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Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by CactusHead Puppets March 26th 11am and 2pm

by SandglassTheater | Arts

The town of Hamelin has a rat problem, and there’s only one person who can help! CactusHead Puppets brings the story of The Pied Piper to life in this comedic, updated adaptation of the traditional folktale. Not only does the town find a musical solution to pest control, but the kids of Hamelin also teach the grownups a lesson about generosity. In the end, the townspeople all come together in celebration. Join puppeteers John and Megan Regan as they present this classic tale, told with multiple puppetry styles, and plenty of dancing rats! The show will run 40 minutes with an engaging question and answer session following the performance.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 21, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/21/22

Monday, March 21, 2022

4:00 am All Things LGBTQ – Interview Show 3/8/22
5:00 am A Civil Discussion – Guest, Governor Jim Douglas
5:30 am Landmark College Presents – Alexandria Peary, M.F.A., Ph.D. 2/23/22
6:30 am Around Town with Maria – Artful Ice Shanties at Retreat Meadows 2/21/22
7:00 am Open Exchange Vermont – Ep 17 – Covid Tests with Eric Francis Coppolino

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Michelle Luetjen Green, Board Chair
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.

WSESD Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. – Kelly Young, Board Chair

II. CONSENT AGENDA

• CLERK’S REPORT – Approval of Minutes – December 14 (pending), January 25 (pending), March 8, March 10, March 15 (pending)

Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents Oma by Sandglass Theater

by SandglassTheater | Entertainment

Putney, VT- Sandglass will present their own newest show for families, Oma, with a special musical score composed by Molly Gawler and the Gawler Family Band. Oma says that knitting is not just pom pom hats and sweaters. Oma’s knitting contains whole stories! This new family show by Shoshana Bass and Jana Zeller is an intergenerational tale that revolves around Grandma or “Oma.” It is her birthday and all are preparing for the celebration. While the grown-ups manage work phone calls, playdate logistics and other such tasks, the children get into mischief with party decorating, present wrapping, cake baking. Finally they all gather around for one of Oma’s stories told in yarn. One character emerges from the tangle of wool and nearly ruins the party. But not to worry, all ends well at Oma’s house.

WSESU Board Meeting Agenda – March 16, 2022

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—6:00 p.m. — Administration
A. Nominations/Election of Board Chair _____________________
B. Nominations/Election of Board Vice-Chair _____________________
C. Nominations/Election of Board Clerk _____________________
D. Establish Meeting Days/Time _____________________

John Caldwell on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Media

With great humor, good will, and terrific stories, local legend John Caldwell talks about how he came to cross country skiing and coaching, the Olympics and the Caldwell family’s Nordic skiing legacy.

What a guy!

Join the Brattleboro Women’s Chorus!

by bwchorus | Music

The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus welcomes new members to sing with us either virtually or in-person. We will be singing on Thursdays this spring starting with a Zoom “Open Rehearsal” on Thursday, March 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, after which singers may register to continue singing via Zoom or join one of our in-person rehearsals. 

In-person rehearsals begin on March 24th and will be held either Thursday mornings at the Brattleboro Music Center from 10 – 11:30 am or Thursday evenings at All Souls Church from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Proof of vaccination and singers masks with a filter or N95/KN95 masks are required for in-person rehearsals this spring. Zoom rehearsals will take place weekly on Fridays from 10 – 11:30 am. We hope to conclude our season with an outdoor concert in June, but you do not have to participate in the concert to sing in chorus.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 14, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/14/22

Monday, March 14, 2022

4:32 am The News Project – Treatment Courts, Roots and Wings
5:00 am At BMAC – Lunar New Year Cooking Demo 2/1/22
7:00 am Landmark College Presents – Alexandria Peary, M.F.A., Ph.D. 2/23/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Brattleboro Democracy Forum – Redefining Democracy 1/31/22

Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents Urban Wizard Academy, by Scotty Swan

by SandglassTheater | Arts

Come witness magic maker and puppeteer, Scotty Swan with Urban Wizards Academy March 12th at 11am and 2pm. Swan’s work is a unique blend of sleight-of-hand magic, puppetry and improvisation that is woven together in an exhilarating show that gets the audience up off its feet to become part of the performance. This show is for family audiences ages 6 to 12 and sure to be a thrilling delight for parents as well.

Scotty Swan is a well-regarded artist and teacher who has been performing throughout the region since 1999. His shows are a unique blend of comedy, magic, 80s pop culture references, silly puppets, amazing illusions and hysterical audience participation, that keep his audiences laughing.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 7, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/7/22

Monday, March 7, 2022

6:00 am Addiction Recovery Channel – Dr. Richard Rawson 1/21/22
7:00 am Vote for Vermont – Housing in Vermont 12/9/21
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Guilford Community Church – Ash Wednesday Service – 3/2/22
10:00 am At BMAC – Lunar New Year Cooking Demo 2/1/22

Woodworking for Women

by HatchSpace | Creative

Master teacher and woodworker, Gail Grycel, is offering 3 Woodworking for Women classes this spring at HatchSpace.

Beginning Woodworking for Women
Learn basic woodworking skills in a safe and supportive environment. This class is designed for anyone who has had little or no experience working with wood or tools, or who wants a refresher.
2 groups offered. Each group meets for 8 sessions.

Make a Pivot Top Box

by HatchSpace | Creative

Only 2 spaces left in this fun class – Wednesday March 9, 1 – 5 pm . This project offers infinite design possibilities and is a fun and quick to make, using the bandsaw and drill press.  Register now at https://www.hatchspace.org/event-4715001 

Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents Under Night Sky, by PuppetKabob

by SandglassTheater | Arts

Putney, VT- Sandglass Theater kicks off the Winter Sunshine family puppetry series with guest artist Sarah Frechette of PuppetKabob. Performances are Saturday March 5th at 11am and 2pm at Sandglass Theater.

Under Night Sky follows three children on journeys united by threads of courage, love and hope. Unravel the stories of the Underground Railroad stitched together in Grandmother’s patchwork quilt. Hear the waves crash aside the ship as you listen to the magical tale of an Irish Memory Quilt. Quietly enter an Old School House to see a girl proudly wearing her coat of rags, stitched to patchwork perfection.

Vermont Jazz Center Presents: George Cables Trio

by vtjazz | Music

The Vermont Jazz Center will present the George Cables Trio in concert on March 12th at 8:00 PM. Cables will perform with his longstanding trio of Essiet Essiet on bass and Jerome Jennings on drums. The concert will be held in front of a full-capacity audience (proof of vaccination, photo ID, and masks required) and will also be live streamed on Facebook and the VJC’s website.

George Cables is a living legend of jazz piano. He is one of the few masters alive today who toured the world and recorded with many of the musicians who are currently hailed as the top artists of the post-bop movement. His live recordings with Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Woody Shaw, and Freddie Hubbard are testaments to the era of burning-hot solos, where groups would stretch out on a jazz standard for 15-plus minutes.

Make Something Beautiful with Wood

by HatchSpace | Creative

March at HatchSpace: Learn to use jigs for precision cuts, make a clever box or a gourmet rolling pin, or have fun with turning green wood!

Two Fun Projects
Pivot Top Box: A small project with infinite design possibilities! This great place for small keepsakes is fun and quick to make. The class will cover the safe and thoughtful use of the band saw and the drill press.

BCTV Schedules – Week of February 28, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

Monday, February 28, 2022

5:00 am Newfane Selectboard – Newfane SB and Pre-Town Informational Mtg 2/22/22
6:05 am Brattleboro Development Review Board – Brattleboro DRB Mtg 2/16/22
6:30 am Vermont State House – Senate Comm. on Government Operations 1/28/22
7:30 am Windham Southeast School District – WSESD Budget Info Mtg 2/24/22