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| May 12th, 2008 | |
| Paul Asbell, Guitar Wizard | |
| From his early years, playing blues on Chicago's South Side, to his present multi-faceted career based out of Northern Vermont, Paul has earned an underground reputation as a true "musician's musician." He has played and recorded with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Lightnin' Hopkins, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Earl Hooker, Lightnin' Slim, Paul Butterfield and many others. In 1981 he joined with others to form the Big Joe Burrell and the Unknown Blues Band. This guy can play. How does he make his fingers go that fast and smooth? In SEVEN DAYS magazine gave him the Best Musician of 2004 Award. To find out more about him check out www.paulasbell.com. Time: 8 pm - Price: $10- Location: The Music Box, 147 Creek Rd, Craftsbury | |
| Email info@themusicbox.com | Website http://www.themusicbox.com |
| May 13th, 2008 | |
| Spring Field Day #1 | |
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Old Stone House Museum Groups of about 10 students rotate among hands-on demonstrations of traditional skills. Open to third through sixth graders from public, private and home schools. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information will be mailed in April. Call to make sure you are on our mailing list. (802)754-2022 |
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| Email info@oldstonehousemuseum.org | Website http://www.oldstonehousemuseum.org |
| May 15th, 2008 | |
| French Canadian Story Tellers | |
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will launch the Spring 2008 lecture series with 10 lectures; 6 at Lyndon State College titled " Digital Wizardry: High-Tech Forces Shaping Our World" and 4 at the Saint Johnsbury House titled "Oh Canada, Our Neighbor To The North". At this lecture Lauretta Marin Verret will relate how a French-Canadian family learned to live in the border town of Derby Line during the first half of the 20th century without compromising its heritage. The program will offer free bus transportation from the Pearl Street Parking Lot (in back of Banknorth - free parking) meeting at 1:00 p.m. There is a $40.00 fee for all 10 lectures or you can attend an individual lecture for $5.00. Gift Certificates are also available. Location: Saint Johnsbury House Contact: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Phone: 802-626-5135 |
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| Website http://learn.uvm.edu/osher | |
| May 15th - May 23rd, 2008 | |
| Craftsbury Outdoor Center - Sculling Camp | |
| The first rowing camp in North America, the Craftsbury Sculling Center remains one of the definitive training locations and experiences for scullers worldwide. Since 1976, beginners and Olympians alike have returned season after season to train with our world-class coaches in a setting of unrivaled tranquility and natural beauty. | |
| Email stay@craftsbury.com | Website http://www.craftsbury.com |
| May 16th, 2008 | |
| NorthWoods Stewardship Center - Kingdom Coffeehouse Blues Band | |
| ‘Free range, organic Vermont blues’! Join us at NorthWoods for an evening of Chicago-style blues, jazz, funk and rock on Friday, May 16 at 7 pm. $10 adults, $5 children. Refreshments included. Located off the Ten Mile Square Road in East Charleston, VT. Call 802-723-6551 ext 112 or email for more information. | |
| Email events@northwoodscenter.org | Website http://www.northwoodscenter.org |
| May 17th, 2008 | |
| JCH Duo to Perform at the Island Pond American Legion | |
| The JCH Duo consisting of Jim Cross and Chris Sykes will have a concert on May 17th at the American Legion in Island Pond ,Vt to benefit the food shelf for NEKCA. Back by popular demand they will be performing songs from Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, Travis Tritt, John Denver, and many, many more! | |
| Email info@islandpondchamber.org | Website http://www.islandpondchamber.org/ |
| May 17th, 2008 | |
| Montreal West Opertaic Society | |
| Montreal West Operatic Society at the Haskell Opera House in Derby Line. 8PM. Tickets may be purchased at the door, at the Haskell Free Library and at the Woodknot Bookshop, 137 Main Street, Newport VT. Reservations for most performances may be made by calling the Haskell Box Office at (819) 876-2020. | |
| Email info@travelthekingdom.com | Website http://www.haskellopera.org |
| May 17th, 2008 | |
| Lewis Franco and Susannah Blachly | |
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Time: 8 pm Price: $8 Location: The Music Box, 147 Creek Rd, Craftsbury Description: Lewis has been called one of Vermont s finest songwriters by Robert Resnik of Vermont Public Radio. His songs are social commentary, whimsy, and delight. He is a fixture on the Vermont music scene playing with The Missing Cats who do gypsy swing and jive swing, also with The Gross domestic products, and the duo you ll see this night with Susannah Blachly. He started playing guitar back in the 1970 s doing rock. Now he does mainly acoustic guitar. He has songs which delight young and old alike, which, with his usual wit he says, It s not just Pop music it s Mom & Pop music. Lewis, as you can see, will entertain you with more than just music. The other end of this duo, Susannah Blachly began studying classical violin at age 7. After college she stopped but regained the passion after a lesson with Vermont legend, Pete Sutherland in 2000. She has been composing songs and creating music ever since, producing two dynamic CDs. Her 2004 release was voted one of the top ten Vermont albums by Seven Days (Burlington s arts and news weekly). She also plays in other bands: also in The Gross Domestic Products, and in the trio, Wagtail. More info? Try www.lewisfranco.com and www.susannahblachly.com. |
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| Email info@themusicbox.com | Website http://www.themusicbox.com |
| May 17th, 2008 | |
| "Run the Ridges" Cabot! Road Race/Walk | |
| 10K (6+ miles) run/walk. Refreshments, lunch, and t-shirts for runners and volunteers. Benefits Faith in Action. Volunteers welcome (802-563-3155), come for the race/walk, or come to cheer on your neighbors and enjoy a beautiful May day in Cabot! Register online at active.com | |
| Email sue.freeburn@yahoo.com | |
| May 17th, 2008 | |
| Flower Walk | |
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Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails. Park in the Hazen Union lot. Explore the local flora in a beautiful spring woods with naturalists Norma Spaulding and Norma Wiesen. The "ephemerals" should be at their best! For information, contact Ron and Norma Wiesen via email or phone: 472-6517 |
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| Email r2wie2@yahoo.com | |
| May 17th, 2008 | |
| NorthWoods Stewardship Center - Connecticut River Canoe Trip | |
| Join NorthWoods staff on Saturday, May 17 for a daylong paddle on the Connecticut as we explore northern Essex County and the Coos region of New Hampshire. $10 adults/$5 children, equipment provided. Call 802-723-6551 ext 112 or email for more information. | |
| Email events@northwoodscenter.org | Website http://www.northwoodscenter.org |
| May 18th, 2008 | |
| Constitution Brass Quintet | |
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The Constitution Brass Quintet was founded in 1983. Juried Artist in the Vermont Arts Council Arts Directory, the ensemble has appeared extensively throughout New England and has been a featured group at First Night Burlington since 1991. In July 1995, the group was honored to be selected to perform at the National Governors' Conference. The quintet's extensive repertoire spans over four centuries of music composition, from the 16th Century to the present, literally "Renaissance to ragtime and beyond." Audiences are presented a wide range of musical periods and styles. Added program features include historical and musical commentary, humorous anecdotes, and members of the quintet performing in the midst of the audience. "The Constitution Brass Quintet are fine musicians who also understand the value of entertaining their audiences. Their concerts are well-crafted, well-played and, quite simply, a lot of fun!" ....Gwyneth Walker, Vermont composer St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 44 Second Street, Newport $10.00 donation |
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| Website http://www.musicforasundayafternoon.com | |
| May 18th, 2008 | |
| Birdathon | |
| Join one of our “Birding Hotspot” leaders as we comb the Kingdom for birds. Call Tom at 626-9071 or email for information. | |
| Email thomas.berriman@verizon.net | |
| May 19th, 2008 | |
| NorthWoods Stewardship Center - Full Moon Paddle | |
| On Monday, May 19 at 7 pm, NorthWoods staff will lead this paddle on the scenic and ecologically diverse waters of the Clyde River/ Echo Lake under the light of the rising moon. $10 adults/$5 children. Canoes, paddles and PFD’s provided. Call 802-723-6551 ext 112 or email for more information. | |
| Email events@northwoodscenter.org | Website http://www.northwoodscenter.org |
| May 20th, 2008 | |
| Spring Field Day #2 | |
| Groups of about 10 students rotate among hands-on demonstrations of traditional skills. Open to third through sixth graders from public, private and home schools. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information will be mailed in April. Call to make sure you are on our mailing list. | |
| Email info@oldstonehousemuseum.org | Website http://www.oldstonehousemuseum.org |
| May 24th, 2008 | |
| St. Johnsbury Farmers Market | |
| The St. Johnsbury Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9am to 1pm mid-May through mid-October. Farmers and friends gather to offer their farm fresh produce, foods, crafts and more. | |
| Website http://www.discoverstjvt.com/ | |
| May 24th - May 25th, 2008 | |
| Memphremagog Arts Collaborative Open Studio Weekend | |
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Join the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative as they celebrate their first open studio weekend in conjunction with the Vermont Crafts Councils Statewide Open Studio Weekend. Local artists will exhibit the work and several artists "in action" will be on hand for visitors. 167 Main Street, Newport 10-5 Each Day |
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| Website http://memphremagogperformingarts.com | |
| May 24th, 2008 | |
| Herrick's Cove Birding Sighting Expedition | |
| (on the CT River in SE VT): Meet at the Barnet park & ride, Exit 18 off I - 91 at 7:00 a.m.. We’ll look for arriving warblers. Call Tom at 626-9071 or email to register. | |
| Email thomas.berriman@verizon.net | |
| May 24th - May 25th, 2008 | |
| Craft & Artisan Open Studio Weekend | |
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Every Memorial Day Weekend travelers have the opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the working studios of more than 200 Vermont craftspeople. Maps highlighting each studio and additional information are also available on the Vermont Craft Council website. To follow is a listing of Northeast Kingdom Crafters and Artisans who will open their doors to visitors this Memorial Day Weekend: Caledonia County Sticks and Stumps - Lynette Courtney - Greensboro Bend New Wing Designs Fine Furniture and Cabinetry - Per Courtney - Greensboro Bend Joe's Pond Craft Shop - Deborah Stresing - Danville Sanderson Enterprises, Inc - Sam and Weeze Sanderson - East Burke Clarner Woodworks - Doug Clarner - East Burke Strong Metalworks - Piper Strong - Walden Rowell Sugarhouse Gift Shop and Gallery - Gloria Berard Rowell - Walden South Walden Schoolhouse Gallery - Katherine D. Kotulak - S. Walden Meryl Lebowitz - Kirby Lucian Avery Blacksmith - Lucian Avery - Hardwick Vermont Glass Workshop - Harry and Wendy Besett - Hardwick Great and Small Creations - Nancy Schade - Hardwick Phil Robertson - East Hardwick Janus Press - Claire Van Vliet - Newark Maple Ridge Gallery - Nancy C. Reid - Newark High Beams - Trenny Robb and Bob Michaud - Sutton Orleans County Phogg Pottery - Doug Phillips-Hamblett - Newport Rowe Designs Gallery - John Rowe - Newport Dancing Pears/ Adrien Yellow - Adrien Patnaude - Newport Long Meadow Farms Quilts - Laurie Salzmann - Newport Memphremagog Arts Collaborative - Jim McKimm - Newport The Flying Goose Gallery - Kenneth Wetherbee - Newport P. J. Hammond Art Gallery - Phyllis Joy Hammond - Newport The Route 58 Shop - Lowell Wooden Horse Arts Guild - Camilla Mead - N. Troy Birds in Wood - James Maas - Morgan Normandy Alden Pottery - Normandy Alden - Morgan Karen Karnes Studio - Karen Karnes - Morgan Jennifer Ranz Greensboro Barn - Jennifer Ranz - Greensboro J. Wagner Designs - Jennifer Wagner - Greensboro David Brown Woodworking - Craftsbury Common Mill Village Pottery - Lynn Flory - Craftsbury Common Elinor Osborn Photography - Elinor Osborn - Craftsbury Common Tule Fogg Designs - Tule Fogg - Craftsbury Common Robert Griffiths - Woodworker - Robert Griffiths – Craftsbury |
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| Email vt1crafts@aol.com | Website http://www.vermontcrafts.com |
| May 24th, 2008 | |
| Ways of the Woods Tour 2008 | |
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At the Hardwick Spring Festival Ways of the Woods, the Northern Forest Center’s mobile museum, explores the changing relationships among people and the land. Displays, performances and demonstrations showcase the region’s history, culture and heritage |
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| Email webmaster@northernforest.org | Website http://www.northernforest.org |
| May 24th, 2008 | |
| Spring Festival & Craft Fair in Hardwick | |
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Kivanis Spring Parade precedes the craft and garden fair which starts at 10AM. Location: Hardwick Elementary School, Main St. Hardwick. |
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| May 24th, 2008 | |
| Birdwalk | |
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Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails. Park in the Hazen Union lot. Birdwalk with artist and naturalist Marie LaPre' Grabon. The migratating species should have all returned and the woods may fill with birdsong! For information, contact Ron and Norma Wiesen via email or phone 472-6517. |
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| Email r2wie2@yahoo.com | |
| May 24th, 2008 | |
| L'Evolution des Temps | |
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L'Ecole de Danse Claudine Bergeron at the Haskell Opera House 7:30PM Haskell Opera House, Derby Line Tickets may be purchased at the door, at the Haskell Free Library and at the Woodknot Bookshop, 137 Main Street, Newport VT. Reservations for most performances may be made by calling the Haskell Box Office at (819) 876-2020. |
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| Email info@haskellopera.org | Website http://www.hasketllopera.org |
| May 24th, 2008 | |
| Craftsbury Farmers Market | |
| The Craftsbury Farmers Market is every Saturday from 10am to 1pm mid-May through mid-October. Farmers and friends gather to offer their farm fresh produce, foods, crafts and more. | |
| Website http://www.townofcraftsbury.com/ | |
| May 24th - May 25th, 2008 | |
| Wooden Horse Arts Guild - Open Studio Weekend | |
| Open Studio Weekend is a statewide event held during Memorial Day weekend, during which Vermont craftspeople and artists open their studios to the public for the sale and demonstration of their work. Wooden Horse Arts Guild members and friends are looking forward to this event, ready to share their expertise in Fine Art, fine art prints and cards; Pottery; Designer Jewelry; Lamp Glass Jewelry, etc.; Fibre art and whimsicals; Sculpture; Porcelain Dolls; woodworking; Pastel painting; Early American baskets. Sign up for Pastel Painting class. Join them either day from 10am to 5pm. | |
| Email camilla@woodenhorsearts.com | Website http://www.woodenhorsearts.com |
| May 25th, 2008 | |
| VT Classic Horse Show | |
| At the Caledonia country Fair Grounds, Lyndonville, VT. | |
| May 25th - May 30th, 2008 | |
| Craftsbury Outdoor Center - Sculling Camp | |
| The first rowing camp in North America, the Craftsbury Sculling Center remains one of the definitive training locations and experiences for scullers worldwide. Since 1976, beginners and Olympians alike have returned season after season to train with our world-class coaches in a setting of unrivaled tranquility and natural beauty | |
| Email stay@craftsbury.com | Website http://www.craftsbury.com |
| May 25th, 2008 | |
| Cabot Farmers Market | |
| The Cabot Farmers Market is every Sunday from 10am to 2pm mid-May through mid-October. Farmers and friends gather to offer their farm fresh produce, foods, crafts and more. | |
| Website http://www.cabotvt.us/ | |
| May 29th - June 1st, 2008 | |
| Carnaval in Newport | |
| Carnival (Miller Amusements) @ Gardner Park, Fireworks Show on Sat. May31st @ 9:39 pm | |
| May 30th, 2008 | |
| Hardwick Farmers Market | |
| The Hardwick Farmers Market is every Friday from 3 - 6pm from late May through mid October. Farmers and friends gather to offer their farm fresh produce, foods, crafts and more. | |
| Email hdwkarea@vtlink.net | Website http://www.hardwickvtarea.com/ |
| May 31st, 2008 | |
| St. Johnsbury Farmers Market | |
| The St. Johnsbury Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9am to 1pm mid-May through mid-October. Farmers and friends gather to offer their farm fresh produce, foods, crafts and more. | |
| Website http://www.discoverstjvt.com/ | |
| May 31st, 2008 | |
| Birdwalk | |
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Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails. Park in the Hazen Union lot. Birdwalk with artist and naturalist Marie LaPre' Grabon. The migratating species should have all returned and the woods may fill with birdsong! For information, contact Ron and Norma Wiesen via email or phone 472-6517. |
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| Email r2wie2@yahoo.com | |
| May 31st, 2008 | |
| Craftsbury Farmers Market | |
| The Craftsbury Farmers Market is every Saturday from 10am to 1pm mid-May through mid-October. Farmers and friends gather to offer their farm fresh produce, foods, crafts and more. | |
| Website http://www.townofcraftsbury.com/ | |