Saturday, August 21. 2010
Mike and Tom Boise entertain with a musical sound they call “Simply Acoustic”.
Thursday, August 19. 2010
Born in Germany, a retired film editor, Walter’s poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review, Barrow Street, and many others. A resident of New York City, Walter has summered in Vermont for many years. The American Book Review said of his poetry collection, The Jew’s Harp, “These are poems of an open spirit toward God and His people.” The book is a remarkable celebration of family, of tradition, and of living through terrible and wonderful times. The obvious themes are love and survival. The controlled lyric and narrative voice of the poems is that of a son, and grandson, speaking about his father, mother, wife, children and grandchildren; they speak of the agony of loss and the joy of retrieval; they speak of journeys, from Hitler's Germany, to Ecuador, to safety in America, and a new life. Join the celebration with this wonderful poet, and take home a copy of this amazing collection of his work.
Thursday, August 12. 2010
Kings or the Earth, a powerful and haunting story of life, death, and family in rural America, is hailed across the boards as a brilliant work by the likes of Publishers’ Weekly, Oprah Magazine to lead her list of popular summer reads this year, the Washington Post and the LA Times. Vermont author of the brilliant first work, Finn: A Novel, Clinch has hit an amazing and brilliant home- run with his second work. Oprah calls it, “A masterful and compassionate novel…” Publishers Weekly says, “this quiet storm of a novel will stun readers with it’s power.” Compared by many to the works of William Faulkner, the Rutland Herald said, “…Faulkner might well agree.” Two Briggs Carriage book sellers have each created staff picks for this novel. Come prepared to meet a Vermont writer about to enter the realms of the most important American writers of our times. Put this book at the top of your summer reading list!! Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the author and to take home a signed book.
Friday, August 6. 2010
Bread and Bones are entertainers of the first order, producing gorgeous harmonies, captivating lyrics, and witty banter. We are always thrilled to welcome them to the Ball & Chain, with their unique blend of eclectic & original folk music performed by Richard Ruane on guitar & vocals and Beth Duquette on vocals as well.
Friday, July 16. 2010
Coming to us from Portland, Maine, is Putnam Smith! Known for his foot-stompin’ banjo, melancholy guitar, spicy mandolin and sexy voice, his music is steeped in “old time” and Americana roots. His songs sound like they come from a porch in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a cabin on the coast of Maine. Putnam lives in a log cabin north or Portland and he loves to compost. Join us in welcoming this “down-east” musician to Brandon.
Thursday, July 15. 2010
In April 1775, a small band of men set out from Hartford and traveled swiftly north toward the shore of Lake Champlain, recruiting men to their expedition along the way. Within only a few days, this loyal group of volunteers arrived in Vermont and, joining forces with Ethan Allen and his legendary Green Mountain Boys, launched a daring attack to capture more than one hundred cannons stored at Fort Ticonderoga. Richard Smith, in his book, Ethan Allen and the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga: America's First Victory, traces the Patriots’ route. He chronicles the rival expedition led by Benedict Arnold, his confrontation with Allen and the surprise attack that changed the course of the American Revolution. He reminds us that Brandon’s Stephan A. Douglas’ great grandfather play a key role in this history. Richard B. Smith has created historical maps and self-guided history tours. Richard Smith earned degrees in engineering and management from Lehigh University and an advanced degree in economics from Columbia University. He and his wife reside in Manchester, Vermont.
Thursday, July 8. 2010
Noise is usually defined as unwanted sound. But as Garret Keizer illustrates in his probing new book, The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want, noise is as much about what we want as about what we seek to avoid. It is a byproduct of human striving since ancient times. Noise provides a key for understanding some of our most pressing issues, from social inequality to climate change. In a journey from the Tanzanian veldt to the streets of New York, Keizer deftly explores the political ramifications of noise, America's central role in a loud world, and the environmental sustainability of a quieter one. Garret Keizer is a free lance writer, a contributing editor to Harper's Magazine, and a recent Guggenheim Fellow. He is the author of six books, including the critically acclaimed Help and The Enigma of Anger. His essays and poems have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, The Best American Essays, and The Best American Poetry. He lives with his wife in northeastern Vermont.
Saturday, June 26. 2010
Mike and Tom Boise entertain with a musical sound they call “simply acoustic.”
Thursday, June 24. 2010
Mental health columnist, Chelsea Lowe, and Bruce Cohen (psychiatry, Harvard Univ.), team up to address the needs and concerns of those who are involved with someone who has bipolar disorder. Living with Someone Who’s Living with Bipolar Disorder is an essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolar. The authors use non-technical language to describe all aspects of diagnosis, treatment options, and day-to-day issues. Numerous vignettes of couples, told from the non-bipolar partner's point of view, personalize the narrative and also make clear how varied the symptoms can be. Specific advice is offered and excellent resources are provided for all aspects of diagnosis, treatment, communication and coping. Chelsea Lowe writes about health, beauty, interpersonal communication and other topics, and is equally comfortable writing fiction, lyrics and intricate verse. Her essays and features have been heard on National Public Radio and seen in TV Guide, Newsweek, the New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe Magazine and many other places.
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