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One-time events within 30 minutes of Cabot, including Montpelier, Barre, and St. Johnsbury. On-going events are omitted from monthly listings.

Highlighted events may be of particular interest to Cabot residents.

Barre		The Sound of Music — April 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th The Barre Players. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Montpelier	7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Salon Concert With Colin McCaffrey, vocals & guitar; Michael Sucher, piano; Will Patton, bass. Please register. $10/suggested donation. Location: 107 College Street. 223-4165.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Barre		The Sound of Music — April 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th The Barre Players. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Craftsbury	7:00 p.m.	Wind That Shakes the Barley Four people playing and singing and storytelling from traditional and original Celtic tunes. $8/adults, free for young people under 14. Location: The Music Box, 147 Creek Road. Lisa Sammet, 586-7533.
Montpelier		Mystery Outing Leader's choice to best enjoy the spring conditions. Please register. Contact Mary Slater, 479-1236. Green Mountain Club/Montpelier Section. Kathryn Gohl, 223-1097.
St. Johnsbury		Aspen Ensemble Northeast Kingdom Classical Series Contact 748-8012. Location: South Congregational Church, 1052 Main Street. southcongregationalchurch@yahoo.com, 748-3315.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.
St. Johnsbury	9:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Barre		The Sound of Music — April 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th The Barre Players. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Montpelier	9:00 a.m.	Road Walk Fuller Hill, Warren. 7.5 miles. Moderate. Be prepared for muddy roads. Optional lunch at Warren general store after hike. Please register. Contact Andrew & Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550. Green Mountain Club/Montpelier Section. Kathryn Gohl, 223-1097.
St. Johnsbury	1:30 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.
St. Johnsbury	4:00 p.m.	Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Cabot		Spring Vacation — April 17th - 25th No school.
Montpelier	9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Reptiles and Amphibians School Vacation Day Camp — April 19th - 21st Come learn about these fascinating creatures — their adaptations, habitat requirements, life cycles, and evolution. Search for herps, work on projects and crafts, participate in hands-on activities and games, listen to stories and, most importantly, have fun. Please register. $75/member children, $90/non-member children; $25/aftercare (till 5:30 p.m.). Location: VINS North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street (Route 12). cdarmstadt@vinsweb.org, 229-6206.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Cabot		Spring Vacation — April 17th - 25th No school.
Lyndonville	9:00 p.m.	The Art of Ansel Adams All are welcome. Free. Catamount Arts Center. catamount@kingcon.com, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559. Location: Lyndon State College, Alexander Twilight Theatre, 1001 College Road. 626-6200.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Cabot		Spring Vacation — April 17th - 25th No school.
Cabot	7:30 p.m.	Book Discussion Ann MacDonald: Fall on Your Knees. Monthly book group discussion. All are welcome. Free. Vermont Council on the Humanities. info@vermonthumanities.org, 888-3183. Location: Cabot Public Library, Willey Building, 3084 Main Street. Connie Koeller, 563-2721.
Montpelier	7:00 p.m.	The Western Abenaki Aspects of New England The first in a five-part series exploring the history, culture, and natural history of our region. Scholar Jeanne Brink draws upon her Abenaki family history and M.A. in Native American studies to discuss the first New-Englanders: their culture, history, and language. Jeanne will discuss the importance in Abenaki society of elders and children, the environment, and the continuance of lifeways and traditions. All are welcome. Free. Vermont Council on the Humanities. info@vermonthumanities.org, 888-3183. Location: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street. Ellen Miles, 223-3338.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Barre	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.	Opening Reception Opening reception for Constructions. This visual investigation of shape, size, form, and function pays homage to the mother of all art, architecture. Location: Studio Place Arts, 201 North Main Street. Eva Schectman, 479-7069.
Cabot		Spring Vacation — April 17th - 25th No school.
Hardwick	2:00 p.m.	Film: Mystic River Family-Friendly Screening — April 22nd - 24th In Clint Eastwood's Mystic River, a murder mystery in South Boston unites three men who have been friends since childhood. Grippingly powerful performances from the entire cast — Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, and Laura Linney — combined with gritty photography, an exceptionally emotional script, and a convincing working-class Boston setting make this film one of Eastwood's most consistent and penetrating works. Though they live in the same houses where they grew up, Jimmy (Penn), Dave (Robbins), and Sean (Bacon) have drifted apart over time. Their distance is due to a disturbing and violent episode that occurred when they were children. Even now, as adults married with kids, they have never managed to overcome their fear and guilt about what happened. Dave and his wife (Harden) still live next door to Jimmy, who is married to a tough-sexy blond (Linney) and has three daughters. When Jimmy's 19-year-old girl is murdered, he turns to Sean, who works as a policeman, and delivers an ultimatum: find the killer fast or I'll go after him myself. Little do they know, the culprit is the last person they'd ever suspect. Rated R. 137 minutes. $5/suggested donation. Northeast Kingdom Arts Council. 472-8800. Location: the Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street. 533-7422.
Hardwick	7:00 p.m.	Film: Mystic River Family-Friendly Screening — April 22nd - 24th In Clint Eastwood's Mystic River, a murder mystery in South Boston unites three men who have been friends since childhood. Grippingly powerful performances from the entire cast — Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, and Laura Linney — combined with gritty photography, an exceptionally emotional script, and a convincing working-class Boston setting make this film one of Eastwood's most consistent and penetrating works. Though they live in the same houses where they grew up, Jimmy (Penn), Dave (Robbins), and Sean (Bacon) have drifted apart over time. Their distance is due to a disturbing and violent episode that occurred when they were children. Even now, as adults married with kids, they have never managed to overcome their fear and guilt about what happened. Dave and his wife (Harden) still live next door to Jimmy, who is married to a tough-sexy blond (Linney) and has three daughters. When Jimmy's 19-year-old girl is murdered, he turns to Sean, who works as a policeman, and delivers an ultimatum: find the killer fast or I'll go after him myself. Little do they know, the culprit is the last person they'd ever suspect. Rated R. 137 minutes. $5/suggested donation. Northeast Kingdom Arts Council. 472-8800. Location: the Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street. 533-7422.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Barbarian Invasians — April 16th - 22nd A.O. Scott, The New York Times: "Denys Arcand resembles many of the same lustful, left-wing French-Canadian intellectuals who populated his 'Decline of the American Empire,' his 1986 comedy of intellectual grandiosity and sexual duplicity. This time, the bawdy talk and political banter is shadowed by mortality, and by the rueful awareness that history has had the last laugh. Remy (Remy Girard) is dying of cancer, and his friends, former lovers, and estranged wife gather round his death bed for a sentimental seminar replete with naughty jokes and wistful nostalgia. Joining them are two members of the younger generation — Remy's son Sebastien, a wealthy international banker, and Nathalie, a heroin addict — who lack both the bravado and narcissism of their parents. What makes this much more than a facile study in generational conflict is Mr. Arcand's acute sense of history: he has made the cultural contradictions of global capitalism into the material of heartfelt domestic drama that is also a broad, accessible and devilishly funny sex farce." Rated R, 99 minutes, in French with subtitles. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Barnet		Shambhala Training: Level I — April 23rd - 25th Mindfulness-Awareness meditation allows us to recognize inherent goodness in our situation, enhancing our genuineness and appreciation for the world. This weekend is an ideal way to explore mindfulness in our contemplative environment and will be led by a senior teacher in the Shambhala tradition. It is appropriate for beginners as well as long-time students of meditation. Please register. $195. Location: Karmê Chöling Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Lane. reception@karmecholing.org, 633-2384.
Barnet		Simplicity: Meditation for Real Life — April 23rd - 30th Join the daily life of Karmê Chöling's contemplative community in an open schedule that includes guided instruction in sitting and walking meditation, time for reading, reflection, and discussion, as well as time to enjoy our trails and views of Vermont's green mountains. This retreat is intended for all levels. You are welcome to attend for one or two days, or for the entire week. Please register. $245. Location: Karmê Chöling Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Lane. reception@karmecholing.org, 633-2384.
Barre		The Sound of Music — April 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th The Barre Players. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Cabot		Spring Vacation — April 17th - 25th No school.
Hardwick	7:00 p.m.	Film: Mystic River — April 22nd - 24th In Clint Eastwood's Mystic River, a murder mystery in South Boston unites three men who have been friends since childhood. Grippingly powerful performances from the entire cast — Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, and Laura Linney — combined with gritty photography, an exceptionally emotional script, and a convincing working-class Boston setting make this film one of Eastwood's most consistent and penetrating works. Though they live in the same houses where they grew up, Jimmy (Penn), Dave (Robbins), and Sean (Bacon) have drifted apart over time. Their distance is due to a disturbing and violent episode that occurred when they were children. Even now, as adults married with kids, they have never managed to overcome their fear and guilt about what happened. Dave and his wife (Harden) still live next door to Jimmy, who is married to a tough-sexy blond (Linney) and has three daughters. When Jimmy's 19-year-old girl is murdered, he turns to Sean, who works as a policeman, and delivers an ultimatum: find the killer fast or I'll go after him myself. Little do they know, the culprit is the last person they'd ever suspect. Rated R. 137 minutes. $5/suggested donation. Northeast Kingdom Arts Council. 472-8800. Location: the Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street. 533-7422.
Lyndonville	9:00 p.m.	Jennifer Marie All are welcome. Free. Catamount Arts Center. catamount@kingcon.com, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559. Location: Lyndon State College, LSC Student Center, 1001 College Road. 626-6200.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Barre		The Sound of Music — April 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th The Barre Players. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Cabot	6:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Bingo 2004 Snacks and dinner available. Proceeds to benefit upgrading the Cabot School gym floor. Location: Cabot School, Dining Hall, 25 Common Road. Dawn Sicard, 563-2289.
Hardwick	7:00 p.m.	Film: Mystic River — April 22nd - 24th In Clint Eastwood's Mystic River, a murder mystery in South Boston unites three men who have been friends since childhood. Grippingly powerful performances from the entire cast — Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, and Laura Linney — combined with gritty photography, an exceptionally emotional script, and a convincing working-class Boston setting make this film one of Eastwood's most consistent and penetrating works. Though they live in the same houses where they grew up, Jimmy (Penn), Dave (Robbins), and Sean (Bacon) have drifted apart over time. Their distance is due to a disturbing and violent episode that occurred when they were children. Even now, as adults married with kids, they have never managed to overcome their fear and guilt about what happened. Dave and his wife (Harden) still live next door to Jimmy, who is married to a tough-sexy blond (Linney) and has three daughters. When Jimmy's 19-year-old girl is murdered, he turns to Sean, who works as a policeman, and delivers an ultimatum: find the killer fast or I'll go after him myself. Little do they know, the culprit is the last person they'd ever suspect. Rated R. 137 minutes. $5/suggested donation. Northeast Kingdom Arts Council. 472-8800. Location: the Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street. 533-7422.
Montpelier	9:00 a.m.	Work hike East Montpelier Trails. Help clear brush, etc. on this lovely, local trail system. Bring clippers. Please register. Contact Ann Burcroff, 229-9677. Green Mountain Club/Montpelier Section. Kathryn Gohl, 223-1097.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Barre		The Sound of Music — April 16th - 18th & 23rd - 25th The Barre Players. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
St. Johnsbury	1:30 p.m.	Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

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Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Cabot	7:00 p.m.	The British Ballad Tradition in New England The traditional British ballads as sung in New England are a rich part of the literary and musical heritage of our region. Burt Porter, who is both a singer and a scholar of ballads, presents a program of New England Ballads, with a focus on Vermont versions and with a commentary on the history and art of balladry. He accompanies his singing with fiddle and mandolin. All are welcome. Free. Vermont Council on the Humanities. info@vermonthumanities.org, 888-3183. Location: Cabot Public Library, Willey Building, 3084 Main Street. Connie Koeller, 563-2721.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

Marshfield	7:00 p.m.	Poetry Reading with Francette Cerulli A resident of Worcester, Fran writes essays and reviews for various publications, including the Times Argus and Northern Woodlands. She was the recipient of a Finalist Award for Poetry from the Vermont Council on the Arts for the year 1989-90, The Louisville Review's first place prize for poetry, and Negative Capability's third place poetry prize. Her poetry has been published in Vermont Life, Vermont Women, Calliope, The Cloverdale Review of Poetry and Criticism, and Yankee, among others. Her first book of poetry, The Spirits Need To Eat, was published in February 1999 by Nine-Patch Press. All are welcome. Free. Location: Jaquith Public Library, Old Schoolhouse Common. Susannah Blachly, 426-3581.
Montpelier	7:00 p.m.	A Vermont Music Sampler Aspects of New England The second in our spring series. Join Dr. William Tortolano, Professor of Fine Arts and Music and College Organist at St. Michael's College for over forty years, for this fascinating exploration of Vermont's musical folklore. Did you know that Sousa wrote "The Stars and Stripes Forever" in Isle La Motte? Or that Justin Morgan was a composer as well as a horse breeder? This slide presentation includes listening to music on tape, with commentary by Dr. Tortolano. All are welcome. Free. Vermont Council on the Humanities. info@vermonthumanities.org, 888-3183. Location: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street. Ellen Miles, 223-3338.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.

St. Johnsbury

7:00 p.m.

Film: The Company — April 23rd - 29th Robert Altman follows up the stunning success of the Academy Award-winning Gosford Park with The Company, a look at the world of ballet as only Altman could envision it. Throughout his extraordinary career, Altman has surprised, entertained and challenged audiences with vibrant, freewheeling films that stretch the boundaries of the medium. With The Company, this iconic director brings his fluid, masterful camera-work to the world of dance. Altman's vision for the film is an extremely intimate one: we will see the difficult daily work, the intense pressures of performance, the richly textured behaviors of the dancers — whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close — and of course the sheer beauty of dance: exhilarating, kinetic, and thrillingly observed. 112 minutes. PG-13. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.