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Shane McBrayer had a long rap sheet, including two DUIs, when he was busted for drunk driving a school bus. Somebody didn’t do the homework.

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FEBRUARY 03-10, 2010 VOL.15 NO.23

Romance & Bridal Issue: It’s a good thing Valentine’s Day comes in February to thaw us out a bit. Bring on the ﬂowers and chocolates! Love, of course, often leads to marriage, hence our dual theme. And, happily, in Vermont everyone’s entitled. In this issue we visit a high-tech ring designer and an old-school wedding-dress seamstress; we resurrect the Big Day photos of a few well-known Vermonters, and take a sobering look at … divorce. We get to the bottom of an arcane bridal ritual, and share one baker’s recipes for swoon-inducing sweets. Gotta love it.

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Vermont Legislators Admit to Cheating the System. Are They Justiﬁed?

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26 A Thing for Rings

Romance & Bridal: Technology assists tradition at John Anthony Designer Jewelry

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OMG! Local Author Writes, Like, Actual Book on Slang

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VT Company Offers Unique Mementos for the Big Day

28 Hitched on Film

Romance & Bridal: Local luminaries share their wedding photos — with commentary

Open season on Vermont politics BY SHAY TOT TEN

19 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot We just had to ask… BY LAUREN OBER

23 The 20/20 Challenge

One snowboarder’s quest to hit 20 Vermont resorts in 20 weeks

32 Stitchin’ Time

Romance & Bridal: Plattsburgh wedding seamstress Dolly Phillips reaps what she’s sewn

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24 Poli Psy

On the public uses and abuses of emotion

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Mary Wheeler Reprises Rose at Lost Nation

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34 Split Imperative

Romance & Bridal: With marriage a 50-50 proposition, why do couples keep taking the plunge?

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37 Theater

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38 Sweets for the Sweet

Food: A Burlington baker shares ways to give your lover a (sugar) rush

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40 Matrimonial Meals

Food: When it comes to weddings, restaurants are the new banquet halls

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Crazy Heart; Edge of Darkness

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Leftover food news BY SUZANNE PODHAIZER

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Your guide to love & lust BY MISTRESS MAEVE

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primary. Who wants to listen to ﬁve wannabe guvs bash Douglas’ eight-year legacy for the next seven months? Certainly not Brian Dubie.

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Republican lite-guv hopeful MARK was there, talking up his background as a union factory worker. Both of U.S. Sen. PATRICK LEAHY’s challengers — Democrat DAN FREILICH and Republican LEN BRITTON — impressed the few attendees “Fair Game” interviewed after the event. One participant offered this synopsis: All they need is a little media attention and cash in the bank, and either could make it a good race. Simple as that, eh? Most candidates got 15 minutes each to deliver their best worker-friendly stump speeches. The five would-be Democratic governors debated for an hour. Not surprisingly, Sen. SUSAN BARTLETT (D-Lamoille), former Windsor County Sen. MATT DUNNE, Secretary of State DEB MARKOWITZ, Sen. DOUG RACINE (D-Chittenden) and Senate President Pro Tem PETER SHUMLIN (D-Windham) agree a lot. All five support closing down VY by 2012, moving toward universal health care, and no reductions in unemployment benefits. In the end, though, Racine definitely SNELLING

“won” the debate. The quiet candidate let his inner liberal lion roar a little, saying repeatedly he was in the race to “fight” for the folks in the room. That, along with his calls to use some rainyday funds and temporarily raise taxes on the wealthy, makes Racine the candidate most likely to appeal to the party’s liberal, primary-voting base. Republican Gov. DICK SNELLING used some of the same budget strategies to get the state out of a fiscal crisis in 1991, Racine points out. As for the rest: Dunne and Shumlin tied for second, each with his unique pro-labor legislative cred. Neither Markowitz nor Bartlett managed to win over a skeptical audience. Shumlin urged them to back a candidate — and soon. “The longer we go until September 14, the more time our opponent is out talking to the folks you have to talk to in order to win in Vermont,” said Shumlin. Dubie was invited to the all-day forum as well, but he declined because he had “a pre-existing scheduling conflict,” said CORRY BLISS, Dubie’s campaign manager. I wonder if his health insurance plan covers that condition.

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A familiar face was absent from Sunday’s labor love fest: Vermont’s Independent Sen. BERNIE SANDERS. Where was the Left’s working-class hero? According to a Politico report, Sanders was hanging out with colleagues, lobbyists and special interest groups at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s winter retreat — in Miami. “The meeting was an opportunity for informal discussions about the direction of the Democratic Party and how to move it in a more progressive direction,” said MICHAEL BRIGGS, a Sanders spokesman. “Leaders of trade unions, senior citizens organizations, environmental groups, health care reform advocates and human rights organizations were in attendance, as well as lobbyists for other interests.” Those “other interests” include Lockheed, the American Bankers Association and Altria. Quite the progressive bunch. Despite appearances, Sanders

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A grassroots group calling itself 50 Percent Matters! launched Monday to preserve the way Burlington elects its mayor. Being careful to say not all of its members are supportive of instant runoff voting, Rep. Jason lorBer (D-Burlington), the group’s co-chair, said members believe the city’s mayor should still be elected by at least 50 percent of the voters. “Democracy thrives best when more than 50 percent of the vote counts,” said Lorber. “Having an election with only 40 percent of the vote undermines democracy.” About 17 state and local elected officials announced their support for the group, including Rep. mark larson (D-Burlington), who co-chairs the group. Democratic Reps. Bill aswad,

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The list of wannabe lieutenant governors just got longer: Rep. Christopher Bray, of New Haven, has thrown his hat in the Democratic ring. In his second term, Bray serves on the House Agriculture Committee and has been involved in many farm-to-plate initiatives in the legislature. He joins declared candidates Rep. steve howard (D-Rutland) and tim palmer. Chittenden Democratic Sens. virginia “ginny” lyons and ed Flanagan are still considering runs. On the GOP side, Sen. phil sCott (Washington) and Mark Snelling are contenders. Bray believes the state needs to invest more in agriculture as a way to rebuild the rural economy. For example, beefing up the Agency of Agriculture. It’s operating at 1983 staffing levels, said Bray. “I have come to appreciate that we are going to lose centuries of traditions of working farms and forests if we don’t act soon,” said Bray. Producing 10 percent of Vermont’s instate food needs would add $500 million to the economy — as much as the state’s dairy industry draws in a good year. Food for thought.

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tate Rep. David Zuckerman (P-Burlington) has a confession to make that might sound to some like political suicide. He bills taxpayers for his “mileage” to and from the Statehouse — as much as $152 a week — even on days when he gets a ride with fellow lawmakers or lobbyists. Zuckerman also takes full advantage of the $61 daily meal allowance afforded to legislators when they are in session, but admits he rarely spends that much on food. “Every day I claim the mileage, and I probably shouldn’t,” says Zuckerman, a ponytailed Progressive who runs an organic vegetable farm in Hinesburg. Beyond that, though, Zuckerman isn’t apologizing for his behavior. How does he get away with what could be described as fraud? Legislators aren’t required to submit receipts for their mileage, meals or lodging expenses during the regular legislative session. In January, they simply fill out a form indicating what they expect to spend and then collect biweekly “per diem” checks based on their claims. It’s an honor system. If their circumstances change, legislators are supposed to file a “change” form adjusting their costs up or down. Vermont lawmakers and state employees get the same reimbursement rates as federal employees: 50 cents a mile, $101 a night for lodging and $61 a day for meals. Lawmakers recently voted themselves a 5 percent pay cut in solidarity with recession-impacted voters; it shaved $100,000 off their collective salaries. Meanwhile, reimbursement rates

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less than half the $61 daily meal allowance he collects. Brock commutes 70 miles into the capital from Swanton each day, and guesses he spends no more than $20 for lunch, coffee and a morning snack most days he’s there. That’s not the case for every lawmaker, Brock notes. “Some of our larger members might eat substantially more,” he quips. It’s worth noting that the Statehouse reimbursement system, however looseygoosey it is, promotes good behavior by offering economic incentives for lawmakers to eat less and carpool. Zuckerman’s main argument is that lawmakers earn so little money, the job is unaffordable for average working Vermonters. Even after maxing out his mileage and food allowances, Zuckerman BURLINGTON says his legislative pay comes to around 176 Main Street $16,500 — barely enough to pay the farm Pizzeria/Take Out/ hands he hires to replace him in the Delivery: 862-1234 www.juniorsvt.com fields while he’s at the Statehouse. “The pay is so low it’s deterring people who are accelerating in their COLCHESTER 85 South Park Dr. (Exit 16) careers,” Zuckerman says. “If you look Pizzeria: 655-5555 Eat l around this building, there are very few Reservations: 655-0000 oca L people in their prime earning years, in no. 32 1/2 ChurCh St burlington The Bakery: 655-5282 their thirties and forties and even early (802)861-3035 • TrinkeT-VermonT.com low fifties. Shouldn’t we make this a position that can bring all types of expertise to the process?” 8v-trinket020310.indd 1 2/1/10 2:14:01 8v-juniors-020310.indd PM 1 1/29/10 1:51:48 PM Legislator pay and reimbursements have been hotly debated for years. Sixteen years ago, Seven Days columnist Peter Freyne busted Progressive state Reps. Dean Corren and Terry Bouricius for double dipping. Each claimed mileage, even when they carpooled. Both men were reelected. A 2004 report from the Snelling Center for Government backs up the claims by Zuckerman and others that lawmakers Making a romantic Valentine’s Day are underpaid. The study found Vermont dinner at home is easy and affordable lawmakers spend 50 percent more time in with fresh-cut, local steaks; delicious Montpelier than they did in the 1970s, and fruits and veggies plus local and Fair devote 15 to 20 hours a week on legislative work outside the session. Base salary, Trade chocolates. Top off the meal with meanwhile, has not risen in proportion to great savings on sparkling wines, the increased workload. champagne or Prosecco The Snelling Center recommended available today at upping legislator salaries to bring them City Market. in line with those of average privatesector workers — $30,000 a year at the time — and paying a portion of that over Fair Trade Roses the seven months they’re not in session. Doing that would have put another $30/dozen Order early! Call (802)-861-9710 $3543 in lawmakers’ pockets each year, and still kept legislative pay less than Special Event two-tenths of 1 percent of annual state Tropical Fair Trade Day Saturday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. spending, the report stated. “No one’s here to make money,” Zuckerman says, “but we do need to be compensated fairly relative to our other jobs we’re not getting paid for.” m

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but they have to produce receipts for them. Since 1997, Zuckerman’s overall compensation — base salary plus expenses — has risen an average 1.1 percent per year, far less than the costof-living adjustments afforded to most state employees. “We signed up for this,” Zuckerman says. “I’m not complaining. I’m just trying to present the facts of what we do and what we get compensated.” Many lawmakers admit it doesn’t cost them $61 a day to fill their bellies, nor $101 a night to crash in Montpelier — a room at the Capital Plaza runs $106, but many lawmakers make more affordable arrangements, such as renting apartments together. Several politicians interviewed by Seven Days admitted they pocketed the difference, though none as righteously as Zuckerman. Sen. Vince Illuzzi (R-Essex/Orleans) often crashes with his parents, who live on the Barre-Montpelier Road. Illuzzi says he pays no rent to his ’rents, but uses his lodging allowance to help pay their heating bill. Even so, Illuzzi admits that contribution doesn’t cost anywhere near $101 a night. For food, Illuzzi estimates he spends between $30 and $50 per day. Opinions differ sharply when it comes to benefiting financially for miles not driven, hotel rooms not occupied, and meals not eaten. Illuzzi says he doesn’t begrudge Zuckerman or any other lawmaker who keeps the cash, because lawmakers do work in the off season and don’t get paid for it. That said, Illuzzi reduced his reimbursement amount after missing four days at the Capitol last month. State Sen. Randy Brock (R-Franklin) is more of a stickler. During the first pay period of January, the former Vermont auditor had billed the state $1048 for eight days of driving to and from Montpelier, and eight days of meals at $61 per day. But when business called Brock out of town unexpectedly, the senator found he needed reimbursement for only seven days. So he filed a “change” form with the payroll office to reflect his true costs. The savings to taxpayers: $131. “We’re paid for the mileage we actually use,” Brock says. “And I don’t believe I should be paid if I’m not doing what was contracted. We have in statute an amount legislators are paid and an amount of allowances that legislators get, and I think we have to live with that.” One hundred thirty-one bucks might sound like chump change in light of the state’s $150 million budget deficit, but Brock says it’s the principle that matters. Yet, even he admits to spending

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teaches continuing education courses. “It’s important to explain what these words are and how they’re used,” she says, “so people can make decisions about how they want to use [them]; how they want to appear. And not embarrass themselves or others unnecessarily.” The author believes a traditional thesaurus can fall short in multiple ways: by not providing exact definitions, distinguishing shades of meaning among synonyms or giving the appropriate context for different word choices. “So one of my thoughts was Well, wouldn’t it be helpful to have that information built into a thesaurus?” Elizabeth recalls. “So that when you got a word, you got everything you needed.” Of course, taking on the entire English tongue was too ambitious. Slang, however, seemed a “potentially useful” target, since it comprises “a small section of language that is highly complicated to people,” Elizabeth explains. “It is idiomatic, which means that even if you know the words, you can’t figure out what it means. The sum of the parts isn’t the same as the whole.” The book’s detailed intro hones the definition of slang itself in part by denoting what slang is not: professional jargon, regional dialect or insider-speak. Slang is, Elizabeth writes, “nonstandard and nontechnical English, used at the extreme end of informal language and

across the population ... It is often playful, sometimes outspoken, and frequently adds emotional intensity to discourse.” Word! (See page 248: “A casual greeting and exclamation of agreement.”) In the age of Google and websites such as Urban Dictionary, why create a reference book at all? Elizabeth disputes that a few mouse clicks yield the same info as her guide. “There’s still — for me, at least — a certain authority connected with the publishing process in print,” she states. She emphasizes the importance, and usefulness, of editorial oversight. Urban Dictionary “is anybody saying anything they want,” she notes. “It has no authority. And sometimes, it’s just ‘in’ jokes ... Sometimes, it’s just one person thinking they’re funny, like defining a jerk as ‘Joe down the street.’ “With the physical book,” Elizabeth continues, “there are some things that are just different.” She gives the simple example of being able to stick a finger in one section and flip back and forth to another. This oldfashioned browsing allows the reader to explore and find patterns not visible when scrolling or clicking in an electronic format — and to stumble on some wild expressions by chance. “A flea short of an infestation” means unintelligent, FYI. Won’t a print source quickly become outdated? In this case, author and publisher

specifically agreed to avoid trendy terms. And Elizabeth challenges the conventional wisdom about modern communication hastening language turnover. “I have a suspicion,” she ventures, “that the international use of English and the cross-cultural conversation on the Internet in English may be extending the life of some slang.” Awesome! (See page 9.)  Barron’s American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus by Mary Elizabeth, Barron’s Educational Series, 596 pages. $14.99.

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The Roger Ebert of the North Country? While he may not have a Siskel-like foil, Seven Days film critic RICK KISONAK has been reviewing flicks on TV since 1984, the year that brought us Footloose and Amadeus. His show, “Art Patrol,” aired weekly for nearly a quarter-century on WPTZ before it was canceled last December. But now Rick Kisonak he has a new home on MOUNTAIN LAKE PBS, which will FILE: MATTHEW THORSEN start airing “Screen Time with Rick Kisonak” on Thursday, February 4, as part of the new extended version of host THOM HALLOCK’s award-winning weekly news program “Mountain Lake Journal.” As a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Kisonak sometimes hears his critiques quoted by celebrities presenting at the annual Critics’ Choice Awards. “I love reviewing films for print, radio and the Internet,” he says. “The big difference between working in those mediums and TV is, on television, you’re not limited to using just your own words to get ideas across; you’ve got the actual movie footage to play with, and that adds a whole new palette of possibilities.”

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he challenge: Memorize 90 minutes of text in just two and half weeks, and then perform it solo for a live audience. It sounds utterly impossible, a nightmare to wake from in a cold sweat. Barre actress MARY WHEELER, however, embraced a last-minute opportunity to do Martin Sherman’s one-woman play Rose (1999) at UNADILLA THEATRE in East Calais last summer. This weekend, LOST NATION THEATER presents a beefed-up production as part of its WINTERFEST. Montpelier’s TARA LEE DOWNS directs. Rose is a sage, spirited grandma reﬂecting on her adventurous, sometimes harrowing journey from girlhood in a Ukrainian village to the good life on Miami Beach. Her path takes her to perilous places where Eastern European Jews found themselves during the 20th-century diaspora, such as the Warsaw Ghetto. A staged reading of Rose was proposed as a late addition to Unadilla’s 2009 Mary Wheeler season, to pair with Caryl Churchill’s short Seven Jewish Children (2009). But as soon as Wheeler and director BILL BLACHLY read the script, they agreed, “We really should just do this,” she recalls. Merely reading the role would have created “distance” between Rose and the audience, Wheeler believes. Rose opens the show with a blunt self-assessment: “I’m 80 years old. I ﬁnd that unforgivable. Suddenly it’s a millennium and I stink of the past century, but what can I do? I’m inching towards dust, and sometimes I wish it would hurry.” Rose is a storyteller. She banters, jokes and sometimes kvetches.

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Congratulations to Dan Bolles on being the only Vermont journalist to allude to the Gaza Freedom March [“Soundbites,” January 13]. I was one of 1363 delegates from 43 countries who recently traveled to Cairo with the intention of entering Gaza to march in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel’s criminal three-year siege. It does not speak well of our state’s media that the sole acknowledgment of this historic event in a Vermont newspaper was in a music column. David Symons

This issue is far more complicated by politics than Dr. Leffler’s excuse of “cost.” In an ideal world, Vermont EMT-I’s would be allowed to practice at the National Registry level, adding significant skills to their scope of practice. Instead, the Vermont Health Department continues to hamstring the local EMT-I by parceling out allowed field skills they deem to be appropriate and withholding others, even though those skills have been in practice in other states for years. It is most interesting to note that paramedics are allowed to practice in Vermont at all, an apparent nod to the fact that their skills aren’t so useless. Even more interesting is that, while continuing education, testing and recertification by the State of Vermont every two years is mandatory for the EMT-I, paramedics obtain theirs alone and are not retested by the state, and have virtually no oversight other than the continuing-education credits they must submit. So much for that stated concern of rusty skills. Is intubation a necessary field skill? I say yes, in an ambulance with two crew members, one of whom is the driver. Control of an airway, and vented by machine, leaves the medic one less thing to manage, and frees him or her to continue other lifesaving measures. Even during short transports, minutes count, and lifesaving interventions in the field are far more important than a doctor’s easily bruised ego. Christopher Maloney BARRE

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I am an EMT Basic and the president of South Hero Rescue. This article contains omissions about the care that can be administered by EMT-Bs and Is. In addition to what is mentioned, Bs can use semi-automatic defibrillators to treat cardiac arrest. They can also assist patients in taking nitroglycerin, epinephrine or an inhaler that has been prescribed to them. Is can request permission to give nitro and epi as well as a handful of other medications to patients who do not have prescriptions. I know I’m splitting hairs here, but I feel it is important for all the facts to be known in decision-making processes. Incidentally, I have not made a decision one way or the other about paramediclevel care. I do think it bears careful consideration given the research; [so does] how to fit the level of care into VT’s current EMS organization. Will Warren

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I have been a paramedic for 32 years. We have always known that the major benefit of paramedics is not in “saving lives,” as portrayed on TV. Most EMS patients will reach the hospital alive, no matter the level of care. True “saves” — where the patient would clearly have died without paramedic intervention — are rare. But paramedics do routinely make a major impact in at least three clinical areas. First, pain relief. This article hits that on the head. Ambulances are trucks — the rides are bumpy and pain is aggravated. Patients suffer as a result. Paramedics make a difference. Second, breathing relief. We have several options to help someone breathe easier. When you are fighting to breathe, even a short ambulance ride seems too long. Paramedics make a difference. Third, cardiac arrhythmias. Not the kind that will necessarily kill you — the

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Being a paramedic in Vermont, I am sickened by the words of Dr. Leffler. “There is no improvement in survival going from well-trained EMT-Is, which is what we have now, to paramedics.” This statement is completely incorrect. Paramedics have the ability to perform some of the same lifesaving procedures as physicians in the emergency department (ED), but without a potentially lethal delay. Interventions such as intubation, needle thoracotomy, surgical cricothyrotomy, cardiac pacing, cardioversion, medication administration and many, many more. I have worked for Fletcher Allen Health Care for almost eight years, and in that time I have seen many examples of this. Most notably, on two separate occasions small children were brought to the ED by ambulance after choking on grapes. The EMT-I’s were unable to dislodge the grape with basic techniques. Upon arrival to the ED, the grapes were removed with direct laryngoscopy, a paramedic-level skill, but in both cases it was too late, and the children died. Their deaths were completely unnecessary and could potentially have been avoided had the ambulance been staffed with a paramedic. This is just one of many examples that I can list, but it is one I can relate to as a father of a 2-year-old. If he chokes, I want a paramedic. In no way am I saying that paramedics will cure all ills and make everyone better in a short ambulance ride; what I am saying is that, in the most critical times, paramedics do save lives.

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I was interested to read your critique of the paramedics system in northern Vermont. My son was about 18 months old when, while visiting friends in Poultney, he had a serious seizure that compromised his breathing and which went on for about 30 minutes. When we called the ambulance, the EMTs who responded couldn’t treat children under the age of 14. They couldn’t administer oxygen except by blow-by, they couldn’t give any medication including Tylenol and Advil (which as a parent I could normally give, but because we were technically under their care I couldn’t), and they couldn’t even take a temperature. Yes, we were met en route to the hospital by someone with greater expertise. It was about 30 minutes after we had been on the road, 45 minutes from when we had called 911, and necessitated stopping the ambulance and allowing everyone to get out and climb on board. Fortunately, by that time he had stopped seizing (probably as a result of the emergency medications that I carry and had given him before the paramedics arrived). I agree that not having paramedics, especially in rural Vermont, is a concern, but think you might also want to focus on whether responders have the basic training and equipment to be able to treat any member of the community who needs medical attention.

kind that drop your blood pressure to dangerous levels, make you feel faint, or affect your breathing. When you are on the verge of passing out and afraid that you are dying, a 20-minute ambulance ride is a very long ride. Paramedics make a difference. But the most important area where paramedics make a difference is safety. A nonparamedic crew with any of the above scenarios must replace scene treatment with speed. A lights-and-sirens transport endangers the patient, attendants and other drivers. By treating on the scene, the urgency is gone and a safer transport results. Those are the true “lives saved” by paramedics.

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Though I appreciate the mention, I am obliged to clarify a couple of points: Dan’s column made it seem as if we were attempting to enter Gaza through Israel and were foiled by the Israelis. In fact, entering through Israel was always understood to be impossible and GFM organizers had been negotiating permission from the Egyptian government for months to allow us entry through their border, which was unexpectedly denied only days before the march was scheduled to take place. Therefore, it was the Egyptian authorities with whom we found ourselves in conflict, though anyone who is aware of the power relationship between Egypt, Israel and the U.S. can assume that Egypt was largely acting on U.S.-Israeli orders. Also, Dan implied that the turnout was far less than expected. Actually, the international turnout exceeded expectations, and many people who wished to register had to be turned away, due to limitations set by the Egyptian government. The vast majority of the marchers would have been Palestinians in Gaza, though most groups in Gaza ultimately boycotted the march when it became clear that they would be alone. Details aside, if a music writer can devote two paragraphs to casting light on one of the most shameful crimes in the world today, “serious” journalists should be able to do at least as much.

Lots of readers — including EMTs and paramedics from all over the state — had reactions to our January 20 story entitled, “Paramedic on Board? Not in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.”

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tested cadaver limbs to see how cold they got from exposure to liquid nitrogen. Pouring liquid nitrogen over the limbs created frost on the skin, but the internal temperature hardly budged. Dunking the limbs into liquid nitrogen for 40 seconds froze the skin solid, but the internal temperature only dropped a few degrees, and everything thawed in less than ten minutes. I’m confident you could get a body to freeze solid if you kept it in the tank long enough, but you can see this isn’t going to be anywhere near as dramatic as it looks onscreen. SLug SIgnoRIno

Dear Cecil, Dude gets splashed with liquid helium, or blasted with cryogas, or breathed on by a white dragon, and he freezes solid into an immobile, frosty, astonished-looking block of man. Then he teeters over and — crash! — smashes into a million pieces on the ground. We’ve seen it in the movies a million times. But has it ever actually happened to anyone? I’ve seen guys on TV deep-freeze hot dogs and roses and such and smash them with a hammer, but is it even plausible for this to happen to a human? Brian J. Wright

never seen meat with a bone in it shatter (such as a leg of lamb), but that hot dogs and such can. 3. A Swedish company called Promessa claims to have developed an environmentally friendly way of disposing of bodies. The deceased is frozen in liquid nitrogen, then shattered with sound waves, and the resultant pieces are composted. The firm’s European patent claims the process works, but while I can find lots of press about it, I see no indication of so much as a trial run. Attempting to contact the company has proven fruitless, and its Website doesn’t appear to have been updated in years. So I wouldn’t count on cryogenic mortuary services showing up at Costco any time soon. 4. German researchers investigating a potential case of insurance fraud (where an engineer suffered gangrene from liquid nitrogen spilled on the foot and leg)

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5. Experimental inquiry having proved disappointing, I next had Una see what she could scare up in the accident reports. Some 56,000 people work in cryogenics, with an injury rate of 4.4 percent. However, only a few severe freezing incidents emerged. One involved a man who stepped into a bucket of liquid nitrogen wearing only his socks, possibly in an attempt at self-mutilation. His foot and lower leg were frozen solid and eventually required amputation, but they didn’t shatter, remaining intact after thawing. In another case a university student filling liquid nitrogen flasks collapsed and was found frozen to the floor but again, no shattering. A third individual had liquid propane splash onto his face and arms, freezing his gloves to his hands. Gangrene claimed two

fingers, but they didn’t break off. 6. The real danger from cryogenic liquids, if I may digress, is asphyxiation or explosion, both of which can occur when the liquid evaporates in a confined space. If the room fills with a gas other than oxygen, you can suffocate. Evaporating chemicals can also expand to hundreds of times their liquid volume, meaning you can blow up. Last July a German chef working with a canister of liquid nitrogen lost both hands as a result of an explosion. In 1997 a Worcester Polytechnic student unaccountably decided to put liquid nitrogen in his mouth and blow smoke rings. Problem was, he accidentally swallowed the stuff instead, and the expanding

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Silver sixpence: This part of the verse is the bridal equivalent of throwing a penny into a fountain. While most women don’t put sixpence in their shoes anymore — KEEP YOUR BODY mostly because the coins were demonetized in 1971 — they should. A sweaty STRONG WITH sixpence in the shoe is an attempt to asCHIROPRACTIC suage Diana, Roman patroness of unmarried girls and chastity. See, Diana doesn’t RUSHFORD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 100 Dorset Street, Suite 21 • 860-3336 much care for virgins being taken off www.rushfordchiropractic.com the market. Thus, if brides do not want to incur her wrath, they’ll offer a little bribe of silver, 12v-rusford-011310.indd 1 1/18/10 2:01:45 PM the metal associated with the huntress. If you want extra good luck, put the sixpence in your left shoe. While the author of the verse is unknown, it must be acknowledged that he or she was damned persuasive. Two centuries after it was penned, the rhyme remains gospel for brides, superstitious or not. And since nearly half of marriages end in divorce, it’s a naive bride who thinks she doesn’t need an extra bit of luck for the future. 

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Something blue: This represents faithfulness, purity and loyalty. Yes, all of them. Back when women were chattel and selected for marriage based on the size of their trousseaux, the color blue symbolized ﬁdelity. This part of the superstition most likely derives from the adage “Married in blue, love ever true,” writes Michael Olmert in his book Milton’s Teeth and Ovid’s Umbrella: Curiouser and Curiouser 12v-Muddywaters020310.indd Adventures in History. Before white wedding dresses became en vogue thanks to Queen Victoria, brides wore blue. Not coincidentally, so did the Virgin Mary. So, by wearing something blue — perhaps in the form of a classy, periwinkle-hued garter belt — the bride lets people know that she’s untouched by the ﬁlthy mitts of other men. And she’s in this match for life, kind of like being in a gang.

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arely have I attended a wedding and not shaken my head in bewilderment at the many odd customs that seem de rigueur at nuptials. There’s the rice throwing and the bouquet tossing, the wedding cake feeding and the creepy garter-belt business. On top of that, you have the stiff wedding march, the nervous first dance, the often ugly bridesmaids’ dresses and even the rings themselves. Before the wedding, there’s the whole uncomfortable bridal shower mess, with its attendant tears and bizarre paper-plate bouquets. And after the wedding, there’s the honeymoon — so named ages ago for the interval during which husbands got to dip into the honeypot before the wife closed it up again. Many of you have probably found yourselves in a church, a barn or a fire hall (that’s where my people get hitched) wondering what is taking place in front of you, besides two people agreeing never to have sex with other people again. Lucky for you, Seven Days is here with answers. Well, one answer, anyway: the origin of “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” According to etiquette maven Emily Post’s successor, Peggy Post, “It is the duty of the maid of honor and the bridesmaids to check that the bride is wearing something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” No exceptions to this most common of wedding rituals. Just about every bride I’ve ever known, even those who are saucy and cynical and never thought they’d even get married, has succumbed to this superstition. How could they not? They didn’t want to risk a lifetime of marital drudgery and regret over what a heinous disaster their marriage had become if they didn’t fulfill the verse. So, to prevent such misfortune and ensure a successful union, many brides carry something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue somewhere on their person as they sashay down the aisle. If it were me, I would borrow your grandmother for the day and call her my own. She’s old as hell, but she’s new to me. And she has blue hair. Perfect. But most brides tend to go with things such as hankies or bouquets studded with delphiniums. Some brides fulfill all the stipulations in one item, while others collect one of each. But there’s one more step the ladies in white are missing. The original English verse, which wedding book author Ann

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imprisoned women. Although Coakley had not prosecuted the case, she fought ferociously to send them back. Violet died of cancer, waiting. In 2000, the Massachusetts Governor’s Board of Pardons and Parole recommended commutation of Gerald’s sentence, citing lack of evidence of charges they called “extraordinary if not bizarre.” Coakley persuaded Acting Governor Jane Swift to reject the panel’s advice. The Souzas served decades; Ray died and Shirley, still protesting her innocence, is a registered sex offender. So is Gerald Amirault, released in 2004.

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Coakley also turned her zeal against “pedophile priests” — unfortunately, ones who were not guilty. In 1994, she insisted on prosecuting Father Paul Manning for molestation, even though the 11-year-old alleged victim said nothing happened. When the jury acquitted, Coakley went on TV to try to convict Manning there. In 2002, Coakley presided over the crucifixion of Father Paul Shanley, painted as the most depraved of Boston’s disgraced priests. The case was tainted by sensationalist press coverage, multimillion-dollar pretrial settlements by the Church, and wingnut “experts” lending scientific sheen to repressed-memory theory, long invalidated by research and professional critique. Shanley was convicted solely on the accuser’s muddled memories — sparked by reading the Boston Globe — and sentenced to 12 to 15 years, a likely life sentence for the defrocked priest, now 79. Not surprisingly, in 2004 Coakley opposed efforts to create a state innocence commission, calling the idea “backwardlooking instead of forward-looking.” Of course, that’s the point: to look back and redress wrongful convictions, two dozen of which have been overturned in Massachusetts. But Coakley never admits a wrong. massaChusetts offers extreme cases of official collusion in mass sexual hysteria, going back to the Salem witch trials. But it

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like in grasping the emotional roots of political behavior. Part of progressives’ fealty to Reason is their antagonism to religion. A willingness to believe the worst about Catholics, journalist JoAnn Wypijewski points out, contributed to the Left’s piling on to vilify the accused priests. Fourth, with the exception of anarchists, the Left trusts government. State child protection was invented during the Progressive Era. Fifty years later, feminist therapists, lawyers, and antiviolence activists — who had historically mistrusted the police — joined with law enforcers to turn childprotection agencies into machines of sexual reeducation and punishment. Meanwhile, many vocal critics of sexcrimes laws are right-wing libertarians, including Christians, whose children have been caught under the sexual surveillance regime. These people don’t trust the government to do much, least of all raise kids. They may believe that teen sex is wrong, but that doesn’t mean they want the cops slapping handcuffs on their sons. Finally, criminal justice activists don’t recognize sex-crimes defendants among those ordinarily oppressed by the prison-industrial complex. A classrace analysis doesn’t work. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 1996 70 percent of offenders incarcerated for crimes against children were white (of these, seven in 10 committed a sexual assault), compared with 40 percent of those who’d offended against adults. A quarter of convicted child abusers were over 40, compared with 10 percent of violent criminals whose victims were adults. And, while statistics don’t offer easy substantiation here, sex offenders appear to have more money and education than do their cellblock confrères. A cyber-nerd downloading child porn is unlikely to be a 19-year-old African American high school dropout. Only recently have prisoners’ and human rights advocates begun to attack the draconian penalties meted out to sex offenders. Condemning the pro-choice, prohealth-care Martha Coakley for hunting witches may sound like single-issue politics. But her ambitious vengeance and embrace of junk science say everything about her; ignoring all that says a lot about her supporters. It is long past time that progressives demand of their leaders a commitment to justice — even for those they despise. m

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is hardly alone: The nation is united in its war on perverts, making little distinction between violent rapists and teen sexters. Nor is Coakley the only law enforcer who has refused to make amends for the innocent lives she has ruined. Prosecutorial careers are built on such victories. Yet, with few exceptions, progressives have kept their mouths shut about these injustices. For instance, the ACLU’s 2010 Workplan aims to dismantle “the Guantánamo Bay System of Injustice” and rein in excessive government surveillance. Yet it ignores the gulag of postprison psychiatric lockups and the parole requirements imposed on former sex offenders. Why? Of all “progressives,” feminists are most to blame. Feminists “discovered” rape and incest in the 1970s. This is good. But sexual conservatives in the women’s movement soon allied with the moral Right and law-and-order zealots to overblow the prevalence of sexual crime, particularly against children, and to oversimplify its traumatic potential. Both causes and effects of these exaggerations are the quack science, relaxed evidentiary rules, broadened statutory definitions and overlong sentences that pervade sex-offense policy and practice. But liberals don’t generally listen to feminists. In fact, the male (now old) New Left condemned feminists and other cultural radicals for splintering solidarity and distracting activists from serious — that is, economic — matters. You need only peruse left-wing publications such as The Nation, the Huffington Post or The American Prospect to see that sex is an afterthought in their definition of politics. Why does the Left avoid sexual politics? For one thing (and here’s reason two it won’t deal with sex law), it is desperate to look moral. Spooked by the Right’s monopoly on “family values,” progressives in the 1980s strove to seize upstanding morality as their own. Soon we had the Working Families Party and Families USA. Queers went normal and flocked to the altar, with progressives throwing the rice. In a “pro-family” agenda, there is no room for defending people accused, even wrongly, of incest or sex with minors. Indeed, one of the more distressing aspects of the priest scandals was the Boston gay community’s abandonment — nay, denunciation — of embattled clerics like Shanley, who had admitted to earlier sex with teenagers. This was even more painful given the city’s extraordinary brotherhood of gay adults and youth in the sexual liberation struggles of the past. Third, besides Marcusians, Reichians and a few other marginals, progressive politicos are rationalists; they’ve been snail-

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his computer across an uninterrupted expanse of Oriental rug. Espinoza, who adopted the new technology a month before his move, first became aware of 3-D CAD programs being developed for jewelers about six years ago. He knew architects and automakers had been using the tool for 15 years. But, characteristically, he watched the jewelry-design software develop first, waiting for the bugs to be worked out, and he tested two programs before investing in a third, called SpaceClaim. John Anthony is the first — and, he believes, so far the only — jewelry store in the Burlington area to use CAD. To Espinoza, a bench jeweler who works in the mathematically precise

realm of gem setting and cast-metal jewelry (unlike an artisan metalsmith who generally hammers metal into freeform shapes), CAD makes perfect sense. Pivoting the computer screen, he demonstrates in a few minutes how he can build a digital ring that eliminates human error — not to mention the weeks it takes to carve a single wax model. First he selects a shank from the program’s 80 or so prototypes. (He can also design his own from scratch.) If he widens its base on one side, a click of a button will mirror those exact measurements on the other. There’s no need to manipulate a tiny gauge, then go back to work adjusting the curvature of the shank with a carving tool.

Customers can see the finished design in 3-D and request changes that can be made before their eyes. Espinoza then emails the file to a prototype lab that uses lasers to build up a flawless resin model, from which a casting mold is made. He still uses his tools to set the gems into the cast-metal product and apply finishing touches. Espinoza delights in the precision of his manufacturing skills and the new technology, but says the hardest work is in the listening stage. Shoppers in the market for engagement or wedding rings — about 90 percent of his clientele — often find that

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ohn Anthony Espinoza is used to waiting for good things. The high-end custom jewelry designer worked for 15 years above Vermont Folk Instruments on Church Street, just out of the strolling public’s eye. Then, late last fall, the music store joined Burlington Guitar & Amp around the corner, leaving the first-floor space vacant. Espinoza seized the chance: Within a month, John Anthony Designer Jewelry reopened at street level. The new store is warm — both generously heated on a recent chilly day and as welcoming as a living room, with vintage mahogany-paneled walls and a leather armchair. And Espinoza, a 52-year-old Texan with a Southerner’s cordiality and a soothing voice, has an equally warm presence. A mixed Spanish-Scotch-Irish heritage explains his light brown eyes, thick white hair and hint of a fluent Spanish speaker’s accent. Accompanying him is Heather Ballou, his business and romantic partner, who often contributes design ideas. Yet these gracious hosts preside over little more than a large computer on a desk, a single floor case and a precisely arrayed line of platinum jewelry catalogs on a side table. That’s because of another good thing Espinoza waited to acquire. After 30 years of hand carving wax models of his creations, he now designs digitally, using three-dimensional computer-assisted design (CAD). “All my inventory is virtual now,” he declares, gesturing toward

nothing they’ve seen quite matches the image they’ve developed in their imagination. It’s Espinoza’s job to elicit that image from them, while keeping in mind what he knows will endure structurally. “While we’re talking, I have to be like an engineer and calculate all the different angles of what can and cannot be done, and yet still deliver on this beautiful design that they’re looking for,” he explains. He also presses customers to specify, and thereby realize, exactly what they want. He sent one woman home with an assignment to print out Internet pictures of each element of the ring she had in mind, then spent four hours with her on a Sunday piecing them into a whole that matched her vision. The result was one of Espinoza’s more creative designs: a grooved, white-and-pink-gold band that flows organically around multiple gemstones. Espinoza’s knack for patient attentiveness got him his start in the jewelry business. As a sixth grader in Galveston, Texas, he noticed a classmate’s elegant school attire and discovered the kid’s father was a master jeweler and watch repairer from Mexico who worked out of his house a few blocks away. His interest piqued, Espinoza began hanging around the family after school. The jeweler eventually directed him to a spot in a corner of the shop, where he stood silently observing for months until he was finally allowed to polish a ring. The man helped Espinoza land his first job after high school. Career launched, Espinoza moved to Houston, where he custom designed jewelry for 10 years. Jewelers there were a dime a dozen, though, and carjackings and other crimes were on the rise, so in 1988 Espinoza left for the Northeast on the invitation of a friend whose father owned a watch-repair shop in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Along the way, Espinoza passed through Burlington, where, he says, he felt “a strong sense of déjà vu.” The place reminded him of the Galveston of his childhood: a walkable downtown bordering Lake Champlain instead of the Gulf of Mexico. After a few months in Plattsburgh, Espinoza started looking for a Burlington store where he could offer his high-end custom-design services. It was a hard sell: No one offered such a thing in-house at the time, Espinoza says; they sent custom requests to New York designers. “The Northeast is very traditional, very controlling,” he opines. He finally persuaded the owners of Preston’s, a

Celebrating Your New Beginnings & Our New Look prestigious 150-year-old jewelry business on Church Street, to let him set up his full manufacturing shop in its basement. He taught the staff how to listen to customers’ requests. Soon, he says, “I had a box this long with custom-design work orders.”

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At Preston’s, Espinoza stopped using his last name. “It was very difficult for people to pronounce. They’d chop it all up,” he explains. “It was very North Country when I first came up here.” When Espinoza left Preston’s two years later, just before it closed, he brought with him the first issue of the Platinum Guild International USA’s custom jewelry catalog. Platinum, a popular metal in art deco jewelry during the 1920s, was taken off the market for

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Chris Bohjalian & Victoria Blewer PICTURE PERFECT: Bestselling author Chris Bohjalian and photographer Victoria Blewer tied the knot at the Brick Church in Manhattan on October 13, 1984. “I had hair then; Victoria looks remarkably the same,” says Chris. “In the ’80s, it really was all about the hair — even on your wedding day. And we’re smiling a lot, but we only got happier.”

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BEACH PARTY: On May 28, 1988, Sen. Bernie Sanders, then the mayor of Burlington, married Jane Driscoll on North Beach in the Queen City. Pictured with the newlyweds are their collective offspring from previous marriages (from left): Dave, Levi, Bernie, Jane, Heather and Carina. Davey, as he was then called, walked Jane down the aisle, and Levi was Bernie’s best man. Heather and Carina were maids of honor.

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Sabra & Spencer Field SWEET SERVES: Vermont artist Sabra Field married husband Spencer in Woodstock on May 25, 1974 — the third anniversary of the day they met. Three years before, Spencer had loaned Sabra his special Epinal knife to pick ﬁddlehead ferns. When she returned the knife, Sabra included an invitation to dinner in East Barnard. “Spencer never left,” Sabra says, “and now it’s almost 36 happy years later.”

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lattsburgh seamstress Dolly Phillips knew early in life that one day she’d earn a living making other women look their best. It just took her a while to get around to it. At the age of 6, while other children her age were setting up sidewalk lemonade stands, Phillips was stitching handmade doll outfits for her friends in a business she called “Dolly’s Doll Clothes.” When Phillips was 11, she and a friend discovered a box of pastel-colored window curtains in the friend’s basement. So Dolly assembled a group of kids from the neighborhood, picked some wildflowers and dressed them all up like a formal wedding party. They held their mock wedding on the sweeping front lawn of a large and stately house in Albany, N.Y. — and attracted the attention of passing motorists, who lined up to watch the diminutive processional. “So here I am, years later, doing weddings,” says Phillips. “I think what you’re interested in is determined at a young age.” Today, Phillips belongs to a vanishing breed. She’s a seamstress who for the last 26 years has custom sewn women’s formalwear by hand, including bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, prom dresses, hats

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and headpieces. In an era when much of the American garment industry has relocated overseas, drawn by the allure of cheap labor, Phillips continues to make high-quality women’s formalwear the oldfashioned way: one piece at a time. “There’s so much clothing on the market right now, but so much of it isn’t good quality, and a lot of it doesn’t really fit anyone,” says Phillips. “People who like their clothing to fit will go to a dressmaker.” Besides crafting from whole cloth, dressmakers can help brides tailor one-ofa-kind vintage pieces to their own needs. I first met Phillips in 2008 through my wife, Stacy, when she was looking for someone to alter her wedding dress. Stacy didn’t want a conventional gown that looked like it belonged atop a three-tiered cake, so she went online in search of something simpler and more “peasant-like.” After picking out three or four possibilities, she finally found the one she wanted: a lacy antique number that cost her $29 on eBay. When the dress arrived, however, there was a small problem: The dress was several sizes too big for Stacy’s petite frame and needed significant alterations and repairs. So she went in search of a good seamstress. Designs by Dolly, which occupies the

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top floor of the North Country Food Co-op women from as far away as Washington, building in downtown Plattsburgh, isn’t a D.C. One of her most elaborate affairs was business one stumbles on accidentally. a wedding several years ago for which she To get to Phillips’ shop, visitors must go dressed the entire party in vintage clothes through the market’s food aisles, past from the 1930s and ’40s, including creating the Fair Trade coffee beans and bins of all the women’s dresses and hats. Phillips unbleached organic grains, and up two didn’t have time to attend the wedding flights of stairs. herself, and never even saw a photo of her Phillips’ huge, prewar apartment, handiwork in action. where she lives and works, has a timeNo matter, says the busy seamstress, less charm about it, with exposed brick who insists the best part of her job is walls, vaulted ceilings, wooden beams and working with “the girls” who come into large windows overlooking downtown her shop for their fittings. Despite the Plattsburgh and Lake Champlain. An common stereotype of brides-to-be as deornate white chandelier hangs in one of manding and self-centered “bridezillas,” two living rooms. The apartment’s previ- Phillips says she’s only encountered one ous resident unearthed it, rusting and mud unpleasant client in her long career. covered, in a Burlington cow pasture and “I have the best time working with these restored it. girls,” says Phillips. “They’ll pick up their Phillips has a timeless classiness about dress and say, ‘Oh, I had such a good time. her, too. Whenever I’ve visited her shop, I really enjoyed having my dress done.’” I’ve found her dressed to the nines in It’s important that “the girls” like some stylish skirt and blouse, high heels Phillips, too, because they’re likely to and chunky jewelry, her nails meticu- spend plenty of time with her. Since she’s a lously polished. Phillips insists she doesn’t stickler for a precise fit, it’s not uncommon gussy herself up just to impress clients, for clients to return three or four times to but dresses that way every day — even on make sure their dresses are just right. Sundays, when the shop is What advice does closed. Phillips have for women “I feel that I do my best shopping for a wedding or work when I look my best,” prom dress? Bring a seamPhillips explains. “If I wasn’t, stress or dressmaker with my work would be kind of you, she says, so you can buy sloppy. Dressing like this gets a dress that not only suits me in the right mindset.” your frame and body size, Dolly’s look-good-tobut can also be altered to fit feel-good mentality predates you properly. her career as a dressmaker. Phillips remembers an Before becoming a seaminstance early in her career stress, she worked a number when she was called to a SEAmStrE SS wedding shop to alter a of different jobs, including DollY PhilliPS dress for a heavyset brideone as a technical clerk at General Electric’s atomic to-be who asked if Phillips power laboratory in Schenectady, N.Y. As could “make me look 40 pounds lighter. she recalls, “The men got a real kick out of “I laughed, until I realized she was sethe fact that I would help load the reactors rious,” Phillips recalls. But she adds that, in high heels. That was a ball!” if the woman had enlisted her help before Today, about the heaviest pieces of she bought the dress, “I could have at least equipment Phillips works with are her old made her look 20 pounds lighter.” Swiss-made Bernina sewing machines, It’s worth noting that Designs by which she calls her “workhorses.” From Dolly works strictly on women’s clothes March through September, Phillips can for women. Over the years, Phillips has often be found sitting at those machines periodically been asked by men if she will with her polished nails, jewelry and high custom make them women’s clothing. heels, working until 2 or 3 a.m. to hem a A devout born-again Christian, she says gown or take in a prom dress. she did so on one occasion, but felt too In 26 years, Designs by Dolly has rarely uncomfortable and embarrassed by the needed to advertise; most of Phillips’ cli- experience to repeat it. ents find her through word of mouth, she Fortunately, Designs by Dolly has says. A “woman of a certain age,” Phillips rarely wanted for clients. Though she’s declines to specify a number, but her lon- never devoted much time to growing the gevity in the business can be gleaned from business side of her work, Phillips says the her clientele. She claims she’s sewn wed- good Lord has always provided for her in ding dresses not only for the daughters times of need. of clients but for their granddaughters, as “There’s an old saying that if you make well. people happy, the money will follow,” Though most of Phillips’ business she says. “And I’ve always made a decent comes from New York’s North Country or living, because I really care how a person Vermont, she has stitched formalwear for looks. That means a lot to me.” m

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hen Caryn Waxman goes to weddings, she never tells anyone she’s a divorce lawyer. She doesn’t want to kill the mood, and she knows people would rather avoid the subject. Besides, despite her job, Waxman wants marriage to last. But she has been in the business too long to think all marriages will. Waxman says the couples with the greatest chance of success are those who have a realistic sense of the state of matrimony in this country. Divorce cannot be ignored. It is just as much a part of the national dialogue about marriage as wedding cakes and honeymoons. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, between 40 and 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, depending on the ages of the spouses when they are wed. The younger people marry, the more likely their marriage is to fail. In 2008, there were 2,162,000 marriages performed in the United States. That averages out to 7.1 marriages per 1000 people. The national divorce rate is 3.5 per 1000. In Vermont, married couples fare slightly better. The marriage rate in the state for 2007, the most recent measurable year, is 8.6 per 1000. By contrast, the divorce rate, slightly higher than the national average, is 3.7 per 1000. When looking at these figures, one needs to keep in mind that they represent couples who have wed

in Vermont, whether they live in Vermont or elsewhere. (Couples from New York who come for a rustic wedding probably won’t return for their divorce.) While Vermont divorce rates have dropped over the years — they peaked in 1980 at 5.5 per 1000 — the national percentage of marriages ending in divorce has held steady at about 50 percent for the past decade. Those are not great odds for anything, especially a lifelong commitment that generally comes with children and shared property, finances and assets. Most people wouldn’t choose a surgeon who successfully opened up only half his patients, or hire a lawyer who won half her cases. And you would never participate in an activity — say, skydiving — if it came with a 50 percent fatality rate. So why do seemingly intelligent and risk-averse people still enter into the institution of marriage knowing the success rate is about one in two? And why are already-divorced people likely to get remarried, despite the even more dismal success rates for second and third marriages? This isn’t generally something couples think about before taking the plunge, says University of Vermont sociologist Alice Fothergill. They think about the ceremony and their future children, how to divide household chores and how to deal with inlaws. But they don’t entertain the idea of divorce. “They think they will be in the 50

percent of marriages that work,” Fothergill says. Fothergill, who teaches an undergraduate class on marriage and family, is quick to note that the 50 percent figure doesn’t apply “across the board.” The number of divorces in the country is significantly affected by the age of the couple at marriage, poverty, teen pregnancy and other factors. But, for the sake of a general discussion of divorce, 50 percent is fairly accurate, she says. Fothergill’s research suggests that people are satisfied with marriage. As a society, we still embrace the institution and put our full faith in it, despite what the statistics may suggest — and even when we ourselves are children of divorce. A number of recently engaged or married couples interviewed for this story fit that description, yet they say they had no compunction about entering into a marriage themselves. Fothergill points to three main reasons people still make marriage a goal: • They continue to believe in the institution, even when they have been involved in a previous marriage that failed. • Marriage makes things easier socially and financially. Society understands the marriage framework and has put systems in place that benefit married couples. • People really want a life partner. “The benefits outweigh the risk for

people,” Fothergill says. “People still believe marriage is a sacred institution.” In theory, at least, marriage provides stability, security and an assurance that someone will always be there for you. Plus, after a certain age, it is expected of heterosexual couples. At some point, generally when committed couples are in their late twenties or early thirties, people start asking when they’re going to get married. While Canada and many countries in Western Europe have rapidly declining marriage rates, the institution doesn’t seem to have lost its luster in the U.S. Plus, there is the notion that children thrive best in families with married parents. “People want a companion, and they want children,” Fothergill says. “There is a really strong message that that’s the best way to raise kids.” Emily Blistein understands that message. The recently married Middlebury 30-year-old never thought she would tie the knot. She never had “little-girl daydreams” about her wedding day like so many of her contemporaries. She wondered whether marriage was necessary for a successful family before she wed Drew Palcsik, who had been married once before

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of being married is eclipsed by the fairy tale of the wedding day itself. The $40billion American wedding industry sells the ceremony as the most important day in a woman’s life, one when no expense should be spared. “It’s about the dress and the reception,” Waxman says. “The idea that now you’re one. Now you’re whole. There’s something about that fairy tale that people like to hang their hats on.” Our society has been sold on that fairy tale, which can turn destructive and erode the foundation of a relationship. Waxman says many of the divorces she has seen occurred because people held unrealistic expectations about marriage and their spouse. No one can be a soul mate, a best friend, a lover, a confidant and more all the time. The national divorce rate started to climb in the 1960s and ’70s and peaked in the 1980s, in large part because Americans felt liberated from traditional mores — and wanted more out of their relationships. “We started having enormous expectations,” Fothergill says. “We expected a lot from this one person. People need to ask, What can this one person realistically fulfill for [me]?” If the key to a lasting union is realism, perhaps that bodes well for Gregory Douglass’ impending marriage. The 29-year-old says his family has seen its share of failed relationships, leaving him with no expectations of marriage. The Essex Junction man proposed to his partner of five years, Glen Nadeau, last fall because he wanted to make their relationship “a little more concrete.” Plus, family and marriage are paramount to Nadeau. Douglass figures marriage will be much like their relationship now. He’s not putting pressure on the couple to be anything more to each other than they are already. “We’re making a commitment to each other,” Douglass says, “and life will happen as it does.” m

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and has two children from that union. The couple and Palcsik’s children were already a family, but, Blistein said, she still felt like she was on the outside. “I really had to unpack marriage and ask, What do we get from it?” Blistein says. Blistein says she came to see marriage as an anchor for their family unit as it developed. But she recognizes getting hitched is not for everyone and that it’s not a cure-all. “It was the opportunity to aspire to something with love,” she says. Alison Barges, who became engaged in April to her boyfriend of four years, Jay Derouchie, says in her mind, marriage gives society a way to understand their relationship and the couple a feeling of being true partners. “It’s solidifying you as a family. It brings it to a totally different level,” said Barges, of Williston. “It’s important to be married.” Barges lived with a partner for 10 years before meeting Derouchie, but never had the level of commitment she does now, she says. As a child of divorce, the 36-year-old was wary of committing to someone who wasn’t going to be an equal partner. “I don’t want to go through what my parents did,” she says. It’s difficult for people to talk about why they want to get married beyond citing the motivations of love, security, permanence and family. And, when the subject of divorce is brought up, many brush it off. In a way, marriage resembles spirituality. You either take the leap of faith or you don’t. Waxman, the divorce attorney with Downs Rachlin Martin in Burlington, has seen her share of marriages dissolve. In the 13 years that she’s worked exclusively as a “matrimonial and family lawyer” — the gentler trade term divorce attorneys use — Waxman has come to believe that our culture relies on fantasies about marriage, she says, and that those fantasies help ensure there will be divorce. “People don’t understand how hard it is to get unmarried,” she said. For many people, Waxman points out, the day-to-day reality

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or her first romantic dinner with the man who would become her husband, Jen Smith made a chocolate amaretti cake from a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis. “It was [also] the cake I made the night I proposed to him,” recalls the petite Burlington baker, now 26. Smith clearly knows something about wooing the heart and mind with the help of the stomach. And now she’s selling the fruits of her experience through her Burlington-based baking business, the Nomadic Oven. Among the treats on her special Valentine’s Day menu are candy boxes filled with honey caramels and truffles; and a trio of vegan, gluten-free confections called Sweets of Samarcande: stuffed dates, apricot “gems” and almond balls. But to really get their sweeties in the mood, customers may want to try a Persian Love Cake. With February 14 fast approaching, Smith agreed to share with Seven Days a few of her secrets for making swoon-worthy desserts. Is the two-layer Love Cake as arousing as its name suggests? When we visit Smith’s kitchen, she’s putting the finishing touches on one by slathering it with rose-scented whipped cream, then smoothing the top and sides. Next, she places green pistachio halves and hotpink dried rose petals around the edge. Several of the cake’s ingredients — including cardamom and rose — are considered aphrodisiacs. In Middle Eastern lore, pistachios signify romance, too. When the nuts ripen, their shells burst with a loud pop — a good omen for lovers who hear the sound while strolling in a pistachio grove at night. That all sounds pretty exotic, but the Persian Love Cake isn’t an authentic Middle Eastern treat. It is, however, an Internet phenomenon. A recipe from the June 2005 issue of Bon Appétit, and its subsequent appearance on the Epicurious website, have spawned comments, blog posts and even contests to come up with a fittingly sensual creation myth. In fact, the recipe appears to be the handiwork of celeb pastry chef Elizabeth Falkner, owner of Los Angeles’

Citizen Cake. (Smith opted not to share her adaptation, but numerous versions are online.) Although the concoction doesn’t hail from the Middle East, it does apply classic flavors of that region — rose water, cardamom, saffron and pistachio — to a particularly American concept: the fluffy, cream-frosted layer cake. Specifically, it’s a chiffon cake — supposedly invented in 1927 California by the aptly named Harry Baker, who worked as an insurance salesman before becoming a caterer. “If I was going to become evangelical about one thing [in baking], it would be about how good chiffon cake is, and how underrated and underestimated it

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with eggs; and a tall bottle of rose water; spices, bags of pistachios and flower petals from the City Market bulk department. When she’s done with something, she immediately puts it away, even her hefty, butter-colored KitchenAid mixer. After using it to whip egg whites, Smith sets it aside and folds the cake batter by hand. A few minutes later, she brings the mixer out again to make whipped-cream frosting infused with saffron and rose water. “If I don’t keep things neat, I get distracted,” she says. “I’m definitely of the belief that a cluttered space means a cluttered mind.” Although the work fits her personality, Smith rejects the notion that she was born to bake — “I think I could have been a million other things, too” — but notes that she got an early start as an entrepreneur of the edible. “In eighth grade, I made it known to my friends that I was available for custom cake decorating and ordering,” she recalls, giggling at the thought of making a profit off her parents’ pantry staples. “I always had side businesses making different kinds of food.” The Persian Love Cake’s unusual flavors are nothing new to Smith. When she traveled to Morocco at 18, she discovered sweets scented with cardamom and flower petals. A few years later, her first pastry chef job (she’d already completed a series of apprenticeships) was in a bakery that turned out Eastern European, Armenian and Russian desserts. “That was the beginning of my total love affair and obsession with flower waters,” she says. The name she chose for her company, the Nomadic Oven, may refer in part to her extensive travels. “When I was a kid, my family lived in Africa for a few years, so we’d do interesting experiments making things you couldn’t buy,” Smith recalls. “We had a little egg beater with a crank on the side, and we used to make marshmallows by hand.” The food at her wedding was Moroccan, and the couple took their honeymoon in Belize. As Smith cooks, French chansons from her iPod play on the stereo. SWEETS

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the spot as VERMONT BREAKFAST COMPANY. “I was looking to expand my business … And then, by chance, I stopped in here [at AJ’s] on the day they closed,” Foley recalls. His planned menu will be huge, with ﬁve pages per meal. Breakfast will feature eight Benedicts, including a luxe crab-cake version. Dinnertime will bring a mix of homey items, such as

meatloaf and beef stew, and fancier dishes such as panseared scallops with bacon, leeks, potatoes and corn in a lobster-cream broth. Beer, wine and spirits will be available, too. The Country Pantry was a famous bargain. Foley guesses that his locally sourced, made-from-scratch fare will cost a bit more. “For dinner, we’re trying to keep the menu to around $15 per plate,” he says. “Our twoegg basic [breakfast] with homemade bread is $3.50.” So far, the response Foley’s seen in the community has convinced him he’s doing the right thing. “Thousands of people have come in here and wished us good luck,” he says. Ultimately, Foley hopes to “serialize” the Vermont Breakfast Company concept. “I’d like to put one in Burlington and one in Montpelier,” he says. Hear that, FARMERS DINER?

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When Chef ROB MINICHIELLO, 36, decided to move to Burlington, he was shocked to discover not a single Spanish restaurant in the area. That’s about to change. In March, Minichiello will open the doors to a tapas bar called VIA LOMA, located on the corner of Main and South Champlain streets where the Euro Gourmet Café used to be. The name refers to the spot’s location on lower Main, but loma also means hill in Spanish. Minichiello — a Bostonian who attended a small culinary school in Baton Rouge, La. — used to own a restaurant and wine bar called Theory Bistro in Newburyport, Mass. Although the eatery won acclaim from its customers and the Boston Globe, the town couldn’t support it year round. “It was on the seacoast; winter was very stark,” Minichiello says. Wanting a community that bustled all year, he moved to Burlington last April and began seeking a space for his next venture. Finding one took six months. The restaurant, its windows currently covered in brown paper, is getting a facelift. The result will be an open kitchen, so customers can belly up to a bar and watch the chef simmer and stir as they dine. Beer and wine will ﬂow at a second bar with its own handful of seats. In summer, Minichiello intends to open up an outdoor patio. Although he plans to have a bunch of pinchos — tiny bar snacks — and around 25 different tapas, Minichiello isn’t yet ready to divulge the contents of the Via Loma menu. “It’s so rough draft right now,” he admits. The one item he’s sure of: meatballs with smoked tomato sauce. “There will be some shellﬁsh … we’ll do house-cured bacon, some nose-to-tail dishes,” he says. “It’ll be very casual, very approachable.” His culinary school was “a melting pot,” but to date, most of Minichiello’s kitchen experience has been in French restaurants. After school, he did a stint at the famed Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Now, though, Minichiello says he’s looking forward to serving a different style of cuisine. “French restaurants seem so serious and so subdued sometimes,” he says. The ambiance of a tapas bar, by contrast, “can bring strangers together.”

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laugh. At the time, he was a third-year law student and Berisford was a college senior. Berisford even baked their own cake, a Williamsburg Orange Cake from the Betty Crocker Cookbook, which he calls “my first real cookbook of my very own.” Fast forward nearly 25 years. Hatrak, now 52 and a lawyer, and Berisford, a 47-year-old psychologist, already had a civil union. But to celebrate marriage equality, they were at long last legally wed on September 5, 2009, in front of their 12 closest friends. Gourmets par excellence, who are just as comfortable biking to Gus’ Red Hots in Plattsburgh for red hots as they are dining at Joël Robuchon in Paris, Hatrak and Berisford couldn’t settle for just any nuptial feast. So they had theirs at one of Vermont’s finest restaurants. “We’re older and wiser now, and we have the money,” says Hatrak. Though the pair dines regularly at local restaurants, including Solstice, Hen of the Wood and Trattoria Delia, they ultimately decided on The Kitchen Table Bistro because of its small, private side room and their longtime friendship with chef-owners Steve and Lara Atkins. It was also convenient to the couple’s home in Williston, where the pagan-spiritual ceremony took place. Guests included Mara and Spencer Welton of Half Pint Farm at Burlington’s Intervale. When the party arrived, the Weltons’ tomatoes were the first thing served. But this was no event-specific menu: Hatrak says the group ordered straight from the regular one and made no special requests beyond “If you have oysters, we would like some.” “Everybody was sharing,” says Berisford. “People were ordering that Fancy Mac and Cheese.” Guests also

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On January 21, 2010, Pomerleau Real Estate and Antonio B. Pomerleau LLC, filed application #4C0126-2C for a Project generally described as: construction of an 8,441 sf addition to the existing supermarket building with exterior building facade changes of color and material, relocation of four existing HC parking spots to the front, relocation of five existing parking spots and installation of a grease trap up slope from the pump station. The Project is located on Route 15 in the Town of Essex, Vermont.

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 22nd day of January, 2010. 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 CITY OF BURLINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BUDGET CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL

The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Motor Vehicles, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 7A. Handicap spaces designated. No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations, except automobiles displaying special handicapped license plates issued pursuant to 18 V.S.A. 1325, or any amendment or renumbering thereof: (1) through (149) As Written (150) [In the space in front of 395 Manhattan Drive.] Reserved. Adopted this 13th day of January 2010 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant DirectorTechnical Services Adopted 1/13/2010; Published 2/3/2010; Effective 2/24/2010. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE— Conditional Use Exemptions #ZA 10-03 That Appendix A, Comprehensive Development Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Sec. 3.5.3 thereof to read as follows: Sec. 3.5.3 Exemptions. Conditional Use and Major Impact Review shall not apply to applications involving one or more of the following:

(b) Temporary structures; (c) Substantial rehabilitation that does not expand the floor area of an existing building or the structural capacity of existing development; (d) Projects that do not result in a change of use or increased parking demand as determined by the administrative officer; and, (e) Subsurface site improvements including but not limited to underground utility lines and subsurface drainage ways. Public hearing date: 01/25/10 First reading: 01/04/10 Second reading: 01/25/10 Action: adopted Date: 01/25/10 Published: 02//03/10 Effective: 02/24/10 *Material stricken out deleted. **Material underlined added. NOTICE CITY OF BURLINGTON BOARD OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES The Board of Abatement of Taxes of the City of Burlington will meet

in Contois Auditorium at City Hall on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to hear and act upon the requests for abatement of taxes and/or penalties from: City of Winooski Depeau Island 041-2-002-000 Burlington Telecom Inc. John Van Vught PILOT PILOT

1147 North Avenue PPP 227580 University of Vermont (Clerk/Treasurer’s Office) Various/Unknown Various Margradel Hicks (Clerk/Treasurer’s Office) 282 Ethan Allen Parkway 029-1-136-001

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Rema S. Frankel Trustee et al Stewart Title Guaranty Co. 230 College Street, Unit 5 049-3-163-005 Light Works Inc. Martin Feldman 19 Marble Avenue PPP 127145 David & Mitsuko Goldman 32 Glen Road 058-2-014-000 Robert & Alice Daniels 195 South Prospect Street 050-3-010-000 Sonja L. Olson 23 Pine Street 044-2-009-000 Michael Paul Morwood 288 Main Street, B9 050-1-002-014 Video World Inc. Lorraine Bailey

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to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds.

opies 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. Supporting documents will also be available for review. Equal Housing Opportunity PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Chittenden County has been chosen to receive $76,727.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs (EFSP). The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, USA, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America which will provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal agent. The Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in the high-need areas around the country. A Local Board will determine how the funds are

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) have an accounting system, 3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply. Further information on the program or a Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting: United Way of Chittenden County ATTN: Monica Weeber Chitt. Cty. Local EFSP Board 412 Farrell Street, Suite 200 South Burlington, VT 05403 (802)-864-7541 Request for Proposal is due back at the address above on or before 12:00 Noon, February 10, 2010.

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No hearing will be held unless, on or before February 16, 2010, 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

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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 Essex Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www. nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

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.

COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE-Parallel Signs Height Exemption in E-LM #ZA 10-01

That Appendix A, Comprehensive Development Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Table 7.2.11 and Sec. 7.2.5 thereof to read as follows:

F.S.B. f/k/a IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Mark H. Hutchinson, Trudy A. Hutchinson, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. And Occupants residing at 17 Irene Avenue, Essex, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. to Mark H. Hutchinson dated February 22, 2006 and recorded in Volume 680, Page 252 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 11:15 A.M. on February 12, 2010, at 17 Irene Avenue, Essex, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

Sec. 7.2.5 Signs in Enterprise Districts Signs in the Enterprise Zoning Districts shall be subject to the restrictions in Sec. 7.2.3 except as modified below: (a) through (d) As written. (e) No parallel signs or portions thereof shall be located above the ceiling of the ground floor or more than fourteen (14) feet above the official street grade, whichever is less; and

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By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by American Mortgage Network, Inc. to Lianne W. Burleson dated July 19, 2006 and recorded in Volume 693, Page 733 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 February 23, 2010, at 134 Main Street, Essex, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being Unit 1, located on Lot C, as

Public hearing date: 01/25/10 First reading: 01/04/10 Second reading: 01/25/10 Action: adopted

depicted on a plan entitled “Condominiums, Robert Lemire, 134 Main St., Essex Jct., Vermont” dated April 13, 2006, prepared by David A. Tudhope and recorded at Map Slide #429, of the Land Records of the Town of Essex. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Essex. 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.

Date: 01/25/10 Published: 02//03/10 Effective: 02/24/10

Other2/1/10 terms 12:38:18 to be PM announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 20th day of January, 2010. CitiMortgage, Inc. By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0229-09 CnC IndyMac Federal Bank,

To Wit: BEING A PORTION OF THE LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO ARTHUR F. SHIELDS, LLC BY A QUITCLAIM DEED OF ARTHUR F. SHIELDS DATED DECEMBER 30, 2002, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 525 AT PAGES 234-235 OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX LAND RECORDS. ARTHUR F. SHIELDS, LLC CHANGED ITS NAME TO AUTUMN KNOLL, LLC ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003. REFERENCE IS MADE TO A CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT AND ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 596 AT PAGES 324-325 OF LAND RECORDS. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Essex. 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, 802 660-9000.

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 15th day of January, 2010.

at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Richmond.

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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.

By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S400-09 CnC GMAC Mortgage, LLC f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Craig S. Cowles, GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Grappone Industrial, Inc., State Of Vermont, Department of Taxes, United States of America, Banknorth, NA, f/k/a First Vermont Bank and Trust Company, Timothy Potvin d/b/a Tim Potvin Heating, Ford Motor Credit Company, Trench Boxes Etc., Inc. And Occupants residing at 1877 East Main Street, Richmond, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by GMAC Mortgage, LLC f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation to Craig S. Cowles dated May 20, 1994 and recorded in Volume 90, Page 108 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, 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 12:00 P.M. on February 12, 2010, at 1877 East Main Street, Richmond, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being a portion of the land and premises conveyed to Craig D. Cowles by Warranty Deed of Howard F. Whitcomb and June M. Whitcomb dated March 2, 1994 and recorded in Volume 89, Page 175 of the Town of Richmond Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided

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. DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 15th day of January, 2010. GMAC Mortgage, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S535-09 CnC GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff v. Shawn Cosgrove, f/k/a Shawn M. Templeton And Occupants residing at 16 Winter Lane, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Homecomings Financial, LLC f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. to Shawn Cosgrove, f/k/a Shawn M. Templeton dated May 1, 2008 and recorded in Volume 360, Page 177 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, 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 9:15 A.M. on February 12, 2010, at 16 Winter Lane, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Shawn Templeton, now known as Shawn Cosgrove, by Warranty Deed of Mark D. Lange and Karen J. Lange dated October 19, 2005 of record at Book 322, Page 577 of the Town of Milton Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton. 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, 802 660-9000. DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 15th day of January, 2010. GMAC Mortgage, LLC By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1623-08 CnC Wells Fargo, N.A., Plaintiff v. Adam M. Viens, Mary L. Viens And Occupants residing atm45 Streeter Brook Road, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by LibertyQuest Financial, Inc. to Adam M. Viens dated April 14, 2006 and recorded in Volume 329, Page 771 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, 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 1:00 P.M. on February 12, 2010, at 45 Streeter Brook Road, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Adam M. Viens and Mary L. Viens by Warranty Deed of Edward E. Fuller and Lynn M. Fuller (f/k/a Lynn M. Williams) Dated

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds April 14, 2006 and Recorded April 14, 2006 in Book 329, Page 768 of the Town of Milton Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton. 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, 802 660-9000. DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 14th day of January, 2010. Wells Fargo, N.A. By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT

American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., as successor in interest to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Jan-Eric Johnsson, Andrea Bedard, State of Vermont,

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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, 802 660-9000. DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 15th day of January, 2010. American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., as successor By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S 947-07 CnC Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee, Plaintiff, v Orton A. Bunbury and Mortgage Electronic

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated January 30, 2006 from Orton A. Bunbury to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on February 2, 2006 in Volume 332, Pages 415-434 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records. The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of July 1, 2006 Securitized Asset Backed Receivables, LLC, Trust 2006-FR3 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR3, by an Assignment dated August 10, 2007 and recorded on August 17, 2007 in Volume 346, Page 614 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records. The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 10:30 o’clock AM, on the 11th day of February, A.D. 2010, at the subject premises of 60 Meadow Lane, Shelburne, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole. To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Orton A. Bunbury by Warranty Deed of Maja Smith and Edward Johnson Hamilton dated _January 30, 2006 of record in Volume 332, at Page 413 of the Shelburne Land Records. “A lot of land with all buildings thereon situated on the southerly side of a proposed road that runs easterly from US Route No. 7 in the Town of Shelburne and having a frontage on said proposed road of 100 feet, a west line of 120.6 feet, a south

Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest. 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 Grant C. Rees, Attorney, P.O. Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-893-7400. By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates: January 20, 2010 January 27, 2010 February 3, 2010

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FREE QUIT SMOKING GROUPS: Offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community. The 4-week groups are designed to help you quit and stay quit with a focus on tailoring a plan for you to succeed. The program provides 8-weeks of free patches, gum, or lozenges. Facilitated by a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Call 847-6541 or wellness@vtmednet. org, www.vtquitnetwork.org. SEEKING ACTIVE RETIREES: To form a social group. Snowshoeing, theater, biking, hiking, kayaking, etc. Please call 802864-0604. Lv. msg. if no answer. NAMI CONNECTION: National alliances on Mental Illness. Free peer-based recovery support group for people living with or facing the challenges of mental illness. Every Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalists Church, 43 Cherry St., St. Johnsbury, VT. Info: 802-748-3279. This is a group that focuses on allowing participants to share their experiences and learn from each other in a safe environment. 100% confidentiality. FREEDOM FROM SMOKING CLASSES: American Lung Association. Turning Point Center, Mondays 5:30-7 p.m. February 1- March. 8 to 10 weeks. Registration required. Call 865-2452. QUIT SMOKING IN THE NEW YEAR! NARCOTICS 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 http://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,

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CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) and location TBA. Jeff Announcing a new 12310-4903 email iiyog@ step (non-AA, non-NA) 020310-Chewey.indd 1 aol.com. meeting. Do you have trouble with relationCOED SINGLES GROUP ship issues? Avoidance Ages 50-65, forming of feelings? People for friendship and fun. pleasing? Needing to Chittenden County be needed? Join us Thursday at 5 pm. at the area. Activities to include weeknight/ Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow 802-861-3150. For more shoeing, movies, etc. If information about interested email Myra codependence, see at csbnc27609@aol. www.coda.org and click com. on “Am I Codependent?” A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-8613150. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Rd., Williston. 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. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time

SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-985-8600. 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 802-734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

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Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. 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. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 655-9136 or email kgcromey@ aol.com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED

ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS 2/1/10for 3:10:45 PM Group forming family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-863-2655. 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

FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/ management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@ gmail.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROPIN SUPPORT 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. CHITTENDEN COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet every second Tues, 6-8 p.m. at Fanny Allen Hospital, lower level in the Board Room. 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. SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work

as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@ cs.com STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com. MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800-ACS2345. 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. 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. OCD SUPPORT GROUP/ THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 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. DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support 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. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Co-facilitated by supportive peers and mental-health professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up. Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?.

SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, fi ve-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. DOES YOUR PARTNER/ SPOUSE HAVE AD/HD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)? Support group meets in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want more information? Write addpartner@ yahoo.com. 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 growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds. 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.

TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?.

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.

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.

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 802-434-4423 or email: dragonheartvermont@ gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org.

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. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Call Sandy, 863-5708.

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The Addison County Community Trust (ACCT) serves the affordable housing needs of Addison County, a large rural county in Central Vermont. ACCT seeks a full-time Director of Property Management to join ACCT’s team in its Vergennes, Vt., office.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacations, holidays, sick leave, personal time, training and SIMPLE retirement plan with employer contribution. Please send a cover letter and resume by February 28, 2010, to Terry McKnight, Addison County Community Trust, P.O. Box 311, 272 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491, or email terry@addisontrust.org. No phone calls, please. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE. ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST www.addisontrust.org

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Optometrist. Two offices located in Burlington and Essex Junction, Vt. Start date: August 2011

The position will provide collaborative leadership and oversight of our school community. Job requirements include a master's degree and 10 years experience including working with children, managing staff, creating and facilitating short- and long-term agendas, developing and managing budgets, and skills in consensus building and collaboration. Salary range of $40 - 50 K with a full benefits package. Three letters of recommendation required. Send to: Bridge School, 1469 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

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A newly created key leadership opportunity to join our staff at Bridge School in Middlebury, Vermont. The K-6th grade is a 30-year-old independent school of 60 children, housed in a renovated dairy barn with a big blue roof.

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The Maintenance Refrigeration Mechanic/ Plumber installs, repairs and maintains freezers and refrigerators, plumbing systems and HVAC systems for campus buildings and facilities. This is a full-time benefits eligible position. We seek an individual who is a RSES Type III Certified Refrigerant Technician, a licensed master plumber and a Certified Propane Technician Part III. Required: High school diploma or equivalent with appropriate technical school training in refrigeration systems, electromechanical systems and plumbing systems. A Class “S” (boilers, HVAC Systems) Electrician License or journeyman electrician license is helpful. Must have a valid driver’s license and furnish personal vehicle and hand tools for plumbing/mechanical work. 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. Interested? To view a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website at: http://go.middlebury.edu/jobs and click on the “Staff-External” link. For assistance, please call Human Resources at (802) 443-5465.

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Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator Help connect people to Vermont’s rich heritage! Motivated professional must have marketing and public relations experience; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Bachelor’s or equivalent. Half-time. Please e-mail resume, three graphics samples (no videos please) & letter to: Jane Campbell, Dir. of Development Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington Street Barre, VT 05641 jane.campbell@state.vt.us

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Develop national online media accounts for GetEducated.com, the preeminent consumer watchdog group that rates, ranks, and verifies the cost, quality and credibility of online colleges. Skills: Success in phone sales / marketing Easy phone rapport Exceptional client care Knowledge of CPI, CPM, CPL, Internet sales metrics Brand based advertising expertise Knowledge of higher education or training market sectors Dedication to client care / Superior communication / Values-based approach to sales (and life) / 3-year rapidly rising career track. Salary + bonuses; Health care; Retirement; Flex-time; Beautiful casual office; Managerial track; Entrepreneurial environment. Location: Burlington, VT. Requires: Bachelor’s, 2 years sales experience. Stellar references. Resume, letter, plus salary history: goldie@geteducated.com

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Program Coordinator: Assist with member and public communications. Develop, facilitate, and lead program activities. Cover letter, resume due by February 15, 2010. Part-time (6 hours/week off-season, 12 hours/ week from May-October). Starts immediately.

Museum Aid: Assist with guest services and daily operations of Museum. Cover letter and resume due by March 1, 2010. Part-time (26 hours/week), May-October.

Education Intern: Assist museum staff with visitors, school groups, exhibits, trails and education support. Rolling start dates.

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The Board of Directors of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, a nonprofit organization with 150 employees, is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The successful candidate must possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to promote effective organizational behavior within diversified programs. Applicants must have at least five years of successful experience in the field of human services and nonprofit management and demonstrate an understanding of roles and responsibilities of directors and management personnel. Experience with: • strategic planning in changing environments • effective program and personnel evaluation systems • multiple funding streams; state, federal, other • diversified programs in a nonprofit setting • public and private sector organizations • best practices in finance and governance • the legislative process Please forward a letter of application, a resume and three letters of reference by February 27, 2010 to: Donald Collins, Box 1603, Burlington, VT 05402-1603 OR email: edsearch@cvoeo.org CVOEO is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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COUNTY SUPERVISOR (Addison County): Responsibilities include staff supervision; management of curriculum, lesson plans, child outcomes assessment, and child health and family data; file reviews; recruitment and enrollment activities; management of program budgets, resources, community partnerships, accreditation and licensing projects. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, or related field; 3 to 5 years relevant work experience; supervision experience. Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice; child outcome assessment; child behavior management; curriculum planning, development and implementation. 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/year. $18.25/ hour. Health plan and excellent benefits. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and recordkeeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups especially encouraged to apply. Please submit resume and cover letter with three work references by email to pbehrman@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please.

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Home Provider Opportunity CCS is seeking a home provider for an active woman in her mid-20s. She is involved in Special Olympics, loves art, horseback riding and spending time with her friends. She is seeking a home in a quiet location that is still close to the center of Chittenden County, and requires a home that is handicap accessible. Her ideal situation would be an in-law apartment arrangement. Please contact Al Frugoli at afrugoli@ccs-vt.org or 802-655-0511 x108 for more details.

Community Inclusion Facilitators CCS is seeking dynamic and energetic people to provide one-on-one inclusion supports to a variety of individuals with developmental disabilities. Work with a team of professionals while assisting individuals to reach goals and realize dreams. This is an excellent job both for applicants first entering the field and those looking to continue their work in human services. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org. Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446 (802) 655-0511 E.O.E.

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Shared Equity Program Administrator

Champlain Housing Trust serves the affordable housing needs of Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Shared Equity Program Administrator to provide high-level administrative support to the Shared Equity Team. This individual will support the purchase and sale of resale-restricted homes including communication with potential buyers, coordination of marketing and advertising, staffing open houses, management of pre- and post-closing documentation, and the collection and maintenance of data. The qualified candidate must have a basic knowledge of real estate practices; possess strong project management/coordination skills with the ability to complete assignments with limited supervision within tight timeframes. This individual must also demonstrate excellent judgment; enjoy a fast-paced, team environment; have excellent communication skills and demonstrate advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and databases with a commitment to CHT’s membershipbased model of community-controlled and permanently-affordable housing. Some evening and weekend hours required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, life and disability insurance, vacation, holiday, sick leave and 403(b) plan. Submit cover letter and resume by February 15th to Human Resources, Champlain Housing Trust, 88 King Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email HR@champlainhousingtrust.org. No phone calls please. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE.

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Department of Health Division of Mental Health The Division of Mental Health is currently seeking dynamic individuals to fill exciting opportunities in a transforming mental health system. MENTAL HEALTH ACUTE CARE PROGRAM CHIEF You will lead and manage the acute care team, which is responsible for the statewide coordination and support of psychiatric inpatient services and mental health emergency services; and oversee the emergency psychiatric programs and quality of care in local hospitals designated to provide involuntary care, identifying and developing opportunities to improve the continuity of care between inpatient and community settings. You should have considerable knowledge of mental illness and the community, and inpatient treatment of psychiatric disability. Prefer master's degree. Reference posting #22749. Burlington – Full-Time. Open until filled. MENTAL HEALTH ACUTE CARE MANAGER You will coordinate admissions and continued-stay reviews of adults with serious mental health conditions, as well as children and adolescents admitted to acute mental health inpatient settings. Provide case consultation and care review of clients admitted to acute mental health inpatient settings (and Medicaid reimbursed clients in general hospitals), including consultation and coordination with Vermont State Hospital and general hospitals, designated agency emergency services, and adult and/or children's services treatment teams. Prefer master's degree in a mental health related field, and currently licensed as a mental health professional. Reference posting #22811. Burlington – Full-Time. Open until filled.

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INTEGRATE TREATMENT PROGRAM EVALUATOR Be a part of a dynamic team coordinating a new initiative to improve integrated services for individuals with co-occurring disorders served in substance abuse and mental health programs. You will provide professional Division of Mentaland Health is currently seeking and dynamic individuals level policy andThe program development, program implementation evaluation work fortothe Department fillMental exciting opportunities inand a transforming mental health system. of Health Divisions of Health and Alcohol Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP). Prefer master's degree Make a difference in the lives of low-income Vermont families. This in social work, psychology, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling and a certified or licensed alcohol and drug MENTAL HEALTH ACUTE CARE PROGRAM CHIEF abuse counselor. Reference posting #22489. 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Westford Elementary School Half-time, long-term substitute Special Educator/Case Manager position available at our Westford Elementary School. Position is expected to be available early March, 2010, for 6+ weeks. Qualified candidates must hold a VT Professional Educator license. Special Educator endorsement (3-82) preferred; Elementary Education endorsement (1-00) with a background in special education also considered. For additional information and qualifications, or to apply, please visit our website at www.ccsuvt.org (click on Job Opportunities). Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com (Job ID 32743). EOE

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Support the College in its initiatives to become a world-recognized leader in graduate programs. The Office of Graduate Studies is crossfunctional and oversees all processes associated with the design, delivery and governance of all graduate programs that reside in the academic divisions or report directly to the Office of Graduate Studies. The successful candidate will report to the Associate Provost of Graduate Studies and will manage all operations and administration for processes, special projects, and budgets directly associated with the office. A bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. Candidates must also have strong organizational, communication, and management skills, have the ability to work in a collaborative environment with all academic divisions, experience in project management, budgeting, event planning, curriculum development and program oversight. Expert skills in software applications including MS Suite and user-friendly webpage editing tools are essential. Experience with Clearspace and Datatel are preferred. This is a temporary full-time position until June 30, 2010. Submit a resume and cover letter online at www.champlain.edu/hr. The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. Review of applications to begin immediately. Position open until filled.

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Program Evaluator

The Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) at the University of Vermont has a temporary program evaluation position available through September 2010. This position is 3-5 days/week (negotiable) and does not include benefits. The Program Evaluator will work with a team of health care professionals to evaluate existing maternal and child health (MCH) datasets and make recommendations for measures and strategies to improve selected MCH indicators. Responsibilities include developing research plans and protocols; designing quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments; analyzing data; collaborating with stakeholders and funders to discuss progress, results, and recommendations; writing and editing detailed reports on status of study deliverables. Strong evaluation, statistical analysis, and communication skills required. Please send your resume/CV and brief letter outlining your qualifications to Sara.Barry@uvm.edu. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

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Design and Installation Supervisor

Are you a computer whiz who enjoys sharing your with others by helping them make their way in the virtual world? Are you clamoring to work for a growing, dynamic company here in the bustling city of Winooski? If so, then BioTek may have the perfect opportunity for you. BioTek Instruments, Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance, microplate based, life science instrumentation and software used to accelerate drug discovery and aid in the advancement of life science research. We are currently seeking an Information Technology professional to join our team of highly regarded and respected staff within our IT department.

We’re searching for an individual to join our Retail team based in Williston. The Design & 1/18/10 5:22:26 PM Installation (D&I) Supervisor will oversee the landscape design, installation and customer deliveries of soil, mulch and plant material. This person will work closely with the Commercial Manager to improve sales, profit, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years direct customer service experience; 3+ years of landscape design or related degree; advanced gardening/ horticultural knowledge; and experience supervising a team, individual or tasks. This individual must have strong communication skills and have the ability to stay organized, focused and calm in a fast-paced environment.

Primary responsibilities include providing technical assistance to PC and network users and helping to administer the help desk. Candidates should have the ability to troubleshoot at the PC component level, a minimum of two years related experience in the Windows networking environment, strong knowledge of Windows Server and excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the desire to offer exceptional customer service. An associate’s degree in a related discipline as well as working knowledge of MS office products is strongly preferred.

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We are seeking an Inventory Planner to join our Merchandising/Inventory Control team who will manage our product orders & maintain inventory levels to support all of our businesses. They will use forecasted demand tools, prior history, and order flow/ completion to anticipate and meet our customer demands and meet our corporate fill-rate goals. This person will also be responsible for managing the drop ship process for all GSC drop ship SKU’s across all product categories. We prefer that our ideal candidate has purchasing experience in a direct marketing environment, with international purchasing experience; and a four-year college degree, or equivalent life experience. We are an employee-owned company and America’s leading catalog & web-based gardening company! Interested? Please send your cover letter & resumé to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.

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WallGoldfinger, a manufacturer of custom contract boardroom tables located in Vermont, seeks a dynamic salesperson to join our team. Our specialty is engineering and producing finely crafted, highly technical boardroom furniture.

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) is a full-service provider of technology solutions for beverage wholesalers. Since 1972, we have provided a complete software package that handles all business functions for a beverage distributor including inventory management, order processing, sales reporting and financial management. VIP has an exciting career opportunity for a high-energy individual. The candidates must be motivated and enthusiastic to work as part of our Accounting team. We offer a full benefits package including health plan, 401(k), ESOP, profit sharing and on-site daycare and fitness facility. Job Description: Work closely with our Sales team and customers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of hardware. Maintain vendor relations with strong attention to cost saving measures. Accounting and general clerical duties relating to purchasing and sales order fulfillment. Back-up Receptionist duties. Minimum Positions Requirements: At least a 2 year degree and relevant work experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage multiple priorities. Positive and flexible attitudes only need apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent compensation and a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurances, and 401(k). Please submit resumes to Sales Interview Team, WallGoldfinger Inc., 7 Belknap Street, Suite 3, Northfield VT 05663, or email to: wg@wallgoldfinger.com. For more information about the company and details on the position, visit our website: www.wallgoldfinger.com.

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Champlain Valley Head Start (CVHS), a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, has been awarded funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the implementation of an Early Head Start (EHS) program. As part of this project, we are now hiring for the following temporary positions (funded through September 2011).

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The successful candidate will have 10-15 years experience in either custom furniture sales in New York and the eastern United States, or in architecture as a specifier of custom contract furniture. He or she will also possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong understanding of the custom manufacturing process, knowledge of a wide variety of materials, and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure. This is a factory based, salaried position requiring direct contact with clients, architects and dealers while acting as initial liaison to in-house design and production staff. Moderate travel required.

ECA positions (2) will be 20 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, and will be affiliated with either Bristol Family Center or Champlain Islands Parent Child Center (South Hero). Additional hours for BFC position may be available and funded through BFC. HV and ECA positions include health plan and excellent benefits, and require bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, with demonstrable experience and training in the provision of services for infants and toddlers. Starting wage $12.44-14.10/hour. Please specify position and location and submit resume and cover letter with three work references. No phone calls, please. Please send applications by email to pirish@cvoeo.org.

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Laboratory/Research Technician - Animal Sciences - #033063 - Seeking a motivated Laboratory/Research Technician to provide technical support in microbiology and molecular biology, that will involve (meta)genomic and other related analyses of complex microbiomes, such as those resident in the gastrointestinal tracts of ruminant animals and humans. The successful applicant will also be expected to coordinate and execute other duties needed for a successful research team, including purchasing and inventory maintenance. Bachelor's degree in Basic Science with emphasis in either Microbiology and Molecular Genetics or Biochemistry and one to two years related research laboratory experience required. Effective communication, organizational, and analytical skills required.

Business Support Administrator - Center for Health & Wellbeing #033085 - Provide financial and general administrative operational support to the Business Manager for the Center for Health and Wellbeing. Perform routine to moderately complex and specialized financial and administration support. Maintain financial record files; process statements for Purcard holders, responsible for processing invoices and vendor contracts. Process journal entries, budget change order (BCO) entries, and generate and review monthly budget reports. Responsible for the administration process for new employees, maintaining professional development expenses for CHWB staff. Responsible for central ordering of various staff supplies, prepare and distribute documentation for business correspondence and reports related to financial activities. Associate's degree in accounting, business management or related area and one to three years related experience to include accounting required. Working knowledge of software applications used to support area operations (word processing, spreadsheets, and email skills) required. Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to function in fast-paced environment, and strong organizational capabilities required. 12-month full-time position with a full benefit package. For further information on these positions and others currently available, or to apply on-line, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

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ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH Come join our coaching team! Provide specialized coaching as a junior member of the football coaching staff. This is a benefits-eligible, temporary position through mid-May 2010. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and prior college playing or coaching experience is preferred. Must have good organization and communication skills, and the ability to establish positive working relationships with alumni, parents, faculty and staff. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, three references and a Norwich application to Assistant Football Coach Search, via email to: jobs@norwich.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package.

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Admissions Systems Assistant Winooski CCV seeks an Admissions Systems Assistant to support its unique statewide, open-admissions office in a wide range of administrative functions, including data entry, printing and sending daily mailings, running batch data transfer processes, and other specialized or technical administrative tasks. The Admissions Systems Assistant will assist with scheduling, record-keeping, and will serve as the central administrative admissions liaison with CCV statewide staff, vendors and the general public. We seek an open-minded coworker who values student-centeredness and diversity, is energetic and resourceful, enjoys innovation, and prefers working in a collaborative environment. Associate’s degree plus three to five years administrative experience required. Bachelor’s degree and experience in a higher education setting preferred. Excellent computer skills, including database administration, and all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Mail Merge functions and Excel required. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Excellent communication skills, the ability to deal with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, ability to maintain confidentiality, and strong commitment to highest standards of customer service are also required. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention preferred.

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(Serves 2) 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons honey 1-inch piece vanilla bean 2 egg yolks Optional: 1 drop orange-blossom water Equipment: Two 4-ounce ramekins or heat-proof cups A shallow pan 1) Heat the cream and honey in a small saucepan until small bubbles appear around the edges. Remove from heat, add the vanilla bean and cover. Let steep for 15 minutes. 2) preheat oven to 300 degrees and bring a pot of water to a boil. 3) Remove the vanilla bean from the cream mixture and reheat it just until bubbles appear. 4) Whisk the yolks together in a small bowl. Whisk the hot cream into the yolks, starting with just a few drops and pouring slowly while whisking constantly. [Ed. note: This is called “tempering” the eggs.] 5) pour mixture into ramekins and set them in the shallow pan. Carefully pour boiling water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover entire pan tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center of each custard is still slightly wobbly. Remove ramekins from water and let cool 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Serve with a dollop of unsweetened, softly whipped cream and a drizzle of honey.

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1) Chop the chocolate fine and put in medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until bubbles appear around the edges. Remove from heat, add ginger and cover tightly. Let steep for 15 minutes. 2) Strain the ginger from the cream, pressing on the pieces to extract any remaining cream and juices. Reheat until bubbles appear and pour over chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then gently stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Taste the ganache mixture for sweetness: Depending on your preference and the sugar content of the chocolate, you may wish to add some honey. 3) pour into a shallow 3x5 container lined with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature for an hour, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. 4) Using a sharp knife, cut the solid ganache into small cubes. Dust your hands with cocoa powder and roll the truffles quickly between your palms to make rough balls. Roll each ball in cocoa powder. 5) Store your truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutesbefore serving.

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It was while bicycling around New Zealand with her husband that she came up with the idea of opening a bakery that wasn’t tied to a single location. “We were staying with a lot of different people, and I was baking for a lot of people because it was a good way of exchanging hospitality,” she says. They moved to Vermont last spring, and Smith got her business rolling in time to sell at the Old and New North End markets. The only downside to her career is that her husband isn’t surprised by her deft concoctions. “Becoming a professional pastry chef has really ruined my best trick, because Dan is no longer really impressed when I say, ‘Look what I baked!’” she says. But couples in the wooing stage — or hoping to inject some sweetness into an anniversary — can certainly benefit from her expertise. Smith shares a couple of her inventions that she finds particularly fitting for a celebration of romance, including a recipe for honeyed pots de crème (see sidebar). “There’s a sensual, unctuous element to pots de crème,” she says. Plus, the dessert is served chilled. “I’m all about the romantic desserts that you can cook in advance and whisk out,” Smith says. That way the cook won’t be all “hot and sweaty” from running around the kitchen when his or her date arrives. To demonstrate, Smith pulls a custard-filled ramekin from the fridge, tops it with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of honey, and places it on the counter. Her version of pots de crème — think crème brûlee without the burnt-sugar topping — is simple yet elegant. “It’s always important to use good ingredients,” Smith remarks. “But here, since there are so few ingredients, it’s extra important.” In her opinion, commercial honey can taste “harsh,” so she gets hers from a small local producer. Smith also demonstrates how to turn squares of ginger-scented chocolate ganache into rustic-looking truffles coated in cocoa powder (see sidebar). As much as Smith likes exotic sweets, figs, pomegranates and wine, she doesn’t believe the food of love has to be fancy or expensive. “There’s the sexy, wine-andchocolates side of ‘romantic’ — you think about typically romantic meals as being luxurious, rare treats,” she says. “But I think romance on a day-to-day basis has more to do with comforting, maybe sustaining things, like fresh bread and hot tea and such.” For those who aren’t content with that on V-Day, though, she’d be happy to whip up a Persian Love Cake. You’ll have to find your own ripening pistachio grove. m

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in tow. “We just kind of wandered the city.” The show’s execs dug it. And why not? If you’re making a program about scouring the planet for the world’s best music, few could be more qualified to host than a man who’s spent the bulk of his adult life doing just that. However, while Edgar is a logical fit to host “Voyager,” and though he seems natural in clips available on the show’s website, he says the experience is anything but. “It’s completely unnatural,” says Edgar. “It’s not at all like my regular life.” The reality of being Jacob Edgar isn’t quite as romantic as the Jacob Edgar portrayed on the show. When he’s working in the field researching new talent for Putumayo or Cumbancha, Edgar actually spends most of his time in production studios and at record-label offices. On television, he learns how to play cricket before taking in electronica sets at Mumbai’s hottest dance club. In another episode, he braves the Jamaican jungle for a session with Akwaaba drummers. “It’s actually a lot more entertaining to travel for the show than it is [for] my regular life,” says Edgar. “I get to experience a lot in a short period of time.” That is not to say his travels are completely without peril. In a promo spot for the show, Edgar states, “I suffer … so you don’t have to.” While the show’s ultimate goal is to celebrate the world’s great music, some collateral damage — in this case, bad music, and the occasional bout with food poisoning — comes with the turf. “There is a filtering process,” says Edgar, “And I have to listen to all of the crap, too.” But many of the most entertaining and enlightening moments on Bourdain’s “No Reservations” stem from bad meals or uncomfortable situations, so the sour notes on “Music Voyager” likely will make for compelling TV, especially alongside the show’s frequent brilliant discoveries. “I hope that it will appeal to people in the same way his [Bourdain’s] show appeals to people who aren’t all that interested in food, in particular,” says Edgar. “They’ll just find it to be entertaining television and they’ll learn about music along the way.” 

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OK, we are officially reaching critical mass regarding benefit shows. I know this because I have completely run out of clever benefit-related headlines with which to lead this column. In fact, I was this close to calling this week’s installment “B-BB-Benny and the The le duo Jets.” Dark days, my friends. Dark days. I’m kidding, of course. Running out of headline ideas for benefit shows is a good thing, because it means there have been a lot of them, right? Right. Winter is a lean time for many to begin with. And recent global events have only added to that strain. So, for our cozy little community to come together as strongly as it has to support worthy causes of all stripes has been heartwarming. Case in point: last weekend’s all-star extravaganza at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, Honk If You Love Haiti. According to Dirtminers’ Raph Worrick, who organized the event, the show pulled in more than two grand for Doctors Without Borders. But Worrick ain’t done yet. This Friday, Middlebury’s United Methodist Church will host some of the area’s most beloved acoustic musicians in yet another effort to raise funds for DWB and their medical work in Haiti. Slated to appear are Addison County rockers The Grift and the aforementioned Dirtminers — both in slightly modified acoustic incarnations — Irish favorites O’hAnleigh, father and son Gypsy-jazz dynamos They Might Be Gypsies, folk duo Rik Bec, folk trio Bread and Bones, two choral ensembles from Middlebury Union High School and — drum roll, please! — Anaïs Mitchell and Michael Chorney. Not too shabby, right? But, much like Raph Worrick, we’re just getting warmed up. Last week, I alluded to a benefit concert scheduled for this Thursday at Club Metronome called Burlington Rocks for Haiti. As of press time, details about the show were still being hashed out. But, oh, what a difference a week makes! The lineup has been finalized and includes newish indie outfit Events Are Objects, funky bunch Bearquarium, bluegrass god Gordon Stone and reggae stalwarts Pulse Prophets. That bill would be fairly impressive on its own. But we’re not done. Entertaining

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in between sets is a Haitian drumming ensemble called Guayoyo led by Vermont’s Stuart Paton. How cool is that? But wait, there’s more! Friday night, African dance and drum ensemble Jeh Kulu are throwing a benefit at Parima entitled Fight for Your Right to Party. This show has actually been on the books for weeks and was originally a benefit for, well, Jeh Kulu. But in the wake of the tragedy in Haiti, they decided to share the love. In addition to drum and dance demonstrations, expect blazing dancehall sets from local DJs Demus, Jah Red and Super K, as well as a smorgasbord of giveaways and a dance contest. And, last but not least, even aprésski bars are getting in on the action. The Matterhorn in Stowe hosts a benefit for Partners in Health and their Haiti relief efforts on Wednesday, February 10, featuring silent and live auctions, a raffle and music by The Eames Brothers. Whew. That concludes this week in Haiti benefits. Tune in next week when we detail even more benefit fun, including what may be the largest local Haiti benefit yet, and how the greatest bar in the world is responding to the crisis. No, really.

Putting the “In” in Improv

When ¡Duino! (Duende) opened a few months ago, it was widely heralded as ushering in a golden age of live music at the adjoining Radio Bean. OK, maybe “widely” isn’t the best term. I heralded it as such in a column or two. Whatever. Anyway, I stand by that assertion. The expanded digs have made for a more pleasurable concert experience, generally speaking. However, I did have one reservation about the restaurant-music venue hybrid. Specifically, how the historically open-minded booking operations might change now that the fickle ears of dinner patrons would need to be taken into account. I asked Bean booking agent Nick Mavodones about this very subject shortly after the space opened and he conceded that the dining atmosphere would be a factor in how the music

schedule was constructed. And if you look closely, you’ll notice more acoustic acts in the early evening hours and louder bands later — always a sound strategy, but it’s more regularly employed now. Beyond that, though, it’s safe to say that Radio Bean’s open-door booking philosophy remains intact. Exhibit A: “iNprov,” a threenight pseudo residency concocted by experimental music auteur JB Ledoux of the le duo and online “other music” enclave Aether Everywhere. The Sunday night shindig begins this week and will feature some of the area’s most innovative jazz, rock and experimental musicians in an improvisational synth, drone and drum freefor-all. No, it’s not exactly dinner music. And the strange sounds emanating from the Bean this Sunday night might not appeal to your average pop music fan. But the fringes of modern music hold no small degree of intrigue. And if you’ve ever been curious about the local experimental scene, iNprov should be a good place to start. What’s more, if you’re looking for a cheap Valentine’s date spot, the shows continue on February 14 and February 28.

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• Speaking of the Bean, it’s the first week of the month, which means it is time once again for “Foofarawk” with everybody’s favorite musical misanthropes, The Fatal Flaws. Joining the Flaws this Saturday are the increasingly impressive Persian Claws and garage rockers The Shandies, who reportedly have a new album in tow. • One more Bean plug. Has anyone else noticed that the Tuesday night spot before Honky-Tonk Sessions has quietly become one of the best slots of the week?

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Two weeks ago it featured excellent Knoxville band Christabel and the Jons; last week was local Turkish-folk outfit Lokum; and this week is Eau Claire, Wis’ The Daredevil Christopher Wright — who will almost certainly be at a bigger venue the next time they come to town, trust me. Just something to keep an eye on. Bass heads, take note: A new series called Bass Culture is kicking off at Club Metronome this week, featuring local DJs Nickel B and Jahson. The Tuesday night residency is billed as representing “the future sounds of dub, dubstep and downtempo.” Welcome back, Lincoln Inn! Sort of. The space that was Alexander’s Bar and Grill at the Lincoln Inn opens under new management this weekend as On Tap and will once again feature live local music. Bad pun warning! “On tap” for this weekend (I told you) are The Nobby Reed Project (Thursday), Quadra (Friday) and The Phil Abair Band (Saturday). Bar Antidote in Vergennes gets back in the live music game this Saturday with Boston-based quartet Gina’s Picture Show. Don’t know much about the band, but I dig the name. Local blues man John Lackard kicks off a new open mic in Barre this week. Stop by the Green Mountain Tavern every Wednesday. Singer-songwriters and beatboxers collide this Thursday at The Monkey House in Winooski when local crooner Andrew Parker-Renga takes the stage with hip-hop up-and-comer Joseph Driscoll. Expect positive vibes all around. And, last but not least: Go, Saints! m

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“Miramachi” is a gorgeous little tune bearing shades of Eef Barzelay. Much like the Clem Snide front man, Gallant’s unconventional vocal timbre could take some getting used to for timid listeners. But also like Barzelay, Gallant boasts a playfully literate, heart-onsleeve charm fully encapsulated here. “After the Ice Out” closes the record in brief, ramshackle fashion, as a ragged chorus of punch-drunk voices sing Gallant out. Though In Memory of Pluto seem poised for indie-rock stardom at any minute, Nothing, This Makes Sense suggests Gallant would be just ﬁne making handmade records in his bedroom. It is the mark of a maturing artist. Catch Seth Gallant at The Skinny Pancake in Burlington with Jamie Kent this Thursday.

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Highway Bar Music, Side Room Serenade (HOWLIN’ DOG, CD)

Northeast Kingdom’s Highway Bar Music is a brand-new entrant into Vermont’s crowded Americana scene. The countriﬁed boyfriend-girlfriend duo of Ryan Arthur and Elisabeth Kaldor began as a studio side project nearly two years ago, but they didn’t play their ﬁrst show until January of this year, at Burlington’s Radio Bean. That show also served as a release party for their debut EP, Side Room Serenade. The EP was recorded in the side room of a double-wide mobile home, hence the title. And as those humble surroundings might suggest, the disc is a rather low-rent affair, thematically speaking. That’s hardly a novelty in country music, of course. But while the EP boasts some blue-collar

credibility, that authenticity ultimately proves superficial, as its five songs are limp imitations of the classic and outlaw country heroes the duo parrots. Side Room gets under way with “Mama Don’t Approve,” which apparently wants to be a contemporary companion — or at least an homage — to the Merle Haggard classic “Mama Tried.” “Turned into a hedonist and Mama don’t approve,” sings Caldor with a signature pitchy warble. At times her offkey ruminations exhibit a kind of reckless, hillbilly charm, especially on lines such as “On my day off, I drink beer in my bathing suit.” But by song’s end, lighthearted zeal devolves into redneck stereotypes so trashy and awkwardly phrased they almost feel like parody. Relief is slow in coming. Where Kaldor’s delivery is stilted and almost uniformly out of tune, Arthur’s is stilted and only slightly less out of tune. The pandering to country platitudes is still intact, though — if not heightened to uncomfortable new levels. On “Old Bones” Arthur sings in an overly earnest growl, “Drinkin’ and pain, they was my weakness in life. / Worked fifty hours a week just to get by. / But on Friday night, I’d go to the townie bar. / Life was always grand there. / Yeah, for sure.” And it gets worse. If Christopher Guest were to give the Spinal Tap/Mighty Wind treatment to country music, the result might sound a lot like the wince-inducing duet “Fight Like Cats and Dogs.” The following track, “Badness,” um … lives up to its name, with Arthur miscast in the role of a barroom badass. Finally, the cliché carousel comes to a stop with “Dirty & Dragged Down.” As with each track before it, the hackneyed phrases come fast and furious, and Kaldor’s delivery is predictably awkward and off key. Side Room Serenade could almost work as a satire, were it not so obviously a labor of love. Sadly, it functions as little more than an unfortunate first attempt.

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1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main St., Burlington, 862-2244. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lift, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monty’s Old Brick Tavern, 7921 Williston Rd., Williston, 316-4262. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500.

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Oh, Claire! Just what, exactly, is in the water in Eau Claire, Wis.? The sleepy burg gave the world Bon Iver a scant three

years ago. Now, it shares another group of favorite sons in the personage of The Daredevil Christopher Wright. As critics from Paste magazine to this very paper have noted, the trio’s debut album, In Deference to a Broken Back — produced by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon,

no less — artfully turned indie-folk convention on its ear, and represented one of the more charming, if overlooked, records of 2009.

champlain valley

Bar Antidote: Gina's Picture Show (indie-folk), 9 p.m., Free. City Limits: Dance Party with DJ Earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. Two Brothers Tavern: Rick Redington & the Luv (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

The Brewski: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $2. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub: Willie Edwards Band (blues), 9 p.m., Free.

Monty's Old Brick Tavern: George Voland JAZZ: with Jody Albright & Dan Skea (jazz), 4 p.m., Free. Radio Bean: the le duo: iNprov (experimental), 9 p.m., Free. Lawrence Welks & Our Bear to Cross (experimental), 11 p.m., Free. Rí Rá Irish Pub: Trinity (Irish), 5 p.m., Free.

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Lift: Karaoke … with a Twist, 9 p.m., Free. The Monkey House: Hip-Hop Open Mic with Dakota, 10 p.m., Free.

1/2 Lounge: Heal-In Sessions with Reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

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1/2 Lounge: Halfrobeats with DJ Shape (Afrobeat), 10 p.m., Free. Club Metronome: Bass Culture with DJs Jahson & Nickel B (electronica), 9 p.m., Free. Leunig's Bistro & Café: Queen City Hot Club (Gypsy-jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

Monty's Old Brick Tavern : Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Free.

Club Metronome: Open Mic Night with Mikey P of Elephantbear, 9 p.m., Free.

Piecasso: Karaoke Championship with John Wilson & Danger Dave, 9:30 p.m., Free.

Nectar's: The Dawson Leary Project, Durians (jam), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

Radio Bean: Stephen Callahan Trio (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. The Daredevil Christopher Wright (indie), 8 p.m., Free. Honky Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

Rusty Nail: Stomping Melvin with DJ Russell (mashup), 10 p.m., $5.

Parima Main Stage: Jazzed Up Mondays (jazz), 7 p.m., Free (18+).

Red Square: Upsetta International with Super K (reggae), 8 p.m., Free.

regional

Radio Bean: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

central

Monopole: Capital Zen (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Tabu Café and Nightclub: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (DJ), 5 p.m., Free.

burlington area

1/2 Lounge: Funhouse with DJs Rob Douglas,

Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern: Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Free.

Charlie O's: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

Ruben James: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

Langdon Street Café: Information Overload with Jen Dole (trivia), 7 p.m., Donations. Comedy Open Mic (stand-up), 8:30 p.m., Free.

central

Main Street Grill and Bar: Jairo Sequiera (Spanish guitar), 7 p.m., Free.

Langdon Street Café: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free.

Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern: Tattoo Tuesdays with Andrea (jam), 5 p.m., Free. TUE.09

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Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-570-8888. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-5632222. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-3242200. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666.

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Red Square: Hype 'Em (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

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Matterhorn: Jeff Pitchell (blues), 9 p.m., $5.

Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100.

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Moonflower & Friends (house), 7 p.m., Free.

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51 Main, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209. The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002.

Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. The Center Bakery & Cafe, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. L.A.C.E., 159 North Main St., Barre, 476-4276. The Lamb Abbey., 65 Pioneer Circle, Montpelier, 229-2200. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202.

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Two BroThers Tavern: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m.

northern

The Brewski: Seth Eames (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. The huB Pizzeria & PuB: Chris Lyons & Fran (Americana), 8 p.m., Free. MaTTerhorn: Toasthead (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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1/2 Lounge: Kelly Ravin Trio (roots), 9 p.m., Free.

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. necTar's: True School Wednesday with Nastee & DJ A-Dog, (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

reD square: Japhy Ryder (prog-rock), 8 p.m., Free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

central

charLie o's: Jay Ekis (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. green MounTain Tavern: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free. LangDon sTreeT café: The Heckhounds (blues), 8:30 p.m., Donations. sLiDe Brook LoDge & Tavern: Open Jam, 9 p.m., Free.

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ciTy LiMiTs: Karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. Two BroThers Tavern: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

northern

MaTTerhorn: Haiti Relief Effort with The Eames Brothers (mountain blues), 7 p.m., $5 donation.

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raDio Bean: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

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Regardless of whether voices over the airwaves actually belong to faces “meant for radio,” as the saying goes, one radio program isn’t afraid to show its faces onscreen. Robert Altman put a fictional version of “A Prairie Home Companion” in theaters in 2006, but this week Lake Wobegon buffs can view the real show in action when it airs live in high-def throughout the continent. Since 1974, Garrison Keillor’s radio program has made a name for itself with regular skits such as “News from Lake Wobegon” and “Guy Noir: Private Eye,” plus featured American folk artists, comedy sketches and stellar sound effects. This broadcast — airing at three Vermont venues — offers English singersongwriter Elvis Costello and folk duo Robin and Linda Williams as just a few of the featured guests. No need to tune your dial.

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You’ve heard of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, but how about Charlie Bowers? This actor-director of the silent film era is often forgotten, but his clever slapstick comedy shorts, such as “Now You Tell One” and “It’s a Bird,” are back on the big screen this week — and they’re silent no longer. The Hot Club of San Francisco pays tribute to the surrealist aspects of Bowers’ films by accompanying them with jazz manouche, or gypsy jazz, à la Paris in the 1920s. Formed in 1990, the Hot Club emulates Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli’s renowned string band Quintette du Hot Club de France. The Hot Club’s swinging melodies are “intricate, scorching and often brilliant,” says Acoustic Guitar, and they also accompany shorts by James Sibley Watson and Harold Shaw. This blast from the past is anything but played out.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT: Local poets, musicians, singers, storytellers and comics unearth hidden talents and step into the limelight. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

ROTARY CLUB OF ESSEX: Rotarians help build goodwill and peace as they organize service goals at weekly social meetings. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. The Essex, Essex, 12:10-1:30 p.m. $15 for members; free to drop in. Info, 233-3612.

‘PLAUDERABEND’: Conversationalists with a basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over dinner. Lake-View Restaurant, South Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 8621677 or 863-5036.

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POTLUCK SUPPER & MOVIE: Shared home cooking precedes a screening of Life in Chittenden County, hosted by the Milton Historical Society. Milton Historical Museum, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 893-7387, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

GRADUATE STUDIES OPEN HOUSE: Advisors from each grad program spout off information on the major, admissions and financial aid. Cardinal Lounge. Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-4723. TUTOR TRAINING: Volunteers increase their smarts on reading strategies, lesson planning and more to help other adults learn. The Literacy Volunteers Center, Room 049, Hawkins Hall. SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-5332.

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ABRAHAM-HICKS STUDY GROUP: Believers in the law of attraction investigate how your thoughts affect your life through discussion and group exercises. Unity Church of Vermont, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 383-8429. CHITTENDEN COUNTY PHILATELIC CLUB: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@yahoo.com. GERMAN-ENGLISH EXCHANGE: Anglophones practice foreign-language conversation with native speakers of Deutsch, and vice versa. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

‘LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE’: Spanish speakers say hola as they improve their linguistic abilities at this group chat. Hayes Room, KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

CLASSIC FILM NIGHT: Must-see movies from the past get another go. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. ‘NORTH BY NORTHWEST’: When an ad executive is mistaken by a group of spies for a CIA agent, he embarks on a life-changing series of adventures that take him across the country in Hitchcock’s 1959 romantic comedy-thriller. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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LAMOILLE VALLEY YEAR-ROUND FARMERS ARTISAN MARKET: Farmers and food producers fill Vermonters’ totes with local and organic dining options, including eggs, cider, seeds and cow cheeses. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 888-1261, FAMmanager@gmail.com. LOCALVORE DINNER SERIES: A speech by UVM prof Saleem Ali, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future, highlights a fourcourse meal derived from local ingredients. Hosted by Vermont Commons School. Preregister. Penny Cluse Café, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $60. Info, 985-4135.

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‘BONE BUILDERS’: Folks bulk up their bone and muscle strength through guided exercises. Senior Citizens’ Center, Brandon, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-3121.

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‘LONG WINTER’S NAP’: Sound sleepers write in a dream journal and hypothesize interpretations, before conjuring up crafty dream-catchers. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536, bradfordpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: Adventure hounds feast on eye-catching cinematography of mountain themes ranging from extreme sports to culture to environment. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $16-21. Info, 603-448-0400.

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IRA SEMINAR: Retiring ... eventually? Learn how IRAs can help steer you to a successful retirement in this class hosted by Vermont Federal Credit Union. Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 923-1321.

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The snowy woods may be “lovely, dark and deep,” as Robert Frost wrote, but they’re wide open to daytime exploration at the Green Mountain Club’s 14th annual Snowshoe Festival on Saturday. Outdoorspeople of all ages strap on a pair of webbed footwear to partake in fun, fresh-air offerings throughout the day. Kids and adults of all ability levels scout the surrounding 40 acres of hills and fields on short, guided walks leaving at regular intervals. A handful of educational excursions focus on animal tracking, outdoor cooking and navigation skills — while igloo building and the inaugural “snowshoe Olympics” let folks romp in the powder. No snow? No problem. Families can still relish the daylight on hikes, watch a raptor demo or try some yoga. Either way, it’s perfect for shaking off that bout of cabin fever.

HOME BUYING SEMINAR: Prospective buyers learn the ins and outs of the process from mortgage and real-estate professionals. Preregister. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; light dinner provided. Info, 865-1020, ext. 36.

RUG HOOKING & KNITTING CIRCLE: Experienced and novice needle workers present their looped creations, swap ideas and indulge in textile camaraderie. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

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Patricia NewmaN: Skits and listener participation accent a reading by this former South Burlington resident and children’s author. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. Peter the music maN: Educator Peter Alsen lets preschoolers try out various instruments at a fun intro to music theory. Colchester Meeting House, 12:30-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘the woodchuck’s wiNter’: Little ones ages 3 to 5 examine how the groundhog stays warm enough through the winter to look for his shadow. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. $5. Info, 229-6206.

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aLao kuNg Fu: Martial arts students focus on the form and technique of the Hung Gar style through vigorous conditioning workouts. Fair Haven Fitness, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $6. Info, 265-3470.

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aNNe cLark: A UVM prof and expert on Christian traditions in the Middle Ages elaborates on Hildegard of Bingen’s achievements as a result of medieval monasticism. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, info@ vermonthumanities.org. aNNeLise orLeck: Nearly a century after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the author of Common Sense and a Little Fire looks into its lasting impact on workplace safety laws. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, info@ vermonthumanities.org.

met Live iN hd: PaLace 9: Garanča stars in the high-def broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Bizet’s opéra comique, Carmen. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $2024. Info, 864-5610. ‘souveNir’: Vermont Stage Company paints a comic portrait of 1930s socialite Florence Foster Jenkins — a woman who believed herself to be a great soprano when in reality she couldn’t carry a tune. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $27-32. Info, 863-5966.

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Joshua beNNett: This spoken word poet lets loose rhythmic lines and stanzas. Burghy’s, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3095. kristiNa borJessoN: Is the media manufacturing the “truth”? This investigative journalist shares eyebrow-raising interviews with well-known reporters in her new book, Into the Buzzsaw. Ellsworth Room, Library and Learning Center, Johnson State College, 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 635-1247. ‘ProPhetic odyssey’: What happened after Moses died? A study group peruses the prophetic writings to quench its thirst for knowledge. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5125. readers theater series: The audience becomes part of the story as director Karen Hildebrand organizes read-alouds of famous works. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3095.

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ccta PubLic heariNg: Those who catch rides on public transportation put in their two cents about a new proposal for revised University Mall, Burlington Airport and Williston routes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2282.

dr. mary chiLders: A memoirist discusses her broken childhood, her path out of poverty and the ethical issues she faced writing about them. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

Neighborhood PLaNNiNg assembLy: Local residents of Ward 6 discuss election issues and candidates. Channel 17 airs the meeting live via webcast. Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 864-4129.

dr. PoLLy youNg-eiseNdrath: This Jungian analyst and author explores that all-important and elusive feeling: happiness. Her talk examines whether being American makes us feel particularly entitled to it. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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haviLaNd smith: The retired CIA Chief of Counterterrorism shares a well-founded summary of conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, and how they can be resolved. Congregational Church, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626. robert hager: This former NBC correspondent provides inside stories from the front lines in “Courting Disaster: From the Vietnam War to Air France Flight 447.” Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, info@vermonthuman ities.org.

‘arts For aLL’: Instructor Ginny Mullen fosters budding artistes as they shape creative expressions. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 658-3585.

education

schooL oPeN house: Parents of kids in preschool through grade 3 consider a public ed alternative. International Children’s School, South Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-3344.

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tom LuxoN: Did the author of Paradise Lost pave the way for same-sex marriages? This Dartmouth professor cites John Milton’s efforts for revised divorce laws as evidence. Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

greeN mouNtaiN gLobaL Forum: How do consumer decisions affect local and global sustainability? A panel of experts — featuring UVM’s Dr. Saleem Ali, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ Michael Dupee and Vermont state rep Christopher Bray — weigh in. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8131.

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Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. Indoor GardenInG Workshop: Educator Peter Burke introduces a plant both pretty and functional: the sunflower. Green thumbs learn about cultivating its big, crunchy greens for salads. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. $10-12. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.com. knIttInG CIrCle: Needle wielders master the craft and share patterns. Senior Citizens’ Center, Brandon, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 247-3121. ‘lunCh In a ForeIGn lanGuaGe’: Speakers of two widely spoken Romance tongues, French and Italian, gab away. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. seed sWap: Plant caretakers trade stock to widen their crop at the Hardwick Community Dinner. United Church, Hardwick, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8569. spanIsh-enGlIsh ConversatIon Group: ¿Qué pasa? Learn more about fellow Spanish speakers at this group foreign tongue foray. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. tax assIstanCe: Tax counselors straighten up financial affairs for low- and middle-income taxpayers. Kolvoord Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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‘a praIrIe home CompanIon’: Catamount arts: Lake Wobegon buffs catch Garrison Keillor and his guests in action at a live, high-def broadcast of the radio show’s recording session. See calendar spotlight. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 8 p.m. $12-15. Info, 748-2600. ‘a praIrIe home CompanIon’: palaCe 9: See above listing. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $22. Info, 660-9300. ‘a praIrIe home CompanIon’: toWn hall theater: See above listing. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 382-9222. ‘death & the maIden’: Convinced that her new neighbor is her former torturer, a woman who was previously a political prisoner must face the demons of her past. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

food & drink

spaGhettI dInner: Delizioso! Stringy pasta dishes support an eighth grade trip to Boston. Milton Senior High School, 5-7 p.m. $5-7, or $20 per family. Info, 893-3230, ext. 115.

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presChool storytIme: Tots ages 3 to 6 bury their noses in books with read-aloud tales, rhymes, songs and crafts. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

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dr. kImBerly sultze & dr. ChrIstIna root: Do new electronic gadgets skew our sense of time, place and space? Folks consider the question with guidance from an associate prof of journalism and mass communication and a prof of English. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536. mary nIChols: In “Sustainable Communities for a Sustainable State,” a top air quality expert reviews California’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1217.

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‘I hate hamlet’: See WED.03, 7:30 p.m. ‘prayInG & playInG to the Beat oF a ChIld’s metronome’: A simple, steady beat keeps time in Patricia Ticineto Clough’s performance piece evoking the feel of childhood while examining religiosity and the body. Noble Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 866934-8232, ext. 8614. ‘souvenIr’: See WED.03, 7:30 p.m. WInterFest: Lost Nation Theater celebrates top 2009 productions by bringing ‘em back to the stage. This weekend’s pick is Martin Sherman’s Rose, a tale spanning 80 years in the life of a Holocaust survivor. Arts Center. Montpelier City Hall, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 229-0492.

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‘a lanGuaGe For lIFe’ CIrCle: No need to dish out shallow compliments to connect with others; facilitator Sally Dames guides folks in meaningful listening and communication exercises. Unity Church of Vermont, Essex Junction, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 288-9265. a. van Jordan: The Texas-based writer of Rise and MacNolia previews his award-winning works. Dining Hall, Red Mill building. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727, ext. 210. Book dIsCussIon serIes: earth tones: T.C. Boyle’s A Friend of the Earth explores how to live in harmony with nature. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626. dyad CommunICatIon: Got something to say? Speak and listen in this back-and-forth night of contemplative conversation. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 6:15-8:45 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 522-5855. Jason rapCzynskI: A St. Mike’s alumnus shares chunks of his 133-page work of fiction, The Videographer, written in just three days. Room 315, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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arGentInean tanGo: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a selfguided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. Ballroom danCe soCIal: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $1014. Info, 862-2269.

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tertulIa latIna: Latino-americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440. texas hold ‘em tournament: Charitable gamers put on their poker faces to benefit the Knights of Columbus Council 297. Knights of Columbus, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. $50 buy-in. Info, 524-1981 or 373-5738.

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ColChester WInter CarnIval: A three-day town party includes music and dance performances, fireworks, a pancake breakfast, a chili challenge, horse-drawn hay rides, a fundraising auction, skating with cops and more. Colchester High School, 5-9 p.m. $4-5. Info, 264-5640.

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FIrst FrIdays: health & Wellness serIes: Massage therapist and Reiki master Darcie Shedd highlights the benefits of Thai yoga bodywork, or “lazy yoga,” based on yoga and Ayurveda traditions. St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-9498, info@stjfoodcoop.com.

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‘pInt-sIzed sCIenCe’: Laboratory learners ages 2 to 7 experiment with stories and hands-on activities. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 1-877324-6386. toddler tIme: Little ones ages 1 to 3 get social with books and simple yoga stretches. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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GeorGe WIlson, dave kaynor & the BeaudoIn leGaCy: Traditional French Canadian music and fiddling sparks rollicking dance moves. North End Studio, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 863-6713.

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ImanI WInds WIth steFon harrIs: A jazz vibraphonist joins this Grammynominated wind quintet in a progressive twist on American chamber music. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-38. Info, 863-5966. FRI.05

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elIsaBeth von trapp: Maria’s granddaughter continues the family tradition by lending her voice to warm acoustic music. First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-1151.

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enGlIsh Country danCe: Those keen on Jane Austen’s favorite pastime make rural rounds to lively tunes by Carol Compton, Wayne Hankin and Margaret Smith. First half-hour is an advanced dance session. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-8; bring finger food to share. Info, 879-7618.

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‘Itty BItty puBlIC skatInG’: Preschoolers and their parents build up courage to conquer the ice as an instructor leads games and activities at this drop-in program. Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $6 per family; $1 skate rentals. Info, 865-7558.

WInter Fun run: Snow, schmoe. Joggers of all ages and abilities stretch their legs on a 4- to 5-mile outdoor excursion. Headlamps and reflective gear recommended. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.

drum & danCe: Percussion practice makes perfect for group groovin’ to rhythmic beats. Drum practice starts at 6:30 p.m.; drum and dance begins at 7. Shelburne Town Hall, 6:30-9 p.m. $3. Info, 862-7118, jaswmbrown@gmail.com.

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dads & kIds playGroup: Youngsters up to age 5 and their male grown-ups connect over a complimentary dinner and group playtime. Family Center of Washington County, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 262-3292, ext. 115, fcwcdads@yahoo.com.

hIGhland skI-In: Lovers of winter convene to ski (and sometimes snowshoe) covered trails. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 9:45 a.m. Free. Info, 533-2647.

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‘In transItIon 1.0’: The first detailed film about the worldwide Transition Town movement details community responses to peak oil and climate change. Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, 7-9 p.m. $3 donation. Info, 295-9068.

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‘rutland helpS haiti’ Benefit concert: Indie singer-songwriter and Vermont native Caitlin Canty shares her sweet-as-sugar vocals, and string-rock quartet Darlingside produce catchy cello- and violin-laced airs. Proceeds go to Pure Water for the World’s Haitian relief efforts. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $10 minimum donation. Info, 775-0570. Scott forreSt: Latin, folk and rock form a singular soundscape in the capable hands of this Rochester singer-songwriter. The Art House, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 458-0464.

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VerMont conteMporary MuSic enSeMBle: Pianist Michael Arnowitt joins the group in new works by David Feurzeig and Thomas Read, as well as David Ludwig’s Haiku Catharsis and György Ligeti’s Etudes for Piano. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $5-20. Info, 849-6900.

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tiM erikSen: A multi-instrumentalist — he plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, bajo sexto and Saraswati veena — plays up traditional American ballads. Preconcert lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. See calendar spotlight. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 656-4455.

VSo waltz night: Twirlers take a break from 3/4time to bid on upscale silent-auction items at this black-tie affair set to live accompaniment from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Proceeds benefit statewide VSO programs. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. - midnight. $150 includes dinner; call for reservations. Info, 800-876-9293, ext. 11.

Montpelier contra dance: Nils Fredland calls the steps as folks in soft-soled shoes move to live airs by David Kaynor, George Wilson and Beth Robinson. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163. north indian claSSical dance & MuSic: A troupe of 15 area artists share stories of Krishna, a widely known reincarnation of Vishnu in Indian mythology, through movement and music. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 860-9556.

tax help: AARP’s Tax Aide Service volunteers whip financial affairs into order for seniors and lower-income households. Sign up in advance for a one-hour session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. VcaM acceSS orientation: Video production hounds get an overview of facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

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Burlington winter feStiVal ice walk: Face painters, street entertainers and frozen water carved into forms and figures entertain passersby. Each viewer can vote for his or her favorite sculpting team before a 1 p.m. award ceremony. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123, burlingtonwinterfestivalnews @gmail.com. colcheSter winter carniVal: See FRI.05, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. ‘great ice in grand iSle’: Nordic skating, an Atti sled dog demo, chili cook-off and bonfire kick off a month of frozen laketop festivities. City Bay, North

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Johnson Winter Carnival: Townspeople of all ages bundle up for some snow-season celebration, including a puppet show, games and crafts, spaghetti dinner, ice skating and community readings. Various locations, Johnson, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Most events are free; check schedule at www. townofjohnson.com for specific times and prices. Info, 635-6622 or 635-7826.

WoodChuCk aPrès ski Party: In celebration of February 2 as “Woodchuck Day” in Vermont, foodies enjoy Woodchuck Cider samples and giveaways, along with games and entertainment. International Restaurant, Jay, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 988-2611.

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ayurveda series: Participants learn the age-old science of this form of alternative medicine, whipping up a chai recipe for immunity. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

‘siCk around the World’: Neighbors bring a table setting and dish to share for a potluck, followed by this one-hour “Frontline” documentary focusing on different countries’ health care systems. Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 658-7441. hot Club of san franCisCo — ‘silent surrealism’: Live Gypsy-jazz sounds accompany silent shorts, including Charlie Bowers’ “Now You Tell One” and “It’s a Bird”, and films by James Sibley Watson and Harold Shaw. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 457-3981. ‘the maid’: Sebastián Silva’s 2009 drama focuses on longtime live-in maid Raquel, who learns to let go of her self-instilled mental servitude, and represents social class issues in Chile. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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burlington Cohousing PotluCk: Community members bring a dish to share as they meet, mingle and learn about collaborative living. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0120. Caledonia Winter farmers market: Freshly baked goods, stored veggies, beef and maple syrup feature prominently in displays of “shop local” options. Welcome Center, St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088. ChamPlain islands Winter farmers market: Shoppers’ totes fill with jellies and preserves, artisan cheeses and baked goods, and cold-weather produce. Try spinning and knitting as local fiber artisans show off their craft and their wares. South Hero Congregational Church, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Free. Info, 372-9769.

vietnamese benefit feast: A bountiful spread of egg rolls, soup, stir fry with rice, and vegetarian and meat options helps raise funds for a local mom in need of a bone-marrow transplant. McClure

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‘sounds of ChoColate love’: Barbershop quartet High Voltage croon love songs for Valentine’s Day and enact comic routines while audience members savor hot chocolate samples. Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 264-2146.

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‘valentine marathon’: Artist Pria Cambio helps crafty participants fashion handmade love letters. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $110 includes all materials. Info, 479-7069.

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babysitter mingle: Parents of tots in need of minding meet and greet potential student caregivers — and kids in attendance get a say in the matter. Preregister. North 1 Residence Hall, University Heights, UVM, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 656-9405. CamP & sChool fair: Regional program directors offer summer plans for tots, teens and everyone in between. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5482. saturday stories: Picture books bring tall tales to life for youngsters. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Winter festival family exPo: Games, activities, crafts and entertainment options let kids and parents warm up between bouts of coldweather fun outdoors. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2. Info, 8640123, burlingtonwinterfestivalnews@gmail. com.

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blue moose & the unbuttoned ZiPPers: A folk band produces lilting tunes after an open mic session at this community “coffee house.” Ripton Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. $3-8. Info, 388-9782.

frydaddy: A medley of soul, R&B, and Latin beats by this Upper Valley favorite kicks off a community rock ‘n’ roll dance. Tunbridge Town Hall, 8-11 p.m. $8. Info, 889-9602. midWinter Ceilidh: Live traditional music and dancing by the Green Mountain Celts, o’hAnleigh and the St. Andrews Highland Dancers take SAT.06

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troPiCal fair trade day Celebration: Foodies dig into Fair Trade avocados, mangoes, pineapples and bananas, featured in guacamole, salsa, smoothies and chocolate fondue. City Market, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

nia master Class: Trainer Casey Bernstein hosts an aerobic fitness routine focusing on agility, adaptability and joy. South End Studio, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0044.

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rutland Winter farmers market: Wintertime produce joins handcrafted soaps, wood creations and other novelties at this weekly local bazaar. Old Strand Theater, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 438-9803.

holistiC healing fair: Healers specializing in massage, energy work, reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture and more share the benefits of their fields with others. Unity Church of Vermont, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25 admission includes four healing sessions and refreshments. Info, 288-9265.

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‘Chakra 101’: Folks curious about chakra balancing attend an informal class to learn about healing through the human energy field. Preregister. Rushford Family Chiropractic, South Burlington, noon - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7401.

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Vermont philharmoniC orChestra: “Slavic Soul: A Winter Concert” kicks off the ensemble’s 51st season, highlighting Smetana’s Moldau, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E Minor and Schumann’s Concerto, Opus 54 in A Minor. Catch a talk with music director Lou Kosma at 7:10 p.m. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 476-8188.

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.

hisTory oF The crisis, 10:30 a.m., Cheray Science Hall 101

Opening lecture by HERbERT WEISS, Emeritus Professor, City University of New York; Senior Research Scholar, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, D.C.

a reading oF The Play The lasT enveloPe , 12:00 p.m., McCarthy Theater Written by PIERRE MUJOMbA, Saint Michael’s resident scholar, writer in exile

raPe as a ForM oF genocide, 1:00 p.m., Farrell Room

A presentation by JOCELYN KELLY, Gender-based Violence Research Coordinator for the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative

Sponsored by: The Vermont Global Health Coalition and the following Saint Michael’s programs: The Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice, MOVE, The Student Global AIDS Campaign; the Peace and Justice Club, and the Saint Michael’s Lecture Series

met liVe in hd: town hall theater: See above listing. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 1 p.m. $22. Info, 382-9222. ‘souVenir’: See WED.03, 7:30 p.m. winterFest: See THU.04, 7:30 p.m.

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‘intro to sCreenwriting’: Got a dream for the big screen? MFA grad student Tommy Walsh provides a forum for learning the mechanics and sharing writing projects. Preregister. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211, thomas.walsh@goddard.edu. leon thompson: The author shares his third book of humor, Not Too Awful Bad: A Storyteller’s Guide to Vermont, which includes a guide to talking like a native and identifying residents from “redneck natives” to “transplants.” The Park Café, St. Albans, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 524-0669.

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Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. haiti Fundraiser: Vermonters garner support for the Bumi Sehat Midwifery and Health Clinic (a nonprofit providing disaster relief in Haiti) by watching the short documentary Tsunami Notebook, followed by a Q&A session with midwife Katherine Bramhall. The Loft, Gentle Landing Midwifery, Montpelier, 2:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 207-239-0235.

gatorade Free Flow tour: See FRI.05, 10 a.m.

talks

fairs & festivals

alao Kung Fu: See WED.03, 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

graham dewyea: The coordinator of the Onion River Exchange time bank provides an overview of its new REACH project, which allows seniors and community members to receive basic services while living independently. A potluck follows. Grange Hall, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0782.

theater

‘i hate hamlet’: See WED.03, 7:30 p.m.

met liVe in hd: Catamount arts Center: Plácido Domingo puts his vocals to good use as the star of the Metropolitan Opera’s high-def broadcast of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1 p.m. $20-22. Info, 748-2600.

A presentation by KaMbALE MUSAVULI, Student Coordinator and Spokesperson for Friends of the Congo

met liVe in hd: palaCe 9: See above listing. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 1 p.m. $20-24. Info, 864-5610.

pause CaFé: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

Judy alexander & bruCe Chalmer: A musical duo executes Broadway showtunes and songs in Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish, with backup by a jazz combo. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $30 includes dinner; cash bar. Info, 862-5125.

Breaking The silence: Using social Media For advocacy, 2:15 p.m., Farrell Room

ColChester winter CarniVal: See FRI.05, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ‘great iCe in grand isle’: See SAT.06, 11 a.m. 3 p.m.

film

‘andrei rubleV’: Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1966 Russian film chronicles the struggles faced by this 15thcentury artist who painted the interior of a cathedral in Vladimir. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. Film sCreening & disCussion: The two-part documentary Carl Jung: The Wisdom of the Dream presents the life and work of this renowned psychologist and philosopher. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4921, jungin vermont@burlingtontele com.net. ‘the Future oF Food’: Deborah Koons’ 2004 documentary investigates the steady corporatization of food — and the effect it has on farmers. Town Hall, Bakersfield, 2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 827-6576.

met liVe in hd: loew auditorium: See above listing. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $25. Info, 603-646-2422.

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Vermont Contemporary musiC ensemble: Pianist Michael Arnowitt joins the group in new works by David Feurzeig and Thomas Read, as well as David Ludwig’s Haiku Catharsis and György Ligeti’s Etudes for Piano. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $5-20. Info, 849-6900.

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theater

‘I Hate Hamlet’: See WED.03, 5 p.m. Met Live in HD: Loew Auditorium: See SAT.06, 1 p.m.

‘Chakra 201’: Folks learn to sail through environmental stresses by harnessing the power of their energy fields. Rushford Family Chiropractic, South Burlington, 2-5 p.m. $25. Info, 8607401.

Michael Cooper: A high-energy mime entertains with handcrafted masks, stilt dancing, storytelling and physical comedy in his oneman show, “Masked Marvels and Wondertales.” Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 2 p.m. $8-15. Info, 457-3981. ‘Souvenir’: See WED.03, 2 p.m.

holidays

Valentine Workshop: Ribbons, doilies, glitter and other romantic baubles adorn heartfelt love letters for sweethearts or friends. Megan Humphrey of Sweet Basil Cards leads this craft bash. Frog Hollow, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6458.

kids

Family Craft Day: Nature themes inspire handmade wonders, including snowflake cutouts and critter creations. Education Barn, Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $12 -14 per adult/child pair; $4-5 per additional child. Info, 434-3068. ‘Found Sound’ Workshop: Clever kids transform recyclables into one-of-a-kind musical instruments and then play them under the tutelage of Gregory Kozak of Scrap Arts Music. Preregister. Flynn Studios, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, 3:45-4:45 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966. Lollipop Ski Race: Young skiers don racing bibs for a fun zip down the “Mighty Mite” hill, with encouragement from bystanders, including Olympians Marilyn and Barbara Ann Cochran. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, 1-2:30 p.m. Free with purchase of a $14 youth day pass; includes postrace lollipop. Info, 434-2479.

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‘A Celebration of Emily Dickinson’: Camerata New England, Opera North and Lebanon High School students perform a program of arrangements inspired by the poet’s work. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 3 p.m. $5-10. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘Eleven Pipers Piping’: Exhilarating tunes are always in season: Regional musicians Tim Cummings, Rik Palieri, Ben Miller and eight others charm different varieties of pipes in solos and ensembles. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 4 p.m. $15 donation. Info, 453-4271. ‘Flute Extravaganza’: Reedless wind instrument players ages 9 to 19 — all students of Jericho’s Berta Frank — perform arrangements for trio and quartet. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. Northeast Fiddlers Association: Stringedinstrument players gather for a monthly “meet and jam” to brush up on their skills. VFW Post, Morrisville, noon - 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 728-5188. Scrap Arts Music: Five dynamic Canadians transform found materials into inventive percussion instruments. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 2 p.m. $16-26. Info, 863-5966. Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra: “Slavic Soul: A Winter Concert” kicks off the ensemble’s 51st season, highlighting Smetana’s Moldau, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E Minor and Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54 in A Minor. Catch a talk with music director Lou Kosma at 3:10 p.m. Barre Opera House, 3:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 476-8188.

outdoors

Sleigh Rides: See SAT.06, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

sport

Gatorade Free Flow Tour: See FRI.05, 10 a.m.

Winterfest: See THU.04, 2 p.m.

words

Poetry Reading & Open Mic: Story and stanza fans recite lines of their own or of others. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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‘Social Media Made Easy’: Smart marketers dive into Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other modern tools that build up a business’ buzz. Milne Room, Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-8493.

community

Burlington Walk/Bike Council: Proponents of safer transportation plan projects and goals for 2010 and discuss the Southern Connector. Center for Communities and Neighborhoods, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-2453, ext. 103. Community Forum: Folks break off into groups to discuss the future of the Underhill Flats/ Riverside Village in terms of revitalization, housing, infrastructure, transportation and more. Cafeteria, Browns River Middle School, Jericho, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-2287, ext. 104.

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Tutor Training: See WED.03, 1-3:30 p.m.

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Basic Computer Course: Folks in need of some technology tutelage sign up for a tailored 30-minute slot with a computer expert. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. $3 donation. Info, 658-3585. English Conversation Group: Anglophones offer chatty practice to nonnative learners of their mother tongue. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘Spend Smart’: Recession-rattled Vermonters learn savvy skills for stretching bucks. Conference Room, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 8601417, ext. 104. Tax Assistance: See THU.04, 9-11:15 a.m. Website Discussion: Participants learn more about ted.com (Technology, Entertainment, Design), which compiles thought-provoking “ideas worth spreading.” Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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‘Bone Builders’: See WED.03, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Herbal Strategies for Cardiovascular System Health: To kick off American Heart Month, folks learn how to use herbs, nutrition and exercise to protect against heart disease. City Market, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

holidays

Valentine’s Treats: Need an aphrodisiac to kickstart a romantic meal? Instructor Dana L. Woodruff helps folks dabble with chocolate, roses, damiana and cayenne. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier,

6-7:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com.

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‘Music With Mia’: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with some sing-along tunes. Meet in the JCPenney Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

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‘Itty Bitty Public Skating’: See THU.04, 10-11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime: See THU.04, 10-10:45 a.m.

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Champlain Echoes Open Rehearsals: The women’s barbershop quartet shows off its four-part vocals. All females of all ages can chime in. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 6:309:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0071. SUNY Plattsburgh Sinfonia Chamber Ensemble: Conductor Elizabeth Gorevic leads musicians through John Williams’ A Prayer for Peace, Mozart’s Divertimento No. 3, an Argentinian tango by Piazzolla and Corelli’s Chistmas Concerto Grosso. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518564-2243. The Chad Hollister Band: A Vermont rock band creates infectious tunes for dancin’ the night away. Red Clover Inn, Rutland, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 775-2290.

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Janie Cohen: The director of the Fleming Museum delves deep into the late work of Pablo Picasso, examining his use of fantasy and realism. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516. Janus Forum Debate Series: As the future of Vermont Yankee remains undecided, William Tucker, author of Terrestrial Energy, and Tyson Theron Slocum, director of Public Citizen’s Energy Program, face off on the issue of nuclear energy use. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 578-8830. Joe Buley: Green thumbs learn to extend the growing season as this speaker from Montpelier’s Screamin’ Ridge Farm touches on cold frames, hoop covers and greenhouses. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Green Drinks: Activists and professionals for a cleaner environment raise a glass over networking and discussion. The Skinny Pancake, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2253.

Pause Café: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

film

‘A Prairie Home Companion’: Palace 9: See THU.04. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 660-9300.

food & drink

‘RAWvioli’: Forget the sticky cheese and pasta; Linda Wooliever leads foodies through an easy recipe for this tasty raw dish. Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $7-9. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.com.

health & fitness

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.

kids

Story Hour: Tales and picture books catch the attention of little tykes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Storytime With a Twist: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 1-877-324-6386. Toddler Storytime: Little ones ages 18 to 35 months get cozy listening to stories, singing nursery rhymes and playing games with new buds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Robert Berlind: A visiting artist, writer and professor from SUNY Purchase introduces himself to the local art community. Dining Hall, Red Mill building. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727, ext. 210. Wes Jackson: This speaker from Kansas’ Land Institute emphasizes the importance of improving food security, reducing soil erosion and halting agriculturerelated chemical contamination of land and water. Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0463.

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Joseph Burke: The author of William H. Miner: The Man and the Myth separates fact from fiction in the many rumors about this North Country legend. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3095. 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. Poetry Writing Workshop: Creators of verse improve their work. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

music

Harmonia: Six acclaimed musicians from Ukraine and Slovakia transport listeners to Eastern Europe with rich, folk-music sounds. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $14-20. Info, 603-646-2422.

sport

Adult Pickup Volleyball: Players begin a rally over the net at this fun court game. Gymnasium, Edmunds Middle School, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 864-5088.

talks

Christine Hadsel: The director for the Painted Theater Curtains of Vermont conservation project shares the cultural flavor provided by late-1800s to mid-1900s stage curtains. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. Mark Krawczyk: In Branch Out Burlington’s winter educational lecture, “Permaculture and Coppicing to Revitalize Our Urban Landscape,” this speaker considers whether Britain’s methods of woodland management would be well applied in New England. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768.

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PeneloPe Umbrico: A visiting artist and faculty member at the School of Visual Arts and Bard College shares her history with the local art community. Dining Hall, Red Mill Building, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727, ext. 210.

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words

blooD PressUre clinic: Fletcher Allen nurses check the state of this vital sign. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

creative Writing groUP: Wordsmiths of all levels share their penned expressions. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

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‘all aboarD for DoWntoWn essex JUnction’: Residents brainstorm a more focused vision for Railroad Avenue and Main Street at this public forum. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; dinner provided; bring a potluck dessert. Info, 878-6944. rotary clUb of essex: See WED.03, 12:10-1:30 p.m.

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abraham-hicks stUDy groUP: See WED.03, 6-7:30 p.m. ccta PUblic hearing: Those who hop rides on public transportation put in their two cents about a new proposal for revised University Mall, Burlington Airport and Williston routes. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2282. embroiDerers’ gUilD meeting: Needle workers check out the sewing projects of their peers, and get a little stitching done in the process. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0198. farmers’ night: The Vermont Debate & Forensics League reenacts Statehouse debates in a tradition of midweek entertainment begun by legislators in 1923. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2180.

ira seminar: Retiring ... eventually? Learn how IRAs can help steer you to a successful retirement in this class hosted by Vermont Federal Credit Union. La Quinta Inn and Suites, St. Albans, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 923-1321.

‘lUnch in a foreign langUage’: See WED.03, noon - 1 p.m. ‘maximizing yoUr creDit’: New to the world of plastic money? Students learn methods for obtaining and using credit, while keeping up a positive credit score. Community Room, VSAC Building, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-642-3177.

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‘bone bUilDers’: See WED.03, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

kids

Peter the mUsic man: See WED.03, 12:30-1 p.m.

music

‘DaWn of moDernism’: Violinist Colleen Jennings, cellist John Dunlop and pianist Paul Orgel recreate works by Bartók, Debussy, Janáček and Ravel in a concert exploring the beginnings of modern culture through chamber music. Preconcert discussion at 6:30 p.m. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1107.

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‘DeePening oUr sPiritUality’: Shelburne’s Heidi Bock explores the practice of yoga as an active search for divine beauty in this monthly discussion group. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 425-5606. kevin mckenna: A UVM prof of German and Russian considers “All the Views Fit to Print,” with regard to the changing portrayal of the U.S. in the political cartoons of Soviet Union newspaper Pravda. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Regular admission, $3-5. Info, 656-2090, flem ing@uvm.edu.

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the green moUntain DrUiD orDer: Folks brush up on the modern-day Druid movement in this slide show presentation detailing how to become an active “Caretaker of the Earth.” Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 505-8010. visUal Presentation & lectUre: A PowerPoint show illuminates the Gnostic perspective on “The Christian Mystery of Initiation.” 6 Fairfield Hill Road, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706, vermont@goldenrosycross.org.

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knit night: Crafty needle workers (crocheters, too) share their talents and company as they give yarn a makeover. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

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haiti earthqUake relief fUnDraiser: Compassionate Vermonters reach out at a live auction, exhibition of Haitian artwork, and local foods and goods market. Proceeds support the Neges Foundation’s children’s shelter initiative in Leogane. Claire’s Restaurant and the Center for an Agricultural Economy. Various locations, Hardwick, 5-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 472-5913 or 472-6969.

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animals HORSEBACK RIDING: Lease can begin any time. Cost: $250/ month. Location: Neverland Farm, Hinesburg. Info: Neverland Farms, Bob Wyatt, 802-881-6421, whipwyatt@ya hoo.com. Want to get back into it? Tall, dark, handsome, welltrained, well-mannered gelding looking for rider with some experience for part-time lease. Tally is located at a full-service stable with indoor and outdoor rings, quality instruction, available trail riding and fox hunting, and fun, supportive people.

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PHOTO: THE WINTER LANDSCAPE: Tuesdays, February 16, 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Field Trip Saturday, February 20, 2-6 p.m. Cost: $95/$85.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn how to create stunning winter landscape images in this threesession workshop. Techniques for properly exposing snow, using available light and composing creatively using shadows and texture will be covered. Class format includes lecture, critique of student work and a field trip component. Limit: 8. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience.

FASHION ILLUSTRATION: Feb. 10 - Mar. 31, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/$130.50 BCA Members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of fashion illustration! Students will draw and paint using gouache, watercolor and more, and will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of fashion drawing styles for creating a portfolio. The class includes overview of the fashion industry and the real-world applications of fashion illustration and design. Limit: 12.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com. Teacher bios are also available online.

craft HANDMADE BOOKS WITH ELISSA CAMPBELL OF BLUE ROOF DESIGNS: Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m. Location: Frog Hollow Craft Center, Burlington. Info:

dance BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, kevin@ firststepdance.com, www. 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! MOVING OUT OF DEPRESSION: Feb. 6 - Apr. 3, 10-11:15 a.m., Weekly on Saturday. Cost: $85/8-week session. Location: Chace Mill, 1 Mill St., Suite 312, Burlington. Info: Turnstone Associates, Luanne Sberna, 802-863-9775, Luannesberna@ aol.com. Awaken body, mind and spirit from the immobility of depression. Using dance and movement activities, we will invigorate the body and mind and reconnect thought, feeling, sensation and action. Also suitable for those in stable recovery from food and substance addictions. No previous dance experience is needed. Free your authentic, expressive self! The instructor, Luanne Sberna, is a dance-movement therapist and licensed psychotherapist/addictions counselor. NATURAL BODIES STUDIO CLASS: Join our Monday evening Combination Studio class,

dreams DREAM GROUP: Jan. 28 - Mar. 4, Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $100 Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: Jen, 802-860-6203, journeyworks@ hotmail.com. Through understanding our dreams, we begin to understand what happens in our waking life. Dreams help in making life changing decisions. Utilizing dream sharing tools, and expressive arts, we will look at our dreams, in order to see them in a different light. Bring a journal.

drumming BURLINGTON TAIKO CLASSES: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-6580658, classes@burlingtontaiko. org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes in Burlington! Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $54/7 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $61/7 weeks. Session began 11/3. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:306:50 p.m., $61/7 weeks, began 11/2. Beginning taiko classes in Montpelier! Wednesdays, 7:00-8:20 p.m., $90/6 weeks, began 11/4, includes drum rental at AllTogetherNow. In Richmond on Thursdays, call for times and location. Djembe classes in Montpelier, Wednesdays, 5:006:20 p.m., $90/6 weeks, began 11/4, includes drum rental at Lamb Abbey (www.thelambabbey.com). Gift certificates are available. For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.

empowerment WORKING WITH THE I CHING: Feb. 13 - Mar. 6, 2-4 p.m., Weekly on Saturday. Cost: $60 Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Learn to use the ancient Chinese mantic art that was one of Jung’s favorites in this hands-on workshop. Students should come with questions or concerns about which they want guidance. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

FELDENKRAIS: Jan. 6, 7-8 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $12/class. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Uwe Mester, 802-735-3770, uwemester@ gmx.net. First class is free! The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to increase your range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination. Feldenkrais is beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain as well as for healthy individuals. For further information and complete class schedule please visit: www.vermontfeldenkrais.com.

flynn arts FLYNN FILM SHOWING: Tues., Feb. 9; 7-9 p.m. Free. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org. Acclaimed by film lovers with and without disabilities, disTHIS! is disability through a whole new lens. No handkerchief necessary, no heroism required! Always provocative; never what audiences expect. New York’s disTHIS! Film Series showcases festival-quality comedies, satires, dramas and documentaries that offer groundbreaking interpretations of the disability experience. This program, curated by the director of the festival, Lawrence CarterLong, features the best of the festival’s shorts; inspiring, funny, dramatic films that will provoke discussion. A Q&A session follows the showings. GIMP MOVEMENT WORKSHOP: Open level; Sat., Feb. 13; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Free. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802652-4548, flynnarts@flynncen ter.org. This workshop is open to all members of the public who are interested in disability identity and movement. HEIDI LATSKY’S PERFORMANCE SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR ACTORS AND DANCERS: Intermediate Level; Wednesday, February 10, 7-9 p.m. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@fly nncenter.org. Led by renowned GIMP choreographer Heidi Latsky, this workshop investigates (experientially) a variety of performance and movement techniques that help connect you with your body. The workshop also includes an introduction to the unique elements of the Latsky Technique. TEEN ACTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP: Saturday, Feb. 6 - Apr. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $195/8-weeks. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org. High school students with a passion for theater acquire a dynamic arsenal of performance skills in this eightweek series of workshops that helps actors reach their personal best. Workshops culminate in a mock audition with feedback and a FlynnSpace variety show FLYNN ARTS

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CLAY: PARENT AND CHILD WHEEL: Mar. 6 - Apr. 3, 10-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Saturday. Cost: $150/pair, $135/pair BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. A family introduction to clay using the potter’s wheel! Have a memorable experience with your child, age 4-9. Learn basic wheelworking techniques as well as handle making, trimming and glazing. Parents will monitor

SILKSCREENING, MIXED LEVEL: Feb. 18 - May. 6, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $200/$180 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. All silk screeners, at any level are welcome! Enjoy being part of a community of silk screeners to discuss ideas, learn new techniques and work on individual projects. Guided sessions will help you improve your silkscreening techniques. Cost includes use of open studio hours for outside of class work time. Limit: 8.

TOY THEATRE FROM INNER WORLDS: 7 p.m. Cost: $100/4 3-hour classes. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: JourneyWorks, Michael Watson, 802-860-6203, mwatsonlcmhc@hotmail.com. We each have within us vast inner worlds, peopled by innumerable fascinating characters. Toy theater offers a wealth of options for exploring this world. In this workshop we will draw from our inner landscapes to build and populate toy theaters and create short plays. No prior experience is needed.

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TRANSITION FROM WINTER TO SPRING WITH AYURVEDA: Mar. 4-25, 6-8 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $180. Location: Ayurvedic Center of VT, Williston. Info: 802-872-8898. Learn about the fundamentals within Ayurveda, the science of life.. India’s ancient and practical teachings for promoting joy, quality of health and longevity of life. This class will emphasis how Ayurveda understands seasonal change from winter to spring and the practical ways to harmonize oneself and bring balance through diet and lifestyle.

PHOTO: LIGHTING TECHNIQUES: Mar. 4-25, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $125/$112.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of photographic lighting and gain more creative control over your images in this four session workshop. Learn portrait lighting, fill flash and use of studio lights/softboxes as well as white balance control and other camera techniques. Bring your SLR camera and a tripod to the first class. Limit: 8. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience.

PRINTMAKING: WHAT IS PRINTMAKING?: Feb. 17 - Mar. 31, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $235/$211.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. An introduction to a whole platter of printing techniques. Focus will be on layering different techniques, exploration and fun! Demonstrations on intaglio, monoprinting, relief, paper litho and stencils will be covered. Experiment with various ways of printing from multiple surfaces and combining techniques. Limit: 10.

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6:45-8:00 p.m. Call today and start class next Monday. Cost: $16/drop-in, $14.50 with your 8-class card. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rt. 127, 5 minutes from the Burlington waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates. com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Improve how you feel, breathe, and move in this small group class taught by Lucille Dyer CMA. Learn how combining Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, and Elements of Ballet stimulates your sense of artistry and innate creativity while developing strength, flexibility and coordination in a fun and relaxing studio.

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AYURVEDIC COOKING CLASS: Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25 Location: Ayurvedic Center of VT, Williston Village. Info: 802872-8898. Learn how to make kitchari, a traditional Indian dish made from dhal, veggies, rice and good spice - a very tasty and nourishing Ayurvedic meal that stimulates an excellent state of health and balance.

PHOTO: DIGITAL WORKFLOW: Feb. 17 - Mar. 24, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $250/$225 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs in this comprehensive class using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, fine-tuning tone and contrast, color adjustments and printing will all be covered. Bring a portable hard drive or flash drive with your images to the first class. Limit: 8. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience.

PAINTING: PORTRAIT AND FIGURE PAINTING: Feb. 10 - Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $285/$256.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. For intermediate and advanced painters, this class explores the vitality of nontraditional figure and portrait painting, with emphasis on fresh color, dynamic composition and personal expression. Participants use water-soluble oils and work from clothed and nude models each week. Figure and portrait drawing experience needed. Limit: 10.

Frog Hollow, 802-863-6458. Bookmaking is a fun, yet accessible way to create a personal art piece that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. Local book artist Elissa Campbell will be running this workshop on how to make your own unique book from recycled materials. Registration required and space is limited!

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THE ART OF LISTENING: Open Level; Thursday, February 4; 6-7 p.m. Cost: $5/donation. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org. Led by master educator and charismatic personality Stefon Harris, this session focuses on developing and heightening an awareness of listening in a performance setting. Harris describes the process of being a passive and an active listener and the important role that listening plays in the performance experience between musicians and audience members. Participants then listen to various audio excerpts and learn to develop both listening techniques. KIDS’ FOUND SOUND WORKSHOP: Ages 10+; Sun., Feb. 7; 3:45-4:45 p.m. Cost: $15/workshop. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org. Gregory Kozak, artistic director, composer and instrument creator for Scrap Arts Music, conducts a hands-on illustrated talk about “found sound” and the possibilities of creating musical instruments from recycled and salvaged materials. Using the group’s touring instrument set as a departure point for a “found sound” overview, Gregory discusses the origins and evolutions of his instruments and works with participants to organize found sounds into a sonic palette.

gardening SEED STARTING 101: Feb. 6, 9-11 a.m. Cost: $10. Location: Gardener’s Supply, Burlington. Info: 802-660-3505 x4. This popular and informative workshop, ideal for beginning and advanced gardeners alike, kicks off our seminar series. Learn how to start flower and vegetable plants from seed. We’ll cover all the fundamentals: proper timing, best soil blends, watering, fertilizing, appropriate lighting and more. Preregistration is required. Visit www.gardeners.com/seminars for a complete listing.

health FREE FAMILY EDUCATION CLASS: Location: NAMI, Vermont. Info: 800-639-6480, info@namivt.org. Do you know someone who struggles with a mental illness? The challenges of living with someone with depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia can be overwhelming. Learn the facts about major mental illness, enhance your problem-solving skills, improve communication and receive emotional support from trained instructors and other participants. NAMI is offering a FREE 12-week class starting in March in Brattleboro and Burlington and in April in Middlebury. Space is limited.

herbs HBP, DIABETES & CHOLESTEROL: Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20/2-hour workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal St., Winooski.

COMMUNITY FORUM/PANEL: Saturday, February 13; 12-1:30 p.m.; Free. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org. This forum with GIMP dancers and members of the community discuss issues of dance, disability and acceptance, and the uncompromising ways we are often identified or defined by our physicality.

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Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, 802-865-4372, psherbs@sover. net. There are many nutritional issues & system imbalances that contribute to these diseases & we often find two of these problems existing simultaneously. Join Cathy Dodge as you learn how symptoms develop & what herbs, food & supplements can be used to keep your system in balance & under control. HOLISTIC TRANSGENDER HEALTH: Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $75/$50-75 sliding scale. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main St., Suite 302, Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 802-224-7100, info@ vtherbcenter.org, www.vtherb center.org. Learn about health care concerns of transgender and genderqueer people. Explore herbs that can affect their health. This interactive workshop will educate students by defining terms and exchanging experiences. Learn ways to make herbal practice and literature more inclusive. This is a class for trans people and health care practitioners. VALENTINE HERBALISM WITH LAURA: Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20/2-hour hands-on workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal St., Winooski. Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, Purple Shutter Herbs, 802-865-4372, psherbs@sover. net. We’ll explore the plants that have added to sensual & sexual enjoyment since time began. Together we’ll whip up some exciting concoctions that will create the perfect atmosphere & stimulus in places like the bath & the bedroom! Recipes, ideas & titillating, fun secrets will be shared. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Programs: Wisdom of the Herbs: Eight-month Certification Program beginning May 15, 2010. Wild Edibles: Enhancing Local Food Security, beginning May 9, 2010. VSAC nondegree grants avail. to qualifying applicants; apply now. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, 802-453-6764, anniemc@gmavt.net, www. WisdomOfTheHerbsSchool.com. Unique experiential programs

embracing wild plants, holistic health and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles, and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.

jewelry JEWELRY CLASSES: Feb. 8 - Mar. 2, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday, Tuesday. Cost: $140/ month. Location: Alchemie, 2 Howard St., A1, Burlington. Info: jane frank jewellerydesign, jane frank, 802-999-3242, info@ janefrank.de, www.janefrank. de. Learn how to make your own jewelery with a German, trained goldsmith in a fully equipped studio in town. You will learn basic techniques but also be able to specialize for certain projects you choose. Capacity: 5 students. Mondays: 11-1:30 and 6-8.30 p.m., beginning Feb. 8 (4x). Tuesdays: 11-1:30 and 6-8.30 p.m., beginning Feb. 9 (4x). Sunday: 11-3, one time, Feb. 28 ($75).

language EVENING FRENCH CLASSES: Classes from Feb. 8 to Apr. 22. Classes meet weekly from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Cost: $225/10-week session. Location: AllianceFrancaise of the Lake Champlain Region, #304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Alliance-Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Birdie MacLennan, 802-655-1346, bmaclenn7@gmail.com. Four levels: Beginning (Wednesdays, Feb.10-Apr.21); Intermediate-A (Thursdays, Feb.11-Apr.22); Intermediate-B (Tuesdays, Feb.9Apr.20); Advanced (Mondays, Feb.8-Apr.19). Classes meet 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuition: $225 due w/registration (includes membership in AFLCR). Contact: MichelineaTremblay@gmail.com, 802-497-0420. www.aflcr.org/ classes.html. JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES: Feb. 11 - Apr. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $175/10 classes + text w/ CD, included in fee. Location:

St. Michael’s College, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester. Info: JapanAmerica Society of Vermont, Larry Solt, 802-865-3113, l.solt@ burlingtontelecom.net, www. jasv.org. The Japan-America Society of Vermont is again offering Japanese language classes. Classes are geared to the beginner but can be adapted to the needs of the student. LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-6594181, spanishparavos@gmail. com. 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. Yes, we do lessons for children, and they love it! See our website for complete information or contact us for details. www.spanishwaterburycenter. com.

martial arts AIKIDO CLASSES: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are always welcome!. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.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. Adult classes 7 days a week. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 8-18. AIKIDO CLASSES: Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 802-862-9785, robert@ robertrichtax.com, www.ver montaikido.org. Aikido 101: Join us for this free class! This free “Introduction to Aikido” session is offered at 10 a.m. on the 3rd Sat. of every month. Please bring or wear loose-fitting exercise clothing and plan to arrive 15

minutes before the session begins to register. The class will be nonstrenuous and is open to all who are interested in learning more about Aikido, hands on. VING TSUN KUNG FU: Location: Robert Miller Center, Burlington. Info: 802-324-7702, solartrike@ gmail.com. Moy Tung Ving Tsun Kung Fu. Ongoing classes. Traditional training methodology of Moy Yat lineage, results in the highly effective combination of relaxation and efficiency. Take physical stature out of the equation with the time-tested Ving Tsun system. Free introductory class.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: Cost: $5,000/500hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-288-8160, elementsofhealing@verizon.net, www.elementsofhealing.net. This program teaches two forms of Oriental massage, Amma and Shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well 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.

meditation INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: Feb. 14 - Mar. 7, 2-4 p.m., Weekly on Sunday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-2447909. Get a basic orientation to an essential practice of the spiritual journey; learn over a dozen techniques in this workshop that is more experiential than intellectual. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 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, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.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. SHAMBHALA TRAINING LEVEL I: Fri., Feb. 19, 7-9 p.m.; Sat & Sun, Feb 20 & 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $135/weekend class. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave. (corner of King St.), Burlington. Info: Burlington Shambhala Center,

clASS photoS + morE iNfo oNliNE SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES 802-658-6795, schnoz@com cast.net, burlington.shambhala. org. shambhala warriorship is a path of nonaggression born from the bravery and gentleness of meeting our world without bias or judgment. This path shows how to view the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action. shambhala training includes group and individual instruction in meditation, personal interviews with a meditation instructor, discussion groups and talks by a senior teacher.

photography Digital PhotograPhy: Winter classes - one-on-one private classes of your choice. Location: Linda Rock Photography, 3 Saybrook Rd., Essex. Info: 802-879-4930, lrphotography@ comcast.net. Beginner Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Digital Workflow, lighting Techniques, set up your photo business, portrait posing and more.. see www.lindarockphotography.com for more details.

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snowkiting snoWkiting lessons: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally Jan.-April). Cost: $95/3hour beginner class ($85 for 2-hour advanced). Location: Lake Champlain - Sand Bar State Park, South Hero/Milton. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-951-2586, rachael@storm boarding.com, www.storm boarding.com. start snowkiting during 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. Get gear discount after lesson. lesson/ gear gift certificates available. 802-578-6120.

women FinDing our Path: a grouP For WoMen: Feb. 8 - Mar. 16, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $150. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: Jen, 802-860-6203, journeyworks@hotmail.com. It is said that women hold up half the sky. In this 6-week group, women are invited to join a circle to share their desires and passions and to explore their deeper reaches using personal storytelling, dream work, theatre, improvisation and meditation. Using these techniques we will support each12v-Catamountarts020310.indd 1 other in discovering what we need, in order to create the life that we want.

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Walking the Path oF the shaMan: Weekly individual or group sessions as requested. Location: Shaman’s Flame Offices, Stowe and Woodbury. Info: Shaman’s Flame, Peter Clark & Sarah Finlay, 802-2537846, peterclark13@gmail. com, www.shamansflame.com. connect to a more expanded level of consciousness & engage the elemental intelligence of the universe. In group or individual sessions, learn the techniques of shamanic active meditation called journeying. Work toward healing many emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of yourself, as well as gaining insight into your life path.

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healing generations oF FaMily: Feb. 22 - Mar. 19, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $75/3 2-hour meetings. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: JourneyWorks, Michael Watson, 802-860-6203, mwatsonlc mhc@hotmail.com. This group will explore shamanic approaches to healing multigenerational family wounds. Participants will be introduced to methods of addressing enduring family suffering, and have ample opportunity to try them between sessions. Participants are encouraged to explore these roads of healing from the point of view of their own religious beliefs.

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Associates, Luanne Sberna, 802-863-9775, Luannesberna@ aol.com. awaken body, mind and spirit from the immobility of depression. Using dance and movement activities, we will invigorate the body and mind and reconnect thought, feeling, sensation and action. also suitable for those in stable recovery from food and substance addictions. No previous dance experience is needed. Free your authentic, expressive self! The instructor, luanne sberna, is a dance-movement therapist and licensed psychotherapist/ addictions counselor.

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number of factors led to the collapse of the Soviet system 20 years ago. Artistic issues certainly weren’t the weightiest of them. But the disconnect between revolutionary political content and conservative aesthetic form did reflect some of the larger contradictions within the Communist project. A new show at the Fleming Museum hints at how Soviet propaganda posters mirrored the gap between an ideology of emancipation and a reality of oppression. “Views and Re-Views: Soviet Political Posters and Cartoons” only skims this theme, however. Organized by the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University, the exhibit is much more concerned with making a contrarian — and intriguing — argument for the artistic merits of Socialist realism. Almost all of the 70 or so pieces on display project the visual appeal that comes with bright colors (mostly reds), bold figures (buff proles, porky capitalists) and immediately recognizable settings (city streets, factories, battlefields). And a few of the posters, especially those combining photocollages with hand-drawn images, do support the organizers’ claim that Soviet political art of the 1920s occasionally made subtle use of European modernist techniques. The influence of constructivism, a geometric but representational style that arose with the Russian Revolution, can be seen in the agitated color contrasts of Dmitri Moor (1883-1946). Constructivism is also combined with Russian folk-art traditions in the lubki (cartoon-like prints) that were displayed in shop windows during the early years of the Soviet era. In this initial section of “Views and Re-Views,” the medium can seem nearly as exciting as the message: The day of liberation and social justice has arrived! An introductory text panel acknowledges that Soviet posters typically presented crude dualisms. Bad guys (the United States, Nazi Germany, the priests and aristocrats of czarist Russia) are depicted as snarling beasts, while good guys (hyperproductive workers, Red Army soldiers, Comrade Stalin) smile reassuringly and strike inspirational poses. The organizers also relay the standard rationale for this good-versus-evil mindset. The Soviet Union was surrounded by enemies, they note, and simple stories had to be told to rally a largely uneducated populace to the Communist cause. There’s an admission, too, that such an insistence on dividing the world into he-

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THE ARTISTIC MERITS OF SOCIALIST REALISM. “Views and Re-Views: Soviet Political Posters and Cartoons,” Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Through May 23. Reception for all spring shows, Wednesday, February 17, 5:30 p.m. flemingmuseum.org

roes and villains was prone to sudden, startling shifts. Yesterday’s icons could become tomorrow’s archenemies; old antagonists might morph into new allies. Not nearly enough emphasis is placed on these troubling tendencies, however. That weakness may be due in part to the content of the private collection from which the show was assembled. It spans the years from 1920 to roughly 1980, but perhaps the anonymous source collected no examples of the nonconformist art that a few brave bohemians created in the decades following Stalin’s death in 1953. Instead, the show’s final section presents more of the same heavy-handed, onedimensional work. For example, there’s Vic-

art tor Koretsky’s (1908-1998) 1971 poster — “Get him out of Vietnam!” — that shows Uncle Sam as a rabid ferret being clubbed on the head with a rifle butt. The organizers could have pointed out in text panels that Stalin crushed the spirit of artistic freedom and experimentation with his 1932 decree forbidding abstract, erotic and expressionist works. That’s what accounts for the lockstep Socialist realism style that dominates the show. That’s why the promise of constructivism gave way to mindless visual sloganeering. No “decadent bourgeois art” here! Much more could have been said in particular about the sadly instructive case of Gustav Klutsis (1895-1938). A leading member of the constructivist avant-garde, he helped adapt to the Soviet context the photomontage technique developed by the Dadaists, and he worked in the ’20s as a professor of color theory at a progressive Moscow art school. He was also an associate of such artistic innovators as the painter/sculptor Alexander Rodchenko and the filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein. The show includes one of Klutsis’ works from the 1920s in which photomontage is used inventively as a narrative device to celebrate Soviet achievements. It appears, however, that by then Klutsis was well on his way to becoming a party hack. In one supersized poster from 1929, he arranges photos of happy workers and children so they peer upward in admiration at a striding, waving Stalin. Allegiance to the cult of the great man didn’t prevent Klutsis from being executed a few years later, at the party’s order, for alleged involvement with a nationalist organization in his native Latvia. Klutsis’ wife, Valentina Kulagina (19021987), meanwhile, stars in the section of the show on women artists. She, too, was a leading practitioner of photomontage, as seen in a poster that includes a shot of a revolutionary who’s been shot dead on a Moscow street. It’s strikingly similar to the famous image of a female Kent State University student genuflecting in despair alongside a Vietnam War protestor killed on the Ohio campus by National Guard troops 50 years later. The organizers of “Views and Re-Views” pause to point out that some initial progress toward equal treatment of women did occur in the Soviet Union. The Marxist commitment to women’s rights collided, however, with Russia’s entrenched culture of male supremacy, notes a panel accompanying Kulagina’s work. In addition, the text observes, class always trumped gender in the Communists’ order of priorities. Too bad the show doesn’t pay as much attention to some of the other contradictions inherent in Soviet art and society. K EV I N J . K EL L EY

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tAste oF stoWe poster Contest! Themes: Vermont, art, craft, summer, culinary events. Win two one-day ski passes at Trapp Family Ski Center and dinner at Frida’s Taqueria. Top eight designs will be displayed at the Helen Day Art Center booth during the festival. Applications deadline: March 12. More info: helenday.com, postercontest@helenday.com.

line bruntse: “While You Were on Your Phone,” recent works in sculpture, drawing and photography concerning the solitude caused by lingual and cultural isolation by the Danish artist. Through February 4 at Colburn Gallery in Burlington. Reception: Wednesday, February 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info, 656-2014. sCott & kelly Funk: Photographs of Vermont and beyond, printed on canvas and traditional media. February 4 through 7 at Gallery 160 in Richmond. Reception: Thursday, February 4, 5-8 p.m. Info, 434-6434.

tAlks & eVents CollAge demonstrAtion: Essex Art League member Jane Davies shows techniques with color, composition and use of mixed media. Thursday, February 4, 9-11 a.m., First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction. Info, 862-3014.

shAWnA Cross: Abstract paintings that juxtapose conscious and subconscious, reality and desires. Through February 28 at Red Square in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-8 p.m. Info, 318-2438.

‘gAme (liFe)’ leCture: rAndy smith: The author of Spider: Secret of Bryce Manor speaks as part of an artist/video-game designer lecture series in conjunction with the exhibit “Game (Life)” at the Firehouse Gallery and Champlain College’s Game Design program. Friday, February 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington. Info, 865-7165. FebruAry First FridAy Art WAlk: Art galleries and other venues stay open late to welcome pedestrian art viewers around downtown Burlington in this monthly event. Friday, February 5, 5-8 p.m., Burlington. Info, 264-4839. ‘gAme (liFe)’ leCture: rAndy smith: The author of Spider: Secret of Bryce Manor speaks as part of an artist/video-game designer lecture series in conjunction with the exhibit “Game (Life)” at the Firehouse Gallery and Champlain College’s Game Design program. Saturday, February 6, 4:30-6 p.m., Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. Info, 865-7165. VAlentine mArAthon: Make unique Valentines for friends and family at this all-day drop-in workshop presented by artist Pria Cambio. Prices vary by age group. Saturday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Studio Place Arts, Barre. Info, 479-7069.

ongoing ‘Andy WArhol: FAshionistAs And Celebrities’: A selection of rarely seen photographs, including Polaroids, from a gift of the Andy Warhol Foundation, offer a window into the celebrities of the 1970s and ‘80s, Wilbur Room. Through April 26 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570.

emily hoFFmAn & emily pArulis: The emerging artists share an exhibit of paintings. Through March 1 at Muddy Waters in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-8 p.m. Info, 399-9511. ‘the Art oF ACtion’: A touring group exhibit of paintings by Vermont artists addressing the state’s future, underwritten by philanthropist Lyman Orton. Through February 13 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-9 p.m. Info, 524-5700. ‘CheAp Art isn’t deAd, it Just smells Funny’: The Boxcutter Cabaret presents artworks made of cardboard and house paint by artists from Vermont and across the country, each for the recession-proof price of $5. February 5 through March 31 at Flynndog in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-8 p.m. Info, 655-4606. liA rothstein & CynthiA beth rubin: “Auschwitz-Birkenau 2009,” toned black-andwhite photos, and “Memories & Wanderings,” digital paintings/collages and interactive soundand-image installation, respectively. February 5 through March 6 at PHOTOSTOP Gallery in White River Junction. Reception: Friday, February 5, 6-9 p.m. Info, 698-0320. lAnCe riChbourg: Acrylic transfers on canvas by the Burlington artist. Through March 31 at The Men’s Room in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 6-8 p.m. Info, 864-2088.

‘Artist’s ChoiCe’: Members of the Essex Art League show their selected works. Through March 31 at Phoenix Books in Essex. Info, 862-3014. ‘bounty: A CelebrAtion oF Vermont’s FArming Artists’: Farmer-artists present works in painting, sculpture, photography, textiles and video in this touring exhibit sponsored by the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Through February 21 at Davis Center, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-9140.

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senior Artists exhibition: More than a dozen local artists are represented in the 6th 16t-HighDesign020310.indd 1 Annual Johnson Community Art Center show, which accompanies the town’s Winter Carnival. February 6 through 20 at Red Mill Gallery in Johnson. Reception: Saturday, February 6, 1-3 p.m. Info, 635-2727. northern Vermont Artist AssoCiAtion: “No-Landscapes!” a group show of nearly 90 mini-sawit-white.indd 1 works by NVAA members. February 6 through March 1 at The Art Gallery in Stowe. Reception: Saturday, February 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 253-6007. lAuren stutzmAn: “Craftwerk and hilarity” in the form of repurposed and found mixed media. Through February 28 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Reception: Sunday, February 7, 2-4 p.m. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com.

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‘Art With heArt’: A group show featuring friends who have painted together in watercolors for years: Ann Bissonnette, Adrienne Fisher, Sue Fletcher, Bambi Fontaine, Kit Howe, Barb Hubbard, Jane Sandberg and Chris Sumner. February 4 through March 14 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Reception: Sunday, February 7, 2-4 p.m. Info, 899-3211. ‘FAbulous Fiber FebruAry’: More than a dozen fiber artists show works, from hand-spun yarn to wall hangings to rugs. February 4 through 28 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Reception: Sunday, February 7, 10 a.m. - noon. Info, 454-0141. elizAbeth nelson: Fifteen landscape paintings inspired by the “cold, stormy, inhospitable and isolated geography of Vermont.” Through March 22 at Claire’s Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Reception: Tuesday, February 9, 4-6 p.m. Info, 586-8078.

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roz pAyne: “Black History: Then & Now,” an exhibit of photographs, films, video, newspapers, 12v-mens020310.indd 1 posters and artifacts on the Black Panther Party and the 1960s in celebration of Black History Month. Through February 11 at Burlington College. A presentation and lecture by Payne is followed by a reception: Wednesday, February 10, 6:15-10 p.m. Info, 862-9616.

CArl rubino: “Adirondack Riverscapes, Series 1,” photography both abstract and literal, color and black and white. Through February 28 at Healthy Living in South Burlington. Info, 518-873-2697.

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‘hAppy VAlentine’s dAy’: Local artists display a variety of heartfelt gifts for the sweet occasion, from handmade cards to artisan jewelry. Through February 28 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-8 p.m. Info, 863-6458.

‘loCked in time’: Works by Aldo Merusi, a Rutland Herald photographer from 1937-74, and images from the paper’s current photographers. Through February 5 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Closing reception and close of silent auction: Saturday, February 6, 2-5 p.m. Info, 775-0356.

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noontime CAFé And progrAm: Kevin McKenna, a professor in the UVM Department of German and Russian, gives a lunchtime talk entitled “All the Views Fit to Print: Changing Images of the U.S. in Pravda Political Cartoons 1917-91,” in conjunction with a current exhibit. Lunch available for purchase at the museum from 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 12:151:30 p.m., Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Info, 656-0750.

sheilA poettgen: Limited-edition prints with colorful mixed media. Through February 28 at Tribeca in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 6-8 p.m. Info, 922-3381.

‘loVe in 2010’: A dozen local artists present original artworks, prints and cards based on the heartfelt theme. February 5 through 28 at Soda Plant Artist Cooperative Environment in Burlington. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-9 p.m. Info, 578-2512.

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VAlentine Workshop: Megan Humphrey of Sweet Basil Cards shares her tricks with assorted papers, ribbons, doilies and baubles in this free card-making session. Sunday, February 7, 1-4 p.m., Frog Hollow, Burlington. Info, 863-6458.

ClAy studio student shoW: Creations by participants, school age through adult, of the recreation department program. Through February 27 at Art on Main in Bristol. Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-7 p.m. Info, 453-4032.

dArshAnA bolt & dennis pACket: “Coalescing the Cosmic Drip,” works in multiple media. February 5 through 28 at Green Door Studio in Burlington. Reception includes live music by Moustache Ride and a DJ: Friday, February 5, 6-9 p.m. Info, 999-7788.

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‘Game (Life): Video Games in Contemporary art’: More than a dozen works by contemporary artists and video-game designers from Vermont and around the world transform the gallery into a functioning video arcade, and explore the aesthetics and issues addressed by the games. Through February 13 at Firehouse Gallery in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. JaniCe soLek-tefft & kenneth tefft: “Seasons,” pastels, oils and watercolors depicting Vermont’s beauty. Through February 4 at Phoenix Books in Essex. Info, 872-7111.

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mary e. Johnson: “Constructed Spaces,” installations that explore yards as an extension of home and the occupant’s personality. Through February 21 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington. Info, 863-3662.

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‘memory/dream, dream/memory’: A photographic installation by Steven Shattuck. Through February 19 at UVM Living/Learning Center in Burlington. Info, 656-4150. roBert waLdo BruneLLe Jr.: “T-Buckets & the Little Deuce Coupe,” the Hot Rod Series and other paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 30 at The Wing Building Gallery in Burlington. Info, 899-1106.

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The Vermont filmmaker, activist, teacher and former member of Newsreel, ’60s, has an enormous archive of Black Panther images and footage from events in that turbulent period. Some are on view — along with newspapers, posters and other artifacts — at Burlington Then & Now.” Payne will give a special presentation and lecture on Wednesday, February 10, at 6:15 p.m., followed by a reception.

LanCe riChBourG: Acrylic transfers on canvas by the Burlington artist. Through March 31 at The Men’s Room in Burlington. Info, 864-2088. maGGie standLey: Abstract, multimedia paintings. Through March 19 at Synergy Fitness in Williston. Info, 233-7676.

shawna Cross: Abstract paintings that juxtapose conscious and subconscious, reality and desires. Through February 28 at Red Square in Burlington. Info, 318-2438. sheiLa poettGen: Limited-edition prints with colorful mixed media. Through February 28 at Tribeca in Burlington. Info, 922-3381. tim santimore: “Façades: Vinyl Landscapes,” color photographs of suburban dwellings. Through February 13 at Firehouse Center Community Darkroom in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. ‘Views and re-Views: soViet poLitiCaL posters and Cartoons’: An array of images spanning more than six decades, from the time of the Russian Civil War (1918-23) to the late Soviet period, including propaganda and Soviet pins, East Gallery. Through May 23 at Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. ‘women to watCh 2010: Contemporary fiGuratiVe paintinG’: Five emerging Vermont painters, Kate Longmaid, Susan Abbott, Carrie Gelfan, Aline Ordman and Adelaide Tyrol, were selected by the Vermont Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Longmaid was chosen by the NMWA to participate in the national exhibition in Washington, D.C. Through March 29 at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center in Burlington. Info, 985-2247. CENTRAL SHOWS

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mark Chaney: “Slices of Light,” digital collages by the Vermont photographer. Through February 28 at The Block Gallery in Winooski. Info, 373-5150.

sean dye: Multimedia works by the Vermont artist. Through February 12 at Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648.

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Jen Brown: Abstract acrylic paintings celebrating female faces. Through February 18 at Pulcinella’s Ristorante in South Burlington. Info, 863-1000.

sarah ryan: New relief paintings. Through February 28 at Penny Cluse Café in Burlington. Info, 651-8834.

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samk: “Nocturnal Industrial Nudes & Monoprints,” large-format photos depicting the loneliness and vulnerability of the metaphorical human figure. Through February 12 at Sapa Tea and Coffee in Burlington. Info, 882-1124.

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Derek Larson: “Red Mountain,” video and installation. Through February 19 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College in Poultney. Info, 287-8926. Dragon Dance TheaTre Masks: Faces made of painted papier-mâché for this activist theater group over the past decade in international performances. February 6 to March 6 at City Center in Montpelier. Info, samkerson4@gmail.com. eThan ryea: Photographs of Vermont’s capital City. Through February 28 at Montpelier City Hall. Info, 229-0941. FrienDs oF goDDarD coLLege: The Goddard community celebrates gifts of paintings, sculptures and other art donations, and inaugurates the new college art gallery. Through March 1 at Goddard College in Plainfield. Info, 322-1617.

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kevin MacneiL Brown: “Liminal Horizons,” acrylic paintings on canvas. Through February 28 at The Shoe Horn in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454. Micki coLBeck: “Land, River, Sky,” oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 26 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

‘To LiFe! a ceLeBraTion oF verMonT Jewish woMen’: Oral histories, photographic portraits, archival images and artworks by female Jews in the state make up the Vermont Jewish Women’s History Project directed by Sandy Gartner and Ann Buffum. Through March 31 at Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Info, 479-8505.

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‘aniMaL MagneTisM’: A group show of 40 photographs by nationwide artists chosen by juror John Willis and depicting a broad spectrum of species from the animal kingdom. Through February 6 at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 989-2359. caTherine haLL & sheLLey warren: “Transfigured,” a multimedia, interactive collaborative exhibit including manipulated dolls, stuffed animals and acts of humility projected on video. Through February 19 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Info, 468-1266.

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‘Faces, Figures, FascinaTion’: Paintings, photographs and fiber art by new and returning gallery artists, in an exploration of the personal and the fanciful. Through February 27 at Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. Info, 877-3850.

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group scuLpTure show: Leila Bandar, Kat Clear, Chris Curtis, David Tanych and Denis Versweyveld show works in stone, steel, wood and other media in this biennial installation. Through May 1 at Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden in Montpelier. Info, 828-3292.

‘The arT oF acTion’: Paintings from the touring exhibit of Vermont artists envisioning the future of the state, Main Floor Gallery; Suzy & Mark 2/2/10 12:47:28 PM Markowitt: “Art Saves Lives,” Second Floor Gallery; and Elizabeth Kendrick: “In Balance,” Third Floor Gallery. Through February 20 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.

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‘grace 2010’: A group show of works by artists who have participated in the programs of the nonprofit Grassroots Art and Community Effort around Vermont. Through February 26 at Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

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Fran BuLL: “In Flanders Fields,” an installation of sculpture and etchings in nine parts that explores the commonalities and differences in past and present human conflicts. Through March 28 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Info, 438-2097.

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Gallery. His collection of colorful figurative paintings features 10 from his “Hot Rod” series. Vroom. Pictured: “Hot Rod Show #4.” by professor of art and architecture Pieter Broucke and some of his students. Through April 18 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-3168.

heidi POllaRd: “Unsayable,” recent paintings. Through May 30 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

Quilts Old and new: “Stitching Together Personal Stories,” an exhibit of contemporary and antique quilts and featuring the 2009 Vermont Quilt of the Year. Through February 28 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222.

JOn GReGG: Recent works on paper by the former director of the Vermont Studio Center. Through February 19 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

RObeRt black: “Brick Series II,” artworks depicting the iconic clay building block as metaphor for life. Through February 15 at Carol’s Hungry Mind Café in Middlebury. Info, 388-0101.

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‘the aRt Of actiOn’: A touring group exhibit of paintings by Vermont artists addressing the state’s future, underwritten by philanthropist Lyman Orton. Through February 13 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Info, 524-5700.

elizabeth nelsOn: Fifteen landscape paintings inspired by the “cold, stormy, inhospitable and isolated geography of Vermont.” Through March 22 at Claire’s Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 586-8078.

‘winteRscaPes’: One hundred gallery artist members evoke the season in a group exhibit of paintings, photographs, prints, drawings and mixed-media works. Through March 27 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100.

fRed VaRney & saRah kinsella waite: Stained-glass works and pen-and-ink drawings, respectively. Through March 4 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans’ Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158.

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‘buy aRt at taRt’: Recent works by Heidi Lague, Bethany Farrell, Leah Van Rees, Jason Guild and Pat Murphy in a new gallery space. Through February 27 at The TART Gallery in Montgomery Center. Info, heidi.lague@gmail.com.

wafaa bilal: “Agent Intellect,” a new-media, performance and installation exhibition that examines the human condition by the internationally renowned artist, an assistant art professor in photography and imaging at New York University. Through April 4 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

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nORtheRn VeRmOnt aRtist assOciatiOn: “No-Landscapes!” a group show of nearly 90 works by NVAA members. February 6 through March 1 at The Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-6007.

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here isn’t a major organ in country casualty Bad Blake’s body that hasn’t been abused to the brink of failure. He’s 57, and if his smoking doesn’t keep him from seeing 60, it’s very likely his drinking will. Then there’s the figurative damage done over the decades to his heart, some of it by the fates, much of it by himself. He has four ex-wives, a grown son he’s never met and a God-given talent he’s squandered. The battered ’78 Suburban he drives from gig to gig is in better shape. He’s a wreck and a has-been, but, thanks to Jeff Bridges and first-time writer-director Scott Cooper, he is not a cliché. Once the leader of a chart-topping band and the writer of bestselling songs, Bad has been reduced to playing his honky-tonk hits in rinky-dink dives. The film’s opening scene tells us almost everything we need to know about his present lot. Belt dangling from his unbuckled pants, he pours a plastic jug of pee on the parking lot of the joint he’s playing that night and groans, “Shit. A fuckin’ bowling alley.” Then makes a beeline for its bar.

The performer’s road takes an unexpected turn a night or two later in Santa Fe. As a favor to the pianist in his pickup band, he agrees to an interview with the fellow’s niece, an aspiring journalist named Jean, played brilliantly by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The sessions take place at Bad’s one-star motel and aren’t what either expects. The young woman knows enough about the history of country music both to impress her subject and be more than a little in awe of him. He’s smitten before he even knows what’s hit him. “I want to talk about how bad you make this room look,” he interjects at one point. The script is loaded with killer lines like that. What Bad Blake does not want to talk about is former-sideman-turned-superstar Tommy Sweet (Colin Farrell). Something soured the relationship during a tour the two did together years earlier. We never learn what. Conditioned by decades of formula filmmaking, we expect the former protégé to be a pompous, ungrateful upstart. In just one of several ways Crazy Heart defies convention, Farrell’s character proves warm and deferential when

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BURNING BRIDGES The actor’s on an award-season hot streak and looks likely to pick up the first Oscar of his career for his convincing portrayal of a country has-been in the debut from Scott Cooper.

their paths eventually cross. He doesn’t just sing Bad’s songs. He sings his praises. The story takes a number of other surprising twists, but I’ll resist the temptation to go all spoiler on you in my enthusiasm. Suffice it to say almost nothing turns out the way you initially think it will. And then, of course, on top of a story that almost never strikes a false note, the film features the soundtrack and lead performance of the year. As a rule, you couldn’t pay me to listen to country, but there’s something about the original music written for the movie by TBone Burnett and the late Stephen Bruton that transcends the genre. It’s haunting, filled with hard-won truth and catchy as hell, all at the same time. The actors do their own sing-

ing and, if you ask me, should have gotten as much attention at the Grammys as they’re sure to at the Oscars. Which brings us to Jeff Bridges, who appears certain to walk away with his first statuette after four nominations. It’s the performance of his career — and he’s given some great ones. Rarely are characters brought to such believable life down to the smallest detail, and what makes his work here even more remarkable is that he was seriously wracked by the flu through most of the shoot. Spend a couple of hours in the company of Bad Blake. I feel certain you’ll agree this portrait of a cowboy poet hitting bottom stars an artist at the top of his game. RICK KISONAK

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n a pop-culture site I frequent, there’s a commenter who evaluates every movie in terms of “ownage.” Translated from the language of video gamers, that basically means beatdowns — or, as an anonymous wordsmith on Urban Dictionary puts it, “the act or state of perpetrating fierce and unholy domination against another.” Taken, for instance, is a movie known for its old-guyperpetrated ownage, not its repartee. People who liked that will probably hope for more of the same from Edge of Darkness, wherein craggy Boston cop Tom Craven (Mel Gibson) sets out to avenge the murder of his daughter. The film does offer a solid 10 minutes or so of ownage — some inflicted by Gibson and some by Ray Winstone, playing a shadowy corporate fixer with a thick brogue. The problem is, the rest of it consists largely of people mumbling in dark rooms. Gibson gives an intense performance, to say the least, but he never seems to connect with anyone else — not even Winstone, with whose ambiguous character he’s supposed to be developing a strange rapport. While some parts of the film drag, in others, director Martin Campbell suddenly jacks everything up to fever pitch. The results are unintentionally silly in a scene where Gibson meets with a young woman (Caterina Scorsone) who may be able to tell him why his grown daughter (Bojana Novakovic) was gunned down in front of his home. After the two actors engage in a scenery-chewing showdown, during which Scorsone’s character keeps redundantly whining, “I’m so scared,” she steps from his car and meets a fate so ludicrously well-timed it evokes a Final Destination movie. Ownage? Lots. Groan-worthiness? That, too. The whole sequence seems especially gratuitous when one considers that the terrified witness could just as easily have slipped her evidence in the mail. Of course, Craven is tangling with a heavy-duty

GOAD WARRIOR Gibson asks somebody if they feel lucky in Campbell’s remade revenge thriller

conspiracy: one that could implicate his daughter’s powerful former employer, a defense contractor called Northmoor; its sinisterly purring head (Danny Huston); and (drum roll) even a U.S. senator (Damian Young). Edge of Darkness is based on a near-legendary BBC miniseries (also directed by Campbell) that struck a nerve back in 1985 with its Cold War-inspired depiction of collusion between the government and the nuclear industry. Drunk on the Gaia hypothesis, writer Troy Kennedy Martin took his conspiracy thriller into paranoid, apocalyptic and even eco-mystical territory. Sample line: “I believe the Earth goddess will defend herself against all dangers.” Sounds like an attitude the Na’vi would go for. But, while Avatar is making it cool to hug trees again, you won’t hear any lines remotely like that in William Monahan and Andrew

Bovell’s screenplay. They’ve reshaped Edge of Darkness into an ode to its stoic blue-collar hero — Gibson’s character is a Vietnam vet who dismisses the notion of PTSD — and his undying love for “his girl.” (Weirdly, his daughter’s mother is never mentioned, as if she sprang fully formed from Mel’s skull like Athena.) If Craven unearths an unholy alliance of weapon makers, politicians and bad guys, so be it, but he really cares only about avenging his offspring — in short, about getting in his share of ownage. Need I say he does? While the screenwriters try to add moral layers to the movie — Winstone does some mumbling about F. Scott Fitzgerald and Diogenes — they only succeed in making it turgid. Rent the original — or feel owned. MARGOT HARRISON

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cRAZY HEARtHHHH Jeff Bridges stars in the debut from writer-director Scott Cooper, the story of a once chart-topping country singer who’s fallen on hard times. Costarring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell and Robert Duvall and featuring original music by T-Bone Burnett and Stephen Bruton. (117 min, R. Roxy, Savoy) DEAR JoHN: Lasse (The Hoax) Hallstrom adapts Nicolas Sparks’ bestseller about a soldier who falls in love with an idealistic college girl while on leave. With Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried. (108 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe) FRom pARiS WitH loVE: John Travolta plays a wisecracking CIA operative sent to France to prevent a terrorist attack in the latest from Taken director Pierre Morel. Jonathan Rhys Meyers costars. (95 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Welden)

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AlViN AND tHE cHipmUNKS: tHE SQUEAKQUElHH The high-pitched trio was a holiday hit the first time around, so here comes the, er, squeakuel, which introduces Alvin, Simon and Theodore to their love interests, the Chipettes. Parents: If it makes you feel any better about sitting through this, John Waters says he’s a big fan. With Zachary Levi and the voices of Justin Long, Amy Poehler and Anna Faris. Betty Thomas directed. (88 min, PG. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Welden) AVAtARHHH James Cameron directed Titanic, the highest-grossing film of all time. Twelve years later he brings us Avatar, the most expensive film of all time. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver star in this $400-million CGI-fest about an ex-Marine who finds himself on a distant planet with his mind transplanted into an alien body. (161 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Welden)

tHE BooK oF EliHH1/2 On The Road again. If you liked John Hillcoat’s adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s postapocalyptic award winner, sounds like you’ll love this similarly themed saga in which a lone figure wanders the gang-ridden wasteland of a ruined America. Denzel Washington stars. Albert and Allen Hughes direct. (118 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, Welden)

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tHE imAGiNARiUm oF DoctoR pARNASSUSHHH1/2 Christopher Plummer plays the impresario of a fantastical traveling morality show in director Terry Gilliam’s latest opus, featuring Heath Ledger’s last (unfinished) performance and Tom Waits as the devil. With Lily Cole, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell. (122 min, PG-13. Marquis, Roxy) iNVictUSHHH Morgan Freeman stars in the latest from Clint Eastwood, a fact-based account of newly elected South African president Nelson Mandela’s attempt to unite his country by rallying its underdog rugby team to an unlikely 1995 World Cup run. With Matt Damon as the team’s captain. (132 min, PG-13. Marquis, Savoy) it’S complicAtEDHHH Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin play a divorced couple who find themselves rekindling their romance — even though he’s now married to someone else — in this rom com from Nancy (The Holiday) Meyers. Steve Martin, Lake Bell and John Krasinski also star. (120 min, R. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden) lA DANSE: tHE pARiS opERA BAllEtHHHH The latest from legendary documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman follows the production of seven ballets by the famed Paris Opera Ballet. (158 min, NR. Palace) lEGioNHH When the Almighty loses patience with the human race and dispatches an army of angels to kickstart the apocalypse, all hell breaks loose, and it’s up to a group of strangers in a desert diner to save the world with a little help from the Archangel Michael. Featuring Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid and Lucas Black. Scott Stewart directs. (100 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Welden) tHE loVElY BoNESHHH Peter Jackson brings us the big-screen adaptation of Alice Sebold’s 2002 bestseller about a 14-year-old who recounts the story of her savage murder from a celestial limbo. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Stanley Tucci. (135 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Welden)

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tHE HURt locKERHHHH Kathryn (Strange Days) Bigelow directs this Oscar-nominated account of life inside an American bomb squad in Iraq that specializes in disarming IEDs. Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Bryan Geraghty star. (105 min, R. Palace)

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EXtRAoRDiNARY mEASURESH1/2 Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser star in this fact-based drama from Tom (What Happens In Vegas) Vaughan about a father who teams up with an unconventional scientist to find a cure for the fatal ailment threatening his children. Keri Russell costars. (106 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy)

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AN EDUcAtioNHHHHH Carey Mulligan gives a break-out performance in the story of an English girl whose life’s dream is getting into Oxford — at least, until she’s swept off her feet by a charming and cultured older man. Peter Sarsgaard costars. Nick Hornby wrote the screenplay based on Lynn Barber’s memoir. Directed by Lone (Italian for Beginners) Scherfig. (95 min, PG-13. Roxy)

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EDGE oF DARKNESSHH While at first glance this revenge-fest may appear little more than a ploy to help Mel (Mad Max, Braveheart, Ransom, Payback) Gibson make his comeback by giving him an opportunity to do his patented big-screen ballistic thing, the production does have something of a pedigree. The saga of a Boston detective on the trail of his daughter’s killer was cowritten by Oscar-winner William (The Departed) Monahan and directed by Martin (Casino Royale) Campbell. The film also costars two of the finest character actors working today: Danny Huston and Ray Winstone. (116 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy)

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wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Alvin and the chipmunks: The Squeakquel 12:30, 2:30. Avatar (3-D) 1, 4:15, 7:30. Edge of Darkness 1:20, 4, 7, 9:40. Extraordinary measures 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30. It’s complicated 9:40. Legion 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50. The Book of Eli 4:25, 7:10, 9:35. The Lovely Bones 1:15, 4, 6:40, 9:20. tooth Fairy 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30. When in Rome 1, 3:10, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35. friday 5 — thursday 11 *Dear John 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:35. *From Paris With Love 12:45, 2:50, 5:10, 7:20, 9:40. Alvin and the chipmunks: The Squeakquel 12:30, 2:30. Avatar (3-D) 1, 4:15, 7:30. Edge of Darkness 1:20, 4, 7, 9:40. Extraordinary measures 3, 7:30. The Book of Eli 12:35, 5:10, 9:45. The Lovely Bones 4:20, 7, 9:40. tooth Fairy 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30. When in Rome 1, 3:10, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35.

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wednesday 3 — thursday 4 When in Rome 1:40, 3:50, 6:40, 8:50. Edge of Darkness 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40. Legion 1:30, 4, 7:15, 9:45. tooth Fairy 2, 4:20, 7, 9:30. Extraordinary measures 1:10, 8:55. The Lovely Bones 12:45, 3:35, 6:30, 9:25. The Book of Eli 1:50, 6:50, 9:35. Sherlock Holmes 3:25, 6. It’s complicated 3:40, 6:20. Alvin and the chipmunks: The Squeakquel 12:30, 4:25. Avatar (3-D) 1, 2:40, 4:35, 6, 8, 9:15. The Blind Side 12:40, 8:45. friday 5 — thursday 11 *From Paris With Love 11:45 a.m. (Fri-Sun only), 2, 4:15, 7:10, 9:25. *Dear John 11:40 a.m. (Fri-Sun only), 2:10, 4:40, 7:05, 9:35. When in Rome 11:40 a.m. (Fri-Sun only), 1:45, 4, 6:20, 8:45. Edge of Darkness 1:10, 4:20, 7, 9:40. Legion 3:40, 9:35. tooth Fairy 11:30 a.m. (Fri-Sun only), 1:50, 4:10, 6:30. The Lovely Bones 12:40, 6:40. The Book of Eli 6:50, 9:30.

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wednesday 3 — thursday 4 The Lovely Bones 8:30. Avatar 7. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 8:30. Up in the Air 6. It’s complicated 6. friday 5 — thursday 11 *From Paris With Love Fri: 6, 8:15. Sat: 3:30, 6, 8:15. Sun: 3:30, 7. Mon-Thu 7. Invictus Fri: 6, 8:30. Sat: 3:15, 6, 8:30. Sun: 3:15, 7. Mon-Thu 7. Up in the Air Fri & Sat: 6, 8:30. Sun-Thu 7. Alvin and the chipmunks: The Squeakquel Sat & Sun only: 3:30.

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wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Edge of Darkness 1:25, 4:15, 7, 9:25. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 1:15, 4, 6:50, 9:20. Broken Embraces 1:05, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15. A Single man 1:20, 3:50, 7:10, 9:30. Up in the Air 1:30, 6:40. It’s complicated 4:05, 8:50. Extraordinary measures 4:10, 9:10. The Lovely Bones 1, 6:20. friday 5 — thursday 11 ‘to Age or Not to Age’ Broadcast Live in HD 6:30 (Thu). *crazy Heart 1, 3:30, 7, 9:25. *Dear John 1:30, 4:05, 7:10, 9:15. An Education 1:05, 6:30. A Single man 1:20 & 3:50 (all days), 7:05 (except Thu), 9:30 (all days). The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 1:15, 4, 6:50, 9:20. Up in the Air 1:10, 6:40. Broken Embraces 3:30, 9:10. Edge of Darkness 3, 8:30. ***For special event descriptions, see Calendar, this issue.

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wednesday 3 — thursday 4 ***The metropolitan opera Presents carmen (encore) 6:30 (Wed). ***A Prairie Home companion Live in HD with Garrison Keillor 8 (Thu). Avatar 12, 3:10, 6:15, 9:20. The Book of Eli 12:50, 9:05. Edge of Darkness 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:30. Extraordinary measures 9:30. The Hurt Locker 3:30, 6:20. It’s complicated 1:05, 6:25. La Danse: The Paris opera Ballet 12:20, 3:30, 6:30. The Lovely Bones 1 & 3:55 & 6:45 (both days), 9:35 (Thu only). Sherlock Holmes 3:35 (both days), 9:15 (Wed only). The Blind Side 12:45. The messenger 2:05, 4:30, 7, 9:25. Up in the Air 3:45, 9. When in Rome 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 12:10, 2:15, 4:25, 6:40, 8:50. friday 5 — thursday 11 ***The metropolitan opera Presents Simon Boccanegra Live in HD 1 (Sat). ***A Prairie Home companion with Garrison Keillor (encore) 8 (Tue). *Dear John 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20. *From Paris With Love 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:25. Avatar 1, 4:15, 7:45. The Book of Eli 12:50, 9:05. Edge of Darkness 1:15, 4, 6:50, 9:30. The Hurt Locker 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 3:30, 6:20, 9:10. It’s complicated 1:05, 6:25. La Danse: The Paris opera Ballet 12:40. Sherlock Holmes 3:35 (except Sat), 9:15. The Blind Side 12:45 (except Sat), 6:35. The messenger 3:55, 6:30. Up in the Air 3:45, 9. When in Rome 12:35 & 2:45 & 4:55 (all days), 7 & 9:10 (except Tue). ***For special event descriptions, see Calendar, this issue.

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wednesday 3 — thursday 11 tooth Fairy 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 8:45. The Book of Eli 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9.

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26 Main St., Montpelier, 2290509, www.savoytheater.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 Invictus 5, 7:30. friday 5 — thursday 11 *crazy Heart 12:15 & 2:30 (Sat & Sun only), 2 (Mon & Wed only), 5 & 7:15 & 9:30 (all week).

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wednesday 3 — thursday 4 tooth Fairy 7. The Book of Eli 7. Up in the Air 7. friday 5 — thursday 11 *Dear John Fri: 7, 9:10. Sat: 2:30, 4:40, 7, 9:10. Sun: 2:30, 4:40, 7. Mon-Thu: 7. It’s complicated Fri: 8:30. Sat: 4:20, 8:30. Sun: 4:20, 7. Mon-Thu: 7. Up in the Air Fri: 7, 9:10. Sat: 2:30, 4:40, 7, 9:10. Sun: 2:30, 4:40, 7. MonThu: 7. tooth Fairy Fri: 6:30. Sat: 2:30, 6:30. Sun: 2:30.

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104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 5277888, www.weldentheatre.com

wednesday 3 — thursday 4 The Lovely Bones 7. Avatar 7. It’s complicated 7. friday 5 — thursday 11 *From Paris With Love Fri-Sun: 2, 7, 9. Mon-Thu: 7. Legion Fri-Sun: 4, 7, 9. Mon-Thu: 7. Avatar Fri-Sun only: 4, 9:15. The Lovely Bones Fri-Sun: 2, 7. Mon-Thu 7. Alvin and the chipmunks: The Squeakquel Fri-Sun only: 2, 4.

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