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ill-advised investment. What were they thinking? Where was the Finance Committee when these decisions were being made? More interestingly, what bank lends a small, private, unendowed college of that size and financial status an amount that so obviously outweighs its ability to repay? People’s United Bank of Vermont. And the collateral? One planned gift of a revocable trust, payable upon the death of the donor, and the “promise” of another million-dollar gift. But, alas, no written record of such a “promise” could be found, anywhere in Burlington College’s records. Who is to blame for this appallingly inappropriate business deal? Perhaps a board that steered clear of the tough questions which needed to be asked. Or a bank in the state of an influential senator — a senator, as it turned out, with bigger ambitions? Seven Days reached out to Sanders’ senate office for a response and, as of press time, had not gotten one. To read Freese’s complete post, which links to Moore’s letter, go to sevendaysvt.com.

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On August 27, Vermont State Police responded to a burglary complaint on Crepeault Hill Road in St. Johnsbury. According to police, 19-year-old Megan Wilcox reported that her apartment had been burglarized the previous night and that her three kittens had been stolen. Police later determined that Wilcox’s landlord, Kim Bedor, 48, had allegedly entered Wilcox’s apartment through a window and catnapped the kittens — along with some cat food. Upon learning that the filched felines were upstairs, Wilcox allegedly entered her landlord’s apartment and confronted her, then refused to scat. Trooper David Shaffer cited Bedor for cat burglary and Wilcox for trespassing. The purloined pussies, Hazen, Paisley and Sylvester, were returned to their owner.

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Over the past year, Seven Days has produced several excellent articles surrounding the subject of historic preservation efforts in Burlington, drawing needed attention to efforts of tireless individuals and organizations working to maintain and improve the city’s character [“A Farmhouse Reborn,” May 11; “Will South End Revival Alter Burlington’s Lakeside Neighborhood?” April 27; “New Pressure on Old Buildings in the Queen City,” March 2; “Episcopal Diocese Makes Plans to Preserve Burlington’s Rock Point,” February 17]. Unfortunately, little attention has been given to those same issues in neighboring Winooski, which has become a target for real estate development. Recently, one of Winooski’s most iconic and best preserved mid-19th-century homes was removed from a central corridor on East Allen Street to make way for a 27-unit apartment complex. Despite the new owners’ noble endeavor to save the structure, the circumstances that forced the home to be moved from its historic context set a terrible precedent for development in the city. One has to ask: If this house was so important that considerable time and money was spent to save its elements, shouldn’t the city have retained it? As a resident, I am disappointed that city leaders have chosen to continue a destructive pattern set forth by 1960s urban renewal practices, eradicating artistically and historically important architecture that gives the city its unique sense of place, in favor of short-term private gains.

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I really feel for Penny Thibault losing two sons to overdoses [“Brothers’ Keeper,” August 31]. Would the local daily “paper of record” publishing the “Day In Court” bust at the son’s apartment have alerted her to a problem in December 2014? Maybe, but since the paper doesn’t run it anymore, we have no idea what happens in court for the past two years since discontinuance. Will “punishing” a dealer make her feel better? I doubt it. After losing my only brother in Vietnam (at the hand of a fellow soldier), I often thought about exacting “revenge” on my own since he got 10 years at Leavenworth. Then, with Sen. Bernie Sanders’ help, I got the trial transcripts from the U.S. Army and forgave the murderer, which did make me feel better and find closure. But for any and all considering heroin use, it’s heroin. As my

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Not-So-Rapid Intervention: Plan to Help Addicted Defendants Falls Short

BY MARK DAVIS

Winds of November: Windham, Grafton to Weigh In on Turbine Project BY TERRI HALLENBECK

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SONGBIRD Certain voices are simply unmistakable. For more than two decades, Iris DeMent’s powerful pipes have given life to country-, folk- and gospel-infused tunes such as “Our Town” and “In Spite of Ourselves,” sung with John Prine. She takes to the Chandler Center for the Arts stage with songs from 2015’s The Trackless Woods, inspired by the work of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 57

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ATT HOWLAND is tired of the name-calling. Since late last April, when Rutland Mayor CHRIS LOURAS announced that his city would seek to resettle 100 Syrian refugees within its borders, Howland and a few dozen others have publicly — and pointedly — questioned the mayor’s plan. Their neighbors, in turn, have questioned the motivations of the loose-knit group to which Howland belongs, called Rutland First. “We’ve been portrayed as racists, bigots, xenophobes and fearmongers,” the 37-year-old Rutland resident says. “And that’s really not what we are.” In their public presentations, Howland and fellow Rutland First leaders have been careful to convey that they don’t oppose resettlement, per se. They simply wonder whether their city of 15,824 can afford to absorb the war-battered immigrants. And they question why the nonprofit U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants worked in secret — with support from Louras, Gov. PETER SHUMLIN and Vermont’s congressional delegation — to develop a refugee plan for Rutland. (The U.S. Department of State is expected to decide within the next two months whether to grant USCRI’s Rutland application.) “We can’t say yes, because we don’t have all the information,” insists Howland, whose ancestors hailed from Italy, England and Scotland. “It’s not a time for ‘stop.’ It’s not a time for ‘never.’ It’s a time for ‘pause.’” Many of those who share Howland’s skepticism do not appear to share his tact. “Find EM … Run EM out!” a man posting as STEVEN CHARLES wrote last week on Rutland First’s Facebook page. “Don’t do business with them.” “It’ll help the personal security industry in town, cause you’ll have to hire people to guard your women and children,” added PAUL TANNER III. “Get the fcuk (sic) out of MY country,” wrote PAT DONNELLY. RICHARD GUYETTE is a frequent contributor to Rutland First’s Facebook page. Last week, the 71-year-old retired psychotherapist wrote without explanation that he had recently observed a man at the intersection of Route 7 and West Street “dressed in white, wearing a head covering that looked Arabic to me with some sort of beads hanging down from the waist.” According to Guyette, his alleged

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sighting may be evidence that the city is already “sneaking [refugees] in the back door.” “There was just nobody I’ve ever seen dressed like that before,” he tells Seven Days. “It made me think whether they were already here.” Guyette defends his opposition to Muslim immigration, arguing that his own ancestors, Maronite Christians, were run out of their homeland in the late 19th century. “These are the same people who they’re bringing here — the people who drove my family out of Syria,” he claims. “It was the Ottoman Turks, who are Muslim — radical Muslims … I’m part Syrian myself. How could I be racist against Syrians?”

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Guyette says he simply does not believe that Muslim refugees will “assimilate” in Vermont, which he views as a problem. “If they don’t, then they’re at odds with everybody’s goals and ideals,” he maintains. “If they feel that all infidels should be put to death, I don’t know how that’s gonna work. Because as far as they’re concerned, there are a lot of infidels here.” It’s not just the rank and file who feel that way. While leaders of Rutland First are quick to deny bias in public settings, some have made questionable comments on social media. Early last month, Rutland City Treasurer WENDY WILTON, the 2012 Republican nominee for state treasurer, posted a story on her Facebook page about Democratic National Convention speaker KHIZR KHAN. The piece, published by the Daily Caller, a conservative news site, noted that the Pakistani American attorney had written a journal article about Islamic law in 1983. “There is quite a bit of wild stuff going on with this speaker,” Wilton wrote about Khan, who had criticized Republican presidential nominee DONALD TRUMP days earlier at the convention. “He was brandishing a US constitution at his speech,

but in reality he supports Sharia law. Very odd.” In fact, Khan has said no such thing. But that didn’t stop another Rutland First leader, former Vermont Department of Public Service commissioner DAVID O’BRIEN, from making the same allegation. “My read of his article is that he holds Shariah law above all else,” O’Brien wrote on Wilton’s page, adding later that Democratic presidential nominee HILLARY CLINTON “has no issue with Shariah law being defended based on her work as Secretary of State.” In a separate post, Wilton wrote, “If [President BARACK] OBAMA and Clinton had done their job, Mr. Kahn’s [sic] son may not have perished, either.” In fact, Khan’s son, U.S. Army Captain HUMAYUN KHAN, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in June 2004. At the time, Obama was serving in the Illinois State Senate. When another commenter noted that the war in question had been waged by President GEORGE W. BUSH, Wilton partially retracted her assertion and then blamed Obama and Clinton for the deaths of other American soldiers and civilians. Wilton maintains that her opposition to refugee resettlement in Rutland is not driven by “cultural stuff” — and she says she would be fine with as many as 25 Syrians moving to town. And while she says she has “concerns” about the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria “infiltrating” refugee communities, she’s mostly worried that taxpayers will get the shaft. At a Rutland First meeting last week at the Rutland Free Library, Wilton presented a spreadsheet suggesting that resettlement would raise property taxes by 35 percent over five years. According to Louras, Wilton’s numbers are “absurd,” “wholly inaccurate” and “pure fabrication.” He says he’s currently writing next year’s city budget and believes the cost to taxpayers — in the short, medium and long term — will be “zero.” The cost of inaction, on the other hand, will be much greater, Louras argues. He sees resettlement as an opportunity to bolster an aging workforce, fill vacant housing and diversify a city that is 96 percent white. “If this doesn’t happen — if refugee resettlement doesn’t take place in Rutland — we won’t be able to recover from it for 20 years,” he says. “It will be a generation before we recognize what a great missed opportunity it was.”

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they have few suggestions as to where the war’s refugees might go, if not their own backyard. “I’m a state legislator, sir. These questions are not even in line,” answers Rep. DOUG GAGE (R-Rutland), who says his ancestry is a “Heinz 57” variety. “I have nothing to do with the federal government.” Similarly, Wilton says it’s “not my job as the lowly treasurer of the City of Rutland to figure that out.” After some thought, she poses questions of her own. “What’s the [United Nations] doing? What’s Obama doing?” she asks. “These are bigger questions than you and I. But, hey, why aren’t we pursuing peace in Syria, so these people can go home to their country?” What a novel idea. “This is my community. This is where I have chosen to live,” Wilton says. “I like it here. It has some struggles. But we don’t need to make those struggles worse.” It’s MIKE’s community, too. The Rutland real estate agent, who asked Seven Days to refer to him by first name only in order to protect his family, grew up in Aleppo — perhaps the city hit hardest by the Syrian civil war. Mike left home in 1980 to attend college in Boston and has lived in Rutland for nearly 17 years. Other than his wife, LAILA, with whom he has two young girls, he has never known another Syrian living in Vermont. “It’s OK,” he says of the relative isolation. “I like the people here. That’s why I’ve stayed all these years.” According to Mike, those who know he hails from Syria often ask how his family is coping with the war. His answers are grim. Many relatives have fled to the Kurdish city of Afrin, while others are living in Turkey and Germany. Two siblings, Mike says, are still stuck in Aleppo. “They’re scattered all over the place, and nobody’s lives are the same anymore,” he says. “We pretty much lost everything over there.” Mike, who supports Louras’ plan, says he occasionally engages with those who don’t. “I ask them, ‘How will this affect you in a negative way?’ Sometimes they stumble over this,’” he says. “They tell me they worry. They don’t know who [the refugees] are. My answer is, ‘They’re human beings. They’re running from death.’” Mike says he doesn’t “get angry or anything like that” when his neighbors appear unwelcoming to his countrymen. “People have their own lives here. They have their own problems. They have their own struggles,” he says. “They just don’t know. I can tell them. But it’s one man’s words.” m

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Louras, a Republican-turnedindependent who has run the city since 2007, doesn’t hold back when describing Rutland First. He sees its members as fearmongering “nativists” ignorant of the discrimination many of their own ancestors once faced. He wonders whether they know what happened to the 908 German Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis when the U.S. turned it away in 1939. “I think many people involved with Rutland First have forgotten that or choose not to recognize it,” says Louras, whose Greek forebears fled persecution by the Ottoman Turks. “Rutland is built on an immigrant population, and we need to remember who we are and where we came from.” Shumlin, an outspoken proponent of Syrian immigration to Vermont, agrees with Louras. “What I would say to the folks at Rutland First, or whatever it’s called, is, ‘Take a deep breath. Ask yourselves what your ancestors would have said if they had been greeted with the kind of fear that we’re hearing from that organization,’” he says. The governor appears quite cognizant of what it means to be a refugee. He says his father’s Jewish ancestors fled “horror, war and discrimination” in Ukraine. His mother grew up in Holland during World War II, he says, and “watched her Jewish friends get dragged away to the gas chambers.” Howland thinks such comparisons are unfair and inaccurate. “It’s like apples and oranges, because we live in a different age now,” he says. “When you have a terrorist organization that has actively said, ‘We’re going to sneak in terrorists through refugee flows,’ that raises concerns.” Many Rutland First leaders frame their opposition to resettlement in compassionate terms. FRED HAAS, a 37-year-old electrical engineer, acknowledges that Syrian refugees might be able to find minimum-wage work in Rutland. “But the problem with that is, there’s no room for growth here,” says Haas, who believes his ancestors came mostly from Germany. “There’s not a lot of highpaying jobs.” Of course, the 4.8 million Syrians living in refugee camps — not to mention the 6.6 million who’ve been forced out of their homes but remain in their country — likely have more pressing concerns than career advancement. Rutland Firsters say they understand the devastation wreaked by five years of Syrian civil war, in which as many as 470,000 people have been killed. But

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ov. Peter Shumlin’s 2014 State of the State address about Vermont’s opiate “crisis” got plenty of national media attention. The legislature followed up with Act 195, a 21-page law that includes initiatives designed to fight drug addiction. It established tougher penalties for out-of-state heroin dealers, expanded and reorganized the state’s drug-treatment system for inmates, and set new regulations for prescribing and monitoring prescription medication. It also sought to encourage prosecutors to create programs to get drug addicts out of the courts and into treatment. The model to attack addiction and related crimes was Chittenden County’s Rapid Intervention Community Court, which offers repeat offenders with addiction problems or mental health issues the chance to have their criminal charges dropped in exchange for completing counseling and treatment. A 2013 Vermont Center for Justice Research study found that defendants who went through the program were three times less likely to commit new crimes than those who went through the traditional court system. At Shumlin’s urging, officials hoped to replicate the RICC program in every Vermont county. But more than two years and $1 million later, experts say the efforts to establish “pre-charge” programs — so called because they prevent charges from being filed in court — have resulted in little progress across Vermont. “It’s very well-intentioned, but as of right now it really has had no effect at all on the justice system,” Defender General Matt Valerio said. Even Senate Judiciary Committee chair Dick Sears (D-Bennington) said the program has been “somewhat of a disappointment.” The chief architect of Act 195 said, “It hasn’t got up and running as we anticipated.” Aside from Chittenden, only Lamoille, Windsor and Rutland counties have launched significant pre-charge programs since the law was passed. Other counties have experimented with the programs, but have yet to commit to the idea. An estimated 14,000 Vermonters could be eligible for pre-charge

LAW ENFORCEMENT programs, according to Annie Ramniceanu, who until recently oversaw a team of state-hired monitors charged with identifying defendants accused of lower-level crimes — outside of Chittenden County. They have only interviewed 1,000 of them. And only 22 people have completed a pre-charge program, according to Robin Weber, director of research for the Montpelierbased Crime Research Group, which monitors some state programs. “The numbers are very small,” Ramniceanu acknowledged in an interview. “It hasn’t been robust. We’re reaching a subset of a subset.” Last week the Shumlin administration quietly transferred responsibility for the pre-charge program from the Department of Corrections to the Attorney General’s Office. The move was widely interpreted in legal circles as a sign that administration officials are unhappy with the pace of progress, and hope to hand the initiative over to Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan. The Democrat is considered the front-runner in the race to replace outgoing AG Bill Sorrell

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and launched the rapid-intervention court. “The governor … recognizes that these are complex changes that involve 14 independent state’s attorneys, defense attorneys, judges, police departments

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FOR THE PRE-CHARGE PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE. and sheriffs, as well as treatment providers,” Shumlin’s office said in a prepared statement to Seven Days in response to questions about the transfer. “He recognizes that buy-in in each county is a

process that may take longer in some places.” What happened? The original idea was to hire 11 “pre-trial monitors” who would fan out to every state criminal court. They were to work with prosecutors and judges by interviewing defendants to see if they would benefit from being taken out of the court system and placed in a rapid-intervention program. With a $1.1 million contract, the DOC contracted with the Lamoille Restorative Center, a Hyde Park nonprofit that has provided services to criminals and victims. The DOC employed Ramniceanu to spearhead the project. Ramniceanu told Seven Days that bureaucratic delays and resistance to change slowed her progress. For example, she said she struggled for months with what seemed like a simple task: establishing a system to notify monitors when a person is arrested, so they can quickly arrange interviews to see if a defendant warrants placement in treatment programs. Ramniceanu said the Department of Public Safety was nervous about disseminating arrest information, and there were problems syncing the datamanagement systems that track arrests. It took five months to establish a system. Even then, it lacked crucial information: phone numbers for defendants. Resolving that issue took a few more months. “Nobody thought about how to do this operationally,” said Ramniceanu, who took a permanent job with the DOC shortly before the program transferred to the Attorney General’s Office. Successor Willa Farrell, the Attorney General’s Office director of court diversion, is the new director of pre-charge services. A bigger obstacle, observers say, is the structure of Vermont’s criminal justice system: State’s attorneys are elected county by county to four-year terms and have almost total control over how cases are prosecuted. Legislators did not mandate the creation of pre-charge programs in Act 195. So the state’s attorneys were free to ignore the programs, even as statehired monitors started working in their jurisdictions.

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rank Seawright picked his way through the woods beside his home, showing off a view unspoiled by humans: beech trees where bears dine, a beaver pond and surrounding wetlands. Just beyond them, he pointed out the forested ridge where a 28-turbine wind project is proposed. Iberdrola, a Spanish renewableenergy developer, plans to build 20 turbines in the town of Windham, where Seawright serves as selectboard chair, and eight in adjacent Grafton. “This is so glaringly the wrong place,” said Seawright, 73, his southern accent softening sharp words about the prospect of wind turbines looming over the two towns on ridgetops owned by Meadowsend Timberlands. “It’ll be extremely destructive, in my opinion.” Seawright hasn’t kept his views to himself. Debate about the Stiles Brook Wind Project, which has deeply divided both of the Windham County communities, has devolved into a name-calling fight, in which both sides have accused the other of spreading misinformation. Seawright’s predecessor quit after receiving threats. Online commenters have used the word “rape” to describe the project. Iberdrola’s Vermont lobbyists received an email saying they should be “hanged.” Wind projects routinely face local opposition around the country, but this one stands out, said Art Sasse, spokesman for Iberdrola. “We don’t normally encounter the kind of divisive, visceral tone and tenor that seems to be present,” he said. Trying to counter the “myths” with “facts,” Sasse penned a guest column for the August 18 Rutland Herald. “Voters in Grafton and Windham should be aware of the falsehoods spread by the individuals and groups that are doing everything they can to prevent an open, fact-based discussion before the vote,” he wrote. “It is time for the fear-mongering to end.” There’s a good chance that will happen on Election Day. When they go to the polls on November 8, Windham residents will vote on whether the Stiles Brook Wind Project should proceed. Iberdrola has committed to accept what the locals decide. On the same day, Vermonters statewide will choose between two candidates for governor with starkly different views on wind power. Democrat Sue

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Minter says the state could use more turbines. Republican Phil Scott favors a statewide wind-project moratorium. Upon taking office, the new governor will appoint a commissioner of the Department of Public Service and choose a new chair of the state Public Service Board, which permits projects. Taken together, the two votes could potentially clarify Vermont’s position on wind power. “What’s going to happen with Windham and the Vermont governor’s race are two crucial pieces to the puzzle,” said Ron Pilette, Grafton Selectboard chair, who opposes the project. “Referendum is too strong a word,” said Steve Terry, a retired Green Mountain Power executive who helped develop the utility’s 21-turbine Lowell Mountain project. “It will be another straw in the wind as to where this issue is going.”

The largest wind project in Vermont would be in two of its tiniest towns: Grafton has 678 residents; Windham, just 418. Both communities are havens for retirees and owners of second homes looking to get away from crowds or to ski and still be within an easy drive of Boston or New York. Vacation homes make up more than half the tax base. “If this thing goes through … we can kiss our tourism industry goodbye,” said Pilette, whose town features a wellpreserved idyllic New England village center that includes the historic 45-room Grafton Inn owned by the nonprofit Windham Foundation. In Vermont, communities cannot veto energy projects. The state Public Service Board can consider a town’s view, but the board is charged with giving priority to the overall public good. Nevertheless, Iberdrola has agreed to abide by votes in Windham and Grafton, claiming it doesn’t want to build where it isn’t welcome. The notion of giving a town power over where to site an energy project is both unusual and controversial. “It’s uncommon outside of New England,” said Peter Kelley, spokesman for the American Wind Energy Association, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group. “Elsewhere such decisions tend to be made at the state level and by the private-property owners who want to lease their land.”

Not everyone agrees, however, on what constitutes an acceptable vote. Sasse defined it as a “vote of all legally registered voters of a community.” Windham’s November 8 ballot item qualifies, Sasse said. Grafton’s plan, so far, doesn’t. The Grafton Selectboard plans to conduct a community poll that would include owners of second homes as well as full-time residents, possibly by the end of September. Selectboard chair Pilette said he’s opposed to holding an official Australian ballot vote until a town plan defines Grafton’s views on renewable energy siting. That’s unlikely to happen in time for the November election, he said. Pilette said he wants to make sure Graftonites fully understand the tax implications of the project before voting. Many locals not only want secondhome owners to have a say in the matter, according to Lynn Barrett, spokeswoman for the Grafton Woodlands Group, which formed to oppose the 28-turbine project. It wants the town — not the developer — to decide how to conduct its vote. Iberdrola favors the private Australian ballot over anything that includes property-taxpayers who aren’t registered to vote in Vermont. “The thought is, Who the heck is this company to tell us what kind of vote we can have?” Barrett asked. Grafton’s unwillingness — at least, so far — to hold an Australian ballot vote of only local registered voters muddies the waters. Asked what Iberdrola will do if Windham votes no and Grafton hasn’t voted, Sasse said, “Good question … We would like votes in both.” A community vote worked for Green Mountain Power as it developed the 21-turbine Lowell Mountain project. In 2010, Lowell residents voted 342-114 for the project. In 2014, after the turbines were operating, residents reaffirmed their support with another vote. Terry, the retired Green Mountain Power executive, said one of the keys to the local approval was chief executive officer Mary Powell’s pledge that the utility would honor the local decision. Another was the financial package offered to Lowell and surrounding towns, he said.

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In Windham, the developer has offered $715,000 a year, which virtually covers the town’s budget. Grafton, where fewer turbines would be installed, would get $285,000. The amounts were calculated based on earlier Vermont projects, including Lowell, Sasse said. Seawright said he expects that Iberdrola will sweeten its offer between now and November to win support. Sasse indicated Iberdrola is open to that. “The benefit package is a work in progress,” he said. If Lowell is any indication, Windham voters can expect to see representatives of the developer going door-to-door and organizing small, almost Tupperwarelike meetings, Terry said. “I got to know all the back roads of Lowell,” Terry said, recalling his work there. “People were very polite.” Terry acknowledged, however, that in the ensuing six years, the tenor of the wind debate has changed in Vermont. “The anti-wind lobby has increased its voice,” he said. David Blittersdorf, owner of AllEarth Renewables in Williston who has proposed wind projects in Irasburg and Holland, said the opposition is so

misleading he doesn’t think he could get a fair vote from community residents. “It’s an extremely small amount of people who are extremely vocal,” said the man who built the four-turbine Georgia Mountain project. “It becomes a mob.”

THE LARGEST WIND PROJECT IN VERMONT WOULD BE IN TWO OF ITS TINIEST TOWNS: GRAFTON HAS 678 RESIDENTS; WINDHAM, JUST 418. Opponents argue that their numbers are growing because wind projects are wearing out their welcome. “Since Lowell voted, we understand a lot more than we did,” argued Mark Whitworth, executive director of Energize Vermont, a wind-power opposition group. In Grafton, Barrett’s organization has a staffed office, open daily, in the historic former post office.

“This is probably the biggest thing to ever hit Grafton,” said Barrett, a former Grafton resident who now lives in Dummerston. “People are concerned.” The proposed wind project has divided households. “I’m in a mixed marriage,” said Rep. Carolyn Partridge (D-Windham), a sheep farmer who also chairs the local school board. A liberal Democrat who describes herself as a renewable-energy and wind supporter, Partridge said she’s wary of the Stiles Brook Wind Project. Her husband, Alan, supports it. “He says he wants to be part of the future,” she said. She said she was swayed by the fact that more homes would be within 1.5 miles of the turbines than any other in Vermont. She’s also been influenced by stories from elsewhere of neighbors unable to sleep because of the sound of the blades. In Windham, the three-member selectboard is split — two against, one open to the project, according to Seawright, a retired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyst who has a solar panel in his backyard. He believes in renewable energy, he said, but fears that the turbine construction would turn docile streams into torrents, destroying the wetlands.

In Grafton, the five-member selectboard has three members opposed and two who are open to the idea. Cynthia Gibbs, a Grafton selectboard member, can’t make up her mind — she supports the plan one day and opposes it the next — but said she’s eager for the town to make a decision and move on from a topic that has dominated public discussion for four years. “It would be good if we didn’t have all this controversy,” she said. Will the Windham County vote put the wind-power issue to rest? Not statewide. Whatever happens on November 8, Blittersdorf vowed to continue pursuing turbine projects elsewhere in Vermont. The Green Mountain State must develop more wind, he said, predicting that some projects will end up in the Champlain Valley. “I think wind is going to be needed and needed on a scale that is quite large,” Blittersdorf said, arguing that the era of fossil fuels is nearing its end. “We, as a society, can’t live into the future without renewables … and wind is going to have to be in the mix.” m Contact: terri@sevendaysvt.com

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n the first full day of school at Sharon Academy last Friday, September sunshine washed over the hilltop campus and dozens of students tromped inside, passing the yurts out front that serve as overflow classrooms. Fundraising is under way for an addition to the private school, where about 85 percent of students pay with public funds under Vermont’s long-standing “tuitioning” program. It allows towns that don’t have an elementary, middle or high school to use public dollars to send students to public or private schools of their choice. That has helped Sharon Academy to receive millions of taxpayer dollars and grow from zero to 160 students since its founding 20 years ago. Over the same period, public school enrollment in Vermont has dropped by about 20 percent. The decline has intensified competition for students. It has also renewed criticism that the tuition program creates an unfair playing field since independent schools can benefit from public funding without having to enroll all students who arrive at the door, as public schools must. The Vermont State Board of Education is pushing new regulations that would force independent schools to behave more like public schools if they want public tuition money. They’d be required to open admission to all, share budgets and audits with the Vermont Agency of Education, and offer special education services on par with public schools. Associations that represent Vermont private schools oppose the regulations. In letters to the state education board, they have argued that the new rules would be expensive, intrusive and take away their freedom to provide popular alternatives to public schools. Critics of the proposals include Michael Livingston, head of school at Sharon Academy and cochair of the Council of Independent Schools. That organization has weighed in with a letter to the state board, as has the Vermont Independent Schools Association. Both groups maintain that the changes would force many independent schools to stop accepting publicly funded students.

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The rules would “undermine” Vermont’s diverse network of independent schools and reduce choices available to families, according to a letter written to the education board by Livingston and Mark H. Tashjian, headmaster of Burr and Burton Academy, an independent school in Manchester. Livingston believes the proposed regulations are an effort to pull students back to public schools, plain and simple. “Is there a problem, or are we searching for a solution to a problem that doesn’t really exist?” Livingston asked rhetorically. “How much of this really just boils down to the fact that there are a lot fewer students than in 1996, 1997?” Vermont Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe declined to comment for this story. Lean and energetic, Livingston greeted students warmly last Friday as he roamed the 100-acre high school campus on a plateau with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the narrow river valley below. The athletic fields behind the high school building spread like a green carpet, with thick forest rising steeply on one side. Livingston bent over to

pick up tidbits of trash left on the grass by picnicking students and reeled off his theories about the importance of teaching “executive thinking” and self-motivation. The school strives to avoid the “lost in the shuffle” syndrome that can happen at larger high schools, by strongly pushing participation: About 65 percent of students play on a sports team, and for two weeks every fall, everyone is required to take part in the annual musical — even if it’s as a costume maker or set designer. Sharon has no honors classes or Advanced Placement classes. “AP classes are being overenrolled and overprescribed, and it’s résumé packing, and we do not subscribe to résumé packing,” Livingston explained. But the school has a reputation for academic rigor. Juniors and seniors do a mini-thesis; homework can take two hours a night. Amber Aldrich, a 15-year-old sophomore whose brunette hair had a bluish hue, chose Sharon Academy despite the perception that other schools are “less work,’’ she said. Her first year was rough: She flunked history and repeated the course over the summer. The school has “pushed me to really

see who I am,” said Aldrich, who is intent on completing college some day — something her parents didn’t do. “I want to give more as a student; I want to learn how to learn,” Aldrich said. Livingston credits teachers and students with building Sharon’s supportive, healthy school climate. His role is more coach than school disciplinarian, he said, noting he has suspended only two students in 16 years at the school. Of course, he’s also a cheerleader. “There ought to be more Sharon Academies,” Livingston said. “Not fewer.” He said he firmly believes the proposed state regulations threaten Sharon Academy and a school choice system that serves Vermont well. Critics of the status quo say it perpetuates unfairness. Sharon Academy has only a handful of special-needs students, a much smaller number than most public schools. The academy is licensed to serve special ed students in two areas, but it would be costly and difficult to offer services equivalent to public schools, according to Livingston. That means some disabled students can’t attend Sharon Academy, despite its “open enrollment policy.”

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A handful of the larger independent not just to the village next door, but to schools in the state, such as St. Johnsbury schools in other states — even other Academy, serve a wider variety of spe- countries. The program, which dates cial needs students. Vermont also has back more than 100 years, developed out many small independent schools that of necessity in a small, rural state where serve special needs students exclusively, it didn’t make sense for every tiny town such as St. Albans’ Soar Learning Center to have schools covering all the grades. and the Howard Center’s Baird School. Today only one other state, Maine, has Some independent schools that anything comparable to Vermont’s proaccept publicly funded students have gram, according to the VSBA. no special education cerAbout 5,400 Vermont tifications at all, which students exercise choice effectively shuts out some under the tuition program of Vermont’s neediest kids. — and they represent about In response to concerns 7 percent of all publicly about exclusion and lack of funded students, accordoversight of public funds ing to the VSBA. Vermont flowing to private schools, has subsidized students at the state education board in-state ski academies and voted unanimously July 29 Waldorf schools and at priin favor of the new rules. EMMA PET ERSSON vate schools in Switzerland But they’re not a done deal. and Québec, as well as elite The revisions must be approved by boarding schools around New England. the Vermont Interagency Committee Public funding does not cover the on Administrative Rules as well as whole tab at prep schools such as by a legislative rules committee. The the Groton School or Philips Exeter process could take four to six months. Academy, and parents must make up the Opponents vow to fight the proposals. difference. Vermont sets general guideSupporters say the changes are over- lines on what it will pay in tuition: This due. There’s no justification for a system year, it’s $14,773 for secondary schools that allows private institutions to selec- and $12,938 for elementary schools, tively determine which publicly funded although the rules allow for higher paystudents they will serve, according to ments in some cases. the Vermont School Boards Association. Sharon Academy sets its tuition to “We commit, as Vermonters, a tre- match the state allocation, about $14,700 mendous amount of public resources this year, so parents on the public dime to the education of our children. It is don’t have to kick in their own money. critical that those resources carry with Last year, Vermont paid out around them not only the same expectations of $97.5 million under the town tuition proquality, but of equity and access,” Nicole gram, with $43 million going to public Mace, executive director of the VSBA, schools and $54 million to independent told Seven Days. schools, mostly in-state. About $12.7 Vermont’s tuitioning program is un- million went to out-of-state schools, usual, a fact that the VSBA emphasized according to the Vermont Agency of in a letter to the state education board. Education. It allows towns to send tuition money INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS » P.20

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Critics who dislike seeing those dollars migrate over the Vermont border have tried to end out-of-state payments, so far unsuccessfully. Vermont’s school district consolidation law, Act 46, is also putting pressure on some towns to drop choice and designate a public school. A number of the public high schools near Sharon Academy are facing extinction. There are fewer than six seniors this year at Rochester High School, according to Bruce Labs, superintendent of the White River Valley Supervisory Union. A study is under way to explore consolidation of the supervisory union’s four small public high schools. Although demographic trends such as Vermont’s low birth rate are the main sources of education-funding crisis, Labs pointed out that the tuition program also contributes, by siphoning

money and making it harder for public schools to reinvent themselves. Public schools can’t build much “if everybody’s allowed to just take their money and go wherever they want to go,” he said.

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her neck, listened intently in an allschool meeting last Friday as Livingston urged students to better themselves and

their community. Then the woman who runs the lunch program reminded the kids to put their plates in the dishwasher properly after eating. Asking students to be responsible for their dishes is one of the ways Sharon Academy reminds them to take ownership — of little things and big things, such as their education. “You’re responsible for taking care of the school yourself. It’s not somebody else’s job,” explained Petersson, 18, of Hartland. Petersson attends Sharon Academy because her town doesn’t have a high school. She selected it over public high schools in South Royalton and Hanover, N.H., for the school’s academics and philosophy. The fact that students actively choose Sharon makes them more invested, Petersson reasoned: “Everybody who is here wants to be here.” m Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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The Green Mountain Care Board gave a conditional permit last week to investors who want to buy the beleaguered Worker at Burlington Labs Burlington Labs. As conditions of the approval, the new owners of the debt-ridden drug-testing company must come to a settlement with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office on alleged Medicaid overbilling, and the AG must indicate that it “does not oppose” the business transfer. The price tag for all of that is expected to be roughly $6.5 million. Settling should enable the company to continue services essential for addiction recovery around Vermont; it has served 2,347 patients in the state this year. Further, the new company intends to keep all of its workers — for now. It employs 183 people in six states, including 137 in Vermont. James Crook, who is leading the group of acquiring investors, issued a statement thanking the board for a speedy decision. The day before they got approval, the new owners sent a letter to health care regulators promising they would drop plans to put Burlington Labs CEO Michael Casarico on the board of the new company. But Casarico and other current owners of Burlington Labs will still have a 23 percent stake in the resurrected venture, according to the filings.

Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell announced Tuesday that an email Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) presidential campaign sent to support Rep. Chris Pearson’s (P-Burlington) state Senate race did not violate state campaign finance laws. In the May email to his supporters, Sanders urged recipients to contribute to eight like-minded state legislative candidates around the country, including Pearson, who worked for Sanders in the late 1990s. Pearson is running as a Progressive/Democrat for one of Chittenden County’s six seats in the state Senate. “Chris is a good friend of working people and of mine,” Sanders said in the email. Brady Toensing, a Charlotte attorney and Vermont Republican Party vice chair, filed a complaint with Sorrell in August, arguing that the email represented an “in-kind” contribution to Pearson’s campaign. Such contributions are subject to disclosure requirements and a $1,500 limit per person. Toensing said that of the $90,000 Pearson raised from his campaign, $80,000 could be tied to Sanders’ email. In a prepared statement, Sorrell said the email could be interpreted as an appeal to raise money for Pearson and not to vote for him. Therefore, Sorrell said, it was legal. “The email was not express advocacy for the election of Pearson,” Sorrell said. “As a result, the email does not meet the definition of the type of speech regulated by the Vermont statute, particularly given the First Amendment protections for certain types of advocacy in campaigns.” Toensing said Sorrell was wrong. “This improper decision creates a huge loophole and opens the floodgates to all sorts of unregulated expenditures and contributions,” he wrote in an email.

Former Jay Peak Resort president Bill Stenger has reached a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in its civil case alleging fraud in the Northeast Kingdom EB-5 investor program. Stenger, who along with former business partner Ariel Quiros was accused of running a “Ponzi-like scheme” in their Bill Stenger development projects, agreed to cooperate with investigators and forfeit any right to an appeal in paperwork filed in U.S. District Court in Florida on Thursday. The agreement said Stenger could incur a financial penalty but did not specify an amount. The SEC’s case against Quiros is still pending. In a complaint filed in April, the SEC alleged that the men defrauded international investors of $200 million and “omitted key information” while raising money for the Northeast Kingdom Economic Development Initiative — a series of projects planned for Jay, Newport and Burke. The developers allegedly swindled several hundred investors, each of whom invested at least $500,000 in exchange for U.S. citizenship. The agreement does not protect Stenger from any potential criminal investigation. It does bar him from participating in any EB-5 programs, except for work to help a court-appointed receiver in the Northeast Kingdom. Stenger also agreed to “appear and be interviewed” by SEC staff upon request.

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he trailer for a new documentary called California Typewriter quickly reveals that Tom Hanks is the star. Billed as “a meditation on creativity and technology,” the film also features cameos from rocker John Mayer and playwrightactor Sam Shepard, fellow aficionados of predigital typing. But who are those nerds in white buttoned-up shirts and ties, banging away on vintage manual typewriters? They are, collectively, the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. And their composition “The Revolution Will Be Typewritten” is the percussive, dinging soundtrack for the trailer, shot primarily in the film’s titular typewriter-repair shop in Berkeley. The doc, directed by Doug Nichol, may or may not appear at local theaters. But the BTO will have its Vermont premiere at the Burlington Book Festival on Saturday, September 17, at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center. The performing typists are actually the opening act for public radio celebrity Martha Barnette, cohost of “A Way With Words” (see interview on page 43).

From his home in East Boston, which also serves as the 11-year-old group’s rehearsal site, BTO member Jay O’Grady says the orchestra has wanted to tick Vermont off its performance bucket list for some time. “We think of ourselves as a New England band at this point,” he says. In less than two weeks, the current six members, who range in age from thirties to fifties, will have played in all the states in the region. But don’t assume they have anything to do with books. As the BTO notes on its recently updated website: “Apparently these [Burlington Book Festival] people didn’t realize that we don’t actually type words when we bash away at our typewriters, so don’t tell ’em until afterwards and we’ll see just how much fun we can have.” It’s true: There’s no paper in those typewriters when BTO performs. But the orchestra’s oeuvre, now at “about 12 or 13” pieces, says O’Grady, is most definitely composed. The rhythm, syncopation and synchronization are as precise as a marching band’s, and special augmentations of the machines, such as copper tubing in place of the

roller bar, allow for the creation of a surprising variety of sounds. O’Grady says the members faithfully rehearse together every Wednesday night. “As with everything, the more you practice, the better you get,” he observes sagely. Most of the BTO’s compositions are original, with titles such as “Langston Doodle Dandy” and “Entropy Begins at the Office.” But some are clever covers. As much a tongue-in-cheek manifesto as a performance piece, “The Revolution Will Be Typewritten” is a send-up of Gil Scott-Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” Lyrics include “You will not be able to turn on, tune in and Wite-Out” and “Black and white will exist in perfect harmony on a letter-sized page.” This is among the BTO pieces that incorporate spoken word. Another is titled “Harold, Step Into My Office.” O’Grady likens its rhythm to “a cross between ‘Stand by Me’ and [Santana’s] ‘Oye Como Va.’” Sometimes compositions feature actual vocals, as in “Underwood Blues,” and even other instruments. A

few of the members play conventional instruments and have been, or are, in bands — one currently performs in a Massachusetts metal outfit called Swarm of Eyes. In BTO, he’s a Smith Corona man. “I used to DJ,” offers O’Grady. His fave machine? A Remington 5. He readily concedes that a show of all clickety-clacking might try listeners’ patience, like an overly long drum solo. “In performance, you couldn’t have 12 songs with just typewriters,” O’Grady says. “It would be too much.” As interludes between songs, the players offer “banter bits.” If they are anything like the “interoffice mail” that scrolls on the BTO website, expect silliness. “As part of the company sustainability initiative, all departments must switch to naturally harvested squid-ink ball-point pens,” reads one. “For a good time call x3374,” recommends another. And, yes, the live performances adopt an office theme, too. Which explains the shirts and ties. But this is no 9-to-5 steno pool. The orchestra’s previous gigs have been both fitting and unorthodox. They’ve included the Massachusetts Poetry Festival in Salem, the Portland (Maine) Museum of Art — in conjunction with an exhibit called “The Art of Paper” — and the Greenville Drive-In in upstate New York, for the first annual Typewriter Arts Festival. Yep, that’s a thing. As far as he knows, O’Grady says, BTO is unique, save for one copycat group in Sweden. He’s not keen to see more typewriter bands in the world, but he probably doesn’t have much to worry about. Learning to pound those keys just so takes a long time. Besides, vintage typewriters don’t come cheap. “When we started, you could walk into a secondhand store and get one for a couple bucks,” says O’Grady. “Now they’ve become collectibles.” m Contact: pamela@sevendaysvt.com

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Ring Me, Noreen “My goodness. Did they drive you to the hospital in the cruiser?” “No, they called an ambulance. I told them it wasn’t necessary, but they insisted.” “Well, better be safe than sorry. You’re feeling better now, I take it?” “Yes, the tests showed no problems, but the doctor said I shouldn’t drive for a couple of days.” Steering our way off the hospital grounds, I asked, “So, Mrs. Johnson, are you a Vermont girl?”

— we had many glorious vacations. Frank passed away a few years ago, but we had 10 good years after he retired. In fact, he was flying his plane a week before he died.” “What kind of work did Frank do?” “He was an engineer and inventor. Have you noticed the cables that connect the cab of a truck to the trailer? That was just one of Frank’s inventions. Together we built the company, before we sold it to a German outfit.” “It sounds like you were involved in the business.”

MY GUESS IS THE COUPLE HAD FOUND WAYS TO SPREAD THE WEALTH IN THE COURSE OF THEIR LIFE TOGETHER. “Well, first off, you’re going to have to call me Noreen. And no, I grew up in Flushing, Queens. My father died when I was young, and I went to night school to learn accounting and help support the family. Not long after that, my first husband died in a car crash in the early years of our marriage.” “Gosh, you’ve been tested in life, haven’t you? How’d you end up in Vermont?” “My second husband, Frank, and I bought the place in Fayston some 40 years ago.” “Were you skiers?” Noreen chuckled. “I actually met Frank on a ski trip and told him that first day, ‘I want to spend my life having ski adventures all over the world.’ You could tell I was a cheeky girl. But that was fine and dandy with him, and he didn’t let me down

“Well, I was home with our three boys for most of the time. But when we first started, it was just the two of us. The office was the kitchen in the home we rented. During breakfast, the phone would ring, and I’d play secretary. We rented from a lovely couple, a dentist and his wife. They eventually lent us the deposit to buy our first home. We never asked them; it was their idea. I’ll never forget their generosity. Isn’t it something how people can be that kind?” “It is something, Noreen, and I have the feeling that you and your husband were generous to others in similar ways through the years.” Noreen smiled at me but didn’t affirm my inkling. Which made sense, as humility goes hand in hand with true generosity. It appeared as if good fortune had shone its light on Noreen and Frank, and my guess

is the couple had found ways to spread the wealth in the course of their life together. Granted, this was just my intuition speaking, but, taking the measure of this woman, I’d bet dollars to doughnuts. We reached Noreen’s property in Fayston. She explained that they’d sold the main house and she was now living in the guesthouse under an agreement with the new owners. As she paid the fare, she told me she was planning a move to New Jersey in the fall to live with one of her sons. Such is the cycle of life. According to the arrangement I had made with Noreen, the following morning I drove with my brother to retrieve Noreen’s car in the Bolton parking lot. When we got there, it was exactly where she said it would be, which was a relief, given the exigent circumstances of her previous day. Getting behind the wheel of the vehicle, my brother followed me in my taxi back to Noreen’s Fayston home. (I had told my brother that Noreen was a great old gal and he would like her when he met her. He did.) Before we parted, I proposed to Noreen that, if it made sense for her, I could drive her down to New Jersey in her car when she relocates and return in a one-way rental. She thought that might be a good option when the time came. I haven’t heard from her yet, but I’m still hoping. m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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already in limited circulation from many Americans’ perspective, what with the Great Depression still peskily impoverishing millions. Heading into a potentially decade-long conflict, the government concluded that some substitute protein was needed pronto to nourish those on the home front. Mead, our preeminent cultural anthropologist, was asked to chair the newly formed Committee on Food Habits, her task no less tricky, in its way, than the Manhattan Project’s: to convince Americans to eat offal. As detailed in a 2002 paper by Brian Wansink, now an eating-behavior expert at Cornell, Mead’s committee of top-shelf social scientists was convinced you couldn’t change longstanding dietary norms by just barking “Eat more calf’s liver or the Nazis have already won!” Instead, argued psychologist Kurt Lewin, you had to figure out why the eating public was so offal-avoidant to begin with. Ensuing research showed that, for one, lots of people simply thought of organ meat as

scraps and had no idea how to cook it — the average American didn’t eat offal, in other words, because the average American had never eaten offal. Familiarizing homemakers with offal’s nutritional value and disseminating recipes through the press, the committee believed, would quickly remedy these matters. The socioeconomic stigma attached to offal was a whole other problem. Many Americans, it appeared, thought organ meats were what poor country folks ate, and with good reason — organ meats were what poor country folks ate. This being the U.S., said stigma likely had a racial component, too. Chitlins, for example, made from pork intestines, first became a staple of AfricanAmerican diets in colonial times, when prosperous whites dined on the choice hog meat and left their slaves to make do with the guts. Mead’s team had to finesse all this. Rather than pushing to upgrade unfamiliar meats to everyday status, they encouraged

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t’s true: Since the dawn of the republic, Americans have been scarfing down animal flesh in quantities that have left Europeans envious and maybe a little grossed out, yet we’ve been strangely squeamish about dining on animal organs. Sure, regional cuisines do incorporate the likes of chitterlings (better known as chitlins) or mountain oysters (testicles, to non-ranchers), and even the least adventurous among us can handle turkey giblets in their Thanksgiving gravy. But for all the recent talk of nose-to-tail dining among the foodie set, when it’s time to make dinner, organ meat remains as hard a sell in the U.S. as the metric system. Margaret Mead herself confronted Dan’s question more than 70 years ago, at a time when the nation’s sustenance might well have depended on getting the correct answer. The U.S. was preparing for war with the Axis powers, meaning a whole bunch of hungry kids in uniform would have dibs on the steaks and chops — which were

homemakers to incorporate them into meal planning as a source of variety; offal was accordingly rebranded as “variety meats,” a durable euphemism still employed by the U.S. meat industry. The big rollout came in the January 1943 issue of Life magazine, which introduced readers to these arcane sources of protein and explained how to prepare them. When the war ended sooner than expected, though, victory extinguished the dream of an offal-rich American diet. In a wealthy nation with plenty of room to raise edible critters, if the inhabitants don’t want to eat the livers, no one’s gonna make them. With state and federal agencies ponying up billions each year in subsidies, meat stays cheap, as does food generally: Americans spend about 5 percent of their disposable income on what they eat, while Europeans spend more like 10 to 15 percent. Unwanted animal organs are a significant U.S. export, with 150,000 metric tons of cow offal finding its way overseas in the first half of 2016 alone. Since today’s offal partisans can no longer rally their fellows around the flag, many focus on nutritional value.

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back. I decided I would “process and develop” my own film. So I would look at the yard, have my mom stand there, then draw a picture and cover it with Elmer’s glue, because I wanted it to be a glossy photograph.

to me. Everywhere I lived, I tried to make a living as close to art as I could. When I moved to Seattle with my new husband, I literally took out the phone book and started calling any place that had anything to do with art. So I went into framing, NAME then ended up selling paper Chelsea Lindner supplies.

SD: Did you ever want to be a full-time artist? CL: That’s what I always TOWN wanted. Always! Whenever SD: And then? Williston I said that, my father said CL: Then I learned about to me, “So what are you printing techniques from JOB going to do for a living?” the people I was selling Then, when it came time owner, Artists’ paper to. If you’re going for college, I believed that out to Vashon Island [in Mediums if you went to art school, Washington], you’re not what they’re going to going to spend five minutes teach you is how to draw 50 versions visiting these people. You just took a of a spaghetti package. They’re going two-hour ferry! You want to hang out to teach me graphic art, not classic art, and learn something. And my customers which is what I was really interested in. have always taught me an enormous What I know now is, I could have gone amount about art and how to apply to a traditional art school, but I didn’t materials because they ask me questions want to waste my father’s money. He I didn’t ever think to ask. had four kids, and I was the last. SD: What’s the best part of your job? SD: So, no formal art training? CL: I get to work with artists and creative CL: Not really. But I started reading very people all day, every day. I get to see new young, and my mom had a lot of college- art all the time and get inspired. I would level drawing books that were available never know as much as I do about art

supplies unless people continued to ask me about it. I think the advice part is one of my favorite parts. They inspire you and challenge you to learn more. SD: What’s your favorite medium? CL: I work mostly with monoprints and oils for the things that I sell. But I really do like sculpture. The problem with sculpture is, I want to work big and, if it comes out ugly, I’m stuck with it. So I do 25-foot snow sculptures in winter, but only if it’s warm enough out, which is, like, three days a year. SD: How have your customers reacted to you closing this store? CL: Oh, my goodness. I had this one lady who was so sad and depressed. She said, “I can’t imagine not being able to come here and get information from you.” But [I told her] everything about this move is positive. You can still pick my brain up there [in Cambridge]. And maybe I can sell your artwork, too! m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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fter two decades in the business, Chelsea Lindner is finished with art supplies — selling them, anyway. Lindner, 52, is the owner of Artists’ Mediums in Williston. For 20 years, she’s been an independent local retailer of art supplies — oils, canvases, pencils, sketchpads, pastels — to Vermont’s professional artists and amateur dabblers. Much of that time she’s spent answering customers’ questions: What’s the best paper to print on? Which soy-based inks won’t run? How do I blend acrylics effectively? Invariably, Lindner has happily provided advice free of charge, even when customers left the store without spending a dime. But next month, Lindner will close her Williston store to focus on her newest venture: selling the works of Vermont artists, including herself, from her new store, Artists’ Mediums Art Shop in Cambridge, which opened in April. It’s not that she doesn’t enjoy her work anymore, Lindner emphasized; online and big-box retailers have simply made it impossible for her to compete. As she put it, “I don’t want my life to be about buying something for a dollar and marking it up to two.” A Denver, Colo., native, Lindner has always worked on the borders of the art world. In high school, she operated a lead letterpress and printed signs for Denver-area shopping malls. For a time, she painted cartoon cells for a Colorado animator. Then she worked in a fabric store while moonlighting as a seamstress for Renaissance festivals. She even made her own wedding dress, which took her four months. Last week, Lindner sat down in her Williston store with Seven Days. Despite it being a bittersweet time for her and her customers, Lindner sounded upbeat about the future, laughing easily and often. “Art is just like meditation. It’s something you need. It’s good for your soul. It gets you out of your head and makes you stop worrying,” she said. “And, just like my friend who teaches meditation says, ‘If you don’t have time for 10 minutes of it a day, you probably need half an hour.’”

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he 24th annual South End Art Hop kicks off this Friday, September 9, in Burlington. To those who’ve never attended, it can be hard to explain what all the fuss is about. It’s not enough to say that more than 500 artists will show and sell their work in open studios and businesses from Main Street to Home Avenue. And, yes, there’s a juried exhibition, a buzzing Kids Hop on Saturday morning, an art-

it happen? The South End Arts and Business Association, which is just what it sounds like — an organization that “fuses art and industry” in the postindustrial hood known as the South End Arts District. SEABA has a staff of one and threequarters and a 12-person board of directors; it operates on an extremely modest budget from its office and gallery at 404 Pine Street. Year-round, the organization curates art exhibits at a dozen locaSTEPHEN MEASE

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drumming and djembe skinning this weekend. Never mind the potential inspiration to be gleaned from demos of yoga, aikido, chocolate sculpting and latte-art making. For history buffs, Preservation Burlington will lead tours through the South End to highlight its industrial and architectural past. Did we mention the live music, umpteen local food vendors and unparalleled people-watching opportunities?

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ists’ market and a sassy fashion show called STRUT. These components are the heart of the Hop, to be sure. But there’s more. Perhaps it takes sifting through the Art Hop program to appreciate the sheer variety of activities. The 72-page booklet with a pullout map, distributed in Burlington and beyond in recent weeks, reveals what’s in store. We pulled just a few samples for this story. The Hop is about not just looking, but doing. Anyone interested in learning a new skill can choose from needle felting, screen-printing, mural making, landscape painting, taiko

What may be unique to this arts fest is that nearly every single enterprise in the South End gets involved, from breweries to a tire store to wellness centers to the Burlington Electric Department. What cannot be explained or listed in a program are the intangibles: the Hop’s collective joie de vivre and its pride of place. Do some of the estimated 30,000 attendees just come to party? Sure. But the Art Hop is, at its core, a celebration of hands-on human creativity. Of course, all those artists, food trucks, Porta-Potties and trash bins don’t organize themselves. Who makes

tions; offers marketing, networking and educational opportunities to members; and generally advocates for the district’s businesses and individual artists. To put on its signature event, SEABA relies on a number of corporate and media sponsors, more than 100 volunteer helpers, and three temporary or part-time coordinators. SEABA turns 30 this year, yet its name remains unfamiliar to many locals outside the South End. That’s why we’ve taken the opportunity here to introduce the people behind the acronym — and behind the Hop. PAMELA POLSTON

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Sarah Drexler may not run Art Hop herself, but she makes most of the decisions about what Art Hop visitors see, and where. As SEABA’s sole curator, Drexler chooses where to place all the SEABA-curated exhibits during Art Hop — and then physically places the pieces herself. Though some South End businesses curate their own shows, Art Hop’s biggest display sites, such as the VCAM/RETN Art Space and the Maltex Building, will

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Art Hop coordinator As a much-needed reinforcement for the lean SEABA staff, Lisa Condon is returning for the third year to hold the Art Hop reins. That is, while Adam Brooks and Sarah Drexler manage the artist-related components, Condon tackles the considerable logistics of everything else — “from the tent to the food vendors WHAT’S HOPPENING?

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Lounging in his office in shorts and sipping an iced coffee late last week, Adam Brooks looked remarkably chill. Though Art Hop 2016, one of Vermont’s largest annual arts events, was only a week away, SEABA’s executive director and sole full-time staffer didn’t appear the least bit stressed. “When you’re dealing with staff, artists, volunteers and [business] sites, and they’re all freaking out to a certain extent, as head of Art Hop you’ve just got to keep calm and rational and make good decisions,” he said. In fairness, this is Brooks’ fifth Art Hop since he took over as executive director in 2012. Since then, many of the people he’s hired for key Art Hop positions, including associate director and curator Sarah Drexler, coordinator Lisa Condon, and STRUT coordinator Gina Tron, have already worked this event with him several times. “Hiring the right people, having them come back year after year, and having them work together with the South End community to create this event … makes Art Hop a lot more fun,” he said. Brooks arrived at SEABA with a background more tailored to business than the arts. The 44-year-old Vermont native grew up in the Colchester house his father built in 1971, where his parents still live. As a teen, Brooks often worked for his dad building garages and renovating bathrooms and decks. He credits his father with instilling his serious work ethic. “He used to dock my pay based on the number of nails I bent,” Brooks recalled. “It taught me a valuable lesson: Take your time and do it right the first time.” After earning an associate’s degree in public relations and marketing from Champlain College and an education degree from what was then Castleton State College, Brooks took a teaching job at the Greater Burlington YMCA. His next position was at the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Running the South End nonprofit was a logical and smooth transition. Brooks admitted he won’t get to visit as many Art Hop sites this year as he’d like. “But the fact that I can see 30,000 engaging with art and being connected with their community, to me that’s a huge intrinsic reward,” he said. And when it’s over? “I immediately go into planning mode for next year.”

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each house 30-plus artists with about six works apiece. Last week, Drexler hung 180 works of art in one day. “I just spent an entire day hammering nails into a brick wall. My whole body hurts,” she said with a laugh that week, during a rare half-hour breather at her Pine Street office. “Some of those pieces are heavier than I am!” Needless to say, Drexler must be judicious about where artwork gets placed. Some businesses request that controversial, erotic or disturbing imagery not appear in their establishments. For example, Regional Educational Television Network (RETN) and Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM) may not take issue with artists making bold statements in their gallery space, she explained, but their neighbor, a daycare center, might. As she put it, “We don’t want to scare little kids [away] from art.” Drexler faces occupational hazards besides hitting her thumb with a hammer and frightening toddlers. Because artists don’t have a say in the placement of their art (unless they show in their own studios), she tries to be fair, rotating works so that artists who were in less-frequented sites at previous Hops appear in better-trafficked ones this year. Like Brooks, Drexler worked at the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce before joining SEABA in 2012. Unlike her boss, the 34-year-old Massachusetts native has an arts background of sorts, with a degree in photojournalism from Green Mountain College. As she put it, “My parents always called me ‘artsy-fartsy.’” Drexler admitted she doesn’t get to enjoy Art Hop as much as she did before she worked at SEABA. Still, what’s her favorite part of this annual event? “Seeing everyone have such a great time, seeing artists sell their work and hearing them say, ‘This was the best Art Hop ever!’” she said. “It’s such a wonderful feeling.”

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What’s Hoppening? « P.33 to the Porta-Potties,” as she put it. “I deal with mapping out where things are set up, and the permitting.” The job is right in Condon’s wheelhouse. As the founder and owner of Red Sapphire Consulting, which specializes in business development and strategic marketing, she has a skill set that includes “planning corporate and fundraising events,” she said. Looking over every detail is her thing. She has also helped coordinate the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Besides, Condon added, “I love Art Hop!” Her relationship with the SEABA director goes back further, though: She and Brooks met when both worked for the Lake Champlain Lisa Condon Regional Chamber of Commerce and served on the same committee. “So when [Brooks] put out a call for a planner, I stepped forward,” Condon said. She’s kept at it, despite splitting her time between Vermont and Delaware. Condon’s Art Hop planning began back in January. By the time Friday night arrives, everything and everyone should be where they’re supposed to be, but this coordinator will stay on the move, ready to tackle any problems. Does she get to enjoy the event? “I enjoy myself by walking up and down Pine Street about a hundred times,” Condon said with a laugh. This year, the city will close a section of the Pine Street corridor to traffic; Condon noted with relief that the change will “make people safer, and bring people to the center of the Art Hop.” But any large public event still involves unknowns. “You have to be prepared to put out fires,” Condon said. Her favorite part of the job is “when the moving parts and pieces finally come together on opening night,” she added. “Watching everything fall into place to create this successful event. I think we have a good team in place to take care of any problems.”

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Gina Tron STRUT coordinator For the second year, 33-year-old Gina Tron is serving as coordinator of STRUT, the Art Hop’s Saturday-night fashion show. The Hop’s only ticketed event, it will feature 17 local designers and take place on a catwalk under the tent behind the Maltex Building. The show is so popular that it happens twice in one night and generally sells out. Herding the fashion cats is one helluva job. Tron is the go-to person for the designers, models, DJs and MCs. She handles social media, coordinates hair and makeup, and oversees lighting and stage direction. And she didn’t come in cold: In her six-plus years living in New York City, Tron acquired the experience necessary to pull it off. “I used to be the creative director of a fashion show called Williamsburg Fashion Weekend, which is very similar to STRUT,” she said. “Like STRUT, it was a very fun event. Some of the performances are straight runway stuff; others are just weird — not even clothing.” In this year’s Burlington show, Tron cited body painting by Little Artsy Faces as an entry in the “not even clothing” category. A jewelry designer will exhibit her work on the runway, too. But Tron seems most excited about the teen designers — there are five, she estimated. “It’s really impressive, what they create,” she said. “Especially after working with designers in their twenties and thirties in Williamsburg, some of the designers here that are 16 are comparable in terms of … the quality.” The rest of the year, Tron is a writer. Currently, the shockblond wordsmith contributes to the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus. She also freelances for Vice, LadyGunn and other print and online publications, and has published two books: You’re Fine., a 2014 memoir chronicling her time in a dual rehab and psych ward; and a collection of absurdist short stories called Eggolio and Other Fables. Her participation in the Art Hop is especially significant this year, because Tron was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Not shy about discussing it, she admitted that she initially wondered whether to continue with the show. But, she said, working on STRUT “has been a great distraction.”

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Holly Pedrini Volunteer coordinator This is Holly Pedrini’s first year officially working for the Art Hop, but the Burlington resident has been involved with the event as an attendee or a volunteer since its inception 24 years ago. She’s lived in Vermont for the past 33 years, longer than in her native Baltimore. The Hop had a much smaller footprint in its early days, Pedrini recalled: “It was mostly just the Maltex Building.” The event has come a long way since then. Pedrini is tasked with organizing some 100 volunteers, without whom the Hop wouldn’t be possible. She’s well equipped for the job: By day, Pedrini works at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center managing the operations and event-services office. Her three-month Art Hop stint began in July; she finds time for organizational wrangling in the evenings. “I’m a pretty calm person,” Pedrini remarked, and added to this self-assessment that she’s “a good problem solver” and “kind of a planner.” She aims to match volunteers with their interests, whether those involve delivering program guides, setting up for the STRUT fashion show or staffing an information booth. Her army will wear what Pedrini called “the artiest T-shirt around” — tie-dye prints made by the South End company Select Design. More volunteers are still welcome, Pedrini said; she’s happy to accommodate last-minute helpers. Just email her at volunteer@seaba.com.

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If Donald Trump is elected the next president of the United States, Steve Conant plans to leave the planet — in a rocket ship. Drivers down the Pine Street corridor over the past few months may have noticed the 24-foot rusty cylinder taking shape outside his business, Conant Metal & Light. Titled “Skyward,” it’s Conant’s entry into the South End Art Hop’s outdoor sculpture show. And it works. At least, it will feel like it works. While hoppers won’t be allowed to climb in — for liability reasons — the maker said that when the work is complete, “You’ll be able to get inside and strap yourself in and have an out-of-body experience. Lights will blink and things will flash and smoke will rumble out of the bottom.” The creative metal artisan has entered pieces in the sculpture show before, but this is by far the largest — it weighs in at 6,000 pounds. Inspired by Rube Goldberg and steampunk imagery, the steel titan isn’t taking flight any time soon — at least not physically. “I like the idea of creating [an experience] which sort of puts you in another place,” Conant said, “and encourages you to ask a lot of questions: ‘What’s that all about? Does it really work?’”

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Sweet Devotion Lake Champlain Chocolates, 750 Pine Street

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What’s more beautiful than a painstakingly crafted handmade guitar? For a gear junkie, not much else, especially if the maker is Creston Lea, owner of Burlington’s Creston Electric. And his collaboration with artist Sarah Ryan elevates stunning craftsmanship to aesthetic perfection. After Lea crafts the guitars and gives them a base coat, he hands them off to Ryan. She adds her meticulously ornate floral and avian designs, reminiscent of the embroidery seen on fancy Western-style shirts.

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The two artists have been working together for a decade and just completed their 100th collaboration. Local musician Kelly Ravin of Waylon Speed is the proud owner of that centennial red and white axe. Ryan and Lea occupy studio space on Home Avenue, the southernmost stop on the Art Hop map. There visitors can see where the guitars are crafted and painted. Large photographs of their collaborations will be on display, along with a number of guitars. Ryan will exhibit some of her non-guitar work, as well. Burlington singer-songwriter Lowell Thompson, who owns the very first Lea/Ryan guitar ever made, will strum with Ravin on Friday night. Want a Creston guitar to call your own? Be prepared to spend a pretty penny — particularly for one that’s passed through Ryan’s hands. But at the Art Hop, admiring is free.

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Even in the best of circumstances, making art ain’t easy. But what if you’re a sculptor and your medium keeps melting? Chocolate, which begins to soften at about 72 degrees, isn’t the easiest material to work with. But at Lake Champlain Chocolates, it’s the medium Emily McCracken prefers. Over the past 12 years, the company’s resident chocolate sculptor has built everything from edible clocks — which ticked in real time on the Food Network — to cute Easter critters and pirate Valentines. Each year McCracken, who holds a degree in ceramic illustration, draws on her fine-arts background to stage an edible exhibition during Art Hop. Last year’s show depicted Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’s wandering playing cards and roses painted red; previous displays have interpreted midcentury science fiction and steampunk machinery in 3D. “It’s the one time of the year that I can do whatever I want,” McCracken said. This year’s exhibition — on view through September — will feature four or five pieces inspired by the skeletal and floral imagery of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Visitors can catch McCracken in action on Saturday, September 10, 1 to 2 p.m. — that is, if the chocolate is game.

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Pete Talbot and Ben T. Matchstick are on a mission to make gaming low-tech. Or rather, “low-teck.” Over the past year, the self-proclaimed “professors” of the Cardboard Teck Instantute have been quietly introducing the PinBox 3000 to a global market. What exactly is a PinBox 3000? It’s a small, DIY cardboard pinball machine with interchangeable playboards and infinite possibilities. The dynamic duo aims to demonstrate the game’s potential with the Cardboard Teck Instantute’s PinBox

Fairfield octogenarian Al Salzman has a reputation for making politically incendiary paintings. In 2007, he exhibited the “Garden of Earthly Delights,” seven works of political satire, at Burlington’s Speaking Volumes. In 2013, he mounted an exhibition titled “Subversive” at ArtsRiot. Those paintings depicted drone attacks and an American president riding a bloody, broken soldier. For this year’s Art Hop, Salzman returns to Speaking Volumes with two public works: panorama-style, acrylic-oncanvas paintings that spread eight feet tall by 16 feet long. In

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Community Sailing Center, 234 Penny Lane The South End Art Hop is generally confined to, well, the South End. But this year, Erika Senft Miller is attempting to expand those boundaries by drawing crowds to the Community Sailing Center on the Burlington waterfront. “Between Land & Water” is a collaborative, site-specific performance featuring choreography of multiple movers on land and lake. Roxanne Scully of WND&WVS will lead dancers on paddleboards. Other groups, directed by local choreographers, will be stationed on the retaining wall, dock and other features of the sailing center. Composer Matt LaRocca, along with area musicians and the South Burlington Community Chorus, will provide the soundtrack to the evening. Expect them, too, to appear in unexpected places. Why the sailing center? For Senft Miller, the location embodies liminality, a concept that fascinates her as an artist. Liminality is defined as the state of being in transition, or in the initial stages of a process. “I’ve always been intrigued by that estuary between the space where everything and nothing happens,” she said. “The pause between an inhale and an exhale.” The nonprofit Community Sailing Center, fittingly, is currently raising money for a massive renovation, which places it smack-dab in the middle of that realm of possibility. Filmmaker Hilary Hess, among other videographers, will record the performance. Senft Miller said she will use the footage to create an immersive installation for the annual “Of Land & Local” exhibition hosted by Burlington City Arts at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn.

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Carny Capers Barge Canal Market, 377 Pine Street When she’s not making the vintage store Barge Canal Market look fabulous, Julianna Brazill is an illustrator. At this year’s Art Hop, the Burlington resident will have the opportunity to merge her occupations, transforming Barge Canal’s Pine Street warehouse space into an old-timey carnival. The art carnival — or ARTival — will offer sideshows, traditional games such as a beanbag toss, and a fortune teller-themed photo booth. When Seven Days visited, Brazill was hard at work painting a larger-than-life, two-headed woman on plywood. When complete, the conjoined figure will be displayed along with her strong man and fortune teller. All will have holes where their faces would be, so guests can insert theirs for a silly photo op. Nearby, Barge Canal co-owner Adelle Lawrence helped ready the space by hanging thick red velveteen drapes. In addition to Brazill’s paintings, the ARTival will distribute a multitude of her bubbly, benign cartoon drawings in the form of temporary tattoos and DIY buttons, which will be awarded as game prizes. Koala in a party hat? Check. Unicycle? Check. Not-even-creepy clowns? Check. Cuteness? Duh.

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“The Freak Show” by Al Salzman

3000 Kickstarter Campaign and Art-Cade during this year’s Art Hop. The cardboard extravaganza will take place at the makers’ new studio in the ALTernator (former quarters of Burlington Furniture). Talbot and Matchstick, a theatrical pair with backgrounds in education, puppetry and performance art, will invite the public in to experiment with some of the designs they’ve created. The Art-Cade will have more than 20 unique PinBox 3000 varieties on hand. The Glorkian Warrior features a groovy printed playboard designed by Burlington cartoonist James Kochalka. One of the more DIY-centric games, called Siege the Day, boasts the most elaborate playboard to date, said Talbot. Its Arduino-powered gate releases marbles from a painstakingly crafted castle. During the Hop, the PinBox creators want to “get as many people as we can to get their hands on these things,” said Matchstick, “and to enjoy … this kind of blissful platform of gravitational puppetry.” He and Talbot are particularly excited to help parents introduce their kids to the familiar gaming device made modern — sort of. “It’s futuristic retro,” declared Matchstick. “It’s simplexity.”

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these, the artist eschews color for a dramatic, serious palette of black, white and shades of gray. The first mural, “In memoriam for the women and children of My Lai and the 2.5 million Vietnamese slaughtered by the United States of Amnesia,” distinctly incorporates elements of Picasso’s mural “Guernica.” Salzman replaces Spanish civilians bombed during that country’s civil war with the victims of the 1968 attack by American troops. When the Art Hop is over, Salzman plans to offer the painting to the people of Vietnam, he wrote in an email to Seven Days, “as a meager form of repentance.” Salzman’s second work is “The Freak Show,” which takes its name from a George Carlin quote incorporated in the painting: “When you’re born, you get a ticket to the freak show. When you’re born in America, you get a front-row seat.” The chaotic, dystopian piece includes among its many interwoven scenes ones of Bill Clinton receiving fellatio, Barack Obama using a joystick to drop missiles in the Middle East and an infant Donald Trump pounding his fists in a high chair. The grisly scenario also depicts masses of African American inmates behind bars and a black man being riddled by police bullets. On the piece’s right side, an adult Trump lays the bricks of his proposed border wall. Though Salzman’s works contrast with the generally festive spirit of the Art Hop, they serve as an important and timely reminder of art’s role, past and present, in deploring human violence.

— R.E.J. Disclosures: Pamela Polston is a past member of the SEABA board of directors; Seven Days is a media sponsor of the Art Hop.

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The 24th annual South End Art Hop takes place Friday through Sunday, September 9 to 11, at multiple locations in Burlington’s South End Arts District. All events are free except the STRUT fashion show, Saturday at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $15. Pick up a program anywhere in the area, stop in at the South End Arts and Business Association office at 404 Pine Street, or visit seaba.com/art-hop.

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olleges regularly add to their architectural footprints, creating campuses that can span a couple hundred years or more. But the placement, forms and uses of such additions inevitably court controversy, especially when they’re inserted among buildings of historical importance. Witness the brouhaha over Tod Williams and Billie Tsien’s proposed expansion of Charles Moore’s 1985 Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College. The firm’s plan to eliminate the postmodernist architect’s ceremonial gate and separate his structure from an adjacent 19th-century building, among other intentions, has raised the ire of Moore fans two years before the building’s projected completion. In Putney, Landmark College just made an addition of its own. In theory, there’s nothing particularly disruptive about its new STEM building, but its design raises questions about how much the plans of the past are worth preserving. A single architect, prolific modernist Edward Durell Stone, designed the entire half-century-old campus. His vision for Landmark was much like Thomas Jefferson’s design for the University of Virginia, but modern. Renderings dating from 1960 show neoclassical buildings placed symmetrically around a rectangular colonnade that encloses a quad. Funds were lacking, however, to construct all the buildings that Stone had planned. As a result, Landmark’s campus has “blank spots.” Common sense would dictate filling those gaps with new buildings in Stone’s style, or something like it. With its Nicole Goodner MacFarlane Science, Technology and Innovation Center, or STIC, Landmark has indeed filled a “hole” in its original master plan. Yet the building bears little relation to the historical context that shaped the rest of campus. Or is STIC intimately related to that context? It depends on whom you ask. The question of what makes a successful addition came up when Seven Days elicited the thinking of the two architectural firms that collaboratively designed the STIC: Breadloaf Corporation in Middlebury and Fradkin & McAlpin Architects in New York City. We also

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spoke with the original architect’s son, Hicks Stone. A practicing architect in Roxbury, Conn., he wrote Edward Durell Stone: A Son’s Untold Story of a Legendary Architect (Rizzoli, 2011) and regularly gives talks about his father’s aesthetic legacy. First, some history. Landmark, which serves 450 students with learning difficulties, began as Windham College, which opened in 1963 and would go bankrupt by 1978. When the elder Stone designed the campus, he was an architect of international stature. He was known to the public from a turn on Time magazine’s cover and to the architectural world through early projects in the so-called International Style. Notably, Stone codesigned the 1939 Museum of Modern Art in New York. By 1960, he had moved on to a more decorative and luxurious style, as seen in his design of that era for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Windham plan’s formal grandeur and white color

scheme echoed that larger project, but in whitewashed brick instead of marble. When Landmark purchased the campus in 1984, the bricks were stripped of their white paint to reduce maintenance costs. But the existing buildings retain their sense of formality, with alternating ground-to-roofline brick strips and darkened windows that mimic the verticality of the colonnade’s repeating brick piers. Rooflines include a flat, projecting cornice pierced with rectangular slots. The campus’ defining feature, the rectangular colonnade, remained a partial U-shape owing to the missing buildings. One of those blank spots, where the anchor building of the quad was originally planned to sit, is now the site of the STIC building. It is long and narrow, as intended, and serves as the campus’ entry point. But on the quad side, where Stone’s colonnade was meant to extend along the façade, STIC instead sports a row of thin, irregularly spaced concrete columns along a recessed first floor.

Spacing of the columns was dictated by the offset placement of interior elements, such as the lobby and a windowless prep-lab area. The quad-facing façade also has no brick. Instead, the upper floor is clad in pre-patinated copper panels made by Construction Consumer in Milton. Facing an array of uniformly brick buildings, the cladding thus makes an unequivocal statement of modernity. An eyebrow ledge lines a row of windows that is interrupted on the right side by a large, slightly projecting plate-glass window — the lobby — and a windowless stretch of copper cladding. The opposite side of the building serves as the entry to the campus; visually, it accomplishes a number of things. Brick makes its appearance here as a huge, façade-size frame. Inside it, the main feature is an off-center, two-story glass curtain wall containing the entry doors and affording a view through the building to the quad on the other side. Rows of ribbon windows of irregular

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master plan for 20 years with the help of the firm’s specialist in historic preservation, Paul Wyncoop. Fradkin’s firm has completed several projects in historical contexts, including interior renovations to Edward Durell Stone’s 1937 Rockefeller Apartments in New York City. The father of a Landmark grad, Fradkin was brought in by Landmark president Peter Eden after the two discovered they shared an interest in the campus’ architectural history. Both architects said they started with Stone’s plans. Said Huston, “The problem of completing a midcentury historic campus quad was definitive in this project.” That is, the insertion of a new build into a historic setting was the primary consideration. (The building doesn’t actually complete the quad, which is still missing elements.) And, Huston added, “The colonnade is such a powerful organizing element. We knew that power.” But the firms had other considerations, too. Significantly, they were working with a $10 million budget. (By comparison, the University of Vermont’s STEM building, to be completed in 2018, is on track to cost $104 million.) Landmark’s STIC was built to accommodate students of life sciences and computer sciences who previously had worked in labs in the fine-arts buildings. The building also houses the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training, which studies ways to educate students with learning difficulties. Finally, this was the college’s first new building since Windham days; it needed to make a statement. STEM buildings have become a key way for colleges to increase their competitiveness in the past decade. Such a building

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lengths, set in more copper cladding, fill the rest of the frame. Attached to the left side of this façade is another colonnade of concrete columns. It continues beyond the building’s northwestern corner and then ends abruptly, pointing the way to the upper campus. The building’s ends are brick, each accented by a single, narrow vertical window strip — off-center, like all of the building’s elements. These aspects resonate with Stone’s design for the campus building exteriors, yet the STIC has an overall horizontal emphasis that contrasts with the verticality of Stone’s buildings. Its quad façade is clearly meant to stand out from, rather than blend in with, its brick neighbors. And, while the building echoes certain Stone details, it does so only in an abstract and minimalist way. Stone’s son would have preferred a structure that “calls less attention to itself” and complements his father’s work through the use of brick façades and symmetry, he said in a phone call. In a six-page photo essay he voluntarily wrote in response to Seven Days’ query, the younger Stone noted that his preference would have been to honor the original neoclassical-influenced design for the campus. He traces that influence not just to Jefferson but to the 18th-century French neoclassicist Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. Landmark’s STIC, Stone wrote, “partially recoup[s] the original concept” with its placement. But an architect with “established neoclassical credentials” might have done a better job of “extending and elaborating Father’s design vocabulary.” Neither Bennett Fradkin nor Breadloaf’s Chris Huston is neoclassical in his approach, but each has significant credentials in historical architecture. Breadloaf has managed Landmark’s

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y palms are sweating. My pits are sticky, and my heart is racing. I’m in a Burlington basement holding a black light. There are ropes and rings, locks and keys, and riddles wrapped in mysteries. I strip off my gray sweater, anxiously eyeing a timer on the wall. The color of my cardigan aside, this is no Fifty Shades of Grey fantasy. It’s reality at 4 p.m. on a recent Friday afternoon on College Street, at one of Vermont’s first-ever “escape rooms.” (The other one is Escape Room 60 in Williston.) Called Esc4pe, the Burlington business promises a “live-action puzzle game” that traps players in a 250-square-foot room with a series of complicated, espionageinspired riddles they must solve in 60 minutes to get out. “It’s a unique combination of a maze, a scavenger hunt and a play where you’re the actor, but you don’t know the plot yet,” says Mike Garber, the 42-year-old entrepreneur who opened Esc4pe on June 10. “When some people first hear of

it, they aren’t sure what to think, but after mix,” Garber says, “because you and people play, everyone gets it.” Tyler are going to bring a different set of Invited to experience Esc4pe, I have skills to the room than these guys.” no idea what to think, either, but I know My skill set, I will soon discover, is seriwhich friend to recruit: my former ously lacking. But first, Garber ushers the adventure-racing partner, Tyler. We once six of us into a bank vault that serves as spent 26 hours lost in the Sierra Nevada the waiting room and post-escape photo mountain range and booth. Dimly lit and still managed to cross decorated with black the finish line in wallpaper patterned second place. If we with safe-deposit could get ourselves boxes, it’s been set up out of that mess, I to “increase the anxifigure, we can escape ety” before a game of the Esc4pe. Esc4pe begins, jokes Our game begins at Garber. 3:45, but we show up The escape-room MIK E GAR BE R a few minutes early to craze began in Japan sign waivers and deand raced across scend into a dungeonEastern Europe like space where we meet our team: a before crossing the pond to the States. gang of four 14-year-old boys celebrating Garber, who grew up in Vermont, was a birthday. They’re even more excited living in Raleigh, N.C., when he first got than I am, wearing beanies and bouncing wind of it. “Ten minutes into my first off the walls of the darkened entryway. game, I was hooked,” says the former “You guys are going to make a good project manager. “I had gone in by myself

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and was matched up with eight strangers, and we were all working together frantically, having the kind of fun I remember from recess in grade school.” Setting up the Queen City’s only recreation venue that rewards brains over brawn or beauty was a no-brainer for Garber. He’s quick to credit the involvement of the creative minds at Burlington’s Generator maker space, who helped him find makers to build the first room, offered advice and inspiration on building the lobby, and spread the word about the opening. The second escape room in Williston has helped raise the profile of both venues in Chittenden County. Social media has also given Esc4pe a boost; Rich, the father of birthday boy Felix, says Twitter tipped him off. Rich isn’t playing, but he and his wife, Bella, linger to watch an introductory video with us. “You are about to enter the Gauntlet,” says a creepy voice from the screen, then it warns us not to touch electrical outlets, fire alarms or security cameras mounted in the escape room. “The only muscle you need is between your ears. The door is not locked. If you need to exit, feel free to do so. Please do not have a panic attack. Do not give away specifics.” So I can’t give away specifics. But I can say that the six of us soon find ourselves in a room filled with maps and spyrelated encrypted communications. And we all immediately have panic attacks, bumping into one another as we start ripping the place apart for clues. I even find myself turning into a 14-year-old boy as my competitive side kicks in and I envision us escaping in record time. “OK, guys, before we start tearing the room apart,” says Tyler, the voice of reason, “let’s organize our thoughts.” Bingo. With a loose plan formulated, we find our first clue with 55 minutes left on the clock. Black light in hand, a boy named Ramsay pipes up: “We learned this in social studies last year!” His nimble mind continues to serve us well over the course of the hour, while Felix and Enzo use their height and hyped-up energy to discover more hidden pieces of the puzzle in odd places. The fourth boy, Declan, monitors the clock, urging us to push a button that will display a hint on a small computer screen. It’s a scenario that suggests a meeting of “Lost” and the lifelines on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Our spirits inflate and deflate faster than birthday balloons as we discover red herrings and dead ends. Forty-two minutes remain, then 33. I decide my puzzlesolving abilities are locked back in my car or somewhere else I can’t find them. So

when I spy a tiny cigar case from Cuba, my clue to the next riddle, and know the answer, I’m euphoric. Tyler puts on 3D glasses, and we all have a laugh at his appearance. There are 11 minutes left on the clock — and then two! We’re wringing our hands in frustration, still unable to finalize the code that will release us from the room. I’m wondering what will happen next. Without spoiling the surprise, I’ll reveal the best part: Garber’s kind words as he greets us afterward. While we

didn’t manage to release ourselves, “You guys brought a lot of energy, a lot of good teamwork and great communication to the Gauntlet,” he says. Garber adds that the record time for solving this particular room, of the 150 groups that have tried so far, is 34 minutes — with no hints. “It takes the whole spectrum of intelligence,” says Garber, who crafts the puzzles himself. “The processing power of five or six human minds working in sync is something to behold. But I’ve had MIT graduates in here who couldn’t escape

because they were overthinking everything. I’ve had families three generations wide, all playing together and acting in interesting ways together; Grandpa remembers the war, and kids are wandering around finding the clues. Everyone seems to like it.” Indeed, the six of us are elated after the experience, all agreeing we’ll come back to try Esc4pe’s two other rooms, which are currently in development. I ask Felix how Esc4pe compares with his past birthday parties.

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SD: Do colorful or regional expressions tend to filter down through generations? MB: I often ask callers if they plan to keep on using the “linguistic heirloom” they called to discuss, and some say they don’t use it themselves or plan to teach it to their children — they just thought it was an odd, interesting thing that Grandpa said. But I’m especially moved by the ones who cling to those terms and adopt them into their own speech as a kind of memorial to that relative. There’s a look that comes over people’s faces when they talk about a word or phrase they inherited. It’s like cooking up a family recipe and having that same aroma trigger an instant, vivid memory.

SD: On the show, you seem to have an answer to callers’ questions almost instantly. Is the show pretaped so that the necessary research can be done before you answer the questions? If not, how the heck do you and Grant Barrett have such quick and informed responses? MB: Nah, we’re not that bright. Seriously, it’s our gig — it’s what we do. Grant has spent many years as a dictionary editor for Oxford University Press, among others, and I’ve read and written about the topic for decades now. So, often we have a good idea of the answer in general terms, or we know where to look for it. Here’s how the show works. In the radio business, our show is what’s technically known as a call-out, not a call-in. We’ve tried doing grammar and word origins live on the air, and it can be deadly. You get the same questions again and again, or you just have to say, “Yup, great question, and scholars have looked into it for years, but nobody knows the

SD: Do you ever need to turn all this off and take a break? Is it possible to disengage from language? MB: Ha! That’s what hiking is for. And improv. I’m passionate about both. Hiking, because there really are no words for some of the vistas I’ve seen along the way to the top of a peak. Improv, of course, involves words, but it’s also a fantastic way to get beyond them and tune into pure emotion. Don’t get me started on the benefits of improv. Naturally, I’m already reading up on Mount Mansfield and Camel’s Hump and also hoping I’ll have time to visit the Vermont Comedy Club while I’m there. Oh, and juggling is also a good way to get beyond words and into that alpha state. I’m pretty serious about it, having picked it up in college when some of my friends were doing it. I’m pretty close to being able to juggle five balls now, which I’m told is approaching black-belt level. m

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answer. Sorry!” Also, the fact that our show is taped means stations in 33 states can air it whenever it works best for them. So, anyone who calls the show gets invited to leave a voicemail. We get around 300 phone calls and emails and inquiries on social media every week. (Clearly, a lot of people want to talk about language!) Someone goes through those and recommends about 30 potential callers that our brilliant producer, Stefanie Levine, then tries to track down in hopes of getting about 10 to agree to be on the air, which means giving us 15 minutes of their time on a Wednesday. Stefanie schedules them so they’re lined up like planes circling an airport, gives us an idea of what we should be prepared to discuss, and then, on Wednesday mornings, Grant and I go in and record all those scheduled calls as if it’s a live show. The industry term is “live-to-tape.” In the show’s previous incarnation, the producer spent a week in Boston learning the same format from the folks at “Car Talk.” That’s how these shows are done. You’ll notice that they have consistently good callers — good talkers, animated, diverse in a variety of ways, with an interesting story to tell — and we do our best to make sure we do, too.

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Way With Words,” the hourlong public radio show cohosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, is something of a triple-fudge sundae for amateur etymologists and Scrabble fanatics. The two answer questions from callers about the origins of odd words, regionalisms and those funny expressions Grandma used to use. Sometimes they even field inquiries on correct grammar. The show is broadcast in 300 North American cities; Vermont Public Radio airs it Thursdays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 a.m. Those who share a fascination with the English language can also check out the website, waywordradio.org. It recaps episodes and hosts discussion forums on topics ranging from “America’s secret slang” to the expression “hell bent for leather” to the burning question “purse, handbag or pocketbook?” Or you could ask Barnette questions in person when she headlines a fundraiser for the Burlington Book Festival on Saturday, September 17, at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center. Kentucky-born Barnette, 58, a former reporter, is now based in San Diego, Calif., but travels frequently for speaking gigs. She’s the president of Wayword, Inc., the nonprofit that produces the program, and has authored several books on word origins. In advance of her Burlington appearance, Barnette spoke with Seven Days by phone about language, hiking, improv, and how the heck she and Barrett answer questions so quickly on the show. The following is an excerpt; read the rest of the interview on the Live Culture blog at sevendaysvt.com.

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Japanese craft beer?” read the subject line. Of course I’m interested in Japanese craft beer. When I went back, I asked the server about it. “What can you tell me about your Japanese craft beers?” Uh-oh! Deer in the headlights. Eventually, Doe Eyes pointed me to three ales from Kiuchi Brewery, which has been fermenting sake just north of Tokyo for almost 200 years. In the 1990s, it started making beer under the Hitochino Nest label. Gaku claims to stock a ginger ale, a Belgian-style white ale and a rice ale from the brewery. Intrigued, I asked for a ginger beer.

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The server returned emptyhanded. “We don’t have that today,” she said. The restaurant didn’t have the other Hitochino beers, either, so I ordered a 22-ounce (not-quite-cold) Sapporo and sipped it while waiting for a cucumber plate ($4.75) in lieu of the peppers. If the front of the house hasn’t quite figured itself out yet, executive chef Leonard Scotti (formerly of New York’s Stanton Social) — who replaced opening chef Chad Hanley earlier this summer — runs his line with exacting precision. Take the cucumbers: The thinsliced cucurbits tingled with chile and ginger; an accompanying cup of edamame ($4.95), scattered with fleur de SOUP STUDIES

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Nowadays, most ginger beer is more akin to soda than to a hoppy brew. It’s the finishing touch on a Moscow mule or a dark ’n’ stormy, or it’s used like its cousin, ginger ale, to tame upset tummies. Pre-Prohibition, however, ginger beer was an alcoholic brew, heady on the spice and wildly popular across England, Ireland, Canada and the States. Since its production was curbed in the 1920s, the techniques of brewing alcoholic ginger beer have been largely forgotten. But in early October, Hinesburg local KENNY RICHARDS will attempt to revive the tradition by opening HALYARD BREWING at 80 Ethan Allen Drive in South Burlington, steps away from FARNHAM ALE & LAGER. Richards’ ginger beer brewery will have a first-class license to sell pints, pitchers and 32-ounce howlers. Small bites like charcuterie and local cheese plates will supplement the sips. “Sometimes these things just appear on your radar and get you thinking,” says Richards when asked about his inspiration for reviving the bygone beverage. “I started experimenting over two years ago. It was interesting; there were only a handful of

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In August, Farnham secured its final permits for the new brewery. Two weeks ago, head brewer KENDALL KREBS started brewing there, and Gostanian soft-opened the new taproom with pints and flights of summer brews, including hefeweizen, ESB, IPA and session IPA. They’ll be poured from cans until Krebs’ fresh brews are ready for the draft lines. Gostanian is still working out kinks in the food program. “It’s been tough to get food trucks in here because everyone’s tied up with the summer season,” he tells Seven Days. For now, he’s making do with simple fare such as nachos, poutine and pies from HALF BAKED PIZZA VT,

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Soup Studies « P.44 sel, released its beans in chewy green pops. Ask about the starters and your server will rightly direct you to the steamed buns ($7.95). The lofty puffs cradled flame-kissed cuts of pork belly, which were layered with radish sliced so thin it nearly melted into the meat, except for a faint watery crunch. A few leaves of cilantro, too, offered a tiny, punchy murmur. A set of crisp-bottomed gyoza ($6.75) came stuffed with fine-ground, savory pork and pungent scallions. Dipped in sesame-ginger-vinegar sauce, the paper-thin pockets tasted so seriously Japanese that I almost forgot I was on Church Street — that is, until our young American server returned carrying steaming bowls of soup. One basic skill that Gaku Ramen’s floor staff has mastered is hustling food from kitchen to table. That’s essential at any restaurant, but it’s critical with ramen. The dish is best eaten piping hot and quickly, before the noodles soften or the yolks in the marinated eggs begin to stiffen and before the shrimp (in a fish bowl) turn pasty. At one of my lunches, a curl of chopstick-tender chashu pork floated atop a bowl of spicy tonkotsu ($11.50). Beneath the meat, straight noodles broke the liquid surface in graceful curves. A split egg bobbed on one side, surrendering its belly in yolky orange relief. Some people like to spill the eggs into the soup, thickening the broth and helping it cling to the noodles. But when the egg is just right, I can’t resist eating one half — and sometimes the other — straight away. At Gaku, I relished first the cool and gooey yolk and then

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the springy, vinegar-tinged orbs that followed. As I pulled endless noodle ribbons from the bowl, the broth was so dense and rich in garlic-laden, porky essence that it seemed to wobble rather than splash — a hallmark of any good bone broth. With each bite, chile spice grew from a tickle to sinus-clearing satisfaction. I cooled it with sips of crisp, pale lager — this time, properly chilled. My friend’s sakana shoyu bowl ($15.95) was crystal-clear and far lighter than my tonkotsu. Still, the soy-based soup twinkled with pungent jewels of sesame-ginger-fish oil. Five hefty shrimp — each cooked to a supple ideal — hugged the edge of the bowl. Pickled bamboo shoots and sliced onion boosted each chewy, noodle-y spoonful. At its core, Gaku Ramen is a soup joint. Its owners — Dartmouth College grads Ryan Goldstein and David Stone and Middlebury College grad Michael March — flew two ramen masters from Tokyo to Burlington earlier this summer to school the staff in the right way to ramen. The restaurant’s core recipes came from these noodle sensei. The noodles themselves come from Jersey-based Sun Noodle, which supplies NYC ramen giants including David Chang and Ivan Orkin. Perhaps for variety’s sake — or to accommodate a gluten-free crowd — the restaurant offers rice bowls, too. These are well crafted but forgettable. On my second visit, my date’s rice came topped with grilled salmon ($13.95) that was gingerly seared and a shade darker inside — as it should be. The rice was standard pan-Asian fried rice, livened with a scoop of sparkling red tobiko and scattered scallions and sweet corn. My hiyashi chuka ($10.95) — cold noodles splashed with sesame, soy

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and rice vinegar and topped with cold scrambled egg, pickled ginger and chicken chashu — seemed like an agreeable option on a hot afternoon. Scotti’s execution was on point, but the dish fell flat — diet ramen, if you will. In Japanese, the menu tells visitors that “gaku” means study or learning. It’s an apt name, not only in service to the youth it employs and hopes to feed (throughout September, Gaku is offering a 20 percent discount to students with college ID) but to the restaurant itself. Later this month, the

noodle masters will return. According to Gaku’s management, they’ll check in with the kitchen and make sure the cooks haven’t strayed from their recipes’ Tokyo origins. Maybe they’ll get the kids out front — or the people who supervise them — to sharpen their pencils, too. m

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ach week, five or six pigs, slaughtered and split in half at one of Québec’s certified abattoirs, arrive at Boucherie Lawrence in Montréal’s artsy Mile End district. “We carry them off the truck on our shoulders,” said the butchery’s co-owner, Sefi Amir. “We put them on the table and do all of the processing immediately. Everything is predestined for something.” Most of those “somethings” are delicious. Bellies are cured into bacon; hams are brined and smoked; trotters are braised and turned into fruit-and-nutstudded terrines. Even the ears and skin have a use: They’re dehydrated and sold as dog treats. “A lot of people who care about what they eat [also] care about what their pets eat,” Amir noted. Aside from crafting puppy snacks, what’s the secret to using every porcine part from trotter to snout, without giving customers pig fatigue? In this case, it involves owning more than one business. Amir and her business partners, Ethan Wills, Annika Krausz and chef Marc Cohen, have a trio: a restaurant called Lawrence, a wine and tapas spot named Larrys, and the boucherie (butcher shop). All are within steps of one another at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Avenue Fairmount East. I discovered the butcher shop by accident last Thanksgiving. I’d made my first pilgrimage to the Marché Jean-Talon — a huge food market in Little Italy — and then wandered down Saint-Laurent to see the sights, camera in hand. Through the boucherie’s window, I spied a meat case filled with thick pork chops, roasts and salami. I bought my fill and bonded with a butcher, who sent me down the street to lunch at Lawrence. Back in the city last week, I made it my mission to dine at both Lawrence and Larrys and to learn more about how the businesses support one another and intersect. On a sunny Saturday, I waited a reasonable 20 minutes for a table for five at Lawrence, the quartet’s flagship, which opened in 2010 to much acclaim. As we partook of brunch, it was easy to see why restaurant critics and customers love the place. Doughnuts — delicate puffs of dough rolled in sugar and filled

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with lemon curd, vanilla pastry cream and chocolate — arrived at the table steaming, the fillings gooey and platelicking good. The Bloody Mary, just $8 Canadian, was fresh tasting and rimmed with a crust of celery salt. Sun shone through the many windows, giving everything a warm glow. We basked at our red-lacquered table until the entrées arrived. Thick Gloucester pancakes — more like scones than crêpes — were sprinkled with blueberries and daubed with ricotta. It’s just one of the dishes that highlight chef Cohen’s British heritage. There’s also kedgeree, a savory, raj-inspired concoction of smoked fish, curried rice and boiled egg. Pork products show up in seven of the 11 current entrées (although counting instances of bacon on a brunch menu is kinda cheating). Along with the usual

sausage and ham dishes come several offerings that are distinctly gutsy: a deeply browned patty of scrapple with sunnyside-up eggs and bacon; stewed jowl with braised greens and more eggs. Kidney is on the brunch menu, too, although not specifically marked as pig kidney. In fact, nothing betrays that any of the products are out of the ordinary, let alone made two doors down by the restaurant’s proprietors themselves. Lawrence’s menu, in French with English translations, makes no mention of farms or artisans at all. Our server answered questions, took orders and cleared briskly but didn’t recite a paean to local agriculture. It was harvest season, and those were probably local tomatoes and fennel that we found stewed into a sauce for one vegetarian offering, but we couldn’t be sure.

According to Amir, this lack of hoopla is intentional. “We don’t want to be too educational or ‘preachy’ at the restaurant,” she explained. Some customers come because they know the restaurant’s reputation for farm-to-table cuisine. Others show up because, as Amir put it, the place is “pretty.” Larrys is also pretty, with blue, gray and white tile; a smoky, dreamy painting of an oyster on one wall; and a chalkboard menu. At dinner, Lawrence is all elegant global comfort food — dishes such as corn soup with clams; smoked sturgeon and chanterelles; and lamb with cauliflower and preserved lemon. Larrys, by contrast, features an all-day menu of simpler, tantalizing bites designed to complement the wine list. The narrow space has small tables and bar seating. It’s petite, elegant, and perfect for sipping cocktails and sampling classic dishes such as steak tartare, crab with mayonnaise on toast, and raw tuna with chives. The wine bar is the newest of the properties; it opened earlier in 2016 after a year of negotiations with the landlord, who also owns the Lawrence building and other real estate in the area. “It was luck that we managed to get that space,” Amir said. Mile End is a hot spot, and new properties jockey to get in. Proximity to Lawrence and the butcher shop makes the location particularly plum. Legally, the three entities operate as one business, although the partners have different levels of interest in each. That’s why, though all the locations are clearly linked, each retains its own character. Amir, whose focus is on Lawrence and the boucherie, believes those differences keep the businesses from being “redundant.” The four owners don’t work too hard on defining their roles, she added; rather, things shake out organically, based on personal interests and skills. All the locations are bound together by Krausz’s design, a locavore ethos and shared ingredients and equipment. Sitting at Lawrence, I watched a staffer

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL TO: CHRISTINE RAMOS, BURLINGTON, VT SELF-STORAGE UNIT This is a Notice of Intent to sell your personal property, located in selfstorage unit at Chase Moving, 165 Shunpike Rd., Williston, VT, for failure to make payment. Sale/Disposal to occur September 8, 2016.

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE TOWN OF RICHMOND The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Richmond in the County of Chittenden are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such Town, to wit: Property Owner: David Villeneuve Property Address: 760 Governor Peck Highway Parcel ID # GP0760 All and the same lands and premises conveyed to the said David Villeneuve by Decree of Distribution of the Estate of Ardelle Villeneuve dated May 24, 2005 and recorded in Volume 167 at Page 281 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, Vermont. Tax Years: 2011 - 2016 Amount of delinquent taxes, interest, cost and penalties: $2,902.89 Property Owner: Michael Foster Property Address: 215 Hilltop Circle Parcel ID # HT0215 All and the same lands and premises conveyed to the said Michael Foster by a Vermont Mobile Home Uniform Bill of Sale of CBB Enterprises, LLC dated December 4, 2013 and recorded in Volume 222 at Page 326 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, Vermont. Tax Years: 2013 - 2016 Amount of delinquent taxes, interest, cost and penalties: $2,230.86 Reference may be made to said deeds for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appear in the Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Richmond. So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at Town of Richmond, 203 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 285, Richmond, Vermont 05477, on the 28th day of September, 2016 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes and utility charges with interest, costs and penalties, unless previously paid. Property owners or mortgagees may pay such taxes, interest, costs and penalties in full by cash or certified check made payable to the Town of Richmond. At tax sale, successful bidders must pay in full by cash or

certified check. No other payments accepted. Any questions or inquiries regarding the above-referenced sale should be directed to the following address: Brian P. Monaghan, Esq. Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC 156 Battery Street Burlington, VT 05401 bmonaghan@msdvt. com Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC, and the Town of Richmond give no opinion or certification as to the marketability of title to the above-referenced properties as held by the current owner/ taxpayer. Dated at Richmond, Vermont, this 23rd day of August, 2016. Laurie Brisbin Collector of Delinquent Taxes Town of Richmond PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Burlington is submitting its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report on the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act funds for the program year ending June 30, 2016 to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. A draft Report will be available on September 9, 2016, at the Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32, City Hall, Burlington and online at www. burlingtonvt.gov/cedo. The public is encouraged to review the Report and to comment through September 26, 2015. A Public Hearing on the Report will be held at the City Council meeting of Monday, September 26, 2016, in Contois Auditorium, City Hall at 7PM. Comments will be heard at the Hearing on the Report and on housing and community development needs. Written comments can also be submitted directly to the Community & Economic Development Office at the above address or by e-mail to mesbjerg@ burlingtonvt.gov. For more information, or information on alternative access, contact Marcy Esbjerg, Community & Economic Development Office, at 865-7171.

STATE OF VERMONT FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 462-1114 FRCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, FOR BAFC SALT 2005-1F v. JACK RHODES A/K/A JACK F. RHODES AND LISA M. RHODES OCCUPANTS OF 2213 SAMPSONVILLE ROAD, ENOSBURG, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 13, 2016 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Jack Rhodes a/k/a Jack F. Rhodes and Lisa M. Rhodes to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Merrimack Mortgage Company, Inc., dated September 21, 2005 and recorded in Book 105 Page 262 of the land records of the Town of Enosburg, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Merrimack Mortgage Company, Inc. to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor-in-interest to Wachovia Bank NA, as Trustee, for BAFC SALT 2005-1F dated December 23, 2013 and recorded in Book 125 Page 410 of the land records of the Town of Enosburg, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2213 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg, Vermont on September 20, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A triangular shaped parcel of land with buildings thereon, bounded substantially as follows, Northeasterly by land of the Central Vermont Railway Corporation; Southerly by the highway leading from Enosburg Falls to East Berkshire and Westerly by land now or formerly of W. Burns Garvin and wife. Being a part of the land

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and premises conveyed to W.S. Judd and M.S. Judd, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed dated October 14, 1950, which is recorded in Volume 45, Page 340 of the Enosburg Town Land Records.

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Being all and the sane land and premises conveyed to the Jack F. Rhodes and Lisa M. Rhodes by Warranty Deed of Doris M. Rhodes dated June 10, 1994 and recorded in Book 75, Page 504 of the Enosburg Town Land Records. Said property is commonly known as 2213 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg, VT. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Alfredo Acoy Cofino and Samantha Handler Cofino by Warranty Deed of Peta Gillian Senior and Sherry Ann Senior dated May29, 2007, of record in Volume 344 at Page 721

prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

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By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given to New England Federal Credit Union by Defendants Samantha Handler Cofino and Alfredo Acoy Cofino dated May 29, 2007, and recorded on May 31, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at Volume 344, Page 723-741of the Land Records of the Town of Shelburne, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 AM on September 30, 2016, at 52 Harbor Road, Shelburne, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

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The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale.

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Other terms to be anVolume 208 at Pages 8/12/16 FSBO-Lane072716.indd 4:18 PM 1 nounced at the sale or 37-46 of the Fairfax inquire at Gordon C. Land Records, of which Gebauer, Esq., 4 Park mortgage the Plaintiff is St., Suite 201, Essex the present holder; and Junction, VT 05452. for breach of the condi802-871-5482 tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of Dated at Essex Junction, foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises Vermont this 15th day of will be sold all and singu- August, 2016. lar as a whole at Public PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK, Auction at 10:00 AM N.A. on September 29, 2016 By: Gordon C. Gebauer, at 293 Fletcher Road, Esq Fairfax, Vermont. Attorney for Plaintiff To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to HRS, LLC by Warranty Deed of Bradford Morse dated October 6, 2010 and recorded on October 13, 2010 in Volume 208 at Pages 33-34 of the Fairfax Land Records. Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certiVISIT SEVENDAYSVT. fied funds, or produce COM TO VIEW A FULL a commitment letter LIST OF SUPPORT from a bank or mortgage GROUPS company or other lender AHOY BREAST CANCER licensed to do business SURVIVORS in the State of Vermont Join our floating at the time of the sale support group where for the amount of the the focus is on living, winning bid. In any case not on the disease. We the winning bidder shall are a team of dragon be required to produce boaters. Learn all $30,000.00 (thirty about this paddle sport thousand dollars) cash & its health-giving, or certified funds at the life-affirming qualities. close of the auction as Any age. No athletic the deposit against the experience needed. sale. Within forty-eight (48) hours of the close of Call Penni or Linda at 999-5478, info@ the auction the winning dragonheartvermont. bidder shall be required org, dragonheartverto pay an additional mont.org. deposit in cash or certified funds in an amount AL-ANON that brings the total For families & friends of deposit to fifty percent alcoholics. For meeting (50%) of the purchase info, go to vermontalaprice. The property will nonalateen.org or call be sold subject to all 866-972-5266. unpaid property taxes and town/village assessALCOHOLICS ments, if any. The sale ANONYMOUS will be subject to ConDaily meetings in firmation Order of the various locations. Free. Superior Court, Franklin Info, 864-1212. Want to Unit, Civil Division. overcome a drinking problem? Take the first The mortgagor is step of 12 & join a group entitled to redeem the in your area. premises at any time

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TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO.730-7-15 CNCV NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff v. ALFREDO ACOY COFINO, SAMANTHA HANDLER COFINO, ALFREDO COFINO, AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES, and Occupants residing at 52 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT Defendants

of the Town of Shelburne I have been appointed to 9/2/16 FSBO-EricTruran081716.indd 11:21 AM 1 Land Records, and more administer this estate. particularly described in All creditors having said mortgage. claims against the decedent or the estate Said lands and premises must present their are commonly known as claims in writing within 52 Harbor Road, Shelfour (4) months of the burne, Vermont. first publication of this notice. The claim must Terms of Sale: be presented to me at $10,000.00 to be paid the address listed below in cash by purchaser at with a copy sent to the the time of sale, with the court. The claim may be balance due at closing. barred forever if it is not Proof of financing for the presented within the balance of the purchase, four (4) month period. being a current commitment letter from a bank, Date: 8/22/2016 mortgage company, or other lender licensed to /s/ Linda V. Sanderson business in the State of Signature of Fiduciary Vermont to be provided at the time of sale. The Linda V. Sanderson sale is subject to taxes Executor/Administrator: due and owing to the 229 Mears Rd. Town of Shelburne, Milton, VT 05468 Vermont. Sand8687mittoa@ yahoo.com The mortgagor is 802-999-3510 entitled to redeem the premises at any time Name of publication prior to the sale by paySeven Days ing the full amount due under the mortgage, Publication Date: including the costs and 8/31/16 & 9/7/2016 expenses of the sale. Address of Court: Other terms to be Chittenden County announced at sale or Probate Division inquire at Bergeron, P.O. Box 511 Paradis & Fitzpatrick, 175 Main Street LLP, 34 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Essex Junction, Vermont 05452, 802.879.6304. STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DATED this 19th day of FRANKLIN UNIT August, 2016. CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 15-1-16 New England Federal FRCV Credit Union PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK, By: /s/ Edward D. FitzNATIONAL ASSOCIATION patrick, Esq. Bergeron Paradis & Plaintiff Fitzpatrick, LLP v. 34 Pearl Street, PO Box HRS, LLC; 174 Essex Junction, Vermont AMOSKEAG WOODWORKING, INC.; 05453 KEVIN V. HASTINGS; and VERMONT ECONOMIC STATE OF VERMONT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORSUPERIOR COURT ITY; CHITTENDEN UNIT Defendants PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO.: 1047-7NOTICE OF SALE 16 CNPR In re estate of Dale C. By virtue and in execuSanderson. tion of the Power of Sale contained in a certain NOTICE TO CREDITORS mortgage given by HRS, LLC to People’s United To the creditors of Dale Bank, N.A. dated October C. Sanderson late of 6, 2010 and recorded Milton, VT. on October 13, 2010 in

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Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step fellowship for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. Tue., 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct. All are welcome; meeting is open. Info: Felicia, 777-7718. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., S. Burlington. Info: 863-2655. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info, Valerie 279-0385. Meetings in Burlington Thurs. 7:30-8:30 a.m., at the First United Church, 21 Buell St. Info, Geraldine, 730-4273. Meetings in Johnson occur

PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP This group meets on the second Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. of the month at Pillsbury Homestead Senior Community Residence at 3 Harborview Rd., St. Albans in the conference room next to the library on the first floor. Wheelchair accessible. Info: patricia_rugg18@ comcast.net. PEER ACCESS LINE Isolated? Irritable? Anxious? Lonely? Excited? Bored? Confused? Withdrawn? Sad? Call us! Don’t hesitate for a moment. We understand! It is our choice to be here for you to listen. Your feelings do matter. 321-2190. Thu., Fri., Sat. evenings, 6-9 p.m. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com. QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood &

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NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast. net.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step. Sat., 9-10 a.m. Turning Point Center, 182 Lake St., St. Albans. Is what you’re eating, eating you? We can help. Call Valerie, 825-5481.

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NAR-AON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

every Sun., 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Johnson Municipal Building, Rte. 15 (just west of the bridge). Info, Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meetings in Montpelier occur every Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Joan, 2233079. Steps to Food Freedom Meetings in Morrisville occur every Sat., 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356. Big Book Meetings in Morrisville occur every Tue., 6 p.m. at the North Central Recovery Center (NCVRC), 275 Brooklyn St. Info: Debbie, 888-5958.

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NAMI CONNECTION RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT GROUP Bennington, every Tue., 12-1:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; St. Johnsbury, every Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

THE MEMORY CAFÉ The Memory Cafe is where people with memory loss disorders and their care partners can come together to connect and support one another. Second Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier. Info: 223-2518.

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd Thu. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE — BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide. When: 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., Burlington. Facilitators: Myra Handy, 951-5156 or Liz Mahoney, 879-7109. Request: We find it important to connect with people before their first meeting. If you can, please call one of the facilitators before you come. Thank you!

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SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are the parents of an adult transgender woman. While we celebrate the emergence of her authentic self, we find we have many questions to explore with others on this path with their loved ones. We meet the 4th Thursdays of the month, 5 p.m. Pride Center of VT. Please join us! margie@pridecentervt.org, 802-860-7812

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SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

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SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR LGBTQ ADULTS (18+) WITH DISABILITIES NETWORK Join Laura, an AmeriCorps VISTA member and Paul Audy, an active community member, as they cofacilitate this support group meeting on Wednesday, July 27th from 3-4 p.m. in the Fireplace Room in the Montpelier Unitarian Church (School St. entrance). Come together to talk, connect and find support around a number of issues including coming out,

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering!

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net.

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QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE fi ve-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

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Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) also serves bereaved parents w/ monthly peer support groups, short-term educational consultations & referrals to local grief & loss counselors. HVS is located in the Marble Works district in Middlebury. Please call 388-4111 for more info about how to connect w/ appropriate support services. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929. VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail.com, 658-4991. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN Offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women & children in this community. Info, 658-1996. WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715. XA – EVERYTHING ANONYMOUS Everything Anonymous is an all encompassing 12-step support group. People can attend for any reason, including family member challenges. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: 777-5508, definder@ gmail.com.

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ELDER LAW STAFF ATTORNEY Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time attorney in its Elder Law Project in its Burlington office. Responsibilities include: coordination of activities under a grant intended to expand legal services to seniors in Vermont, including outreach to community partners, as well as individual and systems advocacy in a variety of forums primarily on behalf of low-income seniors. Case work may include Medicaid, Medicare, housing, guardianship, financial abuse and exploitation, victim’s rights work, and government benefit programs. Significant focus on systemic reform and community education initiatives. Applicants must have excellent written and oral skills and demonstrated experience in public interest law, civil rights law or legal services. Applicants must be admitted to practice in Vermont, eligible for admission by waiver, or willing to sit for the next examination. Some in-state travel required.

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For full job description and application download go to: www.vermontpuremaple.com /jobs.htm To apply, please complete an application, attach a resume if you have one, and return in person or email to: Mount Mansfield Maple Products 450 Weaver Street, Suite 18 Winooski, VT 05404 jobs@mansfieldmaple.com

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HOUSING DISCRIMINATION STAFF ATTORNEY Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time attorney in our Burlington office to focus on housing discrimination work. Responsibilities include representing individual and organizational housing discrimination victims in federal and state courts and in administrative hearings; testifying before State and municipal planning and zoning entities; and limited community legal education and outreach work. Vermont’s most common forms of housing discrimination occur on the prohibited bases of race/color, national origin/ethnicity, families with children, and disability. Applicants must have excellent written and oral skills and demonstrated experience in public interest law, civil rights law or legal services. Some in-state travel required. Applicants must be admitted to practice in Vermont, willing to sit for the February bar exam, or eligible for admission on motion.

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Assistant Director of the Visual Arts Program The Assistant Director of the Visual Art program is full-time. This position aids the Program Director and Vice President for Enrollment in daily office duties required for successful academic program enrollment and coordination, and communicates closely with the Program Director, VP, enrolled students, program faculty, visiting artists, artist teachers and other guests of the college. Bachelor’s degree required, at least 2 years in an academic administrative position or related experience and experience with art education and/or management.

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS Vermont Works for Women, a non-profit organization helping women and girls recognize their potential and explore, pursue, and excel in work that leads to economic independence, is seeking a full-time Director of Community Relations to be based out of our headquarters in Winooski. We seek a dynamic and experienced development professional with outstanding writing and communication skills, who can provide leadership and set the strategic vision for all fundraising, marketing, and public communications. For a job description and instructions to apply, please visit vtworksforwomen.org/jobs-at-vww. Applications will be accepted until September 19. No calls or faxes, please. VWW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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The Residence at Shelburne Bay, a premiere Level III hospitality-oriented senior living community is currently accepting applications for an LPN for 2nd shift; this would include every other weekend. Applicants must have:

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New New England’s premier special event company England’s premier special event companyisisseeking seeking hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to to join our team. hardworking, enthusiastic individuals join our team. We applicationsfor for the following Weare arecurrently currently accepting accepting applications the following now through 1) seasonal(available positions (available May 1November through November 1):

Good verbal and written communication skills Be nurturing, caring, compassionate Strong work ethic Current Vermont LPN license Assisted Living experience preferred, however, will train the right candidate Must be able to pass nationwide criminal & VT state adult & child abuse background checks

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JOB SUMMARY Level 2 Network Technician is responsible for providing technical support for our customers via phone, through remote technologies and on site. The main goal is to provide superior technical customer support.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Handle incoming service, networking calls and service walk-ins. This includes PC support, server support, installation of new desktops, laptop and IT related devices and assisting senior engineers with server builds, and networking infrastructure projects.

ST. ALBANS Demanding criminal caseload in a fast-paced office environment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a legal team. Duties may require irregular hours and travel for which private means of transportation is required.

Manage Managed Service tickets; Participate in strategic brainstorming with groups and supervisors to both support and grow the business; Maintain a high rate of billable hours; Maintain client records and documentation as pertains to service and networks; Follow-up with networking clients once work is completed; Relay any potential service problems that may arise affecting customer satisfaction

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Knowledge of Microsoft, Barracuda, and Cisco products and technologies; Superb customer service skills as position involves interacting with a myriad of people daily; Current on networking standards and terminology; Must be self-confident professional who possesses the highest levels of honesty and integrity; Must have valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally to client sites

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Part time bread bagger/ delivery person needed for a local bakery. Dependable Energetic hard worker wanted. Three days + a week and fresh bread to take home daily. We start early and get done early; you still have a good portion of the day to enjoy. Early risers only; we start promptly at 3 a.m.

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INFORMATIONAL SESSION Thursday, September 15! 6:30 p.m.

The Community Health Team is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team. This position requires a valid VT RN license and health care experience with assessment, motivational interviewing, healthy living and lifestyle counseling.

Answer your calling; it’s not too late to TEACH. Transition to teaching in just eight months with the Teacher Apprenticeship Program TAP is a fast track to teacher licensure for candidates with a bachelor’s degree who desire to teach in grades 5-12.

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UVM Health Network – CVMC offers an excellent benefits program, with options of medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as generous tuition reimbursement and combined time off programs.

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The Residence at Shelburne Bay is currently seeking to hire experienced Resident Care Assistants (RCAs), Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) and Med-Techs to join our growing family. We look for compassionate, dedicated and hardworking individuals that will contribute to a positive experience of our staff and residents. Our residents are our family and our staff is part of that family. Commitment to scheduled task and work is a must. We provide excellent training and continuous education for all of our staff. Other excellent benefits apply.

We’re seeking an energetic, compassionate and deeply committed applicant who seeks to grow their career in a place they’ll love.

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7 AM – 3 PM - Saturday and Sunday This is an excellent opportunity to become a full time member of our residence and enjoy the great times providing care for our residents. All applicants who upon hire successfully complete the 90 day probation can be nominated for a promotion and be signed up for a Med-Tech training. To apply, send your resume today by emailing Bianka LeGrand, Reflections Director at blegrand@residenceshelburnebay.com or call 802-985-9847 ext. 1139.

▪ The Line Chef must have at least one year of experience in quantity food preparation. Experience in a lead role preferred.

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portioning, delivering trays to patients and working the retail section of the cafes. Must have at least one year of work experience in a customer service setting. Experience in food service strongly preferred.

UVMHealth.org/MedCenterJobs Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Part-time job available supporting a woman with disabilities both in her home and participating in the various offerings our community provides. Some personal care as she prepares for her day. Four to five weekdays per week, ~3 hours per day, start between 10am and 11am. Car necessary, mileage reimbursed. Paid full training provided. Resume, references, background check. Looking for good sense of humor, patience, pleasant personality, solid communication and teamwork skills. Mail letter of interest and resume to Home Base, Inc. 299, No. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

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Please call or send resume to Sue Fortin RN, DNS Birchwood Terrace Healthcare 43 Starr Farm Rd. Burlington, VT 05408 Sue.Fortin@ kindred.com

Chittenden County Northfield Savings Bank is looking for an experienced Mortgage Originator who will be responsible for proactively soliciting new residential mortgage business, suggesting appropriate financing arrangements, and market related banking products, to meet established loan quality and production goals. Will continually identify, develop and maintain a quality network of business relationships which serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities. Monitors our competitive position in the marketplace and assists with planning and market development.

Self-motivated, highly driven and sales oriented individuals are encouraged to apply. Candidates will have two to four years of experience in a financial institution or related area with proven analytical and organizational skills particularly working with documentation that requires special or confidential handling. Must participate in bank initiatives and community activities/or projects. Northfield Savings Bank is a mutual, depositor owned organization and one of the largest banks headquartered in Vermont. NSB offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, and a matching 401(k) retirement program. If you are interested in joining the NSB team, please submit your resume and job application by email: careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180, Barre, VT 05641-718, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/MEMBER FDIC

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AssociAte GenerAl counsel The Vermont State Colleges is a system of four campus based colleges (Castleton University, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College and Vermont Technical College) and the Community College of Vermont. This position is located in the Chancellor’s Office in Montpelier, Vermont. RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist the VSC General Counsel in a variety of legal matters including supporting the Board of Trustees; working with outside counsel; collective bargaining; advising the Chancellor and College Presidents and Deans on such issues as employment, business transactions, and student affairs; analyzing legislation; negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts; providing training to employees; and writing and interpreting policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed to practice law in Vermont (or subject to licensure within six months of hire) and at least three years of relevant legal experience. • • •

Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups, internally and externally. Strong writing and public speaking skills. Good judgment and problem solving skills

PREFERRED • Experience with state and federal employment law • Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures affecting higher education. • Experience with collective bargaining, grievances and collective bargaining agreement administration. • Experience with business transactions including leases, contracts, and banking procedures. STARTING DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2016 Send cover letter, VSC Application Form, resume and names of three references to:

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Commando is growing rapidly and looking for smart, passionate, and fun candidates to join the ranks of our panty patrol. If you’re looking for an opportunity to work for a fast-paced, innovation-driven, fashion-focused, and cheeky company, we want to hear from you! Visit wearcommando.com/pages/careers for all the details.

Production Manager We are seeking an individual with strong critical and analytical skills to manage our Production Department. Individual will lead the strategic direction and planning for producing all of commando’s product lines. This position will develop and maintain annual production plans and schedules in coordination with Forecasting & Product Analysis Manager. Candidate will work strategically to drive down the cost of goods and monitor inventory levels to ensure appropriate in-stock position. 5+ years of relevant production and managerial experience required. Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@wearcommando.com. 472 meadowland drive, suite 10 | south burlington, vt 05403 802.657.4004

Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. This opening and others are updated daily.

The Champlain Water District, an award winning regional water supplier having the distinction of receiving the “First in the Nation Excellence In Water Treatment Award” from the Partnership for Safe Water, announces a position opening within its existing Department that assures high quality drinking water throughout Chittenden County. This position operates, maintains, and monitors a 24/7/365 sophisticated, state-of-the-art 23 MGD water treatment facility, and transmission system serving a population of 75,000 located in twelve served municipal water distribution systems. Candidate must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a water related science and be capable of obtaining certification as a Vermont Class 4C Water Treatment Plant Operator. Application deadline: September 16, 2016. Excellent salary and benefit package. Resumes only to: Director of Human Resources Champlain Water District 403 Queen City Park Road S. Burlington, VT 05403 tracy.bessette@champlainwater.org

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Administrative Assistant - Center for Health and Wellbeing - #S842PO We are looking for a responsible, proactive and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative support in Student Health Services. This position will provide overall office support for the Student Health Leadership Team, coordinating schedules, meetings, and communications. Additional responsibilities include taking minutes for SHS meetings, data management tasks and administrative support of special SHS initiatives & compliance, assisting with clinical credentialing, maintaining calendars for SHS supervisors, and preparing correspondence and related documents for SHS functions. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) helpful, as is ability to learn our electronic health records. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree, and at least 2 years related work experience. Desired qualifications: • Ability to communicate clearly in person, via phone and in writing. • Well organized and efficient in completion of tasks. • Computer skills sufficient to perform administrative tasks. • Commitment to valuing differences in race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, and disabilities. The successful candidates will become part of a health care team working creatively and dynamically to support our student body’s health and success. This is a 12 month, full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a full benefit package. For more information about CHWB, please visit our website at www.uvm.edu/health. Cover letter should include a statement of experience/commitment to working with issues of diversity. For more information regarding the University of Vermont’s diversity initiatives, please visit the President’s web site at: http://www.uvm.edu/president.

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The Arbors at Shelburne: A Benchmark Senior Living Community is focused entirely on serving people living with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and all memory related diseases.

LNAs full time evenings NON-LICENSED NURSES’ AIDES full time evenings Plus evening shift differential of $2.25/hour $1500 SIGN ON BONUS

Must mention this ad and accept full time evening shift employment to receive the sign on bonus. Please call and ask for Alysha to schedule an interview or stop in to complete an application and on-the-spot interview.

The Arbors at Shelburne Attn: Alysha Curtis 687 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-8600 acurtis@benchmarkquality.com

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DIESEL MECHANIC needed to work on Class B CDL trucks and smaller vehicles also.

Positive attitude and a great work ethic and a clean driver’s license a must. Knowledge of hydraulics, welding capabilities a plus. Company offers paid vacations, 401k, health insurance and a great work environment. Please send applications, resumes to: Diesel Mechanic PO Box 1433 St. Albans, Vt 05478

The Gryphon Bistro is looking to add a full or part time dishwasher/ prep cook to our kitchen team. Room for advancement for right candidate. Send resumes to paigegross11@gmail.com

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Start Immediately! Lamoille Valley Dance Academy is seeking a qualified gymnastics instructor to join the team of our successful and growing studio. Our established gymnastics program does not compete, however, we offer our students a unique experience participating in a year-end performance. Competitive compensation and creative collaboration in the development of the program. Got what it takes? Call/Email Alexis George-Owen Artistic Director 802-888-4375 info@lamoillevalleydance.com

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CASHIERS Cashiers wanted for hospital parking garage in Burlington. Now hiring for all shifts including weekends, evenings, mornings, and afternoons. Part time or full time. Must be reliable and customer friendly. $10.75 per hour plus performance bonuses and paid sick leave. We offer flexible scheduling.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES Crisis Stabilization Clinician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Comprehensive Care Interested in trauma treatment and psychiatric care? Consider a clinical position at the Jarrett House, providing short-term, crisis stabilization services to children and families in Vermont. The Jarrett House is located in Burlington and serves children ages 5 to 13. Our ideal candidate will be skilled in short-term family and individual treatment and have three years of clinical experience.

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Community Outreach Worker The candidate’s primary responsibility is the delivery of street based outreach services to persons who are homeless and/or with psychiatric disabilities and/or with substance abuse/intervention needs. This is a 30 hour benefits eligible position with a Monday to Friday schedule. Hiring rate is $15.00 per hour. Job ID# 3389

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES Howard Center’s School Services Program currently has several full and part-time School Services Clinician positions open throughout Chittenden County. Our program has long-standing partnerships with schools and uses a clinical social work model to offer therapeutic and case management services for students, families and teams. Strong supervisory support is a top priority for the leadership team. Applicants must have backgrounds in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling and must be willing/able to pursue licensure in social work or a related field. If you are interested in learning more, please apply through the Careers website. First Call for Chittenden County is currently hiring for several full-time Supervisory positions in its newly integrated crisis program! Join the leadership team for the crisis program serving youth and adults across the county regardless of age or diagnosis. To find out more about these positions and to apply, please search “First Call for Chittenden County” on our Careers website.

School Services Supervisor II Lead and approach clinical work in new ways! School Services is seeking a full-time Supervisor for 11 Master’s-level School Services Clinicians across 3 school districts in Chittenden County. Utilize a clinical school social work model. Contribute to program development and implementation/monitoring of best practice as part of the School Services Leadership Team. Maintain productive relationships with school district and community partners; and design and implement staff and partner trainings as needed. Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, clinical licensure, and supervisory as well as school-based mental health experience required. See more details and apply on our website. Job ID# 3405

For more information, please visit howardcentercareers.org. Howard Center offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off for all regular positions scheduled 20-plus-hours-per-week. Applicants needing assistance or an accommodation in completing the online application should feel free to contact Human Resources at 488-6950 or hrhelpdesk@howardcenter.org.

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CENTURY ARMS, INC is looking to hire! There are immediate openings for the following shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts. Born over 50 years ago with our roots in the surplus business, Century Arms has an extensive history of providing unique and affordable products to the American Collector, Hunter, and Target Shooter. We carry on that tradition today, with our state of the art manufacturing facility located in the USA, and continue to offer unique, innovative, and quality products to the U.S. Consumer and U.S. Government.

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Snow Plow Operator An opening is available for an experienced part-time snow plow operator for the Town of Jericho on a seasonal basis. Work hours vary according to weather and other needs. Applicants must have a valid Vermont driver’s license (CDL license preferred) and pass a drug screening before starting. Applicants must be available to report to work at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. There is no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Applicants must be able to respond promptly and be willing to work various shifts and hours. There are no benefits available to this position and the term of employment will last no longer than April 16th, 2017. The starting hourly wage is $15.00 depending on qualifications. A job application can be downloaded from our website at www.jerichovt.gov. They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The Town of Jericho is an equal opportunity employer.

Developmental Educators develop and implement specialized instruction for families of infants and toddlers with special health and developmental needs in Chittenden County; collaborate with interdisciplinary team of health, education, and social services professionals. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education and experience providing developmental services to children under the age of three with special health needs required. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to

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Legal Services Law Line of Vermont is looking to fill two full-time staff attorney positions. We are an innovative non-profit civil legal services law firm specializing in counsel, advice, pro se assistance and community education in a high volume, telephone based practice. Our attorneys represent individual clients and staff a legal hotline to screen new cases and provide legal advice. Working closely with Vermont Legal Aid, we help low income Vermonters help themselves, applying a broad range of legal services including information, advice, review of pleadings, coaching, and representation. CRIME VICTIM SPECIALIST: One staff attorney position will focus on legal services for crime victims. Under a new grant, this position will implement the central hotline services for the Vermont Legal Services Network for Crime Victims. This service will provide a single, central entry point for crime victims statewide to obtain legal services. Approximately half of the position’s time will be devoted to work on the hotline, screening new calls, providing telephone advice, providing referrals to other legal resources, and offering training and support for other hotline attorneys in support of crime victim callers. The rest of the time will be devoted to providing individual representation for selected crime victim cases, and doing coordination and outreach to other crime victim service providers statewide. SENIOR LEGAL SPECIALIST: One staff attorney position will focus on legal services for seniors. Under a new grant, this position will spend approximately half time working on the Vermont Law Help hotline, with a focus on providing screening and legal advice services for seniors. The position will also provide training and support for other hotline attorneys on senior issues. The rest of the time will be focused on providing individual representation for seniors in selected cases, and coordinating legal services for seniors with other providers statewide. Strong legal, writing, and communication skills, a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and the ability to work as part of a team are a must. Applicants must be members of the Vermont bar or committed to becoming members of the bar at the first available opportunity. Support for professional growth provided by a dynamic group of attorneys. Salary is $39,279 plus, depending on experience, with excellent fringe benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building cultural competency in serving an increasingly diverse client community. Application deadline: September 23, 2016. Application Instructions: Your application should include a cover letter, resume, and list of references, sent as a single PDF. Send your application by email to szeno@lawlinevt.org with the subject line “Hiring Opportunity.” Funded by the Legal Services Corporation 9t-LawLineofVT090716.indd 1

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DIRECT CARE PROVIDER Be a part of 24/7 team providing residential supports to CRT consumers in residential setting. Implement treatment and support plans. Support consumers around daily living skills. Experience in working with mentally ill preferred. Knowledge of, or desire to learn about, the needs and abilities of the mentally ill. Ability to deal with clients in all types of situations with patience, insight, and compassion. Ability to work effectively with other agency personnel in the implementation of client program and goals. This is a part time, weekend position. Valid driver’s license, good driving skills, use of car necessary occasionally.

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PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR The Sara Holbrook Community Center seeks a dynamic and nurturing Preschool Director with a license in early childhood education & minimum 2 years’ experience. Position requires planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum with a team. Must be able to work collaboratively with partners. Experience supporting parents through the child care subsidy process preferred. Must be computer literate and able to enter skills and accomplishments into Teaching Strategies Gold. 40 hours/week following public school calendar. Excellent benefits.

Tourism Marketing: Director of Communications ENERGY&POLICY AND PROGRAM ANALYST Public Service Department Job Description:

Experienced professional sought to lead the Vermont Department of Tourism We have a new role in the Planning and Energy Resources Division on topics such as & Marketing’s public and trade relations eﬀorts. This mission-critical position transportation efficiency (e.g. public transit, walking, biking, etc.); land use in planning is designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont the for locational efficiency and smart growth; electric vehicles (including as a resource national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is on the electric biofuels (including liquid biofuels for and in-state responsible for thegrid); development and implementation ofheating, a proactive business outreach plan consistent with the goals and mission of siting. the Department production); and land use planning for electric generation This position of will Tourism andinterfacing Marketing well as relationships maintainingwith consistent communications involve andasmanaging partners in other relevant agencies Experienced professional sought to lead the Vermont Department ofall Tourism via social networking tools. This position responsible for tourism media and outside organizations, counterparts in is other states, regional planning commissions, Send resume, sample lesson plan & three letters of reference to relations in-state and out-of-state; press release development; pitching targeted & Marketing’s public and trade relations eﬀ orts. This mission-critical position and contractors or grant recipients. We are advertising this position at two job levels, Leisa Pollander at lpollander@saraholbrookcc.org tourism story ideas to regional and national media; development of press which require different minimum qualifications,of education, and experience. is designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage Vermont in the familiarization trips and itineraries; management of media contact lists;PSD and EOE. No phone calls, please. is open to applications for either of the two levels for this single open position. For support for Vermont’s international public relations initiatives. The Director national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is morecollaborate information, with contact Hopkins asa.hopkins@vermont.gov. Reference will also theAsa Agency ofatCommerce executive team in the job responsible for the development andofimplementation ofanda business proactive ID 619854 ora 619877. Location: Montpelier. Status: Fullrecruitment time. business Application development proactive travel trade plan.deadline: This position will report to themission Commissioner Tourism & Marketing. of September 18, and 2016. outreach plan consistent with the goals of of the Department

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emergency; working with hospitals to plan exercises and improve systems for emergency response; and tracking progress on detailed plans. The candidate selected for this position will share his/her time between two district offices, one in Barre and the other in Morrisville. The schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday, 7:45AM - 4:30 PM, with some evening meetings and travel throughout the two district regions. For more information, contact Deb Wilcox (802) 652-4173 or email debra. wilcox@vermont.gov. Reference Job ID #619834. Status: Full time. Location: Barre and Morrisville. Application deadline: September 22, 2016.

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We need someone to work 29.5 hours a week, running a cash register, assisting customers, and keeping our busy store stocked and organized. Must have solid cash handling experience, good people skills, and be attentive to detail. We pay more than minimum wage!

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HOUSING ASSISTANT 20 hour a week position assisting homeless services staff at HOPE. Duties include apartment searches, landlord relations and negotiations, assisting in matching homeless individuals and families with housing, and data entry. Must have good people skills, reliable transportation, be able to work as part of a team, and be able to perform data entry with speed and accuracy. Resume and cover letter to receptionist@hope-vt.org, or mail to Personnel, PO Box 165, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. EOE

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Seeking energetic, strengths-based and solution-focused clinician to join our dynamic team within a public/private Employee Assistance Program (EAP)! In this cutting-edge demonstration project, you will assist Vermonters with a variety of economic, family, workplace and/or mental health challenges, increasing their access to valuable services through short-term counseling and resource development. Requires master’s in social work, mental health counseling, or psychology with a minimum of two years’ experience post-master’s degree. Strong team player with polished diplomatic skills, business mindset and clinical license preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please contact Connie Gavin 802-951-4032 or connieg@investeap.org.

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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company! Gardener’s Supply is America’s leading catalog and web-based gardening company. We work hard AND offer a fun place to work with summer bocce games, BBQs, ping-pong tournaments, employee garden plots, and much more! We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits (ranging from a tremendous discount on plants & product, to actually owning shares of the company!).

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Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our executive team as Corporate Secretary. Primary duties involve providing direct support for the strong exercise of the governance functions of the company. The Corporate Secretary manages all board and committee meeting logistics including annual meetings and proxy statements; attends and records minutes for all board, committee, and senior management meetings; monitors and manages processes pertaining to governance, facilitates board communications; monitors and maintains key corporate documents and records; and ensures compliance obligations and the requirements of regulatory authorities are met. This position provides administrative assistance to the President & CEO, Senior Management, and Board of Directors. The position also assists Human Resources with employment related activities and serves as a primary point of contact for guests arriving at the NSB Operations Center. The successful candidate will have two years of related experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven organizational skills, command of Microsoft Office, and have the ability to work independently with minimal direction to meet deadlines. Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are essential. Northfield Savings Bank is a mutual, depositor owned organization and one of the largest banks headquartered in Vermont. NSB offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, and a matching 401(k) retirement program. If you are interested in joining the NSB team, please submit your resume and job application by email: careers@nsbvt.com (preferred). Your information will be kept in confidence. Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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CALL CENTER SALES & SERVICE SPECIALIST: We’re searching for THREE (3) Sales & Service Specialists to join our call center team. These individuals will be on the phone with customers, building relationships and representing our company in ways that reflect our core values. He/she will contribute to average order size and strive for customer satisfaction on sales as well as service calls. Our ideal candidate will have previous service and sales experience and exceptional communication skills as well as the ability to research solutions to customer problems or to answer questions. These positions are full-time, benefit eligible, with two off-season layoffs: mid-winter and mid-summer thru early fall - totaling 24 weeks. The shifts for these openings are: (1) Tuesday – Saturday from 12:00pm-8:30pm; (1) Tuesday – Saturday from 1:00pm-9:30pm; (1) Sunday – Thursday from 11:30am-8:00pm. We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business, voted one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work.” Interested? Please send your cover letter & resumé to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.

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Full-Time Teachers Pine Forest Children’s Center seeks 3 Full-Time Teachers: Lead Infant Teacher, Everywhere Teacher and Preschool Teacher (young preschool class). PFCC is an early learning program that provides high quality child care for diverse families of children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. We work in partnership with families to help children grow to the best of their abilities. The ideal candidates will be motivated, responsible, and flexible team players that love working with young children and possess strong communication skills. BA Degree in Early Childhood Education is required for Lead Infant Teacher position. Please send resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Amy Ligay, Executive Director, Pine Forest Children's Center, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 2F, Burlington, VT, 05401. (802) 651-9455 or e-mail: amy@thepineforest.org. EOE.

Prominent law firm in downtown Burlington, Vermont seeks legal assistant for our corporate and real estate law practice. Candidate will have experience coordinating real estate and corporate closings, be detail oriented and possess advanced skills with Microsoft Office software. This Position requires: a strong work ethic; eagerness to learn and acquire new skills; excellent writing and communication skills; and excellent typing skills. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, and at least five years’ legal and/or law firm experience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please e-mail cover letter, résumé and references to: fmiller@gravelshea.com www.gravelshea.com

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BRAND CURATOR & MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLER ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is a dynamic, nationally acclaimed, lake aquarium and science center committed to engaging diverse public audiences in creating a healthier Lake Champlain. The Brand Curator and Multimedia Storyteller will lead efforts to strategically shape, align, and raise the value of the institution’s mission driven brand. This position will cultivate, craft, and deliver the ECHO story; leverage our media partnerships to engage the public; develop and implement ECHO’s strategic marketing plan; and manage ECHO’s brand and all graphic and visual communications, while ensuring the integration of brand identity across all aspects of the institution. The position requires a dynamic thinker and doer, a creative and communicative person who takes initiative and actively engages in building strong and meaningful brand identity. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven ability to develop and implement creative and effective marketing strategies, and, above all, skilled at telling stories in any medium. Full job description at: echovt.org/jobs. ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diversity. Send resume and portfolio to jobs@echovermont.org titled Brand Curator. Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

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IT Support Specialist Come join our team of talented employees, in a fast paced, growing, mission-based company located in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. High Mowing Organic Seeds is an independently owned leader in the non-GMO seed, farming and food industry, committed to providing high quality organic seeds to our customers. We care about the earth, each other and what we do and are seeking a full-time year-round IT Support Specialist that shares our vision. The IT Support Specialist performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots issues related to computers, phones, LAN, applications, computer peripherals, and security. This position will serve as the tier 1 customer service support contact at High Mowing Organic Seeds. He/she is responsible for routine security, asset auditing and monitoring of backup, disaster recovery and data recovery systems. The ideal candidate must be experienced with networking technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, firewall configuration, Microsoft HyperV, TCP/IP v4/v6, QoS, VLANs, VPN. He/she must be highly self-motivated with a customer-centric attitude. To be considered for this position, a high school diploma plus relevant job related certifications and three years of relevant work experience is required. A complete job description can be obtained on our website: www.highmowingseeds.com/jobopportunities.html. Please email your resume, cover letter samples and references to jobs@ highmowingseeds.com. Please put the job title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

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The Sara Holbrook Community Center is looking for an outgoing and dynamic team player to take on the position of Associate Director. The AD supports the Executive Director, Board of Directors and staff to ensure that all aspects of the Center operate smoothly. Responsibilities include fundraising event planning, grant writing and editing, general administrative and office management, volunteer recruitment & management, program staff recruitment, management and compliance, human resources, etc. Please visit the SHCC website to see the full job description. Must be flexible, openminded, and willing. Send cover letter, resume, grant writing sample & 3 written references to: lpollander@saraholbrookcc.org or 66 North Ave. Burlington, VT 05401.

Fletcher/CSI is seeking Market Research Analysts to join our team. Fletcher/CSI consults for global clients in the Life Science, Technology, and Financial Services markets, supporting and advising some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world. We offer a collaborative and flexible work atmosphere with a healthy work/life balance. Analysts work in project teams and conduct primary and secondary research and analysis and interface directly with clients. BA/ BS required along with MS Excel and PPT experience and the ability to conduct phone and in-person interviews. If you have a desire to work in a fun, fast paced environment, travel the world, and work on cutting edge initiatives, send a cover letter and resume to info@fletchercsi.com

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VENDING ROUTE DRIVERS We are looking for motivated, responsible individuals. Must be able to work independently, possess a positive attitude, be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. We offer a competitive wage along with benefits. Apply in person or online at Farrell Vending Services 405 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 farrellvending.com.

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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront is looking for a second Project Coordinator to join our dynamic Planning Team. This position is responsible for assisting with project management at a professional level. The primary responsibilities include assisting in the management of construction projects, the development of construction ready designs, the development of contracts, and the coordination of parks improvement projects. Highlights of job functions include: develop cost estimates & scopes of work, manage accurate project documents & budgets, prepare project plans & specs, obtain quotes & proposals, manage consultant & contracts, attend commission, committee, City Council, & other meetings as required, coordinate public & agency plan reviews, coordinate capital parks improvement projects, perform on-site inspections, gather public input, mapping (GIS/AutoCAD/Google Earth), public outreach, support the development of management & master plans, grant applications, and more! Complete details and job application: enjoyburlington.com/ about-us/employment-opportunities/ The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 865-7145.

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Open House – Wednesday, September 14th: Join us for in-person interviews and to discuss career opportunities at Merchants Bank. WHEN: 5:30pm-7:30pm WHERE: 1309 Williston Rd. South Burlington, VT Full Time and Part Time Personal Bankers opportunities currently available! Merchants Bank offers competitive wages, great benefits, outstanding training and growth potential. To learn more visit: www.mbvt.com/careers

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Mary Johnson Children’s Center Join a Team that values What Know-How Can Do.SM People’s United Bank, the largest independent bank headquartered in New England, is hiring for positions in the greater Burlington area. We are currently seeking candidates for the following opportunities:

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Information Security Compliance Specialist The Information Security Compliance Specialist is an essential member of the Enterprise Technology Risk Management Governance team at People’s United Bank. The Specialist is responsible for performing technology risk assessments and monitoring compliance to information security policies, standards, and procedures. Reference: 6820BR In today’s highly competitive job market, People’s United Bank recognizes the need to attract, reward and retain talented employees. That’s why we provide a comprehensive, competitive and innovative benefits program to meet the short-term and long-term needs of our employees and their families.

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Established NAEYC accredited early childhood program is seeking a dynamic committed teacher to be part of our early childhood program. Position responsibilities include working as a team member for curriculum planning and implementation, and working with families in a holistic collaborative environment. Full time opportunity. BA/BS in Early Childhood or related ﬁeld and Early Childhood License preferred. Substitute teaching positions open at Middlebury, East Middlebury, and Orwell locations. Duties include working with a team on overall classroom management, indoor and outdoor play and activities. Experience and training in early childhood education is required.

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Spend time with great children and youth 5-12 years old! Develop quality programs, invest in young people and have fun doing it. Competitive rates of pay and paid training are offered. Experience Preferred. Afterschool Recreational Assistants 12-15 hours weekly Bristol, Middlebury Individual Assistant 8-10 hours weekly Work to support an individual child in achieving and maintaining social/emotional/behavioral goals in afterschool program. Spanish Language Afterschool Leader 10-12 hours weekly Individual sought to create and implement a Spanish afterschool immersion pilot program three days a week for K-1 children within the Middlebury school age program.

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EQUIPMENT MOVER Entry-level position for a motivated individual for installation of vending equipment. Experience with vending equipment preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

Marketing Analyst The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is searching for a Marketing Analyst to help turn data into marketing magic! As a Marketing Analyst you will be responsible to create and maintain and report on various databases on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. You will also perform reporting and analysis to support other areas of the Marketing Department on an Ad-Hoc basis, including assisting with the Senior Marketing Analyst and Digital Media Marketing Analyst. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and Access, highly analytical, able to handle large datasets, are able to work independently as well as part of a team and enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

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Vermont State Housing Authority, a statewide affordable housing provider, has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join their dedicated team of employees. Position will coordinate & administer case management to Section 8 program participants for a variety of programs. Bachelor’s Degree & a minimum of two years’ work experience in social services with a focus on case management & outreach. Position is home-based & requires working in a field environment covering Franklin, Chittenden, Grand Isle & Addison counties, with driving on a regular basis. Position is funded based on annual appropriations.

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Wait Staff Full & Part-Time Openings Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community is adding members to our team of Dining Room Wait Staff. This is a perfect opportunity for students with the time and drive to begin their working experience, or for professionals who wish to supplement their current career endeavors. Experience as a server is preferred but not required. We will train applicants who demonstrate strong customer service skills and a desire to work with an active population of seniors. Looking for a change? Wake Robin offers a flexible schedule to match your goals. If interested, please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146.

The Federal Court has a full-time position available based in Burlington, Vermont for a qualified individual with excellent computer, technology, and customer service skills capable of functioning in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Full federal benefits apply. The official position announcement is available from any U.S. District Court or U.S. Bankruptcy Court location (Burlington, Rutland and Brattleboro) or the courts’ web sites: www.vtd.uscourts.gov or www.vtb.uscourts.gov

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creamy center, I watched a cook leave the Lawrence kitchen with a bowl of radishes destined for Larrys. Given the names of the trio of businesses, it’s easy to connect the dots between them: Boucherie Lawrence on one side, Lawrence in the middle and Larrys on the other. In terms of concept, that flow makes sense. Larrys and the butcher shop seem to have less in common with each other than either does with the restaurant between them. Lacking much kitchen space, Larrys functions more as a place to construct food than to cook it. The spot would struggle as a stand-alone eatery, but it works just fine as one arm of this restaurant group. By contrast, the boucherie offers opportunities for conversations about the less picturesque aspects of agriculture: A case filled with glistening sausages and cuts of meat makes it impossible not to consider the origins of the food. Shoppers have a clear view into the processing room, where they can see butchers cutting up animals, loosening terrines from their molds or slipping

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BECOMING AN ARTIST RESPONDER: Professional creatives learn how to get back on their feet after a natural disaster with the Craft Emergency Relief Fund. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2306. LIFE DRAWING: Pencils fly as a model inspires artists to create. Bring personal materials. The Front, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 839-5349.

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NETWORKING GET-TOGETHER: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility members and friends connect over employee engagement, energy reduction and more. Nathaniel Group Inc., Vergennes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8347.

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CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal and open discussion. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION DECLARING ‘SYRIAN REFUGEES WELCOME IN BURLINGTON’: Vermont members of Amnesty International USA cover the nitty-gritty of receiving displaced individuals. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 917-815-7118.

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GENE WILDER MOVIE NIGHT: Fans pay their respects to the late, great actor with screenings of Blazing Saddles, Silver Streak and Young Frankenstein. Battery Street Jeans, Burlington, 7 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info, 865-6222. ‘JACKIE ROBINSON’: The 2016 Ken Burns documentary slides into home with its depiction of the player who crossed baseball’s color lines. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘REMBRANDT: FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON AND RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM’: Tales of the famous artist’s life are woven into a cinematic traipse through the landmark exhibition. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. $5-10. Info, 382-9222. ‘THE STONE RIVER’: The descendants of Barre’s immigrant stone workers sculpt stories of their ancestors’ struggles in this 2013 documentary. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

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LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Lakeside picnickers enjoy food-truck fare, a beer garden, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Attendees on two wheels make use of free bike valet service. No dogs, please. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Cost of food. Info, 864-0123.

KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: Crafters convene for creative fun. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY APPLICANT INFORMATION MEETING: Learn how to apply for an affordable home in Richmond, Burlington or Essex Junction. St. Mark Catholic Parish, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8726. HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: Ride in style while learning fun facts about the Queen City on themed tours exploring history, brew culture and even haunted houses. See trolleytoursvt.com for details. 1 College St., trolley stop, Burlington, 10 a.m., noon & 2 & 6 p.m. $8-18; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 497-0091.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: A diversified bazaar celebrates all things local — think produce, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty products. Depot Park, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

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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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COMMUNITY MEETING: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont representatives share info about health policies with folks over lunch. Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 371-3205.

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Over the course of his morethan-40-year career, singer and guitarist Robert Cray has made his mark on blues music. Twenty studio releases have garnered the six-string master multiple Grammy Awards, a spot in the Blues Hall of Fame and admiration from guitar greats including collaborator Eric Clapton. Most recently, Cray released 4 Nights of 40 Years Live, a CD and DVD set featuring concert footage, interviews with Cray, and commentary by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy and Keith Richards. Raitt sings Cray’s praises, designating him “an original; he’s passionate, he’s a badass and puts on one of the best shows you’ll ever see.” Well, Ms. Raitt, we think that just about sums it up.

Cruising for a Cause When athlete Kelly Brush was a sophomore at Middlebury College in 2006, she was involved in a ski racing accident that left her paralyzed. Brush’s teammates rallied around her, launching the Kelly Brush Century Ride to outfit her with an adaptive monoski and a handcycle. Now in its 11th year, the ride draws bikers and handcyclists from across the United States and Canada to traverse Vermont’s scenic terrain and boost the Kelly Brush Foundation’s mission to promote adaptive sports and ski racing safety. This Saturday, more than 700 participants are expected to pedal by hand and foot on gently rolling courses ranging from 25 to 100 miles. Let’s roll!

KELLY BRUSH CENTURY RIDE Saturday, September 10, registration, 7 a.m.; rolling start, 7:30 a.m.; handcyclist start, 9 a.m., at Alumni Stadium, Middlebury College. $75-150; free for handcyclists. Info, 846-5298. kellybrushfoundation.org

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EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Guided practice and group conversation with Yushin Sola cultivate well-being. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 7:308:30 p.m. $14. Info, 299-9531. FOOT REFLEXOLOGY: Alicia Feltus walks participants through stimulating the tootsies to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain. coop. INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees absorb Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694.

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MORNING FLOW YOGA: Greet the sun with a grounding and energizing class for all levels. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, 540-0186. NIA WITH LINDA: Eclectic music and movements drawn from healing, martial and dance arts propel an animated barefoot workout. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $14; free for first-timers. Info, 372-1721. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: 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. R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

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TODDLER TIME: Puzzles, puppets, stories and art supplies entertain tots ages 4 and under. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

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DOROTHY’S LIST BOOK CLUB: Readers ages 8 through 11 weigh in on Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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

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SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 775-1182.

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, milarepa@milarepacenter.org.

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

BEGINNER RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Learn the basics of the Eastern Slavic tongue. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Fine-tune your ability to dialogue in a nonnative language. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:457:30 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

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FREE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS: Technology for Tomorrow teachers instruct participants on topics such as Google Drive and iCloud. South Burlington Community Library, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 448-0595.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: Draw in the good vibrations of gongs, bowls and didgeridoos — a relaxing sonic massage to get you through the week. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 510-697-7790.

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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

MIDDLEBURY FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Students get pumped for summer activities with a fun, varied outdoor training session. Rain location: Middlebury Municipal Gym. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

TAI CHI FOR ALL: Shaina Levee instructs attendees wearing loose, comfy clothes in moving meditation. Jericho Town Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4686.

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INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

BURLINGTON HASH HOUSE HARRIERS: Beer hounds of legal age earn sips with an invigorating jog and high-impact game of hide-and-seek. See burlingtonhash.com for details. Various Burlington locations, 6:30-9 p.m. $5; free for first-timers. Info, bh3@burlingtonhash.com. WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. See meetup.com for details. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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BRENNAN GAUTHIER: The Vermont Agency of Transportation archaeologist takes a look back at Milton’s history. Milton Historical Society, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 272-2509. JOSHUA HALMAN: The forest health specialist branches out into a lecture on monitoring and research in the Green Mountains. Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. NEKIMA LEVY-POUNDS: Racism in the criminal justice system comes into focus during a talk by the Minneapolis NAACP president. Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo responds. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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MEMOIRS GROUP: Writers come together to compose and share short stories about the past. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920. THE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: CHAPTER FOCUS: Folks give feedback on selections of up to 40 pages penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. WRITING CIRCLE: Prompts flow into a 30-minute free write and sharing opportunities in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM MEETING: Socially conscious ladies convene to discuss upcoming programs and community-related topics. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4929.

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COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: Residents chew the fat over the values of space and community growth. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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NIGHTMARE & SPOOKYVILLE VERMONT KICKOFF: Terrifying theatrics emerge from the shadows in an info session featuring volunteer opportunities. Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 324-7931.

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basic postures and consciousness techniques. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. KARMA KLASS: DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR A CAUSE: Active bodies hit the mat to support local nonprofits. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0186.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASS: Instruction for individuals of varying ability levels is tailored to each mover’s unique style. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $5; free for first-timers. Info, 863-6713.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Seekers clear their heads, finding inspiration and creativity. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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BARK & BREW: Pups romp around the HSCC play yard while craft suds tempt pet owners’ taste buds. Humane Society of Chittenden County, South Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 862-0135. DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Teens and adults create, connect, heal and grow through self-guided movement and art set to music. Expressive Arts Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $20; free for first-timers. Info, 343-8172. FEAST & FIELD FARMERS MARKET: Locally grown produce and music by Bow Thayer are on the menu at a weekly pastoral party. Clark Farm, Barnard, market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; music, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3391. HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: See WED.7. TROPICAL FISH CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: Speakers ranging from local hobbyists to nationally known aquarium aficionados share their expertise. Essex Junction VFW Post, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-8716.

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HOPS ON TOP: CRAFT & MICRO BREW FESTIVAL: Beer lovers soak up local libations while Chris Cornelius and Kevin Wortman provide a soundtrack and Roots the Restaurant dishes out snacks. Top floor, LAZ Parking Garage, Rutland, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $25; for ages 21 and up. Info, 773-9380.

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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. POTATOES PLAY DAY: Kiddos ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers dig for taters, sing and feast on raspberries, then take home bags of veggies for fun at home. Willowell Foundation, Monkton, 10 a.m.noon. $5. Info, 385-1039. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Tots up to age 5 and their caregivers turn up the volume. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. YOGA FOR KIDS: Children ages 2 through 5 strike a pose to improve balance and flexibility with parents and caregivers. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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ALAN DOYLE & THE BEAUTIFUL GYPSIES: The Canadian folk rockers deliver feel-good melodies. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $20-48. Info, 760-4634.

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

JANELLE DILLER: The International Labour Organization legal adviser shares her expertise in “Workers’ Rights and Corporate Responsibilities Across Borders: Perspectives on Law and Social Justice.” Yates Common Room, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, mirandajensen@vermontlaw.edu.

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BURLINGTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB: Veterans and newbies lace up for practices and games on mixed-gender teams. Bring personal cleats, a mouth guard and a water bottle. Fort Ethan Allen Athletic Fields, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonrugbyevents@gmail.com.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ king. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 324-1143.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with 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.

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‘SOUL ON ICE: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE’: This 2015 film depicts the contributions of black athletes to the sport of ice hockey. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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‘THE SEYMOUR SISTERS’: Two estranged siblings sort through their deceased parents’ belongings in a touching and funny play by Carole Vasta Folley. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-18. Info, thesistersseymour@gmail.com.

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BOOK GROUP: Bibliophiles discuss summer reads and get copies of their October title, Water: A Natural History, by Alice Outwater. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

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JOHN ELDER, SHEILA POST & SARA DILLON: The spirit of place threads through readings and discussions with three Green Writers Press authors. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350. SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: Seth Cronin guides Burlington Writers Workshop musicians and singers in structuring original strains. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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SOUTH END ART HOP: Vermont’s largest event of its kind takes over Burlington’s South End Arts District with works by more than 500 artists, open studios, live music, installations, fashion shows and parties. See seaba.com for details. South End Art Hop, Burlington, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, 859-9222.

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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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SLOW MONEY VERMONT NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL GATHERING: Food-focused entrepreneurs and underwriters cultivate relationships and share information on raising capital and making fruitful investments. Shelburne Farms, 9 a.m.7:30 p.m. $200. Info, 303-443-1154.

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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.

p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. $9; free for kids under 12. Info, 371-9492. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant motions with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspire divine connections. Auditorium, Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8011.

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ELDER EDUCATION ENRICHMENT SERIES: Following a communal meal, Middlebury College professor Larry Hamberlin gets tonal in his lecture “Art of the Prelude: Bach, Debussy and Beyond.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, lunch, noon; lecture, 1 p.m. $5. Info, 846-4835.

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ARTSRIOT’S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY: It’s time to get down: The venue parties in style with performances by Grundlefunk, Sam Cohen, Jaw Gems, the Luyas and Disco Phantom. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-11 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406. GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: Local historian Thea Lewis treats pedestrians to tales of madmen, smugglers, pub spirits and, of course, ghosts. Democracy sculpture, 199 Main St., Burlington, 7 p.m. $18; preregister; limited space. Info, 863-5966. HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: See WED.7. WWI GALA: Medals and other memorabilia serve as reminders of those who fought in the Great War at an occasion hosted by Purple Hearts Reunited. Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery, St. Albans, 6-9 p.m. Donations. Info, purpleheartsreunited@gmail.com.

fairs & festivals

OTIS MOUNTAIN GET DOWN: Francesca Blanchard, the Suitcase Junket and Madaila are among the performers slated to take the stage at a two-day festival complete with art, crafts and local eats. Otis Mountain, Elizabethtown, N.Y. $30-60. Info, info@otismountain.com.

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ART HOP WAREHOUSE PARTY: Live music, yummy food by Southern Smoke VT, employee artwork and an outdoor sculpture garden make for a celebration of creativity. Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, 651-4114. BELLOWS FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Grass-fed beef meets bicycle-powered smoothies at a foodie fair overflowing with veggies, cheeses, prepared eats, kids’ activities and live music. Canal Street, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, bellowsfallsmarket@gmail.com. BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: See THU.8. BURLINGTON TRUCK STOP: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. An indoor artists’ market adds to the fun. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406. COCKTAIL PARTY: See THU.8.

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: AN EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL APOTHECARY: Matt Farkas combines aromatics, smoke and flames with Barr Hill Gin, Owls Brew and more, yielding sensory-pleasing elixirs. Alice & the Magician, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of drinks; for ages 21 and up. Info, 234-1218.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.7, 9:15 a.m.

health & fitness

LAUGHTER YOGA: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Both new and experienced participants reduce stress with this playful practice. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.7. THREE REASONS YOU’RE GETTING HURT WHEN RUNNING & WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT: Instructor Sarah Richardson enlightens pavement pounders on risks and recovery. Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

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SOLING ONE METER RC SAILING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Radios do the steering as 40 skippers race for the win. Commodores Inn, Stowe, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free for spectators. Info, 253-7131.

‘FARCE OF NATURE’: Comedy reigns supreme when a mobster in protective custody, the guy he ratted out, a housewife and a pack of wild animals rub shoulders. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. $13-15. Info, 748-2600.

music

BLUEGRASS & BARBECUE: Hard Scrabble pick and strum bluegrass and acoustic covers at a feast of Bluebird Barbecue fare and Fiddlehead Brewing beer. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

MUSIC IN THE BARN: Locals band together to protect Geprags Park from hydraulic fracturing while rocking out to Dave Keller, Daddy Longlegs and others. Richmond Solar Farm, Hinesburg, 6:30 p.m. $40. Info, 296-8318.

WINE DOWN FRIDAYS: JEFF SALISBURY BAND: Gritty blues notes fill the air at an outdoor concert. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, picnicking, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7368.

FALL MIGRATION BIRD WALKS: Avian enthusiasts explore local hot spots for songbird species. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. $10; free for kids and members. Info, 229-6206. WILD MEDICINE PLANT WALK: Herbalist Angie Barger leads a gathering mission that culminates in a fire-pit cooking session. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. $10-20; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

‘WHEN GOVERNMENTS COOPERATE’: STATE GOVERNMENT MUNICIPAL DAY: Local officials roll up their sleeves for a full slate of workshops

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YARN BOMB CONSTRUCTION: Teens and adults stitch together a piece of graffiti knitting and give a pole a colorful sock. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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ANTIQUE SHOW: Dealers from across the region show off their goods while Bill Smith offers informal appraisals of three items per person. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5; free for kids under 12; $5 per item for appraisal. Info, 649-0124. BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: Juried artisans offer contemporary crafts and fine arts, weather permitting. Burlington City Hall Park, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

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INDOOR YARD SALE: Customers bag both preowned and handmade treasures. Bellows Falls Moose Lodge, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, susan@ svidol.com.

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LAMOILLE VALLEY FLEA MARKET: A silent auction, multiple vendors and a 50/50 raffle keep shoppers happy. Lamoille County Field Days Grounds, Johnson, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3636. MONTPELIER KIWANIS CLUB YARD SALE: Furniture, household items and more are bargained off to raise money for central Vermont children. Montpelier High School, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 371-8787.

community

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & OUTDOOR GAMES EVENT: People with developmental disabilities, their families and friends get together for bocce, horseshoes, corn hole and other pastimes. Franklin County Senior Center, St. Albans, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 524-5197.

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MONTPELIER MEMORY CAFÉ: People experiencing memory loss and their caretakers connect in a relaxed atmosphere. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.

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STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: Giant woodcuts and heavy machinery create one-of-akind pieces at this unique art-making event. See helenday.com for details. Sushi Yoshi, Stowe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. Info, 253-8358.

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IMPRESSIONS IN SOUND AND COLOR: Paintings created in the same year as compositions by Debussy, Ravel and Prokofiev augment a performance by violinist Letitia Quante and pianist Claire Black. Richmond Free Library, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-796-4188.

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DRIPPING WITH PRIDE: The Paint Gurls give a cabaret-style drag performance to kick off Vermont’s Pride Festival weekend in style. Oak45, Winooski, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10-15. Info, 448-3740.

Arthur is a licensed acupuncturist and master of Chinese martial arts.

‘THE SEYMOUR SISTERS’: See THU.8.

MUSIC WITH ROBERT: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; groups must preregister. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

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ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Little ones up to age 4 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

SONGS & STORIES WITH MATTHEW: Matthew Witten helps children start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Lit lovers use MFAstyle critique methods to analyze a novel-in-progress by a Burlington Writers Workshop member. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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FREAKS, RADICALS, & HIPPIES: COUNTERCULTURE IN 1970S VERMONT SYMPOSIUM: The Vermont Historical Society shares results from its research project focused on the period of transformation in the state. Alumni Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $40-50. Info, 479-8503. SLOW MONEY VERMONT NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL GATHERING: See FRI.9, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

crafts

FALL LEAF PENDANT: Creatives ages 16 and up make beaded jewelry with Elizabeth Finstead. Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. $10; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

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TRADITIONAL CRAFT SATURDAYS: Visitors get hands-on exposure to historic handiwork with artisan demonstrations in felting, blacksmithing, pottery and more. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $414; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 457-2355.

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ADULT AERIAL DANCE WORKSHOP: Students soar under the direction of Nicole Dagesse, learning to integrate ground and sky with seamless transitions. North End Studio B, Burlington, 2:30-3:45 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

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SEVEN DAYS’ STRUT: AN ART HOP FASHION SHOW: Creative threads from more than 20 local designers hit the runway to beats by DJ Robbie J. The Maltex Building, Burlington, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. $15. Info, 859-9222. SOLDIERS ATOP THE MOUNT: Reenactors take over the knoll with demos of Revolutionary War camp life, military tactics, and colonial crafts and skills. Call for details. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $6; free for kids under 15. Info, 759-2412.

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GLORY DAYS FESTIVAL: Families fête transportation modes of the past, present and future with two days of train rides, kids’ activities, vintage vehicles and live entertainment. Downtown White River Junction, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 295-5036, ext. 230.

VERMONT GRANITE FESTIVAL: Celebrate the area’s rocky heritage with music, performances, activities, exhibits and demos by stone workers. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $3-10. Info, 476-4605.

GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.9.

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PUPPETS IN PARADISE: Two days of garden tours, theater performances, kite flying and music are the backbone of a celebration put on by Sandglass Theater. Hayward Gardens, Putney, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10; $32 per family of four; $6 per extra family member. Info, 387-4051.

SECOND SATURDAY SWING DANCE: Quick-footed participants get into the groove with DJ-spun songs. Bring clean shoes with nonmarking soles. Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 8.30 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT THE MONTSHIRE: Past meets present when visitors learn how Vermonters lived in days gone by as part of Vermont Archaeology Month. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free with admission, $13-16. Info, 272-2509.

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PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: An overview of the center’s history and mission offers insight into the role of the retail store and the organization’s larger goals. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 9.

OKTOBERFEST TO SUPPORT VERMONT WOUNDED WARRIORS: Live music, food, a silent auction, a raffle, giveaways and a bounce castle round out a veterans’ benefit. Dutch Mill Family Restaurant, Shelburne, 1-8 p.m. $20-40. Info, 316-1962.

WINOOSKI RIVER CLEANUP: From bank to river bottom, volunteers do their part to keep Vermont’s waterways litter-free. Montpelier City Hall, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 882-8276.

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OPEN HOUSE: Demonstrations of research resources prepare participants for family-tree fact finding. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 310-9285.

NORWICH CONTRA DANCE: Beginners and old hats alike, clad in clean, soft-soled shoes, follow calls by David Millstone. Bring snacks for a potluck. Tracy Hall, Norwich, walk-through, 7:45 p.m.; regular dance, 8 p.m. $6-9; free for kids under 16. Info, uppervalleydmc@gmail.com.

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CORNWALL CONTRA DANCE: Ron T. Blechner is the caller at a jamboree featuring live music by Red Dog Riley. Cornwall Town Hall, 7-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 462-3722.

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CONTRA & TECHNO CONTRA: A traditional dance set to tunes by Buddy System gives way to a beatdriven shindig complete with club-style lighting. Dugan Murphy calls the steps. Capital City Grange, Berlin, contra, 8-9:30 p.m.; techno contra, 9:4511:30 p.m. $6-12. Info, contraexchange@gmail.com.

NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SHRED FEST: Those looking to avoid identity theft destroy and dispose of personal documents in a secure environment. Limit of five boxes per person. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 879-8790.

GHOST WALK: SHADOWS OF THE PAST: Early risers familiarize themselves with the Burlington of yesteryear in a guided tour by local historian Thea Lewis. Top of Church St., Burlington, 9 a.m. $15. Info, 863-5966. HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: See WED.7. HISTORY ON PARADE: PINE STREET WALKING TOURS: Preservation Burlington presents an excursion through the industrial neighborhood, focusing on backstory and architecture. SEABA Center, Burlington, 10-11:15, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. & 1-2:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 522-8259. 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.

OTIS MOUNTAIN GET DOWN: See FRI.9.

WHITE RIVER VALLEY PLAYERS’ HARVEST FAIR: Live entertainment and a spread of tasty fare fuel fairgoers for crafts, games, and a flower show. Rochester Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9025.

film

‘CAGED NO MORE’: Vermont Human Trafficking Task Force’s Amy Farr speaks out at a screening of this 2016 drama inspired by true events. Faith Assembly of God, Bethel, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 552-7791.

food & drink

APPLE DAYS: Pick your own, press them, make a pie! Live music and chilly swimming keep the affair tart and tantalizing. Onion River Campground, Plainfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15-15. Info, 426-3233. BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: See THU.8. BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172. 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, 793-8347. CHOCOLATE DEMO: Cocoa connoisseurs get an eyeful at a presentation by a chocolate sculptress. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. COCKTAIL PARTY: See THU.8.

LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTEVENT ETHIOPIAN POP-UP DINNER!: Guest chefs prepare tastes of East Africa for three dinner seatings. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 5, 6:30 & 8 p.m. $6-20; preregister. Info, 496-8994.

IRIS DEMENT: The “Our Town” singer crosses country and folk lines. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $10-$35; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 728-6464.

LOBSTER FEAST: All-you-can-eat crustaceans, coleslaw and corn on the cob make for a delicious evening. Camping and live music keep the party going. Onion River Campground, Plainfield, 8-11 p.m. $50; BYOB. Info, 426-3233.

KELLY RAVIN & LOWELL THOMPSON: Guitars in tow, the twosome serenades listeners with melancholy country tunes. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $10; free for kids and teens. Info, 388-6863.

ROAST PORK SUPPER: Mashed spuds and stuffing fill bellies at a buffet-style dinner. Takeout is available. Vergennes United Methodist Church, 5-6:30 p.m. $5-9. Info, 877-3150. TRUCK STOP WINOOSKI: Merrymakers eat, drink and jam to live music at a dog- and family-friendly gathering of mobile food purveyors. Winooski Falls Way, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

games

NORTHERN VERMONT SCRABBLE CLUB: Wordsmiths use lettered tiles to spell out winning combinations. Panera Bread, Barre, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1801.

health & fitness

MIDDLEBURY FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.7, 8-9 a.m. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.7, North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. YOGATHON TO BENEFIT THE MS SOCIETY: Movers raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at the inaugural event on Church Street led by Sara Grote. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 871-5691.

kids

DROP-IN STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers settle in for picture books, finger plays and action rhymes. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

MOUNTAIN WOMAN & WILD BLUE THUNDER: Bonnie Secunda hosts a day of music and fun with an open mic jam, food and a puppet show. Vergennes Opera House, 2-11 p.m. $10; free for kids and veterans. Info, 877-6737. NORTH COUNTRY ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL: Performers from the Northeast into Québec gather for a day of live interviews and bumping music. ArtsRiot, Burlington, noon-7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

outdoors

EXPLORING ARCHAEOLOGY ALONG THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN POMFRET: A moderate three- to four-mile hike opens the door to the history of three archaeological sites. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 747-6719. FALL VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY: Help out with window netting, trail work, cleaning and more at a drop-in day. Lunch is provided for participants who preregister. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 434-2167. INTRODUCTION TO TROUT FISHING CLINIC: Anglers learn how to nab swimmers using spinning equipment under the tutelage of Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife instructors and staff. Waterbury Public Library, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 505-5562.

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INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS: Let’s get technical! Students learn to use the mouse, keyboard and operating system components. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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POP UP! QUEER PRIDE BALL: DJ Llu and Craig Mitchell spin sweet sounds after a drag show featuring Celeste LeRue, Mike OxReady, Ari Ola and others. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 652-0777.

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BOCCE DOUBLES: VERMONT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Equipment is provided at a single- or double-elimination event. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. Info, 702-525-2075. KELLY BRUSH CENTURY RIDE: Handcyclists and bikers spin their wheels on scenic 25-, 50- or 100mile loops through the Champlain Valley to raise funds for the Kelly Brush Foundation. See calendar spotlight. Alumni Stadium, Middlebury College, registration, 7 a.m.; rolling start, 7:30 a.m.; handcyclist start, 9 a.m. $75-100; free for handcyclists. Info, 846-5298. LAURA’S MARCH: A five-kilometer run/walk memorializes Laura Kate Winterbottom, a Burlington woman who died in 2005 following a violent assault. Proceeds benefit H.O.P.E. Works, Pride Center of Vermont and the Safety Team. Oakledge Park, Burlington, registration, 9 a.m.; race 10 a.m. Donations. Info, 343-7254.

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WHOLE BOOK APPROACH STORYTIME: Kids learn how words, pictures and book design work together to complete a narrative. Phoenix Books, Essex, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

USA LUGE SLIDER SEARCH: Contenders ages 9 through 13 show their stuff on a paved course for a chance to participate in a training camp for the USA Luge development team. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-872-5843.

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‘EMERSON BARKS’ STORY TIME: Woof! Puppy love is in the air when author and illustrator Liza Woodruff reads her latest tale to bookworms ages 4 through 8. Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 388-2061.

LES BRERS: Former members of the Allman Brothers Band dish out southern rock. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $35-55. Info, 775-0570.

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POLO GAME: Athletes on horseback swing their clubs in support of Lund. Sugarbush Polo Field, Shelburne, 1-5 p.m. $5. Info, 781-690-2229. SOLING ONE METER RC SAILING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: See FRI.9. STRONG GROUND 5K WALK: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mount Independence Trail system with a stroll, commemorative T-shirt and lunch with reenactors. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. Info, 948-2000. VERMONT 200 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND: Souped-up cars circle the track in high-octane races. Devil’s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, 1 p.m. $10-65; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 265-3112.

VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE KNIGHTS 5K: Runners cruise a scenic and relaxing course. 8/29/16 11:48 AMVermont Technical College, Randolph, 9 a.m. $2530. Info, 800-442-8821.

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DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: Contemplative amblers get free admission to the historic site for Patriot Day. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2282. DOG DOCK DIVING COMPETITION: Canine competitors make a splash, vying for top honors and raising money for the Rutland County Humane Society. The Palms at Prospect Bay, Castleton, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. Info, 483-9171.

‘FARCE OF NATURE’: See FRI.9.

HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: See WED.7.

‘RIGOLETTO’: Verdi’s masterpiece, staged by the Paris Opera, comes to life in this film screening. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $16. Info, 760-4634.

words

GHOST WALK: SHADOWS OF THE PAST: See SAT.10.

PUPPETS IN PARADISE: See SAT.10. SOLDIERS ATOP THE MOUNT: See SAT.10, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

fairs & festivals

GLORY DAYS FESTIVAL: See SAT.10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY PROSE WORKSHOP: Book hounds confer over short fiction or nonfiction pieces by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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agriculture

BEE HERE NOW: Speakers address the woes of pollinators and their importance to all of us. Shelburne Orchards, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2753.

film

FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH: A ROBERT ALTMAN MASTER CLASS ON DIRECTING: Movie mavens get a behind-the-scenes look at the director’s unique style during a discussion with filmmaker Allan Nicholls and a screening of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 6 p.m. $2-20; BYOB. Info, 356-2776.

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HUNTINGTON CHICKEN BBQ: Piping-hot poultry, baked beans, rolls, salads and pies make for a hearty dine-in or take-out meal. Brewster Pierce Memorial School, Huntington, 11 a.m. $6.50-12. Info, 434-4583.

FRUITS OF THE FOREST MYCOWALK: The MoTown Mushrooms team offers an N .11 introduction to edible caps on a ON |M TS US EA one-mile stroll. The Black Barn Farm, IC | GR G R EA D KNIFE SHARPENING & CUBAN T SIN G E R S A N Waterbury, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. Info, SANDWICHES: Dull blades, be gone! Jim 851-8222. Cunningham of JRC Knife Sharpening whets cutting tools while customers dig into fresh-pressed art sammies. Chef Contos Kitchen & Store, Shelburne, SOUTH END ART HOP: See FRI.9. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $4-5 per knife; $15 for a sandwich. Info, 497-3942.

bazaars

BTV FLEA: Marketgoers browse a multifarious mix of local artwork and vintage household goods. Taste-bud-tempting treats and Switchback Brewing tours round out the afternoon. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, Burlington, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 488-5766.

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BULGARIAN FOLK DANCE PARTY: Bulgarika provide lively music for a spirited stepping session. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. $1520. Info, 540-1020.

GHOST WALK: LAKEVIEW CEMETERY: Cavort with ghosts as local historian Thea Lewis guides you through great characters of Burlington’s yesteryear. Louisa Howard Chapel, Burlington, 7 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 863-5966.

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SUNDAYS FOR FLEDGLINGS: From feathers and flying to art and zoology, junior birders ages 5 through 9 develop research and observation skills. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 2-3 p.m. Regular admission, $3.50-7; free for members; preregister. Info, 434-2167.

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‘THE BELLE OF AMHERST’: In a Greensboro Arts Alliance and Mirror Repertory Company presentation, Marla Schaffel performs a staged reading of Williams Luce’s show based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson. Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 533-7457.

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body in its present state with a 45-minute flow, writing prompts and a personalized action plan. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $15-20. Info, 448-4262.

BURLINGTON WOMEN’S CIRCLE: Those who identify as female form sisterly bonds and connect through ritual, sharing, movement and self-care. Feel free to bring a sacred object for the communal altar. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $5-20. Info, 448-4262. COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: Peaceful people gather for guided meditation and interactive discussions. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10. Info, assistant@centerformindfullearning.org.

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OPEN STREETS BTV: Inspired by South American ciclovias, three miles of car-free streets pave the way for biking, walking, dancing and everything in between. Live music and art complete the day. Various Burlington locations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 881-7767.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Area growers and bakers offer ethnic fare, assorted harvests and agricultural products against a backdrop of live music. Winooski Falls Way, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, info@ downtownwinooski.org.

games

SHRINERS SUPER BINGO: Cash prizes reward players who fashion five in a row. Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $30 for 12 cards. Info, 434-2055.

health & fitness

MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.7. NIA WITH SUZY: Drawing from martial, dance and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691. YOGA & BODY IMAGE: A BODY LOVE INTENSIVE FOR WOMEN: Release insecurity and celebrate your

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language

BASIC & INTERMEDIATE SPANISH GROUP: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@hotmail.com.

lgbtq

LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812. PRIDE VERMONT PARADE & FESTIVAL: Performers, marchers and an array of floats color the town with rainbows on a procession from the bottom of Church Street to Battery Park, where the state’s largest LGBTQ celebration continues. Various Burlington locations, noon-5 p.m. Prices vary; most events are free. Info, 860-7812.

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PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK: DJ sets and beat-driven music propel a dance party of epic proportions. See piknicelectronik.com for details. Parc JeanDrapeau, Montréal, 2-9:30 p.m. $13.50-15; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 514-904-1247.

music

GREAT SINGERS & GREAT SONGS: Popular strains from the mid-20th century are performed by emerging artists. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. $10-15. Info, 382-9222. MISSISQUOI RIVER BAND: Masterful picking and three-part harmonies usher in a new season of the Westford Music Series. United Church of Westford, 4-5 p.m. Donations. Info, 879-4028. NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. VFW Post 792, Montpelier, noon-5 p.m. Donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 728-5188. PETER SHEPPARD SKÆRVED: Bow in hand, the violinist finds common ground between early and modern music. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon, 3 p.m. $30. Info, 247-4295. PRIVATE BENEFIT HOUSE CONCERT: Laura Jean Goldberg and Moshe S. Knoll tickle the ivories to raise money for the Catamount School-Time Performance Series. Private residence, Sheffield, 4 p.m. $50; preregister. Info, 748-2600. STEVEN HANCOFF: Classical compositions get a six-string treatment when the guitarist presents “From Tragedy to Transcendence: Bach, Casals & the Six Suites for Cello Solo,” commemorating September 11, 2001. The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 4 p.m. $10. Info, 253-1800. UKULELE MELEE: Fingers fly at a group lesson on the four-stringed Hawaiian instrument. Fletcher Room. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

outdoors

ARCHAEOLOGY WALKING TOUR OF WINOOSKI HISTORIC MILLS: Archaeologist Brennan Gauthier leads families wearing sturdy shoes on a romp of interesting architectural remnants. Heritage Winooski Mill Museum, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 272-2509.

sports

ADVENTURE RIDE: Cyclists embark on a 20-mile mystery ride over varying terrain. Bring snacks and

call for details. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4475. LAKE CHAMPLAIN OPEN WATER SWIM: Aquatic athletes test their endurance by kicking and stroking their way between Essex, N.Y., and Charlotte Beach. Essex, N.Y., sign-in, 9-10 a.m.; race, 10:30 a.m. $55. Info, 658-1414. RIDE THE RIDGES: Athletes mount up for 10-, 30-, 60- or 100K rides through Cabot and Peacham, or opt for the 10K walk or run. Proceeds benefit Cabot Connects Mentoring Program. Cabot High School, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $15-50; free for kids 12 and under. Info, info@ridetheridges.net. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK: Live entertainment and a picnic await those who cross the finish line. South Royalton Town Green, 2 p.m. $25. Info, 479-899-3633. SOLING ONE METER RC SAILING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: See FRI.9. ULTIMATE FRISBEE PICKUP: Athletes bust out their discs for a casual game. Bring cleats and white and dark shirts. Calahan Park, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, gmdaboard@gmail.com. VERMONT 200 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND: See SAT.10. WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Swift females of varying skill levels break a sweat while making runs for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Rain location: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center. Soccer fields. Leddy Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; $3 for rain location. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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Chilled Spring Pea Soup

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pork belly / blend of Vermont cheeses 15

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CATHERINE LAVOIE: In “Friends and Their Meetinghouses: Deciphering Paradoxical Attitudes,” the speaker analyzes Quakers’ perspectives on houses of worship. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 3 p.m. $2; free with museum admission; $8-10; free for kids under 5. Info, 877-3406.

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MARGARET SCHWARTZ: The speaker reflects on aging. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 a.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

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MICHAEL CADUTO: The author dissects colonial and Native American folklore and information in “Fiddleheads, Lamb’s Quarters, Nettles & Nuts: Wild Edible, Medicinal, & Poisonous Plants.” Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 1-2:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 765-4288.

Braised Pork Belly

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Smoked Arugula Salad

Ahi Tuna

pickled vegetables / farro / sherry vinaigrette 10

Fried Goat Cheese Salad

Brie Skillet

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Chicken & Wafﬂes

fried chicken / cheddar wafﬂes / rosemary maple 12

maple glaze 11

Herb & Cheese Fritters

Chorizo & Clams

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‘THE SEYMOUR SISTERS’: See THU.8, 3 p.m.

words

WORDS OUT LOUD: Muslim Girls Making Change, Denise Casey and Rajnii Eddins show off their poetry prowess with original works. A reception at the Kent Museum follows. Old West Church, Calais, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 828-5657.

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Pork Chop

grilled bourbon peaches / sweet potato hash / citizen cider glaze 21

Pepper Crusted Rack of Lamb

activism

VERMONTERS FOR A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE/ ISRAEL MEETING: Citizens seek to support the survival of the Palestinian people through education, advocacy and action. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, vtjp@vtjp.org.

Rib Eye

herb butter / swiss chard / onion rings 29

Roasted Half Chicken

spring vegetable succotash / snap peas / pan gravy 18

Vegetable Pot Pie

rainbow carrot / roasted cauliﬂower / garden herb purée 26

herb pie crust / garden green salad 16

Seared Halibut

cherry tomato / white wine / garden vegetable / parmesan 16

fresh melon salsa / black rice / snow peas 22

House-Made Pasta

HANDS IN THE DIRT: Seniors work side by side with preschoolers in the garden while stories and snacks keep spirits high. Transportation and interpretation are available; call for details. Archibald Neighborhood Garden, Burlington, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 864-7528.

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MAKING THE MOST OF MANURE: Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain does the dirty work by hosting a panel discussion on agricultural practices aimed at reducing nutrient runoff. University of Vermont Extension, Middlebury, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 490-6131. MON.12

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BAG SALE: Patrons purchase preowned items by the boatload. First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 862-1151.

business

VERMONT BUSINESS GROWTH AWARDS: Mentalist Oz Pearlman makes a special appearance at a soirée honoring enterprises in manufacturing, services and technology. Hilton Burlington, 4:30-7 p.m. $25-35. Info, 865-5202.

conferences

TOWARD A MORE AUTHENTIC COALITION: UNITING THREE STATEWIDE PEER NETWORKS FOR MORE POWERFUL ADVOCACY: Presentations and discussions are aimed at defying stereotypes and building trust among those who have experienced social, emotional or behavioral challenges. Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, hrose@ vffcmh.org.

dance

ADULT AERIAL DANCE CONDITIONING: With or without previous experience, folks forge strength, grace and confidence in the air. North End Studio B, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713. ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE: A weekly class crescendos with expressive phrases of movement. North End Studio B, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. $12. Info, 863-6713. 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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VERMONT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: EMU IN THE NIGHT SKY: EXPLORING THE SOUTHERN STARS: Stargazers meet to discuss celestial subjects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

food & drink

MAMA MANGEZ: Creative families collaborate at a cooking party. Bring an ingredient and containers for leftovers. Tulsi Tea Room, Montpelier, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1431.

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MAH JONGG: Longtime players and neophytes alike compete in the popular Chinese tile game. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

FREE OPEN GYM WEEK: Women work up a sweat while enjoying a variety of fitness classes on the house. Artemis Fitness, South Burlington, 6 a.m.6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3769.

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NATURE PLAYGROUP: Richmond, Huntington and Hinesburg residents up to age 5 and their caregivers experience the wonders of the great outdoors. Meet at the Sugarhouse field kiosk. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3068. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU.8, 11 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Captivating narratives pave the way for crafts and activities for tots ages 3 through 6. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Naturalistled pursuits through fields and forests captivate tykes up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 229-6206. STORY TIME & CRAFTS WITH CAITLIN: Engaging narratives complement seasonally themed creative projects. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 955-5124. 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. YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY BOARD: Sixth through 12th graders help make the library a destination for their peers. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

language

JENNY LEWIS: The L.A.-based singer-songwriter formerly of Rilo Kiley performs with the Watson Twins as part of her Rabbit Fur Coat Anniversary Tour. See calendar spotlight. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 8 p.m. $31.5055.50. Info, 863-5966.

seminars

BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP: Learn what type of bin is best, what to put in it, how to manage it and how to harvest your compost. Green Mountain Compost, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 872-8111. BIOGRAPHY AS PERSONAL ODYSSEY: Archetypal pattern analyst Monika Reis leads attendees in discovery of universal motifs. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

sports

BTV MTB RIDE: Mountain bikers of all levels maneuver over local trails. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4475.

talks

NIA WITH SUZY: See SUN.11, 7 p.m.

HYPER ARCHAEOLOGY LECTURES: Rapid-fire presentations by archaeologists make for a laid-back event, with room to chat with presenters postlecture. Queen City Brewery, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-2509.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.7, North End Studio A, Burlington.

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MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.7.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.7. Media

CRAFTS FOR KIDS: Artisans ages 5 and up work on new projects. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

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ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

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VERMONT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HERBALISM STUDENT HERB CLINIC: Third-year interns evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. Burlington Herb Clinic, 4-8 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, info@vtherbcenter.org. ZUMBA: Lively Latin rhythms fuel this dancefitness phenomenon for all experience

MONDAYS AT THE IMPROV: Emerging entertainers express themselves through theater games and acting techniques for onstage and off. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.

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THE MONDAY NIGHT POETRY WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths analyze creative works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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BOOKS & BITES: Bibliophiles meet to discuss The Good Lord Bird by James McBride over Italian eats. Junior’s Italian, Colchester, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

MUST-READ MONDAYS: Lit lovers cover Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. SHAPE & SHARE LIFE STORIES: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which participants craft into narratives. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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‘WHAT’S YOUR WATERMARK?’: A panel discussion prepares viewers for a short film on local and global water issues. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: See WED.7. LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-3000. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 720-272-8841. PUZZLED PINT: Wordplay and logic lovers tackle tricky problems on puzzledpint.com, which unlocks the location of a Tuesday night get-together with even more puzzles. Various downtown Burlington locations, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 363-0232.

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

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BUILDING EMPATHY & ADDRESSING RACIAL OPPRESSION: Tools for creating SU an anti-oppressive society come ND N .1 BA 1|M VER to the fore in this three-part series I U SI C R I | M IS SIS Q U O ‘PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET’: A pickled by Julie Drogin and Alyssa Chen. pocket gets tangled up with a prostituteKellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 turned-spy in this 1953 drama. Film House, Main p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 863-2345, Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, ext. 6. 7-10 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-3018. OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and firsttimers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@gmail.com.

business

RENTAL INCOME SEMINAR: Those seeking financial freedom and security get wise to the ways of real estate investment. Preferred Properties, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 318-7654.

community

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.

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BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Pupils get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

LEARN MODERN COUNTRY-WESTERN SQUARE DANCE: Swing your partner! Neophytes get a feel for new steps at an introductory class. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2012.

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health & fitness

BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! 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. DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401. FELDENKRAIS CLASS: Free up your joints with Gillian, who leads participants through the neurophysical learning method. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0186.

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FITNESS AT ANY AGE: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of all ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. FREE OPEN GYM WEEK: See MON.12. GENTLE DROP-IN YOGA: Yogis hit the mat for a hatha session led by Betty Molnar. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. NIA WITH REBECCA: An expressive workout combining dance, martial arts and healing arts strengthens the mind, body and spirit. Shelburne Town Hall, 8:309:30 a.m. $16; free for first-timers. Info, 489-6701.

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ZUMBA WITH ALLISON: Conditioning is disguised as a party at this rhythm-driven workout session. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 227-7221.

DISCOVERY TIME IN THE NESTLINGS NOOK: Preschoolers get familiar with feathered fliers through books, crafts, music and nature walks. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Regular admission, $3.50-7; free for members. Info, 434-2167.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROALD DAHL: Fans fête the author of The BFG with crafts and treats. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3:15-4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. LEGO CHALLENGE: Burgeoning builders tackle construction tasks with colorful blocks. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Melody makers ages 3 through 5 sing and dance the morning away. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 264-5660. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Imaginations blossom when young ’uns 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 WILLY WONKA THE CHOCOLATE LAB: Kiddos cozy up for story time with the library’s furry friend. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:304 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos ages 1 through 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinian. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 p.m. Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov. TEEN TINKER TUESDAY: Creatives in grades 6 through 12 conjure up locker magnets bearing poetry, pictures and other paraphernalia. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. TODDLER STORY TIME: Good listeners up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage folks engage in dialogue en français. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

WORKING AS A SIGHTED GUIDE AND/OR VERBAL DESCRIBER FOR PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS OR LOW VISION: VSA Vermont hosts as volunteers train to lend a helping hand. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 238-5170.

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OPEN JAM SESSION: Musicians follow the flow and explore sound together. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

BURLINGTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB: See THU.8.

OPEN MIC: Singers, players, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 446-2872.

‘A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE’: Theater buffs head to the movies for a screening of London-based Young Vic’s production of Arthur Miller’s dark masterpiece. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $1625. Info, 748-2600.

ROBERT CRAY BAND: The blues man brings his time-tempered sound to the Vermont stage. See calendar spotlight. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $35-45. Info, 775-0570. SOUTH BURLINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS REHEARSALS: Singers meet weekly to lift their voices in preparation for a winter concert. South Burlington High School, registration, 6:15 p.m.; rehearsal, 7-9 p.m. $65; free for first-timers. Info, 846-4108.

outdoors

MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING: Nets in hand, nature lovers catch, tag and release the migrating winged wonders. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.

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AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB: Readers meet midday to discuss Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. SEARCH FOR MEANING ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP: Avid readers reflect on selected texts. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

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LIFE DRAWING: See WED.7.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHAPTER SPECIAL DINNER EVENT: Local professionals network, learn and nosh on light local fare. VEIC cofounder Beth Sachs leads a presentation and a company tour. Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. $25. Info, programs@pmicv.org.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Needle-andthread enthusiasts gather to learn Portuguese techniques. Bring a bag lunch. Living/Dining Room, Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free; bring a bag lunch. Info, 372-4255. KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: See WED.7.

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DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.7. FLEXN: Dancers directed by flex pioneer Reggie Gray and theater artist Peter Sellars defy gravity with unconstrained movements. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $17-50. Info, 603-646-2422.

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‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

Council on Aging clear up confusion about the application process and plan options. Central Vermont Council on Aging, Barre, 3-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-0531.

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MINDFUL WORKWEEKS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.7.

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NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.7.

HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS OF BURLINGTON: See WED.7. WAGON RIDE WEDNESDAYS: See WED.7.

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MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular flick. Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘THE RETURN’: A 2016 documentary looks at a California law that drastically reduced the sentences of thousands of “lifers” in the prison system. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.7. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.7.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.7. TEEN & ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Quick thinkers 14 and up rely on invented personas to face challenges and defeat enemies. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, jmuse@colchestervt.gov.

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EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: See WED.7. FREE OPEN GYM WEEK: See MON.12. INSIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.7. MIDDLEBURY FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.7.

MORNING FLOW YOGA: See WED.7. PRACTICE SAFE SCENTS: Dream up essential oil products with aromatherapist Lauren Andrews. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@hungermountain.coop. RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.7.

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BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.7. BEGINNER RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: See WED.7.

TAI CHI FOR ALL: See WED.7.

BURLINGTON HASH HOUSE HARRIERS: See WED.7.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.7.

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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.7.

FIDDLE JAM: Acoustic players catch up at a bow-and-string session. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: See WED.7. ZUMBA: See MON.12.

A LIVE AT ARTSRIOT RECORDING WITH MAL MAIZ: Latin music fills the room and gets dancers grooving to the sounds of the Burlington band. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30-11:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 540-0406.

ZUMBA: See WED.7.

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KIDS’ DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Experienced and novice players take on challenges to defeat enemies in this pen-and-paper role-playing game. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, jmuse@ colchestervt.gov.

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A COURSE IN MIRACLES: A MU SK S IC | monthly workshop based on PETER SHEPPARD LEGO CLUB: Youngsters ages 6 and up Helen Schucman’s 1975 text delves snap together snazzy structures. Fairfax into the wisdom found at the core of the Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, world’s major religions. Unitarian Universalist 849-2420. Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, TODDLER TIME: See WED.7. 518-645-1930. YOUNG WRITERS & STORYTELLERS: FREE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS: See WED.7. Kindergarteners through third graders practice MILK MONEY: INVEST LOCAL SERIES: crafting narratives. Burnham Memorial Library, BURLINGTON EQUITY CROWDFUNDING: Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, VERMONTERS INVESTING IN VERMONT 264-5660. BUSINESSES: Financial experts talk dollars and 11 |

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INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: See WED.7.

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sense at a seminar focused on buying into area enterprises. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 540-0406.

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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.7.

FRED WISEMAN: Archaeology enthusiasts dig into the talk “Precontact Tradition Wabanaki Agriculture: The Present is a Key to the Past and the Future.” Community Room, Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center, Barre, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-2509.

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BOOK DISCUSSION: Colin Bloch helps participants read between the lines of Matthew Desmond’s Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST BOOK CLUB: Lit lovers congregate to discuss The Sustainable Soul: Eco-Spiritual Reflections and Practices by Rebecca James Hecking. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-726-6499. VETERANS BOOK GROUP: Those who have served their country join Michael Heaney for a discussion of words. South Burlington Veterans Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 862-1806. WEDNESDAY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths focus on elements of craft while discussing works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.7. m

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. ABSTRACT PAINTING: Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a series of fun exercises designed to open up intuitions and allow you to work freely. Using the paint of their choice, students will be encouraged to experiment and try adding different types of mixed media. Beginners welcome! Instructor: Linda Jones. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 6-Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. (no class Oct. 27). Cost: $220/person; $198/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. ADULT WHEEL DROP-IN: Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel throwing with clay. This is a great introduction to our studio for those who don’t have time for an eight-week class or who just want to try the wheel and have some fun with other beginner potters. Instructors:

Julia Berberan & Alissa White. Weekly on Fri., Sep. 23-Nov. 18, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $12/person; $11/ BCA members; + $5/piece to be fired & glazed. Location: BCA Clay & Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. BLACK AND WHITE DARKROOM: Learn how to properly expose black-and-white film with your manual 35mm or medium format camera, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. Cost includes a darkroom membership for class length and all supplies. Bring your manual film camera to the first class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt. Weekly on Mon., Sep. 21-Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $275/ person; $247.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Painters, recharge your practice with contemporary approach to the figure using fresh color and dynamic composition to strengthen your personal expression. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of contemporary techniques and get supportive feedback in a small group environment. Figure drawing experience is recommended. Instructor: Gail Salzman. Weekly on Wed., Sep. 28-Nov. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $360/person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. DIGITAL SLR CAMERA: Explore the basic workings of the digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify F-stops, shutter speeds, sensitivity ratings and exposure, and learn the basics of composition. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to class. Instructor: Dan Lovell. No experience necessary. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. FAMILY WHEEL DROP-IN: Explore BCA’s Clay Studio while hanging out with the family. Try the pottery wheel and create amazing clay sculptures in the hand-building room while our staff gives demonstrations. Instructors: Julia Berberan, Kate McKernan, Alissa White and Alex Costantino. Weekly on Fri., Sep. 23-Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $8/participant; $7/ BCA members; + $5/piece to be fired & glazed. Location: BCA

Clay & Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. GRAPHIC NOVEL: React to your present life experiences and delve into your past using the style of a graphic novel, the comics, and cartooning technique of telling a story. Learn diverse narrative and stylistic pen and ink techniques for communicating with words and pictures, from traditional to experimental methods. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rachel Lindsay. Weekly on Wed., Oct. 5-Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $170/ person; $153/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. JEWELRY: Students will learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more. Explore different styles of contemporary and historical jewelry, design process, and the use of alternative materials through the studio library and the internet. Instructor: Rebecca Macomber. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 27-Nov. 1, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: Generator, 250 Main St., Burlington. LIFE DRAWING DROP-IN: This drop-in life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local artist Julia Berberan. Spend the evening with other artists drawing one of our experienced models. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. Instructor: Julia Berberan. Weekly on Mon., Sep. 19-Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (no class Oct. 10 or 31). Cost: $10/person; $9/ BCA members; ages 18 and up. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. MIXED LEVEL DARKROOM: Guided sessions will help you improve your printing and film processing techniques and discussion of the technical, anesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work will be included. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class for outside of class printing and processing. Instructor: Mary Zompetti. Prerequisite: Black and White Darkroom or equivalent experience. Weekly on Wed., Sep. 21-Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $295/person; $265.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. MIXED LEVEL JEWELRY: This is a less structured class for students who would like to work on a specific project, brush up on their techniques, or who want to learn some new techniques with the aid of an instructor there to coach them. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Rebecca Macomber. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 6-27, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $150/ person; $135/BCA members. Location: Generator, 250 Main St, Burlington. MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: This class supports students across the range of skill and experience levels, is rooted in fundamentals and

encourages individual projects. Demonstrations and instruction will cover centering, throwing trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Prerequisite: Wheel throwing experience. Option 1: Weekly on Thu., Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Instructor: Jeremy Ayers. Option 2: Weekly on Thu., Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 6-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris Vaughn. Cost: $290/person; $261/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn how to take beautiful and successful night photographs with master landscape and architectural photographer Gary Hall. Exposure, painting with light, white balancing and more will be covered. The class will be structured with demonstrations, hands-on photo shoots and critique. Bring your film or digital SLR camera. Instructor: Gary Hall. Prerequisite: Digital SLR Camera or equivalent experience. Weekly on Thu., Sep. 22-Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $135/ person; $121.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. OIL PAINTING: Learn how to paint with nontoxic, water-soluble oils. Students will earn a variety of painting techniques and how to paint directly from still life and use reference photographers to paint landscapes. This supportive class will have a nice balance of studio time, gentle group discussion and critique. Beginners welcome! Weekly on Tue., Sep. 27-Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $280/person; $252/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PAINTING SEMINAR: COLOR HARMONY: The one-day class will focus on color harmony through exercises that stimulate awareness of color changes and temperatures, how to mix colors, and how various application techniques affect the appearance of color. Whether you work in abstraction or realism, landscapes or figures, this seminar will strengthen your use of color. Instructor: Gail Salzman. Sat., Sep. 24, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $90/person; $81/ BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., 3rd-floor classroom, Burlington. PRESCHOOL ART DROP-IN: This popular drop-in program introduces young children to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Participants will work with kid-friendly materials like homemade play dough and finger paint, and explore sculpture, drawings and crafts through their own projects or collaboratively. Instructor: Alexandra Turner. Weekly on Thu., Sep. 22-Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Cost: $6/child; $5/BCA members; ages 6 mo.-5 years. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PRINTMAKING: This introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques

that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Over the four weeks, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum and drypoint etching. Instructor: Katie Loesel. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 27-Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $280/person; $252/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

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SILKSCREEN: Students will learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use a silk screen exposure unit, and how to print on variety of surfaces. Instructor: Katie Loesel. Weekly on Thu., Sep. 29Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $280/ person; $252/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

KIDS CROCHET: FOX PENCIL POUCH: In this three-part class, students will learn the basics of crochet to create a Foxy Pencil Pouch. Students will learn how to chain and single crochet, as well as work in rows and in the round, and how to create basic colorwork. Ages 9-13. nido has kids’ sewing classes, too! Sat., Sep. 24, Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 10 a.mnoon Cost: $78/3 2-hour classes; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 8810068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt. com.

WHEEL THROWING: This class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and ceramics studios. Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases, and bowls. Students will also be guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. Option 1: Weekly on Mon., Sep. 19-Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Jeremy Ayers. Option 2: Weekly on Thu., Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 12:30-3 p.m. Instructor: Chris Vaughn. Cost: $290/person; $261/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. WOODCUT: The class will focus on the fundamental techniques and characteristics of relief printing and progress to more sophisticated woodblock printing processes. The second part of the class will explore the use of multiple-color printing and other creative possibilities for making a print. Instructor: Gregg Blasdel. Weekly on Mon., Oct. 3-Nov. 14 (no class Oct. 31), 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

computers MANY COURSES AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG STARTING SOON: Tomato Magic Sauce (Sep. 6), Prenatal Yoga (Sep. 6), Contemporary Dance (Sep. 6), Essential Oils (Sep. 7), Next Photoshop (Sep. 7), Assets & Liabilities (Sep. 7), Italian for Travelers (Sep. 8), Anatomy and Somatics (Sep. 8), Intro French (Sep. 12), Wake Up Now (Sep. 12), Memoir Writing (Sep. 12), French Beginners (Sep. 13), Tuesday Yoga (Sep. 13), Chair Yoga (Sep. 13),Vinyasa Yoga (Sep. 14), Ethiopian Ceremony (Sep. 15), Jazzercise Dance (Sep. 15), Yoga Beginners (Sep. 15), Solar Energy (Sep. 15), Confluence Time (Sep. 15). Full descriptions available online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info. Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location:

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KNITTING HOUSE SOCKS AT NIDO: In this three-part class, increase your beginner knitting skills and learn how to make house socks. Master working in the round on double-pointed needles creating a rib, heel flap, turning the heel, picking up and creating a gusset, decreasing, and using the Kitchner stitch to graft the toe. Thu., Sep. 15, 22 & 29, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $108/3part, 6.5-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@ nidovt.com, nidovt.com. KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS I: In this three-part class, learn the basics of knitting while making your very first chunky hat! Begin with swatching a gauge and casting on. Learn to knit and purl in the round on a circular needle. Complete by switching to double-pointed needles to decrease and bind off. Wed., Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $108/ three two-hour classes; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

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completion, while gaining familiarity with the woodshop environment. 9 Mon., 6-9 p.m., Sep. 19-Nov. 14. Cost: $518.50/ person; member discount avail. Location: the Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Sage Tucker-Ketcham, 9853648, info@theshelburnecraft school.org, theshelburnecraft school.org. ADULT: INDEPENDENT DESIGN WOOD: Instructor: Rob Palmer. This course offers woodworking expertise tailored to the furniture project of your choice. Come with a drawing, a concept or even a piece that you’ve started but has you stumped, and work with a professional woodworker to delve deeper into design. Pre-req.: Intro to woodworking. 10 Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sep. 7-Nov. 9. Cost: $465/person; member discount available; you purchase materials. Location: the Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne. Info: The Shelburne Craft School, 9853648, info@theshelburnecrafts chool.org, theshelburnecrafts chool.org.

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KID’S AND PARENTS’ WORLD DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Tue. Taiko in Burlington (ages 6 and up): 4-5:20 p.m. Wed. Djembe in Burlington (ages 6 and up): 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting Sep. 21, $48/child or $92/parentchild for 4 weeks. Montpelier: Thu., 3:30-4:20 (ages 3-5) and Thu., 4:30-5:20 (ages 6 and up) starting Oct. 6, $36/child or $69/parent-child for 3 weeks (no class Oct. 20): Five-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko. org. TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Study with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Burlington Beginner/ Recreational Class, Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Sep. 20, $48/4 weeks. Accelerated Taiko Program for Beginners, Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8:20 p.m. starting Sep. 19, $144/3 weeks. Montpelier Taiko Beginners, Thu., 5:30-6:50 p.m. Six-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 9994255, burlingtontaiko.org.

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MANY COURSES AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG STARTING SOON: Tomato Magic Sauce (Sep. 6), Prenatal Yoga (Sep. 6), Contemporary Dance (Sep. 6), Essential Oils (Sep. 7), Next Photoshop (Sep. 7), Assets & Liabilities (Sep. 7), Italian for Travelers (Sep. 8), Anatomy and Somatics (Sep. 8), Intro French (Sep. 12), Wake Up Now (Sep. 12), Memoir Writing (Sep. 12), French Beginners (Sep. 13), Tuesday Yoga (Sep. 13), Chair Yoga (Sep. 13),Vinyasa Yoga (Sep. 14), Ethiopian Ceremony (Sep. 15), Jazzercise Dance (Sep. 15), Yoga Beginners (Sep. 15), Solar Energy (Sep. 15), Confluence Time (Sep. 15). Full descriptions available online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info. Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

Feldenkrais OILING THE HIP JOINTS SERIES: Uwe will teach a series of Awareness Through Movement lessons that will help you to discover your hip joints and explore their potential for movement. The positive effects will be felt in many daily activities, like walking and sitting, and will improve your overall flexibility. You do not need prior Feldenkrais experience. Series will be offered in Burlington, Charlotte, Richmond and Middlebury. Thu. starting Sep. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $75/5week series; $20 drop-in class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: VermontFeldenkrais, Uwe Mester, 735-3770, info@vermontfelden krais.com, vermontfeldenkrais. com.

fitness MANY COURSES AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG STARTING SOON: Tomato Magic Sauce (Sep. 6), Prenatal Yoga (Sep. 6), Contemporary Dance (Sep. 6), Essential Oils (Sep. 7), Next Photoshop (Sep. 7), Assets & Liabilities (Sep. 7), Italian for Travelers (Sep. 8), Anatomy and Somatics (Sep. 8), Intro French (Sep. 12), Wake Up Now (Sep. 12), Memoir Writing (Sep. 12), French Beginners (Sep. 13), Tuesday Yoga (Sep. 13), Chair Yoga (Sep. 13),Vinyasa Yoga (Sep. 14),

DANCE CLASSES AT THE FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Join Ballet, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Acro-Yoga and Capoeira. Children’s classes in jazz dance, creative dance, capoeira and musical theater dance are also enrolling students. Classes start the week of Sep. 12, but rolling/prorated admission is often possible. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4537, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynnarts.org. MUSIC CLASSES AT THE FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Jazz Combos for grades 5-12 and adults, Flynn Community Choir, Show Choirs, beginning guitar and parent/ child music-making for infants through age 5! Classes start the week of Sep. 12, but rolling/ prorated admission is often possible. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4537, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org. THEATER CLASSES AT THE FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Acting for all ages (kids, teens, adults) including standup comedy, new Flynn Youth & Adult Theater Company, script work and Mothstyle storytelling. Classes start the week of Sep. 12, but rolling/ prorated admission is often possible. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4537, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org. FLYNN CENTER YOUTH AUDITIONS: Student Jazz Combos (grades 5-12): Auditions: Tue., Sep. 6. Class meets Tue., 5:20-6:50 p.m. or 7-8:45 p.m., depending on which one you are placed in, Sep. 13-Dec. 6. Flynn Youth Theater Company (grades 2-8); Auditions: Sat., Sep. 10, 9 a.m. Junior Jazz Dance Company (grades 4-8): Auditions: Sat., Sep. 10, 9 a.m. Show Choirs (grades 4-12): Sat., Sep. 10, 9 a.m., noon, or 3 p.m. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org. ADULT JAZZ COMBOS: Playing and singing in exhilarating small

FLYNN SINGERS: Can you carry a tune? Hold a harmony part? Be a part of the inaugural season of a new community chorus, the Flynn Singers! Sing songs from Broadway and the American Songbook (no dancing required). Audition to join this community of passionate singers on September 6. Performance December 17 in FlynnSpace. Instructor: Erin Grainger. Auditions: Sep. 6, 6 p.m. Class meets Tue., 7:15-9:15 p.m., Sep. 13-Dec. 6. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org. ADULT ACTORS ENSEMBLE: A brand new troupe with entrance by audition, this unique model — theater company/acting workshop hybrid — offers performers both the process of working with a text toward a performance and guided growth for future acting work. Gain powerful technique in script analysis, authentic character creation, and motivated stage movement. Sep. 8, 5 p.m. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org.

gardening FAIRY HOUSE BUILDING: Come create a fairy house with natural objects gathered from outdoors. With products and plants from Gardener’s Supply collection, you can then enhance your structure to give it more life and whimsy. All ages workshop; kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sun., Sep. 25, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $25/plus materials. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505.

healing arts HEALING WITH FLOWERS: Come to the Lightheart Sanctuary and learn to heal with flower essence therapy! For anyone who is interested, including healers who may want to add this to their toolbox. You’ll learn how to make and use the flowers growing around us for greater health and happiness. Fun and informative! Sun., Sep. 18, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $60/class. Location: Lightheart

Sanctuary, 236 Wild Apple Rd., New Haven. Info: Lightheart Healing Arts, Maureen Short, 453-4433, maureen@gmavt.net, lightheart.net. MENDING THE HEART RETREAT: Imagine what it would be like if you were never again triggered by the painful events from your past. This retreat helps you find peace and experience your memories as a source of power, not a source of pain. Three-day retreat integrating hypnosis, NLP, network chiropractic, yoga and meditation. Fri., Sep. 16, 3 p.m.-Sun., Sep. 18, noon. Cost: $795/3-day retreat incl. all content, bodywork, yoga, custom essential oil, room & board. Location: Private retreat house, Stowe. Info: Thrive with Morella (Transformation One, LLC), Morella Devost, 489-5379, mdevost@transformationone. com, thrivewithmorella.com/ mending-the-heart-1.

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ABSTRACT PAINTING W/ GALEN CHENEY: Find new approaches and attitudes toward your work that make painting a joyful experience, full of discovery. Sat. & Sun., Sep. 24-25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $275/person; $250/ members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com, helenday.com. 5TH ANNUAL STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: Join fellow families and artists in making some big prints with heavy machinery at Sushi Yoshi in Stowe. A great time for all! Sat., Sep. 10 (rain date Sep. 11), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $20/person. Location: Sushi Yoshi parking lot, 1128 Mountain Rd., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday. com, helenday.com.

hypnosis HYPNOVATIONS: CLINICAL HYPNOSIS BASIC WORKSHOP: (20 CEUs) Prepares clinicians to immediately begin incorporating hypnosis into their practice. Registration: motivationhypnosis.com/trainingprograms.html. Approved by American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) for medical/mental health clinicians and graduate students. Nov. 4-6. Location: Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester. Info: mturner@motivationhyp nosis.com.

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DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski

DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Learn drumming technique and music on West African drums! Drums provided! Burlington Beginners Djembe, Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Sep. 21, $48/4 weeks. $15/ drop-in. Djembes are provided. Montpelier Beginners Djembe, Thu., 7-8:20 p.m. Djembe tuning workshop, Sep. 8, $22; Montpelier Conga workshops Thu., 5:30-6:50 p.m., Sep. 8, $22. Six-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 999-4255, burling tontaiko.org.

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combos under the tutelage of working professional artist/ educators, students develop individual styles while learning an essential repertoire of blues, standard tunes and jazz. This development is enriched by Summertime Jazz intensive studies plus public performances in FlynnSpace, at First Night Burlington, and at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Placement session: Tue., Sep. 6, starting at 6 p.m. Class meets Wed., 5:30-7 p.m., Sep. 14-Dec. 7. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org.

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Ethiopian Ceremony (Sep. 15), Jazzercise Dance (Sep. 15), Yoga Beginners (Sep. 15), Solar Energy (Sep. 15), Confluence Time (Sep. 15). Full descriptions available online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info. Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

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FERMENTATION 101: Learn to to introduce healthy bacteria into your systems with homemade products! Sat., Sep. 17, 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $25/person incl. workshop, recipes & samples to bring home. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505.

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.

amazing compassionate communication method that will help you navigate day-to-day challenges with your self-esteem and relationships intact. or better than ever. Learn tools for meeting your seven core needs, handling triggers and upsets, and mastering this communication system that leaves both participants feeling heard, understood and valued. Sep. 18, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $39/3hour class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Magic Relationship Method, Paul Sterling, 303-807-0159, info@ magicrelationship.net, magicre lationship.net/learn.htm.

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and Montpelier. We also offer private tutoring. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. Location: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Burlington, Colchester & Montpelier. Info: Micheline Tremblay, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org. FRENCH FOR ALL! OH LA LA!: Fall is a fabulous time to start French, continue learning or soar into conversation class! Wingspan Studio’s Madame Maggie, fluent French speaker/ longtime instructor, patiently and encouragingly provides tools to reach your goals. Having lived in Paris and West Africa, she brings myriad experiences to inspiring classes in beautiful atelier. Burlington’s funky South End Arts District. French Conversation: Weekly on Mon., Sep. 26-Dec. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Lunchtime Introductory French: Weekly on Mon., Sep. 26-Dec. 7, noon-1 p.m. Intermediate French: Weekly on Thu., Sep. 29-Dec. 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Adv. Beginner: Weekly on Thu., Sep. 29-Dec. 10, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Cost: $150/intro class; $200/other classes; 10 weeks; no classes week of Nov. 21. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Wingspan Studio, Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com. MANY COURSES AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG STARTING SOON: Tomato Magic Sauce (Sep. 6), Prenatal Yoga (Sep. 6), Contemporary Dance (Sep. 6), Essential Oils (Sep. 7), Next Photoshop (Sep. 7), Assets & Liabilities (Sep. 7), Italian for Travelers (Sep. 8), Anatomy and Somatics (Sep. 8), Intro French (Sep. 12), Wake Up Now (Sep. 12), Memoir Writing (Sep. 12), French Beginners (Sep. 13), Tuesday Yoga (Sep. 13), Chair Yoga (Sep. 13),Vinyasa Yoga (Sep. 14), Ethiopian Ceremony (Sep. 15), Jazzercise Dance (Sep. 15), Yoga Beginners (Sep. 15), Solar Energy (Sep. 15), Confluence Time (Sep. 15). Full descriptions available online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info. Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

SPANISH CLASSES BEGINNING SOON: Now’s the time to sign up. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! Our 10th year. See our website or contact us for details. Beginning week of Sep. 12; 10 weeks. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, spanishwaterbury center.com.

martial arts CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS: At Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, martial art is a way of life, not a sport. We offer the finest instruction in two complete internal Chinese martial arts — Taijiquan and Pudaoquan — at an affordable price. Our classes for adults have a friendly and conversational atmosphere, geared toward learning quickly and well. Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/ trial class; $15/1-hour class or $50 for 1 mo. of classes (incl. all offered). Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com. 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 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. SHAMBHALA LEVEL 1: THE ART OF BEING HUMAN: Inspiring and rich introductory mindfulness course for beginners and experienced meditators. The Shambhala path offers a way to work with sadness and negativity. Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Course includes meditation instruction and practice, talks on Shambhala teachings, and discussions. Sat., Sep. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., Sep. 11, 9 a.m.-noon. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 South Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Elizabeth Kanard, 6586795, ekanard@gmail.com, burlington.shambhala.org/ program-details/?id=267877.

movement GATEWAYS TO FREEDOM: A special 5Rhythms movement workshop with visiting teacher Evangelos Diavolitsis. In these highly unpredictable times, take refuge in a centered state of mind and in the power of grounded feet. This movement workshop will guide us as we move through the five universal rhythms. This practice is suitable for all ages and all levels of physical fitness. Oct. 14-16. Cost: $225/weekend workshop. $30/Friday night only. Location: Contois Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, Shelburne Town Hall, 5420 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. Info: Sakshi, 777-8415, sakshi.keeton@yahoo.com, justmoveinspireddance.com.

nature SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE STEWARDS: A course for community leaders, municipal employees and concerned citizens offered by Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Topic experts teach watershed science and the impact of land use and increased storm events on water resources; lake, river and wetland processes; water quality regulations; and

online resources for hazard resiliency and sustainable practices. 1.25 University of Vermont Continuing Education Credits approved. Wed., Sep. 21 & 28 & Oct. 5 & 19: 6-8:30 p.m., & Sat., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $210/4 2.5-hour classes & one 4-hour field trip. Location: Aiken Center, University of Vermont, 81 Carrigan Dr., Burlington. Info: Lake Champlain Sea Grant, Linda Patterson, 656-7668, lspatter@ uvm.edu, uvm.edu/seagrant/ sustainable-landscape-stewards.

pilates CORE STUDIO BARRE CLASSES: Join us and shake in uniquely formatted and upbeat Barre classes for all fitness levels. This non-impact endurance/ strength/flexibility workout pairs well with your cardio workouts, as we use Pilates principals as the foundation of this challenging but super fun workout. Very beneficial to your core! Monthly specials! Barre classes offered 7 days a week! Location: Core Studio, Pilates, Barre, Fitness, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3K, Burlington. Info: corestudiobur lington@gmail.com, corestudio burlington.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. Infant CPR. 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.

psychotherapy LEARN TO DO EMDR THERAPY!: The renowned evidence-based approach for trauma and beyond. EMDRIA approved: basic training and low-cost refresher course for licensed and license-eligible clinicians only. All consultation, CEU’s and payment plan included. Get details and registration online. Part 1: Oct. 28-30; Part 2: Jan. 20-22. Location: Howard Center, Burlington. Info: emdrconsulting.com.

shamanism FSS: THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN: Originated by Michael Harner, this is the Basic workshop of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and is the prerequisite for all Foundation workshops and training courses. Taught by longtime FSS faculty member

Nan Moss this is a comprehensive introduction to core shamanism. Shamanic cosmology, helping spirits, journeys, divination, healing! Sat. & Sun., Sep. 10-11, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. Cost: $225/2-day class. Location: Shaman’s Flame workshop space, 644 Log Town Rd., Woodbury. Info: Shaman’s Flame, Peter Clark, 456-8735, peterclark13@ gmail.com, shamansflame.com.

tai chi BEGINNER TAI CHI IN MONTPELIER: At Long River Tai Chi Circle, we practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37 posture Yang-style form. The three pillars of our study are Form, Sensing Hands and Sword. Patrick is a senior instructor at Long River in Vermont and New Hampshire and will be teaching the classes in Montpelier. Starts Tue., Sep. 6, 7-8 p.m. Cost: $65/ mo. Location: Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@ longrivertaichi.org, longriver taichi.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 ONE TO ONE WITH JULIE CHARLAND: Julie is available for brief consultations on many Saturdays for Spiritual Advising & Direction, Path Enlightenment, Spiritual Mentorship, Channeling, Private Guided Meditation and More! Interested in checking out any of the services Julie offers? This is a great opportunity to walk in and have 15 minutes with Julie, only $20. Sat., Sep. 10; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $20/class & parking. Location: Center for Transformation, 448 Swanton Rd., Suite 300, St. Albans. Info: Center for Transformation, LLC, Julie Charland, 527-1600, infoisis center@gmail.com, isiscenter.net. SOUL MANDALAS: USING TRADITIONAL ARTS AND MEDITATION TO UNDERSTAND LIFE’S JOURNEY: Explore uses and tools of Kolam ground drawings and the use of the Native American Medicine Wheel to Help you find the inner compass, to guide you through times of stress and change; offer creative arts based tools for inner growth and personal transformation; create a template for goals for next steps in your life journey. Sat., Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $85/person. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, jorneyworksvt.com.

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n Vermont, local music festivals have some enduring and endearing qualities. One such foundational tenet is, obviously, a strong slate of homegrown music. While many fests might draw attention with a big-name national headliner or two, more often than not the musical menus have a distinct locavore flavor. So do the food menus. Your little two-day bash ain’t no kind of local music festival without at least three hip food trucks and sponsorship from one of the state’s roughly 7,382 breweries or cideries. And it needs to be in an idyllic setting — ideally along a lake or river or, even better, in some remote mountain hollow or pasture with minimal cell service. Oh, and there should probably be some visual art component, too. Because why not? If that all seems a touch formulaic … it is. But it’s a damn good formula, as evidenced by the likes of the Manifestivus, the Frendly Gathering and Solar Fest, to name but a few Green Mountain faves. The template for a classic Vermont music festival is so potent, in fact, that it’s been transported across state lines. To wit, the Otis Mountain Get Down, which — with apologies to the Vermont Music Fest — might just be the Vermontiest music festival of the summer. Aside from the fact that it’s in Elizabethtown, N.Y., OMGD — which runs this Friday through Sunday, September 9 through 11 — checks off every box for a quintessential local music fest. Tasty local food vendors? Uh-huh. A rustic-chic aesthetic thanks to cool outsider art? Yep. A remote woodsy setting affording loads of camping space? Oh, yeah. A top-notch musical lineup loaded with Vermont bands? Done and done. Vermont bands are the foundation of OMGD and have been since the event’s inception in 2013. Highlights this year include vintage R&B darlings Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band, psych-pop phenoms Madaila, Smooth Antics offshoot smalltalker, jazz-hip-hop-fusion act Billy Dean & the Honor Roll, rockers Apartment 3, bilingual indie-folk songwriter Francesca Blanchard, and blues-folk songwriter Eric George, among many others. Why the reliance on Vermont bands at an upstate New York festival?

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For years, the opening night of the South End Art Hop has been one of my favorite times of the year to be in Burlington (the others: Halloween, the opening night of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and that glorious night in May when the college kids go home). But I have to confess that, in recent years, the bloom is off the rose a bit for me when it comes to the Queen City’s premier arts-travaganza. There’s no denying that Art Hop is a great event. It’s the single biggest opportunity for local visual artists to reach mainstream audiences, and that’s a very good thing indeed. And especially in the last couple of years, the opening night of the weekend-long festival has grown to rival any other single BTV event on the calendar in size, scope and popularity — SEABA’s website proudly trumpets the fact that Art Hop draws some 30,000 visitors, “the majority from outside Burlington.” In short, it’s a beast. And maybe that’s part of my problem. I would never begrudge anyone’s success — and SEABA has certainly been hugely successful in growing Art Hop. But part of me can’t help but long for Art Hop’s grittier past. There was a time, not so long ago, when the event truly felt like a counterculture phenomenon. It was unpredictable and exciting and maybe even just a little dangerous. (Numerous friends have told me about a time when booze-filled limousines would ferry revelers up and down Pine Street.) Now Art Hop is safe and family friendly. Sanitized. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It just kinda bums me out, is all.

I’m not calling for a return to booze cruises around the South End Arts District — though I’m not not calling for that … ahem. [Editor’s note: Pine Street will be closed to traffic from Marble Avenue to Howard Street.] Rather, I’m simply hoping to find a bit of that seedy underbelly from years past. The question is, where? As with most crises of faith, the answer lies in rock and roll. One positive in the explosion of Art Hop is that there are more opportunities to see cool live music than ever before. Yeah, yeah. I know visual arts are supposed to be the main draw. But for me, music has always been an equal lure. So let’s hop around and see if we can’t recapture some of that ragged rock magic. We’ll start with the headline attractions. ArtsRiot has become the star around which the South End Arts District orbits. Fittingly, the arty hot spot has probably the biggest music showcase of the festival’s opening night, in celebration of the venue/restaurant’s third birthday. In the early evening, venerable local turntablist DJ CRE8 spins outside. As darkness falls, the party moves indoors, where you’ll find local funky bunch GRUNDLEFUNK, Portland, Maine’s “ratchet jazz” outfit JAW GEMS, Canadian indie rockers the LUYAS and former APOLLO SUNSHINE front man SAM COHEN. Also, because he’s everywhere, always, DJ DISCO PHANTOM spins, as well. Across the street in the tent behind the Maltex Building is the Magic Hat

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mic and the studio software program Ableton Live. Campbell and Molinelli have extensive musical backgrounds rooted in folk and bluegrass. Seven Days caught up with Campbell for a feature about his prolific underground production in 2009. The enormous accessibility to sonic experimentation that Ableton provides has created a new realm for traditional musicians to cross over into the world of electronic music. Campbell’s 2013 solo release as Saint Albums, titled Eternal Memory, was fuzzed-out indie with reverbwashed fiddle that recalls the eclectic

work of late cellist Arthur Russell. Luminous Crush are explicitly dream pop. Shimmery guitar rhythms wind between intricate, arpeggiated synth melodies and ambient details to create an atmospheric opus. Genres blend together in a swirling mist of wellcrafted stereo effects, recalling the art pop of Arto Lindsay and Stereolab. Lumina begins with bubbling indie pop featuring glitchy synthesizer sequences and waves of chilled-out guitar on “Turn Around the Circle.” The first half of the album rolls from an ecstatic folk anthem titled “Festival” to the echo-y bluegrass jam “Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today.” Dreamy lounge vibes wash in on “L.F.M.,” with soothing vocal harmonies and a guitar solo that sounds like an ode to David Bowie’s Labyrinth soundtrack. The album mellows out into smooth bossa nova on “Lion Jon Bear,” a track with smooth vocal harmonies and a hint of silky piano amid relaxed rhythm

guitar. Subtle, Tropicália-influenced percussion blends with ethereal mandolin and thick jazz bass on the title track — an album gem. The soundscape morphs into psychedelic trip-hop with distorted guitar and ambient synth swells on “Long Time Coming.” While the most obvious dreamlike qualities of Lumina stem from the ample use of celestial reverb and gentle delay effects, the album is also dreamlike in its imaginative composition. Ableton has provided Campbell and Molinelli the opportunity to explore their knowledge of theory through an infinite soundscape. The result is a beautifully polished album that, just beneath its gossamer veil, is secretly bedroom pop. Luminous Crush celebrate the release of Lumina with a full-band show on Saturday, September 17, at the Wardsboro Town Hall. Lumina will be available at luminouscrush.bandcamp.com.

While it would make for an amusing episode of “Friends,” this real-lifeencounter format can feel a little forced. Sometimes the best way to convey the story is through actual song, not literally telling us. Up next is “Pet Names,” a pleading, spiraling journey of thinking about your ex constantly. The phrase “I still want you” is repeated over and over — but sunny, upbeat guitar riffs keep the confession from sounding desperate. This contrasting arrangement of

cheerful instrumentals and emotive lyrics becomes J Bengoy’s go-to. The driving, mid-tempo “All About You” features a nifty little slice of echoed hollow guitar work. Among an otherwise fairly standard indie-rock palette, these metallic moments are the EP’s most interesting, instrumentally. “Turn Me Around” focuses on youthful insecurities and the desire for acceptance. The line “Can’t remember when / I didn’t have a fear of not being wanted” will hit home with your inner angsty teenage self. Again, J Bengoy infuses the song with enough pep to avoid self-pity. “Speak” is the final meditative goodbye, offering up a last hope for two people to make it work. While it aims for poignancy, it comes off a little bland and deflated. The final dialogue, “More Talking,” reveals that Justin has spent the entire

walk-and-talk droning on about himself and the new album he’s recorded — all right, we see what you did there. Fed up, his former lady leaves him with a cutting last line, a pithy “Anyways, it was really great to see you.” She then marches off. End scene. All the Songs I Never Wrote You is catchy and lightly funny, reminding us that we’ve all been in situations like these. The guys of J Bengoy certainly don’t take themselves too seriously. And for the most part, that cheekiness works. As a carefree collection of songs about being selfish, young and in and out of love, the EP will resonate with anyone feeling a little punchy about their latest breakup. J Bengoy’s debut EP, All the Songs I Never Wrote You, is available at jbengoy. com. J Bengoy play Friday, September 9, at Radio Bean in Burlington.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Louisiana Flood Benefit Masquerade with The Di Trani Brothers (ragtime), 9 p.m., free. ESPRESSO BUENO: Jazzyaoke (live jazz karaoke), 7:30 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA’S: Boomslang, Maiden Voyage (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+. WHAMMY BAR: Peg and Cheryl (folk), 7 p.m., free.

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THE GRYPHON: Linda Oats, Shane Hardiman, John Rivers (jazz), 6:30 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.

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CLAIRE’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 41 Main St., Hardwick, 472-7053 MATTERHORN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198 MOOGS PLACE, Portland St., Morrisville, 851-8225 PIECASSO PIZZARIA & LOUNGE, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411 RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN, 394 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-9593 THE RUSTY NAIL, 1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245 STOWEHOF INN, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722 SUSHI YOSHI, 1128 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4135 SWEET CRUNCH BAKESHOP, 246 Main St., Hyde Park, 888-4887

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HOP’N MOOSE BREWERY CO., 41 Center St., Rutland 775-7063 PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035

Thursday, September 8, 8 pm

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BAYSIDE PAVILION, 15 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909 CHOW! BELLA, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405 SNOW SHOE LODGE & PUB, 13 Main St., Montgomery Center, 326-4456

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BREAKING GROUNDS, 245 Main St., Bethel, 392-4222

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BIG JAY TAVERN, 3709 Mountain Rd., Montgomery, 326-6688 COLATINA EXIT, 164 Main St., Bradford, 222-9008 JASPER’S TAVERN, 71 Seymour La., Newport, 334-2224 MARTELL’S AT THE FOX, 87 Edwards Rd., Jeffersonville, 644-5060 MUSIC BOX, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533 PARKER PIE CO., 161 County Rd., West Glover, 525-3366 PHAT KATS TAVERN, 101 Depot St., Lyndonville, 626-3064 THE PUB OUTBACK, 482 Vt. 114, East Burke, 626-1188 THE STAGE, 45 Broad St., Lyndonville, 427-3344 TAMARACK GRILL, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7390

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51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 3888209 BAR ANTIDOTE, 35C Green St., Vergennes, 877-2555 CITY LIMITS, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919 HATCH 31, 31 Main St., Bristol, 453-2774 TOURTERELLE, 3629 Ethan Allen Hwy., New Haven, 453-6309 TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002

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ASIAN BISTRO, 25 Winooski Falls Way #112, Winooski, 655-9800 BACKSTAGE PUB, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494 GOOD TIMES CAFÉ, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9212 CAPITAL GROUNDS CAFÉ, 27 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800 CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820 ESPRESSO BUENO, 248 N. Main St., Barre, 479-0896 GUSTO’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919 KISMET, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 LA PUERTA NEGRA, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 613-3172 MULLIGAN’S IRISH PUB, 9 Maple Ave., Barre, 479-5545 NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ, 41 State St., Montpelier, 552-8105 POSITIVE PIE, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453 RED HEN BAKERY + CAFÉ, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, 223-5200 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 89 Main St., Montpelier, 262-2253 SWEET MELISSA’S, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 225-6012 THREE BEAN CAFÉ, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533 WHAMMY BAR, 31 W. County Rd., Calais, 229-4329

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THE CENTER BAKERY & CAFÉ, 2007 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center, 244-7500 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET, 40 Foundry St., Waterbury, 882-8227 HOSTEL TEVERE, 203 Powderhound Rd., Warren, 496-9222 PURPLE MOON PUB, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422 THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM, 1 S. Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827 SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202

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242 MAIN ST., Burlington, 8622244 AMERICAN FLATBREAD, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999 ARTSRIOT, 400 Pine St., Burlington, 540 0406 AUGUST FIRST, 149 S. Champlain St., Burlington, 540-0060 BARRIO BAKERY & PIZZA BARRIO, 203 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 863-8278 BENTO, 197 College St., Burlington, 497-2494 BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 854-4700 BREAKWATER CAFÉ, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276 BRENNAN’S PUB & BISTRO, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204 CHURCH & MAIN RESTAURANT, 156 Church St. Burlington, 540-3040 CLUB METRONOME, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563 THE DAILY PLANET, 15 Center St., Burlington, 862-9647 DOBRÁ TEA, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424 DRINK, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463 EAST SHORE VINEYARD TASTING ROOM, 28 Church St., Burlington, 859-9463 THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL, 160 Bank St., Burlington, 8590888 FINNIGAN’S PUB, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209 THE GRYPHON, 131 Main St., Burlington, 489-5699 HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012 JP’S PUB, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389 JUNIPER, 41 Cherry St., Burlington, 658-0251 LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ, 115 Church St., Burlington, 8633759 LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP, 12 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346 MAGLIANERO CAFÉ, 47 Maple St., Burlington, 861-3155 MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB, 167 Main St., Burlington, 864-6776 MUDDY WATERS, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466 NECTAR’S, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771 RADIO BEAN, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346 RASPUTIN’S, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324 RED SQUARE, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909 RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401 RUBEN JAMES, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744 SIGNAL KITCHEN, 71 Main St., Burlington, 399-2337 SIDEBAR, 202 Main St., Burlington, 864-0072 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188 SPEAKING VOLUMES, 377 Pine St., Burlington, 540-0107 THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING, 160 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 651-4114 VERMONT COMEDY CLUB, 101 Main St., Burlington, 859-0100 THE VERMONT PUB & BREWERY, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500

HIGHER GROUND, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777 HINESBURGH PUBLIC HOUSE, 10516 Vt., 116 #6A, Hinesburg, 482-5500 JAMES MOORE TAVERN, 4302 Bolton Access Rd. Bolton Valley, Jericho,434-6826 JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN, 30 Rte., 15 Jericho, 899-2223 MONKEY HOUSE, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563 OAK45, 45 Main St., Winooski, 448-3740 ON TAP BAR & GRILL, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309 PARK PLACE TAVERN, 38 Park St., Essex Jct. 878-3015 PENALTY BOX, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 863-2065 ROZZI’S LAKESHORE TAVERN, 1022 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342 SHELBURNE VINEYARD, 6308 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-8222 STONE CORRAL BREWERY, 83 Huntington Rd., Richmond, 434-5767 SUGAR HOUSE BAR AND GRILL, 733 Queen City Park Rd., S. Burlington, 863-2909 WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, 497-3525

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Step Right Up

The fair and the circus: spectacle and nostalgia S T O RY A N D PHOTOS BY R ACHEL ELIZABETH JONE S

Jungle Walk ride, detail, TJ Aho

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he county fair may be one of the most bizarre, even surreal, examples of American visual culture. This year’s Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction was certainly no exception. Steeped in elements of thrilling seediness and spectacle (stuffed poop emojis, anyone?), as well as in visual references to a glorified past, this modern-day fair did not look like its historical cousin, the circus, yet it retained vestiges of it. The latter is the subject of the current exhibition “Papering the Town” at the Shelburne Museum’s Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, which features a host of circus advertising posters from the mid to late 1800s. Taking in these two image-laden displays in the same week, I couldn’t help but note many similarities — and reflect on the power of nostalgia.

The CVF has all the local agricultural components of a county or state fair, but its distinctly non-Vermont-y carnival rides and arcade booths come courtesy of Strates Shows. The Orlando-based company — which employs 400, according to its website — was founded in 1923 by Greek immigrant James E. Strates. He came to the United States in 1909 and joined a carnival as a wrestler in 1919, with the invented persona “Young Strangler Lewis.” In 1923, Strates purchased Southern Tier Shows; in 1932, he renamed the company after himself. Strates’ origin story is remarkably similar to the narrative suggested by two posters at Shelburne Museum. The first, “The Association’s Celebrated and Extensive Menagerie and Aviary from the Zoological Institute in the City of New York,” is black and white, made using hand-carved woodblocks, engraving and

THE FUNHOUSE FEATURES THREE BODACIOUS, SCANTILY CLAD WOMEN AMID TROPICAL GROWTH, AND A TARZAN-ESQUE FIGURE SWINGING FROM A VINE ABOVE.

letterpress printing in 1835. One panel shows a lion tamer, identified on the exhibition label as “Van Amburgh” — a young man allegedly granted the job after the former tamer was mauled and possibly eaten. On a nearby gallery wall hangs a woodblock-print poster made in either 1861 or 1867, “Van Amburgh & Co.’s Menagerie and Colossal Golden Chariot.” Colored in magnificent hues of red, green and yellow, the advertisement features six panels narrating a lion tamer’s exploits. It’s likely, a docent suggested, that the same intrepid Van Amburgh who was shown in the 1835 poster rose through the ranks to own and promote his own lion-centric show. The rags-to-riches stories of Strates and Van Amburgh are firmly embedded in the American mythos. Legendary showman P.T. Barnum is another exemplar of success through spectacle and dogged entrepreneurial spirit. At Shelburne Museum, exhibition text quotes Barnum’s assertion that his

Ceiling of Wave Swinger ride

success resulted from “Advertising — advertising — nothing else.” “Papering the Town” makes it easy to romanticize an earlier America, not least because the advertisements in question were illustrated, printed from handmade woodblocks and colored with relatively primitive palettes that we now read as quaint. They are a far cry from today’s billboards, looking more like benign storybook illustrations. However, as Shelburne Museum curator Kory Rogers points out in exhibition text, the 19th-century posters were meant to command attention at the same volume that today’s raucous ads do, and competition between opposing companies could be fierce. The sole marketing strategy of the posters is the artful depiction of the circus’ attractions. These include animals and humans — often non-Caucasian — represented as unusual and “exotic.” Examples of the latter include “Little All Right, the Japanese Marvel” and “Millie-Christine, The Two Headed Lady.” The pretty “Nala

“Nala Damajante: Snake Charmer,” maker unknown

Jungle Walk ride, detail, TJ Aho

ART SHOWS

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DAVID ROBY JR.: Select black-and-white and color images over a lifetime by the Burlington photographer. Open for Art Hop: Friday, September 9, 5-10 p.m. September 9-October 21. Info, 861-3155. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

Wacky Worm ride, detail, Craig Manders

‘DIRECTORS’ DIGRESSIONS’: An exhibition of works presented by two prominent Vermont arts leaders: Janie Cohen, director of the Fleming Museum of Art, and Sara Katz, assistant director of Burlington City Arts. Talk: Cohen and Katz discuss the process and practice behind the artworks, Saturday, September 10, 2 p.m. September 10-November 26. Info, 652-4510. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. DYLAN C. HEBERT: New paintings by the Burlington artist, whose works combine surrealism with an investigation of the present-day role of the icon. September 9-30. Info, 865-6223. Battery Street Jeans in Burlington.

The 2016 Champlain Valley Fair ended on September 4. “Papering the Town,” at Shelburne Museum, is on view through January 22. shelburnemuseum.org

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DONALD SAAF & JULIA ZANES: “Parables,” an exhibition of paintings, sculpture and marionettes by the Brattleboro artists. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 3-5 p.m. September 10-October 9. Info, 223-6613. The Kent Tavern Museum in Calais.

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‘F/7 PHOTOGRAPHY: SIMPLICITY’: Seven Vermont

photographers who meet regularly to share and discuss their work present new images based on the theme of simplicity: Elliot Burg, Annie Tiberio Cameron, Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker, Sandra Shenk, John Snell and Rob Spring. Reception: Thursday, September 15, 5-7 p.m. September 8-November 1. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

GARY ECKHART: “On a Vermont Shelf,” a collection of Vermont-inspired watercolor still-life paintings. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-7 p.m. September 10-October 31. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. ‘LAND AND LIGHT AND WATER AND AIR’: Annual juried landscape exhibition featuring more than 100 landscape paintings by New England artists. Reception: Sunday, September 11, 2-4 p.m. Artist roundtable: 1 p.m. September 9-November 6. HARRY ORLYK: Solo exhibition of landscape oil paintings. Reception: Sunday, September 11, 2-4 p.m. Artist roundtable: 1 p.m. September 9-November 6. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

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‘WHAT HAVE WE DONE?’: Exhibition featuring the work of Crystal Liu, Lauren Matsumoto, Ryan McLennan, Charlotte Potter and Tara Tucker, who each address the precarious relationship between humans and nature. September 10-October 29. Info, 617-842-3332. Walker Contemporary in Waitsfield.

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STEVEN JUPITER: “Communion,” an exhibition

of watercolor-based prints loosely inspired by myths, folklore and fairy tales. Reception: Thursday, September 8, 5-7 p.m. September 8-October 31. Info, 917-686-1292. Steven Jupiter Gallery in Middlebury.

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MARIANNE MCCANN: “Facial Recognition,” a selection of acrylic portrait paintings by the Chelsea artist. Reception: Friday, September 9, 7-9 p.m. September 9-November 4. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library. ‘SLEIGHT OF HAND: CLAY AND PAINT’: Works by Randolph painter Laurie Sverdlove and ceramicists Sarah Heimann, Gail Kendall and Holly Walker. Reception: Friday, September 9, 6-8 p.m. September 9-November 6. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

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‘FOCUS: PERFECTION: ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE’: The first major North American retrospective of the American photographer’s oeuvre, featuring more than 250 mostly black-and-white images, since the controversy provoked in the U.S. in late 1980s to early ’90s. September 10-January 22. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

ART EVENTS LECTURE: JEWISH PAPERCUTS AND TAPESTRIES, A MOTHER-DAUGHTER COLLABORATION: Tapestry weaver Tamar Shadur presents an illustrated talk about her collaboration with her mother, renowned Jewish paper-cut artist and scholar Yehudit Shadur, in the production of biblical tapestries based on Shadur’s designs. Pre-lecture dinner at 6 p.m. Bring vegetarian/dairy potluck dish to share. Beth Jacob Synagogue, Montpelier, Saturday, September 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 646-688-3444. MAIN STREET MUSEUM 25TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebration featuring the Bizarre Bazaar, a BBQ, films, lectures, music and more. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, September 11, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Info, 603-508-8528. PAPER-CUT WORKSHOP WITH TAMAR SHADUR: Learn the centuries-old folk art of Ashkenazi and Sefardi Jews; by employing artistic elements such as symmetry, positive and negative shapes and Jewish symbols, you’ll create at least one paper cut with simple materials. Advance registration required. All materials supplied. Beth Jacob Synagogue, Montpelier, Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Info, 646-688-3444. SCREENING: ‘REMBRANDT: FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON AND RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM’: A documentary featuring an in-depth exploration of Rembrandt’s final years of painting. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, Wednesday, September 7, 11 a.m. $5-10. Info, 382-9222. SOUTH END ART HOP: The 24th annual community arts celebration features open studios, live demos, interactive artworks, the STRUT fashion show, live music, food and more. September 9-11. Info, 859-9222. Various Burlington locations. STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: Make extra-big prints in this family-friendly workshop, in which the printing press is exchanged for a steamroller. Sushi Yoshi, Stowe, Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. Info, 253 8358. ART EVENTS

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JANE ANN KANTOR: “The Skull and the Nest,” an exhibition of more than 50 paintings addressing the circle of life through the symbolism of these objects. Reception: Friday, September 9, 5-9 p.m. September 9-16. Info, 318-2225. Black Horse Gallery in Burlington.

CAROLYN MECKLOSKY: “Dream Seeds and Birds Eggs,” new paintings by the Vermont artist. Info, 472-9933. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

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FACULTY SHOW: Annual survey of new works by 11 Champlain art, design and core faculty members. Reception: Thursday, September 15, 5-7 p.m. September 8-October 1. Info, cthompson@champlain. edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

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Birth of a Nation” and even the Statue of Liberty’s inscription: “Give me your tired, your poor…” The artwork on many of Strates’ carnival rides marks a sharp departure from this “yesteryear” model, exemplifying instead contemporary, youth-cultureoriented imagery and jarring neon. At the CVF, airbrush painter Craig Manders’ signature revealed his monopoly on these rides, whose motifs ranged from Star Wars movie characters and celebrities to fabricated science-fiction figures. The “Thunder Bolt” ride is decked out in high ’90s style: a yellow smiley face emits electric bolts and stars against a Lisa Frankish rainbow background. Manders’ paintings can be entertainingly seedy. On the Wacky Worm ride, a demonically grinning worm slithers among anthropomorphized flowers, whose eyes are so bugged out, they must be on drugs. Sure enough, a red-andwhite Amanita muscaria — the “magic mushroom” — is included. Another children’s ride, Fire Chief, features an obvious ringer for Pennywise, the killer clown in Stephen King’s It, driving a fire truck. What does all this imagery have in common with the vintage advertisements on view in Shelburne? None of it was created primarily as artwork. Instead, each image exists to evoke an immediate consumer response: buying tickets to the show. You have to wonder if, in another century, the hand-painted metal sidings of Strates’ clanking metal contraptions will be shown as folk art, too.

SCULPTFEST2016: Sculptures addressing the theme “Forecast Now,” selected by guest curator Taylor Apostol, featuring Johanna Becerra, Dalila Bennett, Tamara Berdichevsky, Ray Ciemny, Charlie Hickey, Jessica Leete, Desmond Lewis, Beth Miller, Chris Miller, Alexander Jose Ramirez, Rick Rothrock and Gordon Wright. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-8 p.m. September 10-October 23. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

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Damajante: Snake Charmer” is shown in a jungle-like setting, her hair puffed out to emphasize her Africanness. Such blatant profiting from physical and racial differences has, thankfully, gone out of style, and massive, richly illustrated posters wheat-pasted to barns are no longer a primary form of advertising. But echoes of both remain. They crop up at the fair, not only in specific themes and imagery, but also in a more general appeal to a sanitized version of carnival history. Strates’ Jungle Walk funhouse features three bodacious, scantily clad women amid tropical growth, and a Tarzan-esque figure swinging from a vine above. One woman lounges with a panther, while another wears a skull around her neck and wields both an axe and a thigh-holstered knife. Strangely, she also rocks a peacesign earring. The mural is signed “TJ Aho ’09.” Of the fair’s four funhouses, two were jungle-themed. “Papering the Town” places the golden age of the circus from 1870 to 1950. At the Expo, nostalgia for this period was invoked through several murals on Strates’ three on-site office trailers, painted by Orlando artist Jack McKissock. In one, a train pulls into the station in a bucolic rural town. Ribbons framing the oval proclaim, “Great Fairs of Yesteryear, Show Train Arriving, Hamburg, New York, 1931.” An excited young boy and his dog anticipate the fair’s arrival. In a similar appeal to nostalgia, the Strates barricades scattered through the park were made from a meshlike plastic bearing industrially printed versions of earlier fair posters. Though the dates they bore were in the 1970s, some of these were distinctly modeled on illustrated goldenera posters. They featured proclamations such as “A Freedom Celebration,” “The

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TALK: HISTORY OF WATERCOLOR PAINTING IN AMERICA, PT. 1: Art historian Debby Tait explores watercolor, from preliminary sketches for oil paintings to a ladies’ hobby to the professional works of John Jay Audubon and Winslow Homer. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, Thursday, September 8, 1-2:30 p.m. Info, 223-2518. TALK: NANCY CARLISLE: The Historic New England senior curator of collections offers the illustrated lecture “Victorian Furniture: Design Run Amok or Inspired Creativity?” RSVP requested. Middlebury Town Offices, Wednesday, September 14, 7 p.m. $8; free for Sheldon Museum and Historic New England members. Info, 388-2117. TRAILBLAZER SCHOLARSHIP PHOTO RECEPTION: Trail-themed photos from Rick Swanson and Tim Heath-Swanson’s 273-mile hike, undertaken to raise money for the scholarship, a fund for at-risk youth pursuing postsecondary education. RSVP to Katherine at 635-2805, ext. 106, or kstamper@ laraway.org by September 12. Laraway Youth & Family Services, Johnson, Wednesday, September 14, 4-5:30 p.m. Info, 635-2805.

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ART HOP GROUP SHOW: Exhibition featuring works by more than 30 local artists. Through November 30. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington. AUSTIN SCRIVENS: Illustrations by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, 865-6227. Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea in Burlington. CARLY KEMP: “Peace of My Heart,” paintings that reflect the artist’s love of Burlington. Through September 30. Info, 383-1505. New Moon Café in Burlington.

‘A CELEBRATION OF UPPER VALLEY ARTISTS’: A group exhibition of works by Ben Gitchel, M.L. Gitchel, Roger Goldenberg, Kit Hawkins, Wendy Briggs Powell and Joe Saginor. Through September 24. Info, 603-448-3117. Pompanoosuc Mills in Burlington. EL TOWLE: “Works From Nature,” landscapes and animal portraits by the Vermont artist. Through October 31. Info, 540-8333. Sequoia Salon in Burlington. ‘FIRST 50’: Community-sourced exhibition featuring the first 50 works submitted. Through October 3. Info, sarah@seaba.com. Info, 864-1557. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. ‘FIXED/FLUXED’: In recognition of the Seven Below Arts initiative, this group exhibition brings together 11 former residents for an initiative meant to “de-emphasize the gallery space as a place for fixed, final products and reposition it as a place for transitory work and evolving ideas.” Through October 1. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. JAMES BENOIT: “City Limits,” an exhibition of blackand-white photographs of Burlington architecture and landmarks. Through September 10. Info, 448-3350. Phoenix Books, Burlington. KATIE LOESEL: Works on paper that use abstraction, color and layering to explore ideas of geological history, microscopic surfaces and rocky formations. Through October 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. MICHAEL METZ: “Twins,” an exhibition of color photographs from the fall 2015 Twins Parade in Montréal. Through September 30. Info, 598-6982. Mirabelles Café in Burlington. MIMI MAGYAR: “Obsessive Compulsive Dzines,” an exhibition of works in graph paper and ink. Through October 31. Info, 301-938-8981. Revolution Kitchen in Burlington. ‘NEW REGISTRATIONS’: Group exhibition curated by gallery director Rob Hunter and collector Mark Waskow, featuring prints made using nontradi-

tional techniques. Artists are John Anderson, David Bumbeck, Bill Darling, Bill Davison, Jeff Feld, Leslie Fry, Philip Godenschwager, Rick Hayes, Carol MacDonald, Michele Ratte, Sue Schiller, Daryl Storrs, Claire Van Vliet and Carleen Zimbalatti. Through September 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington. NEYSA RUSSO: “Scenes From an Orchard,” felt tapestries featuring creative design composition and a dramatic use of color. Through September 30. Info, 439-9875. Feldman’s Bagels in Burlington. THE POPPYCLOCK COLLECTIVE: Collaborative mixed-media works by Burlington artists Haley Bishop Rockwood and DeAnna Kerley. Through November 30. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee, Pine Street, in Burlington. ‘RUN! JUMP! FLY! ADVENTURES IN ACTION’: A traveling exhibition created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum allows visitors to engage in strength, coordination, balance and endurance training exercises in their own adventure stories. Through September 11. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. ‘THE SHE PROJECT, PART I’: Interactive installation by Mary Admasian and Kristen M. Watson, featuring works that honor the art tradition of femmage and explore image, self-worth, sexual power and personal branding in the social-media age. Through October 28. Info, 578-0300. University of Vermont Living/Learning Center in Burlington.

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f ‘IN LAYERS: THE ART OF THE EGG’: A group

exhibition of 20-plus artists whose works focus on the beauty, biology and essence of eggs. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 3-6 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. LYNN ANN POWERS: Watercolors of stained-glass windows, representing changing seasons and traditional designs. Through September 30. Info, 879-4988. Village Green Florist in Essex Junction.

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‘NOTES OF COLOR’: Works in a variety of mediums and styles by members of the Vermont Art Resource Association. ANN SARCKA: An exhibition of prints, acrylic paintings and photography. Through September 16. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

SOUTH END ART HOP ORIGINAL JURIED SHOW: The 24th annual group exhibition, featuring 35 works curated by Joe Amrhein. Through September 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. STELLA MARRS: “In Her Shoes,” a solo exhibition of new painting, drawing and multimedia works by the Burlington artist. Through October 25. Info, joseph@ newcitygalerie.org. New City Galerie in Burlington.

‘HANDCRAFTED VERMONT’: New handcrafted, intricately detailed furniture from 17 members of the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers. Through October 28. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier.

TESS ELIZABETH HOLBROOK: “Childhood Home,” a collection of oil paintings from a child’s point of view. Through October 31. Info, tiztess@gmail.com. Computers for Change in Burlington.

HEIDI CHAMBERLAIN: Monoprints and collages by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier.

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‘GRITTY HAVANA’: Alternative black-and-white darkroom photographs of Havana by Jordan Douglas. Through October 31. Info, 336-2126. Sweet Simone’s in Richmond.

‘BIG ART, BOLD VISION’: An exhibition curated by Janet Van Fleet featuring enlargements of works by 16 artists in mall windows. Artists include Rosalind Daniels, Anna Dibble, Janet Fredericks, Jessa Gilbert, Steven P. Goodman, Wendy James, Mark Lorah, Mickey Myers, Maggie Neale, Elizabeth Nelson, Adelaide Murphy Tyrol, Arthur Schaller, Jayne Shoup, David Smith, Kathy Stark and Frank Woods. Through November 26. Info, janetvanfleet@ fairpoint.net. Berlin Mall.

‘WOMEN IN THE MEN’S ROOM’: Collaborative exhibition featuring sculptures by Susan Raber Bray, Leslie Fry and Riki Moss, and paintings by Janet Fredericks and Pamela Murphy. Through September 30. Info, 864-2088. Artspace 106 at the Men’s Room in Burlington.

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large-scale, stainless steel kinetic sculptures. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: Group exhibition of 15 images by seven Chittenden County artists: Ann Barlow, John Berkey, Meg Berlin, Philip Galiga, Justin Gonyea, Boston Neary and Natalie Stultz. Through September 30. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne.

HERBERT A. DURFEE JR.: Black-and-white photographs taken in Europe in the early 1950s by the late Burlington physician. Through October 31. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex. ‘IMPRESSIONS’: An exhibition of works by members of Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, including Lois Beatty, Maureen O’Connor Burgess, Patty Castellini, Janet Cathey, Rachel Gross, Sheri Hancock-Tomek, Victoria Shalvah Herzberg, Judy Lampe, Carol Lippman, Elizabeth Mayor, Emily Parrish, Nori Pepe and Nancy Wightman. Through September 9. Info, 371-4100. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. IRIS GAGE: Handcrafted botanical art by the apothecary owner. Through December 31. Info, 223-0043. Grian Herbs Apothecary in Montpelier.

‘BEING PRESENT’: A group exhibition featuring the work of 25 artists currently represented by the gallery, offering a visual and contextual reflection on its 25th year. Through September 13. Info, 9853848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

JASON GALLIGAN-BALDWIN: “Choose Your Own Adventure,” mixed-media works that incorporate ephemera from the artist’s youth. Through September 29. Info, 595-0605. Local 64 in Montpelier.

‘GRANDMA MOSES: AMERICAN MODERN’: This exhibition co-organized with Bennington Museum showcases more than 60 paintings, works on paper and related materials by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, aka Grandma Moses, alongside work by other 19th- and 20th-century folk and modern artists. Through October 20. DOMINIQUE EHRMANN: “Once Upon A Quilt,” an exhibition of 16 quilts by the Québec-based fiber artist. Through October 31. GEORGE SHERWOOD: “Wind, Waves and Light,” an outdoor exhibition of eight

MICHAEL SMITH: “¿Hungry?” paintings of foods such as Wonderbread, chicken and blueberry pie. Through November 1. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli in Barre.

JULIANA CASSINO FECHTER: “Landscape: An Emotional Place,” an exhibition of paintings of local trees and environments. Through September 10. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

PETER ARTHUR WEYRAUCH: “Rodz Series,” photographs taken at car shows in Vermont and New York over the past decade. Through September 30. Info, 223-2518. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

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RENÉE BOUCHARD: “Kaleidoscopic Pathos,” an exhibition of paintings that address landscape and human experience. Through September 30. Info, 223-5811. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. SHOW 12: An exhibition featuring the latest works of the collective gallery’s 15 Vermont memberartists. Through September 30. Info, 272-0908. The Front in Montpelier. ‘SYMBOLIC LANDSCAPES’: Oil paintings by Elizabeth Nelson, based on northern New England landscapes and inspired by the ancient Chinese divination text I Ching. Through October 28. Info, 828-5422. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. TOM WIES: “Elusive Element,” an exhibition of photographs taken over the last four years in Scandinavia, Serbia, Ireland and sites across the United States, featuring landscapes, portraits and abstractions of nature. Through September 30. Info, 223-5811. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

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f CAROLINE BURTON: “A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair,” an exhibition of works by the New Jersey artist. Artist talk: Thursday, September 8, 3-5 p.m.

CALL TO ARTISTS ‘THE ART OF HORROR’: Seeking 2D and 3D works that exemplify the grotesque for a juried October show to be curated by Beth Robinson and Sarah Vogelsang-Card. Artists may submit up to five readyto-show works, which must be available for sale. Submit works online at form.jotform. com/62167415147152. Deadline: September 12. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, Burlington. $15. Info, s.vogelsang@hotmail.com.

sevendaysvt.com. Deadline: September 16. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Info, 865-1020, ext. 36. ‘EYES THAT CAN SEE’: Seeking photographs made in Vermont for an upcoming exhibition curated by Burlington photographer Monika Rivard. Artists may submit up to five photographs to eyesthatcansee.vermont@ gmail.com. Deadline: October 1. New City Galerie, Burlington. THE LIGHT GARDEN: Pentangle Arts Organization seeks individual artists or small groups to participate in this September 23 to 25 community event by creating sculptures incorporating light. Deadline: September 23. Woodstock Village Green. Info, 457-3981, pentanglearts.org/ artists-call. ‘NEW VISTAS’: Seeking works for a juried exhibition of contemporary landscape art. Artists are encouraged to look at the land with fresh eyes, try a new medium or work in a format that is unfamiliar. Deadline: September 16. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100, bryangallery.org. ‘PEACE ON EARTH’: Seeking 2D and 3D works that celebrate and strengthen the ideals of collaboration and acceptance, and less segregation and prejudice. Exhibition will be November 4 though January 7. All work must be for sale. . Deadline: October 7. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon. Info, 247-4295, cmacvt.org.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Artists and craftspeople are invited to submit proposals for three public mural projects at City Market’s second store. Deadline: September 12. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington. Info, 861-9700, citymarket.coop/southend. SEEKING ARTISTS FOR UPCOMING SHOWS: Looking for artwork to display for two-month shows in the downtown Burlington restaurant. For details and to submit, email art@dailyplanet. com with a portfolio sample and dimensions of works. Deadline: rolling. The Daily Planet, Burlington.

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STORM DRAIN MURAL PROJECT: The Chittenden County Stream Team invites artists to submit concepts for Burlington’s first-ever storm drain public art project. Four proposals will be selected, and participating artists must be available to paint on September 24. Selected artists will receive a $500 stipend upon completion of their mural. Deadline: September 7. SEABA Center, Burlington. Info, holly@winooskinrcd.org. SUKKOT ON THE FARM WEAVING CHALLENGE: Seeking eight artists to weave the walls for a festival sukkah, considering the question: What brings meaning to our lives despite the impermanence and changing nature of reality? Wall panels can be created on-site at the festival or installed from previously created works. Panels should measure five to eight feet across and more than three feet tall. All participating artists will be featured online and receive free entrance to the two-day festival. Installation must be completed the week of October 9. Deadline: September 30. New Leaf Organics, Bristol. Info, 385-1039, bikingmelanie@ gmail.com.

As you “Hopalong” Pine Street this year, be sure to stop in front of the Maltex Building and make some art with your pals from Seven Days. Crack open a can of creativity and get your groove on with DJ Kanganade. We’re building a giant canvas with the Anthill Collective and need your spray-painting skills to bring it to life. Hop on down!

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‘PERSONAL NARRATIVE’: Seeking photographs that explore self through symbolism, metaphor and personal stories. All capture methods and processes welcome. Deadline: September 12. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. Five photos $30; $7 each additional. Info, 388-4500, photoplacegallery.com.

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DIGITAL ART INSTALLATION: Seven Days seeks submissions of interactive digital art installations for its annual Tech Jam job fair on October 21 and 22. Size is negotiable. Interested artists may send a brief explanation of the project, digital images if available and a résumé to corey@

‘EXPOSED’: The 25th annual outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring Korean artist JaeHyo Lee, among other works by local and national artists. Through October 15. MOLLY DAVIES: “Beyond the Far Blue Mountains,” a remastered digital projection of the original 16mm “three-screen fairy tale.” Through November 13. PAT STEIR: An exhibition of prints

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CREATIVE COMPETITION: For this artist competition and exhibit during monthly First Friday, artists may drop off one display-ready piece in any medium and size to Backspace Gallery, 266 Pine Street in Burlington, between noon and 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Entry $8. During the First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m., viewers can vote on their favorite work; the winning artist takes home the collective entry money. The work remains on view for the duration of the exhibit. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, Burlington, first Wednesday of every month. Info, 578-2512, spacegalleryvt.com.

DAVID STROMEYER: “Visions in Steel,” a selection of large outdoor sculptures and smaller interior works, presented in collaboration with Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. Through September 9. JOSEPH LUPIANI AND ADELAIDE TYROL: “Instinct and Attitude,” an exhibition of paintings and sculpture that explore the parallels between animal and human behavior and personalities. Through October 16. KIM RADOCHIA: “Murmurations,” sculptural paper assemblage influenced by the artist’s study of Li, the ancient Chinese practice of gathering and organizing patterns found in nature. Through October 16. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

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‘THE BLUES’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit up to two pieces of 2D artwork in any medium. Must include the color blue and be able to be hung on a wall. Deadline: September 15. Jericho Town Hall. Info, 8788887, blgreene@myfairpoint. net.

Through September 30. Info, 635-1224. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College.

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and drawings by the world-renowned New York painter, accompanied by video of the artist by Molly Davies. Through November 13. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. SAM THURSTON: An exhibition of portraits, still lifes, ceramics, clay figures, wood sculpture and drawings. Through September 30. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery in Johnson. SUSAN BULL RILEY, ERIC TOBIN, KAREN & JACK WINSLOW: An exhibition of paintings by the Vermont artists. Through September 7. Info, 644-8183. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.

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AMY HAGBERG & MICHELLE SAFFRAN: “Mediating Memory,” an exhibition in which the photo-based artists and friends explore a visual inquiry into the persistent force of memory and the manifestation of time. Through September 17. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury. ANNELEIN BEUKENKAMP: A solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by the Burlington artist, produced by Valley Arts. Through October 10. Info, 496-6682. The Bridges Vermont Resort & Tennis Club in Warren. JOHN MATUSZ AND ELLEN URMAN: “Putting Our Heads Together,” an exhibition of new works by the Vermont artists. Through October 10. Info, 496-5843. Transformation Sculpture in Waitsfield. MEG REINHOLD: Works by the painter and Yestermorrow Design/Build School chef. Through September 30. Info, 496-5470. Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield.

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‘BLOOM AND DOOM: VISUAL EXPRESSIONS AND REFORM IN VIENNA 1900’: Exhibition of works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and other members of the Viennese Secession, which illuminate how these individuals rejected the traditional academic system and turned to new means of expression. Through December 11. Info, 443-3168. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.

f CHRIS TRIEBERT: “Geomorph: Things

Change and They Change Again,” an exhibition of photographs featuring remnants of Tropical

f JIM WESTPHALEN: “vanish.” an exhibition of photographs observing the decay of the built landscape in rural America. Reception: Thursday, September 8, 5-7 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery, Mill Street, in Middlebury. f KATHRYN MILILLO: “Kindsight,” a solo exhibition of landscapes by the Proctor painter. Reception: Saturday, September 17, 4-6 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery, Merchants Row, in Middlebury. ‘PEDALING THROUGH HISTORY: 150 YEARS OF THE BICYCLE’: In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the first pedal bicycle patent, this exhibition showcases the extensive bicycle collection of Glenn Eames, which traces the evolution of the bicycle through today. Through October 16. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘PORTRAITS OF POWER’: Exhibition of large-scale paintings and ceramic assemblages by students of Jim Butler’s “Portraiture in Ceramics and Oil Paint” course. Through September 15. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. ‘QUAKER MADE: VERMONT FURNITURE, 18201835’: Furniture made by Monkton Quaker Stephen Foster Stevens, exhibited alongside account books, diaries, documents, photographs and other personal ephemera. Through October 30. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

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CAROLYN SHATTUCK: “Unstill Lifes,” an exhibition of oil-on-canvas paintings and mixed-media works on clayboard. Through September 30. Info, 773-1801. Rutland City Hall. ‘EFFERVESCENCE’: The 2016 juried showcase features 26 artists working in diverse media, from wood and ceramics to anime-style illustration, landscape photography and abstract collage. Through September 24. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

f MAREVA MILLARC: “Thought Forms,” an exhibition of paintings by the Middletown Springs artist. Reception: Saturday, October 1, 2-4 p.m. Through October 2. Info, 287-8197. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.

STEPHANIE STOUFFER: “The Creative World of Stephanie Stouffer,” an exhibition featuring works by the successful commercial artist, including paintings and a selection of licensed objects. Through October 29. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

BARBARA GREY AND SACHIKO YOSHIDA: “Mixing Oil and Water,” an exhibition of oil paintings of barns, brooks and mountains shown alongside watercolors of elegant flowers and fruits. Through September 24. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artists Guild in St. Johnsbury.

‘WONDERING SPIRITS’: Sculptures by Nora Valdez, Rick Rothrock and Bart Shigeru Uchida. Through September 10. Info, galleries@castleton.edu. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.

‘EAST MEETS WEST’: A wide range of works inspired by the landscapes and lore of the American East and West, referencing pervading myths of the American frontier and the ever-diminishing freedoms of Native Americans. Through October 13. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.

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‘SWEET HARMONY BY THE LAKE’: Intergenerational art show opening featuring inspirational flags created by island schoolchildren, seniors, community members and gallery artists. Through October 16. Info, 378-4591. Grand Isle Art Works.

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‘ART ON THE FARM’: Exhibition curated by Edythe Wright featuring sculpture by Lela Keen Jaacks, Lily O’Hara, Steve Read, Ian Campbell Swordy, Linda Treash and Brooks Wright. The show is a collaboration with the Fable Collective farmers, who have created a path through the fields of four family farms. Info, edythe.f.wright@gmail.com. Fable Farm in Barnard.

ELIZABETH NELSON: Landscape paintings of the Northeast. Through September 19. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. ERIC AHO: “Toward a Bright Opening,” solo exhibition of landscapes by the Saxtons River painter, whose recent works incorporate a prominent void, hole or portal. Through October 10. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. ‘MIRROR/MIRROR’: An exhibition reflecting upon the looking glass and all that it contains, from telescopes to magic tricks, disco balls to dentistry, fashion to psychotherapy, myth to superstition. Through May 1. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

‘BIRDS ARE DINOSAURS’: An exhibit that traces the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, featuring skeletons, life-size replicas and hands-on activities. Through October 31. Info, 359-5000. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee.

MOHAMAD HAFEZ: Surrealistic Middle Eastern streetscapes made of found objects, paint and scrap metal by the Syrian-born artist and architect. Through October 1. Info, 748-8291. Athenaeum Hall Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

CAROL LIPPMAN: “A Path to the Unconscious,” new prints made using solarplate etching technology combined with collagraph and other printmaking media. Through September 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

OLGA LAWSON & SAM THURSTON: “Along the River,” an exhibition of paintings by Thurston and watercolor and ink drawings by Lawson. Through September 30. Info, 334-2626. Newport Natural Market & Café.

POLLY FORCIER: “Early American Decoration,” a retrospective exhibition of stenciled and painted objects by the local stenciling expert, including replicas of different types of hand-decorated early American objects. Through October 31. Info, 649-0124. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center.

PHYLLIS J. HAMMOND: A retrospective of works by the late Newport artist and author of Traveling With Wildflowers: From Newfoundland to Alaska. Through September 10. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

‘WINNERS AND NOT’: An exhibition hosted by the Bradford Historical Society includes a large display of vintage political posters, buttons and pamphlets from state and federal elections. Through October 31. Info, 222-4423. Bradford Academy.

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ANN YOUNG: “The F Train,” paintings by the Barton artist. Through September 30. Info, 323-7759. The 99 Gallery and Center in Newport.

‘X-RAY VISION: FISH INSIDE OUT’: A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution featuring 40 large-scale digital prints of x-rays of several species of fish. Through June 1. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

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‘UNION STATION: GATEWAY TO THE WORLD’: An exhibit of images and stories of Brattleboro’s Union Station, home of BMAC, to mark the 100th anniversary of its opening. ‘UP IN ARMS: TAKING STOCK OF

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BONNIE BAIRD: “As the Crow Flies,” an exhibition of landscape oil paintings rendered with a limited palette and simple geometry. Through September 25. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

Storm Irene’s aftermath, accompanied by audio and film documentation. Reception and artist talk: Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Through November 5. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

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built landscapes. Through October 31. VIRGINIA BEAHAN: “Photographs From Home,” a solo exhibition of works by the photographer and Dartmouth College senior lecturer. Through September 17. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

GUNS’: A group exhibition considers the enormous physical, psychological and symbolic power of guns in the U.S. Artists include Liu Bolin, Linda Bond, Kyle Cassidy, Madeline Fan, Susan Graham, Jane Hammond, Don Nice, Sabine Pearlman and Jerilea Zempel. BABETTE BLOCH: “Flora and Fauna,” large-scale steel sculptures of birds and magnolias. JAMIE YOUNG: “Chaos and Light,” a solo exhibition of paintings depicting several species of vines covering trees all over New England. JOHN WILLIS: “House/Home: A Work in Progress,” photographs of houses and homes in Native American communities. Through October 23. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

SUE LENFEST: A solo exhibition of 11 pastel, oil, pencil and charcoal drawings and paintings by the South Woodstock artist. Through October 22. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

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ANN CLAYTON BARLOW: Large-scale photographic prints explore the relationship between perception and construction within found spaces. Through September 11. Info, 603-469-3444. Aidron Duckworth Museum in Meriden, N.H.

KAREN GAUDETTE: An exhibition of surreal storybook scratchboard drawings which explore archetypal and mystical imagery. Through October 31. Info, 257-4777. Gallery in the Woods in Brattleboro. ‘LANDSCAPES AFTER RUSKIN: REDEFINING THE SUBLIME’: An exhibition curated by American artist Joel Sternfeld, who uses Victorian scholar John Ruskin’s work as a departure point for contextualizing contemporary renderings of landscapes and nature. Works are by Joseph Beuys, Katherine Bradford, Christo, Gustave Courbet, Naoya Hatakeyama, Anselm Kiefer, Raymond Pettibon, Gerhard Richter, Thomas Ruff, Ai Wei Wei, David Wojnarowicz and more. This show also serves as the world debut of Sternfeld’s 2016 film London Bridge. Through November 27. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

f SHANE HARRIS: “Outdoor Perspectives,” an exhibition of landscape watercolors by the artist and Bellows Falls Police Department officer. Reception: September 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Through October 10. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River.

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DAVID BREWSTER: “Quixotic Encounters,” a 20-year retrospective of alla prima (wet-on-wet) oil paintings. KATHRYN WIEGERS: “Creation,” an exhibition of paintings based on the seven days of creation from the book of Genesis. Through October 3. Info, 362-1405. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

multimedia artist Jason Galligan-Baldwin. “Text, random antennae and voice bubbles

carry signals and clues for the viewer to migrate from panel to panel, from image to image, giving hints to past experiences while producing new ones…” At the heart of “Choose Your Own Adventure,” the artist’s solo show at Local 64 in Montpelier, is an attraction to the suspended and ambiguous states of youth-centric media such as comic books and fantasy novels, as well as the liminal, open-ended experience of childhood itself. An artist talk is Thursday, September 15, 6-8 p.m. Through September 29. Pictured: “Zombie Woman.” by a unique scalloped border. Through October 10. MARK BARRY: “Something About Summer,” an exhibition of paintings based on images of the everyday life the artist creates with family and friends. Through October 2. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 19th annual exhibition of dozens of public sculptures throughout town, curated by artist Joe Chirchirillo. Through October 23.

Info, thefund@northbennington.org. Various Bennington locations.

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BUNNY HARVEY: “Fully Involved,” a solo exhibition of semiabstract landscape paintings. Through September 11. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery at BALE in South Royalton.

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very now and then in Hollywood, an apple falls far from the tree. Really far. Like, different planet far. Such is the case of Luke Scott, son of Ridley, who’s made his directorial debut with a film that highlights his ineptitude by boringly touching on themes that his father long ago touched on brilliantly. Blade Runner (1982) is an indisputable masterpiece about the perils of playing God and creating artificial intelligence, beings that appear to be human but are not. Morgan is about exactly the same things, only it’s an indisputable mess. The problem isn’t that it has nothing new to say. The problem is that it has nothing to say at all. A shadowy corporation (yup, like the one in Blade Runner) has set up a bunch of scientists and researchers in a remote facility, where we find them conducting yet another experiment in genetic engineering. Talented actors like Toby Jones, Michelle Yeoh and Jennifer Jason Leigh play smart people who do some of the dumbest things you’ll ever see on-screen. If there were a basement in this concrete and glass lab, they’d elbow past one another to be the first into it. Anya Taylor-Joy is Morgan, the subject of the experiment being conducted for reasons never quite made clear. The shadowy corpo-

ration has developed a synthetic DNA, and she’s the walking, talking prototype of the breakthrough. Initially, things look promising to her handlers (who take pains to refer to her as “it,” as though their choice of pronoun matters a whit). She impresses them as extraordinarily precocious. A few years later, though, things take a turn for the troubling. Morgan may be a chronological toddler, but physically, she’s a young woman with — you guessed it — superhuman intelligence and strength. You know she’s a threat to humankind because she always wears a hoodie. Accordingly, she’s kept behind a glass wall like Hannibal Lecter’s long-lost niece. The time arrives to determine whether the increasingly violent hybrid should be terminated. This decision is left to a pair of rather ridiculous characters. Paul Giamatti is squandered as a psychologist with a death wish. His aggressive interview of Morgan is one of the silliest sequences in science-fiction history. Kate Mara plays a risk-management expert employed by the shadowy corporation. She packs a gun and wears her hair like Suze Orman, so you know something’s up with her. Not surprisingly — well, except to the scientists, psychologist and risk-management

SCIENCE FRICTION Luke Scott’s feature debut tells the story of a genetically modified girl who turns on her creators.

pro — Morgan doesn’t take to the idea of being terminated and — you guessed it — goes into superhuman butt-kicking, lab-trashing mode. Incredibly, the last third of the film is one long fight scene. Except when it’s one long car chase. Both of these can be entertaining when executed with imagination, of course, but neither Scott nor writer Seth W. Owen displays an iota. One of the picture’s countless shortcomings is its failure to explore any of the ethical or philosophical questions that “man playing God” movies explore when they’re created by talented, thoughtful filmmakers. The makers of Morgan are far more interested in gun fights and grisly slayings than in the

implications of for-profit genetic monkey business. The film with which critics tend to compare this is last year’s gorgeous and provocative Ex Machina, but the movie it really should be measured against is 2011’s masterfully conceived Hanna. Morgan is virtually the same story. Only without the masterful writing, acting and direction. Scott’s debut flopped big-time on its opening weekend. Ironically, though, having made Morgan may prove beneficial to him on his next project, a retelling of the Donner Party saga. It probably won’t hurt to have had firsthand experience of a disaster. RI C K KI S O N AK

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n 1971, a very young Jeff Bridges starred in The Last Picture Show, a bleak portrait of small-town life in the land once associated with cowboy swagger and manifest destiny. Now a more seasoned Bridges stars in Hell or High Water — also set in Texas and also a story of the heartland’s decline. The actor may have graduated from playing a callow teen athlete to playing a grouchy, worldly-wise Texas Ranger, but the landscape has only gone downhill. Director David Mackenzie (Starred Up) and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan (Sicario) aren’t exactly subtle about this: The film opens with a long tracking shot that includes graffiti lamenting, “Three tours in Iraq, but no bailout.” Those words decorate the wall of the podunk bank that brothers Tanner and Toby Howard (Ben Foster and Chris Pine) will rob a few minutes later. The bank, we soon learn, is poised to foreclose on their family ranch, and they’re determined to pay off their debt with the institution’s own stolen funds. It’s a familiar story with a familiar populist undercurrent, reminiscent of ’60s and ’70s flicks such as Bonnie and Clyde and Dog Day Afternoon. But Hell or High Water isn’t a solemn or joyless film, as too many “message” movies are today. Instead, like the classics it recalls, it’s full of humor, texture and colorful Americana — with bit players who often steal the show. The film alternates between the perspective of the brothers and that of the two Rang-

MAKING BANK Pine and Foster play brothers who resort to robbery to hold onto the family homestead in Mackenzie’s modern western.

ers tracking them. Tension builds as we wait for the inevitable moment when the two parties’ paths will cross. Meanwhile, tensions simmer within each pairing, too. While ex-con Tanner takes a bit too much pleasure in sowing chaos, divorced dad Toby focuses on ensuring a future for his kids. Foster and Pine are believably seedy, affectionate and downtrodden. But their iconic characters are ultimately less interesting than Bridges’ Marcus Hamilton and

his younger partner, Alberto Parker (Gil Birmingham), whom Hamilton ribs relentlessly for his Mexican and Native American ancestry. It’s Parker who gets the last word, though, in an unforgettable scene in a tumbleweed-blowing town. While this jaundiced western draws inevitable comparisons to No Country for Old Men, plumbing the depths of man’s evil doesn’t seem to interest Sheridan. His lively script suggests he’d rather listen to a sassy

waitress (Katy Mixon) try to pick up Toby, or chronicle the bravado of a small-town sheriff eager to hang the robbers with his own hands. (Wouldn’t that get him in trouble? Hamilton asks. “Only if they can find the tree.”) Such dry exchanges are well suited to a dry, barren landscape. And the deft sketches of minor characters — each surviving tough times in their own way — give human faces to the film’s messaging. With every shot out the brothers’ car window, Mackenzie reveals “Debt Relief” billboards and other signs that might as well say, “America’s working people are in trouble.” It’s heavy-handed, yes, but is it wrong? The film doesn’t offer solutions or glorify fighting the system. While there’s lawless exhilaration in the brothers’ heists — for hothead Tanner, at least — there’s also the realistic ugliness of terrified tellers and bruised bank managers. In the end, Hell or High Water is less memorable for the story it tells than for the terrain it maps — a terrain that white Americans tend to consider their birthright, forgetting whose it was before them. Toby is eager to reassert his ownership of a parcel of land and pass it to his sons, yet by the final scene, the phrase “lord of the plains” rings with bitter irony. A dark but not misanthropic movie, Hell or High Water asks how much it’s worth fighting to preserve a way of life that still feels ornery and vital, even in its death throes. MARGO T HARRI S O N

NEW IN THEATERS THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM: Kate Beckinsale plays a mom who discovers evil lurking in her dream home’s attic in this horror flick from director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia). Will it disappoint audiences? With Lucas Till. (92 min, R. Essex) SULLY: Tom Hanks plays airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who successfully landed his disabled plane in the Hudson River, in this drama about the incident’s aftermath from director Clint Eastwood. With Laura Linney and Aaron Eckhart. (96 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe) WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS: A couple’s marriage is threatened by the surrogate hired to bear their child in this drama starring Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall and Anna Walsh. Jon Cassar directed. (107 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic) THE WILD LIFE: This animated family adventure from Belgium retells the story of Robinson Crusoe from the point of view of the critters he met after washing up on a desert island. Vincent Kesteloot and Ben Stassen directed. With the voices of Matthias Schweighöfer and Kaya Yanar. (90 min, PG. Essex, Majestic)

NOW PLAYING BAD MOMSHHH Three stressed-out mothers decide to ditch the quest for perfection and embrace their inner bad girls in this comedy directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Christina Applegate star. (101 min, R) CAPTAIN FANTASTICHHH1/2 The patriarch (Viggo Mortensen) of an unconventional, off-the-grid family is forced by circumstances to introduce his brood to civilization. Matt Ross wrote and directed. (118 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/3) DON’T BREATHEHHHH1/2 A team of young thieves break into the house of a blind veteran (Stephen Lang) who turns out to be more than capable of defending himself in this horror thriller directed by Fede Alvarez. (88 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/31)

EQUITYHHH1/2 An investment banker (Anna Gunn) fights to hold on to her career in the face of scandal in this financial thriller directed by Meera Menon. With James Purefoy and Sarah Megan Thomas. (100 min, R)

HANDS OF STONEHHH This biopic about Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán (Edgar Ramírez) focuses on his relationship with his coach (Robert De Niro). With Ana de Armas and Ellen Barkin. Jonathan Jakubowicz wrote and directed. (105 min, R)

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SOUTHSIDE WITH YOUHHH1/2 This Sundancefeatured indie re-creates the summer afternoon when Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson had their first date on Chicago’s South Side. Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers play the future President and First Lady. Richard Tanne makes his directorial debut. (84 min, PG-13)

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SUICIDE SQUAD1/2H Supervillains get a second chance to be heroes when they’re recruited by a secret government task force in this DC Comics production directed by David Ayer (Fury). (130 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 8/10)

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PETE’S DRAGONHHH1/2 Disney offers a remake of its 1977 family adventure flick about an orphan (Oakes Fegley) whose best friend is a dragon visible to him alone. With Bryce Dallas Howard and Robert Redford. David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) directed. (102 min, PG) SAUSAGE PARTYHHHH1/2 Double entendres abound in this adult animated comedy from the minds of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, set in a supermarket. With the voices of Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill and James Franco. Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon directed. (89 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/17)

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MECHANIC: RESURRECTIONHH Does anyone remember The Mechanic (2011)? Well, now the remake of the 1972 action flick has a sequel, in which Jason Statham reprises his role as an assassin who makes his hits look like accidents. (99 min, R) MORGANH When a lab-created human being (Anya Taylor-Joy) starts showing violent behavior, a risk management consultant (Kate Mara) is called in to decide her fate, in this sci-fi horror flick from first-time feature director Luke Scott. With Jennifer Jason Leigh and Paul Giamatti. (92 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 9/7)

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGSHHHH1/2 Laika Entertainment (The Boxtrolls) brings us this stop-motion animated adventure set in ancient Japan, in which a young boy hounded by gods and monsters must rediscover his father’s samurai legacy. (101 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 8/24)

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JASON BOURNEHHH Matt Damon returns to the action franchise as the titular governmentenhanced super-spy. Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum) also returns as director. (123 min, PG-13)

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HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLEHHHHH Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows) wrote and directed this comedy about a rambunctious kid (Julian Dennison) and his grumpy foster dad (Sam Neill) who bond when they find themselves lost in the New Zealand bush. (101 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/27)

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DON’T THINK TWICEHHHH Comedian Mike Birbiglia (Sleepwalk With Me) wrote and directed this comedy about what happens when one member of an improv troupe suddenly gets a lot more famous than the others. With Gillian Jacobs and KeeganMichael Key. (92 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/31)

HELL OR HIGH WATERHHHH Two brothers (Ben Foster and Chris Pine) work their way across Texas pulling small-time bank heists in this modern Western from director David MacKenzie (Starred Up). With Jeff Bridges. (102 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 9/7)

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A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESSHHH Natalie Portman directed this adaptation of Amos Oz’s memoir about his youth in the early days of the state of Israel. She also plays his mom. With Amir Tessler and Gilad Kahana. (95 min, PG-13) WAR DOGSHHHH1/2 Jonah Hill and Miles Teller play a pair of bros eager for government cash who take on a $300 million deal to arm America’s Afghan allies in this fact-based comedy-drama. (114 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/24)

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VIRGO

AUG. 23-SEPT. 22:

Is “Big Bang” the best term we can come up with to reference the beginning of the universe? It sounds violent and messy — like a random, accidental splatter. I would much prefer a term that suggests sublime elegance and playful power — language that would capture the awe and reverence I feel as I contemplate the sacred mystery we are privileged to inhabit. What if we used a different name for the birth of creation, like the “Primal Billow” or the “Blooming Ha Ha” or the “Majestic Bouquet”? By the way, I recommend that you consider those last three terms as being suitable titles for your own personal life story in the coming weeks. A great awakening and activation are imminent.

ARIES

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): About 1.7 million years ago, our human ancestors began using primitive hand axes made from rocks. This technology remained in use for more than 60,000 generations before anyone invented more sophisticated tools and implements. Science writer Marcus Chown refers to this period as “the million years of boredom.” Its slow pace contrasts sharply with technology’s brisk evolution in the last 140 years. In 1880, there were no cars, planes, electric lights, telephones, TVs or internet. I surmise that you’re leaving your own phase of relatively slow progress, Gemini. In the coming months, I expect your transformations will progress with increasing speed — starting soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prediction No. 1: You will attract truckloads of good luck by working to upgrade and refine the way you communicate. Prediction No. 2: You will tickle the attention of interesting people who could ultimately provide you with clues you will need to thrive in 2017. No. 3: You will discover secrets of how to articulate complicated feelings and subtle ideas that have been locked inside you. Prediction No. 4: You’ll begin a vibrant conversation that will continue to evolve for a long time. LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): You know you have

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The last few weeks

have been fraught with rich plot twists, naked dates with destiny and fertile turning points. I expect there will be further intrigue in the near future. A fierce and tender decision at a crossroads? The unexpected arrival of a hot link to the future? A karmic debt that’s canceled or forgiven? In light of the likelihood that the sweet-and-sour, confusing-andrevelatory drama will continue, I encourage you to keep your levels of relaxed intensity turned up high. More than I’ve seen in a long time, you have the magic and the opportunity to transform what needs to be transformed.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming days, you will have more than your usual access to help and guidance. Divine interventions are possible. Special dispensations and charmed coincidences, too. If you don’t believe in fairy dust, magic beans and lucky potions, maybe you should set that prejudice aside for a while. Subtle miracles are more likely to bestow their gifts if your reasonable theories don’t get in the way. Here’s an additional tip: Don’t get greedy. Use the openings you’re offered with humility and gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When my daughter Zoe was growing up, I wanted her to be familiar with the origins of ordinary stuff that she benefited from. That’s why I took her to small farms where she could observe the growth and harvest of organic food crops. We visited manufacturing facilities where cars, fur-

niture, toys and kitchen sinks were built. She saw boot makers creating boots and professional musicians producing songs in recording studios. And much more. I would love it if you would give yourself comparable experiences in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’s an excellent time to commune with the sources of things that nurture you and make your life better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Unless you

were brought up by a herd of feral donkeys, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to embark on your second childhood. Unless you’re allergic to new ideas, the foreseeable future will bring you strokes of curious luck that inspire you to change and change and change your mind. And unless you are addicted to your same old stale comforts, life will offer you chances to explore frontiers that could expose you to thrilling new comforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): These days,

my dear, your eccentric beauty is even more unkempt than usual. I like it. It entertains and charms me. And as for your idiosyncratic intelligence: That, too, is messier and cuter and even more interesting than ever before. I’m inclined to encourage you to milk this unruly streak for all its potential. Maybe it will provoke you to experiment in situations where you’ve been too accepting of the stagnant status quo. And perhaps it will embolden you to look for love and money in more of the right places.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’m giving you an

ultimatum, Pisces: Within the next 144 hours, I demand that you become at least 33 percent happier. Fifty percent would be even better. Somehow you’ve got to figure out what you can do to enhance your sense of well-being and increase your enjoyment of life. I’m sort of joking, but on the other hand I’m completely serious. From my perspective, it’s essential that you feel really good in the coming days. Abundant pleasure is not merely a luxury, but rather a necessity. Do you have any ideas about how to make this happen? Start here: 1. Identify your four most delightful memories, and reenact them in your imagination. 2. Go see the people whose influences most thoroughly animate your self-love.

SEVENDAYSVT.COM

(March 21-April 19): Two 7-year-old girls showed me three tricks I could use to avoid taking myself too seriously and getting too attached to my dignity. I’m offering these tricks to you just in time for the letting-go phase of your astrological cycle. Trick No. 1: Speak in a made-up language for at least 10 minutes. Example: “Groftyp hulbnu wivgeeri proot xud amasterulius. Quoshibojor frovid zemplissit.” Trick No. 2: Put a different kind of shoe and sock on each foot and pretend you’re two people stuck in a single body. Give each side of you a unique nickname. Trick No. 3: Place an unopened bag of barbecue-flavored potato

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In accordance with the astrological omens, I suggest you spend less energy dwelling in profane time so you expand your relationship with sacred time. If that’s of interest to you, consider the following definitions. Profane time happens when you’re engulfed in the daily grind. Swarmed by a relentless flurry of immediate concerns, you are held hostage by the chatter of your monkey mind. Being in sacred time attunes you to the relaxing hum of eternity. It enables you to be in intimate contact with your soul’s deeper agenda and affords you extra power to transform yourself in harmony with your noble desires and beautiful intentions.

a second brain in your gut, right? (If not, read this: http://bit.ly/secondbrain.) During the past three weeks, I have been beaming telepathic instructions toward this smart part of you. Here’s an edited version of the message I’ve been sending: “Cultivate your tenacity, darling. Build up your stamina, sweetheart. Feed your ability to follow through on what you’ve started, beautiful. Be persistent and spunky and gritty, my dear.” Alas, I’m not sure my psychic broadcasts have been as effective as I’d hoped. I think you need further encouragement. So please summon more fortitude and staying power, you gutsy stalwart. Be staunch and dogged and resolute, you stouthearted powerhouse.

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