum.org. Deadline: December 14. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
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‘PLEASED TO MEET YOU!’: This 2018 show will bring to life fantastical, imaginative creatures and beings of the nonhuman variety, whether based on folklore, ancient myths, wild imagination or a memorable dream. Any medium welcome. Deadline: February 2. For more info and submission guidelines, see studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.
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“Wildlands: A Celebration of Public Lands, National Parks and Wilderness,” through March 30 at the Great Hall in Springfield. facebook.com/greathallspringfield
‘GOLDEN’: Submissions relating to aging, broadly conceived, are invited for a January exhibition. Traditional and nontraditional media, 2D and 3D works, and small installations are welcome. Deadline: December 9. For details and to submit, see studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.
VERMONT DANCE ALLIANCE TEE: Artists are invited to design a new T-shirt for the Vermont Dance Alliance, inspired by the motto “Bringing Dance to Life!” To submit, email your full name and design to info@vermontdance.org. Deadline: November 13.
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and presents stories of three local survivors of human trafficking. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, November 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, joe@chialphavt.com.
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PANEL DISCUSSION: ‘ART & THE LANDSCAPE’: A conversation led by artist Nancy Milliken about the role of environmental art in modern society, in conjunction with “Of Land & Local: Watershed.” BCA Center, Burlington, Thursday, November 2, 6 p.m. Info, 865-7166.
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exhibition featuring works by area artists. Opening reception visitors are invited to vote on one work to receive the People’s Choice award. Reception: Friday, November 3, 6-9 p.m. People’s Choice voting: 6-8 p.m. November 3-24. Info, clarkderbes@gmail. com. RLPhoto in Burlington.
‘STUDIO SATURDAY’ ART & FASHION SHOW: Westford-based eco-artist Anne Cummings offers a fashion show of VIDA clothing featuring her artwork. There will be a silent auction of selected works, as well as cards, prints and home décor. Brick Meeting House, Westford, Saturday, November 4, 6-9 p.m. Info, anne_cummings@hotmail,com.
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Society presents this group exhibition showcasing the medium’s possibilities. Curated by SEABA. Reception: Friday, November 3, 5-8 p.m. November 3-30. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station in Burlington.
‘SWANTON’S GOT ART’ SHOW: Area artists celebrate their creative community with an exhibition. Swanton Municipal Complex, Friday, November 3, 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 309-4582.
CHRISTY MITCHELL: “Don’t Be a Stranger,” the artist and gallery director’s annual solo exhibition, a mixed-media installation about the ever-present power flow of dating rituals. Reception: Friday, November 3, 5-10 p.m. Artist talk: 7:30 p.m. November 3-25. Info, christyjmitchell@gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
TALK: ‘APOCALYPTIC SUBLIME’: International photographer David Maisel talks in conjunction with the exhibition “Land and Lens: Photographers Envision the Environment.” Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Tuesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. Info, 443-3168.
‘FRAME, FOCUS, CLICK’: Photographs by participants of VSA Vermont’s course in digital photography, taught by Alexandra Turner in the spring of 2017. November 1-30. Info, 238-5170. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.
TALK: ‘VIGOROUS TECHNIQUE, STRONG INDIVIDUALITY: HERBERT BARNETT IN AN ART HISTORICAL CONTEXT’: Fleming Museum curator Andrea Rosen speaks about the painter’s hybrid landscapes that both relate to and depart from the prevalent styles of his time. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, November 8, noon. Info, 656-0750.
f FROM OUR MINDS AND HEARTS GROUP ART EXHIBIT: Oil and pastel paintings by members of the local artists’ group. Reception: Friday, November 3, 5-7 p.m. November 3-30. Info, 862-7757. New Moon Café in Burlington.
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ated through the collaboration of socially engaged architects and seven community members who have experienced homelessness. f CORRINE YONCE: “Voices of Home,” an initiative of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition pairing audio stories of individuals who live in affordable housing with painted portraits. Reception: Thursday, November 2, 5:30-7 p.m. November 2-December 31. Info, 865-7211. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.
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paintings and expressionistic pop sculptures, respectively, by the Vermont artists. Reception: Saturday, November 4, 6-9 p.m. November 3-December 31. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington.
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within the traditional textile form. After about a decade of following standard patterns, Marston made her first free-form quilt in 1987 and has been working in an unorthodox manner since. She is the author and subject of many books on quilting, including Liberated Quiltmaking, Minimal Quiltmaking and 37 Sketches. Through November 26. Pictured: “Rose and Pomegranate.”
SEB SWEATMAN: Large, colorful abstract canvases, recent works from a Vermont Studio Center residency that explore depth, light, movement and subject matter. November 3-December 4. Info, 516-263-7335. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.
organizations, the project has sent postcards and street-postering materials across the globe; these will be available free of charge at the gallery. November 3-January 31. Info, 257-4777. Gallery in the Woods in Brattleboro.
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consists of the artist’s inflatable, room-size silver dome complete with a dance-floor disco ball, accompanied by videos of protest and disco music. Reception: Thursday, November 2, 6 p.m. November 2-4. Info, dheffern@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.
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Works by members of this statewide comic arts organization. Reception: Friday, November 3, 5-8 p.m. November 3-December 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.
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‘SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY GROUP SHOW’: A group exhibition of small-scale works by many of the gallery’s artists, including Joe Bolger, Matt Brown, Jane Davies and Sage Tucker-Ketcham. November 1-30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.
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DENISE BEAUDET: “Roots to Resistance,” a public art installation of 12 eight-foot portraits of women activists from across the globe, intended to make a connection for the viewer to the pathways of social change. By partnering with 50-plus international
60+ ART GROUP: A free meet-up for folks 60 or older who’d like to be creative and make art in a social environment. River Arts, Morrisville, Thursday, November 2, 10 a.m.-noon . Info, 888-1261. ‘ANCIENT EGYPT AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE: ART, RELIGION, RECEPTION’: Professors Shalom Goldman and Pieter Broucke and Rebekah Irwin, special collections and archives director and curator, talk about the college’s rich resources pertaining to ancient Egyptian culture. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Friday, November 3, 12:30 p.m. Info, 443-3168. ARTIST TALK: ROBYN WHITNEY FAIRCLOUGH: The Vermont artist discusses her work and process in conjunction with her current exhibition. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117. BLUEBIRD FAIRIES: Emily Anderson offers readings using her singular oracle deck, as well as cards and other artworks. ArtsRiot, Burlington, Friday, November 3, 5-10 p.m. Info, emily@bluebirdfairies.com. BLUEBIRD FAIRIES’ DAY OF THE DEAD OPEN HOUSE: Artist Emily Anderson celebrates the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday and connects with departed family, friends and ancestors with a sense
of merriment. Visitors can add to the shrine and/or bring a story or a song. Bluebird Fairies, Burlington, Friday, November 3, 5-8 p.m. Info, 238-4540. ESSEX ART LEAGUE MEETING: Essex-area art lovers gather for a business meeting and guest artist presentation. First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction, Thursday, November 2, 9-11 a.m. Info, jdbeebo@yahoo.com. FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. See Art Map Burlington at participating locations. Friday, November 3, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839. ‘LOST AND FOUND’: An “art treasure hunt” instigated by Vermont artist DJ Barry, in which he places stenciled woodcuts in various locations, free to those who find them in exchange for paying it forward. Find the artist on Facebook for clues. Various Vermont locations, Wednesdays, November 1 and 8. Info, djbarryart@gmail.com. NETWORKING MIXER FOR TEACHING ARTISTS: Teaching artists are invited to enjoy light refreshments, conversation and presentations on professional development resources and job opportunities. A long-term goal of the gathering is to create a community of teaching artists in the region for ongoing sharing of resources and best practices. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, Sunday, November 5, 4-5:30 p.m. Info, 533-9370. NEW ENGLAND GIFT BOX: An immersive public art piece that represents the way in which human traffickers entice their victims with false promises,
VERMONT CREATIVE NETWORK SUMMIT: Vermonters with a stake in the health and advancement of the state’s creative sector gather, with a focus on policy development. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, Wednesday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $60-100. Info, zeastes@vermontartscouncil.org. WINE & DESIGN: DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: Participants can honor those who have passed and celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by decorating sugar skulls and learning more about the cultural significance of this Mexican holiday. Price includes one sugar skull to decorate and take home. Cash bar on-site. Shelburne Museum, Friday, November 3, 7-8:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 985-3346.
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ART HOP GROUP SHOW: An exhibition of works by more than 35 area artists. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. VCAM Studio in Burlington.
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photography by the Vermont artists. Reception: Thursday, November 2, 5-8 p.m. Through November 18. LAUREN STORER: “The Magic of Cuba,” photographs taken in Cuba in March 2017 by the local photographer. Through November 26. Info, 503-7666. Black Horse Gallery in Burlington. ‘HERBERT BARNETT: VERMONT LIFE AND LANDSCAPE, 1940-1948’: An exhibition that reexamines the contribution of this midcentury modernist painter through the subject matter and time period in which his distinctive style found its greatest expression: Vermont landscapes of the 1940s. Through December 15. ‘SPIRITED THINGS: SACRED ARTS OF THE BLACK ATLANTIC’: An exhibition featuring objects from the Yoruba religion of West Africa, as well as Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, Brazilian Candomblé and Caribbean Spiritism. These faiths emerged from the practices of enslaved Africans who blended their ancestral cultures with that of their captors. Through December 16. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. INNOVATION PLAYGROUND EXHIBIT: An exhibit celebrating lifelong play and its role in sparking technological, social and artistic innovation in our community. Features giant blue blocks, virtual gal-
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axies, a cardboard spaceship and a fully equipped maker space. In partnership with Champlain College Emergent Media Center and Generator. Through January 15, 2018. Free with admission or ECHO membership. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.
‘EXPLORERS OF NORWICH’: An exhibition exploring the lives of Norwich University alumni who shaped and changed the U.S. during the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. Through June 30, 2018. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.
‘MAPPING EXPERIENCE’: Art Shape Mammoth presents this group exhibition featuring nine artists who consider self-exploration and the documentation of experience through manipulating materials. Through December 9. Info, 656-4200. Living/Learning Center, University of Vermont, in Burlington.
‘FABRIC OF OUR LIVES’: An exhibition featuring a wide variety of textile art by regional artists. Through November 21. Info, grangehallcc@gmail. com. Grange Hall, Berlin.
OASA DUVERNEY: Large-scale, dimensional graphite drawings by the Brooklyn-based artist. Curated by artist and UVM associate professor Mildred Beltré Martínez. Through November 5. Info, 656-2014. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, in Burlington.
f ‘PHISH IN THE NORTH COUNTRY’: An exhibition of posters and show flyers to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the WaterWheel Foundation, the charitable partnership of Phish and their fan community. Gallery talk with Phish archivist Kevin Shapiro: Saturday, November 4, 1-3 p.m. Through December 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.
SOUTH END ART HOP ORIGINAL JURIED WINNERS CIRCLE SHOW: Works by winners of the South End Art Hop juried show, selected by New York gallerist Asya Geisberg: Jeffrey Robbins, Eleanor Lanahan and Teresa Celemin, with people’s choice winner Patrick Krok Horton. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. UVM ALUMNI SHOW: Fifth annual showcase of works by former students. Through November 1. Info, 656-3131. Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, in Burlington. VIKTORIA STRECKER: “Inversion,” an evolving, site-specific installation made using a 3D pen by the Dusseldorf-based artist. Through November 4. Info, dheffern@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.
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‘IMPRESSIONS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN & BEYOND’: New paintings by Helen Nagel, Ken Russack, Athenia Schinto and Carolyn Walton. Through December 30. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne. PHIL HERBISON: Assemblages of wood created intuitively by the Stowe artist. Through January 28, 2018. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne.
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‘ROCK SOLID XVII’: An annual showcase of stone sculpture and assemblage by area artists. ATHENA PETRA TASIOPOULOS: “Amended,” stitched collages by the recipient of the 2016-17 SPA studio residency. MOLLY BOSLEY: “We’re All Fine Here,” contemporary papercut works. Through November 4. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.
Broner and August Burns. Reception: Thursday, November 2, 5-7 p.m. Through December 22. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.
NICK NEDDO: “Primeval Pigments,” works created using primitive skills from tools and materials including fibers, furs, berries, beeswax, mud, sticks and stones. Through December 29. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. NIKKI EDDY: Paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 15. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex. RENÉ SCHALL: “New England Stone Portraits,” paintings of rocks by the Vermont artist. Through December 15. Info, 476-2131. Morse Block Deli in Barre. ‘SHOW 21’: The collective gallery showcases the latest works by its contemporary artist members, as well as drawing, printmaking and sculpture by Alisa Dworsky. Through November 18. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier. STEVE SHARON: Vermont Contemporary Art Space presents large, abstract color paintings by the Burlington mixed-media artist and musician. Through December 15. Info, 468-4888. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, in Plainfield. WENDY SOLIDAY: “As I Pass By,” pastel paintings by the East Montpelier artist. Through November 18. Info, 371-4100. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
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‘ART OF THE SELFIE’: An exhibition featuring work by Andy Warhol, Suzy Lake, Carrie Mae Weems, Marina Abramovic, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and emerging artists who explore the expression and transformation of self-images and identity. Curated by Sarah McCutcheon Greiche. MICHAEL ROCCO RUGLIO-MISURELL: “Enough to Divide a Room,” a solo exhibition of recent sculptures and prints by the Berlin-based artist. Through November 11. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. CINDY GRIFFITH: “Magic in the Landscape,” paintings by the Vermont artist. LIZ NELSON: “ĺsland í Maí: Iceland in May,” paintings inspired by the country’s raw and dramatic landscape. Through December 29. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. ‘LAND & LIGHT & WATER & AIR’: Annual juried exhibition featuring more than 100 landscape paintings by New England artists. Through November 5. ‘LEGACY COLLECTION 2017’: Works by 19 living and 14 deceased artists whose art continues the legacy of Alden and Mary Bryan. STOWE/SMUGGS SHOWS
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CRAIG MOONEY: “Green Mountain State of Mind,” paintings of pastures, cities and seascapes. Through December 29. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.
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THOMAS WATERS: “Changing Seasons,” an exhibition of oil paintings inspired by the natural world. Through November 12. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
MARGE PULASKI & HELEN RABIN: Paintings and studies by the Vermont artists. Through November 3. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.
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‘SWEET TOOTH: THE ART OF DESSERT’: An exploration of the American appetite for sweets and its impact on modern visual culture. Through February 18, 2018. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.
INTEGRATED ARTS ACADEMY FAMILY PORTRAIT PROJECT: Portraits of IAA families taken by photographer Michelle Saffran, accompanied by stories written by students. Through December 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.
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‘EL YUMA: CONTEMPORARY CUBAN ART’: An exhibition of work by contemporary Cuban artists examining images, histories and fantasies about the United States. Curated by Sachie Hernández and A.D. Guerra. Through December 15. Info, 6542536. McCarthy Arts Center Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.
‘FREAKS, RADICALS & HIPPIES: COUNTERCULTURE IN 1970S VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the influx of people and countercultural ideas to the state, from communes to organic agriculture, progressive politics to health care reform, alternative energy to women’s and gay rights. Through December 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre.
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Through December 23. DENNIS SHEEHAN: A solo exhibition of more than 20 of the artist’s landscape paintings. Through November 5. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.
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100 small drawings, photographs and digital works created by 34 Lyndon State College students. Reception: Thursday, November 9, 4-6 p.m. Through November 17. Info, 635-1481. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. ‘VERMONT LANDSCAPES’: A group exhibition featuring 38 paintings by 18 artists, curated by Bryan Memorial Gallery. Through December 30. Info, 644-5100. Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park.
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‘FABRIC OF OUR LIVES’: An exhibition of textile art that addresses the weaving together of communities, curated by Monica Callan. Through November 21. Info, 244-4168. Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center. MARTIN BROMIRSKI: Paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 17. Info, 241-2400. Pete’s Greens Waterbury Farm Market in Waterbury Center. MICHELLE SAFFRAN: “Anonymity of In-Between: body place and time,” photo-based installation works. Through November 11. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.
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‘THE ART OF WORD’: Mixed media, collage, installation and paintings by six Bristol artists: Rachel Baird, Reagh Greenleaf Jr., Lily Hinrichsen, Basha Miles, Annie Perkins and Karla Van Vliet. Through November 30. Info, kvanvlie@middlebury. edu. ARTSight Studios & Galleries in Bristol.
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‘BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN’: An exhibition of three Vermont artists who use live natural materials in their works: Krista Cheney, Aurora Davidson and Susan Goldstein. Through November 12. Info, 338-6607. Art on Main in Bristol. ‘DRAW ME A STORY, TELL ME A TALE’: Paintings, illustrations, photographs and completed books by 18 contemporary Vermont children’s book authors and artists. Through January 13, 2018. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.
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ETHAN HUBBARD: “Driving the Back Roads: In Search of Old-Time Vermonters,” a retrospective of the photographer’s work in Vermont. Through January 6, 2018. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.
responses to human habitation, the show questions how photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries have used image-making to
GWEN MARSTON: “Rose and Pomegranate,” quilts by the celebrated artist, author and teacher. Through November 26. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.
internationally recognized aerial photographer, will offer the talk “Apocalyptic Sublime” on Tuesday, November 7. Through December
‘A STORY OF ART’: GIFTS AND BEQUESTS FROM CHARLES MOFFETT ’67 AND LUCINDA HERRICK: Organized by assistant professor of art history Carrie Anderson and her students, this eclectic selection of drawings, photographs, paintings and sculpture tells a story of artistic production from its conception to its afterlife. ‘LAND & LENS: PHOTOGRAPHERS ENVISION THE ENVIRONMENT’: A comprehensive survey of photographs drawn primarily from the museum’s collection, featuring some 70 images that address environmental appreciation, concern or activism. Through December 10. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art. LYN DUMOULIN: “Places of the Heart,” watercolors by the Middlebury artist that reflect her passion for nature and outdoor activities. Through November 12. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. PAUL BOWEN: “Bridge Wharf Raft” the Vermont sculptor’s first solo exhibition with BigTown. Through December 2. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery Vergennes.
Combining historic and contemporary practices of environmental photography, this exhibition at the Middlebury College Museum of Art features 71 works primarily culled from the museum’s permanent collection. At a time when the Earth is exhibiting dramatic express the range of human/nature relationships. Artists include Ansel Adams, Eliot Porter, Arthur Rothstein and Alfred Stieglitz, as well as contemporary photographers James Balog, Edward Burtynsky, David Maisel, Richard Misrach and Jamey Stillings. Maisel, an 10. Pictured: “The Lake Project 19.” ‘THE SOVIET CENTURY: 100 YEARS OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION’: Highlights from the museum’s holdings of Russian art, including photographs, luxury items by Fabergé and a recently acquired Soviet poster. Through December 10. Info, 443-5258. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.
‘NETWORKS: THE CRACKERJACK ART OF CHUCK WELCH AND THE FE’MAIL’ CONSPIRACY’: Mail art contributed by Chuck “The Cracker Jack Kid” Welch and hundreds of artists from more than 20 countries, as organized by Tara “Sinclair Scripa” Verheide. Through November 8. Info, 504-358-3137. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.
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RICHARD WEIS: “The Figure,” drawings by the Vermont artist. Through December 15. Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.
‘THE LIGHT AROUND US’: An interactive, educational exhibition exploring the physics of light and how we see it. Through May 2, 2018. Info, 649-2200. Free with museum admission. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
THE GUILD OF VERMONT FURNITURE MAKERS: An exhibit of handcrafted works including tables, chairs, mirrors, bowls, chests, desks and more. Reception: Friday, November 3, 5-8 p.m. November 3-December 9. Info, 287-8398. Feick Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. JOAN CURTIS: “Living With the Earth,” three collections of paintings by the Brandon artist. Through March 31, 2018. Info, galleries@castleton. edu. Rutland City Hall.
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champlain islands/northwest MIMI MAGYAR: Hand-created graphic artwork by the Vermont artist. Through December 31. Info, 326-3269. The Black Lantern Inn & Brewpub in Montgomery.
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HOOKED FIBER ARTS: Hand-hooked rugs designed by regional fiber artists, showcasing a contemporary approach to a traditional American craft. Through November 27. Info, 333-9607. Pompanoosuc Mills Showroom in East Thetford.
LOIS MASOR BEATTY & MAUREEN O’CONNOR BURGESS: Prints by the local artists. Through November 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.
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‘BELLS & WHISTLES’: An exhibition exploring the myriad forms and associations connected to these ordinary objects. Through May 1, 2018. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. ‘BORDERLINES’: Four Northeast Kingdom artists reflect on gender, culture, politics and the environment: mixed-media collages by Vanessa Compton, acrylic paintings by Chuck Trotsky, illustrated books by Anna Weisenfeld and sculptural installations by Gampo Wickenheiser. Through November 26. Info, 533-9097. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. CECELIA KANE: “A Year of Forgetting,” a selection of new paintings mapping a year of daily mental lapses. Through December 1. Info, 592-3216. Peacham Town Library. STEVE MALSHUK: “The People of Chhattisgarh, India’s Crown Jewels” documentary photographs by the Newport native. Through November 4. Info, 3341966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport. W. DAVID POWELL: “Curiosities of History and Science in the Old World and New,” collages, digital prints, tapestries, paintings and assemblages by the Underhill artist and professor. Through November 18. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
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‘HOPE AND HAZARD: A COMEDY OF EROS’: A group exhibition curated by American artist Eric Fischl featuring some 65 artists and more than 80 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures. Artists include Tracy Emin, Nicole Eisenman, Yves Klein, Jeff Koons, Robert Mapplethorpe, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Jason Rhoades, Hannah Wilke and many more. ‘READY. FIRE! AIM.’ AT HALL ART FOUNDATION: Joint exhibition curated by former BCA curator DJ Hellerman, inspired by Andy and Christine Hall’s art-collecting philosophy. DAVID SHRIGLEY: A solo exhibition of roughly 25 works by the British artist, including drawings, animations, paintings and sculpture. Through November 26. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.
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AUTUMN EXHIBIT: Artworks by South Royalton School students. Through November 8. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.
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‘FROM GREEN TO FALL’: The Clara Martin Center’s second annual art and poetry show celebrating creativity in mental health, wellness and recovery. Through November 5. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. JOHN F. PARKER: Sculptural assemblage works by the veteran designer and homebuilder. Through December 31. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton.
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Raft,” the first solo exhibition of the Vermont sculptor. Closing reception: Saturday, December 2, 5-7 p.m. Through December 2. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.
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KIRA’S GARDEN: An outdoor juried exhibition of sculpture. Through August 23, 2018. MARY HART: “Hours,” an exhibition of works by the Portland, Maine, artist. Through November 10. ROBYN WHITNEY FAIRCLOUGH: Recent floral paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 10. VIVIEN RUSSE: “Lumen,” paintings by the Portland, Maine, artist. Through November 10. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.
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‘MNEMOSYNE’: An exhibition pairing ancient and modern European works with contemporary art by Canadian artists. Through May 20, 2018. MERYL MCMASTER: “In-Between Worlds,” photographic self-portraits that explore the combination and transmutation of bicultural identities and cultural histories. Through December 3. Info, 514-2852000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. ‘RESONANT SPACES: SOUND ART AT DARTMOUTH’: Seven sound commissions by internationally recognized artists Terry Adkins, Bill Fontana, Christine Sun Kim, Jacob Kirkegaard, Alvin Lucier, Laura Maes, Jess Rowland and Julianne Swartz. Through December 10. Info, 603-646-3661. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. ‘VISUAL SWAY: POLITICAL ART FROM THE COLLECTION AT PLATTSBURGH STATE ART MUSEUM’: An exhibition exploring the intersection of art and politics guest-curated by Jason Miller. Through November 3. Info, 518-564-2474. Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y. m
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‘WILDLANDS’: Works by 10 artists that celebrate public lands, national parks and wilderness. Through March 30, 2018. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield.
‘GRANDMA MOSES: AMERICAN MODERN’: An exhibition that reconsiders the work and legacy of Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses within the framework of the artist’s contemporaries and cultural milieu. Through November 5. ‘PHOTOGRAPHS BY LAURA GILPIN AND HER CIRCLE: GERTRUDE KÄSEBIER, CLARENCE H. WHITE, AND CLARA SIPPRELL’: Early 20th-century photographs by the noted photographer and her friends and acquaintances. Through December 30. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.
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SUSAN OSGOOD: “Mapping the Unknown,” a solo exhibition of monotypes, oil paintings and collages. Through November 5. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro.
BARBARA ACKERMAN: “Personal Geography,” new mixed-media works by the Bennington artist. Through November 28. Info, 447-6388. Southern Vermont College in Bennington.
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COMMUNITY ART SHOW: An exhibition of works in diverse mediums by local artists, including Edward Cooney-Moore, Nancy Lanoue Kathleen Maynard Giurtino, Iris Morehouse, Amber Paris, Jeanette Staley and Delia Thompson. Through November 19. Info, info@mainstreetarts.org. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River.
ALEXANDRA BELL: The acclaimed media artist mounts her large-scale revised texts around campus. Through November 10. Info, 440-4399. Bennington College.
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‘IN-SIGHT EXPOSED’: An exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of this program, featuring images by In-Sight students curated by Rachel Portesi. Through January 8, 2018. ‘TOUCHSTONES, TOTEMS, TALISMANS: ANIMALS IN CONTEMPORARY ART’: An exhibition exploring the deep connections humans have with animals, both domestic and wild, with works by Walton Ford, Bharti Kher, Colleen Kiely, Stephen Petegorsky, Shelley Reed, Jane Rosen, Michal Rovner, Rick Shaefer and Andy Warhol. Through February 11, 2018. ‘YOUR SPACE: FLIGHTS OF FANCY’: Images of iconic artworks inspired by birds, from Leonardo’s sketches of flying machines to Ai Wei Wei’s design for the Olympic stadium in Beijing, assembled by education curator Linda Whelihan. Through February 11, 2018. ANILA QUAYYUM AGHA: “Shimmering Mirage,” a sculptural light installation inspired by Islamic architecture. Through March 10, 2018. ROGER SANDES: “Constellations,” a new series of kaleidoscopic works featuring the artist’s colorful, patterned paintings surrounded by secondary manipulations of these originals. Through January 8, 2018. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
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he attack on the Twin Towers is demonstrably responsible for flipping the fraught relationship between the American public and those who fight their battles for them. Young people may not realize that soldiers in the Vietnam War were widely regarded with the same disapproval that much of society felt toward the war itself. The Woodstock generation didn’t support our troops. They weren’t even called “our troops” back then. The dynamic is time-capsuled in the cinema of the period. Coming Home (1978), for example, told the story of a paraplegic returning vet (good guy) who sees the error of his ways, becomes a war protester and wins the heart of a hospital volunteer. She’s married to a soldier on active duty (bad guy). When her husband returns from ’Nam, suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, he threatens the couple with a loaded rifle, then takes his own life. Nine Oscar nominations. Movies made over the next two decades weren’t substantially more supportive of our troops. In the ’80s, auteurs made Vietnam statement films (Platoon, Casualties of War, Full Metal Jacket). The ’90s gave us our first Gulf War glimpses (Courage Under Fire, Three Kings) of what was to come. While Osama bin Laden was making plans for his attacks, Ridley Scott was making the
great transitional war film. Black Hawk Down offered a grueling depiction of a 1993 black op in Somalia gone bad and foregrounded the bravery and brotherhood of its outnumbered heroes. The picture received an Oscar-qualifying release just weeks after 9/11, and the subsequent outpouring of patriotism found an outlet in its pro-soldier narrative. Film historians consider it among the most significant cultural milestones of the young millennium. Along with a succession of award-winning documentaries critical of Bush-Cheney counterterror policies (Fahrenheit 9/11, Taxi to the Dark Side, No End in Sight), Black Hawk Down played a pivotal role in shifting public disapproval from the American soldier to the American government. That’s the lens through which younger audiences have viewed movie war, from Syriana to The Hurt Locker to Green Zone to American Sniper, a film that came close to elevating veteran Chris Kyle to the level of martyred saint. How the pendulum has swung. That last film was written by Jason Hall, who wrote and makes his directorial debut with Thank You for Your Service, a wellmeaning but minor addition to the genre. Miles Teller plays an army sergeant returning home from Iraq in 2007 with three members of his unit. All suffer from PTSD (some things never change).
RED (WHITE AND BLUE) TAP Hall’s feature debut is flawed but shines a well-intentioned light on institutional indifference.
The film divides its focus between the tensions that Teller’s character’s troubles cause on the home front — Haley Bennett does subtle work as his caring-but-notcoddling wife — and the failure of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide urgently needed treatment. Because the characters are only partial sketches, and neither they nor the film offers commentary on the war, their struggles to adjust to civilian life prove less affecting or informative than they might have. When one of the homecoming soldiers kills himself, the fact goes virtu-
ally unmentioned, much less plumbed for meaning. The movie’s sole distinction is the light it shines on the moral hypocrisy of a military that claims to leave no soldier behind yet does the minimum to make its returning soldiers whole again. Talk about adding insult to injury. Despite the contention of our fearless leader, I doubt any of them know they’re signing up for that. RI C K KI S O N AK
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dark crime drama directed by George Clooney, cowritten with Joel and Ethan Coen, and starring Matt Damon and Julianne Moore sounds pretty enticing right now. So it’s not fun to deliver the news that Suburbicon is a misfire that doesn’t work on any level: as crime drama, as black comedy, as social commentary, as passing diversion. For viewers, it’s a slog, full of empty stylistic flourishes and preachy points that don’t land. More than anything, the movie’s failure comes down to its Frankenstein construction. As Clooney told the Hollywood Reporter in September, he and cowriter Grant Heslov dusted off an old screenplay by the Coens and, inspired by the 2016 presidential campaign, grafted on a second, fact-based story about the violent resistance to racial integration in 1950s suburbia. Could it have worked? Maybe. But Clooney and co. chose to depict their setting as an archetypal, heavily stylized “Leave It to Beaver” burg, rather than a believable place. The gleefully embraced stereotypes give a jokey quality to everything that happens, from the white townspeople’s relentless harassment of Suburbicon’s first black family to the violent home invasion that robs struggling businessman Gardner Lodge (Damon) of his wife (Moore). To the extent that the film has a protagonist (barely), it’s Gardner’s young son, Nicky (Noah Jupe), who suspects something’s
UNPLEASANTVILLE Moore and Damon play devious suburbanites in Clooney’s tedious attempt at a Coen-esque black comedy.
awry when his Aunt Margaret (also played by Moore) moves in and starts spending quality time in the basement with Dad, making funny noises. It doesn’t take long for the audience, for the kid or for a nosy insurance investigator (Oscar Isaac) to figure out that Gardner and Margaret are not as squeaky-clean as their golly-gee mannerisms suggest. But their characters never take on the tragic dimensions of the pathetic evildoers in Fargo, or
even FX’s “Fargo,” in which Kirsten Dunst and Damon look-alike Jesse Plemons played a far more compelling murderous pair. Instead of fleshing out his principals, Clooney falls back on sight gags such as a blood-spattered Damon furiously pedaling a kid’s bike. Or worse: He cuts to a scene of white rioters screaming at the Lodges’ African American neighbors or trashing their car. The point is blindingly clear: Suburbicon is scapegoating the outsiders rather than confronting its
own evil. The problem is, the two parts don’t seem to belong in the same movie. Every time the film cuts from the genuinely disturbing racism subplot back to the paint-bynumbers Lodge story, one wants to scream at its misplaced priorities. It doesn’t help that the African American couple (Karimah Westbrook and Leith M. Burke) doesn’t get even the rudimentary characterization the Lodges do. No doubt, Clooney had good intentions; his aim, he told the Reporter, was to show that “these issues have not and are not going away until there’s an honest reckoning in our country.” But what he’s produced is a film in which the horrors of real-life racism play second fiddle to a derivative story about white characters. While the former are clearly supposed to shed sinister light on the Lodges’ drama, they instead cast its shallow, trivial qualities into stark relief. Yes, the enclaves of suburbia can harbor hypocrisy, mob mentality and hate: It’s a valid point in 2017, but not exactly new. (The classic expression is probably Rod Serling’s 1960 “The Twilight Zone” episode “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street.”) There are important stories to be told about that phenomenon, but they can’t be told as tangential distractions from half-baked crime dramas. Trying to tell two stories, Suburbicon ends up telling none at all. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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NEW IN THEATERS A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS: The three “bad moms” from last year’s comedy hit must confront their own moms as they navigate the chaos of the holiday season. Starring Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Justin Hartley. Jon Lucas and Scott Moore return as directors. (104 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Welden) GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: Domhnall Gleeson plays Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne in this biopic about his testy relationship with his son, who was also his subject. With Margot Robbie and Kelly Macdonald. Simon Curtis (Woman in Gold) directed. (107 min, PG. Savoy) LBJ: Woody Harrelson plays President Lyndon B. Johnson in this biopic from director Rob Reiner (The American President). Jennifer Jason Leigh plays Lady Bird Johnson. (98 min, R. Essex) LOVING VINCENT: In this oil-painted animation, set a year after the death of Vincent van Gogh, a young postman starts to have suspicions about the nature of the artist’s demise. With the voices of Chris O’Dowd and Saoirse Ronan. Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman directed. (94 min, PG-13. Savoy)
GEOSTORMH1/2 Humanity learns that using geoengineering satellites to combat climate change was not such a smart move in this disaster flick directed by Independence Day producer Dean Devlin. Abbie Cornish, Gerard Butler and Jim Sturgess star. (109 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 10/25) HAPPY DEATH DAYHH1/2 In this horror twist on Groundhog Day, a girl must relive the day of her murder until she figures out whodunit. Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard star. Christopher Landon directed. (96 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 10/18) ITH1/2 Half of Stephen King’s horror novel, about a gang of misfit kids fighting a monster that takes on the likeness of a creepy clown, comes to the big screen. Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Bill Skarsgård star. Andy Muschietti (Mama) directed. (135 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 9/13)
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JIGSAWHH The villain of the gruesome horror series has been dead for a decade, but someone appears to be carrying on his work in this belated sequel to Saw 3D: The Final Chapter. With Matt Passmore and Tobin Bell. Michael and Peter Spierig (Daybreakers) directed. (91 min, R)
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THOR: RAGNAROK: Director Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows) promises to bring a light touch to this latest chapter in the Marvel franchise, in which the thunder god (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself forced to fight a former ally. With Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Idris Elba. (130 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe, Welden)
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NOW PLAYING KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLEHH In this spoof sequel, the very British secret agents find themselves forced to ally with a parallel organization in the U.S. Taron Egerton and Colin Firth star. Matthew Vaughn again directed. (141 min, R)
AMERICAN MADEHHH1/2 Tom Cruise plays Barry Seal, a former TWA pilot who worked for both the CIA and drug cartels in the 1980s, in this fact-based action comedy from director Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow). (115 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 10/4)
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIEHHH In the second spin-off of The LEGO Movie, a team of teen LEGO ninjas is tasked with defending their island from evil. Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher and Bob Logan directed. (101 min, PG)
BATTLE OF THE SEXESHHHHH Steve Carell and Emma Stone play Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in this comedy-drama about their historic 1973 tennis match. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) directed. (121 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 10/11)
LUCKYHHHHH The late, lamented Harry Dean Stanton played a 90-year-old atheist Navy veteran confronting his mortality in this indie drama from actor-turned-director John Carroll Lynch. With David Lynch and Ron Livingston. (88 min, NR; reviewed by R.K. 10/25)
BLADE RUNNER 2049HHHH1/2 Ryan Gosling plays an LA cop tracking down a long-missing slayer of androids (Harrison Ford) in this sequel to the landmark 1982 sci-fi film. Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) directed. (163 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 10/11)
MARK FELT: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE WHITE HOUSEHH1/2 Liam Neeson plays the whistleblower who helped precipitate the Watergate scandal in this biopic from director Peter Landesman (Concussion). (103 min, PG-13)
MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIEHH The Mane 6 must use the magic of friendship to save Ponyville in this family animation. With the voices of Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth and Liev Schreiber. Jayson Thiessen directed. (99 min, PG) ONLY THE BRAVEHHH1/2 Elite firefighters combat a wildfire in this biographical drama that sounds all too relevant to today’s headlines. Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Jeff Bridges star. Joseph Kosinski (Oblivion) directed. (133 min, PG-13)
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THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN USHH1/2 Two strangers (Idris Elba and Kate Winslet) stranded in the wilderness by a plane crash fight to survive in this drama from director Hany Abu Assad (The Idol). (103 min, PG-13)
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MARSHALLHHH1/2 Chadwick Boseman plays Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, in this biopic from director Reginald Hudlin (House Party). With Josh Gad, Kate Hudson and Sterling K. Brown. (118 min, PG-13)
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9/11H Former Vermonter Martin Guigui directed this drama about five people trying to escape from an elevator in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. With Charlie Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, Geena Gershon and Luis Guzmán. (90 min, R)
THE FOREIGNERHHH Jackie Chan plays a businessman who seeks help from a British government official (Pierce Brosnan) to bring to justice the terrorists who killed his daughter. Martin Campbell (Green Lantern) directed the action thriller. (114 min, R)
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MARQUIS THEATRE Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com
wednesday 1 — thursday 9 *A Bad Moms Christmas *Thor: Ragnarok (except Wed 1)
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PETER AND JOHN: Vermont’s Jay Craven wrote and directed this 2015 period drama based on Guy de Maupassant’s novel. With Jacqueline Bisset, Christian Coulson and Diane Guererro. (110 min, NR)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICEHHH University of Vermont alum Jon Kilik produced this drama about Iraq War veterans reintegrating into civilian life, directed by American Sniper screenwriter Jason Hall. Miles Teller, Haley Bennett, Joe Cole and Amy Schumer star. (108 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/1)
THE SNOWMANH Detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) seeks a missing woman in this adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s crime novel, directed by Tomas Alfredson (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). With Rebecca Ferguson and Chloë Sevigny. (119 min, R)
VICTORIA AND ABDULHHH This historical drama from director Stephen Frears (Philomena) traces the friendship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and a young Indian clerk (Ali Fazal). With Tim Pigott-Smith and Eddie Izzard. (112 min, PG)
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STRONGERHHHH Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jeff Bauman, who lost both legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, in this biographical drama directed by David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express). With Tatiana Maslany and Miranda Richardson. (116 min, R) SUBURBICONH1/2 Matt Damon plays a family man who spirals into a criminal life after a home invasion in this satirical thriller directed by George Clooney and cowritten by Joel and Ethan Coen. With Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac. (104 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 11/1)
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In the early stages of Johnny Cash’s development as a musician, his mother hired a coach to give him singing lessons. But after a few meetings, the teacher counseled him to quit. Johnny’s style was so unique, the seasoned pro thought it better not to tamper with his natural sound. I hesitate to offer you comparable advice, Scorpio. I’m a big believer in the value of enhancing one’s innate talents with training and education. On the other hand, my assessment of your destiny between now and October 2018 impels me to offer a suggestion: It may be useful for you to give some credence to the perspective of Johnny Cash’s voice coach. Make sure you guard and revere your distinctiveness.
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nese gooseberries grown? In New Zealand. What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. When England and France waged their Hundred Years’ War, how long did it last? 116 years. When do Russians celebrate their October Revolution? In November. Trick answers like these are likely to be a recurring theme for you in the coming weeks, Gemini. That’s why I advise you to not be a Master of the Obvious.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend you indulge in any or all of the following exercises. 1. Dedicate an entire day to performing acts of love. 2. Buy yourself flowers, sing yourself a song and tell yourself a story about why you’re so beautiful. 3. Explain your deeply felt opinion with so much passion and logic that you change the mind of a person who had previously disagreed with you. 4. Make a pilgrimage to a sacred spot you want to be influenced by. 5. Buy a drink for everyone in a bar or café. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Dear Rob: I saw a photo of you recently, and I realized that you have a scar on your face. I hope you don’t mind me telling you it resembles an ancient Mayan hieroglyph that means ‘Builder of Bridges for Those Who Are Seeking Home.’ Did you know this? If so, do you think it’s an accurate title for what you do? —Renegade Leo Scholar.” Dear Scholar: Thanks for your observation. I don’t know if I fully deserve the title “Builder
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I used to scoff at people who play the lottery. The chance of winning big is almost nil. Why not invest one’s hopes in more pragmatic schemes to generate money? But my opinion softened a bit when the planet Jupiter made a lucky transit to an aspect in my personal horoscope. It really did seem like my chances of winning the lottery were unusually high. I started dreaming about the educational amusements I’d pursue if I got a huge influx of cash. I opened my mind to expansive future possibilities that I had previously been closed to. So even though I didn’t actually get a windfall during this favorable financial phase, I was glad I’d entertained the fantasy. In alignment with current astrological omens, Libra, here’s the moral of the story for you: Meditate on what educational amusements you’d seek if you had more money. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I used to
nurture a grudge against Tony Pastorini. He was the high school math teacher who kicked me out of the extracurricular Calculus Club because my proofs were too “intuitive and unorthodox.” The shock of his rejection drove me away from a subject I had been passionate about. Eventually, though, I came to realize what a good deed he had done. It would have been a mistake for me to keep specializing in math — I was destined to study literature and psychology and mythology — but it took Pastorini to correct my course. Now, Sag-
ittarius, I invite you to make a similar shift of attitude. What debt of gratitude do you owe a person you have thought of as a source of frustration or obstruction?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the lore of ancient Greek mythology, the god Prometheus stole fire from his fellow deities and sneakily gave it to us humans. Before our patron provided us with this natural treasure, we poor creatures had no access to it. As I gaze out at your possibilities in the coming months, Capricorn, I foresee you having Promethean inclinations. Your ability to bestow blessings and spread benevolence and do good deeds will be at a peak. Unlike Prometheus, however, I don’t expect you’ll get into trouble for your generosity. Just the opposite! AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here’s a parable you may find useful. An armchair explorer is unexpectedly given a chance to embark on an adventure she has only read and dreamed about. But she hesitates on the brink of seizing her opportunity. She asks herself, “Do I really want to risk having ragged reality corrupt the beautiful fantasy I’ve built up in my mind’s eye?” In the end she takes the gamble. She embarks on the adventure. And ragged reality does in fact partially corrupt her beautiful fantasy. But it also brings her unexpected lessons that partially enhance the beautiful fantasy.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “A game of chess is usually a fairy tale of 1001 blunders,” said chess grandmaster Savielly Tartakower, a Pisces. “It is a struggle against one’s own errors,” he added. “The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.” I think this is excellent counsel during the current phase of your astrological cycle, Pisces. It’s time to risk bold moves, because, even if they’re partly or wholly mistaken, they will ultimately put you in a good position to succeed in the long run. Here’s a further point for your consideration. Remember the philosopher Rene Descartes’ famous dictum, “Cogito ergo sum”? It’s Latin for “I think, therefore I am.” Tartakower countered this with, “Erro ergo sum,” which is “I err, therefore I am.”
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): America’s Civil War ended in 1865. A veteran from that conflict later produced a daughter, Irene Triplett, who is still alive today and collecting his pension. In the coming months, I foresee you being able to take advantage of a comparable phenomenon, although it may be more metaphorical. Blessings from bygone times, perhaps even from the distant past, will be available to you. But you’ll have to be alert and know where to look. So now might be a good time to learn more about your ancestors, ruminate exuberantly about your own history, study the lives of your dead heroes and maybe even tune in to your previous incarnations.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I wasn’t in the market to buy a Day-Glo plastic fish from a street vendor,” testified a witty guy named Jef on Facebook, “but that’s exactly what I did. The seller said he found it in someone’s trash. He wanted fifty cents for it, but I talked him up to a dollar. The best part is the expression on the fish’s face. It’s from Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream.’” I bring this testimony to your attention, Taurus, because I feel it’s good role-modeling for you. In the coming days, I bet you won’t know exactly what you’re looking for until you find it. This prize may not be highly valued by anyone else but you. And it will amuse you and be of use to you in just the right ways.
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WHAT’S YOUR COSTUME? You were in red plaid behind the counter. You came over and asked me about my costume. I had a Jiji cat doll despite being Wednesday Addams. I wanted to talk to you more, but I was with a friend and am kinda awkward in general. I would love to know what your costume is going to be. When: Saturday, October 28, 2017. Where: the Archives. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914165 SEXY OWL WOMAN AT P. PIE You were the sexy owl woman. I had gray pants and a black T-shirt. Your wings were wonderful, your mask mesmerizing, your tail feathers tantalizing. We pressed into each other for Carlo’s set, and I loved it! Let’s dance together again sometime, owl outfit optional. When: Friday, October 27, 2017. Where: Positive Pie, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914164
TECH PARK, SOUTH BURLINGTON I assisted you in finding the person you needed to drop off a laptop to; you smiled and asked “Nutri Bullet?” but I didn’t understand. You asked me again — then you pointed to my smoothie. Wish I had noticed your name on your vendor ID. Would love to continue a conversation if you’re not committed to someone. When: Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Where: Tech Park, South Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914156 WESTON, YOU STONER! The next time you drive 47 miles for coffee, borrow Rachel’s car. When: Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Where: “Rachel Lives Here Now.” You: Man. Me: Man. #914155 BEST FIRST DATE, MOOGS PLACE It started awkwardly at a friend’s wedding and proceeded to become the best first date I’ve had! I passed your test on the deck, and you far surpassed mine: Dead Sessions, dancing, smiles and a best friend for life. Will you be there with me “when I paint my masterpiece”? When: Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Where: Moogs Place. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914154
SUPERDAVE IN MIDDLEBURY You: usually spotted biking around Midd or other places with jokes, sidewalk chalk and crazy costumes. You have a remarkable talent for getting people to smile/join flash mobs/wear costumes and so much more. Me: super lucky to be your partner. You made my week. You’re the best. I’ll apply for a grant with you any day. When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Where: Middlebury. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914160
SHOPPING BAG SIZZLER We ain’t talking about the burger here, folks. We’re talking about the fine piece of meat em part time. I asked for jalapeños. You said, for me, anything. Be my lunch lady. Grind my beef. Give me extra ranch on the side. I like my hot sauce hot and my burger rare. When: Monday, October 16, 2017. Where: Shopping Bag. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914153
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GRAZIN’ AROUND STARBUCKS I was out on a girls’ day with my daughter and her friend in June when we saw you at Starbucks; you may have been on your morning coffee break, dressed in your shirt and tie. You held the door when we left. I saw you again a few weeks later at Grazers. We smiled as you walked out. Coffee sometime? When: Thursday, June 1, 2017. Where: Starbucks and Grazers. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914161
AA MIKE Words can’t express my gratitude to you for stopping on the interstate to change my flat tire. Sorry you got soaked. I would love to see you again. My treat — dinner and a drink? Soda, of course. Get back to me with my name and what’s on your trailer so we can talk more if you’re interested. When: Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Where: Colchester. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914159
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PETTY TRIBUTE You wore a long-sleeve green shirt with a dark tank top underneath. Blond hair. I stood next to you, near the stage, in a blue(ish) coat and knocked into you a million times. You just smiled. Loved dancing next to you. Hated leaving without asking your name. When: Thursday, October 26, 2017. Where: Higher Ground. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914162
HEALTHY LIVING You were behind me on the way in, in your goldish Impala with New York plates. Then I saw you in your black blouse and red-and-white skirt at the juice bar. Were you getting a smoothie or a baked good? I was at the deli looking for a wrap for lunch but was sorely disappointed. When: Monday, October 23, 2017. Where: Healthy Living Market & Café. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914157
MR. MIKES I was enjoying a slice and a beer when a pretty young lady in the back of car at the light gave me a warm smile and a friendly wave. I just wanted to thank you for brightening my day! When: Sunday, October 22, 2017. Where: South Winooski and Main. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914158
TRADER JOEY Trader Joey, where did you go? My grocery trips have become mundane. Come back! When: Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Where: Trader Joe’s, South Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914152 SERVER AT THE RESERVOIR My buddy and I were seated just behind the greeting podium, around 12:30 to 1 p.m. I was wearing a black baseball cap with “Maui” embroidered on it. When you brought our food out, we had a brief repartee about the fries, and you smiled. I wish I had asked for your number, because I sensed a connection between us. When: Saturday, October 14, 2017. Where: the Reservoir, Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914151
SATURDAY MORNING NEW YORK TIMES READER You: dark-haired, New York Timesreading iced-coffee drinker. Me: flannel-wearing (surprise, right?), Mac-using guy sitting across from you. Coffee sometime? When: Saturday, October 14, 2017. Where: Shelburne. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914150 BANSHEE OF MY HEART Your black dog runs around OGE like you run around my mind. Your small stature is like the fairy folk. You haunt my heart on this Friday the 13th. I hope an apparition of you appears in my sleep. I hope you wail but don’t kill the desire in my heart. When: Friday, October 13, 2017. Where: OGE. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #914149 BECKY AT THE DOG PARK Do you co-parent Chloe, or are you a single dog mom? Didn’t have the tennis balls to ask you that when we met. We should get our dogs together again. :) When: Friday, October 6, 2017. Where: Starr Farm Dog Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914148 YOU LEFT ZENBARN TOO SOON You: handsome man with a beautiful smile leaving right before Session Americana started up. Me: girl talking to my friends standing by the door. You caught my eye as you walked by and smiled. Would love to see that smile again. When: Thursday, October 12, 2017. Where: Zenbarn, Waterbury. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914147 BECCA IN BETHEL Wonder Woman superstar! From better blocks to pop-up universities and puppet theaters, your energy and organizing acumen inspire the creative placemaker in me. Want to apply for a grant together? When: Saturday, October 1, 2016. Where: Bethel. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914146 EVERYDAY WOODS-LOVING GUY We passed each other last week on Mount Hunger, then again on Camel’s Hump this week. You were with a cute little dog. I wish I would have at least introduced myself. Up for a hike? When: Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Where: Camel’s Hump. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914145 FOREVER IN MY MIND, CM Just seeing your name makes everything melt away. We left on a bad note. I wish we could have had more to say. The cemetery walks and late-night grilled cheese aren’t enough for me, but I will try to survive. I’ll love you to the end of sexy space. When: Saturday, October 11, 2014. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914144 SPOT ON THE DOCK So excited to run into you outside of Verità. Wish I could have kept your attention longer, but happy to have chatted a bit. Can we meet again? When: Friday, September 22, 2017. Where: Spot on the Dock. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914143
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ASK ATHENA Dear Athena,
How do I get my wife to break away from the daily grind and want to want me again? Seems like all she is interested in anymore is the task at hand — however, I’m not the task. I’m 31; she’s 36.
Signed,
Dear Need More,
Have you wooed your wife lately? When was the last time you asked her out and planned a proper date? The last time you told her you think she’s sexy and wonderful and smart? The last time you left her a love note? The last time you asked her how you could make her life easier or take something off her plate? Have you told her that you want more, that you miss her — even though she sleeps right next to you? If you haven’t done any of this — start! It’s possible she doesn’t even know how you’re feeling. And you know that old saying, treat others as you wish to be treated? If you want more attention, give her more attention. Your attitude will begin to rub off on her. Also, take a sec to consider what she may be going through. You say she’s preoccupied by daily demands. Is she under pressure at work? Is she getting along with the rest of her family? Does she have any time for fun? Her world doesn’t — and shouldn’t — revolve around you. If it did, that would make for a codependent relationship doomed to fail. If she’s overloaded, support her — and know that some space between the two of you is healthy. It gives you both room to grow. One last thing: What does your age difference have to do with this? Does her being (just slightly) older mean you think she’s past her prime or lost her touch? She’s always been older than you — why is this relevant now? Work it out, pal. Age is one factor that ain’t gonna change — like, ever.
Yours,
Athena
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