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Published: February 4, 2009
TODAY
Things to Do
BRATTLEBORO
Allies for Emancipation: Lincoln and the Black Abolitionists, 8 p.m. UMass Amherst professor Manisha Sinha considers how abolitionists, especially black abolitionists, may have influenced Lincoln to adopt emancipation and change his views on colonization and black citizenship. Part of the First Wednesdays series. A Vermont Humanities Council event. Brooks Memorial Library. 224 Main St., Free. 254-5290.
MANCHESTER
Ikebana as a Contemplative Path, 8 p.m. Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, is also a contemplative path to self-awareness. This illustrated lecture by Ikebana master Marcia Shibata includes the creation of an arrangement. Part of the First Wednesdays series. First Congregational Church. 3624 Main St., Free. 362-2607.
PITTSFORD
Square Dance Workshop, 8 to 9:30 p.m. It's Hip to be Square —
Learn to Square Dance with the Cast Off 8's fun, fitness, and friendship set to music. Lothrop School gymnasium. $5.00 per person. 273-2220, Honey & Aldo Breda, www.castoff8s.com.
RUTLAND
Public Skate at Giorgetti, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Skating for all ages. 775-7976, www.rutlandrec.com.
Book Clubs, Tupperware, and Oprah, 8 p.m. In the 19th century, reading novels was deemed a feminine pursuit. Today, Oprah's persona perpetuates this notion. UVM professor Sarah Turner considers gender and reading novels, and asks: Are book clubs a gendered sphere? Part of the First Wednesdays series. Rutland Free Library. 10 Court St, Free. 773-1860.
SPRINGFIELD
Wiggles and Giggles Story Time for 2 year olds, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stories, fingerplays, a simple craft and snack are a part of the fun. 43 Main St., free. 885-3108, Cheryl - childrensroom@hotmail.com.
Springfield School District Strategic Planning Forum, 6 to 10 p.m. Strategic planning event for all community members with child care and dinner provided for all registered participants. Help define our schools' future direction. 303 South St., No cost. 885-5141 x16, Springfield School district - jstebel@ssdvt.org, www.ssdvt.org.
WEST PAWLET
Mettawee Mania '09 Auditions, 7 to 9 p.m. Director Rod Hawkins is looking for singers, dancers, comedians and more. Individual and group acts are welcome. All acts using recordings should be prepared to leave a copy of their music following their audition. Interested performers need to note rehearsals for Mettawee Mania 2009 are scheduled for Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. Call Rod for an audition time. Mettawee Community School. 5788 VT-153, free. 325-3687, Rod Hawkins.
MUSIC
RUTLAND
African Fusion Dance Class, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Dance fusion class; music and moves from African, Middle Eastern and Modern Dance styles. Studio Bliss. The Opera House, 59-67 Merchants Row, $12 (drop-in); $10 (punch card). 775-2547, Cathy Salmons, Director - info@blissvt.com, www.blissvt.com.
SCHOOLS
CASTLETON
Castleton Town School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Castleton Village School.
Castleton Hubbardton School Board Meeting, 8:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Castleton Village School.
SUPPORT
RANDOLPH
Diabetes Support Group, 7 to 8 p.m. Join fellow central Vermonters living with diabetes on the first Wednesday of each month at Gifford Medical Center. Gifford Medical Center, Conference Center. 44 S. Main St. 728-7100, Gifford Diabetes Clinic, www.giffordmed.org/.
SPRINGFIELD
Diabetes Group, 11 a.m. Diabetes support group. Springfield Hospital library. 885-7508.
THEATER
RUTLAND
Vermont Actors' Rep. Theatre, An Evening with Tennessee Williams, 9 to 11 p.m. Directed by Susan Baker, featuring three works by one of America's premier playwrights, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1948 & 1955. The plays are: "Auto de fe" ," Adam and Eve on a Ferry" and "This Property is Condemned" For more information see the Company's Web site. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre. Center Street, First Week: $10; Second Week: Adults: $20 and Students and Senior Citizens: $15. actorsrepvt@aol.com, www.paramountlive.org.
THURSDAY
BOOKS
BELLOWS FALLS
Bellows Falls Story Hour, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Children's story hour with Pat Fowler. Village Square Booksellers. 463-9404, www.villagesquarebooks.com.
MANCHESTER
Mystery Night at Northshire with Nancy Atherton & Barbara Luff, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cozy Mystery Night! Nancy Atherton presents Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon, and Vermont mystery author Barbara Luff presents Tea Time. Northshire Bookstore. 4869 Main St. Free. 800-437-3700, Linda Ellingsworth - events@northshire.com.
PITTSFORD
Pittsford Story Hour, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join our children's librarian in a fun-filled hour of stories, crafts and snack. Toddler storytime provides an opportunity for you and your child to explore the library, enjoy books together and visit with other families. Sharing books with your child encourages healthy language development, helps you bond with your child and stimulates their rapidly growing minds. It also helps to build a strong foundation for later learning. Maclure Library Children's Room lower level. 840 Arch St. Free. 483-2972, Bonnie Stewart - maclurelibrary@comcast.net.
Things to Do
MIDDLEBURY
Fly Tying, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn to tie flies for fly fishing every first and third Thursday of the month, register by calling 388-3910. Addison County Teen Center. 94 Main St.
NORWICH
Planetary Landscapes: Sculpting the Solar System, All Day. Send your imagination on a journey through the cosmos as you explore the dynamic forces that shape our Solar System. Montshire Museum. 1 Montshire Road, Free with Museum Admission. 802-649-2200, Montshire Museum - montshire@montshire.org, www.montshire.org.
RANDOLPH
Green Mountain Cloggers, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Exhibition dance team weekly lessons. Motion Dance Studio. Merchants Row, 522-2935.
RUTLAND
Lunch Break Skate, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Call Thelma & Louise Deli by 11:15 and have your lunch delivered to Giorgetti. 775-7976, www.rutlandrec.com.
Stick & Puck, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Stick & puck. 775-7976, www.rutlandrec.com.
Bridge Club, 7:45 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club, all welcome, partnership guaranteed. Godnick Adult Center. 287-5756 or 345-7697.
Chess Club, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Players at all levels welcome. Recreation Department. 39 East Center St. 247-6423.
Co-ed Hockey, 10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. We've added another night! Now you can enjoy adult co-ed hockey Monday & Thursday nights. 775-7976, www.rutlandrec.com.
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
RUTLAND
Basic Dowsing Course, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Learn the ancient art of dowsing. Five sessions will teach you how to dowse a well, find lost objects, clear a house of negative energy and so much more. This is a valuable tool that will enhance your life. Merchants Row, no charge. 492-3743, Jack O'Handley Chapter of ASD - windrock@vermontel.net.
MUSIC
KILLINGTON
Open Mic, 10 p.m. The best open mic (music, poetry, comedy) in the Killington/Rutland area. Come strut your stuff and get down to a great vibe on the Mountain. Outback Pizza. 2841 Killington Road, Free. 914-714-8284, Bobby Kendes - thepeacemusic@gmail.com, www.killingtonsbestrestaurants.com/.
LUDLOW
Karaoke, 9 p.m. Sing just like the American Idol contestants wth Laurel. nightclub. 145 Main St, free. 802-228-7822, Susan.
MIDDLEBURY
Women's Barbershop Choir, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Maiden Vermont sings four-part a capella music from traditional barbershop to Doowop and Broadway. Town Hall Theatre. 388-1012, Lindi Bortney - kgins@comcast.net.
RUTLAND
NIA Class, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. High-energy dance practice that engages body, mind and spirit to deliver a fantastic whole-body workout—sweaty, creative, rhythmic and FUN!. Studio Bliss. The Opera House, 59-67 Merchants Row, $12 (drop-in); $10 (punch card). 775-2547, Cathy Salmons, Director - info@blissvt.com, www.blissvt.com.
Beginning Belly Dance, 7:50 p.m. - 9 p.m. great workout for trimming and toning your body; discover your inner Goddess!. Studio Bliss. The Opera House, 59-67 Merchants Row, $60 for a 6-week session. 775-2547, Cathy Salmons, Director - info@blissvt.com, www.blissvt.com.
Blues jam night, 10 p.m. Thursday. - 12:55 a.m. Friday. Red hot blues jam with the Voodoo Alien blues band.Jeff, Steve, Blake & Gerry, play the blues and more ! blues players welcome. Sidelines Tavern centre street alley. Sidelines Tavern centre street alley, none. Sidelines Tavern.
RELIGIOUS EVENTS
SPRINGFIELD
Meditation Group, 8:30 p.m. Zen Affiliate of Vermont sponsors group meditation session in Buddhist tradition. Unitarian-Universalist Meetinghouse. 21 Fairground Road, Free. 228-2476.
SCHOOL BOARDS
FAIR HAVEN
Fair Haven Grade School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Fair Haven Grade School.
RUTLAND
Budget Buddies- Rutland City School Budget Info Meeting, 6 p.m. Informational meeting on Rutland City School budget to be voted on March 3. 802-558-5113, Cindy Kilic-Murray - ckilicmurray@comcast.net.
SHOPPING
RUTLAND
Fashion Workshop, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tips on tying and wearing scarves and Buff headwear. Tattersall's Clothing Emporium. Free. 773-5007.
RUTLAND
Marble Valley Runners, 7 p.m. Group run for runners of all abilities welcome. Dana Recreation Center parking lot. 786-2148.
SUPPORT GROUPS
BRATTLEBORO
Tobacco Help, 7:30 p.m. Nicotine Anonymous. Brattleboro Hospital Room B. 603-336-5472.
THEATER
BRATTLEBORO
The TRUE Story of Pinocchio (Thu Eve), 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. The TRUE Story of Pinocchio will be adapted from Carlo Collodi's original 1883 Italian story. This production will use a company of actors from age 12 and older, and an extensive use of shadows and silhouettes.
Performances Feb 5-8 & 12-15, Thu at 7pm, Fri/Sat at 7:30 pm & Sat/Sun at 3pm. New England Youth Theatre. 100 Flat Street, Adults $11.50, Students & Seniors $9.50. 802-246-6398, michelle@neyt.org, www.neyt.org.
RUTLAND
Vermont Actors' Repertory Theatre presents, An Evening with Tennessee Williams, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. An Evening of Tennessee Williams, directed by Susan Baker, features three works by one of America's premier playwrights, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1948 & 1955. The plays are: "Auto de fe" ," Adam and Eve on a Ferry" and "This Property is Condemned" For more information see the Company's web site. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre. Center Street, First Week: $10; Second Week: Adults: $20 and Students and Senior Citizens: $15. actorsrepvt@aol.com, www.paramountlive.org.
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