March 20, RUTLAND VT: BOSTON LEGENDS
7:30pm: The Boston Legends All-Star Concert at the Paramount Theatre features guitarist J. Geils with bass player from the J. Geils Band Danny Klein, joined by Barry Goudreau (Boston), Jo Pett (The Joe Perry Project), and Doug Bell (Bellevue Cadillac). Vocals are shared by Jon Butcher (the Jon Butcher Axis), Charlie Farren (The Joe Perry Project / Farrenheit) and David Hill (The Joe Perry Project / Aerosmith). Also featured are Sandy MacDonald (The Commitments) and child prodigy Desire Bassette. The Fools will open. http://www.paramountvt.org. Box office: 802-775-0903.
March 20, TUNBRIDGE VT:
COUNTRY / POP SONGWRITER
7:30pm: Nashville-based singer songwriter Kate Campbell will perform at the Tunbridge Town Hall. A presentation of MountainFolk! Tickets available online at a $5 discount if purchased in advance. See http://mtnfolk.org or phone 802-431-3433.
March 20, ENFIELD NH: SPRING SHOW
11am-3pm: Tuck's Rock Dojo and Whaleback say 'Aloha' with this Spring Show for the last day of skiing and riding at this local mountain. Live music and fun activities. 6 of the Dojo bands will back you up with your favorite tunes. Line-up: 11am The Blood Thirsties / 11:40am Delay & Gated / 12:20pm Socially Awkward / 1:00pm The Iridescent / 1:40pm The Invisible Man Theory / 2:20pm Organized Chaos. Outside you can join the Whaleback Junk Show. There will be Pond Skimming 10am-12noon; a cardboard sled challenge; and a shovel race. See the event page on FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157179551005732
March 20, GRAFTON VT:
ARTS GUILD INAUGURAL SHOWCASE (non-music)
4-7pm: This showcase is a one-night-only event! This Inaugural Showcase is a defining event for the new Grafton Valley Arts Guild, a non-profit marketing cooperative supporting the arts within the village of Grafton and surrounding communities. "Sustaining The Arts, Sustaining Communities" will take place at The Old Tavern At Grafton’s Phelps Barn with a display of the architectural collage works of Campion Tillbrook, reminiscent of art deco, and the elegant wood sculpture and furniture of Jason Ballard of My Minds Design; also to savor, a featured Ascutney Mountain cheese from Cobb Hill. There will be a screening of a short film about Cobb Hill’s focus on sustainability by Vermont Public Television called Re-Generation at 5:30 pm. The guild's president Adam Howard will make a few brief remarks, followed by a meet and greet with guild members as well as an opportunity to make application and view the guild’s new gallery space, scheduled to open in April, directly across from the Old Tavern At Grafton.
March 20, BRATTLEBORO VT:
REBROADCAST from the MET
11am: The Latchis Theater presents Lucia Di Lammermoor (Donizetti) with Patrick Summers; Natalie Dessay, Joseph Calleja, Ludovic Tézier, and Kwangchul Youn. The 6% Vermont sales tax is included in the price of the ticket, available through http://brattleborotix.com.
March 20, BRATTLEBORO VT:
DAVE SHAPIRO MEMORIAL / CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE / POTLUCK / JAM
2-6pm: Dave Shapiro was one of the finest musicians to ever grace the Green Mountain State, a consummate master of the bass, and a man who made his mark on the history of jazz with his work with Woody Herman, Anita O'Day, and Chet Baker, as bassist for the house band at Eddie Condon's, and as a founding member of the Metropolitan Bopera House. Through his recordings with Danny D'Imperio, Joshua Breakstone, Woody Herman, and Michael Musillami he continues to inspire a new generation of players. Dave had the most intimate knowledge of the history of the music combined with an exacting memory for dates, tunes and players. He was a treasure and an undeniable influence for so many. Join this Celebration of Dave's Life at the Vermont Jazz Center. THere will be a Quaker-style open sharing time, performances by family and friends, and an open jam session. Bring your instruments - bass, drums and piano are available in-house. See http://www.facebook.com/notes/george-kaye/dave-shapiro-memorial-and-celebration-pot-luck-jam-session/1746343052992 The Jazz Center is located at 72 Cotton Mill Hill and may be contacted at 802-254-9088.
March 20, BRATTLEBORO VT:
ARTIST POTLUCK & FORUM
5:30-8pm: The "Making it in the Arts" Series from Brattleboro - West Arts continues with this second public artist potluck & forum at the Elliot Street Cafe on Elm & Elliot. How does one make a living, stay creative, and have a career in the arts? What effect does commercial success have on artistic growth? What are the assets and challenges of working as an artist in the Brattleboro area? Painter and printmaker William Hays shares his story as a successful area artist (see more on Hays at http://www.theartistsloft.com ) A general discussion will follow. Donations will be accepted. BWA considers the arts toinclude not only the traditional visual, sculptural and performing arts, but also writing, landscape arts, and fine foods: www.brattleboro-west-arts.com. For more info, contact Doug Cox at 802-257-1024.
March 20, BRATTLEBORO VT:
LOUISIANA DANCE PARTY
6:30-9:30pm: One For All Productions brings you Planet Zydeco, playing for the latest in the Louisiana Sunday Night Dance Series at the Stone Church on Main & Grove. Free dance instruction at the beginning of the event. Bring your own food and beverage; both dancers and non-dancers are encouraged to attend. No partner is necessary. For more information please contact Pete Simoneaux at 603-835-6051 / peter.simoneaux@gmail.com. Volunteers for future third Sunday events, also please stand forward and make yourself known to Pete!
March 20, HANCOCK NH:
MUSTER DAY TRADITION (non-music)
2pm: "Cannon Shenanigans and New Hampshire's Muster Day Tradition" is a presentation of the NH Council on the Humanities, with Jack Noon. This tradition which officially ended in 1850 actually persisted well into the 20th century; local militias would carry on drills, marching and sham battles; town and regional rivalries often extended into the stealing of cannons. The whole thing was a spectator event, "accompanied by entertainers, vendors, gamblers, and a great deal of alcohol." For more info contact Roberta Nylander at 603-525-6649 / see http://www.nhhc.org.
March 20, TURNERS FALLS MA:
8:30pm: OFC is playing the Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street in Turners Falls. Call 413-863-3111 or visit http://burritorojo.com.
March 20, TURNERS FALLS MA:
9:30pm: Rebel Base, joined by The Colonels, will have a show at the Rendezvous on 78 Third Street. No cover! See http://thevoo.net / 413-863-2866.