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Working to advance and preserve the arts at the center of Vermont communities.
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THERE ARE TWO CONCURRENT TOURS:
"The Artists' Choice Tour", indicated in orange, contains about half of the 105 pieces created for the Art of Action.
"The Curator's Choice Tour", indicated in blue, is comprised of two different groups of about 26 works each.
Be sure to see both 'legs' of the exhibition and join us at the live art auction in Burlington on July 17th, 2010 where all 105 pieces in the collection will be reunited under one roof, possibly for the last time ever.
September 1 thru 14, 2009: The exhibition premiered in Manchester and was hosted by the Manchester in the Mountains Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Manchester Arts Council at Hand Motors.
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MANCHESTER Event
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Description: phone 802.362.6313 for details
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Tuesday,
September 1
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Soft Opening
5:30-7:30pm
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At Hand Motors: Lyman Orton talks about the Art of Action; with local artisanal fare and music by Marina Carter
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Wednesday,
September 2
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Vermont Author Presentation
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Presentations on the working landscape and books signing by Burr Morse
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Friday,
September 4
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Grand Open House Party
5:30-7:30pm
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At Hand Motors: World Premiere of the Artists’ Choice Tour featuring selected works by the ten commissioned artists; hors d’oeuvres, music and more
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Saturday,
September 5
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Live Green
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Energy Expo and Music Festival at Riley Rink in Manchester Center
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Wednesday,
September 9
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Literary Discussion
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Tom Wessels discusses environmental change and Vermont’s landscape
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Thursday,
September 10
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Elizabeth Torak’s Art of Action
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Tilting at Windmills Gallery presents one of the twenty 20 project Finalists
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Saturday,
September 12
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Depot Fest
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Block Party in historic Manchester Depot: fun, food, fine art and fabulous music
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September 15 thru 30, 2009: The exhibition was in Brattleboro and hosted by Building a Better Brattleboro at the River Garden.
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BRATTLEBORO Event
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Description: phone 802.257.4886 for details
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Thursday,
September 17
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Preview the Experience
5:30–9:00pm
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At Robert H. Gibson River Garden: Special Preview, Benefit for Building a Better Brattleboro. Be among the first to view and consider the work. Be present at the launch of Brattleboro’s Twitter site: a place to chat about the exhibition and the issues. Tweet and enjoy other special surprises.
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Saturday,
September 19
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Grand Community Opening
11:00am-3:00pm
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At River Garden: Artists’ Choice Tour featuring selected works by the ten commissioned artists; Light food, local music and a chance to begin the twitter chat.
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Sunday,
September 20
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Make a Statement!
Evening
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At River Garden: An evening event focused towards the 20-something crowd … get involved, and enjoy music, dancing and tweeting
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Tuesday, September 22
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Building a Better Brattleboro Annual Meeting
7:30 – 9:00am
United Way of Windham County Annual Meeting: Sharing the most recent Community Assessment.
Evening
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At Robert H. Gibson River Garden: A review of the past year in downtown Brattleboro with tie-ins to the exhibition.
At River Garden. Constituents of the United Way meet to review the past year and consider the issues moving forward. Participants can view the exhibition and voice their thoughts through Twitter.
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September 23
(date to be confirmed)
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Community Elders Viewing and Tea
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Tea, cookies and music will be provided for local seniors along with a brief presentation of the work. Artist/speaker to be announced.
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Friday, September 25
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Author Book - Signing
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At River Garden: Details coming soon!
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Saturday, September 26
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Make a Puppet!
11:00am– 12 noon
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At River Garden: Families are encouraged to come to the River Garden, view the exhibition, tweet and enjoy puppet making with professional puppet maker Innes Bass. Please call 257.4886 if you plan to attend to ensure adequate supplies are available.
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Sunday,
September 27
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Twenties' View: Tweet and Dance
7:00– 10:00pm
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At River Garden: Raphael Hulme will spin as folks enjoy the exhibition, reflect on its contents and spread the word.
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October 1 thru 15, 2009: The exhibition was in Windsor and hosted by the Windsor Downtown Program and American Precision Museum at the Visitors' Center.
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WINDSOR Event
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Description: phone 802.649.1000 for details
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Friday,
October 2
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Grand Opening Celebration
6:00-8:00pm
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At the Windsor Welcome Center, some of the “Green Mountain Ten” share their thoughts and experiences with visitors
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Thursday,
October 8
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From the heART - Continuing Care
afternoon
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Art of Action artist Valerie Hird offers an afternoon event with residents of several Windsor-area continuing care programs
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Friday,
October 9
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Moondance Street Festival
5:00-10:00pm
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A celebration of arts and science, elevating the artistic energy and creativity of the greater Windsor region; visit www.moondanceVT.com for information
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October
Date TBD
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Future Artists Tour
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Some of the project artists meet with local art students and talk about the project, career paths and opportunities
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October 12 thru November 15, 2009: The exhibition was in Rutland at the Chaffee Art Center.
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RUTLAND Event
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Description: phone 802.775.0356 for details
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Wednesday,
October 14
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Reception
5:00-8:00pm
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Celebrating the opening at Rutland’s Chaffee Art Center on Main Street, Route 7, open Wednesdays through Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons
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Friday,
October 16
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Poetry Performance
6:00pm
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Featuring the Birch Bell Poets, at the Chaffee Art Center
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Saturday,
October 24
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Costumed Scavenger Hunt
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Break in your Hallowe'en costume while identifying and locating 'hidden' items and images in the artwork in the exhibition
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October
Date TBD
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Rutland Businesses’ Roundtable Franchise
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Local businesses chart their future in this series of ‘Artsurround’ strategy sessions – contact the Chaffee for more information
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November
Date TBD
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Rutland’s Creative Economy
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Community leaders and the role of the arts
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Friday
November 13
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Closing Reception
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Come to the Rutland Art Hop with a special Poetry Slam at the Chaffee surrounded by The Artists' Choice Tour
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Sunday
November 15
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One Last Chance Breakfast
10:00am
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Join the Chaffee's Executive Director Mary Mitiguy at 10am for coffee and bagels, and one last chance to see the exhibition.
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October 16 thru 31, 2009: The exhibition was in Randolph and hosted by the Randolph Community Development Corporation at Two Main Street.
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RANDOLPH Event
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Description: phone 802.728.4305 for details
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Saturday,
October 17
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Sneak Preview Gala
6:00-8:30pm
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At Two Main Street, gala fundraiser event benefiting the Randolph Community Development Corporation, with hors d'oeuvres, music, and a presentation by Randolph artist Phillip Godenschwager
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Sunday,
October 18
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The Art of Action Gallery Opening
9:00am-5:00pm
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RACDC hosts a daylong Open House for members of the greater Randolph community, their guests, and “The Green Mountain Ten”
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Thursday,
October 22
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Thursday Night Open Mic
7:00-9:00pm
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Bring your best musical, dramatic, poetic or performance grooves to Two Main Street and bring down the house - Refreshments provided
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Saturday,
October 24
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Randolph Area Art Walk
9:00am-5:00pm
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Start at Two Main Street with friends and neighbors, stroll on down to the Chandler for a reception from 3-5pm, see great art, dine out ... and participate in drawings for prizes
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Thursday,
October 29
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RACDC Annual Meeting
6:30-8:30pm
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At Two Main Street, celebrate another year of successful community development activities with artist Valerie Hird leading a discussion on seeking sustainability in Vermont and the Randolph area.
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November 1 thru 15, 2009: The exhibition was in Montpelier and hosted by the Montpelier Downtown Community Association at 50 Main Street.
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Date
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MONTPELIER Event
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Description: phone 802.223.9604 for details
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Friday, November 6
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Grand Opening Reception
5:00-7:00pm
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Join some of the artists at 50 Main Street in the heart of downtown with fire juggler Kerry Kaye and musical guest Sheefra
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t h r o u g h November 10
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"Did you know...Montpelier"
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A self-guided walking tour created by Montpelier Alive. For more information phone 802.223.9604
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Wednesday, November 11
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Panel Discussion
7:00pm
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VCRD and Arts Council directors and artist Phillip Godenschwager lead an examination of the significance of the Art of Action. Free and open to the public
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November 1 thru December 1, 2009: The exhibition was in Marlboro at Marlboro College's Drury Gallery.
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MARLBORO Event
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Description: phone 802.258.9293 for details
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Friday, November 13
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Opening Reception
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At Marlboro College's Drury Gallery
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Tuesday, November 17
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Artist Spotlight: David Brewster
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David Brewster talks about the project, his work and themes he explored for the Art of Action
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November 16 thru 30, 2009: The exhibition was in Richmond at the Richmond Free Library.
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RICHMOND Event
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Description: phone 802.434.3036 for details
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Monday, November 16
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Pajama Story Time
6:30pm
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At Richmond Free Library in the Community Room, surrounded by beautiful artwork, books, and more
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Tuesday, November 17
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Official Opening Reception
6:30-8:30pm
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At Richmond Free Library in the Community Room
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Thursday, November 19
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Planning Commission Meeting
7:30pm
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Open to the public, artist Valerie Hird offers an artist's perspective on planning
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Monday, November 23
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Pre-school Story Time
10:30am
Art + Language = Poetry
7:00pm
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Special children's reading time
Daniel Lusk, Angela Patten and Antonia Clark will be reading poetry in the exhibition space
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Tuesday,
November 24
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"Quiet on the set ... and: Action!" Artists Interviews
afternoon
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Artists Janet McKenzie, David Brewster and Susan Abbott talk about their work and the Art of Action with Paul Larson, for a taping of "Art Express" on Mountain Lake PBS (NY)
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Friday and Saturday,
November 27 and 28
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Art Thanksharing Days
12 noon-4:00pm
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Special holiday hours provide a graphic illustration of exactly what makes Richmond special
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December 1, 2009 thru January 15, 2010: The exhibition was in South Burlington and hosted by Burlington City Arts at Burlington International Airport.
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BTV Event
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Description: phone 802.865.7554 for details
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Thursday,
December 3
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BOD Meeting
5:00pm
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The Vermont Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers conducts its Board of Directors meeting using the artwork's themes to trigger discussion
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Friday,
December 4
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"The Art of Arrival"
4:00-7:00pm
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Kick Off event on Burlington International Airport's mezzanine: Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program hosts - phone 802.338.4627 for details
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Saturday,
December 5
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Public Reception
4:00-6:30pm
Benefit: Ticket to Ride
7:00pm
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A reception for the artists, members of the greater community, guests, local hosts and exhibition partners - phone 802.828.3292 for details
Vermont Arts Council hosts great artwork, fun artists, cash bar and delicious light fare from One Flight Up, music by Big Heavy World, and a fabulous raffle in the baggage claim area - phone 802.828.5423 for details
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Sunday,
December 6
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"Art, Music, Ideas, Libations"
2:00-5:00pm
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The South Burlington Community Library invites the public to view the Artists' Choice Tour ... learn about the project and share insights with artist Annemie Curlin. Participate in the Fine Art Print Raffle and take home your very own piece of the "Action" - phone 802.652.7080 for details
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Friday,
December 11
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Discussion/Workshop
9:00am-12:30pm
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The Vermont Planners Association [VPA] hosts the second in a series of two forums on the topic of Growth Centers - phone 802.828.5228 for details
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Monday,
December 28
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"Influences"
6:00-7pm; 7:00-9:00pm
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The South Burlington Land Trust will host its regular board meeting (open to the public) followed by a reception and presentation by artist Susan Abbott
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Monday, January 4
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City Council Meeting
evening
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The South Burlington City Council will conduct its regular public meeting (date/time to be confirmed) - phone 802.846.4107 for details
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Saturday,
January 9
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"Flight"
beginning at 7pm
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Performance piece by local actor, activist and creative roustabout Kathryn Blume - details TBD
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Tuesday,
January 12
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Planning Commission Meeting 7:00-10:30pm
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The South Burlington Planning Commission conducts its monthly meeting (date/time to be confirmed) the public is welcome
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Thursday,
January 14
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"The Art of Craft"
4:00-7pm
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Burlington's Fletcher Free Library hosts an art event making original book marks with its Creative Mondays art volunteer and Americorps Language Literacy coordinator - phone 802.865.7211 for details
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2010
Date TBD
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Visioning Summit
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Groups convene and share input and experiences gained through their events. Hosted by the City of South Burlington - phone 802.846.4106 for details
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January 1 thru January 30, 2010: The exhibition was in Middlebury at the Vermont Folklife Center.
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MIDDLEBURY Event
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Description: phone 802.388.4964 for details
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Friday,
January 8
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Reception
5:00-7pm
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Celebrate the opening of The Curator's Choice Tour at Vermont Folklife Center in downtown Middlebury with the Vermont Arts Council, Orton Family Foundation and VFC
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Sunday,
January 17
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Out of the Woods
3:00-5pm : Franklin Environmental Center, Room 103 at Middlebury College
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A public presentation titled “The Art of Action: Our Working Landscape and the Future of Vermont’s Forests” led by AOA artist Kathleen Kolb and folklorist Ann Ferrell. Meet the people who appear in Kolb’s paintings of this important occupational culture and learn about their visions, hopes, and dreams for the future of Vermont.
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January 12 thru February 20, 2010: The exhibition was in Barre at Studio Place Arts.
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BARRE Event
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Description: phone 802.479.7241 for details
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Friday,
January 15
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Reception
5:30-7:30pm
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Celebrating the opening of The Curator's Choice Tour at SPA at 201 North Main Street in downtown Barre
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January 16 thru 31, 2010: The exhibition was in Winooski and hosted by Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community and Winooski Community Partnership at O'Brien Community Center.
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WINOOSKI Event
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Description: phone 802.655.1392 x10 for details
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Saturday,
January 16
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Reception
5:00-7:00pm
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At the O'Brien Community Center, 32 Mallett's Bay Avenue: jazz by Marty Power; refreshments from Papa Frank's, Waf's, Purple Shutter Herbs, and more ... plus ... Dan "the onion guy" Higgins
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Tuesday,
January 19
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"The Art of Potluck"
5:30-7pm
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The city's January Community Dinner is served up through a partnership between WCSPC and the City of Winooski Recreation and Community Wellness
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Saturday,
January 23
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AALV Workshop
10:00am-noon
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The Association of Africans Living in Vermont hosts a "New American Community Workshop"
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Monday,
January 25
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Air Force Community Meeting
5:00-9pm
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The Vermont National Guard hosts a discussion about its future and its role in the greater community
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Tuesday,
January 26
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Art + Neighbors = Action
6:00-8pm
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Neighborkeepers hosts its final meeting for the month in the Community Room
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Thursday,
January 28
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AALV Meeting: Sew ... this is Winooski.
1:00-3pm
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Phone Josie Weldon for details - 802.985.3106
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Saturday,
January 30
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Get Moving, Winooski!
10
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The Winooski Rec Department hosts a Snow Festival with Soup and Cocoa reception - phone Megan Parker at 802.655.1392 for details
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February 1 thru 14, 2010: The exhibition was in St. Albans and hosted by St. Albans for the Future at StAArt on South Main Street.
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Date
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St. ALBANS Event
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Description: phone 802.524.5700 for details
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Friday,
February 5
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Reception
5:00-9pm
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Join artists Phillip Godenschwager, Annemie Curlin and ohers at StAArt Gallery - 42 South Main Street in downtown St. Albans
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Tuesday,
February 9
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Art+CCV=Change
1pm
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Meta Stick brings students from St. Albans Community College of Vermont to the exhibition
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Wednesday,
February 10
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Art+EHS+BFA=More Change
9am and 10am
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Project Finalist Clair Dunn gives students from Enosburg High School and Bellows Free Academy a behind-the-scenes view of the show
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Thursday,
February 11
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Art+SACES=Still More Change
9am and 1pm
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Students from St. Albans City Elementary School view the exhibition
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February 15 thru 28, 2010: The exhibition was in Newport and hosted by Newport City Renaissance Corporation and Goodrich Memorial Library at the Library.
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NEWPORT Event
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Description: phone 802.323.1056 for details
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Sunday,
February 21
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Reception
3:00-5pm
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Join us at Goodrich Memorial Library - 202 Main Street in downtown Newport to meet the artists and community members, with refreshments, and music by Cody Michaels
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through
February 28
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Presentation
Library hours
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See the plans developed by Newport City Renaissance Corporation and America Institute of Architects' R/UDAT for the city's downtown improvement projects. Newport puts the art put into action
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March 1 thru 15, 2010: The exhibition was in St. Johnsbury and hosted by St. Johnsbury Academy at the C.H. Morse Center.
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St. JOHNSBURY Event
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Description: phone 802.748.8171 for details
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Friday,
March 5
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Reception
5:00-7pm
Academy Open Studios Night
5:00-7pm
"Intaglio International" print exhibit
7:30-9pm
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Free and open to the public at the Charles Hosmer Morse Center at the Academy in St. J, featuring Hilltones acapella choir, Academy Jazz Band, Academy string ensemble, and more
The Fine Arts faculty at St. Johnsbury Academy will open studios to the public during the Reception for the "Artists' Choice Tour" exhibition
Intaglio artists from around the world display their prints and the process at Gato Nero on Eastern Avenue - phone 802.751.2439 for details
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March 5 through
March 12
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Student Artwork Exhibit
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Artwork from students at Lyndon Institute, King George School, and St. Johnsbury Academy will be on display at Catamount Arts on Eastern Avenue
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March 5 through
March 14
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Featured Artist: Curtis Hale
10:30-5:30pm
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The Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild features the work of project artist Curtis Hale at 430 Railroad Street in St. J this week, Monday-Saturday: 802.748.0158
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month of
March 2010
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Catamount Arts Regional Artist Exhibition
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More than 30 local artists specializing in painting, drawing, fiber, ceramics, photography and other media display their works in celebration of the Arts in the NEK
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March 1 thru April 9, 2010: The exhibition was in Castleton at Castleton State College's Christine Price Gallery.
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CASTLETON Event
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Description: phone 802.468.5611 for details
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Monday,
March 1
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Reception
noon
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Celebrating the opening of The Curator's Choice Tour at Price Gallery on the college campus
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March
Date TBD
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Board Meeting
TBD
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Orton Family Foundation Board convenes
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March 16 thru 31, 2010: The exhibition was in Morrisville and hosted by River Arts at River Arts Center.
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MORRISVILLE Event
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Description: phone 802.760.6060 for details
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Monday,
March 23
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Art, Sustainable Farms, and Feeding Vermont
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Artist and photographer John Miller talks with students about challenges and hopes for a sustainable future
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March
Date TBA
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Art Out About Art
afternoon
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Clients of Out and About, adult day services visit the exhibition and enjoy the artwork
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Wednesday,
March 24
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Feasts for the Eyes ... and Palates
afternoon
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Come sample the delights of the Morrisville Farmers' Market and see the artwork: grow local, buy local, live local, celebrate local
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Thursday,
March 25
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Reception
4:30-6pm
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Join us at the River Arts Center at 74 Pleasant Street in Morrisville
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Saturday,
March 27
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Open Mic Poetry Night
evening
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River Arts presents a poetry reading by Craftsbury poet Peggy Saphire, upstairs among the artworks - visit www.riverarts.org for more information
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April 1 thru 15, 2010: The exhibition was in Waterbury and hosted by Revitalizing Waterbury at American Legion Post 59 at 16 Stowe Street.
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WATERBURY Event
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Description: phone 802.272.6515 for details
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Monday,
March 29
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Art of Action: Panel Discussion
7pm
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Paul Costello (VCRD) and Alex Aldrich (VAC) will lead a discussion about the significance of the exhibition. Free to the public and sponsored by the Waterbury Public Library and the Waterbury Planning Commission
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Friday,
April 2
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Poetry Slam
7pm
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April is National Poetry Month! Waterbury's Slam host, Geof Hewitt ivites intersted poets to prepare two [2] original poems, 3 minutes or less in length. No props ... Prizes ... All are welcome. Free and sponsored by the Waterbury Public Library.
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Saturday,
April 3
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"The Art of Fermentation"
2:00-3pm
Alchemist Pub and Brewery, 23 South Main Street in Waterbury
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Presentation on the history and art of fermentation, with The Alchemist's Executive Chef Jeff Lang, Brewer John Kimmich, and Red Hen Bakery owner Randy George. Samples of kombucha, kimchee, bread and beer. admission is $5 with proceeds to benefit Revitalizing Waterbury and the Waterbury-Duxbury Food Council. Seating limited to 30, for reservations visit www.alchemistbeer.com
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Tue-Wed-Thursday,
April 6-8
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Exhibition Public Hours
10:00-2pm each day
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Stop in and see the artwork at 16 Stowe Street, at American Legion Post 59
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Friday,
April 9
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Where is the ART in Waterbury? A Call to Artists!
5:30pm
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Come to an ARTIST social to meet other creatives and talk about the future of Waterbury's ART scene ... get connected, inspired, and have fun! Bring an artist friend, business cards and a few great ideas. Cash bar available - this event is designed for Waterbury/Duxbury artists in all media and disciplines: full time, part time,professional, hobbyist, student, teacher and latent creatives who want to come out of the woodwork
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Saturday,
April 10
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Exhibition Public Hours
9:00-5pm
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Include a visit to the artwork when you're out participating in one of these community events:
1) $pring for Waterbury Retailer Day - benefiting Revitalizing Waterbury and the Waterbury/Duxbury Food Council, visit www.revitalizingwaterbury.org for details
2) 4th Annual LEAP Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Rally 10:00am -12:30pm at Crossett Book Middle School
3) Winter Waterbury Farmers' Market from 10am - 2pm in the cafeteria of Thatcher Brook Primary School
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Sunday,
April 11
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'Reading' Places: Art, Architectue and Gravestones of Early Vermont
2pm
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Bill Hosley demonstrates how art and artifacts can help us understand history. Open and free to the public, sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and the Waterbury Historical Society
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Tuesday,
April 13
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Exhibition Public Hours
10:00-2pm
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Your next-to-last chance to view (or REview) the artwork at the Legion
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Wednesday,
April 14
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Exhibition Public Hours
10:00-2pm
Visioning Our Agricultural Future - Community Potluck
5:30pm
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Last chance to see the exhibition in Waterbury
The Waterbury/Duxbury Food Council hosts a Potluck dinner celebrating today's bounty and imagining a bright future for our community. Just bring a seasonally- and locally-inspired meal to share
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April 12 thru 16, 2010: The exhibition was in Washington, DC and hosted by Senator Patrick Leahy at the Russell Senate Office Building in the Rotunda.
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Date
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WASHINGTON, DC Event
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Description: phone 802.828.5423 for details
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Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16
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Public Exhibition
9:00-4pm
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Senator Leahy and the Vermont Arts Council bring The Curator's Choice Tour to Capitol Hill, timed to coincide with Americans for the Arts' 23rd annual Arts Advocacy Day Kick Off
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April 16 thru 30, 2010: The exhibition is in Bristol and hosted by the Bristol Downtown Community Partnership at Holley Town Hall.
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BRISTOL Event
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Description: phone 802.453.7378 for details
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Friday,
April 16
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Reception
5:00-7pm
Community Artists Exhibition
5:00-7pm
Bristol Art Walk
5:00-7pm
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Join hosts, community members, residents, local project artist Kathleen Kolb and some of the subjects depicted in her paintings ... music by David Gusakov, and local fare
Stroll over to Art on Main to see multi-media artwork by 40 community members ranging in age from 5-92 years - through May Eighth
View art at WalkOver Gallery at 15 Main Street
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Sunday,
April 18
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Opening: Legacy Trees Exhibition
5:00-7pm
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Walkover Gallery presents beautiful photos of legacy trees by Jonathan Blake presented to ensure that heritage trees on the Watershed property will be preserved
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Monday,
April 19
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Selectboard Meeting
7pm
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The Bristol Selectboard conducts its semi-monthly meeting among the art - open to the public
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Tuesday,
April 20
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School Board Meeting
7pm
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The Mount Abraham School Board holds its April meeting among the artwork
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Wednesday,
April 21
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BDCP Board Meeting
7pm
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Local Host Organization, the Bristol Downtown Community Partnership holds its regular monthly meeting surrounded by the Art of Action
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Thursday,
April 22
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Workshop
8:15-10am
BRC Meeting
7pm
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The BDCP presents a workshop by Bruce Baker for Bristol business owners on Dynamic Customer Service and Sales - open to Bristol business owners
The Bristol Recreation Club holds its regular monthly meeting
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Monday,
April 26
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Board of Directors Meeting
7pm
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Art on Main holds its April BOD meeting among the artwork
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Tuesday,
April 27
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BFOA Meeting
7pm
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Bristol Friends of the Arts holds its monthly meeting - open to the public
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Wednesday,
April 28
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Stakeholders Breakfast
9-10:30am
BCC Meeting
7-8:30pm
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The BDCP hosts breakfast and prese the Art of Action to Downtown District Property Owners
The Bristol Conservation Commission holds its April meeting surrounded by the exhibition
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May 1 thru 15, 2010: The exhibition will be in Brandon and hosted by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brandon Artists' Guild at Brandon Town Hall and Community Center.
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BRANDON Event
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Description: phone 802.247.4956 for details
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Saturday,
May 1
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Community Open House
10:00am-2pm
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Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce [BACC] and the Brandon Artists Guild [BAG] host an Open House in conjunction with the launch of their new art initiative: Brandon Sunflower Power
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Sunday,
May 2
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Artists' Reception
5:00-7:30pm
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BAG greets the Art of Action artists, the greater community and fans
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Monday,
May 3
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Planning Commission Meeting
tentatively at 7pm
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The Brandon Planning Commission will holds its regularly scheduled meeting surrounding by the artwork
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Wednesday,
May 5
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Art+Students=Change
TBD
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Students from Brandon schools visit the exhibition
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Thursday,
May 6
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Chamber Mixer
5:30-7:30pm
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Hosted by the Friends of the Town Hall and sponsored by Langrock Sperry and Wool LLP for BACC members
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Saturday,
May 8
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Drop-In
TBD
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BAG and BACC invite visitors to stop in while downtown and see the artwork
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Monday,
May 10
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Selectboard Meeting
tentatively at 7pm
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The Brandon Selectboard holds its regularly scheduled May meeting
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Sunday,
May 16
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Open House and Pot Luck
1:00-3pm
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Brandon salutes resident Betty Moffitt on the occasion of her birthday ... bring a dish, good wishes, and toast the guest of honor surrounded by art
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May 3 thru June 30, 2010: The exhibition will be in Montpelier and hosted by the State of Vermont, Department of Buildings and General Services at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery on State Street.
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MONTPELIER Event
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Description: phone 802.828.3293 for details
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Friday, June 4
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Public Reception
5:00-7pm
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Justice Marilyn Skoglund, State Curator David Schutz and the Vermont Arts Council celebrate the arrival of The Curator's Choice Tour as part of Art Walk
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May 8 thru June 15, 2010: The exhibition will be in Manchester at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Galleries 9 and 10 .
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MANCHESTER Event
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Description: phone 802.362.1405 for details
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Saturday,
May 8
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Reception
4:00-6pm
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Join project artists and hosts Christopher Madkour and Jocelyn Grayson in Southern Vermont Arts Center's Galleries 7 and 9 for the opening of The Curator's Choice Tour
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May 16 thru 31, 2010: The exhibition will be in Rutland and hosted by the Rutland Downtown Partnership and the Chaffee Art Center at the Gryphon Building.
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RUTLAND Event
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Description: phone 802.775.0356 for details
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Tuesday,
May 25
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Board Meeting
10:00am
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The Rutland Redevelopment Authority convenes its monthly meeting surrounded by the Art of Action exhibition
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Wednesday,
May 26
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Committee Meeting
6:15pm
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RDP's Special Events Committee conducts its regularly scheduled meeting in the exhibition space ... open to the public
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Thursday,
May 27
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Reception
6:00-8pm
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At 116 West Street in Rutland
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June 1 thru 15, 2010: The exhibition will be in Bennington and hosted by the Better Bennington Corporation at the Cone Building.
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BENNINGTON Event
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Description: phone 802.442.5758 for details
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Saturday
June 5
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Reception
3:00-7pm
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At 441 Main Street in Bennington
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June 16 thru 30, 2010: The exhibition will be in Vergennes and hosted by the Friends of the Vergennes Opera House and the Vergennes Partnership at the Vergennes Opera House.
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VERGENNES Event
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Description: phone 802.877.6737 for details
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Friday,
June 18
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Reception
6:00-9pm
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Join hosts VFOH and VP in welcoming the artists and community members to Vermont's oldest city (est. 1788) and the Art of Action exhibition
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Saturday,
June 26
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Arts Ramble
10:00am-2pm
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Stroll downtown Vergennes and see the Artists' Choice Tour at the Opera House, along with exhibitions at Creative Space and Studio V galleries, and the Bixby Library
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Monday,
June 28
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Annual Meeting
TBA
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The Little City Players holds its Annual Meeting at the Opera House
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July 1 thru 16, 2010: The two tours will recombine in Burlington and with the complete collection hosted by Main Street Landing and Art's Alive at Burlington's Union Station.
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BURLINGTON Event
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Description: phone 802.828.3293 for details
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Friday,
July 2
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"Action|Reunited" Reception
5:00-7pm
Special Presentation
6:00
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Join the Vermont Arts Council, Main Street Landing and Art's Alive at Union Station on the waterfront as part of Burlington's First Friday Art Walk
A special celebration honoring some outstanding Friends of the Art of Action
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Saturday,
July 17
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Farewell and Bidders' Preview
5:00-7pm
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Come and see all the artwork created for this landmark project in one place, perhaps for the last time ever! Enjoy refreshments, and then, stick around for ...
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Saturday,
July 17
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Gala LIVE AUCTION Event
7:00-9pm
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... your final chance to get a piece of the 'Action' for yourself. Register to bid on 32 pieces of original art before 7:00pm and be guaranteed seating, a paddle, and FUN!
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