Thursday, September 24. 2009
We welcome back Vermont mystery writer Don Bredes. In his fifth novel, The Errand Boy, onetime Boston homicide detective Hector Bellevance is settled on the family farm with his pregnant wife, Wilma, and their strong-willed eleven-year-old daughter, Myra, happily spending his days raising vegetables and serving as the town's constable. But Hector's days darken when a reckless driver leaves Wilma in a coma, and later, after the unrepentant driver turns up brutally murdered, Hector finds himself a natural suspect in the homicide. The murder quickly proves more vexing and the motives more twisted than even a town constable could have foreseen. Hector discovers an unsavory secret behind every door, and finds himself in a battle for everything and everyone he loves. Come hear this exciting Vermont mystery writer discuss his book and take home an autographed copy of it.
Friday, September 18. 2009
Teresa - engaging singer-songwriter who has toured the country sharing her music with fans in taverns, coffeehouses, and theaters - has made the trek up from Boston to Vermont and the Ball & Chain quite regularly. We welcome her back to hear her songs and stories (which she will happily share with the audience). Visit her website for information about her & her musical journey: www.teresastorch.com.
Sunday, September 13. 2009
California native and Berklee College of Music grad, singer-songwriter Tiff Jimber fills her work with a passion of the heart, performing and producing a unique blend of pop-rock music. Jimber's prolific songwriting has resulted in four albums, the newest of which came out this year! Her music combines snazzy piano melodies with dynamic lyrics to produce an edgy new sound, described as a cross between Jamiroquai and Fiona Apple, with shades of Vanessa Carlton and Tori Amos. For more information on Tiff Jimber, visit her website: www.tiffjimber.com.
Saturday, September 12. 2009
Are you suffering from the end-of-summer blues? Celebrate the cool weather's return, the colors of the coming season, and the crisp fall days with the fantastic foursome consisting of Gregg Humphrey, Mike Connor, Mike Boise and Earle Provin, as they perform some fantastic finger-flyin' bluegrass tunes. The music is wonderful, and the jokes between songs aren't too bad, either. This show is always a crowd-pleaser, so get here early! To read more about the band's history, ogle photos, and see where they're playing, visit their website: snakemountainbluegrass.com.
Thursday, September 10. 2009
A dog sees the world quite differently from a person. For starters, he or she is much closer to the ground-to what we've been trying to preserve more and more of these days. A dog is the original environmental activist: the sights, sounds, and smells of nature are what make a dog a dog. And if you want to learn more about nature, try enjoying life like a dog.
Kathryn Miles sets out to do just that when she becomes determined to let her puppy, Ari, live life on her own terms. Once some basic ground rules are set, Kathryn takes the leash off her dog and the blinders off her own eyes. A new world soon emerges: she and Ari explore a backyard landscape of grass, mud, snow, trees, and the occasional fox. They find the scent of a northern wind, the footprints of a startled raccoon, and other secrets of the natural world. The puppy's free-spirited outlook teaches Kathryn to see more when she might otherwise have seen less,
while adding a certain excitement and clarity of vision.
At last, a canine memoir that is unique and irresistible; Adventures with Ari goes well beyond telling the familiar story of a dog and its owner. Author Bill McKibben says of this book, "After a few generations of losing touch with nature, our eyes don't work so well any more. So it's a fine idea to borrow another pair, especially if they're attached to a wet and useful nose." Miles is an author and professor of writing at Unity College in Maine. Join us for a night of fun talking about "man's best friend."
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