Friday, April 13, 2012

Events in Burlington, Vermont - April 13-15

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

Friday, April 13, 2012

Rummage Sale

Thrifty shoppers thumb through secondhand goods. Friday, April 13: 9AM – 4PM, 6:30 – 8PM at First Baptist Church in Burlington. Free.

Queen City Contra Dance

Adina Gordon calls the steps to live music by Alden Robinson and Eric Eid-Reiner. Beginner's session at 7:45 p.m. Friday, April 13, 8PM at Edmunds Middle School in Burlington. $8; free for kids under 12.

Queen City Tango Milonga

Warm-ups and skill building for all levels lead into open dancing in the Argentine tradition. No partner needed; wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Friday, April 13, 7–10:30PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7.

Happy Hour to Celebrate Pursuit of Happiness Day

Patriots say "cheers" on Thomas Jefferson's birthday at this affair hosted by Gross National Happiness USA. Friday, April 13, 5PM at American Flatbread — Burlington Hearth in Burlington. Cost of food and drink; space is limited; preregister.

LunaFest

Short films by, for and about women — chosen for their stories of reflection, home and humor — support Vermont Works for Women and the Breast Cancer Fund. Reception, 6:30 p.m.; screenings, 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, 6:30PM at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $15-30.

'Machotaildrop'

A wannabe pro skater discovers the dark truth about the world's biggest skateboard company in Corey Adams and Alex Craig's surreal farce. A skate session follows at Maglianero, with a cash bar and music by DJ Disco Phantom. Partial proceeds benefit the Burlington Skatepark redevelopment project. Friday, April 13, 7PM at Merrill's Roxy Cinemas in Burlington. $10.

'Titanic: The Musical'

"The ship of dreams" leaves port for a tragic ending in Lyric Theatre Company's opulent production, complete with a sinking, three-story set. Friday, April 13, 7:30PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-33.

'Oleanna'

Steel Cut Theatre presents one of David Mamet's most controversial works, about a power struggle between a student and professor. Friday, April 13, 8PM at Hoehl Studio Lab, Flynn Center in Burlington. $10-15.

Open-Mic Fireside Tolkien Readings

Hobbits, elves and humans recite favorite passages from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. Friday, April 13, 7:30–9:30PM at John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill Building, UVM in Burlington. Free.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Rummage Sale

Thrifty shoppers thumb through secondhand goods. Saturday, April 14, 9–11AM at First Baptist Church in Burlington. Free.

Tolkien Conference: A Middle-earth Bestiary

Scholars and fans of the Lord of the Rings discuss the fantastical creatures and monsters of the book's fictional setting. Saturday, April 14, 8:30AM–5:30PM at Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM in Burlington. Free.

'Love Lock Down'

Five intertwining testimonies unfold as characters are charged for crimes committed in the name of love in Champlain College Dance Crew's 22-piece production. Saturday, April 14: 2:30PM, 7PM at Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College in Burlington. Donations accepted for the American Heart Association.

'Our Body: The Universe Within' Exhibit Opening

A milestone exhibit of actual human specimens and organs explores the musculoskeletal, head and nervous, cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive, digestive, and respiratory systems. On display through September 3. Saturday, April 14, 10AM–5PM at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. $6-22.50; free for kids under 3.

Burlington Dismas House Dinner & Auction

Basketball Junkie author Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player sidetracked by drug addiction, delivers the keynote speech. Social hour and silent auction, 4:30 p.m.; dinner and live auction, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 4:30PM at Hilton Hotel in Burlington. $45 donation; preregister.

Donate Life Vermont's #SocialSaves2 Tweetup

Twitter users translate virtual friendships into physical ones while supporting organ and tissue donation. Saturday, April 14, 2–4PM at The Skinny Pancake in Burlington. Free.

A Festival of Cultures

Cultural diversity in the community takes center stage in an afternoon of music, dance, performance and food from around the globe. Saturday, April 14, 11AM–4PM at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. Donations accepted for the Sarah Holbook Community Center.

Burlington Winter Farmers Market

More than 50 local 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. Saturday, April 14, 10AM–2PM at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free.

4-H Vet Science II

UVM Pre-Vet Club members organize hands-on activities for teens ages 13 and up who have already completed Vet Science I. Jeffords 120. Saturday, April 14, 12–2PM at University of Vermont in Burlington. $10; preregister.

Digital Video Editing

Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software. Saturday, April 14, 11AM–1PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free; preregister.

Final Cut Pro Open Lab

Beginning, intermediate and advanced film editors complete three tracks of exercises as a VCAM staff member lends a hand. Preregister. Saturday, April 14, 2–4PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free.

Intro to Excel

Students get savvy about electronic spreadsheets. Saturday, April 14, 10–11:30AM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. $3 suggested donation; preregister.

'Titanic: The Musical'

"The ship of dreams" leaves port for a tragic ending in Lyric Theatre Company's opulent production, complete with a sinking, three-story set. Saturday, April 14: 2PM, 7:30PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-33.

'Oleanna'

Steel Cut Theatre presents one of David Mamet's most controversial works, about a power struggle between a student and professor. Saturday, April 14, 8PM at Hoehl Studio Lab, Flynn Center in Burlington. $10-15.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

General Assembly

Supporters of the Occupy Movement network, do business and share food. Sunday, April 15, 2–4PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. Donations accepted.

Make Your Own Journal

Pen-and-paper scribblers create a notebook from ephemera with Susan Luce. Sunday, April 15, 4–5:30PM at Vintage Inspired in Burlington. $15; preregister.

Springle-ring Shire Festival

Hobbit enthusiasts circle 'round and spring in the air at a lively, Tolkien-esque dance to folk music. Sunday, April 15, 11:30AM–3:30PM at University Green, UVM in Burlington. Free.

The Pickle Party

Rick & the All-Star Ramblers and special musical guest LeRoy Preston perform at a gala silent and live auction. Proceeds support the restoration of the band's 1957 tour bus. Sunday, April 15, 2–4PM at St. John's Club in Burlington.

Laughter Yoga

What's so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being. Sunday, April 15, 12PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. $10 suggested donation; preregistration by email no later than three hours before the class is appreciated.

Dimanches

Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Sunday, April 15, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

Women's Pickup Soccer

Ladies of all ages and abilities break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron. Sunday, April 15, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3.

'Titanic: The Musical'

"The ship of dreams" leaves port for a tragic ending in Lyric Theatre Company's opulent production, complete with a sinking, three-story set. Sunday, April 15, 2PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-33.

'Sacred Dances of Tibet'

The Gaden Tsawa Monks raise awareness about Tibetan Buddhism and culture by sharing ancient and sacred rituals. Sunday, April 15, 3PM at Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College in Burlington. $16.50; $55 per family of four.

Jane Austen in Vermont

UVM professor Eric Lindstrom discusses "How to Love Sanditon," the novelist's last and unfinished work. Sunday, April 15, 2–4PM at Hauke Campus Center, Champlain College in Burlington. Free.

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