BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//118 Elliot - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:118 Elliot X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://118elliot.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 118 Elliot REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190602T224750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T214432Z UID:3382-1571511600-1571518800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Touché! A Tournament of Words DESCRIPTION:A night of mischief\, joymaking\, and word games to celebrate the launch of Mount Island\, the new magazine for rural LGBTQ+ and POC writers and artists!\n\nDoors open at 6:30 PM for mingling and a variety of word games until 7:00 PM\, when the main event begins: Touché! A Tournament of Words.\n\nTouché is a tournament-style game show pitting emerging writers and intrepid laypeople against unique takes on word games and writing exercises.\n\nContestants compete in five kooky and thought-provoking rounds for the love and mercy of the judges panel and a tyrannical audience.\nTickets are $5 online to guarantee seating\, or $5-10 suggested donation at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.\n \nClick here to purchase tickets. \n\n\nBrattleboro’s newest small publisher\, Mount Island\, is throwing a launch party on Saturday\, October 19\, and it will be no ordinary literary soirée\, but instead “Touché!” a tournament-style game show.  The evening will be filled with several rounds of fun and friendly literary battle.  The doors open at 7 p.m.\, with a $5-$10 suggested donation at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! Touché is a Brattleboro Literary Fest affiliated event. \n\n\n\nThis new literary magazine challenges popular (mis)perceptions of rural communities by supporting the visibility and creative aspirations of rural LGBTQ+ and POC writers and artists.  A recent report from the National Black Justice Coalition\, the Movement Advancement Project\, the Equality Federation\, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights confirms the national need for that visibility and inclusion\, stating that\, “..an estimated 2.9-3.8 million LGBTQ/SGL people live in rural America\, accounting for roughly 15-20 percent of the national LGBTQ/SGL population.”  Many of these individuals are queer folks of color while one fifth of all rural Americans\, that is approximately 10.3 million individuals\, are people of color. In a landscape that is often filled with assumptions about what rural life is life and who dwells within the landscape\, Mount Island is setting out to break down the walls of perception locally and nationally. \n\n\n\nThe evening will include judges Francis Cannon\, GennaRose Nethercott\, and Donald Mutebi who will be joined by four contestants who will engage in a playful battle of words until the last round. Desmond Peeples\, creator and editor of Mount Island adds\, “I wanted to celebrate our contributors and invite the community into our work through play\, in a way that could welcome folks who might not otherwise go to a ‘literary’ event. So we created this Frankenstein’s monster of a game show\, stitching classic word games and writing exercises together and lacing the rounds through with poetry and prose from our new issue.” \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, individuals will be able to purchase limited edition poetry broadsides and donate to Mount Island’s fundraising efforts.  The first digital issue of Mount Island will be available October 31. Excerpts from the upcoming issue\, including an excerpt of the poem to be published as broadsides\, “Selections from Inferior Normal” by Tyler Orion\, can be read for free at mountisland.com. \n\n\n\nJoin Mount Island on Satuday October 19\, 7-9PM at 118 Elliot to celebrate the new magazine and play “Touché! A Tournament of Words.” \n\n\n\nMount Island is a literary magazine and small press dedicated to creating space for rural LGBTQ+ and POC voices to be heard on their own terms and find solidarity in community. Mount Island is a magazine by us\, of us\, and for anybody who wants to see rural America for all it really is. Learn more at mountisland.com. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/touche-tournament-mount-island-launch-party/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Literary,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/October-Launch-Party-Blog-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Island":MAILTO:info@mountisland.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191019 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190204T201936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T165622Z UID:2775-1571356800-1571443199@118elliot.com SUMMARY:The Brattleboro Literary Festival DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Brattleboro Literary Festival \nFriday\, October 18 through Sunday\, October 20\n \n\n\nThe 18th annual Brattleboro Literary Festival will take place October 17-20 at locations across Brattleboro\, with readings and special events held at 118 Elliot on Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday. The theme of the 2019 festival is Identity: personal identity\, cultural identity and our identity as a country. \n\n\nFriday 10/18 \n5:30PM: Author reception followed by a panel discussion on the meaning “home” in a multi-national world\, featuring festival authors and moderated by SIT presidency Sophia Howlett. \nSaturday 10/19 \n10:00AM to 6:30PM: A full day of author events concluding with the annual Short Story Happy Hour. \n7:00PM to 9:00PM: (Festival-affiliated event) A literary game show and launch party for local small press Mount Island (suggested donation at the door). Click here for details. \nSunday 10/20 \n10:00AM to 9:00PM: A full day of author events. \nMore for information visit brattleboroliteraryfestival.org. The Brattleboro Literary Festival was founded in 2002 by a very small group of bibliophiles from area bookstores and libraries. The very first festival featured Nobel Prize winning legend Saul Bellow in his last public appearance. Since then the festival has gone on to present over 400 authors\, including winners of the Pulitzer Prize\, National Book Award\, National Book Critics Circle Award\, Newbery Medal\, and the Caldecott Medal. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/the-brattleboro-literary-festival/2019-10-18/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Free,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019litfest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro Literary Festival":MAILTO:vtbookfest@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190828T171320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T213731Z UID:4010-1571133600-1571140800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:National White Cane Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI)\n\n\nThe 12th annual White Cane Awareness Day event will take place on Tuesday\, October 15th at 118 Elliot from 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. to celebrate the white cane as a symbol of independence and self-reliance for those who are blind or have low vision. \n\n\n\nThe event will begin with a welcome\ntalk by Dan Norris\, Director of Adult Services & Deaf/Blind Consultant for\nthe Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI). Dan will\nintroduce guest speakers Michael Goldberg\, retired DBVI (Vermont’s Division for\nthe Blind and Visually Impaired) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; and Brattleboro\nTown Manager\, Peter Elwell. Following the guest speakers\, there will be instruction\nin being a sighted guide\, as well as a walk along Main Street with optional\nblindfold. Those who would like to try walking under blindfold will be guided.\nLight refreshments will be available. \n\n\n\nFifty-five years ago\,White Cane Safety Day was\nauthorized by President Lyndon B. Johnson as advocated by the National\nFederation of the Blind. The Presidential proclamation said\, in part\, that the\nannual reminder would make “people more fully aware of the meaning of the white\ncane and of the need for motorists to exercise special care for the blind\npersons who carry it.” \n\n\n\n The White Cane Awareness Day Walk is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by VABVI\, DBVI\, and Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL). \n\n\n\nFor more information\, or if you need transportation to attend due to low vision\, call 802-254-8761.  \n\n\n\nVermont State Law \n\n\n\n(http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullsection.cfm?Title=23&Chapter=013&Section=01057)\n\nChapter\n13: Operation of Vehicles 23 V.S.A.\nSection 1057. Duty toward blind persons\n(a) Whenever a pedestrian is crossing or attempting to cross a public street or\nhighway\, guided by a guide dog or carrying in a raised or extended position a\ncane or walking stick\, white in color or white tipped with red\, the driver of\nevery vehicle approaching the intersection\, or place where the pedestrian is\nattempting to cross\, shall bring his or her vehicle to a full stop before\narriving at the intersection or place of crossing and before proceeding shall take\nsuch precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring the pedestrian. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/national-white-cane-awareness-day/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Free,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/VABVI-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20191010T022706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T165246Z UID:4480-1570647600-1570654800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Exploring Racial Sobriety\, Climate Change\, and Our Better Angels through Interplay DESCRIPTION:Exploring Racial Sobriety\, Climate Change\, and Our Better Angels through InterPlay \nFour Wednesdays in October: Oct 9\, 16\, 30—7:00-9:00 PM \nIt’s too easy to burn out when dealing with life and death issues. Using the creative parts of ourselves along with the rational\, thinking parts has helped many of us to experience the opposite of burnout — body wisdom\, joy\, hope and new energy that come with playing with each other and the issues. \nRacial Healing: is a hunger that started in childhoodand is about to explode because we as a nation are FINALLY beginning to look at ourselves.\nClimate Change: World on a Hot Tin Roof….\nBetter Angels: Telling our stories can help us find our sweeter selves \nWe will play with all these themes for 4 weeks of Wednesdays. Please join us if you have little or tons of experience with moving\, talking\, babbling\, toning — Our bodies have more wisdom that we may realize. \nJudith Reichsman has been an InterPlay leader for 25 years. She has Masters degrees in Dance and Theology. \nFour Wednesdays in October: Oct 9\, 16\, 30—7:00-9:00 PM\n118 Elliot St\, Brattleboro\, VT URL:https://118elliot.com/event/exploring-racial-sobriety-climate-change-and-our-better-angels-through-interplay/2019-10-09/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Dance,General,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-09-at-2.29.53-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190906T131452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T183732Z UID:4321-1570267800-1570294800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Downtown Design Plan Open Studio DESCRIPTION:An open studio for the Brattleboro Planning Commission’s Downtown Design Plan. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Downtown Design Plan project at 118 Elliot Street during their open design studio and engage in the planning and design process. The project team will be working on specific plans for downtown public spaces including the Malfunction Junction area and Whetstone Pathway. We will have multiple stations set up where you can share your ideas\, see what other people have suggested\, ask questions and discuss opportunities for improving public space. \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://118elliot.com/event/downtown-design-plan-open-studio-2019-10-05/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Downtown-Design-Plan-Public-Meetings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190906T131452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T183920Z UID:4318-1570204800-1570219200@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Downtown Design Plan Arts Event DESCRIPTION:An open studio for the Brattleboro Planning Commission’s Downtown Design Plan. \nStop in at the charrette studio at 118 Elliot Street during Gallery Walk. Bring images or jot down ideas for public art installations and artful public space in downtown to post on our inspiration wall. Indicate your preferences for public art strategies and locations. \n  URL:https://118elliot.com/event/downtown-design-plan-arts-event/2019-10-04/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Downtown-Design-Plan-Public-Meetings.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190909T183231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T183115Z UID:4329-1570042800-1570050000@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Changing the Race Dance DESCRIPTION:Join InterPlay and special guest\, Oakland dancer and activist Sonyika Rahim\, for “Changing the Race Dance\,” a night of racial justice work through singing\, dancing\, drumming\, and storytelling. \nSuggested donation of $1-20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSoyinka Rahim\, GSP\, is a Grassroots Spiritual Practitioner\, and the founder of BIBOLOVE\, which stands for breathe in\, breathe out love. She is a performing artist\, a Conference Weaver\, and an InterPlay Leader from Oakland\, California. An energizing and engaging artist and facilitator\, Soyinka guides multiracial\, multi-gender\, multigenerational groups to honor the self as well as our connection to our earth\, our ancestors and each other. She helps participants and audiences tap into their authentic selves using breath\, chants\, movement\, and storytelling. She is especially dedicated to youth seeking spiritual direction. \nInterPlay is a community of people around the world who speak the shared language of a wide and deep variety of play. It is a body of bodies who enjoy contact and connection. Developed by Cynthia Winton-Henry and Phil Porter over the last twenty years\, InterPlay has spread around the world. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/changing-the-race-dance/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/soyinkafacilitating.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190929 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190715T190304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T193943Z UID:3466-1569628800-1569715199@118elliot.com SUMMARY:BrattRock 2019 DESCRIPTION:BrattRock—the Brattleboro Youth Rock Festival\, established in 2016—brings together people of all ages to honor and celebrate talented\, dedicated\, and passionate young musicians. The event serves as an educational opportunity and a chance for area youth to gather and network\, as well as to develop and showcase their musical talent in a positive\, supportive\, non-competitive atmosphere. \nThe Main Event is a full-day event which will be held in downtown Brattleboro\, Vermont on Saturday\,  September 28\, 2019. The day begins with music-related workshops offered by adult music professionals at several venues around Brattleboro\, with registration free and open to participating musicians and community youth. The latter portion of the day  features the main attraction—a concert at 118 Elliot with performances by the participating youth musical artists\, which will be open to the public. \nWho Can Participate? Participation is open to youth bands and solo performers from Brattleboro\, VT and surrounding areas with all members under 20 years of age. To be considered for participation\, bands must submit the Registration Form on the BrattRock website and a short performance video.   URL:https://118elliot.com/event/brattrock-2019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/brattrock2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190906T142745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T142745Z UID:4323-1569526200-1569533400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:"Strength of the Storm" Screening & Discussion DESCRIPTION:As part of Climate Strike Week\, the Windham Organizing Committee of Vermont Workers Center and Extinction Rebellion Southern Vermont are hosting a screening and discussion of the film Strength of the Storm (2013\, directed by Rob Koier\, USA\, 43 min). \nThis film shows Vermonters who were directly impacted by climate change during the flooding from Tropical Storm Irene\, as they realized that we’re all in this together\, and organized after the destruction of much of their mobile home community. The film will be followed by a discussion. \n“Strength of the Storm” is an extremely powerful film that highlights the devastating impact that global climate change has had on the lives of Vermonters. Rob Koier’s documentary helps us all see and feel how the impact of our addiction to fossil fuels challenges life as we know it in an intimate and compelling manner. Let’s hope this important work inspires meaningful change.” – Jeffrey Hollender\, Author\, Activist\, and Co-Founder of Seventh Generation. \nFree and open to the public. To learn more about the film visit www.strengthstorm.com. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/strength-of-the-storm-screening-discussion/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/strength-of-storm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190412T163746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T212748Z UID:2991-1569436200-1569443400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:The Architecture + Design Film Series: Mies On Scene DESCRIPTION:Directed by Xavi Campreciós and Pep Martín\n\n\n2018\, Spain\, 58 minutes\n\nVIEW TRAILER\n\n\nThe Architecture + Design Film Series\, shown monthly in Brattleboro and Burlington\, returns for its seventh season in Burlington\, second in Brattleboro\, with a screening of MIES ON SCENE: BARCELONA IN TWO ACTS (2018\, Directed by Xavi Campreciós & Pep Martín\, Spain\, 58 min) on Wednesday\, September 25 at 6:30 pm at 118 Elliot in downtown Brattleboro. \n\n\n\nAll film showings are free and open to all. \n\n\n\nThe Barcelona Pavilion\, designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich\, has been an emblem of modernist architecture for almost a century.  First built for the 1929 International Exposition and demolished immediately thereafter\, the Pavilion’s cultural impact was such that in 1986 the building was reconstructed permanently.  Mies On Scene tells the story of this building that changed the history of architecture in a reflection on the art\, space\, and the idea of “a masterpiece.” \n\n\n\nThe Pavilion is “a scenario of endless perspectives\, lights and reflections\, a living building that changes at every hour of the day and at any season of the year\,” say directors Xavi Campreciós and Pep Martín.  “Each time you record it\, the Pavilion surprises you with a new reflection or a new visual composition\, and you discover that fourth dimension that Mies created with the game of materials and perspectives.” \n\n\n\nThe Architecture + Design Film Series\, started six years ago in Burlington\, selects diverse films celebrating design in all its various forms.  Their success in Burlington led local architect Jim Williams\, who designed the popular 118 Elliot\, to extend the series’ reach to the opposite end of the state in Brattleboro with support from the American Institute of Architects Vermont Chapter (AIAVT) and numerous local business and individual sponsors.  Now the monthly screenings are held simultaneously in Burlington and in Brattleboro at 118 Elliot through April 2020. Film showings are free and open to all\, presented to foster understanding and stimulate conversation about the impact of design and beauty in our daily lives.The Architecture + Design Film Series website www.adfilmseries.org tells the history of the film series and presents film trailers for movies in this upcoming season. 118 Elliot is a modern\, fully accessible arts and educational center in downtown Brattleboro. Learn more at www.118Elliot.com. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/the-architecture-design-film-series-season-7/ CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adfilmseries_CartelENG_V_CMYK_Laureles.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Architecture + Design Film Series":MAILTO:ADfilmseries@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190918T173307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T181336Z UID:4354-1569175200-1569182400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Word Café: Night Writing DESCRIPTION:Writing is lonely work. Why not sometimes do it together? \nAn evening writing group for late-risers and 9-5ers. \nHow it Works: We will briefly introduce ourselves and our projects/goals at the beginning of each session\, and then work quietly side by side. Writers re-circle for the last fifteen minutes to discuss what they discovered and accomplished during their writing time. All are welcome. \nFacilitator: Desmond Peeples \nCost: $5-10 suggested donation. (These donations pay the facilitators for their time—thank you for your support! No one will be turned away for luck of funds.) \nBrought to you by Robin MacArthur’s Word House\, Word Café is held twice a week: Monday mornings\, 9-11 AM in the Hooker Dunham Building at 139 Main Street\, and Sunday evenings\, 6-8 PM here at 118 Elliot. \nWORD HOUSE is an emerging entity dedicated to fostering the literary and creative arts in Brattleboro\, Vermont (and the surrounding area). Our intention is to offer writing space\, workshops\, mentoring and readings\, all aimed to enrich the writing & artistic lives of a diverse population in our region. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/word-cafe-night-writing/2019-09-22/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Word-Café_-Night-Writing-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190808T212502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T190642Z UID:3769-1568487600-1568493000@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Celebrating Toni: A Memorial in Her Own Words DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 14\, 7-9 pm at 118 Elliot\n118 Elliot Street\, Brattleboro\, VT 05301 \nOn Saturday\, September 14th there will be a community celebration to honor the words\, life\, brilliance\, and influence of the great Toni Morrison. The event will feature local writers and community members reading the work of Ms. Morrison\, followed by an open mic for others to share brief statements\, quotes and favorite lines by the author. We invite all to come share\, listen\, remember\, honor and celebrate. The event will be followed by dance party! \nThis event is sponsored by Mount Island\, Word House\, and 118 Elliot. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/celebrating-toni-a-memorial-in-her-own-words/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Free,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/celebrating-toni-social-graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Island":MAILTO:info@mountisland.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190724T163415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T191223Z UID:3531-1568314800-1568325600@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Music Improvisation Night DESCRIPTION:Improvisation Nights at 118 Elliot \nLed by Anna Patton and Guest Teachers \nFor instrumentalists and vocalists: jump into the creation of improvised music through group improvisations\, game-pieces\, graphic scores\, and more. Participants will have the chance to create their own structures for improvisation as well as learning existing structures. No experience is needed with free improvisation or avant-garde music as long as you have a curious ear and a willingness to make things up. $15 suggested donation\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n  \nAll dates in 2019:\n \nThursday\, September 12\, 7-10PM \nThursday\, October 3\, 7-10PM \nThursday\, November 14\, 7-10PM \nThursday\, December 13\, 7-10PM \nAbout Anna Patton \nAnna Patton is a versatile clarinetist\, singer\, composer\, and educator driven by musical curiosity. She is a member of the internationally touring dance band Elixir which plays American and Celtic fiddle tunes with original trumpet-clarinet-trombone horn arrangements that are influenced by early jazz\, R&B\, and classical music. Other projects include duos with Andrew VanNorstrand and with Julie Vallimont\, the Julian Gerstin Sextet\, and the cello-oud-percussion-clarinet quartet Dunham Shoe Factory. \nAnna teaches vocal and instrumental ensemble classes\, music theory\, and aural skills at workshops all over the US an in her home town of Brattleboro\, VT. In 2006\, Anna started the Soubrette Jazz Choir at the Vermont Jazz Center which performs her creative arrangements of historical and contemporary American music. \nIn 2015\, Anna completed her Masters of Music in New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Improvisation program. With a cohort of students from all over the world and all musical backgrounds\, she collaborated on performances and studied with the school’s extraordinary faculty of composers\, improvisors\, and ethnomusicologists. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/music-improvisation-night/2019-09-12/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Free,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC00512.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20190723T211752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T190621Z UID:3485-1568309400-1568314800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Ear Training for Everyone DESCRIPTION:Ear Training for Everyone (Thursdays 5:30 – 7\, Sept 12 through Nov 21) \nTaught by Anna Patton \nFor singers\, instrumentalists\, and curious listeners; a class to sharpen the musical ears through harmonizing and re-harmonizing well known songs. Participants will learn to analyze the harmonic gist of songs by ear\, finding bass lines and learning to make educated guesses about chord progressions. While finding vocal harmonies will be at the center of our methods\, these skills are also at the core of improvisation\, composition\, and general music appreciation. \n$150 for the 10-week course or $20 per class to drop in. Contact Anna if scholarship assistance is needed. anna@annapatton.com\n \nAbout Anna Patton\nAnna Patton is a versatile clarinetist\, singer\, composer\, and educator driven by musical curiosity. She is a member of the internationally touring dance band Elixir which plays American and Celtic fiddle tunes with original trumpet-clarinet-trombone horn arrangements that are influenced by early jazz\, R&B\, and classical music. Other projects include duos with Andrew VanNorstrand and with Julie Vallimont\, the Julian Gerstin Sextet\, and the cello-oud-percussion-clarinet quartet Dunham Shoe Factory. \nAnna teaches vocal and instrumental ensemble classes\, music theory\, and aural skills at workshops all over the US an in her home town of Brattleboro\, VT. In 2006\, Anna started the Soubrette Jazz Choir at the Vermont Jazz Center which performs her creative arrangements of historical and contemporary American music. \nIn 2015\, Anna completed her Masters of Music in New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Improvisation program. With a cohort of students from all over the world and all musical backgrounds\, she collaborated on performances and studied with the school’s extraordinary faculty of composers\, improvisors\, and ethnomusicologists. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/tone-harmony-class/2019-09-12/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Classes & Ongoing Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC00512.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194522 CREATED:20220110T204523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T211058Z UID:9088-1567791000-1567801800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:2019 Vermont Excellence in Architecture Awards DESCRIPTION:Exhibit\n \n \n \n September 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reception\nFriday September 6\, 2019\, 5:30 to 8:30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery hours\nBy appointment. Contact 118elliot@gmail.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrating Toni: A Memorial in Her Own Words\n \n \n \n The American Institute of Architects Vermont chapter’s touring exhibition of the 2018 Vermont Excellence in Architecture Awards comes to Brattleboro at 118 Gallery through our ongoing partnership with AIAVT. \nThe 2018 award-winners were selected by a jury of Minneapolis peers from 36 entries submitted by AIAVT member architects. \nOne of two “Honor Awards” was received by Scott Simons for our own Brattleboro Music Center at 72 Blanche Moyse Way. In 2016\, the Music Center approached Simons with a challenge: Design education and performance spaces for teaching children classical chamber music using an abandoned elementary school\, and complete the project with a shoestring budget. \nAnother local award-winner is Gossens Bachman Architects’ Red Clover Commons Housing\, a 55-unit apartment building at 30 Fairground Road\, which tied for second place in the Peers’ Choice Awards. The September exhibit at 118 Elliot features posters from all project entries\, from these local winners to remote lake camps and a variety of private residences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Selections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reception\nFriday September 6\, 2019\, 5:30 to 8:30 \n \n \n \n Gallery hours\nBy appointment. Contact 118elliot@gmail.com\n \n Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n \n American Institute of Architects Vermont Chapter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AIA Vermont\, the Vermont Chapter of the American Institute of Architects\, is an organization of architectural design professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of our built environment\, and thereby the quality of life. The Chapter endeavors to bring together and serve all who are interested in the art and science of architecture. AIA Vermont aspires to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of the architectural profession\, expand the knowledge of all participating in the architectural process and improve the quality of services provided by architectural professionals. \n \n Website URL:https://118elliot.com/event/2018-vermont-excellence-in-architecture-awards/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Architecture,General,Past Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2018_vt_arch_award_wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190903T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190506T163800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T183552Z UID:3124-1567530000-1567535400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Yoga Locally DESCRIPTION:Yoga Locally \nTuesdays 5:00 to 6:30 pm \nThursdays 4:00 to 5:15 pm \nSaturdays 10:00 to 11:30 am \nVinyasa yoga by $5-15 donation. \nAll proceeds go to Food Connects\, Women’s Freedom Center\, Turning Point of Windham County\, and Windham Child Care Association. Live music accompanies some classes. Heal yourself\, heal your community! \nFor updates & more info: yogalocally.org\, Yoga Locally on Facebook\, yogalocally@gmail.com\, or 802-579-6613. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/yoga-locally-3/2019-09-03/ CATEGORIES:Classes & Ongoing Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/yoga-locally2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yoga Locally":MAILTO:yogalocally@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190826T234107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234107Z UID:3999-1567017000-1567022400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:A People's Assembly for Climate Emergency DESCRIPTION:A People’s Assembly will be held on Wednesday August 28th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at 118 Elliot St. in Brattleboro to discuss the Climate Emergency Declaration that will be on the Brattleboro Select Board agenda on Wednesday September 3rd. \nThe meeting will review the draft of the declaration and help prepare community members interested in attending the next Select Board meeting in support of the declaration. \nEveryone is welcome at this Assembly meeting\, but we strongly urge Brattleboro residents to attend. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/a-peoples-assembly-for-climate-emergency/ LOCATION:118 Elliot CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190710T180631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T180631Z UID:3458-1564596000-1564601400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Solutions: Where Do We Go From Here? A Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Commons is hosting this community conversation moderated by the investigative reporting team MacLean (Mac) and Shanta Lee Gander. \nThis conversation is an opportunity to invite everyone throughout the community to discuss some of the ways they are addressing some of the various topics that The Commons has covered in previous Special Focus sections especially the most recent piece\, Flying Signs. \nThis is not about individuals from a seat of power or position helping individuals who aren’t in those positions of power. Instead\, this is focused on asking the question what role do we all play as individuals who live and work in Brattleboro? How can we all see ourselves as a part of the solution and what does that look like for our community? Please join us as we explore what’s possible. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/solutions-where-do-we-go-from-here-a-community-conversation/ CATEGORIES:Free,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/commons-solutions-discussion.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Commons":MAILTO:info@commonsnews.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20181010T210320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T193208Z UID:1953-1564077600-1564084800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:"Within the Eye of the Storm" with Jerusalem Peacebuilders DESCRIPTION:WWAC\, together with 118 Elliot\, will host Jerusalem Peacebuilders who will offer a screening of\n“Within the Eye of the Storm”\nFollowed by group discussions with the participants in the Jerusalem Peacebuilders’ Vermont Leadership Institute \nPlease join us for a special program focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.  Jerusalem Peacebuilders will present the powerful Israeli film\, “Within the Eye of the Storm\,” followed by small group discussions led by pairs of Israelis and Palestinians from the Jerusalem Peacebuilders’ Vermont Leadership Institute.  This is a rare opportunity to meet Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders and to learn more about one of the most challenging conflicts of our time.  Doors will open at 5:30 pm\, with the film beginning at 6pm and discussion following afterward.  Refreshments will be served. \n“Within the Eye of the Storm” is the story of Bassam and Rami\, a Palestinian and an Israeli who were once dedicated fighters willing to kill and be killed by one another for their nations. When faced with the tragic loss of their daughters in the conflict\, they chose to do the unexpected\, and\, instead of seeking revenge\, they turned from enemies into brothers. \nJerusalem Peacebuilders’ Vermont Leadership Institute brings together American\, Israeli\, and Palestinian young adults with the focus of creating a new generation of peacebuilders and leaders. The program challenges participants to consider different perspectives around the Israeil-Palestinian conflict. In addition\, it encourages participants to deepen their understanding of faith traditions and develop strategies for taking action to promote peace. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/jerusalem-peacebuilders-within-eye-storm/ CATEGORIES:Film,Free,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jersulaem-peacebuilders-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T204500 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190710T175416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T210456Z UID:3449-1563991200-1564001100@118elliot.com SUMMARY:African Drum & Dance with Ult Mundane & Tara Murphy DESCRIPTION:Ult Mundane will teach a drum class from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and Tara Murphy will teach a dance class from 7:15 to 8:45 pm at 118 Elliot Street in Brattleboro\, VT.  \n\n\n\nThe cost of the drum class is on a sliding scale from $10-12 and there are extra drums for those who need one. The cost of the dance class is on a sliding scale from $15-20.  \n\n\n\nThere will be live drumming accompanying the dance classes. All levels including beginners are welcome. Wear clothes that you can move in and bring a water bottle. \n\n\n\nThe African dance class with Tara Murphy will get your blood pumping and your heart soaring. Feel the rhythms and shake what you got! Participants will learn the basic style of African dance as well as traditional dances from Mali\, Guinea and Senegal\, West Africa. The class emphasizes community\, self-expression and the joy of movement. We will let our spirits fly! Tara is the founder and director of Cape Cod African Drum and Dance who has been teaching African dance for 15 years. \n\n\n\nUlt Mundane has been studying traditional West African drumming for over fifteen years. He has learned from world-renowned teachers such as Famoudou Konate and Mamady Keita\, and since 2010 he has studied with Namory Keita\, a master drummer from Guinea who now lives in Maine. He’s been teaching weekly djembe and dundun classes for twelve years. He currently teaches Monday evenings at the Rise Up Center in Wilton\, NH. Learn to play the high-energy dance music of West Africa! We’ll touch on the foundations of technique for playing the djembe\, and then learn a series of phrases that go with a traditional song. \n\n\n\nTara Murphy\, originally from Washington\, D.C.\, grew up studying ballet and theater. She earned her B.A. in theater and religious studies at Yale University. At this time she also began studying African dance and drumming\, and exploring her African heritage. While at Yale\, Tara was awarded a fellowship to study traditional dance and drumming at the University of Legon in Ghana\, West Africa. For the past 20 years\, she has studied closely under many African and Afro-Caribbean artists in Washington\, D.C.\, New York City and Boston. Tara recognizes the practice of African dance and drumming as a tremendous force for healing\, meditation\, empowerment and community. It is her greatest honor to share the inspiration of these ancient traditions. \n\n\n\nTo stay informed about classes check out http://www.africandancevt.com/ and African Dance Vermont on Facebook. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/african-drum-dance-with-ult-mundane-tara-murphy-2/ CATEGORIES:Classes & Ongoing Events,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/African-dance-drum-classes-July-2019-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="African Dance Vermont":MAILTO:africandancevt@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190719 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190116T191244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T210056Z UID:2550-1563408000-1563494399@118elliot.com SUMMARY:The 7th Annual Southern Vermont Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The Southern Vermont Dance Festival returns July 18th – 21st 2019 for its 7th anniversary\, with an exciting round of dance classes\, lectures and performances hosted at venues all around Brattleboro. \nAs last year\, festival attendees will be invited to attend dance performances each evening as well as a choice of many different classes each day. There will be many amazing opportunities offered to the professional dancer\, dance student\, and dance enthusiast. \nFrom Thursday July 18 to Sunday the 21st\, 118 Elliot will host a wide variety of classes\, as well as a “contact jam” with choreographer Dorcas Roman. Here’s a breakdown of festival activities here at 118: \n(Please note that to attend classes you must purchase a Festival Pass. Click here to purchase your pass now.) \nThursday July 18\n7:45am Registration \nClasses offered Thursday 9:15 AM – 8:00 PM include: \nBallet\, Modern\, Assisted Thai Yoga\, Afro-Brazilian\, Contemporary Fusion\, Belly Dance\, Body Tuning\, Afro-Jazz\, Cha Cha\, Yoga Pilates\, Bollywood\, Sambe Pagode\, Contact Improvisation\, Contact Jam\, “Stomp” Style Percussion\, Let Your Feet Sing\, and more. \nRegistration is required to participate in classes. \nContact Jam with Dorcas Roman \nTIME: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMCOST: $15\, open to the public (must pre-register) \n\nPlease not that if you have a Festival Pass that includes Thursday you can choose this as one of your classes. If you do not have a festival pass you can attend this event for $15. Click here to register for Contact Jam with Dorcas Roman. \n\nFriday July 19\n8:00 AM Registration \n\nClasses offered Friday 8:00am – 7:30pm include: \nImprovisation\, Efficient Chaos\, Yogea\, Hip Hop Your Modern Dance\, Ballet\, Modern\, Tap\, Afro-Brazilian\, Body Work\, Rainbow Tribe\, Israeli Contemporary\, Afro-Jazz\, Cabaret Style Jazz\, Hot in Heels\, Socially Conscious Choreography and Performance\, Country Swing\, Shim Sham Shimmy\, Contemporary\, Dunham Technique\, Simonson Jazz\, Acro-Yoga\, Naam Yoga and Meditation\, and more. \nClick here to register for Friday’s classes. \n\nSaturday July 20 \n8:00 AM Registration \n\nClasses offered Saturday 8:00am to 7:30pm include: \nModern\, Tap\, Ballet\, Hip Hop/Street Dance\, Upper Body Urgency\, Contact Improvisation\, Wake Up Your Vinyasa\, Collaborative Composition\, Dancing Upside Down\, Isadora Duncan\, Silvestre Modern\, Sevillanas\, Pilates\, Yoga\, Efficient Chaos\, Bollywood\, Making Political Dances\, Turkish Style Belly Dance\, Assisted Thai Yoga\, Israeli Contemporary Dance\, Visceral Improvisation\, Dunham Technique\, and more. \n\nClick here to register for Saturday’s classes. \nSunday July 21 \n8:00 AM Registration \n\nClasses offered Sunday 8:00am – 4:00pm include: \nYoga\, Jazz\, Pilates\, Ballet\, Tap\, Partnering and Partnership\, Giordano Jazz\, Visceral Improvisation\, Hot in Heels\, Contemporary\, Acro Yoga\, West African\, Belly Dance\, Flexibility\, Hip Hop/Street Dance\, and more! \nClick here to register for Sunday’s classes. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/7th-annual-southern-vermont-dance-festival/2019-07-18/ CATEGORIES:Dance,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/svdf-jpeg-logo-281-225x300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Vermont Dance Festival":MAILTO:info@southernvermontdancefestival.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190621T200724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T200724Z UID:3424-1562869800-1562880600@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Extinction Rebellion DESCRIPTION:A presentation and community discussion for anyone curious about Extinction Rebellion\, the international movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience to achieve radical change in order to minimize the risk of human extinction and ecological collapse. \nIn Vermont\, huge Extinction Rebellion groups are forming in regions like the Upper Valley and the capital\, but our local chapter\, Extinction Rebellion Southern Vermont\, is still rallying for that same energy and growth from our community. \nJoin us for a friendly and informative introduction to Extinction Rebellion\, and learn how you can become involved in the movement. With your help\, we’ll work toward goals including a series of local climate justice events linked with massive worldwide actions\, and lobbying the State of Vermont to declare a Climate Emergency as part of a national movement to shift environmental policy before it’s too late. The time is now! URL:https://118elliot.com/event/introduction-to-extinction-rebellion/ CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/xr-southern-vt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190610T162206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T162445Z UID:3387-1560967200-1560978000@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Screening: ICE ON FIRE by Leonardo DiCaprio DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Brattleboro Common Sense \nDocumentary film\, “Ice On Fire” by Leonardo DiCaprio\, precedes an action oriented problem-solving discussion and planning. An eye-opening documentary (1hr 38mins) that focuses on many never-before-seen solutions designed to slow down our escalating environmental crisis. Following the film\, the group will co-create climate solutions to be initiated locally / personally as well as in a broader scope. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/screening-ice-on-fire-by-leonardo-dicaprio/ CATEGORIES:Film,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ICE-ON-FIRE-image-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro Common Sense":MAILTO:info@brattleborocommonsense.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190517T161253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T165010Z UID:3342-1560621600-1560628800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:POWER STRUGGLE: A Film by Robbie Leppzer DESCRIPTION:A screening of POWER STRUGGLE followed by a panel discussion. \nTickets: $12 advance online / $15 at the door / No one will be turned away for lack of funds.   \nMore Info & Purchase Tix: https://www.powerstrugglemovie.com/brattleboro-vt-screening \nInvite friends: www.facebook.com/events/434031377160032/ \nAn 86-minute feature-length documentary about the grassroots political battle to close the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant\, directed by long-time Pioneer Valley filmmaker Robbie Leppzer.  \nThe film captures perspectives on all sides of the controversy\, including from local residents both for and against nuclear power\, elected officials (including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin)\, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen\, a Vermont Yankee spokesperson\, and federal nuclear regulators. \nA timely\, inspiring story of democracy in action; about whether citizens’ voices will be heard against big moneyed interests\, and what people are doing locally right now to make a difference for a sustainable energy future. Original Music by John Sheldon. \nFilmmaker Robbie Leppzer will speak and moderate a post-screening discussion panel with local residents and civic stakeholders talking about the current status and future of the Vermont Yankee decommissioning process\, as well as the long-term public health hazards from high-level radioactive waste that will be stored indefinitely on the banks of the Connecticut River at the Vermont Yankee site. \nThis is a benefit fundraiser to launch our national grassroots film campaign. For more information and to watch a film trailer\, visit: www.PowerStruggleMovie.com. \nDVDs and Blu-rays of POWER STRUGGLE will be available for purchase after the screening. \n“A chronicle of a political drama.” \n— Jeff Potter\, THE COMMONS \n“POWER STRUGGLE is the remarkable story about how people power overcame corporate power and government cover-ups to finally shut down an aging and dangerous nuclear plant. We see how small town citizens were transformed into tenacious environmental activists who triumphed against the odds. POWER STRUGGLE is a hopeful story that reminds us that citizen activism is not just possible\, it is essential to saving our endangered planet.” \n— David Goodman\, best-selling author\, journalist and radio host\, THE VERMONT CONVERSATION URL:https://118elliot.com/event/power-struggle-a-film-by-robbie-leppzer/ CATEGORIES:Film,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/POWER-STRUGGLE-Banner-for-Bratt-Screening-For-118-Elliot-1.0-5.21.19-max.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Turning Tide Productions":MAILTO:info@turningtide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190522T160312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T160312Z UID:3353-1560454200-1560461400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:"COBRA" Taught by Anna Patton DESCRIPTION:A participatory\, improvisatory musical game-piece created by John Zorn. For instrumentalists and vocalists who are willing to make stuff up\, listen\, and pay attention. \nCobra is a fun\, fast-paced musical(-ish) game-piece by John Zorn. It’s structure might remind you more of a theater improv game than a piece of music. The musical/sonic material is entirely improvised and different in every iteration of the game. Participants signal a prompter to give the ensemble various cues written on cards so that all the improvisers can momentarily take control of the shape of the piece. Transitions can be quite fast and comically abrupt. Cobra is a great structure for working on decisiveness and commitment in improvisation\, and for exploring urges that may be inappropriate in politely democratic jam sessions. \nParticipants may come to whichever date or dates they can make\, though there will probably be less teaching of the game at later dates and they may need to watch and listen for a while before jumping in. \nThere is no fee\, but there will be a donation jar for anyone moved to contribute for the teaching and the use of the space. \nQuestions? anna@annapatton.com URL:https://118elliot.com/event/cobra-taught-by-anna-patton-2/ CATEGORIES:Free,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/looking-in-the-end-Anna-patton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20181219T185517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T230201Z UID:2477-1559928600-1559939400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Waltz: The Work of Ricia Gordon\, Lesle Lewis\, and Humberto Ramirez DESCRIPTION:A group exhibit featuring the work of local artists Ricia Gordon\, Lesle Lewis\, and Humberto Ramirez. \nOpening reception: Friday June 7\, 5:30 to 8:30PM. \nGallery hours: Saturday June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 12:00 to 5:00PM\, or by appointment. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/june-art-exhibit-waltz-gordon-lewis-ramirez/2019-06-07/ CATEGORIES:Past Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/waltz_wide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="118 Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@118elliot.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190304T185637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T182915Z UID:2856-1559757600-1559764800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Youth Demand Action on Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Youth Demand Action on Climate Change \nA World Environment Day Event \nSponsored by the Windham World Affairs Council \nDuring their lifetimes\, young people aged 12-21 have experienced five of the hottest years ever recorded. Facing the extremes of climate change has resulted in rising acts of activism across the country. 12-year-old Haven Coleman confronted a Colorado Congressman at a town hall over his denial of the climate change problem. Alexandria Villasenor (13) has sat in front of the UN building in New York City every Friday since December 2018. In Minneapolis\, Isra Hirsi (16) began working with iMatter and Minnesota Can’t Wait\, two climate advocacy organizations. This youth activism and others have become known in the Twittersphere as part of the wider youth-based climate movement called #FridaysforFuture. Inspired by Greta Thunberg\, a 15-year-old (now 16) who sat every Friday on the steps of the Swedish parliament to protest the government’s inaction on climate change\, youth movements have been mushrooming around the world. \nTo understand the impact and interest of youth in our neighborhoods\, backyards\, and school grounds in the areas around Brattleboro\, the Windham World Affairs Council invites youth activists who have been making their own waves in their communities\, schools\, and legislatures in the spirit of climate justice and activism. \nWe will hear from these young people\, be inspired by their activism and ideas\, and then work together to design recommendations and plans to support these youth in their activism. The event\, which will begin with local youth leaders discussing their work and end with small group engagements and discussions\, will be facilitated by Julie Snorek and Lissa Weinmann. \nDr. Julie Snorek is a Research Associate in the Environmental Studies Department of Dartmouth College. As a social ecologist\, Julie Snorek has been developing an intricate understanding of social\, ecological\, and political transitions in the Sahel and Sahara where she has lived and worked for  over twelve years with rural\, nomadic and semi-nomadic societies. Throughout her research\, Snorek strives to engage in a co-production of knowledge and to support and enhance practices of sustainability. She received her Ph.D from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2016 and her M.S. from SIT Graduate Institute in 2010. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/world-environment-day-youth-action-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Free,General,Politics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WWAC-Final-Logo-png-e1399846770252.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190426T182810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T182810Z UID:3074-1559390400-1559404800@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Speech Writing & Presentation Workshop DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the June 5th World Environment Day event in Brattleboro\, VT ‘Youth in Climate Action’\, Dr. Julie Snorek from Dartmouth College will be offering a speech writing and presentation skills course\, specifically for youth engaged in climate action. Attendees who are also presenting on June 5th should bring a 10-15 minute prepared speech about their personal and school-based activism. These we will hone and improve together throughout the training. Students will learn about how to hone their message to best convey to a layman audience\, and how to get their point across to an audience. \nClick here to register for the workshop. URL:https://118elliot.com/event/speech-writing-presentation-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Free,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WWAC-Final-Logo-png-e1399846770252.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190522T155751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T155751Z UID:3351-1559329200-1559336400@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Student-Run A Cappella Concert 2019 DESCRIPTION:Brattleboro Union High School’s four student-run a cappella groups- Renegade\, Shoulder Narrows\, Spiralia\, and Xpressivo – are proud to present a joint concert on Friday\, May 31st from 7:00 to 9:00. Come see local youth vocalists perform free of charge\, and support Brattleboro’s vibrant arts community. We’ll see you there! URL:https://118elliot.com/event/student-run-a-cappella-concert-2019/ CATEGORIES:Free,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T194523 CREATED:20190430T194108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T195200Z UID:3079-1558634400-1558638000@118elliot.com SUMMARY:Daisy Turner & Community Storytelling with the Vermont Folklife Center DESCRIPTION:The Brattleboro Words Project \nRoundtable Discussion Series \nThursday\, May 23\, 6:00 to 7:00pm at 118 Elliot \nThe Brattleboro Words Project’s monthly Roundtable Discussion series presents Vermont Folklife Center (VFC) Associate Director and Archivist\, Andy Kolovos\, at 6:00 pm at 118 Elliot\, 118 Elliot Street\, Brattleboro. Kolovos will discuss place-based audio storytelling and VFC founder Jane Beck’s work with Vermont storyteller\, Daisy Turner—the daughter of the formerly enslaved Alec and Sally Turner who settled in Grafton\, Vermont in the years following the Civil War. All Brattleboro Words Project Roundtable Discussions are free and refreshments are served. \nFor over 35 years Vermont Folklife Center staff members have traveled the state documenting the lives and experiences of Vermonters from all walks of life.  Over this time VFC has built an archive containing over 6\,000 recordings\, and has incorporated these voices into exhibits\, websites\, print publications\, radio documentaries and\, most recently\, their podcast\, VT Untapped™. \n“The Vermont Folklife Center has been instrumental in shaping our approach to community-based learning\,” said Brattleboro Area Middle School teacher Joe Rivers\, who creates student-produced podcasts and radio for the Brattleboro Historical Society and helps spread this pedagogy to other area schools through his leadership in the Brattleboro Words Project. “[VFC’s] student-friendly ethnographic techniques\, and ability to engage learners with appropriate technology\, have made our efforts to chronicle Brattleboro’s past more robust and accessible.” \nThe Brattleboro Words Project has been donating audio equipment and trainings to area schools and helping community members participate in place-based research and creative audio production on sites important in the history of words in and around Brattleboro\, with a focus on indigenous and other underrepresented stories. Collaboration with VFC will help Brattleboro Words Project teachers and community researchers better approach the stories behind the places on the Brattleboro Words Trail\, the  initial interation of which will be available to the public by the end of 2020. “As folklorists and ethnomusicologists we ground our work in ethnographic inquiry\,” says Kolovos. “We seek to understand experience from the perspective of the people to whom an experience belongs\, and audio interviews lie at the heart of what we do.” \nThe Brattleboro Words Project is a multi-year collaboration between the Brattleboro Historical Society\, the Brattleboro Literary Festival\, Write Action\, Brooks Memorial Library\, and Marlboro College backed by a National Endowment for the Humanities matching grant and support from area businesses and foundations. The Project seeks public participation in research\, writing and creating the Brattleboro Words Trail\, audio linked to sites of interest in the history of words for walking\, biking and driving tours of our area\, a book on Brattleboro’s printing and publishing history\, and other events linked to the October Brattleboro Literary Festival and throughout the year. For more information visit:  www.brattleborowordsproject.org URL:https://118elliot.com/event/the-roundtable-discussion-series/ CATEGORIES:Free,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://118elliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Roundtable-Poster_-VFC-May.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro Words Project":MAILTO:brattleborowords@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR