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THE LAST WEEK IN REVIEW

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FEBRUARY 9-16, 2011 COMPILED BY CATHY RESMER & TYLER MACHADO

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Thieves broke into the Salvation Army thrift store in St. Albans, stole stuff and thoroughly trashed the place.

What, shopping there was too expensive?

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More than 100 performers in gender-bending costumes took the stage at Higher Ground last weekend for the 16th annual “Winter Is a Drag Ball.” The sold-out event drew 1000 revelers between the ages of 18 and 80, many of whom spent days preparing outlandish outfits relating to this year’s theme — Saturday Night Drag Fever.

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The drag queens of the House of LeMay organized and hosted the ball for the ninth straight year. Burlington resident Bob Bolyard, aka Amber LeMay, reports that the bash raised more than $15,000 for the Vermont People With AIDS Coalition.

Burlington and Chittenden County are growing faster than anywhere else in Vermont. If only all those folks could find a place to live.

“After nine years, one might get bored or jaded by organizing an event like this,” writes Bolyard in a Facebook message. “But with the great circle of friends I have and the talented people who come back year after year, it totally rejuvenates me. It never gets old — even though some of us are!”

Find Seven Days’ slide show of Drag Ball photos at seven daysvt.com. Thanks to photographers who submitted images: Matthew Thorsen, Stephen Mease, Don Eggert, Lauren Ober, Rebecca Moyer, DJ Llu, Chris Landry, Phil Krone, Jeffrey Garrant and Dean Pratt.

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Of 14 people rescued at Vermont’s ski areas in the past month, at least seven have hailed from New York or New Jersey. Learn to ski, dudes.

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2/10: Former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl defends the craft of food writing at Dartmouth College.

2/15: A federal appeals court says a preacher doesn’t have the right to shout the gospel on Church Street.

2/15: Alice Levitt samples the homestyle cooking at Rosie’s Restaurant in Middlebury.

2/15: Prominent VT filmmakers ask the govenor to restructure the film commission.

HOME ON THE RANGE?

Peter Shumlin issued a preemptive pardon to Pete the Moose, of Big Rack Ridge in Irasburg. But can he save Bambi?

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That’s how many seconds it took for Krystal Smith of Burlington, a Hannaford employee, to fill three grocery bags at the 2011 Best Bagger Championship in Las Vegas, according to the Burlington Free Press. Smith won the national competition, and a $10,000 prize.

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1. “Fair Game: The Fix Is In” by Shay Totten. Gov. Peter Shumlin is spending $400,000 more than his predecessor on wages for top administration executives.

2. “Up in Arms” by Ken Picard. Burlington residents debate whether the city should work with defense contractor Lockheed Martin on renewable energy projects.

3. “Cat Tracks” by Lauren Ober. Take a cabin cat up the mountain to dine at Sugarbush’s Allyn’s Lodge. Ski back down under moonlight when you’re done.

4. “Airport Envy: Can PBG Compete With BTV?” by Kevin J. Kelley. With low fares and easy access to Canadian markets, Plattsburgh International Airport is taking off.

5. “The ‘Porch’ Expands” by Andy Bromage.

Michael Wood-Lewis’ Front Porch Forum neighborhood newsletter service is expanding, but not without growing pains.

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DON’T FORGET SARDUCCI’S

So much ado about the new trendiness in Montpelier [“Capital Fare,” February 2].

Why is it never mentioned that the stalwart of Montpelier dining — Sarducci’s — is just that, the stalwart? The food is amazing. The prices fit both the Applebee’s and the Hen of the Wood budgets. Gastro joints come and go, as do trendy chefs, but a classic place, where the food is always deliciously consistent, needs to be appreciated, too. There is a reason why Seven Daysie awards fill the tabernacle of the church that is the “’Ducc.”

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and in our lakes or sit in landfills. Here in Vermont we take pride in preserving our environment. We are one of the only states to ban billboards, we protect our natural places from overdevelopment, and the bottle bill has been an enormous success in preventing our landscape that we hold dear to us from being literally trashed.

Repealing the bottle bill will only take us backward. Instead, we should work to build on this program’s huge success.

Updating the bottle bill to include other beverage containers, like bottled water or sports drinks, will help reduce the

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CORRECTION: BIGGER BOTTLE BILL

I was shocked when I read [“Is Vermont’s Bottle Bill Ready for Recycling?” January 26] by Ken Picard about the effort under way to eliminate the “bottle bill.” I have always been proud of the fact that Vermont was one of the first states to adopt this extremely successful recycling program. More than 80 percent of containers that have the 5¢ deposit are recycled here in the state. This program works. When something works this well, you don’t try to fix it. You build on it.

Replacing the bottle bill is a bad idea. It will take away the incentive for people to redeem their containers, and more will end up on the sides of roads

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In last week’s cover story, “Up in Arms,” writer Ken Picard mischaracterized the charitable work done

by IBM during South Africa’s apartheid era. The company donated about $2 million worth of computer equipment a year to black schools and enterprises in South Africa, not the United States. Seven Days regrets the error. … There was also an error in Kevin J. Kelley’s “Airport Envy: Can PBG Compete with BTV?” Laurentian Aerospace is planning to build a $175 million, 273,000-squarefoot maintenance and repair facility at PBG in Plattsburgh, not at South Burlington’s BTV.

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This is a comprehensive, exceedingly well-crafted and -written article — a great rarity in these days of corporate, cut-and-paste journalism [“Up in Arms,” February 9]. So many citizens have put forth such an incredible effort to make this happen — a story in itself.

I am so pleased to see everyone’s efforts honored with accurate reporting.

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I think the meter system in Burlingtonarea taxis would be a great idea [“Burlington Cabbies Up in Arms About Proposed Meters,” February 2]. The zones are a very complicated system. I know; I drove a cab for a few months, and one of the reasons I chose to stop driving is that it was a complicated and stressful system. Add to that long hours and a general feeling by Burlington residents that cabbies are out to cheat them. The latter, thanks to Seven Days — which ran a difficult but necessary story that raised the issue to consumers and started a real conversation to change the system drastically. feedback

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As a supporter of Bernie Sanders, I received the original email that Shay Totten and VPR, among others, have criticized for its supposed poor tone and timing [“Fair Game,” January 19]. Not one thing about this email caught my attention as inappropriate. This message was congruent in tone and content with a series of emails the senator has sent to supporters since his filibuster of the tax-cut bill in December. In each of these messages, Sanders has addressed the current state of our political climate and the need for appropriate action.

The notion that Bernie Sanders was trying to raise money off the tragedy in Arizona is preposterous. Let’s not embrace this Fox News style of journalism where we dredge the depths of every statement searching for the worst possible spin. We know Bernie better than this.

We are fortunate to have a senator who is passionately dedicated to serving the needs of the many instead of the money of the few. His track record should afford him, at least in Vermont, the benefit of any lingering doubt in this case.

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[Re: “Feedback,” January 19, and “Up in Arms,” February 9]: When Mayor Kiss approached Lockheed Martin to advise Burlington on sustainability, it may have been man-on-the-moon logic that misled him. Man-on-the-moon logic bases a desired result on an irrelevant achievement, for example: “If the United States can put a man on the moon, then surely we can __.” You fill in the blank with “find a cure for AIDS,” “eliminate homelessness” or some other socially beneficial goal.

In the case of the mayor’s sustainability agreement, man on the moon takes the following form: “If the engineers at Lockheed Martin can design delivery systems for nuclear weapons, then surely they can help Burlington to become sustainable.” Problem is, the conclusion does not follow from the hypothesis. Problem is, the hypothesis itself should have been questioned, given the company’s miserable record on developing the F-35 aircraft.

Man on the moon is only pretend logic, and the mayor’s agreement is only superficially about the environment. It is really about greenwashing — giving the world’s largest military contractor a way to tart up its image by flouting collaboration with a small, charming and progressive Vermont municipality.

The solution is for the city of Burlington to scrap the agreement with Lockheed Martin and to partner with local organizations and companies on projects that will strengthen our sustainability quotient.

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LOOKING FORWARD

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Is the Mardi Gras Parade Too Rowdy?

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34 Jock Doctrine

Art: At Middlebury College, a provocative exhibit considers the male athlete

BY PAMELA POLSTON

A Choreographer Brings Taxidermied Creatures to Life

18 R.I.P. Blanche Moyse

BY PAMELA POLSTON

Young Filmmaker Turns the Lens on His Milieu

BY MARGOT HARRISON

Music: Dynamic duo the Vacant Lots take off

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40 New World Order Food: Taste Test: ¡Duino! (Duende)

63 Music

Chamberlin, Bitter Blood; Golden Dome Musicians Collective, State and Main Records: Volume 1

66 Art

BY LAUREN OBER

24 Poli Psy

On the public uses and abuses of emotion

BY JUDITH LEVINE

Leftover food news

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Music news and views

BY DAN BOLLES

68 Drawn + Paneled

Novel graphics from the Center for Cartoon Studies

43 Blood, Syrup and Samosas

BY DAKOTA MCFADZEAN

Food: Rendering the tastes of place at NOFA

BY CORIN HIRSCH

Your guide to love and lust

BY MISTRESS MAEVE

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44 Drinking and Drawing

Food: A cartoonist reviews craft brews

BY CORIN HIRSCH

58 Good Vibrations

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Music: The musical journey of Craig Myers

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Barney’s Version; Just Go With It

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Lawyers, Sums and Money ov. PETER SHUMLIN isn’t the only guy in Montpelier giving out pay raises. Now top legislative leaders are getting in on the

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Last Friday a legislative committee approved a proposal to give sizable pay increases to a select group of legislative staffers who advise the state’s 180 5:31 PM lawmakers.

The reason for the proposed pay boosts, according to House Speaker SHAP SMITH and Senate President Pro Tem JOHN CAMPBELL, is that the legislative council’s top lawyer and director, EMILY BERGQUIST, is leaving mid-session. To fill her shoes overseeing about 50 staffers, Bergquist devised a plan to divvy up her job among four handpicked staff, including three attorneys. Part of her salary — of more than $90,000 — would finance pay raises up to $10,000 for each of them.

The lawyers were among the “exempt” — or appointed — legislative council staffers who received pay raises ranging from 1 to 7 percent as of January 1. Similarly paid “exempts” took a 5 percent cut in 2009.

The deal came as a surprise to Sen. VINCE ILLUZZI (R-Essex-Orleans), who sits on the Senate Appropriations Committee and has oversight of the legislative budget. He said Friday was the first time he learned about the payraise plan. The meeting at which it was decided had no agenda and wasn’t recorded, Illuzzi added.

Smith and Campbell said the meeting was open to the public, even if the locale was hard to find — in the basement room of a state office building a block away from the Statehouse, accessible only by swipe card.

Illuzzi said he opposes the pay increases because they send the wrong 4:01 PM message to other state workers.

“We’re telling the rest of state government that you have to do more with less,” said Illuzzi. “I’m not sure giving pay raises to a select few is fair to the rank-and-file employees of state government who don’t have access to power.”

Illuzzi doesn’t dispute that legislative staff work hard during the session. But “I would dare say there are state employees who are working just as hard 12 months out of the year, and they aren’t getting pay raises,” said Illuzzi.

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up with the demands of the session.

Along with more work and increased responsibility should come more pay, he reasoned —especially if it doesn’t increase the legislature’s overall spending plan.

“How can this happen when other state employees are doing more work, when they may not be getting remunerated for extra time?” Campbell asked rhetorically. “The thing is, I don’t know if that isn’t happening. We don’t deal with other state employees; I don’t know what their duties are and what they are paid.”

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I’m sure any of the 650 or so state employees who’ve been laid off in the past two years would be happy to fill Campbell in on the details. Better yet, he should ask those who are still on the payroll, doing more work for less pay.

One Plus One Equals $400,000

Gov. Peter Shumlin suggested I “check the math” in last week’s column. He didn’t like the way I added up the salaries of some of his appointees.

Well, guess what?

No correction required. Shumlin is spending about $400,000 more on his team than Gov. JIM DOUGLAS did on his.

In a one-page memo, Secretary of Administration JEB SPAULDING claimed $140,000 of that $400,000 is salary increases. The rest is due to filling vacant posts and creating new ones to hire, as the gov put it, “the best people I could find to get the job done.” Despite the pay raises, Spaulding said several contenders

withdrew their applications due to “uncompetitive compensation.”

“Many folks seem to think all the money went to pay raises, even though that is not what your column said,” noted Spaulding in an email to “Fair Game.”

At least 17 of Shumlin’s appointees are earning more than their predecessors, according to Spaulding’s memo, some of whom spent eight years working their way up the pay ladder. In two cases, the salary difference is about $30,000.

One of the jobs Shumlin created is chief of ConnectVermont, which is charged with expanding cell and broadband service throughout Vermont.

Former Comcast exec KAREN MARSHALL got that job, which pays $115,000.

Shumlin’s team reached out to union leaders last week, and again this week, to quell concerns that the Democrat is more interested in hiring high-paid executives than in replenishing the ranks of frontline employees, who are being asked to absorb another $12 million to help close the deficit.

In a memo, Spaulding said their onepage explainer is designed to “provide some clarity to the dialogue.”

What’s not clear?

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Think Shumlin’s budget takes a toll on human services? Wait ’til you see what President BARACK OBAMA and House Republicans have in store for the nation’s poor, disabled and elderly.

House Republicans want to cut by 70 percent the $700 million Community Service Block Grant program, which funds the core staffing services for the state’s community action programs (CAPs), including the Central Vermont Community Action and the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Council. Since the federal fiscal year is almost over, no more money would flow to any of these agencies as of March 4.

The CAPs help people in crisis to access food stamps, housing, fuel assistance and more. In some cases, they run food shelves and provide direct services such as cash assistance in emergencies.

If the GOP fails to make these cuts in the current budget, President Obama is targeting the program for a 50 percent cut in next year’s. That could mean a reduction of between $500,000 and $700,000 at CVOEO, which would imperil half the agency’s 140 staffers, said TIM SEARLES, CVOEO’s community-relations director.

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At CVCAC, the cuts could force 20 layoffs and the closure of its offices in Morrisville, Bradford and Randolph.

People would have to travel to the central office in Barre to seek help with food stamps, fuel assistance and other support services.

As “Fair Game” noted last year, the CAPs are now administering the state’s general assistance program the safety net of safety nets. This was part of the state’s Challenges for Change program and the ongoing “modernization” effort at the Department for Children and Families.

That effort has struggled as a result of crushing demand on a depleted workforce. Wait times for food stamps and other state-funded help grew so long — up to three months — that Vermont Legal Aid threatened to take the state to court. The state finally agreed to hire more workers to reduce the backlog.

Whether it’s this year or next, cuts are coming.

Human Service Secretary Doug Racine said the Agency of Human Services is still trying to determine the impact the Obama-directed cuts will have on Vermonters. With AHS already facing $44 million in cuts under Shumlin’s budget, it’s unclear who will step in to help folks secure food and housing.

“A lot of us are feeling betrayed right now and trying to figure out why he’s cutting these services,” Searles said of Obama. “It couldn’t come at a worse time; these cuts are happening … when demand for services is skyrocketing. If we’re not there to help people, it’s not as if they’re just going to go away.”

Nonetheless, some Vermont businesses and key pols keep pushing for the plant to stay in operation.

Last week, Entergy CEO J. Wayne LeonaRD made it clear to nuclear naysayers that it’s full speed ahead to relicense Vermont Yankee, despite Gov. Peter Shumlin’s opposition to VY staying open past 2012. Leonard hopes to convince the legislature to hold a revote and allow the Vermont Public Service Board to review its relicensure plan; the feds haven’t weighed in yet.

Entergy is paying plenty to make its case to lawmakers. According to lobbyist disclosure data on file with the Secretary of State’s office, Entergy Vermont Yankee spent $733,000 on lobbyists during the last biennium.

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In the past five years, the nearly 40-year-old nuke plant on the banks of the Connecticut River has had its cooling water towers collapse — twice. Last year, two leaks allowed hundreds of thousands of gallons of tritiated water to enter the groundwater. Now, it appears a third, smaller tritium leak has been found in plant steam drain lines. Tritium has a half-life of more than 12 years.

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At its annual meeting on Thursday, the Vermont Press Association will bestow its annual MattheW Lyon Award on State Archivist gRegoRy SanfoRD for his “lifetime commitment to the First Amendment and the public’s right to know the truth in Vermont.”

The well-deserved award is being given to Sanford in part because he has led the government-wide effort to bring clarity and consistency to maintaining public records.

The award is named after a Vermont congressman who was jailed in 1798 under the Alien and Sedition Act for sending a letter to the editor criticizing President John aDaMS. While he was serving his federal sentence in Vergennes, Vermonters reelected Lyon to the U.S. House. m

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ardi Gras, Burlington’s secular version of the traditional midwinter celebration that precedes Lent, has long paid homage to its New Orleans roots with jazzy, upbeat music, lavish parade floats, outlandish costumes, free beads and candy for the masses, and ample revelry and good cheer.

Burlington’s Fat Tuesday fête has always been a tamer, family-friendlier version of its Cajun cousin’s, partly because Vermont winters aren’t conducive to public nudity.

But last year’s Mardi Gras, blessed with unseasonably warm weather, made Church Street look more like Bourbon Street. Parties were raging by 9 a.m., beer kegs were rolled into police cruisers, busloads of wasted college students came from out of state, and numerous instances of public urinating and vomiting were reported. One parade spectator was injured by a beer bottle that fell from an open window. Medical crews had trouble reaching their patient in the densely packed Church Street crowd, which numbered in the tens of thousands.

Now the city is making some changes.

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(downhill) on Main Street rather than turning up Church. Burlington Police Chief Mike Schirling says he expects the reroute to ease some of the congestion on the marketplace and keep businesses accessible.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 — a weekend when, as it happens, the University of Vermont is on spring break.

The problem is “not the event. It’s the name Mardi Gras,” explains Schirling.

“When it becomes an excuse to binge drink

for other folks, it loses the whole point of the event, which is to raise money for such a great cause” — the Women’s Rape Crisis Center.

When asked if the city will consider pulling the plug on next year’s parade if things don’t improve this year, Schirling says, “I don’t know. I don’t want to go there. Certainly, if it continues to deteriorate, we’re going to have to come up with some options.”

Cathleen Wilson is executive director

of the Women’s Rape Crisis Center, the state’s largest advocacy group for survivors of sexual violence. Thirteen of the previous 15 Mardi Gras events have served as major fundraisers for her organization, bringing in about $30,000 annually.

“This is our bread and butter,” says Wilson. She “completely understands” the city’s concerns about last year’s event, but asks, “What are they going to do to fill that $30,000 hole in our budget?”

The crisis center has always fielded questions about its association with Mardi Gras, Wilson says, in part because of its partnership with Magic Hat Brewing Company.

In the past, some WRCC supporters asked whether it’s appropriate for an organization that assists rape survivors to raise money at an event that, in the eyes of many, is synonymous with intoxicated behavior.

Wilson’s response: The WRCC promotes a “nuanced and complex” message about alcohol consumption and never characterizes booze as the “cause” of a sexual assault, only as a contributing factor in some cases. Operators on the rape crisis hotline don’t ask callers if they were intoxicated at the time of their attack, and only record that information if a caller volunteers it.

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ermont’s struggling economy is fueling tense teacher-contract talks across the state, and local school boards are increasingly using the “nuclear option” — forcing contracts on workers rather than negotiating a settlement.

Since 1970, only 16 contracts have been imposed on teachers, according to the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association, which represents 13,000 teachers.

Four of those contract impositions occurred in the past two years. Since 1978, there have been 23 strikes, the last one in 2006. The tally this year: two contract impositions and no strikes. So far.

In labor relations, strikes and contract impositions are designed to balance each other, says Heather Parkhurst, a math teacher at Mount Abraham Union High School and a lead negotiator for her union.

But, she says, that’s not how it plays in real

life. “The public does not necessarily see them as equal: What does an imposition look like? Teachers are upset, no big deal.

But you say the word ‘strike,’ and everyone has a visual on that.”

Longtime Montpelier labor attorney J. Scott Cameron, who served as personnel commissioner under Gov. Madeleine Kunin, is one of the go-to lawyers school boards hire when they renegotiate contracts with their staff. He’s currently involved in about a dozen active talks, with some of the toughest slogs in Addison Northeast Supervisory Union, South Burlington, Chittenden South Supervisory Union and Barre.

In the cases of Barre and ANESU, the boards have opted to impose a contract on their staff. Whether the same will happen in South Burlington or CSSU remains to be seen. But, with next year’s school budgets likely to be even tighter after a loss of federal stimulus funding, tougher

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negotiations could be in the offing.

“It’s not normal,” says Cameron of the budget talks. “We’re in the third year of a severe economic contraction.”

Cameron says the underlying structural problem of Vermont’s education-finance system — employee ranks growing as student population declines — is becoming more pronounced as districts try to keep tax increases at bay.

In recent talks, boards have pressed for the end of automatic pay raises, called “step increases,” which are based on longevity and experience and are granted even in the event of an imposed contract.

Teachers have balked.

While boards can impose a contract, Cameron says a strike threat puts “incredible pressure” on them to settle with teachers. “I have not had a strike yet, and I’d like to keep it that way, but on the other hand, boards have to do what’s right for their community,” he adds.

Cameron says teachers shouldn’t shoulder all the blame for prolonging the

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negotiations. But he suggests that some of them are willfully ignoring economic realities: “Teachers in some parts of the state have given back raises,” says Cameron. But “in other parts of the state, the teachers either do not believe you or just look around and see how wealthy their school district is, and they won’t give [the raises] up.”

Vermont NEA spokesman Darren Allen dismisses that characterization. “Teachers are like every other taxpayer,” he says.

Got A NEWS tIP? news@sevendaysvt.com Moreover, Wilson points out, neither the WRCC nor the emergency room at Fletcher Allen Health Care is any busier with sexual assaults on Mardi Gras weekend than they are any other weekend of the year.

Nevertheless, this year both the WRCC and Magic Hat are making a concerted effort to promote messages about responsible drinking. The WRCC has launched

children 10 and under, from Church Street to the bottom of Main, far from most downtown bars.

Are Magic Hat’s new owners — North American Breweries of Rochester, N.Y. — committed to holding the Mardi Gras event after 2011? Steinmetz can only say they’ll “likely” keep it going.

“Magic Hat wants the kids to have a positive experience,” Steinmetz adds.

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For its part, Magic Hat will once again prominently feature its “Stop before you’re stupid!” message in all marketing material for the 2011 Mardi Gras.

Event organizer Stacey Steinmetz says she understands the police department’s concerns. Magic Hat is taking measures to make the event more family friendly — for instance, moving the “Young Jambalayas” section, designated for families with

“This event is built on community, so we’re asking our peers and the community to try to self-police a little here.”

And, where the community doesn’t “self-police,” Burlington’s cops will do it for them. Schirling says his officers will be more vigilant than ever about enforcing open-container and public-intoxication laws. Parade floats will be more closely inspected and scrutinized — not to kill the buzz, Schirling says, but to ensure everyone has a good time.

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“They do live in their communities and Williston and St. George — have yet to set do shop in their communities, and, like a date but may do so if talks continue to any other worker, they resist the notion languish. that it’s OK to drag everyone down by “The board, for the first time in the eviscerating the middle class.” district’s 50-year history, indicated it Despite some high-profile local would walk away from negotiations and disputes, the NEA isn’t experiencing impose working conditions on teachers,” a “rash of unsettled contracts,” Allen says Richard Wise, copresident of adds. In fact, the union the South Burlington settles about 90 percent Educators’ Association. of them.

“Usually “No board in this district negotiations become has ever done this, and more difficult during we will not stand for this a difficult economy, disrespectful stance.” and boards are less In the ANESU, which interested in inking governs Bristol, its multiyear deals,” Allen neighbors and the Mount says. “We have seen Abraham Union High a cluster [of contract School district, teachers impositions] this set strike dates after J . Scot t cAmEroN, year, and, while it’s talks broke down. But, School BoArD disheartening, we’re when the ANESU board At torN E Y moving ahead.” imposed a contract, Whether teachers in ending the stalemate, the any district will strike remains to be seen. teachers opted to stay on the job.

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Unfortunately, I didn’t see any mention of the fact that the redemption dollars usually end up in the hands of youngsters, the dispossessed and people who generally have a hard time of it. I interviewed one young man who told me that, after his father’s passing, he collected and redeemed empties so that he could continue to hunt to help feed his family.

The existing bill seems to place responsibility for recycling where it belongs: with the consumer and the manufacturer. In addition, it, at minimum, zeros out cost to the consumer and provides a small but valued stipend to people who need it. If anybody is complaining, it appears to be the manufacturers.

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I was very pleased and grateful to see my artwork and show at Christine Price Gallery featured in the calendar listing [Art Listings, February 2] in Seven Days.

However, I found the copy accompanying the image confusing and also misleading. The many naked ladies (and a few naked guys) I’ve produced over the years, since the late 1990s, I’ve always referred to as “nudes” or “figures”— never as “portraits.” I have never intentionally incorporated landscape shapes in my figurative work. If the viewer chooses to see landscape shapes in a piece, that’s OK by me, but that is not what I’m doing per se.

Further confusing the description of my work and the show is that there are, indeed, portraits and landscapes in the exhibition at Christine Price. Among the 41 works on display are 12 portraits and 11 landscapes, all done from life, along with 18 nudes. The new directions I’m taking in my work are not to incorporate landscapes into so-called “portraits” but to actually do landscapes and portraits.

Nevertheless, I thank Seven Days for the beautiful reproduction of my work and for the publicity.

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Josh Schlossberg’s letter [“Feedback,” January 19] purporting to correct inaccuracies in Andy Bromage’s [“Biomass Busted? Why Wood-Fired Power Is Catching Heat in Vermont,” December 22] is an example of sophistry at its finest: “a plausible but misleading or fallacious argument.”

Josh names carbon dioxide as the byproduct most in need of elimination from combustion processes to save our planet — he may well be right. But he forgets, or ignores, one important fact in his zeal to “bust” biomass: A tree burned or a tree left to rot on the forest floor emits exactly the same amount of carbon dioxide. Coal represents carbon that has been sequestered for eons, so burning it introduces “new” carbon dioxide (among other things) to the atmosphere.

Forest biomass represents an essentially closed cycle wherein trees sequester carbon as they grow and emit that same carbon as they deteriorate — either slowly through decomposition or quickly through burning. (Frankly, that’s also one

flaw I can’t overcome in the argument of those who see forest management as a long-term carbon sequestration solution.

Sound forest management has its own set of societal and environmental benefits, but it’s hardly a panacea for offsetting remote emission sources.)

It seems reasonable, even imperative, to ensure that any biomass-to-electricity facility in Vermont answer hard questions about emissions, transportation and proper management of source forests, but forests are among the most resilient and renewable of resources we have. Josh does that review process (and himself ) a real disservice by raising specious arguments against moving ahead with Vermont’s most abundant, locally produced fuel source. paul Hannan calais

Hannan was commissioner of The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation under Gov. Madeleine Kunin.

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I’m glad the mayor cares about climate change [“Feedback,” January 19, and “Up in Arms,” February 9]. His critics do not question the emergency of climate chaos.

That is, in fact, the reason to oppose Lockheed Martin. The biggest Pentagon contractor, Lockheed is a major purveyor of atmospheric carbon. Business as usual is Kiss bringing them here.

The very idea of a Carbon War Room shows the boybrains have not learned how to think about environmental problems. War and techno fixes are part of the problem. Thinking ecologically means working with nature and cooperating. Lockheed favors geo-engineering solutions made for war contractors that involve costly aircraft and technology.

The real solutions lie on Earth but do not attract venture capitalists.

Lockheed’s business is selling killing aircraft that pollute at rates of 6000 to 8000 gallons per hour. The unspoken part of the mayor’s letter is that Lockheed will provide money in exchange for greenwashing its image.

I sympathize with the mayor. Our country, in thrall to the military-industrial-energy complex, has no resources for lesser matters such as life on Earth or cutting carbon. But a Faustian bargain with the devil dealing out the carbon is not the way to go. Nor is Bernie going to Sandia — another division of Lockheed Martin — or Gov. Shumlin and Sen. Leahy bringing more war industry to Vermont.

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Gail Collins: Most kids don’t have a strong sense of history in general. I remember when I was in college, and someone would ask me about World War II, and I’d think, What are you, nuts? How the hell are we supposed to know about World War II? Young women today don’t like the term “feminist.” There was only about a four-minute period in American history when women liked calling themselves feminists. It’s seen as a term that suggests confrontation and conflict. It also got a bad rap from women arguing they weren’t feminists because that involved wearing bad shoes.

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SD: Back to your book — after all the struggles you describe, do you think the gains women won are now secure?

Reproductive rights, for example — is it possible that the 1973 Supreme Court abortion decision Roe v. Wade will be overturned?

GC: No, I don’t think that will happen, but what bothers me is that there are such wildly different sets of rights around the country. There’s one set of rights for women in Nebraska, say, and a quite different set in New York. What seems likely is that there will continue to be a nibbling away of rights, piece by piece, state by state.

SD: What struggles remain to be won by women today?

GC: We’ve never really dealt with the assumption that it’s always the women who take care of kids, even when everybody is working [outside the home.] There’s no political traction at all in early childhood education. That’s a hugely important issue that has to be addressed.

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GC: No — if anything, I found it an advantage to be a woman. I came along at a time when people were looking for women to do X, Y and Z — everything they hadn’t been allowed to do before.

SD: Here comes the standard question about the future of journalism in the digital age. Do you think there will still be a New York Times five or 10 years from now?

GC: There will definitely still be a New York Times. Of course, more and more of the stuff we do will appear in different formats. And the future clearly belongs to people who know how to use those formats.

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SD: You don’t talk in the book about your own experiences. Were you personally discriminated against?

GC: I really wasn’t. I came along about 10 seconds later, historically speaking, after things changed. I came through the door that women before me had opened. They were the ones who filed the suits, who won the victories.

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GC: It’s a little different for women than for any other oppressed group, because you literally are sleeping with the enemy.

It’s also not as [oppositional] as it might be.

There are very few women who could envision a happy life without their brothers, husbands, sons also doing well.

Keep in mind that the women’s movement has always tended to piggyback on other movements, like civil rights.

Americans are very susceptible to feelings of unfairness. If you can convince them that something’s unfair, they’ll leap right on it.

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nstitutional sexism wasn’t an impediment at the New York Times 10 years ago, when Gail Collins was named the first female editor to work on the paper’s prestigious editorial page.

But it stopped Madeleine Kunin dead in her tracks in the 1950s, when the future Vermont governor, fresh from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, inquired about a copy-editor job at the same newspaper.

“We don’t have anything in the newsroom for you,” the Times’ personnel director told Kunin, “but I could see if we could get you a waitressing job in the Times cafeteria.”

What a difference a half century makes.

Kunin’s war-of-the-sexes stories figure prominently in Collins’ 2009 chronicle of the feminist movement, When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present.

At Rhode Island’s Providence Journal, the woman who would become governor 28 years later was rebuffed by an editor who told her, “The last woman we hired got raped in the parking lot.” Next, Kunin tried the Washington Post, where she came close to being hired but was ultimately notified: “We decided to give the job to a man.”

This Thursday, Collins, 65, will bring some of that history to an audience too young to remember the days when prejudice stunted the lives of millions of American women. Collins’ talk at the University of Vermont is sponsored by Kunin, currently a James Marsh Professorat-Large at UVM. Collins’ book offers other harrowing examples that will enrage contemporary readers. One in particular comes close to pinpointing the moment “when everything changed” for women. It was 1964, and an airline executive was testifying at a U.S. House hearing about why “stewardesses” had to be young, attractive and single.

Congresswoman Martha Griffiths had heard enough.

“What are you running,” she demanded, “an airline or a whorehouse?”

Collins acknowledges that she owes her own career in journalism to the women who fought to make her job opps possible. She joined the Times in 1995 after working as a columnist for Newsday and New York’s Daily News, and has been a twice-weekly columnist for the op-ed page since 2007. In a telephone interview last week, Seven Days asked Collins about her book, her career and her upcoming talk.

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he moment SELENE COLBURN stepped into the Hall of North American Mammals at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History three years ago, she knew she had to make a dance out of it. Wading through a sea of school kids on field trips, she marveled at the mid-20th-century dioramas, which depict bison, jaguars, bighorn sheep, moose and, the crowning glory, the Alaskan brown bear standing on its hind legs. The creatures are propped up on faux logs and rocks before dramatic landscape paintings.

You’re probably thinking: Wait, what? How do you create a dance from a bunch of stuffed animals? To Colburn, the connection was clear.

“There’s so much movement conveyed in the dioramas, but they’re completely frozen,” she says, noting the parallel between the taxidermists’ process and her own creative process as a movement artist. “They were desperately trying to recreate and reanimate not just the animals but the site,” Colburn explains. “They were trying to almost pass on their experience.”

As the artist-in-residence at Burlington Dances, Colburn has spent the last few months developing, with a cast of nine local dancers, movement based on the taxidermists’ methodology — each diorama is the result of extensive field observation by a team of scientists and landscape painters. The dancers will perform a work in progress called “The Hall” at the Chace Mill studio later this month.

Natural-history museums have long been a part of the 41-year-old dancer’s life.

Growing up outside Washington, D.C., Colburn says, the Smithsonian museums were her playground. Before taking her current position as a librarian at the University of Vermont’s Bailey/Howe Library, she spent several years as an archivist at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

But it was only recently that Colburn finally visited the museum in New York City.

Portions of it have been modernized in the last decade or so, but discovering the stillvintage Hall of North American Mammals, she says, felt like entering “a museum of a museum.”

It wasn’t so much the spectacle of the dioramas that captivated her — though she loves that, too — as the dramatic subjectivity of the text describing each one. “It’s so poetic, and it really sets the scenes,” Colburn says. Most museum text aims for objectivity and an encyclopedic voice, but this stuff is all drama. She snapped a cellphone photo of the Alaskan brown bear’s label: “The low, hummocky mounds and flats are carpeted by a tangle of wiry, creeping shrubs and herbs.”

Colburn’s dancers are divided into three groups: One is exploring raw, animallike movement; one is embodying the taxidermists through more classical dance forms; and a duo is playing with the relationship between taxidermist and animal.

Colburn is interested in “that tension of what animals really do and what we think they do,” she says. Some dancers will be dressed in stodgy wool suits and stick-on mustaches. For a portion of the performance, Colburn will channel Mick Jagger.

Why? “Somehow this relates to museums and representations and dioramas for me,” she says. “Maybe a little bit sideways, but there it is.”

Sound a little crazy? Maybe so, but surely no more than the practice of arranging taxidermied animals in front of sweeping landscape paintings. Besides, Colburn doesn’t plan to leave the audience hanging. “One thing that I’ll do in the showing, and that I do a lot in my work, is talk really directly to the audience about what the work is about, and what interests me and what my questions are,” she says.

Colburn’s long-term vision includes a partnership with a natural-history museum, so she can perform the dance among the brown bears and musk oxen that inspired it — and even recreate what one assumes was the taxidermists’ goal. “They wanted people to see the natural world, to connect to it, to conserve it, even,” Colburn says.

“But, of course, there was a sense of spectacle, too.”

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TO COLBURN, THE CONNECTION WAS CLEAR.

Blanche Moyse

Simply surviving to 101 is an achievement. Amassing accomplishments and spreading the joy of music, as violinist/conductor/teacher Blanche Moyse did, is the very definition of a life well lived.

Moyse, née Violette Blanche Honegger in Geneva, Switzerland, passed away last Thursday at her home in Brattleboro. That’s the town in which she founded a classical music center nearly half a

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century ago. She also established the music department at Marlboro College and taught there for more than 30 years. In 1951, Moyse expanded the program into a summer retreat, the Marlboro Music School and Festival, along with renowned pianist Rudolf Serkin, violinist Adolf Busch and his cellist brother Hermann, and flutist Marcel Moyse and pianist Louis Moyse — her father-in-law and husband, respectively.

Blanche Moyse developed trouble with her bow arm in the ’60s, and so turned her passions to conducting, particularly the music of Bach. In 1969 she founded the New England Bach Festival at the Brattleboro Music Center and, less than a decade later, formed the Blanch Moyse Chorale.

That group earned renown for performing the vocal works of Bach, and Moyse earned a reputation as a tough vocal coach. She conducted the chorale and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall — her debut there — at the ripe young age of 78.

Moyse’s final concert for the Marlboro festival was in 2001; for the New England Bach Festival, in 2004. Her legacy to Vermont, and to the classical music community, is enormous.

Louis Moyse died in 2007. Blanche is survived by her son, Michel, of Brattleboro, and three other children as well as grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

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Young filmmakers are common these days, but ones with Raubvogel’s track record aren’t. He started wielding a camera at age 8 and won first prize at the Santa Monica Teen Film Festival at 14.

Last year, his documentary “God Hates...,” about the Westboro Baptist Church’s notorious visit to Vermont, was an official selection at the Frameline International LGBT Film Festival. Raubvogel’s latest

classroom of the future could look like. Like dreams, almost.”

Dreams are at the forefront of his other short film, “It’s Time to Wake Up,” which Raubvogel bills as “Gatsby meets the Y generation.” Here he uses editing and mood lighting to tell the fragmented story — half fantasy, half reality — of a boy who dreams of the girl he lost against the background of a status-obsessed world. vAcAnt lots drummer briAn mAcFAdyen plays the Gatsby figure; brooke burrinGton is his Daisy.

When he read The Great Gatsby in class, says Raubvogel, he started seeing parallels between Fitzgerald’s “lost generation” and his own: “A lot of people are dispassionate and not so driven in one direction,” he says. “A lot of people are heading off to college feeling lost.”

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How does Raubvogel get his effects on what he says are practically nonexistent budgets? “VCAM [vermont community Access mediA] is awesome,” he says. “I never have to pay for equipment. It’s great to just utilize resources in my community.”

VCAM production manager bill simmon, a fellow filmmaker who’s worked with Raubvogel since the latter was in middle school, offers high praise. “I’ve taught filmmaking at [the Community College of Vermont] and Burlington College and, out of the gate, Graham was ahead of most of my college students,” he writes in an email.

Raubvogel says he knows fellow young filmmakers who are already “fretting” about film school, but he’s not among them. He’s applied to five colleges and wants a rounded education, he says, that would involve design, architecture and another of his passions, Chinese language and culture. “The bottom line is,” he says, “I love making movies. I just want to keep making movies and see where that takes me.” m

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narrative short, “It’s Time to Wake Up,” won him a Merit Award from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.

And he spent last summer interning at Blue Collar Productions in L.A., where he helped edit movie trailers and got behindthe-scenes footage on sets.

Back home for his last year at BHS, Raubvogel created what he calls “two movies about the high school experience from an emotional perspective.” He made the documentary “I Dwell in Possibility” for the Burlington School District, which recently received a $200,000 planning grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation to design new, “student-centered” approaches to education.

To that end, Raubvogel interviewed teachers and fellow students — including several new Americans — about where education is going and should go. Then he used computer graphics to place some of his interviewees against animated backgrounds that shift as they talk, reflecting their evolving visions.

Why not focus on new educational tools that already exist? “Technology moves so fast, I think it’s very nearsighted to show a smartboard in action, or something like that,” Raubvogel says. “I wanted a more farsighted look ... a sketch style of what the

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Sellers is a guy with big ideas, but that one was perhaps a little too big. No matter.

His newly opened MADSONIAN MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN — the name is a Mad River play on the Smithsonian Institution — found its home in a small house beside the covered bridge in downtown Waitsfield, and it’s working out just fine.

Sellers, the designer and ar1:34:13 PM chitect responsible for Warren’s innovative Prickly Mountain movement in the 1960s, has

a Frank Lloyd Wright dish designed for Japan’s imperial hotel in 1914, a trio of elegant egg beaters, toy trains and a 1934 DeSoto Airflow — one of only five in the world — whose most recent owner was Dan Aykroyd’s father.

On a wall near the museum’s entrance, Sellers projects, on a continuous loop, a slideshow that’s a pictorial wish list of some beautiful, well-designed items he’s missing, including a table fan and a sleek, aerodynamic iron that recalls a race car.

“I’m thinking of tacking, you know, those ‘Wanted’ signs around town,” he says with a chuckle.

Sellers is looking for items with intrinsic beauty, he says. He doesn’t know who designed most of the objects in the museum. “They stand on their own,” he suggests, pointing to a pair of worn black pumps next to the Wright dish. Still, he’s making an effort to identify the designers when he can. He’s hung archival photographs of some of them in the back room, behind the DeSoto.

Sellers doesn’t just love the objects for their beauty; he loves that they stood the test of time. If we want to exist on this planet for another 100,000 years, he says, we’re going to have to focus on building beautiful and welldesigned things.

Even so-called sustainable building doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t have beauty, according to Sellers. “You take your house and make it really sustainable, get your LEED certificate, and that’s basically crap,” he says.

“Because, if that building is torn down five years from now because it’s ugly, all that energy has gone down the toilet.”

There’s a simple reason nobody has messed with the Pantheon in Rome, he says: It’s beautiful. been collecting “The key ingredient for everything from sustainability isn’t low energy; unusual chairs it isn’t high insulation; it’s to complicated beauty,” Sellers insists. “That’s mousetraps to what makes a difference. That’s airplane propellers what people will lay down in D AVI D S E LLE R S since the 1970s, front of bulldozers for.” and he’s long And that’s what you’ll find at dreamed of displaying it all in a museum.

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displaces a volume of water equal to its weight — think about it); and (b) relatively speaking, floating ice is a drop in the planetary bucket.

Just as well — we’ll have our mittens full with the grounded stuff. Assuming an average polar ice temperature of minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit, melting it all will take 11.3 yottajoules of energy. How much is that? Well, yotta- is the biggest metric prefix we’ve got — it means “add 24 zeros.” Annual world energy consumption is something like 500 quintillion joules. Multiply that

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mm, tough one. I came up with five scenarios, but I’m not sure any of them would work.

The thing to realize is the magnitude of what we’re trying to accomplish. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there are 33 million cubic kilometers of ice in the polar regions. This is grounded ice, sitting on land or the sea floor in or near Antarctica and Greenland. There’s also floating ice, such as that covering the North Pole for part of the year.

But the USGS rightly ignores this, since (a) the ocean level won’t rise when it melts (floating ice

slowing the process.

So, maybe Operation Space Mirrors isn’t our best bet.

What about the nuclear option?

Estimates of the total world nuclear arsenal vary, but a reasonable guess is a combined yield from all nuclear weapons of 5000 megatons.

Even assuming we could pump all the blast energy into the ice and not have any of it leak away, it’d still be less than a hundredth of what we need.

Fossil fuels, then?

Good luck — those 11.3 yottajoules are more than a thousand times the energy contained in the entire world’s proved oil reserves (and that’s assuming we can convert the energy to heat with 100 percent efficiency).

Throw in all the globe’s coal and natural gas and, once again, we still don’t get to even 1 percent of what’s required.

OK, Plan D. What if we live out one of Mick Jagger’s few unfulfilled fantasies and paint it black — that is, all the ice and snow? It’ll soak up a lot more solar energy that way, but now our melt time will be around 750 years.

Maybe we can do better. See how this grabs you. We come up with a process that traps energy in the atmosphere rather than slug signorino

Dear cecil, A friend and I were watching some old James Bond movies and talking about their grandiose evil plans (as opposed to the mediocre evil plans of more recent movies). The conversation turned to melting the polar ice caps and flooding much of the world. His idea was to use a solar reflector; mine was to use nuclear weapons. Since neither of us knows any evil geniuses, we decided to consult a benevolent genius. So, cecil, how would you melt the polar ice caps if you snapped and decided to drown the teeming millions? miguel Valdespino

by about 22,000 and you’ve got 11.3 yottajoules, which is — I have to say this — a lotta joules.

How to deliver it? At the Earth’s distance from the sun we receive about 1.4 kilowatts of solar energy per square meter, half of which makes it through the atmosphere to the surface. (I’ll ignore atmospheric heating.) So, theoretically, we could position giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto the poles and melt the ice. Problem: To get the job done in a mere 20 years, our bank of mirrors will need to be roughly the size of North America. Then, too, it’ll be nearly impossible to keep the mirrors aimed properly, and the melting ice will create a sun-blocking cloud cover,

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letting it radiate away, perhaps involving an accumulation of gases such as carbon dioxide or methane that would be transparent to incoming solar radiation but a barrier to surface heat. Sort of a, you know, greenhouse effect.

The beauty of this scheme, as evil plans go, is that once the heat built up to a certain point, cascading events would likely take you the rest of the way. As the temperature rose, melting ice would release additional carbon dioxide and methane trapped within it, accelerating the warming trend.

Thawing permafrost would release still more CO2, and if the oceans got toasty enough, you could end up with a major release of frozen methane lying on the seabed, a process that’s thought to have been a cause of the Great Permian Extinction. Evil plans don’t get much more grandiose than that.

The problem, from a cinematic standpoint, is that no sole genius, however evil, could pull off this stunt. The only way to generate enough CO2 would be combustion on a staggering scale — you’d need to enlist the bulk of the Earth’s population in a decades-long campaign to burn through a significant fraction of the planet’s organic materials.

Even if the plan were technically feasible — and I’m sure many in the evil-genius guild would scoff — nobody would buy it as a movie premise. Everybody pitches in to melt the ice caps? Come on, you think we’re all fools? m

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what the eff is up with those things.

Naturally, it made sense to try to sleuth out the answer. So I grabbed my junior gumshoe hat and headed to Jeffersonville.

First stop: Hanley’s General Store. I figured if anyone knew about these ice sculptures, the proprietors of a village shop would.

I figured wrong. When I asked the scowling and brusque — albeit grandmotherly — lady behind the counter about the towers, she gazed at me as though worms were crawling out of my ears. Strike one.

Then I popped next door to the Jeffersonville Country Store. So that I wouldn’t feel like a dumb tourist asking annoying questions, I grabbed a loaf of bread and waited in line. When I got up to the register, I casually inquired about the ice steeples.

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After taking some photos from the road — and nearly getting flattened by a semi in the process — I left a note in the mailbox with my business card, asking the homeowners to call me about their sculptures.

I have done this on previous stories and found the tactic generally unsuccessful.

But, a few days after my visit, I got a call from Don Pouliot, who owns the house.

Pouliot, a 64-year-old farmer with a dairy herd in Westford, told me he’d heard about similar ice creations elsewhere in the state and figured he’d like to build one. And, no, it’s not meant to resemble a tallywhacker.

To amass the ice, Pouliot started in midDecember with a regular garden hose. He attached a cap to it and poked a hole in the cap so pressure would force the water to shoot straight up. While many passersby think the ice is the result of a fountain gone wild, Pouliot confirmed it’s his own design.

As he let the water run over succeeding weeks, slowly it froze on top of itself, building the hollow trunk droplet by droplet. Within a month, Pouliot said, he had a respectable piece of ice, where his son’s ice-climber friends have been eager to try their skills. The two smaller pieces in the front are buffers, he said, in case the giant tower topples over.

As winter turns to spring, the ice will slowly dissipate; by the beginning of May, Pouliot’s creations will be gone entirely.

The ephemeral quality of his efforts doesn’t bother him. “I don’t consider it art. I just let the water spray, and what it is, it is,” he said matter-of-factly. “It’s just something to do.”

Pouliot is already planning his sculpture for next year — a Hadrian’s Wall of sorts, made entirely of ice.

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Wait, what? Ice dicks?

OK, so maybe ice dicks aren’t part of our tourism portfolio. But they’re real. Ask anyone who has driven south on Route 108 toward the resort. About half a mile outside Jeffersonville’s center stand three spires of ice. One of those shafts looks conspicuously like a phallus. Or, as one colleague put it, a phall-ice.

This is the third year I’ve noticed these huge stalks of frozen water in front of the three-and-a-half-story house on the east side of the road. Each year they get more massive. In early winter, the ice columns can often be seen shooting water from their tips. (Insert sexual pun here.) Every time I drive by on my way to Smuggs, I wonder

what’s up with those ice sculptures down the road?”

Stocky lady with long, stringy hair at the register: “Nope. $4.99.”

Strike two.

From there I moved on to a pizza joint and three art galleries.

Strikes three through six.

This was surely the most effort I’d ever expended hunting down trivial information.

You may be wondering why I didn’t LAUREN OBER just go to the house in question, knock on the door and ask WTF was going on in the front yard. The answer is that I was nervous about getting kidnapped by ne’er-do-well ice sculptors and locked in a dank underground lair.

But, since no one in town seemed to have seen or even heard of these spikes of ice, the imposing mill house was my one remaining option. I parked in the plowed driveway, walked to the side door and knocked. From inside I heard the fearsome yipping of two small attack dogs. I waited for their owner to appear.

When no one came to the door, I knocked again. Still no answer. So I took it upon myself to tour the towering monoliths.

Two squat, snow-capped ice mounds, roughly 10 feet tall, stand in front of an obelisk that soars to at least 25 feet — nearly as high as the house. Like deep Antarctic ice, the largest stalk has an aquamarine tint. On this day, none of the ice was spraying water, thankfully.

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ote to American politicians: Stay dead long enough and all will be forgiven. Add some postmortem marketing, and you might be beatified. Martyrdom helps.

John F. Kennedy, for instance, supported the Baathist revolt in Iraq, which led to Saddam Hussein’s rise and escalated the U.S. involvement in Vietnam, setting the stage for the decade-long war. But since his assassination JFK has rested in America’s pantheon — a visionary, a prince, a saint.

And are you ready for jolly old Saint Dick? It could happen. Even Nixon has gained respect now that he’s not here to kick around anymore. John Adams’ 1987 opera Nixon in China — which immortalizes the disgraced president’s one progressive foreign-policy move — is staged constantly worldwide. The Metropolitan Opera production, broadcast live in HD, is now showing in several theaters around Vermont.

The Ronald Reagan Hagiography and Beatification Project has been laboring full time since the president left the Oval Office in 1990. This is not just a Republican effort. Its success may have been secured, in fact, by Barack Obama in 2008, when he praised the former president for restoring “accountability” to government and a national “sense of dynamism and entrepreneurship.” Reagan, said Obama, “changed the trajectory of America.” Since then, Democrats regularly invoke the Gipper’s inspiration.

Now America is celebrating Ronald Reagan’s centennial, and the party shows no sign of winding down. Galas, TV and magazine specials, DVDs, books, including a soft-hearted memoir from his liberal, gay son, a Jumbotron tribute at the Superbowl, and a proliferation of commemorative products, including the 50-flavor jelly-bean gift pack, all express growing affection across the political spectrum. A Gallup poll ranks Reagan second only to Kennedy among the most admired modern presidents.

The problem is, Reagan’s mythic status is just that — a myth, based on rewritten history and selective amnesia.

This is true even of his conservative

bona fides. Think Progress’ memoryjogging list includes the inconvenient truths that, as California’s governor, Reagan oversaw the largest tax increase in any state’s history and doubled spending. After his 1981 federal tax cut — followed by unemployment above 10 percent — President Reagan raised taxes 11 times. He grew the federal government to unprecedented size, adding $100 billion yearly in military spending alone and tripling the budget deficit. And he extended amnesty to 3 million undocumented immigrants — not a policy beloved by today’s right wing.

The Left, of course, had plenty to hold against the guy. Reagan smashed the airtraffic controllers’ union as his first act in office. He vetoed the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 (but was overridden) and committed impeachable acts when he cut secret deals with Iran to arm right-wing rebel squads in Nicaragua. He stood by silently as AIDS took 30,000 American lives and, both inside and outside government, gave powerful public support to the religious Right and the antiabortion movement.

And from his post as the top government official in the nation — indeed, the world — he promoted the now ascendant ideology that government is the problem, not the solution.

Reagan’s morning-in-America optimism — the glow around today’s national memory of the 1980s — did not lift the spirits of the thousands of workers who lost good jobs forever. His trickle-down economic policies may have produced what Time magazine recently called a “steroidal” 7 percent growth in the four quarters following the 1982 elections, but that wealth flowed to the already wealthy, where it has stayed. Reagan raised payroll taxes, hitting the middle class and the poor hardest, while slashing the income tax rate on the richest from 70 percent to 28 percent. Income disparity has widened ever since.

Yet we seem to have forgotten all this.

Talk to a European, and it’s as if World War II happened yesterday. Ask an Iraqi about her history, and she’s likely to start with Qurna, the site of the Garden of Eden. Why can’t Americans remember

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D. Roosevelt, who was also hated by some in his day, the journalist and historian continued: “As time goes on, representatives of all political parties and all political heritages find things in this background, of this tradition they want to align themselves with.”

The problem is, to “align” ourselves with Reagan, Americans would have to rasp off the sharp edges of his ideology and his policies, which jabbed and slashed and in some cases literally killed union workers, gay people, Nicaraguans and poor women.

Achieving “harmony and unity” requires forgetting Reagan’s real legacy: the reversal of growing postwar economic equality, the legitimization of religious hyperconservatism and the glorification of greed, which has brought us to our current crisis.

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what happened 25 years ago?

We could — if we wanted to. But our national forgetfulness serves us.

Forgetting a period of vicious political division burnishes our selfimage as a nation unparalleled in its unity and uninterrupted in its stability. Forgetting the deliberate upward redistribution of wealth preserves the fiction that we are all middle class.

The fantasy of our economic and social equality — which implies that we all share the same interests — is reflected in our ambivalence toward politics, for politics enacts the opposite of shared interests: the contest for power. This ambivalence, even antipathy, shows up in the charge traded across the aisle that the other side is “being political.” In our endless cries for civility, we frequently confuse politesse with conciliation, as if real conflict would disturb the peace. We value moderation above all, and what is moderation but the art of not taking a stand?

It’s not surprising, then, that moderates are welcoming the airbrushing of the Reagan legacy. “You could take this as a good sign of the possible harmony and unity in American history,” said James Fallows on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” “that figures who in their own era of governance were tremendously divisive” are now widely embraced. Comparing Reagan to Franklin

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ince 2001, Vermont has lost 180 manufacturing companies — and 15,000 jobs — to industry forces largely beyond its control.

The silver lining? Those businesses left standing are doing all kinds of things right.

“We’re on the verge of a pretty bright time for manufacturing in Vermont,” predicts Paul Demers, a business adviser with the nonprofit Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center. His optimism is based on recent statistics and, more importantly, on what he sees working in the field: Those Vermont companies that still make things are developing a formula for future success involving production of specialty products and relentless innovation.

“We’re not about smokestacks here anymore, if we ever really were,” observes Daniel Van Der Vliet, director of the Vermont Family Business Initiative based at the University of Vermont.

“We’re about moving into niches and producing high-quality products.” Van Der Vliet points to Simon Pearce in Quechee and Gordon’s Window Décor in Essex Junction as “good examples of companies that started here, stayed here and excel at what they do.” Simon Pearce is world renowned for its hand-blown glass objects, while Gordon’s designs and crafts energy-efficient blinds.

Mathew Barewicz, chief of the market information center at the state labor department, agrees that Vermont manufacturing is on an upswing. The sector grew 3.6 percent in 2010, which Barewicz describes as “a very positive year for Vermont manufacturing.” More than consumer spending, Demers adds, it’s manufacturing that is now leading the country out of the recession.

And despite the losses Vermont manufacturing workers suffered in the past decade — a plunge from 46,000 to 31,000 jobs — the rate of decline was actually less steep here than in the country as a whole, Barewicz notes.

Manufacturing also remains more important in Vermont than nationally, with 11 percent of jobs in the state based in that sector, compared to 9 percent for the U.S. in general. “We’ve probably got the strongest manufacturing sector of any state in New England,” Demers adds.

Barewicz agrees that niche in 2009; the average for all Vermont positioning gives Vermont’s mostly workers was $38,767, according to the small manufacturers certain advantages state labor department. in a cut-throat global environment.

Vermont workers have earned “It reflects the entrepreneurial and a reputation for hard work and innovative spirit of Vermont,” he says. loyalty — perhaps because of limited One Middlebury company, for example, opportunities to move into new, saw an opportunity in men’s neckwear. comparably paying positions near their Beau Ties is now the country’s premier homes. Nevertheless, some companies maker of bow ties.

— Gardener’s Supply and King Arthur “You have to be effective Flour, for example — are at what you do, certainly, further ensuring that but that isn’t enough,” says dedication by giving Demers. “You’ve got to be their workers stakes in constantly creative. The the business. Employee Chinese have learned to do many of the ownership is the ultimate means of effective things we do here.” empowerment, and it’s something that What can we do that the Chinese Vermont cultivates more than most can’t? A lot of Vermont companies have states. The CEOs of Chroma Technology, the advantage of being nimble — read: maker of optical filters for microscopes, flexible. At the suggestion of a physician, and Sonnax, a supplier of automobile Vermont Precision Tools adapted its transmission parts, both attribute the steel-rod success of technology their Bellows for a medical Falls-based application businesses that now in part to the accounts for a stakeholder considerable ethic of their percentage of respective its revenues. workforces.

David The Blittersdorf Vermont has followed Manufacturing the everExtension PAUL D E ME R S , VE R MO NT changing Center, or MANUFAC TUR ING E X TE NS IO N C E NTE R renewableVMEC, energy provides the industry from kind of onwind to solar, innovating all the way. the-spot workplace analysis that in Typically, consumers are willing to other places might be handed down pay more for a customized product. by expensive private consultants. As WallGoldfinger earns top dollar for its a result, Demers’ 15-year-old publichigh-end office furniture. Branding private partnership, based at Vermont an item as a Vermont product is a Technical College in Randolph measurable plus, especially when its Center, ranks as the go-to group for edible. Both Cabot and Vermont Butter & manufacturers anxious to make better Cheese creameries successfully market use of their resources and tap into new their products as “premium” that way. markets.

The same can be said for the many craft What exactly does the extension breweries that have sprouted in the state center do? in the past two decades.

Demers offers the example of its It isn’t necessary to race to the bottom work with Burlington’s Edlund Co., of the wage scale in order to achieve one of the last American makers of success as a manufacturer, Demers adds. can openers. An analysis of factory Manufacturing workers in the state operations revealed that reconfiguring earned an average yearly wage of $51,819 Edlund’s assembly line would reduce

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repetitive-stress injuries among workers while making the production process far more efficient, Demers recounts.

Similar gains in cost effectiveness were achieved by Classic Designs in St. Johnsbury after a consultation with VMEC’s experts. The maker of table legs for high-end furniture companies was able to radically reduce its inventory and streamline its manufacturing systems, Demers reports. What would previously have taken Classic Designs a week to build can now be finished in two or three days, he says.

VMEC doesn’t tell client companies what to do. “The main thing we do is to help people think differently,” Demers explains. “Our goal is to develop human resources, to enable people to find their own solutions.” That may include referring a business to a program run by the state’s Department of Economic Development that cross-trains employees within the same company.

In partnership with VMEC, the littleknown Vermont Training Program has managed to “advance the professional development of thousands of employees of Vermont manufacturing companies,” says Demers.

VMEC advisers typically spend four to six months working with a particular firm that has sought their expertise.

Most of the extension center’s budget is derived from these paid consultations, with federal and state funds accounting for much of the balance, Demers explains.

VMEC also organizes conferences such as the Innovation Engineering Leadership Institute that took place this week in Woodstock. The institute is intended to serve as an incubator of ideas that may prove valuable to Vermonters in the consumer-products and tech sectors, which accounted for most of the participants in the three-day event, Demers says.

Successful outcomes are not guaranteed, he notes. “The aim really is to find out quickly whether something new will work. It’s a fail fast, fail cheap approach,” Demers says. “What we’re mainly trying to do is to get people thinking about innovation as a driver of jobs.”

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he Northfield office of corporate furniture manufacturer WallGoldfinger is papered with lists highlighted with the names of the country’s top architecture, finance and law firms. Those many blazes of yellow — all WallGoldfinger clients — are the reason for the company’s lasting success.

WallGoldfinger’s stock-in-trade is high-end, custom office furniture. Boardroom tables range from $7000 to $100,000, depending on the technological bells and whistles that get attached. This isn’t the stuff you find at Staples.

In addition to boardroom tables, the company makes reception desks, credenzas, lecterns and technology terminals for the Wall Street set and other power players.

In fact, many Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and UBS, are brokering deals at tables designed and crafted by WallGoldfinger.

The company, founded in 1971 by woodworkers John Wall and Michael

Many Wall Street firms are making deals at tables designed and crafted by WallGoldfinger.

Goldfinger, never set out to make corporate furniture. Wall and Goldfinger primarily crafted residential furniture for showrooms in New York City. There they met renowned textile and furniture designer Jack Leonard Larson and began producing pieces for him. Through Larson, the pair forged relationships with architects all over the city working on big-ticket projects.

“At a certain point we said, ‘We have to go to New York. That’s where the money is,’” Wall says.

Since entering the world of corporate furniture, WallGoldfinger has racked up hundreds of marquee clients — Anheuser-Busch, Frito-Lay, IBM and Sony Music, to name a few — largely on the recommendations of leading architects and designers.

It’s those architects who have pushed the WallGoldfinger brand

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throughout the corporate world. As a result, the company has pieces in the Federal Reserve building and the United Nations in New York City, the CIA offices at Langley and the Situation Room of the White House.

Their work fills conference rooms at AIG, Bank of America, Citigroup and KPMG. WallGoldfinger is currently producing new trading desks for the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Along with vigilant marketing — keeping their name in front of architects is essential — the company owes its longevity to a loyal, flexible and smart workforce, according to Wall. The average length of employment for the company’s 45 employees is 11 years. And because they are producing custom pieces, the woodworkers have to be creative problem solvers as well as skilled tradespeople, Wall says.

All that marketing and word of mouth has paid off. WallGoldfinger produces 500 to 700 pieces for roughly 90 clients annually. Last year, business was up 20 percent. This year, it’s on track to grow by 30 percent. That’s no small feat considering WallGoldfiinger’s modest roots.

“I like that we can be here in Vermont in a real rural area and create something that’s not rote, dumb stuff,” Wall says.

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any local manufacturers complain about the burdens of doing business in Vermont.

Their litany features taxes, electricity rates, Act 250 and other state regs.

To Paul Millman, however, Vermont is a state of virtue. “I can’t imagine living and working anyplace else,” says Millman, cofounder and public face of Chroma Technology. “Vermont’s cultural and political values are very significant to us. Just as one example, which other state is looking to decouple health insurance from employment?”

The son of Brooklyn Socialists, Millman is clearly not a typical businessman. His company, which makes optical filters for microscopes, isn’t average, either.

Chroma is owned by its 100 employees, who, grouped into committees, make most major corporate decisions. And that mode of organization has boosted the company’s bottom line, not just its social-responsibility image.

Chroma’s revenues grew 6.5 percent in 2009, from $19.2 to $20.5 million.

“Studies show employee-owned companies are more productive than

privately owned ones,” Millman says in a telephone interview from his Westminster home, where he’s recovering from back surgery. Up the interstate in Burlington, the product manager of 89 North, a new Chroma subsidiary, echoes that assertion. “The fact [that] we’re all owners creates a sense of purpose,” says Chris Baumann, who helps build light sources for microscopes. “People are willing to go the extra mile.”

They’re also reluctant to leave Chroma. That may be due in part to the dearth of jobs offering good wages in the so-called Precision Valley in southern Vermont, where Chroma is based.

Mainly, though, worker loyalty stems from having a stake in a successful company, Millman says. Some of those who do depart for opportunities elsewhere soon yearn to return.

Baumann, for example, came back to Chroma from Arizona two years ago to work with 89 North, which is housed in Burlington’s Chace Mill. “I loved Arizona, but I didn’t love the drive to maximize profits” on the part of his employer there, Baumann says. “They’d

say you have to let three people go even though you knew the company would be making back its losses next year.”

Chroma recently closed on the purchase of a vacant 28,000-squarefoot building in Bellows Falls, which will double its capacity there. “2011 is going to be a boom year for us,” Millman predicts. Soaring demand for the company’s products is being powered by President Obama’s stimulus initiative, Millman says, pointing in particular to a big budget increase for the National Institutes of Health, a key source of funding for Chroma customers.

But the company’s sustained success is not tied to federal largesse, Millman adds. Chroma thrives, he says, “because of our ability to create a brand that makes other manufacturers want to use our equipment in their products.”

And the Chroma brand is characterized, Millman adds, by risk taking in the service of customer satisfaction.

He offers the example of a company that says it can afford to pay only $250 for a Chroma widget that will cost $1000 to manufacture. “We’ll make it for them in hopes of gaining a customer and in

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ermont Precision Tools owes a good chunk of its business to a chance encounter two decades ago at a trade show in Texas — and the company’s willingness to try a new idea.

“A doctor came along and saw that we happened to have a long, straight rod of steel that was on display at the show,” recalls Richard Paquette, VPT’s vice president of manufacturing. The physician asked if it could be fashioned into a drill bit capable of being used in spinal, back and heart surgeries.

Paquette told the doctor he’d give it a try.

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medical drill bits constitute a significant portion of VPT’s business, supplying medical industry giants like Stryker and Medtronix. It’s one reason the company posted a record $23 million in sales last year.

Since its founding in 1968, VPT has always bent over backward to accommodate its customers, says technical resource director Michael Oddy. The company grinds 6- or 12-foot steel rods into specialty gauges (small metal cylinders used to measure the size of holes punched out in metal) and pins used in manufacturing everything

from automobile shocks to fighter-plane wings. Lots of orders are for custom pins and gauges that require some creativity to engineer.

“We don’t say no a lot,” says Oddy. “If we need material, we all go out and find it. If it’s equipment that’s the issue, we’ll figure out how to make it work.”

That same can-do attitude carries over into VPT’s hiring practices. Most VPT employees started as unskilled laborers who were trained from scratch. Oddy himself was working at a convenience store after high school when he came to VPT and “begged and pleaded for a job.” The company trained him to be an engineer, even teaching him the trigonometry and calculus he needed to do the job.

“I was given an opportunity, and here I am today,” Oddy says.

Located just off I-89 in Swanton, Vermont Precision Tools occupies a sprawling warehouse where 140 employees work around the clock grinding steel into specialized shapes and processing orders that sell to U.S. government contractors, private manufacturers, and customers in Israel, Russia and China.

The company runs a second facility

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hopes four other people will want to buy the same item,” Millman explains.

“We’re really a service company disguised as a manufacturing company.”

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in Franklin, Ky., that primarily makes gauges. The Bluegrass State was attractive for its population of skilled laborers, Oddy says, many of who came from shuttered midwestern factories. Business at the Kentucky plant is booming — it’s grown 30 percent annually over the past four years — and 103 workers are employed there.

“Without a doubt” Kentucky is more business friendly than Vermont, says Paquette, a part owner in the company.

“Our most recent building there — we designed it, built it and occupied it before we even got through the permitting process for a building in Vermont.”

So, what keeps him from moving the whole business down South?

“We’re native Vermonters,” Paquette says. “We’re not going to give up on Vermont. We respect the fact that there are 140 families relying on us for their living. So, we’re not going to be a Fortune 500 company that pulls the plug on this thing because we can go make two cents more per share for our investors somewhere else.”

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solar-powered hot-water heaters come with two rooftop panels and a water tank and sell for around $7000, before the federal tax rebates, Fay says.

On a recent tour of the plant, where classic rock on the radio mixes with the

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Even with everything “right-sized,” Country Home Products had to lay off a handful of employees during the recession. But without “lean” training in anticipation, the reduction in force might have been worse. Work has since stabilized, and Fay is hopeful the company will soon start growing again. “Lean and happy” is the new goal.

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The factory floor is neatly divided into small workstations, each with two or three employees bolting together bright orange wood chippers, stump grinders and tow-behind backhoes.

Things weren’t always so orderly. For years, the plant used to store enormous bins of machine parts — handlebars, control panels, motors — at each assembly station. With the help of the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center, plant managers went through “lean” training in 2007, during which they learned some simple yet profound ways to improve efficiency. One example: replacing those big storage bins with simple metal racks that hold a day’s worth of parts.

The improvements allowed Country Home Products to dramatically reduce its physical space, downsizing from two plants totaling 107,000 square feet to a single plant of 60,000 square feet. That, in turn, has saved the company bundles on rent and utility costs, while as much or more product moves through its new plant — about 50 machines a day, according to plant manager Jim Fay. “We were fat and happy,” Fay recalls.

CHP’s origins trace back to the 1960s, when DR Power Equipment cofounder Lyman Wood developed the popular Troy-Bilt rototiller for his company, Garden Way. A handful of CHP’s managers worked alongside Wood and assisted in designing larger power equipment to meet the changing needs of landowners.

Today, the company employs 250 and assembles three product lines: DR Power Equipment, source of backhoes and brush mowers; Sunward Solar, which makes the water heaters; and Neuton battery-powered lawnmowers and tools.

The power equipment retails at 500 dealers in all 50 states — mostly “mom-and-pop garden shops,” Fay says — and in England and Australia. A self-propelled field and brush mower sells for $1800 to $3300, while power wagons used for hauling wood and hay bales cost in the $2400 range. The

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A Strong Defense

Darn Tough Vermont socks are now standard-issue for the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marines.

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ic Cabot, executive vice president and co-owner of Cabot Hosiery Mills in Northfield, isn’t being flippant when he says that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been great for his business. In fact, many of Cabot’s fellow residents of Northfield — home to Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military academy — are now serving in those war zones, wearing his socks. Cabot’s Darn Tough Vermont brand is now standard-issue footwear for the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marines.

Things have really turned around in the last five years for this high-end sock manufacturer, in large part because of its booming business with the U.S. military. Currently, about a quarter of the company’s sales revenue derives from defense-department contracts, and the extra cash has Cabot Hosiery made Cabot profitable again. The company is one of a Est. 1978 number of Vermont firms, including Revision eyewear of Essex Junction and MSA helmets of Newport, for -Northfield whom Pentagon procurements have fueled significant 100 employees growth.

This year, Cabot plans to add 15 to 20 new employees to its current staff of 100. It’s already purchased 20 new knitting machines in addition to the 10 the mill bought just last summer.

“It’s fantastic! Sales have almost doubled,” Cabot adds. A press release later clarified that Darn Tough revenues have increased 40 percent annually since 2005: “Darn Tough is pretty much the savior of the company on the specialty side.”

Meanwhile, the company’s two-weekend sock sale, a local tradition timed to coincide with hunting season, draws between 6000 and 8000 shoppers to the factory every year.

Everything about the Cabot product seems to runs counter to prevailing trends in the textile industry. In an age when shoppers are accustomed to buying socks in shrink-wrapped six-packs churned out by huge mills in Honduras, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and China, this family-owned business produces high-quality, merino-wool athletic footwear — at $16 to $20 a pair — that’s unconditionally guaranteed for life.

And if Ric Cabot is appreciative of Uncle Sam’s support, he says he feels that same level of loyalty to his community. What’s kept Cabot from moving his operations overseas, where labor and energy costs are a fraction of what they are in Vermont?

“Community sustainability, he says. “The effects on all those people if we did leave: the loss of jobs, the loss of income, the loss of hope, mortgage payments, car payments, tuition.

“Other companies don’t tell that story because they can’t,” he adds, reporting he doesn’t see any significant challenges or drawbacks to keeping his operations right here in Vermont. “There’s so much about outsourcing that people don’t talk about when those big employers pull out of a town.”

The company receives a steady stream of letters and emails from customers. It hears from professional athletes who are sponsored by other companies but secretly wear Darn Tough when they compete. Customers also write to confess that they “leave their Darn Tough socks on during sex.”

Says Cabot, “We get these bizarre kinds of messages all the time.”

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ow did Cabot Creamery become a $400-million cheese biz? Look no further than the logo on any package of extra-sharp cheddar. There, in soft colors, is a bucolic Vermont farm scene with barns and silos nestled under the snow-capped Green Mountains.

You can’t miss the outline of the state of Vermont behind the “B” in Cabot.

Unlike a lot of food manufacturers that use farm imagery for products made in urban factories, Cabot can boast that its cheese, butter, yogurt and other dairy products are made pretty close to the farms that supply it. In fact, the idyllic scene depicted on the extrasharp cheddar label wasn’t concocted out of thin air in some Madison Avenue boardroom; it’s Riverside Farm in Sheldon, an actual Vermont dairy farm that belongs to the Cabot cooperative.

National cheese sales were down 3 percent last year. At Cabot, they rose by 7 percent, according to Ed Pcolar, the company’s vice president of operations.

While the recession forced lots of companies to freeze wages and slash

benefits, Cabot’s booming sales allowed it to give its 1028 employees pay raises last year, he says. Pcolar credits Cabot’s superior quality — and the strength of the Vermont brand — for the windfall.

Incorporated under the Agri-Mark name, Cabot is a northeast dairy cooperative founded in 1919 and owned by its 1250 member farmers in Vermont, New York and elsewhere. And those flannel-clad, hardworking farmers and their cows figure prominently in Cabot’s branding and advertising.

Cabot buys 2.6 billion pounds of milk annually from northeastern farmers, plus another billion pounds from other sources. The plant in the town of Cabot produces many of the company’s flavored cheeses, cottage cheese and cultured products such as Greek-style yogurt. It also houses the company’s “cut and wrap” operation — a Laverneand-Shirley-style assembly line, where workers in shower caps move 40-pound blocks of cheese through huge cutting and packaging machines.

Cabot has three additional plants: in

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Middlebury, where the bulk of cheddar sold in stores is made; in Chateaugay, N.Y., which makes limited-batch cheeses such as Goudas and Muensters; and the West Springfield, Mass., “balancing plant,” where huge volumes of milk are moved through its many milk silos.

Pcolar maintains that the quality and consistency of the cheese is what keeps Cabot successful, noting the company’s numerous medals in national and world

cheese competitions. “When we say extra sharp, it will be extra sharp every time,” Pcolar says. “People grow to expect that.”

Locally, Cabot has earned some bad press for its environmental record. The company paid a $50,000 fine for a 2005 ammonia spill and resulting fish kill in the Winooski River. It has also come under fire for disposing of detergentladen water on area farm fields, rather than at a water-treatment facility.

Regarding the latter, Pcolar says, “I will remind people that is very, very dilute — in parts per million. The agricultural process is the most efficient process for handling those materials.”

Pcolar views the inconvenience of dealing with Vermont’s regulations as “part of business.” In the larger scheme of things, it’s a small price to pay for the marketing power of the Vermont brand.

He says simply, “Vermont has a quality connotation.”

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hat has made David Blittersdorf one of Vermont’s most successful alternativeenergy entrepreneurs? In a word, adaptability.

When Blittersdorf founded Hinesburg-based NRG Systems in 1982, wind energy was in its infancy and the wind-measurement instruments his company manufactured were in high demand. But when federal tax incentives for wind projects dried up in 1985, the industry took a nosedive.

So Blittersdorf followed the market for wind across the oceans, selling his sensors and “met towers” — which test the potential for wind power — to countries such as Denmark, Spain and Greece. Over time, Blittersdorf says, industry leaders came to view NRG as a

So he adapted again — branching into solar power and renaming the company AllEarth Renewables. He designed a solar-panel array that uses a motor and GPS to track the sun as it moves across the sky. Blittersdorf found that his AllSun Trackers captured 45 percent more energy than fixed, roof-mounted solar panels. Meanwhile, the company continues research and development on the wind-powered Earth Turbine 2500.

“My personality makeup is, I tend to be able to adapt by seeing new realities,” says Blittersdorf during a tour of AllEarth Renewables. “You set some goals, but things always change.”

Thanks in part to lucrative tax incentives for solar power, the solar trackers are fueling a rapid expansion at the 24-employee company. It’s on pace to complete 1000 solar installations in 2011, including the largest solar array in Vermont — a 2.2 megawatt sun farm in South Burlington. The project is made possible by the state’s “standard offer” energy subsidy program, which pays solar-power generators twice the going rate for electricity.

Blittersdorf also credits AllEarth’s “power purchase agreement” lease program with driving growth. Businesses, homeowners and nonprofits can lease an AllSun Tracker for $4400 — far less than the $33,000 it costs to buy them outright — and own them after five years for an additional $7880. In return, AllEarth Renewables benefits from associated solar tax credits while it retains ownership of the systems.

To date, AllEarth Renewables has only sold solar trackers to customers in Vermont — among them American Flatbread in Waitsfield and Concept2 in Morrisville — and already it has outgrown the 15,000-square-foot office and warehouse it occupies in an industrial park off Route 2A in Williston.

It’s getting another 10,000 square feet by taking over a former Hertz rentalcar office next door. The original office, painted in hues of blue, has been dubbed the “wind room,” while the yellow-andorange former Hertz office will become the “sun room.”

“You have to figure out your niche, whether it’s making rowing machines or solar trackers,” Blittersdorf says. “Figure out your niche and just overwhelm it.”

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bellwether for the wind industry; selling globally allowed the company to survive until the U.S. wind market started to pick up.

Blittersdorf eventually handed the reins of NRG to his wife and business partner, Jan, and in 2005 founded Earth Turbines with the goal of manufacturing reliable, small-scale wind turbines.

Blittersdorf grew up in Pittsford, Vt., within sight of the world’s first largescale wind turbine on Grandpa’s Knob.

Inspired by the Arab oil embargo, he built a working wind turbine for his senior-year engineering project at the University of Vermont.

“I wanted to get back to my roots of building small wind turbines,” Blittersdorf says.

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Victoria’s Secret, Estée Lauder, Clinique, and dozens of others that Twincraft is contractually barred from revealing. The soaps range from boutique brands that retail for $20 apiece to super-cheap Est. 1971 “national brand equivalents” — generic versions of Irish Spring -Winooski and Dial made for retailers such as CVS. -Essex Specializing in just bar soap — and the ability to “innovate” by experimenting with different recipes, fragrances and molds — is 225 employees what has kept Twincraft competitive, says CEO Peter Asch.

“Everybody is looking for new products — something different, something unique. So we’re always trying to provide that on a brandspecific basis,” says Asch, whose father and uncle founded the company in Montréal in 1971.

For Burt’s Bees, that meant developing a soap bar made from canola oil, or rapeseed, rather than the more common palm oil. For other brands, it has necessitated molding soap bars with little “massage nubs” that massage your skin while washing it.

The tinkering appears to have paid off. Since 1995, the company has grown to 225 employees, and sales have skyrocketed from $4.5 million to $35 million. Twincraft had to open a second facility in Essex to warehouse the volume of product coming out of the Winooski plant on Tigan Street in Highland Industrial Park.

Why the bar-soap boom? Asch credits the recession. With less money to spend, customers are ditching their fancy liquid soaps and body washes and returning to the humble bar soap — which is viewed as being more economical, he says. Twincraft has been able to capitalize on the trend by producing many different soap brands in relatively small batches.

“So many manufacturers have gone out of Vermont because they’ve become mass manufacturers, and a mass manufacturer cannot compete in this state, relative to what the Chinese are going to produce,” Asch says.

On the factory floor, eight production lines each crank out a different soap brand.

After they’re mixed, cut and pressed, the bars go to a storage room where they are cured, wrapped and boxed, before shipping all over the country. The faces working Twincraft manufactures 26,000 separate soap formulas the lines look as diverse as the soaps themselves; many are refugees who immigrated for some of the biggest names in the business. to the Burlington area from Eastern Europe, Africa or Asia.

“What you see in our company is like the United Nations,” Asch says proudly. “It’s he first thing you notice at Twincraft Soap in Winooski is the smell — a potent, a great entrance to the country, and steady work.” perfume-y mix of what seems like thousands of different fragrances. That’s not Unlike a lot of local business executives, Asch thinks Vermont is friendly to too far off the mark. Twincraft manufactures 26,000 separate soap formulas for business. Here, Asch says he can pick up the phone and call the governor if needed, some of the biggest names in the business: Crabtree & Evelyn, Aveda, Mary Kay and a level of access he suspects he wouldn’t have in bigger states such as New York or Burt’s Bees, to name just a few.

California. While admitting he could “probably make more money living in another For years, Twincraft manufactured its own soap brand — in addition to hotel state,” Asch says Twincraft will remain in Vermont for the long haul. amenities such as shower caps and shoehorns — but it gave that up more than a “It’s not about making money, at the end of the day,” he says. “It’s about having a decade ago to focus exclusively on producing private-label bar soaps for different successful business and a balanced, healthy life.” cosmetic companies. Today, Twincraft services 150 different customers, including

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Contrary to its name, Hazelett doesn’t actually do strip casting. It builds the massive machinery that enables other companies to roll molten metal into solid form — usually bars or coils, which are then made into products such as lead car batteries or copper wire. One of Hazelett’s largest machines can cast more than 60 tons of copper per hour; it takes 22 tractor-trailers to ship the parts, which are later assembled on site.

A world map in Hazelett’s lobby is dotted with colored pushpins indicating the company’s 54 customers in 25 countries: red pins indicate copper casters in Belgium, Italy, Brazil and

Romania; white pins indicate zinc casters in Germany, France and South Africa; green ones show aluminum casters in Japan, Spain and Turkey.

There’s a proliferation of pins in China. Of the seven new strip-casting machines Hazelett is now building, five are destined for Chinese factories. Says Clavelle, “We envision that we’ll be forced to have some of our equipment, or portions thereof, built in China someday.”

But Vermont is Hazelett’s home.

Clavelle insists the company’s most valuable asset — aside from 150 acres of lakefront property — is its employees, many of whom are native Vermonters who were hired straight out of college or tech school.

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The view of Malletts Bay across the street is much more eye catching. In fact, it’s one of the reasons brothers Bill and Richard Hazelett, both sailors and engineers, set up shop here in 1958.

Hazelett doesn’t need local visibility; the company’s success derives from consistent global demand for its unique product. While a few other companies build something similar, none has been able to replicate what Hazelett invented.

Says vice president and general manager Raymond Clavelle Jr., “We don’t have to knock on doors to tell people who

“We’ve learned over the years that by hiring Vermonters who are used to the Vermont lifestyle and four seasons, that they’re more likely to stay,” Clavelle says.

And they have — for years, even decades. Many of the gray-haired machinists and technicians on Hazelett’s manufacturing floor appear to be approaching retirement age. David Diederich, Hazelett’s vice president of finance, admits, “Our inability to find new, talented, technical people … is certainly the most prevalent impediment to our ongoing success.”

During the worst year of the recession — 2009 — Hazelett revenues grew 5 percent, from $25 to $26.3 million. In 2010, they jumped to $29.7 million.

Nevertheless, in a business that takes eight to 23 months to deliver just one product, and sometimes 10 years to close the deal, Hazelett is all about long-term planning. It’s already working with the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center, Vermont’s high-school-based tech centers and Vermont Technical College to recruit qualified, high-skilled workers for the next generation.

Privately held Hazelett is also free to spend more in R & D because it’s not answering to shareholders or the bottom line. The same goes for investing in its employees. Clavelle notes the company recently upped its 401(k) contributions and boasts “one of the best” health insurance plans in the state.

One final perk: Employees with boats get free mooring on Malletts Bay. “Now, that’s outside the box!” Diederich says.

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ports and art: never the twain shall meet? Most of us would rarely talk about those two endeavors in the same conversation. Nor do we go to a gallery and expect to see pictures of, say, the Lakers.

And we certainly don’t hear NFL commentators dissecting the quarterback’s latest art exhibit.

A new show at the Middlebury College Museum of Art kicks old norms to the sidelines. To borrow another term from jocks, “Mixed Signals: Artists Consider Masculinity in Sports” is a whole new ball game. Male athletes are the overt subjects of these photographs, paintings, installations and videos, while the various subtexts include gender training and identity, homophobia, class, bodies, branding, and a host of culturally manufactured beliefs and biases.

It’s a heady mix, yet subtle; a viewer could take in the entire exhibit without pausing to consider any of these things.

In a way, that subtlety is a positive; it means the artists do not take easy shots or force their audience to Think Deep Thoughts. On the other hand, it would be a shame if viewers missed the opportunity to do just that, or if the only idea they came away with was that a bunch of artists finally decided athletes were worth considering. And, by the way, the artwork here is very good, though more groundbreaking conceptually than aesthetically.

To be sure, this is not the first time artists have depicted athletes in their work — one need look no further than Burlington artist Lance Richbourg’s paintings of iconic baseball players. But an exploration of male identity in the context of sports is relatively new in both academia and art, and it echoes feminist work in both realms several decades ago. It’s apropos in a collegiate setting, where the school’s very athletes may be strangers to the gallery on campus.

At Middlebury, the exhibit places work in the sports complex and the library, as well — luring students, one hopes, to view the rest.

“Mixed Signals” is a nationally touring exhibit organized by New York-based Independent Curators International. It grew out of an earlier show called “Hard Targets — Masculinity and Sports” that

“Josh” by Catherine Opie

Male athletes are the overt subjects of these works, while the subtexts include gender training and identity, homophobia, class, bodies, branding, and a host of

culturally manufactured beliefs and biases.

was curated by Christopher Bedford for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Bedford, now the curator of exhibitions at the Wexner Center for the Arts at Ohio State University, guest-curated this

version, as well. He spoke at Middlebury for the exhibit’s opening on February 9. His lecture, titled “Breaking the Huddle,” can be viewed in its entirety on the museum’s website.

In it, Bedford gives an overview of popular notions of masculinity and sport, discussing specific pieces in the show and the backgrounds of some of the artists. There are 42 works by 15 artists, all but two of them male, ranging in age from 32 to 50. Some are African American, some Latino, and more than one is gay and a former athlete — a combination that begs inquiry. Bedford barely scratches the surface in his nearly hourlong talk, which indicates just how much there is to contemplate in this exhibit, and in the artistic, sociological and psychological contexts it reflects.

Similarly, there is not space enough here to give “Mixed Signals” its due. But perhaps a few examples will entice readers to take in the show themselves.

Lesbian photographer and UCLA art prof Catherine Opie is best known for her 1990s queer portraits, but her works in this exhibit are a world apart: unadorned portraits of high school football players, looking vulnerable sans gear; and large-scale tableaux of teams on the field, brightly illuminated for a nighttime game. The latter Opie calls “landscapes,” a term that forces the viewer to reframe this classic American scene.

Hawaiian-born photographer/videographer Paul Pfeiffer focuses on the world of professional basketball. Two of the 48-by-60-inch digital prints from his “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” series look, at first glance, like straightforward game shots. There are two stark differences: The views of the players are from foot level, looking up; and each player is utterly alone on the court, though the stands are full of attentive fans. The images speak to the intense pressure and monumental celebrity of such players, not to mention their sheer physical size. They are compelling both in their “What’s wrong with this picture?” quality and their surreality.

In another pair of startling photographs, Hank Willis Thomas addresses the objectification of the male athlete’s body and the commodification, aka branding, endemic in professional sports. In one sepia-toned image, titled “Scarred Chest,” a man’s buff torso fills the frame; just out of sight are his genitals, while the midsection presents six-pack abs. The scarification appears

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views the aging athlete and the deteriorating athletic body. In particular, he’s “looking at contact sports … and how the current research being done on head injury and [later] dementia is going to change the narrative” of violence in sports.

Spears notes that football “is equated to some version of masculinity — it was very clear when the sport was evolving in the 19th century, and is still true today,” he says. “But I think it’s changed; I’m trying to get at how that relationship has changed.”

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just above the breastbone in the form of nine Nike swooshes. Thomas’ other photo, “Basketball and Chain,” is a commercial-looking shot with a black background and punning, albeit unfunny, symbolism. At the top are the ostensibly leaping feet of a player in complicated sneakers; one ankle is attached to a chain, at the end of which hangs a basketball bearing the letters “NBA.” Mark Bradford’s threeminute video, called simply “Practice,” is riveting. In it, the artist himself — a nearly 7-foot-tall, gay African American — shoots hoops alone on some generic outdoor court.

He is clad in a bright gold and purple Lakers uniform, with one outrageous variation: instead of shorts, he wears an enormous, cumbersome, antebellumera hoop skirt that billows as he moves and occasionally trips him up. The work, though vaguely comical, is layered with deeper meanings.

Many other sights, and sounds, complete the experience of “Mixed Signals.” And then there are the lectures. Curator Bedford’s talk was the first of four programmed in conjunction with the exhibit that give it more intellectual heft. Next Wednesday, February 23, Midd professor of American studies Tim Spears delivers a lecture entitled “Big Men in Slow Motion: The Autumnal Turn in Contact Sports.” By “autumnal,” he means “not just the season in which people play football,” says Spears in a phone conversation, “but also the autumnal time in a man’s life.”

Spears, a third-generation football player who is writing a book about his Hall of Famer grandfather and father — and, inherently, a history of collegiate football — is interested in how society

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That helps explain, Zirin believes, why an activist sports hero may have more influence than, say, a movie or rock star — and reach a different constituency, as well.

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Unless he’s Charles Barkley. Say what? The former NBA star turned television sports announcer is the subject of a recent essay by Dave Zirin, sports editor for the Nation, author (his latest book is Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining the Games We Love) and host of the weekly “Edge of Sports Radio” on Sirius. He wrote about Barkley not for his former prowess on the court but for his strident support of gay rights.

Zirin presents a talk at Midd on April 6 entitled “Sports and Resistance in the United States: A Political Legacy.” In a phone conversation from his home near Washington, D.C., he says Barkley is the most recent in a line of athletes who were outspoken for their time: Think Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Martina Navratilova.

Zirin’s interest in sports is not just about players and stats; it’s about the way social movements intersect with that world. “I think sports is a more fertile ground than many other cultural soils,” he says. “Athletes tend to come from poorer socioeconomic backgrounds and command much more of an audience.”

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Last summer they toured nationally with Spectrum — psych-rock legend Pete Kember’s band. This month the Vacant Lots released a 7-inch single, “Confused,” on Brooklyn imprint Mexican Summer.

The label is currently home to such acclaimed indie acts as Real Estate, Best Coast and the Tallest Man on Earth. In April, the Lots will appear at the prestigious Austin Psych Festival, a three-day showcase curated by the Black Angels.

While the Vacant Lots’ recent success suggests they have “arrived,” Artaud and MacFadyen are looking much further down the road.

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that serendipitous encounter offered the guitarist his first real opportunity to explore long-simmering ideas.

“It was a chance to take poetry I was writing, and taking rock and roll and the early blues that I was fascinated with, and giving that some form of expression,” he says. “I found rock and roll to be the medium that allowed me to funnel that art through.”

Artaud says he had strong views from the beginning: “I knew the music that I loved, and kept following that thread.”

The Vacant Lots’ influences aren’t difficult to decode. From their earliest recordings, one can trace a direct lineage to 1970s garage rock, punk and psychedelia.

In particular, the New York Dolls, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, and Television are identifiable touchstones, as is the Velvet Underground — the inspiration most often cited by rock scribes around the country who are now enamored with the Lots.

“Discovering the Stooges when you’re 15 … that was a revelation for me,” Artaud recalls. “Then, one thing leads to another.

Then you start to think, Well, what would it sound like if I did this?”

Artaud, 25, didn’t start playing guitar until he was 18, and still feels like he’s playing catch-up. He suggests the band’s initial prolific streak — three full-length

records between January 2009 and February 2010 — was fueled by a sense of always being behind. “I feel like there [is a place] where two lines meet with a vision,” the songwriter continues. “And I’ve never quite been able to line them up.”

Duality is an all-encompassing theme for the Vacant Lots. The idea is sharply reflected in their music, which often contrasts bright wordplay with sinister sounds — or, conversely, bright sounds and sinister wordplay. The Mexican Summer single features two such opposing titles. The A-side cut, “Confusion,” is a dark, droning raga, freckled with fluttering, bubblegum backing harmonies.

By comparison, the B-side’s “Cadillac” is almost cheery — glittering psych-pop mottled with a palpable, narcotic unease.

“The music is very mesmerizing, or hypnotizing,” says Artaud. “But it’s really trying to wake people from a trance, to inspire.”

Duality is equally implicit in the band’s makeup as a duo. TVL’s debut offered a less-than-subtle exposition of that concept: The album’s credits list Artaud only as “lightning,” and MacFadyen as “thunder.”

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“It’s holding a mirror up to the songs,” Artaud suggests. “But it should be ambiguous enough that you can interpret for yourself what it means. There’s a universal mind running through the songs.”

That “universal mind” has likely contributed to the Vacant Lots’ success to this point and bodes well for future endeavors, which include more touring and a new full-length recording, perhaps as early as this spring.

Reflecting upon their journey so far and the road ahead, Artaud offers — not surprisingly — a double-edged viewpoint.

“For all we’ve accomplished, we haven’t really accomplished anything yet,” he says. “There’s a feeling of having a lot and having nothing. And that inspires us.”

He pauses, then submits another idea essential to the Vacant Lots’ ethos: transformation.

“When you get to the next level, you begin shedding things that are no longer needed,” Artaud says. “So, I think our music and our visuals have become more refined than they were even a year ago.

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“It’s all part of the experiment,” says Artaud. “The more you give your ideas expression, [the more] you begin to realize what does and doesn’t work.”

Artaud notes that the self-imposed restrictions of a twosome are — perhaps counter intuitively — liberating. Out of necessity, he and MacFadyen have to explore different ways of filling in the space that a bassist or second guitarist otherwise would.

“You’re working within a limitation,” Artaud continues. “So there are certain laws and rules that are set forth that you have to understand before you can break them.”

As an example he cites “Put Your Head on the Floor,” from the band’s debut. Built around a single chord, the song begins to fray, then completely unravels midway through, eviscerated by a grinding guitar solo before it re-forms again at the finish.

“That’s what minimalism is,” says Artaud. “Working within a structure and then destroying it.”

The differing limitations and advantages of live performance and recording represent yet another opportunity for the Lots to explore.

“I love doing one thing in the studio and then something completely different live,” says Artaud. “On records you’re hearing one thing. It’s very layered, especially on Hypnotized,” he says, referring to the band’s most recent full-length.

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The pair’s live performances have developed into multimedia experiences, a contrast of sight and sound. TVL project images on a screen that reflect, or contradict, their stark sonic aesthetic.

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He is the menacing rumble to Artaud’s lithe flash, mirroring the guitarist’s hypnotic lines with long, unchanging patterns, then jolting the music from its somnolent haze with what he calls “rhythmic dissonance.”

“I shape my patterns to interact with the guitar and vocals in the most powerful way possible,” MacFadyen explains.

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However, when ¡Duino! (Duende) opened in November 2009, the flavors of its “global street food” rarely matched the promise of its décor. Though the fare always sounded appealing, over several visits I consistently ended up with bland, brown versions of lamb kebabs, fries and crêpes. I loved the idea of ¡Duino!

(Duende), but the execution was never quite right.

In December 2010, a new chef joined the team. Cordon Bleu-educated Nathaniel Wade had been sous-chef at the Bluebird Tavern since its opening and a major influence on the cuisine at the popular gastropub. I wondered if he could bring ¡Duino! (Duende) to the level where I pined to see it. Two recent visits revealed that, in many ways, he has.

A glance at the menu, decorated with photos of a masticating Che Guevara, showed that dishes are now listed as appetizers, small plates or large plates.

Previously they formed a single long list, making it hard to anticipate the size of an order.

On both my visits to ¡Duino! (Duende), I had the same server, who was helpful and flexible. She barely blinked when I used my camera’s flash to shed light on the food. (I sometimes find the restaurant unappetizingly dark.) On one visit, she returned to my party’s table more than once to provide guidance in

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Though Wade has added more local products to the roster at ¡Duino!

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Diners seeking ethnic food may not be inspired to lie back and think of England, but the beer-battered tilapia had an authentic taste of place. The fish yielded pleasingly when it was bitten, and the batter tasted just boozy enough, without excessive grease. Though the cole slaw was nicely vinegared, and the tartar sauce suitably tangy and creamy, I couldn’t help wishing I had mushy peas and rich malt vinegar instead.

The side of fries was a point of contention at my table. Though they tasted salty and nicely caramelized, I found them soggy. My dining partner thought their texture was perfect.

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moved into the space from down the street on January 14. Owner staCEy VElarDI has hired two new pastry chefs and expanded her menu to include a full range of breakfast items, fresh soups and other hot specials. She hopes to have a beer and wine license by the summer.

“We were all very different,” said Velardi of the three coffee spots that served Woodstock’s main drag until recently. As the last standing dedicated coffee shop along that stretch, the Daily Grind has inevitably gotten busier. Despite her regret at watching businesses close, Velardi is happy to be in a larger space. “We’re going to be able to cook a lot more,” she says.

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Last summer, when new owner Ignacio Ruiz turned Southern-style spot River Run into a Spanish restaurant called Tasca, many Plainfield residents were distraught about losing their favorite local hangout. “I wanted to grow old eating breakfast at River Run,” said regular Bryan Pfeiffer at the time. He and other fans will be pleased to know that, on March 1, River Run returns.

“What I tried to do with Spanish food just didn’t work in Plainfield,” admits Ruiz.

The chef will retain ownership of River Run, but will cook his last meal at Tasca on February 26. After that, says Ruiz, he will still have a say in the menu, but he’s handing day-to-day operations over to chef GabE DrapEr and manager rhonna GablE. “It will be more an American eatery with some of the Spanish tapas ideas with a little more American twist,” says Ruiz. Pulled pork and homemade potato chips will be on the menu. Breakfasts will make former regulars happy, with French toast, pancakes and catfish ’n’ eggs among the favorite dishes to return.

Though River Run duties will keep Ruiz busy, he has another major project in the works. He says he’s currently in negotiations to take over the space formerly occupied by Montpelier’s Black Door Bar and Bistro — and hopes to open a new restaurant in that prime location later this year.

choices, the place doesn’t even have a fryer.

Fiancés JEss WErkhEIsEr and ChrIs ClInE began serving lunch at their new eatery on February 14. Both have a background in the restaurant business — Werkheiser in the front of the house and Cline in kitchens. According to Werkheiser, when the Colchester location came up for sale late last year, the pair jumped at the chance to open a restaurant together. tom nGuyEn, owner of m-saIGon, opened the original Café Window in the spring of 2009. He served a mix of American sandwiches and ice cream, along with Vietnamese pho and bubble tea. Werkheiser and Klein have added the article “the” to the restaurant’s name to distinguish it from the space’s former incarnation.

Don’t expect to see Southeast Asian food at the Café Window. Werkheiser describes her offerings as “fresh, thoughtfully prepared, casual fare.” That means soups, sandwiches and comfort food incorporating as many local ingredients as the season allows.

Werkheiser says she hopes to gain VErmont frEsh nEtWork status in the near future.

All dressings, sauces and soups are made from scratch, says Werkheiser, including beef-and-bean chili made with green chiles. There’s a meatloaf sandwich, sloppy Joe sliders and pulled pork, but the co-owner says she’s particularly fond of French Onion Dipped, a French dip sandwich on Junior’s bread with a side of homemade French onion soup for dunking. By the time the Window has its official grand opening on the weekend of February 26, it will also serve daily comfort-food specials, including chicken pot pie.

The café’s previous incarnation was known for its ice cream take-out window. While it’s cold, The Café Window is sticking to vanilla creemees. But those with a sweet tooth should get

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Middle Eastern-style baharat chicken wings were huge and meaty.

The sweet orange-and-date syrup combined well with the aromatic Turkish spice rub, which had strong notes of cloves, allspice and cardamom.

Unfortunately, the grilled meat was so charred that it was sometimes difficult to taste the delicate flavors.

One of the best things about this chicken dish was the small side salad of tomatoes and pickled eggplant. The tomatoes were almost disturbingly red and juicy; even at the height of summer, it’s hard to find such delicious specimens in Vermont. The pickled eggplant had a fun, toothsome texture reminiscent of dried apples.

The same salad came with the Mediterranean plate, a $9 tasting platter that caused my dining partner to remark, “This is a great place to go on a date if you’re in college.” The inexpensive dish was perfect for sharing, with a pile of fresh pita triangles, a pair of salads and three dips.

We couldn’t resist starting with the falafel. The chickpea balls were slightly green inside from the chopped herbs; one contained a whole clove of fried garlic. Appropriately rustic, the Israeli spices made for an aromatic bite.

However, I wished for a tad more acid in both the falafel and the homemade hummus.

That note came in the form of smoky, silky baba ghanoush. Bursting with lemon, the mashed eggplant made a wonderful foil to the earthier flavors on the plate. I would have expected the tzatziki sauce to do the same, but it was surprisingly mild. However, the only real loser on the combo plate was tabouleh, which didn’t taste like it had been seasoned or dressed at all.

The Boyden Farms grass-fed beef cheeseburger had the opposite problem.

The beef was cooked to an exact medium rare and tasted delicious in a coat of sharp Grafton cheddar. Unfortunately, a layer of special sauce drowned out the burger’s more subtle delights.

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more than made up for the burger’s shortcomings. I can’t remember when a meal as simple as Wade’s chicken and waffles has given me such pleasure.

Picture a light, eggy waffle bathed in honey butter so viscous it rivals the consistency of movie-theater popcorn butter. Amazing, right? It got even better with the addition of juicy chunks of fried chicken with a crispy, flaky coating and a topping of scallions. A bowl of mild herbed gravy came on the side, but I found it extraneous. What was on the plate was perfection — one of the best things I’ve eaten in the last 12 months.

Desserts were not quite as exciting.

I was jazzed to try the churros, which were endearingly served in a paper cone made from a Seven Days book review.

Rather than the classic extruded wands, the fried sweets were doughnut hole-shaped, which turned out to be less than ideal for eating in more than one bite. Though the flavor was great and the texture perfect, the little balls simply crumbled when bitten. Too bad — the deep, dark chocolate and caramel sauces on the side were wonderful.

The baklava was difficult to eat, as well. The top layers of phyllo were soft from excessive butter, while the lower reaches of the pastry were too rigid to cut with a fork. The caramel sauce on top lent a unique flavor to the dish, but my sensitive jaw made it not worth the effort. My dining partner disagreed — he was thrilled to take home the second half of the giant serving.

During his tenure at the Bluebird, Wade perfected a home-style cuisine of preserves and comforting, fatty goodness. After two meals at ¡Duino!

(Duende), my conclusion is that he’s brought that style with him and melded it with equally enticing ethnic tastes.

Greater Burlington has a good new source for flavorful Middle Eastern fare in a relaxed setting.

As for me, the Cubano and chalupas are calling my name — Wade has a background in Latin cuisines. So is the chicken and waffles. In fact, if you go to ¡Duino! (Duende) tonight, you may see me moaning as I down another plateful.

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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING #4C0757-22A 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On February 3, 2011, Vermont Hotel, LLC filed application #4C075722A for a project described as changes to the lighting, signage and landscaping plans for the approved four story, 108-unit extended stay hotel on Lot A1.1 of Water Tower Hill. The project is located on Rathe Road in the Town of Colchester. This project will be evaluated by the District 4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a).

A public hearing is scheduled for March 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:00 a.m at the site.

Directions to the site: Route 7 north from Winooski, turn left on Rathe Road, turn left at first driveway The following people or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

2. Adjoining property owners and others: May participate as parties to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the ten criteria.

3. Non-party participants: The district commission, on its own motion or by petition, may allow others to participate in the hearing without being accorded party status.

If you wish further information regarding participation in this hearing, please contact the District Coordinator at the address below before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least

seven days prior to the above hearing date.

Copies of the application and plans for this project are available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the Colchester Offices, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the District #4 Environmental Office.

The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site: www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup by clicking on “District Commission Cases” and entering the case number above.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 10th day of February, 2011.

By /s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802.879.5658 E/ peter.keibel@state. vt.us

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On February 8, 2011, Cupola Golf Course, Inc., filed application #4C1138-1B for a Project generally described as: Relocate approved structure south and west, relocate and reduce size of parking lots, remove & revise retaining walls, add a dumpster, adjust front entry sidewalk, adjust Landscape Plan, revise Lighting plan, add utility pole and revise front property line on lot QHC #2. The Project is located on Quarry Hill Road off Spear Street in the City of South Burlington, Vermont.

The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the South Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below.

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No hearing will be held unless, on or before March 8, 2011, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission

must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by March 8, 2011.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria.

Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c) (5).

Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 11th day of February, 2011.

By /s/ Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT

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05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state. vt.us January 24, 2011 Office of Collector of Delinquent Taxes - City of Winooski, Vermont 27 West Allen Street Winooski, VT 05404 Erik Heikel, Collector of Delinquent Taxes NOTICE OF TAX SALE City of Winooski, Vermont The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the City of Winooski, in the County of Chittenden are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such town for the years 1992 through 2010 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such town, to wit: “A lot of land with dwelling house thereon located on the southerly side of Elm Street in the City of Winooski, said dwelling house being known and designated as No. 58 Elm Street.

Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Joseph P. and Cecile H. Bigue

by Warranty Deed of Fredeline Niquette dated November 23, 1949 and recorded in Volume 11 at page 623 of the City of Winooski Land Records.”

So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at 58 Elm Street (the property), a public place in such town, on the 31st day of March, 2011 at 10 o’clock in the a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes and costs and fees, unless previously paid.

Dated at Winooski, Vermont, this 1st day of February of 2011.

Erik Heikel Collector of Delinquent Taxes City of Winooski, Vermont NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Burlington Housing Authority is preparing an Annual Plan for its fiscal year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.

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Paul Dettman, Executive Director Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 Copies of the proposed plans and revisions to the Administrative Plans will be available at BHA’s 65 Main Street Administrative offices prior to the hearing.

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Lynne S. Berry, David T. Berry, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. and Occupants residing at 8 Abare Avenue, Essex, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Lynne S. Berry dated February 28, 2005 and recorded in Volume 641, Page 427 of the Land Records of the Town of Essex, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 A.M. on March 1, 2011, at 8 Abare Avenue, Essex, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

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by Warranty Deed of Vermont Residential Services, LLC dated February 15, 2005 and recorded March 7, 2005 in Volume 641, Page 424 of the Town of Essex Land Records.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

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By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit

Sovereign Bank By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S0391-10 Cnc Sovereign Bank, Plaintiff v.

Anthony Cottone, Marjorie Moore and Occupants residing at 139 Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Sovereign Bank to Anthony Cottone dated November 16, 2007 and recorded in Volume 126, Page 291 of the Land Records of the City of Winooski, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8:00 A.M. on March 1, 2011, at 139 Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Marjorie Moore and Anthony Cottone by Warranty Deed of David H. Jarvis and July L. Jarvis dated November 16, 2007 and recorded November 20, 2007 in the City of Winooski Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the City of Winooski.

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 or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403,

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Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common. But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier.

The 13-week Divorce Care Class (for men and women) will be offered on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, March 9 - June 1, 2011, at the Essex Alliance Community Center 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct., VT. For more information and to register call Sandy 802-425-7053.

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The Community Health Center of Burlington (CHCB) in collaboration with Fletcher Allen Health Care will begin a FREE 4-week Smoking Cessation Program starting on Monday, March 7th. This group will help you break your smoking habit by giving you tips and tools to quit, including how to deal with nicotine cravings. This free group, open to all community residents, meets on Monday evenings from 5:30

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To sign-up, please call Evie Smith at Fletcher Allen Health Care at (802) 847-6541.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PROGRAM February 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Lois McClure — Bee Tabakin Building, 237 East Ave., Burlington.

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EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP This is a therapist-facilitated, drop-in support group for women with eating disorders.

Women over 18 only please. This group will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, our next meeting is February 23rd. Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset Street Suite 204, South Burlington.

This is free and there is no registration necessary. Please call the center if you have any questions.

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INFERTILITY PEER GROUP Feeling lonely & isolated as you confront infertility?

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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Burlington Chapter TCF which meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Road, Williston - for more information call Dee Ressler, 802 660-8797.

Rutland Chapter TCF which meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, West St., Rutland, VT - for more information call Susan Mackey, 802 446-2278. Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) also serves bereaved parents with monthly peer support groups, with short-term educational consultations and referrals to local grief and loss counselors.

HVS is located in the Marble Works district in Middlebury. Please call 802-388-4111 for more information about how to connect with appropriate support services.

LGBTQ GRIEF AND LOSS GROUP Every Monday, 12pm, RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. A once-a-week group is forming at RU12? for those interested in giving voice to their experience(s) with loss and listening to other’s. Topics could include but are not limited to: grieving, letting go, resolution, moving on, self-image, rituals, and learnings.

Contact thecenter@ ru12.org for more information.

TRANS GUY’S GROUP Every fourth Monday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. This is a social and support group specifically for trans men. This informal, peer-facilitated group welcomes maleidentified people at any stage of transition.

As this is currently a closed group, please contact the center to sign up: thecenter@ ru12.org or 860-RU12.

SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Come together to talk, connect, and find support around a number of issues including: Coming Out, Socializing. Challenges around employment.

Safe Sex. Self Advocacy. Choosing Partners. Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk about! The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 26 at 4 p.m. at the RU12?

Community Center at the Champlain Mill in Winooski. For more information contact Sheila (Sheila@ ru12.org) or David (Dave6262002@yahoo. com) GLAM CORE GROUP MEETING Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., RU12?

Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. We’re looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input! If you’re a young gay or bisexual man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12.org or check us out on Facebook (http://www. facebook.com/glamvt).

TRANS SUPPORT GROUP Every first and third Wednesday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6:30-8 p.m. This peer-led, informal group is open to all trans people and to any discussion topics raised. It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support, and discussion.

Contact thecenter@ ru12.org for more information.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support.

Please call Ann or Brenda at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining one of these groups or for more information.

MALE GBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace is offering a peer-led support group for male- identified survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. This group will meet in Winooski at the RU12?

Community Center and will be facilitated

by Damian. Support groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support.

802-863-0003.

NAMI CONNECTION (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with mental illnesses. Call Tammy at 1-800-6396480 or email us at connections@namivt. org BENNINGTON: Every Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m., United Couseling Service, 316 Dewey St., CTR Center (Community Rehabilitation and Treatment).

BURLINGTON: Every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street. ESSEX JUNCTION: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 39 Main Street.

HARTFORD: 2nd and 4th Friday 4-5:30 p.m., Hartford Library. Call Barbara Austin, 802457-1512. MONTPELIER: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., KelloggHubbard Library, East Montpelier Room (basement).

NEWPORT: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Medical Arts Building (attached to North Country Hospital), 2nd floor conference room.

RANDOLPH: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., United Church, 18 N. Main Street. BATTLEBORO: Call for details.

EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP This is a therapist-facilitated, drop-in support group for women with eating disorders.

Women over 18 only please. This group will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., Suite 204, So. Burlington.

802-658-9440.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP This group offers support to those caring for loved ones with memory loss due to dementia. The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Converse Home, 272 Church St, Burlington.

For more info call: 802-862-0401.

MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER Support group meets 6-8 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Hope Lodge at the UVM/FAHC campus.

1-800-ACS-2345.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want To Feel Supported On Your Vegetarian/Vegan Journey? Want more info. on Healthy Veggy Diets? Want to share and socialize at Veggy Potlucks, and more, in the greater Burlington Area?

This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail.com, 802-658-4991.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets on Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington.

This is a fellowship of men and women that meet and review the 12 steps of CODA, read stories from the CODA anonymous big book and share their experiences, strengths and hopes as we support each other.

Open to everyone. Info: Larry, WLTRS@aol. com, 802-658-9994 or Jeff, JCDANIS@ Burlingtontelecom. net, 802-863-3674.

For directions, call the Turning Point Center at 802-861-3150.

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Free 4-week Quit Smoking Groups are being offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community. Free Nicotine Replacement products are available for program participants. For more information or to register, call 847-6541 or wellness@ vtmednet.org. For ongoing statewide class schedules, contact the VT Quit Network at www. vtquitnetwork.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other. The group is informal and includes personal sharing of our grief experiences. Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Meets every other week Mondays, 6-8 p.m. at the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Barre.

802-223-1878, www. cvhhh.org.

call 802-864-0604. Lv. msg. if no answer.

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT GROUP Join this open support group, hosted

by Carrie Shamel, and gain information regarding digestive disorders. If you suffer from any kind of digestive disorder or discomfort this is the place for you!

Open to all. Meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Healthy Living Learning Center. For more information contact Carrie Shamel at carrie.shamel@ gmail.com. www.llleus. org/state/vermont/ html.

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ANONYMOUS (NA) Drug Problem? We Can Help. If you think you have a problem with drugs, including alcohol, give yourself a break. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals who have a desire to recover from the disease of addiction.

NA offers a practical and proven way to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. To find an NA Meeting near you in Vermont or Northern New York, please go to www. cvana.org/Meetinglist. pdf or call our 24-hour, toll free, confidential number, (866) 580-8718 or (802) 862-4516. For more information about NA, please go to http:// www.na.org/?ID=ipsindex and click on “>Is NA for Me?

AL-ALNON IN ST. JOHNSBURY Tues. & Thurs., 7 p.m., Kingdom Recovery Center (Dr. Bob’s birthplace), 297 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. Sat., 10 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Cherry St., St. Johnsbury.

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at The Bagel Cafe, Ethan Allen Shopping Center,

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Care Coordinator for the ALS Association here in Vermont.

223-7638 for more information.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide.

For more info, call 802-479-9450, or ljlivendale@yahoo. com.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn?

Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous.

Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30, 45 Clark St., Burlington. Contact Brenda at 338-1170.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) This support group functions as a community and educational group.

We provide coffee, soda and snacks and are open to PALS, caregivers, family members and those who are interested in learning more about ALS. Our group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at “Jim’s House”, 1266 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT. Hosted by Pete and Alphonsine Crevier, facilitated by Liza Martel, LICSW, Patient

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BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday

6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958.

Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793.

Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958.

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SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services

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WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-0555 ext. 20 for information.

LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at

GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register.

AL-ANON Family group 12-step.

Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:302:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m.

Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne.

For info. or to register, contact Kathi at 802-985-8600.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577.

6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

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Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause.

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groups for women who have fled, are fleeing, or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community.

Info, 658-1996.

VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM Info, contact MaryKay Hill, 802-373-0351.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317, or Patricia, 658-6904.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.

Info, 862-4516, or visit www.cvana.org. Held in Burlington.

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GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format.

Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing.

Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830.

LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group?

Please call Susan at 899-2713.

HIV SUPPORT GROUP This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self-acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and, with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what positive living has to offer.

Friday @ 7 p.m. in the

white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094.

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/ DYSAUTONOMIA Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier.

Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345.

BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749.

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EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington.

Info, contact Kim, 863-6384.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered

Women, 658-1996.

WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support

WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 7676092. A sharing circle focusing on personal

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DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify.

453-3612.

PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings.

Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877-543-9498 for more info.

AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-802-999-5478 or email: info@ dragonheartvermont. org or go to: www. dragonheartvermont. org.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes.

Free and confidential.

SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866-869-7341 (toll-free).

“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place.

Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support.

NAKED IN VERMONT The premier Nudist/Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, Yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE.) Visit www.nakedinvermont.com.

DEBTORS SUPPORT GROUP Mondays, 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington.

Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., King Street Youth Center, 87 King St., Burlington. Info, call Cameron, 363-3747.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP Ongoing MENTAL Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

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Meat & Seafood Clerk City of Montpelier

CARE BANK Director The Capital City of Montpelier (pop. 8,100) is seeking an individual, to coordinate a Care Bank, a federally funded, innovative, community-based elder-care program in central Vermont called REACH: Rural Elder Assistance for Care and Health. Under the direct supervision of the director of Planning & Community Development, this position is largely responsible for managing staff, volunteers, fundraising, recruitment and community outreach activities necessary for the success of the project. The coordinator will serve as a team leader for the staff and volunteers of the REACH Program, which includes a membership, development, and training director, a case manager, and a part-time program assistant.

Hiring for all positions, including directors.

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looking for motivated, flexible team players to join our growing

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in Essex, Williston, Milton and soon-to-be South Burlington locations. Must have experience, education and a sense of humor!

Pay based on education and experience.

Contact Krista at krista@leapsvt.com.

City Market is seeking a full-time meat and seafood clerk who excels at customer service to join our team. This position involves serving and assisting customers at the counter; assisting in the setup, breakdown, and closing of the seafood case and the department; wrapping, labeling, and packaging fresh meat and seafood according to customers’ needs; following the department’s sanitation and safety procedures; and maintaining and rotating stock. Qualified candidates will have previous meat- and seafood-handling experience; outstanding customer service skills; good organizational and math skills; the ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment; and the ability to frequently lift 50 to 80 lbs.

Please visit our website, www.citymarket.coop, to apply and to view other available positions!

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2/14/11 11:11:42 4T-CityMarket-021611.indd AM 1 2/14/11 4:23:47 PM Family Fun & Entertainment Center in Essex, VT, is seeking A detailed job description and qualifications are available upon request and can be obtained through the Notices page either a full- or part-time at www.montpelier-vt.org. Salary range person who must be honest, Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity $45,000 - $50,000, depending on experience. mature, hardworking, where you would join an innovative Diagnostic Imaging The position will remain open until filled. team?We may have just what you are looking for! energetic and dependable, Applications will be reviewed starting February 11. who enjoys working outside Central Vermont Vermont Medical Center, located in Montpelier is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. and getting their hands dirty. the beautiful Green Mountains of New England, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the This position runs through the following position: fall months and requires 5v-montpelier-021611.indd 1 2/14/11 4:49:14 PMsome weekends.

This full time position oversees technical and If you like working in a compliance measures of all aspects of MRI operations. relaxed environment, this Must maintain a high level of technical skills to position is for you.

We offer a regularly and proficiently perform and teach all of the Web Designer section procedures. Must be MRI Board Certified with a competitive salary and flexible Fuse, a marketing agency targeting teens and young minimum of 5 years MRI experience and 2 years schedule.

adults, recently named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont,” is seeking a Web Designer to concept & create digital work for web and other interactive media.

Ideal candidates will have relevant youth-culture design experience. 3+ years of experience and strong proficiency in Adobe CS is required. Web development experience a plus.

For a complete job description, and to apply, please visit: www.fusemarketing.com/jobs.

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supervisory experience.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent flexible benefit program, with generous paid time off. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact us directly at 802-371-4191.

To apply, please visit our website at www.cvmc.org.

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• Individualized resident care programs • Top-notch Nursing and Rehabilitation care • Generous compensation • Exceptional benefits • Competitive night & weekend differentials • Educational opportunities, including tuition reimbursement

$1,500 bonus - available to RNs and LPNs hired into a part time Woodridge position Part Time day, evening and night shift positions available.

LNA opportunities also available on all shifts for part time and per diem.

Apply online at www.cvmc.org or contact Sarah Harris, Recruiter at (802) 371-5910

We are seeking an individual with a love of children’s fashion and apparel to join our dynamic sales team. Position responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining business relationships with new and existing corporate house accounts. Key responsibilities include: selling, merchandising, trade show sales, territory showroom support and maintaining market weeks in our NYC corporate showroom. This Vermont-based individual will work closely with retail accounts and our sales manager to optimize product strategy and sales. This dynamic position requires monthly travel to NYC as well as key territories around the country.

If you are a passionate and fashionable individual with strong presentation and sales skills with the ability to problem solve and analyze data, this position might be right for you. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with computer knowledge in Microsoft applications and proficiency in Excel required. Ideal candidate will have a degree, preferably in fashion or marketing, and/or a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.

This position is considered full-time and offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive wage based upon experience. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, EMAIL A LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME to: Email employment@zutano.com.

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Shelburne Farms is seeking a Farm Educator for the upcoming season.

Dates of this seasonal postion are April 25 - October 21, 2011.

Please see website for details on the postion and how to apply. www.shelburnefarms.org

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We at New England Counseling and Trauma Associates would like to offer licensed clinicians an opportunity to join our practice. We are a group of experienced mental health clinicians providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults and families.

NECTA offers the following: A well-respected/established mental health practice; a strong referral base; office infrastructure that includes high-speed Internet access, fax, phone and copies; a highly collaborative environment; bimonthly peer consultation; consultation and training with national experts in the field of trauma.

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Maple Leaf Farm, an inpatient substance-abuse program, has the following positions open:

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Clinical Social Worker and/or master’s-level

Mental Health Professional with a CADC/LADC. Duties include group and individual addictions counseling and case management as well as IOP group facilitation.

Ideal candidate will have at least five years post-master’s experience providing substance abuse treatment to a diverse population of adults, excellent writing and group facilitation skills, and knowledge of short-term, cognitive behavioral treatment approaches with persons diagnosed with substance-use disorders and co-occurring mental-health disorders.

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The ability to work cooperatively within a clinical team is a must. Individual and group supervision provided. For more information regarding our program and available employment opportunities please visit our website: www.mapleleaf.org.

Email cover letter and resumes to MichaelZ@mapleleaf.org, or mail to: Michael A. Zacharias, Ph.D. — Clinical Director, Maple Leaf Farm, 10 Maple Leaf Rd., Underhill, VT 05489

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project supervisor/ lead carpenter Progressive residential construction company seeks project supervisor/lead carpenter to manage all aspects of field production including crew support and client communication.

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to be our next technology director. He or she understands the challenges of online organizing and how to implement the right solutions. We are looking for a team player who thrives in a collaborative atmosphere. The ideal candidate has a proven background of web application development, hands-on experience with modern web frameworks, and production-level experience with relational databases.

Must have at least 8 years success in all phases of new and remodel construction.

Must be passionate about the building trades with strong initiative to pursue sustainablebuilding practices. Outstanding communication and organizational skills required.

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include 100% personal health insurance coverage, paid vacation and holidays, employer contribution to retirement plan, a fun and dynamic work environment and the chance to make real change happen.

Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Generous compensation package with excellent potential for long-term growth.

For more information, please visit DemocracyForAmerica.com/jobs.

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Successful candidates must have great customer service skills and team attitude. A Vermont Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician License is required. Must be available for some weekend and on-call shifts.

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Per diem opportunities also available in the ICU, ER, Inpatient Psychiatry, Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Med/Surg, Women and Children’s, Medical Group Practices and Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Please apply online at www.cvmc.org contact Sarah Harris, Recruiter at (802) 371-5910 Please applyor online at www.cvmc.org or contact Sarah Harris, Recruiter at (802) 371-5910 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Join our team of dedicated professionals servicing over 650 homes, three water parks, six pools, restaurants, conference center and more. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits.

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Duties include outreach activities, supporting training workshops for early childhood educators and parents of young children and participating in evaluation and research. Qualifications include minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, and interest in program evaluation. Experience with training adults and knowledge of child development and/or child sexual abuse very helpful. Experience as an early childhood educator a plus.

The position is based in Montpelier. Reliable transportation needed. AmeriCorps is a governmentfunded national community service program. This will be a full-time position serving a half-term of AmeriCorps (900 hours in six to seven months). You will receive a Living Allowance stipend of $6400, an educational award of $2,675, health insurance, childcare (must meet incomeeligibility requirements) and mileage reimbursement. The term starts immediately and ends August 15, 2011.

No phone calls.

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WINOOSKI SCHOOL DISTRICT IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

2 hours/day, split shift, school days.

District Custodial Staff Supervisor

Send letter of application, resume and three references to (or apply in person):

The South Burlington School District is looking for a staff supervisor to provide overall supervision for the custodial operations performed throughout the district.

CROSSING GUARD (2 positions)

Superintendent’s Office 60 Normand St. Winooski, VT 05404 (802) 655-0485 www.winooski.k12.vt.us Applications accepted until positions filled. All employees must undergo a criminal records check. EOE.

Nursing Informatics (must be RN) SNF Administrator RN’s for ECC, Med/Surg, Float Pool, Occupational Therapist and Respiratory Therapist.

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The Burlington School District seeks an after-school 12:52:23 PM professional to fill the role of assistant director for the Burlington Kids program at J.J. Flynn elementary school.

Burlington Kids offers academic enrichment and recreational opportunities alongside exceptional academic support on a schedule that matches families’ need for quality after-school care.

We seek a creative, confident leader to assist with the design, implementation and managements of the program in partnership with school day staff and community partners. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record directing large, school-based, extended-learning programs for diverse populations.

This full-time position will begin immediately and includes a generous pay and benefits package. To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and academic transcript to the email below.

Holly Jones Burlington School District Administrative Assistant to Burlington Kids hjones@bsdvt.org

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M i n i M u M R e qu i R e M e n t S Knowledge of materials, supplies and practices essential to the cleaning of buildings; use and care of wet and dry vacuum cleaners, floor buffing machines, floor stripping machines, cleaning fluids, floor waxes and other materials and equipment related to the custodial care of buildings; hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations; generally accepted workplace conduct and supervisory practices. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. An associate’s degree or two years’ postsecondary training with a minimum of three years’ experience in the custodial field is preferred. Experience in the supervision of employees is highly desired. An ability to communicate effectively with all custodial staff is required. Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer and related software/hardware.

Individual must be willing to develop an effective working relationship with all staff and school community clearly and concisely with the proper use of grammar both orally and in writing; posses a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software. An awareness of applicable district requirements and school board policies is a must.

Behavior Facilitator – Chamberlin School The South Burlington School District is looking for a Behavior Facilitator.

M i n i M u M R e qu i R e M e n t S Minimum of four years college. College classes, workshops or other training in areas such as child development, psychology, sociology or behavior management. Ability to work with students in crisis and refer to other resources when necessary.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Interested applicants may forward their resume and three current references to Diane Kinnon, Human Resource Department, South Burlington School District, 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vt, 05403

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The Women’s Source for Sports is looking for women who enjoy active lifestyles to join our sales staff.

340 Dorset St. So. Burlington 863-3233

Part-time Sales Associate Position includes Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, some weekends, and possibly other days.

Store hours: M-F, 10-6, Sat., 10-5, Sun., noon -5.

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Spirit Delivery is looking for

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with a clean driving record to drive nonCDL 26' straight trucks.

Pay ranges between $110$125 per day. Must be able to pass drug and background check. Call 802-338-9048.

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“You become successful the moment you start moving toward a worthwhile goal.”

CCS is seeking individuals to provide one-on-one inclusion supports to people with developmental disabilities. The following positions are available:

20.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Dynamic and energetic people needed to provide one-on-one supports to a variety of individuals so they can expand their horizons and attain their goals both socially and vocationally.

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20.5 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday

A supportive, goal-oriented individual needed to assist a variety of individuals one on one in the workplace and in their local community.

27.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Creative and collaborative person needed to assist a variety of individuals in increasing their independence at work and accessing their community.

Become a Part of Our Exceptional Team!

30.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Adult Outpatient Division Emergency Team Clinician- Weekdays: Seeking an energetic, flexible Master’s level mental health clinician to provide phone and face-to-face crisis intervention. Requires excellent assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, a strong team orientation, and commitment to community mental health. Excellent orientation, supervision and support provided. Prior experience providing mental health services in community settings is desirable. Licensure preferred. Part-time or full-time, some negotiation possible. Benefits available. Applicant must live within 30 minutes of Middlebury.

Compassionate and patient person needed to provide one-on-one inclusion supports to a variety of individuals.

All positions include the possibility of additional substitute hours.

Benefits start at 17.5 hours and include health insurance, paid holidays and vacation time. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1 Colchester, VT 05446 655-0511

Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Division

Crisis Support Services Coordinator: Seeking Masters level mental health professional with strong familiarity in recovery approaches for coping with major mental health conditions, as well as excellent Equal Opportunity Employer leadership, organizational, and teaming skills to coordinate an innovative new project designed to create new resources for adults coping with mental health crises in Addison County.

Responsibilities will include coordinating a 1-2 bed crisis support program co-located at a group home site, as well as assisting with other crisis support services in collaboration with our Emergency Team. 5v-ChampCommServ-021611.indd 1 This is a full time benefit eligible position. Applicant must have a clean, valid driver’s license.

Crisis Support Consultant: Seeking Masters level or well experienced mental health professional with excellent counseling skills and a strong familiarity with recovery approaches for coping with major mental health conditions to participate in an innovative new project offering residential support, supportive counseling, and service coordination for adults coping with mental health crises in Addison County.

Responsibilities include assisting with staffing a residential crisis support program as well as some off site crisis service coordination. This is a full time benefit eligible position. Applicant must have a clean, valid driver’s license.

Direct Care Providers: Provide direct care to indivuduals with mental illness and share in the development of a living environment which challenges and encourages each individual to achieve their potential. Good working knowledge of the needs and abilities of the mentally ill is essential.

Associates Degree in appropriate field plus two to four years of relevant experience in working with mentally ill; or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Part time hours and all shifts available, Youth & Family Division Intensive School Supports Program Interventionist(s): To provide direct intervention and training to foster the development of communication, social skills, adaptive behavior, daily living and academic or pre-academic skills to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Emotional Behavioral Disability. Bachelors degree, preferably in education or human services field. These are 37.5 hour per week benefit eligible positions.

Human ResouRce manageR Interested in utilizing your passion for human resources to make a difference?

The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) is seeking an experienced HR professional to help set the vision and lead day-to-day human resources activities. In this position, you will develop staffing strategies, coordinate recruitment and hiring process, and facilitate employee relations. You will also have the opportunity to build a training and development program and to manage the rollout of a new human resources information system.

COTS is a progressive social service agency that provides shelter, innovative prevention programs, and housing to those without homes or who are marginally housed. We are seeking a seasoned HR professional for a 32-hour-per-week position. A bachelors degree and a minimum of four years’ human resource experience in a generalist role are required. Project management skills, knowledge of federal and state policies effecting human resources, and strong communication skills are essential.

Electronic applications are preferred.

Please, no phone calls. Positions will remain open until filled.

visit www.csac-vt.org.

Apply to: CSAC Human Resources 89 Main Street Middlbury,

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COTS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For a complete list of Job Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Champlain Community Services

Send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, COTS PO Box 1616, Burlington, VT 05402-1616

VT 05753 apply@csac-vt.org (802) 388-6751 ext 425

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Licensed Psychotherapist

Part-time HIV Services Program Assistant Vermont CARES seeks a highly motivated and organized extrovert to coordinate HIV services data, reporting and assistance. Responsibilities include staffing phones for client contact; organizing program supplies; publishing client newsletter; coordinating in-office volunteers; some database and other administrative support.

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and experience working nonjudgmentally with diverse populations is required. Monday through Thursday, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Based in Burlington, $12/hour. All those looking for a challenging role that directly impacts HIV/AIDS in Vermont, please apply.

Space available in wellestablished women‘s practice on Burlington waterfront. Sublet is an option. Parking included.

CornerStone Psychotherapy 802-651-7508

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Send cover letter and resume by 5 p.m., February 22, 2011, to Peter Jacobsen, Executive Director, Vermont CARES, PO BOX 5248, Burlington, VT, 05402, or email to peter@vtcares.org.

Any emails should say “HIV Program Assistant” in title.

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MAPLE LEAF FARM

From Addiction to Recovery

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or

Medical Assistant (MA)

20-32 hours/week, to assist in the primary care unit. Duties include phlebotomy, assisting nurses with patient admissions, clinic flow and clinic clerical duties. Ideal candidate will have an interest in working with a diverse patient population 6:25:43 PM working on recovery. Candidate needs to be able to work some weekends and evenings.

Mail or fax resumes to Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc., 10 Maple Leaf Rd., Underhill, VT 05489.

Phone: 802-899-2911 Fax: 802-899-3617 Email: info@mapleleaf.org

PT esTheTician needed at Burlington area’s only AAA-rated 4 Diamond Resort, The Essex Resort & Spa.

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20 to 30 hours per week, base wage, gratuity pool and product commissions. Weekend availability 4t-VTCares-021611.indd 1 2/14/11 4:38:50 PM and scheduling flexibility required4t-MapleLeafFarm-LPN-121510.indd 1 12/13/10 5:12:14 PM to accommodate clientele and fluctuating business levels. Must be licensed in Vermont and proficient in performing all aspects of facial and Come build your future at Middlebury College! skin care services, including waxing.

Previous experience in an upscale resort preferred.

Senior Development Officer, Parent Giving NFI-Vermont is seeking a full-time Residential Counselor for its AlEmail resume & references to: lenbrook Program in South Burlington. Allenbrook is a communityFull-time, benefits eligible karenw@vtculinaryresort.com. based group home for coed youths ages 13 to 18. This is a 40-hour position, Friday through Tuesday, with a competitive salary and Middlebury College, located in Middlebury, Vermont, combines intensive and personalized teaching excellent benefit package. with an expansive global perspective and an international network of educational resources that Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and have no other liberal arts college can offer. Taken together, our programs and our alumni enable the 2v-TheEssex-021611.indd 1 2/14/11 4:22:27 PM experience working in residential care. Experience managing a College to have an important impact in the world. household (cooking, maintenance, gardening, etc.) is highly desirable.

Through the Middlebury Initiative, alumni, parents, and friends are invited to help make Must have a valid driver’s license and high energy level, and be able Middlebury even stronger academically and financially, more accessible to a wide range of to pass a criminal background check.

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exceptional students, and more influential in this country and abroad. With your help, Middlebury is poised to become the global liberal arts college of the 21st century.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Jennifer Snay, 102 Allen Rd., South Burlington, VT 05403, or email jennifersnay@nafi.com. Please, no phone calls.

In an effort to help us achieve our goal, applications are being accepted for a Senior Development Officer, Parent Giving.

Exciting Opportunities Are Available!

The successful applicant will be hired to increase the College’s fundraising capacity through the development and oversight of a comprehensive parent fundraising program. They will cultivate, solicit, and steward a pool of prospective donors with the capacity to make gifts in the $100K to $1M range and assessment of selected prospects on an ongoing basis.

Career ServiCeS Manager

Required Experience: 7+ years related work experience, including leadership gifts or other direct fundraising experience; experience with parent fundraising program preferred.

Student aCCountS Coordinator

Knowledge of: Effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with prospects, donors, volunteers, and faculty, staff, and administrators. Well-developed written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills. Knowledge of desktop applications and relational databases, including managing and tracking prospects. Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision. Ability to find creative solutions and analyze and change systems in ways that achieve desired outcomes. Ability to work effectively in hightension situations and maintain composure under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Evening and weekend work required.

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Why work for us?

Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs.

As the tenth largest employer in Vermont and an institution with operations on five continents, Middlebury’s workforce is one of its most valuable assets. Thus the college is firmly committed to the success and development of its employees.

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and great food!

Check out www.neci.edu/about-us/ current-opportunities to apply today!

To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/177629 Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Development Coordinator

NAMI-Vermont, a statewide grassroots membership organization, seeks a parttime Development Coordinator who will foster support for our unique work in a compelling way to members, donors and the public. The Development Coordinator will organize and manage major fundraising events, including annual NAMI-VT WALK in September and our spring annual appeal. Duties include: • development and management of sponsorship relations with donors that will result in gifts at all levels • managing a new donor/member database • providing support for other organizational development activities.

All activities will support NAMI-VT’s programs in Vermont, which include support, education, research and advocacy for individuals affected by serious mental illness.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week beginning 3/15/11. Hourly rate of $17-$20. Prorated paid benefits.

To apply, send detailed cover letter and resume to jobs@namivt.org, or by fax to 802-244-1405 by 02/25/11. No phone calls, please.

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Public Works Department

Vermont's most exciting startup seeks to fill the following positions in our global online English language training company:

N E W P O S I T I O N S J U ST L I ST ED! Human Resources Director Assist CEO/COO in defining HR needs, policy.

Recruit, integrate 30+ new staff members, compensation, benefits, career development.

Qualifications: HR or related advanced degree, 5+ years experience, global HR team management Europe/Asia/USA a strong plus.

Telephone Training Platform Manager Staff, train, manage team of telephone trainers, plan/administer telephone training sessions based on eCorp English proprietary methods. Qualifications: Business-related BA, experience as scheduling coordinator or call center manager, excellent IT Skills, analytical, good with figures, French, Chinese or Japanese a plus.

English Language Telephone Trainers Provide business English courses by telephone to our learners globally from our Middlebury training center. Qualifications: ESL/ELT trainer experience, BA/MA, professional experience (accounting, law, etc.) a plus, excellent telephone manner, good admin skills.

is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position within the Water and Sewer Division.

This position carries a full benefit package including health, dental and vacation.

The ideal candidate should be experienced in the operation and maintenance of public water and sewer systems.

Applications are available at the Williston Public Works Office, located at 7878 Williston Rd., and online at http://town.williston.vt.us.

Application deadline is March 1, 2011. EOE

e-tutor Statistical tracking of learners’ progress. Qualifications: BA in computer science, math, statistics, engineering, IT, 3+ years experience in related field.

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M a N ag EM EN T Chief Operations Officer Manage corporate operations including two telephonebased distance-training platforms, administrative local market teams in France and Shanghai, technical support teams in Vermont. Establish global best practices and produce monthly operations reporting, working closely with the CEO, sales, marketing and product/technology teams. Qualifications: 10 years in lead operations role in technology-enabled company, experience in online education a strong plus; experience managing call centers, offsite teams, global offices a plus; IT knowledge, foreign languages also a plus; able to travel.

Financial Controller Lead the finance and accounting functions at HQ and across markets in Europe and China, collaborating with management on strategic planning; oversee budgeting, payroll, financial tracking; produce consolidated account reporting and financial statements, working with auditors. Qualifications: 10 years experience, including controller or CFO role; work in technology-enabled company; expert in SAGE; MBA, startup experience, foreign languages a plus; some travel.

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InsIde sales RepResentatIve We are seeking a well-organized, high-energy sales person to develop retail accounts in the northeast for our cycling apparel and saddles. this person will perform market research and pursue new customer leads as well as support existing accounts. this person will also process orders for shipment, prepare email and direct mail communications to retailers, and organize and attend tradeshows and cycling events.

Knowledge of cycling and solid intuition for women’s outdoor fashion will provide an essential foundation for success in this job. please contact us at hr@terrybicycles.com.

Terry is a direct marketer and manufacturer of bicycles and cycling apparel for women based in Burlington. Terry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Human Resources Terry Precision Cycling 47 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401 OR email: hr@terrybicycles.com

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Good pay.

Good benefits.

Apply in person.

Ask for Nick.

Papa Nick’s

Graphic Design Position/Production

2/14/11 11:26 AM

We're looking for a full-time graphic designer who's happy to deal with the dayto-day production needs of our busy marketing department. Superior attention to detail, accuracy and teamwork are needed to succeed in this position.

Expertise in the skills of graphic design: design, typography, photography, layout and digital preparation of marketing material using a Macintosh computer.

Expertise and experience with Adobe Creative Suite mandatory.

Qualifications: • Degree in graphic design • Knowledge and skills in graphic design • Proficient in and knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other programs • Attention to detail and excellent accuracy skills Send resume and portfolio to kzuccareno@champlain.edu.

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Senior Graphic Designer

Tech Lead/Architect Lead all software engineering at the company, including architecture decisions, recruiting and managing a team, collaborating with product management and CEO to create compelling, cutting-edge e-learning products across web and mobile. Qualifications: 5+ years developing scalable software, ideally with B2B, B2C, i18n experience; multiple environments desirable such as Java, .NET, Open Source; strong backend knowledge important; ability to lead, mentor, and recruit a team of engineers; foreign languages a plus

We’re looking for a talented designer, who has been working on both digital web design and traditional print arenas, to perform design and layout duties 10997 Rte. 116, Hinesburg related to the college's key internal and external marketing communications.

Responsibilities include conceptualization, design and layout of small, medium and large projects as well as layout and digital preparation of files, and art direction of photography. Project management a must (i.e., prioritizes Product Manager, Educational Applications for Fast-Growing 2v-PapaNicks021611.indd Customer 1 2/14/11 11:18:31 AM and works effectively under pressure to meet and exceed project deadlines Online Education Startup Lead the company's core intellectual assets, our and commitments while keeping internal clients informed of projects and Experience educational training products, as an advocate for customers. Apply up-to-date pedagogical progress). The ability to direct interns on projects and work in a collaborative techniques to create a highly usable e-learning product suite, working with senior environment is a must. This position will: Rep management. Qualifications: Background or experience in education, pedagogy, e-learning or • Develop and produce marketing materials for a variety of clients related; product management experience including requirements gathering, user experience, on campus and working with technical development team; foreign languages a plus.

Vermont-based Internet • Work/collaborate with a team of creative individuals investment newsletter company IT Manager / Sysadmin Own management of all corporate systems and servers, • Stay current on trends in the industry seeks to hire a motivated and both client-facing and employee-facing, ensuring high availability; work with the engineering • Manage personal jobs and ensure timely delivery of projects upbeat customer experience team and management to enable company initiatives; manage hosting providers and other • Confer with clients and manager concerning design and/or representative. We are a small, vendors; lead onsite and remote IT support for our global offices. Qualifications: 3+ years graphic requirements growing, online publishing as a sysadmin or other IT support role in a high-scale environment; strong knowlege of servers, OSs, databases, etc.; experience with shell scripting or programming a plus; foreign company with a fun and motivated Qualifications languages a plus. staff of professionals.

• Degree in graphic design

Software Engineer for Fast-Growing Online Education Startup Develop world-class e-learning software for businesses and end users, working with the Tech Lead and fellow engineers to architect a strong, scalable platform; develop both customer-facing and internal web-based software, collaborating with product management and designers. Qualifications: 2+ years developing web-based applications with strong software design and db programming skills; knowledge of several platforms such as Java, .NET, Open Source a plus; i18n, foreign languages a plus.

For details on responsibilities, required skills/experience, compensation, and to apply, visit: e-corpenglish.com/jobs/.

Full-time job, great benefits.

More information: bfpublishing.com/about/ careers/109 Email: jobs@bfpublishing.com

• 5-7 years of experience • Printing knowledge and press-checking experience a plus • Photography knowledge and experience in art directing photo shoots • Expertise in the Adobe Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)

• Web design a plus Send resume and portfolio to kzuccareno@champlain.edu.

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Customer Sales & Service Specialist!

Inside sales, service and support for established customers.

Primarily responsible for maintaining customer relationships with Sterling College, a small liberal arts college in Craftsbury Common, VT, seeks a half-time gift, specialty and stationery retailers. Must possess the Annual Fund Director experience and education necessary to effectively communicate to manage all annual and alumni fund appeals, and assist with coordination of development events, with sophisticated chain store buyers, novice shop proprietors, phonathons, publications, and social-media initiatives. fundraising volunteers and individual consumers. Also For a detailed description go to www.sterlingcollege.edu/jobs. responsible for accurately completing the administrative tasks Submit electronic applications only to mmartin@sterlingcollege.edu. necessary to provide exceptional customer service and support.

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info@VermontChristmasCo.com P.O. Box 1071 • Burlington, VT 05402

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Green Mountain Power is seeking a senior-level Linux administrator to join our IT team to collaborate in the management of our growing enterprise Linux environment. This role requires a broad set of technical and administrative skills and will be responsible for architecting, installing, configuring, tuning, documenting and supporting a wide variety of enterprise-level Linux systems.

Technical consulting and strategic planning with team members, management and customers is required. Duties include implementation efforts for process improvement, scripting, task automation, kernel tuning, system monitoring and patch and file system management.

Demonstrable experience in advanced operational server support, change management, capacity planning, storage management, disaster recovery preparedness, as well as troubleshooting a variety of support issues. Advanced skills within a multi-server, enterprise Linux/UNIX environment are required. Experience with Oracle Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, NetApp, VMWare and HP-UX is a plus.

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical field and a minimum of 5 years of senior-level Linux administration and 2-3 years of UNIX server management and administration are necessary.

Green Mountain Power has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” by Vermont Business Magazine. Our core values reflect safe, fast and effective work practices and respectful, transparent leadership. Our benefit package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, rich retirement benefits and support for continuing professional advancement.

Green Mountain Power Corp Attn: Human Resources Department 163 Acorn Lane Colchester, VT 05446 hr-team@GreenMountainPower.biz EOE

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TOW N OF DU X BU RY

ROAD FOREMAN The Town of Duxbury seeks a full-time Road Foreman.

Duties include personnel management, maintenance, repair and construction of town highways, bridges, facilities and equipment, snow and ice removal, purchasing supplies, developing and managing budgets, job safety, interacting with the public, and project planning and supervision. The Road Foreman supervises a two-member road crew and subcontractors as necessary. Requirements: CDL, high school diploma or GED, five years experience in highway maintenance or equivalent construction experience, and extensive knowledge of highway construction procedures and methods.

Prior applicants do not need to resubmit an application.

Submit application with salary history and references to: Duxbury Town Clerk, Attn: Road Foreman, 5421 VT Route 100, Duxbury, VT 05676.

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EnERgy AnAlyST EnSave Inc., a Richmond, Vt.-based agricultural energy efficiency consulting firm, is looking for an energy analyst for agricultural energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects. This position is responsible for generating agricultural energy audits and energy management plans, researching agricultural technologies, seeking new opportunities for research work with a goal of bringing new technologies into mainstream programs, determining benefit/costs of program offerings, and assisting the lead energy engineer and technical team with projects as needed.

The energy analyst works closely with our program development and program operations teams. This position requires the ability to accommodate a fluctuating workload that is heavy at times, and to adjust one’s schedule accordingly in order to reach goals. This position reports primarily to the lead energy engineer.

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Some travel may be required.

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The Vermont Telecommunications Authority is seeking a parttime accounting clerk. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, performing reconciliations, making deposits, assisting with audit preparation, assisting in the preparation of financial reports and performing other data-entry work. This is a part-time position. (Approx. 20 hours/week, which may vary from week to week.)

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The Vermont Telecommunications Authority is seeking an experienced attorney to join its team to help implement the statewide roll-out of broadband and mobile services. Responsibilities will include contract drafting and preparation; permit development and facilitation; administrative rulemaking; grant compliance; and bonding documentation.

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

For more information contact John Turner at (802) 828-5102 or joturner@doe.state.vt.us Montpelier – Full-Time. Open until filled.

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The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, an independent Board led by selfadvocates The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package. To ready apply, interested candidates should use the and family members, seeks a highly organized professional to meet the challenges of online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact managing a fast-paced small office, with the computer expertise and media skills to support the Department of Human Resources, Employment Services outreach, advocacy and grant initiatives to realize our mission of(voice) bringing Vermonters with at (800) 640-1657 or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/ developmental disabilities into the heart of our communities.

Experience with a Board or Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, nonprofit preferred. Full-Time; Excellent benefits package. See full individuals description and apply online with disabilities, veterans, andat people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged. www.careers.vermont.gov, (Ref. #28083) or call (800) 640-1657 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). DEADLINE March 4.

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Support a charming man either in his apartment or your accessible home. He enjoys movies, being a part of the self-advocacy movement and his job at the airport. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, patience, enjoy socializing and going out into the community.

Support an active, Social and independent man in your home. He enjoys cooking, the arts, and socializing with others.

The ideal roommate will have a sense of humor, be able to assist this man with accessing the community and support him in increasing and maintaining his independent living skills.

Support a kind, humorouS gentleman who enjoys being involved in the community and in social settings. The ideal candidate will be patient, flexible, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. contact al Frugoli at afrugoli@ccs-vt.org or 802-655-0511 x108 for more information.

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Developmental Services Residential instRuctoR (2) positions Two busy Burlington homes offer the right conscientious and detail-oriented individuals the chance to work as part of dynamic teams, providing residential support and training to developmentally disabled adults. Focus of the work is living and vocational skill development, and taking part in many social activities. Personal care and household duties required. (1)38.5-hr. week, working Sunday -Thursday, afternoon and evening hours. (1) 40 awake overnight hours. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse administRative assistant iii Seeking a self-motivated individual to provide administrative support for the Chittenden Clinic (Burlington’s methadone clinic.) This is a part-time position with prorated benefits. The candidate should be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The ideal candidate will be familiar with data entry and creating and running reports. The candidate should be able to demonstrate high-level skills in organization, multitasking, priority, and stress and time management. Candidate must have the ability to independently manage assigned projects with minimal supervision. Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check. High school diploma required. Minimum two years’ experience in the workplace, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge could be acquired. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. clinician substance abuse—chittenden clinic The Chittenden Clinic, the methadone program in Chittenden County, is seeking two full-time substance abuse clinicians who will provide individual and group counseling to patients who are opioid dependent. Positions will require the candidate to establish and maintain clinic records, address treatment plans, progress in treatment and coordinate care. Candidates must have a master’s in counseling or social work, and have or be working toward licensure in substance abuse treatment. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required.

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Jvillage Network seeks a Membership Development (Sales) Coordinator for its Burlington, Vermont office. Jvillage Network engages and grows the membership communities of synagogues, schools, JCCs, Federations and other Jewish non-profits by designing and building great-looking, custom websites and by providing engaging, interactive tools and vibrant online content.

The Membership Development Coordinator will support the membership development (sales) team in all sales and marketing efforts, with the possibility of transitioning into a sales role. The ability to work independently, set deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects is critical to this position.

For a full job description and requirements, please visit www.jvillagenetwork.com/careers.

To apply, please email a cover letter, résumé, LinkedIn profile and salary requirement to careers@jvillagenetwork.com.

employment counseloR Full-time position working in an evidence-based, supported employment program, assisting individuals recovering from mental illness with their employment and educational goals. Responsibilities include community-based assessment, skill and comfort level developing a wide-range of jobs in the community, and a desire to work on a multidisciplinary team. Bachelor’s in human services, 2 years human service work experience, valid Vermont driver’s license, registered vehicle and knowledge of community resources required. Knowledge of the Burlington business community preferred. laboRatoRy technician—chittenden clinic The Chittenden Clinic methadone program is seeking one female and one male lab technician. Primary responsibilities include observing and collecting samples for drug testing, analyzing and reporting data, ordering supplies, and other administrative duties as needed. Candidate must be a reliable team player. Part-time positions, afternoon hours. Bachelor’s degree required. nuRse, chittenden clinic The Chittenden Clinic, a Burlington methadone clinic, seeks two full-time nurses (RN or LPN). These positions are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and conducting patient education of safe methadone practice, harm reduction and general health issues relevant to individuals with opiate addiction and/or other substance abuse problems. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. senioR clinician, substance abuse Full-time position to provide clinical services to clients with a substance abuse diagnosis, as well as to clients with co-occurring disorders.

Individual will provide clinical evaluations and make referrals for clients to appropriate services; develop and review individualized treatment plans; provide clinical supervision to one or more colleagues; and perform clinical and/or administrative tasks, including completion of clinical records and follow-up on authorization of treatment services from managed care companies. Master’s degree required.

Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.

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Are you a Social Media Expert?

Population Media Center, an international nonprofit with headquarters located in Shelburne, Vt., seeks a motivated individual for the position of office manager. The office manager’s responsibilities include general administrative support along with specific assignments in finance, development and IT. Qualifications include a four-year degree or a minimum of five years related office experience. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Peachtree or other accounting systems is preferred. www.populationmedia.org/who/job-openings/.

Please send cover letter and resume to: info@populationmedia.org.

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Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time attorney for its Mental Health Law Project located in Waterbury. VLA represents all persons subject to involuntary mental health treatment in civil proceedings in Vermont, including all patients at Vermont State Hospital. Position involves a substantial trial practice, as well as advocacy for the rights of persons labeled mentally ill and for improvement of the mental health system in all forums. Applicants must have excellent written and oral skills and demonstrated experience in public interest law, civil rights law or legal services. Applicants must be admitted to the Vermont Bar or willing to sit for the next examination.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage social media platforms

(Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more) for all Green Mountain Beverage brands; manage all consumer communication (emails, phone calls, newsletters) Market/Industry Trend Watch; assist with website and online store maintenance; manage festivals and events.

QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in related field with a minimum of two to three years’ experience; strong knowledge of social media applications and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on PCs; creative skill; knowledge of HTML/CMS and Dreamweaver is a plus; ability to work as part of a team, while staying organized and hitting deadlines.

This position is full time, Monday through Friday, and may require some travel and limited night and weekend hours.

Green Mountain Beverage offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefit package including medical, dental and a 401(k) plan for all full-time employees.

Please send your resume to the attention of Bridget Blacklock, Green Mountain Beverage, 153 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753, or email a resume to jobs@gmbeverage.com.

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Handy Buick GMC Cadillac in St. Albans has an immediate opening for a qualified person to perform maintenance and repairs. Must be responsible, reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must have own tools. We offer flat-rate 11:22:04 AMpay with a competitive benefit package. Contact: Mike Cross, Service Director, 802-524-6531 or Mike@Handypontiac.com, or send resume to 405 Swanton Rd., St Albans, VT 05478.

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Green Mountain Beverage, located in Middlebury, Vt., is the leading hard cider producer in the United States, which includes the nation’s number one selling cider – Woodchuck Hard Cider. We are looking for an outgoing, self-motivated person to join our company. The opening is for a full-time inhouse Consumer Development Specialist to work as part of our marketing team.

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42 Years of Experience in Competency-Based Professional Training Individualized program with close professional support Hands-on, in-depth experience in schools Federal financial assistance available Bachelor’s degree required/Master’s degree available No evening classes

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DeeP Root oRganic tRuck FaRMeRS is seeking a creative, self-motivated person to coordinate produce sales and trucking. Duties include organizing availabilities of 15 member farms, selling and allocating produce to wholesale accounts, coordinating trucking and loading, exploring new markets, managing web presence and Deep Root promotion. Hiree will work from new facility in Johnson, Vt. Send resumes to riverberryfarm@ comcast.net or call 802-849-6853.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UWCC is a leading organization in Chittenden County, Vt., that addresses human care needs. We are committed to engaging the community in our work and creating lasting changes in community conditions that improve the lives of all people. We are searching for an executive director to passionately promote UWCC’s mission and vision.

We seek a strong strategic thinker and proven community leader with exceptional management skills and an understanding of the role of the nonprofit human-service sector. The ideal candidate must be capable of articulating UWCC’s vision to donors, volunteers, staff, human-service agencies and other stakeholders. We seek a leader with excellent judgment, and with the motivational, analytical and team-building skills to work effectively with large numbers of volunteers and the community to solve problems.

Interested candidates may visit www.unitedwaycc.org to download the job description and application requirements. The executive director reports to a local board of directors and works closely with several board committees.

The position requires significant experience in a senior or executive leadership position at a similarly complex organization. For confidential consideration, candidates who meet the requirements should send via email a resume, cover letter and statement of interest by March 4, 2011, to: Searchcommittee@unitedwaycc.org.

No phone calls, please.

UWCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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(Under “preparation” were the words “emotionally ready.”)

Outside, 10 minutes later, Kimball, of Essex Farm in Essex, N.Y., donned a white jumpsuit and dragged a freshly killed calf to a discreet alcove behind Kalkin Hall. There, he pulled out a knife and sliced, showing dozens of onlookers how to dismantle an animal.

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by UVM assistant professor Amy Trubek. She’s been working to develop a tasting wheel for Vermont maple syrup, which she says can have dizzying variance. Trubek’s rainbow-colored beta tool guides tasters through such flavors as “confectionery” (molasses/light brown sugar/toffee) and “earthy” (oats and mushrooms) in a quest to pinpoint their sensory uniqueness.

The sugar makers seemed intrigued but undecided on using such terms to market their products. “The syrup is so different every day,” said one, agreeing with Trubek that flavor can be affected by the elevation or orientation of the sugar bush, time of season, containers and even whether the sugar shack’s heating source is oil or wood.

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Though the exact numbers aren’t in yet, NOFA outreach coordinator Caitlin Gildrien thinks more than 1300 people showed up. A glance around during the opening keynote revealed the flush of youth — in both farmers and their offspring. Gurgling, rosy-cheeked babies rolled around on the floor while opening speaker Shannon Hayes, author

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We’re at Montpelier’s Three Penny Taproom on a busy Thursday night. It’s one of Sauter’s favorite places on the planet, the place where her boyfriend took her on their first date. The place where she hopes to work someday, maybe, on her way to becoming a cicerone, or beer sommelier. It’s also the place where she samples some of the beers that end up in her blog, Pints and Panels: Beer Reviews in the Sequential Tradition.

“I’m the only beer cartoonist, I think,” says Sauter, sampling my Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence.

“I don’t know why there aren’t more review comics.”

A few times a week, Sauter, 27, takes out her pen to render her tasting adventures in a four-panel cartoon.

The first panel lists brewer, type, price and alcohol content. In the second, a cartooned Sauter appears as a ponytailed girl with square-rimmed glasses and oversized pupils, holding up her glass and saying things such as, “I would marry a Witbier if asked,” and “Oh, Ommegang, is there nothing you can’t do?” She’ll then rate the flavor using a four-star system.

Sauter’s depiction of herself is not far off (sans dilated pupils): she also has milky skin and an easy smile. She’s friendly and direct, almost like an American lager, though she probably wouldn’t like that comparison. Saisons, porters and märzens are more her style.

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Park and, later, as an executive assistant at a financial firm, Sauter hung out at local beer fountains such as Deep Ellum. It’s a familiar life for many Boston twentysomethings.

Through a friend, Sauter found out about the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. She had been casually cartooning since she was a child, and at Bard had drawn a strip called “Adventures in Bardland” for the school newspaper. “I went home, looked up [CCS], and the moment I saw it I knew I had to go there,” she says. The school had just launched a master’s of fine arts program.

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Last spring, she had an epiphany: She would combine her passions by reviewing beer in ink. Sauter’s boyfriend came up with the blog name, and she posted her first review in May 2010.

After admitting she’d chosen the beer for that first panel, Ayinger UrWeisse, because it was “very cheap,” Sauter gave it three stars. Her reviews began to pour out at the rate of three a week. The cartoon Emily avoids terms such as nose, lacing or sediment; she calls her beers dull, fragrant or crisp, or compares them to rubber, vinegar, Halloween.

Sauter awarded her first-ever fourstar rating in June, to Saison de B.U.F.F.: “If God drank beer, he would drink this,”

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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE SERIES: Dr. Nancy Church, SUNY Plattsburgh chair of marketing and entrepreneurship, illuminates the dos and don’ts of cocktailparty conversation and dress. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

KELLEY MARKETING MEETING: Marketing, advertising, communications, social media and design professionals brainstorm help for local nonprofits over breakfast. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-6495.

‘KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT-MANAGEMENT OFFICE’: BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont’s Nancy Branon, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ Don Kingsberry and National Life’s Travis Fahey participate in a moderated panel discussion about crucial issues, value and challenges associated with managing a PMO. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 5:30-8:15 p.m. $25-35. Info, 735-5359.

SMALL AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: A series of six 90-minute seminars educates ag organizations about marketing strategies and computer technology. Computer lab, Hazen Union High School, Hardwick, 7:15 p.m. $15 per class. Info, 472-5840, ext. 3.

VBSR NETWORKING GET-TOGETHER: Businesses bump elbows and exchange advice. Way Out Wax, Morrisville, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8347.

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‘HOW TO CONVERT TO SOLAR HOT WATER’: As part of an energy-education series, Davis Terrell, project manager at Green Earth Energy, talks about the least expensive renewable-energy system to install. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free.

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LUNCH & LEARN: Sometimes, you’ve got to get your hands dirty. Speaker Mike Ather imparts “Soil Basics: What You Must Know to Start a Garden.”

Gardener’s Supply, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 658-2433.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Break bread in Hebrew on Mondays, Italian on Tuesdays, Spanish on Wednesdays, French on Thursdays or German on Fridays. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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SCRABBLE CLUB: Adults spell it out while raking in the points for clever combinations. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘THE WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR’: Aikido of Champlain Valley’s Benjamin Pincus demonstrates Japanese martial arts aikido and iaido. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Regular admission, $3-5; $10 per family; free for children 6 and under. Info, 656-0750.

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‘MADE IN DAGENHAM’: Nigel Cole’s 2010 film dramatizes the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham auto plant, where women took a stand against gender discrimination. Cinema 2, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

‘RACE TO NOWHERE’: Vicki Abeles and Jessica Congdon’s 2009 documentary examines our achievement-obsessed society and the pressures put on young people. A panel discussion and audience questions follow. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5013, pdougher@middlebury. edu.

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CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery experience the tempering and dipping process. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

GLUTEN-FREE SERIES: Who needs wheat, barley or rye? Attendees whip up dessert recipes over diet discussion. Preregister. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

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In the mid-1800s, Charles Dickens was likely the closest thing the world had to a “rock star,” as Middlebury playwright Gaen Murphree puts it.

He was “probably the most famous artist of his era,” she says. And if the workshop readings of The Very Dickens at Town Hall Theater last summer are any indication, the English novelist’s celebrity hasn’t faded over the years.

In Murphree’s one-man show, Midd actor Neil Flint Worden stars as Dickens, offering staged readings from David Copperfield and Nicholas Nickleby much as he would have done on his real-life 1867-8 American tour. At THT, says Worden, audiences were “screaming” with excitement. In reaction, this week’s performances at Lost Nation Theater’s Winterfest bring listeners even closer to the writer with personal, historically accurate anecdotes.

‘WHITE MATERIAL’: Director Claire Denis’ 2009 war drama explores a country filled with civil and racial unrest. Cinema 1, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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Thursday, February 17, and Friday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Royall Tyler Theater, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

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‘TRAVELERS AND MAGICIANS’: As a young man leaves his peaceful village, a monk journeying with him spins mystical fables about desire and consequences in Khyentse Norbu’s 2003 drama.

Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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VILLAGE-BUILDING CONVERGENCE NEEDS FORUM: Community members bring forward project ideas for public spaces for the third annual VillageBuilding Convergence, held in June. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1167.

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‘THE VERY DICKENS’ Thursday, February 17, through Saturday, February 19, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 20, 2 p.m., at Montpelier City Hall Auditorium. $15-20. Info, 229-0492. lostnationtheater.org or theverydickens.com

2.19 & 20 | SPORT Go Figure It’s safe to bet that Lady Gaga and mid-20th-century Tin Pan Alley composer Cole Porter rarely end up on the same playlist. But at Middlebury College’s Winter Carnival Ice Show, “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” figure skaters jam out to both — as well as many other unusual suspects. The show features a retrospective of music from the 1920s to the present, says Middlebury College Figure Skating Club board member Carolyn Craven. Lords of the rink — including WINTER CARNIVAL college students, children, faculty and staff ICE SHOW members — demonstrate crossovers, fan spirals, Saturday, February 19, shotgun spins and more to tunes such as “Jailhouse 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 20, 2 p.m., Rock,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Stayin’ at Kenyon Arena, Alive.” Pairs team Gretchen Donlan and Andrew Middlebury College.

Speroff — fresh from the U.S. Figure Skating $6. Info, 443-6433. middlebury.edu Championships — highlights the program.

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low ... slow ... quick-quickslow. Syncopated rhythms set the tone for a weekend of steamy dance-floor action at the Dartmouth Tango Festival. From sensual promenades to dramatic eye contact, enthusiasts of all experience levels adopt the sultry attitude for this Argentine dance form in private or group lessons led by New York-based instructors Adriana Salgado and Orlando Reyes.

Bandoneón player Juan Pablo Jofre provides live accompaniment as folks take their skills for a spin at Saturday night’s milonga, or dance social, and Dartmouth Wind Symphony (pictured) does the same for expert dancers at a Sunday concert. Celebrating the nuanced nuevo tango style of Astor Piazzolla, student musicians perform three works by young composers whom he inspired.

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‘The Open Table’: A Valentine-themed community meal features sweets from Vermont Chocolate for Change. Diners contribute what they can, whether it be in money, labor, skills or simply their company.

LACE, Barre, 5:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 476-4276.

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MensTrual healTh: That time of the month?

Puppets and faux uteri teach women about alternative products, self-care techniques and herbal remedies. Preregister. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 223-8004, ext.

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Info, 658-3659. children’s sTOry TiMe: Budding bookworms pore over pages. Hayes Room, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. enOsburg playgrOup: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

FairFax playgrOup: Multicultural stories and activities accent child’s play. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. gingerbread-cOOkie decOraTing: Sweet treats

e o UVM Boulder Society. Pizza and materials provided. e coll astlet y n stat ge, c o s e iversitRSVP by February 14. Livak Room, Davis Center, ll n n o h u c , jo y n , it o e s t r g g e UVM, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-9405. e ll iv in n o n in c ben ich u ounta high schOOl bOOk grOup: Bookworms crack , norw m e n g e e gre open the tomes they like to read. Fletcher Free e coll n stat Library, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. lyndo at. fe t n n o rm ptio highgaTe sTOry hOur: Good listeners soak up h t of ve ning rece a v r le Ho classic fairy tales. Highgate Public Library, Highgate o ope ic N ows, Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. d in W

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Middle schOOl bOOk grOup: Young people discuss their current reads. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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MOnTgOMery sTOry hOur: Little lit lovers flip pages before snacking. Montgomery Town Library, Montgomery Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

MOving & grOOving WiTh chrisTine: Young ones jam out to rock-and-roll and world-beat tunes.

Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

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ZerO balancing presenTaTiOn: Dr. Michele Doucette explores the body-mind system of hands-on therapy through a talk and demonstration. Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 734-5001.

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WinTer iMMuniTy: Folks fight back against cold and flu season by learning ways to improve immune response through herbs and diet. Purple Shutter Herbs, Winooski, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Info, 865-4372.

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‘peTer pan’: Very Merry Theatre puts an original musical spin on J.M. Barrie’s story of the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. Very Merry Theatre, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 863-6607 or 355-1461. preschOOl sTOryTiMe: Tots ages 3 to 5 read picture books, play with puppets and do math activities. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. ‘rapTOrs up clOse’: Friends of feathered fliers learn about VINS’ bird rehabilitation efforts.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 2 p.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

‘signs in The snOW’: Visitors sharpen their senses while looking for evidence of animals in the winter landscape. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

‘WinTer WarMTh On The FarM’: Six- to 8-year-olds dip wax candles, bake cookies in the farmhouse woodstove, visit the livestock barns and listen to stories by the fire. Space is limited; preregister. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 457-2355.

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of star-crossed lovers. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. $12-32. Info, 748-2600.

‘The real Thing’: Tom Stoppard’s play, presented

by Northern Stage, looks at the nature of love through the lens of art and the modern world.

Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $5-58. Info, 291-9009, ext. 10.

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spring auThOr’s series: Poet Geof Hewitt reads his work aloud from 4-5 p.m. before a poetry-slam workshop at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Stearns Performance Space. Johnson State College, Free. Info, 635-1251.

‘FarMers’ nighT’: In the tradition of midweek entertainment begun by legislators in 1923, the St. Johnsbury Community Band and choral group Counterpoint pair up for a dramatic evening of music and letters from the Civil War era. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Info, 479-8505.

WriTers’ grOup: Wordsmiths put pen to paper in response to prompts — and then share their results. Johnson Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 363-5541.

Open Mic nighT: Liquid courage fuels folks seeking 15 minutes of fame. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-8994.

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Make arT TOgeTher: Artists of all experience levels produce creations in good company. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

nighT rider series: Skiers and riders compete in the illuminated terrain parks for prizes. Bolton Valley Resort, 4:30 p.m. $18 includes lift ticket; $12 for season-pass holders. Info, 434-6804.

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TradiTiOnal Japanese shOTOkan karaTe-dO Open hOuse: Classes balance traditional karate training with physical and mental activities emphasizing character growth, personal safety, selfrespect and more. Sports & Fitness Edge, Williston, 7 p.m. Free for beginners. Info, 825-5489.

neTWOrking luncheOn FOr verMOnT healers: Area herbalists, health practitioners, educators and others receive advice on “How to Create a Marketing and Promotional Plan for Your Business.” City Market, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 225-5960, info@vermonthealers.org.

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verMOnT venTure neTWOrk: Networkers dig into a continental breakfast as James Candido, director of the Vermont EB-5 Regional Center, delivers a lecture. Opening remarks by Lawrence Miller. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

‘bOrders, bOundaries and bullies’ lecTure series: A weekly series explores the mental and physical walls that divide us, as well as the ties that bind us together. Sandy Baird, director of Inter-American Studies and Civic Engagement, discusses “The Creation of Borders: The First World War.” Burlington College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. ‘currenT evenTs in egypT’: Chairperson of the department of political science F. Gregory Gause III, and assistant professors of history Febe Armanios and Bogac Ergene discuss the ongoing protests.

Burlington College, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. laMOille cOunTy Osher lecTure series: Slides and music enhance a lecture on “The WPA: The Depression and Great Art” by St. Michael’s College professor emeritus Dr. William Tortolano.

Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 253-9011.

Michaelann Murphy: The speaker advises parents, caregivers, educators and others about “Healthy Sense Development in the Young Child.”

Grades building, Orchard Valley Waldorf School, East Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7400. nancy sOMers: The speaker offers a motivating and entertaining presentation on “Seventeenand-a-Half Ways to a Healthier, Happier and More Enjoyable Life.” Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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‘cOllecTed sTOries’: Walt Levering directs Donald Margulies’ play about the emotional journey of two writers. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966.

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verMOnT yOung prOFessiOnals cOnnecT: Locals network over drinks at this casual hangout.

Rí Rá Irish Pub, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, info@vermontyoungprofessionals.com.

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chess club: Checkmate! Board-game players try to attack the king with sly strategies. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $2-3.

Info, 363-5803. cOMpOsT cOMMuniTy nighT: Families learn about decomposed and recycled matter through film shorts, artwork, theater skits and more. Relay races and a potluck — bring your own place setting — round out the affair. Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8111. indOOr garden WOrkshOp: Localvores learn the steps to harvesting vitamin-rich wheatgrass.

Preregister. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. $10-12. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com. inTeracTive WOrkshOp series: Presenters Tara Pfeiffer-Norrell of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Lindsey Lathrop of Linking Learning to Life and Chad Farrell of Encore Redevelopment offer insight for designing a meaningful internship.

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Burlington, 8-10 a.m. $15-25. Info, 863-3489.

‘presenTing alan ball’: Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre offers four one-act comedies — “Made for a Woman,” “Bachelor Holiday,” “The M Word” and “Your Mother’s Butt” — by the screenwriter known for American Beauty. Brick Box, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 775-0903.

lunch in a FOreign language: See WED.16, noon-1 p.m.

‘rOMeO and JulieT’: The Acting Company and the Guthrie Theater produce Shakespeare’s tale

parenT & prOvider WOrkshOp: Speaker Scott Noyes expounds upon “Positive Discipline.”

Open Mic nighT: Hidden talents see the light of day at this casual, coffeehouse-style event. Stearns Performance Space. Johnson State College, 9-11 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1251.

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Preregister. South Hero Congregational Church, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Tax assisTance: Tax counselors straighten up financial affairs for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over.

Call ahead for an appointment. Kolvoord Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

VermonT Press associaTion meeTing & awards PresenTaTion: Members of the media discuss current hot topics in panel discussions and lectures, elect VPA officers and more. Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25-30; preregister. Info, 654-2442.

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‘made in dagenham’: See WED.16, 7 p.m. ‘moTher naTure’s child: growing ouTdoors in The media age’: Vermont filmmaker Camilla Rockwell’s new documentary addresses youth’s increasing distance from the natural world.

Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 2:30 p.m.

Free with museum admission, $10-12; free for kids under 2. Info, 649-2200. ‘safe’: Julianne Moore stars as a timid housewife whose weird physical ailments suggest she’s allergic to the 20th century in Todd Haynes’ 1995 medical thriller. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. uVm film series: John Farrow’s 1948 The Big Clock plays in an international noir-themed screen sequence. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, lecture, 7 p.m.; screening, 7:45 p.m. $25 for a membership; individual tickets available at the door.

Info, 656-4455. ‘whiTe maTerial’: See WED.16, 7 p.m.

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chocolaTe-diPPing demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m. farm & food Tour: A caravan-style expedition to Hardwick-area farms and food businesses introduces visitors to a bustling agricultural community. Preregister. Center for Agricultural Economy, Hardwick, 10 a.m. $50; free for children 10 and under. Info, 472-5840.

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sTrong liVing exercise: Fitness enthusiasts undergo strength training for good health. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 443-1654.

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book discussion: Readers chat about works from the 2010-11 Green Mountain Book Award nominees list. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

franklin sTory hour: Lovers of the written word perk up for read-aloud tales and adventures with lyrics. Haston Library, Franklin, 10-10:45 a.m.

Free. Info, 527-5426. georgia PlaygrouP: Provided snacks offer an intermission to free play. Georgia Youth Center, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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oPen comPuTer Time: Teens play games and browse the web on library laptops. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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Free. Info, 373-5150. ‘who’s hooTing?’: It’s all about owls at this preschool program, where little ones search for nests, examine owl pellets and practice their own hootin’ howls. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 10-11 a.m. $8-10 per adult/child pair; $4 per additional child. Info, 434-3068, vermont@ audubon.org.

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‘winTer warmTh on The farm’: See WED.16, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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noonTime music: Soprano Lindsey Soboleski performs a midday concert. Coffee and tea provided.

First Baptist Church, Burlington, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-6515.

The wailers: Reggae powerhouses take the stage; Duane Stephenson joins as special guest. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $45-65. Info, 253-3000.

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‘ski inn’ & lunch: Cross-country skiers explore the scenic lodge trails in a group excursion, returning in time for a soup and sandwich buffet.

Please call ahead. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted.

Info, 533-2647.

talks

anne miller: In association with Transition Town Montpelier, this speaker digs into how and why to grow your own vegetable seeds. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. daVid goVaTski: Birders get smart about migration patterns and chirps in this New Hampshire naturalist’s “Flight of the Bohemians: Winter Bird Visitors From the Far North.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. denise Jolicoeur: In “Motivational Interviewing Tools for Difficult Conversations,” the speaker discusses how to apply the technique to everyday communication between parents or guardians and young children. Space is limited; preregister.

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Family Center, St. Albans, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 393-6564 or 527-5426. norman williams disTinguished lecTure in land use Planning and The law: What is “The Most Important Number in the World”?

Environmental advocate and founder of 350.org Bill McKibben weighs in while discussing the current state of climate science and politics. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1000.

Todd lecTure series: The School of Social Sciences hosts a panel discussion about “Sustainability: A National Security Issue.” Dole THU.17

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‘hairsPray’: Very Merry Theatre puts a twist on this hair-raising musical about the girl who tries to integrate a popular teen dance show. Very Merry Theatre, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6607 or 355-1461.

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fleTcher PlaygrouP: Little ones make use of the open gym before snack time. Fletcher Elementary School, Cambridge, 9-10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 527-5426.

music wiTh raPhael: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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alburgh PlaygrouP: Tots form friendships over stories, songs and crafts. Alburgh Family Center, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

‘momo no kawa: Peach riVer’: Students adapt one of Japan’s best-known folk tales in this play featuring enka music and taiko drumming. The Schoolhouse, South Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 658-4164 or 355-7023.

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alexander Technique class: Learn to move with ease and freedom as instructors Sami Pincus and Stephanie Sohns address negative posture and movement habits that cause stress, tension, discomfort and pain. Touchstone Healing Arts School, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. $25 to drop in. Info, 777-3370 or 310-4610.

kids’ sTory Time: Snacks and activities chase an hour of tales. LACE, Barre, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4276.

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Auditorium, Norwich University, Northfield, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2080.

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt: Musical notes and historical origins thread through this worldfamous instrumentalist’s lecture, “Melodies From the Mohan Veena.” Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 603-646-2422.

theater

‘4xChekhov’: The Valley Players present four short Chekhov sketches that spell out the life cycle of love. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 583-1674, valleyplayers@madriver.com.

Auditions for ‘Comedy Extravaganza II’: The Marble Valley Players seek thespians for one-act comedies to be presented just in time for April Fool’s Day. Town Hall, West Rutland, 6:30-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 779-2722.

‘Collected Stories’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

‘Green Eden’: When a Vermonter opens his door to a young poet one night, it brings back a rush of history and memory in this new play written by Midd senior Noah Mease. Hepburn Zoo, Hepburn Hall, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $4. Info, 443-6433.

‘LA Party’: A die-hard vegan falls off the wagon, leading to a wild night on the town, in this videoenhanced performance conceived and directed by Phil Soltanoff. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25.

Info, 863-5966.

‘Presenting Alan Ball’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

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‘The Real Thing’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Very Dickens’: As part of Lost Nation Theater’s Winterfest, actor Neil Flint Worden channels the famous Victorian novelist, performing snippets of David Copperfield and Nicholas Nickleby.

See calendar spotlight. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 229-0492.

‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: The UVM Department of Theatre presents the Bard’s classic comedy of mistaken identities in the wake of a shipwreck. See calendar spotlight. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7-18. Info, 656-2094.

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Gail Collins: In “When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women From 1960 to the Present,” this New York Times columnist explores the topics covered in her book of the same title. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

Info, 578-8830.

Steve Snyder: In “Not Lost in Translation,” the Middlebury College professor of Japanese studies discusses the challenges he faced translating Yoko Ogawa’s The Housekeeper and the Professor into English. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 453-4147.

Story Time: Lit lovers of all ages take in fanciful tales. Bud & Bella’s Bookshop, Randolph, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 728-5509.

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‘Ski in the Sun’: Slope fans screen this classic Warren Miller flick — a 1981 tribute to mountain culture that spans continents. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 4 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

dance

Argentinean Tango: Shoulders back, chin up!

With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.

Dartmouth Tango Festival: Dancers converge for performances by acclaimed guest artists, workshops and social dances. Preregistration required for some lessons. See calendar spotlight.

Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4-7 p.m. $80 per private lesson, or $110 per couple; $6-15 per dance class and milonga; $5-18 for Dartmouth Wind Symphony concert. Info, 603-646-2422.

English Country Dance: Those keen on Jane Austen’s favorite pastime make rural rounds to music by Aaron Marcus, Laura Markowitz and Ana Ruesink. All dances are taught. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-8; bring finger food to share. Info, 899-2378.

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Austin Chimers Handbell Choir & Dinner: Bells ring-a-ling after a barbecue supper featuring pork, corn bread, baked beans, coleslaw and more.

First Congregational Church, Burlington, 6 p.m. $8.

Info, 862-5010.

Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.16, noon-1 p.m.

‘Name That Movie!’: Cinemaddicts try to correctly title family-friendly films by screening a barrage of short clips at happy hour. Proceeds benefit the Washington County Youth Service Bureau. The CinéClub, Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0598.

Tertulia Latina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3440.

film

‘Another Year’: A happily married couple whiles away four seasons, trying to make sense of their lives, in Mike Leigh’s 2010 drama.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

‘Eat Pray Love’: Post-divorce, a woman travels to Italy, India and Bali in a search for herself in Ryan Murphy’s 2010 drama. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘Four Lions’: A handful of bumbling suicide bombers make a statement about terrorism in Christopher Morris’ 2010 comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

Friday Night Flick: Dancing queens — and kings — take in ABBA hits in a screening of Mamma Mia! Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 877-6737.

Italian Film Night: In Giuseppe Tornatore’s 1988 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Language Film, Cinema Paradiso, a filmmaker recalls his childhood love of the cinema, and his friendship with a film projectionist. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

‘Ski Time’: Warren Miller’s 1983 outdoor-adventure film takes viewers from Italy to New Zealand ... and beyond. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8:30 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

‘Wild Stallions’: Meathead Films’ 2009 ski flick celebrates the spirit brought on by deep snow and tremendous terrain. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 6:30 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

Horticultural Education Class: City Market’s food education coordinator Caroline Homan serves up easy winter recipes for local foods, such as sautéed maple carrots and parsnips, and winter slaw.

Preregister. Starr Farm Nursing Center, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 6586717 or 861-9700.

‘Signs in the Snow’: See WED.16, 11 a.m.

Swanton Playgroup: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

music

Brick Church Music Series: Musician Paul Asbell busts out steel-string Americana and folkroots tunes. Old Brick Church, Williston, 7 p.m. $610; free for ages 6 and under. Info, 764-1141.

Danny Dover, Sarah Munro & Mark LeGrand: A poet precedes blues, folk and country melodies by a Montpelier duo. Sandy’s Books & Bakery, Rochester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 767-4258.

Shanghai Quartet: A renowned foursome strings audiences along with compositions by Turina, Penderecki and Schubert. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 656-4455.

World Music Percussion Ensemble: Dartmouth musicians celebrate the crossfertilization of traditional and contemporary tunes in “The Power of Rhythm: From Africa to the Blues.” Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-16.

Info, 603-646-2422.

outdoors

Full Moon Snowshoe Walk: Earth’s natural satellite lights up the night for folks traipsing atop whiteblanketed trails. Hot chocolate follows. Preregister. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 9-10 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 533-2647.

health & fitness

Beginner Yoga Class: Newbies practice the physical and mental aspects of this Indian discipline with instructor Don Randall. Randall Retreat, Monkton, 6:30 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 233-8403.

kids

Berlin Story Time: Through finger plays and lively narratives, tiny tots learn to like literature.

First Congregational Church, Berlin, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe: A celestial orb casts its glow on nighttime explorers. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5744.

Snowshoe Wine & Dine: Explore the natural world on an excursion with Wilderness Trails’ Marty Banak and a Vermont Institute of Natural Science educator before a three-course meal. Preregister.

The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm, 6-9 p.m. $3240. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

Children’s Story Time: See WED.16, 10:30 a.m.

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Comics Club: Doodlers, writers and readers alike have fun with the funnies. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

talks

Fairfax Playgroup: See WED.16, 9-10:30 a.m.

Fairfield Playgroup: Youngsters entertain themselves with creative activities and snack time. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate-do Open House: See WED.16, 7 p.m.

Book for Lunch: Shanghai Quartet lend music and words to this popular speaker series. Light refreshments provided. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Donations accepted.

Info, 863-3403.

Denise Jolicoeur: See THU.17, 9 a.m.-noon.

theater

‘4xChekhov’: See THU.17, 7:30 p.m.

‘Hairspray’: See THU.17, 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery Tumble Time: Budding gymnasts burn off energy. Montgomery Elementary School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

‘Raptors Up Close’: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

Science & Stories: An art project teaches kids why no two snowflakes are alike.

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m.

Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

Auditions for ‘Comedy Extravaganza II’: See THU.17, 6:30-9 p.m.

Cirque Éloize: In iD, the polished performance troupe melds breakdance, hip-hop, video projections and electronica with 10 circus disciplines. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $27-47.

Info, 863-5966.

‘Collected Stories’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

‘Complete Hollywood: Abridged’: Pendragon Theatre condenses 186 of Tinseltown’s greatest films into a hilarious cinematic lineup. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $12-14. Info, 518-523-2512.

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‘Eurydice’: An original score enhances Tonynominated playwright Sarah Ruhl’s modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, presented by the Dartmouth Theater Department.

Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-16. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘Green Eden’: See THU.17, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.

‘Henry and Emily: The Muses in Massachusetts’: Husband-wife duo Jim Stapleton and Diana Bigelow star in the Middlebury Community Players’ production, which imagines an encounter between Emily Dickinson and Henry David Thoreau. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $17.

Info, 382-9222.

Final Cut Pro Open Lab: Apprentice film editors complete three tracks of exercises as a VCAM staff member lends a hand. Preregister. VCAM studio, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

Open Tot Gym & Infant/Parent Playtime: Snacks fuel feats of athleticism. Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Somali Bantu Community Dinner Party: Folks get familiarized with a far-away culture through a PowerPoint presentation, singing, drumming and dancing — not to mention a feast of nyama choma, ugali, chapati and more. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 6583585, richard@champsenior.org.

‘Owl Festival’: Visitors have a hoot learning about what it’s like to care for an owl in VINS’ rehabilitation clinic. Crafts and games round out the event. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 1-4 p.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

film

‘Another Year’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

‘LA Party’: See THU.17, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

‘Fair Game’: Doug Liman’s 2010 thriller, based on Valerie Plame’s memoir, covers the fallout when a CIA agent’s cover is blown. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘Presenting Alan Ball’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Chris and Matt Show’: An improvisational duo puts on a comedy production with games, a musical guest and home-baked treats. Atmis, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $5-8. Info, 735-3286.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.16, 7 p.m.

‘The Very Dickens’: See THU.17, 7:30 p.m.

‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: See THU.17, 7:30 p.m.

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Brown Bag Book Club: Readers gab about Christopher Bohjalian’s Secrets of Eden at lunch time. The Vermont author phones in. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

Jean L. Connor: This Vermont poet shares “Seeded in Memory: Poems From ‘A Hinge of Joy’ and ‘A Cartography of Peace.’” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5.

Info, 864-3516.

art

Mosaic Trivets: Glass and ceramic tiles form intricate patterns in this hands-on project.

Preregister. Davis Studio Gallery, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $24. Info, 425-2700.

‘Police, Adjective’: A young undercover cop faces an internal conflict when he’s pressured to arrest a drug-dealing teen in Corneliu Porumboiu’s 2009 neo-noir thriller, presented as part of the Hirschfield International Film Series. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

food & drink

Capital City Winter Farmers Market: Root veggies, honey, fresh mesclun and more change hands at an off-season celebration of locally grown grub, complete with a fermented-food tour. Gymnasium, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

Craftsbury Winter Market: Farmers, cooks and artisans dole out tarts, breads, cheeses, root vegetables and crafts on a monthly basis. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2359.

Waterbury Winter Farmers Market: Cultivators and their customers swap edible inspirations. Live music and children’s crafts coincide. Cafeteria, Thatcher Brook Primary School, Waterbury, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 279-4341.

kids

Big Action Performance Ensemble Open Rehearsal: Members of the experimental dancetheater company based in Middlebury shape up for a future performance. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

Dartmouth Tango Festival: See FRI.18, 10:30 a.m.-midnight.

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‘ComedyFix’: Half a dozen local yuksters deliver standup material. Jason P. Lorber hosts; Nathan Brady Crain headlines. North End Studio, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $8. Info, 863-9429.

North Hero Tumble Time: Free-play stations around the gym keep youngsters — and their adult companions — on the go. North Hero Elementary School, 10-11:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 527-5426.

‘Owl Prowl’: Find out whoooo’s living in the woods on a nature excursion. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 7-8 p.m. $4-5; space is limited; preregister.. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

Story Time: In honor of Black History Month, lovers of the written word read a variety of books by African American authors. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

Sleigh Ride Week: Farmhouse fun begins with snowy wagon rides, cookies and spiced cider. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

music

Adaskin String Trio & Sally Pinkas: Interpreters of piano-quartet masterpieces present compositions by Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Bohuslav Martinů and Johannes Brahms. South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $6-16.

Info, 748-2600.

Sleigh Rides: Weather permitting, jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of rolling acres. Rides depart every half hour from the Welcome Center. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $6-8; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8442.

Bernard Horn, Rick Redington & the Luv: A poet precedes Americana and folk music. Sandy’s Books & Bakery, Rochester, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 767-4258.

Bread & Bones: The Vermont acoustic trio plays traditional roots tunes and eclectic original compositions. Topspin Tavern, The Bridges Resort, Warren, 6-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 583-2922.

‘Cure for Kids’ Benefit Concert: Colleen Mays, In This Century, Lava Moss and Noble Savage step into the spotlight to raise funds for Camp Ta-KumTa and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $10 suggested cover; $5 with food, toy or clothes donation to the Vermont Foodbank. Info, 496-8994.

Messenger: A music ensemble plays original songs from its latest album, The Key, which speaks to the human experience and a relationship with God. Community Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations accepted for a local food shelf. Info, 864-5537.

Recorder-Playing Group: Musicians produce early folk and baroque melodies. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 6580030, info@prestomusic.net.

Silo Sessions Concert Series: Singersongwriter and finger-style guitarist Zack duPont offers acoustic sounds next to a warm brick oven.

Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 922-5349.

Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble: In “The Essence,” musicians go to town on new world music by Alex Abele, Dennis Báthory-Kitsz, Derrik Jordan, David Loeb and David Schiff.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-22.

Info, 849-6900.

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt: This mohan veena player — “India’s original guitar wizard,” according to Canada’s Globe and Mail — performs classical and East-meets-West fusions. Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $10-26. Info, 603-646-2422.

The Great Backyard Bird Count: Binocular owners keep a checklist of flying friends on a monitoring walk. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Free with regular admission, $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

Track & Sign Investigation: Citizen scientists keep tabs of mammals on the move. Forest Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, noon. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 23.

Winter Ecology Nature Walk: Naturalist George Lisi explores the amazing adaptations of plants, animals, birds and amphibians on a seasonal jaunt. Herbal tea served at 3 p.m. Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury, 1:30 p.m. $15. Info, 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.

sport

Vermont Roller Derby: Season Opener Bout: The Green Mountain Derby Dames’ Black Ice Brawlers and Grade A Fancy hit the track in a doubleheader against the Hellions of Troy and the South Jersey Derby Girls. Partial proceeds benefit a Vermont charity. Robert E. Miller Centre, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 3:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 863-5966.

Winter Carnival Ice Show: Synchronized skating and theater-on-ice from the Middlebury College Figure Skating Club, and guests Gretchen Donlan and Andrew Speroff fill the rink in this “Shake, Rattle and Roll” exhibition. See calendar spotlight. Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6. Info, 443-6433.

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‘4xChekhov’: See THU.17, 7:30 p.m.

Cirque Éloize: See FRI.18, 8 p.m.

‘Collected Stories’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

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Computer Training for Seniors: Technology tutor Emily Moynihan helps folks decode laptop lingo, surf the web and more. Registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Music With Raphael: See THU.17, 11 a.m.

Nighttime Snowshoe Dinner Tour: Diners stretch their legs on a trail to a rustic cabin, where a blazing fireplace and candlelit meal await. Preregister. Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, 6:15 p.m. $90 includes guides, snowshoe rentals and meal (BYOB).

Info, 496-2276.

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Daily Design Challenge: After viewing the Raise the Roof exhibit, young engineers construct tall towers from newspapers, cushioned containers for an egg drop and more. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

Transition Town White River Junction Work Party: Good Samaritans scrape, sand and paint the floor of the co-op’s Transition and Sustainability Resource Room. Food and tools provided. Preregister. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 295-5804.

Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe: See FRI.18, 6-9 p.m.

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Champlain Children’s Club Concert: Guitarist and singer Buddy Dubay puts on an interactive, family-friendly concert. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army Learning Zone program. Hauke Campus Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 8656432, childrensclub@champlain.edu.

Read to a Dog: Stories form a bond between young readers and Therapy Dogs of Vermont.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

Bird-Monitoring Walk: Beginning and novice birders fine-tune their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Donations. Info, 4343068, vermont@audubon.org.

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‘Four Lions’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

‘Owl Prowl’: Wilderness explorers ages 10 and up let loose a string of owl calls on a woodland hike.

Preregister. Shelburne Farms, 7-9 p.m. $1012 per adult/child pair; $5-6 for each additional child. Info, 985-8686.

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‘Complete Hollywood: Abridged’: See FRI.18, 7:30 p.m.

‘Eurydice’: See FRI.18, 8 p.m.

‘Green Eden’: See THU.17, 8 p.m.

‘Henry and Emily: The Muses in Massachusetts’: See FRI.18, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

‘Presenting Alan Ball’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

The Met: Live in HD: Catamount Arts Center: James Maddalena stars in a broadcast of John Adams’ most famous opera, Nixon in China.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1 p.m. $1623. Info, 748-2600.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Very Dickens’: See THU.17, 7:30 p.m.

‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: See THU.17, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

words

Cabin Fever Stories: Maple-sugar makers discuss their craft, from sap to syrup. Maple treats will be served, and folks can record their own stories of Vermont’s favorite sweetener. Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964.

Story Time: See THU.17, 11 a.m.

Wendy Stofan Halley: Attendees explore spirituality, self-discovery and shamanism at a book signing and presentation with the author of The Magical Path: Conscious Dreaming Exercises for Healing and Growth. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8060.

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Dartmouth Tango Festival: See FRI.18, 9 a.m.7 p.m.

Tango Dance Workshop: Advanced instructors impart the basic steps and style of Argentinean tango. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2010.

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Daytona 500: Fans of auto racing watch speed demons take the track in a live broadcast of the annual 500-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, noon. Free. Info, 496-8994.

French-English Conversation Group: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

Indoor Garden Workshop: Localvores learn the steps to harvesting sunflower greens for salads or wraps from gardening guru Peter Burke.

Preregister. City Market, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. $10.

Info, 861-9700.

Plattsburgh Roller Derby: ‘Fresh Meat and Greet Night’: The North Country Lumber Jills seek new members at an informal Q&A and practice session. Gymnasium, City Recreation Center, Plattsburgh, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-643-0360.

fairs & festivals

Great Ice in Grand Isle: Ice skating, dogsled rides, a roaring bonfire, the Chamber Chili Cook-Off, performances by the Logger, film screenings and an ice-fishing derby make the frozen landscape a little more fun. Visit champlainislands.com for schedule.

Various locations, Grand Isle, 4-6 p.m. Various prices. Info, 372-8400 or 372-4161.

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‘Another Year’: See FRI.18, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

‘Born to Ski’: Warren Miller’s 1991 ski film follows die-hard characters on the slopes. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 6:30 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

‘Four Lions’: See FRI.18, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: See THU.17, 2:30 p.m.

‘The Army of Crime’: Poet Missak Manouchian and his cronies fight against the Nazis for freedom in Robert Guédiguian’s 2009 French war drama.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘The Way I See It’: Matchstick Production’s 2010 film offers a glimpse into the world of extreme sports through high-definition cinematography. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 4 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

‘White Winter Heat’: This 1987 ski film features “hot mountains, hot skiers and hot helicopters,” says filmmaker Warren Miller. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 1 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

‘Work It Out’: Meathead Films’ latest film project gets viewers stoked about snow through runs in the backcountry, urban alleyways and more. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8:30 p.m. $3. Info, 760-4634.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

Spring Healthsource Class: NECI chef John Barton offers tips for using the whole “bug” to maximize yield and minimize cost in “The Maine Lobster and Other Sustainable Shellfish.” Preregister.

Healthy Living, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 847-2278.

health & fitness

Intro to Ayurveda: Instructor Tejasinha “Fox” Sivalingam helps participants understand the cosmic principles of this form of alternative medicine. City Market, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

kids

Daily Design Challenge: See SAT.19, noon.

Lollipop Ski Race: Young skiers don racing bibs for a fun zip down the “Mighty Mite” hill. Olympian Barbara Ann Cochran works the stopwatch and offers encouragement. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, 1 p.m.

Free with purchase of a $14 youth lift ticket. Info, 434-2479.

Natasha Koval-Paden: A pianist revisits works

by Franz Liszt and Claude Debussy to benefit the King Street Center. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 862-6736.

Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble: See SAT.19, Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 2 p.m. $5-22.

outdoors

Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe: See FRI.18, 6-9 p.m.

Sleigh Ride Week: See SAT.19, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sleigh Rides: See SAT.19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

‘The Nature of February’: A naturalist sheds light on the animals and plants of our northern hardwood forests on an excursion of easy to moderate difficulty. Mad River Glen Ski Area, Fayston, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $15-25; $65 per family of four.

Info, 496-3551, ext. 117.

Wintervale Day: Weather permitting, hot chocolate tops off ski and snowshoe demos; clinics on waxing, skate skiing and skijoring; and kids’ activities. Intervale Center, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2700.

sport

Winter Carnival Ice Show: See SAT.19, 2 p.m.

talks

Elsa Gilbertson: In “Chimney Point: What Lies Beneath,” the site administrator for the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation at Chimney Point State Park digs into the history of the area, sharing new archaeological findings discovered in the wake of the Lake Champlain bridge project.

Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-4556.

Ismail Khaldi: The first Bedouin Muslim deputy consul for the State of Israel revisits his modest village roots there, and his experiences as an Israeli diplomat in the Jewish state. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:158:15 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1959.

Read to a Dog: See SAT.19, 1-2 p.m.

music

Dartmouth Wind Symphony: Expert dancers demonstrate classic tango moves on stage while this Hop ensemble performs sinuous rhythms and sophisticated melodies by Michael Gandolfi, John Mackey and Luis Serrano Alarcón. See calendar spotlight. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $5-18. Info, 603-646-2422.

Gospelfest: In celebration of Black History Month, area gospel choirs — such as the New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church Adult and Children’s Gospel Choirs, and the Interdenominational Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir — join forces for spiritual celebration. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 4 p.m. $16. Info, 863-5966 or 879-0076.

Key Winds Trio: Clarinetist Janine Scherline, oboist Janice Kyle and pianist David Carpenter reprise rarely heard compositions by Ernest Bloch, Gian Carlo Menotti and Srul Irving Glick. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 518-564-2243.

Mud Season: Andy Fulton, Dick Lees, Dave Goss and Tim Wills present a musical mix of folk, gospel, and rock and roll. United Church of Westford, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 879-4028.

theater

‘Complete Hollywood: Abridged’: See FRI.18, 7:30 p.m.

‘Eurydice’: See FRI.18, 2 p.m.

‘Henry and Emily: The Muses in Massachusetts’: See FRI.18, 2 p.m.

‘Presenting Alan Ball’: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.16, 5 p.m.

‘The Very Dickens’: See THU.17, 2 p.m.

words

Poetry Open Mic: Scribes speak in stanzas of their own creation. Block Gallery, Winooski, 1-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 373-5150.

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‘A New Look at Aging’: Interactive conversations thread through this five-week workshop about perceptions of old age, processing life experiences, changing roles and identities, and more. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $10 materials fee. Info, 985-3355 or 985-3819.

Knitting Group: Needle crafters form a circle to finish sweater and sock projects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.16, noon-1 p.m.

Tax Assistance: See THU.17, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

film

‘Another Year’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m.

‘Four Lions’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

health & fitness

Aura Healing Clinic: People receive treatment for and feedback about their personal energy fields. Golden Sun Healing Center, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 922-9090.

Herbal Clinic: Sign up for an appointment to explore the art of natural healing one on one with students and professors from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. City Market, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

Spring Healthsource Class: Marathon runners pick up training and nutritional pointers from Fletcher Allen physical therapist Susan Dodge and registered dietitian Kimberly Evans. Preregister.

Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2278.

Strong Living Exercise: See THU.17, 8 a.m.

kids

Children’s Craft Programs: Youngsters ages 3 to 12 get friendly with art supplies. Call for project details. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 476-7550, ext. 308.

Daily Design Challenge: See SAT.19, noon.

Infant Story Hour: Kiddos up to age 2 absorb spoken-word yarns. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichlibrary@ charter.net.

Music With Mia: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with sing-along tunes. Center Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

music

Afro-Brazilian Percussion Class: Community band Sambatucada! teach the pulsating rhythms of samba, samba reggae and baião. No experience required. 71 Main Street, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 343-7107.

Mad River Chorale Rehearsals: No auditions are necessary to join this community choir, which meets weekly to give voice to song selections from America’s greatest composers. Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-4781.

Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Rehearsals: New and established members of the nonprofit community orchestra fiddle around in a jam session at 6 p.m. before practice time at 7 p.m. St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Montpelier. Free. Info, 877-3433531, info@vtfiddleorchestra.org.

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outdoors

Sleigh Ride Week: See SAT.19, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

‘The Nature of February’: See SUN.20, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

talks

Nicole Lubitz: The author details her “Two Years in Nepal as a Trailing Spouse of a Foreign-Service Officer.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

words

Contemporary Fiction Book Group: Bookworms open up about modern reads, such as this week’s A Good Fall by Ha Jin. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

Marjorie Cady Memorial Writers Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@ comcast.net.

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Business Etiquette Series: John Parmelee, hotel, restaurant and tourism management faculty member, demystifies “Travel and Meeting Etiquette.” Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

community

‘Transition PechaKucha’: Ideas for a world without oil flow rapidly at a forum organized by Transition Town Montpelier and Yestermorrow Design/Build School. Presenters share 20 images, spending 20 seconds on each. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted; cash bar. Info, 225-8933.

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Green Drinks: Activists and professionals for a cleaner environment raise a glass over networking and discussion. Lake Lobby, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-7999.

Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.16, noon-1 p.m.

Pause Café: French speakers of all levels converse en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

‘Spend Smart’: Vermonters learn savvy skills for stretching bucks and managing money.

Preregister. 294 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 104.

‘Another Year’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m.

‘Four Lions’: See FRI.18, 7 p.m.

‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: See THU.17, 2:30 p.m.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

Soup & Bread Night: Vermonters support the Enosburg Food Shelf by filling up on hearty

Board Games: Ward off school-vacation boredom with entertainment from a box. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Chess: Checkmate! Kids of all ages scheme winning strategies. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Children’s Craft Programs: See MON.21, 1-3 p.m.

Children’s Story Hour: Two- to 5-year-olds tune in for audible prose. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichli brary@charter.net.

Children’s Story Time: See WED.16, 10:30 a.m.

Creative Tuesdays: Artists engage their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Daily Design Challenge: See SAT.19, noon.

Kids’ Story Hour: Literature hounds show up for tall tales, East Barre Branch Library, kids under 3 meet at 10 a.m.; ages 3 to 5 meet at 10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 476-5118.

Lego Club: Kids ages 5 and up fashion astonishing creations out of plastic bricks and building supplies. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Music With Raphael: See THU.17, 10:45 a.m.

Open Computer Time: See THU.17, 3-4:30 p.m.

‘Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles!’: Jigsaw geniuses piece together interlocking images. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

South Hero Playgroup: Free play, crafting and snacks entertain children and their grown-up companions. South Hero Congregational Church, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Story Time for Tots: Three- to 5-year-olds savor stories, songs, crafts and company.

Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 482-2878.

outdoors February Break at Shelburne Museum: The public explores historic exhibition buildings under a blanket of snow. Folks are welcome to ski, snowshoe, sled or walk the grounds. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-noon. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info, 985-3346, ext. 3349, ktitterton@shelburnemuseum.org.

Sleigh Ride Week: See SAT.19, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

‘The Nature of February’: See SUN.20, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

talks Charles A. Dana Category 1 2011 Lecture Series: Professor Elizabeth Maier focuses on how to “Let the Good Time Credits Roll!” Multipurpose Room, Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University, Northfield, 12:15-1 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2794.

words ‘Mystery and Mayhem’ Book Club: Bibliomaniacs read into whodunits and dystopian novels in a series organized by store owner Josie Leavitt. This week’s book: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

Story Time: Award-winning tomes occupy youngsters. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m.

Free. Info, 864-8001.

‘Wii-tastic!’: Kids ages 5 and up test out the video game console through Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and more. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

music Valley Night: Prana produce funk-driven jams.

Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

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Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano?

A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Call for cancellations in inclement weather. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

Lunch & Learn: Don’t let your snow-covered garden hold you back. Speaker Denyse ButlerAyres gives pointers for “Growing Herbs Indoors.”

Gardener’s Supply, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 658-2433.

Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.16, noon-1 p.m.

film ‘Another Year’: See FRI.18, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

‘Four Lions’: See FRI.18, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

‘The Freshman’: In the style of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, silent-era icon Harold Lloyd plays a geeky college student determined to become popular in this 1925 comedy. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

food & drink Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.16, 2 p.m.

‘The Open Table’: Chefs Claudine Marlett and Michael Hays prepare a community meal for diners who contribute what they can, whether it be in money, labor, skills or simply their company. LACE, Barre, 6-8 p.m.

Donations accepted.

Info, 476-4276.

kids Babytime: See WED.16, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Board Games: See TUE.22, 10 a.m.-noon.

Children’s Craft Programs: See MON.21, 1-3 p.m.

Children’s Story Time: See WED.16, 10:30 a.m.

Daily Design Challenge: See SAT.19, noon.

High School Book Group: See WED.16, 5-6 p.m.

Ice Skating for Homeschoolers: See WED.16, noon-2 p.m.

Middle School Book Group: See WED.16, 4-5 p.m.

Montgomery Story Hour: See WED.16, 10-11 a.m.

Moving & Grooving With Christine: See WED.16, 11-11:30 a.m.

‘Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles!’: See TUE.22, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

outdoors February Break at Shelburne Museum: See TUE.22, 10 a.m.-noon.

Nighttime Snowshoe Dinner Tour: See SAT.19, 6:15 p.m.

Sleigh Ride Week: See SAT.19, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

‘The Nature of February’: See SUN.20, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

sport Night Rider Series: See WED.16, 4:30 p.m.

Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate-do Open House: See WED.16, 7 p.m.

talks ‘Borders, Boundaries and Bullies’ Lecture Series: A weekly series explores the mental and physical walls that divide us, as well as the ties that bind us together. UVM professor of Holocaust studies Frank Nicosia focuses on “The Border of the Middle East.” Burlington College, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 862-9616.

Hoffman Lecture Series: Mark Greenlaw, vice president at Cognizant, discusses how information technology helped reduce the company’s environmental impact in “Beyond Green It,” as well as how globalization, virtualization and technology are changing the future of work. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, thomas. chittenden@uvm.edu.

Lamoille County Osher Lecture Series: How do proverbs figure into politics? In “Let Us Have Faith That Right Makes Might,” UVM professor Wolfgang Mieder explores effective phrases uttered by everyone from John Adams to Martin Luther King Jr. Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 253-9011.

theater Catamount Country Talent Show Auditions: Show off your skills onstage for a chance to compete in an upcoming benefit for Special Olympics Vermont. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, catamountcountrytalentshow@gmail.com.

‘Collected Stories’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

words Dine & Discuss Potluck Series: Learn why Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women made a big impact at this potluck literary discussion led by Mary Lou Kete, associate professor of English and women’s studies at UVM. Space is limited; preregister. Snow date: February 24. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Painted Word Poetry Series: A series highlighting established and emerging New England poets features April Ossmann and Patricia Spears Jones. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-2005.

Writers’ Group: See WED.16, 7-9 p.m. m

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Doug Mack: At a Burlington Garden Club meeting, this founding member of the Vermont Fresh Network and the chef/owner of Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek puts the emphasis on cooking creatively with local food. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-6764.

kids

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.16, 7:30 p.m.

School Vacation Fun: Class may be out, but the learning doesn’t stop when children ages 6 to 12 wise up on Vermont granite, marble, butter and lumber, and the products that come from them.

Preregister. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $3-5; family rates available. Info, 8282180, kathleen.daquila@state.vt.us.

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Tuesday Night at the Movies: Film-club members screen Matador, Pedro Almodóvar’s 1986 dark comedy about human nature. Open discussion follows. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $8, or $30 for six-month membership. Info, 496-8994, ken@crmvt.com.

Laughter Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.

‘The Musical World of Walt Disney’: Café Noir Productions revisits classic Disney songs from The Lion King, Mary Poppins and more in a cabaret performance. Gate House Lodge, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 7 p.m. $7-15. Info, 496-4781.

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aromatherapy USE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH: Feb. 26, 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $50/1.5-hr. class. Location: Ann Ramsay Acupuncture, 8 Essex Way, suite 202, Essex. Info: Ann Ramsay RN Acupuncture, Ann Ramsay, 802-879-1515, ann@vtacupunc ture.net, vtacupuncture.net.

Learn the healing properties of common essential oils. Topics covered: aromatherapy for colds, flu, sore throat, and to calm the mind and help sleep. Topical use for muscle and joint pain.

Everyone will learn to make an “energizing blend” useful for winter blues or jet lag.

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DESIGN: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: Mar. 14-Apr. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $185/ nonmembers, $166.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator: Lay out and design posters and other singlepage documents. Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will create projects suited to their own interests. This class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills. Limit: 6.

DIGITAL PHOTO BASICS: Mar. 23-May. 11, 3:30-6 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225/BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Learn the basics of digital photography. Camera functions and settings, white balance, composition, uploading and organizing images, making basic edits in Photoshop, printing, and much more will be covered. Any digital camera is acceptable!

PHOTO: INTRO TO B&W FILM: Mar. 16-May. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $195/ nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members. All paper, chemicals and film included. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Discover the mysteries of the darkroom! Learn to properly expose black & white film, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. At the end of this class, participants will be ready to use the darkroom. Class includes a free one-month membership for use when class ends. Limit: 6. No experience necessary.

PHOTO: SCANNING NEGATIVES: Mar. 19, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $95/nonmembers, $85.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Learn the basics of film scanning for art and archival purposes on our Epson V700 scanner during this day-long workshop. Color and resolution settings, specifics for slides, color, and black-and-white negatives, as well as processing

SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH ART: Mar. 19-Apr. 2, 10 a.m.-noon, Weekly on Sat. Cost: $240/3week workshop (incl. materials fee). Location: Associates in Psychotherapy, 34 Patchen Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Associates in Psychotherapy, Kit McGinnis, Ph.D., MFT Registered Art Therapist, 802-658-4208, heather.lynch@ymail.com, associatesinpsychotherapy.net.

A women-only creativity workshop. Access your inner guide to creative expression. Participants will learn techniques that assist in developing the “flow experience”; an emotional channel accessed through creative muse.

No artistic experience or skill needed. Limited space available.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com.

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clay CLAY: THE FUN MUD SEASON: Mar. 7-Apr. 23, weekly. Cost: $195/3-hr. class. Location: Montpelier Mud, 961 Rt. 2, Middlesex. Info: Montpelier Mud, 802-224-7000, montpeliermud. com. We welcome all levels of experience with a variety of classes including hand building and wheel throwing for adults, teens, kids. The next session of classes starts March 7, including a new Saturday class!

cooking FIVE SPICE COOKING LESSONS: Call to schedule lesson time.

Location: Burlington, Vermont.

Info: Jerry, 802-864-4175. Learn dim sum and Asian cooking from the former owner of Five Spice Cafe in Burlington.

dance ARGENTINE TANGO FOR BEGINNERS: Feb. 26, 1:15-5 p.m.

Cost: $14/1 hr., $25/2.25 hrs., $28/4.75 hrs. Location: North End Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Suite 116B, Burlington. Info: In collaboration with Queen City Tango, Elizabeth Seyler, 802862-2833, eseyler@temple.edu.

Improvise, express yourself, play.

If you can walk, you can tango.

Learn the basics in Session 1, add complexity in Session 2, and integrate your learning in the Guided Practica. Elizabeth Seyler holds a PhD in dance and welcomes all ages. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable shoes with hard soles.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance!

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One-on-one, group and private, four levels.

Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/seniors). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: lindyvermont. com, 802-860-7501. Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels.

Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

SPACE HARMONY: Wed., 4:30-5:25 p.m. Cost: $12/class.

Location: Burlington Dances (Chace Mill, top floor), 1 Mill St., 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-8633369, Info@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances. com. Explore motion through awareness of spatial patterns, pathways, and lines of spatial tension: a system of geometry based on crystalline forms, Platonic solids and the structure of the human body.

Performing artists and public speakers develop clarity of intent and a deeper relationship to personal ethics, style, taste and humanitarianism.

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FASHION DRAWING WORKSHOP: Mar. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $115/nonmembers, $103.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the skills of fashion drawing in just a weekend! Figure drawing, garment rendering, design concepts and drawing from a live

PHOTO: INTRO FILM/DIGITAL: Mar. 16-Apr. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $145/members, $130.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR to take the photographs you envision.

Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and its owner’s manual to class. Limit: 15. No experience necessary.

JEWELRY: STACKING RINGS WORKSHOP: Mar. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $75/nonmembers, $67.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Make a set of silver rings that you can stack up together on one finger to wear individually in this daylong workshop. This is a great intro into the world of jewelry making, while creating a finished, stylish product. Some basic supplies and equipment will be provided.

Limit: 12.

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BURLINGTON’S BEST SALSA: DAVID LARSON & SOUTH END STUDIO: Burlington’s newest (& nicest) place to dance. Yes! Now there are 2 salsa dance studios in Burlington. Our ongoing classes continue this Thursday night, 7-8 p.m. Beginning Salsa.

A great way to get started and make some new friends. Then, 8-9 p.m., very cool. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., near Lake Champlain Chocolates, just behind New World Tortilla, Burlington. Info: Sabrina, 802-540-0044, southendstudiovt.com. Why take lessons from us? “Shannon and David are just beautiful dancers. Their salsa is hot!”

“Shannon’s Ladies’ Styling Class helped me feel really confident with my dancing. She really helped me feel like a diva! David even helped my husband too!

Little known fact #5: Salsa is easy and fun to learn. Check out our next Salsa Dance Party March 1st. Don’t miss our Havana Dance Night, 7-9 p.m.

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WORKING W/ FIBROMYALGIA: Mar. 26-27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $275 ($250 if paid by Mar. 5; $50 nonrefundable if you withdraw after Mar. 5); 16 CEUs. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, Burlington, VT. Info: Dianne Swafford, 802-734-1121, swaf fordperson@hotmail.com. The principles of Ortho-Bionomy can be applied in many different circumstances and situations, providing participants with more specialized approaches and applications. This class focuses on

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PHOTO: ALTERNATIVE DARKROOM: Mar. 17-Apr. 21, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225/BCA members. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Info: burlingtoncityarts.com. Explore unique opportunities for creative image-making in the darkroom!

Get rich, brown tones and oneof-a-kind images with the lith printing process, learn how to print directly onto objects with liquid emulsion, experiment with colored toners and learn images montage techniques. Limit: 6.

Prerequisite: Intro Darkroom or equivalent experience.

PHOTO: HDR TECHNIQUES: Mar. 15-Apr. 5, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Learn how to capture brilliant color images with incredible detail in both shadow and highlight areas using High Dynamic Range photography. Landscape, architectural and night photography applications will be covered.

Participants can print archival prints on our Epson 3880 printer.

Intro Film/Digital SLR/equivalent experience, basic Photoshop or Lightroom experience. Limit: 6.

PIZZA MAKING W/ CHEF ROBERT: Feb. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $25/1.5-hour class.

Location: Cafe Provence, Downtown Brandon. Info: 802247-9997, artinthesnow.com.

For Art in the Snow, Chef Robert will teach you how to make and toss pizza dough, make toppings, etc., and finally you get to eat your very own pizza. This workshop has a maximum enrollment of 10 people, so you better hurry!

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THE ENERGY OF ESSENTIAL OILS: Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $65/1.5 hrs. Location: Ann Ramsay Acupuncture, 8 Essex Way, suite 2202, Essex. Info: Ann Ramsay, 802-879-1515, vtabt@ comcast.net, vtacupuncture. net. Based on Chinese medicine, this class will introduce practitioners to basic theory and how to perform a yin yang assessment. Participants will learn the “energy” (Qi) of several oils and how to choose the right oil for clients. We will make blends to calm, energize, relax muscles and stimulate acupoints.

ZERO BALANCING 1 WORKSHOP: Mar. 3-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $595/4-day workshop. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: Copper Crane Yoga, Carolyn Conner, 802-734-5001, info@copper craneyoga.com, coppercraneyo ga.com. This course explores how to touch energy and structure simultaneously. Advanced touch skills are applied as we navigate the structural and energetic anatomy of the spine and extremities. Upon completion of the class, practitioners will have the basic skills to integrate ZB into their established work and begin to practice full Zero Balancing sessions.

PHOTO: AFTER SCHOOL: Mar. 29-Apr. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $105/ nonmembers, $94.50/BCA members. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Learn the magic of the black-and-white darkroom in this fun, hands-on after-school class for kids ages 9 to 12! Kids will go on guided photo shoots and print their own work in the darkroom. All equipment and supplies provided. No experience necessary. Limit: 6.

images in Photoshop will be covered. No experience required.

Limit: 6.

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MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY: Mar. 25-27. Cost: $350/$330 by 3/15. Location: Kayla Becker, 153 State Street, Montpelier.

Info: Kayla Becker, 802-2237481, erkl18@aol.com. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self Care Course is for anyone interested in self-care and offers CEU credits for Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists and Midwives.

This course, based on ancient traditional healing methods from Belize, addresses many abdominal and reproductive needs.

the characteristics of fibromyalgia and the stressors that may help create the physical imbalances that cause its discomfort.

We will explore the ways in which Ortho-Bionomy can help those with fibromyalgia. Terri Lee, instructor.

model. Join a low-pressure and fun environment while learning sketching tools you’ll use again and again. Recommended for the home sewer, art student, aspiring or accomplished designer, and more! Limit: 10.

classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS. DANCE

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FIGURE DRAWING FOR MODEST INDIVIDUALS: Jan. 5-Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $15/cash or check due upon arrival. No preregistration necessary. Location: Davis Studio Gallery, 404 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 802-425-2700, info@davisstudiovt.com. This weekly drop-in gives you the opportunity to practice drawing the human figure. The model will be fully clothed. Bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials (pencils, charcoal, etc.) or use what we provide. Learn tips to help you draw the human figure. Beginners are welcome.

Register online at davisstudiovt. com. Adult class. Facilitator: Clark Derbes.

HAND-PAINTED WHIMSICAL CHAIRS: Mar. 16-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $100. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: 802-425-2700, info@davisstu diovt.com. Turn a plain wooden chair into a whimsical piece of art. Using the chair as your canvas you will learn about materials and decorative painting techniques that can be used on any wooden piece of furniture. Bring in a sturdy wooden chair that you already have (or purchase one for $20 from our selection). Register online at davisstudiovt.com. Instructor: Kimberly Bombard. Adult Class.

MOSAIC MIRROR: Mar. 16-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $100. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington.

Info: 802-425-2700, info@davis studiovt.com. Mirror, mirror, on the wall-your mirror will be the coolest one of all. Learn how to create beautiful mosaic patterns and how to grout and set your masterpiece. Choose from our collection of glass and ceramic tile, stained glass, pebbles and ephemera to create an unusual mosaic art piece made from recycled materials. Register online at davisstudiovt.com/adult_springclasses2011.html. Instructed by Charlotte Albers.

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net. This program will teach the fundamentals of Chinese medicine theory as well as a detailed study of assessment skills. We will cover well over 100 commonly used herbs and formulas for health and illness. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as other health care practitioners. scott@elementsofhealing.net.

HONORING HERBAL TRADITION 2011: Cost: $850/9 a.m.-5 p.m.

1 Sat./mo. for 8 mos. Location: Horsetail Herbs, 134 Manley Rd., Milton. Info: Horsetail Herbs, Kelley Robie, 802-8930521, htherbs@comcast.net, Horsetailherbs.org. Herbal Apprenticeship program held on FIGURE DRAWING W/MARIE a horse farm. Covers herbal therLEPRE’GRABON: Mar. 4-Apr. 8, apies; nutritional support; diet; 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Fri. detox; body systems; medicine Cost: $145. Location: Helen Day making; plant identification; tea Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. tasting; plant spirit medicine Info: 802-253-8358, helenday.

1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 and PM animal communication; com. This class will focus on wild foods; field trips; iridology; drawing the figure from nude AFRICAN VIOLETS, THE women’s, children’s, men’s and models and is a great way to PERENNIAL FAVORITE: Mar. animal health! Textbook and develop both drawing and ob2, noon-12:45 p.m. Location: United Plant Saver membership servational skills. We will use a Gardener’s Supply Williston included. VSAC grants available. variety of drawing media includStore, 472 Marshall Ave., WISDOM OF THE HERBS ing pencil, charcoal, and ink to Williston. Info: 802-658-2433.

SCHOOL: Winter Ecology Nature investigate the use of line, value, Lunch & Learn Educational Walk w/ George Lisi, naturalist, texture, perspective, composiSeries. Instructed by Anita Saturday, Feb. 19, 1:30-3 p.m. foltion and space in the developNadeau. Registration not relowed by herbal tea, $15. Open ment of descriptive drawing. No quired. Free. house, Sat., March 5, 1:30-3:30 previous drawing experience CREATING TERRARIUMS AND p.m. held at Rhapsody Cafe, necessary.

BOTTLE GARDENS: Mar. 9, noonMain St., Montpelier. Wisdom of 12:45 p.m. Location: Gardener’s the Herbs Certification Program Supply Williston Store, 472 begins April 23-24, 2011, & runs Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: 1 weekend a mo. through Nov. FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASSES: 802-658-2433. Lunch & Learn We are currently interviewing Class starts March 2011.

Educational Series. Instructed by for this program. Wild Edibles Location: Williston, Rutland, Ann Whitman. Registration not Spring Term will be held May 8, Townshend. Info: NAMIrequired. Free.

Jun. 5 & Jul. 10. Plan ahead & Vermont, 800-639-6480, info@ apply now for VSAC nondegree SOIL 101: THE BUILDING namivt.org. NAMI Vermont grant for 2011 programs while BLOCKS FOR EVERY GARDEN: invites you to a FREE education funds are plentiful. Location: Feb. 19, 9:30-11 a.m.

Cost: $10. program structured to help Wisdom of the Herbs School, Location: Gardener’s Supply individuals understand and supWoodbury. Info: 802-456-8122, Burlington Store, 128 Intervale port their loved ones affected by annie@wisdomoftheherbss Rd., Burlington. Info: 802-660mental illness while maintaining chool.com, wisdomofthe 3505, gardenerssupplystore. their own well-being. This 12herbsschool.com. Earth skills com. Healthy and vibrant plants week course is taught by trained for changing times. Experiential start with healthy soil.

Th is one’ s NAMI family members. Join othprograms embracing local, wild, a must for all gardeners from ers like you to understand, gain edible and medicinal plants, food beginner and up.

Presenter: Mike insight & become empowered. as first medicine, sustainable livAther. Pre-registration required.

Space is limited. Advanced regising skills, and the inner journey. tration required.

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FORZA SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Mar. 3-May. 19, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $120/12 weeks.

Location: Perkins Fitness Consulting & Personal Training, 3060 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Stephanie Shohet, 802-578-9243, steph@ forzavt.com, forzavt.com. Forza, a unique, full-body, cardiovascular workout, allows you to burn lots of calories, build upper-body and core strength, cultivate inner focus, and build self-esteem.

No martial arts experience necessary; Forza is safe for any fitness level. Registration includes unlimited use of personal training studio and equipment outside of class.

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after care until 5 p.m. for ages 4-18: drama, movie making, radio, comedy, hip-hop and jazz dance, puppetry, slam poetry, musical theater, voice, and historic improvisation. Themes for younger kids include Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, magic tree house, magic school bus, spies, pirates, royalty, fairy tales, animals, Broadway, Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems (Pigeon/Knuffle Bunny) books, sea monsters (Champ), ballet, world cultures, costuming, history, and Willy Wonka.

SUMMER CAMPS ENROLLING NOW!: Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org. Over 30 full-day performing-arts camps with

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USUI REIKI: 1ST DEGREE: Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $175/6hr. class (NCBTMB approved provider). Location: Vermont Center for Energy Medicine, Hinesburg.

Info: Vermont Center for Energy Medicine, Cindy Carse, 802-9859580, cindy@energymedicinevt. com, energymedicinevt.com.

Learn this ancient healing art that facilitates health on all levels (body, mind and spirit).

Many find Reiki to be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. In this class you will be attuned to Reiki and trained to practice Reiki on your self, loved ones and animals.

herbs 150-HOUR CHINESE HERB PROGRAM: Sep. 24-Jun. 18, 2:15 p.m., Monthly on the 4th Mon. Cost: $1,750/150 hours.

Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-288-8160, elementsofhealing@verizon.

holistic health WOMEN’S WELLNESS: Every other Wed., Mar. 16-Aug. 17, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $127/mo.

Location: Candles & Creations healing room, 132 Church St., Burlington. Info: Tocc’a Te Health, Amy Venman, 802-9995733, Amy@ToccaTeHealth.net, ToccaTeHealth.net. How would your life be different if you and your body were best friends?

Together, we’ll explore manageable changes to your nutrition and lifestyle that add up to noticeable improvements in your health, energy and relationship with your body. It’s your health!

Where do you want it to take you?

jewelry KRISTEN VARIAN EARRING MAKING: Feb. 26, 10 a.m.noon. Cost: $25/2-hour class.

Location: Park St. Gallery, 6 Park St, Brandon. Info: 802-247-3766,

kristenvarian@gmail.com, artinthesnow.com. Kristen Varian makes beautiful earrings and will work with you to make your own pair. There will be a variety of stones in different shapes and sizes to choose from, and the ear wires and findings will all be handcrafted from sterling-silver wire. The design will be a simple wire wrap or spiral dangle. Leave the session with a brand-new piece of jewelry. There will also be a demo on making your own ear wires and head pins.

knitting HOW TO KNIT A THRUMMED MITTEN: Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $65/3-hour class. Location: Rosebelle’s Victorian Inn, 31 Franklin St., Rt. 7, Brandon.

Info: 802-247-3124, debbie. kirby@kirbyshappyhoofers.com, artinthesnow.com. Learn the process of thrumming and begin a mitten that can be finished at home. A thrum is a little wisp of unspun roving that is knit into the mitten every so often.

Thrumming makes the insides soft and fuzzy and so warm.

Included is: pattern, mohair pencil rovings, hand-spun yarn, needles, and stitch holders and markers.

language FRENCH CLASSES THIS SPRING!: Classes from March 7 to May 19.

Cost: $225/per 10-week session.

Location: Alliance-Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, #304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester.

Info: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Micheline Tremblay, 802-4970420, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org/classes. shtml. Study French at the Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region! Five 10-week classes: Beginning, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Spoken French I, Spoken French II. More info/ registration, 802-497-0420 or aflcr.org/classes.shtml.

LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-5851025, spanishparavos@gmail. com, spanishwaterburycenter. com. Expand your opportunities and connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, teens and children. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Burlington, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802496-7859, yvescompere@ yahoo.com. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful.

Taught by Yves Compere, French native.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on the Tuesday, March 1 at 6:45 p.m. Join now and receive a 3-mo. membership (unlimited classes) and uniform for $175. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 802951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org.

Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques. We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17.

AIKIDO: Tue.-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m.; & Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 802-862-9785, vermontaikido.org. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Adult Beginners Class: Intro to Aikido Practice, four consecutive Tuesday evening classes beginning February 2.

Class time 6 to 7:30 p.m. Intro Class fee of $60 includes beginner’s uniform.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free.

Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston.

Info: 802-660-4072, Julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: Weekly on Mon., Tue. Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-2888160, elementsofhealing@veri zon.net, elementsofhealing.net.

This program teaches two forms of massage, Amma and Shiatsu.

We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well

class photos + more info online SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element Theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught.

Program starting September 2010. VSAC nondegree grants are available. NCBTMB assigned school.

Uwe Mester. Dancers discover how the Feldenkrais Method can deepen awareness of the body. Increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement.

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meditation Guided Drum Journey & Chanting: Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $20/session. Location: Moonlight Gifts, Rt. 7, Milton.

Info: 802-893-9966. In a drum journey, participants lie or sit comfortably in a quiet, dimly lit room while the facilitator plays a steady beat. The sound of the drum is a power heart beat that guides participants into a meditative, subconscious state.

Journeyers have felt shamanic healing energy, seen past life images, received inspirational messages or simply experienced deep relaxation.

Warren Kimble Folk Art Painting Class: Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $150/6-hour class. Location: Warren Kimble’s Studio, 10 Park St, Brandon.

Info: Warren, 802-247-8880, artinthesnow.com. Create a painting on board of an image of your own home in the folk art theme with contemporary folk artist Warren Kimble. Bring a clear photo of the full front of your house and an apron or old shirt. Be prepared to have fun and create a wonderful keepsake with folk artist Warren Kimble.

pilates ALL Wellness: Location: 208 Flynn Ave., Studio 3A (across from the antique shops, before Oakledge Park), Burlington.

Info: 802-863-9900, allwell nessvt.com. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, physical therapy, yoga and nutrition. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. Join us for a free introduction to the reformer, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.: Just call and reserve your spot!

Burlington Dances: Pilates: Get on the website for schedules and special February pricing. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, Chace Mill, top floor, 1 Mill St., Suite 372, Burlington.

Info: 802-863-3369, lucille@ naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. From beginning students to those seeking mastery of movement, this is a fantastic studio for experiencing how awareness practices such as Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, Delsarte, and other somatic awareness practices can support your body, mind and spirit in dance, industry, healing practices, social studies, communication, and relationships.

Core Studio Pilates and MORE!: We are open 7 days a week, from as early as 7 a.m. to as late as 7:30 p.m. Costs vary, as low as $10-$25/per class

printmaking MONOTYPES w/ Lori Hinrichsen: Mar. 17-Apr. 7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $185/class. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, helenday.com. Experience the fun and spontaneity of creating monotypes without a press.

Using water-based paints and plexiglass plates, learn to mix and layer colors, create textural variety using tools, objects and brushes, and hand transfer the image onto paper. You will have time to create, reflect on your process and learn to loosen up.

psychology Enneagram Study Group Series: Mar. 9-Apr. 13, 6:308:30 p.m., Every 6 weeks on Wed. Cost: $115/6 weeks.

Location: Montpelier residence, Montpelier. Info: Jeanne Haskell & Grace Holland, Jeanne Haskell, 802-454-1298, jean neh@ramdesign.net, ninejour neys.com. Learn to understand yourself and others better. Led by two Enneagram teachers, we’ll spend 6 evenings studying international bestseller “The Wisdom of the Enneagram.” Fun, small-group format includes lecture, discussion, exercises, meditation and music.

snowkiting Snowkiting Lessons: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally Jan.-April). Cost: $120/3-hr. beginner class ($95 for 2-hr. advanced). Location: Lake Champlain, Sand Bar State Park, South Hero/Milton. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@storm boarding.com, stormboarding. com. Snowkite in your first lesson! Use the same alpine, tele or snowboard as on the mountain.

We provide experienced, professional, fun instruction and modern gear. Great for skiers/riders ages 10 to no limit, cruise or go big. Makes an excellent gift. Gear discount after lesson. Lesson/ gear gift certificates available.

spirituality Druidry Training in VT: 1 weekend/mo. for 9 mos. in the year. Cost: $1,700/9 weekend sessions throughout the year.

Location: Dreamland, Worcester.

Info: The Green Mountain Druid

Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-864-7902, iptaichi.org. 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.

Yang-Style Tai Chi: Beginning Jan. 12, Yang Style Tai Chi Part 1 Beginner’s class, Wed., 5:306:50 p.m. $150 for 10 classes.

All levels on Sat., 8:15-9:45 a.m. $16/class; monthly: $60/1 class per week, $115/2 classes per week. 3 calendar mos.: $160/1 class, $275/2 classes per week.

Beginning in Feb.: Yang Style Tai Chi Part 2. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., #5, Burlington. Info: 802-318-6238.

Tai Chi is a slow-moving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance, a decrease in blood pressure and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Brought to you by Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center. Janet Makaris, instructor.

yoga Adaptive Yoga: Tue. noon1:15. Location: Burlington Dances (Chace Mill, Upstairs, Elevator Accessible), 1 Mill St., ste. 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, Lucille@ NaturalBodiesPilates.com, BurlingtonDances.com. Julie Peoples-Clark adapts traditional yoga postures to the needs of each individual. Ideal for students who have health or physical limitations, this class offers a balanced approach for strength and flexibility, breath work and deep relaxation for people who have multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s and other physical disabilities.

Drop-in Yoga with Deb Sherrer: Every Fri. this winter, noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $12/class.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com.

Move. Breathe. Strengthen.

Relax. A Vajra-inspired class, with Deb Sherrer, CYT, MA, that focuses on alignment,

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels from $5-$14, conveniently located in Burlington. 10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates.

Mon.-Fri. @ 4:30 p.m., class is only $5! Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-8649642, yoga@evolutionvt.com, evolutionvt.com. Evolution’s certified teachers are skilled with students ranging from beginner-advanced. We offer classes in Vinyasa, Anusarainspired, Kripalu, and Iyengar yoga. Babies/kids classes also available! Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/postnatal yoga, and check out our thriving massage practice. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog.

Laughing River Yoga: Daily yoga classes & monthly yoga workshops. $13 drop in; $110 for 10 classes. By-donation classes ($5-$15 suggested) Mon.-Fri. at 9 a.m. & Mon.-Thu. at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Laughing River Yoga, 1 Mill St., Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: Laughing River Yoga, 802-343-8119, emily@ laughingriveryoga.com, laugh ingriveryoga.com. Yoga studio downstairs in the Chace Mill.

Experienced and compassionate teachers offer Kripalu, Jivamukti, Vajra, Flow, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Iyengar and Groove yoga. Educate yourself with monthly workshops and class series. Lots of light. River view.

Parking. All levels welcome!

Deepen your understanding of who you are.

Reiki and Restorative Yoga for Clarity and Health: Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $30.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., Suite 204, S. Burlington.

Info: 802-658-9440, vtcyt. com. Restorative Yoga & Reiki, bringing two ancient modalities together in a 2-hour workshop.

Offer your body permission to relax and your mind spaciousness to follow suit. Feel the profound effects of these simple & rejuvenating practices, incorporating light and touch on the major chakras. No yoga experience necessary. Instructed by Anne Martin and Jane Jarecki Lanza.

Yoga Vermont: Location: 113 Church St., 4th floor, Burlington.

Info: 802-238-0594, yogavermont.com. Gift certificates are available. Daily drop-in classes. Ashtanga, Vinyasa, gentle and yoga teacher training. Experienced instructors-we would love to share our practices with you. yogavermont.com. m

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Burlington Dances: Feldenkrais: Sat. Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $18/workshop.

Location: Burlington Dances, Chace Mill, top floor, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, info@burlington dances.com, BurlingtonDances. com. Feldenkrais Workshop for Dancers: Using the arms and legs for graceful movement with

Painting Alla Prima w/ Susie Amato: Feb. 25-27, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $385.

Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802253-8358, helenday.com. In this intensive workshop with a master teacher you will engage in a serious dialogue with your work. This class will help arm painters with as much handson, instinctual knowledge as possible. Sound architecture in composition, and an understanding of light, shadow and color will be covered. Both a live model and still life will be used to work from.

Your Photographic Voice: Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $65/3hour class, plus private portfolio review. Location: Dark Room Gallery/Vermont Photo Space Gallery, 12 Main St, Essex Jct. Info: Dark Room Gallery/ Vermont Photo Space Gallery, Polly Raine, 802-777-3686, polly@vermontphotospace. com, vermontphotospace.com/ events. Learn to recognize your vision (how and what you see with your camera) and establish your photographic voice/personal style in this three-hour workshop suitable for hobbyists and professionals alike. Through discussion and exercises you will take home the tools to help you to develop and refine your photography.

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breath-informed movement, mindfulness and in-depth poses to enhance strength, flexibility and grounding. Leave class with a greater sense of well-being and relaxation. All levels welcome.

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Paint a Welcome Barrel Stave: Feb. 26, 10 a.m. Cost: $35. Location: The Gazebo Inn, Brandon. Info: Dolores, 802247-3695, ctryowl@together. net, artinthesnow.com. Artist Dolores Furnari of the Country Owl Studio will provide all the materials you need to paint a “Welcome” plaque on a mini-barrel stave. The stave is 3-1/4”x14”.

In addition, you will be treated to a delicious full breakfast by Donna Taylor, innkeeper at The Gazebo Inn. There is an enrollment limit of 10.

Winter Classes-One-onOne Private Classes of your choice: Cost: $69/half day, $120/full day. Location: Linda Rock Photography, Essex Jct. Info: 802-238-9540, lrphotography@comcast.net.

Beginner Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Digital Workflow, Lighting Techniques, Set Up Your Photo Business, People Posing, Basic Photoshop and more. See what we offer at lindarockphotography.com for more details.

Sign up today!

Order, Ivan McBeth, 802-5058010, ivanmcbeth@aol.com, greenmountaindruidorder.org.

A three-year training of selftransformation in preparation to become a caretaker of the Earth: an empowered human being, capable of communicating with nature and other humans, radiating peace and healing. We provide the map and the method, you provide the enthusiasm and commitment. Come change the world with us!

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Lovingkindness Meditation: 6 Wed. evenings, Mar. 2-Mar. 30 & Apr. 13, 7-8 p.m. 1st class will go until 8:30 p.m. Cost: $100/6 1-hr. classes. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, ecross@ crosscontext.net, vermontzen. org. Mettabhavana is a Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness and friendliness.

Metta helps us rid ourselves of internal and external conflicts; overcome lacerating guilt; be open to loving acceptance of ourselves and others. Includes lectures, meditation instruction, practice periods and discussion.

Color Theory w/ Natasha Bogar: Mar. 2-23, 10 a.m.-noon, Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $115. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, helenday.com.

Color is the base for many art forms, however the topic of color is far from basic. Learning about color theory and a touch of physics can help bring your designs to another level of interest and intention. This course will include interactive slide shows, a progression of hands-on painting exercises and written material covering the course content.

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depending on format. Location: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, 431 Pine Street, Suite 101, Burlington. Info: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, Kathy Brunette, 802-862-8686, kathy@corestudioburlington. com, corestudioburlington. com. Enjoy the amazing mind/ body benefits of Pilates, Yoga, Massage & the challenge of Personal Training with high quality, professionally led classes 7 days a week. Mat, reformer & boot camp classes (which include Spinning, TRX, strength, balance & EXO Chair options) are available in our warm & friendly studio.

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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.noon, or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m.-noon. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, burlington shambhalactr.org. 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.

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The class has a limit of 8 adults and will fill up fast.

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The musical journey of Craig Myers B Y M AT T BUSHL O W

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t doesn’t take long to realize Craig Myers is a nice guy. As he sits at Dobrà Tea in Burlington talking about his musical journey, he pauses to offer a wide smile and a warm greeting to friends who walk by. His interaction with a lanky tea server turns into a playful chant — “Chai, chai, chai, chai…”

— that’s both drink order and low-key celebration. When Phish bassist Mike Gordon passes, Myers lowers his voice to convey some lessons from his three years as a percussionist in Gordon’s band.

“Another thing I’ve learned being in Mike’s band ... is how to let go,” he says quietly. “Everything is an opportunity.

We make a choice. I can look at something and perceive it as good or bad, but it really just is. It just happens.”

A lot has “just happened” to Myers in the past few years.

He went from being a frustrated musician working odd jobs to cofounding the heat-seeking Afrorock ensemble Rubblebucket, being a rhythm devil for Gordon, and creating both Barika

and the N’goni Dub Trio — two projects that explore the outer reaches of the n’goni, a West African stringed instrument that Myers calls his “obsession.”

When describing Gordon’s enlightened approach to life, Myers’ intense look reveals how much the philosophy of “letting go” jibes with his own path.

No surprise, perhaps, for a guy whose moment of revelation came during a naked beach party in Maui.

While visiting a friend, Myers learned of a weekly party on Maui’s Makena Beach. “So I go down there and everybody’s naked and there are drummers and dancers,” he recalls. “Whales were coming out of the ocean, full breach ... it was sunset. I was in complete heaven.

From there I said, That’s it.”

Myers grew up in Essex and played drums in a hardcore band as a teenager. He started playing hand drums in drum circles

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Beach party ended, he asked the leader, a guy named Desert Elk, to be his mentor. Myers spent the next six months sleeping next to a fire outside Elk’s home. During this time he learned West African rhythms and technique and how to carve drums and stretch goatskins for drumheads.

Myers soon discovered a traveling circuit for drum devotees and studied with teachers in Santa Cruz, Calif., Eugene and Portland, Ore., and Flagstaff, Ariz.

His path even took him back through Burlington and to local drum-and-dance ensemble Jeh Kulu.

Eventually, Myers says, he knew he had to go to the source. When a friend and teacher said he was planning a trip home to Ivory Coast, Myers booked a ticket.

“It opened my eyes,” he says of his travels and studies in that African nation and in Senegal and Mali. “Just the way people walk and breathe and talk — and the drum — it’s all the same. It’s all connected.

It’s just everyday life.”

In Mali Myers discovered his next passion: the n’goni. A friend had given him a field recording of n’goni music, and he was determined to learn more. Led by a Malian cab driver “deep into a market, beyond the tourist stuff,” Myers found tapes by Samou Jakite, who played a traditional donso n’goni, also known as a hunter’s harp.

“I became totally entranced with this recording,” Myers explains.

When he returned, he listened to Jakite exclusively, then bought a donso n’goni from a friend and immersed himself in the instrument’s traditions. Myers later returned to Mali for three months to study both the donso N’goni and its sibling, the kamel n’goni.

By that point, Myers had been traveling and studying for nearly 10 years.

When he was home, he worked odd jobs — as a carpenter, stonemason or restaurant cook. His days were filled with anticipation of playing music at night.

Everything changed in 2007, a few months after his trip to study n’goni, when he was invited to assemble a group of drummers to play an event in Burlington. Trumpeter Alex Toth — then of lo-

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at the Bread and Puppet circus.

He was searching for something when he arrived in Maui; what happened on Makena Beach guided his next step.

That first experience with West African drum and dance fascinated Myers — the way each drum had a specific part in a larger arrangement, how each piece of music had its own dance.

When the M a k e n a

cal jazz outfit the Lazybirds — had been asked to bring a bassist and some horns to the gig. According to Myers, it turned into “West Africa meets jazz.”

That night, Rubblebucket was born; Toth transformed the impromptu collective into a touring band in just a few months. Myers says he had dreamed about traveling and playing music full time but didn’t think it was possible.

Then, he says, “The light went on.”

“It took off and I held on for dear life, thinking, Yeah, I’m broke, but this is so worth it.”

“Craig was just the most enthusiastic about doing music full time,” says Toth by phone from Brooklyn. “We’re a hardcore bunch, so we surround ourselves with hardcore mo-fos. Craig’s definitely hardcore. And just a fierce musician.”

Suddenly, Myers says, he found himself on the road with Rubblebucket and busy at home with the newly formed Barika. Then, Mike Gordon called to ask about the differences between Latin and African percussion.

After a few conversations, Gordon invited Myers to audition for his new band. Though Myers didn’t think the session went very well, Gordon apparently knew he was the right fit: He booked a one-month tour in support of his 2008 album The Green Sparrow, rehearsed the new band, and they were off.

“The next thing I know, I’m playing at Rothbury for 40,000 people,” Myers says, referring to a music festival in Rothbury, Mich. “It was mind blowing, like, How did I get here?”

The short answer? Hard work.

Now, Myers’ life is filled with music and travel. And when he isn’t on the road with Rubblebucket or Gordon, he pours his heart into playing local gigs with Barika and the N’goni Dub Trio.

Reflecting on all this at Dobrà, Myers practically glows with mellow energy.

“More and more, life teaches me about humility and just showing up,” he says. “And those are two of the best assets I can have as a human being to be successful. ’Cause if you don’t have those things, you can stay in the dark for a long time.”

Catch Barika at Positive Pie 2 in Montpelier on Friday, February 18, 10:30 p.m. $5.

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It’s a surprisingly busy week, considering that this is the winter doldrums, the time of year, from about Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day, during which nothing much happens on the local front.

But it seems the music scene is determined to keep momentum going, from the post-New Year’s boom right into spring. I approve.

With so much to get to, and without a single meaty piece to anchor the column, we’re pulling out all the stops and doing this week’s column all BiteTorrent-style. Buckle up.

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the two will go head to head in another, less violent competition: Soundclash at the 1/2 Lounge this Tuesday.

The DJ spin-off will pit the turntablists against each other in a friendly game of one-upsmanship to see who can spin the gnarliest R&B, funk and soul jamz. As Fattie B describes it, “We are telling people they better bring birth control, because we are gonna get heavy with the baby-making music.” Duly noted.

Mitchell and Fattie B aren’t the only news on the DJ front this week. Club Metronome hosts a pair of high-powered showcases this week: Sunday Night Mass with Montréal house giant MarC reMillard, and then Wednesday, February 23, with revolutionary hip-hop DJ roB swiFt, founding member of the legendary turntable crew the X-eCutioners.

Band Name of the Week: wolCott. First off, I love any band whose name lends itself to be so easily pronounced with Verbonics. Go ahead, try it out loud in a VT accent, “Wuhlkiht.” Fun, roight?

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WED, 2/16 | $8 aDv / $10 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 9Pm

rustic overtones adam ezra group THU, 2/17 | $10 aDv / $12 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm

big gigantic kraddy THU, 2/17 | $13 aDv / $15 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 9Pm

FRI, 2/18 | $1.06 aDv / $1.06 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm 106.7 WIzN WELcOmES

ernie & the automatics will parini

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conspirator archnemesis, dj haitian FRI, 2/18 | $15 aDv / $20 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 9:00Pm

Anyway, I spend most of my days sifting through nonsensical PR hyperbole, the vast majority of which makes me feel icky. But this Hinesburg quartet describes its music in such a sweetly innocent way that I couldn’t help but mention them. (Take that, slimy promotion hacks!) And I quote: “Wolcott is a group of Vermont teenagers that use percussive rhythmic techniques to create sound in an enjoyable fashion.”

Be still, my beating heart.

They’re at Radio Bean this Friday.

Band Name of the Week (Honorable Mention):

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fusion matt white brendan james SaT, 2/19 | $5 aDv / $10 DOS | DOORS & SHOW: 8:30 | 18+

SUN, 2/20 | $12 aDv / $14 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30Pm

SUN, 2/20 | $22 aDv / $25 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm 104.7 THE POINT WELcOmES

robert randolph & thechamberlin family band as i lay dying winds of plague, after the burial, blinded by rage mON, 2/21 | $17 aDv / $20 DOS | DOORS 6:30, SHOW 7Pm

TUE, 2/22 | $23 aDv / $25 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30Pm TIckETS FROm ORIGINaL 12/27 DaTE WILL BE accEPTED aT THE DOOR

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two fresh TUE, 2/22 | $10 aDv / $12 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm

mux mool, body language WED, 2/23 | $27 aDv / $30 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30Pm 104.7 THE POINT WELcOmES

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keith murray (of def squad) burntmd WED, 2/23 | $12 aDv / $15 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm

THU, 2/24 | $12 aDv / $14 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm SEvEN DayS HOT TIckET

bobby long joe adler FRI 2/25: FRI 2/25: SaT 2/26: SUN 2/27: SUN 2/27: THU 3/3: FRI 3/4:

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Nice to see raQ’s Chris MiChetti still rockin’ strong.

He’s back in town this Friday as a part of the disCo BisCuits offshoot Conspirator at the

april wine nobby reed project SaT, 2/19 | $16 aDv / $18 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm

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Vermont-ify, but I chuckle every time I read it. Maybe it has something to do with writing this week’s column on Valentine’s Day, and making out is just in the air? In any event, the band is featured on the Golden Dome Musicians Collective’s new comp State and Main Records: Volume I (read the review on page 63). Unfortunately, they are one of the few bands from the disc not appearing at the collective’s CD-release bonanza in Montpelier this Saturday. Earlier in the evening, record store Buch Spieler will host an album listening party, followed by in-store performances by siMple heart — whom I heart — First Crush and MagiC Crystals. Afterward, the rocking begins in earnest just down the block at Langdon Street Café with laKe superior, torCh Canal, siCK Feelings, sweet hound, that’s what she said (great name), BooMslang and ChaMpagne dynasty. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to spend more time in Montpelier. Might be time to make good on that one.

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to see DJs Fattie B and Craig MitChell throw down in a winner-take-all battle royale. If I were a Vegas oddsmaker, I’d have a tough time handicapping this one. B’s got Mitchell on sheer size, but Mitchell would seem to have a reach and quickness advantage.

I’m laying even odds here.

We’ll have to wait a while to see that one — like, forever, methinks. In the meantime,

Got muSic NEwS? dan@sevendaysvt.com

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1/2 LoungE: DJ Kanga presents: The Lounge Lizard (hip-hop), 9 p.m.

Now serving whole wheat crust

Franny o's: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

HigHEr grounD sHoWCasE LoungE: Biodiesel, Durians (electro-acoustic), 9 p.m., $8/10. AA.

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LEunig's bistro & CaFé: Paul Asbell & clyde stats (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

1 Large 1-Topping Pizza, 1 Dozen Wings 2 Liter Coke Product & a pint of Ben & Jerry’s

LiFt: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

ManHattan Pizza & Pub: Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

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CLub MEtronoME: Jimkata, ultraviolet Hippopotamus (electro-rock), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

MonkEy HousE: Beat Vision with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic DJ), 9 p.m., $1. nECtar's: Timbre coup (prog rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5.

18+. on taP bar & griLL: Leno & Young (rock), 7 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. rED squarE: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

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sHELburnE stEakHousE & saLoon: carol Ann Jones (country), 8 p.m., Free.

tHE skinny PanCakE: moga (indie folk), 8 p.m., $5 donation.

MonoPoLE: Open mic, 8 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LoungE: Dusty Jewels (acoustic), 7 p.m., Free.

Harder They come with DJ Darcie and chris Pattison (electro), 10 p.m., Free.

LoCaLFoLk sMokEHousE: Acoustic Jam with clint Bierman (acoustic), 9 p.m., Free.

Franny o's: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

sLiDE brook LoDgE & tavErn: Open mic, 7 p.m., Free. DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

tHE grEEn rooM: connor mcQuade & Ryan mccrea (alt-country), 8 p.m., Free.

HigHEr grounD baLLrooM: Big Gigantic, Kraddy (electronic), 9 p.m., $13/15. AA. HigHEr grounD sHoWCasE LoungE: Rustic Overtones, Adam Ezra Group (rock), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. LEunig's bistro & CaFé: mike martin & Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

LiFt: Get LiFTed with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free.

nigHtCraWLErs: Karaoke with steve Leclair, 7 p.m., Free.

PurPLE Moon Pub: Phineas Gage (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free.

o'briEn's irisH Pub: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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on taP bar & griLL: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 7 p.m., Free.

City LiMits: Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

PariMa Main stagE: Burgundy Thursdays with marco Benevento, Joe Adler & Aya inoue Project (piano, singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., $12.

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LangDon strEEt CaFé: Brian mcGee (rock), 7:30 p.m., Donations. musaic (soul), 8:30 p.m., Donations.

PurPLE Moon Pub: chicky stoltz (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

LangDon strEEt CaFé: Wintertown Blues session (blues), 8 p.m., Donations.

bEE's knEEs: Faerie God Brothers (dream folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

grEEn Mountain tavErn: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

CLub MEtronoME: unofficial Big G After Party with indobox, Basic (electro-rock), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

kisMEt: Bow Thayer & Holy Plow (Americana), 8 p.m., $8.

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nutty stEPH's: Bacon Thursdays with Noble savage (electro), 10 p.m., Free.

nECtar's: Amplified.fm presents Bluegrass Thursdays with something With strings (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

tWo brotHErs tavErn: Open mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

rí rá irisH Pub: Longford Row (irish), 8 p.m., Free.

baCkWstagE Pub: Open mic with Jess & Jeff, 8 p.m., Free.

CHarLiE o's: First crush, Wildcat (indie), 8 p.m., Free.

gooD tiMEs CaFé: cormac mccarthy (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $15.

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bar antiDotE: Bob Levinson (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

raDio bEan: Jazz sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. The unbearable Light cabaret (eclectic), 10 p.m., $3. soul session (soul), 11 p.m., $3. rasPutin's: 101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. rED squarE: selector Dubee (reggae), 6 p.m., Free.

A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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on tHE risE bakEry: Gabe Jarrett & Friends (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations. tWo brotHErs tavErn: Jazz Night with Deb Brisson & the Jazz cats (jazz), 7 p.m., $2. DJ Dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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bEE's knEEs: copper Kettle (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. tHE brEWski: seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 8 p.m., Free. tHE Hub PizzEria & Pub: Live Jazz, 8 p.m., Free. riMroCks Mountain tavErn: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. roaDsiDE tavErn: marc Brisson & Friends (rock), 7 p.m., Free. rusty naiL: Linda Bassick and Dave Nerback (acoustic), 7 p.m., Free.

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MonoPoLE: shady Alley (bluegrass), 10 p.m., Free.

MonoPoLE DoWnstairs: Gary Peacock (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free. oLivE riDLEy's: Karaoke with Benjamin Bright and Ashley Kollar, 6 p.m., Free. Verbal Onslaught (poetry), 9 p.m., Free. Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYcE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free. tabu CaFé & nigHtCLub: Karaoke Night with sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

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MonkEy HousE: marc Pinansky, Kelly Ravin (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., $5.

big PiCturE tHEatEr & CaFé: Open mic, 7:30 p.m., Free.

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old-timey, pop-tinged originals on their latest effort, Story of the Rifle. The limited-edition record offers an intriguing collection of covers, from Robert Johnson to Jack White, laying bare the inspirations that made a band.

This week, the quintet makes three Vermont appearances: Saturday at the Snowshoe Lodge & Pub in Montgomery Center, Sunday afternoon at Langdon Street Café, and a Sunday nightcap at Burlington’s Radio Bean.

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Higher Ground Ballroom.

The quartet also features the DB’s MARC BROWNSTEIN and ARON MAGNER, and drummer DARREN SHEARER from the NEW DEAL

I’d like to extend a warm, collegial welcome to the folks over at new online local music outlet Burlington Source. With any luck, the new website (burlington source.com) will add yet another fun, reliable resource — in addition to this GWAR one, of course — for folks interested in our cozy little scene. If you ask me, it’s a good thing for all involved.

Burlington Source celebrates its maiden voyage with a launch party at Parima’s Main Stage this Saturday featuring

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Pinansky’s solo stuff falls more in the country and singer-songwriter realm, but with an irreverence not far from that on WEEN’s classic 12 Golden Country Greats.

Catch Pinansky and Ravin at the Monkey House this Thursday, Radio Bean this Friday or Nectar’s this Saturday.

Speaking of Nectar’s, this Friday, local rockers DR. GREEN release their latest record, with opening support from the NATE WILSON GROUP. Finally, signs of spring are coming fast and furious — even if not outdoors.

This past Monday, the 12v-Nectars021611.indd good folks at Higher Ground announced that grasspunk favorites the AVETT

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will hit the stage at the Champlain Valley Expo’s Midway Lawn on Friday, June 3.

Tickets go on sale this a.m.

Friday at 11 a.m.

BASIC, LAZERDISK, PARTY

New rule: If your mom emails me espousing the virtues of your band, I’m pretty much obligated to write about you. And to play

Once again, this week’s totally self-indulgent column segment, in which I share a random sampling of what was on my iPod, turntable, CD player, 8-track player, etc., this week.

Lohio, Family Tree EP Dinosaur Bones, My Divider Okkervil River, Mermaid Andrew Bird, Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Ultimate Collection

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MARC PINANSKY, guitarist and singer for the Boston-based arena-rock revivalists, is swinging through the area for a miniature solo tour of sorts with local roots songwriter and WAYLON SPEED guitarist KELLY RAVIN. Obviously, he’s not playing solo acoustic cock-rock — though that would be rad.

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TOWNSHIP fans, take note:

The Skinny Pancake has a rock-solid weekend of live music on tap. Thursday sees Providence art-folk outfit MOGA drop by the Burlington creperie. FYI, the band comes from the same experimental folk scene that gave us the LOW ANTHEM and BROWN BIRD, two perennial column favorites.

Friday, local lo-fi indie-pop songstress LADY LIONESS drops by. And you can never go wrong with JAMIE MASEFIELD and DOUG PERKINS, who swing though on Saturday.

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to his increasingly decorated cap.

Wednesday, February 23, he’ll join DEF SQUAD’s KEITH MURRAY at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge. Burnt won’t be the only local, though. Also appearing are LYNGUISTIC CIVILIANS, S.I.N. SIZZLE, COLBY STILTZ, MEMARANDA, ALECK WOOG, 4WORD and DJ YELLOW CROCS.

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SEX and the MOVE IT MOVE IT. Welcome to the fray.

One of the strangest cancellations from this winter’s run of storms was undoubtedly GWAR, whose December 27 gig at the Higher Ground Ballroom was nixed as they were caught in a snowstorm in Boston — a storm that didn’t really touch us, if memory serves. If I may offer one minor, trifling detail: You’re GWAR! You’re fucking aliens!

Do you mean to tell me that the overlords of the entire motherflippin’ universe don’t have snowthrusters on their spaceship? Or at least chains?

(I know you’ve got some of those.) Weak sauce, gents.

At least tickets for the 12/27 show will be honored at HG this Tuesday. Sure hope it doesn’t flurry.

nice. So, I’d like to pass along that local bluegrass outfit SOMETHING WITH STRINGS are in the midst of a Bluegrass Thursday residency at Nectar’s, during which they will grace the House that PHISH Built every Thursday in February.

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SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: The Macrotones (Afro-funk), 9 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Corey Gottfried (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Half Under House Arrest, 9 p.m., $5.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

Surfer,

FRANNY O'S: Nightrain (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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THE GREEN ROOM: DJ Big Kat (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Conspirator, Archnemesis, DJ Haitian (live electronica), 9 p.m., $15/20. AA.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno & Young (rock), 5 p.m., Free. High Rollers (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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THE BREWSKI: Road House (rock), 9 p.m., $2.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Friday Night Frequencies with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

ROADSIDE TAVERN: The Blame (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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MONOPOLE: Is (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Benjamin Bright (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. The Glengarry Bhoys, Eat Sleep Funk (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Mildred Moody's Full Moon Masquerade with the Move It Move It (Afro-pop), 10 p.m., $5.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Nomad (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

RASPUTIN'S: DJ ZJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE: Nick B. (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Musaic (soul), 9 p.m., $5. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Stavros (house), 10 p.m., $5.

RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Supersounds DJ (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: N'goni Dub Trio (African groove), 7 p.m., Free. SinOrgy DJs (house), 10 p.m., Free.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Smokin' Gun (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

THE GREEN ROOM: Bonjour-Hi! presents Gucci Crew (electro), 10 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: April Wine, Nobby Reed Project (rock), 8 p.m., $16/18. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Fusion (house), 8:30 p.m., $5/10. AA. JP'S PUB: Dave Harrison's Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: Queen City Quartet (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Cash Is King, Gold Town, Thompson Gunner (Americana), 9 p.m., $5.

NECTAR'S: Justin Levinson Songwriters Circle (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. The McLovins, The Macrotones (jam), 9 p.m., $5.

NIGHTCRAWLERS: The Tim Brick Band (country), 9 p.m., $3.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Area 51 (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: Swale (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Gumbo Diablo (Zydeco), 7 p.m., Free. Burlington Source Launch Party with Basic, the Move It Move It (rock), 10 p.m., $10.

PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: Sarah Jane Wilson (acoustic pop), 8 p.m., $3.

RADIO BEAN: Kelly Ravin, Marc Pinansky (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. Frayed 10/22/10 3:52:20 PM (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Wolcott (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Kip de Moll (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

LIFT: Salsa Friday with DJ Hector Cobeo (salsa), 9 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Dr. Green CD Release (blues, rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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ON THE RISE BAKERY: Jimmy Branca (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

MATTERHORN: Natalie Stovall (rock), 9 p.m., $7.

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CITY LIMITS: Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB: Funkleberries (funk), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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51 MAIN: Joshua Panda Band (soul), 9 p.m., Free.

JP'S PUB: Dave Harrison's Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Chris Dorman, Heather Maloney (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

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BEE'S KNEES: Z-Jaz (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: SBHS Jazz with Dave Grippo (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

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TUPELO MUSIC HALL: Marshall Crenshaw (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $25. AA.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Ernie & the Automatics, Will Parini (rock), 8:30 p.m., $1.06. AA.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Small Change (Tom Waits tribute), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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CLUB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

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On his sophomore effort, The Taking or the Leaving, BRIAN MCGEE continues to explore the withered cracks in the pavement where punk rock seeps into the country firmament like spent motor oil. While his latest is more focused and, in some ways, refined than his 2007 selftitled debut with backing band

RADIO BEAN: Less Digital, More Manual: Record Club (open turntables), 3 p.m., Free. Olinde Mandell & Mark Lipman (folk), 7 p.m. Shady Alley (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Free. Tommy Alexander EP Release (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

RASPUTIN'S: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: DJ Raul (salsa), 5 p.m., Free. Myra's Guest List (neo-soul), 6 p.m., Free. Full Tang (funk), 9 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Crunchy Monkey Band (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

SHELBURNE STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: Patrick Fitzsimmons (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Doug Perkins & Jamie Masefield (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $10 donation.

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BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFÉ: Cure for Kids Benefit: Colleen Mays, In This Century, Lave Moss, Noble Savage (rock), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

same visceral punch and raw,

CHARLIE O'S: Otis Grove (funk), 10 p.m., Free.

SHELBURNE STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: Bow Thayer & Holy Plow (Americana), 8 p.m., Free.

emotional swagger that has set

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Golden Dome Musicians Collective CD Release (rock), 8 p.m., Donations.

him apart as one of alt-country

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Lady Lioness (indie), 10 p.m., $5 donation.

music’s true rising stars. This

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: The Grift (jam), 10 p.m., Free.

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Thursday he’ll be at Montpelier juke joint Langdon Street

CHARLIE O'S: The Mumbles (indie), 10 p.m., Free.

Café.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 8 p.m., Free.

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: Paydirt (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Ira Friedman Trio (jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: Tupelo Night of Comedy: Dave Andrews, Johnny Joyce, Dave Decker (standup), 8 p.m., $18. AA.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Rusty Belle (psychedelic folk), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

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POSITIVE PIE 2: Barika, Full Tang (Afrobeat), 10:30 p.m., $8.

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PURPLE MOON PUB: The Steph Pappas Experience (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: DJ Slim Pknz All Request Dance Party (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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51 MAIN: Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards (folk), 9 p.m., Free.

CITY LIMITS: Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Cosa Buena (Latin jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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tracks, the disc represents a shiny snapshot of the burgeoning rock, folk and hip-hop communities propagating under the shadow of the Golden Dome.

Though a bit hit-or-miss, the recording is a fine introduction to the quirky central Vermont scene, and shows there’s a lot to love.

“Get It On (Get Me Off )” by That’s What She Said is a scorching intro track, suggesting riot-grrl punk is alive and well in Montpelier. Rockers Sweet Hound check in with two cuts: fouron-the-floor rocker “Give Your Heart to Us” and the cheeky “The Party’s Over.”

Town-Wide Yard-Sale’s “Sword Drawn” is an early highlight, a sort of deranged, lo-fi doo-wop ballad. Lake Superior obliges the White Stripes-ish garage-blues portion of the program with an instrumental, “Flint River Blues.” That leads into one of the disc’s most compelling tracks, “June,” by Simple Heart, which is perhaps the disc’s most intriguing discovery.

That band’s humble, pretty and heartfelt “Lucky Strike” is also a comp highlight, painting Simple Heart as a lovely abstraction of early Shins and Evan Dando. And bonus points for tasteful use of AutoTune — yes, really.

You’ll want more.

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RAILROAD EARTH Thursday, Feb. 24 8:00 p.m.

JESSE COOK Friday, Feb. 25 8:00 p.m.

JAMES HUNTER Sunday, Feb. 27 7:00 p.m.

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GUY DAVIS Friday, March 4 8:00 p.m.

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While the quality of the performances here is almost universally solid, what’s most impressive about Vol. I is the variety of music being made in Montpelier. There’s something here to suit most any taste, from hip-hop (Boomslang) to electro indie dance-pop (Champagne Dynasty) to rock (Sweet Hound, Torch Canal) to … well, I don’t know what you’d call Boxman. Long live the local comp.

State and Main Records: Volume I was released on Tuesday, February 15.

A listening party, with performances, takes place on Saturday, February 19, at Montpelier’s Buch Spieler Records.

There’s a CD-release celebration and show later that night at Langdon Street Café.

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It feels like ages since we’ve had a fullfledged local compilation album. At the risk of dating myself, there once was a time when the easiest entry point into the local scene was to peruse a Good Citizen magazine or Club FUB comp.

Those were halcyon days when, in the span of an hour or so, you could get relatively up to speed on the local music scene and figure out which bands you liked, or didn’t. For whatever reason — the slow, steady death of CDs? a general scene disconnect? the Tea Party? — the compilation album is less prevalent in local stacks than it used to be. But that may be about to change.

With the release of State and Main Records: Volume I, Montpelier’s Golden Dome Musicians Collective has revived the concept of the local sampler.

Featuring 15 acts spread over 19

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When the news broke that local rock outfit Chamberlin would be accompanying Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on their most recent tour, the reaction from the Vermont listening public was generally this: “Uh … who?”

Without so much as an EP or more than a handful of shows under the band’s belt, it’s fair to wonder whether the five recent University of Vermont grads had really “paid their dues” yet. Most local acts spend their entire careers hoping for just that sort of break. More often than not, it doesn’t come. Collectively, the local scene arched its eyebrows and crossed its arms with dubious suspicion.

Here’s what we know. Chamberlin wrote their debut record, Bitter Blood, last year in a cabin in Goshen. Some early demos made their way to Scott Tournet’s ears. The GPN/Blues and Lasers guitarist was so impressed that he signed on to produce the record, joining the band for sessions with engineer Ben Collette at the Tank in Burlington when he wasn’t on the road.

That experience begat the invitation to join GPN on tour. Chamberlin returned home earlier this week as the biggest local band no one in VT has ever really heard of.

Now that we’re up to speed, the question is: Is the band any good? It is.

Bitter Blood is a curious hybrid of indie rock — both the reverb-washed and jangly varieties — and hardcharging, Southern-fried rock. Think Band of Horses meets … well, maybe Blues and Lasers. The album reveals a band whose maturity far outstrips its age. It is loaded with ambitious ideas,

executed to near perfection.

“Fools” is a stunning opener, bending and swooning around a perky guitar melody before exploding with ragged aplomb. “Dust” settles into a cozy groove beneath a sparkling guitar line.

The title track is lighter-worthy power balladry at its finest.

The record’s only real flaw is that, at times, it feels like a Pitchfork sampler, jumping around with heavyhanded nods to other big-name indie acts. “Paper Crown,” for example, is MGMT-lite. Other moments too closely recall Vampire Weekend, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah or My Morning Jacket. Unintentional mimicry is a pretty common misstep for a young band, though. Generally speaking, Chamberlin’s ingenuity suggests they’ll be able to offset overt hero worship in the future.

When a band comes out of nowhere and finds immediate success, it’s natural to be suspicious; it’s hard to believe in rock-and-roll fairy tales these days. But, based on the strength of Bitter Blood, Chamberlin may have a little Cinderella in them. Here’s hoping they avoid turning into pumpkins.

Bitter Blood hits stores on Tuesday, March 1. Chamberlin open for Robert Randolph and the Family Band on Sunday, February 20.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Queer Night with DJ Gunner (house), 10 p.m., Free.

MONTY'S OLD BRICK TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Zack duPont and Pat Melvin (folk), 7 p.m., Free. The Move It Move It (Afro-pop), 9 p.m., $3/5.

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

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MAIN STREET GRILL & BAR: Peter Mayhew (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

years, local hardcore stalwarts BLINDED BY RAGE have administered a collective

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Tattoo Tuesdays with Andrea (jam), 5 p.m., Free.

and GMBD Vol. 2. What’s on deck from the boys in 2011? We’re guessing an all-out onslaught of ferocious guitar savagery delivered in a hailstorm of thundering drums and menacing bass. And maybe some screaming. Call it a hunch. Find out when the band ravages the Higher Ground Ballroom as the local support for hardcore metal heavyweights AS I LAY DYING, WINDS OF PLAGUE and AFTER THE BURIAL. SAT.19

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THE BREWSKI: Joshua Panda Band (soul), 9 p.m., $2.

THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB: Birchwood Coupe (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

MUSIC BOX: Howie Cantor (folk), 7 p.m., $5/8.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

ROADSIDE TAVERN: The Merge (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

RUSTY NAIL: Nomad (rock), 10 p.m., $5-10.

SNOWSHOE LODGE & PUB: Mason Porter (Americana), 9 p.m., Free.

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CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

They keep kicking our asses. And we keep coming back for more. In consecutive

MATTERHORN: Natalie Stovall (rock), 9 p.m., $7.

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MONOPOLE: Turbine (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Ten Year Vamp (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Funhouse with DJs Rob Douglas, Moonflower & Friends (house), 7 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: Sunday Night Mass: Marc Remillard (electronica), 9 p.m., $5.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Chamberlin (soul, rock), 8 p.m., $22/25. AA. MONKEY HOUSE: Comedy Night hosted by Kathleen Kanz (standup), 7 p.m., $5.

MONTY'S OLD BRICK TAVERN: George Voland JAZZ: with Jody Albright, Don Schabner and Dan Skea (jazz), 4:30 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Mike Sullivan & Mark Mandeville (folk), 6:30 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Old Time Sessions (old-time), 1 p.m., Free. Trio Gusto (gypsy jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Mason Porter (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Doctor Sailor & Oble Varnum (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., Free. John Sutton Band (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE: Upsetta International with Super K (reggae), 8 p.m., Free.

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RADIO BEAN: The Stephen Callahan Quartet (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Cabin Fever Music Series: Mason Porter (singer-songwriter), 3 p.m., Donations.

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SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Old Dogs New Tricks (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

northern BEE'S KNEES: Alan Greenleaf & the Doctor (bluesfolk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

SWEET CRUNCH BAKE SHOP: Bruce Leigh (rock), 10:30 a.m., Free.

YE OLDE ENGLAND INNE: Corey Beard, Dan Liptak and Dan Haley (jazz), 11:30 a.m., Free.

champlain valley

51 MAIN: Quizz Night (trivia), 7 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Butterbeans (folk), 7:30 p.m., Free.

THE BREWSKI: Big John (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB: Woe Doggies (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: DJ Kanga presents: The Lounge Lizard (hip-hop), 9 p.m.

CLUB METRONOME: DJ Rob Swift (turntablism), 10 p.m., $6.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Taj Mahal, Fredricks Brown (blues), 7:30 p.m., $27/30. AA.

1/2 LOUNGE: Brett & Kat (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. Heal-In Sessions with Reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen City Hot Club (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: As I Lay Dying, Winds of Plague, After the Burial, Blinded by Rage (hardcore), 7 p.m., $17/20. AA. NECTAR'S: Moses & the Electric Company, DJ Helixx (live electronica), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

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RED SQUARE: Industry Night with Robbie J (hiphop), 8 p.m., Free. Hype 'Em (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

ROZZI'S LAKESHORE TAVERN: Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Free.

RUBEN JAMES: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Bass Culture with DJs Jahson & Nickel B (electronica), 9 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: GWAR, Mobile Death Camp, Mensrea (metal), 7:30 p.m., $23/25. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Two Fresh, Mux Mool, Body Language (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.

Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: Gordon Stone Band (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

SHELBURNE STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: Carol Ann Jones (country), 8 p.m., Free.

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CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., Donations.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Matt Bolton (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE SHED RESTAURANT & BREWERY: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 8 p.m., Free.

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Figure and Form Marc Awodey, Johnson State College

Indeed, his work can sometimes resemble the jokey folk art of Burlington painter dug Nap, or that of the late Stephen Huneck.

That similarity is strongest here in “Shooting an Elk,” in which a comically misproportioned elk is targeted by a photographer using an oldschool hooded camera.

And this is where reviewing the work of a colleague becomes delicate. I’m not a fan of folk art, faux or real, and many of the 40 paintings hanging at Dibden can be categorized that way.

Awodey is good at what he does, but some viewers won’t like what he does. Even when a painting is intended to be mainly about paint and forms, looking at one anatomically unconvincing figure after another can be offputting.

Nonetheless, a few foes of the primitivist style may appreciate Awodey’s still lifes. A suite of them hangs on the end wall of the other Dibden wing, and they exude aesthetic appeal both from far off and up close.

Bottles, flowers and fruit can be roughly approximated and still look beautiful, or at least engaging; that’s a harder response to elicit with human subjects that have been made to resemble geometric objects.

Awodey has a naive style, but he’s well schooled in art, having earned a master’s in painting from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His art-

AWODEY IS MORE FOCUSED ON EXPLORING THE PROPERTIES OF COLOR THAN ON PRODUCING A REALISTIC RENDERING. polished.” In “Purple Girl,” an eye popper aptly hung on the end wall of one of Dibden’s long wings, an arrangement of red and yellow blobs is easily read as a field of flowers — tulips, probably. And viewers will have no trouble discerning the title figure and her companion, a genuflecting boy, even though neither has well-defined facial features. Their physical scales are also out of balance, which is in keeping with Awodey’s assertion that “the anatomy of the picture is always more important than the anatomy of the subject.”

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t takes courage to allow your creative talent to be publicly judged.

Courage is also required to publicly judge the talent of another — particularly in a small town where even a gently negative notice can exact a lasting personal price.

Marc Awodey hence gets to wear two badges of courage: one for being an artist who puts his paintings on display; another for regularly reviewing art shows for this publication. He also merits an oddball award, because only a few figures in art history have proved equally adept with pen and paintbrush.

As his current show at Johnson State College suggests, Awodey has the right attitude for exposing his work to the world. “I can’t worry about critical relevance or what a viewer might read into a piece,” he declares in an artist’s statement. “Such are not for me to know.”

His artistic credo seems credible in other ways, as well, based on the evidence Awodey presents at the Dibden Center for the Arts Wings Gallery. “Although I am a figurative painter, I am primarily a formalist,” he paradoxically declares.

“Meat Triptych” makes plain what he means. These large, red-on-red canvases definitely do depict slabs of beef hanging in meat lockers. But Awodey, clearly a fan of the fauves, is more focused on exploring the properties of color than on producing a realistic rendering.

That jibes with the artist’s complementary claim that his approach is “gestural rather than specifically detailed or

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Although Awodey’s a writer — of poetry as well as reviews — artists’ statements shouldn’t be taken as definitive of a body of work, even when they’re as smartly composed as his. Awodey claims, for example, that “narrative content is the least interesting part of painting to me.” We have to believe what he says about his own preferences, but many viewers will find considerable narrative interest in some of these paintings.

An enigmatic story is embedded in “Mother and Son,” for example. A woman in a white shawl stands on a curb beside a car in which a male figure can barely be perceived. That’s presumably her son, but why is he nearly invisible, and what is she waiting for?

“Soldiers at the Door,” perhaps the strongest — and certainly the angriest — piece in the show, shows an Iraqi family standing in the interior of their home as five soldiers batter down the door.

Awodey’s bit about being a formalist figurative painter is powerfully illustrated here. The soldiers’ rifles are pointed upward and outward in a repetitive, rhythmic pattern that’s accentuated by the painting’s color fields and spatial arrangements. It’s a haunting composition, imbued with a tension that will be transmitted to anyone who sees it.

K EV I N J . K EL L EY Marc Awodey, Wings Gallery, Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Through August 8.

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AlisA Dworsky: "Drawing Strength," rope and bamboo installations suggestive of topographical maps, in the First Floor Gallery. Through March 5 at BCA Center in Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

Ashley roArk: "Light, Line and Shadow," mixedmedia works that recreate fleeting moments to find beauty in the ordinary, unintended and mundane.

Also, glass works by Terry Zigmund and Lawrence Ribbecke, in the window. Through March 31 at SEABA Center in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

Ben PAtrick: "Learning to See Again: Improvisations on Landscape," abstracted landscape paintings by the artist-in-residence of the Vermont Commons School. Through February 18 at Jager Di Paola Kemp Design in Burlington.

Info, 864-5884.

BenjAmin BArnes: "Gasoline," paintings reflecting the artist's connection to Vermont history and rural culture and offering commentary on our culture's obsession with automobiles. Through February 28 at Art's Alive Gallery in Burlington. Info, 310-3211.

DAve mAtthews: Work by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at Brownell Library in Essex Junction. Info, 878-6955.

DAvin sokuP: Recent work by the Burlington artist. Through February 28 at Uncommon Grounds in Burlington. Info, 865-6227.

'Dress me uP!': Painter and digital artist Jme Wheeler has created a series of life-size paper dolls; mix-and-match outfits for them have been created by other local artists: Beth Robinson, Christy Mitchell, Justin Atherton, Wylie Sofia Garcia and Kristin Richland. Visitors can play dress-up with the dolls, too. Through February 26 at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. Info, 578-2512. eArly sPring show: Hand-painted floorcloths by Alyson Chase; "om-inducing" paintings by Lauren Brownell; photographs by Heidi Pfau; and photographs from Tibet by Sharie Elrich. Through April 30 at Candles & Creations in Burlington. Info, 660-8021. erikA white & cArin lilly: Mixed-media work by the Vermont artists and mothers of small children, who find inspiration among the sippy cups and toys strewn throughout their lives. Through February 28 at Davis Studio in Burlington. Info, 425-2700.

FeBruAry grouP show: Large-format combat paper pieces made from military uniforms by Jon Turner; silkscreen prints by Tyler VanLeau; woodcuts by Frances Cannon; and clay work by Catherine Ward. Through February 28 at Green Door Studio in Burlington. Info, 735-3729.

'humAn ArtiFAct': Work by various artists that explores the spaces and things that outfit our private lives, from backyard junk piles to attic hideaways. Through March 4 at Vermont Photo Space Gallery in Essex Junction. Info, 777-3686.

reD squAre neeDs Art: The popular downtown Burlington bar is seeking artists interested in monthlong exhibitions. Email creative geniuses@burlingtontele com.net for info. reFlections on BAsin hArBor: Each year Vermont artists are invited to find inspiration amid the natural beauty of the 700-acre resort on Lake Champlain. On display August 19-27. Deadline: March 4. Info, 475-2311 or basinharbor.com. lAnD & light: Bryan Memorial Gallery’s flagship exhibition “Land and Light” is accepting jury submissions now through March 11. Info: bryangallery.org — click on Call to Artists.

DigitAl concePt/ construct: Call for submissions. Is there truth in digital art photographs, or is it all just possibility? Deadline: April 4 at midnight. Info: darkroomgallery.com/ex14. hideaways. Through March 4 at Vermont Photo Space Gallery in Essex Junction.

Info, 777-3686. the Art oF creAtive Aging: Exhibit of current work of older (70+) visual artists in central Vermont. Digital submissions due March 1.

Contact mharmon@cvcoa. org or 476-2681 for more info. cvcoa.org. true story: Photo exhiBit: A picture tells a thousand words. For “A True Story,” we’re looking for the docu-

tAlks & events Dr. sketchy’s Anti-Art school: Artists age 18 and up bring sketchbooks and pencils to a boozy life-drawing session, featuring live models Dangeresque and Adora, live music and door prizes. Wednesday, February 16, 8-10:30 p.m., American Legion, White River Junction. Info, drsketchy. com/index.php?branch/ whiteriverjunction. ‘vAntAge Point’ lAunch PArty: The University of Vermont’s visual and literary arts journal celebrates the release of its latest edition with hors d’oeuvres, dancing, live jazz by Osage Orange and a reading of selected works. Friday, February 18, 8 p.m.-midnight, Union Station, Burlington. Info, 207-852-5335. snow sculPture comPetition: Teams of snow carvers face off during daylight hours at various downtown parks in a contest hosted by Studio Place Arts. Saturday and Sunday, February 19-20, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Various locations, Barre. Info, 479-7069.

'Big men in slow motion: the AutumnAl turn in contAct sPorts': Tim Spears, professor of American studies at Middlebury College, talks about the lives and representations of aging athletes who once competed in violent contact sports, such as boxing and football, exploring the meanings that Americans attach to the diminished male body. In conjunction with the exhibit "Mixed Signals." Wednesday, February 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.

Info, 443-5007.

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vermont PAstel society exhiBition: Work by member artists. Through March 20 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Reception: Thursday, February 17, 5-7 p.m.

Info, 828-8743. kyle ‘FAttie B.’ thomPson: “Salute The Masses,” acrylics on canvas by the Burlington DJ. February 17 through April 30 at the Green Room in Burlington. Reception: Thursday, February 17, 8-11 p.m. Info, 651-9669.

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Beth netelkos: "Studio Sessions 2011," paintings of inner spaces inspired by natural surroundings. Through February 28 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe. Reception: Saturday, February 19, 4-7 p.m.

Info, 279-4239.

‘15,000 AnD uP’: The LAB DJ & Music Production School hosts Vermont’s first sticker and street-art show to benefit the school’s scholarship fund.

Through February 25 at Club Metronome in Burlington.

Reception: Saturday, February 19, 4-8 p.m. Info, 863-8500. ‘winter show AnD soiree’: Work by Robert Huntoon, Elisabeth Wooden Prior, Frank Califano, Bob Aiken, Gary Eckhart, Lisa Angell, Peter A. Miller, Allen Dwight, Tim Fitzgerald, Judy Sgantas, Jocelyn Jones and Lennie Christopher. Through March 30 at Vermont Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Reception: Live saxophone music by Chris Peterman. Saturday, February 19, 5-7 p.m. Info, 253-9653. jAyn Bier & chiP hoPkins: "Scrapwork," patchwork pictures by Bier and scrap metal sculpture by Hopkins.

February 20 through April 16 at Tunbridge Public Library.

Reception: Sunday, February 20, 2-4 p.m. Info, 889-9404.

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mAkAsi siriwAyo: Paintings and illustrations by the

inty & yuAri muenAlA vegA: "Mushuk Pacha | Nuevos Tiempos | New Times," paintings reflecting the culture of the Kichwa people of the Ecuadorean Andes. Through February 28 at Flynndog in Burlington. Info, 734-5546. jessicA nissen: "Rorschach Drawings," paintedover inkblots exploring perception, the subconscious and the extremes of spontaneous creativity, based on the controversial psychological test of the same

name. Through March 26 at Second Floor Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. jessicA remmey: Photographs of beauty in ordinary Vermont settings, in the Greenhouse; AmAnDA vellA: landscape paintings, in the Dining Room; jonAthAn AAron: abstract mixed-media work, in the Bar. Through March 1 at The Daily Planet in Burlington. Info, 372-6680.

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hArry Bliss: "Genius," a retrospective of the worldrenowned cartoonist and children's book illustrator includes original New Yorker covers, cartoons, student work, book jackets and children's books; also, original work from artists in Bliss' personal collection. Through March 26 at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. Info, 652-4500.

uv PhotoslAm 2011: The PhotoSlam will be a community-wide photo happening for residents or part-time residents of the Upper Valley region. Work will be on exhibit in the gallery April 1-22. For an entry form and details, go to photo stopvt.com and download the application form or email photostopvt@gmail.com.

Deadline: March 7.

exPoseD!: Helen Day Art Center is accepting submissions for the 20th annual “Exposed!” exhibition.

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Reception: Thursday, February 17, 5-7 p.m. Info, 425-773-8514.

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'georges rouAult: cirque De l'Étoile FilAnte': The French artist's print portfolio, published from 1926-38, includes color etchings and wood engravings of clowns. Through May 22 at East Gallery, Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750.

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FeBruAry grouP exhiBit: Photographs of New Zealand by Cody Brgant; silver gelatin photographs of London by Samuel Liebert; and acrylic and mixedmedia works by Arden Jones. Through February 28 at The Skinny Pancake in Burlington. Info, 540-0188.

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Dakota mcfadzean

is from the vast prairies of Saskatchewan. To hide from the endless sky’s unblinking gaze, he started drawing comics when he was five years old.

Currently, Dakota draws comics as a student at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction Vermont.

“Drawn & Paneled” is a collaboration between Seven Da ys and the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, featuring works by past and present students. These pages are archived at sevendaysvt.com/center-for-cartoon-studies. For more info, visit CCS online at www.cartoonstudies.org.

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Jon Black: "On Learning Saturn Devoured Its Moons," a window installation revisiting Francisco de Goya's painting of a similar name, in light of recent research by astrophysicist Robin Canup.

Through February 28 at Trinket in Burlington. Info, 862-5051. kathleen Berry Bergeron: Watercolor paintings of rural Vermont scenes by the Jericho artist. Through February 28 at The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa. Info, 899-4628. kei egan: Traditional and magnetic collages with themes of spirituality, childhood, aviation, tranquility and time. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through February 28 at Pine Street Deli in Burlington. Info, 859-9222. ki ho Park: "Everything Must Go," photographs of recently vacated storefronts and office buildings around New England. Through March 4 at Colburn Gallery in Burlington. Info, 656-2014. lienne Bick: "Onari Art," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Vintage Jewelers in Burlington. Info, 862-2233. linDSay raymonDJack: "Sexy Fruit," flirtatious photographs of fruit adorned with vintage jewelry.

Through February 28 at Block Gallery in Winooski.

Info, 373-5150. liSa SchamBerg: "Self-Composed," photographs of fruit and vegetable trimmings destined for the compost pile. Through February 28 at City Market in Burlington. Info, 861-9700. liz Delehant: "Water+Ink," selected works.

Through February 28 at 1/2 Lounge in Burlington.

Info, 978-505-5349. lynDa reeveS mcintyre: Acrylic and watercolor paintings by the UVM professor. Through March 4 at Village Wine & Coffee in Shelburne. Info, 985-8922. lynn ruPe: "Rural Sheep and City Bears," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31 at Artspace 106 at The Men's Room in Burlington.

Info, 864-2088.

marc awoDey: Paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at North End Studio in Burlington. Info, 863-6713.

mathew ParDue: Oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648.

'mingei of tottori': Traditional and contemporary crafts of Tottori, Japan. Through February 27 at Davis Center, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-2060. muffin ray: Mixed-media textile assemblages.

Through February 28 at Salaam in Burlington. Info, 658-8822.

roger coleman: Paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at Red Square in Burlington.

Info, 318-2438.

If you are a woman:

Sareet roSenStein: "Why Did You Just Take a Photo of That?" a personal perspective on what gets interpreted through the lens of her camera in everyday life. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through February 28 at Speeder & Earl's (Pine Street) in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

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Shelley warren & cameron DaviS: "108 Blessings," sculptural video installations by Warren and paintings by Davis that meditate on the nature of being. Through March 13 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington. Info, 863-3663.

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'unDer the Big toP: the fine art of the circuS in america': Work by modern and contemporary American artists fascinated by the circus and its performers' bohemian lives outside the ring; PiPPo lionni: animations and a print, in the New Media Niche and the European and American Gallery; 'maSkeD SPectacle: commeDia Dell'arte anD BreaD & PuPPet theater': prints by Hungarian-American artist Giuseppe Pecsenke and masks and puppets from Vermont's radical theater troupe, in the Wilbur Room (through May 8); 'georgeS rouault: cirque De l'Étoile filante': color etchings and wood engravings of clowns, in the East Gallery; and 'ShaDowS of the Samurai': armor, swords, prints, masks and other artifacts representing Japanese warrior traditions, in the Wolcott Gallery (through May 11). Through May 22 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. 'vermont lanDScaPeS in Black & white': Photography by Ashley Arcury, Jeff Clarke, Natalie Stultz and Katelyn Ziegler. Through February 28 at Shelburne Vineyard in Shelburne. Info, 985-8222. wenDy JameS: Digital photomontages in black and white by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Opportunities Credit Union in Burlington.

Info, 865-3404 ext. 130. 'winter feStival art Show': Vermont winter scenes by Martha Stevenson, Anna Vreman and Sean Dye. Through March 2 at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. winter grouP Show: Work in a variety of media by Steve Campbell, Isaac Wasuck, Greg Mamczak, Dave Davidson, Kevyn Cundiff, Diane Gabriel, Lorraine Manley, Perry Bartles and Gaal Shepherd. Through February 28 at Maltex Building in Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

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amalia elena veralli: Photographs of flowers portraying "the otherworldly beauty of creation."

Through March 11 at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. Info, 496-8994.

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'new voiceS': Photographs from the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Through April 1 at Community College of Vermont in Winooski. Info, 654-0513.

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megan humPhrey: "Valentine Vestiges," paper artwork honoring the holiday of love by the owner of Sweet Basil Cards, in the Pickering Room.

Through February 27 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 863-3403.

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roBert walDo Brunelle Jr.: "General Baxter's Mansion 1858," acrylic paintings based on 19th-century photographs of the Rutland building.

Through March 30 at Wing Building in Burlington.

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marion c. honorS: "The Wild and the Sacred," mixed-media work by the New York-based nun, artist and organic gardener. Through February 28 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington. Info, 864-0471.

Peter arthur weyrauch: Art Affair by Shearer presents "RODZ," black-and-white photographs of antique cars and hot rods. Through March 31 at Shearer Chevrolet in South Burlington. Info, 373-2321.

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'make art, rePeat': The group show that began at S.P.A.C.E. and Backspace galleries has moved and picked up a few more artists. Alecia Geno, Ashley Roark, Christy Mitchell, Greg Mamczak, Adam DeMasi, Clark Derbes and Carleen Zimbalati explore the theme of repetition in silk-screen prints, paintings, mixed media, and light-andshadow installations. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through February 26 at VCAM studio in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

Patricia leBon-herB: Acrylic paintings, Skyway; michael StrauSS: acrylic paintings, Gates 1&2; greg mamczak: oil on canvas, Escalator.

Through February 28 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

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John DaviD o'ShaughneSSy: Acrylic paintings on canvas and mixed-media works on paper. Through March 31 at Speaking Volumes in Burlington. Info, 540-0107.

'PartnerS': Work by Frog Hollow artisans and their exhibiting-artist significant others including: Wendy James and John Brickels; Tom Dunn and Sarah Ashe; Nick Seidner and Diane Rosenmiller; Robin Kent and Jim Barner; Eliza Collins and David Weissberger; Elizabeth and Howard Smith; and Lucy and Mick Petrie. Through February 28 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Info, 863-6458.

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Jessica Nissen Fish with gorilla arms. Bow-legged pirate skeletons.

Disembodied pelvic bones. Neon insects from outer space. If you’ve hallucinated it,

you’ll probably find it in Nissen’s “Rorschach Drawings” at Burlington’s BCA Center.

The artist, who splits her time between Middlebury and New York City, draws and paints free-associated images on top of her own ink blots, which are based on the Rorschach psychological test. A walk through the exhibit feels like stepping into someone else’s dream: part enlightening, part disconcerting, totally uninhibited. Through March 26.

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Bhakti Ziek & holly Walker: "Continuum," weavings that explore how language imposes artificial divides between continuous processes by Ziek; and "Haptikos," hand-built earthenware pots

by Walker. Through February 20 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 431-0204. 'hiGhloW Project': Large-scale photographs

by Ned Castle depicting re-creations of decisive moments in the lives of young, at-risk Vermonters.

Accompanying each photograph is an audio narration by its subject. Through February 25 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. jenna FoGle: Mixed-media paintings and drawings. Through February 28 at The Drawing Board in Montpelier. Info, 223-2902. jenna kelly: "New and Used," abstract mixedmedia explorations of the human figure, Third Floor Gallery; "the Dark SiDe," work by Annemie Curlin, Dan Moran and Gerard W. Rinaldi, among others, Main Floor Gallery; "When no one iS lookinG," work exploring private moments by Robin La Hue, Ken Signorello and Janet Van Fleet, and others, Second Floor Gallery. Through February 26 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069. jeSS Graham: Illustrative, irreverent and textural work by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. Info, 223-1981. marGot laSher: "Shiro in Manhattan," photos of the Vermont artist's dog in the big city. Through February 28 at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. mark chaney: "Guiding Light," digital art, giclée prints and tritography, in which two or more digital photographs are blended to make a single image.

Through March 31 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. mickey myerS: Incandescent works inspired by the interplay of color and light characteristic of the Vermont landscape. Through March 31

at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. 'reD evolutionS': Work exploring the color red by gallery owner Nancy Silliman, Cuban-born painter Redel Frometa and Woodstock painter Christine Orcutt Henderson. Through April 2 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616.

SanDra lory: "Theobroma Cacao," photographs of the plant that gives us chocolate. Through February 28 at Nutty Steph's in Middlesex. Info, 229-2090.

Zoë Barracano: "Fidel, the End of an Era," intimate contemporary Cuban portraits and landscapes by the Vermont photographer. Through February 28 at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio in Montpelier. Info, 229-4676.

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clay StuDio StuDent ShoW: The Bristol Recreation Department's third annual show features creations by school-age through adult students who have taken the studio class in recent months. Through February 28 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032. emily Beth errion: Handcrafted silver jewelry and etched glassware by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at Gallery 160 in Richmond.

Info, 434-6434. jean carlSon maSSeau: Color photographs of local landscapes and horticultural subjects.

Through March 18 at National Bank of Middlebury in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2407. kate mueller: "Color and Curve," nudes, portraits and landscapes in pastel and oil. Through February 18 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Info, 468-1119. 'mixeD SiGnalS: artiStS conSiDer maSculinity in SPortS': Work by artists from the mid-1990s to the present who question the notion of the male athlete as the last bastion of uncomplicated, authentic identity in American culture during the preceding decades. Also in the Christian A Johnson

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Memorial Gallery. Through April 17 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-6433.

Sandra Elkin: "Women Town Clerks of Vermont: Reflections on Democracy," a multimedia exhibit combining photographic portraits and the recorded voices of 19 clerks from around the state. The women speak frankly of the obligations of citizenship, state government and their towns.

Through March 31 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

Scott & kElly Funk: "More Than Snow," winter photographs by the Richmond artists. Through February 28 at Gallery 160 in Richmond. Info, 434-6434. 'thE artiStic ark': Animal-themed artwork by member and guest artists, including a tempera painting on canvas by Charley the four-year-old Walker tree hound. A portion of sales benefit the Addison County Humane Society. Through March 19 at Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. Info, 877-3850. 'thE StudEnt art Show': Work by students from area schools. Through February 28 at Brandon Artists' Guild. Info, 247-4956.

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alEx BottinElli: Mixed-media and encaustic paintings with a luminous, ethereal quality. Through March 6 at Bee's Knees in Morrisville. Info, 586-8078. angElo arnold & PEtEr FriEd: Arnold's upholstery-covered sculptural forms are reminiscent of furniture; Fried's paintings are inspired by English and French 19th-century landscapes. Through February 27 at Helen Day Art

Center in Stowe. Info, 253-6131. chEryl dayE dick: "Memories: North and South," portraits and landscapes exploring African American history. Through February 27 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211.

Elinor oSBorn: Wildlife photography by the Vermont artist. Through March 1 at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053.

FEBruary grouP Show: Paintings by Jean Cannon and Helen Kyle, photographs by Warren Tarr and fiber art by Nancy Adriance. Through February 28 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403.

JamES luciana: Selections from "Light and Stone" and "Italy: Facades" by the photographer and Marist College art professor. Through March 5 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. larry goldEn: "Winter in the Kingdom: Landscapes and Landmarks," mixed-media paintings by the former St. Johnsbury Academy teacher. Through March 2 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

Info, 748-0158. linda coFFin ForrEr: "Winter's Heat," watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Merchants Bank in South Hero. Info, 372-5049. marc awodEy: Paintings by the Vermont artist, in the Wings Gallery. Through August 8 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. mikEy wElSh: "If Such a Thing Exists, Then Yes," abstract and representational paintings by the Burlington artist. Through April 17 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-6131.

StEPhEn hunEck: "Words of Wisdom From Martin Luther King Jr. and Angel Artwork by Stephen Huneck," an exhibit curated by Gwen Huneck in honor of the civil rights leader and her late husband, both of whom, she believes, worked to bring love, healing, peace and tolerance to the world. Through February 28 at Stephen Huneck Gallery and Dog Chapel in St. Johnsbury. Info, 800-449-2580.

Mickey Myers When the horizon is your subject, inspiration can

come from the slightest change in light. returning to a single view of Sterling Ridge from Route 15 — between Johnson, where she lives, and Jeffersonville, where she works as executive director of the every color and shape. The resulting monoprints, augmented with pastels, are a celebration of the ever-changing sky. If only we all found such beauty in our daily commutes. A collection of Myers’ work, new and old, is at the Governor’s Office in “Lamoille #78.”

Val roSSman & JaniS Pozzi-JohnSon: "Extravagant Color," a joint show combining Rossman's paintings, which imagine life as a patchwork quilt and Pozzi-Johnson's processdriven, layered abstract oil paintings. Through February 20 at West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park in Stowe. Info, 253-8943. wEndy Soliday: "Brilliant Colors/Delicate Dust," pastel and watercolor landscapes capturing vibrant moments of life arrested. Through March 31 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818.

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‘FEBruary Solo artiSt ExhiBitionS’: Work by Irene Cole, Lesley Heathcote, Keith Hoffman, Mary Iselin, Charles Kanwischer, Caryn King, Serena Kovalosky, Ginger Levant, John Clarke Olson, Bettina Peabody, Tony Schwartz and Ron Vallario.

Through March 12 at Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. Info, 362-1405. laurEn watrouS & wEndy croSS: “Map of Memory,” paintings by Watrous; “Not a Pretty Picture,” oil paintings depicting modern socioeconomic struggles by Cross; Linda Kaye-Moses: sculptural jewelry. Through February 28 at Gallery in the Woods in Brattleboro. Info, 257-4777. m

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'thE lEgacy continuES': Paintings by contemporary artists whose work epitomizes the aesthetics of Mary and Alden Bryan. Also, BradlEy Fox: landscapes, in the Middle Room.

Through February 26 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100.

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thE JacoB walkEr grouP & alEx angio: Work by members of the local arts organization, including Louisa Blair Pfaelzer, Ann Volatile, Phyllis M. Gable, Mable Sulham, Jane Desjardin, Ann Thursty, Marcia Shafer and more, in Gallery I; abstract paintings and Japanese woodblock prints by New York City artist Angio, in Gallery II. Through March 4 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261.

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arney’s Version is categorized by its creators as a comedy-drama, but it’s really more of a mystery.

The movie recounts 40 years in the life of a caustic, uncouth, seriously selfabsorbed schlub who marries a succession of women each more beautiful than the last.

How much of a schlub is he? He’s played by Paul Giamatti.

The question that pervades the picture is What do these women see in the guy? The intriguing thing is that it becomes harder to answer the better we get to know him. Based on Mordecai Richler's final novel, the film introduces us to Barney’s youthful incarnation, a Canadian expat hanging out in bohemian Rome, scraping together a few lira by exporting olive oil and using the money to support a group of friends with artistic aspirations.

This is Barney at his most likable. Giamatti's wig is on the frightening side, but the character he's playing is borderline endearing.

Barney's closest relationships are with a budding writer named Boogie (Scott Speedman) and an abusive bombshell (Rachelle Lefevre) who becomes pregnant and tricks him into marriage by telling him the baby is his.

Cut to middle age. Barney has returned

to Montréal, bringing Boogie and, thankfully, leaving behind that Chia Pet of a hairpiece.

Boogie’s novel is no further along, but he has an impressive drug habit. This becomes pertinent after Barney ties the knot with a monied princess played by Minnie Driver.

The marriage sours, driving her into the judgment-impaired best friend’s arms. Following a confrontation, Boogie perishes under circumstances so ingeniously scripted that even Barney goes through life unsure whether he’s guilty of murder.

One reason the marriage fails, probably, is that Barney falls madly in love with a gorgeous stranger (Rosamund Pike) at the wedding and bolts from the reception to ask her out. By this point, our hero is a paunchy, balding, alcoholic producer of cheesy soap operas with zero social skills. So Miriam’s eventual consent to be Wife No. 3 is the sort of miracle that would transform a lesser schlub into a new man. Not our Barney. She may be the love of his life, but that doesn’t mean he won’t end up wrecking hers.

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Just Go With It ★

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n Mike Judge’s immortal film Idiocracy, Luke Wilson visits a future where intelligence has been bred out of the population. When he arrives, the narrator tells us, “The No. 1 movie in America was called Ass. And that’s all it was, for 90 minutes. It won eight Oscars that year, including best screenplay.”

Silly, right? Look at the movies up for Oscars this year — The Fighter, True Grit, The King’s Speech. They’re good. And, more important, they’re doing good box office.

Now look at Just Go With It, currently the No. 1 grosser in America. There’s so much more happening in this comedy than an ass farting in tight close-up (the entire plot of Ass). Still, the movie offers evidence that if the posterior were Adam Sandler’s, he could pull that premise off to the tune of $100 million or so.

Judging by the box office, people enjoy everything Sandler does — even when he’s selfindulgently riffing his way through a comedy where every cheap gag has been done elsewhere, repeatedly, better. The plot of this one is lifted from the 1969 comedy Cactus Flower, in which Walter Matthau played a doctor who dates pretty young things using a fake wedding ring to dodge commitment — until free spirit Goldie Hawn demands to meet his wife.

Barney descends into the self-dissolving exile of Alzheimer’s.

This is dark comedy done with considerable style.

Giamatti earned a Golden Globe for his superbly nuanced performance, and the picture’s up for — yikes! — a Best Makeup Oscar. The award season has shortchanged it, perhaps because of its dearth of inspirational themes and the bleakness it intersperses with its literate, blackly humorous elements. Nonetheless, it’s a totally immersing two hours-plus at the multiplex. Giamatti — always watchable — is at the top of his game, Michael Konyves does a splendid job of distilling the expansive source material into a pip of a screenplay, and director Richard J. Lewis successfully makes the

WEDDING DAZE Father and son tie one on as Giamatti’s character ties the knot in this adaptation of Richler’s final novel.

leap from series work (“CSI”) to serious work.

Did I mention Dustin Hoffman plays Barney’s father, a randy ex-cop? You know a movie has a lot going on when his participation is an asterisk. He’s memorable in a relatively minor part, and it’s great to see him give his recent sleepwalking franchise a rest.

Even if he does, in the end, fock a hooker.

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In their fitful attempts to update this premise, writers Allan Loeb and Timothy Dowling end up with something far more stupid. Sandler’s wedding ring, we’re asked to believe, is catnip to gorgeous women until he meets one (Brooklyn Decker) who doesn’t like cheaters, even when they offer sob stories about an abusive wife. Since plastic surgeon Sandler already knows he wants to spend the rest of his life with Decker’s breasts — er, and the rest of her — he must produce his mean spouse and fabricate a divorce, stat.

Who better to play the role than our hero’s loyal but tart-tongued nurse (Jennifer Aniston)? Never mind that she’s a single mother whose kids have to be enlisted in the charade.

Never mind, either, that the doctor keeps piling whopper on random whopper in his efforts to deceive the blonde, who appears to be the nicest girl in the world, and the dimmest.

If nothing else, Just Go With It proves the generation gap is dead. In Cactus Flower, when Matthau gives Hawn a mink stole, she rolls her eyes at his squareness. Here, the 20year age gap between Sandler and Decker is summed up by a joke about her fondness for ’N Sync. When Decker struts around in a bikini, Aniston doffs her clothes to show her body is every bit as good.

To her credit, Aniston also pulls out her

comic chops and does her best to create a character. So does Nicole Kidman, who inexplicably pops up playing Aniston’s old rival. They shouldn’t have bothered, since Sandler and his buddy Nick Swardson (as his cousin/ sidekick) are basically just cavorting like 14-year-olds on Red Bull.

The answer to all these objections is, of course, Just Go With It. The film’s opening gags, which involve egregious examples of bad plastic surgery, make it clear the filmmakers are going for Farrelly-brothers-style comedy, not the character-based farce of the Matthau film. But the jokes, which run the gamut from funny fake deformities to funny foreign accents to funny fat ethnic people to Sandler

BLAND ON BLAND Decker and Aniston prepare to engage in a blonde-off while Sandler contemplates his next paycheck.

getting whacked in the balls, make Shallow Hal look deep.

It’s not un-PC humor that’s the problem.

It’s that the filmmakers don’t have the balls to go all out and make their hero unlikable.

Sandler clearly learned a lesson from the failure of Judd Apatow’s Funny People, in which he mocked his money-making shtick and showed his dark side. But there’s nothing worse than an ass who won’t admit he’s an ass.

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Animation nominees, 90 min, NR; live-action nominees, 110 min, NR. (Savoy) ANotHER YEARHHHHH Mike (Happy-Go-Lucky) Leigh directed this slice-of-life tale of a happily married London couple and the distressed souls they draw into their orbit. With Jim Broadbent, Lesley Manville and Ruth Sheen. (129 min, PG-13.

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tHE illUSioNiStHHHH Sylvain Chomet, creator of The Triplets of Belleville, directed this animated tale of a stage magician struggling with a world that no longer believes in magic, based on a screenplay by the great comedian Jacques Tati.

With the voices of Jean-Claude Donda and Eilidh Rankin. (90 min, PG. Roxy)

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JUSt Go WitH itH Adam Sandler plays a plastic surgeon who persuades his assistant (Jennifer Aniston) to pose as his soon-to-be-ex-wife on a trip to Hawaii with his hot girlfriend (Brooklyn Decker).

Since it’s a comedy, antics must ensue. With Dave Matthews and Nicole Kidman. Dennis (Grown Ups) Dugan directs. (110 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Stowe, Welden)

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JUStiN BiEBER: NEVER SAY NEVERHH1/2 The teen pop superstar plays himself in this biopic that traces his rise from YouTube obscurity and includes recent concert footage. In 3-D where available. Jon M. Chu directs. (105 min, G. Bijou, Capitol [3-D], Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace, Welden) tHE KiNG’S SpEEcHHHHHHCritics have predicted Oscars for this period piece about how England’s George VI (Colin Firth) found a strong voice with the help of an oddball speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush). The rating is for naughty language, which figures in his therapy. With Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce and Derek Jacobi. Tom (The Damned United) Hooper directs. (118 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Roxy, Savoy, Stowe, Welden)

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tHE mEcHANicHH1/2 Simon (Con Air) West directs this meditative tale of a top-flight assassin (Jason Statham) on the war path to avenge his mentor (Donald Sutherland). OK, I was kidding about the meditative part. Expect ass kicking. With Ben Foster. (100 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Palace; ends 2/17) No StRiNGS AttAcHEDHH1/2 Natalie Portman’s next step after impersonating a ballerina and delivering a Golden Globe-winning performance?

Starring in this rom com about a busy doctor who seeks, er, stress relief from her buddy Ashton Kutcher. The original title was Friends With Benefits. With Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes and Greta Gerwig. One-time comedy great Ivan Reitman directs. (110 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)

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tHE GREEN HoRNEtHH Seth Rogen plays a superhero who’s a newspaper publisher by day and a crime fighter by night. Take that, decline of print media! Michel (Be Kind Rewind) Gondry directs this big-screen adaptation of the action franchise that began with 1930s radio serials. With Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz and Christoph Waltz doing his bad-guy thing. (108 min, PG-13. Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Paramount)

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GNomEo AND JUliEtHH1/2 “Two houses, both alike in dignity/ In a fair backyard, where we lay our scene...” It’s Romeo and Juliet as star-crossed garden gnomes in an animated family version that probably doesn’t end the way Shakespeare’s did. With the voices of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and Michael Caine, and songs by Elton John. Kelly (Shrek 2) Asbury directs. (84 min, G. Essex [3-D] Majestic [3-D], Marquis [3-D], Palace, Paramount)

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BlUE VAlENtiNEHHH Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams play a married couple struggling to mend their relationship in this first feature from director Derek Cianfrance, which has generated awards buzz for both actors. (120 min, R. Palace, Savoy)

tHE FiGHtERHHHH Mark Wahlberg fights to win a boxing championship with the help of his dissolute half-brother (Christian Bale) in this sports/family drama from David O. (Three Kings) Russell. With Amy Adams, Melissa Leo and lots of Massachusetts vowels. (114 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Palace)

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BiUtiFUlHH1/2 Alejandro (Babel) González Iñárritu directs this tale of a Barcelona family man (Javier Bardem) with a dodgy occupation and at least 99 problems (of which his wife, Maricel Álvarez, is one). With Hanaa Bouchaib. (148 min, R. Roxy)

tHE EAGlEHHH Channing Tatum plays a Roman centurion who ventures into the empire’s northern reaches seeking his father’s lost legion, accompanied only by his slave (Jamie Bell), in this period adventure. Based on the Rosemary Sutcliff novel.

Kevin (State of Play) Mcdonald directs. (114 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)

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Just Go With It 1:20 & 4 (except Fri), 6:50, 9 (Fri-Sun).

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 1 & 3:40 (except Fri), 6:40, 8:30 (Fri-Sun).

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wednesday 16 — thursday 17 The Eagle 6:30, 9. Just Go With It 6:30, 9. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3-D) 6:30, 9. No Strings Attached 6:30, 9. true Grit 6:30, 9. friday 18 — thursday 24 *I Am Number Four 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30, 9. *Unknown 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30, 9. The Eagle 9. Just Go With It 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30, 9. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3-D) 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30, 9. true Grit 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30.

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The Roommate 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45. Sanctum (3-D) 12:10, 2:35, 5:10, 7:35, 10. The mechanic 2:35, 9:50.

The King’s Speech 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. No Strings Attached 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:50. The Green Hornet (3-D) 12, 4:40, 7:15. true Grit 1, 7. The Fighter 4, 9:35. friday 18 — thursday 24 *Big mommas: Like Father, Like Son 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. *I Am Number Four 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50. *Unknown 12:10, 2:35, 5:10, 7:35, 10. The Eagle 1:15, 4:15, 6:50, 9:40. Gnomeo and Juliet (3-D) 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:15. Just Go With It 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3-D) 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10. Sanctum (3-D) 4, 6:50.

The King’s Speech 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. No Strings Attached 12:15, 5, 9:50.

The Green Hornet (3-D) 1, 9:20. true Grit 2:35, 7:20.

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Just Go With It 1, 4:10, 7, 9:40. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3-D) 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30. Sanctum (3-D) 1:05, 3:20, 6, 8:20.

The Roommate 1:40, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25. The Rite 3:40, 8:50. The Green Hornet (3-D) 1:05, 6:20. The King’s Speech 1:15, 4, 6:40, 9:20.

No Strings Attached 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45. Black Swan 3:30, 8:40. true Grit 1, 6:10. friday 18 — thursday 24 *Big mommas: Like Father, Like Son 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:15. *I Am Number Four 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:25. *Unknown 1:20, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3-D) 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:30. Gnomeo and Juliet

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The Illusionist 1:15, 3, 4:45, 7, 8:45. Another Year 1:20, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20. Rabbit Hole 1:25, 3:20, 6:20, 8:15. Somewhere 5, 9:05. The King’s Speech 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:15. Black Swan 1:05, 3:05, 7:10. friday 18 — thursday 24 *Unknown 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:25. Biutiful 1, 3:45, 6:30, 9:10. The Illusionist 1:15, 3, 4:45, 7, 8:45. Another Year 1:20, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20.

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Gnomeo and Juliet 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:45, 4:10, 6:25, 8:30. Just Go With It 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:20, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 1:30, 4, 6:35, 9:05 (Wed only). The Roommate 1:40, 4:15, 7:05 (Wed only), 9:25.

Blue Valentine 1:35, 4:10, 6:50, 9:15. The mechanic 3:50, 9:10. No Strings Attached 1:10, 3:45, 6:50, 9:20. The Fighter 1:05, 6:20.

The Social Network 3:40, 8:45. true Grit 1:15, 6:30. friday 18 — thursday 24 *Barney’s Version 12:45, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30. *Big mommas: Like Father, Like Son 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. *I Am Number Four 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40. *Unknown 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1, 3:35, 6:50, 9:25. The Eagle 1:10, 4, 6:45, 9:20. Gnomeo and Juliet 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30. Just Go With It 1:20, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 1:15, 6:20, 8:40.

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wednesday 16 — thursday 17 Just Go With It 7. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 7. The King’s Speech 7.

friday 18 — thursday 24 *Big mommas: Like Father, Like Son 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30, 9. Gnomeo and Juliet 1:30 (except Fri), 6:30, 9.

friday 18 — thursday 24 *I Am Number Four 2, 4, 7, 9.

Just Go With It 2, 7, 9. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 2, 4, 7. The King’s Speech 4, 9.

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RABBit HolEHHHH Nicole Kidman is up for an Oscar for her role as a grieving mother in this drama from director John Cameron (Shortbus) Mitchell, based on the play by David LindsayAbaire. With Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller and Sandra Oh. (92 min, PG-13. Roxy; ends 2/17) tHE RitEHH In this thriller, Anthony Hopkins plays a creepy priest who educates a doubting seminarian in the ways of the devil, which may reach all the way to the Vatican. It really is mid-January, isn’t it? With Colin O’Donoghue and Alice Braga. Mikael (1408) Hafström directs. (112 min, PG-13. Majestic; ends 2/17) tHE RoommAtEH1/2 A college freshman finds her roommate is getting a bit too obsessed with her in this thriller. Sounds like Single White Female, undergrad edition. With Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly and Cam Gigandet. Christian E. Christiansen directs. (93 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount) SANctUmHH James Cameron showed us with The Abyss and Titanic that he knows his way around water — and claustrophobia. Now he brings us an action thriller about divers who find themselves trapped in a vast underwater cavern. Shot in 3D. Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd and Rhys Wakefield star. Alister Grierson directs. (103 min, R. Essex, Majestic [3-D]) tHE SociAl NEtWoRKHHH Director David Fincher and writer Aaron Sorkin retell the story of Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), the college kid who invented Facebook and became richer than most of us put together. With Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield and Rashida Jones. (120 min, PG-13.

Palace; ends 2/17) SomEWHEREHH1/2 You may never envy the life of a celebrity again after seeing the latest from director Sofia Coppola, in which a movie star (Stephen Dorff) drives his Ferrari and his life in circles. With Elle Fanning as his daughter, and brief appearances by Benicio del Toro and Michelle

Monaghan. (97 min, R. Roxy; ends 2/17) tRUE GRitHHH The latest from Joel and Ethan Coen is a remake of the 1969 western classic, with Jeff Bridges in the John Wayne role of a U.S. Marshal who reluctantly helps a teen track down her father’s killer. With Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Brolin. (110 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) YoGi BEARHH Kids may not remember the Hanna-Barbera cartoon, but they can’t seem to get enough of talking animals. Hence this 3-D animation in which two picnic-loving bears attempt to save Jellystone Park from development. With the voices of Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake and Anna Faris. Eric Brevig directs. (82 min, PG. Big Picture)

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UNStoppABlEHHH1/2 What’s unstoppable? An unmanned speeding train full of toxic stuff, until the intrepid odd couple of Denzel Washington and Chris Pine finds a way to stop it. With Rosario Dawson. (98 min, PG-13)

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WilliAm S. BURRoUGHS: A mAN WitHiNHHH John Waters is among those who discuss the impact of the Beat icon in this documentary from Yony Leyser, which also includes archival footage of Burroughs and his friends. (88 min, NR) YoU Will mEEt A tAll DARK StRANGERHH1/2 Anthony Hopkins plays a Londoner who leaves his wife for a young prostitute in Woody Allen’s latest ensemble drama, a dissection of two linked marriages. With Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin and Antonio Banderas. (98 min, R)

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After breaking into the same house he’d broken into eight months earlier, John Finch, 44, found himself trapped, according to police in New Castle County, Del., because the homeowner had changed the locks in the meantime so that a key was required to open the door, even from the inside. Finch entered through a rear window and helped himself to liquor but couldn’t let himself out the door without the key and was too drunk to climb back out the window.

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While shooting at a bird in the rafters of a cookie factory in River Falls, Wis., the 29-year-old plant manager missed the bird but accidentally shot an employee in the back of the head. The manager didn’t realize he’d hit anyone and went about his business. Meanwhile, the injured employee, a 28-year-old man who’d just started working at the Best Maid Cookie plant, said he

Representing himself against first-degree murder charges in DuPage County, Ill., Joshua Matthews, 25, threatened to turn over courtroom tables and became involved in a physical altercation that resulted in his being Tasered before the jury entered. Insisting on wearing a bright orange prisoner outfit with the legs rolled up to his knees, a pair

of white socks and metal shackles around his ankles, Matthews stammered and swore throughout his 45minute opening statement, at one point shouting to the jury, “Y’all must think I’m crazy.” He told the jurors he intended to prove “everyone they [prosecutors] put on the stand is lying,” adding, “They ain’t got [expletive] on me.” (Suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald)

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The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said it would review a policy by Waikiki restaurant Keoni by Keo’s that adds a mandatory 15 percent tip to the checks of customers who don’t speak English. A restaurant

representative explained that its many international visitors customarily don’t tip, so it’s merely trying to help its wait staff. The workers not only rely on tips for income, but also must pay taxes on a percentage of the restaurant’s total sales that Internal Revenue Service rules consider to be tips, even if they aren’t.

Bill Hoshijo, executive director of the Civil Rights Commission, acknowledged the commission hasn’t received any complaints, but said it’s looking into the restaurant’s practice anyway because “discrimination based on language is ancestry discrimination.”

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february 17-23 lucky thing about this situation is that news of the good deeds you do and smart moves you make are also likely to circulate far and wide.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Six years ago, a friend of mine came to believe she had died in a previous incarnation by being thrown off a horse. From that time on, she felt stuck. She became convinced that her life energy would remain in a state of suspended animation until she learned to feel comfortable on a horse. Fear kept her from even attempting that for a long time, but recently she got up the courage to begin.

Her efforts were bumpy at first, but rapidly improved. As she gained confidence as a rider, every other aspect of her life bloomed, too — just as she’d suspected. I think her experience could be useful for you to learn from in the coming months, Leo. What’s your biggest, oldest fear? Is there anything you could do to start dissolving it?

on’t put your shoes on before you put on your socks this week, OK? Refrain from polishing off a piece of cheese-

cake and a bowl of ice cream before dinner, and don’t say goodbye whenever you arrive at a new destination. Catch my drift, Aquarius? Do things in the proper order, not just while engaged in the fundamental tasks of your daily rhythm, but also in the long-term processes you’re carrying out. Each step in the sequence needs to prepare the way for the next step. Keep a clear vision of the organizing principle that informs your work.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): “There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls,” said comedian George Carlin. “There are mornings when your dreams are more real and important than your waking life,” says my favorite dream worker. “There are times when the doctor isn’t feeling well, and only his patient can cure him,” says I. Now it so happens, Aries, that in the upcoming week, your life is likely to pass through an alternate reality where all three of the above conditions will prevail — as well as other similar variants and mutations.

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tist there is the joy in pursuing truth which nearly counteracts the depressing revelations of truth,” said science fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. The clear implication of this statement is that there’s always a sense of loss that comes with discovering the way things really are. I protest this perspective. I boycott it. As proof that it’s at least partially wrong, I offer up the evidence provided by your life in the days ahead. From what I can tell, the gratification that you feel while hunting down the truth will be substantial, and yet it will ultimately seem rather mild compared to the bliss that arrives when you find what you’re looking for.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): People listen

when Eric Schmidt speaks. He’s the CEO of Google, a company that has major power in shaping the future of information. In recent months he has been riffing on the disappearance of privacy. Because our lives are becoming interwoven with the Internet, he believes it will become increasingly hard to keep any secrets. “If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know,” he says, “maybe you shouldn’t be doing it in the first place.” This is especially true for you right now, Cancerian. In the coming weeks, I encourage you to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior. The

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I’m not confused,” said poet Robert Frost. “I’m just well mixed.” I would love that to be your motto in the coming weeks. You’re entering a phase of your cycle when you should be extra curious about blending ingredients in new combinations. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that the cosmos will respond enthusiastically if you take steps to make yourself the embodiment of lush diversity.

Celebrate complexity, Virgo! You will generate unexpected strokes of good fortune by experimenting with medleys and syntheses that appeal to the jaunty parts of your imagination.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In addition to their standard offerings, the yoga teachers at Atlanta’s Tough Love Yoga center (toughloveyoga.com) sometimes offer exotic variations. During their “Metal Yoga” classes, for instance, the soundtrack for their stretching and breathing exercises is heavy metal music. Here’s their promise: “Melt your face off in a very relaxing, healing way.” That’s the spirit I’d like to see you bring to your life in the coming week: vehemently intense but tenderly curative; wickedly fierce but brilliantly rejuvenating.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I would love to see you play with your food this week.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Better keep yourself clean and bright,” said George Bernard Shaw. “You are the window through which you must see the world.” Take that advice to heart, Sagittarius. This is an excellent time for you to do any necessary work to get yourself cleaner and brighter. I’m not at all implying that you’re a dusty, greasy mess. But like all of us, there’s a continuous build-up of foreign matter that distorts the view and that must be periodically washed away. If you do it now, your work will be extra smart and effective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The state of Wisconsin is famous for its cheese, so it wasn’t a big surprise when its state legislature decided to honor the bacterium that’s essential in making cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Colby cheese. So as of last year, Lactococcus lactis is the official state microbe. I would love to see you decide upon your own most beloved microbe sometime soon, Capricorn. How about naming Ruminococcus or Peptococcus as your personal favorite among all of your gut flora?

It’s that time of year when it makes cosmic sense to acknowledge and appreciate all of the small and hard-to-see things that keep you thriving.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Many people know John Mellencamp’s song “This Is Our Country” because it was used in a commercial for Chevy Silverado trucks. But if they’ve only heard it that way, they may be under a mistaken impression about its meaning.

The ad quotes just a fraction of the lyrics, including “So let the voice of freedom / Sing out through this land / This is our country.”

What the ad doesn’t include are other lines like “And poverty could be just another ugly thing / And bigotry would be seen only as obscene / And the ones that run this land / Help the poor and common man.” Let this serve as a cautionary tale for you, Pisces.

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(April 20-May 20): Hua Chi, a Buddhist monk in China, takes his devotions very seriously. For the last two decades he has performed as many as 3,000 prayers every single day in the same exact spot at his temple. Part of me admires his profound commitment, while part of me is appalled at his insane addiction to habit.

It’s great that he loves his spiritual work so deeply, but sad that he can’t bring more imagination and playfulness to his efforts.

I bring this up, Taurus, because I think it’s a good time, astrologically speaking, for you to take inventory of the good things you do very regularly. See if you can inject more fun and inventiveness into them.

VIRGO

animals outwitting maniacal robots and if you entertain fantasies of yourself pushing a cream pie in the face of an obnoxious authority figure. But given how dignified and discreet you tend to be, I realize the chances of any of this actually happening are miniscule. Can I at least coax you into hopping, skipping, and dancing around a lot when no one’s watching?

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Laura Bell created a 14-by4-foot replica of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” out of laundry lint. Bell, of Roscommon, Mich., said she spent 800 hours doing enough laundry to get the lint — buying towels of

remained at his workstation for almost another hour after he was shot because he wasn’t allowed to leave the cookie machine unattended. He waited until his scheduled break to drive to the police station and report the incident. (River Falls Journal)

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Workers at a landfill in Summit County, Colo., tried to start a tractor-trailer in below-zero weather by putting a pan with lit charcoal under the tractor’s oil pan to warm the engine. The tractor caught fire. “They clearly didn’t mean to torch the truck,” fire official Steve Lipsher said, noting that firefighters needed an hour to extinguish the blaze. (The Denver Post)

gas from a station minutes earlier but didn’t have a gas can, so they kept it in an open bucket. After removing the engine cowling, located between the two front seats, they used a water bottle to transfer gas from the bucket to the carburetor. The explosion occurred after the vehicle stalled and the driver tried to restart it. All three were on fire when they jumped from the van but survived. (Bellevue Reporter)

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Craving a woman’s touch I’m a good guy, clean and fun. Respectful and will do everything possible to make a woman feel special, from opening doors to spending hours messaging, touching, kissing and exploring every inch of her body with my hands, lips and tongue. I like a touch of kink, ropes and blindfolds, receiving and giving.

Let’s play. 2Knight, 40, #120272 Mutual Satisfaction Hey, I’m a 22-year-old male who’s looking for a woman or couple to get together with to please and be pleased. I get off making others orgasm. I am bi-curious and would like to explore it more. If you want to know more just hit me up!

P.S. I can lick until we are both panting for more! Freakyn88, 22, #120264

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Dr. Feel Good I’m a cool, laid-back guy who’s recently single and wants to explore my/your sexuality. If I meet the right girl and it gets serious, so be it, but for now see what happens! I get more pleasure out of pleasing my partner; don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy being pleased, as well. Update to come. vincetherealtor, 47, l, #120252 FROM HIS ONLINE PROFILE: What’s the kinkiest thing you’ve ever done or want to do? I would love to be tied and worked over by my lover! you’re in a sexless marriage (I am), or single & fussy, then let’s get creative & do what each of us dreams about.

No hangups, just hot sex between 2 mature adults. NeedIt, 55, #120170 looking for good company I’ll cook, you help w/ dishes. One hand washes the other. You rub my back & I’ll rub yours. Good company, good food, good sex: What more could anyone want? thepictureman1, 21, l, #120166 MILF Lover Attractive, well-built, well-hung 43 y.o. professional M from Colchester, 6’2, 190 lbs, D/D-free & very discreet. Looking for an attractive, preferably married, midaged MILF for some discreet daytime fun. Hunkalicious36, 43, #101469 Constantly Craving More I am seeking a 1-on-1 discreet relationship. I am looking to fill a void that another will not (sexually & mentally challenging). I consider myself very clean & try to keep my body in good shape. I am adventurous, active & like to explore, but I can stand to stay stationary w/ the right person for the right reasons.

Changing_Gears, 46, #120150 EverydayCrasher I am excited & up for anything. I live in Williston. Who wants to have some fun? Mountainman, 21, #120128

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Looking for: F, attached, married or not, Bi or wanting to try; couples w/ BiF or both Bi. Must keep body in good order, clean, groomed, smell nice, trimmed or shaved. Manners, respect & honesty are required. sexyvtcpl, 33, l, #119971 Big gaping holes 18/19 y.o. couple. Fierce & sassy ginger and a hot & horny homo looking for a third (or fourth) playmate to spice up the bedroom w/ whips & chains. Sibling groups are also VERY welcome. Not afraid to get down & dirty in the mud ... or snow. kittycats_sm, 20, l, #119952 Laugh, love, lust Couple, young-looking early 40s, happily married, kids, pets, rewarding careers, D&D free. Looking for committed couple for play, healthy, experienced or not (we’re nearly new to this). We have quirky senses of humor, bright, straight, and are not interested in anything anal.

We’d love to meet you to see if we are compatible for occasional dates and play. curiouscouple, 41, l, #119726

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ticket and a smile It was Wednesday, you were the beautiful blond who sold me my movie ticket in Montpelier. I was the tall, curly-haired kid wearing a black jacket and grey pants. You had the most amazing smile, and I couldn’t help but smile back. I wish I had had the chance to get your number. We should go for coffee sometime. When: Friday, February 11, 2011. Where: Capital Theater in Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908583 Drink Fri. night You: wearing navy blue with white striped sweatshirt. Me: black shirt and curly hair. Would like to get to know you. When: Saturday, February 12, 2011. Where: Drink. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908582

for you, and now, months later, it’s Valentine’s Day. When: Thursday, November 11, 2010. Where: Radio Bean.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #908574

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out, our lives became intertwined and I never want to look back, only forward. I cherish every minute that I spend with you. Meow. Love, Your housecat. When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Where: indoors.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #908566 ReStore My Beating Heart I bought a stove a few weeks ago, and while admiring your knowledge of gas top ranges and internal convection, my heart skipped a beat when you leaned over to check the model number. While ringing out I asked your name. You smiled and flashed them baby blues.

I didn’t ask your number, but mine is still on the slip. When: Saturday, January 15, 2011. Where: ReStore.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #908564 i spy a lil’ cutie Annie are you OK? Are you OK? Are you OK, Annie? Wolka! Wolka!

Wolka! Happy Valentine’s Day! When: Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Where: Finnigan’s Pub. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908563 Girl with bomber hat, novel You and I were on the same deadof-night bus headed to Shelburne Road. As a hat guy myself, I dig yer chapeau! When: Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Where: CCTA bus #6. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908562

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mistress maeve Dear Mistress Maeve,

My boyfriend has never had, and swears he will never have, anal sex, so how in the world do I get him to do it with me? I’ve told him over and over how much I love it, but he’s pretty vanilla when it comes to sex. I’m very open with him sexually and have told him how hot it gets me. What will help him take the plunge?

Signed,

Dear Anally,

Anally Yours

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You say that you tell him over and over how much you love anal play, but have you given him the chance to tell you why he’s reluctant? People have many misconceptions about anal pleasure — it’s messy; only “sluts” like it; only men get off from anal penetration. In all this noise, the eroticism of anal sex gets lost. Your man could be buying into these misconceptions, so you need to get to the “bottom” of his objections.

Have a talk with him outside the bedroom, reiterating that you deeply desire to try anal with him, and tell him you want to discuss his hesitation further. Be sure to validate his feelings and be a good listener. He may have reservations that are easily remedied. For instance, he may worry anal sex is messy, and you can explain that condoms and baby wipes are an easy fix for any unforeseen mishaps. Or his issues with anal may be more deeply seated and demand more care and understanding. He could be worried that he’ll hurt you, or reluctant because of his lack of anal experience. Whatever the case, give him a copy of Tristan Taormino’s book The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. You can get a version written for men, but it may ease his fears of penetrating you to read about anal pleasure from a woman’s perspective.

If he decides to give anal a try, the responsibility will be on you to guide him through it. The formidable Susie Bright once said, “No lover is able to look into your eyes and figure out how you want to get fucked in the ass.” She’s right — he will be relying on you to play coach and cheerleader in your anal fantasy. If he still balks at your back door, it may be time to try another knocker…

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Salad Bar at City Market 2 sunroofs beat none You: Sporty, dirty blond, jeans and a white vest. Eating salad. Me: Dark hair, It’s superfluous to def con 1, and freckles, thinking, “I’d go to talk to her definitely can’t hold a candle to if it didn’t look like she was having Armistice Day, but Happy Valentine’s lunch with her father.” I looked up into Day just the same. [And it really doesn’t your eyes as we navigated the salad even equate to the day you kissed me, bar. By the time we had our food the but I know you like my girlie side, and moment had passed... When: Friday, I figured you’d really enjoy seeing my Alice’s Bacon Night Middlesex February 11, 2011. Where: City Market. girliness in print!] When: Wednesday, I spied a short, fat, broke, in-suspenders, You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908581 1x3-cbhb-personals-alt.indd February 9, 2011. Where: cuddled up in 1 6/14/10 2:39:13 PM dancing-to-jazz (not very well) man my leather seat, gazing at the moon. at the bar. Our eyes met across the back at battery park You: Man. Me: Woman. #908561 melted chocolate bacon dribble.

Feb. 6: I thought I was alone, too.

Me: tall, blond, rich supermodel.

Poise Perhaps I’m not who you’re thinking Would love to share your dip for the of, but it was a beautiful day and a You were wearing a dark burgundy (or next bacon order. When: Thursday, beautiful view. Glad I could help: brown?) hoody under a knee-lengthy February 10, 2011. Where: Bacon Bar. It’s a lovely photo. When: Sunday, puffy jacket and nicely trimmed You: Man. Me: Woman. u #908573 February 6, 2011. Where: battery park. boots. Coffee? When: Wednesday, You: Man. Me: Woman. #908580 February 9, 2011. Where: City Market.

TPOD on Two 2 Tango You: Woman. Me: Man. #908559 TPOD, I came across your profile and My Boyfriend’s Family was intrigued. I’ve never done this Goldielocks Thank you for everything. It’s been a before but figured if you were brave crazy few months, but you’ve all gotten I spy curly angelic specimen pressing enough to put yourself out there then me through it, taking me into your home espresso at Muddy Waters. Noticed I could be as well. The ball’s back in and your lives without question. It felt your physique, liking your legs, loving your court now. When: Thursday, nice to be part of a real family again. your locks. You slipped away when I February 10, 2011. Where: Two 2 Tango.

I’ll miss you guys! When: Saturday, came to check out your wolf shirt, or You: Man. Me: Woman. #908572 February 12, 2011. Where: the house. was it an eagle? Did you want me to You: Man. Me: Woman. #908579 follow? When: Wednesday, February RJ Berger HAHAHA 9, 2011. Where: Muddy Waters.

Just teasing. You are everything I want Purple iPad You: Man. Me: Woman. #908558 and more. We are two sides of the same We were looking at iPads that coin, and I’m glad you had your wingman Shout Out to Waterspout afternoon. I talked about using one as that night! Then we talked three hours an e-reader, but said it felt heavy to hold Saw your online ad and you captured on the phone, and we’ve never been up in bed. You said you wanted one for my attention with honesty, creativity apart since. I hate where I worked, but travel and wondered if you could get a and passion. I am an artist who is fun it did bring me you, so it wasn’t all bad! purple iPad. I pointed out a purple cover. to be with, fit, energetic and loves Love, Your Valentine. When: Monday, You have a lovely smile. Coffee? When: music/dance.I would love to meet up!

January 10, 2011. Where: Ninety Nine.

Friday, February 11, 2011. Where: Small Coffee? When: Wednesday, February You: Man. Me: Woman. #908570 Dog. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908576 9, 2011. Where: Online Two 2 Tango.

You: Man. Me: Woman. u #908557 JDF III A Little Bit of Love I couldn’t ask for anyone better. You Thanks for Being Hot You’re the only person I’ve seen who make me smile, laugh and purr like no can rock out on a mandolin. You don’t I come to Muddy’s most Tuesdays with one else. I’ll miss your back and foot look like the Biebs even though I know my friend to art and chat, and I think rubs, not to mention just being in your you wish you do. Would you be my you’re there most of the time. Dark hair, presence. Let’s make it last, no matter teenage dream? When: Thursday, occasionally wearing a knitted black what the odds. Deal? There’s always April 8, 2010. Where: Vermont. hat, making amazing coffee. I can’t room for you in my twin bed. It’s just You: Man. Me: Woman. #908575 help but stare every single time I see one state over! Love, Your Valentine. you. Your mind often appears occupied.

When: Thursday, February 10, 2011.

BOOM. perfect.

No worries, I’m only there to look, not Where: every day when i awake.

Unwavering eye contact with a touch. When: Tuesday, February 8, You: Man. Me: Woman. #908569 radiant short-haired blond at Jazz 2011. Where: Muddy Waters. You: Sessions. Minutes spent trying to Man. Me: Woman. #908556 This Could Be Something read the sentence across your back.

Beautiful The only verbal exchange: “Can I cozy We worked together for so long, up to your shins?” “Go for it.” Worst and never spoke. After one night response ever. I looked everywhere

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