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All Arts An online guide to the arts from the mountains, farms, and lakes of Northwestern Vermont Magic happens in the All Arts Council.

This community arts agency has grown to be the Local Arts Service Orgianization for Franklin County. We provide a support system and network to develop, deliver and sustain arts activities in area Towns by supporting individual artists, promoting arts activities, and more. All Arts is often a forum for your opinions and always acts as an advocate for public and private support of the arts. We sponsor programs of our own as well as work with other local groups to develop audiences and new programming. Northwest Vermont has enjoyed All Arts events such as Gallery Exhibits, the Franco Voyageurs, the Ketch dance troupe, Marionettes, McGill Jazz, the Summer Sounds series, Vermont Symphony performances, and more, since 1984.

ART ON THE WALLS The People's Art Show continues at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The Artist In Residence spotligh...
10/15/2026

ART ON THE WALLS
The People's Art Show continues at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Maureen Genzlinger. The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Josephine Maskell. Bryan Memorial Gallery has changed to winter hours in Jeffersonville. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART YOU CREATE
Abbey Gaudette leads a Collage Workshop to create spooky monsters at the Swanton Free Public Library . Patrick Murphy leads a Paint & Sip at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. Martha Kinney leads the free Creative Beading Workshop at the Dick Wright Pub. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library and Community Center. 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 #2 )

CALL FOR SINGERS
The St. Albans Rail City Rascals all male a capella group practices at the Franklin Lodge (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

FILM
The Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee presents a Wild & Scenic Film Festival in the Clips and Reels theater at Jay Peak. The Farmers Watershed Alliance will screen The State of Farming at the Welden Theater. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

GATHERINGS
Fiber Arts Meet and Make meets at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. Muffin Monday continues. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

HUMANITIES
The SPARK exhibit continues through Saturday at the Swanton Free Public Library. Osher continues with Larry Trombley to discuss the Native Peoples of North America: Past and Present. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

THEATER
The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents the 2026 Youth Talent Search with live vocal, instrumental, dance, spoken word, and more. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
The Swanton Free Public Library hosts The Magic of Comics with Glynnis Fawkes. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model. Social Sunday continues. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Seth Yacovone (twice), Fiddlhead Hollow (twice), Open Mics including the First Congregational Open Mic and Coffeehouse, the Nerbak Brothers,George Murtie, Dan Parks, Bad Horsey, Uncle Jimmy, Michael Perry, the John Lackard Blues Band, Jim Charonko, the Smokey Newfield Project, Laura Fedele-Rasco, Carlos, Moonbird, Cooper, the Duncan MacLeod Band, Jeff and Gina, Dave Miller, Dan Parks, Tom Perro, the Youth Talent Search, the George Petit Trio, the Nobby Reed Project, the Crow Hill Band, and Marsh Lights all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Enosburgh Library Reading & Discussion Group hosts Rachael Cohen for the Vermont Reads 2026 book, Charity and Sylvia, by Tillie Walden. The Georgia Public Library will close for the floors to be stripped and waxed. Tony Olson will sign his books and the True Crime Book Club meets to discuss The Doctors' Riot of 1788 by Andy McPhee at the Eloquent Page. Mornings, Muffins, and Mysteries will discuss The Verifiers by Jane Pek and the Banned Books Group meets to discuss The Awakening by Kate Chopin at the St. Albans Free Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

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BOOK BURNINGS Banned Books Week 2026 continues through Let Freedom Read Day on Saturday with the theme "Let Books Be--Pr...
10/08/2026

BOOK BURNINGS
Banned Books Week 2026 continues through Let Freedom Read Day on Saturday with the theme "Let Books Be--Protect the Freedom to Read." (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The 4th annual People's Art Show opens with a Reception at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Barry Genzlinger. Bryan Memorial Gallery presents A Journey of Place, works by Andrew Orr. The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Mikaela Magnant. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART FOR SALE
The Brick Store hosts its second annual Night Bazaar Pop-Up Market with Corliss Blakely, Clay by Looch, Earth, Glaze & Fire, Imperfect & Co., Gosia Meyer, Vermont Paint and Sip and more plus a Writers' Nook with Amy Klinger, Amy Huntington, and Eugenie Doyle. The Snow Farm Vineyard Artisan Market and Fall Festival showcases local artisans. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

ART YOU CREATE
Maple Glazed Pottery hosts Sentimental Handwriting Pottery Transfer. Coffee and Crafting meets at Bent Northrop Memorial Library The Swanton Free Public Library hosts a Book Diorama Project and Abbey Gaudette leads a spooky Collage Workshop. Theresa Rowe leads Junk Journals: Closures and Bindings and Becky Chappell leads Neurographic Drawing at the Milton Artists' Guild. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Public Library. The Georgia Public Library is getting ready for the spooky season with Pumpkin Painting Parties. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

CALL FOR SINGERS
Rail City Rascals wants a capella singers to practice at the Franklin Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

DANCE
The Depot and the American Legion each offer Beginner Line Dancing. The Highgate Manor has Line Dance Wednesdays. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

FILM
From out of space, a warning and an ultimatum. Classic Movie Night and Matinee features The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and Sam Jaffe. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

GATHERINGS
Muffin Monday continues. The GPL Crafting Club meets. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

HUMANITIES
The immersive Smithsonian traveling exhibit SPARK continues at the Swanton Free Public Library. Robert Antonio Mello discusses Vermont's Unusual Path to Statehood in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute series. Kevin Graffagnino talks about Consuelo Northrop Bailey at the Bent Northrop Memorial Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
SMArts hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model. Julia Davenport guides the Zentangle Pumpkins workshop and Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists' Guild. A Mindful Making Art Workshop Series begins at Montgomery Center for the Arts Evie Mason teaches Fundamentals of Drawing at Ricer Arts. Rhonda-Jean will Craft Whimsy Spell Jars at ReMarketVT. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Dan Parks (twice), Beg Steal or Borrow (twice), Cooper, Bob Recupero, the Duncan MacLeod Trio, Tim Brick and the Enablers, Before This Time, Michael Perry, Evan Jennison, Matt Schrag, & Luke Auriemmo, Steep Creek Frenzy, Jim Charonko, Fiddlhead Hollow, Rockin' Ron Gagnon, B-Town, Tres Bones, Prit Near, Wendell Hughes, Deb Murphy, the Lavendair Band, Michael Castelli and Friends, Charlie Rice, Phil Graziano, Antara & Chris Cheney, Jeff Davis, Oleo Romeos with Tyrone Shaw, Jerry Bowers, Will Patton, and Steve Wienert, , Amerikana Blue, the George Petit Trio, the Next Stop Comedy Show, Soulshine Revival, the Buck Hollers, David Karl Roberts, Sheer Terror, Burn Kit, Blossom, Shine, Doug's Open Mic, Magoo, Eric Bailey, and Nobby Reed all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE
Becky Rupp and Abbey Gaudette go to Books & Beyond. NW Access TV was there for the Maple Festival Fiddlers Variety Show. Mark Shelton kept the dream alive on Facebook Live. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Eloquent Page Fantasy Book Club meets for A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. The St. Albans Free Library Tuesday Night Book Group discusses The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #13 )

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ART ON THE WALLS Vermont's two day Fall Open Studio Weekend celebrates 34 years in the studios of Vermont artists and cr...
10/01/2026

ART ON THE WALLS
Vermont's two day Fall Open Studio Weekend celebrates 34 years in the studios of Vermont artists and craftspeople. This statewide celebration is a chance to see the magic at work. Visit with the Artist In Residence Gallery, Rebecca Nase Chomyn, Elizabeth Cleary, Lindsay DiDio, the Milton Artists Guild, Meta Strick, and more. David @ 80 is a party at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park to celebrate sculptor David Stromeyer's 80th birthday. The Milton Artists' Guild hosts an Opening Reception for Autumn Impressions. The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is John Lettau. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART FOR SALE
The Snow Farm Fall Artisan Market showcases local artisans. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
14th Star has Burlap and Barnwood and Kayleigh Beaulieu for a Hat Burning Workshopas well as a Sip & Dip Painting Party and Tribute to Dolly Parton with Angelina Jegede. The Franklin Arts Department offers a free Watercolor Workshop with Mandi at the Dick Wright Pub. The Swanton Arts Council hosts Cardmaking with Barb in library. Creative heART and the Swanton Library host the sixth annual Pumpkin Labyrinth. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

CALL FOR ARTISTS
Montgomery Center for the Arts wants artwork for the 4th annual People's Art Show. River Arts invites Vermont artists to the Perfectly Squared holiday exhibition and sale. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

CALL FOR SINGERS
Rail City Rascals, the St. Albans all male a capella group wants singers to join in at the Franklin Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

CALL FOR PERFORMERS
The Opera House Youth Talent Show wants live vocal, instrumental, band, dance, and spoken word, performances and more up to age 21. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
Kraemer & Kin hosts Kintoberfest, with the Inseldudler German Band plus Forest Station. The Rail City Fan Fest at Collins Perley has Ryan Drummond and Scott Dreier. The Snow Farm Vineyard Spirit Fest features Tim Fitzgerald. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

FILM
The City Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee presents Steal This Story, Please! in the Movies That Matter series at the Welden. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

GATHERINGS
The Highgate Library continues Muffin Monday. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

HUMANITIES
SPARK continues at the Swanton Library. The Osher Fall season continues with Jean McDermott to discuss Medicare Scams: What You Need to Know. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

THEATER
A blizzard. A broken leg. A fan. The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents a four-day run of Stephen King's Misery with Annie Wilkes, Paul Sheldon, Kevin Diette, and Dave Buckley, directed by Jim Bray and produced by Jodi Bray from William Goldman's script. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Printmaker Kim Hartman Colligan leads Print from Beauty, a Printmaking Workshop at North Hero House. River Arts begins the three-part Beginner Acrylic Series with Callie Hastings. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model plus Creativi-Tea Tuesdays with Karen Winslow. The Bryan Gallery holds its 2026 Fall Plein Air Retreat with Leo Mancini-Hresko and T.M. Nicholas. Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists' Guild. Kristen Murphy continues the four-week Barn Quilts class at River Arts. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

IN THE SAC
The Swanton Arts Council will hold its monthly hangout and board meeting at the Swanton Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Kyle Stevens (twice), Ben Larson and the Moondocks (twice), Tom Bisson, the Nerbak Brothers, Shane's Apothecary, Chris & Erica, the Phil Abair Band with Keeghan Nolan, Michael Perry, Seth Yacovone, Jim Charonko, the Nobby Reed Project, Barry Hayes, Uncle John's Band, Coane, Rowell & Schabner, Nick Aloi, Lazer Dad, Lady Livy, Ian Boyle, the Northern Lights, She Was Right, Sister Speak, Arthur James, the Dimmer Triplets, the George Petit Trio, Slob Drop, WratChit, Justin Taylor & the Rising Sun, Dagon, the St. Paul's Praise Band, the Smokey Newfield Project, and Doug's Open Mic all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE
Virtual music and events continue this week. Mister Radio talked with Will Patton. DonnaRae Menard continued reading Snuffling Up Bones. the Maple Festival Talent Show filled the BFA PAC. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #13 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. The new Strange Worlds & Dark Corners Reading & Discussion Group meets at the Enosburgh Library. The Highgate Book Club discusses Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Isle La Motte has the ILM Haunted Library and Grounds evening. The Eloquent Page hosts Stephen Russell Payne and Cindy Ellen Hill for book signings. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #14 )

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THEATER Saturday is Speakeasy Night at the Opera House with Nevermore, an Evening of Poe and Jazz, featuring the Morgan ...
09/24/2026

THEATER
Saturday is Speakeasy Night at the Opera House with Nevermore, an Evening of Poe and Jazz, featuring the Morgan Tavern Trio. Ron White, Bill Vitek, and Steve MacLauchlan. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Artist In Residence collection spotlight is on Barry Genzlinger. Bryan Memorial Gallery hosts Through the Lens: A Conversation with Photographer JuanCarlos Gonzalez. Franklin County for Palestine presets the Palestine Art Exhibit at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Cindy La Rocque. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
14th Star and Painting with Linda host a Paint Your Pet Portrait Workshop. River Arts has an in-person Sip n' Slurry with Chiara No as the pottery twist on a Paint n' Sip. The Swanton Arts Council free Art Journaling Group meets in person at the library. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

DANCE
The Depot and the American Legion offers Beginner Line Dancing. The Highgate Manor has Line Dance Wednesdays. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

GATHERINGS
Muffin Monday continues at the Highgate Library and Community Center. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

HUMANITIES
The Swanton Free Public Library exhibit of SPARK continues. Osher continues with Erica Marks to discuss Age Well of VT- Resources, Support, and Community. Twiggs has the VNA & Hospice for Death, Dying and Danishes. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
The North Hero Adult Art Camp with Dale Mallett concludes at the Camp Ingalls Butternut Hill Natural Area. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night. Social Sunday continues. The Mindful Making Art Workshop Series concludes at Montgomery Center for the Arts. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Karaoke Night at the Rail Trail, Open Mic Night, Jerborn (twice), Rockin' Ron Gagnon (twice), Dan Parks, the Natural Selection, the Hitmen, Bob Cotton, Michael Perry, the John Lackard Blues Band, Kelsie Sibbald, Seth Yacovone, Jim Charonko, Barbie N Bones, Tim Brick, Nate Michaud, Troy Millette and the Fire Below, Boom City Limits with Jessie Baade and Jenna Emerson, Mr. French, Bandhausen, Rushmore, Unruly Allies, Kiel Love, Lawless, Season of Yes, William Lee Ellis, Cooper, Bob Recupero, Tom Bisson, Sugar in the Pan from Young Tradition-Vermont, the Jerband, the Blue Rock Boys, the George Petit Trio, the Nobby Reed Project, Adrian and Mandi, the Vermont Symphonic Winds with Col. Michael Colburn (Ret.), Holden Friesel. Aleks Lee, the Morgan Tavern Trio. Ron White, Bill Vitek, Steve MacLauchlan, Soulshine Revival, Doug's Open Mic Night, David Karl Roberts all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Enosburgh Public Library celebrates its 130th birthday. The Rail Trail Pub reads The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. The Fairfax Library Book Club takes up The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. The Eloquent Page Mystery Book Club meets for Dark Nantucket Noon by Jane Langton. The St. Albans Free Library hosts an Author Talk with Michael Freed-Thall. The SPL Classics Book Club reads Heidi by Johanna Spyri. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

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FESTIVALS AND SHOWS This is festival weekend! The Burlington Baroque Festival fills the Queen city with Ensemble L'Harmo...
09/17/2026

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
This is festival weekend! The Burlington Baroque Festival fills the Queen city with Ensemble L'Harmonie des saisons, Blue Heron, the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, and more. Grace Potter's Grand Point North has Steve Hartmann, the Dark Star Orchestra, and Dogs In A Pile, and many more. The Enosburg Harvest Festival will fill Lincoln Park with Second Hand Blues and Uncle John's Band. The ILM 250 Celebration Mark Shelton. Afterglow is at Hard'Ack with Dirty Dees, Love Story, and the Best of the Eagles. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Artist In Residence spotlight is on Toby Fulwiler. Bryan Memorial Gallery features Anna Yakubovskaya. The Island Arts September artists are Melissa Moran and Travis Nutting. The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Jennifer Kerch. The Milton Artists' Guild Art & Stroll is an outdoor art fair. Franklin County for Palestine has the Palestine Art Exhibit at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART YOU CREATE
The Sheldon Municipal Library offers the Fall Craft Class. Awaken Studio hosts a Barn Quilt Paint & Snack. The Swanton Free Public Library hosts a Junk Mail Art Journal Workshop. The Rail Trail Pub has a Paint and Sip with Patrick Murphy. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. The St. Albans Free Library hosts Fall Tree Button Art Craft for Adults. Sip, Stitch, & Share and Creative Creatures both meet at the Enosburgh Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

DANCE
ST. ALBANS--The Depot and the American Legion have offers Beginner Line Dancing. The Highgate Manor offers Line Dance Wednesdays. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

FILM
The Montgomery Center for the Arts hosts All That's Left of You, the fourth in a series of five films. Veronica Lake is on the take in Sullivan's Travels in Classic Movie Night (and Matinee!) at the St. Albans Free Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

GATHERINGS
Fiber Arts Meet and Make meets at the Montgomery Center for the Arts. The River Arts Photo Co-op monthly gatherings resume. The Swanton Writers' Group meets in person at the Swanton Library. The Highgate Library continues Muffin Monday. The GPL Crafting Club meets at the library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

HUMANITIES
SPARK continues at the Swanton Free Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Rebecca Fagga will lead Autumn Glow, the Fall Watercolor and Line-Art Workshop at ReMarketVT. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model. The Franklin Arts Department has Mini Barn Quilt Painting with Martha Kinney at the Dick Wright Pub and Kristen Murphy begins a four-week Barn Quilts class at River Arts. Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists' Guild. The North Hero Recreation Department begins a four day Adult Art Camp with Dale Mallett. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Dueling Pianos, Battle of the Bands, Mark Shelton (twice), the Nerbak Brothers, George Murtie, Jesse Agan, Magnetic Horse, Michael Perry, the Eames Brothers Band, Bad Luck Bliss, Seth Yacovone, Jim Charonko, David Karl Roberts, Nighthawk, Bill Valliere, Dan Parks, Theo Manazir, Ryan Sweezey, LeoDos, Justice 3, Sara Grey and Mark Greenberg, Quadra, Earthbound Spirits, Brian Bielanski, Swell, the Smokey Newfield Project, Annie and the Hedonists, the Inseldudler Band, Karl Fandrich and Nate Pultorak, the Missisquoi River Band, Cooie and Adlai, Doug's Open Mic, and Nick Granelle all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Rail Trail Pub book club reads The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. Franklin County Photogs hosts a virtual Zoom group at Bent Northrop. The Haston Library Book Discussion Group meets for Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Mornings, Muffins, and Mysteries will discuss The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale. The Worthen Library welcomes Joyce Benvenuto to read from Midnight's Tale. The SPL Book Club meets for The Sunflower House by Adrianna Allegri. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

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SPARK The SPARK immersive Smithsonian traveling exhibit celebrates a grand opening. It explores innovation in art, herit...
09/10/2026

SPARK
The SPARK immersive Smithsonian traveling exhibit celebrates a grand opening. It explores innovation in art, heritage, social issues, and technology in rural communities. The event includes a community mural, Missisquoi Abenaki Nation exhibits, Swanton Historical Society displays, interactive games, and more. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART ON THE WALLS
The Artist In Residence Gallery introduces quarterly artists' receptions with Gather: A Community Art Social--The Encouragement Edition with the featured local artists for July, August, and September. Bryan Memorial Gallery features James E. Daly with The North Country. The Swanton Arts Council Artist of the Week is Heidi Hotmer. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART IS A BENEFIT
The Library Lover's Art Auction at the Artist in Residence and the St Albans Free Library is drawing to a close. It will support the library's brick restoration project. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

ART YOU CREATE
Coffee & Crafting meets at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. The Milton Artists' Guild hosts the Fall Paint & Sip with Julia Davenport. Judy Paxman leads Neurographic Art at the Swanton Free Public Library. The Maple Glazed Pottery September Birthday Party invites painters with September birthdays. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

DANCE
The Depot offers Beginner Line Dancing. The American Legion Landon Post #60 has Beginner and Beyond Line Dancing. The North Hero Community Hall hosts Elevate Your Line Dancing. The Highgate Manor offers Line Dance Wednesdays. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #5 )

FILM
The Montgomery Center for the Arts presents Best Day Ever, a documentary film of adaptive mountain biking. Franklin County for Palestine presents the film Lyd in the First Congregational Church. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

GATHERINGS
Muffin Monday continues. The GPL Crafting Club meets. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

HUMANITIES
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fall 2026 season continues with Denise Smith to discuss Revitalizing Rural Economies from the Ground Up in the Greg Brown Lodge. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Fall Colors in Watercolor with Evie Mason concludes at River Arts. Fine art photographer Wayne Tarr leads the free Light, Sky, Sculpture Photography Workshop at Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night with a live model. Fiadhnait Moser leads the Impasto Oil Painting workshop, Social Sunday continues,,and Becky Chappell leads Oil & Cold Wax Basics at the Milton Artists Guild. The Mindful Making Art Workshop Series continues at Montgomery Center for the Arts. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Jaden Ravins (twice), Nathan Michaud (twice), Mitch Terricciano, Nickel & Dime, James Shelly, Last Kid Picked, Michael Perry, Hammer Lane, Kelsie Sibbald, Seth Yacovone, Cameron, Jim Charonko, Bettenroo, Justice 3, Nick and Friends, John Gratton, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Sweet Remains, Hot Neon Magic, the SweetBloods, Scenic Dream, CombustOmatics, Remember Baker, Laura Fedele-Rasco, 3rd Shift Vermont, the Paul Asbell Trio, A.J.Benworm, Hard Scrabble, Corey & Friends, the Blue Rock Boys, Doug's Open Mic all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE
Virtual music and events continue this week. DonnaRae Menard reads Snuffling Up Bones. Becky Rupp and Abbey Gaudette discuss Books & Beyond. The Champlain Youth and Community Choirs performed at the First Congregational Church. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
The Enosburgh Public Library turns 130. The Bent Northrop Memorial Library Book Discussion Group takes up In Trees by Robert Moor. The Eloquent Page True Crime Book Club meets for Broadway Butterfly by Anthony M. DeStefano. The St. Albans Free Library Banned Books Group reads Maus by Art Spiegelman. The Swanton Free Public Library Pocket Book Club takes up The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

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ART ON THE WALLS Cold Hollow Sculpture Park hosts a docent-led tour Art Making on the Land with Laura Need. The Artist I...
09/03/2026

ART ON THE WALLS
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park hosts a docent-led tour Art Making on the Land with Laura Need. The Artist In Residence spotlight is on September artists Lindsay DiDio, Wendy Everhart, Chris Jenkins, and Cat McKeen. The Swanton Arts Council Artists of the Week are Caroline Hillyard and Praxedis Leyva. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #1 )

ART IS A BENEFIT
The Artist in Residence and the St Albans Free Library host a Library Lover's Art Auction to support the library's brick restoration project. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #2 )

ART FOR SALE
The Island Arts' Artisans Market returns, hosted by Jennifer Pratt. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #3 )

ART YOU CREATE
The Swanton Arts Council hosts Cardmaking with Barb in the Maker Space of the Swanton Free Public Library. Burlap and Barnwood and Kayleigh Beaulieu offer a Hat Burning Workshop at the North Hero House. Coffee and Crafts meets at the Highgate Library and Community Center. Sip, Stitch, & Share meets at the Enosburgh Public Library. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #4 )

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

FESTIVALS AND SHOWS
The Champlain Valley Fair continues through Sunday with Essex Art League, Lauren McCabe, plus the Vermont Music Showcase with local favorites Steve Hartmann, Troy Millette & the Fire Below, Chris & Erica, and more. Chandler Arts presents the New World Festival. The Family Tent features Sugar in the Pan from Young Tradition Vermont and the No Strings Marionettes. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #6 )

FILM
The City Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee presents "The Librarians" in the Movies That Matter series at the Welden. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #7 )

GATHERINGS
Muffin Monday continues, The GPL Crafting Club meets. The Q***r Art Club continues. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #8 )

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Fall Colors in Watercolor with Evie Mason continues at River Arts. 60 Main Arts hosts Community Drawing Night. Senior Saturdays begin, Becky Chappell leads the Paint the Landscape in Pastel workshop, and Social Sunday continues at the Milton Artists' Guild. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #9 )

ON STAGE LIVE
Maple City Music opens, the Phil Abair Band with Keeghan Nolan (twice), Troy Millette & the Fire Below, Cooie's Trio, the Nerbak Brothers, the Devon McGarry Band, She Was Right, IncaHoots, Shane's Apothecary, the Jerband, Michael Perry, Jesse & Jess, Seth Yacovone, Jim Charonko, Andrew Wells-Oberegger, Lady Livy, Tony Pietricola and Bob Gagnon, Laura Fedele-Rasco, Ryan Sweezey, the Buck Hollers, Blue Fox, Lixx, the M.S.J. Jazz Trio, J.S.B. the Jeff Salisbury Band, Sister Speak, Roger Giroux, the Shane Murley Trio, Third Wheel, Nathan Michaud, the Jim Branca Quartet, Second Hand Blues, Ali T, Pegzilla, Violet Crimes, Dog Water, the Once Around the Block Marching Band, and Nobby Reed all appear live at a venue near you. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #10 )

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE
DonnaRae Menard continues the weekly read of Snuffling Up Bones. The NW Access TV Local Music Playlist is on YouTube. The Nobby Reed Project recorded As the Years Go Passing Bye live. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #11 )

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF
Libraries will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. The Rail Trail Pub has a book club. The Highgate Library welcomes DonnaRae Menard to Book Club. The September book is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The Eloquent Page Fantasy Book Club meets for The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft. The St. Albans Free Library Tuesday Night Book Group reads Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. The Swanton Free Public Library is experimenting with opening early on Tuesdays. (Read more at http://www.AllArtsCouncil.org/art-bits/news.htm #12 )

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