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CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR Saturday, December
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Brattleboro Poetry Discussion Group (via Zoom): This month: Galway Kinnell. No experience necessary; copies of poems provided. Online. Led by Barbara Morrison. 12 noon - 2 p.m. Free. Zoom. Information: Register: info@timetowrite.us.
BRATTLEBORO Brian D. Cohen - A Retrospective / Artist Talk and Poetry Reading with Chard deNiord: Brian D. Cohen is a printmaker, painter, educator, and writer. As a printmaker, Cohen has shown in over 40 individual exhibitions and participated in over 200 group shows. In his watercolors and austere b&w images, he invites the viewer to slow down, and in slowing down, begin to see. We, the viewers, are the humans who complete the pictures that speak to our humanity and the nature of existence. 12/3, 5 p.m: Artist Talk and Poetry Reading with Chard deNiord. "Cohen's work helps us to see the beauty of the mechanical world, the endurance of the natural one, and a way to contemplate the contradictions and complexities of human existence that both challenge us and give us comfort and hope." - Deborah Lee Luskin. Through Sunday, December 11. Free. Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts, 183 Main St. Open hours: Thur.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., 12 noon-5 p.m. 802-251-8290; Click for more info on Web in new window.
BRATTLEBORO Charles Ramsburg Artist Talk Q&A: Ramsburg's work is a visual journal, most often drifting toward abstract imagery, occasionally being explicitly narrative. He works in a multitude of mediums: charcoal and eraser on paper, acrylics, wood, metal, leather, papier-mache and twine. Each of his series, although in different mediums, follows the pull of what Kandinsky called "inner necessity" - meaning the communication between form and the human soul. Over his 50-plus years of working, he's attempted to unpack various belief systems but found them wanting. Hence, his Text Series and Pathing Sticks are etched with a writing system of his own. And because of his love of nature, his language, his "inner necessity," is drawn, etched, carved, even welded into his work. 1 - 3 p.m. Free. CX Silver Gallery, 814 Western Ave. Information: cxsilvergallery.com/charles-ramsburg, info@cxsilvergallery.com, 802-257-7898 x 1.
NEWFANE "Face to Face" Portraits by William Dixon: Dixon welcomes you to the world of portraiture, the art of conveyance, the confirmation of existence, and the role of the photographer in connecting subject and viewer. "The appeal of portrait photography is that, for a second, you have created a permanent record of a person at a certain place at a certain time and experience the face to face flow of communication between the 2-dimensional image and the person observing it.". 12/3, 1-2:30 p.m: Artist's Reception. For the past 10 years, Dixon has focused on alternative processes of printing (cyanotype, salt, vandyke, palladium, carbon). One wall of the gallery will be devoted to the portrait prints using these alternative printing methods. Through Friday, December 30. Free. Crowell Gallery at the Moore Free Library, 23 West St. Information: Gallery hours: Tues., Wed. and Fri: 1-5 p.m., Thurs: 1-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
PUTNEY The Global Trio - Jazz Chamber Ensemble : Boston-based jazz chamber ensemble The Global Trio. Featuring pianist Chase Morrin, cellist Naseem Alatrash, percussionist George Lernis - piano, cello, percussion - breaking boundaries in jazz, classical, folkloric traditions from the Middle East. Seeking new sounds of inclusion and global jazz, they create dynamic, energetic, surprising compositions in order to tell stories from around the world and to bring the world of improvisation and spontaneous musical communication to the stage. The trio officially formed in 2019 and performed at many venues in Boston including the Berklee Performance Center, The Lilypad, aVenue. They collaborated with the World Strings Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Friesen, and have plans to collaborate with the community orchestra at Fitchburg University in 2023. In 2020, they worked remotely with animator Annabelle Ponterdolph to release a full length music animation video: Global Prayer. 7:30 p.m. Awarded a fellowship at Yellow Barn and a Berklee Recording grant, the ensemble will record their first full album in Jan. 2023. $18 in advance, $22 at door. Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill. Information: 802-387-0102; Click for more info on Web in new window.
BRATTLEBORO Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market: Weekly diverse indoor farmers’ market. Local farm produce, meats, syrup, fresh baked goods, fruits, cider, preserves, handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and more. SNAP shoppers turn $10 into $40 each week! . 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through 3/25/2023 in the gymnasium. Through Saturday, March 25. Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market, 60 Austine Dr. Information: farmersmarket@postoilsolutions.org, 802-275-2835.
DOVER Come Ye All: 11th Annual Santa Visit: Santa Claus cometh to the Dover Free Library, bearing gifts for children. Craft activities. Music by Andy Davis. 3 p.m. Food Pantry donations are requested at this event. Free. Dover Free Library, 22 Holland Rd. Information: 802-348-7488; Click for more info on Web in new window.
GRAFTON Christmas Tree Sale: Fresh cut Vermont trees by Grafton Fire/Rescue Auxiliary for Scholarship Fund. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Phelps Barn. Visit from Santa at 11:30 a.m. on Sat. Through Sunday, December 4. Grafton Inn, 92 Main St. djross@vermontel.net 802-843-2231; Click for more info on Web in new window.
BRATTLEBORO S'mores with Santa: Free popcorn, hot chocolate and s'more to all kids while supplies last. This event will provide a great opportunity for families to take their own photo with Santa and his elf friend. Children of all ages are welcome. 1-2:30 p.m. on the Lower Softball Field. Offered by Brattleboro Rec. & Park Dept. Free. Living Memorial Park, Guilford St. Ext.
BRATTLEBORO The Brattleboro Zen Center - Meditation (In-Person or wherever you may be): One way to engage with the ecological crisis: This group chants briefly and then sits in silence for a half hour. All are welcome to join this peaceful action, either in-person or from wherever they might be. 1-1:35 p.m. on Saturdays. Wells Fountain, south side Windham County District Courthouse, Jct . Putney Rd. & Main St. (Rte 30). Information: alison.f.bundy@gmail.com.
BRATTLEBORO Theater for Social Change: We All Can Teach; We All Can Learn! (for Ages 14-18): This workshop with Dr. Kerro Mesner uses Theatre of the Oppressed, a participatory theatre method originating in Brazil that is used around the world in communities doing social change work. Together, we'll explore the ways that every voice is vital in justice-making work, and in particular, the ways that ageism impacts our work—and play—in community. Our time together will be lively and playful, and an opportunity to explore this unique approach to theatre work. 1 - 5 p.m. New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St. Information: Secure your spot: www.neyt.org/fall-2022-educational-workshops.
BELLOWS FALLS Art Around Books: "RE-COVERY II" Conversations - 43 Artists Re-imagine 43 Books" (In Person/Virtual): Topics: "Where Art Meets Science." “Art and Culture," "Word+Image," "Object/Environment," "Art and the Ephemeral," "Conscience and Consciousness," "The Nature of Time," "The Nature of Witness," "Intuitive Record Keeping." Plus performances and more. . Through Monday, January 2. Art Around Books, 5 Canal St. Information: Dates/times, artists, exhibition: www.artaroundbooks.com, 802-869-4948, artistsbooks@brightonpress.net.
BRATTLEBORO Theater for Social Change: We All Can Teach; We All Can Learn! (for Ages 14-18): This workshop with Dr. Kerro Mesner uses Theatre of the Oppressed, a participatory theatre method originating in Brazil that is used around the world in communities doing social change work. Together, we'll explore the ways that every voice is vital in justice-making work, and in particular, the ways that ageism impacts our work—and play—in community. Our time together will be lively and playful, and an opportunity to explore this unique approach to theatre work. 1 - 5 p.m. $10 to $25. New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St. Information: Secure your spot: www.neyt.org/fall-2022-educational-workshops.
Selectboard Service: What Does it Mean? (via Zoom): Hosted by Wichie Artu, VT Politician. Join Selectboard members for this panel discussion: Daniel Quipp - Brattleboro, Jessica Gelter – Brattleboro, Tristan Roberts - Halifax, Sandi Cappon - Athens, Robert Wesley - Townshend. They will talk about the benefits and drawbacks of being Selectboard members. 12 noon - 1 p.m. Zoom. Information: Register: https://tinyurl.com/vsvzj3bb. You will receive a confirmation email and info about joining this meeting.
WINCHESTER Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club: Christmas Party w/ live music by "Rachel and The Western Partners": Non-alcoholic beverages available. 50/50 Raffle. 7-10:30 p.m. $10 members, $12 non-members. Elmm Community Center, 21 Durkee St. Information: More info, call Tom: 978-249-6917, 978-790-9322 or Barbara: 802-722-9205, 802-376-0317.
BRATTLEBORO All Souls Church Holiday Bazaar : Featuring beautiful artisan wreaths and ornaments - handmade and decorated - as well as traditional holiday baked goods, other edibles such as jams, jellies, and baking mixes. Also planned are a gift emporium featuring handcrafted items, gift baskets, gift certificates to local businesses, raffle of a beautiful handmade quilt. Join us in the fun and excitement of this holiday season and enjoy shopping for unique, locally made gift items, all reasonably priced. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church West Village Meeting House, 29 South St. Information: 802.254.9377; Click for more info on Web in new window.
GUILFORD Holiday Bazaar at Guilford Community Church: Handcrafts, holiday sweets, and decorated wreaths. The popular raffle table will feature a handmade quilt as well as an American Girl doll and accessories, Vermont products gift basket, Yamaha 76-key electric piano with stand, original artwork, gift cards to area supermarkets, more. All proceeds from the Bazaar benefit the church, which actively supports numerous local programs and organizations serving the wider community. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guilford Community Church, 38 Church Dr. off Rte. 5. Information: 802-257-0994 or email guilfordchurch@gmail.com.
