Vermont Humanities Events
Essex
There are no events scheduled in Essex County at this time. If you would like to see a VHC event hosted there, please contact your library, historical society, or another nonprofit about hosting a Speakers Bureau, Reading and Discussion, or Vermont Reads program!
Franklin
February 16 — Young at Art: Courage. A Vermont Reads Event. All are invited to an evening of outstanding visual and performing arts interpretations of courage by youth of all ages from Franklin and Grand Isle counties. In this Vermont Reads 2012 event, youth explore the poignant theme of courage inspired by the Vermont Reads 2012 selections Bull Run by Paul Fleischman and The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, through art, music, poetry, and dance. Event attendees will be able to view a gallery of student artwork from 6 to 6:30 pm. At 6:30 pm, performances will begin. Hosted by the Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile. Swanton, Missisquoi Valley Union High School, Trahan Theater, 100 Thunderbird Dr, 6:00 pm. Karyn Norwood, (802) 868-5077.
February 23 — RJSHS Monthly Book Club. A Vermont Reads Event. Join the Richford Jr.-Sr. High School Monthly Book Club for free pizza and a discussion of Paul Fleischman's Bull Run. Please RSVP. Hosted by the Richford Jr.-Sr. High School. Richford Jr.-Sr. High School Library, 1 Corliss Hts, 6:00 pm. Annette Goyne, (802) 848-7416 x263.
March 8 — Book Discussion: Hunting for Hope: A Father's Journey by Scott Russell Sanders. Part of the Earth Tones series. These authors strike a variety of provocative and poignant environmental notes—haunting, satirical, delicate, mysterious, hopeful, wise—as they look with fresh eyes at the age-old question of how to live in harmony with nature. Led by Linda Bland. Hosted by the Fairfax Community Library. Fairfax Community Library, 75 Hunt St, 6:30 pm. Chantal Marlinski, (802) 849-2420.
March 13 — Book Discussion: Paper Fish by Tina de Rosa. Part of the Gastronomy: Novels about Food and Culture series. One of the most tantalizing ways to learn about a culture is through its food. These mouth-watering novels highlight how what we eat is closely aligned with who we are. Led by Arthur W Biddle. Hosted by the Fairfax Community Library. Fairfax Community Library, 75 Hunt St, 6:30 pm. Chantal Marlinski, (802) 849-2420.
April 12 — Book Discussion: A Friend of the Earth by T.C. Boyle. Part of the Earth Tones series. These authors strike a variety of provocative and poignant environmental notes—haunting, satirical, delicate, mysterious, hopeful, wise—as they look with fresh eyes at the age-old question of how to live in harmony with nature. Led by Rachael Cohen. Hosted by the Fairfax Community Library. Fairfax Community Library, 75 Hunt St, 6:30 pm. Chantal Marlinski, (802) 849-2420.
May 10 — Book Discussion: Mean Spirit by Linda Hogan. Part of the Earth Tones series. These authors strike a variety of provocative and poignant environmental notes—haunting, satirical, delicate, mysterious, hopeful, wise—as they look with fresh eyes at the age-old question of how to live in harmony with nature. Led by Cheryl Heneveld. Hosted by the Fairfax Community Library. Fairfax Community Library, 75 Hunt St, 6:30 pm. Chantal Marlinski, (802) 849-2420.
May 17 — The Group of Seven. Canada's regions create an artistic mosaic with their diversity: the Maritimes, Rockies, Plains, Old Quebec, First Nations, and more. Inspired by Thom Thomson, Canada's unique artists (known as The Group of Seven) felt that Canadians would recognize themselves if they saw the beauty of their landscape. This program presents their works with many slides, video clips and commentary by Dr. William Tortolano Hosted by the Montgomery Historical Society. Montgomery Historical Society, 7:30 pm. Scott Perry, 802-326-3135.
June 14 — Book Discussion: The Great Work: Our Way into the Future by Thomas Berry. Part of the Earth Tones series. These authors strike a variety of provocative and poignant environmental notes—haunting, satirical, delicate, mysterious, hopeful, wise—as they look with fresh eyes at the age-old question of how to live in harmony with nature. Led by Peter Burns. Hosted by the Fairfax Community Library. Fairfax Community Library, 75 Hunt St, 6:30 pm. Chantal Marlinski, (802) 849-2420.
July 7 — Vermont and the Civil War. From Cedar Creek to Gettysburg, Vermonters were central to the Union cause. Vermont author and Civil War historian Howard Coffin addresses the Vermont contribution to the Civil War. Hosted by the Bakersfield Historical Society. Bakersfield Historical Society and Museum, 3:00 pm. Nancy Hunt, (802) 827-4418.
Grand Isle
April 11 — Book Discussion: Peyton Place by Grace Metalious. Part of the New England Uncovered series. What lies hidden beneath the popular images of New England with its white spires and Yankee frugality? More than meets the eye! Led by Barbara Mieder. Hosted by the South Hero Community Library. South Hero Community Library, 75 South St, 7:00 pm. Diana Cleborne, (802) 372-6209.
April 18 — An Apprentice Boat Builder in Japan. When people think about Japan, they often think of manga and anime, busy urban centers, and an economy based on innovations in electronics. People may not know of a “second Japan,” with a rich history of traditional arts and crafts, many of which are fast disappearing as modernization has broken down the traditional apprentice system. Since 1996, writer and researcher Douglas Brooks has apprenticed with four boat builders in Japan, building five types of Japanese boats. In this slide talk he shares his experiences with these traditional crafts. Hosted by the South Hero Community Library. South Hero Community Library, 75 South St, 7:00 pm. Diana Cleborne, (802) 372-6209.
April 25 — Book Discussion: Affliction by Russell Banks. Part of the New England Uncovered series. What lies hidden beneath the popular images of New England with its white spires and Yankee frugality? More than meets the eye! Led by Peter Burns. Hosted by the South Hero Community Library. South Hero Community Library, 75 South St, 7:00 pm. Diana Cleborne, (802) 372-6209.
May 9 — Book Discussion: A Brother's Blood by Michael White. Part of the New England Uncovered series. What lies hidden beneath the popular images of New England with its white spires and Yankee frugality? More than meets the eye! Led by Merilyn Burrington. Hosted by the South Hero Community Library. South Hero Community Library, 75 South St, 7:00 pm. Diana Cleborne, (802) 372-6209.
May 23 — Book Discussion: I’m a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After Twenty Years Away by Bill Bryson. Part of the New England Uncovered series. What lies hidden beneath the popular images of New England with its white spires and Yankee frugality? More than meets the eye! Led by Merilyn Burrington. Hosted by the South Hero Community Library. South Hero Community Library, 75 South St, 7:00 pm. Diana Cleborne, (802) 372-6209.
June 21 — Book Discussion: Klee Wyck by Emily Carr. Part of the Canadian Cultural Diversity series. Travel through Canada with four critically acclaimed books that make manifest Canada's cultural diversity. Led by Arthur W Biddle. Hosted by North Hero Public Library. North Hero Public Library, 7:30 pm. Judy Poquette, (802) 372-5458.
July 12 — Book Discussion: Pelagie-La-Charrette by Antonine Maillet. Part of the Canadian Cultural Diversity series. Travel through Canada with four critically acclaimed books that make manifest Canada's cultural diversity. Led by Arthur W Biddle. Hosted by North Hero Public Library. North Hero Public Library, 7:30 pm. Judy Poquette, (802) 372-5458.
August 2 — Book Discussion: Canoe Lake by Roy McGregor. Part of the Canadian Cultural Diversity series. Travel through Canada with four critically acclaimed books that make manifest Canada's cultural diversity. Led by Arthur W Biddle. Hosted by North Hero Public Library. North Hero Public Library, 7:30 pm. Judy Poquette, (802) 372-5458.
August 23 — Book Discussion: Island by Alistair MacLeod. Part of the Canadian Cultural Diversity series. Travel through Canada with four critically acclaimed books that make manifest Canada's cultural diversity. Led by Arthur W Biddle. Hosted by North Hero Public Library. North Hero Public Library, 7:30 pm. Judy Poquette, (802) 372-5458.