Saloma Miller Furlong was born and raised in an Amish community in Ohio, which she left in her quest for freedom and a formal education. She graduated from Smith College in 2007 and currently works in the German Department and European Studies Program at Amherst College. Her new memoir, Why I Left the Amish, is an eloquent and revealing portrait of life within—and without—this frequently misunderstood community. Copies of Why I Left the Amish will be available at the event from Phoenix Books.
Due to inclement weather, Knit Night is cancelled this evening! All skill levels welcome. See you there!
All skill levels welcome. See you there!
Dan Close will read from A Year on the Bus, a fun, funny and provocative collection of thoughts and stories reflecting the lives of contemporary school students from kindergarten to 12th grade who live in the rolling hill country of northern Vermont.The stories also reflect the life of their bus driver and the times in which we live. They are in turn humorous, serious, poignant, and wacko – just like life itself. This book is not intended as an expose of any sort. It does reveal, however, a lot of information about life that most people might take for granted, such as the training of school bus drivers; the resilience of school kids; and the impact of far-off events on all of us.Dan Close moved to the hills of Underhill, Vermont in 1982. He has also lived in Brooklyn; Long Island;...
MoreDiane Imrie will provide a delicious demonstration and scrumptious samples from her book, Cooking Close to Home.Cooking Close to Home has recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts organized by the seasons. The recipes use ingredients that are available in Vermont and throughout the Northeast, as well as ingredients that you have preserved for the winter season. In addition to the delicious recipes in this book you will find useful “Harvest Hints” throughout, which include a variety of tips from what the ingredients are, where and how to purchase them, what to look for when choosing foods at the farmer’s market and how best to store produce for the winter season....
MoreCalling all writers of all genres and of all levels of expertise, from beginner to published! Participants are invited to bring a sample of their original work for reading and discussion, as well as a favorite piece to read and share with the group. Nothing is required, though, and the event is free and open to the public. See you there!
Jane Sandberg was raised within the lakes and mountains of the Adirondacks. Jane has a degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego, and in Landscape Development and Ornamental Horticulture from VTC. When Jane moved to Vermont, she lived in Barre amidst the granite quarries and sculptures. As she raised her 3 children, she progressed from learning stained glass to pastels to watercolors. At VTC, freehand drawing and drafting were introduced; figure drawing, with Bill Braer, began in Montpelier. Jane continued her watercolor studies in classes with Kathy Berry- Bergeron. In 2004 she won First Prize in Watercolor during the NVAA June Juried Show, at the Bryant Gallery, in Jeffersonville. She has taught Beginner and Intermediate Adult watercolor classes and workshops....
MoreCalling all writers of all genres and of all levels of expertise, from beginner to published! Participants are invited to bring a sample of their original work for reading and discussion, as well as a favorite piece to read and share with the group. Nothing is required, though, and the event is free and open to the public. See you there!
Check out the local talent at your local, independent bookstore! Want to be the local talent? Phoenix is currently seeking currently seeking poets, musicians, singers, storytellers, and comics for this date. Call 872-7111 to sign up.
Please join Rachel Hamilton in a celebration of her new CD Better Days Here and Now. This is a CD of her original songs inspired by her experiences and the people and places in her life. So come on by for a relaxing evening listening to some great music and stories. Rachel Hamilton is a native Vermonter who's been singing and writing music for over 30 years. "I come from a large family," she says, "and have found a lot of inspiration to write and tell stories about from all the years in a small space with many people. I love the way music brings people from many different backgrounds together. Nothing tells me all things are possible like music does - it's simply magical."
