Friday, March 14th, 2014
Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
The best of Ireland comes to the Queen City with music, dance, workshops and presentations. See burlingtonirishheritage.org for details. Thu., March 13, 6-9 p.m., Fri., March 14, 12-1 p.m., Sat., March 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:15-1:15, 2-5 & 8 p.m. and Sun., March 16, 1-3 p.m. at Various locations in Burlington. Prices vary, more info: www.burlingtonirishheritage.orgBlack Shamrock Haunted Tour
Paranormal authority Thea Lewis leads an excursion dedicated to the ghostly characters and spooky pubs of Burlington's Irish past. Meet at the steps 10 minutes prior to start time. March 14-16, 7 p.m. at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. $25, tickets: www.flynntix.orgQueen City Contra Dance
Pete's Posse dole out live tunes while Rebecca Lay calls the steps. Beginners session, 7:45-8 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. Fri., March 14, 8 p.m. at Edmunds School Gymnasium in Burlington. $8; free for kids under 12Queen City Tango Practilonga
Dancers kick off the weekend with improvisation, camaraderie and laughter. No partner necessary, but clean, smooth-soled shoes required. Beginners lesson, 7-7:45 p.m.; informal dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. at North End Studio B in Burlington. $7.Help With Health Care
Navigators answer questions and help locals choose appropriate plans through Vermont Health Connect. Fri., March 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Burlington Resource Center, 63 Pearl Street in Burlington, and 4 p.m. at Fletcher Free Library Community Room. Free; preregister for a time slot: Phone: 802-863-7676 or Email: navigator@cvoeo.orgRace, Gender & Sexuality Conference
Student panel discussions pave the way for keynoter Emi Koyama of Intersex Initiative, who presents "On Becoming a Bottom-Up Feminist." Panels: 2-5:15p.m.; reception, 5:15-6 p.m.; keynote, 6-7:30 p.m. Fri., March 14, 2 p.m. at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. FreeLaughter Club
Breathe, clap, chant and ... giggle! Participants decrease stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. at The Wellness Co-op in Burlington. Free.Music with Robert
Music lovers of all ages join sing-alongs with Robert Resnik. Daycare programs welcome with one caregiver for every two children. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Continues through March 21 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free; groups must preregister.Art Herttua & Stephen Morabito
The jazz guitarist and percussionist join forces for an intimate acoustic set. Local wine and food round out the evening. Fri., March 14, 7 p.m. at East Shore Vineyard Tasting Room in Burlington. Free.'Urinetown, the Musical'
A 20-year drought led to a water shortage so severe that the government banned private toilets? Such is the case in Urinetown, the Musical, where the Urine Good Company charges locals to use public amenities. Everything changes when a bathroom attendant takes matters into his own hands and leads a citizens’ revolt against the corporation. Gregory Ramos directs this UVM Department of Theatre production to close out the company’s 2013-14 season. Fri., March 14, 7:30 p.m., Sat., March 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Thu., March 20, 7:30 p.m., Fri., March 21, 7:30 p.m., Sat., March 22, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 23, 2 p.m. at Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM in Burlington. $10-21 Tickets: www.uvmtheatre.org'Venus in Fur'
Vermont Stage Company presents David Ives' comedic tale of love, lust and literature featuring an unorthodox young actress. March 12-14, 7:30 p.m., Sat., March 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun., March 16, 2 p.m., March 19-22, 7:30 p.m., Sun., March 23, 2 p.m., March 26-29, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 30, 2 p.m. at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $28.80-37.50'Fugato Labile for Camille Claudel'
A gifted female sculptor's desire to work as a solo artist is trumped by societal values in Georgette Garbès Putzel's one-act play. English, 7-8 p.m.; French, 8:30-9:30 p.m. March 14-16, 7-8 & 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $10-20.Saturday, March 15th, 2014
Maple 5K Run & Brunch
Folks pound the pavement and work up an appetite for a pancake feast that follows. Proceeds benefit Rock Point School's maple sugaring program. Sat., March 15, 9 a.m. at Rock Point School in Burlington. $10.Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
The best of Ireland comes to the Queen City with music, dance, workshops and presentations. See burlingtonirishheritage.org for details. Sat., March 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:15-1:15, 2-5 & 8 p.m. and Sun., March 16, 1-3 p.m. at Various locations in Burlington. Prices vary, more info: www.burlingtonirishheritage.orgBlack Shamrock Haunted Tour
Paranormal authority Thea Lewis leads an excursion dedicated to the ghostly characters and spooky pubs of Burlington's Irish past. Meet at the steps 10 minutes prior to start time. March 14-16, 7 p.m. at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. $25, tickets: www.flynntix.orgDanú
Located in southeastern Ireland, County Waterford is rich with relics of the past — including its famed megalithic tombs. It is also home to Danù, one of the country’s leading traditional music ensembles. Drawing from the area’s rich cultural heritage, the band reenergizes ancient Irish musical arrangements alongside original material. Known for rousing renditions that range from spirited instrumental numbers to breathy ballads, these masters of their craft take audience members on a journey through time. Sat., March 15, 8 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-40.Irish Fiddle Workshop
Master fiddler Oisin McAuley leads an exploration of playing styles from the Emerald Isle. Sat., March 15, 3 p.m. at Burlington Violin Shop in Burlington. $20, limited space, preregister: http://www.youngtraditionvermont.org/Natraj
Melding classical Indian music with West African rhythms and contemporary jazz, the quintet delivers an energetic show. Sat., March 15, 7 p.m. at UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus in Burlington. $5-15.Fantastic Faces & Figures
Under the guidance of Krista Connelly, beginners learn the fundamentals of drawing the human form. Sat., March 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Davis Studio Gallery in Burlington. $24.ECHO Story Explorers: Sugaring
How does maple sap transform into syrup? Children learn about the time-tested tradition, then sample different grades. Sat., March 15, 10:30-11 a.m. at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Free with admission, $9.50-12.50Saturday Story Time
Families gather for imaginative tales. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Continues through March 29 at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.Digital Photo Basics
Those with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows learn how to import and edit images from phones and cameras. Sat., March 15, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and Sat., April 26, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. $3 suggested donation; preregister at the Fletcher Free Library reference desk or call (802) 865-7217Bike Jam
Gearheads gather for weekend wrenching over bagels and coffee. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Continues through March 21 at Bike Recycle Vermont in Burlington. Free.R.I.P.P.E.D.
Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Continues through May 31 at North End Studio A in Burlington. $10Burlington Winter Farmers Market
Farmers, artisans and producers offer fresh and prepared foods, crafts and more in a bustling indoor marketplace with live music, lunch seating and face painting. Every other Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through March 29 at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free.3D Printing, Designing & Scanning With Blu-Bin
Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Saturdays, 12-1:30 p.m. Continues at Blu-Bin in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://www.meetup.com/Blu-Bin-Events-Burlington-VT/'Urinetown, the Musical'
A 20-year drought led to a water shortage so severe that the government banned private toilets? Such is the case in Urinetown, the Musical, where the Urine Good Company charges locals to use public amenities. Everything changes when a bathroom attendant takes matters into his own hands and leads a citizens’ revolt against the corporation. Gregory Ramos directs this UVM Department of Theatre production to close out the company’s 2013-14 season. Fri., March 14, 7:30 p.m., Sat., March 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Thu., March 20, 7:30 p.m., Fri., March 21, 7:30 p.m., Sat., March 22, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 23, 2 p.m. at Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM in Burlington. $10-21 Tickets: www.uvmtheatre.org'Venus in Fur'
Vermont Stage Company presents David Ives' comedic tale of love, lust and literature featuring an unorthodox young actress. March 12-14, 7:30 p.m., Sat., March 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun., March 16, 2 p.m., March 19-22, 7:30 p.m., Sun., March 23, 2 p.m., March 26-29, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 30, 2 p.m. at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $28.80-37.50'Fugato Labile for Camille Claudel'
A gifted female sculptor's desire to work as a solo artist is trumped by societal values in Georgette Garbès Putzel's one-act play. English, 7-8 p.m.; French, 8:30-9:30 p.m. March 14-16, 7-8 & 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $10-20.Sunday, March 16th, 2014
Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
The best of Ireland comes to the Queen City with music, dance, workshops and presentations. See burlingtonirishheritage.org for details. Sat., March 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 12:15-1:15, 2-5 & 8 p.m. and Sun., March 16, 1-3 p.m. at Various locations in Burlington. Prices vary, more info: www.burlingtonirishheritage.orgBlack Shamrock Haunted Tour
Paranormal authority Thea Lewis leads an excursion dedicated to the ghostly characters and spooky pubs of Burlington's Irish past. Meet at the steps 10 minutes prior to start time. March 14-16, 7 p.m. at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. $25, tickets: www.flynntix.orgBurlington Irish Heritage Festival: Children's Stories & Crafts
Little ones learn about the Emerald Isle with themed reads and traditional instruments. Sun., March 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. FreeSquare-Foot Gardening
Master gardener Peter Burke shares strategies for successful soil and productive plots. Sun., March 16, 1-2:30 p.m. at City Market in Burlington. $5-10; limited space, preregister at citymarket.coop"1814: The Battle of Lake Champlain."
Art Cohn, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum's historian and underwater archaeologist details his discoveries in "1814: The Battle of Lake Champlain." Sun., March 16, 2 p.m. at Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. Free.Keb' Mo'
A solo acoustic show highlights the Grammy Award winner's gift for storytelling and love of the Delta blues. Sun., March 16, 7 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-45.PossumHaw
Led by vocalist Colby Crehan, the local bluegrass and folk group celebrates the release of Waiting and Watching. Sun., March 16, 7 p.m. at New City Galerie in Burlington. $10.Israeli Folk Dancing
All ages and skill levels convene for circle and line dances, which are taught, reviewed and prompted. No partner necessary, but clean, soft-soled shoes are required. Every other Sunday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through April 13 at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. $2; free first session.French Conversation Group: Dimanches
Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Local History Room. Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m. Continues through May 25 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.Homework Help
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science students assist first through eighth graders with reading, math and science assignments. Sundays, 12-4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Continues through March 25 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.Women's Pickup Soccer
Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Continues through April 27 at Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.'Venus in Fur'
Vermont Stage Company presents David Ives' comedic tale of love, lust and literature featuring an unorthodox young actress. Sun., March 16, 2 p.m., March 19-22, 7:30 p.m., Sun., March 23, 2 p.m., March 26-29, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 30, 2 p.m. at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $28.80-37.50'Fugato Labile for Camille Claudel'
A gifted female sculptor's desire to work as a solo artist is trumped by societal values in Georgette Garbès Putzel's one-act play. English, 7-8 p.m.; French, 8:30-9:30 p.m. March 14-16, 7-8 & 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $10-20.---------------------
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