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A SEE HER RIGHT NOW FOR FREE

Lisa McCormick is coming in concert to the Bethel Bandshell,
7pm on July 9th. Earlier this spring she played to a sold-out
crowd for the Burlington Coffeehouse Series at Rhombus Gal-

writes and performs her own catchy acoustic tunes. McCormick,
who has opened for national ‘artists like Ani DiFranco, Aimee
Mann, and Patty Larkin, recently released her debut CD, "Flight
Now”, which was produced by folk legend Jonathon Edwards.
Her show is presented by the Bethel Council on the Arts, with
the support of the Randolph National Bank, and best of all, itis
free! - ‘

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“T he mandelsdorffian
tripartite theory ofcorn
genetizs" is on display
in the permanent
collection at the Main
Street Museum in
Hartford Wlage, VT

A NOT A BAD IDEA

“Others ask for your best...we ask for your worst," says. the press
release for the Main Street Museum’s Bad Art Show in Hartford,
VT. The show, which begins on July 15th, will include Bad Fashion,
Bad Crafts, Bad Sculpture, antiques, prints, techniques, slides, songs,
andanything and everything probing new territory, not only in taste,
but also in art criticism and thought. All are welcome to submit works
of art or any other artifacts. items will be donated for auction, or not
for sale, as the owner wishes. The Bad Art Show wraps up on July
25th at 8pm with a Bad Fashion Show, hosted by Yolanda. Magic.
Hatwill provide refreshments of a beery kind. Tanyas restaurantwill
supply the “turkish pizza”, and Taste of Africa will be serving deli-
cious African food. The Main Street Museum is located at 203 Main
St., Hartford Wlage, VT. Call (802) 296-7955 for more information.

> UMBRELLA

Noel and The Bad Puppy Trio
wilibe performing together at St.
Johnsbury Academy’s Fuller
Hall on Saturday, August 1, at
7:30pm. » Noel and the Trio
(Becky Canedy, Cathy Sargent,
and Pat Webster) are Northeast
Kingdom natives. The show
marks the first time theyye played together since New Year's Eve.
Noel will be performing songs from the new Tundra Records CD titled,
‘‘It’s Just a Phase," that also features back—up vocals from the Trio.

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. The concert is a benefit for Umbrella, a women’s resource center lo-

cated in St. Johnsbury. Umbrella promotes child care issues, and
offers Domestic \fiolence and Sexual Assualt programs, including a
24 hour/7 day hotline for victims of sexual assault and domestic vio-
lence. Umbrella also sponsors a Lesbian Task Force that provides a
lending library educational presentations and referrals Tickets for

     

   

  

  
 

will be admitted for $5.: For more information, or to purchase tic
call Umbrella at (802) 748-8645.. ‘

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D SATURDAY

‘ D THURSDAY

.sion. 7-9 pm. Presented by the Bethel

- the support of the Randolph National

' like, and bring something for feast, a

D WEDNESDAY

Burlington - Queer poets read their
work at Rhombus Gallery. Featured
readers include: Cathy Resmer, Kerry
Slora, David Gramling, Katherine Quinn
and others, followed by an open read-
ing. 8:30pm, admission $2-$6 sliding
scale. Rhombus is located at 186 Col-
lege St., 2nd floor. Call 865-3144 for
info.

Manchester - The Empire Brass quin-
tet performs at Vermont Symphony
Orchestra’s Grand Opening of the
Hunter Park Series. For more informa-
tion, call 14300-876-9293.

Washington - Women of the Woods
Annual July Fourt BBQ. Picnic, swim in
the pond, come early if you want to hike.
Bring a grillable, something to drink and
a picnic potluck dish to share. No ani-
mals or fireworks, please. FMl 229-
0109

WEDNESDAY

Burlington - Vermont Freedom to
Marry Task Force Chittenden/Franklin
County division, will be meeting on at
6pm at the Burlington office of
Langrock, Sperry & Wool. New volun-
teers are always welcome. FMI Wendy
Beinner, 6520723.

Bethel - Lisa McCormick in concert.
Under the bandshell on the town green
beside The White Church. Free Admis-

Council on the Arts with

Bank.
SUNDAY

Burlington - UU CIRCLE: Full Moon
ritual, potluck, and meeting. All who
support the Covenant of UU Pagans’
mission are welcome. Wear garb it you

musical instrument, and a cushion to sit
on. Site TBA, 6 pm. Donations. Info,
658-9689.

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