Sue Raatikainen is a self-proclaimed library lover. When she moved to Vermont a few years ago, she naturally gravitated towards the Friends of the South Burlington Public Library, a group
Burlington Fine Arts League ends 50-year run of community work
After 50 years of fundraising auctions, the Burlington Fine Arts League has taken its final bow.
Bob Saar
It was a good run denied its grand finale.
The Burlington Fine Arts League, best known for its annual GALA fundraising auction, began as the Charity Ball in 1946 given by the Auxiliary of the King s Daughters Home for Old People.
Five League presidents got together this week to discuss the group s demise after 50 years of fundraising: Former presidents Becky Rump, Ann Peters and Karen Hassel joined current co-presidents Michele AbouAssaly and Jan Daft at the Art Center of Burlington to talk about the League, art and trailblazing members including Betty Cowles, Lois Rigdon, Jane Walsh and Marianna Brinck, who was honored at the final GALA in 2019.
Off the Shelf: 2020 Favorites
Rhonda Frevert
Burlington Public Library
One of my favorite end of the year traditions is gathering staff picks for books, audiobooks, and movies, not just from my own coworkers, but also from staff members at our neighboring libraries, too. I hope you enjoy seeing what your area librarians have been loving this year and find a few things to add to your list to read, listen to, or watch in the new year.
Your local library would love to lend these items to you. Ask your local library about availability or requesting the item through interlibrary loan. These items also could be great gifts to give for the holidays. Check in with your local bookstore. Shopping local helps our communities thrive.
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Anacortes Community Theatre will virtually perform a live radio theater version of “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-19, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Tickets start at $20, available at acttheatre.com.
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McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon will host We Banjo 3 for a musical livestream event at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. “A Winter Wonderful” will also feature Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Skerryvore, The Whileaways, BackWest, and Ajeet. Tickets are $20 at webanjo3.com.
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Northwest Ballet Theater in Bellingham will stream its âNutcrackerâ performance daily at 6 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Christmas Day. Links to the livestream can be found on Northwest Ballet Theaterâs Facebook page.