Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Events in Burlington, Vermont – November 22nd - 24th

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...
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Friday, November 22nd, 2013
Breakfast With Christine Plunkett
Residents join Burlington College's president for the first meal of the day to learn about current activities, ask questions or voice concerns. Friday, November 22, 8–9:30AM at Burlington College in Burlington. Free.

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, November 22, 7–10PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7.

An Evening of Storytelling

Wordsmiths ages 10 and up spin holiday tales or listen to others share. Friday, November 22, 7:30–9PM at JourneyWorks in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://journeyworksvt.wordpress.com/

Homework Help

First through eighth graders get help with their reading, math and science assignments from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science students. Friday, November 22, 3–6PM at Fletcher Free Library 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. Friday, November 22, 11–11:30AM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free; groups must preregister.

KyronSchool of New Consciousness Introduction

Kirk Maris Jones details the multistep approach to spiritual awakening. Friday, November 22, 7:30PM at Rainbow Institute in Burlington. $11 suggested donation.

'D-Generation: An Exaltation of Larks'

Using puppets, music and actors, Vermont's Sandglass Theater Company interprets collaborative stories written by people with late-stage dementia. Friday, November 22, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-25.


Saturday, November 23rd, 2013

Close the School of the Americas Vigil

Folks rally to put an end to the combat training school for Latin American soldiers, located at Fort Benning, Ga. Saturday, November 23, 12PM at Burlington City Hall in Burlington. Free.

Queen City Craft Bazaar

Indie crafters, artists and designers display their work at Vermont's only curated alternative show. Saturday, November 23, 10AM–6PM at ArtsRiot in Burlington. Free.

Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion

Inspired by the film Boyz n the Hood and W.E.B. DuBois’ The Souls of Black Folk, the award-winning choreographer explores 1990s hip-hop culture in Pavement. Saturday, November 23, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-36.

HarvestFest

A nine-day festival celebrates indigenous cultures and the culinary "three sisters" of corn, beans and squash with events, films and presentations. Saturday, November 23, 10:30AM–5PM at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; $7.50-10.50 with nonperishable food item; free for kids ages 2 and under.

Burlington 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. Saturday, November 23, 10AM–2PM at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free.

Community Yoga Class

Laughing River Yoga's teachers-in-training help participants of all experience levels align breath and body. Room 108. Saturday, November 23, 12–1PM at Burlington College in Burlington. $5 suggested donation.

R.I.P.P.E.D.

Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. Saturday, November 23, 9–10AM at North End Studio A in Burlington. $10.

Creative Women Holiday Sale

Handwoven textiles reflect master craftsmanship and equitable trading practices benefiting women in Ethiopia, Morocco, India and Bolivia. Saturday, November 23, 10AM–6PM at Chace Mill in Burlington. Free

Herbal Stocking Stuffers Workshop

Denise Quick demonstrates how to make lip balms and skin care products using locally grown ingredients. Participants take home samples and recipes. Saturday, November 23, 10AM–1PM at UVM Horticultural Research Center in South Burlington. $20-30; preregister info: http://friendsofthehortfarm.org/

Preschool Art Class

Budding Picassos ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregivers get creative with painting, clay sculpting, collage and more. Saturday, November 23, 10–11AM at Davis Studio in Burlington. $20; preregister http://www.davisstudiovt.com/

Saturday Story Time

Families gather for imaginative tales. Saturday, November 23, 11AM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.

3D Printing, Designing & Scanning With Blu-Bin

Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Saturday, November 23, 10:30AM–12PM at Blu-Bin in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://www.blu-bin.com/about/2-events

Introduction to Digital Video Editing

Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the most recent version of the editing software. Prerequisite of VCAM Access Orientation or equivalent, or instructor's permission. Saturday, November 23, 11AM–1PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://vermontcam.org/

'D-Generation: An Exaltation of Larks'

Using puppets, music and actors, Vermont's Sandglass Theater Company interprets collaborative stories written by people with late-stage dementia. Saturday, November 23, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $21-25.


Sunday, November 24th, 2013

Balkan Folk Dancing

Louise Brill and Larry Gordon organize people into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. No partner necessary. Sunday, November 24, 3–6PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $6 suggested donation

HarvestFest

A nine-day festival celebrates indigenous cultures and the culinary "three sisters" of corn, beans and squash with events, films and presentations. Sunday, November 24, 10:30AM–5PM at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; $7.50-10.50 with nonperishable food item; free for kids ages 2 and under.

Spiritual Healing & Energy-Uplifting Meditation

Drawing on 20 years of experience, Cynthia Warwick Seiler facilitates this lighthearted session aimed at accessing intuition, clarity and awareness. Sunday, November 24, 11AM–12PM at Rainbow Institute in Burlington. $15 suggested donation.

Homework Help

First through eighth graders get help with their reading, math and science assignments from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science students. Sunday, November 24, 2–6PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

Jambo! African-Style Teen Dance Party

Middle and high school students boogie down at this multicultural meet-up. Sunday, November 24, 6–9PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $3-5.

French Conversation Group: Dimanches

Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Local History Room. Sunday, November 24, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

Sydney Lea

Vermont's poet laureate excerpts his most recent collection, I Was Thinking of Beauty. A Q&A and book signing follow. Sunday, November 24, 6–7PM at JDK Gallery in Burlington. Free.
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Events listing source: SevenDaysVT, and Colchester Sun

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