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Watercolor by Nona Estrin Need A Gentle Rain

oday I drank lots of water, planted more lettuce and put up the hummingbird feeder. If only the apples would hurry and blossom before these flying creatures arrive! I've now heard our resident broad-winged and red-shouldered hawks, a Thandful of warblers, and the winter wren. Softwoods are full of the remarkable song of tiny ruby-crowned kinglets and a big woodchuck has come out of the hedgerow to inspect the garden fence. And so much more: insects and an explosion of woodland wildflow- ers. In the vernal pond up in the hardwoods, spotted and Jefferson salamander eggs have appeared on submerged twigs. How to meet such transformation? I need a few days of gentle rain before I can unfold into this sudden summer!

Watercolor by Nona Estrin THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 3

HEARD ON THE STREET Montpelier High School Names New Principal Zoning Administrator Steps Down, New ZA Appointed MONTPELIER — School authorities have chosen Michael McRaith as new principal to MONTPELIER — Dina Bookmyer-Baker has stepped down as zoning administrator, serve at Montpelier High School starting next school year. Sue Aldrich, chair of the school according to Mike Miller, planning director with the Department of Planning and Com- board, said McRaith made a favorable impression during the April 14 board meeting. The munity Development. Miller said the job is very fast-paced. “Dina was with the city for announcement came weeks after Principal Adam Bunting said he has taken a new job as a two years as the part-time zoning administrator from February 2013 to March 2015. She principal in Chittenden County. resigned March 11 and her last day was March 26,” Miller wrote in an email. A new zoning Following is a brief Q&A between McRaith and The Bridge: administrator will start this month. According to Miller, “Her name is Sarah McShane and she lives in Waterbury Center and currently works for the town of Underhill. Her first day Carla Occaso: Where did you grow up? will be May 18 and she will be an excellent addition to the team.” McRaith: I grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Occaso: What are your academic passions? Local 64 Moving Down The Street McRaith: I am strongly interested in social emotional learning for all students. I am inter- ested in helping all students develop excellent executive functioning in order to meet their MONTPELIER — Local 64, the self-styled “coworking hub and creativity incubator,” own goals and push themselves to be their best. will be moving in early June from 5 State St., where it currently occupies 1,800-square-feet Occaso: How did you come to be a principal? on two floors, to a 3,300-square-foot space on the second floor at 45 State St., over Asiana McRaith: I taught English in Japan and was a high school guidance counselor before be- House and the North Branch Café. Local 64 rents space to independent workers, telecom- coming a principal. muters, and startups, and also hosts community events. Occaso: What do you look forward to about being principal of MHS? Owner Lars Hasselblad Torres, who started the novel project in 2012 and also serves as McRaith: I am looking forward to joining a learning community that cares deeply about director of the Burlington Generator, a “maker space,” said things have gone well for the students and is willing to adapt and grow the opportunities of the 21st century. Montpelier business, though it has seen some “ups and downs” due to seasonal variations in McRaith works at Enosburg Falls Junior/Senior High School, where he has been for past six occupancy. He hopes to attract more clients in the larger space. Both the old office and the years, first as a guidance counselor, and then as principal since 2013. Prior to that he taught new one are owned by Montpelier Property Management, which Torres said has been “very English in Japan. helpful” with the move. Local 64 is soliciting designs for its new space from local artists, fabricators, and designers. EMES Board Promotes Assistant Principal It has also been asking for donations via Kickstarter to help with the move and associated construction and rehab costs. Torres said he has been “super-excited to see how people have EAST MONTPELIER — In the wake of East Montpelier Elementary School learning it jumped in to help us out” with donations. For more information on Local 64 and its pricing will lose Principal Marion Anastasia to a school in New Hampshire, the board has decided plans, go to Local64.com. to hire the current assistant principal to fill her shoes. In an email to The Bridge, Assistant Principal Alicia Lyford wrote that she has worked as assistant principal for the past five years and that “it has always been my nature to push myself beyond my comfort zone, and I can Pho Restaurant Moving into Village Pizza Space honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed each opportunity that has presented itself over the MONTPELIER — A new restaurant is moving into 89 Main St. — the spot recently course of my time at EMES.” Implementing a behavior improvement program called Posi- vacated by Village Pizza. The cuisine is called “pho,” which is a Vietnamese noodle dish, tive Behavior Interventions and Supports and serving as project manager for the $8 million according to several Internet sources, including splendidtable.org. “Bowls of pho are the building renovation are among her accomplishments. hamburgers of Vietnam: incredibly popular, eaten every day by a majority of the population, Lyford’s goals for the next school year are to “continue the great work we’ve started in regards young and old,” writes Charles Phan on the Splendid Table website. to both curriculum and climate.” She hopes to focus on supporting students in literacy, math Property owner Jesse Jacobs said the restaurateurs are a husband and wife team who have and behavior through a “multi-tiered system of supports.” Before coming to EMES, Lyford lived in Essex for the past eight years. Before that, they lived in Thailand, he said. “I am worked as a special educator in Montpelier. hoping they will be open and serving pho in the middle of May,” Jacobs told The Bridge by phone April 23. “They really are excited to come to Montpelier.” More Heard on the Street on Page 6

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by Carla Occaso

MONTPELIER — Atop College Hill at the corner of Sibley Avenue and Sabin Sibley Project: Traffic Impact Street is the site of a proposed 16-unit Since traffic seemed to concern people apartment building with underground in the neighborhood, The Bridge reached parking. If the project moves forward, it out to Tom McArdle, director of Public would replace a grassy lawn-type area with Works, to learn his reaction. a fence-protected garden. “My impression is the likely traffic vol- “The idea was to make a net-zero build- From the application submitted umes to be generated by this development ing,” said property owner Win Turner in to the city of Montpelier. would not rise to the level that would a telephone interview May 5. “We would trigger the requirement to conduct a traf- utilize, as best we could, solar energy prod- fic study,” McArdle wrote in an email. ucts.” His engineer, Jamie Hansen, and his “In our role as technical advisors to the energy consultant, Andy Shapiro, designed Development Review Board, we did not the building, the plans of which depict a offer a suggestion that a study would assist structure larger than most on the upper the DRB in their deliberations during the part of Sibley, but comparable in size to permit consideration process. The reason some of the multi-family dwellings down is that the numbers didn’t seem to war- over the cliff on Barre Street. Turner said rant it.” he is trying to work as closely as possible city of Montpelier by telephone recently. The unit would be three stories tall on the with the neighbors to address their con- McArdle went on to state that during a The Bridge asked when would be the earli- east end and four stories tall on the end 2012 study, daily traffic on lower Sibley cerns, which are mostly about the scale of est time frame for construction to begin sloping downward on Sibley Avenue. Solar the building and traffic impact. Avenue (connecting College and Barre and Miller said, “Assuming they (the panels are planned for the roof, which streets) had 2,700 vehicle per day, com- Turner admits he feels a little nervous board) approved it that night and had no might require a waiver as they might cause pared to 3,100 vehicles per day on Col- about creating such a large, brand-new questions, there is a 30-day approval pe- the building to slightly exceed the 45-foot lege Street. These two sections of road building in his own neighborhood, but he riod — the absolute earliest would be the height once affixed to the roof. are main thoroughfares for people driv- has heard that in Montpelier housing is middle of June if there were no problems Lighting will include street lights, security ing from the area of the County Road in high demand. Although he is a clinical or objections.” lights and “architectural accent” lights. or Towne Hill Road, through the east psychologist by profession, Turner looks to side of Montpelier over to River Street A digital copy of the application was cir- In addressing the sprinkler system require- construction and renovation as a hobby. (Route 2) toward Barre or Berlin. Dur- culated among residents who live nearby ments, the application notes that there He has renovated several properties — in- ing a daily commute, McArdle estimates and was obtained by The Bridge. When would be two possible solutions if the cluding two in Montpelier — that he rents the new development would generate six asked what comments he has received from existing 4-inch water main has too small out. This one is different, though, in that it extra trips per unit — three departing and neighboring property owners, Miller said, a capacity. First, the main could be up- is new and would transform the immediate three arriving — per week day. If residents “I have gotten a couple of people saying graded to one that is double the size, or, older, spread-out traditional neighborhood are more inclined to commute by bik- they were concerned because it is so big.” “worst case scenario,” the contractors could made up of one- to two-family homes ing and walking, this number would be Currently 25 Sibley Ave. is classified by provide “on-site water storage and pump- with individual yards into a more tightly- lower. The Vermont Agency of Transpor- the city as an “open lot,” according to ing facilities to meet the fire suppression packed, modern, almost urban-type hous- tation requires a traffic study if new trips the permit application filed with the De- demands.” ing project. However, Turner said he hopes reached the level of 75, but McArdle said partment of Planning and Community to retain as much of the green space as Stormwater would be managed using “a a high estimate would be about 36 new Development on April 17. The overall lot possible around the building. Whether he subsurface StormTech chamber detention trips during peak hours. will rent out apartments or sell the units as size is 32,820 square feet. The structure as system beneath the driveway/parking area,” So, McArdle said traffic isn’t a significant condos has not been decided, but rents or presented would be a multi-family residen- according to the application. The system is problem in this area now, and he antici- fees would stay in line with other rents and tial apartment building with a parking lot designed for use under parking lots. fees in town. And this kind of project fits below. The 15-space parking lot will have a pates 16 new housing units would not cre- But for now, the only hint of things to in with some of the new zoning ideas being 7,669 square-foot floor area, and five park- ate a remarkable traffic impact. come is a big red “Z” on a stick in the grass drawn up in Montpelier City Hall. ing spaces would be outside the building, to include one parking spot per dwelling to notify the public of basic details, such “It is in the high density district,” said unit. Three of the outdoor spots would be as the address, type of project and public Mike Miller, planning director for the reserved for apartments across the street. hearing date and time. The hearing date is scheduled for May 11 at the city council Thank you for chambers at 7 p.m. supporting The Bridge!

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by Carla Occaso

MONTPELIER — It was the first time in and around noon called 9-1-1. river, but her car was later located on State writes. recent memory that emergency responders According to the press release issued from Street near the interstate overpass across Finally, from along the banks of the river at pulled someone from the Winooski River MPD, the call came from the area of 326 from Green Mountain Cemetery. the bridge, according to Baker, “Lieutenant alive, said James R. Quinn, deputy fire State Street about a woman in the river The city manager’s office felt recognition Nicholas Bresette supported by firefighter chief with the Montpelier Fire and Ambu- yelling for help. Montpelier police along was due, and Deputy City Manager Jessie Glenn Marold, and city and state police, lance Department. with Montpelier Fire Department and the Baker wrote up a “city employee spotlight” made the decision to jump into the river The survivor of the April 15 water rescue Vermont State Police came to the rescue. honoring Bressette. Bressette’s job was all to retrieve the individual. Lt. Bresette was is not being named and the circumstances Responders located a female in the river the more treacherous, Baker pointed out, able to pull her safely to shore.” are not being detailed because the incident in distress. Officers and fire department because with “the spring runoff, the river is The whole rescue took about an hour, ac- is related to a mental health issue, ac- members made several attempts to throw high, moving swiftly and very cold creating cording to Quinn, who said this kind of cording to Captain Neil Martell with the lifeline ropes to the victim unsuccessfully. a dangerous situation for this individual event is rare in Montpelier. There have Montpelier Police Department on April As the victim continued down the river, and for the public safety personnel.” The been about six instances of retrieving dead 21. But Martell said there is every reason to Montpelier firefighter Nick Bressette en- high water created an extra layer of com- bodies from the river in recent memory, believe the survivor is fine because she was tered the river at the Three Mile Bridge plication that caused the woman to be he said. “conscious and alert when she came out of intersection and was able to grab hold of “bobbing in the water downstream of the the water.” the victim and successfully bring her to the Dairy Creme on Route 2,” leading emer- It all started when someone working near bank with the assistance of other officers gency personnel to try to stay ahead of her the edge of the river heard a woman’s cries and firefighters. The elderly female victim by rushing to the next access point as she and saw her in the water. The good Samari- was suffering from hyperthermia, and was passed and throw her rope bags that she Tell them you saw tan tried to help, but could not get to her transported to the hospital. It is not fully could hold onto and be pulled to shore, but known how the woman ended up in the she was too cold to grab the bags, Baker it in The Bridge!

Public Meetings To Be Held On New Zoning Regulations

he Montpelier Planning Commis- Density Residential, will also now allow of Northfield, Prospect, and River streets. by an open house to study maps and ask sion has finished writing a draft up- more commercial uses. Sabin’s Pasture, now mostly Low Density questions from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A date of the city’s zoning regulations, In another change to boost density and Residential (one unit per acre or less) would workshop on the Medium and Low Den- Tand will be holding a series of workshops in sity Residential districts will be held at city thus encourage more housing and develop- change to High Density. And the Towne May and early June to receive public input. ment, zoning district boundaries would Hill region would be changed from Low hall on May 21 at 7 p.m. The new zoning, which the Commission be changed. A large area north and east of Density Residential to Medium Density For more information on these meetings has been working on for nearly five years, is the Vermont College of Fine Arts would Residential. and others that will be held in coming a comprehensive update and includes many be changed from Medium Density Resi- City officials will be present at the May 9 weeks, and to see a copy of the draft changes, including encouraging denser de- dential (four units per acre maximum) to zoning and a map of proposed districts, velopment. farmer’s market to explain the proposal, High Density (10 units single-family per and a public workshop on the Urban Cen- go to: http://www.placesense.com/current/ After the initial public meetings, the com- acre, or 20 units multi-family per acre), as ter and Riverfront districts will be held montpelier. Those interested in being kept mission will develop a final draft and hold would the western portion of the Meadows May 11 at 7 p.m. at the senior center. informed about zoning developments can official public hearings. That draft, includ- neighborhood and an area around the Red- A hearing on the High Density district, sign up at the site to receive emails about ing any revisions, will be sent to the City stone state office building. High Density including Sabin’s Pasture, will be held on zoning changes. Council. The council will hold at least would also be extended to some segments May 18 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, preceded one public hearing and then vote either to adopt the regulations or to send them back to the commission for changes. There is also a state statute that allows voters to petition for a popular vote on the zoning regulations. The whole process could take much of the rest of the year. One goal of the zoning rewrite is to simplify and streamline the development review and permitting processes. In too many cases, Planning Director Mike Miller recently told the City Council, property owners and developers have to apply to the city for variances. The new zoning draft would also exempt developers in the downtown area from having to provide off-street parking. Another goal of the zoning proposal is to foster residential infill development. One way this is being done is by changing the dimensional standards within the differ- ent zoning districts. This “will have the effect of increasing the potential density of single-family and small multi-unit hous- ing in several districts, most notably the High Density,” Miller wrote in an April 24 memo. High Density, formerly called High

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HEARD ON THE STREET Continued from Page 3

Olson Seeks to Replace Guerlain on City Council District 2 MHS Alumnus Runs New Thai Restaurant MONTPELIER — Jean Olson has petitioned to replace Thierry Guerlain in City Coun- RANDOLPH — A new Thai restaurant opened April 21 that is owned and operated by a cil’s, District 2 seat, she announced by press release May 4. Guerlain announced his inten- Montpelier High School graduate, class of 1980. tion to step down at the end of the April 29 City Council meeting, saying his resignation is Steve Morgan and his wife, Nisachon, are running Saap, which will serve authentic “with great regret,” but that the winters are much different in Florida as is the tax structure. Northeastern Thai cuisine native to Nisachon’s homeland — from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on “I am honored to have been voted in by my district and I think we have moved the ball in Wednesday through Saturday nights. Morgan said he was inspired after eating at restaurants a really good way,” Guerlain said. in Thailand and noticing how different they are compared to American Thai restaurants. “It As for Olson, in her press release she wrote, “her top priorities include creating more afford- isn’t just the food. It is the way it is served ... it is very different,” Morgan said. able housing throughout Montpelier, addressing the city’s infrastructure needs, and support- If you are wondering about the name, it is pronounced “sap” like the stuff that comes out of ing efforts to revitalize the city’s downtown retail area.” the trees, but it means “delicious” in Thai. “We thought it would be cute for Vermont where Olson served as a trustee for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library and was a member of the citizen’s people know sap,” Morgan said. budget study committee. Olson and her husband, George, have lived in the district for over Morgan is also the food service director at Gifford Medical Center, as he has been for the 30 years. The City Council will make this appointment at its meeting on May 27. past nine years. Before that he served as an instructor at New England Culinary Institute, and, before that, he worked as a chef at National Life of Vermont. You can find them on Late Season Snow Good for Loggers Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/saaprestaurant. MIDDLESEX — The snow that has annoyed many of us waiting for warmth of spring has actually been helpful for local loggers. According to Tammy Picard, wife of logger Emile Jeffrey to Leave Vermont League of Cities and Towns Picard, in an email April 24, “We now have a yard in back of our house with about 100-plus MONTPELIER — After 33 years, Steve Jeffrey, executive director of the Vermont League cords - some split and some still in long length. One good thing about the amount of snow of Cities and Towns, is retiring from his post effective in July. On May 7, the board of direc- we had is that Emile has been able to skid it out with the skidder until about two weeks ago. tors will meet to appoint a new executive director. The meeting will take place at the VLCT So we are raring to go (for next winter).” offices, located at 89 Main St., Montpelier, at noon. The meeting is open to the public as are all VLCT meetings. In all, Jeffrey has been with VLCT for 37 years.

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uthor, activ- nipulated since then ist and attor- on other public health ney Robert F. issues. He noted the KennedyA Jr. visited rapid rise in the num- the Vermont State Editorial ber of recommended House on May 5 and vaccines to up to 59 gave testimony on the current Vermont shots from 16 vaccines. vaccination debate in a packed hearing He also said vaccine companies spend room before the House Committee on multiple millions of dollars to promote Health Care. their products in media and through their Kennedy is widely recognized by many political contributions to secure legislative Americans being the son of his namesake and Congressional influence. father, the slain U.S. Senator Robert F. “All the protections are gone,” Kennedy Kennedy and nephew of the assassinated asserted. The Centers for Disease Control former U.S President John F. Kennedy. have been corrupted, said Kennedy. Drug In addition to his family connections, company advertising has improperly influ- Kennedy has made a name for himself enced the media. Campaign contributions as an environmental and health advocate have swayed the U.S. Congress. “Now and the writer of books with such titles as: the only (protective) barrier standing is “The Riverkeepers:” (with John Cronin) parents and they want to take away the (1999); “Crimes Against Nature: How parents.” George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals While many will differ with Robert F. Are Plundering the Country and Hijack- Kennedy Jr. in whole or in part, what ing Our Democracy” “Thimerosol: Let seems unassailable is this. The U.S. gov- the Science Speak: The Evidence Support- ernment has a sorry track record in a ing the Immediate Removal of Mercury — whole range of consumer protection issues a Known Neurotoxin — from Vaccines” and the list is long: Mine safety, Agent (2014). Orange, auto safety, nuclear power plant In his 15-minute presentation to the regulation, tobacco and health, oil tanker House Committee on Health Care, Ken- transport, genetically modified organisms nedy took general aim at the United States and food contamination. Centers for Disease Control, which he Is the rise of autism related to vaccina- called “a troubled agency.” Then he turned tions? We don’t know. But let’s ask this his attention to the divisions of the CDC question, “Are the proliferation of man- that deal with vaccines and more specifi- dated vaccinations making our children cally to the advisory committee that adds healthier than they once were? Some stud- vaccines to the recommended list and the ies conducted outside the United States advisory committee that oversees the vac- show otherwise. And is the ban on suing cine safety. drug companies for harmful vaccination Kennedy said that most of the people results really in the best public interest? who sit on and influence the findings of For all of these reasons, at The Bridge, we these advisory committees have ties to the argue that the Vermont House and Sen- corporate drug and vaccine industry. He ate pause and reflect on the gravity of the noted a U.S. law that shields vaccine com- vaccination issues. And we ask that the panies from consumer lawsuits. He argued Vermont Legislature NOT pass a bill this that epidemiological studies can be easily session that abolishes the parental right of manipulated — as those studies were ma- philosophical exemption. nipulated over smoking and have been ma- THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 7

A Tribute to Catherine Orr

Editor’s Note: describe her conducting studies at the Jacobs School of Music. But she plunged in and reveled at the opportunity The final event of the Capital City Concerts 2014-2015 to study with the likes of faculty members Jan Harrington season will be dedicated to Catherine Orr, whose contribu- and Thomas Dunn. Harrington’s conducting revealed the tions to musical life in this part of Vermont spanned more importance of shaping the musical phrases, and rhythm than 30 years. and sub-rhythms. “He was fabulous — right. He was In mid-April I heard from Karen Kevra, artistic director excited and thrilled to be teaching.” of the Capital City Concert series. She asked me to talk Then Orr came under the spell of Thomas Dunn, the with Orr and write a story that would describe the concert conductor of the world-famous Boston Handel and Haydn on May 16. I talked with Orr by phone about two weeks Society. “He liked me. I was old enough to have studied ago and she told me about some of the highlights of her Latin. That was neat. Dunn had his students diagram- musical life here. ming Latin to help them see where the important Latin Then a few days ago, sadly, I learned that Orr had died. words are place in a phrase. Dunn wanted the minimum Later, I read the tenderly-worded message from the Uni- from the conductor. Not flamboyance. Instead he wanted tarian Church of Montpelier sharing with members and all that energy going into the singing and playing of the friends of the church the news of her death. In part, this is music. “Whenever he conducted, we were gorgeous,” Orr what that church message said. said. Sad News Orr came aboard as director of music at the Unitarian Our beloved Director of Music, Catherine Orr, passed away Church of Montpelier in 1994. At that point, she remem- just before midnight on Thursday, April 30. She died peace- bered, the plaster ceiling in the church sanctuary was fully at home with her husband, Bill, and three of her coming down. “It had big cracks in it.” Then there was brothers by her side. She had been under hospice care since the historic organ. “The organ bellows were being taped Monday. We extend our love and sympathy to her family. together.” And, said Orr, “We had an upright piano on wheels that was hard to play.” A Phone Conversation with Catherine Orr Over the 20 years of her service as music director, things On April 21 I asked Orr to reflect on her work. “What has improved. Church member Paula Gills took a bequest meant the most to you?” I asked. from her father to buy a new piano for the church. The “I have been thinking about this for the past couple of ceiling was repaired. The shape of the church sanctuary years,” she said. “Supporting other musicians,” was her Photo by Annie Tiberio Cameron was returned to an arch — its historic form. “The acoustics are better,” Orr said. “I was there for all of that.” answer. “I support musicians from the very best to the But putting together performances of Beethoven’s Ninth very poorest.” These musicians were orchestra and chorus Symphony was a formidable task involving an orchestra, a Orr’s unflagging inspiration and support to the singers and members, sometimes soloists. “It’s sort of a juggling and chorus and soloists. musicians she worked with — that continued, never quit. balancing act to assess the person’s capabilities and find I told Orr about a memory of hearing her talk about Mo- a good place for them in what they are doing,” she said. “I can’t tell you how many people tried to talk me out of zart — expressing a love for Mozart’s music that was part it — including the board of the Barre Choraleers. We had enthusiasm and part wonder and veneration. For more than 40 years, Orr was active in the musical life to hire people and pay them good money. I was working at of this community. She was conductor of the Montpelier National Life as a technical writer for computer software. “It’s something to conduct Mozart,” she said. “That’s a Chamber Orchestra and for the past 20 years was director I was doing this on the side.” big part of what I do. I fall in love with the music. And of music at the Unitarian Church. “With the church,” Orr then I teach it and then they fall in love with the music. said, “I get to choose choir members and support them.” “Jim Lowe (The Times Argus music and arts critic) helped That’s what I do.” me find Larry Reid as our concertmaster. Then we had to “Can they sing?” That’s a first question Orr would ask. hire people.” Orr turned to a friend who helped her find by Nat Frothingham Then there’s the follow-up, “Do you want to sing?” If the the orchestra members. Singers from five separate choirs nod is yes, Orr would say, “Let’s give it a try. And see if it made up the 92 singers needed for the Ninth Symphony works. That gives me great joy. “People say to me, ‘With- choir. “For soloists, we had Lisa Jablow, Priscilla Maggalo May 16 Concert Features Quintet Master- out you, I would never have sung.’ She may not have the and Arthur Zorn singing bass.” Then, fretting a little, Orr pieces of Brahms and Shostakovich greatest voice. But she’s there and she’s singing away.” said, “I’m forgetting the tenor, a very fine tenor, a gorgeous Capital City Concerts will be dedicating its final concert It was the same way when Orr conducted the Montpelier tenor.” of the 2014-2015 season to the memory of Catherine Orr. Chamber Orchestra. “We came to know each other and we Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under Orr’s direction was got to know their strengths and weaknesses. I always had practiced in January 1990 and then performed on April 8 The concert is set for Saturday evening, May 16 at 7:30 this thought in my head and it was a little goofy. Whoever at the Alexander Twilight Auditorium in Lyndonville and p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. is going to be the right person, is going to show up. And then on April 9 at the Barre Opera House. Said Orr, “We “Five’s the Charm” is the theme of the May 16 concert — they do.” had sold-out crowds at both places.” referring to the five notable musicians who will perform One of the more life-changing — and thrilling — mo- “We contacted the six countries that had been liberated,” what is being described as “two of the masterpieces of the ments in Orr’s life came as a personal response to the lib- Orr said. Two men from East Germany came up to Ver- piano quintet literature by Brahms and Shostakovich.” eration of people behind the Iron Curtain when the Berlin mont and made a formal presentation of their flag. “We More specifically, the two piano quintets are the Piano Wall came down in 1989. sang all the music in German,” Orr said. “The consul Quintet in F minor, op. 34 by Johannes Brahms and the Now, dial back the time clock. “I was a super-Catholic from East Germany was impressed that we would sing it Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 57 by Dmitri Shostakov- until I was 30,” Orr said. As part of her Catholic service, in German.” ich. she went to Vienna and studied. “I was in the church The event surpassed expectations. “People were really ex- New York City violinist Laurie Smukler who is remem- music department — studying piano, voice and organ. cited. The audience was thrilled. It was just a big thing. bered for leading “an unforgettable performance last That was 1970 and 1970 was the big 200th anniversary of People came from all over Vermont,” Orr said. season of the Schubert Two Cello Quintet” will lead the Beethoven’s birth. So we were doing Beethoven’s Ninth performers in the Brahms and Shostakovich quintets. Symphony.” When the excitement from the performances died down, Orr turned to her husband, Bill Orr, and said, “So what In addition to Smukler the four other performers are: Then Orr came back to this country and we pick up her are we going to do now?” Violinist Emily Daggett Smith, violist Doris Lederer, story once again in 1989 and 1990. “That’s when I said maybe I should go to school.” And cellist Natasha Brofsky and Canadian pianist Jane Coop. “When the Berlin Wall fell, I was conducting the Barre “school” was the orchestral conducting program at the The final offering at the May 16 concert will feature flut- Choraleers. I hadn’t chosen a piece for their April and world-famous Jacobs School of Music at the Bloomington ist Karen Kevra, the founder and artistic director of the May concert, but the music that stood out to me was campus of Indiana University. Orr was 52 when she and Capital City Concerts, playing the Theme and Variations Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.” It was that symphony that her husband ventured forth to Indiana University. for Flute and Strings, op. 80 by Amy Beach. Orr felt did justice to the fall of the Berlin Wall. “Taxing and very difficult” were the words Orr chose to The Center for Leadership Skills BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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he ability to straddle the line be- alities, and we all come together to form it would be the Tuff Gladiators. tween professionalism and having a surprisingly functional film crew. "I like Whether or not Tuff Gladiator Produc- fun is something very important to everyone I work with," said Witke, "and I tions continues for future Vermont high Tany artist or performer. It's something that try to keep it that way." It's a balance to schoolers, or becomes something bigger comes naturally to teenagers. It's some- keep, and when it comes to teens working than it currently is, we all have filmmaking thing I've truly learned to do only recently, together there are bound to be tensions, of our own to pursue. Working with each and it's an ability that I hope to never lose. but having fun is just as important to us other is helping us build on our skills and Vermont is a very welcoming place for as making movies. As Sydney Baskind, 18, experience, and giving us something fun young artists, full of both opportunities said, "It helps that our parts (in the crew) and interesting to do in our spare time. and encouragement to take risks and pur- are all stuff that we want to do." Everyone is getting experience in areas of filmmak- Talking about their first film is something sue a project. That's exactly what U-32 guaranteed to make the original members student Noah Witke, 15, did last October ing that they're interested in, and because many of us want to continue our filmmak- of Tuff Gladiator cringe. Marrogno spoke when he worked with these other teens — of "the leaps and bounds we have made Brandon Darmstadt, Sydney Baskind and ing in some form in the future, this is the kind of hands-on learning that most kids from ‘Sizma,’" and it's true. Filmmaking Marissa Mattogno — to organize Tuff is something learned by doing, and while Gladiator Productions. The new teen-run can't get through a class. Witke gets to direct, Baskind writes most of our screen- getting started is hard, it's only up from film-making project has already created there. "We still have a long way to go," six short films. plays, Mattogno acts, and Darmstadt, 18, does the majority of the technical work. As Darmstadt added, and Baskind chimed in I became a part of the crew a little over a for me, I'm still finding my place in the with, "We will always have a long way to month ago, and, since then, we've created group, but until I settle in I'm more than go. If we don't have anywhere else to go, three films and have plans in the works happy to bounce around between writing, then what will we do?" for more. Sitting down with four of the doing tech and helping out in whatever Something Witke brought up was a quote original members to talk about the group ways are needed. that they put at the beginning of the first was loud and somewhat disorganized, but There definitely seems to be a future for Tuff Gladiator film: "Out of chaos comes it was also insightful, just like being part of a higher state of order." As teens figuring Tuff Gladiator. Tuff Gladiator. Witke would like to bring in new people during the next three years, things out, it took a while to find our state For Witke, Tuff Gladiator started with the when a lot of the current group will be of order, but maybe, as Baskind said, "this idea of entering a 50-hour film festival. It heading off to college. There's an age is the beginning of our state of order." was a few kids with no experience and not range in the group of 15 to 18, so at least There will always be room for work and a whole lot of resources making an amateur a few original members will be around to improvement, and putting our films out film for a contest. Their first film, called keep things going for a few years to come. there in competitions and on the Internet “Sizma,” didn't get them a win and was, "Noah and I have talked, I don't know how documents our growth as artists and as a as actress and gaffer Mattogno, 17, put it, seriously, about turning this into, y'know, group." "a pretty awful starting point," but it did a big production company," said Darm- Straddling that line between professional- start them down the road to creating more stadt. There was some laughter and jokes ism and fun is forever a goal for the kids films. about the thought, but I suppose anything of Tuff Gladiator Productions. We work Since then, Tuff Gladiator has become a could happen. If ever a group of people was together as artists and as filmmakers, but much larger group of teenagers, all with stubborn and driven enough to turn their we also work together as friends. different skill sets, opinions and person- high-school film crew into their adult jobs, Book Review “Dumped: Stories of Women Unfriending Women”

by Lindsey Grutchfield

emale relationships are generally brings a wonderful sense of camaraderie complicated, often messy, and fre- and authenticity to the latter. quently overlooked by the literary As much of an asset as it can be, the great- Fworld. Realistic portrayals of their com- est flaw of Dumped: Stories of Women plexities can be difficult to find, sacrificed Unfriending Women is the diversity of its for romantic relationships or buried under tone. As Dumped is an anthology, a great the guise of so-called “chick lit.” Dumped: deal of variety in writing style exists from Stories of Women Unfriending Women, story to story. There is the artistically ar- an anthology of essays edited by Nina ranged and interestingly titled “Simple Gaby, avoids both of these traps. Instead, Geometry: The Art of War for Girls”, female friendships and their dissolutions written by the editor. There is also Erin are (obviously, given the title) the sole Eramia’s contribution: the plainly writ- focus of the book. Moreover, all of the ten, emotionally thoughtful “I Hate Your stories are, to one degree or another, auto- Boyfriend.” Both are stories clearly written biographical. Thus, they are by nature au- by women with a great deal of talent and thentic, rather than pop-culture parodies vastly different writing styles. As a result, of female friendships. the transition from chapter to chapter can Dumped: Stories of Women Unfriending be, at times, a bit unharmonious. Women is by turns funny, heartbreaking, Even when the jarring notes do not wholly opaque and crystal clear. The common agree, Dumped stays honest. As previously thread of these stories, however, is honesty. mentioned, each story is a deeply indi- The various authors bare their diverse and vidual account of the love, loss, grief, and at times sharply different souls, and the sometimes the recovery of one woman. As result rings with a rare truth. Whether the no two women are the same, it makes a story in question reads like advice from a certain degree of sense that no two stories wise old aunt or like the sprawling diary carry the same message, and that those of an adolescent, it feels personal. The messages are never conveyed the same reader can certainly relate. After all, what way twice. To create a book so strikingly woman has not had their share of female individual, yet also strikingly relatable, is friendships? Some last, others fade, and no easy feat. For this, Dumped: Stories still others implode, leaving loose ends of Women Unfriending Women deserves and hurt feelings in their wake. Dumped applause. THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 9

Granite City Groove The Fine Art of Food in Barre

by Joshua Jerome

BARRE — Dustin Smith opened Morse Block Deli almost a year ago with a vision to culinary scene, and the concept of Morse Block Deli was born. provide downtown Barre with an eccentric deli experience, and that’s exactly what he’s When he returned from Pittsburgh, Smith began working on his business plan and look- done. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Smith uses his diverse educational ing for the right location. After several months, he found his ideal space in downtown background and life experiences in providing local diners with some unique offerings. Barre. The old Morse Block was built in 1898, and part of the charm that captivated The young chef explained to me that it was a long, deliberate journey to open the deli, Smith was the four-lane bowling alley in the basement of the building. Today, part of a which began while he was attending Castleton State College, “I was working at a res- lane serves as the checkout counter for the deli. taurant and studying biology when I realized I loved cooking and biology was boring.” I asked Smith how he approaches creating dishes, and he said “simplicity is perfection” With this revelation, Smith transferred to the Culinary Institute of America to pursue his and that he “lets the fresh quality ingredients speak for themselves.” The placement of newly found passion for food and cooking. Upon graduating from culinary school, Smith each ingredient in sandwiches and soups is meticulous and helps bring a visual attractive- headed off across the country on a quest to experience the hottest trends in American ness to the palate-pleasing fare. cuisine. Morse Block Deli is not just a deli but also an art gallery. Incorporating his passion for art After four months on the road soaking up the culinary trends, Smith was amazed at how and food, Smith has used his space to help exhibit works from several artists around the art was becoming integrated into the presentation of dishes. So he returned to Vermont state. His next installation will be the works of another local artist, Carolyn Enz Hack. and again enrolled at Castleton to pursue a degree in graphic design. Smith worked at Smith has also introduced the pop-up dinner concept and plans to do more of them. His three restaurants in the Killington area while finishing his degree and used this time to next big move, however, is launching the Smith Catering Co. That concern will provide hone his skills. high-end catering focused on sourcing in-season local ingredients for dishes for weddings After graduating, Smith knew he wanted to stay in Vermont because of the burgeoning and private party affairs. agricultural sector. After a short stint in fine dining, Smith landed in a farm-to-school With everything that is going on with the deli, the pop-up dinners, and the catering position. That allowed him to work directly with farmers, which, Smith said, “created a company, I asked Smith if he enjoyed cooking when he’s home, “Yeah, sometimes, but I better appreciation for farmers and their role in the local economy.” Eventually, he started really like it when my girlfriend Vinca cooks for me,” and with a smile he goes on to say, doing small catering jobs on the side and enjoyed the experience of working with clients, “Those are some of the best dishes I’ve ever had.” No pressure Vinca. and it sparked his desire to be entrepreneurial. A trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, helped focus Smith’s energy after he experienced the former steel capital’s rejuvenated arts and The writer is executive director with the Barre Partnership. PAGE 10 • MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 THE BRIDGE

Vermont Arts Council Turns 50

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the name of the town that used to be where the Wrightsville Reservoir recreation area is now). The piece is focused on the themes of home, displacement, homelessness, flood, and the history of the site. As part of the project I'm conducting interviews in the community that will be integrated into the musical composition for the piece.” The grant money has allowed Bryce to collaborate with other artists and avoid charging for tickets. “Part of the mission of my company, Bryce Dance Company, is to make a work that is accessible to populations that are often not able to see contemporary performance art. The ability to present this performance for free helps us meet our mission,” Bryce said. After this summer’s performance is done, Bryce hopes to continue bringing dance to “underserved” communities. Bryce and artists like her perpetuate the initial artistic mission of the arts council, but arts funding for public works is relatively new. State-funded arts have been part of most new construction since a law passed in 1988 made it mandatory. According to an official document titled, “Vermont Art in State Buildings Programs Guidelines and Policies, “The Vermont Art in State Buildings Act (No. 267 of 1988) was passed ... in recognition of the needs to encourage the work of Vermont artists, to enhance and preserve our cul- tural environment, and to provide artistic enrichment for Vermont citizens and visitors. The intent of the program is to improve the character and quality of state buildings in order to create an environment of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens, and to encourage the donation of works of art to the state for its permanent collection or for exhibition in state buildings or facilities.” And so the program has survived and grown through good economic times, natural disasters, and recessions. One recent example of publicly funded art is the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital in Berlin — a building that was pushed into existence in 2014 through necessity. In August 2011, Tropical Storm Irene flooded out the previously habitable state hospital in Waterbury, which led to a crisis caused by lack of facilities for psychiatric care. The new building atop Hospital Hill in Berlin looks airy, well-lit, and purely functional, but, out of view with one exception, are the works of a team of sculptors chosen and paid for by the arts council. Only one of six sculptures is visible from the outside — a granite rendering of a tree stump. Sounds boring, if not unsightly, but this sculpture is impressive in the display of skill used for its creation. I was intrigued when I noticed it for the first time while working on this article. I had driven past the building for over a year without noticing it. When I pulled into the driveway and inspected the sculpture, I saw at its base a sculpted rabbit, a big-eyed owl peering out of a knot hole, and bronze robins tending to their delicately sculpted nests. Chris Miller, of Calais, was the lead artist on the psychiatric care construc- tion project, and it was he who created the piece chosen to be visible to the public. It is titled “Habitat Tree,” and — if I may read into it and why it was chosen — it depicts a structure that is shelter and home to all kinds of creatures, just as the psychiatric care hospital was built to bring shelter to those in need. The Vermont Arts Council has many programs, deadlines, and a calendar of events, all of which may be perused at vermontartscouncil.org.

During the 1965 state legislative session, the Vermont legislature passed H.255, The Bridge publishes every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the An Act to Establish Recognition of the Vermont Council on the Arts, Inc. and to month, except in July when we publish only on the 3rd Make an Appropriation therefore. That appropriation was $500 per year for the next two years. Thursday. Our next issue comes out May 21. In September 1965 P.L. 89-209, The National Foundation on the Arts and Hu- manities Act became law. Federal funds of approximately $50,000 per state were to be allotted for conducting surveys, planning, and sponsoring programs on a matching basis. Only the agency recognized as the official state art agency would be eligible to make application for these funds. In November 1965 an executive secretary was hired by the council with the charge to open an office in the capital city and to investigate the application procedure under P.L. 89-209. The council's first employee was Arthur Williams, a former representative in the legislature.

Kira Bacon, communications manager of the Vermont Arts Council THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 11 “Walk & Roll Week” to Benefit Walk Friendly Community Initiative

by Nat Frothingham

MONTPELIER — Ten days of walking Readers of this article can turn to the calen- ease and joy of walking. As people realize traction of driving a car, he said, “There’s a and biking activities designed to benefit dar pages of The Bridge to get all the details how easy and enjoyable it is to walk around tremendous amount of power holding onto everyone who participates and to strengthen of the many walking and biking activities downtown, they may be more willing to that wheel.” On the other hand, there’s an a push to achieve national recognition as that will be on offer from May 8 to May 17. park in a remote lot and walk to do errands. alternative, “Take one day a week and not a “walk-friendly community,” will be held But consider the range of choices. Snell, whose enthusiasm for walking is al- drive.” Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 17. If you want to walk consider exploring the most infectious, said he’s lived in Mont- “When you walk,” he said, “the world looks Already, 50 communities across the country new Cross-Vermont Trail, or join a group of pelier for 40 years and when he worked different. It’s a slower world. We’re so used have achieved "walk-friendly" status from people walking through Hubbard Park, or downtown, he says, “I commuted with a to punching our key, the door opens and the national Pedestrian & Bicycle Informa- learning about trees in the city, or looking 15-minute walk. Heaven! There are many closes. These are habits we have gotten into. tion Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina out for migrating birds along the North weeks when I don’t use a car at all because I Walking affords me the opportunity to see — a project of FedEx and the U.S. Federal Branch, or walking through the city with live near downtown.” my world in a different way.” Highway Administration. The 50 "walk- an eye to historic buildings and bridges. Snell appears to understand the “drive ver- friendly" communities are diverse — as Or a story walk. Cyclists should consider a sus walk” face-off. About the powerful at- large as Chicago (population 2,695,598) bike ride to the Red Hen Bakery out Route and as small as Sister, Oregon (population 2. Or a chance to bike through town with 2,118) and the walk-friendly list includes Mayor Hollar. Or walk through town with two Vermont communities: Burlington and a city councilor. Or “Walk with a Cop” — a Essex Junction. chance to talk about law enforcement with According to longtime Montpelier resident police officer Mike Philbrick. and walking enthusiast John Snell, a mem- Committee member Anne Ferguson has de- ber of the (City Council-appointed) Pedes- veloped a StoryWalk Project in collabora- trian Advisory Committee, the City Coun- tion with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. The cil established the pedestrian committee to idea is for families with young children to "walk-friendly status" for Montpelier. get outside and enjoy a story together. About "We're in the process of having a conversa- walking and storytelling, Ferguson wrote, tion with them," said Snell of the city's cur- “This is important for multiple reasons. rent effort to get the Pedestrian & Bicycle For some it will be the need to connect with Information Center to put Montpelier on their natural world and be reminded of how the "walk-friendly" list of communities. soothing that experience can be. For oth- ers, it might be noticing how great they feel But there are hurdles to be cleared. "Educa- after even a short walk while for others it tion is a big part of it," he said. Infrastruc- will be the opportunity to spend time with ture is a big part of it. City policy is another friends or family in a peaceful place.” part of it." Committee member Jim McQueston said To achieve the “walk-friendly” status a com- he encourages people to walk for some munity has to provide convincing answers pretty obvious reasons. “Walking on a regu- to questions like this, “Do we incorporate lar basis is a demonstrated plus for most the maintenance of our sidewalks in our people’s health. And anything that substi- Department of Public Works planning pro- tutes walking for driving serves to decrease cess?” the use of cars in Montpelier — a plus for “One of the things that drove me to join both the community and the environment.” the committee is the poor condition of our Eve Carnahan, who can often be seen walk- crosswalks,” Snell said, adding that he wants ing to work, said that the purpose of “Walk the crosswalks painted in time. “It’s essential & Roll Week” was “to raise awareness of the to safety,” he said.

Wayside Restaurant Turns Food Scraps Into Compost by Nat Frothingham

BERLIN — “Yesterday’s broccoli, egg shells and cheese are becoming compost as you read this,” proclaims a notice at each table at the Wayside Restaurant on the Barre- Montpelier Road. Brian Zecchinelli, co-owner of the Wayside, recently told The Bridge, “the Wayside Restaurant is composting its kitchen waste.” Zecchinelli said that when composting was first suggested he thought it might be “cumbersome.” But since he went forward with composting he now sees it as “really quite easy.” All 70 of his restaurant employees are participating. Said Zecchinelli, “When the table is cleared the napkin, placemat and straw are separated from the food scraps.” The food scraps are put into a big bucket. About 1,000 other businesses are composting participants. Such local outfits include Price Chopper, Norwich University and Central Vermont Medical Center. Julio’s and Positive Pie restaurants in Montpelier have also adopted composting. A recent press conference at the Wayside included a range of people who are promoting composting: Karl Hammer of Vermont Composting; Chrissy Bellmyer, the school program manager at the Central Vermont Solid Waste District; and John Kelly at the Waste Management & Prevention Division of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. The composting effort is part of an overall universal recycling law that will ban food scraps from landfills by July 1, 2020. The problem with food scraps in landfills is that when food rots it produces harmful methane gas. The message is clear: “Better to collect and compost those food scraps instead of dumping them into a landfill.” PAGE 12 • MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 THE BRIDGE Broaden Your Horizons by Viewing Mary Admasian’s Art at the Supreme Court Gallery by Kathy Hollen

MONTPELIER — Local artist and en- ing how two disparate materials can accom- trepreneur Mary Admasian, one of six modate one another. On a back wall of the artists selected to display their work at gallery on a long painted board is a struc- the Supreme Court Gallery this season, ture entitled “Go Cut Yourself a Switch” is currently showing “Boundaries, Balance on which are mounted repeating bunches and Confinement: Navigating the Limits of willow switches, the graceful arches of of Nature and Society.” This provocative which belie their punishing menace. collection of over 20 assemblages can be “The Plank” is a construction featuring a studied leisurely to best advantage at this white painted board into which carefully venue, which is located between the Pavil- placed, identical pieces of barbed wire, also ion Building and the State House at 111 painted white, project outward; viewers can State St. Admasian is a native of Detroit assign interpretations to this structure along but is now a long-time Vermont resident. a wide spectrum ranging from the benign She is a multidisciplinary artist who has ex- to the horrific. “A Visit to the Henhouse,” hibited nationally and who founded Lights with bits of feathers spread amidst crumpled On Marketing and Communication De- chicken wire, suggests either the terror of sign 15 years ago to provide marketing and panicked birds attempting to escape ma- branding services for socially responsible "Last Flight" by Mary Admasian rauders or simply the distinction between businesses. Several prominent art institu- protection and entrapment. A small piece tions and private individuals have collected her work, and she was selected to participate entitled “Nature Over Nurture” beautifully depicts the relationship between an object in Vermont Studio Center’s second annual Artist’s Residency Program in Johnson. forged by the earth and one created by an inhabitant of the earth, a harmonious blending In this new collection, Admasian has united her artistry with her commitment to per- that underscores the artist’s aesthetic sensibilities. sonal empowerment to encourage viewers to create their own narrative surrounding Perhaps the most powerful piece is “But Why?” Dedicated to victims of sexual abuse, it social awareness and activism. She spent the past 18 months collecting natural objects features a large, rusted bedspring into which Admasian has inserted the detritus of so- from Vermont’s rural environment, flea markets, and backyards — logs, hornets’ nests, ciety amid tattered totems of childhood: a plasticized baby doll, a little girl’s torn dress, rooster feathers, butterflies, willow switches, and old mirrors along with other found a billiard ball, pieces of a flannel shirt, a Playboy magazine, a beer bottle, cheap plastic objects, especially barbed wire. As she says, “I love rusted objects and, in particular, the toys. It is deeply disturbing — shocking, even — yet at the same time testimony to the connective yet alienating beauty of barbed wire, and wanted to create a body of work artist’s exquisite sensitivity to the devastation of abuse and her compassion and empathy that illuminates our efforts to find a balance amid the cultural, social and psychological for anyone who has suffered at the hands of another. restraints that both constrain and free us.” Through a judicious use of benevolent ma- terials such as fine white netting, Admasian has lent softness and approachability to her Much of the impact of this unique collection arises from the artist’s skillful juxtaposition pieces that mitigate the forbidding aspects of the barbed of materials: harsh with gentle, decayed with vibrant, wire, and in so doing she helps illuminate the duality of entrapment with freedom, as in “The Last Flight,” a human experience. work featuring butterflies. The title of this piece, like the titles of all her pieces, prompts further reflection. Two of the pieces in this collection, starkly beautiful in She states, “I hope to foster a deepening awareness of the black and white, reflect the artist’s exquisite precision issues surrounding boundaries and to stimulate conver- and dedication to detail. One of them, “The Well,” draws sations about breaking through their veneers to effect the viewer up from a black abyss girded by barbed wire social change.” One comes away from this show with a toward a sunlit aperture where wispy vegetation finds deep respect for Admasian’s courage, commitment, and, sustenance and vigor. A precisely crafted assemblage above all, humanity. called “Seasons” uses the earth’s natural materials to re- flect the undulating colors of Vermont’s different seasons The exhibition can be seen through July 2 from 8:30 stilled by a wire overlay. In viewing “Muscle Memory,” a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Ver- one is initially jarred by the savagery of a chainsaw chain mont Supreme Court building, 111 State St., Montpe- distorting the obliging innards of a maple tree trunk and lier. Other examples of Admasian’s work can be viewed then is led to understand that Admasian is artfully show- "Go Cut Yourself a Switch" by Mary Admasian on her website at maryadmasianart.com.

Art Around Town

Art at NECI — Jessica Neary, an employee of New England Culinary Insti- tute, painted this stencilled mural this winter at the wine bar in NECI on Main. THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 13 It's Showtime in Greensboro! by David Kelley

here are forces within cities and veteran, as Hamlet. The artistic director, towns that are, in some ways, simi- Sabra Jones, directs. Ansari-Cox’s hus- lar to the forces of nuclear physics. band, the celebrated British actor Brian TEither by accident or design, communi- Cox, will be working with the Greensboro ties can achieve a critical mass of talent, audience on opening weekend during his common interests and ideas that will set wonderful lecture “Shakespeare for Tod- off a chain reaction. Unlike the destruc- dlers.” He will make us all worthy of the tion that can be wrought by enriched Royal Shakespeare Company in only an uranium, the enriched human counterpart hour. usually produces an explosion of creativ- The music director for this summer's per- ity. In recent history, Paris in the 1920s, formances and for the new theater will be Hollywood in the 1930s, and Greenwich Justin Jacobs, an accomplished director Village in the 1960s are examples of the from Australia. explosions of creativity that can be set off by a critical mass of talent. That phenom- Importantly, the arts alliance’s days of enon rarely occurs in a rural environment. “camping out” under a tent on the town But sometimes it can happen in the most green will soon be over. This summer, on unlikely of places. July 29, the organization is scheduled to break ground on a new permanent home Greensboro, Vermont, is a town with a Artist renderings of the new theater. in Greensboro. Designed by H3 Hardy population of approximately 750 people. Collaboration Architecture of New York Nevertheless, Greensboro is at the epicen- City, the Greensboro Arts Alliance’s new ter of an arts explosion in the Northeast home will be an Elizabethan-style theater, Kingdom. One of the more critical pieces of mass is Lake Caspian, which in the past patterned after Shakespeare's Globe Theater, with 21st-century design and amenities. It has been a summer home for theater greats such as Greta Garbo and Eric von Stroheim. is anticipated that the theater will offer a resource to local high schools, colleges and the It has been the place where writers such as Wallace Stegner and John Gunther came to communities around Greensboro for concerts, musical performances and theater produc- restore their creative juices and where a wide assortment of professors from Northwestern tions in a year-round facility. University, the University of Wisconsin, Princeton and Harvard came to rest, relax and contemplate universal truths. Recently it has given birth to Caspian Arts, a unique artists It is unlikely that Greensboro, Vermont, will send out shock waves of creativity like Mem- collective, and it has become home to an eclectic array of nationally recognized artists phis in the 1950s or Liverpool in the 1960s, but more than ever the town is likely to be such as Marion Stegner, Devin Burgess, Jerilyn Virden and Paul Gruhler, to name just a place where the arts will flourish and where talent in music and theater come home to a few. study, rest and grow. For the young people fortunate enough to grow up in the area, the new theater holds the promise of providing opportunities in the arts comparable to the Some of the energy has been generated by Circus Smirkus, with a new multi million most cosmopolitan cities in the world. dollar campus in Greensboro, and a host of talented performers and artists from all over the world. Circus Smirkus attracts talent and cultivates it, sending some, such as Molly Great music, a great theater, a great circus, great beer, great cheese, great salads and a Saudek and Dan Brown, on to fame in Paris and Hollywood. Next door, in tiny Crafts- great lake. It's hard to beat. bury, is the Music Box, which every month draws musicians from around the Northeast. For more information about the Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency and 2015 sum- Up the road is Sterling College, which draws an eclectic faculty and a student body on mer program go to http://www.mirrorarts.org/2015. the cutting edge of farming. And then there is Pete's Green's, Jasper Hill Cheese, and Hill Farmstead Brewery, bringing home worldwide recognition for their artisanship in the food and beverage industry. Amid these fertile fields, the Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency, an offspring of the Mirror Repertory Company of New York City, has found a home. The Mirror Rep- ertory Company, originally founded in 1983 by Sabra Jones, is the spiritual successor to Harold Clurman's Group Theatre and Eva Le Gallienne’s Civic Repertory. The founding initiative was spearheaded by the legendary philanthropist, Laurance S. Rockefeller, and received additional endowments from, among many others, Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino, Dina Merrill, Kitty Carlisle Hart and Paul Newman. For the last 10 years the Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency has brought a breath of fresh mountain air to the American theater community by bringing outstanding actors, actresses and musicians to the shores of Lake Caspian each summer to hone their art. During the last few years the alliance has sponsored productions of “The Music Man,” “Our Town,” “Miracle Worker,” and “Carousel” under a tent on the town green bringing renowned actors such as Golden Globe nominee Tina Chen and Tony nominee Marla Schaffel to the Green Mountains. This summer, the group’s productions will include “Hamlet,” “Kiss Me Kate”, “Rosen- crantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Perfor- mances will begin July 23 and will run through August 15. The Greensboro Arts Alli- ance will be sponsoring a square dance on the town green on the evening of July 4 and a writers' conference from August 12 to 21. Additionally, the alliance will be bringing Vermont’s own Chris Bowen, creative director of Blue Man Group, to direct “Kiss Me Kate,” with Brandy Burre, star of HBO’s “The Wire” as Bianca. “Hamlet” will star Nicole Ansari-Cox as Queen Gertrude and Charles McAteer, also from Vermont and a Broadway PAGE 14 • MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 THE BRIDGE

vt.us. bgs.vermont.gov/business_services/surplus/ Overeaters Anonymous. Twelve-step program for bridge near Elm and Mechanic streets, Montpelier. Daily through May 15: Way to Go! Smart Trip auctions. physically, emotionally and spiritually overcom- Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 Challenge. Way to Go! Vermont challenges ing overeating. Two meeting days and locations. you to ditch your car and choose to bus, bike, Learn More About Home Sharing. Join us for Global Labor Film Fest. This year’s films are Second Sat., 8:30–9:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church walk, telecommute or carpool for two weeks. a free information session. 1–3 p.m. Capstone Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin and of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre. Log your miles, compete to win cool prizes and Community Action, 20 Gable Pl., Barre. Walk-ins Fasanella. 5 p.m. Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St., 249-3970. have fun — all while saving money and helping welcome or call ahead to RSVP. 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Vermont Department of Labor, 5 Green Mountain Walking Through the Night Sky. Dale Stafford THURSDAY, MAY 7 479-0896. [email protected]. espresso- History Road Walk with Green Mountain Club. Dr., Montpelier. Free. vitlink.org. will lead a “walk” into the night skies through bueno.com. Montpelier and East Montpelier. Easy, 4–6 miles stars, constellations and planets. All ages welcome. Community Church Tag Sale. Collectibles, kitch- along the Winooski River Valley to sites of several Part of Walk & Roll Week. 8:30 p.m. Bring enware, books, toys, homemade crafts more. May commercial buildings and utility plants. View binoculars and a small flashlight to the North 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Waterbury pictures of the buildings as they existed years ago, SATURDAY, MAY 9 Branch Nature Center parking lot, 713 Elm St., Center Community Church, Rte. 100 (next to along with a tour of an operating hydro plant. 23rd annual National Association of Letter Car- Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ Cold Hollow Cider Mill), Waterbury Center. Contact Manny for meeting time and place: 622- riers Food Drive. Place your nonperishable food Walk-Roll-2015 0585. items in a bag at your mailbox in the morning Plant Sale at TVSC. Annual plant sale benefitting and your letter carrier will pick them up. If you MBAC Meeting. Meeting of the Montpelier Bicycle seniors at the center. Very reasonable prices. 9 do not have a letter carrier, just take your items Advisory Committee. First Thurs., 8 a.m. Police a.m.–3 p.m. Twin Valley Senior Center, Blueberry SUNDAY, MAY 10 to your post office and ask that they accept them Station Community Room, 534 Washington St., Commons, Rte. 2, E. Montpelier. Walk with Councilor Watson. Enjoy a walk for a nearby food pantry. Please do not include Montpelier. 262-6273. Montpelier Memory Café. Social gathering where through District 2 with city Councilor Anne Wat- any outdated items. nalc.org/community-service/ people experiencing memory loss and their care son. Part of Walk & Roll Week. Noon. Meet at Ron Krupp on Woodchuck Gardening. Krupp food-drive Hunger Mountain Coop, 623 Stone Cutters Way, discusses his new book “The Woodchuck Returns partners come together to connect and support one Poetry StoryWalk. Enjoy “Peace of the Wild Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ to Gardening.” The book is rooted in organic another in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. Things” by Wendell Berry and artwork by area Walk-Roll-2015 methods and travels into the world of vegetables, Participants enjoy social time, refreshments, music, residents in a self-guided poetry walk at North berries and fruits. 6:30 p.m. Waterbury Public Li- entertainment and other fun activities. 10–11:30 Akira Kurosawa’s "Throne of Blood." Transposes Branch Nature Center. Part of Walk & Roll brary, 30 Foundry St., Waterbury. Free. 244-7036. a.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre the plot of Shakespeare’s MacBeth to feudal Japan. Week. All day. North Branch Nature Center, St., Montpelier. Free; donations welcome. 223- Part of the Masters of International Cinema Series Diabetes Support Group. First Thurs., 7–8 p.m. 713 Elm St., Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/ 2518. with Rick Winston. An Osher Lifelong Learning Conference room 3, Central Vermont Medical story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 Walk: History of Industry Along Montpelier's Institute program. 12:30–2:30 p.m. Savoy Theater, Center. 371-4152. Spring 2015 State of Vermont annual Surplus Winooski River. Learn about the commercial and 26 Main St., Montpelier. Donation. pdaggett@ Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Auction. Pre- industrial sites that once stood along the Winooski myfairpoint.net. registration and viewing on Fri., May 8, 11 a.m.–3 River with Manuel Garcia. Part of Walk & Roll Mother’s Day Spring Wildflower Walk. With FRIDAY, MAY 8 p.m.; auction on Sat., May 9, 8–10 a.m. 1756 U.S. Week. 1 p.m. Meet at Pavilion Building porch, Brett Engstrom. Sponsored by the Marshfield Community Church Tag Sale. Collectibles, kitch- Rte. 302, Berlin. 241-3384. bgs-surplus@state. 109 State St., Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/ Conservation Committee and the Jaquith Library. enware, books, toys, homemade crafts more. May vt.us. bgs.vermont.gov/business_services/surplus/ story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Waterbury 1–4 p.m. Meet at the Stranahan Forest parking lot auctions. Buddha's Birthday Celebration. Center Community Church, Rte. 100 (next to All are welcome. in Marshfield. 426-3581. jaquithpubliclibrary.org. Green Mountain Club Work Hike. Duxbury. All Cold Hollow Cider Mill), Waterbury Center. Optional meditation 1:30 p.m.; procession and Exploring the New Cross Vermont Trail. Explore abilities. 3–4 miles round trip. Spring walk-thru ceremony 2 p.m. Refreshments follow. Children’s the future path of the Cross Vermont Trail in East Spring 2015 State of Vermont annual Surplus on the Long Trail to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. activities offered. Shao Shan Temple, Cranberry Montpelier on a lovely walk along the Winooski Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Auction. Pre- Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and Meadow Rd., Woodbury. Free. 456-7091. sha- River. 1 p.m. Meet at the Montpelier High School registration and viewing on Fri., May 8, 11 a.m.–3 gloves. 8 a.m. Meet at Montpelier Hight School, [email protected]. parking lot, and we’ll carpool to Muddy Brook p.m.; auction on Sat., May 9, 8–10 a.m. 1756 U.S. 5 High School Dr., Montpelier. Fred: 223-3935. Walk with Councilor Bate. Enjoy a walk through Road and walk from there. Bicyclists can meet us Rte. 302, Berlin. 241-3384. bgs-surplus@state. [email protected]. District 1 with city Councilor Dona Bate. Part of at 1:20 p.m. at the start of Muddy Brook Road. Walk & Roll Week. 4 p.m. Meet on the pedestrian Part of Walk & Roll Week. Free. montpelier-vt.

of its heroine. LNT's production, directed by Eric Love, employs masks, live cello and aerial silks. May 8 and 16, 8 p.m.; May 9 and 10, 2 p.m.; May 14, 7 p.m. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, Memorial Room, 39 Main St., Mont- Performing pelier. $15–30. 229-0492. info@lostnationthe- ater.org. lostnationtheater.org/Eurydice.html. Through May 17: Treasure Island. Stevenson’s classic gets a new world premier production by Kim Bent, with music by Kathleen Keenan. May Arts 7, 7 p.m.; May 9 and 15, 8 p.m.; May 16 and 17, 2 p.m. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, Memorial Room, 39 Main St., Montpelier. THEATER, STORYTELLING $15–40. 229-0492. [email protected]. & COMEDY May 17: Dance, Sing, and Jump Around! An May 9, 16, 30: Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour. intergenerational fun afternoon; a lively time Adult content. 7–9 p.m. Charlie O’s World Fa- for folks of all ages. Circle and line dances and mous, 70 Main St., Montpelier. Free. 223-6820. singing games, all taught and called. Live music by Kenric Kite and friends caller Liz Benjamin. May 15: Stroke Yr Joke! Hosted by Bitsy Biron. Snacks. 3–4:30 p.m. Plainfield Town Hall Opera Have you ever wanted to try stand-up comedy? House, 18 High St. (Rte.2 ), Plainfield. Post- Here's your chance! Comedians get five minutes dance potluck picnic at the Plainfield Recreation of stage time with a cap of 15 comics per show. Field. Suggested donation: adults $5; kids free. Sign-ups 7:30 p.m.; show starts 8 p.m. Espresso [email protected]. lizbenjamin64@gmail. Bueno, 248 N. Main St., Barre. 479-0896. com. espressobueno.com May 22–23: Green Mountain Comedy Festival: May 15–17: Contemporary Dance & Fitness Bueno Comedy Showcase. As a part of this Studio 41st annual performance. From ballet year’s Green Mountain Comedy Festival, the to break, from modern to musical theater, this is café will be hosting two back-to-back comedy a professionally produced show of dancers aged showcases featuring comedians from all around 4–60 that is impressive, inspiring and entertain- Vermont. 8:30 p.m. Espresso Bueno, 248 N. ing. May 15 and 16, 7 p.m.; May 17, 1 p.m. Barre Main St., Barre. $6. 479-0896. espressobueno. Opera House, 6 N. Main St., Barre. Adults $15; com. kids/seniors $12. 229-4676. May 16: Pocket Chatauqua. Unamplified performances for adults, children and mixed AUDITIONS audiences. Featuring Michael Parent, bilingual May 8–9: Auditions for The Pied Piper of Franco-American storyteller. 7–9 p.m. Four Hamelin. This stage adaptation (with music) is Corners Schoolhouse at intersection of Dodge, open to actors of all ages, abilities and types, with Vincent Flats, Snow Hill and Putnam roads, East roles for children, teens and adults. Although Montpelier. Adults $10; children $5. 223-9103. welcomed, no prior theater or music experi- May 16: Extempo. Vermont's popular live ence necessary — only the ability to have fun storytelling series — get on stage and regale the with your neighbors inside theatrical storytell- audience with short-format, first-person, true ing. Production dates: July 16–19. Also seeking stories delivered without notes or reading. 8 p.m. others in support roles including music, sets and Espresso Bueno, 248 N. Main St., Barre. $5; free costumes. May 8, 7–9 p.m.; May 9, 9–11:30 a.m. for participants. 479-0896. espressobueno.com. The Waterbury Center Grange Hall, 237 Howard Ave., Waterbury Center. 244-4168. moxie@ Through May 16: Eurydice. Sexy, modern pshift.com. reimagining of the classic myth through the eyes THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 15 Calendar of Events oral history project with the Twin Valley Senior ists from central Vermont east of the Green Through July 31: Kara Walker, Juxtaposition, Center. Plainfield Community Center. Recep- Mountains in Orange, Washington and Windsor Contemporary Specters, and Harper’s Picto- tion with Art and Plant Sale: May 15, 5–7 p.m. counties display their work. Chandler Gallery, rial History of the Civil War. The artist com- 153 Main St. (above Plainfield Coop), Plainfield. 71-73 Main St., Randolph. 431-0204. gallery@ bined her signature overlays of black silhouettes Visual Arts [email protected]. maplehillschoolan- chandler-arts.org. with historic lithography to produce poignant dfarm.org. and sharp commentary on stereotypes found Through June 27: The Gathering. Annual ex- in the nation’s history of slavery, Jim Crow and Through May 31: Loretta Languet, Beauti- hibit of works by the artist-members of the Valley segregation that still infiltrate present stereo- EXHIBITS fully Imagined Functional Pottery. Playfully Arts Foundation. Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat. types. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.–4 Through May 8: Barre: Past and Present. The designed, functional ceramic pottery whose by appointment. The Festival Gallery, #2 Village p.m. Norwich University, Sullivan Museum and Paletteers of Vermont Spring Art Show. Aldrich surfaces depict abstractions of floral imagery Square, Waitsfield. 496-6682. vermontartfest. History Center, Northfield. 485-2183. academ- Public Library, Milne Room, 6 Washington St., speaking to her love for gesture, rhythm and com. Barre. paletteers.us. ics.norwich.edu/museum/ movement. Cheshire Cat, 28 Elm St., Montpe- Through July 2: Mary Admasian, Boundaries, Through May 8: Janet Ressler. Contemporary lier. 223-1981. cheshirecatclothing.com. Balance and Confinement ... navigating the and traditional quilts. Closing reception: May Through May 31: Art of Creative Aging. A limits of nature and society. Gallery hours: 8 12, 2–4 p.m. Vermont Technical College, Hart- juried exhibit featuring recent work of nearly 40 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Vermont Supreme Court, SPECIAL EVENTS ness Library, Randolph. older artists living throughout the central Ver- Montpelier. Free. [email protected]. May 8: BASH: Big Arty SPA Happening. Great Through May 9: Kit Farnsworth. Landscape mont region. Works presented are available for maryadmasianart.com. art, music and eats. Enjoy the current exhibits, sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the and nature paintings. Library hours: Tues.–Fri., Through July 30: River Works. Group show. high energy Cajun music of the Green Mt. Kellogg-Hubbard Library and Central Vermont noon–6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Royalton Collection of images, colors, textures and Playboys, bid on items in the silent auction fund- Council on Aging. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Memorial Library, 23 Alexander Pl., S. Royalton. constructions directly inspired by Vermont rivers raiser, view the art of fly tying with Judd Levine 135 Main St., Montpelier. Free. and water meditations. Opening reception: May and more. Benefits SPA art programs. 7–9 p.m. Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main St., Barre. $15 Through May 15: Studio Place Arts. Studio Through June 13: Axel Stohlberg. Solo exhibi- 7, 5–7 p.m. River Arts Center, 74 Pleasant St., advance; $25 day of event. 479-7069. studiopla- Place Arts, 201 N. Main St., Barre. 479-7069. tion of paintings, drawings and assemblages. Morrisville. Mon.–Thurs., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri., 9 cearts.com. studioplacearts.com. Reception: May 8, 6–8 p.m. Axel’s Gallery and a.m.–2 p.m. Free. 888-1261. riverartsvt.org. Frame Shop, 5 Stowe St., Waterbury. 244-7801. Main floor: Gone Fishing Through July 31: 1865, Out of the Ashes: Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition Ac- [email protected]. axelsgallery.com. Second floor:Silent Auction. Artwork, crafts Assassination, Reconstruction, and Healing cepting Entries. The Valley Arts Foundation and other items to benefit SPA programs. Bid- May 12–June 13: Wagon Wheels Farm. A Roy- the Nation. Focuses on the aftermath of the welcomes submissions to the fourth annual ding ends May 8. alton Historical Society exhibit about an Edward assassination of Pres. Abraham Lincoln, the reha- Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, to be held in July at the Big Red Barn Gallery at Third floor:Michael Heffernan, Sweet Images. Hopper-related historic site on VT Rte. 110 just bilitation of the South and efforts to unify the Lareau Farm Inn in Waitsfield. Works will be Paintings. Exhibit runs through May 30. outside South Royalton. Opening reception with country. Museum hours: Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4 presentation by author Bonnie Tocher Clause: p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Norwich Univer- judged for style and technique that interprets a Through May 22: Maplehill School Student Art May 15, 5–7 p.m. Royalton Memorial Library, sity, Sullivan Museum and History Center, diverse subject matter. For more information and Show: Plainfield. Original artwork on canvas 23 Alexander Pl., S. Royalton. Free. Northfield. 485-2183. academics.norwich.edu/ the prospectus for submission: vermontartfest. and mixed media on paper. Also included are museum/ com or contact Gary Eckhart at fineart@moose- carpentry and blacksmithing pieces as well as an Through June 14: Area Artists Show. Art- walkstudios.com. org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015. with Paul Carnahan, co-author of “Montpelier: and songbooks will be provided. All ages and go in living and dying. 6:30–9 p.m. Unitarian Images of Vermont’s Capital City.” Part of Walk stages welcome. A variety of instruments are used Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. Free; dona- & Roll Week. 5 p.m. Meet at City Hall plaza, 39 to accompany the singers. Musicians are welcome tions welcome. 224-1001. [email protected]. Main St., Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/ to bring their instruments. 6:45 p.m. Jaquith Beaded Jewelry Workshop. Learn how to make MONDAY, MAY 11 story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 Public Library, 122 School St., Marshfield. Free. simple beaded jewelry such as a bracelet, necklace Musical Story Time. With Lesley Grant. Ages 426-3581. jaquithpubliclibrary.org. 18 months–4 years. 10 a.m. Waterbury Public Bike with Mayor Hollar. Meet at City Hall or earrings. 6:30 p.m. Waterbury Public Library, Library, 30 Foundry St., Waterbury. Free. 244- and take an easy bicycle ride around town with 30 Foundry St., Waterbury. Free. Space limited; 7036. waterburypubliclibrary.com. Montpelier Mayor John Hollar. Helmets required. call to register. 244-7036. Part of Walk & Roll Week. 5 p.m. 39 Main St., THURSDAY, MAY 14 Walk with Councilor Guerlain. Meet Montpelier Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ Walking with Harris Webster. Harris will share City Councilor Theirry Guerlain at the corner of Walk-Roll-2015 some of his favorite spots, as well as some of the FRIDAY, MAY 15 East State and College streets in Montpelier for an gems of the city. This moderate walk will last ap- Grandparents Raising Their Children’s Learn More About Home Sharing. Join us for easy walk around District 2. Part of Walk & Roll proximately 1.5 hours rain or shine. Part of Walk Children. Second Tues., 6–8 p.m. Child care a free information session. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Week. Noon. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ & Roll Week. 1 p.m. Meet at the Montpelier provided. Wesley Methodist Church, Main St., Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Walk-Roll-2015 Senior Activities Center, 58 Barre St., Montpe- Waterbury. 476-1480. Montpelier. Walk-ins welcome or call ahead to lier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk- Walking with Harris Webster. Harris will RSVP. Home Share Now: 479-8544. share some of his favorite spots, as well as some “Orville’s Revenge” Author Reading and Book Roll-2015 Signing. Retired Superior Judge Stephen B. Walk with a Cop. Police Chief Tony Facos and of the gems of the city. This moderate walk is Embracing Impermanence. A Buddhist panel Martin’s book presents the controversial death Officer Michael Philbrick will show you what the will last approximately 1.5 hours rain or shine. discussion exploring the gentle practice of letting Part of Walk & Roll Week. 1 p.m. Meet at the of Orville Gibson. 6:30 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Li- Montpelier Senior Activities Center, 58 Barre St., brary, 135 Main St., Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ kellogghubbard.org. Walk-Roll-2015 Walk: Bridges of Montpelier. Learn about the history of Montpelier’s bridges on this two-mile WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 walk with author and Vermont Historic Bridge Learn More About Home Sharing. Join us for a Program manager Bob McCullough. Part of Walk free information session. Noon–1 p.m. (during & Roll Week. 4 p.m. Meet at the State House, community lunch). Worcester Town Hall, 20 115 State St., Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/ Worcester Village Rd., Worcester. Walk-ins wel- story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 come or call ahead to RSVP. Home Share Now: 479-8544. Walk with Councilor Bate. Enjoy a walk through District 1 with city Councilor Dona Bate. Part of Codes for Kids. Learn to write computer code Walk & Roll Week. 6 p.m. Meet at Dairy Lane using simple programs such as Scratch, Arduino and Clarendon, Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt. and Hopscotch. For kids in grades 4–6. 3–4 p.m. org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 Waterbury Public Library, 30 Foundry St., Water- bury. Free. Space limited; sign-up early. 244-7036. waterburypubliclibrary.com. TUESDAY, MAY 12 Walk: The Tales of Hubbard Park with Joanne Walk: Trees of Montpelier with John Snell. Garton. Hubbard Park is the forested gem of Meet in front of City Hall for a walk focusing on Vermont’s capital city, but it wasn’t always such an the “urban forest” of the city, including different urban hideaway. Learn how the city now cares for species, problems and opportunities and enjoy- its downtown forest and manages for its future. ing the wonderful trees in Montpelier. part of Part of Walk & Roll Week. 4 p.m. Meet at Frog Walk & Roll Week. Noon. Meet at 39 Main St., Pond at the top of Parkway St., Montpelier. Free. Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 Walk-Roll-2015 Celiac and Food Allergy Support Group. With Fayston Road Walk with Green Mountain Club. Lisa Masé of Harmonized Cookery. Second Wed., Moderate. 6 miles on Center Fayston Rd., Kew 4:30–6 p.m. Conference room 3, Central Ver- Vasseur Rd. and Bragg Hill Rd. We'll need to mont Medical Center. [email protected]. do a car spot. 1 p.m. Meet at VT 100 and Pine Spotlight: Great Plays Discussion Series Rd., Waitsfield. Contact leader Steve for details: “Doubt.” A discussion of “Doubt, A Parable” by 479-2304. John Patrick Shanley. 5:15–6:15 p.m. Kellogg- Veterans Book Group. For veterans to con- Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier. Free. nect with each other, build relationships, read [email protected]. insightful materials and share experiences. The Quilting Group. Working meeting of the Dog group’s explorations will include books, poetry, River Quilters. Second Wed., 5:30 p.m. Com- articles, photos, and short stories. Includes copy of munity room, Brown Public Library, Northfield. readings and light supper. 5–6:30 p.m. Norwich Jean, 585-5078 or [email protected]. University, Wise Campus Center, Meeting Room 218, 158 Harmon Dr., Northfield. Free; pre- Bereaved Parents Support Group. Second registration required. 262-1356. acunningham@ Wed., 6–8 p.m. CVHHH, 600 Granger Rd., Ber- vermonthumanities.org. lin. Jeneane Lunn 793-2376. All You Can Eat Pasta and Salad Dinner. 5–7 Montpelier City Council Meeting. Second and p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., Montpe- fourth Wed., 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, lier. Adults $10; children $5. Montpelier City Hall. 39 Main St., Montpelier. montpelier-vt.org. Walk: Montpelier Schools Past and Present. Learn the history of five of Montpelier’s school Community Sing-A-Long with Rich and Laura buildings in this moderate two-mile walking tour Atkinson. A singing background is not necessary PAGE 16 • MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 THE BRIDGE Calendar of Events city looks like through the eyes of our police and people at 250-252 Main St. Naturopath, acupunc- en miles. Everyone is welcome. Helmets required. graphs from years gone by 7 p.m. Congregational give you a chance to share with them any concerns turist, acupressure, message therapists, author, Rain or shine. Part of Walk & Roll Week. 10 Church, 1808 Scott Hill Rd., Berlin. Free. 223- or questions you have. Part of Walk & Roll Week. design and drafting consultant, psychotherapist, a.m. Meet at City Hall, 39 Main St., Montpelier. 5306. 3:30 p.m. Meet at Montpelier police station, 1 seamstress, esthetician. Also visit the Vermont montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 Healing the Heart of Democracy Circle. With Pitkin Ct., Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/ Center for Integrative Herbalism plant sale next Open Forum and Discussion: Massage Therapy S.B. Sowbel and David Leo-Nyquist. Participate story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 door. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 250 Main St., Montpelier. Regulation in Vermont. The forum hopes to in conversations about our role as active citizens Walk: Trees of Montpelier with John Snell. StoryWalk. Come to Hubbard Park during the encourage open discussion about a subject many in the challenging enterprise we know as the Meet in front of City Hall for a walk focusing on day for a self-guided walk through “Mole Music” therapists in Vermont may be opposed to. Open American democratic process. Explore ideas from the “urban forest” of the city, including different by David McPhail. Great for all ages. Part of Walk to the public, with all massage therapist and Parker Palmer's book “Healing the Heart of De- species, problems and opportunities and enjoying & Roll Week. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Hubbard Park, bodyworkers encouraged to attend. 1 p.m. Unitar- mocracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy the wonderful trees in Montpelier. part of Walk Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ ian Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. amta- of the Human Spirit.” Third Wed. through June. & Roll Week. 4:30 p.m. Meet at 39 Main St., Walk-Roll-2015 vermont.org. 6:15–8:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, Fireplace Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ Room, 130 Main St., Montpelier. dleonyquist@ Great Roses for Vermont. The University of Ver- Families of Color. Open to all. Play, eat and dis- Walk-Roll-2015 gmail.com. mont Extension Master Gardener program brings cuss issues of adoption, race and multiculturalism. you a talk on growing roses in Vermont. 10:30 Bring snacks and games to share; dress for the All in the Family Film Series. 2013 film directed a.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., weather. Third Sun., 3–5 p.m. Unitarian Church, by Jim Jarmusch. Call library for film title. 7 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 16 Montpelier. Free. 223-3338. kellogghubbard.org. 130 Main St., Montpelier. Alyson 439-6096 or Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marsh- Spring Bird Walk. With Bob Popp from the Grazing Picnic Food Walk with Eve Jacobs-Car- [email protected]. field. Free. 426-3581. jaquithpubliclibrary.org. Marshfield Conservation Committee. Rain date nahan and Bridget Asay. Fuel yourself with food May 17. 7:30–11 a.m. Meet at the Stranahan For- and inspiration as we walk from Hunger Moun- est parking lot. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School tain Coop to Summer Street, picking up recipes MONDAY, MAY 18 THURSDAY, MAY 21 St., Marshfield. Free. 426-3581. jaquithpublicli- and food tips along the way. Meet on the bike American Red Cross Blood Donation. Donors of Bike Chelsea with Green Mountain Club. Mod- brary.org. path near the Coop. Purchase food at your cost all blood types — especially those with types O erate to difficult. 25 miles. Begin Washington to Spring Bird Watching with Ken Benton. Discov- en route. Part of Walk & Roll Week. 11:30 a.m. negative, A negative and B negative — are needed Chelsea, where we will have lunch. Back roads er migratory birds at North Branch Nature Cen- montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 to help ensure blood is available for patients this and Rte. 110. Along the way we'll stop at several ter. Bring comfortable clothing (minimal bright Exploring the New Cross Vermont Trail. spring. Noon–5:30 p.m. Lyndon Municipal points of interest, including a potter's and small colors), binoculars and gear for rain or shine. Part Building, 119 Park Ave., Lyndonville. 1800-RED farm. Definitely need a bike suitable for back Explore the future path of the Cross Vermont of Walk & Roll Week. 7:30 a.m. North Branch CROSS. redcrossblood.org. roads. Contact George for more details: plumb. Trail in East Montpelier on a lovely walk along Nature Center, 713 Elm St., Montpelier. Free. [email protected]. the Winooski River. 1 p.m. Meet at the Montpe- LBGTQ Series & Community Cinema Presents: montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk-Roll-2015 lier High School parking lot, and we’ll carpool "Limited Partnership." A tenacious story of Brain Injury Support Group. Open to all survi- Green Mountain Club Work Hike. Stowe. All to Muddy Brook Road and walk from there. love, marriage and immigration equality. Panel vors, caregivers and adult family members. Third abilities. Various distances. Smugglers' Notch. Bicyclists can meet us at 1:20 p.m. at the start discussion to follow the screening. 7 p.m. Kellogg- Thurs., 1:30–2:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Spring walk-through on the Long Trail/Elephant's of Muddy Brook Road. Part of Walk & Roll Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier. Free. Main St., Montpelier. 244-6850. Head and Sterling Pond trails. Wear sturdy boots, 223-3338. kellogghubbard.org. Week. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/Walk- Diabetes Discussion Group. Focus on self- work clothes and gloves. 8 a.m. Meet at Montpe- Roll-2015 management. Open to anyone with diabetes lier High School, 5 High School Dr., Montpelier. EarthWalk’s 10th Year Celebration. Outdoor and their families. Third Thurs., 1:30 p.m. The Fred: 223-3935 or [email protected]. family event. Games, crafts, songs, stories, nature TUESDAY, MAY 19 Health Center, Plainfield. Free. Don 322-6600 or Montessori Open House. Come see what Mon- walks, chef-prepared dinner for $5, fireside enter- Bike Middlesex with Green Mountain Club. [email protected]. tessori education is all about. Currently serving Easy. 12 miles. Montpelier to Middlesex and tainment, music and more. 2–9 p.m. Goddard Survivors of Suicide Loss Support. Monthly children ages 3–12. 9–11 a.m. Montessori School return. Helmet required. Contact leaders for College, Hawthorn Meadow, 123 Pitkin Rd., group for people affected by a suicide death. Third of Central Vermont, 89 Karl Circle, Berlin. Free. meeting time and place: Mary S. at 505-0603 or Plainfield. Free. 454-8500. info@earthwalkver- Thurs., 6–7:30 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Please register: 223-3320 or [email protected]. Mary G. at 622-0585. mont.org. earthwalkvermont.org. Center, conference rm. 1, Fisher Rd., Berlin. 223- Barre Farmers Market Opening Day. 9 a.m.–1 Vermont Playwrights Circle. Up to three 0924. [email protected] p.m. Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers SUNDAY, MAY 17 authors can bring up to 20 pages each to share Perennial Vegetables and Beyond: Growing Rd., Barre. barrefarmersmarketvt.com. and get feedback on. All are welcome to come and Food, Growing Soil and Sequestering Carbon. Wildflower Hike with Green Mountain Club. listen/critique — actors, audience, authors with or Additional Recyclables Collection Center. Ac- With Aaron Guman. Our landscapes and tables Waterbury. Moderate. Various distances. The without a scene to share. Third Tues., 6:30 p.m. cepting scores of hard-to-recycle items. Third Sat., can be enriched with perennials vegetables. A perfect time for early spring wildflowers in Little Institute for Professional Practice, 2096 Airport 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 540 N. Main St. (old Times Argus Transition Town program. 6–7:45 p.m. Kellogg- River State Park. Hike through abandoned hill Rd., Berlin. RSVP if you have work to share: building), Barre. $1 per carload. 229-9383 x106. Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier. Free. farms with fine views of Little River Reservoir. [email protected]. vermontplaywrightscircle.org. For list of accepted items, go to cvswmd.org. 223-3338. kellogghubbard.org. Contact leaders Cynthia and George for meeting Natural Marshfield: A Series about the Local Freedom & Unity TV Awards Ceremony. Hosted Grandparents Raising Their Children’s time and place: 229-9787. Environment. Janet Schwartz from the Univer- by Freedom & Unity TV, an initiative of Freedom Children. Third Thurs., 6–8 p.m. Child care Spring Bird Watching with Bryan Pfeiffer. sity of Vermont will bring microscopes. Partici- & Unity: The Vermont Movie. The statewide film provided. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Join well-known local naturalist and birder in pants will collect water, leaves and more to view in contest is designed to inspire and mentor young Main St., Montpelier. 476-1480. appreciating the migratory birds arriving at North the microscopes. For curious folks of all ages and Vermonters, ages 14–25, to make short films Branch Nature Center. Bring comfortable cloth- stages. 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School Songwriters’ Meeting. Meeting of the Northern about Vermont from their points of view and ex- ing (minimal bright colors), binoculars, and gear St., Marshfield. Free. 426-3581. jaquithpublicli- VT/NH chapter of the Nashville Songwriters perience. Special guests, including some Vermont for rain or shine. Part of Walk & Roll Week. 7:30 brary.org. Association International. Bring copies of your movie filmmakers, will address the audience, and a.m. North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St., work. Third Thurs., 6:45 p.m. Catamount Arts, all the winning films will be screened, with Q&A Reading Faulkner: “Go Down Moses.” Bob Bar- Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ St. Johnsbury. John, 633-2204. with the young filmmakers afterwards. 9:30 asch will present themes of “Go Down Moses” in Walk-Roll-2015 a.m.–1 p.m. Randolph High School, 15 Forest St., a three part series (May 19, June 2 and 16). 7 p.m. Randolph. freedomandunitytv.net. StoryWalk. Come to Hubbard Park during the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpe- day for a self-guided walk through “Mole Music” lier. Free. 223-3338. kellogghubbard.org. FRIDAY, MAY 22 Friends Annual Plant Swap. Bring plants to by David McPhail. Great for all ages. Part of Walk American Red Cross Blood Donation. Donors of swap, make sure to label them. No invasive plants & Roll Week. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Hubbard Park, all blood types — especially those with types O please. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 Montpelier. Free. montpelier-vt.org/story/1287/ WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 negative, A negative and B negative — are needed School St., Marshfield. Free. 426-3581. jaquith- to help ensure blood is available for patients this Walk-Roll-2015 Foot Clinic. Seniors, disabled and veterans publiclibrary.org. spring. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. U-32, 930 Gallison Hill Bike to the Bakery! welcome. Keep your feet healthy for lots of spring Open House. Join us for a mellow group Rd., Montpelier. 1800-RED CROSS. redcross- Meet the talented and helpful walking. Call CVHHH to make appointment ride to Red Hen Bakery. The ride is just under sev- blood.org. and they will tell you what to bring with you: 223-1898. 8:30 a.m.–noon. Twin Valley Senior Center, Blueberry Commons, Rt. 2, E. Montpe- lier. $15. SATURDAY, MAY 23 Kids Creating Music. With Bob Brookens. Ages Codes for Kids. Learn to write computer code 18 months–4 years. 10 a.m. Waterbury Public using simple programs such as Scratch, Arduino Library, 30 Foundry St., Waterbury. Free. 244- and Hopscotch. For kids in grades 4–6. 3–4 p.m. 7036. waterburypubliclibrary.com. Waterbury Public Library, 30 Foundry St., Water- bury. Free. Space limited; sign-up early. 244-7036. American Red Cross Blood Donation. Donors of waterburypubliclibrary.com. all blood types — especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative — are needed Spring Time of Remembrance. Honor and to help ensure blood is available for patients this remember those whom Central Vermont Home spring. 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Berlin Mall, 282 Health & Hospice has served. 5:30–6:15 p.m.: Berlin Mall Rd., Berlin. 1800-RED CROSS. social time with hospice staff, children’s art table. redcrossblood.org. 6:15–7 p.m.: music, readings and remembrances. All are welcome. CVHHH Conference Center, High Tea and Open House. Fundraiser for Onion 600 Granger Rd., Berlin. RSVP: 223-1878 or River Exchange. 3–5 p.m. 107 College St., Mont- [email protected]. pelier. $20. Pre-registration required. 661-8959. [email protected]. Berlin Pictures of the Past. Potluck 6 p.m.; Berlin Historical Society presentation of photo- THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 17 Calendar of Events p.m. May 20: D. Davis, 5 p.m.; Open Blues Jam two of the masterpieces of the piano quintet May 22: Broken String Band (bluegrass) 7–9 hosted by Jason Jack, 8 p.m. literature, Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, p.m.; Skattitude (ska/punk) 10 p.m. May 21: Seth Yacovone plays Bob Dylan, 7:30 Op. 34 and Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G May 23: Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, 7–9 p.m. minor, Op. 57. Smukler will be joined by Emily p.m.; The Devil's Cut with special guest (punk/ May 22: Mark LeGrand, 5 p.m.; Beg Steal or Daggett-Smith (violin), Doris Lederer (viola), Music Americana) 10 p.m. Borrow, 9 p.m. Natasha Brofsky (cello) and Karen Kevra (flute, May 23: David Langevin, 5 p.m.; Michael for a performance of Amy Beach's Theme and North Branch Café. 41 State St., Montpelier. Arnowitt, 8 p.m. $5. Variations for flute and strings.) This concert will Free. 552-8105. [email protected]. be dedicated to long-time Capital City Concerts VENUES thenorth-branch.com. board member Catherine Orr, who is also the Bagitos. 28 Main St., Montpelier. Free. 229- May 9: Michael T Jermyn, 7–9 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS music director of the Unitarian Church. A recep- 9212. Open mic every Wed. bagitos.com. tion will be held in her honor immediately after Nutty Steph's. 961C U.S. Rte. 2, Middlesex. May 8: Mad River Chorale Cabaret and Silent May 7: Colin McCaffrey & Doug Perkins, 6–8 the concert. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Free. 229-2090. [email protected]. nut- Auction. With Piero Bonamico. Annual event to Main St., Montpelier. $15–25. capitalcityconcerts. p.m. tystephs.com. help raise funds for instruments. Snacks, coffee May 8: Bronwyn Fryer, Ron Sweet, & Susan org. Tickets may also be purchased, cash or check May 7: Player Piano Singalong, 6–8 p.m.; Kick and cash bar available. Doors open 7 p.m. for only, at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier. Reid (50s/60s/70s) 6–8 p.m. 'Em Jenny, 8–11 p.m. food, drinks and bidding; performance 8 p.m. May 9: Jamie Kallestad (folk/rock) 11 a.m.–1 May 8: Jazzyaoke, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Green Mountain Valley School, 271 Moulton May 16–17: Onion River Chorus. Presenting the p.m.; Irish Session with Sarah Blair, Hilari Far- May 14: Cooie Sings, 6–8 p.m.; Two Cents in Rd., Waitsfield. madriverchorale.net. first-ever Vermont performances of two baroque rington, Benedict Koehler, Katrina VanTyne, the Till, 8–11 p.m. masterworks: Jan Zelenka's "Missa Dei Filii" and Bob Ryan and others, 2–5 p.m.; Karen Mayhew May 15: The Tomasas Rumbath Latin Rock May 9: 2nd annual Rich’s Hollow Concert Antonio Lotti's "Dixit Dominus." Directed by & Friends, 6–8 p.m. Steady Band, 7–10 p.m. Series. Opening with Northfield pianist Alison Larry Gordon, the performances will feature an May 12: Django Koenig (mellow guitar) 6–8 May 21: Jim Thompson, 7–10 p.m. Cerutti. 4 p.m. 2850 Rte. 14, N. Montpelier. $20. orchestra of baroque period instruments, plus p.m. May 22: Jazzyaoke, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Limited seating. RSVP: 454-7306. vocal soloists Lindsey Warren and Allison Mills. May 13: Nick Clemens (psychedelic folk) 6–8 May 9: Laredo/Robinson Duo. Violinist Jamie Adults $15; students/seniors $10; families $30. p.m. Positive Pie. 22 State St., Montpelier. 10 p.m. $5. 476-4300. onionriverchorus.org. May 14: Red Clay, Montpelier High School Jazz Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson perform Ages 21+. 229-0453. positivepie.com. May 16: 7:30 p.m. Hardwick Town House, 1 Band, 6–8 p.m. May 8: works by Mozart, Kodály, Johann Halvorsen and Gang of Thieves Depot St., Hardwick. May 15: Dave Loughran (acoustic classic rock) May 15: Electrolads Erwin Schulhoff. A reception follows. 7:30 p.m. May 17: 6–8 p.m. May 22: The Holter Brothers (rock/pop) Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Randolph. 7 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main May 16: Irish Session with Sarah Blair, Hilari $33. 728-6464. chandler-arts.org. St., Montpelier. Farrington, Benedict Koehler, Katrina VanTyne, Sweet Melissa’s. 4 Langdon St., Montpelier. Free May 9: Northern Harmony Women’s Quartet. Bob Ryan and others, 2–5 p.m.; Isaiah Mayhew unless otherwise noted. 225-6012. facebook.com/ Vermont reunion of Village Harmony directors (roots/reggae/hip-hop) 6–8 p.m. sweetmelissasvt. Patty Cuyler, Suzannah Park, Emily Miller and AUDITIONS May 17: Bleecker & McDougal (folk ballads) 11 May 7: Group Therapy Comedy Show, 8 p.m. Mollie Stone. Program features a mix of harmony May 11, 18, 27, June 7: Green Mountain Youth $5. a.m.–1 p.m. singing on the subjects of love, loss, praise and Symphony Auditions. For summer and fall place- May 8: Mark LeGrand, 5 p.m.; Starline Rhythm May 19: Old Time Music Session, 6–8 p.m. weather, with music from the Renaissance ment in all three orchestras and CAMP. CAMP Boys (honky-tonk/rockabilly) 9 p.m. $5. May 20: Papa GreyBeard Blues, 6–8 p.m. performed alongside honky-tonk and traditional will be held at Johnson State College August 9–15 May 9: David Langevin, 5 p.m.; Spider Rou May 21: Art Herttua & Ray Carroll (jazz guitar/ - duets, trios and quartets from the US, Caucasus this year. Placement in the orchestras and summer percussion) 6–8 p.m. lette, 9 p.m. Georgia, Corsica, Sweden and South Africa. 7:30 camp is by audition only. To schedule an audition May 10: May 22: The Neptunes, 6–8 p.m. Django, 1 p.m. p.m. Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier. or for more information: 888-4470. info@gmys- May 11: May 23: Irish Session with Sarah Blair, Hilari Big John, 8 p.m. Suggested donation: adults $15; students/seniors/ vt.org. gmys-vt.org. $25 audition fee; financial May 12: Farrington, Benedict Koehler, Katrina VanTyne, Cobalt, 5 p.m.; Open Mic Night, 7 starving artists $10. 426-3210. villageharmony. assistance available. Bob Ryan and others, 2–5 p.m. p.m. org. May 13: D. Davis, 5 p.m.; Cookie’s Hot Club, Charlie O’s World Famous. 70 Main St., Mont- 8 p.m. May 15: The Next Generation. 24 young classical pelier. Free. 223-6820. May 14: Golden Novak Duo, 7:30 p.m. musicians from all over Vermont and the Upper May 8: Ricky Powell (solo acoustic) 7–9 p.m.; May 15: Mark LeGrand, 5 p.m.; Dave Keller & Valley will showcase their performing artistry Pours, KYIKO (indie) 10 p.m. Johnny Rawls, 9 p.m. $5. in Chandler’s 7th annual NPR “From the Top” Tell them May 9: Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, 7–9 p.m.; May 16: Andy Pitt, 5 p.m.; TallGrass GetDown, look-alike program, The Next Generation. 7:30 Resonant Rogues (old time) 10 p.m. 9 p.m. $5. p.m. Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Ran- May 14: Gloom, Vaporizer (metal) 9 p.m. May 17: Django, 8 p.m. dolph. Adult advance $16; adult day of show $20; you saw it in May 15: Abby Jenne (rock) 7–9 p.m.; Coquette May 18: Kelly Ravin, 8 p.m. students $10. chandler-arts.org. (pop/rock) 10 p.m. May 19: Bruce Jones, 5 p.m.; Open Mic Night, May 16: Five’s the Charm. The Bridge! May 16: Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, 7–9 7 p.m. Laurie Smukler returns with another stellar ensemble to perform PAGE 18 • MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 THE BRIDGE Calendar of Events a.m.–1 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Twelve-step pro- other supportive musicians. Singers and listeners Fri.: St. Augustine Church, 18 Barre St., 11 gram for physically, emotionally and spiritually welcome. Thurs., 4–5:30 p.m. Montpelier Senior a.m.–12:30 p.m. overcoming overeating. Two meeting days and Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier. Free; Weekly Events Sun.: Last Sunday only, Bethany Church, 115 locations. Every Tues., 5:30–6:30 p.m. and second open to the public. 223-2518. msac@montpelier- Main St. (hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue), Sat., 8:30–9:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the vt.org. Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre. 249- 4:30–5:30 p.m. Ukelele Group. All levels welcome. Thurs., 6–8 3970. Every Fri., noon–1 p.m. at Bethany Church, ART & CRAFT p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Lunches for Seniors. Mon., Wed., Fri., Noon. 115 Main St., Montpelier. 223-3079. Beaders’ Group. All levels of beading experience Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Rt. 2, E. St. 223-2518. HIV Testing. Vermont CARES offers fast oral welcome. Free instruction available. Come with Montpelier. $4 suggested donation. 223-3322. Gamelan Rehearsals. Sun., 7–9 p.m. Pratt testing. Thurs., 2–5 p.m. 58 East State St., Ste. 3 a project for creativity and community. Sat., 11 twinvalleyseniors.org. Center, Goddard College. Free. 426-3498. steven. (entrance at back), Montpelier. Free. 371-6222. a.m.–2 p.m. The Bead Hive, Plainfield. 454-1615. [email protected]. [email protected]. Feast Together or Feast To Go. All proceeds ben- vtcares.org. Noontime Knitters. All abilities welcome. Basics efit the Feast Senior Meal program. Tues. and Fri., taught. Crocheting, needlepoint and tatting also noon–1 p.m. Live music every Tues., 10:30–11:30 welcome. Tues., noon–1 p.m. Waterbury Public a.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Library, 28 N. Main St., Waterbury. 244-7036. Barre St., Montpelier. Seniors 60+ free with $7 KIDS & TEENS OUTDOORS Spring Migration Bird Walks. Explore NBNC for Women Knitting for Peace Group. Knit/crochet suggested donation; under 60 $9. Reservations: Baby & Toddler Story Time. Every Mon., 10 a.m. spring migrants such as warblers, vireos, thrushes items to be donated to those in need world-wide. 262-6288 or [email protected]. Waterbury Public Library temporary location, 30 and waterfowl. Every Fri., through May 22. North Bring yarn and needles. Thurs., 10–11 a.m. and Foundry St., Waterbury. Free. 244-7036. water- Barre Farmers Market. May 16–Oct. 17. Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St., Montpelier. 6–7:30 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, burypubliclibrary.com. Every Wed., 3–7 p.m.; every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. free for member; $10 non-members. 229-6206. 58 Barre St., Montpelier. 223-2518. For basic info. Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Rd., The Basement Teen Center. Cable TV, PlaySta- northbranchnaturecenter.org. and patterns: knitting4peace.org. Barre. barrefarmersmarketvt.com. tion 3, pool table, free eats and fun events for Capital City Farmers Market. 53 farmers, food teenagers. Mon.–Thurs., 3–6 p.m.; Fri., 3–11 p.m. producers and craftspeople. Every Sat. through Basement Teen Center, 39 Main St., Montpelier. RECYCLING BICYCLING Oct. 31. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 60 State St., Montpelier. 229-9151. Additional Recycling. The Additional Recyclables Open Shop Nights. Volunteer-run community capitalcityfarmersmarket.com. Story Time and Playgroup. Story time with Collection Center accepts scores of hard-to- bike shop: bike donations and repairs. Fri., 4–6 Sylvia Smith and playgroup with Melissa Seifert. recycle items. Tues. and Thurs., 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; other nights. Freeride Montpelier, 89 Barre For ages birth–6 and grown-ups. We follow the p.m. ARCC, 540 North Main St., Barre. $1 per St., Montpelier. 552-3521. freeridemontpelier.org. Twinfield Union School calendar and do not hold HEALTH & WELLNESS programs when Twinfield is closed. Every Wed. carload. 229-9383 x106. cvswmd.org. Turning Point Center. Safe, supportive place through June 3. 10–11:30 a.m. Jaquith Public Li- for individuals and their families in or seeking brary, 122 School St., Marshfield. Free. 426-3581. BOOKS & WORDS recovery. Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 489 North Main jaquithpubliclibrary.org. SPIRITUALITY Lunch in a Foreign Language. Bring lunch and St., Barre. 479-7373. Read to Coco. Share a story with Coco, the resi- Christian Science Reading Room. You're invited practice your language skills with neighbors. Sun.: Alchoholics Anonymous, 8:30 a.m. dent licensed reading therapy dog, who loves to to visit the Reading Room and see what we Noon–1 p.m. Mon., Hebrew; Tues., Italian; Tues.: Making Recovery Easier workshops, hear kids practice reading aloud. Wed., 3:30–4:30 have for your spiritual growth. You can borrow, Wed., Spanish; Thurs., French. Kellogg-Hubbard 6–7:30 p.m. p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., purchase or simply enjoy material in a quiet study Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier. 223-3338. Wed.: Wit’s End Parent Support Group, 6 p.m. Montpelier. Sign up ahead: 223-4665 or at the room. When we are closed, we have free literature English Conversation Practice Group. For Thurs.:Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. children’s desk. kellogghubbard.org. out on the portico, over the bench, for you to read students learning English for the first time. Tues., Early Bird Bone Builders Class. With Cort Story Time for Kids. Meet your neighbors and or take with you. 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River Arts seniors including food assistance, fuel assistance, centralvermontrollerderby.com. FOOD & DRINK Center, 74 Pleasant St., Morrisville. 888-1261. long-term care options, caregiver support, trans- RiverArtsVT.org. Community Meals in Montpelier. All welcome. portation and volunteer opportunities. May 12: Free. health care assistance, including Medicare, Me- Teen Fridays. Find out about the latest teen YOGA & MEDITATION Mon.: Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., 11 digap, Medicare D, VPharm, and Medicaid-led books, use the gym, make art, play games and if Christian Meditation Group. a.m.–1 p.m. by Dagny Hoff. May 19: long term care options, you need to, do your homework. Fri., 3–5 p.m. People of all faiths welcome. Mon., noon–1 p.m. Christ Church, Tues.: Bethany Church, 115 Main St., 11:30 including long term care Medicaid Programs and Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marsh- Montpelier. 223-6043. a.m.–1 p.m. assisted living led by Sarah Willhoit. Every Tues. field. 426-3581. Wed.: Christ Church, 64 State St., 11 a.m.– through June 16, 1–2:30 p.m. Montpelier Senior Community Playgroup. An early childhood Zen Meditation. With Zen Affiliate of Vermont. 12:30 p.m. Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier. Free. educator will be present to provide free play and Wed., 6:30–7:30 p.m. 174 River St., Montpelier. 223-2518 Thurs.: Trinity Church, 137 Main St., 11:30 conversation, seasonal songs, lap games and an oc- Free. Call for orientation: 229-0164. casional puppet story. For children under 4 years Shambhala Buddhist Meditation. Group medi- accompanied by their parent or caregiver. Every tation practice. Sun., 10 a.m.–noon; Tues., 7–8 Sat. through May 23, 10–11:30 a.m. The Child’s p.m.; Wed., 6–7 p.m. New location: Center for Garden, 155 Northfield St., Montpelier. Free. Pre- Culture and Learning, 46 Barre Street, Montpe- registration appreciated: [email protected]. lier. Free. 223-5137. montpeliershambala.org. Mad River Valley Youth Group. 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Netherlands artist Maria Koijck at work on the State House lawn creating what will be a dinosaur to collect plastic waste. A first step in constructing the dinosaur is to create a frame made out of chicken wire. Koijck’s per- sonal mission is to create a public awareness about the need to cut down on plastics and street litter. Photo courtesy of Michael Jermyn.

CORRECTION In our April 16 (2015) issue of The Bridgewe ran a story titled “Restoration Planned for Old Labor Hall Bakery.” Longtime Barre resident Winston Bresett was incorrectly identi- fied both in the story and at the bottom of the page in the caption under the photograph. Please note the proper spelling of his name is “Bresett.” We apologize for this mistake. THE BRIDGE MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 • PAGE 21 Remembering Glenn Tosi 1947 — 2015

by Nat Frothingham

Editor’s Note: Longtime Montpelier resi- I am critical.” dent Glenn Tosi, who grew up and went to On the rare occasion when he does dine school in Montpelier and worked both here at a restaurant, when he sits down to eat, and in other nearby towns, died on April 25 he asks himself, “Is everything neat and at the age of 67. orderly? Are the settings where they should o those of us whose lives have been be? You’re not sitting on a seat that has touched by Glenn Tosi it came crumbs on it. You’re not picking up a salt as no surprise that a huge crowd and pepper shaker that is greasy. You’ve got Tturned out at a reception to remember a pleasant server who is knowledgeable and Glenn on Sunday afternoon, May 3, at the knows how to take care of you. You always Capitol Plaza Hotel. have to be upbeat. Whatever there is at The crowd at the reception consisted of home, you don’t bring it into work.” Glenn’s family, friends, the management I wrote about Glenn’s memory of growing and staff of the Capitol Plaza Hotel and up and quoted Glenn as saying, “We lived the many other people who have known in a second-story apartment on Elm Street. Glenn through the years — as a boy grow- It was called Elm Street because of the big, ing up, as a graduate of Montpelier High beautiful elm trees. There was a big elm School, as a graduate of The University of in front of the house and there were Bal- Vermont. Then as someone who came back timore orioles that would build these big here to teach French, first in Barre, later in hanging nests.” Montpelier. At the May 3 reception I talked with Beginning as a 13-year-old boy Glenn Glenn’s niece, Jen Lashua. Later she wrote worked as a busboy, then as a waiter in me a note. She wanted me to know that Montpelier, Stowe, Waterbury, Northfield, Glenn loved to garden, that he created ex- Burlington, and for two summers on the quisite flower beds, that he took over car- coast of Maine — 17 restaurants in all — ing for his grandmother’s flower gardens with his most recent service as an often- Photo courtesy of Jen Lashua after she died. Jen told me that to this day requested waiter at J. Morgan Steakhouse when people drive by his grandmother’s at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. house, they see the flower beds and stop 5 issue of this paper. It all started some- He remembered waiting on tables at the At an early moment during the May 3 re- their car. They stop and remark on the time this past winter when Glenn and I Montpelier Elks Club. “That was a really beauty of the flow- ers there. ception, Brian Cain, who is an executive in talked at J. Morgan’s and he reflected on hopping place,” he recalled. “You had to sales and management at the Capitol Plaza how restaurants and service at restaurants make reservations. I used to wait on Mr. Hotel, spoke for the hotel and addressed has changed over the years. At that time and Mrs. Squier.” (Lloyd Squier was the the crowd. I asked him if he might be willing for me founder of radio station WDEV.” Cain began by reflecting on the week to interview him for a story in The Bridge “They were wonderful people,” Glenn said. that had passed after Glenn’s death. “Dis- and he agreed. “One time they took me to the Stowe Fish traught” was the word that Cain used to Beginning with our first meeting, I found and Game Club as a guest. They were describe what he and others felt at learning myself deeply drawn into Glenn’s life story super people. Just some of the nicest that Glenn had died. But as the week pro- and delighted by his sense of irony and people I met.” gressed “distraught” began to give way to a fun. As we continued to talk I felt that completely different feeling that Cain de- Then there was Glenn’s enjoyment of silly, here was a man who had developed high funny things — his sense of the absurd. scribed as more like “smiles.” Those smiles personal standards and who had achieved were about the joy and pleasure that Glenn something pretty remarkable with his life. One day a woman came into J. Morgan’s had given to so many people. and said, “Oh my God, now I remember As part of writing a profile about Glenn I where I remember you from. You waited Cain noted the volume of messages that filled pages and pages of notes. From those had been received at the hotel from a host on us at the Holiday Inn in Waterbury. Do notes I wrote the profile — much like a you remember it was a really busy day? You of people responding to the news of Glenn’s filmmaker who shoots hours and hours of death — with messages of all kinds. These brought me my hamburger and my ham- film but leaves most of those hours of film burger wasn’t even on the plate. The bun messages had been assembled into a book on the cutting-room floor. of condolences. Cain then drew attention was there. The French fries were there. But to an upcoming formal occasion on May Let me take a few of those notes not in- the hamburger wasn’t on the plate,” Glenn 7 at 1 p.m. when the Vermont House of cluded in the published profile and make said, “We laughed so hard.” Representatives will take up a resolution a few points. Always professional, Glenn confessed to- remembering and honoring Glenn Tosi. Glenn both offered kindness and generos- ward the end of our interview that he sel- I had a very recent opportunity to get to ity to the people he served and remembered dom goes out to eat anymore. “To be per- know Glenn last February when I wrote a such kindness and acts of generosity of- fectly honest with you,” he said, “I don’t go profile of him that appeared in the March fered to him. to restaurants. When I go to restaurants, PAGE 22 • MAY 7 – MAY 20, 2015 THE BRIDGE In Memorium Goodbye, Mary Jane by Richard Sheir

Mary Jane Manahan died last month. Her name may not care about your kids like they are family. They listen at- be familiar, but you may remember her as the red-haired tentively to the rambling stories. They read at story hour. head of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s children’s room They smile and say hello to you on the street. In fact, that is for many years. In fact, people in their 20s who now have the image in my mind of Mary Jane. Mary Jane really had children of their own may remember her from their own the 1960’s Carnaby Street, Judy Carne-look down and you childhoods. don’t see that much anymore. It was a really fun look for By securing the funding, it was Senator Patrick Leahy who a person whose face seemed incapable of frowns. A smile figuratively put the Kellogg-Hubbard’s children’s wing in and a wave. That’s how I remember Mary Jane Manahan. place, but it was Mary Jane who built the spirit inside. She Mary Jane Manahan’s family, friends, co-workers and established the vibe that exists to this day. The Kellogg- acquaintances celebrated her life with great stories and Hubbard children’s room is a warm place where the love memories, laughter, and plenty of tears. Mary Jane made of books is assumed. Not e-books but hold-them-in-your- the children’s library a very special place for Montpelier’s hand books. A library card is a magic pass to lands far away, children and families, but, as Grace Greene reminded us at a magic pass to tales that bewitch and bestow joys that the gathering, Mary Jane’s contributions were felt through- videos can never touch. And there isn’t a website yet created out Vermont because she served on several advisory and that is one-eighth as cool as Mary Jane was when it came to working committees on behalf of children’s literacy. finding the book you wanted ... that you didn’t even know Mary Jane was one of a kind: Very intelligent, very creative, you wanted. She was a magician who could read your mind very giving, completely knowledgeable of the children’s Mary Jane Manahan and come up with books that were so much more than you February 1, 1954–April 8, 2015 collection, and a voracious reader of adult nonfiction. She ever dreamed they would be. She not only knew you, she had a killer fashion sense, knew how to make work fun, Photo courtesy of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library knew your parents, too. She was almost like family. and had an infectious smile. Thank you Mary Jane for Like Mary Jane, the members of the children’s library staff everything you gave us.

locally abundant bamboo for tent poles. Op- Support Carbon Pollution It's Tick Time! erating only with his cell phone, Rajeev has Tax Bills Editor: been working to solicit pledges of the funds needed to order these tents and get them in Editor: We are welcoming this warm weather and place before the monsoon. We are trying to Saving our climate saves the lives of ourselves so are the ticks! Time to tuck your pants in Letters help him. and our children. That's why we should sup- your socks or wear rubber boots when you are raking, gardening, walking out in fields Since Phulmaya Foundation is a 501(c)(3) port Vermont House bills H.412 and H.395, and woods. Wearing long sleeves with tight Please Help Nepal nonprofit organization so we are able to ac- which would establish a carbon pollution tax cuffs too if you are working with your hands. cept tax deductible donations in the U.S. and for fossil fuel use. Editor: Tie up long hair and bathe after your expo- then wire the funds to Rajeev in Nepal. And Nepal has suffered an unprecedented disas- This tax would be levied on the fossil fuel sure to wash off loose ticks and find any that since we are entirely a volunteer organization, ter. And like many of you, after the initial companies (distributors/wholesalers), based may be embedded. Keep your tick repellent all of the money raised goes to the relief ef- shock, we began to think about how we on the amount of potential carbon pollution by the door and use it, or treat your clothing fort. Rajeev is an American lawyer and for- could help. But we wanted not just to help, created by the fossil fuels they sell. Ninety with permethrin (NOT your body). Learn mer Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal with a but to help effectively. First, we wanted to percent of the revenue would be returned in how to remove a tick, and the symptoms of proven record as an innovative administrator provide immediate help. Second, we wanted the form of rebates and other tax relief; 10 lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Check and we have no doubts whatsoever that the to identify and address the most pressing percent of the revenue would be invested in yourself, your kids, your pets, too! Every funds we entrust to him will be used in the needs. Third, we wanted to focus on rural helping Vermonters cut their energy bills and crack and cranny. For more details www. most effective manner. areas which will be the last to receive govern- fossil fuel use through energy efficiency and lymediseaseassociation.org and join us May ment assistance if any is received at all. Many of you may have already contributed clean energy use — with special attention 1 on the State House lawn for Lyme Disease to other relief organizations and indeed there given to low-income residents. As it turns out, a member of our board, Awareness Day — like us on FB at "Bit By are some good ones working in Nepal. But Rajeev Goyal, was in a village east of Kath- We can't ignore the growing reality of de- A Tick?" we believe that the program that Rajeev has mandu in Kavre district when the earth- structive weather patterns causing storms initiated is a highly effective way to bring re- Bern Rose quake struck. Virtually all of the homes in like Tropical Storm Irene, or the warming lief to rural people without any other sources Barre the villages of the district collapsed. The temperatures which will ultimately decrease of aid. Every dollar donated toward shelter stone and loose mortar that are used in the our apple harvests, hurt maple yields and can make a measurable difference at this crit- construction of many rural homes made shorten the winter sporting season. Ignoring ical time for Nepali villagers. The Nepalese What Do You Think? them far more vulnerable to the enormous these warnings will leave our kids growing are a resilient people and rural villagers are earthquake than the concrete houses of the up today with a very different state in their Read something that you would like to largely self sufficient, without much in the cities. Rajeev spent three nights sleeping in lifetimes. respond to? We welcome your letters way of government services. But in a disaster the open areas with the rest of the villagers. This tax will also reduce our dependence on and opinion pieces. Letters must of this magnitude, they do need our help. So fossil fuels, which drains dollars out of our be fewer than 300 words. Opinion Rajeev quickly realized that the most pressing please give generously. Thank you. need in these villagers was shelter, especially communities, and keep more of these dol- pieces should not exceed 600 words. lars here, in Vermont, working to grow our with the torrential rains of the monsoon soon Phulmaya Foundation The Bridge reserves the right to edit to arrive. The answer for temporary shelter economy. By passing a tax on polluters, we and cut pieces. Send your piece to: Pat Biggam was tarps and tents. Rajeev was able to secure make a winning investment in our commu- [email protected]. Founder and past president nities and our future. 100 tarps and 13 tents on credit and distrib- Deadline for the next issue is ute them. He has found sources of canvas Scott Skinner Anne Jameson May 15. which can be made into large tents using President Marshfield

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