Counseling - The Bridge
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Counseling - The Bridge
THE BRIDGE MAY 5–18, 2011 • PAGE 9 Nancy Schulz’s Letter to the Legislature This letter is addressed to members of the Senate and House transportation committees as well as the secretary and deputy secretary of transportation. I ’m writing as the executive director of the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC), a nonprofit education and advocacy organization, to express my concern regarding the failure of the transportation board to do its work. As legislators and members of the administration, I hope you will take steps to eliminate the problem described below so that Vermonters in the future won’t waste time and energy on public hearings that are nothing more than charades. I’m requesting your immediate involvement to remedy this situation. Last fall, I learned of the existence of a quasi-legislative entity called the “transportation board” that was halfway through a series of hearings to solicit input from the public on what the state’s transportation priorities should be. The input, I learned, would be compiled for a report that would be delivered to both the House and Senate transportation committees. Concerned that I hadn’t received this notification, I contacted the T-board to ask to get on the notification list for future hearings. I was told by director Glenn Gershaneck that he had no such list. Frustrated by this response but focused on the immediate need, I encouraged members of the bike/ped community to e-mail comments and attend the remaining four meetings. Along with a VBPC board member, I traveled to Randolph in November to deliver comments on behalf of the state’s bicyclists and pedestrians. At the meeting, Mr. Gershaneck remarked on the large volume of comments that he was receiving from the bike/ped community. I knew this to be true because I had asked bicyclists and pedestrians to CC me on their e-mail messages. At the conclusion of the hearing, I asked Mr. Gershaneck when the report would be released. He was unable to provide even an approximate release date. I asked how I could get a copy of the report once it was issued. He told me to ask my legislator for one. When I pressed, he agreed to send copies to anyone present who wanted one. After the legislative session was underway, I contacted Mr. Gershaneck repeatedly to ask BE PREPARED Simple Wills • Living Wills Powers of Attorney Health Care Directives $75 each about the status of the report. I received vague responses that the report was not yet written. I contacted two regional planning commissions in an attempt to get more specifics. The RPCs had no further information. Now that the legislative session is in its final weeks, I learned through one of the RPCs that Mr. Gershaneck, in his words, “never got to it” because he was “swamped.” Many, many people are “swamped” but took the time to compose and submit comments for a report that didn’t get written. Other people who are “swamped” made the effort to travel to meetings to testify in person for a report that didn’t get written. It’s because of scenarios like this that citizens get cynical and give up on government. It’s absolutely wrong to ask citizens to make the effort to participate in the process and then ignore their input. Bottom line: If reports aren’t going to be written, don’t hold hearings and don’t ask for input. Citizens have better things to do than play charades with government officials. I urge you to investigate the nature of the problem at the Transportation Board and address it. Thank you. —Nancy Schulz, executive director, Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition, Montpelier About Glenn Gershaneck lenn Gershaneck has had an extensive career in transportation matters. Following a career in newspaper reporting and editing, Gershaneck was an aide to the late U.S. Senator Robert Stafford on transportation law and issues. He served as Vermont Transportation Secretary in the mid-1990s. For the past six years, Gershaneck has served as executive secretary of the Vermont Transportation Board, a part-time (28 hours per week) post with a salary of about $50,000 per year. He is the only employee of the board and has no staff support. G Counseling Adele Nicols, M.A. Evening & Weekend Appointments Confidential. Richard E. Davis Jr., Esq. Barre 802.476.3123 Convenient Montpelier location. General Practice of Law, including Real Estate & Personal Injury 802.279.0562 Vermont Legal Support Services Conrad Boucher • 223-3697 • Human Resource Policy Investigations for Colleges and Businesses • Statewide Public Record Research and Retrieval • Attorney Support • Corporate Process Service Montpelier, Vermont conradboucher.com PAGE 10 • MAY 5–18, 2011 THE BRIDGE The Montpelier School Page This page was paid for by the Montpelier Public Schools and compiled bv Richard Sheir. Thank You, Thank You! Every year I compile the list of those who have stepped forward to volunteer in the public schools. Montpelier calls itself a city, but it’s not. It’s a small town with small-town values. One of those is volunteering time and effort in support of the teachers and administration in the three schools. There isn’t a single person on this page who stepped forward so that they could see their name here. They made their contributions for all of the right reasons. —Richard Teachers and Staff Who Are Leaving John Bate: For years, John has been an anchor in the language department of MHS. His love of literature is contagious and helps increase circulation at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library as his former students develop a lifelong addiction. Judy Columbo: The person who, for years, has juggled the schedules, the people and a great deal more in the Recreation Department and who somehow has brought a sense of order to it all so that the Recreation Department actually appears to be seamless. Jennifer Ellis: A second- and third-grade teacher at Union most noted for bringing music into the classroom. She sings and plays guitar and brings aspects of theater into the class in a happy mix quite popular with students and with parents helping out in the class. Jim Morley: Stopped in a traffic jam on Main Street on any given day, you would never know that at least a few of the cars are being driven by those who were taught to drive by Jim Morley. Main Street Middle School Darren Allen Maria Archangelo Diane Baker Newton Baker Jen Bean Sheila Bevin Roberta Bowen Buffy Boyce Rhonda Brace David Brigham Jenny Bryant Maureen Carr Carolyn Casner Lyman Castle Lisa Cassetty Farrah Cattaneo Trisha Clark Jon Copans Lorna Corbett Crystal Crane Lisa Cruikshank Chrissy Currier Patty Dansby Alisa Dworsky Carolyn Dwyer Chris Ebersole Chuck Eldred Veronica Eldred Peter Evans Sylvia Fagin Nancy Farrell Anna Fiarzala Ben Field Deb Ferguson Eric Flanagan Clay Francis Steve Frey Christine Gibson-Davis Cindy Golonka Maggie Gordon Sarah Halpine Liz Harrington Bob Hynes Katy Isaacs Bill Koucky Fran Koucky Vivan Ladd Tomasi Allison Lau Kristi Leet Deb Maguire Katelyn Mathews Laura McKinstry Cynthia Meigs Bob Menzel Terri Milne Burr Morse Madeleine Murray-Clasen Theresa Murray-Clasen NECI Tim Noonan Courtney Parento Joy Partridge Hope Rappaport David Robinson Brandon Roffis Lori Rose Nell Sather Dorothy Schnure Jennifer Sciarotta Carolyn Scoppettone Greg Scoppettone Tim Shea Jean Stetter Patty Valentine Kate Vanden Berg Gerry Viens Sharon Viens Jeb Wallace-Brodeur Kim Whalen Brian Zecchinelli Karen Zecchinelli Montpelier High School English Langage Learning (ELL) classroom Richard Forcier observed and instructed ELL students under the supervision of the ELL instructor Jessie Gay tutored an ELL student in math Ian Lapoint was a conversation partner with an ELL student Luke Foley was a history intern who volunteered in the ELL room Tucker Purchase (Fairmont Farm) Music The Eleva Chamber Players brought a guest speaker, Dr. Shelly Tramposh, a violist who teaches at the Crane School of Music Willie Docto and Jennifer Flaster, violinists, helped present Dr. Tramposh Ruth Holmes facilitated many bake sales to benefit the MHS Chorus trip to the Ithaca Gospel Festival tions taught unicycling Bill Haines helped out with the canoeing unit Mandy Park and Erin Shea (UVM Extension’s Migrant Education Department) Debate and Forensics tournament judges Eric Bachman Dona Bate Richard Brock Sarah Brock Ginny Burley Sue Clayton Jen Dole Drama Don Grabowski Reed Bushey worked Kathleen Keenan many hours beyond Warren Kitzmiller the call of duty Concerts Russell Leete Anthony Barrows and Jacqui Carlomagno Alice Merrill Patrick Schlott, stuhelped fund and set Maura O’Brien dents, have spent up decorations for Bill Pelton countless volunteer the MHS Cabaret Rick Rebmann hours in the auditoTricia Curran sold tick- Ellen Selkowitz rium ets for the MHS Martha Smyrski Cabaret Jerry Tillotson Field Trips Elizabeth Wilcox Bob Watson, owner of Speakers Lynn Wild Capitol Grounds, Liz Manriquez, owner of Sue Zeller hosted our Spanish IV Espresso Bueno in class during the CofBarre, spoke to the State Forensic fee Unit this year Spanish IV class about Tournament Mané Alvez, owner of her coffee business Miriam Conlon Vermont Artisan Cofand experiences in Andrea Stander fee, hosted the Spanbarista competitions Joan Stepenske ish IV class at his Bill Merrilees from Robert Troester roastery in Waterbury Community Connec- Nancy Vachon Fall Harvest Celebration Chris Crandell Amy Goodman-Kiefer Dave Kaczynski, Jan Stuart and Nicko Rubin (East Hill Tree Farm) Anthony Pollina Drew Price Tom Roberge Paul Ruta Peggy Thompson Lyndon Virkler (NECI) Adam Woogmaster and Ariel Zevon (LACE) Energy Panel Tom Berry (Sen. Leahy's Office) Cheryl Ducharme (USDA) Mary Hooper Burr Morse Theresa Murray-Clasen Beth Pearce (Vermont state treasurer) Dotty Schnure (GMP) Tim Shea (National Life) Miscellaneous Buzz Ferver Karl Hammer Gwen Lyons-Baker (CVSWMD) Lisa Ransom and Scott Baughman (GROW Compost) His lasting legacy is that ours is a town that doesn’t live in mortal fear of its younger drivers. Ed Pelky: There are more than a few with children at MHS who had Ed Pelky as their English teacher. For years, Ed also anchored the high school’s drama program and has probably seen Guys and Dolls a few more times than he would like to admit. Holly Scudder-Chase: A local legend for her years and years of elementary school productions that brought out skills that students never knew they had and that every parent was convinced they possessed in abundance. Lexi Shear: Remember Bill Nye the Science Guy? Lexi Shear has filled that role at Montpelier High School, making chemistry less abstract by showing it at work in the community, as well as showing how biology helps shape our lives. Her classes cast science in a completely different, and much more accessible, light. Ellen Sholk: Señora Sholk has taught generations of Montpelier students to speak languages other then English. Although many conjugate the verbs, relatively few make it to the upper level classes where she teaches them to actually think in the language. Her value is truly appreciated when her students reach college. Kim Tewksbury: A first- and secondgrade teacher for years and later a literacy teacher for K-5, Kim spends as long as it takes to get kids who are struggling to get to the point of meeting standards. Little kids react to her passion, her determination and, ultimately, her comforting “momness.” Union Elementary School Renee Affolter Bev Allen Lesley Allen Jen Bean Elmira Behzadikia Ben & Jerry’s Eric Bigglestone Sandy Bigglestone Aubrey Boyles Michele Braun Karen Bruzesse Capital Stationers Sidney Collier Lorna Corbett Tricia Curran Jason Czarneski Tom Delaney Peter Holman Mihae Hooper Juliana Jennings Emily Keller Samantha Kolber Diana Koliander-Hart Christy Krussman Vivian Ladd Tomasi Adri Luhr Sigrid Lumbra Jessie Lynn Bill MaGill Liz MaGill Jen Matthews Sarah McGinnis Deb McGuire Barry McPhee Caroline Murphy NECI Bill Neurberger Susannah Noel Carol Paquette Stefanie Pinard Price Chopper Shelley Quinn Denise Ricker Jen Sciarotta Carolyn Scoppettone Tiffany Seitz Shaws’ Jean Stetter Jeff Stetter Angela Timpone Patty Valentine Kaye Winter Joy Worland Community-Based Learning/Service Learning Community-Based Learning Partners Abbey Group Associates in Pediatrics Autocraftsmen Bear-Code, LLC Bennett ShapiroMadtech Sound Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Beth Mueller Design Birchgrove Bakery Black River Design Bolton Valley Resort Capital Soccer Club Capitol Plaza Hotel Carolyn Grodinsky Carriveau’s Service Center Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Central Vermont Humane Society Central Vermont Medical Center Cochran’s Ski Area Cody Chevrolet Coffee Corner Community Connections Computer Barn Ltd. Concentra Conservation Law Foundation Copley Hospital Courtesy Toyota Dana L. Woodruff DeWolfe Engineering Associates Elizabeth Murphy Family Center of Washington County First In Fitness Fletcher Allen Health Care Formula Ford Gaelyn Cheney Global News Intelligence Governor Peter Shumlin's Office Green Mountain Self Advocates Heaton Woods Hunger Mountain Review Jean Vissering Joann Dwyer Jodi Vilardi Johannes Otter Jordan Mensah Karen Seigle Kathleen Bryant Kellogg Hubbard Library Kismet LiveScape Lost Nation Theater Lt. Governor Phil Scott's Office Lynne McBrien Main Street Middle School Megan McLane Midstate Dodge Monteverdi Music School Montpelier Alive Montpelier Bridge Montpelier Food Pantry Montpelier High School Montpelier Mud Montpelier Parks Montpelier Police Department Montpelier Public Works Department Montpelier School District Montpelier Senior Meals Program Morse Farm New England Culinary Institute New School of Montpelier Northern Power Systems Norwich University Athletic Training Department Nutty Steph’s Vermont Granola Onion River Animal Hospital Plainfield Health Center Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Price Chopper Restore at ReCycle North Riverside Tractor Salaam Scott Wiegand Stauffer Woodworking Sugarbush Resort Tertl Studios LLC The Confluence The Manghi's Bread Towne Ayre Farm Trinity Church Union Elementary School Utton's Automotive UVM College of Medicine Vermont Agency of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights and Labor Compliance Vermont College of Fine Arts Vermont Democratic Party Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services Vermont Department of Education Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Vermont Department of Labor Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Vermont Foodbank Vermont Humanities Council Vermont Secretary of State’s Office Vermont Sports Magazine Village Pizza Washington County Mental Health Washington County Sheriff’s Department Wayside Restaurant Weatherization and Renovation of Vermont WGDR Zutano Montpelier Public Schools Service Learning USDA Rural Development Green Mountain Power National Life Group Congressman Peter Welch's Office Morse Farm Montpelier Food Pantry Bethany Church King Arthur Baking Vermont Public Interest Research Group Vermont Farm Bureau Vermont Department of Agriculture Fairmont Farm Kimberly Hagen Montpelier Conservation Commission Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Montpelier Parks Department Montpelier Tree Board Food Works, Two Rivers Farm Vermont Compost Company Montpelier Farmer's Market Gary Home Montpelier Chamber Orchestra Paul Perley Cellos Community Connections North Branch Nature Center Community Luncheon at Bethany Church Montpelier VFW Post #792 Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District THE BRIDGE MAY 5–18, 2011 • PAGE 11 Vermont College of Fine Arts Launches Two New MFA Programs by Nat Frothingham E xcitement” was the word that academic dean Gary Moore used to describe the overall impact of two new programs that will be inaugurated this fall at the Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) in Montpelier. “Excitement,” said Moore, “this is what we want people to know about these new programs.” The two new programs are low-residency master of fine arts (MFA), one in music composition that will start in August, and another in graphic design that will start in October. “We were the first low-residency MFA program in writing, and the first low-residency program in the visual arts,” Moore said. Now, in adding two quite different programs, VCFA aims to realize a greater part of its long-term mission: to become, in Moore’s words, “a broadly-based national, or international, center for education in the arts.” Moore is aware that the low-residency model works extremely for some academic pursuits, but doesn’t work well at all for others. “Learning how to play the clarinet—that’s not what you could teach with the lowresidency model,” Moore said. “Dance, forget it. You want to be in a dance class every day.” But writing is something else. “I go off to the woodshed for three months and write. I mail what I’ve written to Herman Melville. He gets back to me saying, ‘This is great. But you could change chapter three.’” The low-residency model describes the interface between a student who works, often alone, to produce something and a mentor, who reacts to what the student has done. “You can do it in novel writing, in po- “ Scholarships Available for VCFA’s New MFA in Music Composition On April 19, the VCFA announced five new scholarships for students accepted into the inaugural class of the MFA in Music Composition program. Each scholarship is $8,000, or $2,000 per semester for all four semesters. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must submit the application form and fee by May 15. They must be accepted and enrolled for the August 2011 program. They must maintain good academic standing throughout the program. For more information, contact Debbie New, Office of Admissions, Vermont College of Fine Arts at 828-8636 or debbie.new@vermontcollege.edu. etry,” Moore said. And you can also do it in music composition and graphic design. MFA in Music Composition Composing in the 21st century is complicated, and the traditional model of putting pen to paper is only one of many options. The best music enters through our ears and never leaves us. It becomes part of how we move, how we speak, how we think. —Michael Early, faculty Discussing the VCFA’s new MFA in music composition, Moore stated his belief that serious music creation is moving toward what he calls “interdisciplinary fusion.” Moore referenced the work of an Argentinean composer based on J.S. Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion”—a composition that includes Afro-Latin rhythms and Western symphonic themes. And the performers were dancers, singers and actors. The work was performed in Stuttgart, Germany, and Boston. “I heard a radio interview about it out of Boston,” Moore said. “There was a piece about it in the New Yorker.” Based on the radio interview and magazine article, Moore spoke about an artistic event that had a profoundly powerful audience impact. “The audience stood, wept, applauded and gave the performers a 30-minute standing ovation,” Moore said. Moore believes that this is “the direction of serious music creation” and that the program’s talented and diverse faculty represent this wide-open embrace of the full wealth of musical forms. Faculty member Mike Early is finishing his PhD at Princeton this year. “He writes symphonic and electronic music,” said Moore. “And he performs on electric guitar in an indie band. He’s serious, but he’s working in many different genres of music.” Faculty member Andy Jaffe is a writer and scholar on jazz. Said Moore, “He’s a big-band sort of guy. He writes big-band compositions.” Moore described another adventurous faculty member this way: “We have this guy Jonathan Holland, and he likewise writes classical music but in writing it he feels free to draw on hip-hop.” The program’s faculty chair is Tamara Disendruck. She’s on the faculty at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She’s also a winner of the Prix de Rome. Describing her work, Moore said, “What we’re calling her music is contemporary composition. She has the musical skills of Beethoven and Stravinsky. She’s an edgy writer. You are going to hear new things in new ways. She and others are excited about working with students across types of music.” In this accepting, eclectic spirit of invention, the new MFA in music composition is taking applications across the composing Happy Mother's Day, Mom! ~ with all our love! New location, same beautiful product Mention this ad and receive FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 29 Evergreen Lane, Route 2, East Montpelier 802-223-3413 B pinkshutterflower@gmail.com Top, the graphic design faculty. Above, design by Silas Munro, member of the graphic design faculty. Images courtesy of VCFA. spectrum, including contemporary composition, jazz, electronic music, scoring for media and songwriting. MFA in Graphic Design Graphic design these days should be less about designing individual objects and more about designing tools and systems for effecting change. A simple designed object like a book or a website should be seen less as a self-contained, closed system and more as a part of a large and complex network. The better we understand the intricate functions of the larger systems, the more effectively we can design the smaller parts. —Matthew Monk, program chair According to Moore, the new MFA program in graphic design answers a need that has been articulated by graphic design professionals. “All of these people who contacted us about graphic design doubted they would ever be able to do an MFA in graphic design,” Moore said. “They are working people.” How could they take a prolonged break from their employment to pursue an advanced degree? At the same time, said Moore, “We were told by designers that people go into that career, but after awhile, they feel limited.” As the new graphic design program has been conceptualized, Moore explained, it’s not about computer applications. It’s meant to serve the needs of graphic design professionals who have typically spent six to 10 years in the profession. Said Moore, “It’s about deepening, lifting, widening the design vision. We will put them together with mentors who see new ways.” VCFA has assembled a graphic design faculty who are by turns teachers, book designers, historians, theorists, painters, critics and multimedia artists. The faculty members come from such impressive centers of design excellence at the Rhode Island School of Design, and from locations as diverse as London, Caracas, Seoul and Usangi, Tanzania. Moore described the graphic design MFA as a self-designed independent-study program. “[The graduate student participants] are going to bring their work knowledge here and bring a new vision back to where they came from.” PAGE 12 • MAY 5–18, 2011 THE BRIDGE Calendar of Events Upcoming Events Moms Say No to War Music, poetry and speakers. Sponsored by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. State House lawn, Montpelier. 10th Annual Free Comic Book Day It only happens once a year: absolutely free comics for all ages. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Wonder Cards and Comics, 445 Route 302 (Barre-Montpelier Road). 476-4706 or freecomicbookday.com. FRIDAY, MAY 6 Central Vermont Quilt Show Judging of more than 50 quilts by local quilters, quilting demonstrations, vendors and more. 2–7 p.m. Old Labor Hall, Barre. $5. centralvermontquiltshow.com. Event continues Saturday, May 7. ‘Give Mom the Night Off’ Pasta Dinner A sit-down dinner for Mother’s Day. Benefits the eighth-grade canoe journey project. 6 p.m.; takeouts start at 5:30 p.m. Twinfield Union High School, 108 Nasmith Brook Road, Plainfield. $6. For reservations, call 454-8441, 454-7301 or 426-3213, ext. 225. SATURDAY, MAY 7 State of Vermont Surplus Vehicle Auction More than 100 state vehicles sold to the highest bidder. No reserves; rain or shine. 8–10 a.m., preview (also Friday, May 6, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). 10 a.m., auction. Central garage, 1756 Route 302 (Barre-Montpelier Road, across from the Wayside). Spring Into Summer Celebration Sweet and savory all-you-can-eat pie breakfast, silent auction, and free perfomance by the No Strings Marionette company. 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; marionette performance 10:30 a.m. Christ Church, 64 State Street, Montpelier. Pie breakfast $7 individual, $25 family, free for children 5 and younger; benefits Orchard Valley Waldorf School. 456-7400. Art’s First! Free art activities for youth age 7 to 10. 1–3:30 p.m. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free, but space is limited: register at 479-7069. studioplacearts.com. Event repeats Saturday, May 14, and Saturday, May 21. Spring Bike-Stripping Party at Freeride Montpelier Help the Montpelier bike cooperative organize bikes and bike parts and strip donated bikes into scrap metal and usable parts. Bring your own tools. Party ends in a short group ride to Three Penny Taproom at 5 p.m. 1–5 p.m. Freeride Montpelier, 89 Barre Street, Montpelier. Free. freeridemontpelier.org. Free Hook-in at Green Mountain Hooked Rugs Come with whatever project you’re working on. All levels welcome. Shop open for supplies. 1–5 p.m. Green Mountain Hooked Rugs, 2838 County Road, Montpelier. Free. 223-1333 or greenmountainhookedrugs.com. Horses and Hats for Home Health and Hospice Watch the Kentucky Derby live and take a chance on your favorite horse. Wear your best hat and enjoy mint juleps and hors d’oeuvres. 4:30–6:30 p.m. Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield. $60; benefits Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice and includes a raffle ticket for a three-night vacation in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. Tickets at 224-2215 or lkurrle@cvhhh.org. Green Up Day Starry Mountain Singers Vermonters get out and clean up their towns. In Montpelier: meet at 9 a.m. at the farmers’ market entrance, next to Julio’s. In Calais: drop off bags from 9 a.m.–noon at the recycling depot on Moscow Woods Road (pick up bags at all three Calais stores or the town clerk, or use your own). World music vocal ensemble specializing in sacred and secular singing traditions from Georgia, Bulgaria, Corsica and the United States. The members of the powerful, high-energy young group got their start touring extensively with Village Harmony and Northern Harmony. 7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. $12 suggested donation. 734-8940 or myspace.com/ thestarrymountainsingers. Onion River Sports Bike Swap Drop off your old bike before Friday, May 6, then get a new-to-you one on Saturday. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (arrive early for best deals). Onion River Sports, 20 Langdon Street, Montpelier. 229-940, thefolks@onionriver.com or onionriver.com. Opening Day of Summer Farmers’ Market See Ongoing Events section for description. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 60 State Street (across from intersection of State and Elm), Montpelier. 223-2958 or montpelierfarmersmarket.com. Central Vermont Quilt Show See Friday, May 6 for description. Note change in time. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Old Labor Hall, Barre. $5. centralvermontquiltshow.com. Gather and Prepare a Creative, In-Season Wild Edibles Lunch With traditional farm cook Margaret Osha. Gather what the fields and forests have to offer, then prepare and feast on a wild edibles lunch. Includes making soft cheese. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Turkey Hill Farm, 55 Turkey Hill Road, Randolph Center. $65; includes lunch. Register at 728-7064 or turkeyhillfarmvt.com. Exhibits BIG PICTURE THEATER Spring Showcase, mixed-media works with a floral theme by Jennifer Perellie. 48 Carroll Road (just off Route 100), Waitsfield. Through May 31. 496-8994 or bigpicturetheater.info. CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER LOBBY Recent Chaos: Landscape, Kimono and Abstraction, works by Frank Woods. Fisher Road, Berlin. Through June 3. 271-4375 or cvmc.org. CONTEMPORARY DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO O’MADDI’S DELI AND CAFE Oil and Water Do Mix, water-based oil paintings by Robin LaHue. Mayo building, 7 South Main Street, Northfield. Through May. 485-4700. RED HEN CAFE From the Garden to the Forest, naturethemed paintings by Anne Unangst, Cindy Griffith and Marcia Hill. 961 Route 2, Middlesex. Through June 30. 223-3591 or mhill@myfairpoint.net. THE SHOE HORN Other Hand Drawings, with Color, left-handed figure studies by Glen Hutcheson. 8 Langdon Street, Montpelier. Through May 31. artwhirled23@yahoo.com. THE SKINNY PANCAKE The Earth, paintings by Skye Forest. 18 Langdon Street (third floor), Montpelier. Through May. 229-4676 or cdandfs.com. GIFFORD GALLERY STATE HOUSE GOVERNOR’S GALLERY In the Abstract, photographs by Annie Tiberio Cameron of Montpelier. 109 State Street, Montpelier. Photo ID required for admission. Through May 31. anniecameronphotography.com. KELLOGG-HUBBARD LIBRARY The Art of Creative Aging, juried exhibit of work by central Vermont visual artists age 70 and older. 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Through June 30. 476-2681 or mharmon@cvcoa.org. Called “a national treasure” by the Los Angeles Times, Pressler is a well-known, well-respected classical pianist. 7:30 p.m. Barre Opera House. $10–$26. Tickets at 476-8188 or barreoperahouse.org. SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mystery Walk/Hike with the Green Mountain Club Bloom into Spring, representational abstracts in acrylic of flowers and more by Arthur Zorn of Montpelier. 89 Main Street, Montpelier. Through May 30. 229-4431 or arthurzorn.com. Paintings by Robin LaHue of Northfield. 44 South Main Street, Randolph. Through May 25. 728-2324. TD Bank Celebration Series: Menahem Pressler Surviving to Thriving: Realization of Aspirations, Hope and Potential, group show sponsored by the Art Therapy Association of Vermont Montpelier. Through May 31. arttherapy-vt.org. STUDIO PLACE ARTS Refuge, multimedia group show exploring sanctuary, and a retrospective exhibit of works by Susan M. Russell. 201 North Main Street, Barre. Through June 4. 479-7069 or studioplacearts.com. VERMONT SUPREME COURT Paintings by by David Smith of Peacham. State Street, Montpelier. Through June. Tracy, 828-0749. Moderate 6- to 8-mile adventure somewhere in central Vermont. Contact leader Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net, for meeting time and place. Wildflower Walk with the Young Adventurers Club Outdoor adventure for kids 0–6 years old and their parents. Hike, play, learn and make friends. Sponsored by the Montpelier section of the Green Mountain Club. Call Mike Wetherell, 223-8493, for meeting time and place. Contact Improvisation and Movement Exploration Jam Open space for movement exploration and improvisation. Musicians also welcome. 10 a.m., beginner lesson. 10:30–noon, open jam. Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 18 Langdon Street, Montpelier. $3–$5 suggested donation. Amy, 778-0300, or Abbi, 318-3927. Shalva Chemo: Georgian Vocal Trio Complex polyphonic songs from Caucasus Georgia, sung by Tristan Sikharulidze, Guri Sikharulidze and Merab Kalandadze on the trio’s first visit to the United States. 2:30–5 p.m., workshop. 7 p.m., concert, Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Suggested donation $20 workshop, $15 concert, $30 both. 426-3210. Concert at the T.W. Wood Gallery Featuring cellist Melissa Perley and pianist Joe Pepper with guest violinist Jane Harrness. Works by Elgar, Beethoven and Chopin, and a premiere of new film music by Paul Perley. 4 p.m. T.W. Wood Gallery, 36 College Street, Montpelier. 229-1501. MONDAY, MAY 9 Mindfulness Practice and Psychotherapy With Robert Kest, PhD. Explore the interface of meditation and psychotherapy. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com. Earth Tones Book Discussion: The Great Work Thomas Berry’s philosophical and theological look into the motivations behind the human race’s destruction of its environment. Discussion led by Gina Logan, professor of English and sociology at Norwich University. Final discussion in a five-part series. 7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. TUESDAY, MAY 10 Decommissioning Vermont Yankee: Public Forum Focus on the possible ways to safely and cleanly decommission Vermont Yankee. Panelists include Deb Katz and Bob Stannard of the Citizen’s Awareness Network and Chris Williams of the Vermont Citizen’s Action Network. 6:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 476-3154. Organized by the Vermont Yankee Decomissioning Alliance. THE BRIDGE MAY 5–18, 2011 • PAGE 13 Calendar of Events Author Talk and Signing: Garrett Graff, The Threat Matrix Vermont and New York in the Gilded Age Graff, Montpelier native and Washingtonian’s editor in chief, reports the story of FBI agents who believed they could confront terrorists without sacrificing moral high ground. 7 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229-0774. Local author Roberta Harold describes some of the history behind her novel Heron Island, set in 1903, including class and labor issues, anarchy, granite workers and Teddy Roosevelt. 7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. Farm to Plate Presentation Prospect and Refuge: Space and Inspiration in the Garden The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund shares their 10-year plan for building strong local and regional food systems, creating food and farm jobs, and improving access to local food. 7 p.m. Big Picture Theater, 48 Carroll Road (just off Route 100), Waitsfield. 496-8994 or bigpicturetheater.info. With Jean Vissering, Montpelier landscape architect. Learn how the prospect-refuge theory can be used to design comfortable, delightful garden spaces. 7–8:30 p.m. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $8. 479-7069 or studioplacearts.com. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Czech Films: The Cinema of Irony This week’s film: The Firemen’s Ball (1967). Illuminated by Rick Winston, film impresario. Part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute weekly class series through May 18. 10 a.m. Savoy Theater, 26 Main Street, Montpelier. $5 suggested donation. 454-4675 or ataplow@vtlink.net. Montpelier Recreation Department Open House Sports Film Series Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight and Bill Murray tee off for a side-splitting round of fairway foolishness (call for title of film). 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, School Street, Marshfield. Free. 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com or marshfield.lib.vt.us. FRIDAY, MAY 13 Ladies’ Night Flat Fix and Race Remedy Learn about summer programs and get 10 percent off all pool passes. 4–6 p.m. Montpelier Recreation Department, Barre Street, Montpelier. 225-8699. Women-only evening of refreshments and bike maintenance. Learn how to fix a flat tire, and troubleshoot—and learn quick fixes for—other bike problems you may encounter. 6–7:30 p.m. Onion River Sports, Montpelier. Free.229-9409 or thefolks@onionriver.com. What Is Soy and What Do You Do With It? Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio Spring Showcase With Chris Bennett, chef, NECI student and intern at Vermont Soy. Learn about the cooking history of the soybean. Cooking demo and tasting of classic tofu dishes. Take home recipes. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. $5 member/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com. ‘You Come Too’ Poetry Discussion Read and talk about Seamus Heaney’s poems, including “Mid-Term Break,” “Digging,” “The Tollund Man,” “Making Strange,” “Changes,” “The Railway Children” and “Clearances.” 5:30 pm. Vermont Humanities Council, 11 Loomis Street, Montpelier. Free. Refreshments served. RSVP encouraged but not required: call 262-2626, ext. 307. Free Film Showing: This Land Is Our Land A call to reclaim the commons, showing how commercial interests are undermining collective ones (46 minutes). Part of a film series sponsored by Readers & Writers. Showings at 5:30 and 7 p.m. LACE, 159 North Main Street, Barre. Free. Fairbanks Community of Observers With Charles Browne, executive director, and Chris Bouchard, meteorologist, from the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium. Learn about a new citizen-based program to collect data and monitor plants and animals to learn more about changes in environment and climate. 7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. Poetry Reading with Leonard Irving Plainfield poet Irving was born in Dundrennan, Scotland, a long time ago. He served in the British Royal Marines during World War II, and he has traveled great distances on ships and train and by walking. He presently argues with sparrows outside his window each morning. 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, School Street, Marshfield. Free. 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com or marshfield.lib.vt.us. THURSDAY, MAY 12 International Trade Seminar For business owners interested in exporting their products. 8:30 a.m.–noon. Best Western, Waterbury. $20. Register at vtsbdc.com. Sponsored by the Vermont Small Business Development Center. Book Dicussion: To Kill a Mockingbird Discuss Harper Lee’s classic novel of a young girl’s moral awakening. Led by Gina Logan. 1:30 p.m. Westview Meadows, 171 Westview Meadows Road, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. A Vermont Reads/Vermont Humanities Council event. Free Vermont Medigap Blue Informational Session Vermonters retiring or turning 65: learn about Medigap Blue supplemental insurance policies. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Elks Club, Country Club Drive, Montpelier. Free. Jill, 371-3299. Introduction to Wooden Window Restoration Get information on repairing, restoration, glazing, lead safety and energy efficiency from preservation experts Sally Fishburn and Judy Hayward. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Memorial Room, City Hall, Montpelier. Free. To register, contact 674-6752 or histwininc@valley.net. Sponsored by the Montpelier Historic Preservation Commission. Live Music CHARLIE O’S 70 Main Street, Montpelier. 223-6820. Friday, May 6 Red Hot Juba (Americana) Saturday, May 7 Blue Fox and the Rockin’ Daddies (blues) Thursday, May 12 Sara Grace (solo acoustic) Friday, May 13 The Move It Move It (dance) Saturday, May 14 Township and Waylon Speed (rock) Wednesday, May 18 Abby Jenne (solo acoustic) Friday, May 20 Vermont Joy Parade (indie folk) Saturday, May 21 The Northern Skies (bluegrass) LANGDON STREET CAFE 4 Langdon Street, Montpelier. Most shows by donation. 223-8667 or langdonstreetcafe.com. Friday, May 6 Sheesham and Lotus (vintage), 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7 Laura Bullock (acoustic), 6 p.m. Casey Abrams (acoustic), 7 p.m. Dan Zura CD release party (rock), 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 Comedy open mic night, 9 p.m Thursday, May 12 The Winterlings (folk), 8 p.m. Friday, May 13 Chris Kasper and His Band (acoustic), 7 p.m. Strength in Numbers (soul), 10 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Rachael Rice and the Cosmic Americans’ Last Waltz (honky-tonk), 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 Benjamin Rigby (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m. Jane Boxall: Ragtime Marimba (vaudeville/tin pan alley ), 9 p.m. Friday, May 20 The Concrete Rivals (rock), 9 p.m. J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices (country), 10:30 p.m. More than 350 dancers age 6 to 60 perform completed works from the past year, including student choreography, jazz, tap, modern, ballet, hip hop, breaking and a dance theater piece. 7 p.m. Barre Opera House. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets at 229-4676. Event repeats Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15. Free Film Showing: For the Next Seven Generations The story of 13 indigenous grandmothers from around the world who have come together to help create a new way of life to bring the planet back into balance before it's too late. 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, School Street, Marshfield. Free. 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com or marshfield.lib.vt.us. North Sea Gas: Scottish Folk Concert Scottish folk band—bouzouki player Ronnie MacDonald, multi-instumentalist Dave Gilfillan and fiddler Grant Simpson—performs three-part harmonies and folk tunes with a strong dose of Scottish humor. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. $12 in advance, $15 at the door; benefits the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra. Tickets at 877-FIDDLE-1. SATURDAY, MAY 14 Annual Jaquith Library Plant Swap Bring plants (labeled, if you can—no invasive species, please) and gardening questions; take home new green friends and gardening tips. 8 a.m.–noon. Jaquith Public Library, School Street, Marshfield. Free. 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com or marshfield.lib.vt.us. Eco-Fair at National Life Demonstrations and seminars, local food vendors, live music by Mellow Yellow, kids’ activities and special waste collection of textiles, books and electronics. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. National Life, Montpelier. facebook.com/nationallife. Mayfest 2011 Maypole ceremony by Orchard Valley Waldorf grade-school students, King Winter and Lady Spring puppet shows, children’s activities, live music and more. Bring your own picnic. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, 2290 Route 14, East Montpelier. Free. 456-7400. see UPCOMING EVENTS, page 14 Saturday, May 21 Underscore Orchestra (gypsy), 9 p.m. MAIN STREET BAR & GRILL 118 Main Street, Montpelier. All shows 7–10 p.m. No cover. 225-3304. Tuesday, May 10 Jairo Sequeria (Spanish guitar) Tuesday, May 17 Mark LeGrand (rock/country) NUTTY STEPH’S CHOCOLATERIE Route 2, Middlesex. 229-2090 or nuttystephs.com. Bacon Thursdays (every Thursday) Live piano music, 8 p.m. Noble Savage (electro-rock-dance), 10 p.m. Theater TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Harper Lee’s classic novel, set for the stage in its 50th year of publication. Through May 15. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinees on April 30 and May 15. Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier. $25 Thursdays, $30 Friday–Sunday, $10 children age 6–11, discounts for students and seniors. Infants and toddlers not admitted. Tickets at 2290492 or lostnationtheater.org. RED HEN CAFE 961 Route 2, Middlesex. 223-5200. Saturday, May 7 Kevin MacNeil Brown (singersongwriter/Americana), 1–3 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Fox, Hock and Jones (acoustic), 1–3 p.m. SUBMIT YOUR EVENT! Send all listings to calendar@montpelierbridge.com. Deadline for the May 20 issue, covering events happening May 21–June 2, is May 13. PAGE 14 • MAY 5–18, 2011 THE BRIDGE Calendar of Events UPCOMING EVENTS, continued from page 13 Free Film Showing: Growing Awareness South American Folk Rhythm Workshop with the Alturas Duo Documentary examining community-supported agriculture through the story of organic farmers in the Pacific Northwest. Part of a film series sponsored by Readers & Writers. Showings at 5:30 and 7 p.m. LACE, 159 North Main Street, Barre. Free. Learn simple South American rhythms and their origins as played on guitar and charango. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Summit School/Monteverdi Music School, Barre Street, Montpelier. $25. summit-school.org or alturasduo.com. Deep Stack Texas Hold ’em Tournament 20,000 chips, 80 percent payout. Benefits the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra. 11 a.m., $25 satellites. 1 p.m., $100 main event. Canadian Club, Barre. John, 223-8945. Cooking With Lisa, Part 2: Cook Dinner Ahead With Lisa Masé. Learn how to match wholesome ingredients with leftovers from grain-based breakfast recipes to make dinner. Understand how to make cost-effective shopping choices, practice hands-on cooking, sample dishes and take home recipes. 12:30–2 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. $8 member/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com. Art’s First! See Saturday, May 7 for description. 1–3:30 p.m. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free, but space is limited: register at 479-7069. studioplacearts.com. Event repeats Saturday, May 21. Author Talk and Signing: Senator Bernie Sanders Vermont’s U.S. senator presents his new book, The Speech, chronicling his eight-and-a-half hour filibuster in December 2010. 5:30 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229-0774. Dharma Film Series: Rivers and Tides Thomas Reideisheimer’s documentary shadows renowned sculptor Andrew Goldsworthy as he creates works of art with natural materials. Discussion follows. 7 p.m. Shambhala Center, 64 Main Street (third floor, across from fire station), Montpelier. Free. Mary, 223-1879. Here We Are: Variety Show for People with Disabilities Pop, folk and classical music; poetry, fiction and short-story reading; stand-up comedy, theater and more, performed by area people with various physical and mental disabilities. 7 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. Show will be ASL interpreted. Michael, 229-0984 or foodsong@mapiano.com. Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio Spring Showcase See Friday, May 14 for description. 7 p.m. Barre Opera House. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets at 229-4676. Event repeats Sunday, May 15. SUNDAY, MAY 15 Book Launch: Highway in the Blood Montpelier author and musician Kevin Macneil Brown combines readings with musical performance to celebrate the publication of his new mystery, set in northern New England. 7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. Ride of Silence Ride to Middlesex and back (at a 12 MPH pace) to remember all bicyclists who have been injured or killed in crashes with motor vehicles. Black and red armbands provided. 6–7 p.m. Meet on the State Street sidewalk in front of the State House, Montpelier. Free. 225-8904 or nancy@vtbikeped.org. Pare Down, Simplify and Declutter With Mary Jane Rehm. Create an organized, harmonious and calm living space, learn organizing tips and ways to eliminate clutter, and develop a strategy to own and maintain less. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. E-mail Mary Jane at maryjane@maryjanerehmcolor.com by May 15 for a questionnaire that will be used in the workshop. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com. THURSDAY, MAY 19 Free Film Screening: To Kill a Mockingbird Watch the award-winning film adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel. 1:30 p.m. Westview Meadows, 171 Westview Meadows Road, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. A Vermont Reads/Vermont Humanities Council event. Freedom Through Frugality: Spend Less, Have More Jane Dwinell, author and Montpelier native, presents her new book on using your time and money deliberately for peace of mind, personal freedom and ethical living. 6-8 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. Sponsored by Transition Town Montpelier. Antique Road Show With James Marquis, antiques appraiser. Bring your favorite treasures and learn what they’re worth (no jewelry, please). Refreshments available. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Barre Town Middle and Elementary School. $5 one item, $10 three items; benefits Crops by Kids, the new school garden. 476-6617, ext. 101, or sbarnbte@u61.net Montpelier Alive Fundraiser at Three Penny A portion of the proceeds from your favorite brew will be donated to Montpelier Alive to support their work in downtown Montpelier. 7–10 p.m. Three Penny Taproom, 108 Main Street, Montpelier. montpelieralive.org. Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio Spring Showcase See Friday, May 14 for description. Note change in time. 2 p.m. Barre Opera House. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets at 229-4676. Mir Zaynen Do— We are Here: Yiddish and Hebrew Songs from the Old Country Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Meditation, procession and a ceremony of honoring the birth of Buddha that combines elements from various traditions and lineages. Children’s program. Bring a snack to share. 2–2:30 p.m., mediation. 2:30–3:30 p.m., ceremony. Shao Shan Temple, 125 Cranberry Meadow Road, East Calais. Free. RSVP to 456-7091or shaoshantemple@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Gathering and the sanghas of central Vermont. A concert by Counterpoint in celebration of Jewish History Month with readings from the work of Sholem Aleichem by members of WordStage Vermont. 7:30 p.m. T.W. Wood Gallery, 36 College Street, Montpelier. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. 828-8743 or twwoodgallery.org. Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner with Homemade Pie Takeout only, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Wyoming Lodge, Plainfield. For reservations, call 4547301. MONDAY, MAY 16 Spring Green Smoothies With Linda Wooliever. Make delicious and nutritious raw smoothies with local greens and wild edibles. 6–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. $7 member/owners, $9 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com. Ongoing Events TUESDAY, MAY 17 COMMUNITY How to Apply Horse Sense to Leading Change in Life and Work Meeting on Disability Issues With Lucinda Newman, certified equine guided educator. Learn how leadership with horses parallels human leadership and social dynamics. 5:30–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com. Share stories and concerns. Third Thursdays, 1–3 p.m. Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State Street, Montpelier. 639-1522 or 229-0501 (both are V/TTY numbers as well). Author Talk and Signing: Henry Homeyer The New Hampshire gardener and auhor presents his new book, Organic Gardening (Not Just) in the Northeast: A Hands-On Month-by-Month Guide. 7 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229-0774. CRAFT WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Working meeting of the Dog River Quilters. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Maplewood Quilts, 29 East Street, Northfield. 223-7984. Czech Films: The Cinema of Irony This week’s film: Kolya (2002). Illuminated by Rick Winston, film impresario. Final event in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute weekly class series. 10 a.m. Savoy Theater, 26 Main Street, Montpelier. $5 suggested donation. 454-4675 or ataplow@vtlink.net. Submit Your Event! For free calendar listings (all free events and one-time classes) E-mail Dana Dwinell-Yardley, calendar@montpelierbridge.com. The deadline for the May 19 issue (covering events happening May 20–June 2) is Friday, May 13. Listings may be edited for length, clarity or style, and Montpelier events have priority. For paid listings in the classifieds (ongoing classes that cost money) Call any of our ad reps—Carl, Carolyn or Pete— at 223-5112, ext. 11 or 12. ★ Quilting Group DANCE Ecstatic Dance Free-form community dance based on various musical styles in a safe, alcohol-, foodand smoke-free environment. Bring water. First and third Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. Worcester Town Hall, corner of Elmore Road and Calais Road. $3–$5 donation. Fearn, 505-8011. Swing Dances All ages and experience levels welcome. No partner needed. Bring socks or softsoled, indoor-only shoes. Second and fourth Fridays. Lesson, 7:30 p.m. Open dancing, 8–10 p.m. Capital City Grange, Northfield Street, Montpelier. $8. 229-4008. Contra Dances All dances taught; no partner necessary. All ages welcome. Bring soft-soled shoes. First, third and fifth Saturdays, 8–11 p.m. Capital City Grange, Northfield Street, Montpelier. $8. 744-6163. FOOD ★ Capital City Farmers Market More than 50 local vendors sell seedlings, produce, meats, cheeses, prepared food and crafts. Live music and demos all season. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Through October 29. 60 State Street (across from intersection of State and Elm), Montpelier. 2232958 or montpelierfarmersmarket.com. GAMES Game Night Play strategic games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, Pandemic and Risk, as well as card games and social games. Bring games and snacks to share. All ages welcome. Fourth Mondays. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield. Free. Irvin, 454-1117. Name That Movie! Try to come up with the titles of films from watching a barrage of short clips. Drink specials, free popcorn and prizes! Play on a team or take on the challenge solo. Fridays, 5–6 p.m. CineClub, downstairs at the Savoy Theater, 26 Main Street, Montpelier. $2.50. playtrivia@gmail.com. THE BRIDGE MAY 5–18, 2011 • PAGE 15 Calendar of Events Apollo Duplicate Bridge Club Barre-Tones Rehearsal All welcome. Partners sometimes available. Fridays, 6:45 p.m. Bethany Church, Montpelier. 485-8990 or 223-3922. A cappella barbershop group, open to all women age 18 and older who love to sing. Mondays, 7 p.m. Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. barretonesvt.com. KIDS & TEENS ★ Waterbury Community Band Rehearsals The Basement Teen Center Cable TV, PlayStation 3, pool table, free eats and fun events for teenagers. Monday–Thursday 3–6 p.m.; Friday 3– 11 p.m. Basement Teen Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-9151. Story Time at the Waterbury Public Library Mondays, age 18–36 months. Wednesdays, age 0–18 months. Fridays, age 3–6 years. 10 a.m. Waterbury Public Library. Free. 244-7036. Kids Cooking Up a Story Read a story, then bring it to life through cooking. For pre-K through age 10. Wednesdays, 5 p.m., age 5–10. Fridays, 10 a.m., pre-K. LACE, 159 North Main Street, Barre. $3 suggested donation. Anna, 4764276 or farmfreshlace@gmail.com. ★ Library Activities for Kids New members of all ages welcome. Most selctions are traditional concert band pieces at the junior-high to high-school level. 7–9 p.m. Waterbury Congregational Church, North Main Street, Waterbury. Outdoor performances begin in June. info@waterburycommunityband.org. The Guitar Sam Jam Open to all: electric and acoustic, all styles, ages and abilities. Hosted by Chris Robertson and the Socket Rockets. Last Wednesdays, 8–11 p.m. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. guitarsam.com or 229-0295. Songwriters’ Meeting Meeting of the Northern VT/NH chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Bring copies of your work. Third Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. John, 633-2204. • Story time, Tuesdays, Wednedays and Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. • Flower crafts, Mondays, 3:30–5 p.m. • Nature skills and crafts, Tuesdays, 3:30–5 p.m. • Chess club, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. (call Robert, 229-1207, for info) • Lego club, Thursdays, 4–5 p.m. • Comics club, Fridays, 3:30–5 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. All programs continue through the week of May 23. Free. 223-4665. Coffeehouse Youth Group SPIRITUALITY Games, movies, snacks and music. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. Church of the Crucified One, Route 100, Moretown. 496-4516. ★ Story Time at the Jaquith Stories followed by art, craft, nature or cooking projects. Mondays, 10 a.m. Jaquith Public Library, Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. 426-3581,jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail .com or marshfield.lib.vt.us. ★ Story Time in East Montpelier Narratives, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and games from the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Fridays, 10–11 a.m., Four Corners Schoolhouse, East Montpelier. Through June 10. Free. 223-4665. Dads’ and Kids’ Playgroup For children age 5 and younger and their male grownups. Free dinner included. Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. Through June 9. Family Center of Washington County, 383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier. Christopher, 262-3292, ext. 115 Tween and Teen Nights Fun, nonreligious activities and programs for tweens (age 9–12) and teens. Third Thursdays, 6–8 p.m., tween night. Third Fridays, 6–9 p.m., teen night. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier. Diadel, 279-3695 or diadel.ortiz@gmail.com. LANGUAGE ★ Lunch in a Foreign Language Bring lunch and practice your language skills with neighbors. Noon–1 p.m. Mondays, Hebrew. Tuesdays, Italian. Wednesdays, Spanish. Thursdays, French. Fridays, German. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier. 223-3338. MUSIC Heartbeat of Barre Drumming Circle Stories, poems and art welcome to accompany drumming. Fourth Mondays. LACE, 159 North Main Street, Barre. $3 suggested donation. gardens7gables@gmail.com. Enjoy the music and share your own. Good fellowship, snacks and beverages. First Fridays, 7–9 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier (park and enter at rear). Shape Note/Sacred Harp Sing No experience needed. All welcome. Second Sundays, 3–5 p.m. Plainfield Community Center (above the co-op). By donation. 426-3849 or 426-3850. Deepening Our Jewish Roots Fun, engaging text study and discussion on Jewish spirituality. Sundays, 4:45–6:15 p.m. Yearning for Learning Center, Montpelier. Rabbi Tobie Weisman, 223-0583 or info@yearning4learning.org. ★ Christian Meditation Group People of all faiths welcome. Mondays, noon–1 p.m. Christ Church, Montpelier. Regis, 223-6043. ★ Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Instruction available. All welcome. Sundays, 10 a.m.–noon, and Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. Program and discussion follow Wednesday meditation. Shambhala Center, 64 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 223-5137. Zen Meditation Open daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 489 North Main Street, Barre. 479-7373. Bereavement Support Group Diabetes Support Group First Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. Conference room 3, Central Vermont Medical Center. 3714152. For anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Day or evening meetings. Every other Monday, 6–8 p.m. Every other Wednesday, 10–11:30 a.m. Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre. Ginny, 223-1878. Overeaters Anonymous Brain Injury Support Groups National Federation of the Blind, Montpelier Chapter Open to all brain injury survivors, caregivers and adult family members. Evening group facilitated by Marsha Bancroft; day group facilitated by Kathy Grange and Jane Hulstrunk. Evening group meets first Mondays, 5:30–7:30 p.m., DisAbility Rights of Vermont, 141 Main Street, Suite 7, Montpelier, 800-834-7890, ext. 106. Day group meets first and third Thursdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, 244-6850. Grandparents Raising Their Children’s Children First Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–noon, Barre Presbyterian Church, Summer Street. Second Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m., Wesley Methodist Church, Main Street, Waterbury. Third Thursdays, 6–8 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street. Child care provided in Montpelier and Waterbury. Evelyn, 476-1480. Families of Color Open to all families. Play, eat and discuss issues of adoption, race and multiculturalism. Bring snacks and games to share, and dress for the weather. Third Sundays, 3–5 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. Alyson, 439-6096 or alyson@suncatchervt.com. Bereaved Parents Support Group Facilitated by Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice (CVHHH). Second Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. CVHHH, 600 Granger Road, Berlin. Jeneane, 4859353 or jeneane.lunn@gmail.com. Celiac and Food Allergy Support Group With Lisa Masé of Harmonized Cookery. Second Wednesdays, 4:30–6 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Center, conference room 3. lisamase@gmail.com. Cancer Support Group Third Wednesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. For location, call Ellen at 223-6196. Prostate Cancer Support Group Twelve-step program for physically, emotionally and spiritually overcoming overeating. Fridays, noon–1 p.m. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. 223-3079. First Saturdays. Lane Shops community room, 1 Mechanic Street, Montpelier. 2290093. THEATER Shakespeare Study Group Led by Tom Blachly. Possible agendas include reading plays aloud, group discussions, watching films, working on dramatic monologues and doing scene work. Third Thursdays, 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary @hotmail.com or marshfield.lib.vt.us. THRIFT STORES Trinity Community Thrift Store Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street (use rear entrance), Montpelier. 229-9155 or tctsvt@yahoo.com. WELLNESS Community Reiki Clinics Stress reduction and relaxation. Second Thursdays, 5:30–7 p.m. Conference room 3, Central Vermont Medical Center. Free; first come, first served. Free Community Meals For All in Montpelier MONDAY • 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street TUESDAY • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Bethany Church, 115 Main Street Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. 174 River Street, Montpelier. Call Tom for orientation, 229-0164. With Zen Affiliate of Vermont. Third Wednesdays, 6–7:45 p.m. Conference room 2, Central Vermont Medical Center. 223-2933. Science of Mind Principles Alzheimer’s Support Group WEDNESDAY • 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Christ Church, 64 State Street Second Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. Community National Bank, Barre. 476-5116 or 4764822. THURSDAY • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Trinity Church, 137 Main Street Study group for inquiring minds of all faiths. First and third Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. Universal Rivers of Life, 28 East State Street, Suite 4 (second floor), Montpelier. 2233427 or robin@universalrivers.com. Ecumenical Group Songs of praise, Bible teaching, fellowship. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7–9 p.m. Jabbok Center for Christian Living, 8 Daniel Drive, Barre. Free. 476-3873. SUPPORT ★ Turning Point Center Safe, supportive place for individuals and their families in or seeking recovery. • Alchoholics Anonymous, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. • Making Recovery Easier workshops, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 p.m. • Wit’s End Parent Support Group, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. NAMI: Connection A peer-led, recovery-oriented support group for individuals living with mental illness. First and third Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. 800639-6480 or connection@namivt.org. Diabetes Discussion Group Focus on self-management. Open to anyone with diabetes and their families. Third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. The Health Center, Plainfield. Free. Don, 322-6600 or dgrabowski@the-health-center.org. Men’s Group Men discuss challenges of and insights about being male. Thursdays, 6:15–8:15 p.m. 174 Elm Street, Montpelier. Interview required: contact Neil Davis, Psychologist-Master, 223-3753. ★ indicates new or updated listing for this issue FRIDAY • 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., St. Augustine Church, 18 Barre Street SATURDAY • Second Saturdays only, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Trinity Church, 137 Main Street (hosted by folks from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and First Baptist Church) SUNDAY • Last Sundays only, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Bethany Church, 115 Main Street (hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue) PAGE 16 • MAY 5–18, 2011 THE BRIDGE Notes from the Royal Wedding An Eyewitness Impression from London’s Trafalgar Square by Robbie Harold G o on, Will,” said the revolving neon sign on the British Telecom tower, “give her a ring.” When the heir to the heir to the British throne is marrying a bona fide commoner (Lady Di, an earl’s daughter, didn’t really count), a little cheek may be overlooked, even from the government phone company. To have seen the happy couple in person, you’d have had to camp overnight on the unforgiving asphalt of the Mall between Buckingham Palace and Westminster, as several thousand of Her Majesty’s more loyal subjects did. At midnight along the klieg-lit, leafy procession route, surprisingly unguarded only hours before the event, ladies in big silly hats were doing the Hokey Cokey (as the Brits call it) and singing “Knees Up, Mother Brown,” while frat boys harmonized on ’80s pop songs. Dozens of reporters trailed by, camera crews stuck microphones in people’s faces and asked them, politely, of course, what possessed them to be doing this. Elderly folks from Bournemouth wrapped in Union Jack-themed space blankets said they were quite comfortable, really. We watched the splendid pageant with half a million others on a Jumbotron in Trafalgar Square, half a mile from Wedding Ground Zero. Everyone waved flags, got teary-eyed and joined the Westminster Abbey guests in singing “Jerusalem” (the William Blake hymn which gave the film Chariots of Fire its title) and “God Save the Queen,” and ducked in alarm as the Battle of Britain squadron roared out of the sky and buzzed Buckingham Palace. Jam-packed though it was, the crowd was mellow and good-natured, clearing paths for short people to see the screen. “ EPR Biofeedback The crowd on the Mall the day before the wedding. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons. Between the carriage ride and the balcony kiss (a bit chaste for my liking), the mayor of London got up on a stage below Nelson’s Column and invited the crowd to pick their favorite love song for a live performance by a cover band. With a gourmet picnic our hotel packed for us in a Wills-and-Kate souvenir bag, we strolled across the Jubilee Bridge to a park on the South Bank, popped open a bottle of Australian champagne and in Shakespearean fashion wished joy to their sheets. Why all the fuss about a wedding? However trivial in the greater scheme of things, it’s an item of good news at a time when there’s been damn little of it. An event where the biggest potential for disaster is Jan Ruta Electric Stress & Pain Relief • Reduces Anxiety Aids in Weight Loss & Smoking Cessation (802) 279-2854 janwruta@gmail.com & Dr. Eric Pearl’s Reconnective Healing™ • Woman Owned & Operated • Licensed & Insured Nan Kenney, CBT, CPT Riverside Chiropractic 136 Main Street, Montpelier njki15@yahoo.com 802-274-0634 the bride’s tripping on the hem of her silkand-lace gown (she didn’t, of course) is a nice breather from the wars, natural disasters and economic collapses that have taken their toll on the global psyche. The British monarchy is the world’s longest-running reality show, if often a soap opera in the last generation. Her Majesty, a stolid and principled woman, serves as a focal point for British patriotism and identity, and these days her family seems a decent and well-intentioned lot on the whole. The bridegroom himself is a Royal Air Force search-and-rescue pilot, due back to work after his two-day honeymoon. The queen’s heir, Prince Charles, oversees sustainable agriculture ventures on his Cornwall estates. At its best, a constitutional monarchy can provide a nation’s moral compass in times of trial, as William’s great-grandfather George VI did during World War II. There was some grumbling, mostly by the press, about the British taxpayer footing the bill for this extravaganza, but if yours truly is anything to go by, the value-added tax collected on sales of souvenir mugs alone will more than cover the costs. And the good feeling for a million or so of us sharing the Big Day in London (and an estimated two billion worldwide) was, as the ads say, priceless. Robbie Harold is a Vermont writer currently spending time in London. GLOBAL GIFTS ACCESSORIES FOR HOME, SELF, AND SPIRIT Mother’s Day Sale May 1–8 • 25% off storewide Tell them you saw it in The Bridge! Jewelry, Scarves, Silk Robes, Aprons, Purses . . . so much to chose from! Don’t forget: gift certificates are always the right color and fit. Find us on Facebook for special deals 9 LANGDON STREET • 229-2777 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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