Friday, April 12, 2013
'Rance To Your Own Beat' 3K
Participants of all ages combine running and dancing to celebrate the local nonprofit Rancing Revolution's "happy activism" approach to bullying. Meet near Patrick Gymnasium. Friday, April 12, 4–6PM at UVM Athletic Campus in Burlington. Free.Bernie Sanders Town Meetings
Senator Bernie Sanders and journalist Matt Taibbi host discussions about Wall Street’s impact on the economy. Friday, April 12: 3PM, at Marsh Life Science Building, UVM and 7PM at Unitarian Church in Burlington. Free.Queen City Contra Dance
Pete Sutherland, Brendan Taaffe and friends dole out live tunes while Adina Gordon calls the steps. Beginners session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. Friday, April 12, 8–11PM at Edmunds School Gymnasium in Burlington. $8; free for kids under 12.Queen City Tango Milonga
No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Introductory session, 7-7:45 p.m.; dance, 7:45-10 p.m. Friday, April 12, 7–10PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7.LunaFest
Vermont Works for Women presents nine short films fueled by female energy, ranging from quirky animation to touching documentaries. Reception, 6-7 p.m.; films, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 7:30PM at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $15-30; see vtworksforwomen.org for details.Avalon Natural Medicine Open House
Naturopathic physicians Michelle Haff and Jen Williamson discuss their approach to treating physical conditions such as seasonal allergies. Friday, April 12, 5–8PM at Avalon Natural Medicine of Vermont in Burlington. Free.'Oliver! The Musical'
Lyric Theatre Company presents Lionel Bart's award-winning musical about an orphaned boy's adventures on the streets of Victorian-era London. Friday, April 12, 7:30PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-33.Concert. J.S. Bach’s “Wunderkabinett.”
J.S. Bach’s “Wunderkabinett.” Organist Mark Howe plays favorites like the Prelude and Fugue in E-flat to lesser-known gems like the Pedalexercitium. Admission: $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Contact: 864-0471.Saturday, April 13, 2013
Old North End Art Market Spring Fling Show
Artists and craftspeople exhibit work and give live demonstrations of their creative process. Saturday, April 13, 11AM–4PM at North End Studios in Burlington. Free.Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program Reunion
Food vendors from Vermont's New American communities offer traditional fare at this event featuring crafts and demonstrations from more than 30 past participants. Saturday, April 13, 1–5:30PM at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. Free.VT Comedy Club Presents: Kenny Zimlinghaus
Saturday, April 13, 6PM at Club Metronome in Burlington. $10/12. 18+.Dessert Cabaret & Silent Auction
Community members satisfy their sweet tooth and bid on items at this fundraiser for the Edmunds Middle School music department. Saturday, April 13, 6PM at Edmunds Middle School in Burlington. Free.'Northern Borders'
Based on Howard Frank Mosher's eponymous novel, Jay Craven's latest film tells the story of a young boy sent to live on his grandparents' Vermont farm during the mid-1950s. Prescreening reception in Lake Lobby, 5-6:45 p.m.; film, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 7PM at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $12-25 includes reception and screening.Burlington 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. Saturday, April 13, 10AM–2PM at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free.Healthy Kids Day
Activities, snacks and entertainment expose little ones to the benefit of exercise and nutritional foods. Saturday, April 13, 9AM–2PM at Pomerleau Family YMCA in Burlington. Free.Saturday Story Time
Families celebrate the written word as imaginative tales are read aloud. Saturday, April 13, 11AM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.Intermediate Microsoft Word
Participants learn the more advanced features of the program, including how to customize text, from Ted Horton. Saturday, April 13, 10–11:30AM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. $3 suggested donation.Introduction to Digital Video Editing
Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software. Saturday, April 13, 11AM–1PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free; preregister.Run to Washington, D.C.
Locals lace up their running shoes and complete laps around Hunt Middle School to reach a collective goal of 520 miles — the distance from Burlington to the nation's capital. Proceeds benefit a student trip there. Saturday, April 13, 9AM–1PM at Hunt Middle School in Burlington. $5-8; $15 per family.'Oliver! The Musical'
Lyric Theatre Company presents Lionel Bart's award-winning musical about an orphaned boy's adventures on the streets of Victorian-era London. Saturday, April 13: 2PM, 7:30PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-33.Sunday, April 14, 2013
Public Forum: Vermont Right to Know GMOs
Community members join Alec Blossom of VPIRG to learn about the grassroots campaign behind proposed state legislation to label genetically engineered foods. Sunday, April 14, 12:30–2PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Burlington. Free.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. Sunday, April 14, 7:30–9:30PM at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. $2; free first session.Global Roots Film Series
Srdjan Dragojevic's comedy The Parade kicks off this series, which features the home countries of New Americans living in Vermont. Serbo-Croatian with English subtitles. Not suitable for small children. Sunday, April 14, 5PM at North End Studios in Burlington. Free.Kids4Peace Walk
Youngsters stroll through downtown Burlington to raise awareness of Kids4Peace summer camp, which connects religiously diverse Israelis and Palestinians ages 11 to 13 with Vermont kids. Sunday, April 14, 2PM at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington. $100 in funds raised; see kids4peace.org for details.French Conversation Group: Dimanches
Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Sunday, April 14, 4–5:30PM 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. Sunday, April 14, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.Farm to Fashion Coats Project Information Session
Burlington artist/designer Ishana Ingerman gives a video presentation about the launch of her local, sustainable textile experiment. This is a synthetic- fragrance-free event. Sunday, April 14, 2–3:30PM at Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.'Oliver! The Musical'
Lyric Theatre Company presents Lionel Bart's award-winning musical about an orphaned boy's adventures on the streets of Victorian-era London. Sunday, April 14, 2PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-33.---------------------
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