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ctivists fighting a Colchester-tosee we won’t back down,” Kulsic told Seven Middlebury natural gas pipeline Days reporter Terri Hallenbeck after he was cited for disorderly conduct. project have never shied away from Longtime activist Crystal Zevon of direct action. They’ve chained themselves West Barnet was also charged. “If we don’t to Vermont Gas headquarters in South start doing drastic Burlington and to things, people don’t equipment at a pay attention,” worksite. Zevon said. Last weekProtesters end, though, contend that the they upped the pipeline is bad for ante. Protesters the environment organized by and want its permit Rising Tide revoked. Vermont Vermont erected Gas argues that the a fake 20-foot-tall pipeline will offer “fracking rig” on “energy choice and Montpelier’s State Dave Przepioski (left), who was arrested Monday, showing opportunity” and Street, blocked the ticket he received for disorderly conduct that natural gas traffic, pitched “displaces highertents and even camped out. At the height of the action, emitting fuels.” Jon Copans, deputy commissioner of hundreds of people demonstrated, accordthe Public Service Department, said he ing to Rising Tide. Monday, Johann Kulsic of Burlington and others were blocked from entering the building Monday morning. “It’s unfair chained himself to the door of the buildthat they’ve chosen to target the staff ing that houses the state Public Service here,” Copans said. “I would hope all sides Department and the Public Service Board, are able to continue Vermont’s tradition, which regulate utilities. His was one of which is one of civil dialogue.” three arrests that capped the days of Read Hallenbeck’s entire post at protests. sevendaysvt.com. “If they won’t listen to us, they need to

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Walking Tall This Thursday, a silent procession makes its way up Church Street in Burlington. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Women Helping Battered Women hosts the Candlelight Vigil and Survivor Speakout. After participants walk without a word from City Hall to the First Unitarian Universalist Society, survivors can step up to make their voices heard in a supportive setting. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 50

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Sharp-Dressed Men Part of the fun of a Madaila concert is trying to outdress the band members, clad in fluorescent Spandex and sparkling sequins. Outrageous outfits aside, the Burlington-based musicians are masters of their craft, using their undeniable pop sensibilities to incite dance parties of epic proportions. They’re back at it this Halloween with Madaila: The Scream, sharing the bill with Alpenglow and LuxDeluxe. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 54 AND SOUNDBITES ON PAGE 63

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Bringing the Heat His voice reaches ears across the country on his National Public Radio show “The Takeaway.” On Wednesday, listeners can get up close and personal with John Hockenberry. The “Frontline” correspondent tackles the hot-button issue of climate change in his talk “Climate of Doubt” at Saint Michael’s College, and describes setbacks in the nation’s dialogue on global warming. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 57

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The dearly departed may be gone, but they’re not forgotten. At the Vermont Folklife Center’s Día de los Muertos event, a handmade altar bears photos, drawings, traditional sweets and other offerings in remembrance of loved ones lost. This Mexican cultural celebration includes authentic, homemade fare as well as live music by Burlington’s Brass Balagan.

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paced back and forth at the front of a sparsely filled hotel ballroom Monday in Montpelier, inveighing against the dangers of marijuana. “We’re talking about commercializing and legalizing another drug that is psychologically and physically addictive, and the question is: Why?” the semiretired substance abuse counselor asked her audience of two dozen. As executive director of Smart Approaches to Marijuana-Vermont, Haskins was hoping to convince her members that they could keep the state from becoming the fourth in the country to legalize pot — and the first to do so by legislative action. “If I hear one more time that this is ‘inevitable’—” she said, cutting herself off mid-sentence. “I’m angry about that … Nothing is inevitable until it’s done, and as old YOGI BERRA said, ‘It ain’t done ’til it’s done.’” Haskins may have a point. Though public opinion polls have consistently shown that Vermonters support legalizing pot — and several top politicians have recently come around to the idea — legalization faces a long road in the legislature next year. Even outspoken supporters, such as Marijuana Policy Project lobbyist MATT SIMON, are careful to temper expectations. “I think the votes are there,” he says. “It’s just a question of whether the details can fall into place to people’s satisfaction.” Among the questions lawmakers must consider: Who would be permitted to buy, sell and grow pot? What quantities would be permissible? How would the industry be regulated? How would it be taxed? Where would the revenue go? Could the state comply with federal guidelines? Would edibles be allowed? “The more people get into this, they realize it’s not a simple yes or no question,” Simon says. “The devil’s always in the details.” Sen. JEANETTE WHITE (D-Windham) has spent much of the past year pondering those details. After the drive toward legalization stalled out last winter, she tasked her Senate Committee on Government Operations with taking testimony on the subject every Friday for the rest of the legislative session. Next Tuesday, her committee plans to hold a Statehouse hearing to begin EBBY HASKINS

finalizing legislation she hopes to introduce in January, on the first day of the session. “We think it’s going to be easier to have the ‘should we or shouldn’t we’ conversation if we have a framework for how,” says White, who strongly supports legalization. Legislative leaders expect the debate to begin in the Senate Judiciary Committee, whose powerful chair, Sen. DICK SEARS (D-Bennington), has long opposed efforts to dilute Vermont’s marijuana laws. Last year, he refused to consider the matter. This year, he’s open to it.

(R-Franklin). Since he was arrested outside the Statehouse last May on sexual assault charges, the Franklin County Republican has refused to resign his seat, despite tri-partisan calls for his departure. If he remains in office come January, many of his colleagues have said they would attempt to expel him, an unprecedented process that could tie up Judiciary — or the whole damn Senate — for weeks. Several legalization proponents worry that such an interruption would imperil their bill’s chances, because House leaders have made clear that the

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“I’m committed that if it gets three votes in my committee and I end up voting no, it’ll get out of the committee,” he says. “I’m not going to play any parliamentary tricks with it or hold it up or do anything.” Sears says he strongly opposes the sale of edibles and wants any revenue raised to go to prevention and education. But he hints that even he could be convinced to vote “yea,” which would grease the skids for Senate passage. “Prohibition of alcohol didn’t work,” he says. “We may be at that point where, quite frankly, prohibition [of marijuana] isn’t working. And maybe it’s time to legalize.” Either way, at least three of his five committee members favor legalization: White, Sen. TIM ASHE (D/P-Chittenden) and Sen. JOE BENNING (R-Caledonia), who serves as minority leader of the Senate Republicans. In an illustration of just how much pot politics have shifted in Vermont, Benning sounds something like a hippie when he describes his desire to legalize pot “the Vermont way.” “Keep it small. Keep it local,” the Caledonia Republican says. “I don’t want to see a Budweiser coming in. I want to see a Heady Topper.” Yeah, brahhh. Complicating matters in the Senate is the fate of Sen. NORM MCALLISTER

Senate must hand it over by crossover — the 16-week session’s halftime — so they have time to consider it. “It’s not a two-week issue,” says House Speaker SHAP SMITH (D-Morristown). “It’s going to take longer than that. So I think people need to be cognizant of that and understand that Vermonters are going to expect us to do this right, not do it fast.” Like Sears, Smith is a longtime marijuana skeptic. And, like Sears, he held up decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana until two years ago. But unlike Sears, Smith is running for governor in a hotly contested Democratic primary. Though he told Seven Days last January that he was “not a big fan” of legalization, Smith announced his tentative support for it in August, not long after he joined the gubernatorial race. “I think the reality is, there will be legalization of marijuana in the coming years, and I support it if it’s done the right way,” the speaker now says. “That being: addressing issues around driving under the influence and making sure that it’s not going to be available for young Vermonters.”

Haskins, the SAM-VT leader, says she’s “angry” at Smith for changing his tune. “This should be about what’s best for all of Vermont, not whether I want to be the next governor,” she says. The speaker denies that his political ambitions played any role in his switcheroo, though he concedes “there’s been an evolution” in his thinking. Smith’s position — conditional support, tempered by concerns about road safety and youth use — is shared by both of his Democratic rivals, former senator MATT DUNNE and former transportation secretary SUE MINTER. Their Republican opponents aren’t quite so hot on pot. Lt. Gov. PHIL SCOTT says he’s not outright opposed to legalization but doesn’t see any need to rush it. Retired Wall Street banker BRUCE LISMAN says he’s “against legalizing marijuana right now” because he’d rather focus on fighting opiate abuse. Perhaps the biggest unknown is what role the incumbent governor will play. Democratic Gov. PETER SHUMLIN, who plans to retire after the next legislative session, has long favored relaxing Vermont’s marijuana laws. He’s participated in Marijuana Policy Project fundraisers and has taken at least $17,000 in campaign contributions from the group’s political action committee. But Shumlin has been mysteriously hesitant to lead the charge. “As you know, the governor is supportive of legalizing marijuana in Vermont,” spokesman SCOTT CORIELL says. “The question for him is not if but when.” If the governor puts the weight of his administration behind legalization, he could almost certainly make it happen. But, Shumlin being Shumlin, he’s just as likely to take the approach he did two sessions ago with the mandatory labeling of genetically modified food: Keep quiet until he knows it’s going to pass or fail — and then take credit for the end result. You know, getting tough things done.

Sexist Sanders? In HILLARY CLINTON’s world, it’s apparently never too early to accuse your opponent of sexism.

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Sanders was wise enough to laugh it off, telling moderator JAKE TAPPER that it’s “just not the case” that he’s sexist. But in an interview with Politico the next day, his senior strategist, TAD DEVINE, took Clinton’s bait and seemed to threaten retribution if she kept it up. “If they’re going to have a campaign that attacks Bernie on gun safety and implies he engages in sexism, that’s unacceptable,” Devine said. “We’re going to have to talk about other things if they do that. If they’re going to engage in this kind of attack, they need to understand we’re not going to stand there and take it.” No doubt that’s Clinton’s plan: Get under Sanders’ skin, goad him into personally attacking her and then play the victim. We’ve seen this movie before.

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Four years ago, Bruce Lisman founded and funded the “nonpartisan” advocacy group Campaign for Vermont in anticipation of a gubernatorial run. Ahem, I mean, “to advocate for public policy changes by reconnecting middle-class Vermonters to their government.” Now that Lisman is fully ensconced in his campaign — and has turned off the $1.35 million spigot that funded CFV — the organization appears to have fallen on tough times. Earlier this month, policy and operations manager BEN KINSLEY decamped to the Lisman campaign. And now executive director CYRUS PATTEN says he’s on his way out the door. Patten has taken a new job as executive director of Mayday PAC, which raises money for political candidates who back campaign finance reform. Harvard Law School professor and Democratic presidential candidate LAWRENCE LESSIG founded the organization. Three months ago, he handed the reins to Vermont native ZEPHYR TEACHOUT, who last year ran for governor of New York. So what’s in store for CFV, which Patten says has just $40,000 in the bank? According to board chair LOUISE MCCARREN, the organization is on the hunt for a replacement, who can “continue the momentum Cyrus has built with respect to members and partners.” And, no doubt, to hold Lisman accountable if he’s elected governor. m

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At the Iowa Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson dinner Saturday in Des Moines, Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) drew headlines for “attacking” Clinton as a flip-flopper, saying — not so subtly — that he would “govern based on principle, not poll numbers.” But while Sanders’ critique focused on Clinton’s policy record — her support for the Iraq War, the Defense of Marriage Act and free trade agreements — the former secretary of state made it personal. Reprising a line she’d debuted a day earlier, Clinton criticized Sanders for saying at the Las Vegas Democratic debate that “all the shouting in the world” would not end gun violence. “I haven’t been shouting, but sometimes when a woman speaks out, some people think it’s shouting,” Clinton said at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner. Nice try, Hillary. In fact, Sanders has been employing that line for months, well before she began hitting him from the left on his mixed gun record. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” way back in July, Sanders said, “We have been yelling and screaming at each other about guns for decades with very little success.” He’s been repeating the point ever since. There’s plenty to criticize about Sanders’ wobbly gun record and his tortured explanations of it, not to mention the absurdity of the loudest shouter in the room coming out against yelling and screaming. But inferring that it amounts to sexism? Let’s not forget that Sanders rarely makes it through a rally without calling for paid family leave, abortion rights and equal pay for women. And while his political apparatus used to be a bit of a boys’ club, he’s actually hired more women than men in the past 15 years. According to LegiStorm, a D.C.-based company that tracks congressional employment data, Sanders’ House, Senate and committee offices have been staffed by 118 men and 124 women since 2000, the first year for which LegiStorm has complete data. Though men currently outnumber women 32 to 26, two of Sanders’ top employees — chief of staff MICHAELEEN CROWELL and legislative director CARYN COMPTON — are women. Asked about Clinton’s “shouting” remark Sunday on “State of the Union,”

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andy Quaid was sitting in a Vermont prison cell on October 14, watching a WCAX-TV broadcast. The fire chief in tiny Lincoln was telling the news anchor about the difficulty of recruiting volunteer firefighters, who are required to undergo 200 hours of training, to be on call 24-7 and to participate in events such as the annual Christmas parade. To Quaid, 65, it must have seemed like fate. In 2010, the actor who played obnoxious goofball Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies fled his home state of California with his wife, Evi, 52. They left behind numerous arrest warrants and what they claimed was a cabal of assassins out to kill them. The two have spent most of the past five years in Canada and were arrested as fugitives trying to cross back into the U.S. through Vermont. They told authorities they planned to move to Lincoln, where Evi’s ailing father lives. And when a Franklin County judge dismissed the charges against them, that’s where they headed. A few days later, the Lincoln fire chief found a note wedged in the station’s door that he read over the phone to a reporter: “‘Hey boys, count me in for 200 hours. And, I wish to be your Santa Claus —Randy.’” In pursuit of one of the quirkiest cops-and-court stories in years, I set out to find the bearded Hollywood refugee in a town renowned for embracing and protecting eccentrics. The story of how Quaid and his Vermont native wife wound up in the Green Mountain foothills is like something out of a madcap Hollywood film. In 2009, the pair was charged with defrauding an innkeeper after skipping out on a $10,000 bill at a California hotel. The Quaids were arrested again in 2010 for squatting in a house they once owned. When they blew off court dates and refused to pay fines, it resulted in the outstanding criminal charges that continue to dog them today. In recent years, the Quaids came to believe that a group of killers, whom they dubbed the Hollywood Star Whackers, were out to kill them. They alleged the same group had already done away with two actors: Heath Ledger, with whom Quaid appeared in Brokeback Mountain; and David Carradine, whom the couple considered a friend. The felony warrants from California remained active when they skipped the country, seeking refugee status to protect

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them from their would-be killers. While authorities granted citizenship to Evi Quaid, whose father is Canadian, they rejected Randy’s request. He was scheduled for deportation on October 14, but in an apparent preemptive move, the couple crossed from Canada into Vermont on October 9. U.S. customs officials arrested them at Highgate. The Quaids were held in prison for six days — until Franklin County Superior Court Judge Alison Arms, citing flaws in the paperwork from California authorities, declared there was no basis for the fugitive charge. The freed Quaids told reporters on the courthouse steps that they planned to move to Lincoln to care for Evi’s father, George Motolanez, a

former Middlebury College Russian professor who lives on a dirt road overlooking Lincoln village. The picturesque town of 1,200 set in the hills above Bristol has long lured colorful characters in search of spiritual refuge. Lincoln is home to two Tibetan Buddhist groups: the Sunray Peace Village and Meditation Society, a community built on Native American and Buddhist teachings; and the Metta Earth Institute, a holistic retreat center. Students of geomancy, a form of divination that relies on lines, figures and geographic features, say that Lincoln is uniquely positioned as a place of spirituality, Seven Days reported in a July 2011 story.

While it is difficult to ascertain the exact nature of their beliefs, the Quaids are clearly on a quest for … something. They have posted videos and written screeds railing against Warner Brothers and News Corporation, among other Hollywood entities, and the legal system. Randy, who has grown a flowing white beard, has said they were surviving in a “living hell of biblical proportion.” “Warner Brothers even had my wife and I falsely arrested six times by TMZ,” Quaid explained in one video. “No, for real, that’s really how it works. Hashtag PMC — police-media corruption.” In another video, Evi Quaid donned a mask of News Corporation founder Rupert Murdoch and danced while Randy sang “God Bless America.” The couple made a pornographic version and posted the homemade sex tape on social media. But no one in Lincoln is saying anything negative about the Quaids — though many acknowledged having seen Randy and Evi driving around with their dog in a black pickup truck — and some are actively shielding the couple from prying reporters like myself. They’d been in the Lincoln General Store, but staffers were reluctant to talk, beyond saying only that they welcomed the couple to town. “Lincoln has always been a community where people are very open-minded and will accept any kind of diversity,” said longtime Lincoln resident Ethan Ready. “People have been attracted to this town for many different reasons. I’m sure they will find a way to exist here, and people are going to be OK with it. It’s always been that type of place.” Fire Chief Dan Ober said Quaid would be welcome to join his department, as long as he establishes residency and follows through on the training requirement. Another Lincoln firefighter told Seven Days he thought Quaid would be invaluable, providing comfort and perhaps comic relief to victims in distress. “We would treat him like everybody else and give him the anonymity he probably wants,” Ober said. A reliable tipster told Seven Days the Quaids had been spotted at Kimball Office Services in nearby Bristol, patiently waiting their turn in line. Then they strolled across the street to the Bristol Bakery & Café, ate bowls of soup and chatted with the regulars. Following up on the tip, I visited the office supply store, where the owner

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white beard and orange trucker hat and has released his own sex tape can be — but was too polite to be rude. Quaid said he was tired of the spotlight. He thought small-town life would offer a refuge. “You feel like a freak, a sideshow, and I don’t want that,” he said. “Vermont is good. People here aren’t impressed. They don’t care.” It’s not the first time he has voiced frustration at being branded an oddity. He told Vanity Fair in 2011 that he resented being typecast as “goofy, the sort of comic-relief thing.” His comedic work has long overshadowed more sober accomplishments: Quaid was nominated for an Academy Award for the 1973 film The Last Detail, in which he starred alongside Jack Nicholson as a young sailor about to be sent to prison. And he won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of a young Lyndon Johnson in a 1976 television movie. His performance as the rancher boss in 2005’s Brokeback Mountain was also well received. Quaid wasn’t eager to discuss his court case, but he said he believed law enforcement in Vermont would leave him alone. Quaid acknowledged that he and Evi don’t have much in the way of a plan. He talked one minute of putting down roots in Lincoln. In the next QUAID breath, he joked about making a run for it. “We might go to all 50 states!” he exclaimed, and threw his head back and chuckled loudly. The Santa Barbara, Calif., sheriff’s department has said it’s exploring options in the criminal case against the couple. Evi Quaid emerged from Kimball Office Services and introduced herself with a firm handshake. She paused only to explain that the owner of the store had lied to me because she was covering for Evi. She is a regular, Evi said, and her family goes way back with the owner. In fact, she said, she considers the store “our CIA dead drop.” Then she slipped into the truck alongside her dog and husband, and they pulled into the southbound lane. They didn’t say where they were going. m

assured me that, despite what I had heard, the Quaids had not been there. But as I walked outside, I saw a black pickup parked nearby. In the driver’s seat was a man with a white beard, with a barking dog next to him. A middleaged woman with long black hair hopped out and walked into Kimball’s. I recognized Evi right away and approached the truck. Randy Quaid rolled down his window far enough to offer a handshake. He said he was trying to avoid the press and didn’t want to do a long, formal interview. But as he waited for Evi to return, he chatted for 10 minutes about his life in Vermont. Though his on-screen characters are often oddballs, and his RANDY social media persona is even stranger, in person, Quaid was warm. He called Vermont his “favorite place.” “My wife said it hasn’t changed in 20 years. That’s good. LA has no history. Things get torn down all the time,” he said. Since his release from prison, he said, he and Evi had spent a lot of time driving around and getting acquainted with the Lincoln area. He had some questions about Vermont’s escalating drug problem. Another was: Do most small towns rely on volunteer firefighters? He said that his offer to become a firefighter was no joke. “I’d like to do something nice for the community,” Quaid said. He added that he really did want to play Santa Claus. As he chatted, Doji, the couple’s Australian cattle dog, barked nonstop, glaring at the stranger who had approached uninvited. Quaid also seemed wary of attention Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com, — as much as a man who sports a long @Davis7D or 865-1020, ext. 23.

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t’s not a TV spot that will likely be long remembered. Still, Burlington’s new superintendent of schools, Yaw Obeng, exudes warmth as he invites the public to take part in the budget process for the next year. “This is your opportunity to contribute your thoughts and ideas. Help us make it better,” Obeng says in a new public service announcement that’s airing on the Regional Educational Television Network. School budgeting isn’t NASCAR or the Super Bowl. It tends to engage a small but dedicated following of number-crunching wonks — that is, until something makes the masses look up and pay attention. That’s what happened in Burlington in 2014. After years of approving large tax increases, the public realized that, even with those hefty hikes, the district was spending beyond its means and rolling debt forward. Spending had increased 64 percent between 2007-2008 and 20142015, an average growth of 9.2 percent a year. A special auditor’s report eventually made it clear: The district overspent its general fund budget in 10 out of 12 years. Then-superintendent Jeanne Collins ran the district for nine of those years — and hence took the blame for the profligate spending. In May 2014, she was pressured into taking a buyout, valued at $225,000. Her finance director, David Larcombe, also resigned. The heat has since shifted to members of the school board — and a new superintendent — to show voters they can follow through on the board’s promise to get the district’s finances straightened out. The moment of truth has arrived. Were the books balanced? Do preliminary estimates suggest a deficit or not? School leaders aren’t saying. While Obeng’s PSA urges the public to attend community meetings in early November to help craft a new spending plan, he and other school officials won’t share any financial details related to the 2015 fiscal year — even though it ended June 30. In the past, Burlington school leaders have released this unofficial financial information before an official and independent audit of the books wraps up in the fall. Administrators in many other Vermont districts also provide estimated numbers, in part so school board members can compare the accuracy of inhouse calculations with the outside audit. Burlington is taking a different tack this year. At a school board meeting on October

13, Seven Days asked about the year-end financial picture. Finance director Nathan Lavery, who came on board last October, initially declined to answer, saying the response should wait until the audit is complete in November or December. When school board member David Kirk (Ward 7) tried to provide the requested information, board vice-chair Stephanie Seguino (Ward 6) interrupted him and tried to cut him off. Kirk continued talking and managed to relate what he said the board had been told: The district had indeed gone over budget, but, due to unexpected revenue, there would be no deficit. “We did overspend,” Kirk announced in the meeting. A week later, at a joint session of the finance and infrastructure subcommittees, Lavery offered a short verbal summary that matched the one Kirk had issued the week before. “We feel confident enough that we’re not going to show an operating deficit in 2015,” Lavery said, adding that it’s “obviously a positive position to be in.” Both Lavery and Obeng declined to provide further details at the subcommittee meeting, or to share any written summaries.

Earlier this month Obeng wrote a column for the North End News saying that one of his core beliefs as superintendent is that “transparency and openness” serve as the basis for communication. But he defended the decision to hold back the preliminary budget numbers. “We’re committed to providing accurate information,” Obeng told Seven Days, adding that in the past, preliminary numbers have been incorrect, and he wants to avoid misleading the public. That doesn’t sound too transparent to Kirk, who said the public deserves access to preliminary numbers now. He said he thought it was important to say so at the October 13 board meeting despite being interrupted by Seguino. “Stephanie tries to stifle me as often as she can,” Kirk said in a later interview with Seven Days. Seguino declined to respond to Kirk’s characterization. “It’s 100 days past the close of the books, and nobody knows what the balance is,” Kirk said, adding that even the board is not getting enough detail. “I think that they should at least be able to tell us what an unaudited number is. How does this instill trust to the public that we’re actually on top of the finances?” Other school board members said

they support the administration’s approach of saying little for now about the fiscal year 2015 numbers. “Things are going in the right direction,” said board member Anne Judson (Ward 4). “I just want to let them do their job. I want the public to hear the real stuff, not the preliminary numbers.” Brian Cina, a school board member representing the Central District, agreed. “We’re still in a time of transition,” he said. “It’s important to be deliberative, careful and cautious.” He added: “I think, financially, we’re better off than we were.” Cina continued: “I have a lot of faith in our administration now.” Public records from the past fiscal year somewhat clarify the situation. A June 9 report from Lavery to theninterim superintendent Howard Smith suggests the district spent about $1.8 million over the $66.2 million budget. That’s the bad news. But unexpected revenues and a smaller-than-expected accumulated deficit might turn the district’s red ink black. According to the report, the district still could finish the year with an estimated surplus of $548,000. The unforeseen income included a $748,304 rebate for past billing errors from the Burlington Electric Department. Taxpayers aren’t the only ones watching the numbers related to education spending in Burlington. Mayor Miro Weinberger publicly supported a leadership change when the scale of the overspending emerged in the winter of 2014. Although the school budget is not under his control, and mayors have historically stayed out of education finance, Weinberger appears to be more involved than his predecessors in school budget oversight — specifically, in coordinating major expenditures. He hasn’t directed any criticism at Smith, who took the reins from Collins on a temporary basis. Or at newly arrived Obeng, a Canadian citizen whose start date was delayed two months because of visa problems. Weinberger said he supports the new superintendent’s decision to withhold preliminary financial performance numbers until later this year, but neither he nor Obeng would say whether it would be a permanent procedural change. Some of the district’s financial challenges have to do with the pace of school renovations over the past six years. With nine schools, some of which are more than 100 years old, the board has invested

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Upcoming SHORT COURSES millions to replace crumbling walls, due appears as two separate numbers on sagging roofs and outdated classrooms. property tax bills, they add up — literThe district spent approximately $1.9 ally. “I think these investments need to million on improvements to Edmunds be coordinated,” he said. Elementary and Middle schools, most With some assistance from city cofof which paid for an elevator to make fers, the school district has hired two Edmunds Elementary accessible. consultants to help develop its 10-year Another $500,000 will finance a sprin- capital plan, which is likely to include eskler system as part of the same project, timates for a major high school project. and there’s a proposal to add new winOne of the school contracts authodows and classrooms to the Champlain rizes up to $50,000 for Burlington’s Elementary School in the city’s family- White + Burke Real Estate Investment filled South End neighborhood. There’s Advisors to produce a capital improvealso talk about fixing Burlington High ment plan by June 2016. School. Some say the structure, which Consultant and radio host Mike was built in the late 1960s, should either Smith — who served as Burlington get a total makeover or be torn down. College’s interim president last year — A new high school would be expen- has also been hired, at $150 an hour for sive. The median construction cost of a maximum of $29,250. His assignment a new, 200,000-square-foot facility is to help the district forge partnerships for 900 students in with nearby school the U.S. ran $38.2 systems, colleges, million in 2012, accity departments and cording to a study private businesses. by School Planning & The idea is to see if Management magathere are new and zine. Such a tab could economical ways to squeeze Burlington pay for a range of YAW OBENG, taxpayers, poten- BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT programs, from aftially leaving them ter-school activities less inclined to support projects favored to language classes for New Americans. by Weinberger and the Burlington City Smith said it was premature to Council. Memorial Auditorium, for report his findings, but he’s encouraged example, needs immediate attention. A by the effort to save money through study shows it will cost $4 million just to collaboration. maintain the structure, which everyone “I’m not going to charge the school agrees is underused, Weinberger said. district for looking at things that just Drawing lessons from Burlington aren’t going to pan out,” he said. “What history, the mayor recalled how in 2008, I think the school district is doing right the school district proposed a $226 mil- now is pretty inventive,” he said of the lion school-improvement program to investigation. “Is there a different way? be funded with bonding over a number That’s something that schools don’t of years. The megabond was so poorly usually do.” received — at the start of the recession Could a Memorial Auditorium redo — it never made it on to the ballot. end up competing for tax money with While Weinberger wasn’t in office a major renovation of Burlington High then, he cited it as an example of poor School? “I’m sure there will be some planning. “I remember it was one of difficult choices, and my hope is that the more noteworthy events in local between the district and the city, we can government in the way it played out,” work them out,” Weinberger said. he said. The school district opted for Meanwhile, he said he’s encouraged a more incremental approach, with by the job Lavery is doing and the direcsmaller but regular bond-supported tion Obeng seems to be taking in his renovation projects. first six weeks on the job. The financial Weinberger wants 10-year capital picture for the schools, the mayor said, plans for the schools and the city. He “certainly sounds promising and hopesaid his goal is to pace pricey public ful at this stage.” projects to avoid large property tax Like every other Burlington taxpayer, spikes. Even though the money for he’ll have to wait to see the math. m schools and municipal buildings comes from different budgets, and the amount Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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he UPS delivery was causing a bit of a stir in the cramped drug-testing laboratory in downtown Burlington. Workers in white coats clustered around the packages, removed sealed plastic bags from cardboard shipping boxes and sorted them into blue buckets. Six hundred specimen cups — capped plastic shot glasses of urine — arrive most weekdays between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Burlington Labs’ second-floor testing facility in the Courthouse Plaza building. They are screened for a host of drugs such as cocaine, marijuana and heroin, and whoever ordered the tests — doctors, probation officers, homes for individuals in recovery — gets same-day preliminary results. The work is clinical and can appear routine, even boring. But employee Alicia Sherman, an account executive, knows what is at stake. “Each cup of pee is someone’s life,” said Sherman. “This affects how their treatment is going to go.” Sherman is well acquainted with drug testing. For more than 15 years, she abused prescription pain medications, cocaine and heroin. She had to pee in cups many times — often while someone else observed. In fact, her urine used to be tested at this very lab. Many employees at Burlington Labs are “in recovery” — including CEO Michael Casarico, who cofounded the company with his wife in 2006. Casarico said drug addiction problems led him to his calling: helping people get clean. He said his company’s mission — providing friendly, walk-in specimen collection sites and fast, accurate results — increases the chance for successful treatment. In a blue blazer and slacks with cropped hair and an easy smile, Casarico, 50, hardly looks like the party boy. But his substance abuse started when he was a young teen experimenting with alcohol. By his senior year in high school, he had tried cocaine. His drinking and drugging continued throughout his years at the University of Vermont, from which he graduated — “barely,” he said — with a degree in political science in 1989. Casarico maintained his hard-drinking and cocaine-snorting ways after college, and he said the behavior destroyed his first marriage. To appease his wife, he quit cocaine, but they wound up separating anyway, in August 1996. He quickly turned to drugs again, and this time it escalated to heroin — which he’d never

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tried before. He eventually sought help at Maple Leaf Farm (now called Maple Leaf Treatment Center), a rehabilitation center in Underhill. In November 1996, he checked himself in. Maple Leaf not only worked for Casarico, he found himself drawn, postrehab, to the substance-abuse field. He got a job at Act One, the detoxification program in Burlington, where he spent many nights sitting with heroin addicts. “I fell in love with helping people like that,” he said. He later became a probation officer, working with “people who would not be in trouble with the law if it were not for their addictions.” The idea to start a drug-testing service came from that experience: One of Casarico’s parolees tested positive for cocaine on an instant-read dipstick but swore he was clean. The man was sent back to jail until two weeks later, when a more accurate test exonerated him. “I thought I could do it better than it was being done,” Casarico said. “I didn’t want anybody sitting in jail.” In 2006 Casarico and his second wife, Jodie, decided it was time to start Burlington Labs. He quit his job as a state drug-court coordinator, and they used savings to buy a desktop analyzer and rented a tiny third-floor office on Pearl Street. “I personally drove around to potential

customers and told them about what Jodie and I were doing,” Casarico said. Business was slow at first. “Maple Leaf Farm was our first substantial client,” Casarico said. The center began sending between 30 and 35 specimens a week, which was just enough for the fledgling lab to break even. Casarico said he and Jodie were so determined to keep Burlington Labs going, they would have taken outside jobs to pay the bills. “This was not a venture that was born out of wanting to make money,” Casarico said, “though we thought we could make a living.” Two years later, in 2008, the company opened its first walk-in collection center in Burlington. By 2011, it had 11 employees but was still processing specimens in a single analyzer. Now there are three. “In the four years since, our growth curve has exploded,” Casarico said. Vermont’s opiate crisis has fueled the company’s expansion. The number of people in treatment for heroin addiction in Vermont has tripled since 2005. The number of opiate users in treatment is four times larger than a decade ago. Today Burlington Labs employs 175 people, operates 11 collection sites in Vermont, owns a second screening lab in Massachusetts and has contracts in 20 states.

And its testing services have become more sophisticated. The $30 screening process, carried out on three analyzers that can hold multiple specimens each, is just the first step now. In addition, most specimens undergo a confirmation process, which detects the presence or absence of specific drugs. Although it takes another two days and costs $50, the analysis can test for buprenorphine, for example, a drug used to wean people from opiates. Some addicts sell their buprenorphine to pay for heroin, and there is a market for it because the prescription medication eases heroin’s withdrawal symptoms. “Anyone ordering buprenorphine wants to make sure you are following through on your treatment,” said logistics coordinator Kaitlyn Booth. Burlington Labs can tell from the test results exactly how much buprenorphine has been consumed or whether the client has scraped a bit of the pill into their urine instead of taking it. It’s the most-requested test at the company. The company brochure focuses less on science and more on its “compassion in action.” The Casaricos committed to investing 10 percent of the company’s pretax profits in causes that foster community health, which has generated nearly $500,000 since the lab launched.

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“The more successful they are, the majored in finance and international more they have been investing in re- business. “I was hardly going to class,” covery,” said Gary De Carolis, executive he said. “I don’t know how it happened.” director of the Turning Point Center of At 22, he went to work as a financial Chittenden County in Burlington. His analyst at J.P. Morgan. Despite the long organization, a 10-year-old nonprofit hours, he said, “it was everything I that offers a safe place for people in re- thought I wanted,” but he couldn’t ditch covery to go during the day, has been one the drugs. “I was making a lot of money, of 17 beneficiaries. Burlington Labs has but I spent every last dollar on drugs made gifts totaling $30,000 to recovery and alcohol. I was stealing, selling stuff centers in the state, including $10,000 that didn’t belong to me.” to help open a center in Newport. A year and nine months into the job, “It is just a wonderful organization,” D’Amato asked for a leave to try rehab. De Carolis continued. “I don’t know He ended up at Maple Leaf Treatment what we would do without it.” Center because he has relatives in The company’s newest investment is a Chittenden County. “I’m not even in chauffeured van that proVermont three months, vides rides for Addison and I meet Mickey, our County residents who CFO,” D’Amato said of can’t otherwise get to AA Mickey Wiles, who emmeetings or therapy apbezzled $300,000 from pointments. They don’t Ben & Jerry’s. Casarico ALICIA SHERMAN, have to be Burlington hired him even though BURLING T ON L ABS Labs clients to use the he had a felony convicservice. tion and is in recovery from substance Tae DeGray had been an employee abuse. Wiles suggested D’Amato apply for only a few months when she pitched for a $12.50-an-hour job as a billing the idea to company leadership. “It clerk at Burlington Labs. didn’t take much persuading,” she said. In April 2013, “I took the job,” “They are all about giving back to the D’Amato said. “They were essentially community.” She added, “The van is giving me a second chance.” busy every day.” Now the company’s financial analyst, Casarico said the company carefully “I have a life today,” he said. “I am not selects employees such as DeGray. “The slowly killing myself. I am able to be part people we hire, we make sure they are of something much bigger than myself.” very closely aligned with what we do,” Casarico sees nothing but more he said. The goal is a “welcoming and growth in the company’s future. “We kindhearted culture.” will expand our presence in other The path that brought Dan D’Amato states,” he said, but promised the lab to Burlington Labs was anything but will remain in Vermont — most likely straight. The slim New Jersey native in larger quarters. From the lab’s curwillingly recounted the double life he rent 23,000 square feet, he said, “We are led beginning at age 13. “I wasn’t com- looking at 40,000 square feet with the fortable in my own skin,” he said. “The ability to expand to 60,000.” substances helped.” Casarico expects the number and Academic and athletic achievement types of drugs his company tests to came easily to him, so he juggled three increase, too. “Our goal is to serve as sports, booze and marijuana success- many people as we can. We are here to fully until he was a sophomore in col- empower individuals to improve their lege and found opiates. Still, after drop- lives.” m ping football, he managed to graduate from college in 2011 with honors, having Contact: nancy@sevendaysvt.com

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At Campaign Kickoff, Kesha Ram Says She’s No ‘Kitten With Lipstick’

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Seven years ago, a 22-year-old California native named Kesha Ram sought a seat in the Vermont House just months after graduating from the University of Vermont. “Right out of the gate, I was underestimated,” Ram said Monday evening, speaking to supporters at Burlington’s Main Street Landing. “I was called a kitten with lipstick. And I, a young woman fresh out of college, was asked: What could I possibly bring to the table?” Evidently, some political skills. In a hotly contested race in Burlington’s Old North End, the Democratic novice defeated Progressive incumbent Chris Pearson, becoming the youngest member of the legislature in 2009. (Ram didn’t identify the source of the “kitten” comment in her speech, but she later said it was an anonymous commenter on a news website.) “We showed our opponents that this kitten with lipstick could win a House seat,” Ram said as she prepared to launch her next big political campaign. “Now, as I travel around the state and stand before you, I am humbled and honored to announce my candidacy to be Vermont’s next lieutenant governor.” Ram, who revealed two weeks ago that she’d seek the state’s No. 2 job, was the first in the race to hold a formal campaign kickoff. Marlboro Democrat Brandon Riker has been campaigning for the post since last spring, while former state auditor and senator Randy Brock, a Swanton Republican, jumped into the race early this month. Others, such as Sen. Phil Baruth (D-Chittenden), Sen. David Zuckerman (P/D-Chittenden) and Sen. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia), are also considering running. Like most candidates seeking public office in Vermont this year, Ram devoted much of her announcement speech to the notion of affordability. “The bottom line is, we cannot continue to ask Vermonters to pay a Vermont premium on their cost of living while they take a Vermont discount on their wages,” she said.

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The “Rebels” will keep riding in South Burlington. The school board announced October 21 it is preserving the nickname, on grounds the word can have positive meanings. Members said that the district cut any connection to symbols of the Confederacy two decades ago when it stopped flying Confederate flags at sporting events and retired a Captain Dixie mascot. All five board members agreed. They directed the superintendent to discuss with administrators the idea of a steering committee to continue the dialogue of “reinforcing an inclusive school community,” according to board chair Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Critics said there is no way to sanitize the word and vowed to keep lobbying to retire the Rebels, a Burlington Free Press video of the meeting shows. The word is deeply tainted, and the school board should know better than to try and overlook that, they

said. “Shame on you,” Mary Brown-Guillory, president of the Champlain Area NAACP, told the board. The connotation of “rebel” is “nothing but hate; that’s all it is,” she said. Others said the word has much broader meaning than its association with the Confederate South and that it would be unfair to take away a nickname that has its own local tradition. They saw the attack as politically correct and off-base. The suburban high school deep in Yankee country adopted the name in the 1960s and displayed various symbols of the Confederacy until people complained these were racist about 20 years ago. At that time, in a compromise, the school district dropped the flags and stopped playing “Dixie” at football games — but kept the name.

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Burlington City Council: Hold Off on Housing in Enterprise Zone The Burlington City Council made it clear Monday night that it will oppose putting housing in the South End’s Enterprise Zone — at least for now. A group of artists and small-business owners fought back against the proposal for housing there, arguing that it would make art studios and commercial space unaffordable, and new residents would prove incompatible with nearby businesses. “It has been loud, and it has been constant,” said Democratic Councilor Chip Mason, of the dissent. Mason represents Ward 5, which includes the area under debate.

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Artist studios located in the Howard Space building, a former brush factory in the Enterprise Zone

Although its vote was unanimous, the council didn’t offer wholehearted support for the opponents’ argument per se. The resolution the council passed said nothing about housing being a bad idea. Instead, it made the case that “opposition has diverted attention from the broader discussion of the future of the South End.” Mayor Miro Weinberger offered a similar explanation when he announced last month that he’d be withholding support for new housing there. “It has become a distraction,” reiterated Councilor Joan Shannon,

a Democrat who represents the South District covering the South End and the only other councilor to speak on the resolution. She supported it, arguing “housing has a tendency to take over all other uses.” Mason took a slightly different tack, saying: “Any place we propose putting housing, there are objections.” He also pointed out that two weeks earlier, the council passed a housing action plan, pledging to encourage more housing in order to reduce costs for constituents.

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BURLINGTON Mary Kathleen Teresa Bernadette O’Boyle Henry, known to us as Kathleen De Simone, died in her Burlington home of 36 years on October 12, 2015, just as the leaves were at their most glorious. A familiar sight in the village, a glamorous woman who lately brandished a rose-tipped staff, Kathleen will be missed by scores of cabaret girls, generations of children, and anyone with an eye for textiles and star quality, a nose for roses, and an ear for fiercely lyrical sass. She was an artist who

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worked with fabric, poet, animator, graphic designer, muralist, journal keeper, dreamer extraordinaire, art teacher, art store manager, storyteller, friend, flaneur, fashionista and inspiration to all who knew her. Although she sometimes seemed to come from faerie land, she was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, to John O’Boyle Henry of Ireland and Eileen Ann White of Bay Shore in the days before rock and roll, and she boarded for many years with the Cooper family, while her divorced mother worked at Pilgrim State Hospital. At

the knee of Grandma “Ma” Cooper, she learned to sew by the age of 5, and to tell stories. Dear “Uncle” Freddy encouraged her fascination with everything from how to make rocket fuel to how the Navajos wove a rug. She cared for a gaggle of “brothers” and “sisters” who were related, but not by blood. There was a magic tree in the backyard that spoke to Kathleen when “Ma” Cooper tied our wandering gypsy to it. In the 1960s Kathleen followed the flower child pilgrimage to the West Coast and ended up in Los Angeles and later Santa

Barbara, contributing to the bohemian art scene with her bright spirit and elaborate creations. In her travels, Kathleen met many other artists and dreamers, mountain men with holy eyes and strong ladies of faerie, carrying feathers, bags of magic Persian fabric, bundles of wild mint, yarrow stalks, wooden flutes, medicine pouches, blue tissue paper with silver stars; wearing silver moon rings, embroidered dresses, Indian bells, dandelion chains. She rode in blue VW buses, hitched rides, crashed at the homes of “good people,” drank moon tea in special china cups, stayed up all night or slept in fields of poppies and pansies, under elves’ trees, with a witch’s cat at her feet, “not unlike in Rivendell” as her journal says; her two daughters, Marisa and Giannina, were always in her heart wherever she roamed; and always there was Jimmie Klein, her true love, somewhere near or far. She moved to Vermont in the mid-1970s and helped to animate the film Black Dawn with Robin Lloyd and Doreen Kraft, and worked

as a freelance graphic designer and fabric artist. She studied poetry in the ’80s at Burlington College. In the late ’90s Kathleen began to make magical hats for the Fools’ Gold Art Auction. Over the course of the next 15 years, she made more than 35 millinery masterpieces and was awarded in 2013 the Fools’ Gold Award for Creative Community Spirit. Beginning in 2002, utilizing her broad knowledge of fashion history, Kathleen became the costumer for the Spielpalast Cabaret, for which she designed a vast and astonishingly ambitious body of work. She always made, appreciated and wore beautiful things; she danced, painted murals, did stage and lighting design for bands and theater productions, wrote poems, always offered a

wise and compassionate ear, and received countless children to her apartment for tea, popcorn, confessions and art-making dates. She lit candles for us and “surrounded us with white light.” There were thousands of kisses. She is survived by her daughters, Marisa and Giannina, her granddaughter, Pepper Campbell, her “sisters” Diana Stoiber Anderson and Julia Stoiber Thompson, and many loving friends who will strive to live up to her gloriousness, her poetic vision, her love of beauty and her creative spirit. A funeral will take place to celebrate Kathleen’s rich life on November 8. Details to follow. Donations to help cover burial costs are gratefully accepted and may be mailed to 57 N. Winooski Ave., No. 3, Burlington, VT 05401.

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Page 32: Short Stops in Seven Volumes BY E T H AN D E S E I FE

even Days’ writers can’t possibly read, much less review, the boatload of books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, a flock of trained parrots. So this monthly feature is our way of introducing you to seven recent books by Vermont authors. To do that, we’ll contextualize each book just a little, and quote a single representative sentence from, yes, page 32. Inclusion here implies neither approval nor derision on our part, but simply: Here are a bunch of books, arranged alphabetically by authors’ names, that Seven Days readers might like to know about. Contact: ethan@sevendaysvt.com

BOOKS The Eastern Question: A Geopolitical History in 108 Maps and Drawings

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Ted Danforth, Anekdota, 264 pages. $29.95

Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor Without Driving Yourself Nuts Flip Brown, iUniverse (self-published), 154 pages. $15.95

“Without clear expectations, shared assumptions, and defined commitments, we often get confused about where work is at, where it’s going, and who’s responsible for what.” In straightforward, commonsensical language, Brown offers perspectives on and tips for maximizing his readers’ effectiveness and enjoyment in the workplace. A business consultant who’s also an expert gardener (and former Seven Days contributor), Brown proffers on-the-job scenarios that will be uncomfortably familiar to anyone who’s ever worked in an office — and suggests frank, simple methods for making them less awkward and more rewarding. Lessons on how to set boundaries, how to turn worry into productivity and how to wade through managerial BS — they’re all here.

“[Fourteenth-century historian Ibn Khaldun] speculated on what caused independent tribes to submit to a ruler to whom they were not related by blood, introducing the concept of the legitimacy of power: a three-stranded rope in which are intertwined religious legitimacy, dynastic legitimacy, and farrh — the knack for winning battles.” Danforth, who lives part time in Townshend, is a former publisher and letterpress printer. The handsomest volume to cross Seven Days’ desks in a while, his large, learned, lively and amply illustrated text investigates the cultural and political divide that has long separated East and West. The book’s scope takes in everything from the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire to the incidents of September 11, 2001, slicing a broad, informed path through eternal currents in world history.

The Clever Mill Horse Jodi Lew-Smith, Caspian Press (self-published), 209 pages. $16.99

Darkness: Poems of Extreme Horror

Eric Kapitan, self-published, 48 pages. $9

“I place a handsaw below her chin as the blade pierces through the neck.” (from page 31) Just in time for Halloween comes the winner of this month’s Truth in Titling award. Kapitan, a resident of Danby, isn’t messing around when he warns the young and the squeamish away from flipping through Darkness’ pages. Inspired by the goriest of horror films, Kapitan writes, in his milder moments, of decapitations, madness and murders — which, when you get right down to it, is the stuff of most of world literature. Darkness is no gorier than Hamlet, really. Seven Days has corresponded with Kapitan and is pleased to report that he seems to be a nice, well-adjusted fellow.

“When he was satisfied, she said, ‘I keep hearing Grandpa’s voice, how he always said that once you solved the design you had to get a patent before anyone else saw it, or they’d pirate it right off and you’d never be able to prove you invented it.’” The device at issue in Lew-Smith’s historical novel is a flax-milling machine that has the potential to make or break the fortunes of a frontier family. Set in early 19thcentury America, The Clever Mill Horse — Book One in a promised series — employs the fictional story of Ella, its spirited protagonist, to explore the historical forces that shaped a young country. Lew-Smith is well qualified to write a book in which plant fiber plays a central role: She’s also a vegetable breeder at Wolcott’s High Mowing Organic Seeds.

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People Who Hate America

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“You could just ask him things point-blank, things you had to pussyfoot around with the mayor and the secretaries.” (from page 31) The race riots in Newark, N.J., in the summer of 1967 provide the backdrop for MacQueen’s second novel. Steeped in the ways of ziti-chomping heavies and interracial housing-development drama, People Who Hate America uses fictional characters to root around in a complex and regrettable chapter in American history. “Semi-self-published,” in this case, refers to Champlain Books’ status as a branch of the Champlain College Publishing Initiative, of which MacQueen is managing editor.

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Hidden View

Brett Ann Stanciu, Green Writers Press, 260 pages. $19.95

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The cover of Good Grief — a pair of red muck boots embedded in a snowbank — makes a visual reference to the similarly be-booted cover of Ellen Stimson’s first book, the best-selling Mud Season. One of the most successful ventures in the cottage industry of Books About People Who Move to Vermont and Draw on Its Rugged Beauty and Charming Laconicism to Learn Something Important About Themselves, Mud Season paved the way for Good Grief, in which the author continues to write with Erma Bombeckian sass about the nutty antics of her relocated family.

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Grandeur and Bumpy History: A Chronicle of Vermont’s Statehouse B Y KEV I N J. K ELLE Y

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he Vermont Statehouse stands as “a repository for and expression of our history as a state and a people,” observes former Vermont Life editor TOM SLAYTON in a foreword to a new book on the building’s past and present. Author NANCY PRICE GRAFF’s account shows that Vermonters can take pride not only in the statehouse’s appearance but in much of what has transpired inside it. Both the legislative and aesthetic aspects of the building’s history are examined in Intimate Grandeur: Vermont’s State House, composed with the assistance of state curator DAVID SCHUTZ. The 120-page book, published by FRIENDS OF THE VERMONT STATE HOUSE, includes historical prints and contemporary photos by Seven Days contributor JEB WALLACE-BRODEUR. An epigram attributed to Schutz is the source of the book’s title. As Slayton notes in his foreword, the statehouse is at once modest in scale and grand in ambition. That combination makes Vermont’s most important edifice a metaphor in stone for the state’s approach to self-governance. “It’s hard to hide in this little building,” Slayton writes. “Its size tacitly encourages open government.” The current edifice is actually the third to serve as the home of the state legislature. The first, an unimposing wooden structure, went up in 1808. It was replaced 30 years later by a larger granite building that proved to have an even briefer lifespan than that of New York’s World Trade Center. The second statehouse was destroyed by fire in 1857 — 19 years after its completion. The process of replacing the burned building proved to be an ugly affair, Graff relates. A political tussle broke out between Thomas Powers, superintendent of construction for the third statehouse, and Boston-based architect Thomas Silloway, who sought to travel to Montpelier to oversee installation of the 100-ton dome and its intricate supports. Powers, a former speaker of the Vermont House, insisted he had the chops for the oversight role and denied

BOOKS Silloway permission to take on that task. Silloway protested, and Powers responded by hiring another architect to finish the job. The public dust-up “was a scandal of the first order, an embarrassment to state officials and no doubt a source of head shaking by the residents of Vermont,” Graff writes. An investigative committee appointed by the legislature issued a report critical of Power and favorable toward Silloway. Lawmakers subsequently decreed that Silloway would be identified as the official architect of the building, though it does not fulfill his aesthetic intentions. The statehouse’s look may qualify as “elegant,” in Slayton’s description. But if Silloway had been allowed to finish his work, “the interior decoration

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THE STATEHOUSE IS AT ONCE MODEST IN SCALE AND GRAND IN AMBITION.

would probably have been as restrained as that of the exterior,” Graff suggests. As it was, however, Silloway’s replacement, Joseph Richards, “was free to indulge his penchant for the frills of the Renaissance Revival style,” which was characterized by heavy, ornate detailing. The lavish House chamber has also been the scene of foul spectacle. Beginning in 1915, legislators staged weekly entertainments as diversions from Montpelier’s long winter. Most revues presented during these so-called Farmers’ Nights were harmless enough, but on at least one occasion in the 1930s, the elected representatives of one of the whitest states in the Union put on a blackface minstrel show, Graff notes. Many splendid elements do grace the statehouse rooms. Probably the best known — and most admired — is the large-scale painting titled “The Battle of Cedar Creek” completed in 1874 by wounded Civil War veteran Julian Scott. Also familiar to visitors is the stately portrait of George Washington that now

hangs above the well of the House chamber. Executed in 1837 by George Gassner, it was among the many items rescued from the fire that destroyed the second statehouse in 1857. The Doric columns supporting the current building’s portico are the sole exterior survivors of that blaze. The statue atop the golden dome, probably the statehouse’s most emblematic feature, has a story that’s nearly as distressing as the tale of the PowersSilloway smackdown. In 1858, sculptor Larkin Mead designed a 19-foot-tall wooden figure that quickly became known as “Ceres,” the Roman goddess of plenty, even though Mead had named it “Agriculture.” His dome topper was meant to signify the state’s status as a peaceful agrarian society. A succession of 80 Vermont winters rotted the statue, so the legislature decided in the 1930s that it should be replaced. Sergeant at Arms Dwight Dwinell argued persuasively, however, that the cost of creating something as striking as Mead’s original would exceed the frugal state’s resources. Dwinell, who had been trained as a woodworker, offered to carve the head of a new version of “Agriculture,” while two janitors were charged with carving the body. The head Dwinell created is “too small for the body,” Graff observes. “The once-delicate drapery hangs heavily and the face lacks refinement. It is folk art, not fine art,” she concludes. A restoration initiated in the 1980s did not recreate the original “Agriculture,” but it did eliminate many of the additions that had cluttered the building’s interior. Arthur Williams, the founding director of the VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL, joined art historian Daniel Robbins in planning the restoration. “The wisdom of their crusade to restore the State House is now evident to all who enter the building,” Graff writes in a coda. It is for that reason, she adds, that Intimate Grandeur is dedicated to Williams and Robbins. m Contact: kelley@sevendaysvt.com

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Judged by Their Covers: A Burlington Book Collection Is Museum Bound

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ith the press of a button, KATHLEEN ROBERTS raised the blinds, and sunlight illuminated a room filled with books in her Burlington home. As she could certainly tell you, home libraries have been around for centuries. But this day was special: It was the first time Roberts’ personal collection had been shown in its entirety, facing outward — the volumes can only take so much light. With prolonged exposure, they would “fade in a week,” said Roberts. Roberts amassed these 422 books over the past 15 years, selecting them not for their content but for their covers. “This is a history of 19th-century publishing,” she explained, “a history of how books for the masses were made and decorated.” This was the only time the collection would ever be seen this way in Vermont. As of press time, the books are on their way to San Francisco to become an integral part of the American Bookbinders Museum (ABM). According to its website, the museum and its archive are dedicated to “memorializing a means of production that has become antique,” and to sharing the history and processes of 19th-century bookbinding using functional machines operated by volunteer docents.

Roberts’ collection, officially named the Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers’ Bindings, will provide the museum with an element that it has been missing: an expertly curated selection of bindings made by hand between 1830 and the 1950s. “I’m the only one I know that has amassed a collection [like this] for the purpose of study,” said Roberts, a former children’s librarian at Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library and an adjunct professor in children’s literature at Saint Michael’s College. Her books are arranged by decade, an ordering system she learned when she studied bindings with Sue Allen at the University of Virginia’s Rare Book School. Allen, according to Roberts, “singlehandedly put this field of study [of bookbindings] on the map.” Chronological organization of her collection allows Roberts to show how broad historical transitions affected bookmaking, which she did for a reporter with great excitement. She explained that bindings made during the Civil War, for example, used primarily deep green and brown cloth, and had little or no gilt stamping because metal was usurped for war efforts.

By the late 1800s, it was fashionable for families to keep full library sets in their parlors as a sign of status, but the books were rarely read. The result was elaborately decorated book covers whose pages were filled with slipshod printing on cheap paper. Roberts considers her work “a composite study of art, history, design and commerce” — an enticing rabbit hole indeed. One particularly fascinating artifact is an 1885 salesman’s sample for a book called What Can a Woman Do. At first glance, it appears to be a sort of Franken-volume with incongruous pages and different bindings mashed into a unit. In fact, this is not a book in the traditional sense but a tool for selling books, which the traveling salesman would use to show customers his wares’ customization options. This particular sample comes with blank order forms and even includes “The Key,” a pamphlet filled with detailed notes and talking points for the salesman. “There are people who only collect salesman’s samples,” Roberts said. She first encountered American Bookbinders Museum founder Tim James when she read an article that inspired her to travel to his San Francisco shop, Taurus Bookbindery, in 2011.

In the following years, recurrent flooding threatened the Mission District museum space, which was around the corner from Taurus. Through the generosity of a single donor, James received a new exhibition space in the heart of the city’s museum district, to the tune of $2.5 million, which opened in July of this year. Its neighbors include the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of the African Diaspora and the Contemporary Jewish Museum. “Now the hard part for me is to go out and make this the preeminent collection of its kind,” said James, speaking with Seven Days from Lancaster, Penn., where he was viewing some of the earliest American-bound books. James noted that, thanks to Roberts, the museum will have “an extremely good core collection” of 19th-century bindings in addition to his 500-plus bookbinding manuals, which span several centuries and “almost every European language.” Roberts’ collection will be housed in a second-floor library at the ABM; she hopes to continue adding to it as she discovers more volumes. The collector has stipulated that the books be shelved independently from other museum texts and kept in their original order at least until her death. “What’s attractive to a lot of collectors that have worked hard for their collections is that we’re never going to de-access things; we’re never going to sell them,” said James. “If somebody gives us bookbinding books, that’s all we are. Every good binding becomes precious to us.” Roberts has been immersed in the world of books for a long time. As a member of the VERMONT ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION, she finds treasures at library book sales and collectors’ book shows, which she then sells online. She has been approached more than once by acquaintances beleaguered by inherited book collections of unknown value, but she makes clear she is not in the business of appraising. Roberts’ focus on books as media artifacts offers a stark reminder of what digital content can never give us: something to touch, an object whose place in history can be read in its physical details. It’s to preserve that broader perspective that she is donating, not selling, this collection. “It’s my way of paying back,” Roberts said. “This is how museums happen.” m Contact: rachel@sevendaysvt.com

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ppreciate the attempt to be helpful, Andrew. However, your idea has a couple of fatal flaws. First, death by opiate overdose isn’t as easy as you think. For example, a study of your fellow Australians overdosing on heroin found that many, rather than slipping peacefully into oblivion, suffered from vomiting, numbness, and temporary paralysis, confusion and dizziness. (Violent vomiting, grim enough in itself, also carries the risk of vomit aspiration.) A few experienced lung swelling, seizures and irregular heartbeat. Heroin overdose can cause difficulty in breathing, one of your less pleasant experiences. Death by OD is often slow, with

an average of one to three hours between injection and the end. Then there’s the problem of determining the proper dosage. Depending on how much tolerance the prisoner has developed to opiates, the lethal dose can vary by a factor of 10. Dosing is difficult even with drugs used by experts on a daily basis — anesthesiologists start with an approximate dose based on the weight, age and medical condition of the patient and then adjust it continually during surgery based on vital signs. No anesthesiologist presides over an execution; the work is left to technicians who may not be monitoring the prisoner at all and don’t necessarily know what they’re doing. One review of post-execution toxicology reports from Arizona, Georgia,

and North and South Carolina showed what was likely insufficient anesthesia in 43 of 49 executed inmates, with 21 having levels so low they may have been conscious when the searingly painful life-ending drugs kicked in. This brings us to your second, more fundamental mistake: assuming there’s a humane way to execute someone. A constant theme in the history of capital punishment has been the quixotic search for a consistently quick, easy and painless means of taking a life. Centuries of execution-day horror stories strongly argue that no such thing exists. • Hanging and the firing squad were once seen as humane alternatives to dismemberment, burning at the stake, crucifixion, etc.; it’s fair to say no one views them that way now. The guillotine was likewise thought to be quick and painless, but animal research plus the grim tale reported in this column back on June 12, 1998, persuade me it’s possible for a beheaded person to be aware for several seconds afterwards. • Electrocution gained favor in the late 19th century as a more humane method than hanging, its greatest advocate a Buffalo dentist who’d heard about a drunk getting zapped by an electrical generator. But the first attempt was gruesomely botched (I wrote about that, too), and things went spectacularly wrong so often in the ensuing decades that

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Hi, mate. A question from no-capital-punishment Australia: I’ve noticed how difficult it’s become for you guys to get the necessary goop for lethal injections, with chemical companies refusing to supply it, etc. (when a chemical company is worried about its reputation, then yikes), leading to some states mixing their own cocktails, with horrific results. My question is: Why don’t they use heroin or some other opiate? Isn’t an overdose a reliable way of killing someone, shutting down breathing, consciousness and pain? It’s also easy to get and make. If they’re not dead, just add a bit more and they soon will be. Andrew McDonald

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Dick and Dottie “That sounds wonky and definitely timely,” I said. “Did you come into it from a policy and accounting background, or from the legal side?” “Both. I trained as an accountant and a lawyer. I’ve also taught at the university.” “It sounds like you’re the kind of person who wasn’t content to remain in academia but wanted to have more of an impact in the real world.” “You could say that,” Dick replied with a laugh. His wife turned to him and said, “Dick…” “I also was governor of Colorado for 12 years,” he confessed.

I COULD HEAR THE LOVE AND PRIDE IN DOTTIE’S VOICE. I WOULD BET THAT SHE’D PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN HER HUSBAND’S POLITICAL LIFE.

“I was waiting for that to come out,” Dottie said, chuckling as she playfully shook her husband’s arm. “Well, knock me over with a feather,” I said. “I thought your name rang a bell. When did you serve? Was it the ’70s?” “It was three terms, ’75 to ’87.” “And you were a Democrat, right? That was a change for Colorado.” “Yes, that’s correct. I came into office in the so-called ‘Watergate class’ — a group of us young Democrat governors and congresspersons who were swept into office in the wake of the Republican scandal. You

stepped out into the Land of Oz. The only thing missing was the Munchkins. Maybe next year. My thoughts drifted to the Lamms’ home state of Colorado, and I wondered about their trees. I tried to picture aspens in the Rockies, but my imagination generated only maples. “What about writing?” I asked. “Have you done your memoir? You were one of the first politicians focusing on environmental issues, if I recall. There’s got to be some great stories.” “Well, I have done some writing,” Dick acknowledged. (He was being more than modest. Later that night, I checked his Wikipedia page and saw he’d penned about a dozen books, including at least one novel.) “I recently took an adult education class on memoir writing and have about eight chapters written. It’s like pulling teeth for me. I hate to write about myself. The word ‘I’ makes me physically ill.” “Dick, you can write it any way you want, you know that?” his wife encouraged him. If this was cajoling, it was of the tenderest kind. “It could focus on all the interesting people you’ve known. People would love the stories about John Denver and Robert Redford.” We reached the airport before I could prod Dick to give up those stories. I guess I’ll have to await the memoir. Unloading their luggage, I said, “Governor, it’s been an honor to meet both of you.” “Well, thank you, Jernigan, for the safe ride and good conversation.” His smile was warm, and I was struck by the grace with which he and his wife wore their considerable fame and accomplishments. “We love your little state,” he added. “We’ll be back.” m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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raveling north on Route 7, we passed a barn with its side emblazoned with a huge American flag. An adjacent structure displayed an only slightly smaller Sandersfor-president sign. This patriotic farmer is feeling the Bern, I thought to myself. “What do Vermonters think about Sanders’ presidential bid?” asked my customer in the back. His name was Dick Lamm, and he was a hearty-looking older man, perhaps 80. Beside him sat his wife, Dottie. Like her husband, she appeared to embody a vitality that belied the years. Indeed, they had just finished a bicycle tour, a vacation choice that can be physically challenging even for younger folks. When I’m asked “what Vermonters think,” the only modest — not to mention accurate — response would seem to be “I can’t really speak for Vermonters.” But, of course, I can’t help myself, my ego being what it is. “Well, I think Bernie holds views further to the left than your typical Vermonter. But the reason he keeps getting elected — and by wide margins — is because the public respects his integrity and honesty. He means what he says, and he says what he means. And that’s unusual and refreshing in a politician.” “Very astute,” Dick said. I watched him nod his head a couple times in the rear-view mirror. “You obviously follow politics.” “Yup, I guess I’m a political junkie, with all the drawbacks implied by the word ‘junkie.’” My repartee was in good form, and my customers chuckled along with me. “How about yourself?” I asked. “Do you keep up with such things?” Dick shifted in his seat. “Actually, I run an institute devoted to health policy. It’s connected with the University of Denver.”

could also say we were the JFK generation, inspired by his presidency.” “Watergate or not,” I said, “how did you manage to get elected in what was still a conservative western state?” “Well, for one thing, I campaigned on foot, walking about 800 miles across the state. That went over well with the Coloradans.” “It was covered nonstop by the press,” Dottie chimed in. “At night, he would mark the spot with his bandana on a fence post, and continue on from there the next day.” I could hear the love and pride in Dottie’s voice. I would bet that she’d played a significant role in her husband’s political life. “How about you, Dottie? I asked. “Did being first lady of Colorado fill up your time, or have you pursued an outside career, as well?” “Well, the kids were young then, too, but I did, for many years, write a political column for the Denver Post. I still do, occasionally.” “Her writing and advocacy on women’s issues have made a real difference,” the former governor added. It was now his turn to shine the light on his partner. Their mutual respect and affection were palpable. “And she also found time to earn an MSW.” “So, Governor, what about higher office?” I asked. “There isn’t a politician alive who hasn’t dreamt about the Oval Office.” “I did throw my hat in the ring in ’96, running in Ross Perot’s Reform Party primary. I thought it was time to get beyond the Republican and Democratic parties that were both controlled, in my view, by special interests. Unfortunately, at the last minute, Perot decided to run again, and I lost to him. It was always his party, it turned out.” “Well, you gave it a shot,” I said, turning onto I-89 toward the airport, the highway ablaze with maples. The trees this year — oh, the trees, the annual drama. It took them a while to get going and then, overnight, they seemed to pop. On that first foliage morning, I felt like Dorothy when she

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efore dawn last Saturday, two Vermont game wardens navigated a Boston Whaler down the inky black Otter Creek and onto Lake Champlain, stopping briefly to watch the sun rise. Using binoculars, they turned their attention to a hemlock-shrouded wooden structure in the water that had a boat moored under it. “I hate to wreck a guy’s hunt,” said Warden Dale Whitlock, slowing the boat down as if he might be having second thoughts about approaching the duck blind. Suddenly shots rang out, and, a second later, the wardens saw a splash. That was Whitlock’s cue. He brought the boat over, while Warden Dana Joyal climbed onto the platform to join two men bundled in camo. The hunters were cooperative as he checked their credentials, but they were hardly chatty. Joyal asked the older of the two how much he paid for his shotgun and complimented him on getting a good deal. Meanwhile, back on the boat, Whitlock was inspecting their three-bird bounty. He had a dead duck draped over his knee. With one hand, he supported its limp neck; with the other, he flipped through a field guide to waterfowl. Duck hunters must comply with complex regulations. They’re entitled to six birds a day, but stricter limits apply to certain species. For instance: People can shoot just one black duck per day and no more than three wood ducks. “Puddle ducks I know by heart,” Whitlock explained, but the bird on his lap — a small creature with a milky-white neck, charcoal bill and brown wings — was less common. He determined it was an old squaw.

The birds passed the test — and so did their predators. Satisfied, Whitlock and Joyal turned their boat around and headed back up the Otter Creek. Game wardens have been patrolling Vermont’s land and waters for more than a century, keeping one of the state’s most sacred traditions — hunting — in check. That requires issuing tickets and making arrests, but everyone, including the hunters they crack down on, benefits from their greater goal: sustaining native fish and game. Vermont’s three dozen wardens are trained and ranked as cops and have all the same law-enforcement powers. Like other officers, they carry guns and pepper spray. But the similarities end there: Each field game warden covers roughly 300 square miles — usually alone and often at night. In addition to catching poachers, they put down rabid raccoons, dispose of roadkill, extract bear teeth, arrest people for snowmobiling under the influence and help state troopers track down missing people. Lt. Curtis Smiley, a 22-year veteran who oversees the Northwest region, is a ballistics expert who instructs wardens on how to reconstruct a bullet’s trajectory. Because they are constantly dealing with firearms, game wardens are often called upon to perform this service by other law-enforcement agencies investigating gun-related crimes. In recent years, the green-clad woodland cops have embraced 21st-century policing techniques — using social media for tips and collecting DNA samples to link the carcasses of illegally killed deer to the meat stored in a suspect’s freezer. But age-old traditions endure, too, in the hunt for poachers: collecting gossip at

general stores, hiding in roadside ditches and setting up decoys, to name a few. When rifle season starts November 14, the wardens will function as beat cops, detectives and coroners, keeping tabs on the tens of thousands of people in the Vermont woods trying to kill white-tailed deer. They can count on two things: Almost everyone they encounter will be armed, and none of the “victims” will be able to testify.

Conservation Versus Sport Vermont was the first state to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in its constitution. But by 1779, logging, sheep farming and other human activity had decimated the state’s deer herd and other game species. That’s the year the state passed its first “deer welfare” law, according to Smiley, who also happens to be the unofficial warden historian. Not surprisingly, the first fish and game regulations were not well received. Local “fish wardens,” as they were first called, slowly gained authority, but some towns simply refused to appoint anybody. In 1857, George Perkins Marsh, the state’s first fish commissioner and a pioneer of Vermont’s wildlife conservation movement, made this report to the governor: “The habits of our people are so adverse to the restraints of game laws, which have been found peculiarly obnoxious in all countries that have adopted them, that any general legislation of this character would probably be found an inadequate safeguard.” But lawmakers went ahead and passed a bill in 1904, creating modern-day state game wardens who were then paid $2 per day. As several wardens noted, that makes

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their particular branch of law enforcement older than the Vermont State Police. In subsequent decades, wardens have played a key role in nursing endangered fish and game populations back to sustainable numbers. Hunting seasons are carefully calibrated to keep it all balanced: Overhunting would thin a species too much, and, unchecked, animals could run out of food or overrun other species. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter characterized the state’s wildlife management approach as an “untold environmental success story.” Gray squirrels, black bear, ruffed grouse and rabbits all have their own seasons. For deer, there are archery, muzzle-loader and rifle seasons, with distinct rules about the number of female and male deer that can be taken. In Vermont, hunting is allowed on private land, unless landowners notify the town clerk and install proper signage around their property indicating otherwise. These days, wardens are busy perusing land and water in search of illegal tree stands, duck blinds, traps and bait. They conduct regular checks to ensure that hunters are carrying legal weapons and licenses. Vermont’s deer herd is considered healthy by fish and game standards. Officials are more worried about their human predators. Hunters are getting older — a demographic trend affecting the entire state — and at some point these senescent sportsmen will retire their rifles. At the same time, the combination of suburban sprawl and an increase in the amount of “posted” land has limited the territory that is open to hunters. There’s also the matter of money. Vermont sportsmen currently pay the salaries of the people who regulate them — dollars derived from fees from hunting licenses and a federal tax on sporting equipment fund the warden squad. For now, though, the enforcers have no less to do, and in Vermont, they’ve developed unique specialties in everything from decoy design to exotics. Wardens are sometimes called “fish cops,” “skunk sheriffs” and “twig pigs,” but their methods are more sophisticated than people might suspect.

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Robert Currier, 28, moved to Vermont to become a game warden. Before that, the New Jersey native was on a security detail for the Philadelphia Eagles, standing sentry outside stadiums and players’ hotel rooms. Currier has chameleon qualities — after just four years on the job, he drops his Ts like a true Vermonter — and his brusque demeanor gives the impression he’s got no time for small talk.

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Rules of the Game « P.31 In fact, he doesn’t. His district covers much of Chittenden County, and among fellow wardens, he has the unenviable reputation of being a “shit magnet” — meaning he deals with a lot of crime. Currier has learned to use the urban environment to his advantage. Last December, he obtained video footage from the Grand Isle ferry to arrest Alan Baker, a 70-year-old former Burlington cop, for smuggling deer he shot at a captive hunting ranch in New York. Currier’s multiyear investigation revealed that Baker had been entering the imported bucks in big-game contests, claiming to have killed them in Vermont. Worse, they came from an area with chronic wasting disease, which means the malady could have crossed state lines. In a short-lived and less sophisticated bust, Currier and some Burlington cops discovered a 32-plant marijuana operation while trying to direct a disoriented moose out of the city. Like his colleagues young and old, Currier relies on social media for leads and

evidence. He declined, however, to discuss his methods out of concern that poachers might find ways to evade him. Warden Mark Schichtle of Wells River was more forthcoming. He recalled a Facebook photo that spurred him to action. The son of a town clerk in his district posted a shot of himself posing with a dead, out-of-season mink — which prompted a visit from the warden. The son was able to prove that the animal had been eating the family’s chickens, which meant he was legally justified in killing it. Schichtle spent two decades in radio, first as a disk jockey known as Markus of the Darkus and later as a morning talk show host. At age 40, the avid bass fisherman with a master’s in philosophy decided to leave Texas and put his powers of persuasion to a different use. The garrulous 50-year-old is about as warm and fuzzy as game wardens get, and appropriately, he works with a black Lab, Magooch — ’Gooch for short. The dog is trained to track down missing people and sniff out gunpowder traces. To show off his

dog’s nose, Schichtle encouraged a reporter to toss her car keys into a field of high grass. At the command “Seek,” Magooch went searching; less than a minute later, she’d located them. In 2011, the lab also located a 77-year-old New Yorker who’d lost his way in a Groton forest. Schichtle recently found what he had been looking for — a man hunting on posted land. Schichtle returned the next day. He took GPS readings of several illegal tree stands and measured the distance between them and the illegal bait scattered below — a salt block and a generous spread of partially nibbled apples. Schichtle also found an aerosol can of Acorn Rage Bomb, marketed as “the hottest deer scent technology on the market,” which the rogue hunter likely left behind. Similar lures are against the law in Vermont, Schichtle said, but that particular variety is legal. He had gathered all the evidence he’d need to charge the guy with illegal baiting, unmarked tree stands and hunting on posted land — each one a misdemeanor.

If convicted, Schichtle said, the man would lose his hunting license for three years in Vermont — and roughly 40 other states with which it has reciprocity — and pay fines to the tune of several thousand dollars. Poachers rarely go to jail.

Wildlife CSI Witnesses tend to be few and far between in the wardens’ cases, but DNA evidence abounds. Before testing samples — which isn’t cheap — they’ll usually consult with Warden Rich Watkin. Conveniently, Watkin has a PhD in cellular biology. Known as “Doc” among fellow wardens, the English scientist researched skin cancer using cells from foreskin before coming to the University of Vermont for post-doctoral research on asthma. Prevented from becoming a police officer in England by his own childhood respiratory ailment, Watkin described his decision to abandon academia for the woods of Vermont as “multi-factorial.” Bottom line: Spending hours in labs had lost its appeal.

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Vermont Supreme Court, where the judges upheld the enforcement practice. Setting up such a sting requires patience. Whitlock and fellow wardens Josh Hungerford, Wesley Butler and Eugene Stearns recently held a five-hour nighttime vigil in the Lincoln woods, across the road from two fake deer. Shortly after dusk, Whitlock knelt beside a doe decoy and, with surgical precision, pushed reflective thumbtacks into the corners of its eyes. Hungerford worked on the other decoy — a buck. He rifled around for a pair of intact antlers and fluffed up its fur in an unsuccessful attempt to mask old bullet holes. Butler went looking for spare batteries. Using a remote control, wardens can make a decoy’s head and tail move pretty convincingly. But a bullet or arrow to the wrong spot can leave them permanently paralyzed. Decoys cost more than $1,000 each. When the group arrived at the spot Whitlock had selected — a field near where a fawn had recently been found dead in a pond — Hungerford and Stearns stayed hidden in their trucks, ready to give chase to potential poachers. Whitlock and Butler, a former professional fly fisherman, posted up behind a maple tree, close enough to the road to jump out and confront a potential “client.” The pair engaged in vehicular profiling, perking up each time they heard a clattering motor. Apparently, there’s a correlation. It was 25 degrees with periodic hail, and at one point, the 41-year-old Whitlock,

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Technological advances haven’t fundamentally changed how Vermont game wardens function. Much of the job is still “huffing up and down mountains,” as Watkin put it. To assist them in covering

more ground, they rely on multiple conveyances. In addition to their forest green trucks, they’re equipped with an ATV, a snowmobile, a boat and a kayak. In the summer, their work is mostly focused on anglers and boaters; in winter, they turn their attention to ice fishermen and snowmobilers. Right now, though, the wardens are often in the woods, enforcing regulations that include how and when hunters can take an animal. They’re on the lookout for “road hunters” or “deer jackers” — people who use headlights and powerful flashlights to locate and confuse cervids at night. Arnold Magoon, the only Vermont game warden killed in the line of duty, was beaten to death in 1978 with a steel flashlight after confronting a man who had just killed a deer at night. His assailant was convicted of murder. The wardens are also “running decoys,” as it’s called, to weed out unethical sportsmen proactively. As Russ Shopland, an East Hardwick warden, said of what he prefers to call the “facsimile” approach: “We’re creating an opportunity for people to behave as they normally would, in a controlled environment.” Whether it’s bored teens or hunters following a family custom, countless people have fallen for the fake deer — shooting after dark, out of season, from their vehicles or the side of the road. Wardens say they arrest the same offenders repeatedly. Former Vermont sergeant at arms Kermit Spaulding got busted twice for shooting at decoys. One case went all the way to the

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who has been a warden for nearly half his life, made a confession: When surveilling solo, the soft-spoken defense-tactics instructor fantasizes about trees giving off body heat. Not that he — or any other Vermont game wardens — would trade the cold tree rest for a plush desk chair. The weather on that mid-October night was balmy compared to what they’ll endure later in the season. There are legends about past game wardens lying down during winter stakeouts, covering themselves with a sheet, and allowing the snow accumulation to camouflage them. The Addison County crew left this one empty-handed, but no less convinced that taxidermied deer with modest neck mobility have the potential to catch criminals. Coming out of the woods is equally useful. Not surprisingly, Schichtle, the former DJ, claims that a warden’s best asset is the “ability to communicate.” Hungerford observed, “You catch a lot more bears with honey than you do with vinegar.” In fact, most Vermont game wardens spend as much time with people as they do in nature. They present at hunter education classes, teach at conservation camps, and deliver roadkill meat to game suppers and people in need. Their home phone numbers are posted online and in Fish & Wildlife publications. They must live in the district they cover, and as a result, many constituents know their home addresses. That has its disadvantages. Hungerford recently got a call at 11:30 p.m. from a man who wanted the warden’s help getting a skunk from his basement. Unless an animal appears ill, skunk removal is not a game warden’s responsibility. In 2011, the state charged a man under investigation for deer jacking with paying someone to kill Warden Stephen Majeski’s goats. Two were stabbed, and one died. One man pled guilty, but the alleged financier was acquitted. Being a local celebrity has its benefits. On the way to his decoy stakeout, Whitlock stopped at the Lincoln General Store, where he greeted the woman behind the counter with a hug. General stores, he noted, are a “lifeline” for wardens. Sporting-goods stores, diners and bars are also good sources of intel. Noting that wardens have a “deep understanding” of the activities they regulate, Commissioner Porter said, “There is probably no group that appreciates the wardens’ work as much as anglers, hunters and trappers.” Wardens don’t take the gratitude for granted. Whitlock’s last words to the hunters after the duck check last Saturday morning: “Thank you for your patience.” m

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He’d never hunted — or even fired a gun — before beginning warden training in 2006. But he survived 16 weeks at the Vermont Police Academy and eight months of field training, in which trainees shadow a different warden every few weeks. When he became a warden, Watkin, who now lives in Whitingham, immediately made himself useful. Though the use of DNA predated his arrival, he trained his fellow wardens on best practices for collecting and preserving samples. And he arranged for them to be tested at a UVM lab instead of sending them out of state at a higher cost. Watkin said people are still surprised to learn that wardens can link blood by the side of the road to the venison in their freezers. He recalled an incident last year in which a witness reported that a hunter-education instructor had illegally shot a deer in a protected wildlife area. He took a sample from blood at the scene of the crime. Later, he paid a visit to the instructor, who “lied up and down.” But Watkin spotted blood in the back of her truck. “I’m like, ‘Can I have some of that blood?’” he recalled. In that case, he never had to run the test; raising the possibility was enough to elicit a confession. “You don’t have to be a scientist to know that we can make matches,” he said. Wardens can glean valuable information from necropsies, too. Watkin had the night off last Tuesday, but when a trooper called him about a suspicious car-versus-deer incident, he told the officer to bring the animal up to his house. “I only have a few deer in my district. I’ve got to protect them,” noted Watkin, who covers eight towns in Bennington and Windham counties. High elevation and limited farmland keeps the southern herd small. The driver had seemed nervous, and the deer had what looked like a knife wound, causing the officer to question whether its death was really an accident. “The first thing I went for was the eyes,” Watkin said. At the time of death, he explained, “the eyes go almost an iridescent color and the pupils dilate. Over the course of time, the pupils will start to narrow.” Wardens typically carry thermometers to get body temperature readings of dead animals. They plug the number into a formula that also takes the outdoor temperature into account to determine time of death. In this case, Watkin, who cheerily described himself as “elbow deep in blood,” didn’t need one. He saw steam coming from the deer — which confirmed the death was recent — and he saw evidence of blunt force trauma. Cause of death: car crash. The driver, he concluded, had been telling the truth.

Into the Wild Off Trail: Helen W. Buckner Nature Preserve, West Haven S TO RY A ND PHOT OS BY E THAN DE SEIFE

efore I even set foot in the vast, rugged Helen W. Buckner Nature Preserve in West Haven, the act of traveling there provided a humbling lesson. Tucked into a jagged cartographical outcropping in west-central Vermont, the enormous preserve is bounded by insurmountable geological features that force visiting Vermonters to cross into New York State before doubling back to enter the wilderness. These navigational shenanigans illustrate that state borders are largely arbitrary, and that mountains and rivers are no places for roads. Valleys are good places for roads, though, and Route 22A, rippling through the Champlain Valley, took me past hundreds of hay bales, millions of leaves about to ignite with fall color and Fair Haven’s incongruous Devil’s Bowl Speedway. I was headed to the Buckner Preserve at the suggestion of Sara Zahendra, a field biologist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, who calls the site her “favorite place in Vermont.” Zahendra and Murray McHugh, critical lands manager at the southern office of the Nature Conservancy of Vermont, met me there. In our email exchanges, Zahendra talked up the Buckner Preserve with zeal, referring to geology, flora and fauna that exist nowhere else in Vermont. As a biologist and cohost of Vermont Public Radio’s “Outdoor Radio,” she knows her stuff. Several episodes of the show are set in the preserve, which is the most ecologically diverse area in Vermont under the Nature Conservancy’s stewardship. Kiosks inform hikers that Buckner is home to birds such as whip-poor-wills and the rarely seen peregrine falcon; an abundance of frogs and salamanders; and Vermont’s only lizard species, the five-lined skink. More dramatically — and, to me, surprisingly — the wooded expanse is also at the northern edge of the venomous eastern timber rattlesnake’s habitat. These snakes typically commence their hibernation in early fall, so spotting a rattler seemed unlikely. But the

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day was warm, so it wasn’t impossible that we’d see one taking its last sunbath of the season. McHugh explained that rattlesnakes used to be more common in Vermont, but their unfortunate reputation worked against them. Until 1979, local snake trappers could exchange the snakes’ heads and rattles for a bounty. Now, the reptiles here face extirpation of a

different kind: a fungal disease similar to the one that has decimated North American bat populations. “Biologists are very concerned,” McHugh said, confirming that the condition has been found in the local rattler population. The moment when summer turns to fall is a bittersweet time to visit this — or any — wild habitat; signs of decay

were plentiful. Most wildflowers were reduced to sere stalks; only the vividly purple, late-blooming asters enlivened the edges of the preserve’s vast fields. A month ago, those fields teemed with insects; at this point, the butterflies were so few as to seem like interlopers. On spotting a ragged bee that was plainly near its last buzz, Zahendra sighed and said, “Not much longer in their lifetimes.” There is an advantage to visiting in early fall: We saw only one other person, one of the preserve’s residential caretakers. Even on a busier summer day, though, it would be easy to find an unpeopled spot within the preserve’s almost entirely undeveloped 3,791 acres. That’s about six square miles of meadows, ponds, rocky cliffs, marshes, and a forest dominated by white and red oak, hickory, and hop hornbeam. The adjacent Lower Poultney River Preserve contributes another 2,250 acres across two states to form a natural expanse of more than nine square miles. About half the land in the Buckner Preserve was once owned by a single family — the Galicks — who purchased a 1,500-acre tract in 1918. There, they hunted, trapped and farmed, moving their goods to Whitehall by boats that plied the Lower Poultney River and the southern edge of Lake Champlain. In 1934, the Galicks undertook the enormous task of constructing, with a steam shovel and uncommon determination, a trade road. The ghost of that old road appears intermittently, in areas where the trees are a little shorter. The family sold the land in 1989 to the Nature Conservancy, which erected plaques in their name. A hike along Tim’s Trail — named for late nature enthusiast Timothy Kuehn — revealed several other plaque-like objects, as well. Biologists have placed numbered slabs of slate, called cover boards, throughout the preserve. Each measures about 2 by 3 feet. Propped up at one end just enough to grant reptilian access, the slabs are effectively solar panels that provide the warm niches that snakes favor. They also help the scientists get a sense of the size and health of the local snake population.

I stood with camera at the ready as McHugh lifted several of these panels, but there were no rattlers. The only slithering we saw was that of a lone garter snake, harmless but for the stinky, cloacal musk it defensively exuded onto my hand. Northern leopard frogs were in greater abundance, bouncing through the still-warmish waters at the edges of ponds and marshes. For the same reason they like sunwarmed slabs, the local reptiles prefer to spend much of their time within the preserve’s most distinctive geological features. The stark cliff faces consist chiefly of quartz, feldspar, gneiss and mica, the last of which is sufficiently soft to foster frequent crumbling. The resulting dramatic clusters of large, blocky rocks, called talus slopes,

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provide the shaded nooks and sunny surfaces that are essential Garter snake to the reptile lifestyle. If it’s rattlesnakes you seek, these talus slopes are Vermont’s ground zero. In the woods, other animals make their presence known, even if the creatures themselves are hard to spot. The beaver dams jutting up from the marshes were easy to see, but, without McHugh’s insights, my untrained eye wouldn’t have picked up on other signs of animal activity. He pointed out a branch that floated just a few feet from one of the dams; its greenness indicated recent activity; its location, the beaver’s regular aquatic route. McHugh drew my attention to a slope abutting the marsh, where many felled trees bore telltale gnaw marks — the beavers’ preferred lumber mill. Larger critters frequent the preserve, too.

“One of the projects we’re working on, as a partnership with Canada and the New England states,” said McHugh, “is a corridor for large mammals to pass. Turns out that, on top of all the biodiversity you find here, this is a corridor for large mammals: moose, bear, bobcats.” Before pausing to eat lunch by the side of the unpaved access road, Zahendra, McHugh and I visited another striking topological feature of the preserve. A short hike in the shadow of Bald Mountain brought us through rolling, milkweed-covered meadows. These fields are so vast, and so distinct from the cliffs, marshes and forests, that it was hard to believe they are so near. Local farmers have an arrangement with the Nature Conservancy to harvest and sell hay from the meadows, and the cylindrical bales scattered about the fields were country-store picturesque. For its remarkable diversity, the preserve is one of the Nature Conservancy’s flagship territories, according to McHugh, and the organization is working on ways to attract more visitors. That’s a double-edged sword, he acknowledged — a fact confirmed by the empty cans of Bud Ice and improvised fire pits we saw along the roadside. Even worse, said McHugh, “A fellow in Vermont paid someone to take a truckload of garbage to the transfer station. To save money, the guy brought it out here and lit it on fire. He actually started a wildfire, and it burned all the way up the hill.” The miscreant was caught, but the damage had been done. Driving home, as I retraced my circuitous path out of the preserve, I considered once more the near randomness with which humankind has attempted to impose order on the natural world. The concept of a state line is meaningless to a garter snake or an ash tree or a river. The roundabout route was a minor inconvenience, but I really couldn’t complain. The mere fact that I could hop in a car and visit the Buckner Preserve was incredible. Long before there were roads and gas stations and farm stands, every single place in that mapless world was a wilderness akin to the preserve. If frustrating human access is the way to keep it wild, that seems a fair trade-off to me. m

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ne early October morning, Jim Woodman strapped a yellow harness around a leaning headstone in Richmond’s Old Village Cemetery. The harness was clipped to a pulley system set up nearby, and as Woodman casually tugged on a chain, the marble slab levitated. Twenty minutes later, the stone was back on the ground and upright. Normally Woodman works alone in out-of-the-way cemeteries. That day a crowd of seven, invited by the Richmond Historical Society, marveled as he washed away decades’ worth of mold and lichen mottle from his next patient: a large granite slab. Over the past few years, the Colchester resident has restored roughly 100 graves belonging to Vermonters who fought in the Revolutionary and Civil wars. And Woodman isn’t the only local who spends countless hours tending to the tilting, cracked and toppled headstones of long-dead strangers. Most Vermont towns appoint cemetery commissioners to oversee basic maintenance — such as mowing and

fence mending — at larger cemeteries. But those unpaid officials can only do so much with their modest budgets. Vermont has more than 1,900 documented cemeteries, many of which are too small to merit a commissioner. And winters are hard on headstones — frost and snow destabilize them, especially those without proper foundations. Picking up the slack is a loosely affiliated group that includes commissioners and self-appointed cemetery stewards — all committed to tending some of the state’s most dilapidated headstones on their own time. One of these is a corrections supervisor who puts inmates to work in abandoned cemeteries. Another is a retired history teacher-turned-sleuth who recovers stolen gravestones. A third is the granddaughter of the founder of an organization called the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA), which cobbles together money to fund restorations. Woodman, a 55-year-old former Burlington firefighter, at first seems an unlikely cemetery devotee. When one of

his spectators asked how he got involved in gravestone restoration, he appeared momentarily stumped. “It’s just something I started to do,” he said, noting that he’s never been a “history buff.” Solidly built, with a graying handlebar mustache, he talks with a Boston accent unspoiled by three decades in Vermont. Woodman explained to the small crowd that he mowed cemeteries on the side while working as a firefighter. After retiring, he started fixing up gravestones because it was more exciting than mowing. Now he runs a one-man restoration business, 3 Stones of VT, and is hired by towns and civic organizations to minister to particular cemeteries. Repairing veterans’ stones is a side project that started after Woodman poured a foundation for the cemetery monument company at which Deborah Hardy worked. A genealogy enthusiast who considers cemeteries to be “galleries of stone,” Hardy had tracked down five of her New England ancestors who fought in the Civil War. It bothered her that many of their contemporaries’ graves were

overlooked, she said, so she pitched Woodman the idea of raising money to restore Civil War veterans’ stones. Now he does the repair work while she finds donors and researches the soldiers’ pasts, using town records, online military databases and pension records. Woodman said he gets some compensation for his labor, but most of the money is used to purchase materials. At the Old Village Cemetery, Hardy, clad in a purple scarf and cable-knit sweater, snapped photos on her iPad and narrated excitedly as Woodman worked. During an interview days later, Woodman was equally animated as he described an upcoming project. He and Hardy hope to persuade local gun clubs to donate enough money to purchase a granite headstone for Amos Bunker — “one of the original sharpshooters” in the Civil War, buried without a stone in Burlington’s Greenmount Cemetery. “It consumes you,” Woodman said. No one knows that better than Charles Marchant, a Vietnam War veteran from Connecticut who came to Townshend in the early 1970s to teach history at Leland & Gray Union High School. Now 71, Marchant never intended to become a custodian of local cemeteries. As he recalls, he fell asleep during town meeting in 1973. As a joke, his friend nominated him to serve as cemetery commissioner, and residents elected him to the uncontested post while he slumbered. Four decades later, he still holds it. Marchant did have prior experience in cemetery work; his great-uncle was a church sexton, and Marchant and his cousins used to assist him by trimming the grass around the gravestones with scissors. In his summers off from teaching high school, Marchant did cemetery maintenance, which, like Woodman’s avocation, evolved into a part-time stone-restoration business. A wooden casket will inevitably decay, Marchant explained, and “as it disintegrates, it creates a cavity.” Frost fills that cavity during the winter and, when it melts, the grave tends to tilt. Another problem, he said, is the woodchucks that take up residence in the holes. Rodents and frost aren’t Marchant’s only adversaries. Speaking by phone after an evening cemetery commission meeting, Marchant explained that he sometimes finds himself doing his job in antique stores. He frequents them seeking worthy candidates for his postcard

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work, and he regularly delivers history lessons to middle school students while they apply epoxy to broken stones. Giffin is in his mid-fifties and serves as president of VOCA. “We don’t have a lot of money,” he said, but “we are very savvy.” The late Leon Dean, an English professor at the University of Vermont, founded the association in 1958 to preserve abandoned and neglected cemeteries. Today it has several hundred members — including Marchant and Dean’s granddaughter, Dianne Leary — who meet twice a year. Leary, 57, of Charlotte runs a housecleaning and house- and pet-sitting business. She also carries on her grandfather’s legacy: Her family regularly tends to a Monkton cemetery where some of their ancestors are buried. And Leary serves as VOCA’s grants administrator, in charge of disbursing upwards of $750 to individuals or groups who have worthy restoration proposals. As these cemetery caretakers age, they hope new enthusiasts will pick up the mantle. Leary noted that it’s been challenging to get people to follow through on their grant projects. She cited the example of two elderly women whose project was derailed when one of them died. Marchant observed that VOCA “needs some younger people, and younger people in general don’t think of these things until they are older.” Giffin is working hard to dispel the notion that he and his ilk are “morbid cemetery people.” During one conversation, he tried three times to persuade this reporter to join VOCA, pointing out that annual dues are only $10. Though VOCA’s membership skews gray, Giffin insisted that it’s not all old people. And he sees reason to hope for the future of cemetery stewardship. When someone crashed into a Townshend cemetery after leading police on a highspeed car chase, he noted, his student volunteers were the most “outraged” about the damaged headstones. m

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collection, which currently numbers 20,000. But he also keeps an eye out for potentially stolen gravestones and other funerary objects, often identifiable by Victorian-era death symbols such as a weeping willow, reclining lamb, sleeping baby or broken fruit vine. When he comes upon such a relic, Marchant jots down a description and then researches its provenance. “I usually do not confront the shop owner right away, because, if you do, [the object] will disappear,” he said, meaning the item would be taken from display and divested on the down-low. When Marchant’s gravestone research indicates foul play, he’s dogged about bringing justice to the interred. Selling pilfered funerary objects, he pointed out, is a felony. The graveyard vigilante garnered headlines after he recovered a gate in a Newfane antique shop and determined that it belonged at the gravesite of Emily Dickinson’s father in Amherst, Mass. Using receipts, police traced the gate back to an antique dealer who sold it in the 1970s. That dealer was dead, however, and the case went cold. Right now, Marchant is trying to trace the origin of a headstone belonging to one Susan Fox. Currently sitting in his yard, it was delivered to him by the Windham County Sheriff’s Office, where it had been in evidence storage for years. Marchant determined that Fox’s husband had been a soldier in the French and Indian War, and he has a hunch that she was buried in Walpole, N.H. Like Marchant, Tom Giffin is a former history teacher with a commitment to giving Vermont’s long dead their due. Laid off from his teaching job by budget cuts, the Rutland resident is now the interim superintendent at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility, where he makes the most of both his scholastic and criminal connections. Under Giffin’s watch, inmate work crews regularly tend to local cemeteries — as do students of various ages. He recruited the Mount St. Joseph Academy football players to reposition a 200-plus-pound monument that vandals had toppled — and to plant daffodil bulbs around its base. Giffin has also put the Castleton University football team to

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Comedian Kathy Griffin on comedy, politics and torturing Anderson Cooper B Y D AN BOL L ES

had a bunch of questions ready for my recent interview with Kathy Griffin. Preparing to speak with the Grammyand Emmy-winning comedian, actress, author and talk-show host, I researched the ins and outs of her career. I dug into her early days with the Groundlings improv theater in Los Angeles, her career-breaking stint on the NBC sitcom “Suddenly Susan,” her time hosting the Bravo reality series “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List” and her often outrageous appearances with finely coiffed CNN anchor Anderson Cooper on their New Year’s Eve TV specials. I wanted to talk to her about her LGBT activism and, of course, about our experiences as kindred ginger souls. Griffin had other ideas. The comedian, who appears at the Flynn MainStage in Burlington this Friday, October 30, began our 20-minute phone conversation by grilling me on recent articles I’d written. It seems she does her homework, too. From there, the conversation took all sorts of twists and turns, and I essentially threw out my notes in an attempt to keep up with her manic pace. In a way, the interview was a reflection of Griffin’s live act. Schooled in improv, she prides herself on making each of her shows unique. Just as the dignified Cooper can never be sure what might come out of his cohost’s mouth on NYE, audiences at a Griffin standup show can expect only the unexpected. As I learned, that goes for journalists, too. Take it away, Kathy.

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SEVEN DAYS: Hello, Kathy Griffin! KATHY GRIFFIN: Hey there, Dan. I googled you, and I love that I’m speaking to a fellow ginger. SD: [Laughs] I’m glad you mentioned that, because being a fellow redhead was my first line of questioning. KG: First, let me say that I also love that you’re a real journalist. SD: I don’t know if I’d go that far… KG: Let me tell you this: I did this interview a couple of weeks ago, and I thought I was really funny. But the interviewer emailed my publicist and was like, “These are the four questions I was supposed to ask her.” Do you want to know what the questions were, ’cause

you’re an actual journalist, which makes me giddy? SD: Yes, I do. KG: The questions were: “When did you know you were funny?” Like, really? SD: Oh, no… KG: And then: “What comedians influenced you?” Like, why don’t I just send you a printout? But I do have a question for you. Based on your Bernie Sanders piece, are you pro-Bernie? Do you feel it’s your Vermont duty? Are you open to Hillary? Are you excited about President pro-temps Trump? SD: That’s an interesting question. If I don’t say I’m pro-Bernie, I’d probably get run out of Vermont. KG: In the same vein, as a woman, and a woman in a male-dominated field like standup comedy, I also would be run out of town if I’m not pro-Hillary. So I am hashtag ReadyForHillary. SD: Right. I think I’m most excited for the debate season. KG: Hosted by my boyfriend, Anderson Cooper! SD: Speaking of that, I had a friend at his birthday party last week. Were you there? KG: I’m sure he invited Madonna and not me. I’ve been texting him, like, Way to dump me for Madonna, you shallow Hollywood sellout! Ninety-nine percent of my texts to him are evil, like Dear fucker who dumped me for Madonna. I’m on to you. Then there’s an awkward pause and he writes back, LOL. It’s like he’s slowly dying inside because he’s not sure if I’m kidding. SD: Well, you’re probably not the first woman to be dumped for Madonna. KG: And she’s probably one of the only women I’d allow myself to be dumped for. Anderson was probably giving Madonna a lap dance while I was at home in my pajamas crying and looking at his early catalog modeling. SD: [Laughs] Aw, that’s so sad. KG: Whatever. His mom [Gloria Vanderbilt] is so much cooler than he is. SD: Really? KG: Oh, yeah. One of my favorite things to torture him with is reminding him that he’ll never be as much fun as his

90-year-old mother. He does that thing where he runs his hands through his perfect gray-fox hair and goes, “I know.” Tell Madonna that, once she meets your mom, it’s over! It’s a very mature exchange we have. Hey, do you have any real questions? SD: Kind of! Here’s one: Are you a natural redhead? KG: Does the carpet match the drapes? Yes. And the crown molding. SD: I’m not even sure what that means. I ask because I get asked that all the time. And I feel like there’s this weird interest in redheads lately. KG: Here’s what happens when you try to oppress a people. And I’m gonna go ahead and put redheads in with all oppressed groups… SD: Oh, Jesus… KG: I actually think that the “war on gingers” — which was, of course, a joke on “South Park” — I think people feel a little bad for us now. I’ve had people be like, “Are you OK with the war on gingers?” I’m like, “Yeah, I’m good.” SD: Have you heard Tim Minchin’s song “Prejudice”? KG: Is there a song about prejudice against gingers? SD: Oh, yeah. It starts out as this moody piano thing, and he’s talking about this terrible word that carries so much hurt. KG: And you think it’s the N-word? SD: Yup. But it’s ginger. KG: There could be a Selma-style march with you, me, Ann-Margret… SD: This is really going to a dangerous place right now… KG: Back to me and my fame and my tour!

SD: Right. So in a recent interview with National Public Radio, you said that you do two new hours for every show. That doesn’t seem possible. KG: Oh, really, Dan? Are you assailing my genius? SD: [Laughs] Well, I was just thinking about how a couple of years ago everybody made a big deal about Louis CK writing a new hour every year. KG: Oh, wow. A new hour every year! That really knocks my socks off. SD: [Laughs] So you really do two new hours every show? KG: I have an improvisational background, so it’s innate. I came up through the Groundlings improv group, and I even taught there. I was in the Groundlings with so many giants that you fucking had to be good. I was in the Groundlings with the late, great Phil Hartman for a short time. I was in it

with Will Ferrell and Cheri Oteri, Jon Lovitz, Molly Shannon. Those were my contemporaries. SD: So you learned improv before standup. KG: I did it, as my mother would say, assbackwards. I was in the main company, and it was very competitive. We had four shows every weekend, so I’m used to working nights and live performing, and I loved it. I’ve never really done jokes. It’s more stories with jokes in them. Sarah Silverman called me a raconteur, which I love. Anyway, I was doing the Friday late show at Groundlings, which is an experimental show. And I had a director come up and tell me, “We’re running late. Just go up and talk.” So that was the first time I really did standup. Then every week I would open the show with a funny story that happened to me. So that’s how I got

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SD: The whole thing does seem like a real-life “Saturday Night Live” sketch. KG: I call him president-elect Trump. Because the very notion of the Donald, while funny, is mostly horrifying. And the idea that I have female friends who think they’re being feminists because they think Carly Fiorina really knows how to stick it to the boys, until I remind them that the day she let 30,000 people go from Hewlett-Packard and ruined 30,000 lives, she also took her $42 million parachute. Maybe she’s not the feminist hero we thought. So there’s that. And on top of that, I have to keep track of the Duggars and the Kardashians.

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SD: So Phoebe from “Friends” is the reason you started doing standup? KG: Sort of. Then I hooked up with some other fledgling comedians named Janeane Garofalo and Margaret Cho, and we put on these shows in theaters. And because we were so desperate to be seen, we would charge a dollar. And the hook was that every week it would be a whole new show. So I’ve only known the kind of standup that is different every night.

SD: That makes it way easier on my end, actually. KG: [Laughs] The other thing is that someone like Louis, his act is way more polished. I do so much touring that I have to come up with new material all the time. I’ve done 23 standup comedy specials. I’m in the fucking Guinness Book of World Records more than any of those boys. I’ve had years when I did four specials for television. So when you have to do a new hour every three months, you get in the habit of switching up the material. And I love it. And this year, with the political landscape, it is beyond an embarrassment of riches.

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in the habit of making each show different. I didn’t want to hone, like, a perfect five- or 10-minute chunk. It was an improv thing, because it was unacceptable to do the same thing twice. And I found that I was way better at that than being a sketch artist. So Lisa Kudrow came up to me one night and said, “I think you’re really good in the Groundlings.” And I was like, “Where is this going, Lisa?” And she said, “But I think you’re way funnier as yourself.” And that was really encouraging to me.

When I did my Broadway show, Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony — it was very subtle — one of the things that I had fun doing was challenging myself to do at least a new 15 minutes. And I don’t have an opener, because I can’t shut up, as you can probably tell from this interview.

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As Tillie, Vera Escaja-Heiss handles a difficult role that’s anchored in two extremes: a timid girl cowering from her mother’s tyranny, and an idealistic teenager who glimpses her own importance while contemplating the atoms that link her to the stars. Escaja-Heiss has the courage to push wholeheartedly in each direction. Her eyes shine when describing a science class, though her enthusiasm is perhaps overdone, closer to infatuation than intellectual stimulation. She’s more adept at showing Tillie’s precarious relationship with her mother, where restraint makes the emotion more powerful. Ruth is the destabilizing force in the family, and Francesca Blanchard plays her as a freely sparking live wire. It’s a gem of a performance. Blanchard gives her a strong physical energy, putting Ruth on that edge of crazy that makes an audience wonder just how far this character will go. As Ruth lurches from mood to mood, Blanchard connects powerfully with the other actors, pushing each moment to the snapping point.

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and adds stylized beams that shoot off in jagged edges to show the building’s decay. Tillie’s science-fair project provides the play’s title. She studies varying degrees of radiation on marigolds and grows flowers that range from withered to normal, with odd and sometimes beautiful mutations. As a metaphor, this is a sledgehammer in such a naturalistic play, but these characters earn the parallel to the crazy blossoms that fill Tillie with wonder. The play’s plot involves little more than the consequences of Tillie’s appearance at the science fair, but the story is a deep look at Beatrice’s searing effect on her daughters. Beatrice attracts and repels. She’s fascinating as she staggers, never able to land the counterpunch

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To lighten the play’s tone, Bowen develops comic flourishes in two small roles. As the mute boarder Nanny, Patty Smith turns the character’s shuffles behind a walker into arresting patterns of movement. And Smith’s lovely ability to elongate a simple gesture expresses both the character’s age and her isolated place within the household. As Tillie’s competition, Chenoah Small has one science-fair speech with which to make an impact. She starts with an exaggerated hip tilt, as if sizing up the high school audience to win them over. It’s a little over the top, but Small neatly conveys the character’s abject craving to win. Matthew Stone’s lighting design washes a back wall scrim with intense color and projections of atoms and galaxies. Abrupt lighting changes are often more intense than the mood onstage, but the power suits the large, stylized set. Richard Robson’s scenic design conveys the mass of a shabby storefront

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binges on “The Golden Girls.” I found that recipe, shared in her one-woman show, online. The internet has opened up a whole new world for us culinary ghouls, helping us find both freestanding recipes and obscure books. Without a web search, I would never have discovered Can You Take the Heat? The WWF Is Cooking! It reveals that nearly 500-pound deceased wrestler Viscera got that way in part due to a favorite no-bake cookie recipe. He could mainline calories without even turning on the oven. Other recipes have come my way from friends and family. Here, I’ve collected (and lightly edited for clarity) a few favorites to add flavor to your All Souls’ Day celebration. Be sure to leave an extra portion for the recipes’ authors. You never know who might float in.

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Created by chef Albert Stockli of New York’s Four Seasons, from A Treasury of Great Recipes by Mary and Vincent Price

On a formal menu like the one at the Four Seasons, this rustic dish gave Price cause to call it “offbeat” and “rather far out.” But Swiss chef Stockli created a classic sure to become a staple for wintertime viewings of The Tingler. 3 cups chicken stock 1 leek, chopped (white part only) 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup dry white wine

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y fascination with novelty cookbooks began early. I can clearly recall a beautiful summer day at the pool when 4-year-old Alice was too busy reading DC Super Heroes Super Healthy Cookbook to have any interest in swimming. The 1981 book was my introduction to the reality that recipes endorsed by celebrities (real or fictional) aren’t always worth making. Its exceptional design blended comic book images with photos of real, disappointingly healthy versions of kid favorites — such as Super Girl’s Heat Vision Chicken, coated in wheat germ and baked, according to the illustration, by the heroine’s penetrating gaze. The book’s contents were so roundly unappealing that my mom wouldn’t even help me make Hawkman’s disgusting-looking Egg Birds — dry scrambled eggs piled in the shape of a bird. But as I got older, weirder and pickier, so did my taste in celebrity cookbooks. Reading about Nathan Lane’s turkey meatballs in Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Cookbook was swell, but as an amateur culinary historian, I found I was more interested in recipes whose famous authors had left this mortal coil. What did the dead eat when they were still engaging in the daily intake and expulsion required of living beings? I wondered. Apparently, I’m not alone. Frank DeCaro’s Dead Celebrity Cookbooks have been hot sellers since the first one appeared in 2011. The appeal is similar to that of a celebrity autopsy photo, but less gruesome — and edible. Any fan of vintage horror or old-school cookbooks will tell you that the pinnacle of my favorite dark genre is A Treasury of Great Recipes, written by Dr. Phibes himself, Vincent Price, and his wife, Mary. The elegant 1965 tome, complete with sewn-in ribbons to mark favorite pages, charts the couple’s international travels using recipes found at the best restaurants from Oslo to Mexico City. Price clearly didn’t intend it, but hints of his spooky cinematic persona couldn’t help but bleed into the text. In a description of New York restaurant Lüchow’s steak tartar, Price claims, “One of the pleasantest ways I know of to lose weight is to go on a raw meat binge for a few days.” After a decade of watching me make a beeline for her well-loved copy of the book every time I visited, my grandmother ceremoniously presented it to

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Elsewhere in town, CORK WINE BAR & MARKET OF STOWE is nearing the end of its first month in business. The shop — the second from the owners of Waterbury’s CORK WINE BAR & MARKET — is part market, part wine bar. It stocks one of Vermont’s largest selections of natural wines — small-batch, artisan wines produced with minimal processing — according to wine director KATIE NICHOLS, who runs the store with sisters MORGAN and DANIELLE NICHOLS.

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Former Seven Days food editor SUZANNE PODHAIZER is closing her Montpelier restaurant, SALT, just weeks short of its fifth anniversary. The final dinner will be served on November 14. Podhaizer says the last two weeks of Friday and Saturday dinners at the tiny Barre Street restaurant will offer a bittersweet take on its longtime biweekly themes: a menu of greatest hits from the past half decade. Podhaizer is still deciding on the details, but one item sure to be on offer is goose from GOZZARD CITY, the farm she shares with WESLEY BASCOM. That farm and her other food ventures bear partial responsibility for Salt’s demise. The overextended Podhaizer, who became her restaurant’s chef last September,

Stowe is taco-poor once more. Former Frida’s Taqueria owners JACK PICKETT and JOSH BARD have closed their follow-up restaurant, PHOENIX TABLE & BAR. The sleek pan-American spot ended its life on October 21 with a night of $1 oysters and half-price drinks.

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Winooski may be known as Burlington’s Brooklyn, but it’s also a confirmed food desert. Both those reasons drew MICHAEL HUGHES to choose the city as the home of his third COMMODITIES NATURAL MARKET. The new store will open this summer in a 3,300-square-foot space in Keen’s Crossing. “There’s nothing there. That was really the main driver for me,” says Hughes of Winooski. The compact burg’s nearest grocery store is the Shaw’s up the hill in Colchester, about 20 minutes by foot from downtown. Hughes says that part of Winooski’s attraction for him is its similarity to the rough-and-tumble East Village of 1993, the site of his first store. He and his wife, AUDRA, opened a second Commodities this year in their new home of Stowe.

The space will need plenty of work to become a market; Hughes is working on floor plans that will take shape over what is now nothing but dirt. Because of the larger square footage in Winooski, he’s planning “some cool surprises that aren’t in New York or Stowe,” he teases. Because, as Hughes puts it, “there’s not more diversity anywhere in Vermont,” the Winooski store will have an international edge. Shoppers can also expect to find staples typical of the small Commodities chain, including organic and local produce and well-stocked bulk bins. Coffee and prepared food will help make Onion City living more convenient. “Those folks deserve something other than nothing,” Hughes says of Winooski residents. Soon, they’ll have far more.

also works as a culinary consultant. She’ll speak for the second time this year at New York’s prestigious Stone Barns Center for serving dinner Food & Agriculture, on tuesday - saturday December 4. 5:00 - 8:30pm Podhaizer says she believes her strict food closed sunday ethics may have made Salt & monday difficult to sustain. “I’m not sure the way I want to be in the restaurant business is the most viable way to be in the restaurant business,” she admits of her policy of using only local, ethically sourced products in her cuisine. With Salt gone, HELEN LABUN JORDAN will continue to offer takeout at HEL’S KITCHEN, her pop-up that moved into the space in 802.434.8686 August. Jordan will switch thekitchentablebistro.com to Tuesday through Friday 1840 W. main st, richmond hours, leaving herself room to host other culinary events on the weekend, says 8v-kitchentable101415.indd 1 10/12/15 Podhaizer.

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By Louis and Lucille Armstrong, from the collection of the Louis Armstrong House Museum

I picked up this recipe when I visited the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens last year. Rice and beans were a lifelong preoccupation for the trumpet virtuoso. He is said to have married his first wife, a teenage prostitute, because she could make the dish just like his mother did. He often signed correspondence, “Red Beans & Ricely Yours.” Armstrong ended other letters “Swiss Krissly Yours,” for his favorite herbal laxative. Satchmo was addicted to the stuff, claiming that it helped him lose close to 100 pounds, despite his diet of rice, beans and Chinese American food. Armstrong even shared some Swiss Kriss with the Pope when he was granted an audience with his Holiness. Following Pop’s Favorite Dish with a dose isn’t required, but, according to Armstrong, its addition to the meal would be “like applause.” 1 pound kidney beans 1/2 pound salt pork or slab bacon 2 onions, diced 1/4 green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, chopped 5 tiny or 2 medium dried peppers Salt to taste 1 small can of tomato sauce (if desired) 6 small ham hocks or one smoked pork butt

Sift the flour and salt together. Break the yeast into the warm milk; add one tablespoon sugar and one cup of the sifted flour. Set aside in a warm place for about half an hour to double in bulk. Beat the egg yolks with remaining sugar until fluffy. Add the remaining flour, butter and rum. Add the yeast mixture and beat until smooth and satiny. Set aside again in a warm place for about an hour to double in bulk. Punch down the dough and make plum-size balls. Place on a floured board and punch a hole in the sides. Fill with about 1 teaspoon jam, then seal. Let rise again for half an hour and fry in 375ºF deep fat until browned. Serve coated in superfine sugar. Contact: alice@sevendaysvt.com

Wash rice thoroughly and bring water and salt to a boil. Cook rice until it swells and water is almost evaporated. Cover and turn flame to low. Cook until rice is grainy. On dinner plate: Place rice, then beans, either over or beside rice, as preferred. Twenty minutes later (optional): Bisma-Rex and Swiss Kriss.

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Combine egg yolk with cream. Mix together well and stir into 1/2 cup of the hot soup. Add this mixture to the soup, stirring rapidly, and cook for two minutes. Be careful that it does not boil. Just before serving, add wine. It does wonders for the final flavor of the cheese.

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There was always something a bit creepy about Władziu Valentino Liberace, even before he appeared as a casket specialist in The Loved One.. That hair, that smile — it all seemed to be hiding something. We know now there were plenty of secrets Behind the Candelabra,, but one of the few not made for a house of horrors was Liberace’s love affair with cooking. In his 1970 cookbook, coauthored by Carol Truax, Mr. Showmanship displayed not just a taste for dishes from his Polish and Italian roots but a surprising worldliness. Paella and two different recipes for satay appear, along with dishes that would have made Price proud, such as boeuf à la mode en gelée. But we prefer to celebrate Liberace’s life with a sweet do widzenia of jam-filled doughnuts from his mother’s native Poland.

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PAINE MTN. BREWING fans have just a few days to head to the Northfield brewery for a final pint or growler fill. After closing the next-door Knotty Shamrock Irish pub back in August, brewery owner KEVIN PECOR announced via Facebook last week that his brewery, which opened in December 2014, would close this Friday, October 30. He cited “uncontrollable circumstances and personal health matters.” In the note, Pecor — who also works as a systems analyst for the State of Vermont — noted that he lacked the “necessary energy or time needed to fully vest my focus to push and promote” Paine Mtn. beers in Vermont’s competitive market.

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SEVEN DAYS: Where did you grow up, and how did your family eat back then? PHILLIP CLAYTON: I grew up in Winston-Salem, N.C., and when I look back on it, I had a really great food experience growing up. My dad was as southern as they come, and my mom is from a Polish family. Her grandparents immigrated to the states, and they weren’t far removed from their homeland and its traditions and cuisine. Living in the South, my mom was a huge gardener. She was really into canning and preserving, so I had this awesome mix of homegrown, fresh and preserved foods

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the influence and inspiration for El Cortijo [Taqueria Y Cantina, in Burlington]. SD: As a kid, were there foods you wouldn’t eat? PC: Oddly enough, I was creeped out by fish. Now, things that come from the ocean are some of my favorite foods to eat and cook. And beets. My mom would make them for herself because none of the rest of us would eat them. Now I use beets gratuitously — they’re one of my favorite vegetables.

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SD: What’s the last thing you ate? PC: I had an egg taco before I left the house today. Jericho Settlers Farm egg and a corn tortilla and some salsa my wife and I made and canned. Tacos are a big-time staple.

and really classic southern food — tons of pulled pork. Then we had the Polish food, especially around the holidays: pierogi, kielbasa, latkes and braised cabbage. And Mexican food is really big down there. That was a big part of what I ate when I was younger, and was ultimately part of

SD: What dishes are selling really well at the restaurant right now? PC: Beef, in general. We buy really highquality Vermont beef from LaPlatte [River Angus Farm], and the response is sometimes overwhelming. I’m amazed by how many steaks we sell. And we do an amazing burger — we have this wood grill,

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and that just really completes the burger. I’m also doing some butternut squash fritters, with sorghum and crème fraîche, juniper mulled cider, and fried sage. It’s almost like a little doughnut, creamy and crispy. SD: How about trends you’re really into — or wish would catch on? PC: Wild foods have always been present in finer cooking, but in the last few years the appreciation for and familiarity with wild foods has become a prevalent trend. Guests’ willingness to experience them has grown along with it, so people are more open-minded. Also, fermentations are such a great way to explore foods and new flavors, and to make local produce last into the winter. That’s always our goal on the back burner: What can we buy now when it’s available, and how far can we stretch it? Months ago, we bought an enormous quantity of tomatoes from Jericho [Settlers Farm] and made this fantastic tomato jam. It’s on a burger at the Farmhouse and on the cheese boards. So preservation is really hot right now.

It’s great to see that kind of a trend become popular, because it keeps old traditions alive. Mom tells me stories of the sauerkraut my grandpa would make and how it stunk up the whole house, but they were putting up the cabbage they’d grown in their garden. I like that personal connection. SD: Any trends you’re really sick of? PC: Under-descriptive, cryptic, intentionally hard-to-understand menu writing. Too many restaurants and chefs try too hard to make their dishes sound cool. And smoked bluefish pâté. Just let it die already. SD: Let’s talk fall: Which of-themoment ingredients do you look forward to? PC: Delicata squash is definitely a favorite. And kale is available all year, but I love what happens to kale in the fall. With a touch of frost, it gets sweeter. The plants are happy in fall, and when plants are happy, the product is at its best. And heirloom apples. When apples are in peak season and you’re cooking with these heirloom varieties, it’s just so interesting and fun and cool. And the hard cheeses — summer is sheep and goat’s milk production season. So cheeses that take a long time to age start to come available now — Twig Farm’s [Goat] Tomme and Coomersdale from Bonnieview Farm.

SD: It’s Sunday night, and you’re relaxing over a drink. Where and what are you drinking? PC: I’m drinking a Negroni, but where I am varies. I absolutely love that drink, and it’s such a standard recipe, you can really go anywhere; it’ll be great. Sometimes it’s at the Guild bar, sometimes the Hen of the Wood Burlington bar. Sometimes home. Last weekend, we were at this great place in Montréal. SD: What about when you’re not working — any hobbies? PC: I run for exercise, and it’s a good stress reliever. If I get a run in the morning, my temperament and mind-set are always so much better during the workday. It’s a really stark, remarkable difference. I love to snowboard, I love camping and doing really fun things for and with my daughter — giving her a really great experience. She’s 2 and a half, so the entire world is really amazing to her right now. SD: Guilty pleasure? PC: Candy. If candy is in my house, I can’t resist it. And my wife buys a fair amount of candy. I ask her not to, but she does it anyway. Salted-peanut-caramel ice cream from Talenti [Gelato e Sorbetto]. I wish it didn’t exist, honestly.

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This interview has been edited and condensed. An unabridged version is available online at sevendaysvt.com/food. Contact: hannah@sevendaysvt.com

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SD: What’s on the kitchen radio? PC: My kitchen staff determines the musical mix, and it’s a remarkable array of music. One of my sous chefs can’t get enough Steve Winwood radio on Pandora, and there’s a fair amount of hip-hop. We had this guy who would play this — I don’t know, trip-hop or something. It was the same beat over and over for, like, three hours, and it would drive everyone crazy. And every once in a while, I’ll throw on Waylon Jennings to mix it up. I just love that old country.

SD: To borrow a question from Vanity Fair: What is your greatest extravagance — in food or life in general? PC: Foie gras — my love of foie gras is boundless. I don’t cook with it a lot, and I don’t eat it all that frequently. But if I’m eating in a great restaurant, I won’t pass it up under any circumstances. And old bourbon. The depth you can get out of well-aged bourbon is just so interesting.

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SD: The weekend was slow, and you have extra produce to move early in the week. You need a new special, but no ideas come. Where do you go for inspiration? PC: I look to my staff for new and exciting ideas and energy. The other chefs, these young people, are excited and aspiring to great things; and also my front-of-thehouse staff. You keep that conversation going, and you get a much better result. And there are some awesome cooking shows in Netflix — the Chef ’s Table and Mind of a Chef series. Getting those indepth glimpses at how some of these chefs work is really inspirational. It makes you challenge yourself when you see the absolute pinnacle of what food can be.

SD: Kitchen pet peeves? PC: When cooks have a messy station, it drives me crazy. Stepping over trash instead of picking it up makes my blood boil, and punching through plastic wrap rather than taking it off. And the other thing is intentional compromise — when someone makes something and knows it’s not right and proceeds with it anyway.

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KICK-OFF PARTY: Cocktails in hand, community members tour a new collaborative office space. The Office Block, Barre, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@theofficeblockvt.com. RUTLAND REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING: Art Jones keynotes this assembly of area professionals, who network over lunch and honor the Business Person of the Year award recipient. Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Rutland, noon. $29.95; preregister. Info, 773-2747.

community MEN’S GROUP: A supportive environment encourages socializing and involvement in senior center activities. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE: Participants converse freely in a confidential space without giving advice or solving problems. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 777-8602. WATERBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL MEETING: Brian Lindner travels back in time with a discussion of Vermont State Police history. Waterbury St. Leo’s Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8089.

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COREOARTE: ‘HISTORIAS’: Carolina Avendaño and Terry Springer bring elements of Latin-American life to the stage with excerpts of solos and duos from the dance company’s repertoire. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $13. Info, 540-8300. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Jigs, reels and strathspeys for all ability levels exercise the body and the mind. Bring water and soft-soled shoes. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $7.50. Info, 879-7618. THE SIMULACRUM PROJECT: THE ACCALIAE WITH JAY: Passion, steadfastness and serenity converge in a lyrical belly dance. Pine Street Studios, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, thesimulacrumproject@gmail.com.

‘WINDFALL’: Environmentally-conscious community members screen this 2010 documentary exposing the dark side of wind energy. Twiggs — An American Gastropub, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1405.

etc. ARCHIVES MONTH OPEN HOUSE: Jason Smiley illuminates Vermont’s mystical Eddy family following behind-the-scenes tours highlighting historic documents. Vermont State Archives & Records Administration, Middlesex, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2308. BACKYARD ASTRONOMY: Star gazers join members of the Vermont Astronomical Society to use the library’s telescope. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. GROUP DREAM ENACTMENT: Participants decode their nighttime visions. Nutty Steph’s, Middlesex, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 522-6889. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Folks develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955. TURNON BURLINGTON: Communication games encourage participants to push past comfort zones and experience deep connections. OneTaste Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, cj@onetasteburlington.us. VALLEY NIGHT: Chicky Stoltz provides the soundtrack for a weekly bash with craft ales and movies. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 496-8994.

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In With the New Conventional and contemporary music meet when Wu Man and the Shanghai Quartet take to stages in Middlebury and Burlington. Known as one of the world’s leading pipa players, Man was admitted to Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music at just 13 and became the school’s first recipient of a master’s degree in the lute-like instrument. While the pipa has a 2,000-year history in Chinese music, Man’s playing isn’t bound by tradition. Together with the Shanghai Quartet, she presents “An Evening in New and Ancient China,” a program that showcases traditional Chinese folk songs along with Beethoven’s op. 95 and the score from the film Raise the Red Lantern.

film CONTEMPORARY DOCUMENTARIES OF JAPAN: A four-part series spotlights films from across the Pacific. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5000. ‘DISCOVERING A MUSICAL HEARTLAND: WU MAN RETURNS TO CHINA’: World-renowned pipa player Wu Man answers questions following a viewing of this documentary film. Room 125, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

THE SHANGHAI QUARTET WITH WU MAN Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., at Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. $6-25. Info, 443-6433. middlebury.edu/arts. Also Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m., at UVM Recital Hall in Burlington. $10-40. Info, 6564455. uvm.edu/laneseries

FILM & DISCUSSION: The Vermont College of Fine Arts presents screenings and talks recognizing the craft of independent filmmaking. Call for details. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 229-0598.

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AFROLATIN PARTY: Dancers ages 18 and up get down to the kizomba, kuduro and kompa with DsantosVT. Zen Lounge, Burlington, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; party, 8-10 p.m. $6-12; free for party. Info, 227-2572.

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Watch one of Big Freedia’s music videos, and it’s easy to see why fans have crowned her the Queen of Bounce. Her flavor of bounce music, an aggressive style of hip-hop rooted in New Orleans, inspires expressive dancing and epic booty shaking. With her 2014 LP Just Be Free and a slew of singles to her name, the RuPaul collaborator’s empire isn’t limited to music alone. A reality show, a video game and appearances on HBO’s “Treme” prove that this diva, who uses the feminine pronoun for her performance personality, is no onetrick pony. Get your twerk on when Big Freedia hits up ArtsRiot for a Halloween-night throwdown.

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‘AN EVENING WITH MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT’ Tuesday, November 3, 7-8 p.m., at Plumley Armory, Norwich University, in Northfield. Free. Info, 485-2633. tls.norwich.edu

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hen Madeleine Albright was sworn in as secretary of state in 1997, she became the first female to hold the post and the highest-ranking woman to have served in the United States government at the time. During her four years in the position, she was a champion of human rights and democracy, and earned a reputation for straight talk. Albright brings insight and humor to a discussion of her life and career, tackling challenges facing today’s world leaders and America’s role in the global community as part of Norwich University’s Todd Lecture Series.

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If you need a little laugher in your life, catch the jokesters of Stealing From Work when they return with “Seven Minutes in Heaven: I’m, Like, Totally Crushing on the Best of Stealing From Work.” Veteran cast members take to the stage with kneeslapping sketches from the revue’s past three productions, treating viewers to a veritable greatest-hits show. Contemporary culture and political issues are fodder for fan favorites written by founders Angela Albeck and Marianne DiMascio, and the event’s Facebook page reveals that three musical numbers will spice up some scenes. Who doesn’t want to relive their glory days?

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‘FROM HERE TO ETERNITY’: Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift grace the silver screen at a showing of this 1953 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: Stunning aerial shots and narration by Harrison Ford propel this 2D and 3D salute to the marvels of modern air travel. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:45 a.m. & 1:45 & 3:45 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $10.50-13.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

STAYIN’ JUICY: DIY HERBAL LUBES FOR HEALTH & HAPPINESS: Students learn myriad uses for natural lubricants and concoct take-home samples. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $20-22; preregister. Info, 224-7100.

STORY TIME FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS: Preschoolers stretch their reading skills through activities involving puppets and books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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ZUMBA: Lively Latin rhythms fuel this dancefitness phenomenon for all experience levels. Vergennes Opera House, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 349-0026.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP: Language learners hone their skills en español with instructor Maigualida Gomez. Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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HALLOWEEN KICK-OFF PARTY: Live tunes by Doctor Rick and Squimley & the Woolens prime partiers for a holiday costume contest. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 540-0406.

‘FUNNY GIRL’: A romance with a gambling man interrupts a sassy songstress’ quest for stardom in this Peter Hinton-directed play. Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 1 & 8 p.m. $32-64; $2759 for groups. Info, 514-739-7944.

MINDFUL WORKWEEKS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION: Give your brain a break at a midweek “om” session followed by tea and conversation. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 7-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136.

up for legendary ghost stories and nuggets of town history. Stowe Visitor’s Center, 8 p.m. $5-10; free for kids under 10; preregister. Info, 244-1173. TRICK-OR-TREAT STREET: Costumed Very Merry Theatre actors set the stage for four blocks of candy gathering, complete with themed activities. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7253.

kids KIDS’ OPEN GYM: Physical fitness is disguised as fun for youngsters ages 6 to 10. Church of the Nazarene, Williston, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-8591. MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORY TIME: Wee ones get the wiggles out with songs and narratives. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

MINDFULNESS CLASS: Dogma-free meditative techniques lead to peace, joy and freedom. Exquisite Mind Studio, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, 735-2265.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: First through sixth graders get extra help in reading, math and science. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

NIA WITH LINDA: World music and movements drawn from martial, dance and healing arts inspire participants to find their own paths to fitness. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $14. Info, 372-1721.

READ TO VAN GOGH THE CAT: Budding bookworms share stories with the registered therapy feline. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:304:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 878-4918.

OUTDOOR BACKYARD BOOT CAMP: Ma’am, yes, ma’am! An exercise expert helps folks increase strength, energy and agility. Call for details. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160.

‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: A dolichorhynchops braves history’s most dangerous oceans in a National Geographic Studios 2D and 3D movie. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:45 a.m. & 12:45 & 2:45 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $10.50-13.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

PUSH-UPS IN THE PARK: Fitness fanatics get a sweat on at a fast and furious workout that benefits local charities. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 6-7 a.m. $5-15. Info, 658-0949.

INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694.

EATING WELL ON A BUDGET FOR FAMILIES: A weekly workshop with Frances Fleming of the UVM Extension highlights ways to save and get healthy. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

SINGERS & PLAYERS OF INSTRUMENTS: Musicians of all levels bring voices and gear to meet and mingle with fellow performers. The Wellness N A CE FJ |D Co-op, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, OR YO S RAN E CE DANCE | COURT 999-7373. STOWE LANTERN TOURS: Locals listen U. 2

BODY LOVE YOGA SERIES: The transformative power of mindfulness cultivates radical body love in a three-part series with Brandy Oswald. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15-19. Info, 448-4262.

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QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: DARKNESS FALLS: Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. Burlington City Hall Park, 7 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 863-5966.

‘PROGRESS!’: A site-specific comedy staged by Infinithéâtre pays tribute to the nowclosed Royal Victoria Hospital. Nurses’/ Employees’ Lounge, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, 8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 514-987-1774.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS NIGHT: Quick thinkers 14 and up, grouped by age, rely on invented personas to face challenges and defeat enemies. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

HAUNTED BASEMENT TOURS: Brave visitors have a scream exploring resident ghost Charlie’s eerie abode. A speakeasy-style bar offers invigorating elixirs. Stowe Inn and Tavern, 6-10 p.m. Free; $10 bar admission includes a drink. Info, 253-4030.

BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

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STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Engrossing plots unfold into projects for kids up to age 6 and their grown-ups. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 1011:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: A stretching session for all ability levels builds physical and mental strength to support healing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND MEDITATION: The sacred tones of Tibetan singing bowls, gong, didgeridoo and drum send participants on a journey exploring body, heart and soul. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0186.

RUTLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: Downtown strollers find high-quality produce, fresh-cut flowers and artisan crafts within arms’ reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813 or 753-7269.

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STEM CLUB: Inquisitive minds ages 6 and up tackle challenges in science, technology, engineering and math. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Cinephiles keep their eyes glued to the big screen at this annual showcase of international, independent and local flicks. See vtiff.org for schedule and details. Various Burlington locations. Prices vary. Info, 660–2600.

HEIRLOOM APPLE DINNER: An autumnal meal features fall’s famous fruit and Windfall Orchards Ice Cider. The Kitchen Table Bistro, Richmond, 6 p.m. $100; preregister. Info, 434-8686.

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R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

SONG CIRCLE: COMMUNITY SING-ALONG: Rich and Laura Atkinson lead an evening of vocal expression. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

outdoors SAM MAZZA’S CORN MAZE: Three miles of twists and turns challenge participants’ directional skills. Sam Mazza’s Family Farm, Colchester, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5.50-8.50. Info, 655-3440.

politics VERMONT LIBERTARIAN PARTY TOWN CAUCUS: Milton voters who have not yet participated in a caucus this year elect officers and discuss local issues. Private residence, Milton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-0421.

seminars STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS SERIES: ‘QUICK TIPS FOR QUICKBOOKS’: Gina Clark serves up time-saving tactics for the electronic accounting program. St. Albans Free Library, 4-5:30 p.m. $10; free for members; preregister; limited space. Info, 524-2444.

sports WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Drive to the hoop! Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. See meetup. com for details. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

talks JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE FREE SPEAKER SERIES: University of Vermont’s Stephen Wright delivers stone-cold facts in “Deducing the Dynamics of Laurentide Ice Sheet Flow Across Northern Vermont.” Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. KIRSTEN HOVING: “Containing Wonder: Joseph Cornell and the Legacy of the Curiosity Cabinet” captivates listeners. Room 103, Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. RUTLAND DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991. SHARON COLVIN: The program “#weneeddiversebooks” addresses the value of varied literature in schools. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2826.

theater ‘MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: THE SURVIVOR TOUR’: A cast of breast cancer survivors uses song and comedy to prove that laugher really is the best medicine. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $31.50-51.50. Info, 775-0903. ‘OUR TOWN’: A young couple fall in love, marry and build their lives in New England in Northern Stage’s production of Thornton Wilder’s iconic play. Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $15-55. Info, 296-7000.

words ‘CLUB DE LECTURE’: Kettly Mars’ Aux frontières de la soif inspires French-language conversation among readers. Third floor, Klein Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. $3. Info, lclerfeuille@smcvt.edu. EILEEN MYLES: Sharing her gift for verse, the writer excerpts her collections as part of the Painted Word Poetry Series. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, 6 p.m. Regular admission, $3-5; free for members. Info, 656-0750. RUNDY PURDY: Fans of nonfiction file in for a reading and signing of The Sea is Wide: A Memoir of Caregiving. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. SKYPE WITH ANDY WEIR: Lit lovers connect with the author of The Martian via video chat. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. Dorothy Alling Maemorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. STORYCRAFT: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF CREATIVE WRITING: Wordsmiths put pen to paper in this eight-week workshop with Vermont author Keith Morrill. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 877-2211, ext. 208.

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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL & SURVIVOR SPEAKOUT: Flames in hand, attendees march up Church Street in remembrance of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3131.

art SIP STUDIO PAINTING CLASS: Participants tap into their inner artists through themed workshops in a relaxing atmosphere. Stowe Inn and Tavern, 6-9 p.m. $25; $45 per pair; preregister. Info, 253-4030.

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR VERMONT’S CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMY: Mayor Miro Weinberger hosts a panel of local climate innovators who welcome public input on creating jobs and developing solutions to climate change. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 225-6091.

FULL LENGTH & FABULOUS: Supporters of Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County dress their best for an evening of wine, appetizers and live music by Audrey Bernstein and Joe Capps. Bistro at Ten Acres Lodge, Stowe, 7-10 p.m. $40. Info, 760-8371.

M.A.G.I.C.: MASCULINITY AND GENDER IDENTITY CONVERSATION: Folks of any and all gender identities convene for a casual discussion of topics ranging from inequality to language and media to food. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 370-5369. PUBLIC HEARING ON ENERGY: Vermonters plug into a conversation on the new revision to the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan. Rutland Regional Medical Center, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, asa. hopkins@state.vt.us.

environment 20 YEARS OF KEEPING TRACK WITH SUE MORSE: Nature lovers celebrate two decades of conservation with the slide presentation “Nuts About Mast” by the naturalist and wildlife photographer. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 6-8 p.m. $20. Info, 985-8686.

health & fitness COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice led by Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161. FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Whether you consider it relaxing exercise or active meditation, this experience can reduce pain and increase mobility. Living Room: Center of Positivity, Essex Junction, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 655-0950. FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Cornwall Town Hall, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160.

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PLAINFIELD PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Tykes ages 2 through 5 discover the magic of literature. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 454-8504. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Kiddos have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. READ TO ARCHIE THE THERAPY DOG: Budding bookworms join a friendly canine for entertaining tails—er, tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. ‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28. S.T.E.M. FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Activities in science, technology, engineering and math engage parents and children. Winooski Middle/High School, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 655-3530.

AT BURLINGTON October THU 29 JEFFREY BEERWORTH: 7PM HISTORIC CRIMES AND JUSTICE IN BURLINGTON, VERMONT

Explore the nature of crime and justice in the Queen City. Ticketed event.

November WED 4 BOBBY HACKNEY: 7PM ROCK ‘N’ ROLL VICTIMS

If you’ve seen the documentary A Band Called Death, you’ll love going deeper into the inspiring story of the band that was playing punk music five years before the term became associated with rock ‘n’ roll. Ticketed event.

THU 5 ARNIE KOZAK, PHD: 7PM MINDFULNESS A TO Z

Get personal insights and expert guidance on living mindfully in our hectic world. Ticketed event.

SUN 8 CATHERYNNE M. VALENTE: RADIANCE 2PM Join Valente, bestselling author of the Fairyland series, for a talk on Radiance, a decopunk pulp sci fi alt-history space opera mystery set in a Hollywood—and solar system—very different from our own. Costumes encouraged. Ticketed event.

WED 11 BILL LIPKE & BILL MARES: 7PM GRAFTING MEMORY

This Veteran’s Day, explore the evolution of our practices for honoring the dead as individuals. Ticketed event.

THU 12 SYDNEY LEA, BRETT ANN STANCIU, 7PM & NEIL SHEPHERD

language MANDARIN CHINESE CLASS: Language lovers practice the dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-2037.

montréal ‘FUNNY GIRL’: See WED.28, 8 p.m. MTL À TABLE: Foodies fall into more than 150 participating eateries during Montréal’s restaurant week. See tourisme-montreal.org for details. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, icyr@mtl.org. THU.29

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Join the Green Writers Press authors for an evening in celebration of new titles. Ticketed event.

WED 18 JOHN KILLACKY & 7PM LARRY CONNOLLY: QDA

Discover a new anthology celebrating the queer disability experience. Ticketed event. Ticketed events are $3 per person, and come with a $5 coupon good toward the purchase of a book by the featured author. 191 Bank Street, Downtown Burlington • 802.448.3350 21 Essex Way, Essex • 802.872.7111 2 Center Street, Rutland • 802.855.8078

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SOLAR CITY INFORMATIONAL PARTY: Homeowners interested in going green bring a recent utility bill to a presentation on sun power. Community Room, Fairfax Green Senior Housing, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 310-6185.

BOARD GAME CLUB: SCRABBLE: Dictionaries are allowed at a French-language competition. Alliance-Française, Lake Champlain Region, Colchester, 7 p.m. $5; free for members; preregister. Info, victoria@aflcr.org.

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DORRANCE DANCE: A living set responds sonically to tappers’ steps in ETM: The Initial Approach. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-40. Info, 863-5966.

VTIFF AFTER DARK IN ASSOCIATION WITH GREEN MOUNTAIN GORE SOCIETY: ‘HE NEVER DIED’: Henry Rollins stars in this 2015 comedic drama that finds a perfect balance between humor and brutality. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5-10. Info, 540-0406.

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DANCE COMPOSITION LAB: Structured improvisation, chance tactics and spoken word lead to creative and meaningful dance making. Bring a notebook. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 363-5544.

DROP-IN CRAFT: HALLOWEEN LANTERNS: Creative thinkers fashion glowing lamps. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

HARDWICK STORY TIME: Kids ‘FREEDOM & UNITY: THE |J H AS IC up to age 6 sit tight for engaging ON VERMONT MOVIE: PART 1’: From its .M ST STE F O ARNS narratives. Jeudevine Memorial Library, native people to the Civl War, A Very | COURTESY Hardwick, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 472-5948. New Idea exposes the roots of the Green Mountain State. Fairfax Community Library, 6-8 LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inp.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. spire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. ‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: See WED.28. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.28.

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VERMONT PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SESSION: Shayla Livingston and John Searles address the questions “What are the potential health impacts of marijuana?” and “What lessons can be learned from tobacco policy?” Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, UVM Medical Center, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4636.

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QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.28.

‘THE EXORCIST’: A 12-year-old girl is possessed by an evil entity in this classic horror movie starring Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981. FILM & DISCUSSION: See WED.28.

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NIGHTMARE VERMONT: Enter if you dare! 12v-martones093015-2.indd 1 Seasoned actors and a high-tech crew create creepy characters and dazzling visual effects at this interactive haunted house for ages 13 and up. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7-11:30 p.m. $12-15. Info, 878-5545.

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VERMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SIGNATURE EVENT: Citizen of the Year: Janette Bombarier is recognized for her civic service at an awards ceremony and dinner. The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, 5:30-8:45 p.m. $75; preregister; limited space. Info, 262-0147.

CASTLETON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Movie lovers feast their eyes on a diverse lineup of foreign cinema. See castleton.edu for details. Herrick Auditorium, Castleton College, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-8521.

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PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSPORTATION: Locals gather to comment on Vermont’s transportation policy and the possible legalization of marijuana. Essex High School, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2942.

‘THE BABUSHKAS OF CHERNOBYL’: This 2015 documentary follows a group of women who returned to the area surrounding the 1986 nuclear disaster site. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 864-7999.

DR. PRIDA’S HORROR SHOW II: NEW ENGLAND NIGHTMARES: Music, movies and literature illustrate some of the region’s most terrifying tales. Hop’n Moose Brewing Company, Rutland, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-5900.

COMMUNITY FORUM: All are welcome to share concerns about the childcare system at a conversation hosted by Let’s Grow Kids. Dinner is provided. Vergennes Opera House, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-0372.

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COINCIDENCES, ACCIDENTS & AMAZING CONNECTIONS: An open discussion hosted by Eckankar gives spiritual seekers techniques to identify links in life. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

TECH TUTOR PROGRAM: Teens answer questions about computers and devices during one-onone sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 878-4918.

STAND UP FOR HEALTH: From improving digestion to preventing heart disease, participants learn the benefits of living and working in an upright position. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9757.

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STUDENT/SENIOR STORY CONNECTIONS: Middle schoolers share real-life stories gathered from senior center residents. Waterbury Senior Center, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

RAVEN MEDICINE: A shamanic journey leads to liberation of one’s authentic voice. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

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‘SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN: I’M, LIKE, TOTALLY CRUSHING ON THE BEST OF STEALING FROM WORK’: A hilarious sketch-comedy show has mature audience members in stitches with the best skits from past productions. See calendar spotlight. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $15; pay what you can for Thursday, October 29. Info, 863-5966.

PUBLIC FLU CLINIC: Those looking to avoid the ailment bring their insurance cards to an immunization station. CarePartners Adult Day Center, St. Albans, 10 a.m.-noon. Prices vary. Info, 527-7531.

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NEK ANIMATION FESTIVAL: The theme “Animation as a Visual Language for Social Justice” guides an inaugural symposium illustrated with short films. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

calendar DRUM CLASS: Percussion players make rhythmic music in an African-inspired lesson with Ismael Bangoura. Red Cedar School, Bristol, 6-7:15 p.m. $13-15. Info, 859-1802. JAZZ RESIDENCY WITH BRUCE SKLAR & JEREMY HILL: The local keyboardist and upright bass player serve up syncopated rhythms at a weekly gig. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-8994. THE SHANGHAI QUARTET WITH WU MAN: The program “An Evening in New and Ancient China” crosses musical borders with Chinese folk songs and Western masterworks. See calendar spotlight. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-25. Info, 443-6433.

outdoors SAM MAZZA’S CORN MAZE: See WED.28.

politics ‘READY TO RUN’: Former governor Madeleine Kunin is among a panel of female politicians encouraging women to seek public office. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1000.

seminars NAMI VERMONT FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASS: The National Alliance on Mental Illness builds understanding between individuals struggling with psychological health and their loved ones. Call for details. Various locations statewide, Montpelier, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-639-6480, ext. 102.

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RICK WINSTON: Movie clips illustrate “Alfred Hitchcock and the Art of Suspense.” Varnum Memorial Library, Jeffersonville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2117. WEI HE XU & THOMAS MORAN: The Middlebury college faculty members speak on the Chinese Cultural Revolution and film from the same time period. Room 125, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

theater ‘THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE MOON MARIGOLDS’: Family dynamics come into play in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama staged by Middlebury Actors Workshop. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $22. Info, 383-9222. ‘MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: THE SURVIVOR TOUR’: See WED.28. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE ENCORE: Benedict Cumberbatch plays the eponymous prince in a broadcast production of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $1023. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘OUR TOWN’: See WED.28, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

ORAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths join Burlington Writers Workshop members in a “Moth”-style exploration of telling tales aloud. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 383-8104.

COMMUNITY HATHA YOGA: Students move at their own pace in a gentle, reflective practice. South End Studio, Burlington, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $6. Info, 683-4918.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.28.

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KATHY GRIFFIN: No celebrity is safe when the fiery funnywoman takes to the stage as part of her “Like a Boss” tour. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $23-69. Info, 863-5966. ‘SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN: I’M, LIKE, TOTALLY CRUSHING ON THE BEST OF STEALING FROM WORK’: See THU.29.

holidays ALL HALLOWS ECSTATIC DANCE: A costumed movement session with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspires joy, transformation and divine connections. Taplin Auditorium, Christ Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, fearnessence@gmail. com. FESTIVAL OF PUMPKINS: Hundreds of jack-’olanterns light up the park with dynamic designs at this Halloween happening. Festivities begin at dusk. Smith Park, Winooski. Free. Info, 655-6410.

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

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BE TOBACCO FREE IN 2015: A five-week class uses gum, patches or lozenges to help smokers kick nicotine’s butt. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 847-2278.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Both new and experienced participants reduce stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.

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MAGGIE’S ADULT FIBER FRIDAY: Veteran knitter Maggie Loftus facilitates an informal gathering of crafters. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.

JASON STEARNS: The award-winning author shares his expertise in “Hope for the Congo” as part of Congo Week. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

JEFFREY BEERWORTH: The history buff looks at crime and punishment in Historic Crimes and Justice in Burlington, Vermont. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350.

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BURLINGTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB: New and veteran players are welcome to attend a practice to learn about the sport and join the team. Bring cleats and a mouth guard. Jaycee Park, South Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonrugbyevents@gmail.com.

EXTEMPO: Local raconteurs tell first-person true stories before a live audience. Bridgeside Books, Waterbury, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 244-1441.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.28, 9:15 a.m.

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MUSEUM DINNER: Diners dig into New Orleansthemed cuisine. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7 p.m. $60; preregister. Info, 356-2776.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL: Merrymakers vie for prizes in the best costume, best dancer and best character performance categories at this inaugural gala. The Barn at Lang Farm, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. $35; cash bar. Info, 373-4644. DS

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RUTLAND’S ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: Guests artists from New York City and a live band put a fresh twist on this science-fiction frolic through transsexual Transylvania. Merchants Hall, Rutland, 8 p.m. $25-35; BYOB. Info, 800-838-3006.

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dance BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: QUICK STEP: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. No partner or experience required. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-9:30 p.m. $6-14. Info, 862-2269. OPEN-LEVEL IMPROVISATION: Structured prompts, imagery and partnering forge adaptive problemsolving skills in movement. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. $12. Info, 363-5544. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See WED.28.

etc. PSYCHIC MEDIUM: JOANNE GERBER: Audience members are in awe as the channeler uses her gifts to communicate with the spirit world. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $28-75. Info, 775-0903.

film ‘THE BABUSHKAS OF CHERNOBYL’: See THU.29, 1:30 p.m. BRATTLEBORO FILM FESTIVAL: An eclectic mix of movies, speakers and discussions celebrates independent filmmaking. See brattleborofilmfestival. org for details. Various Brattleboro locations. $5-10 per film; $140 for festival pass; free for high school and middle school students. Info, 246-1500. ‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: See WED.28. VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.28.

HALLOWEEN EXPRESS TRAIN RIDES & PARTY: Revelers climb aboard for a spinetingling trip. Ride options include Kids’ Express, Haunted Express and the R.I.P. Express Bar Car. See halloweenexpressvt.com for details. Union Station, Burlington. $23. Info, 872-9000, ext. 11. HALLOWEEN FACE PAINTING: Trick-or-treaters get customized makeup to match their costumes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. HAUNTED BASEMENT TOURS: See WED.28. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN VILLAGE: Hay rides, pumpkin painting, a trick-or-treat trail and a costume contest provide thrills and chills. Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, 4-9 p.m. $5-10; free for kids 5 and under and for pass and badge holders. Info, 730-6397. HAUNTED LASER TAG PARTY: Boils and ghouls ages 5 and up get in on the fun with rousing rounds of laser tag, games and six trick-or-treating stations. Spare Time Family Fun Center, Colchester, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 655-2720. KREEPY KARNIVAL AT THROCKMORTON MANOR: An haunted hayride and interactive spookwalk feature group games in which steel-nerved participants compete to make it out alive. Route 7, Ferrisburgh, 6:30-10:30 p.m. $8. Info, 375-4680. LABYRINTH: REDSTONE HALL HAUNTED HOUSE: Frights and delights lurk around every corner at a night of horror and intrigue. Redstone Hall, UVM, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 413-233-7085. ‘THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW’: More than 100 shadow puppets star in PuppeTree’s adaptation of the story of Ichabod Crane. A costume parade follows. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD PARTY: Bewitching brews, a costume contest and live music by TAUK and lespecial propel Magic Hat Brewing Company’s 21st birthday bash. NIGHTMARE VERMONT: See THU.29. QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.28. QUEEROWEEN: DJ Llu provides the soundtrack for a dance party and a costume contest walk-off. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $5-10. Info, 877-987-6487. SPOOKY HOLLOW HAUNTED MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: Cyclists saddle up for an eerie excursion full of frightening surprises. Bring a light. Sunny Hollow Natural Area, Colchester, 5-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 609-709-9625. TRICK OR TROT 5K: Runners and walkers don disguises and make strides for the Warren School PTO. Warren Elementary School, kids’ fun run, 4:30 p.m.; 5k run/walk, 5 p.m. $5-20. Info, 496-2487. WICKED WATERBURY: Two weekends of pre-holiday fun, including a ghost tour, pumpkin giveaway and fireside ghost stories, lead to a Halloween-night haunted house and a costume ball. See waterburyrecreation.com for details. Various Waterbury locations, 6-7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 244-7174.

kids AXIS & ALLIES: Teens put their strategic skills to the test and maneuver battleships, submarines and air fleets in the World War II-era game. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. DROP-IN STORY TIME: Picture books, finger plays and action rhymes captivate children of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. EARLY-BIRD MATH: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics. Richmond Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Players in grades 6 and up engage in epic duels in this card-based roleplaying game. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. MONTPELIER STORY TIME: Nicole occupies tots with stories, songs, crafts and parachute play. Hayes Room, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. MUSICAL STORY TIME: Melody makers of all ages read and rock out with books, songs and instruments. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. ‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28. YOGA WITH DANIELLE: Toddlers and preschoolers up to age 5 strike a pose, then share stories and songs. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

montréal MTL À TABLE: See THU.29. ‘PROGRESS!’: See WED.28.

music AUTUMNAL MUSIC: Pianist Claire Black and clarinetist Wesley Christensen are in perfect harmony during a program of fall-inspired classical works. Richmond Free Library, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE WIND ENSEMBLE: Student musicians pay homage to Eastern Europeaninfluenced composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-10. Info, 603-646-2422. FREVO: Listeners lean in for a recital unhindered by musical genres. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $12-25. Info, 223-7861. OLD TIME MUSIC & JAM: A country and gospel concert by Vicki Moore and Joe Godwin gives way to a back-porch-style picking session. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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THE SHANGHAI QUARTET WITH WU MAN: See THU.29, UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-40. Info, 656-4455. ‘SICKNESS & HEALING IN SONG’: In his senior voice recital, Jack DeBoise explores ways in which illness and wellness have shaped musical traditions. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

outdoors SAM MAZZA’S CORN MAZE: See WED.28.

seminars WICCA 101: INTRODUCTION TO WICCA: Beginners and experienced practitioners alike learn the history, beliefs and traditions of modern witchcraft from Kirk White. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-8060.

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etc. INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.

film BRATTLEBORO FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.30. BURLINGTON’S ‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’: Audience partici...pation is encouraged at a screening of this campy cult classic. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, midnight. $12. Info, 863-5966. ENOSBURG FALLS’ ‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’: A Halloween showing of this 1975 rock musical comes complete with a shadow cast and props. Enosburg Opera House, 10 p.m.-midnight. $10. Info, 933-6171.

ANIS STAGGS: “Off the Wall: Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele” paints a portrait of the nude female body as visualized leading up to and following World War I. Room 125 and lower lobby, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 12:15 p.m. $5; free for students with ID. Info, 443-6433.

FILM SPECIAL: ‘NOSFERATU’: Bram Stoker’s Dracula makes his first film appearance in this 1922 horror movie. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-9. Info, 603-646-2422.

BRIAN MCCARTHY: “The Better Angels of Our Nature” lets listeners in on an upcoming show that reimagines the American Civil War through the lens of jazz. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

‘TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT’: A young Belgian mother must convince her coworkers to approve her medical leave at the expense of their own bonuses in this 2014 drama. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: FALL SERIES: The Historic Deefield president has the floor with “Rich and Tasty Furniture: Craftsmanship and Culture in Early Vermont.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

theater ‘THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE MOON MARIGOLDS’: See THU.29.

‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: See WED.28.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.28.

food & drink CALEDONIA FARMERS MARKET: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor booths centered on local eats. Parking lot, Anthony’s Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088.

WOODSTOCK’S ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: Upper Valley performers portray Brad, Janet and the infamous Dr. Frank N. Furter in a live production of the cult-classic musical comedy. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 457-3981.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

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MAKE YOUR OWN CHOCOLATE BARS: First-time confectioners tie on their aprons to temper, mold and wrap full-size take-home treats. South End Kitchen at Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. $25. Info, 864-0505.

‘OUR TOWN’: See WED.28, 7:30 p.m.

ESTHER ALLEN & JOSÉ MANUAL PRIETO: Language lovers listen up when the translator and author discuss their work as part of the LiT Forum. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

WRITING SALON: Wordsmiths employ neuroscientific research to kick out the inner critic who can curb creativity. Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $20-25. Info, 865-4209.

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‘SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN: I’M, LIKE, TOTALLY CRUSHING ON THE BEST OF STEALING FROM WORK’: See THU.29, 5-6:30 & 8-9:30 p.m.

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RUTLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: See WED.28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

health & fitness OUTDOOR BACKYARD BOOT CAMP: See WED.28, 8-9 a.m.

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Professional Development Workshops Autism and Coexisting Challenges Friday, December 4th Capitol Plaza, Montpelier Presenter: Teresa Bolick, Ph.D., Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Author Learn about the co-existence of ASD and other disorders and challenges that may not be recognized as separate diagnoses, while focusing on practical assessment and intervention strategies for school, home, and community.

The Science of Reading: Language, Brains, and Print Wednesday, December 9th Capitol Plaza, Montpelier Presenter: Donna Coach, MEd, Associate Professor of Education, Dartmouth Explore the brain from the perspectives of education, psychology and neuroscience and learn about the remarkable plasticity of the human brain. Educators and students together are literally building brains that can read.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.28, 9-10 a.m.

holidays ALL HALLOW’S EVE: Festivities include a costume parade, carnival games, trick-or-treating and a haunted house. Various Newport locations, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-6345. SAT.31

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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See WED.28.

NORWICH FARMERS MARKET: Farmers and artisans offer meats, maple syrup and produce alongside baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.

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NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3157.

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FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze creative works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 377-2980.

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RUTLAND’S ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See THU.29, 8 & 11:59 p.m.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958.

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FESTIVAL OF PUMPKINS: See FRI.30. A HALLOWEAVENING: The bands Canopy, Revibe and the Edd mix and match their lineups for a jam-fueled spectacle. North End Studios, Burlington, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10-12; for ages 21 and up. Info, 978-821-1483. HALLOWEEN AT THE MUSUEM: Boo! Grab some goodies and explore the museum during extended hours. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2372. HALLOWEEN EXPRESS TRAIN RIDES & PARTY: See FRI.30. HALLOWEEN FUN: Downtown trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games and an inflatable obstacle course make for a safe and entertaining holiday for all ages. Downtown Montpelier, 3-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604. HAUNTED BASEMENT TOURS: See WED.28.

KREEPY KARNIVAL AT THROCKMORTON MANOR: See FRI.30.

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NIGHTMARE VERMONT: See THU.29, 6-11:30 p.m. ‘THE POE SPOOKTACULAR’: Lost Nation Theater’s ode to the master of macabre melds drama, poetry and fearsome fun. A costume contest and dance party complete the ghostly gala. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 8-11:45 p.m. $20-25. Info, 229-0492.

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QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.28. SCARY STORIES READ ALOUD: Costumed kiddos listen up for spine-tingling tales. Fairfax Community Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 849-2420. SPOOKY SOBER HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: Folks in recovery convene for a scary movie marathon, tasty snacks and all-around fun. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. STOWE LANTERN TOURS: See WED.28. TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY: Youngsters dress in disguise in exchange for sweets. Highgate Public Library, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. WICKED WATERBURY: See FRI.30, 6-11 p.m.

‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28.

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‘FUNNY GIRL’: See WED.28, 8 p.m. MTL À TABLE: See THU.29.

MONTPELIER ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes alive with offerings of furniture, artwork, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza. Canadian Club, Barre Town, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

music THE DICK FORMAN JAZZ GROUP: A JAZZ CONVERSATION: An ensemble of New England musicians serves up sophisticated mainstream selections and offers a look at how jazz is created. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. FREVO: See FRI.30, FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $27. Info, 863-5966.

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RON KRUPP: The master gardener digs into timely growing topics in a conversation on The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening. VINS Nature Center, Hartford, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

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‘PROGRESS!’: See WED.28, 2 & 8 p.m.

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MONTPELIER HALLOWEEN PARTY: Ghoulish games, a magic show and refreshments get families into the spirit of the season. Montpelier High School, games, 1-2 p.m.; magic show, 2-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8699.

SATURDAY STORY TIME: Families gather for imaginative tales. Phoenix Books Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

BIG PICTURE GATHERING: Activists for social justice meet and discuss various campaigns being waged throughout Vermont. Vermont Technical College, Randolph, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

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‘SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN: I’M, LIKE, TOTALLY CRUSHING ON THE BEST OF STEALING FROM WORK’: See THU.29, 2-3:30 & 5-6:30 p.m.

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COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH DE WEE SY BIRD MONITORING WALK: Experienced THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: KENDS | COURTE ornithology enthusiasts bring binoculars Peaceful people gather for guided meditaand keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of tion and interactive discussions. Burlington Friends Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free; Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0820. preregister. Info, 434-2167. OK: Like-minded individuals plan for the future, N

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film ‘THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION’: Rare archival footage informs this 2015 documentary about the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 2:45 p.m. $5-10. Info, 660–2600. BRATTLEBORO FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.30. JEWISH IDENTITY IN FILM: Cinema buff Rick Winston calls attention to filmmakers who brought pressing sociopolitical issues to the big screen, beginning the the late 1960s. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 4:30-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0218. ‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: See WED.28.

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MADAILA: THE SCREAM: Slip into your best spandex attire for a killer dance party brought to you by Madaila, Alpenglow and LuxDeluxe. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 658-4771.

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LAKEVIEW CEMETERY TOURS: An eerie exploration of one of Burlington’s most majestic burial grounds leads to a cash-bar reception at the Champlain club. Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, tours, noon & 1 p.m.; reception, 1-4 p.m. $5-15; $20 per couple. Info, 522-8259.

STORYTELLING POTLUCK: Folks from all walks of life share true tales of travel and wildlife encounters. Bring a dish or drink to share. The Story Barn, Johnson, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 644-8885.

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LABYRINTH: REDSTONE HALL HAUNTED HOUSE: See FRI.30.

SATURDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME: A weekly selection of songs and narratives engages all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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HELL-O-WEEN PARTY: A surprise musical guest enlivens a costumed carousal followed by midnight screening of the 2007 horror flick Trick ’r Treat. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. Info, 578-2512.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WOODSTOCK’S ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See FRI.30, 7:30 p.m. & midnight.

DISCO IS DEAD HALLOWEEN PARTY: Citizen Cider and Hotel Vermont invite ghouls and goblins to get down at an evening of drinks and dancing. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $10; $5 with a canned food item. Info, 651-0080.

HOPSTOP FAMILY SHOW: THE DANCE COLLECTIVE: Local performers share their best jazz, ballet and modern routines. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 11 a.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

RUTLAND’S ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: See THU.29, 8 & 11:59 p.m.

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BIG FREEDIA’S HALLOWEEN BOUNCE SHAKEDOWN: The Queen Diva brings her signature brand of New Orleans bounce music to an epic dance party. See calendar spotlight. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. $20-25. Info, 540-0406.

‘OUR TOWN’: See WED.28, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

HANDS-ON GLASSBLOWING PROJECTS & CLASSES: SUNCATCHER: Aspiring artisans ages 7 and up choose natural and nautical designs to create colorful window hangings. Orwell Glass workshop, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15-20; preregister for a time slot. Info, 475-2022.

AUTUMN ONION COSTUME 5K: Kids, adults and families work up an appetite for candy at this race through downtown Montpelier. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 8 a.m.-noon. $5-15. Info, 229-9409.

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VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.28.

food & drink BAKING WITH ANCIENT GRAINS: Home bakers rise to the occasion in a class covering the origins, history and traditional uses of kamut, buckwheat, millet and corn. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9700. BREAKFAST: Friends and neighbors fill up on eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes to support veterans. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. $7. Info, 878-0700. CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.31.

health & fitness NIA WITH SUZY: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691. SUNDAY SANGHA: COMMUNITY ASHTANGA YOGA: Students stretch and breathe through a series of poses. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 224-6183.

holidays DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: Visitors commemorate loved ones who have passed away by placing mementos on a handmade altar. Mexican fare and music by Brass Balagan spice up the day. Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964. QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.28, 7 p.m.

CORN MAZE & HAYRIDES: Families fête fall with these outdoor pastimes. Bertrand Farms, Pittsford, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $6; free for kids under 4. Info, 779-2184.

contemplate the past and connect with the present. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:45-6 p.m. Free. Info, 989-9684.

SAM MAZZA’S CORN MAZE: See WED.28.

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HANDS-ON GLASSBLOWING PROJECTS & CLASSES: SUNCATCHER: See SAT.31.

BECOMING A CITIZEN SCIENTIST WORKSHOP: Care to test a hypothesis? Students learn the ABCs of iNaturalist, a free app used to track the spread of invasive plants. Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, fbrown@sterlingcollege.edu.

BEGINNING ISRAELI DANCING: Participants in this four-part series make new friends when learning the steps to more than five dances. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, beginner class, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; advanced dancing, 8:30-9:30 p.m. $10 for beginner series; free for advanced dancing. Info, 978-424-7968.

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DIGITAL PHOTO BASICS: Those with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows learn how to import and edit images from phones and cameras. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $3 suggested donation; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

FAMILY DANCE: Hoofers of all ages boogie and sing along to live music by Kenric Kite and friends. Liz Benjamin calls circle and line dances. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, lizbenjamin64@gmail.com.

USING NOTARIAL RECORDS TO FIND LAND SALES: Family tree fans learn to follow a paper trail to property ownership. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 310-9285.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See WED.28.

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theater THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HD LIVE: Tenor Johan Botha takes on the title role in a broadcast production of Wagner’s Tannhäuser. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, preshow talk, 11:15 p.m.; show, noon. $10-24. Info, 382-9222. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, noon. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. $29. Info, 603-6462422. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, noon. $23. Info, 775-0903.

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kids ‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28.

DIMANCHES FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

lgbtq THE SKY WRITING GROUP: Creative storytelling supports health and community cohesion in a critique-free environment. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, liz@pridecentervt. org.

CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE: Families honor the memory of youngsters who have passed away. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 847-4880.

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MISS VERMONT USA & MISS VERMONT TEEN USA PAGEANT: Onstage interviews, a swimsuit competition and an evening gown competition determine which promising contestants will serve Vermont for a year. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 2 p.m. $55. Info, 863-5966.

‘PROGRESS!’: See WED.28, 2 p.m.

‘FUNNY GIRL’: See WED.28, 2 & 7 p.m. MTL À TABLE: See THU.29.

music ANNE JANSON: The flutist hits all the right notes in a program featuring works by Mozart, Bartók, and Faure. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE GLEE CLUB: Vocalists honor German genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with two works written in the last year of his life. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $9-10. Info, 603-646-2422. FALL CONCERT: Compositions by Bach, Brahms, Strauss and Tchaikovsky ring out courtesy of the Northeast Kingdom Community Orchestra. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, vmm04010@lsc.vsc.edu. HUNGRYTOWN: Husband-and-wife duo Ken Anderson and Rebecca Hall deliver a selection of folk and roots music. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. NORTHEAST FIDDLERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Morrisville VFW Post, noon-5 p.m. Donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 728-5188. PURE COUNTRY BAND: Music lovers start with food, then dance the afternoon away to toe-tapping tunes. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., meal, noon; band, 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-643-2309. ‘SOUL SONGS: THE JOURNEY BACK TO ME’: Theatre, TV and film veteran Donna Dia floors fans with her expansive vocal range. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 3 p.m. $12. Info, 748-2600.

outdoors CAMELS HUMP HIKE: A 7-mile trek along the Monroe Trail maintains a moderate pace and gains 2,600 feet in elevation. Contact leader for details. Free. Info, 603-957-6420. CORN MAZE & HAYRIDES: See SAT.31. WAGON RIDE WEEKENDS: A seasonal celebration comes complete with narrated horse-drawn hay rides and themed activities. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-14; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355.

sports WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while connecting passes and making runs for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

games BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.28, 7 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. Lobby. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 651-5012.

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HERBAL CONSULTATIONS: Betzy Bancroft, Larken Bunce, Guido Masé and students from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@ vtherbcenter.org. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.28. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.28. ZUMBA: See WED.28.

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kids CRUISERS’ & CRAWLERS’ PLAY & STAY STORY TIME: Babies and toddlers up to age 2 engage in books, songs and social time with blocks, bubbles and parachute play. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Young ‘uns have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Naturalistled activities through fields and forests captivate little ones up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

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ROCHESTER SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: A wide selection of page turners fosters a love of literature in students. Rochester School, 3-6 p.m. Cost of books. Info, 767-3161.

U CAN STOP TRAFFICK LAUNCH: DJ Craig Mitchell spins at this kick-off event for the campaign to end human trafficking in Vermont. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 800-750-1213.

WRITE NOW!: Emerging wordsmiths in grades 6 through 12 hone their skills in a supportive environment. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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SYRIA: THE FAR CLOSE COUNTRY: A day of cultural immersion exposes attendees to food, music, art and architecture. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 5-8 p.m. $15-29. Info, 338-4627.

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music INORABRASS: Named for the goddess of mountain snow, the quintet delivers a noteworthy performance of works by Girolamo Frescobaldi, Victor Ewald and others. Norwich University, Northfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2886. MAD RIVER CHORALE OPEN REHEARSAL: The community chorus welcomes newcomers in preparation for its upcoming concert. Chorus Room, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-2048.

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A “garage style”band that combines classic rock with the traditional liturgy of a Shabbat service. Dahg offers up a different type of spiritual experience than you will find in customary Friday night worship. Join us for an energized night of musical adoration! November 6th at 5:30 • Free and open to the public. 500 Swift Street, South Burlington • templesinai.org Building community through the study and practice of Torah

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SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: New faces are invited to pitch in as Burlington’s samba streetpercussion band sharpens its tunes. Experience and instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

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‘JUMBO WILD’: Set against a stunning natural backdrop, this 2015 documentary shows all sides of the fight to protect an area in the Purcell Mountains. Get tickets at Patagonia Burlington. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 540-3018.

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BRATTLEBORO FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.30.

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STORIES WITH MEGAN: Budding bookworms ages 2 through 5 open their ears for exciting tales. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See WED.28.

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DROP-IN STORY TIME: Reading, rhyming and crafting entertain creative kiddos. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28.

SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of the salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.

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NIA WITH SUZY: See SUN. 1, 7 p.m.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HD LIVE: See SAT.31.

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General: $20 Faculty | Staff | Seniors: $10 Champlain Students: Free with ID

DYNAMIC QIGONG: Breathing, stretching and meditative movements enhance health and well-being. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 6:30-7:45 p.m. $14. Info, 238-2637.

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JIM DOUGLAS & JOHN SUNUNU: During “Governors’ Night Out,” the political pundits discuss their recent books, time in office and the current political climate. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1000.

words INTENSIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Intermediate to experienced wordsmiths flesh out long-form projects with Jay Dubberly. Otter Creek Room, Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 877-2211, ext. 208. MONDAY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 7 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See WED.28. SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different styles, including the lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

etc. BEHIND-THE-SCENES LUNCH & DISCUSSION: ‘FLARE PATH’: Theater lovers get an inside look at an upcoming production of Terence Rattigan’s 1941 play, directed by Richard Romagnoli. Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College, 12:30 p.m. $5; free for students. Info, 443-3168. VERMONT JOB & CAREER FAIR: Attendees network with potential employers from area businesses. Franklin Conference Center, Rutland, noon-6 p.m. Free. Info, 773-2747.

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film BRATTLEBORO FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.30. ‘THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME’: A deformed bellringer is the only person who can save a gypsy girl accused of murder in this 1939 drama. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

DONKEYBALL GAME: Students and community members sit atop donkeys for a friendly bout of basketball. Mount Abraham Union High School, Bristol, 6-7:30 p.m. $8-10; free for kids under 5. Info, 453-2333, ext. 1076. GAMING FOR TEENS & ADULTS: Tabletop games entertain players of all skill levels. Kids 13 and under require a legal guardian or parental permission to attend. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. SOUTH END TRIVIA NIGHT: IF YOU DON’T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. A DJ set and prizes sweeten the deal. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

health & fitness BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Folks get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. IMPROVING YOUR DIGESTION WITH CHINESE MEDICINE: Acupuncturist Jennifer Etheridge takes an eastern point of view on relieving gas, bloating and ulcers. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Language learners sharpen communication skills. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1311. ‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice for students. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: French students of all levels engage in dialogue en français. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0550.

‘BUTCHER’: Staged by the Centaur Theatre Company, this war-crime drama keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Centaur Theatre, Montréal, 8 p.m. $28-50. Info, 514-288-3161. MTL À TABLE: See THU.29.

music KEVIN LAWRENCE & ROBERT RACHLIN: Bring a bag lunch for a noontime violin and piano recital. Burlington St. Paul’s Cathedral, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0471.

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BODY & EARTH: SEVEN WEBBASED SOMATIC EXCURSIONS: A screening and discussion |J A address the challenges of creating OH M F NH O OCK experiential films in international SY MINDFULNESS CLASS: See WED.28, ENBERR | CO URTE Y locations. Room 232, Axinn Center, Starr 12:15-1 p.m. Library, Middlebury College, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Free. STRESS, LIFESTYLE & NUTRITION: Wound too Info, 443-3168. tight? Students learn what triggers tension and how to manage it. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9700. TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginners explore the moving meditation passed down through the Tung family lineage. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15. Info, 453-3690.

kids FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Players ages 5 and up sit down to board-game bouts. Fairfax Community Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. ‘GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY’: Margaret Wise Brown’s classic children’s tale comes to life through endearing animal puppets and stunning scenery. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 10 a.m. $4-10. Info, 603-448-0400. HANDS-ON GLASSBLOWING PROJECTS & CLASSES: SUNCATCHER: See SAT.31. HIGHGATE FALL STORY TIME: Budding bookworms share read-aloud tales, wiggles and giggles with Mrs. Liza. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORY TIME: See WED.28. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Imaginations blossom when kids up to age 6 engage in themed tales and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. READ TO A DOG: Youngsters share stories with lovable pooches. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 878-4918.

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conferences VERMONT CREATIVE NETWORK SUMMIT: Those interested in developing the state’s creative sector meet to swap ideas and learn from experts. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 9:30 a.m. $25-120; preregister. Info, vermontcreativenetwork. org.

dance AFROLATIN PARTY: See WED.28. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.28. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant movement with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspires divine connections. The Open Space, Hardwick Inn Building, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8010. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See WED.28.

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INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Experienced dancers learn smooth transitions and smart stylings. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

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BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & BLUES FUSION DANCING: Students get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com.

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‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: See WED.28.

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TUESDAY VOLUNTEER NIGHTS: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.

WILLISTON FALL STORY TIME: A wide variety of books and authors jump-starts preschoolers’ early-literacy skills. A craft activity follows. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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JEN SCHNEIDER: The Boise State University scholar gives rock-solid information in “The War on Coal: Big Fossils’ Response to Divestment.” Lafayette Hall, UVM, Burlington, 4-5:20 p.m. Free. Info, fhall@ uvm.edu.

‘THE LION IN THE WINTER’: In this 1968 drama starring Peter O’Toole and Katherine Hepburn, a queen and her three sons plot to inherit King Henry II’s throne. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28.

EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: FALL SERIES: Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives Shap Smith lays down the law in “Update From the Vermont Legislature.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

ROCHESTER SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: See MON. 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC MOVIE CLUB: Cinema hounds view campy flicks at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.

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sports BURLINGTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB: See THU.29.

talks COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL SERIES: Professor James Hudziak tackles brain injury in “Cerebral Consequences: The Impact of Concussions in Youth Athletes.” Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886. ‘AN EVENING WITH MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT’: The former United States Secretary of State shares her experiences in life and work as part of the Todd Lecture Series. See calendar spotlight. Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2633.

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film BRATTLEBORO FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.30. ‘LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES’: See WED.28. ‘REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE’: A young maverick makes both friends and enemies in a new town in this 1955 drama starring James Dean. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

games BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.28.

health & fitness ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP: Katie Back teaches ways to move correctly so as to prevent injury and better perform daily activities. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:307:30 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. EATING WELL ON A BUDGET FOR FAMILIES: See WED.28. INSIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.28. MEDITATION & DISCUSSION GROUP: Teacher Barry Weiss encourages participants to quiet the mind for increased energy and decreased stress and anxiety. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-8060. MINDFUL WORKWEEKS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.28. MINDFULNESS CLASS: See WED.28. NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.28. PUSH-UPS IN THE PARK: See WED.28. QUIT SMOKING WITH HERBS!: Puffers examine traditional uses of tobacco and learn key strategies for eliminating or reducing nicotine dependence. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 224-7100. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.28. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.28.

‘INTERSECTIONS’: Letters from inmates inspired this dramatic work that asks the question, “What is broken about the criminal justice system?” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $21-25. Info, 863-5966.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND MEDITATION: See WED.28.

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BUILD IT!: Engineering challenges engage students in grades 3 through 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

FALL LITERATURE READING SERIES: Ambitious readers discuss pages 165 to 209 of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

ZUMBA: See WED.28.

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‘CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE: A BIG FAMILY MUSICAL’: Little ones embark on a journey with the lovable pooch from Norman Bridwell’s children’s book series. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $21.50. Info, 775-0903.

HUCK GUTMAN: The University of Vermont professor reads between the poet’s lines in Walt Whitman and the Civil War as part of the First Wednesday series. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

HIGHGATE FALL STORY TIME: See TUE.3.

JAMES MARONEY: The talk “Georgia O’Keeffe: A Critical Look,” part of the First Wednesday series, astounds art hounds with an evaluation of the painter’s best work. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

KIDS’ OPEN GYM: See WED.28. MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORY TIME: See WED.28. ‘SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.28. STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: See WED.28.

language BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.28. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

montréal ‘BUTCHER’: See TUE.3. MTL À TABLE: See THU.29.

music SINGERS & PLAYERS OF INSTRUMENTS: See WED.28. WORLD MUSIC PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: Hafiz Shabazz directs a musical tour combining rhythms and melodies from West Africa and South America. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $9-10. Info, 603-646-2422.

seminars FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES WORKSHOP: Folks from all walks of life bank money-management tips. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, West Rutland, 5-9 p.m. $25 refundable deposit; preregister; limited space. Info, 438-2303, ext. 210. VETERANS TRAINING: Individuals who have served their country take home information on how to make the most of their benefits. Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans, 8 a.m.noon. Free; preregister. Info, 527-7531.

sports talks ‘BUILDING BRIDGES OR NEW COLD WAR? DEMYSTIFYING THE STEREOTYPES OF RUSSIA & HER PEOPLE’: Jan Corderman, a recent visitor to Russia shares a PowerPoint presentation followed by a panel discussion with area scholars. Burlington City Arts, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-3939.

EVAN THOMAS: Newsweek’s former editor at large puts forth a complex portrait of the scandal-ridden president in “Being Nixon: A Man Divided” in a First Wednesday series lecture. Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

theater ‘THE BOYS NEXT DOOR’: Johnson State College students stage this drama comprised of vignettes about four men facing various disabilities and mental health issues. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476.

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‘INTERSECTIONS’: See TUE.3. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: “Of Mice and Men,” starring James Franco and Chris O’ Dowd, is broadcast to the the big screen. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $12-20. Info, 457-3981.

words BOBBY HACKNEY: The punk icon stops by for a talk, Q&A and signing of his new book Rock ’N’ Roll Victims, the Story of a Band Called Death: My Story of Growing Up in Detroit, My Family, and Rock ’N’ Roll. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350. BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘SUSTAINABILITY’: Lit lovers chew the fat over Wendell Berry’s Another Turn of the Crank. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. READING GROUP DISCUSSION: A two-part talk explores poet Tamra Higgins’ book Nothing Saved Us. Craftsbury Public Library, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683. ROBERT MELLO: The Vermont Superior Court judge lets his love of history shine in his book Moses Robinson and the Founding of Vermont. Milton Historical Museum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2598. STORYCRAFT: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF CREATIVE WRITING: See WED.28. WEDNESDAY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. m

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GENE LUEN YANG: The cartoonist outlines his graphic novel American Born Chinese in the talk “The Monkey King and I: The Making of American Born Chinese.” Room 105, Davis Family Library, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

RICHARD BLANCO: Cultural identity is central to “Becoming American: An Inaugural Poet’s Journey,” presented as part of the First Wednesdays series. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

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THE DISH: A SERIES FOR INQUISITIVE EATERS: Panelists ponder issues of labor and social justice within Vermont’s thriving local food system. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 540-0406.

MARK A. STOLER: This installment of the First Wednesday series examines world leaders with “Churchill and Roosevelt: The Personal Element in Their Partnership.” Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

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DAVID MACAULAY: An overview of current projects and challenges rounds out the author’s First Wednesday series talk “Life in the Studio.” Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE FREE SPEAKER SERIES: Eric Hanson engages ornithology enthusiasts with “The Natural (and Unnatural) History of the Common Loon: From Territorial Takeovers and Sibling Rivalry to Mercury Laziness and Satellite Tracking.” Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327.

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JOHN HOCKENBERRY: As part of the First Wednesday series, the host of “The Takeaway” delves into a hot topic in “Climate of Doubt.” McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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art ART & POTTERY IN MIDDLEBURY: Adults: Mon. p.m. Oils, Tue. Beaded Jewelry, Wed. a.m. Int./Adv. Painting, Wed. night Wheel, Thu. a.m. Clay Hand-Building, Thu. a.m. Oils, Thu. Drawing, Thu. Mixed Media Pastel, Wed. Small Paper Sculptures. Children: Clay on the Wheel & Hand Building, Mon. Holiday Gifts, Wed. Art of the World, Tue. Gingerbread Fantasy. Location: Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Rte. 7 South, Middlebury. Info: Barbara Nelson, 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middlbeurystudioschool.org.

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. DESIGN: ADOBE INDESIGN: Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign, a creative computer program used for magazine and book layout, for designing text, and for preparing digital and print publications. Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will create projects suited to their own interests. This class is suited for beginners. No experience necessary. Weekly on Tue., Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $205/ person; $184.50-BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. DIY FACINATORS: Come make a fascinator! Whether your style is elegant and refined or fun and funky, or somewhere in between, a fascinator headpiece will complete your look. This DIY workshop will have everything you need, and you will leave with a finished, wearable piece. All materials provided. Thu., Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $28/ person; $25/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. DIY LEATHER CUFFS AND EARRINGS: Join co-owner of New Duds and advanced crafter Tessa Valyou at this one-night class where you’ll create your

own leather earrings and bracelets. Learn simple ways to make one-of-a-kind jewelry that you’ll want to wear and give as gifts. Make snap bracelets, cuffs and fun earrings. Materials provided. Thu., Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $28/person; $25.20/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. EXPLORING LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION: Interested in making a film? Screen the work of local filmmakers and discuss their processes and the resources available to produce films in Vermont with local filmmaker Michael Fisher. Students are welcome to bring their own film ideas to discuss, to meet potential collaborators and to seek advice. Mon., Nov. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. FUNDING SOURCES FOR ARTISTS: Learn how to utilize grants, competitions and crowdfunding sources to get your next project off the ground! Discover tips for writing a successful proposal from the budget to the statement of purpose. Resources for national, state and local grants provided. Participants are invited to bring materials to be reviewed. Mon., Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. JEWELRY: MIXED LEVEL: This is a less structured class for students who would like to work on a specific project, brush up on their techniques or learn some new techniques with an instructor there to coach them. Open to all skill levels, but some experience is helpful. Tue., Nov. 10-Dec. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $140/ person; $126/BCA members. Location: Generator, 250 Main St., Burlington. PAINTING: ABSTRACT: Students will be guided to explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through demonstrations and exercises. Using the paint of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor), you will be encouraged to experiment. Students will learn from each other and will discuss techniques and ideas in supportive critique. Ages 16 and up. Weekly on Thu., Nov. 5-Dec. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.

PRINT: WOODCUT: Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with Gregg Blasdel during a six-week introductory class. Learn fundamental techniques and characteristics of relief printing and progress to more sophisticated woodblock printing processes. Class includes 25 open studio hours per week to work on prints. Weekly on Mon., Nov. 2-Dec. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. YOUTH: COMICS AND CARTOONS: Spend an afternoon with other cartoonists creating your own comic strip. You’ll learn professional techniques to make your story and characters come alive. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12. Sat., Nov. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. ETSY: TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL: Trying to figure out how to stand out from a million other sellers? Laura Hale will guide you using Etsy’s internal tools and creating your own online marketing methods. We’ll cover treasuries, blog posts and comments, integrating social media, refining listings for top search results, seller shop stats, and more! Mon. Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.

business BOOKKEEPING 101: Learn the basics of bookkeeping from WSBP signature partner Davis & Hodgdon! No matter what your software, learn the foundations to make friends with your chosen software. Learn cash versus accrual accounting; debits versus credits; proper record-keeping. This class is not Quickbooks training. We’ll have resources for you after the class if that’s what you need. Tue., Nov. 3, 10 & 17, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $60/9hour class. Location: Mercy Connections, 255 S. Champlain St., Burlington. Info: Mercy Connections’ Women’s Small Business Program, Gwen Pokalo, 846-7338, gpokalo@mercycon nections.org, wsbp.org. GIG LIFE: MANAGE MULTIPLE INCOMES: Trying to manage a variety of jobs, gigs, moneymaking hobbies and a life? Find greater stability in your collaged career in Gig Life: Managing a Multiple Income Stream Lifestyle. Learn everything from personal branding and marketing to financial planning and optimizing your schedule for billable hours and fun! Sat., Nov. 7 & 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., & Tue., Nov. 10 & 17, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $250/18-hour retreat-style class over 4 days. Location: Mercy Connections, 255 S. Champlain St., Burlington. Info: Women’s Small Business Program, Gwen

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craft BEGINNING GLASSBLOWING: This class offers students the opportunity to experience glassblowing at the furnace. First we will cover shop safety and tool basics. After that we will pull a flower, make a paperweight and create a vessel or two. All instruction is one-on-one. Sep. 20 & 27 & Oct. 17, 24 & 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $200/8-hour class. Location: Seasholtz Glass Design, 590 E. Main St., Hyde Park. Info: Matt Seasholtz, 6352731, mattseasholtz@yahoo.com, windsedgestudio.com.

also available. Cost: $50/4-week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com. DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: Splash (summertime; weather permitting)/North End Studios, 0 College St./294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@ hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.

drumming KIDS’ HOLIDAY SEWING WORKSHOP: Looking for a kids’ class full of creativity, making and fun? Nido’s Kids’ Holiday Sewing Workshops offer beginners the basics of sewing while constructing fun projects. Learn how to thread and use a sewing machine and create basic stitches to craft fun holiday gifts. Ages 9-14. Sun., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or Sun., Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $58/3-hour workshop; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 8810068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt. com. LEARN TO SEW AT NIDO: In nido’s Learn to Sew I class, learn machine basics and fundamental sewing techniques to make your first tote bag, including how to adjust tension, stitches and other basic settings. No experience necessary. Register today! Mon., Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $48/3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 5981077, info@salsalina.com. LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons

DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Learn drumming technique and music on West African drums! Drums provided! Burlington Beginners Djembe class: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Nov. 4 & Dec. 9 $36/3 weeks or $15/drop-in. Montpelier Beginners Djembe class: Thu., 7-8:20 p.m., starting Nov. 5 & Dec. 10. $54/3 weeks or $22/ walk-in. Please register online or come directly to the first class! . Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington, & Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON!: Study with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Beginner/Recreational Class: Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Nov. 3 (no class Nov. 24). $72/6 weeks. Accelerated Taiko Program for Beginners: Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m., starting Nov. 2 & Nov. 30. $144/3 weeks. Kids and Parents’ Class: Mon. & Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting Nov. 2. $60/child; $105/parentchild duo. Five-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Register online or come directly to the first class! . Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org. TAIKO IN MONTPELIER: Kids and Parents’ Taiko: Thu., 4:305:20 p.m., starting Nov. 5. $60/ person; $114/pair. 5-week class. Montpelier Taiko: Thu., 5:30-6:50 p.m., starting Nov. 5. $90/5 weeks; $22/walk-in. Register online or come directly to the first class. Location: Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment HOW YOUR JUNGIAN ARCHETYPES ARE THE KEY TO YOUR HAPPINESS AND JOY!: Learn how to employ the power of archetypes to express yourself fully, and create a direct path to happiness. Led by Cornelia Ward, intuitive counselor, spiritual teacher and author. Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Location: The Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

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JUNGIAN BIBLE STUDY WORKSHOP II: Discover the hidden wisdom in Jesus’ words in this three-part course that presents a Jungian perspective on key verses in the New Testament. No prior familiarity with either the Bible or Christianity is required. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Nov. 4, 11 & 18, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: The Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

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ADULT ACTING SERIES: CLASSICAL COMEDY: Find your funny in this spirited class focused on Shakespeare’s comedic characters! Dig into approaches to the language and physicality of a comedic role. Transform the text to action and bring your character to life with truth and specificity. Participants will

do both monologue and scene work. Experience welcome but not necessary. Instructor: John Nagle. Thu., Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Cost: $125/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. ADVANCED STANDUP COMEDY: It takes years to master the art of standup, but you can accelerate the process in this advanced session for students who have taken Laugh Attack two or more times, or who have been performing for at least a year. Develop longer sets and use candid feedback to take your work to the next level. Class ends with a live performance in front of a full house in FlynnSpace on Monday, November 30. Instructor: Josie Leavitt. Mon., Nov. 2-30 (no class Nov. 23), 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cost: $95/4 sessions. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. CONTEMPORARY DANCE INTENSIVES: Led by a different guest artist each month, hailing from the teaching staff at Bennington and Middlebury Colleges, these intensives are designed to support and

strengthen the skills and community of practicing contemporary dancers and dance-makers in our region. Each intensive will focus on different aspects of the skills at the core of strong and compelling performers and performances. The guest artist for the October session is Dai Jian. Seasoned teen/adult dancers. Sun., Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 20 & Apr. 17, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $30/session. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. EXPLORING CONNECTIONS: This three-part workshop series uses movement and metaphor to explore the expressive body, incorporating movement fundamentals as well as drawing and writing to explore the relationship between movement and personal expression. Our goal will be to facilitate a lively interplay between inner connectivity and outer expressivity to enrich your movement potential, change ineffective neuromuscular movement patterns, and encourage new ways of moving and embodying your inner self. Instructor: Sara McMahon. Fri., Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $25/session. Location:

IMPROVISATION LABORATORIES: SKILLS FOR DANCING, CREATING, PERFORMING, AND LIVING: The art of improvisation will be the focus with longtime dance artist and teacher Hannah Dennison. Learn and polish skills that are the foundation for world-renowned performers! These seven workshop laboratories are set up as a cumulative series to pay close attention to the sense and understanding of movement with self, others, space and time. Beginners welcome. Please avoid perfume or added scents, as they can interfere with concentration. Teen/adult dancers. Sun., Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 20 & Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25/session. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

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stained glass to hang. Instructor: Sarah Sprague. Sat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $125/person; $100/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, educa tion@helenday.com, helenday. com.

EXPRESSIONS IN PAINT W/ CLAIRE DESJARDINS: Deepen your understanding of the acrylic medium as you learn innovative mark-making techniques and explore color theory on a large format. All levels welcome. Sat. & Sun., Nov. 7-8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $225/members; $250/ nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

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NEW BURLINGTON FRENCH CLASSES: We are excited to offer new French classes starting in November. In this five-week session, you can choose from the following: Québécois French and Sip (for intermediate students), Breakfast Club in French (for advanced beginner students) and French Conversation and Sip (for advanced students). For dates and fees, please visit our website or contact Micheline. Location: 43 King St., Burlington. Info: Alliance FranÇaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Micheline Tremblay, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org. LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, LANGUAGE

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martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and

3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

meditation CONTENTMENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE: Contentment in Everyday Life trains us to develop gentleness, precision, appreciation and steadiness. Practicing these qualities leads to contentment, which helps us extend our mindfulness practice into everyday awake action. This course is open to beginners and includes meditation instruction and practice, talks on the Shambhala teachings, group discussions and dialogue. Every Mon., Nov. 2-23, 7-9 p.m., & Sat., Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Elizabeth Kanard, 6586795, ekanard@gmail.com, burlington.shambhala.org/ program-details/?id=236966. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as

you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambha lactr.org.

performing arts PLAYBACK THEATRE: STORYTELLING IN ACTION: Participants will learn how to use Playback Theatre to transform personal stories told by workshop participants into theatre pieces on the spot, using movement, ritual, music and spoken improvisation. Participants will share their stories and learn to bring these stories to life through Playback and other creative theater techniques. Preregistration required. Mon., Nov. 16 & 30 & Dec. 7 & 14, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $65/person. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt.com.

pregnancy/ childbirth PRENATAL METHOD STUDIO: Prenatal and postnatal yoga and barre classes. Yoga for Fertility Class Series. Childbirth Education Series and weekend intensives. Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Program. Empathy circles, infant massage and new mothers’ groups. Supporting women and their partners in the management and journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Every day: lunchtimes, evenings & weekends. Cost: $15/1-hour prenatal or postnatal yoga class. Location: Prenatal Method Studio, 1 Mill St., suite 236, at the Chace Mill, Burlington. Info: 829-0211, beth@ prenatalmethod.com, prenatal method.com.

tai chi ART OF TAI CHI CHUAN: Begin learning this supreme art to cultivate and sustain well-being of body, mind and spirit passed traditionally by four generations of Tung Family Lineage. Experience the bliss of true nature through practice: Yang Style Long Form Postures & Sequence; Complementary Exercises & Qigong; Yin/Yang Theory & Guiding Principles;

Push Hands Partner Practice; and Mindfulness Meditation. All Level Weekly Classes, Wed. (ongoing), 5:30-7 p.m. 1st Saturday Seminar Series, Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tai Chi for Health, Oct. 8-Dec. 17, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Rolling admission. Contact us for our Shelburne and Lincoln schedules. Instructors: Madeleine Piat-Landolt & Andreas Landolt-Hoene. Location: McClure Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Madeleine Piat-Landolt, 4533690, whitecloudarts@gmail. com, whitecloudarts.org. . SNAKE STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.

well-being NATURE AS HEALER: We are each Nature. Returning to Nature opens the door to deep healing. The sound of the drum is also a doorway to healing, for it is the heartbeat of the Earth, of the cosmos, of the Self. In this workshop we will deepen the journey into Nature and Self. Preregistration required. By donation. Sat., Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 8606203, journeyworksvt.com. REIKI SHARE: Share Reiki, for self and others, by giving and receiving Reiki. Learn from others how they are using Reiki, and have a place to rest and be rejuvenated. Light refreshments. Feel free to invite other Reiki practitioners whom you know! All levels of Reiki are welcome. RSVP required. By donation. Nov. 17, Dec. 10 & Jan. 14, 6:30-9 p.m. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Jennie Kristel, 860-6203, journeyworksvt.com. VT VET TO VET: There will be a men’s group and a women’s group. All veterans are invited from any branch of service, any era of service, any combat status, any discharge status. Groups will focus on recovery, comradeship, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) building and open discussions. Every 2nd & 4th Mon. starting Nov. 9, 5:306:15 p.m. Location: Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: Vermont Vet To Vet, Eric Fournier, 877-485-4534, info@ vtvettovet, vtvettovet.org.

women LIFE COACH SEMINAR: During this seminar you will practice ways to strengthen your attitude, well-being and relationships, and acquire tools that will help you feel your best. A seminar is a great way to have a coaching experience that is inexpensive. Access support with your new resolutions and getting rid of winter burnout. Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $90/person; discounts avail.: email for details; no obligation. Location: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee. Info: Soulstice Life Coaching, Leanne Porter, 371-9884, leanneal porter@gmail.com, Facebook: Soulstice Life Coaching.

writing OPENING TO WINTER: A GROUP FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS: Winter is the “turning inside time.” Yet it is also the time to tell sacred stories. In this group we will journey into winter together, opening to the healing possibilities of turning within, exploring the many nuances of this sacred dark time and sharing our art, writing, or music. Preregistration required. Instructed by Jennie Kristel, Michael Watson. Thu., Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7 & Feb. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 8606203, journeyworksvt.com.

yoga HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited; $15/class or $130/10-class card; $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastu dio@gmail.com, honestyogacen ter.com. FIND YOURSELF IN “SVAROOPA” YOGA, AN UNCOMMON YOGA: “Svaroopa” Yoga Weekend Workshop, the Delight of an Open Spine and Quiet Mind, with Leading Teacher Addie Alex, Nov. 7-8, Barrett Hall, South Strafford, Vt., $295. Early registration: $245 paid by Oct. 10. Weekly classes taught by Annie Ross CSYT, E-RYT 500 (Sun., 3 p.m. and Wed., 6:45 p.m.) and three half-day workshops (Sat., 1:30- 4:30 p.m., Sep. 19,

Oct. 17 and Nov. 21, $60) are held at the Center for Integrative Health, 45 Lyme Rd., Suite 200, Hanover, N.H. “Svaroopa” means “the bliss of your own being,” or your own true form. This style is deceptively easy and amazingly powerful, as it releases the core muscles wrapped around your spine, effecting changes in your body, mind and emotions. Find your strength, inside and outside, with this spinal magic. Location: South Strafford, Vt., &, Hanover, N.H. Info: Annie Ross, CSYT, E-RYT 500, 649-3544, annie@truepathyoga.today. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers yoga classes for beginners, experts, athletes, desk jockeys, teachers, fitness enthusiasts, people with who think they are inflexible. Choose from a wide variety of classes and workshops in Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Gentle, Vigorous, Philosophy, Yoga Wall, Therapeutics and Alignment. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class; $130/10-class card; $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com. YOGA ROOTS: Yoga Roots strives to provide community experiences that promote healing on all levels with a daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit through classes such as Anusurainspired, Restorative, Heated Vinyasa Flow, Gentle, Prenatal, Teen and Energy Medicine Yoga! New w/ Charlie Nardozzi: “Beginners Chanting Workshop,” Sat., Nov. 7, 11 a.m-1 p.m. Early bird price ends Nov. 1. Location: Yoga Roots, 120 Graham Way, Shelburne Green Business Park behind Folino’s. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com. HOT YOGA BURLINGTON: Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, restless or just bored? Come try something different! Yes, it’s yoga, you know, stretching and stuff. But we make it different. How? Come and see. Hot Yoga Burlington is Vermont’s first Far Infrared heated hot yoga studio, experience it! Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Go to hotyogaburl ingtonvt.com. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 999-9963, hotyogaburlingtonvt.com.

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of classic-sounding hip-hop production. The cool thing about the scene now is that the sounds are so diverse.” When it comes to the current crop, though, Learic doesn’t hesitate: “Es-K and Loupo definitely stand out,” he says. The two artists collaborate and network every day, driven by a tight circle of local producers who have been friends for years. Among these are MC Dialect, who produces under the pseudonym Flip Physics; and the multi-instrumentalist and ace recording engineer Zach Crawford, who works with rap artists around the country as SkySplitterInk. All the sample swapping and friendly competition adds up to some industrial-scale output for everyone involved. Even by that standard, Es-K is staggeringly prolific. One of his recent projects was the instrumental series Spontaneous Grooves, spanning two “seasons” of 12 “episodes” each — that’s a whopping 321 tracks in total. That may seem impressive on paper, yet Es-K views his legacy in a more practical light. “The reality is … it’s really not that much music,” he says. Constant productivity, Es-K explains, is simply the result of discipline and routine. “I usually spend about 35 hours a week making music,” he notes. “An hour or two before work, three hours after work and eight hours-plus on my days off.” Feats of consistency aside, Es-K’s big break was his 2014 album Serenity, an intensely personal project dedicated to a close friend who died in 2010. Featuring a roster of guest artists ranging from legends A.G. and C-Rayz Walz to

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s Burlington’s hip-hop scene continues to grow, both in numbers and in depth of talent, the city has more aspiring producers than ever. While rappers usually claim the spotlight, the people who craft the beats behind the scenes — producers — are just as integral to the genre’s relevance in Vermont. On Thursday, October 29, Manhattan Pizza & Pub patrons will get to experience the dense and jazzy craftsmanship of two of the local scene’s finest beat makers, Es-K and Loupo, performing alongside DJs Big Dog, Crusty Cuts and C-Low. Loupo, 22 and known to the IRS as Luie La Hart, was born in Duxbury and grew up around Montpelier. Robert Ronci, aka Es-K, 27, was born in the Netherlands; he moved to the shores of Lake Champlain from the plains of Kansas at 17. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the guys have demeanors so similar that you’d almost think the two were brothers. Both are earnest and humble young professional producers who come across as excited fans. Their enthusiasm for technical details and obscure albums is contagious, almost flammable, and is evident in their work. For corroboration, Seven Days contacted Devon Ewalt, better known as Learic. The veteran 802 rap-battle champion is a founding member of the seminal local hip-hop group the Aztext and is indisputably Vermont’s best rapper. “As far as the BTV beat scene, for me, it goes back to the Loyalists and Nastee,” Learic says. “When I was getting my start here, those were the two sources

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underground talents such as Chel Strong, it was a tour de force presentation that’s been making noise nationally ever since. Ask around about Es-K, and it soon becomes clear how he landed such high-profile rappers. Everyone is quick to point out his work ethic, his polite charm and his unusually acute ear for talent. “I knew the first time we had a phone call that this was going to work out well,” reminisces Derrick Daisey, also known as Vitamin D, the owner of Los

Angeles label Cold Busted, which has also released two superb albums from Loupo. Es-K organized another album series for the label, the nine-volume It’s What You Make It, a compilation of new talent from around the world that featured 20 artists each month. “Talk about a ton of work, but those releases are some of my favorites,” Daisey reflects. Es-K “knows exactly what I am looking for when it comes BEHIND THE BEAT

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Season’s bleedings, boils and ghouls! It’s Halloween week, which longtime readers know is this columnist’s favorite holiday. Burlington does a lot of things well: craft beer, locavore food, music, insufferable pretentiousness about beer, etc. But you could make a strong argument that Burlington, and specifically the music scene, does Halloween as well as anywhere. With Halloween on a Saturday this year — and the added hour of tricks and/or treats we get because we fall back that night for daylight saving time — that should be especially true this year. In fact, Halloween in Burlington has already started. It got under way with a special All Hallow’s Eve edition of Metal Monday at Nectar’s this past Monday night. True, Metal Monday always kind of has a Halloween vibe anyway. But still. That’s dedication. As always, Burlington and beyond are positively bursting with fiendish rock-and-roll shenanigans on or around October 31. In Soundbites tradition, we’ll run through some of the options and include costume suggestions, should you decide to haunt a particular show. Because we can’t all dress up as sexy BERNIE SANDERS. (Or can we?)

We begin with Madaila: The Scream at the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington on Halloween proper. You’d be hard-pressed to find a local band that’s had a better year than MARK DALY’s dance-rock outfit. Since releasing their debut record The Dance in early 2015, MADAILA have experienced a meteoric rise, locally and beyond. They’ve been touring like crazy and building some serious regional buzz, making them quite likely Burlington’s hottest band at the moment. For proof, ask yourself how many Vermont bands could throw a party at a joint like ECHO and be pretty well assured they’ll sell it out. Maybe three, not including GRACE POTTER or PHISH? Madaila are also still churning out killer videos, as evidenced by their recently released vid for “I Don’t Want to Rest.” Check our arts blog, Live Culture, for a look at that. In a recent email, Daly writes that Halloween is his band’s favorite holiday, because it “sort of epitomizes what we’re all about as a band: getting weird and wild and being whoever you want to be.” Damn right.

Also getting weird at the Scream are beloved VT expats ALPENGLOW Northampton’s LUXDELUXE and Burlington’s DISCO PHANTOM. (Costume suggestion: This one’s a softball, given Madaila’s proclivity for Spandex. An extra from Flashdance. Or you could gamble on Daly dusting off his rendition of “Thriller” and dress as the zombies from the classic MJ vid. Your call.) Meanwhile, a few hundred feet away at the Skinny Pancake the same night, soul man JOSH PANDA will channel his inner JIM MORRISON leading the Doors tribute band the BACK DOORS. Two things here: One, that’s just an awesome name for a Doors tribute band. Two: Josh Panda has some incredible range. Most locals are aware of his high-flying upper-register histrionics, whether belting his own stuff or as the go-to front man for various BTV tribute projects. But Morrison is a different beast — a lizard, I suppose — who sang most of his stuff in the bass and baritone range. Panda being Panda, I’m sure he’ll pull it off, which is a testament to just how remarkable a vocalist he is. (Costume suggestion: ED SULLIVAN.) Over the river at the Monkey House in Winooski, NYC’s SOUND OF URCHIN return to Vermont for a two-night Halloween cage match on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, with a band called BILL AND FRED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE. Recently resurrected local punks LORD SILKY handle the opening duties Friday, with local rockers DINO BRAVO tagging in on Halloween. Either night promises to be the loudest show of the weekend, so even if you can’t Uber your way to the ’Noosk, just tilt an ear toward the roundabout and you’ll hear screams galore. In a good way. (Costume suggestions: Friday: WYLD STALLYNS from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Saturday: members of hybrid tribute band PINK TALKING FISH, just to see Dino Bravo front man MATT PERRY’s head explode — he’s really not a fan of PTF, ya dig?) Speaking of Halloween tributes, at Club Metronome on Wednesday, October 28, local jam band TAR IGUANA

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to instrumental hip-hop. And since I run the entire label by myself, having someone else to find those beats helps out a ton.” The spotlight has also been a boon to local beatsmiths such as SkySplitterInk, who has been featured on several Cold Busted releases and says his audience has grown as a result. “Es-K has really helped us all to make connections we may not have found otherwise,” says Skysplitter Ink.

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The tag team has been hard at work locally, too, creating space for hip-hop producers to share their beats and get used to performing live. Their most successful experiment has been the MelloCast residency series at Drink. Loupo recently headlined the Steak Frites lineup at Signal Kitchen, another growing platform for new artists. Loupo has been a fixture at local rap shows for years, and for good reason. He’s entertaining to watch without demanding your attention, a rare magic trick. Lately his live set has been a freewheeling visual experience. Loupo usually works two massive, backlit performance pads to control his layered compositions via Ableton Live. “It’s funny owning such crazy equipment, because I never dreamed I’d have a setup like this,” he says, chuckling. Loupo has also been incorporating his

microKORG and new Moog Minitaur, which he informs is “quite a suggestive bit of gear.” Fittingly, the duo is focused on doing work instead of celebrating success. “It’s always growing, but there’s always things that can improve,” Loupo says. Es-K is planning ahead, too. “Currently, playing beats live is less of a performance and more like a showcase of premade material,” he laments. “Eventually, I plan to get a loop pedal and start doing live performances with bass and guitar, keys and percussion, so I can layer things up on the spot.” That kind of dedication to improvement is more than an individual success story — it’s a community asset. The young producers are quick to collaborate and eager to teach, and they have worked with dozens of local rappers, singers and fellow loop diggers over the past year alone. “It’s a small city,” Loupo says. “We’re so grateful for venues that give us a chance, because then we can put on somebody new.” That inclusive philosophy contributes to the artistic quality of life in Burlington. Loupo and Es-K have become talent incubators, and the effects of their efforts will be felt here for years to come. The respect their work has earned them is already evident. “Es-K and Loupo have defined themselves as being true craftsmen,” Learic explains. “They obviously devote their lives to this, and it’s much appreciated by the entire scene.” m

INFO Return of the Boom Bap with Big Dog, Crusty Cuts, C-Low, Loupo and Es-K at Manhattan Pizza & Pub in Burlington on Thursday, October 29, 9 p.m. Free.

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CHARLIE WHITTEN’s music is the product of a different era. On his

latest album, Hey Love, the Nashville-based songwriter channels the sounds and styles of Big Star and Simon & Garfunkel. And it’s couched in the dreamy Laurel Canyon folk of the 1960 and ’70s and bands such as Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Byrds. In PARDEN,

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he’s found a kindred musical spirit. The Georgia native similarly evokes the

classic sounds of that bygone age in her own writing. Traversing the country as the Travellin’ Souls Tour, Parden and Whitten drop by the Skinny Pancake in Montpelier on Sunday, November 1.

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ARTSRIOT: Halloween Kickoff Party: Doctor Rick, Squimley & the Woolens (rock), 8 p.m., $5.

Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWITCHBACK BREWING: Music Wednesday in the Tap Room at Switchback: SuGaR! (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: HalloWEEN: Tar Iguana Does Ween (Ween tribute), 9 p.m., $3/5. 18+.

ZEN LOUNGE: Kizomba with Dsantos VT, 7 p.m., free. Loveland with DJ Craig Mitchell, 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

THE DAILY PLANET: Jeff & Gina (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

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THE GRYPHON: Al Teodosio and Tom Frink, 7 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom JASPER’S TAVERN: Below Zero Blues Jam, 7:30 p.m., free. LE BELVEDERE: Fishhead Unplugged (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., free. PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Pabst Blue Rhythm (R&B), 7 p.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Aquatic Underground DJs (house), 10 p.m., free.

THE STAGE: Open Mic, 6 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Josh Glass (singer-songwriter), 5:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

JP’S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with Melody, 10 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

JUNIPER: The Blue Gardenias (jazz), 8 p.m. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions, 8 p.m., free. Film Night: Indie, Abstract, Avant Garde, 10 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: VT Comedy Club Presents: What a Joke! Comedy Open Mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Funkwagon (funk), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Tim Sullivan (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., donation.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWEET MELISSA’S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Robert Morgan (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area THE BEE’S KNEES: Heady Topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Neversink (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. The Brevity Thing (unkempt acoustic), 9 p.m., free. Paul Josephs of Metrosonics (singer-songwriter), 10:30 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Curtis (folk), 8 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

middlebury area

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda’s

PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

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

MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 10 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: Jay Lesage (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY’S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free.

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CHURCH & MAIN: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. THE DAILY PLANET: Hot Pickin’ Party (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free. FINNIGAN’S PUB: Craig Mitchell (funk), 10 p.m., free. FRANNY O’S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. THE GRYPHON: Gravel Jazz Trio, 7 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Brett Hughes (Americana), 5 p.m., free. Half & Half Comedy (standup), 8 p.m., free. DJs Craig

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Finally, a few doors down at La Puerta Negra, DJ BAY 6 is hosting a Thriller party. If I have to explain to you what that entails, we might need to see other people. (Costume suggestion: anything Thriller related, naturally.)

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Last but not least, happy anniversary to Family Night at the Halflounge Speakeasy. The weekly Monday jam session celebrates four years on Monday, November 2. If last year’s celebration was any indication, expect copious numbers of special guests and some seriously fiery jams all night long.

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will play a set of WEEN tunes. Because, according to a little-known Vermont law, at least one local band has to play Ween on or around Halloween. (Costume suggestion: Fluffy.) Sticking with the jam scene, BINGER have a creative show lined up at Radio Bean on Halloween night called Radio Scream: A Scooby-Doo Halloween Mystery. The show will feature Halloween-themed covers, treats — Scooby Snacks, presumably — and an actual mystery to be solved during the evening. (Costume suggestion: a g-g-g-gghost!) Just two doors down at the Light Club Lamp Shop on Thursday, October 29, Somerville songwriter DAN BLAKESLEE will once again perform as his spooky alter ego, DOCTOR GASP, in what has

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Mitchell & Goldetron (house), 10:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Return of the Boom Bap: Crusty Cuts, C-Low, Big Dog, Es-K, Loupo (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Bluegrass Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., $2/5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Jazz Sessions with Julian Chobot, 6:30 p.m., free. Dan Blakeslee (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Soul Sessions: Rumblecat, 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: The Suspects (blues, Americana), 6 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Kermit (top 40), 10 p.m., free. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Pink Talking Fish are Dead, Holly Bowling (hybrid tribute), 8 p.m., $15/18. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Sage Francis, B. Dolan, the Metermaids (indie), 8:30 p.m., $15/17. AA. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: New Suede Blues, 7 p.m., free. PENALTY BOX: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Joe Gagnon (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free.

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barre/montpelier SWEET MELISSA’S: BYOV Thursdays, 3 p.m., free. Dave Keller (blues), 7:30 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Bob Hannan (folk), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area THE BEE’S KNEES: Alex Calabrese (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS: Throttle Thursdays, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Parker Pie Music Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Magic Dan & Fancy Music (rock), 10 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: Ladies’ Night with DJ Skippy, 10 p.m., free.

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OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Audrey Bernstein (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Spiritual Rez, Gang of Thieves (reggae, rock, funk), 9 p.m., $10/15. FINNIGAN’S PUB: Wave of the Future, the Mountain Says No (rock), 10 p.m., free. THE GRYPHON: Paul Asbell & Clyde Stats (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

ESPRESSO BUENO: Rumble Strip Vermont (live podcast), 8 p.m., free. LA PUERTA NEGRA: Makuru (Afrobeat), 8 p.m., $7. Tomasas Rumbath (costume party), 9 p.m., $5. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Evan Crandle & the Too Hot to Handle (funk), 10 p.m., $5. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Jason Lee (folk), 6 p.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Friend Friday Happy Hour with Craig Mitchell (house), 5 p.m., free. Josh Dobbs (experimental), 7:30 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (dance), 10 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free. Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $5.

JUNIPER: The High Breaks (surf), 9 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Arc Iris (indie folk), 8 p.m., NA. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Los Saicos Tribute (punk), 9 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Sky Blue Boys (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m., free.

THE BEE’S KNEES: Rebecca Padula (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.

MOOGS PLACE: Tim Brick & George Seymour Duo (country), 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. The Cop Outs, Hamjob (Celtic rock, rock), 9 p.m., $5.

RIMROCK’S MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Rekkon #FridayNightFrequencies (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Alisa Amador (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Cricket Blue (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Funkwagon (funk), 10 p.m., free. McClain Sullivan (indie soul), 11:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

RED SQUARE: DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Con Yay (EDM), 9 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Phil Yates & the Affiliates (rock), 8 p.m., free. ZEN LOUNGE: Jah Red (Latin), 8 p.m., $5. Feel Good Friday with D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: Acoustic Happy Hour, 5 p.m., free. Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Trevor Hall, Will Evans, Christina Holmes (singersongwriters), 8 p.m., $17/20. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Queeroween (dance party), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 9 p.m., free. MONKEY HOUSE: of Urchin, Lord Silky, Bill & Fred’s Excellent Adventure (rock), 9 p.m., $12/15/20. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Third Shift (rock), 5 p.m., free. A House on Fire (rock), 9 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Japhy Ryder (experimental groove), 9:30 p.m., free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Doctor Gasp (Halloween hijinx), 9 p.m., free. Signal Kitchen Presents: Milo, Safari Al (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $10.

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might seem like just

another acoustic band. But the NYC-based septet uses its array of stringed instruments — cello, viola, guitar, double bass and ukulele — in a manner more akin to an experimental noise band. That might explain why the folks at the acclaimed Rhode Island noiserock studio Machines With Magnets mixed the band’s latest record, Trophy. Fusing pop sensibilities with experimental curiosity and a flair for the theatric, the band bends perceptions of the limits of acoustic instruments. Catch them at Radio Bean in Burlington on Sunday, November 1.

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JP’S PUB: Karaoke with Megan, 10 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Grippo Funk Band, 9 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Disco is Dead Halloween Party, 9 p.m., $5/10.

barre/montpelier

burlington

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Blue Gardenias (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

NECTAR’S: Joe Adler (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band, the Rooks (feline soul, funk), 9 p.m., $10.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: The Tsunamibots, the Toes (surf, punk), 8:30 p.m., free.

THE GRYPHON: Shane Hardiman & Linda Oates (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): The House Band (rock), 10 p.m., $5.

JASPER’S TAVERN: Boozehoundz (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Clare Byrne (singer-songwriter), noon, free. Jackie Buttolph & Eric Daniels (Vermont covers), 7 p.m., free. 1950s with the North End Honeys (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Small Change (Tom Waits tribute), 10 p.m., free. Radio Scream: A Scooby Doo Halloween Mystery with Binger, 11:30 p.m., free.

THE STAGE: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

outside vermont

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul, 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

THE CIDER HOUSE BBQ AND PUB: Tim Kane (piano), 6 p.m., free.

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51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Myra Flynn (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with Top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Universal Transit (rock), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Big Freedia’s Halloween Bounce Shakedown (New Orleans bounce), 9 p.m., $20/25. BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Gina & Jeff (jazz), 8:30 p.m. CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O’S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Zach Rhoads (gospel, soul), 5 p.m., free. Silent Mind (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. Funhouse DRAG-o-ween (house), 10 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda & the Back Doors (The Doors tribute), 10 p.m., $10.

LA PUERTA NEGRA: DJ Bay 6: Thriller Party, 9 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Andy Pitt (folk), 5 p.m., free. Coquette, Guano Loco (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

stowe/smuggs area THE BEE’S KNEES: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Mud City Ramblers (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. RUSTY NAIL: Hot Neon Magic (’80s new wave), 9 p.m., $10.

mad river valley/ waterbury

THE CIDER HOUSE BBQ AND PUB: Dan Boomhower (piano), 6 p.m., free.

FRANNY O’S: Kyle Stevens’ Happiest Hour of Music (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., $3. THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Live Music, 11 a.m., free. Pete Sutherland & Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session, 1 p.m., free. Matt Minigell (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. all boy/all girl (avant pop), 9:30 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Spark Open Improv Jam & Standup Comedy, 7 p.m., $5-10 donation.

chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/ Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

ZEN LOUNGE: Old School Revival (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: The Full Cleveland (yacht rock), 10 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Robert DeLong, French Horn Rebellion (electropop), 8:30 p.m., $15. AA.

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PENALTY BOX: Trivia With a Twist, 4 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: The Infamous Stringdusters, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $17/20. AA.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Bright Light Social Hour, SWIMM, the Snaz (rock), 8 p.m., $10/12. AA.

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Ivory (rock), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: The Horse Traders (rock), 9 p.m., $3.

MONKEY HOUSE: Sound of Urchin, Dino Bravo, Bill & Fred’s Excellent Adventure (rock), 9 p.m., $12/15/20.

northeast kingdom

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Contois School of Music (rock), 5 p.m., free. Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont

JASPER’S TAVERN: Wound for Sound (top 40), 9 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Return of the Fly (rock), 10 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Molly Parden & Charlie Whitten (folk), 5:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Rock & Roll Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

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REVIEW this Linda Bassick & Friends, Friday Morning Sing-Along (SELF RELEASED, CD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

Linda Bassick’s weekly Friday Morning Sing-Along at Burlington’s Radio Bean attracts legions of local kids — and their parents — with the singsong strains of children’s music classics such as “Puff the Magic Dragon,” “The Green Grass Grew All Around” and “Move Over for Marty.” Each of these beloved tunes and many more can be found on Bassick’s recently released 13-song album, Friday Morning Sing-Along, most of which was recorded live at a Sing-Along last year. Bassick is best known to grown-ups as a member of the local bands Mellow Yellow and Steady Betty, and for her folksy solo pursuits. She’s an accomplished singer and guitarist and applies veteran chops to each song on the record, which are matched only by her veteran chops as a mom — the record is dedicated to her son, Leo. Bassick knows how to appeal to

kids as well as how not to drive parents crazy, which is always a fine balance to strike in children’s music. There is a whimsical looseness to tunes such as “Oh Susannah,” “Fishing Blues” and “Rocking Robin,” often bolstered by the pleasant sounds of singing children in the background. The kids’ bright chirping adds energy to the live recording, especially when Bassick interacts with her tenderfoot audience. The best example comes on “Take Me Riding,” on which the singer adapts each verse to what the kids want to ride next — a tractor, a train, a wagon, etc. Bassick gears her music toward young ears, but she doesn’t pander. Musicality abounds. Bassick is a sturdy guitarist and versatile vocalist. Here she sings in a plain, unadorned alto that’s easy to sing along with but still works on more mature and discerning ears. Fiddler Erin Mackle drops in on a few numbers, as well,

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complex cut with a killer vocal hook. “Leanne Marie” offers rumbling barroom rock. “Meditations on State Street Blues” revisits Kinks-esque Brit pop, this time with a sardonic sneer that Ray Davies would appreciate. You can’t have a good power-pop record without a power ballad. Album centerpiece “The Only One” fits the bill with swaying, lighter-worthy aplomb and sets up the record’s second half. Unfortunately, that half is a little thin — the band seems to have front-loaded the album. Still, there are a couple of highlights, most notably “No Sticking Around for Flowers to Bloom,” which blends Neil Young-inspired grunge-icana (Ameri-grunge?) with a subtly hair-metaltinged melodic bent. Even though Sayay runs out of steam by the limp album closer “Tonight ’til Tomorrow,” there’s more than enough strong material here to recommend that listeners spend some time exploring the pop-rock mystery that is the Would I’s. Sayay by the Would I’s is available at thewouldis.bandcamp.com.

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As their bio line suggests, the Would I’s borrow liberally from several eras of rock and roll. Opener “Brand New Car” is a revved-up slice of power pop that nods to the mod-ish rock of late-’60s the Who and the Kinks. “Empty Room” is a bubbly tune that evokes the offbeat rock of early ’80s Camper Van Beethoven. “Timmy” appears to oblige the “whatever of the ’90s” with a jammy, harmony-heavy hook that recalls Lawn Boy-era Phish. While the Would I’s jump around stylistically, a sonic aesthetic at play gives the record continuity. At its core, the band is a power trio. And as such, jangly guitars, bouncy bass lines and popping drums define the Would I’s sound. But a closer listen reveals a good deal of experimentation within that limited framework. “Free n Easy” is a deceptively

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On their Facebook page, Vergennes-based rockers the Would I’s bill themselves as blending “the mojo of the ’60s, the tight jeans of the ’70s, the big hair of the ’80s and the whatever from the ’90s.” And judging from their recently released debut album, Sayay, that description is just about right. Which is a good thing, because precious little other info about the band is floating around out there. Much like the funky little city from which they hail, the Would I’s are a bit of a mystery. The trio is bassist/guitarist Chris Clark, drummer Mike DiNicola and guitarist Owen Charron, all of whom add vocals — though no lead-vocal credits are given in the sparse liner notes of Sayay. The band does employ an impressive roster of guest musicians, however. These include enigmatic Vergennes songwriter Josh Brooks on guitar and harmonica, keyboardist Chris Wyckoff, saxophonist Chris Hamel and the multitalented Ryan Power. Power also engineered and produced the record, in addition to chipping in some keyboard licks of his own.

adding welcome diversity to the album’s primarily guitar-and-vocals aesthetic. Mackle also provides winsome harmonies and call-and-response vocals — “Green Grass” is a particularly fun example. Though the majority of the album was recorded live, it closes on four tunes that were tracked at the Tank Studio in Burlington and at Egan Media Productions in Colchester. They lack the immediacy of the live tracks but showcase Bassick’s musical polish. Her “Twinkle Twinkle/ABC/Baa Baa (Medley)” is clever and light, and her version of “Puff ” is a keeper. So are renditions of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “How Sweet It Is,” suggesting a full studio album might be a wise follow-up. Whether live or in studio, Bassick’s combination of musical chops and nurturing know-how make Friday Morning Sing-Along fun for kiddos and tolerable for parents, who undoubtedly would have to spin it on repeat. Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends happens every Friday at 11 a.m. at Radio Bean in Burlington. Friday Morning Sing-Along by Linda Bassick & Friends is available at cdbaby.com/cd/ lindabassick2.

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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Andrea Gibson (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $13/15. AA. MONKEY HOUSE: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.

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ARTSRIOT: If You Don’t Know Now You Know (trivia), 7:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. DRINK: Drink Comedy Open Mic, 9 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Open Mic with Kyle, 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Stephen Goldberg (jazz), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Doozer McDooze (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Brzowski, Masewell and guests (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Brett Hughes & Friends, 10 p.m., $3. RED SQUARE: Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free. ZEN LOUNGE: Killed It! Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Headphone Jack (hip-hop), 9:15 p.m., free. Populace (funk), 10:30 p.m., free.

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“future South” and what the sociopolitical landscape might look like below the Masonband’s pointed lyrical observations are chilling and unflinching. Still, Space is ultimately a hopeful gaze into the crystal ball. TBLSH play the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington on Saturday, October 31, with SWIMM and locals the SNAZ.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Elephant Revival, the Mike + Ruthy Band (indie folk), 8 p.m., $15/17. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Noah Guthrie, Troy MIllette (Americana), 8 p.m., $10/15. AA. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Chad Hollister (rock), 7 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area THE BEE’S KNEES: Heady Topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free.

PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

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CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. THE STAGE: Open Mic, 6 p.m., free.

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ZEN LOUNGE: Kizomba with Dsantos VT, 7 p.m., free. Loveland with DJ Craig Mitchell, 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT PREGNANCY STUDY Researchers at the Vermont Center on Behavior and Health are looking for women who are currently pregnant to participate in a study on health behaviors and infant birth outcomes. This study involves: 9 short appointments (approximately 20 minutes each) Flexible scheduling, including weekend and evening appointments Compensation $700 2 Free Ultrasounds If interested, please visit our website to complete the recruitment questionnaire: http://j.mp/1yLwkLO

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hen light hits the eye, the cornea refracts it. The iris regulates the size of the pupil, and the lens focuses the light further. Photoreceptor cells in the retina convert the light into electric signals, which are transmitted to the brain through the optic nerve, a bundle of approximately one million fibers. Most of the time, we just call this seeing. For humans, sight is both a simple biological process and a neurocognitive puzzle. It’s a gateway to big questions about self and truth that were first magnified by the invention of photography, followed by the moving image and now by the internet. “Fractured: Works on Paper,” the current exhibition at Stowe’s Helen Day Art Center, bravely attempts to chart this nebulous territory with, as its title suggests, great specificity in material. Curator Rachel Moore uses the work of 11 artists, two of them based in Vermont, to “illuminate physical quandaries of light, space/structure, and narrative in a formally impressive manner,” as she puts it. The exhibition is impressive in both quantity and quality — it includes very large-scale works by artists Dawn Clements and Jane South (who have both, Moore notes, lectured at Johnson’s Vermont Studio Center), as well as pieces from internationally known artists Leonardo Drew, Olafur Eliasson and Kiki Smith. But “Fractured” is not just a vehicle for bringing artworld stars to a small-town gallery — Moore’s vision is more egalitarian. She notes that the exhibit “is a showcase of some of the best artists in the world combined with emerging artists that applied through our submissions process.” She also points out that the show’s gender ratio — eight women and three men — is intentional. Entering the Helen Day’s second-floor gallery, the viewer is greeted assertively by South’s “Excerpt,” a freestanding sculptural installation resembling a camera,

“Excerpt” by Jane South

or a television, that has spontaneously exploded. South manages to evoke both devices because the structure’s components are invented, mimicking media technology and its packaging but not replicating it. The entire piece is made from meticulously hand-cut and folded black paper arranged around a wooden structure, with a few wires and bulbs thrown in for good measure. Not insignificantly, the

bulbs look a lot like the memory orbs in Disney Pixar’s recently released Inside Out — small, glowing spheres, that each play an individual memory like a looping YouTube video. South’s work dominates the show, with three more of her sculptures in various sizes spread throughout the gallery. “Untitled (NC Yellow)” and “Untitled (Irregular Ellipse)” are similar to “Excerpt” in their resemblance to mutant Rube Goldberg machines. But they are nowhere near as chaotic; these smaller, wall-hung pieces are tightly assembled and look quite functional, though their function is unclear. If South’s sculptures are like imaginary ocular machinery, Dawn Clements’ sprawling scenes suggest the product of a human recording device. The drawings “Mrs. Jessica Drummond’s (My Reputation, 1946)” and “Lina’s (L’angelo bianco, 1955)” each take up an entire wall. Depicting scenes from old films, Clements sketches female protagonists’ domestic spaces in pen, frequently changing scale for a fragmented effect. The scenes are covered with mysterious handwritten notes (such as “instruct my sorrows”), time stamps and dates. By recording her thoughts and associations this way, Clements places herself into movies and worlds that were created decades ago. Her drawings are like sketchbooks from a journey where past and present meet, entangling her own life with cinematic fiction. Olafur Eliasson’s trio of color circles, made in 2008, as well as two pieces from Brooklyn-based Joan Grubin, directly reference the relationship of reflection, color and optics. Each of Eliasson’s circles is constructed of three overlapping sheets of paper, presenting a spectrum of variation for each of the primary colors. They look like irises. Grubin is more playful. Her “Pink Line Grid” is a blockish arrangement of small, rectangular pieces of black and

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HARLAN LEVY TALK: The writer, gallery owner and UVM alumnus speaks about his work, hosted in conjunction with BCA’s Visiting Critics Series. Burlington City Arts, Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166.

f FRYSCH DUTSON AND EDSEN LUTERS: Works by two painters with different sensibilities striving to find strength in collaboration. Reception: Friday, November 6, 5-6:30 p.m. November 1-30. Info, 863-6713. North End Studios in Burlington.

middlebury area

‘LINE IN SPACE: JUST A CORNER OF YOUR MEMORY PALACE’: Students of Sanford Mirling’s fall Sculpture I class present works focusing on the limitless, form-making possibilities of welded-steel rod. October 29-November 10. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

f ‘PERSPECTIVE’: Photographs of the natural world by Richard Cofrancesco, CJ Hockett, Alistair McCallum and Jon Olsen. Reception: Saturday, November 14, 4-6 p.m. November 1-30. Info, 4580098. Edgewater Gallery, Mill Street, in Middlebury.

rutland area

f DONALD SAAF: “Town and Country,” mixedmedia works by the local artist. Reception: Friday, November 6, 6 p.m. October 28-November 28. Info, 468-6052. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.

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MOORE HAS ASSEMBLED A REMARKABLE DIVERSITY OF WORKS THAT DEFTLY QUESTION HOW WE SEE.

COMMUNITY ART CAUSE: Community artists raise money for charitable causes with live music. Underhill Town Hall, Sunday, November 1, 6-8 p.m. Info, 825-5704. QUILTED LANDSCAPES TRUNK SHOW: Jo Diggs presents her hand-stitched, appliquéd landscape quilts in this sale by the Champlain Valley Quilt Guild. Essex Alliance Church, Tuesday, November 3, 7-9 p.m. Members free; guests $10. Info, programs@ cvqgvt.org.

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CALL TO ARTISTS FESTIVAL OF WREATHS: Traditional and unexpected materials are welcome in the gallery’s first annual display of community wreaths, available to visitors at a silent auction to support the gallery’s educational programming. Deadline: November 1. Call for details. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. THE GALLERY AT LCATV: Lake Champlain Access Television is looking for artists to exhibit visual arts at a spacious community media center in northern Colchester. Artists must meet the criteria of LCATV membership (live, work or attend school in Colchester, Milton, Georgia, Fairfax, Westford, South Hero, Grand Isle or North Hero). Exhibitions can be one, two or three months and include a reception. Group shows are welcome. Proceeds from any sales go to the artists. Lake Champlain Access Television, Colchester. Info, 862-5724. ‘H2O’: Photographers are invited to submit images that either illustrate water’s beauty or

humans’ increasingly difficult relationship with water — or both. Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, noon. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction. Info, 777-3686. ISLAND ARTS GALLERY 2016: Artists are invited to submit an application for the 2016 juried gallery schedule. Submit an artist statement including the medium(s) used and two to five digital images of work to the Island Arts South Hero Gallery Committee by October 31. All mediums welcome. Info, maryjomccarthy@gmail.com or 372-6047, or Heidi Chamberlain at 372-3346. Island Arts South Hero Gallery. MEMBERS’ ART SHOW: Helen Day Art Center members are invited to contribute up to two ready-to-hang works for this gallery show. Membership, artist application and more information available at helenday.com. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info, 253-8358. ‘SALVAGE’: Chandler Gallery seeks submissions of work made from found and repurposed materials, asking, “How does the reimagining of salvaged parts come together in your work?”

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Deadline: Wednesday, December 9. Chandler Gallery, Randolph. Info, salvage.chandler@gmail. com. TYLER GREENO FUND DESIGN CONTEST: The Swanton Arts Council hosts this call for original artwork for the logo of the Tyler Greeno Fund, an organization that promotes hands-on activities that support young people as they strive toward making healthy choices in their lives. Deadline: Wednesday, October 28. For details, visit swantonartscouncil.org. Info, swantonartscouncil@gmail.com. ‘WINTER AS PRISM OR PRISON’: How do you view winter: as a beautiful prism of light or a prison of epic proportions? That’s the theme of an upcoming juried exhibit. More info at cmacvt.org. Deadline: December 4. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon. Info, 247-4295. DAILY PLANET EXHIBITS: Artists are invited to display their work for a two-month period. Please email art@ dailyplanet15.com with samples and size dimensions. The Daily Planet, Burlington. Info, 862-9647.

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f ‘COLLAGES OF COLOR’: Recent works from more than 20 participants of Art Lab, a community art program for adults with special needs. Reception: Wednesday, October 28, 5-7 p.m. October 28-November 28. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

‘THE SIMULACRUM PROJECT’: LEIF HUNNEMAN (CLOSING RITUAL): The Simulacrum Project instigator Leif Hunneman leads this “closing ritual” to mark the last in a series of Champlain Collegesponsored hybrid performance projects. Pine Street Studios, Burlington, Saturday, October 31, 8-10 p.m. Info, thesimulacrumproject@gmail.com.

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‘GORY DAZE’: The Rio Blanco Social Club presents a Halloween extravaganza with a party, a downtown costume parade from 8 to 9 p.m., and a costume ball at the Briggs Opera House beginning at 9 p.m. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, Saturday, October 31, 6 p.m. Info, 356-2776.

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artist has added her fingerprints in white over just one set of the hands. Other works in “Fractured” include sculptures from Leonardo Drew, Etty Yaniv and Kazue Taguchi. Drew’s “Number 134D” and Yaniv’s “At that moment, all spaces change” are both highly textural wall-mounted assemblages that evoke the ever-fluctuating balance of chaos and order and seem to deviate somewhat from the show’s focus on light and narrative. And it could be easy to miss Taguchi’s “Ilhabela,” tucked into a corner space isolated from the rest of the gallery. The installation has floor spotlights pointed at Mylar and cellophane paper chains to create twirling, broken circles on the ceiling and walls. “Fractured” is exciting because it engages with the discrepancies between physical sight and lived experience, while rebuffing the notion that high-concept shows should be high-tech or disorienting. Moore has assembled a remarkable diversity of works that deftly question how we see. In a time when we hear much discussion about what the internet is doing to our brains, “Fractured” is a reminder that fragmentation has been around for a long time, and that going back to basics can be revelatory. In art, after all, what’s more basic than using paper to show what we see? m

‘ANIMATION AS A VISUAL LANGUAGE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE’: Lyndon State College professor Robby Gilbert and Pratt University professor Robert Lyons host the first annual Northeast Kingdom Animation Festival, featuring a symposium and short animated works based on themes of economic equity, LGBT issues, environment/climate, women’s rights and racism. Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Thursday, October 29, 7 p.m. Info, robby.gilbert@lyndonstate. edu, lyndon-animation.net.

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gray paper partially affixed to the wall, like a grid of sticky notes. The space between the papers is pinkish, but the wall hasn’t been painted — it’s merely the canvas for color reflected from the underside of the black and gray squares. It looks like pure magic. Vermont artist Peter Fried’s painting “Grid #1” is like an inverse to Eliasson and Grubin: a decidedly lo-fi graphite and acrylic work of gray and black straight lines crossing perpendicularly, like an Excel spreadsheet painstakingly made by hand. The theme of multiplicity continues in the work of Beka Goedde, Sarah Amos and Kiki Smith. Brooklynbased Goedde’s “Chord” looks like a life-size braided rug constructed of herringbone-patterned gouache and watercolor on paper, chopped up and layered for a slightly dizzying effect. Her collage “Three Chairs in Waves” presents a similarly constructed scene in which three chairs, as well as eating utensils, float in what appears to be a pleasant but zero-gravity kitchen. Australian-born, now Vermont-based printmaker Amos also uses collage, but her “Blackbox Gum 2” is a collagraph — a type of print made from layering materials on a printing plate instead of directly onto the work. Smith’s “Evidence No. 1” employs a form of printmaking called cliché verre. The image is sketched onto a plate and then transferred to another surface. Here, two pairs of hands, or perhaps one pair drawn in motion, play a game of cat’s cradle. The

f HARALD AKSDAL AND DEBRA KIEL: Featured drawings and new jewelry, respectively, from the local artists. Reception: Sunday, November 1, 1-3 p.m. November 1-28. Info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls.

‘PHOTOGRAPHING THE BUILT LANDSCAPE’: Professional photographer Jim Westphalen speaks about his images. Williams Hall, UVM, Burlington, Wednesday, October 28, 5 p.m. Info, 656-2014.

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ART UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF RAE HARRELL: The local artist leads a group “Painting in the NOW” event, exploring letting go of preconceived imagery. Ticket price includes materials and one drink. Vin Bar & Shop, Burlington, Wednesday, November 4, 6-8 p.m. $36.87. Info, 859-9222. VERMONT CREATIVE NETWORK SUMMIT: First annual gathering exploring issues, trends and developments informing the launch of this new network for Vermont creatives. Registration required. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, November 4-5. Info, liz@vermontcreativenetwork. org. VISITING ARTIST TALK: MICHAEL FLOMEN: The photographer presents a talk, “Higher Ground,” sponsored by the Department of Art & Art History. Williams Hall, UVM, Burlington, Wednesday, November 4, 5-6 p.m. Info, 656-2014.

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‘2015 SOUTH END ART HOP JURIED SHOW WINNERS’: Featuring juried winners in order: “Bill at Conant” by Eleanor Lanahan; “Slum Landlord” by John Brickles; “Desk Chair” by Amey Radcliffe; and People’s Choice winner “Waiting for the Parade” by Sarah McGarghan. Through October 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. ANNE MASSICOTTE AND GERALD K. STONER: “Beasts and Other Reflections” by the artists from Québec and Vermont, respectively. Through October 31. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington. ART HOP GROUP SHOW: An exhibit organized by SEABA for this year’s South End Art Hop features works by 30 local artists. Through November 30. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington. ‘THE ART OF HORROR’: Beautiful decay, bloody abstracts and depraved imaginings by 55 New England artists. Through October 31. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

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CASEY BLANCHARD: Monoprints, notecards and original unframed works by the Vermont printmaker. Info, 238-7767. JON OLSEN: “Barns,” portraits of old structures, studies of the beauty of wood in a state of decay. Through October 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Burlington. ELLEN LAPOINTE FONTAINE & SIENNA FONTAINE: Mother-and-daughter artists depict realistic and representational images of Vermont life, and mixed-media expressionist paintings, respectively. Through October 31. Info, 488-5766. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington. EMILY MITCHELLE: Playful acrylic paintings. Through November 30. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee (Pine Street) in Burlington. HOLLY HAUXJEFFERS AND JUDE DOMSKI: A retrospective of paintings and photographs, respectively. Through October 31. Info, 310-1886. Brickwork Art Studios in Burlington. ‘IN GRAIN: CONTEMPORARY WORK IN WOOD’: Contemporary wood sculpture with examples of hand- and machine-carved figurative, abstract and geometric works and laser-cut biomorphic forms by 10 artists. Through December 18. ‘SEX OBJECTS: PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY’: An exhibition of everyday and ceremonial art and artifacts curated by 40 anthropology and art history students. Through May 22. ‘WORLD LEADERS & GLOBAL CITIZENS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY PATRICK LEAHY, U.S. SENATOR’: An exhibit organized on the 40th anniversary of Sen. Patrick Leahy’s first term, featuring his view of historical events over the the past few decades. Through December 18. Info, 656-0750. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art in Burlington. INNOVATION CENTER GROUP SHOW: First floor: Catherine Hall, Elizabeth Bunsen, Kasey Prendergast, Matt Gang, Michael Buckley and Michael Pitts. Second floor: Jason Boyd, Kathy Hart, Kelly O’Neal, Meryl Lebowitz, Lyna Lou Nordstorm

Lynn Graznak “The Beautiful Light of Burning Bridges” is a one-woman installation temporarily taking up residence

at the ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret. The show includes the artist’s early works — fantastical sculptural assemblages made as part of a grieving process — and a narrative space called “The Madwoman’s Granddaughter,” which arose from the artist’s desire to “make a story you [can] actually walk into.” It’s recommended that visitors bring their smartphone with headphones to tune into an audio accompaniment for the 16 different “pages” of the autobiographical chronicle. Graznak employs her so-called “granny skills” to construct her pieces, using knitting, weaving, stitchery, felting techniques and doll-making, as well as original photos printed on silk, 3D collage, and structures of metal and wood. The themes are dark, the metaphors mixed — a perfect creative alternative to the season’s traditional haunted house. Through November 14. Pictured: detail of a Graznak sculpture.

and Billy Bob Green. Third floor: Haley Bishop, Janet Bonneau, Jessica Drury, Lynn Cummings and Meryl Lebowitz. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.

NVAA FALL SHOW: A wide variety of work from Northern Vermont Artist Association members. Through October 31. Info, 660-9005. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station in Burlington.

JANE ANN KANTOR: “The Equus Series,” layered paintings in bold colors inspired by a blind horse near the artist’s home. Through October 30. Info, 660-9005. Dostie Bros. Frame Shop in Burlington.

‘OF LAND & LOCAL 2015’: Stella Marrs, Jeroen Jongeleen, Olga Koumoundouros and Jim Westphalen are four of 14 artists who created work in a variety of mediums inspired by local landscapes. More are on view at Shelburne Farms. Through November 14. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

JEREMY LEE MACKENZIE: “Hidden Blueprints,” intricate wood scrollwork by the Champlain College student, who secretly made drawings for his artwork while incarcerated. Through November 28. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. JORDAN DOUGLAS: “Images of Havana,” photography by the local artist. Through October 31. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington. JUSTIN ATHERTON: “The Moon Suggested Adventure,” prints chronicling a bored, lonely ghost who follows the moon’s advice. Through October 31. Info, 318-2438. Red Square in Burlington. KIM GIFFORD: “Out of the Doghouse: An Artistic Exploration of Pets in Our Lives,” digital collage narratives combining photography with hand drawing in pastel, crayon and colored pencil. Through October 31. Info, 863-6713. North End Studio A in Burlington. LYNA LOU NORDSTROM: “Some Favorites,” energetic and colorful monotypes, JELL-O prints, and solarplate etchings by the award-winning Burlington artist. Through October 31. Info, 310-6579. Feldman’s Bagels in Burlington. MICHAEL METZ: “Summer on Long Beach Island,” photographs from 2008 to 2014 of the oceanfront in New Jersey. Through October 31. Info, 598-6982. Mirabelles Café in Burlington. MICHAEL SMITH: “Old Paintings” by the Burlington artist. Through November 30. Info, 660-9005. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

RILEY: “Pieces of My Mind,” abstract paintings. Through November 15. Info, 448-3657. Revolution Kitchen in Burlington. ‘RIO BLANCO RIDERS’: Collages and assemblages by Varujan Boghosian, W. David Powell, Marcus Ratliff and Peter Thomashow. Reception: Friday, November 6, 5-8 p.m. Through November 30. Info, 540-3081. South Gallery in Burlington. ‘STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: EXPLORING MATERIAL AND TECHNIQUES’: A group of 18 art teachers exhibit ongoing explorations in multiple media. Through December 30. Info, 865-7211. Mezzanine Gallery, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington. VERMONT PHOTO GROUP: Eight photographers exhibit images of landscapes, nature and animals on media including aluminum and cotton rag paper. Through December 28. Info, 434-5503. New Moon Café in Burlington. WILLIAM CHANDLER: Photos of Vermont scenes. Through November 30. Info, 658-6400. American Red Cross Blood Donor Center in Burlington.

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‘BETWEEN BOTTOMLANDS & THE WORLD’: Ryan Griffis and Sarah Ross use photography, video and writing to explore the rural town of Beardstown, Ill. Through November 6. Info, 654-2795. McCarthy Arts Center Gallery, Saint Michael’s College in Colchester.

‘BIRDS OF A FIBER’: A community art show. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. CORRINA THURSTON: Colored-pencil art featuring domestic animals and wildlife. Through November 1. Info, 760-8206. Metrorock Vermont in Essex.

f ‘CURVILINEAR’: A juried exhibition of photographic work that incorporates curves, including images by Vermont artists Peggy Reynolds and David Woolf. Reception: Wednesday, November 4, 4-6 p.m. Through November 8. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. ‘EYES ON THE LAND’: Installations, sculpture, paintings and photographs by 13 artists who were matched with 15 farms and forests conserved by the Vermont Land Trust over one year’s time. Artists include painters Mark Nielsen, Cameron Davis, Bonnie Acker, Charlie Hunter, Susan Abbott and Neil Riley; sculptors and multimedia artists Brian D. Collier, Dan Snow, Karolina Kawiaka and Gowri Savoor; and photographers Tyler WilkinsonRay, John Willis and Caleb Kenna. Through January 3. ‘RICH AND TASTY: VERMONT FURNITURE TO 1850’: A decorative arts showcase of furniture from Shelburne Museum and other collections that helps define the styles, economics and aesthetic innovations in 19th-century Vermont design. Through November 1. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. JOHN W. LONG: Wall-hung sculptural works using reclaimed wood. Through November 30. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne. ‘TRAVEL WITH OGDEN PLEISSNER’: A selection of the artist’s lesser-known American and European landscapes, along with other American paintings from the museum’s permanent collection. JUDY B. DALES: “Ahead of the Curve,” an exhibit of contemporary quilts from the last 18 years of the artist’s flowing, abstract style. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

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‘JUXTAPOSED SPACES’: Works in a variety of mediums by Shelburne Craft School instructors and staff including Wylie Sofia Garcia, Sarah Ahrens and Sage Tucker-Ketcham. Through December 1. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School. MILTON ARTISTS GUILD: Twenty artists share photographs that represent meaningful passageways in life. Through February 5. Info, lstech@comcast.net. Milton Municipal Building. ROBERT CHAPLA: “New Directions in Plein Air Painting,” oil and acrylic landscapes by the Newbury artist. Through November 22. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. ROBERT VOGEL: Twelve watercolors by the local artist. Through October 31. Info, 863-6363. Harper’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington.

f ‘SHADES OF RED’: Works by more than 30 Vermont artists, including photography, painting, stained glass and collage. Reception: Friday, October 30, 5-7 p.m. Through December 31. Jericho Town Hall. VICTORIA BLEWER: “Fall’s Call,” black-and-white hand-colored photographs inspired by “quiet cycling of the Earth in autumn that recurs each year.” Through October 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard. ‘VISIONS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND BEYOND’: Local landscape paintings by Carolyn Walton, Helen Nagel and Gail Bessette; pastels by Athenia Schinto and Betty Ball; and jewelry by Tineke Russell. Through December 30. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne.

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‘ROCK SOLID FOR 15 YEARS’: This annual exhibit showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists in the Main Floor Gallery. In addition, a variety of sculptures created from granite are on permanent installation around downtown Barre. ALEX COSTANTINO: “Pattern & Signal,” paintings and ceramic sculptures by the Burlington artist, Third Floor Gallery. LINDA BRYAN: “Tarpentry,” a visual narrative of landscape and culture, Second Floor Gallery. Through October 30. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. ALMUTH PALINKAS AND JEANNE CARIATI: “Interface,” alabaster sculptures and works in fiber and watercolor. Through December 31. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. ‘AVIAN ENCOUNTERS’: Watercolors and watercolor collages by Nancy Tomczak. Through October 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. ELLIOT BURG: “Athletes for the Ages: Transcending the Limits of Age,” black-and-white photographs of track-and-field athletes taken at the National Senior Games. Through November 2. Info, 272-4920. YVONNE STRAUS: “Playful Moments in Color,” works in acrylic, watercolor and mixed media from the local artist. Through October 31. Info, 223-4665. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier.

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JANET WORMSER: Paintings using simple elements of form, color and line. Through November 28. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. JONATHAN VANTASSEL: “Wemosphere,” new abstract oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through December 31. Info, 828-5657. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. MARK LORAH: Blocky abstract artworks. Through November 30. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli in Barre. BARRE/MONTPELIER SHOWS

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mad river valley/waterbury AUGUST BURNS: “More Than Meets the Eye: Portraits and Figures,” paintings by the former women’s health advocate. Through November 21. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frameshop in Waterbury.

MELISSA BROWN BESSETT: “Vermont Reflections,” landscape photographs by the native Vermonter. Through November 2. Info, 223-7800. The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier.

f ‘OUTSIDER ART INSIDE’: Works from nine self-taught artists associated with Grass Roots Art and Community Effort. Reception: Friday, December 4, 4-7 p.m. Through December 31. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery, Vermont Arts Council, in Montpelier.

BOB AIKEN: “Vermont Impressionist,” landscapes depicting rural fields, rivers, mountains and small villages, in acrylic with a palette knife. Through December 31. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield. HIVE COLLECTIVE FALL EXHIBIT: Paintings by members Liz Harris, Nancy VanDine and Jessica Churchill-Millard and furniture and decorative objects by Kelly Fekert-McMullen, along with works by 30 local artists. Through November 30. Info, sca66@hotmail.com. STEVE FARRAR: “Beneath the Bark,” large-scale portraits and sculptures made with wood and paint by the Richmond artist. Through November 15. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex.

ROBERT WALDO BRUNELLE JR. AND EDWARD KADUNC: New works in multiple mediums by the Vermont artists. Through November 13. Info, 262-6035. T. W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. ‘SOUND AND FURY’: A group show by 18 artists who attempt to answer life’s unanswerable questions. Through November 8. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph. SYLVIA WALKER: Landscape paintings by the self-taught Vermont artist and teacher. Through November 27. Info, 223-2518. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

KITTY O’HARA: Representational acrylic paintings of landscapes, still life and portraits. Through October 31. Info, 496-5470. Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield.

f VICTORIA PATRICK ZOLNOSKI: “Beauty Is Interconnectedness,” photography-based works exploring relationships of humans and nature. Reception: Friday, November 20, 3-5 p.m. Through November 20. Info, 800-468-4888, ext. 208. Eliot D. Pratt Library, Goddard College, in Plainfield.

‘MISSION INFINITE & THE POSSIBILITY OF ART’: Six artists using materials in innovative ways to promote the inclusivity of art at large. Through October 31. Info, 617-842-3332. Walker Contemporary in Waitsfield.

‘WOMEN OF NORWICH: TRAILBLAZERS AND TORCHBEARERS’: Photographs, documents, uniforms and objects celebrating the women who were “first,” from the first ladies of university presidents to the first women in the Corps of Cadets and so-called nontraditional fields. Through December 31. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

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CATHERINE ‘CATCHI’ CHILDS: Still life and figure paintings from the 75-year career of the internationally recognized artist. Through October 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery, Mill Street, in Middlebury.

f ‘HOT HOUSES, WARM CURVES’: Paintings by Anda Dubinskis, photography by Peter Moriarty and painted shoes by Rick Skogsberg. Reception: Saturday, October 31, 5-7 p.m. Through December 12. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

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‘2015 LEGACY COLLECTION’: Landscapes painted by 25 living and 13 now-deceased artists that reflect the legacy of museum namesakes and artists Alden and Mary Bryan. Through December 30. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. CAROLE ROSALIND DRURY: “To Joe,” a selection of paintings from “The Fall” series, dedicated to the artist’s former partner. HAL MAYFORTH: “Two Trains Running,” large abstract paintings, small works on wood panel and sketches by the Vermont illustrator. Through November 2. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. ELLEN GRANTER: “Lotus Pond,” colorful oil paintings inspired by aquatic life. Through November 30. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. ‘FRACTURED: WORKS ON PAPER’: Two- and three-dimensional works by 11 artists including Kiki Smith, Leonardo Drew and Olafur Eliasson that deconstruct space as interpreted through architecture, optics and narrative. Through November 22. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

JOAN CURTIS: “Watchful Guardians,” abstract and figurative drawings, paintings and wall sculptures incorporating papier-mâché and mixed media. Through November 7. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

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presents work from Anda Dubinskis, Peter Moriarty and Rick Skogsberg in an exhibit that gallery owner and director Anni Mackay describes as “an equal mix of elegance and raw.” The work of Dubinskis and Moriarty is botanical in focus: The former uses

GABRIEL TEMPESTA: “Our World, Charcoals & Casein,” highly detailed paintings rendered from photos of the natural world. Through December 31. Info, 253-8943. Upstairs at West Branch Gallery in Stowe.

grayscale painting to render architectural floral motifs, while the latter captures plant

GINGER IRISH: MFA thesis exhibition of stopmotion animation from the Burlington artist. Through November 6. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College.

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‘PHOTOGRAPHING THE FLOWER’: Photographs by seven participants in River Arts’ workshop taught by Kent Shaw. Through November 2. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office. ‘SLOPE STYLE’: Thirty-five fully accessorized vintage ski outfits, with a special section of the exhibit dedicated to Vermont ski brands. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

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JEAN CHEROUNY: “OPEN,” new works by the Ripton artist and teacher. Through October 31. Info, 877-2211. Bixby Memorial Library in Vergennes.

life and 19th-century greenhouses with crisp black-and-white photography. Skogsberg provides the exhibition’s “warm curves” with 130 pairs of colorfully painted men’s shoes, passion and immersion.” A reception is Saturday, October 31, 5 to 7 p.m. Moriarty will give a gallery talk titled “A Survey of Photography” on Saturday, November 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Through December 12. Pictured: “Paisley Floral” by Dubinskis. STEPHANIE BUSH: “20 Years, An Artist’s Evolution,” a mid-career retrospective of works on canvas and Mylar exploring cultural diversity, color and artistic traditions. Through October 31. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

TOD GUNTER AVIATION ART: Illustrations currently include the F4U Corsair, a WWII fighter and the F-4 Phantom II, a fighter-bomber active in Vietnam. More drawings and renderings are continually added. Through December 31. Info, 734-9971. Plane Profiles Gallery in Stowe.

‘NAKED TRUTH: THE BODY IN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART’: Prints, drawings and watercolors by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Otto Dix, George Grosz, Max Beckmann, Käthe Kollwitz and others whose work addressed the relationship of the nude body and contemporary morality. Through December 13. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art. ‘PORTRAIT OF A FOREST: MEN AND MACHINE’: Contemporary images from Weybridge photojournalist George Bellerose presented alongside archival material from the logging industry. Through January 9. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. STACEY STANHOPE DUNDON: “Back in the Saddle: 25 Years of Horse Play,” oil paintings, dinnerware and decorative, large-scale horse heads. Through November 30. Info, 388-1639. The National Museum of the Morgan Horse in Middlebury. TJ CUNNINGHAM: “Landscapes and Still Lifes,” en plein air landscapes, studio still lifes and portraits by the New Haven artist. Through October 31. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery, Merchants Row, in Middlebury. WARREN KIMBLE: “All-American Artist: An Eclectic Retrospective,” works by the internationally known Brandon artist, along with works from his own folk art collection. Through December 31. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

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‘LOVE OF FANTASY’: Two- and three-dimensional paintings and multimedia constructions that explore fantasy and creation by Jim Abatiell, Joan Curtis, Robert Hooker and Mark Horwedel. Through October 31. Info, 775-0062. Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland. ‘WHAT EMMA LOVES’: A group exhibit exploring a variety of media by 10 East Mountain Mentoring Artists. Through November 1. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

champlain islands/northwest STEVE BOAL, JAN BROSKY & ELIZABETH MARTIN: Photographs of the natural world by Boal, hand-knitted scarves and bracelets by Brosky, and pottery by Martin. Through October 31. Info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls.

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ADELAIDE TYROL: “The Outside Story,” images of the natural world, many of which have been featured alongside ecology-related articles in regional publications. Through November 29. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. ‘BIRDS ARE DINOSAURS’: An exhibit tracing the evolution of birds from their ancestors includes skeletons and life-size replicas by paleo-artist Todd Marshall. Hands-on activities include a replica dig site. Through October 31. $11.50-13.50. Info, 359-5000. VINS Nature Center in Quechee. COLLECTIVE FALL SHOW: Hooked rugs by Janet Avery, jewelry by metalsmith Susan Riach, ornaments and whistles by Mary Stone and hand-molded beeswax candles by Vermont Honey Lights. Through December 31. Info, 457-1298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. ‘CRISIS DE OCTUBRE; THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS’: The ninth annual Slavo-Vermontia-philic exhibition featuring art, artifacts, memories, music and photographs of the Cold War era from the United States, Russia and Cuba. Through November 1. Info, 356-2776. Main Street Museum in White River Junction. ‘FEATHER & FUR: PORTRAITS OF FIELD, FOREST & FARM’: Portraits celebrating the beauty, intelligence and grace of animals by nine artists. Through April 30, 2016. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield.

KEITH SONNIER: A survey of early neon works, 1968-1989, by the American artist. PETER SAUL: A retrospective exhibit that spans 1959 to 2012 and includes colorful paintings that incorporate humor, pop-culture imagery, irreverence and, occasionally, politically incorrect subject matter. Open weekends and Wednesdays by appointment. Through November 29. Info, info@hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

‘MEMORIES’: The annual exhibition and sale of work by Vermont Watercolor Society artists in the Downstairs Gallery. Through October 31. Info, 3341966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport. MERI STILES: “Attractor,” drawings, paintings and constructions by the psychology professor and self-taught artist. Through November 21. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. OTTO: Prints of recent work from “The Book of Wales” by Newport artist Brian McCurley (aka OTTO). Through December 15. Info, 323-7759. The 99 Gallery and Center in Newport.

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‘GRASSROOTS ART: INWARD ADORINGS OF THE MIND’: Folk, outsider and visionary artists’ works from the museum’s and the Gregg Blasdel/Jennifer Koch collections include textiles, ceramics, weathervanes, drawings, paintings and sculpture. Through November 1. ‘PEOPLE/PLACE: AMERICAN SOCIAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY, 1950-1980’: Photographs exploring the human condition within the public sphere and the social landscape by Jonathan Brand, John Hubbard, Neil Rappaport, Garry Winogrand and Lee Friedlander. Through November 8. TOM LEYTHAM: “The Other Working Landscape,” watercolors by the artist and architect depicting the remnants of Vermont’s 19th- and 20th-century industrial structures. Through December 31. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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‘COLLECTING AND SHARING: TREVOR FAIRBROTHER, JOHN T. KIRK AND THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART’: Almost 140 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and early American furniture from the Fairbrother-Kirk collection and the museum, featuring works by Andy Warhol, Marsden Hartley, Carl Andre, John O’Reilly, John Singer Sargent and others. CANALETTO’S VEDUTE PRINTS: An exhibition honoring collector and donor Adolph Weil Jr. features etchings from the early 1740s of Venetian scenes by Antonio Canaletto. Through December 6. Info, 603-6462808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. CHRISTIAN WOLFF: “Beginning anew at every ending,” exhibition highlighting key aspects of the composer’s work — indeterminacy, politics and collaboration — and celebrating his long association with Dartmouth College as a professor. Through December 10. Info, 603-646-2422. Baker-Berry Library, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.

‘DINOSAUR DISCOVERIES: ANCIENT FOSSILS, NEW IDEAS’: Fossils and models reveal how current thoughts on dinosaur biology have changed since the 1990s. Organized by the American Museum of

JOHN MCNALLY: “Recent Work,” oil paintings, watercolors and iPad drawings from the former lawyer and self-taught Thetford artist. VERMONT GLASS GUILD: 2015 Art Glass Invitational exhibition featuring work from 22 Vermont artists. Through November 13. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. m

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AMANDA AMEND: Watercolor landscapes capturing all four seasons in Vermont. Through October 31. Info, 586-2200. The Art House in Craftsbury.

Enjoy refreshments, live music by the Gravelin Brothers’ Band, along with good conversation and fun with family, friends and the artists. Free admission for all.

DONA MARA FRIEDMAN: “The Nature of Things,” encaustic oil paintings by the regionally recognized artist. Through November 16. Info, 362-4061. The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester Center.

‘GEORGE S. ZIMBEL: A HUMANIST PHOTOGRAPHER’: Images from the collection of the documentary photographer covering 1953 to 1955, which includes his shots of Marilyn Monroe standing over the subway grate during the filming of The Seven Year Itch by director Billy Wilder. Through January 3, 2016. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

TOM SCHULTEN: Vivid works by the renowned Dutch painter of consensusism. Through December 31. Info, 457-7199. Artemis Global Art in Woodstock.

The Milton Artists’ Guild cordially invites you to a gal reception and celebration of the arts to be held at the Milton Grange Hall on Friday November 6, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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MONIQUE VAN DE VEN: “Gleaned Near South Royalton,” ceramics inspired by and incorporating objects found in nature. Through December 5. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

GERRY TREVITS: New paintings of the Northeast Kingdom. Through December 7. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

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LYNN GRAZNAK: “The Beautiful Light of Burning Bridges,” sculpture, assemblage and installation exploring memory and childhood, folk tales and heartbreak. Through November 14. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret.

‘DUST’: Displays include samples of “this most ubiquitous substance” from around the world, and the cosmos, as well as unique moments in the history of dust and a visual history of dust removal. Through November 30. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

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n October 11, 2011, I received an email from Simon & Schuster asking whether I might be interested in having an author named Walter Isaacson speak at the Burlington Book Festival (of which I’m the director). He’d written a book titled Steve Jobs, “based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years, as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors and colleagues.” The book did well, to say the least. Despite being released on October 24, it went on to become Amazon’s No. 1 seller for 2011, a New York Times bestseller and a TIME magazine best book of the year. Most recently, it’s the basis of Aaron Sorkin’s screenplay for a riveting retooling of the biopic Steve Jobs, directed by Danny Boyle (127 Hours) and released nearly four years to the day after the book announced in the email. But more about those riveting aspects in a moment. First, two other things you should know about the film: To start with, almost nothing in it happened. At least not as shown. Sorkin hasn’t so much adapted the source material as reshaped it into a three-act theater piece that plays fast and loose with the facts when

not ignoring them altogether. Second, it’s nothing short of mesmerizing. Michael Fassbender looks about as much like Steve Jobs as I do, but he performs some kind of movie voodoo that makes him freakishly convincing. We follow him backstage in the moments leading up to three pivotal product launches — the Macintosh (1984), the NeXTcube (1988) and the iMac (1998). In each case, chaos threatens to disrupt the unveiling, and a Greek chorus of family and coworkers suffers the Great Man’s fury. These include Seth Rogen, perfectly capturing the growing resentment of Jobs’ first partner, Steve Wozniak. The shape-shifting Michael Stuhlbarg is software genius and whipping boy Andy Hertzfeld; Kate Winslet is Apple marketing head Joanna Hoffman, whose duties included serving as her boss’ conscience. Finally, Katherine Waterston plays Jobs’ ex-girlfriend, Chrisann Brennan, and a talented trio of actresses portray her daughter, Lisa, whom Jobs denied for years was his daughter, as well. Boyle and Sorkin do something subtle and brilliant in their staging of this nowfamiliar story. Look closely, and you’ll see this isn’t really a movie about computers at all. The machines are there, but the new iterations introduced in the launches — the

SEMICONDUCTOR Fassbender is freakishly convincing as the Apple visionary who in one scene likens his role to that of an orchestra leader.

ones the filmmakers are truly interested in — are the new and improved models of Jobs the man. As he matures and comes to understand that many of his issues stem from having been given up by his birth parents, Jobs experiences a sort of updating of his spiritual software, allowing him to go easier on friends and embrace fatherhood. Never mind that, by this time, he was married to another woman and had three kids. Lisa is the offspring Sorkin has chosen as his metaphor, and it’s Lisa we root for Jobs not to give up. Moving stuff, scripted dazzlingly and performed with uniform nuance.

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GENERATION KILL Adi questions his mother about the violence of the past in Oppenheimer’s searing documentary.

Killing shows us the perpetrators of the massacres — who remain in power — living side by side with survivors, but it could leave some viewers with the impression that almost everyone in Indonesia has shrugged off the past. The Look of Silence dispels that notion. Here Oppenheimer has an on-screen partner: the optometrist, Adi, whose life was shaped by his brother Ramli’s murder before he was born. After Adi views Oppenheimer’s footage of the boastful perpetrators — an obviously staged sequence — he sets out to confront them. The situations are ambushes, but there’s nothing Michael Moore-ish about Adi’s approach. The film’s title refers to his calm, steady gaze as he allows his in-

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n optometrist fits an elderly man for glasses. Their seemingly idle conversation turns to the mass killing that occurred in their village nearly 50 years ago. The older man readily admits that he personally rounded up and murdered dozens. The optometrist says, “My brother was one of them.” It may sound like a Kafka parable, but this harrowing scene repeats itself, with variations, throughout the new documentary The Look of Silence, director Joshua Oppenheimer’s follow-up to his Oscar-nominated The Act of Killing (2012). Unlike many documentaries on unpleasant subjects, Silence isn’t an ordeal you undergo for the information value. It’s no upbeat experience, but it is always absorbing, and it is sometimes disturbingly beautiful. Oppenheimer does not pretend to have a neutral lens. “I see documentary not so much as the transparent window onto reality,” he told the Dissolve in 2014. “It’s better thought of as a series of occasions, created between the filmmaker and the subject.” What that means is that he places his subjects in unnatural situations. For The Act of Killing, he persuaded the ringleaders of the 1965-66 mass killings of communists and ethnic Chinese in Indonesia to reenact their violence for his camera. The results included surreal spectacles and unsettling revelations about the human capacity to shrug off responsibility for others’ suffering.

So, back to that October 11 email. Jobs had died just six days earlier and hadn’t been granted sainthood quite yet. I thought Isaacson’s book sounded intriguing, but I failed to anticipate what a phenomenon it would become. I didn’t get around to replying until December 1. By then, the halo was permanently in place, the human race had grieved as one and I had missed the boat. Isaacson was booked solid, not just for the rest of the year but through 2012, as well. Hell, he’s probably still booked. We can’t all be visionaries.

terlocuters to incriminate themselves — a silent reproach that should induce remorse but rarely does. Adi becomes the viewer’s stand-in, his face fleetingly registering horror and incomprehension as the murderers unveil their justifications and their coping strategies. The killings of nearly a million people were just politics, explains an Indonesian legislator. (A TV news clip from the era suggests that many Cold War Americans saw the massacres similarly — as excesses justified by the worldwide battle against communism.) A former death-squad leader acknowledges that the gory memories have driven some of his colleagues to madness. Yet he has remained immune. “If you drink human blood,”

he explains sagely, “you can do anything” — a statement that sounds like a tough-guy metaphor, except he means it literally. Some viewers may ask why Oppenheimer doesn’t flesh out the victims: We learn more about the grotesque manner of Ramli’s death than about his life. In places where another documentarian might use talking heads to establish that the communists were not actually human filth (as the killers keep insisting), Oppenheimer instead gives us silent visual meditations on the tropical landscape, or arty close-ups of cobwebs or Mexican jumping beans. But do we really need character witnesses to tell us that the murder by machete of thousands of unarmed prisoners isn’t justified, anywhere or for any reason? The filmmaker has said that he avoids painting the victims as saints so as not to offer his audience “the false reassurance that … we are nothing like perpetrators.” A meditation on the many uses of silence, this film could make us recall the times when we, too, speciously justified others’ suffering — or chose to ignore it. Attendees can ask Oppenheimer about his approach during a Skyped Q&A following the Vermont International Film Festival screening on Saturday, October 31, 1 p.m., at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. More info at vtiff.org. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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NEW IN THEATERS BURNT: A star chef (Bradley Cooper) recovering from drug addiction and general diva-ism sets out to redeem himself with a new London restaurant in this comedy-drama from director John Wells (August: Osage County). With Sienna Miller and Daniel Brühl. (100 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Savoy, Welden) OUR BRAND IS CRISIS: Sandra Bullock plays an American spin doctor called in to help a beleaguered candidate win the Bolivian presidency in this comedy-drama based on the documentary of the same name. With Billy Bob Thornton and Anthony Mackie. David Gordon Green directed. (107 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace) SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: Familiar tropes get yet another self-conscious spin in this horror comedy about intrepid youth facing a local outbreak of brain eaters. Starring Tye Sheridan and Logan Miller. Christopher Landon (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones) directed. (93 min, R. Bijou, Palace) TRUTH: Robert Redford plays Dan Rather in this account of the 2004 scandal surrounding his report on George W. Bush’s military service. With Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes, Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid. Screenwriter James Vanderbilt makes his directorial debut. (121 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

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CRIMSON PEAKHHHH In this gothic fantasy from Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth), a Victorian maiden (Mia Wasikowska) makes the classic mistake of marrying a handsome stranger and moving to his country estate, which just might be haunted. With Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Jim Beaver. (119 min, R)

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THE INTERNHH1/2 A 70-year-old widower (Robert De Niro) interns for a young whippersnapper of an online fashion mogul (Anne Hathaway), and hilarity ensues — in theory, anyway. With Rene Russo. Nancy Meyers (It’s Complicated) directed. (121 min, PG-13) JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMSHH Before Hannah Montana, there was Jem, star of her own ’80s animated series, who led a glamorous double life as a regular girl and a rocker. This live-action adventure from director Jon M. Chu (two Step Up movies) updates her for the YouTube generation. (118 min, PG) THE LAST WITCH HUNTERH1/2 The next apocalyptic threat to humanity: witches! Vin Diesel plays an immortal who hunts them down in this effects-heavy action fantasy, also starring Rose Leslie and Elijah Wood. Breck Eisner (The Crazies) directed. (106 min, PG-13)

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THE MARTIANHHHH Stranded on Mars, the last member of a manned mission (Matt Damon) must survive, contact NASA and help engineer his own rescue in this sci-fi adventure directed by Ridley Scott and based on the science-savvy novel by Andy Weir. With Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig and Jeff Daniels. (141 min, PG-13)

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PANH1/2 Did Peter Pan really need an origin story? Regardless, he gets one in this family adventure about a 12-year-old orphan (Levi Miller) who finds his destiny in magical Neverland. With Hugh Jackman and Garrett Hedlund as two pirates you may have heard of, and Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily. Joe Wright (Anna Karenina) directed. (111 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 10/14)

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSIONH1/2 A family moves into a new home equipped with a camera that “sees ghosts”; instead of immediately selling the place, they stick around and watch. Gregory Plotkin directed the sixth entry in the waning found-footage franchise. With Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw and Ivy George. (88 min, R) ROCK THE KASBAHH1/2 Bill Murray plays a washed-up music promoter who discovers a fresh new talent while on a tour of Afghanistan in this comedy from director Barry Levinson. With Leem Lubany, Zooey Deschanel and Kate Hudson. (100 min, R)

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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2HH Adam Sandler once again voices Dracula in this animated family monster goof, in which the vampire patriarch grapples with raising his half-human grandson. With the voices of Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez. Genndy Tartakovsky again directed. (89 min, PG)

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HE NAMED ME MALALAHHH This documentary from Davis Guggenheim (Waiting for Superman) profiles Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who defied the Taliban and won a Nobel Prize for her activism on behalf of girls’ education. (88 min, PG-13)

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EVERESTHHH1/2 A snowstorm on the world’s highest mountain sends climbers into chaos in this disaster drama based on the events of May 10 and 11, 1996. Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, Ang Phula Sherpa and Jake Gyllenhaal star. Baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns) directed. (121 min, PG-13)

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BRIDGE OF SPIESHHHHH An ordinary American lawyer (Tom Hanks) finds himself playing a key role in a prisoner exchange between the CIA and KGB in this Cold War drama directed by Steven Spielberg and coscripted by Ethan and Joel Coen. With Mark Rylance and Alan Alda. (142 min, PG-13)

GOOSEBUMPSHHH How scary can you get with a PG rating? In this family-oriented meta-take on the tween horror novels of R.L. Stine, the author’s daughter battles his monsters when they turn out to be real. With Jack Black as Stine, Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush. Rob Letterman (Gulliver’s Travels) directed. (103 min, PG)

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155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 8621800. sunsetdrivein.com

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STEVE JOBSHHHH1/2 Michael Fassbender plays the Apple wunderkind in this drama that imagines a backstage view of the launches of three of his iconic products. With Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels. Aaron Sorkin wrote; Danny Boyle directed. (122 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 10/28) WOODLAWNHHHH1/2 In this inspirational drama about the youth of running back Tony Nathan, the high school football star (Caleb Castille) tries to hold to his faith in the face of Alabama’s racial tensions. With Jon Voight and Sean Astin. Andrew and Jon Erwin (October Baby) directed. (123 min, PG)

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MAXHH1/2 This family film chronicles the adventures of a heroic canine who returns from service in Afghanistan with PTSD. Thomas Haden Church and Lauren Graham are among the human players. (111 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 7/1) PIXELSH1/2 Middle-aged geeks are the only ones who can save the Earth when aliens invade in the form of characters from classic video games. Chris Columbus directed the action comedy, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Josh Gad and Michelle Monaghan. (105 min, PG-13) SOUTHPAWHHH Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) directed this boxing drama in which Jake Gyllenhaal plays a fighter with nothing to lose who turns to trainer Forest Whitaker for a second chance. With Rachel McAdams. (123 min, R)

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THE GIFTHHHH1/2 Actor Joel Edgerton wrote, directed and stars in this thriller about a happy married couple (Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall) whose lives are disrupted when the husband’s old friend shows up bearing gifts and secrets. (108 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/12)

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One career ago, I was a professor of film studies. I gave that up to move to Vermont and write for Seven Days, but movies will always be my first love.

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UHF, the one and only film in which "Weird Al" Yankovic has ever starred, is an old favorite of mine. But I never realized quite how thoroughly every scene in the film reinforces Al's goofy, parodic star persona.

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REAL FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 4

Scorpio (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

I expect you to be in a state of continual birth for the next four weeks. Awakening and activation will come naturally. Your drive to blossom and create may be irresistible, bordering on unruly. Does that sound overwhelming? I don’t think it will be a problem as long as you cultivate a mood of amazed amusement about how strong it feels. To help maintain your poise, keep in mind that your growth spurt is a natural response to the dissolution that preceded it. Halloween costume suggestions: a fountain; an erupting volcano; the growing beanstalk from the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): How dare you be so magnetic and tempting? What were you thinking when you turned up the intensity of your charm to such a high level? I suggest

Dickens in his short story “Hunted Down.” Make that one of your guiding meditations in the coming days, Leo. In the back of your mind, keep visualizing the image of a little key opening a heavy door. Doing so will help ensure that you’ll be alert when clues about the real key’s location become available. You will have a keen intuitive sense of how you’ll need to respond if you want to procure it. Halloween costume suggestion: proud and protective possessor of a magic key.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the last 10 days of November and the month of December, I suspect there will be wild-card interludes when you can enjoy smart gambles, daring stunts, cute tricks and mythic escapades. But the next three weeks will not be like that. On the contrary. For the immediate future, I think you should be an upstanding citizen, a well-behaved helper and a dutiful truthteller. Can you handle that? If so, I bet you will get sneak peaks of the fun and productive mischief that could be yours in the last six weeks of 2015. Halloween costume suggestion: the most normal person in the world.

VIRGO

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Members of the

gazelle species known as the springbok periodically engage in a behavior known as pronking. They leap into the air and propel themselves a great distance with all four feet off the ground, bounding around with abandon. What evolutionary purpose does this serve? Some scientists are puzzled, but not naturalist David Attenborough. In the documentary film Africa, he follows a springbok herd as it wanders through the desert for months, hoping to find a rare rainstorm. Finally it happens. As if in celebration, the springboks erupt with an outbreak of pronking. “They are dancing for joy,” Attenborough declares. Given the lucky breaks and creative breakthroughs coming your way, Cancerian, I foresee you doing something similar. Halloween costume suggestions: a pronking gazelle; a hippetyhopping bunny; a boisterous baby goat.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): “A very little key will open a very heavy door,” wrote Charles

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The ancient Hindu text known as the Kama Sutra gives extensive advice about many subjects, including love and sex. “Though a man loves a woman ever so much,” reads a passage in chapter four, “he never succeeds in winning her without a great deal of talking.” Take that as your cue, Virgo. In the coming weeks, stir up the intimacy you want with a great deal of incisive talking that beguiles and entertains. Furthermore, use the same approach to round up any other experience you yearn for. The way you play with language will be crucial in your efforts to fulfill your wishes. Luckily, I expect your persuasive powers to be even greater than they usually are. Halloween costume suggestion: the ultimate salesperson.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I encourage you to be super rhythmical and melodious in the coming days. Don’t just sing in the shower and in the car. Hum and warble and whistle while shopping for vegetables and washing the dishes and walking the dog. Allot yourself more than enough time to shimmy and cavort, not just on the dance floor but anywhere else you can get away with it. For extra credit, experiment with lyrical flourishes whenever you’re in bed doing the jizzle-skazzle. Halloween costume suggestions: wandering troubadour; street musician; freestyling rapper; operatic diva; medicine woman who heals with sound. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.” So says Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield. Can you guess why I’m bringing it to your attention, Sagittarius?

It’s one of those times when you can do yourself a big favor by sloughing off the stale, worn-out, decaying parts of your past. Luckily for you, you now have an extraordinary talent for doing just that. I suspect you will also receive unexpected help and surprising grace as you proceed. Halloween costume suggestion: a snake molting its skin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Speaking on behalf of your wild mind, I’m letting you know that you’re due for an immersion in revelry and festivity. Plugging away at business as usual could become counterproductive unless you take at least brief excursions to the frontiers of pleasure. High integrity may become sterile unless you expose it to an unpredictable adventure or two. Halloween costume suggestions: party animal; hell raiser; social butterfly; god or goddess of delight. Every one of us harbors a touch of crazy genius that periodically needs to be unleashed, and now is that time for you. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I hope you will choose a Halloween costume that emboldens you to feel powerful. For the next three weeks, it’s in your long-term interest to invoke a visceral sense of potency, dominion and sovereignty. What clothes and trappings might stimulate these qualities in you? Those of a king or queen? A rock star or CEO? A fairy godmother, superhero or dragon-tamer? Only you know which archetypal persona will help stir up your untapped reserves of confidence and command.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): It’s time to stretch the boundaries, Pisces. You have license to expand the containers and outgrow the expectations and wage rebellion for the sheer fun of it. The frontiers are calling you. Your enmeshment in small talk and your attachment to trivial wishes are hereby suspended. Your mind yearns to be blown and blown and blown again! I dare you to wander outside your overly safe haven and go in quest of provocative curiosities. Halloween costume suggestions: mad scientist; wild-eyed revolutionary; Dr. Who.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): On a January morning in 1943, the town of Spearfish, S.D., experienced very weird weather. At 7:30 a.m. the temperature was minus 4ºF. In the next two minutes, due to an unusual type of wind sweeping down over nearby Lookout Mountain, thermometers shot up 49 degrees. Over the next hour and a half, the air grew even warmer. But by 9:30, the temperature had plummeted back to minus 4ºF. I’m wondering if your moods might swing with this much bounce in the coming weeks. As long as you keep in mind that no single feeling is likely to last very long, it doesn’t have to be a problem. You may even find a way to enjoy the breathtaking ebbs and flows. Halloween costume suggestions: roller coaster rider; Jekyll and Hyde; warm clothes on one side of your body and shorts or bathing suit on the other.

you consider exercising more caution about expressing your radiance. People may have other things to do besides daydreaming about you. But if you really can’t bring yourself to be a little less attractive — if you absolutely refuse to tone yourself down — please at least try to be extra kind and generous. Share your emotional wealth. Overflow with more than your usual allotments of blessings. Halloween costume suggestions: a shamanic Santa Claus; a witchy Easter Bunny.

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