River Arts » What’s New? http://riverartsvt.org Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:57:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 ART OF ACTION http://riverartsvt.org/2010/03/09/art-of-action/ http://riverartsvt.org/2010/03/09/art-of-action/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:07:36 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1862 aoaFrom March 16 through March 31 at 35 Portland Street,  in the Village of Morrisiville - right next to the Tegu building - the former Carquest building.

Get a sneak peek at the exhibit and learn more about the artists by visiting the Art of Action Website.

A touring exhibit from the Vermont Arts Council and Lymon Orton - watch for hours or call to volunteer to keep the building open

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]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2010/03/09/art-of-action/feed/ New Spring Children’s Classes http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/23/new-spring-childrens-classes/ http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/23/new-spring-childrens-classes/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:46:52 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1782 kids-and-ribbonsStarting in March, River Arts is offering 3 more children’s classes for elementary and middle school age children.  Classes will start the week of March 15th and run for 8 weeks.

Vocal Arts with Lynda Schiller on Thursdays, Video Animation with Meredith Holch on Thursdays and Rock Drumming with Dov Schiller on Fridays.

Check out the Children’s class page for more detailed information, places and times!

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/23/new-spring-childrens-classes/feed/ Vacation Art Camp, Poetry Clinic http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/09/vacation-art-camp-poetry-clinic/ http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/09/vacation-art-camp-poetry-clinic/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:20:17 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1739

February 9, 2010

POETRY CLINIC TONIGHT!

Keep your mind in motion! Join Julia Shipley tonight for the third of four Poetry Clinics here at the building from 6PM till 8PM $5 donation… First hour: generative poetry writing exercises, second hour, respectful critiques of what you bring or create in class. Final meeting is in two weeks on February 23. More on our website.

ESCALOPE of PORK FORESTIERE

(Note: Susanna is the guest chef at tomorrow’s (2/10) Farmers Artisan Market too)

Susanna Keefer, of Susanna’s Catering, is offering instruction for creating flavorful one dish meals, as part of the ongoing “Art of Cuisine” workshop series.

Using the techniques of sauteing, baking & braising, participants will create 3 dinners: Spanish Baked Cod & Chorizo, Hot and Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Sate, Escalope of Pork Forestiere. Class will be held Tuesday, February 23, 5:30-9:00 pm, with a registration fee of $45.

Learn more about the classes and events going on at River Arts by calling 888-1261, or by visiting the website

THE LYRIC ESSAY

Great class, just a few spaces left:

We’ll begin with what we might all comfortably agree is an “essay” and then progress into the now murkier waters of this genre where innovative writers are creating new models for what an essay can do, and still be an essay. Participants should be ready for a rigorous class of reading and critically examining recent work from accomplished authors, as well as engaging in the creation of their own versions of “next American essay.” Expect lively discussion, raised eyebrows and blazing pencils.

Julia Shipley is a poet and freelance writer. Her essays have won the Ralph Nading Hill Award, been nominated for a Pushcart award, and been published in Vermont Life, Small Farmers Journal, Vermont’s Local Banquet and Alimentum, among others. She is currently at work on a book of lyric, personal, and traditional essays about small scale agriculture.

When: 5 Saturday mornings 9 - 11am; February 13th, 20th, 27th, March 6th and 13th
Cost: $95

BREAK CAMPS - ART VACATIONS!

Our break camps are week long art camps for children ages 5-12. The camps take place during school vacation week and run from 8:30-4:30 each day. Children should bring their own lunch and snacks for the day. $115 per week

February Break Camp: Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26 - ages 5-12
Come have fun with Lin Warren and Dana Thomas! Combine singing, movement and art into one week of fabulous creativity and interesting projects. Learn how to find creative inspiration through music. Parents are invited to see what all the fun is about on Friday afternoon at 3:30. - Sign up here before Wednesday, February 17!

April Break Camp: Monday, April, 19th - Friday, April, 23 - ages 7-13
Explore the craft of theater through a mini production. Go from start to finish, learning lines, designing sets and costumes and performing the show. This will be an intensive week of theater! Come have fun exploring your theatrical side! Sign up on a quick and easy on line form here.

COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Many of you know Debi (Sutton) Waters and Bethann Mauer Bacon, two awesome former River Arts Americrops VISTA Volunteers. Bethann is married and living in Austin Texas, painting and teaching and Debi Waters is married and in the midst of an epic bike ride from Vermont to Belize… Follow Debi and Brian’s trek (they’re halfway through Mexico at this point) on their blog at http://thrubike.net

Here’s a picture of Debi and Bethann in Austin, around Christmas time. The blog has lots of great images and stories!

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Coming up:

ADULT TAP DANCING WITH HANNAH JOHNSON
Starts Friday, February 26… 6-7PM, 10 weeks

ACTING CLASS WITH RUSTY DEWEES
Starts Thursday, March 11… 7-9PM 3 sessions, performance

ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH RICK LOYA
Starts Wednesday, March 3… 6-8pm, 4 sessions

INTERESTED IN TAI CHI? Call us up! We have a teacher on deck and are looking at 5:30 to 6:30 on Thursday evenings… 888-1261 to learn more.
©2009 River Arts | PO Box 829 | 74 Pleasant Street | Morrisville, Vermont 05661 | (802) 888-1261
]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/09/vacation-art-camp-poetry-clinic/feed/ Story Night with Marcel Freda & Julia Shipley http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/02/story-night-with-marcel-freda-julia-shipley/ http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/02/story-night-with-marcel-freda-julia-shipley/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:32:17 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1701 story-nightA night of community storytelling for all ages: share your funniest moments, your brushes with fame, your goofiest joke, a whoppin’ lie, your greatest adventure,  a love story, your recipe for success, a glimpse of the way things used to be, or the weird thing that happened just the other day. Bring a story you wrote or a story you found or a story you know by heart to share.  Suggested donation $5.00.

February 6th at 6:00 pm!

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2010/02/02/story-night-with-marcel-freda-julia-shipley/feed/ ZUMBA http://riverartsvt.org/2010/01/25/zumba/ http://riverartsvt.org/2010/01/25/zumba/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:36:18 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1665 Mondays from 5:30 till 6:30 - Sharlene Seymore leads this energetic workout. Classes are $10, drop in… or $40zumba-logo1 for five sessions - 888-1261 for more info.

Pilates with Mary Regele is still 6:30 till 7:30 Mondays and Thursdays  if you need more!

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2010/01/25/zumba/feed/ The Return of Crazy Chase http://riverartsvt.org/2009/12/23/the-return-of-crazy-chase/ http://riverartsvt.org/2009/12/23/the-return-of-crazy-chase/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:54:50 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1450 Old Morristown

300 people came. Allen was remarkable - you must see the show! We’re doing two more shows due to demand: January 2, and January 3 - watch here for specifics, but the price will be the same, and Saturday’s will likely be at 7, Sunday’s show at 3…. mark your calendars….

Allen Church presents The Return of Crazy Chase.  Allen’s performance celebrates the life, times and music of Alfred “Crazy” Chase, a gifted and eccentric fiddler who lived in Middlesex and Morrisville in the early 20th century.  We are holding two different shows.  The first show, on Saturday January 2nd starts at 7pm.  The second showing is a matinee on Sunday, January 3rd at 3pm.  Admission to both shows is by suggested donation of $5-$10.  Tickets are available at the door only, no advanced sales, so come early to ensure a seat.  The performance will be in Foley Hall, upstairs at the River Arts building.  The Return of Crazy Chase is  sponsored by River Arts. For questions and further information on the show please call River Arts at 888-1261 or email us at info@riverartsvt.org

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2009/12/23/the-return-of-crazy-chase/feed/ World AIDS Day http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/30/world-aids-day/ http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/30/world-aids-day/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:21:06 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1522 Peoples Academy Student Peace Tile

Peoples Academy Student Peace Tile

Tuesday, December 1 is Worlds AIDS Day. Join us from 5:30-7:30 in a collaborative program about this pandemic. Peoples Academy students have joined us and created their own Peace Tiles, along with reflections of their experiences. A Closer Walk, directed by  Robert Bilheimer, talks about the AIDS in the world.  Johnathan Hines, from the VT Coalition for People with AIDS, will join us to discuss the situation in Vermont.  We will provide Coffee and refreshments. This event is free and open to everyone, however, the discussion and subject of AIDS may not be appropriate for very young children.  Our AIDS day program will take place at River Arts, we hope to see you there!

Students at work on tiles

Students at work on tiles

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/30/world-aids-day/feed/ River Arts invites your feedback http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/18/river-arts-invites-your-feedback/ http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/18/river-arts-invites-your-feedback/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:31 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1479 LightsHere, at River Arts we are always looking to improve our programs.  We would like your input on our children’s programs.  Whether your children have participated in the past, are currently in a class or have not yet participated in our programs we would like to hear from you about your availability and your child’s interests.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey form.  To find the form, follow the link below.

Survey Form

Thank you for your time and your feed back.

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/18/river-arts-invites-your-feedback/feed/ Figure Drawing Marathon http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/11/figure-drawing-marathon/ http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/11/figure-drawing-marathon/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:44:38 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1472 Saturday, from 9:30 until 5PM at the River Arts Center.

$25, 6 places left (maximum 20 people) Call us to hold your spot: 888-1261

Quick Synopsis from Marie (Note: River Arts has enough easels)

On Saturday, November 14 River Arts in Morrisville, Vermont will host a “Figure Drawing Marathon”. The event is open to the public and participants are invited to paint and sculpt as well as draw. Some art background is suggested for all who wish to participate.

The doors to River Arts will open at 9:30 a.m. with coffee being served as participants set up their art easels and tools. Models will be available throughout the day. There will be two sessions one beginning at 10 a.m., a one hour break for lunch at 1 p.m., then resume from 2 p.m. until 4  p.m. The event will end at 5 p.m. following a one hour artist discussion about the day and artwork produced. There is no instruction during the event and participants will need to bring their own supplies.$25 will be charged to cover the cost of model fees and space.

River Arts is located at 74 Pleasant Street in Morrisville. For more information please call Marie at 472.6908, or Lauren at 888.5433 or River Arts at 888.1261.

]]> http://riverartsvt.org/2009/11/11/figure-drawing-marathon/feed/ HOMEGROWN ANIMATION with Vermont Filmmaker, Meredith Holch http://riverartsvt.org/2009/10/30/homegrown-animation-with-vermont-filmmaker-meredith-holch/ http://riverartsvt.org/2009/10/30/homegrown-animation-with-vermont-filmmaker-meredith-holch/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:49:33 +0000 Steve Ames http://riverartsvt.org/?p=1445 guys-carry-barn2Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 pm, Vermont filmmaker, Meredith Holch, will show a selection of her colorful and captivating animated shorts.   A Q&A with the filmmaker will follow.   The program features her brand new film NEIGHBORS (13 minutes), which is about walls, freedom of movement,  and the lives of undocumented workers on Vermont dairy farms, and recently won “The James Goldstone Award” presented by the Vermont Film Commission at the 2009 Vermont International Film Festival.

The films use the simple technique of stop-motion animation to bring cut-outs, toys, and household objects to life.   While there is nothing inappropriate for children in the subject matter, the program is geared toward adults.  Suggested donation of $8.00 at the door. This program is AT RIVER ARTS

Holch has been making animation since 1990.  Her work screens at venues including MoMA, (NYC), PBS, International Film Festivals, the walls of endangered community gardens, and the sides of old barns near her home in East Hardwick, Vermont.

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