Poetry reading by Fiona Sampson: Sampson is the author of 15 books, including poetry, philosophy of language and studies of the writing process. St. Edmund’s Hall Farrell Room. 7-8 p.m.

Concert: Reel Big Fish: Higher Ground Ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. $16 advance. $18 day of show.

Concert: Shotgun Blues: Nectar’s. 11 p.m. 21+ Free. 18+ $5.

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Concert: Hanson: Higher Ground Ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. $27 advance. $30 day of show.

Concert: The Brew: Higher Ground: Showcase Lounge. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. $8 advance. $10 day of show.

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Thursday/24

Akoma Drumming Ensemble: Showing music of the Ewe, Asante and Dagbamba of Ghana, with visiting Ghanaian master dancer and drummer Awal Alhassan. International Commons. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Concert: Mad Sweet Pangs: Nectar’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 21+ Free.

Concert: Railroad Earth: Higher Ground Ballroom. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. $17 advance. $20 day of show.

Musical: Hairspray: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. $60/$52/$38. Prices Include $1.50 preservation fee & taxes.

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Friday/25

‘Elvis’ Art Exhibit: An exhibition of works on paper titled, “The Veneration of the Dead Elvis” by artist Salvatore Scalora, UConn emeritus museum director and professor. McCarthy Arts Center Gallery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Psychology Symposium and Psi Chi Honors Induction: St. Edmund’s Hall Farrell Room. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Concert: The Superpowers: Nectar’s. 11 p.m. 21+ $5.

Concert: Aztext: Club Metronome. 12 a.m. 21+ $5. 18+ $10.

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Saturday/26

Poetry Reading: Borders Books and Music. 4 p.m.

Concert: Retronome: Club Metronome. 9 p.m. 21+ $5.

Concert: Mad Mountain Scramblers: Nectar’s. 11 p.m. 21+ $3.

Concert: Twiddle: Higher Ground Ballroom. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. $10 advance. $12 day of show.

Everything Equine Expo and Horses 2008: The region’s largest educational horse show. It will feature 60 seminars with national and local equine experts including Jane Savoy, 175 exhibitors, 4-H kid’s corner, Breyer’s Model Horse Tour, Versatile Horse competition, silent auction and more.
Champlain Valley Exposition Center. Hours: Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Advance tickets, $6, day of show, $8, kids under 5 free with adult. Info: www.cvexpo.org or call 878-5545.

Horsin’ Around, variety show: Evening variety show highlighting Vermont horse trainers, performing groups and stables. Champlain Valley Exposition Center. 7 p.m. $12.

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Sunday/27

Counterpoint Concert:Acclaimed vocal ensemble, directed by Robert De Cormier, will give a concert titled “Nursery Rhymes and Love Songs.” The program will feature pianist Paul Orgel and other instrumentalists, performing with vocalists. Selections include Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes, Janacek’s Nursery Rhymes, Bartok’s Four Slovakian Folk Songs and Paul Alan Levi’s Yiddish Scenes. McCarthy Arts Center. 4-6 p.m.
Tickets available at the Flynn Box Office. Admission is free with a St. Michael’s ID.

Concert: We The Kings: Higher Ground: Showcase Lounge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
$10 advance. $12 day of show.

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Monday/28

Concert: Toots & The Maytals:Higher Ground Ballroom. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
$23 advance. $25 day of show.

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day: All locations. Noon-8 p.m. Info: 862-9620 or visit www.benjerry.com/burlington/.

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Concert: Jewels and Binoculars: The group reinterprets songs of Bob Dylan. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. $21 adults. $17 students.

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