All Arts, Highgate Springs, VT (2026)

05/28/2026

SUMMER MUSIC
The NW Farmer's Market concerts, St. Albans Bay Farmer's Market and Concert Series, Music in the Vineyard, the 24th Farewell Reunion Concert, Discover Jazz, Dairy Festival, Summer Concerts on the Green and more all return for the summer sun. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Susannah Sakal. Bryan Gallery features Steve Clark. NW Access TV was there for the Franklin County Quilters' Guild Quilt Show. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
Coffee and Crafts meets in Highgate. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets in Enosburg. MAG hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

DANCE
City Hall opens the floor for the Points North Line Dance Jamboree as a benefit for the United Way of Northwest Vermont and Franklin County Animal Rescue. Island Arts hosts an Appalachian Clogging Workshop. Beginner Line Dancing with Michelle Nordberg continues. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
Discover Jazz begins Wednesday with Savion Glover, Jason Moran and Chris Dave. Most of the Festival is free. Three Piece Meal, Jon McBride, Liam Bauman & Nora Meier, Wild Leek River, the Weekly Jazz Jam, Dan Ryan Express, the Steve Bredice Quartet, Birdcode, Soule Monde with EVNGwear, and Rachel Ambaye all perform Tuesday or Wednesday. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

GATHERINGS
Sarah Barnes leads Sketchbook Club. Muffin Monday continues. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

HUMANITIES
A Celebration of Life for Jason Barney will be held at the Highgate Manor. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
The Swanton Arts Council offers Painting with Markers, a Mythic Animal Workshop. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night as well as Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. Social Sundays continue at MAG and Fiadhnait Moser continues the Acrylic Creatures on Wood workshops. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

IN THE SAC
The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Wendy Benjamin. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

ON STAGE LIVE
VachSean (twice), Duncan MacLeod (twice) as Duo and Trio, Jeff Shelley, She Was Right, Ryan Sweezey and the Midnight Walkers, Milton Busker and the Grim Work, Troy Millette and the Fire Below, Andric Severance Organ Trio, P.O.E., the Z Zalewski Quintet, Quintitty, Janea Hudson, Paddy Reagan's Are You Now?, Bad Horsey, Nighthawk, Frank Erickson, Chris Lyon and Tristan Sellars, Jeremy Harple & John Paul Arenas, Seth Yacovone, Nate Michaud, Brian Conway and Flynn Cohen, IncaHoots, Dan & Sean Jarvis, Prit'Near, Ian Boyle, the Loonz, Jenny Red, Ryan Hanson, Dan Parks, Ethan Sawyer, Tournesol, Hard Scrabble, Vermont Choral Union, Eric Milnes, the Blue Rock Boys, Will Patton and Carol Ann Jones, Lumos Live, Doug's Open Mic, the MVU Middle School Chorus, the High School Chorus, and the Mastersingers all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Highgate Reading & Discussion Group takes up The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalien. The Sheldon Book Club reads Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt. The Eloquent Page True Crime Book Club discusses Losing Jon by David Parrish. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

ArtBits with Richard B. Harper

05/21/2026

THUNDER, MUSIC, AND REMEMBRANCE
The Vermont Thunder annual ride arrives for a wreath laying ceremony by the American Legion and a patriotic concert by the Enosburg Town Band, all in Lincoln Park. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND
Vermont's two day Spring Open Studio Weekend celebrates 34 years. This statewide celebration is a chance to see magic at work as some of the artists open their working studios to the public only during this weekend. The Artist In Residence Gallery, Bryan Gallery, Rebecca Nase Chomyn, Stephanie Garguilo, Maurie Harrington. the Milton Artists Guild, and Meta Strick are all open. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
Paint a Pot at the Fairfax Library. Fiadhnait Moser will lead an Impasto Oil Painting Night and Kelli Shepherd hosts Yarn & Yak at the MAG. Hearthside Handcrafts meet and Tammy leads Spring Craft Night at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. It's Barn Quilt Therapy as Kimberly Hess leads a hands-on class at the Sheldon Historical Museum. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share and Creative Creatures meet at the Enosburg Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

CALLS
Bryan Memorial Gallery has calls for online submissions for Vantages and for Fur, Feather & Tails: New England Critters. The Franklin Community Chorus holds its final rehearsal for Memorial Day. The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practices at the Masonic Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

DANCE
Between the Lines Line Dancing and Michelle Nordberg both offer Beginner Line Dancing. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi hosts the annual Memorial Day weekend Heritage Celebration with tribal drumming, dancing, singing, food vendors, craft vendors, and more, all at Swanton Rec. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

GATHERINGS
Fiber Arts Meet and Make begins at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The Swanton Arts Council Writers' Group with Becky Rupp meets at the Swanton Free Public Library. Sarah Barnes leads Sketchbook Club at the Fairfax Community Library. Muffin Monday continues. The Georgia Public Library Crafting Club meets at the library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

HUMANITIES
The St Albans Free Library hosts the VNA & Hospice for Death, Dying and Danishes. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr., concludes Drawing 1 Class for Portrait Drawing and Facial Structure at River Arts. 60 Main Arts (SMArts) hosts two classes each week. 60 Main Arts continues Community Drawing Night with a live model and Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. Social Sunday continues and Fiadhnait Moser continues the Acrylic Creatures on Wood workshop with a fawn and willow at the MAG. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

IN THE SAC
The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is bassist and watercolor artist Mike Barkyoumb. The free Art Journaling Group meets at the Swanton Free Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Laura Fedele-Rasco (twice), Dee Davis (twice) and Django Soule, Swanton Music Night, Michael Perry, Soul Stew, Hammer Lane, Seth Yacovone, Jim Charonko, David Miller, Richard Durazo, Quadra, Joe's Big Band, McMaple, Jerband, Nate Michaud, the Smokey Newfield Project, the Shane Murley Band, Al's Pals, Joe Adler & Joe Agnello, J.J. Booth, Cooper, Third Shift Vermont, George Murtie, Beg Steal or Borrow, Marc Gwen, Blue Blazes, Jukebox Jake, Ryan Hanson, Doug's Open Mic, A-319, Nic Farinaccio and Will Austin, Grace Palmer, the BFA Chorus, and the BFA Chamber Singers all perform live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
Most libraries will be closed for Memorial Day. Fairfax Community Library reads the Book Club for Troublesome Women, Marie Botswick, Franklin County Photogs meets. The Eloquent Page Mystery Book Club meets for The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie. Mornings, Muffins, and Mysteries discusses The Dentist by Tim Sullivan. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

ArtBits with Richard B. Harper

05/14/2026

SEASON LAUNCH PARTY
The Decades is the Saint Albans Museum's themed costume party and kick-off for the 2026 museum season. There will be sets by DJ Cosmos, Moon Balloon, and Disco Phantom and projections by Vanish Works Experience Design. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
What the Cluck! The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on Sarah Rosedahl. Bryan Gallery features Mt Washington in Spring by Erik Koeppel. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
14th Star and Once Upon a Rock host a Pebble Art Workshop. Paint a Partner at the Saint Albans Free Library. Make Ugly Art at part 2 of Art for Big Feelings at the Swanton Free Public Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Public Library. Ms. Terri guides making Soulful Vision Boards and Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd continues at MAG. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

CALL FOR ARTISTS
The 95th NVAA June Juried Show will exhibit member art at Visions of Vermont. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

CALL FOR SINGERS
The Franklin Community Chorus rehearses at Dick Wright Pub for Battle Hymn of the Republic and These Green Mountains. The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practices at the Masonic Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

DANCE
Between the Lines Line Dancing and Beginner Line Dancing with Michelle Nordberg offer lessons. Rail City Indivisible hosts a Contra Dance with Will Patton, Neil Rossi, Franklin Heyburn and Isabella Rottler and caller Mark Sustic. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

FILM
Hail the Conquering Hero! It is Classic Movie Night (and Matinee!) at the St. Albans Free Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

GATHERINGS
The Muffin Monday Senior Social Hour continues. Sarah Barnes leads Sketchbook Club at the Fairfax Community Library. The Georgia Public Library Crafting Club meets at the library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

GRANTS
A Federal District Court issued a summary judgement against the National Endowment for the Humanities and DOGE. The ruling voided the terminations of grants to the Authors Guild et al; declared DOGE and NEH actions unconstitutional; certified the class; and permanently enjoined the government. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

HUMANITIES
Stone's Throw Pizza & Cafe hosts a Coffee Hour. The Haston Library presents Mike Familant on his Live Beyond the Footprints Tour. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
River Arts has Jen Volansky to lead a Mindfulness-Centered workshop of Bright, Bold, and Joy-Filled Acrylic Painting, Chiara No for the free Creative Art Series for 60+, and Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr., to begin a two unit Drawing 1 Class for Perspective and Architectural Drawing. 60 Main Arts continues Community Drawing Night with a live model and Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. The Milton Artists' Guild has Becky Chapell leading Beginner Pastels; Social Sunday continues; Julia Davenport will guide the Spring Zentangle; and Fiadhnait Moser continues the Acrylic Creatures on Wood workshop. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

IN THE SAC
The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Aline Baker. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

ON STAGE LIVE
The Bobwhite / Comet Contest, Doug's Open Mic Night Stewart Foster, James Shelly, Sibling Reverie, Something Reckless, Phil Rosenblum, Sweet Cicely, the Miller Brothers, Seth Yacovone, Blackwolf, Barry Hayes, Dan Parks, the Missisquoi River Band, the Phil Abair Band with Keeghan Nolan, Blues Without Borders, Jenny Red, Jeff Shelly, Roger Giroux, Jerborn, the Smokey Newfield Project Open House, Alternate Take, Geoff Kim and Bob Gagnon, Dave Miller, Sister Speak, Richard Durazo, Tom Bisson, George Murtie, the Old Man Garage Band, Jeff and Gina, Chris & Erica, Kyle Stevens, Dan Jarvis, Bill Simmons, Bella Voce, Rebecca Kauffman, and Frevo all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #13 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Enosburgh Public Library Reading & Discussion Group takes up The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. The St. Albans Free Library Banned Books Group will discuss the Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. Meet Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #14 )

ArtBits with Richard B. Harper

05/07/2026

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
The All State Music Festival at MVU continues. Musicians from Vermont's high schools perform in a band, orchestra, chorus or jazz ensemble under the direction of some of our nation's finest conductors. And the concerts with all four groups start now. The 5th annual Kingman Fest has Jesse Agan, Morgan Myles, and April Cushman. The Young Tradition Festival has performances by Alex Kehler & Nicholas Williams, a Community Dance Party, the Young Tradition Touring Group. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Friends of Missisquoi host the annual Art on the Refuge with an artist reception and pre-show viewing at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The Artist In Residence Gallery features Courtney Adams, Karen Mulkey, and Holly Spier with a live reception at the gallery. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
Hearthside Handcrafts meet at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. Art on the Refuge hosts Jon Young for a Live Painting Tutorial at the Refuge. The North Hero House has a special Mother's Day Paint & Sip: "Spring Birches" with Elizabeth Cleary. The Mother's Day Paint-Your-Own Pottery Pop-Up at Maple Glazed Pottery includes serving dishes, pie plates, planters, and more. The Swanton Arts Council offers Cardmaking with Barb and Art for Big Feelings. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Public Library. The Milton Artists' Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

CALLS
The AIA Vermont Flip the Switch furniture design competition comes to the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The Franklin Community Chorus rehearses at Dick Wright Pub for Memorial Day. The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practices at the Masonic Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

GATHERINGS
Bent Northrop Memorial Library hosts a Cookbook Potluck. Sarah Barnes leads Sketchbook Club at the Fairfax Community Library. Milton Artist's Guild's newest fiber arts gathering, Threads of Welcome, meets at MAG. Muffin Monday continues. The River Arts Open Studio continues A Community and Wellness Space. The Georgia Public Library Crafting Club meets. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

HUMANITIES
The Saint Albans Museum will host Centennials Outdoor Pop-Up Projections. Shelburne Museum opens with a free, all-ages Community Day. The Swanton Historical Society celebrates National Train Day at the Railroad Depot Museum. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

VERMONT WEEK
The Vermont Studio Center's Vermont Week 2026 continues with Sah Frechette, Todd Kosharek, and Katharine Whitcomb. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Masha Hoffey guides a workshop of Landscape with Mixed Media at Bryan Gallery. River Arts has Chiara No to lead Creative Art Series for 60+, Upcycle Tin Can Planters , and Karen Gunterman with a Macrame Basics Workshop. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model and Creativi-Tea Tuesday with Karen Winslow. Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists' Guild and Fiadhnait Moser continues the Acrylic Creatures on Wood workshop. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

IN THE SAC
Swanton Arts Council furniture designer Robert Arpi is Artist of the Week. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

ON STAGE LIVE
The Kwame Vibe Hot 80s and 90s Dance Party, the Bluegrass Jam. 90 Proof (twice), Dan Parks, Bob and Shane, Bob Cotton, Frank Erickson, the John Lackard Blues Band, Ramblin' Dan Stevens, Seth Yacovone, Jim Charonko, Rushmore, John Gratton, Hot Neon Magic, Switchel, O and Schu, the Hitmen, Kyle Stevens, the Matt Hagen Duo, Remember Baker, John Geno, Jerborn, Justice 3, Tim Fitzgerald, and Nobby Reed all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Eloquent Page Fantasy Book Club meets to discuss Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland. The St. Albans Free Library reads When the Jessamine Grows by Donna Everhart. Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone comes to the Swanton Free Public Library (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

PASSAGES
Writer, historian, humanitarian, Teacher of the Year, former state legislator, husband and dad Jason Barney has died after his long battle with cancer. He will be missed. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

ArtBits with Richard B. Harper

04/30/2026

VERMONT WEEK
Vermont Week at the Vermont Studio Center welcomes Franklin County Visual Arts Fellows Sah Frechette, Todd Kosharek, and Katharine Whitcomb. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, and MORE
The Vermont Spring Book, Postcard, and Ephemera Fair comes to St Albans City Hall with rare, antiquarian, and used books, maps, postcards, prints, posters and paper of all kinds. There will be a book binding demonstration, free book appraisals, and a local author open house with over 33 Vermont writers. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The MVU Youth Art Show & Community Art Making Project fills MVU. The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Shanna Ratner. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

ART FOR SALE
The MVU National Arts Honor Society holds the Spring Artist Market and the Missisquoi Mud Season Handmade Market in the MVU Gym. The Snow Farm Vineyard Artisan Market offers a day of shopping, sipping, and celebrating spring. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

ART YOU CREATE
14th Star hosts a Pet Portraits Paint n Sip with Linda Oakes Carvalho.. The Dick Wright Pub offers two sessions of a Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Glazing Workshop with Stephania Fregeau. The Swanton Free Public Library hosts Diamond Art Bookmarks with Mel. River Arts continues the Creative Circle Cafe. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Public Library. The Milton Artists' Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

CALL FOR SINGERS
The Franklin Community Chorus rehearses at Dick Wright Pub for Memorial Day. The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practices at the Masonic Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

DANCE
Between the Lines Line Dancing at the American Legion Landon Post and Michelle Nordberg at the Highgate Manor each offers Beginner Line Dancing. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
MVU hosts the All State Music Festival with public concerts. Franklin County Field Days has become a traveling fair. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

FILM
Grand Isle County Mentoring presents the film Gone Guys at the North Hero Community Hall. The film will be followed by a community discussion. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

GATHERINGS
The Dick Wright Pub holds a Quiz for a Cause, a Haston Library Benefit with host Wes Kempton. Muffin Monday continues. The Georgia Public Library Crafting Club meets. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

HUMANITIES
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute season concludes with Savanna Crossman to discuss Flower Farming and Growing a Business in Northern Vermont. Vermont Humanities presents Ethan Tapper to discuss How to Love a Forest at the Grand Isle Free Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
River Arts has Chiara No to lead the free Creative Art Series for 60+ Ceramic Bell and Wind Chimes, Kristen Murphy begins a four-session Barn Quilt Workshop, and Mary Reilly explores Drawing with Tone: Advanced Graphite Techniques, in a four-week course. 60 Main Arts (SMArts) hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model and Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. Milton Artists' Guild has Becky Chappell to lead Canvas Conversations, Social Sunday continues, and Fiadhnait Moser offers the Acrylic Creatures on Wood workshop. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

IN THE SAC
The Swanton Arts Council artist of the week is Stephanie Archer. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #13 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Doug's Open Mic Night, George Murtie, Second Hand Blue, Matt Hagen, the Stragglers, Justice 3, Laura Fedele-Rasco, Sticks and Stones, Lady Livy, Lil' Deb, Ben Farney, the Jeff Salisbury Band, Unruly Allies, Team Jarvis, Tim Brick & the Enablers, Dan Parks, Adlai Waxman all appear live in a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
It's a busy week at the Eloquent Page. Jason Barney's newest book, Grand Hotels & Resorts of Northern Vermont, is in stock now with a photo of the Highgate Manor on the cover. Robin Boyle-Laisure and Tamara Mathieu will discuss cults. The Vermont Spring Book, Postcard, and Ephemera Fair will fill St Albans City Hall. True Crime Book Club meets for Cults by Parcast founder Max Cutler. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ArtBits with Richard B. Harper

04/23/2026

THE SWEET TASTE OF SPRING
The 59th Vermont Maple Festival brings a bucketful of events for the first (and sweetest) outdoor festival of the year. From pancake breakfasts to live shows, it all happens in downtown St. Albans starting with the annual Maple Toast. On the stage, in the park, and on the street, look for the BFA Marching Band, the Fiddler's Variety Show, the Youth Talent Show, Mary Cenci, Izzy, Music with Dave, the Bleeding Hearts Family Band, O'hAnleigh Cindy Hill & Tom Hanley, Pipsqueak the Clown, Creative Chainsaw Art by John, Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate, Jason Tardy, Aim High Canines, Maddi Ryan, the Conniption Fits, the Electric Youth Dance Company, Lexi James, the Redneck Castaway Band , and Isaac French. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Champlain Valley Quilt Guild hosts its bi-annual Quilt Show. The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Patrick Murphy. Bryan Gallery features Gabe Benzur. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
The Milton Artists' Guild has Cindi LaFayette to guide the Resin Ocean Wave Charcuterie Board project, gallery director Shea Harvie to lead Let it Flow, an Abstract Paint and Sip, and Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. 14th Star and Once Upon a Rock host a Pebble Art Workshop. Hearthside Handcrafts meet at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. Maple Glazed Pottery has a Paint-Your-Own Pottery Pop-Up. River Arts hosts the April "Sip n' Slurry: Pinch Pot Mug" with Chiara No. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

CALL FOR SINGERS and MUSICIANS
The Franklin Community Chorus seeks singers to rehearse for Memorial Day. The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practices at the Masonic Lodge (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

DANCE
The Electric Youth Dance Company dances on Main Street. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

GATHERINGS
Sarah Barnes leads Sketchbook Club at the Fairfax Community Library. The Georgia Public Library Crafting Club meets at the library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

HUMANITIES
The Saint Albans Museum has a busy week stating with a Centennials Outdoor Pop-Up of the Gilded Age & The Disco Era. SAM Talks presents Christine Hadsel for Vermont’s Historic Painted Curtains. The SAM Americana Sampler hosts songwriter Henry Jamison. The Museum holds an Open House for the Maple Festival. Stone's Throw Pizza hosts a Coffee Hour. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
River Arts has Chiara No to lead the free Creative Art Series for 60+, Sashiko Mending and Callie Hastings leads Beginner Acrylic Painting. 60 Main Arts has Community Drawing Night as well as Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. The Milton Artists' Guild hosts Becky Chappell for a Whimsical Mixed Media Flowers workshop. Social Sunday continues. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

IN THE SAC
The free Junk Journaling Group meets at the Swanton Free Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

ON STAGE LIVE
The Brew & Boogie Bash Kids Dance Party, Duncan Macleod (twice), Troy Millette, Bob Cotton, IncaHoots, Moonbird, Michael Perry, Abby and Ian, Steep Creek Frenzy, Seth Yacovone, Madigan Linane, the Oleo Romeos, Henry Jamison, Nathan Michaud, the Devon McGarry Band, Bill Valliere, McMaple, the Reid Parsons Band, She Was Right, Ryan Hanson, Dan Parks, Mary McGinniss and the Selkies, Good Gravy, and the Ken Clark Duo all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day. National Library Week continues Saturday. The Fairfax Book Club takes up The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. Franklin County Photogs hosts a virtual Zoom group at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. The Haston Library Book Discussion Group reads The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue. Muffin Monday continues. The Eloquent Page Mystery Book Club meets for A Sticky Inheritance by Emily James. Two Heroes hosts a poetry reading and book signing for Love, Friendship & Family by Lady Madeline Rose. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

PASSAGES
Island Arts mourns the loss of Ann Rose Ratner Porter. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

ArtBits with Richard B. Harper

04/16/2026

CALLS FOR SINGERS and MUSICIANS
The Franklin Community Chorus needs singers to rehearse for Memorial Day. The St. Albans All Male a Capella Group practices at the Masonic Lodge. The Enosburg Falls Town Band rehearsal season has begun. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The 2nd annual Franklin County Volunteer Fair invites the community to the Collins Perley to meet 40 local groups with volunteer opportunities. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Upcycled Art Show opens with an Opening Reception at the Swanton Free Public Library. Cambridge Arts Council presents the pop-up gallery Paracosm: And We Dance at 60 Main Arts. The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Karen Mulkey. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

ART YOU CREATE
Snow Farm Vineyard and Once Upon a Rock host a Pebble Art Workshop. Maple Glazed Pottery has two Paint Your Own Pottery events. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library and Community Center. Sip, Stitch, & Share as well as Creative Creatures meet at the Enosburgh Public Library. The Milton Artists' Guild hosts Yarn & Yak with Kelli Shepherd. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

DANCE
Between the Lines Line Dancing at the American Legion and Michelle Nordberg at the Highgate Manor both offer Beginner Line Dancing. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

GATHERINGS
The Swanton Arts Council Writers' Group meets in person at the Swanton Free Public Library. Sarah Barnes leads Sketchbook Club at the Fairfax Community Library. The Georgia Public Library Crafting Club meets. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

HUMANITIES
Osher continues as Larry Trombley delves into the Franco Migration to New England. Saint Albans Museum has an installations and pop-up event, a hands-on printing press workshop, and a look at underwater archaeology. Vermont Humanities teaches teachers to teach infants and toddlers Social-Emotional Development through Children's Literature. Stone's Throw Pizza hosts a Coffee Hour. Jim Jones talks about Trolley Wires to Rubber Tires at the Milton Grange Hall. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
River Arts has Chiara No to lead the free Creative Art Series for 60+, Evie Mason to lead the Watercolor Basics Beginner Workshop, Anah Witt for the Beginners Wheel-Throwing lesson series and Callie Hastings to continue Beginner Acrylic Painting. Alyssa DeLaBruere leads Capturing the Landscape in Soft Pastel at Bryan Gallery. 60 Main Arts (SMArts) hosts Community Drawing Night as well as Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. Milton Artists' Guild continues Social Sunday and Terri Severance leads a Soulful Vision Boards workshop. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

SWANTON ACADEMY
The Swanton Academy fills the Swanton Free Public Library with a weekend-long series of classes and workshops of neighbors teaching neighbors. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Tim Brick (twice), Seth Yacovone (twice), a Bluegrass Jam, Cooie Sings, Kyle Stevens, VacSean, Bad Horsey, Two for Flinching, Nickel and Dime, Emily Darcy, the Craigs, Blue Gravy, Michael Perry, the John Lackard Blues Band, Honey and Gravel, Hammer Lane, Roland Clark, Chris Parker, Rockin' Ron Gagnon, Dueling Pianos, A House on Fire, Corey and Friends, Jerborn, the Smokey Newfield Project, O and Schu, Kippincoe, Sister Speak, the Guid Folk, Lewis Franco and the Missing Cats with Will Patton, Evan Alsop all play live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
National Library Week is April 19-25. The Enosburgh Public Library Reading & Discussion Group takes up The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre. The Fairfax Community Library Book Club reads The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. Muffin Monday continues. The Eloquent Page welcomes Julia Greenshaw to sign Knave of Sands. Mornings, Muffins, and Mysteries discusses The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. The Swanton Free Public Library SPL Book Club meets for The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins and But I Progress takes up The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

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