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WEDNESDAY/19
Smugglers’ Notch Season Pass Activation: Students activate their season passes for the nearby ski resort. Knight Card Office, Alliot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $30. Contact Eben Widlund 654-2614.

Knitting Club Meeting: Knitters bring friends, yarn and needles to the Knitting Club’s first meeting. Women’s Center, 4:30 p.m. Free. Contact bstjohn@smcvt.edu.

Liturgical Choir: Students and community meet to rehearse for singing during Sunday liturgies and major feasts. St. Michael’s chapel, 6:30 p.m. Free. Contact Jerome Monachino 654-2254.

Rock Climbing Wall: Experienced leaders show beginners how to navigate the Gagnon Rock Wall. Tarrant Recreation Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact Eben Widlund 654-2614.

Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals: Ben Harper Band performs new album “Lifeline” and selections from “There Will Be a Light.” Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $33 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Benjamin Franklin, Printer, Etc.:
Actor Burdette Parks celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s life in a one-man show. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Java and JC: Edmundite Campus Ministry’s FOCUS team sponsors the discussion of faith and spirituality with coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Hoehl Welcome Center, 8 p.m. Free. Contact mstefanowicz@smcvt.edu

The Brew: A quartet from Massachusetts’ North Shore performs for those 18 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free, 21 and older, $5, 18 and older. Contact 658-4771.

Woven: The performance by the Los Angeles band opens with a Finn Riggins performance and an early show with Carrigan for those 21 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 865-4563.

THURSDAY/20
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop: Students meet throughout the day for a poverty workshop. MOVE office, Alliot, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Free. Contact move@smcvt.edu.

Smugglers’ Notch Season Pass Activation: Students activate their season passes for the nearby ski resort. Knight Card Office, Alliot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $30. Contact Eben Widlund 654-2614.

Counselor-in-Residence: Students who are not feeling their best stop in for some counseling. Stained Glass Room, Alliot, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact dkells@smcvt.edu.

Leadership Institute: Students interested in working on leadership skills meet for the Leadership Institute, part of the Got SKILLS? program. Vermont Room, Alliot, 6 p.m. Free. Contact Moise St. Louis 654-2663.

Caring and Critical Thinking: Dr. Nel Noddings discusses her book “Critical Lessons: What Our Schools Should Teach.” McCarthy Arts Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact www.smcvt.edu.

Trivia Thursdays: Trivia challenges those who come to this night’s early show. Nectar’s, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Contact 658-4771.

Benjamin Franklin, Printer, Etc.: Actor Burdette Parks celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s life in a one-man show. Flynn Space, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Neil Cleary: This indie-rock singer/songwriter performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

DJ Harry: From Boulder, Colo., this DJ and producer performs for those 18 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10, 21 and older, $15, 18 and older. Contact 865-4563.

Thought: A six-member band, native to Buffalo, N.Y., performs for those 21 and older and features two saxophone players. The show opens with a performance by Scott Fisher. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Contact 658-4771.

FRIDAY/21
Smugglers’ Notch Season Pass Activation: Students activate their season passes for the nearby ski resort. Knight Card Office, Alliot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $30. Contact Eben Widlund 654-2614.

NSRA Northeast National: About 1,800 cars from 1977 and earlier compete in this car show. Special events include a trade show, kids activities, car parts flea market and car judging. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. $12 adults. Contact 878-5545.

Japhy Ryder: Japhy Ryder and the Nate Wilson Group perform in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

Blues for Breakfast: The blues band performs for those 21 and older after Seth Yacovone’s early show at 7 p.m. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Contact 658-4771.

Benjamin Franklin, Printer, Etc.: Actor Burdette Parks celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s life in a one-man show. Flynn Space, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Erotica: A Benefit for VT Cares: DJ Precious, DJ Sticky Fingers and Go-Go Boys and Girls perform in the Higher Ground Ballroom in a benefit concert. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $17 in advance, $20 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

Deep Soda: This band performs art rock after Lowell Thompson and Bill Mullins’ opening performance for those 21 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 865-4563.

SATURDAY/22
NSRA Northeast National: About 1,800 cars from 1977 and earlier compete in this car show. Special events include a trade show, kids activities, car parts flea market and car judging. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. $12 adults. Contact 878-5545.

Biology and Pre-health Advising Open House: The open house features an overview of St. Michael’s and its admission process, a campus tour and lunch, followed by a presentation on biology and pre-health advising. Hoehl Welcome Center, 9:45 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Contact 762-8000.

Ringo Matsuri (Apple Festival): Taiko celebrates its 20th anniversary in Burlington at the annual Ringo Matsuri. Shelburne Orchards, Shelburne, noon-4:30 p.m. Free. Contact 985-2753.

Adam Deitch Project: The New York band’s performance for those 21 and older opens with Eyemarel  and an early show with Becky Chase at 7 p.m. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 658-4771.

Cradle of Filth:  This five-member band performs Gothic Metal songs in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

Benjamin Franklin, Printer, Etc.: Actor Burdette Parks celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s life in a one-man show. Flynn Space, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Cirque Dreams: Acrobats, contortionists and aerialists perform amazing feats. Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $55 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Swing Dance: Vermont Swings sponsors swing dancing with a beginner session included. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5. Contact Terry Bouricius 864-8382.

 

 

 

SUNDAY/23
NSRA Northeast National: Around 1,800 cars from 1977 and earlier compete in this car show. Special events include a trade show, kids activities, car parts flea market and car judging. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. $12 adults. Contact 878-5545.

Pie Fest and Cider House Run: Shelburne Orchards celebrates the 6th Pie Fest and Cider House Run. Participants must register. Shelburne Orchards, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Contact 985-2753.

Sunday Mass: Edmundite Campus Ministry holds its weekly Mass. St. Michael’s chapel, 11 a.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.

Sunday Sailing Social: Sailing Center staff provides sailing cruises and a dinner afterwards. Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $18. Contact www.enjoyburlington.com.

Vermont Youth Orchestra: The VYO begins its season with songs inspired by the natural world. Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 3 p.m. $6 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Sunday Mass: Edmundite Campus Ministry holds its weekly Mass. St. Michael’s chapel, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.

Mi Yard Reggae Night With DJs Big Dog and Demus: Every Sunday night features Mi Yard Reggae Night for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free Contact 658-4771.

MONDAY/24
Teaching Gardens Opening Celebration: St. Michael’s celebrates the opening of its Teaching Gardens with tours led by botany and children’s literature students, songs by the St. Michael’s Chorale and refreshments. Teaching Gardens, in front of the Klein Center, 3-4 p.m. Free. Contact vbang-jensen@smcvt.edu.

Interfaith Gathering: Area ministers of different faiths meet with interested students. Alliot Lobby, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.

Cycling Club Mountain Bike Ride: Water and a helmet are recommended at the mountain bike ride open to any St. Michael’s students. Alliot Circle, 5 p.m. Contact dhock@smcvt.edu.

Counselor-in-Residence: Students who are not feeling their best stop in for some counseling. Stained Glass Room, Alliot, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact dkells@smcvt.edu.
 
Okkervil River: This alternative-rock group performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $12 in advance, $14 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

Larson: This band opens with Bad Suit and features an early show with Yes and No Stories. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free, 21 and older, $5, 18 and older. Contact 658-4771.

TUESDAY/25
Graduate School Fair: The Student Resource Center sponsors the Graduate School Fair for all students and alumni. Alliot Lobby, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Contact Student Resource Center 654-2547.

The Economics of Immigration: Associate professor of history Yovanna Pineda and professor of economics Patrick Walsh debate the economic aspects of immigration as part of an economics department’s series. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2682.

Cycling Club Mountain Bike Ride: Water and a helmet are recommended at the mountain bike ride open to any St. Michael’s students. Alliot Circle, 5 p.m. Contact dhock@smcvt.edu.

S.A. Day Away: The S.A. holds its first meeting for all students. Tennis Courts, 5:45 p.m. Free. Contact studentassociation@smcvt.edu.

Student Global Aids Campaign: The SGAC meets for a second time this semester. St. Edmund’s Hall, 6 p.m. Free. Contact Student Life 654-2566.

Rock Climbing Wall: Experienced leaders show beginners how to navigate the Gagnon Rock Wall. Tarrant Recreation Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact Eben Widlund 654-2614.

American Machine: A new play by James Lantz tells of six friends threatened with losing their jobs making buckets and mops for Wal-Mart. Flynn Space, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.

Rocky Votolato: This Texan singer-songwriter performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

Ill 8: East Coast Cali: DJ A-Dog hosts the three performances for those 18 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington. 9 p.m. $10, 21 and older, $15, 18 and older. Contact 865-4563.

Mixed Bag Presents... Garaj Mahal: The four-member band performs its songs described as “new and progressive.” Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $8 and up. Contact 658-4771.

Sound Tribe Sector Nine: This band performs in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Guests who bring 10 cans of food for the STS9 Conscious Alliance Food Drive receive a limited edition poster. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $23 in advance, $25 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.

 

 

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