Plans Set for Black River Folk & Blues Fest Oct. 12 in Ludlow

     Bruce Farr, Program Director for FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium), announced the first annual Black River Folks and Blues Fest in Ludlow’s Town Hall Auditorium is set for Saturday, October 12 at 7 PM, featuring four of the best blues and folks musical groups ever to play the area.

Farr said the four groups would consist of Chris Kleeman Band, Gypsy Reel, The Break Maids, and Rusty Belle.  “I don’t think we’ve ever seen this great a collection of talented folk and blues musicians on the same stage for the same performance in my memory”, Farr noted.

Tickets for this unique musical event may be purchased on-line at www.fola.us, in Ludlow at the Peoples United Bank, The Book Nook, and The Wine and Cheese Depot, and at the door.  Tickets are $15 per person.  For further information,www.fola.us or 802-228-7239.

Chris Kleeman Band         

     With its roots firmly planted in Chester, Vermont, Chris Kleeman Band’s musical work is much beloved throughout this, his adopted state, as well as the entire northeast.  Chris and his band’s brand of blues are multi-spectral, rolling from stinging slide guitar to deft ragtime; from the southern styles of Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell, all the way up that big river to the Blues of Chicago, channeling such legendary masters as Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Throw in the Piedmont blues, characterized by performers the likes of Blind Boy Fuller and Brownie McGhee, and you have in Chris Kleeman Band a brilliant melding of influences with some fascinating musical results.  With the constant hype of the music world, Chris Kleeman Band provides a unique opportunity to see and hear the real thing—a collection of artists of high energy and gritty musical performance, who've been matched up to perform in shows with musicians such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Chris Smither, Susan Tedeschi, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rory Block, John Hammond, Koko Taylor, George Thorogood, Johnny Winter, Leon Redbone and David Bromberg.

Gypsy Reel     

     Hailing largely from Ludlow and Belmont, Vermont, Gypsy Reel has been perfecting its eclectic blend of international Celtic and original music for more than 25 years.  The group plays high-energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from around the world.  The lineup features Graham Parker on fiddle and the occasional English song; Camille Parker on powerhouse mandolin, vocals and bodhran; Claudine Langille on tenor banjo, octave mandolin, guitar and smoky lead and harmony vocals; and Mark Harding on standup bass.  Gypsy Reel has recorded eight albums and has toured in Canada, England, Ireland, Wales, Greece, Guatemala and Belize—hence the "gypsy" tag. Gypsy Reel never fails to entertain, with its fine repertoire of Celtic tunes and songs, Americana, and more recently, even a smattering of French-Canadian traditional songs.

The Break Maids     

     The Break Maids are an all-female band, writing and performing original “glam-stomp” music in Southern Vermont since 2011.  Not afraid to get their dresses dirty, these Vermont Maids have a rugged yet feminine appeal, infusing their music with their own unique flavor. Combining a rock-n-roll sensibility with inspired harmonies, The Break Maids manage to walk the line between the eclectic and the familiar, maintaining a remarkably consistent sound despite spanning numerous genres such as bluegrass, country, pop, rock, punk and old-time.  The Break Maids are Faith Wood (vocals, bass guitar, harmonica), Emily Burkland (vocals, rhythm guitar), and Ida Mae Specker (vocals, drums/ percussion, fiddle).  The Break Maids have quickly gained a following in the southern Vermont and upper valley regions, based on their energetic live shows. They’ve been surprising their audiences, delivering a rotating roster of new songs at each show.  With their playful nature, the Maids are able to create a stage presence that welcomes and entertains audiences of all ages.

Rusty Belle     

     Rusty Belle is a roots-oriented folk-rock trio originally based in Amherst, Mass., but more recently settled in southern Vermont. "They're a little bit country, a little bit rock-n-roll and a whole lotta weird,” noted reviewer Dan Bolle in the Vermont publication, Seven Days.  He added, “Rusty Belle mashes genres like they were tasty little sonic potatoes."   As they describe themselves, Rusty Belle “. . . was raised on the Beatles and The Band, went to high school with Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, dated Miles Davis and Tom Waits in college, and keep a Lightnin’ Hopkins, Kinks or Mama Cass record within arm’s reach at all times.”  Their sound, said the Vermont Musician, “ . . . is like a musical patchwork quilt made from scraps of old, sewn with a new thread.”  Rusty Belle is made up of siblings Matt and Kate Lorenz, along with Zak Trojano. All three members split percussion, vocals and guitars to create a unique sound and a dynamic listening experience.

Music Lovers

Vermont State Police is looking for assistance in identifying the pickup truck in the picture

The Vermont State Police is looking for assistance in identifying the pickup truck in the picture below.  The operator of this vehicle may have information about recent criminal activity in the Mount Holly area.  Any help in identifying the owner/operator would be appreciated.  Call Trooper Dan Hall at the Rutland Barracks, 773-9101.  Anonymous tips may also be submitted online atwww.vtips.info or text “CRIMES” (274637) to keyword: VTIPS

Captain Donald Patch

Troop C Commander

Vermont State Police

124 State Place

Rutland, Vermont 05701

(802) 773-9101

Vermont man killed in single-vehicle crash in Mount Holly

MOUNT HOLLY, Vermont — Police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Vermont man who was killed in an early morning single-vehicle accident.

State police say troopers were called at 3 a.m. Sunday to Route 103 in Mount Holly, where Jared Alexander of Rutland had driven his vehicle off the road and into a tree.

Alexander was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.

Police say he was not wearing a seat belt.

The MT Holly Sno*Drifters needs your help!

The MT Holly Sno*Drifters needs

 your help!

The MT Holly Sno*drifters would like to continue the New Year’s Eve tradition by providing fireworks for the community celebration.

We are looking for donations:

What’s needed: Baskets filled with theme items such as:

·        Dog basket (dog bones, dog toys, treats, leash etc.)

·        Vermont basket (maple syrup, pancake mix, maple candy, jelly etc)

·        Sports theme (Red Sox, Bruins or Patriot things)

·        Pamper me basket (candles, lotions, shower gels)

·        Food baskets (Italian, Mexican etc...)

·        Garden baskets, Scrap book baskets, kids basket, cleaning basket, car wash basket, race car theme (you get the idea)

You don’t necessarily need to use a basket. You could use a bucket, a cat litter box, anything you can put things in. All items need to be new, so use your creative imagination.

        

These Baskets’s will be displayed and auctioned off on Cider days in Belmont. (Similar to a Chinese auction) Saturday, October 12^th 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday, October 13^th noon to 4:00. Drawings for the baskets will be on Sunday, October 13^th at 4:00 PM

All proceeds will be donated to New Year’s Eve fireworks display.

Please call me if you can help, I would be glad to pick up your basket. You can also donate items or gift certificates and I will make the basket or use the item for door prizes. (Ideally baskets should be dropped off at by house by October 11^th) Cash and checks are always welcome.

The MT Holly Sno*drifters appreciate your support. I feel confident that our community will pull together to support this fine event.

Mary Marechaux, 802-259-2900 or email MHSnowdrifters@aol.com

TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF MOUNT HOLLY

TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF MOUNT HOLLY

We would like to correct the misperception that our group, The Concerned Citizens, is engaged in a lawsuit. No lawsuit has ever been initiated. At this point, observing positive changes in the way that the town garage issue is being handled, we see no need for litigation.

Our interest has always been to have the most appropriate town garage, at the best site, and at the lowest cost. We will continue to pursue those goals in the open meeting process.

Signed: Members of the Concerned Citizens

CHAFFEE FALLS 6K RUN and WALK for HOSPICE on September 29th

CHAFFEE FALLS 6K RUN and WALK for HOSPICE on September 29th

Join other runners and walkers to support the Hospice Program at Rutland Area VNA and Hospice.  The Run is approximately 6 kilometers in length and includes about half road running and half running on the wooded trail to Chaffee Falls on the Furnace Brook (not far from the Eisenhower Fish Hatchery in Chittenden).  The walk is entirely on wooded trails and is approximately 2.2 miles in length. 

This will be the 2^nd Annual Chaffee Falls Run/Walk and light refreshments will follow this 3 pm event. There will be prize drawings after the Run.   Registration will begin at 1:30 pm for both runners and walkers at the North Chittenden Grange on Lower Middle Road where it intersects with Stony Hill Road.    Pre-registration is recommended.  Contact John Campbell, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at(802) 770-1683 for the registration form and additional details of the race and walk.  The fee for the Run is $25 and the walk is $15.  Proceeds benefit Hospice at RAVNAH. 

Update on health care reform implementation

                            

Wednesday, September 25^th

8-8:30 AM Check-in

8:30-10:30 AM - Presentation

Franklin Conference Center

1 Scale Avenue

Rutland, VT

Please join us for this informative event featuring:

Congressman Peter Welch

Congressman Welch will give an update on health care reform implementation.  Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform for the Vermont Agency of Administration will provide information on Vermont Health Connect, the state insurance exchange for small businesses and individuals. The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce will be working with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Health Connect as navigators to ensure small businesses and their employees understand the changes this fall.

Please consider joining us for this special opportunity.  Click here to register for this event.  Questions about this event or Vermont Health Connect? Please contact chamber@rutlandvermont.com or call (802)773-2747.

Demands upon our Elected Officials

Ted Crawford

 http://cpa.ds.npr.org/vpr/audio/2013/09/vpr-news-mount-holly-keck-20130913.mp3  - vpr report on garage

At the last Select Board meeting the group of 11 continued to make

demands upon our elected officials.

Several Mt Holly citizens became concerned that this group of 11

would continue to waste the towns, money, resources and time if

not confronted

14 members of the community decided to circulate a petition in

support of the select board,

The petition states:

In a letter dated 5/14/13 a group of 11 individuals threatened to sue the Mount Holly Select

Board unless the Select Board acted in accordance with the group's demands.

We, the undersigned, firmly believe in the democratic process and support our Select Board

in its efforts to serve in the best interest of our community. The Select Board's openness and

constant communication with the public in all of their meetings has been exemplary.

The action taken by the group of 11 has been both disrespectful and costly (over $4,000 in

legal fees to date). They are clearly in the minority and, while they are entitled to their own

op.-inions, they must learn to cooperate with the majority and not continue to waste time and

money trying to dictate their beliefs.

On an average non presidential year approx 320 citizens vote ln

Mount Holly-March of 2014 should be the same. Obviously if

we could get over 160 signatures we could demonstrate the

majority opinion. If it were a presidential year approx 500 people

vote so anything over 251 would establish a majority opinion as

well.

382 registered voters signed this petition. Another 8 non registered

voters also signed it and several people who were not registered

said they would do so to insure their voices were heard as well.

To the group of 11:

There is no need to hire an architect/engineer/planner

There is no need to establish a building committee

There is no need to create a communications committee

Traffic studies and school impact studies are ridiculous

Searching for other suitable parcels of land is absurd

If the select board believes their number should be increased from,

3 to 5 then they can make that recommendation and have it put to a

vote. We do not need the group of 11 to tell us what we need.

On behalf of the 382 people who signed this petition, we sincerely

hope this is the end of the group of 1l's involvement in the town

garage, their threatened lawsuit and their attempt to force minority

opinions over the majority.

If you have not signed this petition and would like to do so, please

call Chris Pratt (259-3445) or Ted Crawford (259-2033) and we

will get the petition to you

24 V.S.A. § 4323. Appointment, term and vacancy; rules

The Vermont Statutes Online

Title 24: Municipal and County Government

Chapter 117: MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

24 V.S.A. § 4323. Appointment, term and vacancy; rules

§ 4323. Appointment, term and vacancy; rules

(a) Members of a planning commission shall be appointed and any vacancy filled by the legislative body of a municipality. The length of the term of planning commission members shall be determined by the legislative body of a municipality. Any member may be removed at any time by unanimous vote of the legislative body. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term.

(b) A planning commission shall elect a chair and a clerk, and at its organization meeting, shall adopt by majority vote of those members present and voting such other rules as it deems necessary and appropriate for the performance of its functions. A planning commission shall keep a record of its resolutions and transactions, which shall be maintained as a public record of the municipality.

(c) As an alternative to appointment under subsection (a) of this section, municipalities may choose to elect planning commissioners for terms of one to four years. The proposal to elect and the length of terms to be filled shall be determined pursuant to a duly warned article at an annual or special meeting of the municipality. If a municipality chooses to elect planning commissioners:

(1) The length and spacing of terms shall be decided by vote of the municipality.

(2) Elections shall occur only as terms are completed, or as vacancies occur, or as new planning commissions are created.

(3) Vacancies may be filled by appointment of the legislative body only until the next meeting of the municipality, at which time the voters shall elect a commissioner to fill the unexpired term.

(4) Elected commissioners may not be removed by action of the legislative body. (Added 1967, No. 334 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 23, 1968; 1989, No. 280 (Adj. Sess.), § 3a; 2003, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)

Mt. Holly Group Says Select Board Left Locals Out Of New Garage Plan - VPR

Mt. Holly Group Says Select Board Left Locals Out Of New Garage Plan

By NINA KECK

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Mt. Holly Group Says Select Board Left Locals Out Of New Garage Plan

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Residents in Mount Holly are taking sides over a proposal to build a new town garage.  Most people agree a new garage is needed and many like the $500,000 proposal the local select board has been developing.

But several dozen others in town are upset and say the community has been improperly shut out of the planning process.

Annette Lynch chairs the Mount Holly Planning Commission.  She 30 other local residents have hired an attorney and threatened to sue the town because they feel the select board has violated the state’s Open Meeting Law by not providing adequate information about the new garage.

“I think it’s disingenuous to say they informed the town,” says Lynch.  The communication between the town and the community on this project has been very poorly articulated.

In a letter outlining the group’s concerns Attorney Wanda Otero alleges that “During the entire time the new Town Garage was being planned -  March, 2008 through September, 2012 -  no substantive information.   She notes that “There is no mention of the project in any special meeting or in any annual Town Meeting or Town Report from 2008 through 2013.”

Otero’s letter goes on to say the word garage only appears 3 times in select board minutes during those 5 years.

Annette Lynch says one of the main goals of Mt. Holly’s town plan, which she helped draft, is to ensure local residents are involved in every stage of planning and decision-making.

“As a planning commissioner, you’re in a position to know what’s going on at a different level from the average citizen,” says Lynch.  “If you’re in that situation and you see things that really could be better and should be being done and maybe the town is proceeding not quite as legally as it should,” says Lynch, “then you’ve got some responsibility.”

Members of the local select board wouldn’t comment for this story but their Attorney Jim Carroll disputes the group’s allegations. “This has been going on for four or five years from what I can see of the public record - a very extensive public record of meetings that have occurred through multiple bodies.”  Carroll says “all the documentation that the board is considering is available to the public and can be requested and looked at and in fact has been provided.”

But Annette Lynch says that’s not entirely true because in the minutes and agendas the garage project is identified as the Salt Shed Property,  which she says is confusing.

“People are not going to come to meetings unless they know what’s going to be discussed and what the nature of the discussion is going to be,” says Lnch.   “So something that says salt shed property is not going to bring out people that are concerned about the garage. “

But town clerk Sue Covalla says 382 local voters recently signed a petition in support of the select board and their handling of the town garage. “I feel there’s been a lot of discussion,” says Covalla. “It’s been over five years and I think the majority of the people that signed the petition in support of the selectmen feel that way.”

Covalla says any new garage proposal will have to be approved by voters anyway.   She says the threatened lawsuit has just delayed the project and cost the town in legal bills.

Meanwhile members of the group concerned about the project will meet Sunday to decide if they will move ahead with their lawsuit. 

Hitchcock's "Rear Window" Featured Film in Ludlow Oct 21

Hitchcock's "Rear Window" Featured Film in Ludlow Oct 21

 

                       

FOLA, in collaboration with the Friends of Fletcher Memorial Library, will present Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" on Saturday, September 21 at 7 PM at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. 

Rear Window is a 1954 American suspense film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by John Michael Hayes and based on Cornell Woolrich's 1942 short story "It Had to Be Murder". Originally released by Paramount Pictures, the film stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr. The film is considered by many filmgoers, critics and scholars to be one of Hitchcock's best.

After breaking his leg photographing a racetrack accident, professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies (James Stewart) is confined in his Greenwich Village apartment, using a wheelchair while he recuperates. His rear window looks out onto a small courtyard and several other apartments. During a summer heat wave, he passes the time by watching his neighbors, who keep their windows open to stay cool. The tenants he can see include a dancer he nicknames "Miss Torso", a lonely woman he nicknames "Miss Lonelyheart", a pianist, several married couples, a middle-aged sculptor, and Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr), a traveling jewelry salesman with a bedridden wife.

These a just a few of the "neighborly" scenes Jeff observes. The scenes become more intense and threatening after he hears a woman's scream. Slowly, but surely, the viewer is drawn into Jeff's view of his neighbor's through his "Rear Window". The climax is something that only Hitchcock could imagine and create.

The movie is free; donations are appreciated. Popcorn will be provided by Berkshire Bank, water by FOLA. For information, call 802-228-2414 or visit FOLA's web site at www.fola.us.

 

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"Rusty Belle" Featured in Black River Folk and Blues Fest, Oct. 12

 

Pictured above are the members of Rusty Belle trio who will be one of he four great bands playing at the first annual "Black River Folk and Blues Fest" on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7 PM at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Rusty Belle is made up of siblings Matt and Kate Lorenz, along with Zak Trojano. All three members split percussion, vocals and guitars to create a     unique sound and a dynamic listening experience.  Rusty Belle is a roots-oriented folk-rock trio originally based in Amherst, Mass., but more recently settled in southern Vermont. "They're a little bit country, a little bit rock-n-roll and a whole lotta weird,” noted reviewer Dan Bolle in the Vermont publication,Seven Days. He added, “Rusty Belle mashes genres like they were tasty little sonic potatoes."   In addition to the Rusty Belle, the concert will feature the music of Chris Kleeman Band, Gypsy Reel, and The Break Maids. Bruce Farr, Program Director for FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium), announced the first annual Black River Folks and Blues Fest featuring four of the best blues and folks musical groups ever to play the area. “I don’t think we’ve ever seen this great a collection of talented folk and blues musicians on the same stage for the same performance in my memory”, Farr noted. Tickets for this unique musical event may be purchased on-line at www.fola.us, in Ludlow at the Peoples United Bank, The Book Nook, and The Wine and Cheese Depot, and at the door. Tickets are $15 per person.For further information, www.fola.us or 802-228-7239.

 

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ZUMBA RETURNS TO WEDNESDAYS!!!!

ZUMBA RETURNS TO WEDNESDAYS!!!! 

Starting this week, September 11th

MOUNT HOLLY SCHOOL GYM      5:30 P.M.

 

Come join us for some great dancing-----Zumba-style!!!

 

Please join us for some dancing with a little exercise thrown in and a lot of FUN!

All you need are flat sneakers and a water bottle.

PAY IN ADVANCE—SIX SESSION PUNCH CARD                        (You choose the days):  $45          

Or…$10 for Drop-Ins

Questions:  Please call Brigid Faenza at 259-4100 or e-mail: Bakerbrigid@vermontel.net

P.S.  Soon to be introducing Zumba Toning!!!!  Details to follow!!!

BLOOD DRIVE

BLOOD DRIVE
Ludlow Community Center
Monday, September 30
12:30 - 5:30 pm
Give blood and GIVE LIFE!

      For appointments, call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Mount Holly Democrats Caucus

Please mark your calendars!

Mount Holly Democrats Caucus

Nomination and Election of New Officers

TOWN OFFICE

Thursday, September 19

5:30 pm

This is a great opportunity to become more involved with the Democratic Committee.  We're looking for committee members and electing new officers.

For more information, please contact David Hoeh at 259-2274.

Update : DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES EXTENDED

Mount Holly Photo ContestDEADLINE FOR ENTRIES EXTENDED
new date: Thursday, September 26, 2013

You can now download the entry form from the
Mount Holly website.  Click on this link:

http://www.mounthollyvt.org/photos/mount-holly-photo-contest/
Please mail or bring your photos with an entry form
to the Mount Holly Town Office

Entry forms can also be found at:  Belmont Store, Library, 
Belmont and Mount Holly Post Offices, Town Office,
Mount Holly Elementary School

For more information, please contact Janet Warren at 802-259-2007 or janetwarren72@hotmail.com

Photo Contest Opening Reception:  Saturday, October 5 at 7 p.m.
Mount Holly Community Center
Lower Level

Award Winning "Life of Pi" Movie, Ludlow, Sept. 7

Award Winning "Life of Pi" Movie, Ludlow, Sept. 7

RALPH PACE – WHISPERING PINES

Event starts September 07 at 7:00 PM

The "Life of Pi" will be featured by FOLA at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, September 7 at 7 PM. It is a tale of unusual suspence and drama. It is also a film that has, as film critics noted, exceeded the boundaries of special effects to achieve a brilliance and scale that has won several Academy Awards. Life of Pi is a 2012 American 3D live-action/computer-animated adventure drama film based on Yann Martel's 2001 novel of the same name. Directed by Ang Lee, the film is based on an adapted screenplay by David Magee, and stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu, Tabu, and Adil Hussain.The storyline revolves around a 16-year-old Indian boy named Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel, who survives a shipwreck in which his family dies, and is stranded in the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The film had its worldwide premiere as the opening film of the 50th New York Film Festival at both the Walter Reade Theater and Alice Tully Hall in New York City on September 28, 2012.The movie is open to everyone and is free; donations are appreciated. The Ludlow Town Hall is ADA accessible. Pop corn will be supplied by Berkshire Bank. For information call 802-228-7239 or www.fola.us.

MUSIC LOVERS AND LEAF PEEPERS TAKE NOTE!

Contact: Amy Caldwell, Marketing Director
(802) 864-5741 ext. 16 c. (802) 782-4654
amy@vso.org www.vso.org





MUSIC LOVERS AND LEAF PEEPERS TAKE NOTE!
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Tours with 20th Annual Made in Vermont Music Festival

Event page: http://www.vso.org/eventcatview.php?id=1
Press page: http://www.vso.org/press-room.php

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra begins its annual fall tour on September 20th continuing through September 30th presenting in eight towns and villages across Vermont. This tour marks the 20th anniversary of the musical festival that offers brilliant orchestral music to go along with Vermont’s colorful foliage season.

Albert Brouwer, flute, Nancy Dimock, oboe and Janet Polk, bassoon, VSO’s extraordinary principal players will share the spotlight in music of Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart. Music Director Jaime Laredo conducts, and solos as well. The program also includes the latest in the VSO’s growing library of new music by Vermont composers, a commission by Andrew Massey called “Vermont Spring.” “I am really looking forward to Made in Vermont. Playing Bach with Jaime is thrilling, and I love traveling around the state performing in the small opera houses. The audiences are wonderful and the leaf show in the fall is spectacular,” commented Nancy Dimock, principal oboist.

The VSO received grant funding in support of the Made in Vermont Music Festival from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Arts Council and the Vermont Community Foundation. Th e statewide tour is generously co-sponsored by the Vermont State Colleges and Merchants Bank. Additional individual concert support is provided by Passumpsic Financial Advisors, Columbia Forest Products, Universal Marketing Group, and Hubbardton Forge.


Alan Jordan, Executive Director of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, said, “For the past twenty seasons, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra has traveled to smaller communities across the state during foliage season, sharing the joy and enrichment of live classical music with Vermonters in their rural town meeting spaces. Nothing else that we do embodies the VSO's mission of statewide service more than our ‘Made in Vermont Music Festival’ tour, and Jaime Laredo and the Orchestra look forward to our performances in Johnson, Vergennes, Derby Line, Lyndonville, Bellows Falls, Randolph, St. Albans, and Castleton.”

Made in Vermont Music Festival Statewide Tour
Jaime Laredo, violin and conductor
Albert Brouwer, flute; Nancy Dimock, oboe; Janet Polk, bassoon

BACH Double Concerto for Oboe and Violin
BURRILL PHILLIPS Concertpiece for Bassoon and Strings
VIVALDI La Tempesta di Mare
ANDREW MASSEY Vermont Spring (World Premiere Commission)
MOZART Concerto No. 2 for Flute and Orchestra

September 20, 7:30 pm Johnson State College Johnson
September 21, 7:30 pm Vergennes Opera House Vergennes
September 22, 4:00 pm Haskell Opera House Derby Line
September 26, 7:30 pm Lyndon State College Lyndonville
September 27, 7:30 pm Bellows Falls Opera House Bellows Falls
September 28, 7:30 pm Chandler Music Hall Randolph
September 29, 3:00 pm BFA Performing Arts Center St. Albans
September 30, 7:00 pm Castleton State College Castleton

Tickets are available at the Flynn Regional box office, www.flynntix.org: adults-$27, seniors-$23, VSC faculty/staff-$14 and students/VSC students- $10/6.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra is the only statewide orchestra providing live musical experiences for listeners in Vermont. It is a state-supported non-profit institution founded in 1935 and exists for the purpose of fostering and encouraging the appreciation of music in all its various forms, with emphasis on orchestral, choral and chamber music.

If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interviews with musicians please contact Amy Caldwell at (802) 864-5741 ext. 16 or amy@vso.org.