Friday, January 27, 2012

Events in Burlington, Vermont - January 27-29

There is much to do in Burlington, Vermont. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...

Friday, January 27, 2012

PlanBTV Design Charette

Community members work with town planners, architects and engineers to formulate a collective vision for the future of downtown and the waterfront. Friday, January 27, 9–11AM at 1 Church Street in Burlington. Free.

PlanBTV Design Charette Midweek Presentation

Active Burlingtonians weigh in on the week's progress planning the future of downtown and the waterfront. Friday, January 27, 6:30–8:30PM at 1 Church Street in Burlington. Free.

International Folk Dancing

Louise Brill and Larry Gordon organize people into choreographed patterns from around the world. No partner necessary. Friday, January 27, 7–9:30PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $5.

Campus Food Drive

Good Samaritans drop off nonperishable food items in the Davis Center atrium, Given/Rowell Brickyard, Waterman Building (at the College Street entrance), Patrick Gymnasium lobby and the Living/Learning Center's Fireplace Lounge. Friday, January 27, 9AM–5PM at University of Vermont in Burlington. Donations accepted.

Middle School Book Group

Page turners chat about favorite works of lit. Friday, January 27, 3:15–4:15PM at Lyman C. Hunt Middle School in Burlington. Free.

'The Clean House'

A housekeeper obsessively searches for a joke to define her parents' lives in Sarah Ruhl's play of healing and forgiveness, presented by Vermont Stage Company. Friday, January 27, 7:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $10-32.50.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

PlanBTV Design Charette

Community members work with town planners, architects and engineers to formulate a collective vision for the future of downtown and the waterfront. Saturday, January 28, 9–11AM at 1 Church Street in Burlington. Free.

'The Giant in the Washing Machine'

Vignettes dart between adult and children's perspectives in Joy Madden's work-in-progress piece. Local dancers Kelsey Wilson and Sarah Austin join in. Saturday, January 28, 7PM at Burlington Dances, Chace Mill in Burlington. $10-110 (choose your own price).

Honey Tasting

Me want honeycomb? Foodies sample the sweet stuff in its many forms in an edible education demo with Bill Mares and Scott Wilson of the Vermont Beekeepers Association and reps from Slow Food Vermont. Saturday, January 28, 12–4PM at Lake Champlain Chocolates in Burlington. Free.

Cervical Cancer Screenings

The Hicks Foundation organizes women's wellness exams for the un- or underinsured. Services include pap tests, breast exams, heart health screenings, and HPV DNA tests and HPV vaccines where appropriate. Held at Planned Parenthoods in Burlington, Newport and Rutland. Saturday, January 28, 9AM–1PM at Various locations statewide. Free.

Drop-In Family Ski & Snowshoe Program

Weather permitting, kids and adults get some fresh air and exercise. Hot chocolate and art activities also provided. Saturday, January 28, 1–4PM at Schmanska Park in Burlington. Cost of rentals.

'The Clean House'

A housekeeper obsessively searches for a joke to define her parents' lives in Sarah Ruhl's play of healing and forgiveness, presented by Vermont Stage Company. Saturday, January 28: 2PM, 7:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $10-32.50.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

PlanBTV Design Charette

Community members work with town planners, architects and engineers to formulate a collective vision for the future of downtown and the waterfront. Sunday, January 29, 9–11AM at 1 Church Street in Burlington. Free.

Israeli Folk Dancing

Movers bring clean, soft-soled shoes and learn traditional circle or line dances. Partners not required. Sunday, January 29, 7:25–9:30PM at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. $2; free to first-timers.

'The Giant in the Washing Machine'

Vignettes dart between adult and children's perspectives in Joy Madden's work-in-progress piece. Local dancers Kelsey Wilson and Sarah Austin join in. Sunday, January 29, 4PM at Burlington Dances, Chace Mill in Burlington. $10-110 (choose your own price).

'Unmasked: Judeophobia and the Threat to Civilization'

Director Gloria Greenfield introduces and discusses her documentary, an in-depth examination of anti-Jewish ideology, at its Vermont premiere. Sunday, January 29, 7PM at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. Free.

The Pennywise Pantry

On a tour of the store, shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. Sunday, January 29, 10–11AM at City Market in Burlington. Free.

Dimanches

Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Sunday, January 29, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

UConn Men's Basketball vs. Notre Dame

Huskies fans cheer on the team. The Vermont chapter of University of Connecticut alumni provides the food and first beverage. Sunday, January 29, 12PM at Buffalo Wild Wings in Burlington. Free; preregister.

Women's Pickup Soccer

Ladies of all ages and abilities break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron. Sunday, January 29, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3.

'The Clean House'

A housekeeper obsessively searches for a joke to define her parents' lives in Sarah Ruhl's play of healing and forgiveness, presented by Vermont Stage Company. Sunday, January 29, 2PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $10-32.50.

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