Event listings for Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Visual arts and shows

BRATTLEBORO Author/Illustrator Eileen Christelow : Eileen Christelow has created numerous fun and funny picture books, including the Five Little Monkeys series, Author, and most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog. Library hours. Through Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Free. Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St. Information: 802-254-5290; Click for more info on Web in new window.

BRATTLEBORO Photography of Kathleen T. Carr: Kathleen's photographs have been published internationally in numerous books and periodicals, including PhotoVision (featured artist), Outdoor Photographer (featured artist), National Geographic Traveler, Islands, Esquire and Decor (featured artist). Library hours. Through Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Free. Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St. Information: 802-254-5290; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Ideas and education

BRATTLEBORO An Evening with Ken Burns: The Vermont Humanities Council sponsors, at the Main stage of Brattleboro's Latchis Theatre, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker in a public talk. 7 p.m. Free. Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St. Information: 802-254-1109; Click for more info on Web in new window.

LGBTQ Legal & Financial Planning: An accountant and an attorney will answer questions and offer steps for committed same-sex couples to secure some of the protections and benefits automatically afforded to other married couples and families. VFM provides resources to Vermont individuals, couples, and families grappling with inequality on the federal level. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. .

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• HMC Advertising/Green Mt. Power
• Greater Falls Prevention Coalition
• Brattleboro Savings & Loan
• Brown & Roberts
• One Stop Country Pet Supply
• Dutton Farm Stand
• Hilltop Montessori School
• Town of Winhall
• BMH - Ellen Smith
• Trust Company of Vermont
• CCV
• Brattleboro Tire
• Brattleboro Subaru
• Brattleboro Food Co-op
• Newfane Greenhouse
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• Fearless Computing
• VSECU/Kerr Advertising
• Everyone's Books
• WTSA
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• Plotkins Furniture
• River Valley Credit Union
• Vermont Independent Media/Advertising ho
• Vermont Staple Goods Co., Inc.
• High Meadows Farm
• Members 1st Credit Union
• Anita Coomes
• Putney Inn
• Nancy Gauthier
• Maine Staffing Group
• TPI Staffing Group
• Alcan Power Equipment
• Janet Sinclair
• Fleming Oil Co. A Division of Dead River
• Maybelle Farm
• Twice Upon A Time
• Chris Parker
• Grace Cottage
• Twombly Wealth Management
• John Kohler CS
• Thomas Hirchak Auction Company
• Schommer Art Gallery
• Matt Skove/Audio Design
• The Marina MENU
• McKays Used Cars
• Hotel Pharmacy
• Sakura
• China Buffet
• Larks
• Springfield Paving
• Antique & Vintage Oriental Rugs
• Members 1st Credit Union
• Sowing Peace Farm
• Allen Bros.
• Townshend Library
• Chimney Doctor
• Vermont Independent Media/Advertising ho
• Wayne Shepard Electric
• Offerings
• Jewett Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
• Medicine For The People
• Stone Church Arts
• Chris Wesolowski
• Fran Hutchinson
• Imagination and Transformation
• Finnell Roofing, LLC
• Windham Community Chapel
• Falls Area Cable
• Putney Food Co-op
• DMI
• Hawk and Brush/Paul Gardner
• Love It Twice
• Northfield Drive In Theatre
• West Hill Shop
• River Gallery School
• The Shoe Tree
• DISCOVER PUTNEY
• Tom Trower
• Renaissance Fine Jewelry
• Back Room Audio
• TPI Staffing Group
• Brattleboro Gold & Silver
• Breath Of The Heart
• Momaney Painters
• Inflatable Fun
• Dalems Chalet
• Second Chance Shoppe
• The Outlet Center
• Brattleboro Farmers Market
• Jewett Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
• Brattleboro Cheese
• Dalems Chalet