Arts/ Music

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Chas Eller 05/09/2024

From Melinda Moulton:

Chas Eller has been in the recording industry for over 40 years. During that time he has recorded or produced hundreds of LP's and CD's for numerous independent and major record labels. In the process he has received three INDIE Awards for his recording production work, and has engineered two GRAMMY nominated projects. Chas is also a gifted and accomplished keyboard musician.

Discussion of "Gaza, Punishing the Innocent" Text and Illustrations 04/30/2024

Robin Lloyd and Jerome Lipani are joined from Quebec, by Katah and Sam Kerson to discuss their book just published by Fomite Press here in Burlington; "Gaza, Punishing the Innocent" Lino -cuts by Sam Kerson edited and coordinated by Katah, published by Fomite Press. "Gaza, Punishing the Innocent" is a collection of lino-cuts etched by Sam Kerson and originally printed by Katah at her Atelier du Livre in Quebec. The Lino cut images are supported by texts from the UN report on the battle of Gaza that took place during the winter of 2008 and 2009. "Gaza Punishing the Innocent" is a Dragon Dance Theatre production.

For more information about Dragon Dance Theatre visit: www.dragondancetheatre.com

Purchase the book on Amazon: www.fomitepress.com/gaza-punishing-the-innocent.html

Service Rendered: Arts So Wonderful Podcast - Poetry Pioneer - Faith 04/29/2024

From Arts So Wonderful:

Hosts Bruce Wilson and Candace Owens discuss faith.

For more information visit: www.artssowonderful.com | www.poetrypioneer.com

Service Rendered: Arts So Wonderful - Fair Housing Month Art Show with CVOEO 04/26/2024

From CVOEO:

To celebrate Fair Housing Month in April, Arts So Wonderful and the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO invited artists to submit work that answers the following question, “What makes a thriving, inclusive community?”.

The Fair Housing Act enshrined into law important protections against discrimination and harassment in housing. It is intended to increase housing opportunity and choice and dismantle historical patterns of segregation and exclusion. Artists are invited to consider the important ways the Fair Housing Act continues to shape our communities through the medium and visual language of your choice.

For more information visit: www.artssowonderful.com | fairhousingmonthvt.org/asw-x-cvoeo-art-contest

Service Rendered: Arts So Wonderful - Jordan Curls 04/26/2024

Host Bruce Wilson, Executive Director of Service Rendered, and co-host Candace Owens, President of Poetry Pioneer LLC, chat with guest Jordan Curls, owner of Jordan Curls Enterprise.

For more information visit: www.artssowonderful.com | www.poetrypioneer.com | www.jordancurls.com

Traveling For History with Patricia Araujo: Preservation Burlington and Advocacy 04/26/2024

From Patricia Araujo:

Host Patricia Araujo interviews guest Ron Wanamaker from Preservation Burlington about the organization's advocacy efforts. They also discuss The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

For more information visit: www.travelingforhistory.com | www.preservationburlington.org

African Variety Show: Africa Day in Vermont 04/25/2024

From Dr. Wetchi:

Africa Day is on May 11th, 2024. Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent as well as around the world. The organization was transformed into the African Union on 9 July 2002, in Durban, South Africa, but the holiday continues to be celebrated on 25 May.

Senator Peter Welch: Celebrate Introduction of the STAGE Act with Vermont’s Nonprofit Theaters 04/24/2024

From the Office of Senator Welch:

Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) convenes leaders from Vermont’s nonprofit theaters under the marquee of The Flynn in Burlington to celebrate the introduction of the Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy (STAGE) Act. The STAGE Act establishes a new Professional Nonprofit Theater Grant Program to support the theater arts industry and workforce through a lagging recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Featuring Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.); Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle; Jay Wahl, Executive Director of the Flynn Center; Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director of the Vermont Arts Council; Carol Dunne, Producing Artistic Director of Northern Stage.

Celebrate Life: Carol Ricciuti 04/19/2024

From Gary De Carolis:

Five words that describe Carol Ricciuti: Grit, Love, Survivor, Empathetic, and Funny.

On the Waterfront: Between The Willows 04/17/2024

Host Mariah Riggs interviews Between The Willows founder Ry Poulin. Ry Poulin and Nicole Dirmaier founded Between The Willows in 2022 to begin to provide a safe space and platform for queer folks and their allies to express themselves. Between the Willows encourages people to explore what fascinates and inspires them by producing new works as well as established works while engaging the greater Burlington community.

For more information visit: www.between-the-willows-llc.square.site

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!