Ian Ethan & Gregory Douglass – Homecoming Concert – Hyde Park Opera House – May 26th, 7pm $15

Saturday, May 26th, 7pm at the Hyde Park Opera House

Ian Ethan - 

“I’m really looking forward to playing in Hyde Park again. For one thing, it’s where I lived when I was first discovering what I could do with the double-neck, and something about the landscape there and all the time I spent outdoors exploring the woods and back roads and old logging trails, really connects in a way with the particular musical territory I’ve found myself in as a result of this whole journey with the double-neck. I still visit VT as often as I can and feel really at home there. It will be especially cool to get to do this concert in the Hyde Park opera house. The first time I went in there several years ago, my first thought was ‘wow, this would be such a cool concert venue! Maybe someday…’  I’m also looking forward to sharing the evening with Gregory Douglass, who I was always hearing about while I lived in Hyde Park, and had the chance to meet briefly when we both played at the Vermont SolarFest in Tinmouth a few years ago. The little bit that I’ve heard of his latest work sounds really great, very creative while still being very approachable, and very polished in a good way.” – Ian Ethan

“Ian Ethan represents something so new in musical approach, that the result is near impossible to pigeon hole into a ‘sounds like’ statement. It has been my personal privilege to observe his unwavering and deep exploration of this new technique and on a relatively rare instrument…the original music of Ian Ethan is not to be missed.”

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Gregory Douglass - 

Gregory Douglass is an internationally renowned independent musician with eight critically acclaimed albums and a multitude of digital singles & music videos. Douglass has sold over 75,000 songs digitally on his own and his videos have amounted to over 500,000 views on Youtube alone.  His music videos have charted numerous times on MTV Network’s LOGO TV and his newest single “Naysayer” is slated to air on MTV’s upcoming “World Of Jenks” series.  Douglass was a finalist in the 2011 Mountain Stage NewSong Competition and he’s currently starring in Yobi.tv’s original web series “New Stage” alongside Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino.

Douglass’ evocative, alternative sound “channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that’s terrifyingly mature for someone so young” according to Instinct Magazine.  With eight critically acclaimed, independent CDs under his belt, the Vermont native has shared the stage with artists like They Might Be Giants, Shawn Colvin, The Weepies, Jason Mraz, Regina Spektor and Margaret Cho.  Douglass’ 2009 release BATTLER features duets with friends and fellow Vermonters Grace Potter (Grace Potter & The Nocturnals/ Hollywood Records) and Anais Mitchell (Righteous Babe Records) and he is currently touring in support of his latest release, LUCID.

“Douglass—with his gorgeous voice and poignant, piercing lyrics—burns with a fire that cannot be extinguished or ignored.”
-B. Walker, Performing Songwriter Magazine

“Douglass channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that’s terrifyingly mature for someone so young.”
-Japhy Grant, Instinct Magazine

“Douglass remains one of the most refreshing performers on the scene.”
-Gregg Shapiro, Chicago Free Press

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Art Exhibits – Harriet Wood & Shanley Triggs

The Gallery at River Arts, located on the second floor,  presents high quality works of art by local and regional artists in a wide variety of mediums and styles. We invite public interaction through opening receptions for each show and via artist talks and demonstrations. The exhibitions are on view for participants in the many programs and events that occur in our multi-use space.

The Gallery at River Arts Presents:

 ”OCCUPY Space” - Harriet Wood

April 26th – May 25th

Opening Reception April 26th, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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The Common Space Gallery (Main floor):

“Vermont As I See It” - Shanley Triggs

 Gallery hours: 10AM-2PM weekdays. Please call ahead for other hours