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George Lerrigo talks ‘Railroads’ by Matthew Rice
Even today, rail service in Bennington is a hot topic, and that’s also been the case in the past. It’s often been a topic of conversation, and at times heated debate. At 2 p.m., Sunday, April 17, at the Bennington Historical Society Meeting, George Lerrigo, will present information on the Corkscrew Railroad, the ‘mystery map’ that sheds light on the rail of 1925 that never materialized, and finally, what is currently happening with the rail service to Bennington County. This program is free and open to the public. “It’s been a pleasure to host the Bennington Historical Society here every month. Their meetings have moved to Sunday and it makes it much more convenient for people to come out to the vast array of presentations they have hosted,” Susan Strano marketing coordinator for the Bennington Museum
said. “Since the meetings have moved to Sundays they have been very well received because the attendance continues to increase,” she said. “The topics have been very eclectic and all over the place, but ultimately it ties down to the roots of Vermont history,” Strano said. When wealthy North Bennington resident Trenor Park purchased the BenningtonRutland Railroad, he found that the railroad ‘barons’ of the Troy and Boston Railroad refused him access to the New York lines. Rather than fight this monopoly, Park built a rail line from Bennington to Lebanon Spring, NY, where he could transfer his trains to southbound rails while bypassing Troy. The dozens of turns over 40 miles of hilly terrain gave this stretch of railroad the name ‘Corkscrew.’ Passenger service was canceled
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Glass plate negative, train engine, ‘Hiland Hall’. Photograph by Frederick D. Burt
‘Arcadia Now’ exhibit opens at Castleton
Explores the Pastoral Past, Present and Future at the Christine Price Gallery By Linda Ellingsworth
Artist Sally Apfelbaum’s Green Pathway, Giverny, is one of the pieces on display as part of the show “Arcadia Now” at Castleton State College.
The Northshire meets the Lakes Region as the Christine Price Gallery at Castleton State College presents “Arcadia Now” during April and May. Several artists with Northshire ties will exhibit at the Lakes Region gallery at Castleton State College. The exhibit explores the idea of “the country,” our actual and ideal relationship to the natural environment, in harmony (or at odds) with society, said curator and Professor of Art Tom McGlynn. An opening reception was held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, and featured a talk with three of the artists on art in relation to the rural environment: sculptor and installation artist Alisa Dworsky of Montpelier; photographer Sally Apfelbaum of Bennington and New York City; and sculptor and performance artist Nathaniel Lieb, of upstate New York and Brooklyn. The reception, free and open to the public, welcomes visitors to contribute to the discussion on how we “see” the country.
Combining photography, painting, sculpture and video, “Arcadia Now” is a collection of works that invokes the idea of the pastoral past and asks the 15 featured artists—each with a unique perspective—to envision what that pastoral idea, or an idyllic place of remove, might look like in the present. The exhibition addresses issues of nature and human consequence on nature, beauty and banality, and the ideal and the real in both abstract and figurative terms. The 15 artists featured in the exhibition are photographer Sally Apfelbaum of Bennington, and New York City; New Jerseybased painter and printmaker Tim Daly; multi-media artist Alisa Dworsky of Montpelier; painter, performance artist and curator Bill Doherty of New York; Japanese sound artist Ken Ikeda of New York City; New York photographer Justine Kurland of New York City; sculptor and performance artist Nathaniel Lieb of upstate New York and Brooklyn; painter Mary McDonnell of upstate
New York and Brooklyn; painter Rebecca Purdum of Ripton, sculptor, printmaker and installation artist Kiki Smith of New York City; Swedish sculptor Frederik Strid; Canadian photographer and philosopher Scott Walden, of Newfoundland and New York; black-and-white abstract photographer Tenesh Webber of New York City; photographer James Welling of Los Angeles; and mixed-media artist Aaron Williams of Brooklyn. In creating the exhibition McGlynn said he reflected on his move to Vermont from the New York City metro area in 2007 and the tranquil imagery the state invokes with visitors and residents alike. “In an almost uniquely rural state like Vermont, there has grown a complex web of interrelationships with the landscape—utilitarian, recreational and contemplative—which are most often utilized by the tourist industry so important to the state,” McGlynn said. “There is, however, a deeper ideological
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and Maine tracks leaving Pownal and heading toward Rensselaer and Albany. This line was never built, but if it had it would have provided a direct passenger and freight link to this Capital Region. Comments and information will be provided regarding the current efforts to reconnect Bennington and Bennington County to Amtrak’s rail transportation network. Updates on the work of the Southwestern Vermont Steering committee, the community group promoting rail passenger service in this area will be given. Lerrigo is a resident of North Bennington and founding member of the Southwestern Vermont Railroad Committee (SVRRC). The Bennington Museum, located at 75 Main Street (Route 9), Bennington has the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world as well as the largest collection of 19th century Bennington pottery.
In the other seven galleries, the museum presents a 1924 Wasp Touring Car, one of only twenty produced, military artifacts, one of the earliest ‘stars and stripes’ in existence, fine and decorative arts, and more. On view through May 30 is “Founding Documents, 17611791 - Archival Treasures Highlighting the Founding of Ve r m o n t ’s E a rl i e s t Community” and “Bennington Collects IV, the Curated Edition.” The museum is just a short ride from Manchester, Williamstown, and eastern New York, and open February through December every day but Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students over 18. No admission is charged for younger students or to visit the museum shop and café. Visit the museum’s website www.benningtonmuseum. org or call 447-1571 for more information.
relationship to the natural environment in harmony with society, which is a recurring theme in much contemporary art. Many of these artists seem to access a deeper, more complex relationship to the natural world, which might include an ancient longing or a symbolic reality that we may all feel at certain times.” For example the artist Kiki Smith, in her work “Fall/Winter,” depicts herself as a Madonna/ earth mother—cradling a squirrel rather than an infant—in a deeply personal allegory of cyclical, seasonal change that recalls the transcendental poetry of Emily Dickinson, he said. “She is, in a sense, reclaiming a female relation to the earth, which recalls an older social order,” McGlynn said.
Justine Kurland’s interpretations create scenarios in nature that recall classic paintings from the past. “Her photographs represent classic allegories of ‘natural humankind’ in what seem to be either pre-modern or Luddite communities,” McGlynn said. “Her work comments upon the dream of this type of harmonized human relation to the country with a post-modern awareness that it is just a dream.” “There is a long history of human society projecting idealistic intentions (with mixed results) upon the country landscape that go back to the ‘earthly paradise’ of the Garden of Eden. Do we see a need to return to this origin or do we need to reshape a newer utopia on the ruins of our previous intentions? ‘Arcadia Now’ leaves this as an open question,” McGlynn said. Tom McGlynn is an artist,
writer and educator based in the New York City-area and in Vermont, where he is Assistant Professor at Castleton State College. His art is represented in the collections of the Whitney Museum, The Museum of Modern Art and The CooperHewitt National Design Museum of the Smithsonian. His work has been reproduced for the cover of Artforum magazine and featured in New York Times articles. McGlynn has previously taught as a visiting artist at the Mason Gross School of Fine Arts at Rutgers University, N.J. The Christine Price Gallery at Castleton State College is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information on the artists, visit arcadianow. net/artist-bios. For more exhibit information and directions, visit castleton.edu/soundings/gallery or contact the college at 468-5611.
The Arlington Memorial High School Jazz Band was one of 23 Vermont schools to compete at the annual Vermont Student Jazz Festival in Burlington. Sponsored by the Vermont Association of Jazz Education and the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, the Jazz Festival featured over 600 Vermont high school musi-
cians. A panel of experts rated each band in three categories: performance, jazz solos and creative ability. The jazz band made its debut performance at this year’s event according to Arlington Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director Phelan Gallagher. “Even though I knew we’d be the smallest school par-
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in 1931 and the line was officially abandoned in 1953. Remnants of the old rail bed can be seen where it crossed the highway at this point. The Corkscrew Railroad Marker is at the edge of the Bennington Museum parking lot and marks one of the many locations where the rail crossed Route 9. Incorporated into Lerrigo’s remarks are some obscure facts about the Corkscrew Line, in particular the events in the North Bennington rail yards known as the Wellington Raid and how it impacted the building of the Corkscrew and the bold plan in the 19th century designed to make the Corkscrew a part of the main line that ran from New York City to Montreal. Lerrigo will also discuss the 1925 ‘mystery map’ that shows the design having the Boston
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Pre-Easter Bake Sale Looking for something special for your Easter holiday meals? Why not stop at the St. James Mission Committee Bake Sale on Saturday, April 23 and pick up a treat.? They’ll be selling homemade pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, jams, jellies and much more. All proceeds go to the Missions Committee’s outreach programs. The sale starts at 10 a.m., and will be held in front of the Arlington Community House (across the street from St. James) on Route 7A in Arlington.
Cooking class offered at GMA Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering a new culinary class for April. Join us from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at the Inn at Manchester for Springtime Baking. Lori Lantz of the Spiral Press Café will teach us how to make easy sweet treats to top off your Easter holiday gathering. On the menu are Hot Cross Buns, Coconut Cake, and a Lemon Berry Trifle. The cost is $40. Space is limited, so register early by calling Renee Bornstein at 802 362-1199 or visit www. greenmtnacademy.org. Green Mountain Academy’s Culinary Series is sponsored by Vermont Kitchen Supply in Manchester, Vermont.
Eggs, baseball at Southern Vermont The Student Government Association at Southern Vermont College will be hosting its annual Peter Rabbit Egg Hunt on campus Saturday, April 23. Designed for children of all ages, the Egg Hunt will begin promptly at noon on the Everett Mansion front lawn. A rain date for this event, if the weather is uncooperative, has been set for April 30, at noon. In addition, the men’s baseball team will host Elms College in a double header at 12 p.m. Both events are free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call SVC’s Office of Communications at 802-4476389 or e-mail communications@svc.edu. For future events on campus, visit www. svc.edu.
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Zion Episcopal Church plans Holy Week and Easter services Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester Center, invites the community to Holy Week and Easter services. Palm Sunday, April 17t, services of Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel and Holy Eucharist will be held at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. During Holy week, morning prayer will be held each week day at 9 a.m. At 12:15 p.m., Wednesday,
April 20, organist Christopher Lewis will be playing followed by John Mitchell celebrating Holy Eucharist and leading healing prayer. The traditional agape meal will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21, is the traditional agape meal with lamb provided and the rest of the meal pot luck, followed by Holy
Eucharist at 7 p.m.. The Good Friday Liturgy takes place at noon and lasts about one hour. Easter Sunday services begin, weather permitting, with a Sunrise Service on Mount Equinox, The Skyline Drive gates will open at 5:30 and the service will begin at 6 a.m.. Easter services continue at Zion at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
with an Easter Egg Hunt following the 10 a.m. service. Zion Church is located at 5167 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vt., between Gringo Jack’s and the Olde Tavern. For more information contact Zion Church at 802 362-1987 or office@zionchurchmanchester. org or visit the website at www. zionchurchmanchester.org
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MANCHESTER The Southern Vermont Arts Center is accepting registrations for its Summer Art Camps for children that will be held in July and August. Ages 4 to 6 will be July 26 to 29; ages 7 to 12 Aug. 9 to 12; and ages 9 to 14 Aug. 16 to 19. Advance registration is required and forms are available at www.svac.org. Information: Stacy Gates at 802-362-1405, Ext. 32, or email sgates@svac.org. WEST PAWLET The Mettawee Community School on Route 153 in West Pawlet will hold Kindergarten Registration and Screening from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15. Children must be age 5 by Sept. 1, 2011, to register for kindergarten, and parents must bring a birth certificate and immunization records for each child. Information/appointments: 645-9009.
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RUTLAND The College of St. Joseph Human Services Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15, around Tuttle Hall at the College of St. Joseph in Rutland. Ages 2 to 12 are encouraged to attend and, in case of inclement weather, this event will be held at the college’s Athletic Center. Treats, a raffle, and other activities will be featured. Information: Lindsey JohnstonBrown at 802-776-5233, or email ljohnston@csj.edu. POULTNEY Green Mountain College graduates who’ve gone into sustainable farming will participate in a panel discussion about their experiences from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15, in The Gorge at Withey Hall on the campus in Poultney. Leading the panel will be Prof. Philip Ackerman-Leist, author of “Up Tunket Road: The Education of a Modern Homesteader.” Refreshments and appetizers featuring local foods will be served. Free and open to all. WELLS The Green Mountain Seniors group invites everyone to a Teacup Auction on Friday, April 15, at the Modern Woodmen of America’s annex building off Route 30 in Wells. Viewing will begin at 6 p.m. and the auction at 7 p.m., including household items, jewelry, games, groceries, and homemade baked goods. There’ll be refreshments and door prizes, too. Cost: $1 per envelope of 10 tickets.
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POULTNEY The Poultney Woman’s Club invites everyone to Breakfast with Bunny from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, in the Fellowship Hall at the Poultney United Methodist Church on Main Street. Cost: $1.25. Photos with Bunny also will be available at $1.25 each. Information: 802-2879244, or www.gfwc.org. PAWLET The Oxbow Mountain 4-H Club invites everyone to the Sixth Annual Bart Jacobs Memorial Turkey Calling Contest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Pawlet Fire House on Route 133, just north of Route 30. Children ages 7 to 15 will compete to win handcrafted slate prizes. Also, there’ll be a shotgun raffle and small teacup auction, and food will be available for purchase. Information/registration form: Ellen at 325-3495, Tom at 394-2445.
SALEM An Art Party Reception for a new exhibition titled, “Rupert Artists,” will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the North Main Gallery, 196 N. Main Street in Salem. Everyone will be welcome. Information: 518-8543406. MANCHESTER The Shires Press will present “Inertia,” the debut novel by Vermont author Kim Cope Tait, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. Struggling with grief over unimaginable loss and learning to heal is the focus of this book. Information: 802-362-2200. SALEM Singer/songwriter Bob Warren will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at The Cabaret at Fort Salem Theater, 11 E. Broadway in Salem. Cost: $20, including coffee and dessert. Information/tickets: 518-854-9200, or www.fortsalemtheater.com.
Sun 4/17 MANCHESTER Margo Southwick will discuss her one-of-a-kind book, “Point to Happy,” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. This book is designed specifically for children with autism. Free and open to all and snacks will be served. Information: 802362-2200. SALEM The Salem United Methodist Church on E. Broadway will host a Palm Sunday Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 17. Pancakes, French toast and more will be served and takeouts will be available. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children. Advance tickets are available at Salem Hardware and AJ’s Enterprises in Salem, and will be sold at the door. Information: Arlene Coldwell at 854-7588. BENNINGTON The Bennington Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at the Bennington Museum, 75 Main Street, Route 9. George Lerrigo will present a program on the Corkscrew Railroad, the “mystery map” that sheds light on the rail of 1925 that never materialized, and current rail service in Bennington County. Free and open to all. Information: 802-447-1571, or www.benningtonmuseum.org. MANCHESTER Pianist Gary Schmidt will perform works by Bach, Chopin and Debussy at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at Israel Congregation Synagogue, 6025 Main Street in Manchester. The program will end with a set of standard jazz tunes, featuring Gary with Seth Carper and Peter Maness, including “Stella by Starlight,” “My Romance,” and “Moonlight in Vermont.” Free and open to all. BENNINGTON The nonprofit World Help organization will present the Children of the World Choir at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at the Green Mountain Christian Center, 440 Main Street in Bennington. Featured will be a high-energy, inspiring program of songs in English and native dialects. Everyone will be welcome. Information: 802-447-7224.
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BENNINGTON Valerie Imbruce will moderate a discussion on
“International Environmental Law” at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 18, in the Barn, Room 100, on the Bennington College campus. Free and open to all. BENNINGTON A performance by the chamber jazz trio of Grammywinning reed player Paul McCandless, recognized pianist/ composer Art Lande, and Bennington faculty member Bruce Williamson will perform at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 18, in the Deane Carriage Barn at Bennington College. Free and open to all.
Tues 4/19 PAWLET A Pampered Chef Bingo Fundraiser for the Pawlet Public Library and Dutchie’s General Store in West Pawlet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, at the Pawlet Library, 141 School Street. Ten games of bingo and great Pampered Chef prizes will be featured. Admission: $20 for all games, or $10 for five games, and additional cards will be available for purchase. Information: Beth Kashner at 802-325-3123. BENNINGTON Fiber artist Elana Herzog will speak at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, in the Tishman Lecture Hall at Bennington College. Free and open to all.
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MANCHESTER Andrew McKeever, managing editor of the Manchester Journal, and local historian Judy Harwood, will speak about the Manchester Journal’s history, from the time it started publishing during the Civil War to present, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20. You’ll find this Manchester Historical Society event at the First Congregational Church in Manchester. Free and open to all and refreshments will be served. Information: Bob or Sally at 802362-2523.
Thu 4/21 DORSET Anharad Edson will lead a series of classes on “Functional and Whimsical Clay Creations” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from April 21 through May 19 at The Long Trail School in Dorset. Cost: $120, including all materials. Preregistration is requested with Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199. MANCHESTER Oliver Levis of the Earth Time Sky Community Farm in Manchester, Bob Schoenemann of Little Hawk Nursery in Pawlet, and Alan Benoit of Sustainable Design will make presentations on starting vegetables from seed, care of locally raised dwarf conifers, and building a cold-frame using reclaimed materials at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. You’ll find this free “Sustainable Living” series event at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. Information: 802362-2200.
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MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS The Rutland County Parent Child Center and Community Partners will host the Second Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at the Middletown Springs Elementary School, 15 Schoolhouse Road. Information: 802-775-9711, or 802-235-2365.