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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Music (40)
Weezer, Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Rasputin's in Burlington.
A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Red Square in Burlington.
Anthony Santor Group (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 11PM at Radio Bean in Burlington.
Balance DJ & Karaoke, Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Franny O's in South Burlington.
Bluegrass Thursdays with Divine Lorrainne, Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Nectar's in Burlington.
Brown Bag Concerts, Thursday, September 2, 12PM at Christ Church in Montpelier.
Burgundy Thursdays with Joe Adler, Brett Hughes, Cynthia Braren, Joshua Glass, John Daly (singer-songwriters), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Parima Acoustic Lounge in Burlington.
DJ Cre8 (house), Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Red Square Blue Room in Burlington.
DJ Dominic (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 9:30PM at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Winooski.
DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Green Room in Burlington.
Friends of Joe with Paul Asbell (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Halvorson's Upstreet Café in Burlington.
Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Monopole Downstairs in Plattsburgh.
Get LiFTed with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Lift in Burlington.
Jazz Sessions (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Radio Bean in Burlington.
Jazzgrass Hootenanny, Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Little River State Park in Waterbury.
Karaoke, Thursday, September 2, 8PM at ONE Pepper Grill in Burlington.
Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, Thursday, September 2, 5PM at Tabu Café & Nightclub in Plattsburgh.
Karaoke with Ben Bright and Ashley Kollar, Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Olive Ridley's in Plattsburgh.
Karaoke with Steve LeClair, Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Nightcrawlers in Colchester.
Kyle Folsom (singer-songwriter), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero.
Mike Martin & Geoff Kim (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Leunig's Bistro & Café in Burlington.
Montréal Jewish Music Festival, Thursday, September 2, 7:30PM at Various locations in Montreal.
Nobby Reed Project (blues), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at On Tap Bar & Grill in Essex Junction.
Open Mic with Jess & Jeff, Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Backstage Pub in Essex Junction.
Phineas Gage (folk), Thursday, September 2, 9PM at The Skinny Pancake in Burlington.
PJ Davidian Trio (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at The Scuffer Steak & Ale House in Burlington.
Sam Adams, G Curtis, Na Palm (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington.
Selector Dubee (reggae), Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Red Square in Burlington.
Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Radio Bean in Burlington.
Shrimp (eclectic), Thursday, September 2, 7:30PM at Bee's Knees in Morrisville.
Snow Farm Vineyard Concert Series, Thursday, September 2, 6:30–8:30PM at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero.
St. Bernadette (rock), Thursday, September 2, 9:30PM at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier.
The Anywhere Celebration with St. Bernadette and Poverty Hash (acoustic), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier.
The Boomflowers (rock), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at One Federal in St. Albans.
The Noisy Neighbors (rock), Thursday, September 2, 8PM at The Brewski in Jeffersonville.
Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYCE (Top 40), Thursday, September 2, 10:30PM at Olive Ridley's in Plattsburgh.
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Green Mountain Tavern in Barre.
Trivia Night, Thursday, September 2, 12AM at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield.
Verbal Onslaught (poetry), Thursday, September 2, 11PM at 51 Main in Middlebury.
EVENTS (23)
'The Sound of Music' - How do you solve a problem like Maria? The Stowe Theatre Guild tells the musical story of the nun-turned-governess. Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Town Hall Theatre in Stowe. $10-22. [Theater]
Big Flicks at the Paramount - A revived theater works its way through notable films from "the decade that changed the cinema," 1965 to '75. This week's feature is The Godfather: Part II. Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Paramount Theatre in Rutland. $4-6. [Film]
Champlain Valley Fair - Parades, a giant sand sculpture, circus acts and talent showcases join top musical acts and a wealth of fried food at Vermont's largest fair. Thursday, September 2, 10AM–11:59PM at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. $4-10 admission; $5 parking; separate tickets required for grandstand concerts and events. [Fairs&Festivals]
Corn Maze - Walkers navigate a labyrinth of 12 acres of organic corn. Thursday, September 2, 8AM–7PM at Boyden Farm in Cambridge. $5-7; free for kids 2 and under. [Outdoors]
'Critical State' - Audience members move freely through the building as dancers follow a mapped route exploring timing and possibility in this experiential work by Polly Motley. Thursday, September 2, 5:30–8:30PM at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Donations accepted. [Dance]
'Death of a Salesman' - Christopher Lloyd stars in Arthur Miller's heartbreaking tale about achieving the American Dream. Thursday, September 2, 7:30PM at Weston Playhouse in Weston. Various prices; visit www.westonplayhouse.org for details. [Theater]
Hinesburg Farmers Market - Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. Thursday, September 2, 3:30–7PM at United Church of Hinesburg in Hinesburg. Free. [Food&Drink]
Jericho Farmers Market - Passersby graze through locally grown veggies, pasture-raised meats, area wines and handmade crafts. Thursday, September 2, 3–6:30PM at Mills Riverside Park in Jericho. Free. [Food&Drink]
Lake Willoughby Farmers & Artisan Market - Performances by local musicians join produce, eggs, lemonade, gemstone jewelry, sun catchers and more to lure buyers throughout the warm months. Thursday, September 2, 3–7PM at Long Pond Road in Westmore. Free. [Food&Drink]
'Micmacs' - Amélie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet's newest sensation follows a daydreamer who, along with a band of quirky junkyard dealers, schemes the downfall of two weapons manufacturers. Cinema 1. Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. $4-7. [Film]
Movie Night - A surf-style eatery queues up a wind-and-water-themed flick weekly. Thursday, September 2, 7:30–9PM at The Spot in Burlington. Free. [Film]
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Auditions - Thespians ages 16 and up try out for roles in the Brandon Town Players' killer fall production. Thursday, September 2, 6:30PM at Brandon Town Hall in Brandon. Free. [Theater]
Music With Peter - Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Thursday, September 2, 10:30AM at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston. Free. [Kids]
PJ Story Time - Kids in nighttime clothes catch a tale and make a craft before bed. Thursday, September 2, 6:30–7:30PM at Fairfax Community Library in Fairfax. Free. [Kids]
Rita McCaffrey - The founder and retired executive director of Dismas of Vermont speaks about her career advocating for restorative justice at the college's convocation ceremony. Griswold Library lawn. Thursday, September 2, 4PM at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Free. [Talks]
South Royalton Farmers Market - More than a dozen vendors peddle various locally grown agricultural goods and unique crafts. Thursday, September 2, 3–6:30PM at Town Green in South Royalton. Free. [Food&Drink]
'The Drawer Boy' - An actor observes the lives of two farmers to polish his role, but slowly uncovers what binds the World War II veterans together in Michael Healey's drama. Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Depot Theatre in Westport. $12-22. [Theater]
'The Girl Who Played With Fire' - In the thrilling follow-up to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, private investigator Lisbeth Sanders is framed for the murder of two journalists with a huge scoop. Cinema 2. Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. $4-7. [Film]
The Great Vermont Corn Maze - Weather permitting, an 8.5-acre maze of maize lures labyrinth lovers outstanding in their field. Last person will be admitted at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 10AM at Boudreau Farm in Danville. $9-12; free for ages 4 and under. [Outdoors]
Ujjayi Pranayama - Yogis concentrate on breathing in a healing exercise led by Rob Gold of River's Grace Yoga. Thursday, September 2, 6–7:30PM at Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier. Free. [Health&Fitness]
Vermont Festival of the Arts - A whoppin' five-week festival boasts 125 exhibits, performances and workshops celebrating painting, poetry, crafts, culinary arts and everything in between. Visit www.vermontartfest.com for details. Thursday, September 2, 8AM–9PM at Various locations in Mad River Valley. Various prices. [Fairs&Festivals]
Visiting Artist & Writer Series - The Vermont Studio Center hosts a reading by Carl Phillips. Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Lowe Lecture Hall in Johnson. Free. [Words]
Winooski Farmers Market - Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Thursday, September 2, 3:30–6:30PM at Champlain Mill in Winooski. Free. [Food&Drink]
Art (84)
Caleb Kenna, The Storm Cafe, Middlebury. "Water in India," photographs from the international portfolio of the Brandon-based photographer.
Corliss Blakely, Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington. "Visions of Nature," floral and still-life paintings created on the artist's iPhone and iPad. On view Saturdays and during First Friday art walks.
Henry Steiner, Tunbridge Public Library, Tunbridge Village. "Around the World in 80 Years," photographs by the part-time local resident.
'Interactive Portraits', Vermont Photo Space Gallery, Essex Junction. Various artists present photographic portraits of people in a variety of styles and "revelations."
'Land and Light', Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. One hundred juried landscape paintings by 80 artists; and Nancy Stone: "One Woman Show," watercolors, prints and mixed media by the Vermont artist.
'The Art of Ben Stein', Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington. An exhibit and sale of the late artist and architect's watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings. Proceeds will benefit the synagogue, ACLU-VT and the Green Mountain Club.
'The Cows Come Home to Burlington', Burlington, Burlington. More than 30 life-size fiberglass bovines, hand-painted by Vermont artists and installed on platforms, appear to be grazing around downtown in this public art festival. At the end of the exhibition, the cows will be auctioned to benefit the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger.
24th Annual Quilt Exhibition, Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. Windsor County quilters show their finest works in an exhibition that includes demonstrations, workshops and talks with the artists.
3rd Annual Amateur Photography Contest & Exhibit, Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. A group show featuring works by Lowell Klock offers awards including People's Choice.
'A Deep Look at a Small Town: Marlboro, Vermont', Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury. Documentary photos and recordings by Forrest Holzapfel, who interviewed 200 of his fellow townsfolk in 1999.
Adam DeVarney, Speeder & Earl's (Pine Street), Burlington. Mixed-media collage paintings that unite the natural and urban worlds and comment on issues of social relevance.
'All for One', Nuance Gallery, Windsor. A group exhibit featuring works in a variety of media by artists from Vermont, New Hampshire and beyond.
'Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece', Shelburne Museum, Shelburne. An exhibit of 52 contemporary quilted works that offer poignant tribute to victims of the disease, organized by the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative; and audio recordings of stories from elders, in conjunction with Vermont Public Radio and The StoryCorps Memory Loss Initiative. Also, 'Circus Day in America': A multimedia exhibit celebrating the art and experience of the American circus, circa 1870-1950; 'Jay Hall Connaway: A Restless Nature': A retrospective of the 20th-century New England landscape painter; 'All Fired Up: Six Ceramic Artists From Vermont': Unique artist-designed installations by a half-dozen of the region's finest ceramicists; 'Embellishments: The Art of the Crazy Quilt': Extraordinary examples from the permanent collection that have never been publicly exhibited; 'Upon a Painted Ocean: American Marine Paintings': Fine works from the permanent collection; 'Tally-Ho! The Art and Culture of the Fox Hunt': Artwork, film footage and artifacts from the heyday of the sport in America; 'The Art of Ogden Pleissner: A Retrospective from the Collection': More than 30 rarely seen oils, watercolors and drypoints; 'Good Fences: Vermont Stone Walls': An outdoor exhibit exploring the medium's history, variety and materials; and 'Warren Kimble's America': Favorite works from the country's best-known contemporary folk artist.
Ann Young, Bee's Knees, Morrisville. Paintings of landscapes, portraits, interior scenes and subways in rich colors and conveying a sense of mystery.
Ann Young, White Water Gallery, East Hardwick. "People and Places," oil paintings and sculpture.
Annie Caswell & Jascha Sonis, Art on Main, Bristol. "Women at Play," paintings and ceramics, and jewelry, respectively.
'Ansel Adams and Edward Burtynsky: Constructed Landscapes', Shelburne Museum, Shelburne. The centerpiece exhibit of the season features more than 60 images by the renowned photographer of the American wilderness and the contemporary Canadian photographer who focuses on human impact in the natural world.
'Art Affair', Shearer Chevrolet, South Burlington. Dimensional watercolors by Shelburne painter Raimond del Noce Senior appears in this ongoing display of works by local artists.
'Artist's Choice', Adirondack Art Association Gallery, Essex. Member artists from the surrounding region pick their favorite works to exhibit in this group show.
August Featured Artists, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. Kevin Bubriski, Kirsten Hoving, Ben Moss, Judith Lee Page, Leslie Parke, Kathie Thompson, Polly Thompson and Tracy Baker show works in a variety of media.
Beth Humstone, Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, Burlington. "Postcards From Cuba," an exhibit of photographs from the island nation.
Bob Gold, Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury. "A New Perspective on Common Interiors and Exteriors," giclée-style altered digital images in a mix of photorealism and surrealism.
Bonnie Acker, Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson. "Paintings, Posters and Politics," an exhibit of landscapes in watercolor, pastel and oil, paper collages and works in other media including fabric by the longtime artist and activist.
Brenda Garand, BigTown Gallery, Rochester. "A Subtle Shift," sculpture and drawing.
'Bridge', Studio V, Vergennes. Works by Jodi Whalen, Alicia Abrahamson, Jackson Evans, Chris Huston, Bethany Farrell and Steve Clark interpret the concept following the demolition of the Champlain Bridge.
Chris Hale, Northeast Kingdom Artisans' Guild Backroom Gallery, St. Johnsbury. "Landscapes Near and Far," oil paintings that cite the effects of civilization on the natural environment.
Corin Hewitt, Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. "The Grey Flame and the Brown Light," a multimedia exhibit by the Burlington-born artist, employing sculpture, video and elements of the Vermont landscape to explore the origins of experience and questions of nativity and the artistic process.
David Smith, Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne. "Entrances: New Paintings," works that result from musing on visually entering the natural world as well as the alternative meanings of the word.
'Dwellings', Edgewater Gallery, Middlebury. Photographs, paintings, sculpture and glass art on the theme by Victoria Blewer, S. Chandler Kissell, Andy Newman, Jon Olsen, Janis Sanders, Eric Tobin and Jen Violette.
Eben Emstroff, Pine Street Deli, Burlington. Neo-op drawings.
Emily Yen, Barrows Exhibition Rotunda, Hopkins Center, Hanover. "Intuition," sculpture by the Studio Art major that uses bark drawn from red pines.
Erin Inglis, Red Square, Burlington. Abstract and nature-themed paintings.
'Exposed! 2010', Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. UVM sculpture professor Meg McDevitt curates the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit featuring the works of 19 local artists, as well as three international artists, on the gallery grounds and sites around town.
Figure Drawing Exhibit, Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Members of an ongoing life-drawing class show their works: R. Steven Wienert, Charles W. Norris-Brown, Bennett Johns, Jean Carlson Masseau, Lisa Myers, Pamela J. Betts and Duker Bower; and Carl Rubino: fine art photography.
Reception: Figure Drawing Exhibit, Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Members of an ongoing life-drawing class show their works: R. Steven Wienert, Charles W. Norris-Brown, Bennett Johns, Jean Carlson Masseau, Lisa Myers, Pamela J. Betts and Duker Bower. Thursday, September 2, 5–7PM.
Follow the Money: Andy Warhol's American Dream', Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Paintings, photographs and prints of coins and dollar signs, as well as images of people both famous and unknown, by the iconic pop artist.
'Fresh Air', West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park, Stowe. Landscape-inspired works by Rebecca Kinkead, Craig Mooney, Aline Ordman, Helen Shulman, Rett Sturman, Susan Wahlrab and Mariella Bisson.
Greg Mamczak & Sam Balling, Speaking Volumes, Burlington. New collage-like oil paintings, and paintings and illustrations, respectively.
Gundrun Kleist-Reyna, Salaam, Burlington. Whimsical sculptures and embroidered fashions by the German-born artist.
Jack Wendel, WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room, Bristol. A retrospective of some 50 watercolors, oils and drawings by the late, longtime resident, compiled by Sylvia Coffin of the Bristol Historical Society.
Janet Fredericks, Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. "It's All About Water," mixed-media drawings on paper inspired by the rivers and topography of the artist's native Vermont landscape.
Jay Lance Spongberg, Uncommon Grounds, Burlington. Photography and collage.
Jim Gallugi & John Olson, Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho. Oil paintings of Vermont landscapes, including towns, buildings, and farmlands.
Karen Dawson, Martinetti Gallery, Johnson. Twenty-one paintings and drawings of the Vermont landscape, as well as a few figurative pieces.
Kathy Stark, Governor's Office Gallery, Montpelier. "Interior Landscapes," mixed-media paintings by the Craftsbury artist.
Katie O'Rourke, The Shoe Horn at Onion River, Montpelier. "Layers," abstract acrylic paintings.
Kevyn Cundiff, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. Stained-glass pieces by the Burlington artist, in the Main Reading Room.
Laura Heijn, Winding Brook Bistro, Johnson. "Mind of Winter," landscape paintings by the local artist.
Leslie Parke, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. "Garbage," a series of abstract compositions from real subject matter drawn from landfills.
Linda Durkee, The InView Center for the Arts at Landgrove Inn, Landgrove. "Of Mountains and Dreams," paintings from the artist's Mountain Series as well as collages and limited-edition prints.
Liza Myers, Liza Myers Gallery, Brandon. "Starry Night Sunflower Moonlit Vista," a 4-by-16-foot mural hanging on the outside of the gallery as part of the Brandon Artists Guild Sunflower Power summer exhibit.
Mad River Valley Artists, Lareau Farm Inn, Waitsfield. Some three dozen local artists show more than 130 works in 2- and 3-D as part of the annual Vermont Festival of the Arts.
'Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation', Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Nearly 100 vintage prints by Tinsel Town studio photographers of legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and others.
Marion Guild, Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg. "Dusty Drawings and Doodles," pencil drawings spanning 70 years by the 93-year-old Vermont native.
Mark Tougias, Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery, Stowe. Landscape paintings inspired by Vermont and upstate New York by the regionally known artist.
Meagan Emilia, Muddy Waters, Burlington. Fine art photography exploring the beauty of Vermont as well as abstracts and people.
Medana Gabbard & Gabrielle McDermit, Brandon Artists' Guild, Brandon. "Country Nostalgia," figurative folk works, and "Of Earth and Sky: Reflections on a Pastoral Landscape," paintings, respectively.
'Memories of World War II', Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield. Photographs from the archives of the Associated Press, a touring exhibit composed of 126 historic images.
'On the Planet', Studio Place Arts, Barre. A three-site exhibit features sculptures by artists from Japan and the U.S.; in addition to all three floors of SPA, the work is on view at the Flynndog in Burlington and the historic quarries at Millstone Hill in Barre Town.
'On the Planet'-Burlington, Flynndog, Burlington. Sculptures by artists from Japan and the U.S., part of a three-site exhibit also at SPA in Barre and at the historic quarries in Millstone Hill in Barre Town.
Patrick Burke, South Royalton Market, South Royalton. Prints in giclee and drypoint etching, pen-and-ink drawings, and paintings on paper.
Peggy Smith, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. "Contain-Her," a solo exhibition of ceramic sculptures, each of which began with a ball of clay, created during a two-month artist residency.
'Pupils and Foci', Designhaus, Burlington. Drawings and paintings by Cecilia Ackerman, Sophie Allen and Estafania Puerta.
'Purely Pastel, Three Mountain Cafe, Waitsfield. Landscapes, still lifes and figurative works by Vermont Pastel Society members Kate Mueller, Jan Ghiringhelli, Judy Greenwald and Joyce Kahn.
'Remembrance: A Memorial', Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, Newport. A collective, collaborative touring art project that, so far, comprises nearly 5000 abstract, figurative sculptures created from tea bags and representing fallen soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The project is ongoing and is open to new participants. Donations of materials are welcome.
Robert Gerhardt, Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson. "Life on the Border: The Karen People of Burma," black-and-white photographs that document people who have been fighting a civil war for independence from the Burmese military.
Robin LaHue, Montpelier Village Pizza, Montpelier. "Daydreams and Nightscapes," figurative and landscape oil paintings in an expressionistic style.
Roxanne Martine, Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee, Stowe. "Art for the Home," fall photography in bright colors and bold compositions.
September Featured Artists, Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, Enosburg Falls. Paintings by Corliss Blakely, Peter Miller and Henry Trask Riley, and pottery by Susan Delear.
Reception: September Featured Artists, Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, Enosburg Falls. Paintings by Corliss Blakely, Peter Miller and Henry Trask Riley, and pottery by Susan Delear. Thursday, September 2, 5–8PM.
Stanley Tretick, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. "Bobby, Martin and John: Once Upon an American Dream," 156 photographs of three 1960s leaders, Robert and John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., from the archives of the former LOOK magazine photographer; and Joseph Chirchirillo: "Wind and Water," kinetic sculptures.
'State of Craft', Bennington Museum, Bennington. An exhibit of works in various media by Vermont's master crafters in the studio craft movement, 1960-2010.
Stephen Beattie, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. "Through the Lens: Photographs of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks," large-format digital prints.
'Storied Objects: Tracing Women's Lives in Vermont', Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Artifacts from the museum's permanent collection, along with oral and written narratives of Vermont women from the Vermont Folklife Center and UVM's Special Collections, offer a glimpse into Vermont life from the 19th century onward.
Summer Group Show, The Gallery at 85 North Street, Bristol. Karla Van Vliet, Karin Gottshall, Paige Ackerson, Kit Donnelly and other local artists present their works in a variety of media. Open Saturdays or by appointment only.
Sumru Tekin, 215 College Gallery, Burlington. "No End," an installation of new works on paper focusing on the intersection of history, memory, language and silence.
T.J. Cunningham, The Art House, Middlebury. "Subtle Expressions," impressionist paintings that explore the universality of human emotion.
'The Land-The Art-The Artist', Gallery at the Vault, Springfield. Part of the "State of Craft Showcase Events" honoring the 20th anniversary of the Vermont Craft Council, this exhibit features works by seven of the state's finest crafters: George Ainley (Windsor chairs); Susan Langley (woven baskets); Chris Sherwin (glass); Truddi Greene (quilts); Susan Leader (pottery); Cheryl Flett (fiber art); and Don Heurerman (woodcarving).
Reception: 'The Land-The Art-The Artist', Gallery at the Vault, Springfield. A reception includes an introductory talk by Susan Leader and Cheryl Flett entitled "Journey to Vermont-Exploring the Creative Path." Thursday, September 2, 6:30–8:30PM.
'The Nature of Wood', Sheldon Museum, Middlebury. An exhibit of locally crafted furniture by Vermont woodworkers, 1790 to the present.
'The Shadow', T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. The group juried show features works on the theme of the shadow in art.
Vanessa Compton, Claire's Restaurant & Bar, Hardwick. Paintings that address the importance of the subconscious realms.
'Waterscapes', Creative Space Gallery, Vergennes. Seven local artists contribute works in a variety of media that feature the "elixir of life" from oceans, lakes and rivers, realistic and abstract.
Wilma Lovely, City Center, Montpelier. Artworks created on antique roofing tiles and embellished with a variety of materials.
Music (40)
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Album Reviews
Music Articles
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Burlington Area (23)
Weezer, Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Rasputin's in Burlington.
A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Red Square in Burlington.
Anthony Santor Group (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 11PM at Radio Bean in Burlington.
Balance DJ & Karaoke, Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Franny O's in South Burlington.
Bluegrass Thursdays with Divine Lorrainne, Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Nectar's in Burlington.
Burgundy Thursdays with Joe Adler, Brett Hughes, Cynthia Braren, Joshua Glass, John Daly (singer-songwriters), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Parima Acoustic Lounge in Burlington.
DJ Cre8 (house), Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Red Square Blue Room in Burlington.
DJ Dominic (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 9:30PM at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Winooski.
DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Green Room in Burlington.
Friends of Joe with Paul Asbell (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Halvorson's Upstreet Café in Burlington.
Get LiFTed with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Lift in Burlington.
Jazz Sessions (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Radio Bean in Burlington.
Karaoke, Thursday, September 2, 8PM at ONE Pepper Grill in Burlington.
Karaoke with Steve LeClair, Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Nightcrawlers in Colchester.
Mike Martin & Geoff Kim (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Leunig's Bistro & Café in Burlington.
Nobby Reed Project (blues), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at On Tap Bar & Grill in Essex Junction.
Open Mic with Jess & Jeff, Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Backstage Pub in Essex Junction.
Phineas Gage (folk), Thursday, September 2, 9PM at The Skinny Pancake in Burlington.
PJ Davidian Trio (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at The Scuffer Steak & Ale House in Burlington.
Sam Adams, G Curtis, Na Palm (hip-hop), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington.
Selector Dubee (reggae), Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Red Square in Burlington.
Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Radio Bean in Burlington.
Central (6)
Brown Bag Concerts, Thursday, September 2, 12PM at Christ Church in Montpelier.
Jazzgrass Hootenanny, Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Little River State Park in Waterbury.
St. Bernadette (rock), Thursday, September 2, 9:30PM at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier.
The Anywhere Celebration with St. Bernadette and Poverty Hash (acoustic), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier.
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, Thursday, September 2, 9PM at Green Mountain Tavern in Barre.
Trivia Night, Thursday, September 2, 12AM at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield.
Champlain Valley (1)
Verbal Onslaught (poetry), Thursday, September 2, 11PM at 51 Main in Middlebury.
Northern (5)
Kyle Folsom (singer-songwriter), Thursday, September 2, 8:30PM at Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero.
Shrimp (eclectic), Thursday, September 2, 7:30PM at Bee's Knees in Morrisville.
Snow Farm Vineyard Concert Series, Thursday, September 2, 6:30–8:30PM at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero.
The Boomflowers (rock), Thursday, September 2, 7PM at One Federal in St. Albans.
The Noisy Neighbors (rock), Thursday, September 2, 8PM at The Brewski in Jeffersonville.
Regional (5)
Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), Thursday, September 2, 10PM at Monopole Downstairs in Plattsburgh.
Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, Thursday, September 2, 5PM at Tabu Café & Nightclub in Plattsburgh.
Karaoke with Ben Bright and Ashley Kollar, Thursday, September 2, 6PM at Olive Ridley's in Plattsburgh.
Montréal Jewish Music Festival, Thursday, September 2, 7:30PM at Various locations in Montreal.
Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYCE (Top 40), Thursday, September 2, 10:30PM at Olive Ridley's in Plattsburgh.
Events (23)
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Dance (1)
'Critical State' - Audience members move freely through the building as dancers follow a mapped route exploring timing and possibility in this experiential work by Polly Motley. Thursday, September 2, 5:30–8:30PM at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Donations accepted.
Fairs&Festivals (2)
Champlain Valley Fair - Parades, a giant sand sculpture, circus acts and talent showcases join top musical acts and a wealth of fried food at Vermont's largest fair. Thursday, September 2, 10AM–11:59PM at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. $4-10 admission; $5 parking; separate tickets required for grandstand concerts and events.
Vermont Festival of the Arts - A whoppin' five-week festival boasts 125 exhibits, performances and workshops celebrating painting, poetry, crafts, culinary arts and everything in between. Visit www.vermontartfest.com for details. Thursday, September 2, 8AM–9PM at Various locations in Mad River Valley. Various prices.
Film (4)
Big Flicks at the Paramount - A revived theater works its way through notable films from "the decade that changed the cinema," 1965 to '75. This week's feature is The Godfather: Part II. Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Paramount Theatre in Rutland. $4-6.
'Micmacs' - Amélie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet's newest sensation follows a daydreamer who, along with a band of quirky junkyard dealers, schemes the downfall of two weapons manufacturers. Cinema 1. Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. $4-7.
Movie Night - A surf-style eatery queues up a wind-and-water-themed flick weekly. Thursday, September 2, 7:30–9PM at The Spot in Burlington. Free.
'The Girl Who Played With Fire' - In the thrilling follow-up to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, private investigator Lisbeth Sanders is framed for the murder of two journalists with a huge scoop. Cinema 2. Thursday, September 2, 7PM at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. $4-7.
Food&Drink (5)
Hinesburg Farmers Market - Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. Thursday, September 2, 3:30–7PM at United Church of Hinesburg in Hinesburg. Free.
Jericho Farmers Market - Passersby graze through locally grown veggies, pasture-raised meats, area wines and handmade crafts. Thursday, September 2, 3–6:30PM at Mills Riverside Park in Jericho. Free.
Lake Willoughby Farmers & Artisan Market - Performances by local musicians join produce, eggs, lemonade, gemstone jewelry, sun catchers and more to lure buyers throughout the warm months. Thursday, September 2, 3–7PM at Long Pond Road in Westmore. Free.
South Royalton Farmers Market - More than a dozen vendors peddle various locally grown agricultural goods and unique crafts. Thursday, September 2, 3–6:30PM at Town Green in South Royalton. Free.
Winooski Farmers Market - Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Thursday, September 2, 3:30–6:30PM at Champlain Mill in Winooski. Free.
Health&Fitness (1)
Ujjayi Pranayama - Yogis concentrate on breathing in a healing exercise led by Rob Gold of River's Grace Yoga. Thursday, September 2, 6–7:30PM at Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier. Free.
Kids (2)
Music With Peter - Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Thursday, September 2, 10:30AM at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston. Free.
PJ Story Time - Kids in nighttime clothes catch a tale and make a craft before bed. Thursday, September 2, 6:30–7:30PM at Fairfax Community Library in Fairfax. Free.
Outdoors (2)
Corn Maze - Walkers navigate a labyrinth of 12 acres of organic corn. Thursday, September 2, 8AM–7PM at Boyden Farm in Cambridge. $5-7; free for kids 2 and under.
The Great Vermont Corn Maze - Weather permitting, an 8.5-acre maze of maize lures labyrinth lovers outstanding in their field. Last person will be admitted at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 10AM at Boudreau Farm in Danville. $9-12; free for ages 4 and under.
Talks (1)
Rita McCaffrey - The founder and retired executive director of Dismas of Vermont speaks about her career advocating for restorative justice at the college's convocation ceremony. Griswold Library lawn. Thursday, September 2, 4PM at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Free.
Theater (4)
'The Sound of Music' - How do you solve a problem like Maria? The Stowe Theatre Guild tells the musical story of the nun-turned-governess. Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Town Hall Theatre in Stowe. $10-22.
'Death of a Salesman' - Christopher Lloyd stars in Arthur Miller's heartbreaking tale about achieving the American Dream. Thursday, September 2, 7:30PM at Weston Playhouse in Weston. Various prices; visit www.westonplayhouse.org for details.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Auditions - Thespians ages 16 and up try out for roles in the Brandon Town Players' killer fall production. Thursday, September 2, 6:30PM at Brandon Town Hall in Brandon. Free.
'The Drawer Boy' - An actor observes the lives of two farmers to polish his role, but slowly uncovers what binds the World War II veterans together in Michael Healey's drama. Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Depot Theatre in Westport. $12-22.
Words (1)
Visiting Artist & Writer Series - The Vermont Studio Center hosts a reading by Carl Phillips. Thursday, September 2, 8PM at Lowe Lecture Hall in Johnson. Free.
Art (84)
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Burlington Area (26)
Corliss Blakely, Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington. "Visions of Nature," floral and still-life paintings created on the artist's iPhone and iPad. On view Saturdays and during First Friday art walks.
'Interactive Portraits', Vermont Photo Space Gallery, Essex Junction. Various artists present photographic portraits of people in a variety of styles and "revelations."
'The Art of Ben Stein', Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington. An exhibit and sale of the late artist and architect's watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings. Proceeds will benefit the synagogue, ACLU-VT and the Green Mountain Club.
'The Cows Come Home to Burlington', Burlington, Burlington. More than 30 life-size fiberglass bovines, hand-painted by Vermont artists and installed on platforms, appear to be grazing around downtown in this public art festival. At the end of the exhibition, the cows will be auctioned to benefit the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger.
Adam DeVarney, Speeder & Earl's (Pine Street), Burlington. Mixed-media collage paintings that unite the natural and urban worlds and comment on issues of social relevance.
'Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece', Shelburne Museum, Shelburne. An exhibit of 52 contemporary quilted works that offer poignant tribute to victims of the disease, organized by the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative; and audio recordings of stories from elders, in conjunction with Vermont Public Radio and The StoryCorps Memory Loss Initiative. Also, 'Circus Day in America': A multimedia exhibit celebrating the art and experience of the American circus, circa 1870-1950; 'Jay Hall Connaway: A Restless Nature': A retrospective of the 20th-century New England landscape painter; 'All Fired Up: Six Ceramic Artists From Vermont': Unique artist-designed installations by a half-dozen of the region's finest ceramicists; 'Embellishments: The Art of the Crazy Quilt': Extraordinary examples from the permanent collection that have never been publicly exhibited; 'Upon a Painted Ocean: American Marine Paintings': Fine works from the permanent collection; 'Tally-Ho! The Art and Culture of the Fox Hunt': Artwork, film footage and artifacts from the heyday of the sport in America; 'The Art of Ogden Pleissner: A Retrospective from the Collection': More than 30 rarely seen oils, watercolors and drypoints; 'Good Fences: Vermont Stone Walls': An outdoor exhibit exploring the medium's history, variety and materials; and 'Warren Kimble's America': Favorite works from the country's best-known contemporary folk artist.
'Ansel Adams and Edward Burtynsky: Constructed Landscapes', Shelburne Museum, Shelburne. The centerpiece exhibit of the season features more than 60 images by the renowned photographer of the American wilderness and the contemporary Canadian photographer who focuses on human impact in the natural world.
'Art Affair', Shearer Chevrolet, South Burlington. Dimensional watercolors by Shelburne painter Raimond del Noce Senior appears in this ongoing display of works by local artists.
'Artist's Choice', Adirondack Art Association Gallery, Essex. Member artists from the surrounding region pick their favorite works to exhibit in this group show.
Beth Humstone, Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, Burlington. "Postcards From Cuba," an exhibit of photographs from the island nation.
Corin Hewitt, Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. "The Grey Flame and the Brown Light," a multimedia exhibit by the Burlington-born artist, employing sculpture, video and elements of the Vermont landscape to explore the origins of experience and questions of nativity and the artistic process.
David Smith, Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne. "Entrances: New Paintings," works that result from musing on visually entering the natural world as well as the alternative meanings of the word.
Eben Emstroff, Pine Street Deli, Burlington. Neo-op drawings.
Erin Inglis, Red Square, Burlington. Abstract and nature-themed paintings.
Figure Drawing Exhibit, Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Members of an ongoing life-drawing class show their works: R. Steven Wienert, Charles W. Norris-Brown, Bennett Johns, Jean Carlson Masseau, Lisa Myers, Pamela J. Betts and Duker Bower; and Carl Rubino: fine art photography.
Reception: Figure Drawing Exhibit, Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Members of an ongoing life-drawing class show their works: R. Steven Wienert, Charles W. Norris-Brown, Bennett Johns, Jean Carlson Masseau, Lisa Myers, Pamela J. Betts and Duker Bower. Thursday, September 2, 5–7PM.
Greg Mamczak & Sam Balling, Speaking Volumes, Burlington. New collage-like oil paintings, and paintings and illustrations, respectively.
Gundrun Kleist-Reyna, Salaam, Burlington. Whimsical sculptures and embroidered fashions by the German-born artist.
Jay Lance Spongberg, Uncommon Grounds, Burlington. Photography and collage.
Kevyn Cundiff, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. Stained-glass pieces by the Burlington artist, in the Main Reading Room.
Meagan Emilia, Muddy Waters, Burlington. Fine art photography exploring the beauty of Vermont as well as abstracts and people.
'On the Planet'-Burlington, Flynndog, Burlington. Sculptures by artists from Japan and the U.S., part of a three-site exhibit also at SPA in Barre and at the historic quarries in Millstone Hill in Barre Town.
'Pupils and Foci', Designhaus, Burlington. Drawings and paintings by Cecilia Ackerman, Sophie Allen and Estafania Puerta.
Stephen Beattie, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. "Through the Lens: Photographs of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks," large-format digital prints.
'Storied Objects: Tracing Women's Lives in Vermont', Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Artifacts from the museum's permanent collection, along with oral and written narratives of Vermont women from the Vermont Folklife Center and UVM's Special Collections, offer a glimpse into Vermont life from the 19th century onward.
Sumru Tekin, 215 College Gallery, Burlington. "No End," an installation of new works on paper focusing on the intersection of history, memory, language and silence.
Central (16)
Henry Steiner, Tunbridge Public Library, Tunbridge Village. "Around the World in 80 Years," photographs by the part-time local resident.
24th Annual Quilt Exhibition, Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. Windsor County quilters show their finest works in an exhibition that includes demonstrations, workshops and talks with the artists.
'All for One', Nuance Gallery, Windsor. A group exhibit featuring works in a variety of media by artists from Vermont, New Hampshire and beyond.
Brenda Garand, BigTown Gallery, Rochester. "A Subtle Shift," sculpture and drawing.
Kathy Stark, Governor's Office Gallery, Montpelier. "Interior Landscapes," mixed-media paintings by the Craftsbury artist.
Katie O'Rourke, The Shoe Horn at Onion River, Montpelier. "Layers," abstract acrylic paintings.
Mad River Valley Artists, Lareau Farm Inn, Waitsfield. Some three dozen local artists show more than 130 works in 2- and 3-D as part of the annual Vermont Festival of the Arts.
'Memories of World War II', Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield. Photographs from the archives of the Associated Press, a touring exhibit composed of 126 historic images.
'On the Planet', Studio Place Arts, Barre. A three-site exhibit features sculptures by artists from Japan and the U.S.; in addition to all three floors of SPA, the work is on view at the Flynndog in Burlington and the historic quarries at Millstone Hill in Barre Town.
Patrick Burke, South Royalton Market, South Royalton. Prints in giclee and drypoint etching, pen-and-ink drawings, and paintings on paper.
'Purely Pastel, Three Mountain Cafe, Waitsfield. Landscapes, still lifes and figurative works by Vermont Pastel Society members Kate Mueller, Jan Ghiringhelli, Judy Greenwald and Joyce Kahn.
Robin LaHue, Montpelier Village Pizza, Montpelier. "Daydreams and Nightscapes," figurative and landscape oil paintings in an expressionistic style.
'The Land-The Art-The Artist', Gallery at the Vault, Springfield. Part of the "State of Craft Showcase Events" honoring the 20th anniversary of the Vermont Craft Council, this exhibit features works by seven of the state's finest crafters: George Ainley (Windsor chairs); Susan Langley (woven baskets); Chris Sherwin (glass); Truddi Greene (quilts); Susan Leader (pottery); Cheryl Flett (fiber art); and Don Heurerman (woodcarving).
Reception: 'The Land-The Art-The Artist', Gallery at the Vault, Springfield. A reception includes an introductory talk by Susan Leader and Cheryl Flett entitled "Journey to Vermont-Exploring the Creative Path." Thursday, September 2, 6:30–8:30PM.
'The Shadow', T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. The group juried show features works on the theme of the shadow in art.
Wilma Lovely, City Center, Montpelier. Artworks created on antique roofing tiles and embellished with a variety of materials.
Champlain Valley (16)
Caleb Kenna, The Storm Cafe, Middlebury. "Water in India," photographs from the international portfolio of the Brandon-based photographer.
3rd Annual Amateur Photography Contest & Exhibit, Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. A group show featuring works by Lowell Klock offers awards including People's Choice.
'A Deep Look at a Small Town: Marlboro, Vermont', Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury. Documentary photos and recordings by Forrest Holzapfel, who interviewed 200 of his fellow townsfolk in 1999.
Annie Caswell & Jascha Sonis, Art on Main, Bristol. "Women at Play," paintings and ceramics, and jewelry, respectively.
Bob Gold, Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury. "A New Perspective on Common Interiors and Exteriors," giclée-style altered digital images in a mix of photorealism and surrealism.
'Bridge', Studio V, Vergennes. Works by Jodi Whalen, Alicia Abrahamson, Jackson Evans, Chris Huston, Bethany Farrell and Steve Clark interpret the concept following the demolition of the Champlain Bridge.
'Dwellings', Edgewater Gallery, Middlebury. Photographs, paintings, sculpture and glass art on the theme by Victoria Blewer, S. Chandler Kissell, Andy Newman, Jon Olsen, Janis Sanders, Eric Tobin and Jen Violette.
Jack Wendel, WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room, Bristol. A retrospective of some 50 watercolors, oils and drawings by the late, longtime resident, compiled by Sylvia Coffin of the Bristol Historical Society.
Janet Fredericks, Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. "It's All About Water," mixed-media drawings on paper inspired by the rivers and topography of the artist's native Vermont landscape.
Liza Myers, Liza Myers Gallery, Brandon. "Starry Night Sunflower Moonlit Vista," a 4-by-16-foot mural hanging on the outside of the gallery as part of the Brandon Artists Guild Sunflower Power summer exhibit.
Marion Guild, Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg. "Dusty Drawings and Doodles," pencil drawings spanning 70 years by the 93-year-old Vermont native.
Medana Gabbard & Gabrielle McDermit, Brandon Artists' Guild, Brandon. "Country Nostalgia," figurative folk works, and "Of Earth and Sky: Reflections on a Pastoral Landscape," paintings, respectively.
Summer Group Show, The Gallery at 85 North Street, Bristol. Karla Van Vliet, Karin Gottshall, Paige Ackerson, Kit Donnelly and other local artists present their works in a variety of media. Open Saturdays or by appointment only.
T.J. Cunningham, The Art House, Middlebury. "Subtle Expressions," impressionist paintings that explore the universality of human emotion.
'The Nature of Wood', Sheldon Museum, Middlebury. An exhibit of locally crafted furniture by Vermont woodworkers, 1790 to the present.
'Waterscapes', Creative Space Gallery, Vergennes. Seven local artists contribute works in a variety of media that feature the "elixir of life" from oceans, lakes and rivers, realistic and abstract.
Northern (18)
'Land and Light', Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. One hundred juried landscape paintings by 80 artists; and Nancy Stone: "One Woman Show," watercolors, prints and mixed media by the Vermont artist.
Ann Young, Bee's Knees, Morrisville. Paintings of landscapes, portraits, interior scenes and subways in rich colors and conveying a sense of mystery.
Ann Young, White Water Gallery, East Hardwick. "People and Places," oil paintings and sculpture.
Bonnie Acker, Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, Johnson. "Paintings, Posters and Politics," an exhibit of landscapes in watercolor, pastel and oil, paper collages and works in other media including fabric by the longtime artist and activist.
Chris Hale, Northeast Kingdom Artisans' Guild Backroom Gallery, St. Johnsbury. "Landscapes Near and Far," oil paintings that cite the effects of civilization on the natural environment.
'Exposed! 2010', Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. UVM sculpture professor Meg McDevitt curates the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit featuring the works of 19 local artists, as well as three international artists, on the gallery grounds and sites around town.
'Fresh Air', West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park, Stowe. Landscape-inspired works by Rebecca Kinkead, Craig Mooney, Aline Ordman, Helen Shulman, Rett Sturman, Susan Wahlrab and Mariella Bisson.
Jim Gallugi & John Olson, Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho. Oil paintings of Vermont landscapes, including towns, buildings, and farmlands.
Karen Dawson, Martinetti Gallery, Johnson. Twenty-one paintings and drawings of the Vermont landscape, as well as a few figurative pieces.
Laura Heijn, Winding Brook Bistro, Johnson. "Mind of Winter," landscape paintings by the local artist.
Mark Tougias, Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery, Stowe. Landscape paintings inspired by Vermont and upstate New York by the regionally known artist.
Peggy Smith, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. "Contain-Her," a solo exhibition of ceramic sculptures, each of which began with a ball of clay, created during a two-month artist residency.
'Remembrance: A Memorial', Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, Newport. A collective, collaborative touring art project that, so far, comprises nearly 5000 abstract, figurative sculptures created from tea bags and representing fallen soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The project is ongoing and is open to new participants. Donations of materials are welcome.
Robert Gerhardt, Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson. "Life on the Border: The Karen People of Burma," black-and-white photographs that document people who have been fighting a civil war for independence from the Burmese military.
Roxanne Martine, Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee, Stowe. "Art for the Home," fall photography in bright colors and bold compositions.
September Featured Artists, Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, Enosburg Falls. Paintings by Corliss Blakely, Peter Miller and Henry Trask Riley, and pottery by Susan Delear.
Reception: September Featured Artists, Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, Enosburg Falls. Paintings by Corliss Blakely, Peter Miller and Henry Trask Riley, and pottery by Susan Delear. Thursday, September 2, 5–8PM.
Vanessa Compton, Claire's Restaurant & Bar, Hardwick. Paintings that address the importance of the subconscious realms.
Regional (3)
Emily Yen, Barrows Exhibition Rotunda, Hopkins Center, Hanover. "Intuition," sculpture by the Studio Art major that uses bark drawn from red pines.
Follow the Money: Andy Warhol's American Dream', Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Paintings, photographs and prints of coins and dollar signs, as well as images of people both famous and unknown, by the iconic pop artist.
'Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation', Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Nearly 100 vintage prints by Tinsel Town studio photographers of legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and others.
Southern (4)
August Featured Artists, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. Kevin Bubriski, Kirsten Hoving, Ben Moss, Judith Lee Page, Leslie Parke, Kathie Thompson, Polly Thompson and Tracy Baker show works in a variety of media.
Leslie Parke, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. "Garbage," a series of abstract compositions from real subject matter drawn from landfills.
Stanley Tretick, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. "Bobby, Martin and John: Once Upon an American Dream," 156 photographs of three 1960s leaders, Robert and John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., from the archives of the former LOOK magazine photographer; and Joseph Chirchirillo: "Wind and Water," kinetic sculptures.
'State of Craft', Bennington Museum, Bennington. An exhibit of works in various media by Vermont's master crafters in the studio craft movement, 1960-2010.
Unknown (1)
Linda Durkee, The InView Center for the Arts at Landgrove Inn, Landgrove. "Of Mountains and Dreams," paintings from the artist's Mountain Series as well as collages and limited-edition prints.








