ART EXHIBITS AROUND THE AREA Montpelier

Through February 29, Paintings by Janet Wormser at the Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery, 136 State Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Barre Through February 25 - New Shows at Studio Place Arts - Main Floor Gallery, Weathering It Out, multi media exhibit with installations and sculptures - Second Floor, Vermonters In Italy, pastels and drawings by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund - Third Floor, What Lies Below, multimedia works by Maggie Neale, 479-7069 for informaiton. Randolph Through March 6 - The Art of the Chair: Process & Possibility, both two and three dementional, Chandler Gallery, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Through March 28 - Bethel photographer Jesse Orr’s “The Looks of Vremont & More:: is at the Gifford Gallery, Gifford Medical Center, 44 S. Main Street, FREE, 728- 2324 for information. Richmond Through February 15 - Young Visions, an exhibit of photographic works by students from Champlain Valley & Mt. Mansfield High Schools, Gallery 160, 160 East Main Street, hours by chance or appointment, call 434-6434. Stowe Through February 26 - Clark Derbes’s artwork of paintings, sculpture and video documentation of public art school, at Helen Day Art Center. Through April 15 - The Art on Burton examining the profound role of art and design on the culture of snowboarding, Helen Day Art Gallery, 90 Pond Street, hours Wednesday through Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Northfield 6:30 p.m. – Conservation Commission Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library. 7 p.m. – Todd Lecture Series: Bruce Mau, Canadian designer and founder of the Institute Without Boundaries, Norwich University, Dole Auditorium, FREE. Montpelier 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion: A Country Year by Sue Hubbell, part of Vermont Humanities Council Farms and Gardens book series, Kellogg Hubbard Library, 223-3338 for information. 7:30 p.m. – An Evening With Justin Morrill, enjoy the chapters of this well known Vermonter’s life interspersed with music from his time, A Farmers Night Event, State House, FREE. Barre 9 p.m. – Open Mike with John Lackard, Gusto’s, 28 Prospect Street, No cover, 476-7919 for information. Plainfield 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Opening

Reception for “Art & Breath: The Life Work of Hideichi Oshiro” at Pratt Library Art Gallery, Goddard College, 123 Pitkin Road, the 101 year old artist recently donated his art collection to Goddard College and it will be presented starting this evening. Randolph p.m. – Chronic Illness Presentation and Discussion, Dr. Brian Sargent helps kick off a new on-going discussion group for the chronically ill and their caregivers, Gifford Conference Center.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Northfield 5 p.m. – Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball v. Harwood in Northfield. Montpelier 2 – 4 p.m. – Take A Break for Health Care Access, join Bi-State Primary Care Association for their annual reception dedicated to improving health care access, refreshments, State House Cafeteria, 229-0002 for information. 7:30 p.m. – Ann Harvey & Friends, get ready for great music and a fun time with the acclaimed singer, Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15/$10, 229-0492 for tickets and information. Barre 3 p.m. – GED Testing, social studies, science, reading, take 1 or 2, writing at 5:30 p.m., math at 6 p.m., take only one, Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington Street. Pre-register at 476-4588. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Greater Barre Community Justice Center International Event, learn how the center supports the community, engages citizens, more, Alumni Hall, 4th Floor, Barre Civic Center, pre-register at 476-0276. Randolph 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Colorectal Health Discussion with Dr. Ovleto Ciccarelli talking about colorectal health concerns and their treatment, Gifford Conference Center, FREE, pre-register at 728-2238.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Northfield 5:30 p.m. – Scrag Mountain Music Concert with members of The Declassified, come as you are, pay what you can, Green Mountain Girls Farm, 923 Loop Road, supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. 6 p.m. – Boys Basketball, Hazen v. Northfield at Northfield. Montpelier 4 – 7 p.m. – Paintings by Janet Wormser reception, Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery, show on view through February 28. 5 – 7 p.m. – Art Walk, exhibits receptions and more at a variety of downtown locations. 7 p.m. – Apollo Bridge Club, Bethany Church, 223-3922 for information. 7:30 p.m. – Ann Harvey & Friends, get ready for great music and a fun time with the acclaimed singer, Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15/$10, 229-0492 for tickets and information.

Barre 3 p.m. – Felting Workshop with Claire Ladd, Vermont winters are cold and nothing keeps the chill out better than felted garments, teens and adults welcome, Aldrich Library, FREE, 476-7550 for information.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Northfield 5 p.m. – Girls Hockey, Woodstock v. Northfield at Kreitzberg Arena. 6 – 9 p.m. – Share the Love Benefit Dinner at The Woods at Wihakowi in Abigail’s Restaurant for Randy Porter and family, $30, RSVP 279- 3992. Montpelier 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Winter Farmers Market with live music by Spider Roulette, create your own Valentine’s card designed by local artists, in the Vermont College of Fine Arts Gym, 223- 2958 for information. 10 a.m. – Noon – Introduction to Animal Tracking for folks big enough to walk on snowshoes, snowshoes provided, North Branch Nature Center, $8 members/$ 10 non-members/$ 5 for kids 8 and up, 229-6206 for information. 4 p.m. – Scrag Mountain Music Concert with members of Declassified works by Schubert, Dowland, Golijiv, Metzler and more, come as you are, pay what you can, Upstairs at the Savoy, 26 Main Street. 7:30 p.m. – Ann Harvey & Friends, get ready for great music and a fun time with the acclaimed singer, Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15/$10, 229-0492 for tickets and information. Barre 7 – 10:30 a.m. – Jazzercise for the Cure, all are welcome to come to Jazzercise at this FREE event to benefit breast cancer programs through Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure, Barre Fitness Center. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Auditions for Kaleidoscope of Talent Show, seeking those with musical, dance or comedy talent, Spaulding High School Auditorium, must apply to audition by going to www.gmunitedway.org. 6 p.m. – Gift From The Heart dinner and auction with music and live and silent auctions, benefits Central Vermont Catholic School, Knights of Columbus Hall, $30/$55 per couple, 793-8307 for tickets and information. Waterbury 2 – 4 p.m. – Crafternoon: Decoupage Trays for teens and adults with local artisan Sue Premore, materials provided, Waterbury Public Library, FREE, space is limited, RSVP 244-7036.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Montpelier 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Montpelier Antiques Market, furniture, art, primitives, postcards, books, Elks Country Club, $5 for early buyers at 7:30 a.m., regular admission $2 at 9 a.m., 751-6138 for information. 2 p.m. – Ann Harvey & Friends, get ready for great music and a fun time with the acclaimed singer, Lost Nation Theater,

$20/$15/$10, 229-0492 for tickets and information. p.m. – Diane Huling plays Recital No. 2: Affinities, Bethany Church, suggested donation of from $12 to $20 sliding scale at the door, 22302424x224 for information. Warren p.m. – Scrag Mountain Music Concert with member of Declassified, works by Schubert, Dowland, Golijiv, Metzler and more, come as you are, pay what you can, Warren United Church.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Northfield 6 p.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Northfield Town Charter followed by Selectboard Meeting at the conclusion of the charter discussion, Community Room, Brown Public Library. 7 p.m. – Northfield Falls Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting at St. Jacob’s Orthodox Church parish hall, Brian Hoar from the Northfield Police Department will be on hand to discuss the group’s liaison to the NPD. Montpelier 7 p.m. – Osgood Lectures on the North, a winsome film documenting a series of free, unannounced concerts by the Icelandic Band Sigur Ros in out of the way Icelandic communities, with Michael Moynihan, sponsored by the Center for Circumpolar Studies, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Northfield 7 p.m. – Village Trustee’s Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library. Montpelier All Day - Free 20-30 minute massage treatments for arm and shoulder problems, Portals Center, 28 School Street behind the library, 223- 7678x2 for reserved times and information.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Northfield 8:45 p.m. – Boys Hockey, Hartford v. Northfield in Kreitzberg Arena. Barre 6 – 9 p.m. – Central Vermont Community Action Council Weatherization Workshop, 19 Gable Place, hands on workshop teaches home energy efficiency and techniques with a BPI Contractor, $25 includes reference book, informational materials and a light dinner, 888- 514-2151 for information. Randolph 5:30 p.m. – Northfield Middle School boys and girls basketball v. Randolph at Randolph. Waitsfield 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Auditions for Cabin Fever Follies, a mud season community variety show, all ages are encouraged, acts must be self contained including props, music and costumes, Valley Players Theater, Route 100, Call Doug Bergstein at 496- 6651 or Sharon Kellermann at 583-6767 for information or to get help on acts.