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Vermont Humanities E-newsletter
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Fall Conference Announced
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Music and the Human Experience
VHC Fall Conference 2013
November 15 - 16, 2013 Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont In a series of lectures and performances that cut across historical periods and cultural traditions, award-winning scholars and musicians will both demonstrate and reflect on how music is fundamental to the human experience. Music plays a powerful role in all societies. It expresses our most personal and profound feelings and binds us to both our neighbors and strangers alike. We are both soothed and energized by music. We worship with music; we go to war to music; we bury our dead to music. We are entertained by music, and with it we express our deepest beliefs. This year's conference features talks on music and the brain, Mozart's genius, the historical development of jazz and its cross-cultural influences, Arabic music, Stravinsky's revolutionary Rite of Spring, folk music traditions, and Beethoven and the Beatles. We hope to see you there!
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Robert Frost in Theaters
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Robert Frost: This Verse Business
Starring Emmy Award Winner and Tony Nominee GORDON CLAPP at Two Esteemed Vermont Theaters
 Gordon Clapp is the great American poet Robert Frost, who barded about the country for forty-five years with his poetry, dry wit, and "promises to keep." Clapp, best known for his Emmy-winning role on NYPD Blue and his Tony-nominated role in Broadway's Glengarry Glen Ross, brings an uncanny authenticity to the role much as Hal Holbrook did for Mark Twain. At times funny, often poignant, This Verse Business
shows us both the public and private faces of this beloved poet. An exhilarating experience!
Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, September 6-22, 2013
 Opening Night Gala, Friday, September 6, 6:45 pm: Pre-show catered reception, cash bar, live music, presentation by poet David Budbill, Frost performance, and post-show dessert reception with Gordon Clapp.
Pre-show talk on Robert Frost with Peter Gilbert, Saturday, September 7, 7:00 pm: Join Peter Gilbert, Vermont Humanities Council executive director, for a lively discussion about Frost and his poetry.
Post-show discussion with Gordon Clapp, September 12
Curtain: Thursdays, 7:00 pm; Fridays, Saturdays, 8:00 pm; plus a 2:00 pm matinee Saturday, September 7. Sundays, 7:00 pm (except the final Sunday, September 22, 2:00 pm)
Or call 802.229.0492.
Dorset Theatre Festival, Dorset, September 26-28
Curtain time, 8:00 pm
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Book Festivals
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VHC Grants Support Vermont Book Festivals
Burlington Book Festival, September 20-22, 2013
The Queen City's annual celebration of the written word offers readings, signings, panels, workshops, demos, family activities, and special events featuring literary luminaries from around the world and just around the corner. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Learn more.
Brattleboro Literary Festival, October 3-6, 2013
The festival is a four-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. Located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Learn more. VHC also supported Bookstock in Woodstock with a VHC grant. Learn more.
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First Wednesdays 2013-2014
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First Wednesdays Lectures Begin October 2, 7pm
First Wednesdays, October through May
 Brattleboro * Essex Junction * Manchester * Middlebury * Montpelier * Newport * Norwich * Rutland * St. Johnsbury
This eclectic lecture series offers talks in nine towns on the first Wednesday of the month, October through May. Topics are varied, timely, timeless, thought-provoking, and fun.
The 2013-2014 season of First Wednesdays begins October 2 at the nine locations listed above. The free lectures draw nationally and regionally renowned authors, artists, scholars, and public figures who speak on diverse topics before audiences sometimes numbering several hundred people.
All First Wednesdays talks are free and open to the public.
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Thursday Thoughts
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Thursday Thoughts Weekly Poems via Facebook and Twitter
Join us on Facebook and Twitter to read these weekly poems!
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Civil War Book of Days -- Marking Events that Happened Each Week During the Civil War
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Humanities Commentaries on VPR
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Each month, VHC's Executive Director Peter Gilbert presents commentaries on Vermont Public Radio that examine current and past events from a humanities perspective.The Case for the Humanities (8-9-2013) An impressive commission that included Ken Burns, former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, George Lucas, Yo-Yo Ma, eminent scholars, university presidents, and corporate leaders recently released a report commissioned by Congress to provide advice on how to strengthen the humanities and social sciences in this country. Coolidge Oath (7-26-2013) On the advent of the event's anniversary, history and poetry merge to tell movingly the story of Vermont's own Calvin Coolidge becoming president and to make a moral point. Holmes, Hiss and History (6-24-2013) As the Fourth of July approaches and we look back on the founding of our country, Peter Gilbert reflects on how historical connections are often closer than we think. And enjoy these timely reflections pulled from the archive. Summer Inspired by Wadsworth (8-20-2003) Vermont summers are short, but memories of the warm season are long. Peter Gilbert reflects on the power of childhood memories of natural beauty. Hawaiian Farmers' Market (8-3-2010) On a Saturday summer morning, Peter Gilbert visited a farmers market in Honolulu and found both very different from and similar to farmers' markets in Vermont.
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Thank You for Your Donation
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The Vermont Humanities Council depends on donations from individuals and businesses to offer public programming and programming for underserved communities.
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The Vermont Humanities Council presents more than 1,200 events every year. Thank you for your interest in lifelong learning!
Sincerely,
Sylvia Plumb, Director of Communications
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