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CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR Friday, February
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BRATTLEBORO Next Stage Arts: Brattleboro Winter Carnival kicks off w/ Le Patin Libre performing "Carte Blanche": Le Patin Libre is a contemporary ice skating company from Montreal, originally founded in 2005 by ex high-level figure skaters. They regrouped with the intention of transforming their athleticism into a means of free expression. Far from sparkles, stereotypes and champions' demos, the creations of Le Patin Libre propose real works of art exploiting the amazing choreographic and theatrical potential of glide. Today, Le Patin Libre's founders share the essence of their contemporary skating: glide, freedom, virtuosity. With joyful authenticity and no frills, revolutionary skating-artists combine excerpts of their most-acclaimed pieces and short pieces to create a festive, accessible and impressive entry-door to their new choreographic art form. 7:15 p.m. $20 at venue door or in advance. Nelson Withington Skating Rink, 61 Guilford St. Information: Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2p8y3mrc. Info: 802-387-0102, www.nextstagearts.
WEST TOWNSHEND Bard Owl plays West Townshend Store's Pizza Night: T. Breeze Verdant on guitar, vocals, stomp box, and Annie Landenberger on vocals and percussion. Bard Owl has been playing in the region since 2016 offering sweet harmonies, driving rhythms, and an eclectic mix of old tunes, new, and original. 5-7 p.m: The outdoor wood-fired brick pizza oven will also be ready for baking. West Townshend Country Store and Cafe, Rte. 30. Information: www.bardowlmusic.com.
BELLOWS FALLS Bellows Falls Union High School Student Composers Concert : This concert is a collaborative effort with Music-COMP, a non-profit organization which pairs young composers with a professional composer mentor to create an original musical work. Students in BFUHS' teacher Nick Pelton's music composition course worked with mentor composer Kyle Saulnier and their pieces will be performed by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Quartet. 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. Free. Bellows Falls Union High School, 406 High School Rd. Information: 802-463-3944; Click for more info on Web in new window.
BRATTLEBORO Latchis Pub Sneak-Preview nights with Live Music: Celebrate Brattleboro's Winter Carnival by opening with a two night "sneak-preview." Performing on Friday: Brattleboro-based artists Teddy Martin amd Daniel Kasnitz. Saturday features the Frost Heaves duo of Daniel Hales and James Low of Greenfield, MA. 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. music. Beer and wine, tacos, more other light fare available. Latchis Pub plans to open soon on a regular basis. Through Saturday, February 18. Latchis Pub, 6 Flat St. Information: 802-380-1369.
BRATTLEBORO Youth Chess Classes -- Beginner and Intermediate Classes - Eric Strickland instructs: Both classes take place on Fridays. 3:15-4:15 p.m: Intermediate classes (players must know basic checkmate and a few tactics and strategies). 4:30-5:30 p.m: Beginner classes. (No classes 2/24). Through Friday, April 28. $55 Brattleboro residents, $70 non-Brattleboro residents. Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Dept., 207 Main St. Information: Register in person or online: https://tinyurl.com/4srdtnuf.
