Vincent Van Gogh, whose churning fields of color and contemplative self-portraits seem to surge with generosity of creative spirit, said, “I have walked this earth for 30 years and, out of gratitude, want to leave some souvenir.”
For most artists, a muse usually comes in the form of a person, place or specific experience rather than an altruistic impulse or sense of indebtedness and, indeed, by its very definition, art is often a tacit expression of the id, the ego or, in some cases, the unapologetic, over-inflated bravado of its creator.
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The Subdudes are at the Paramount on Saturday with their New Orleans influenced sound. I checked out a live recording on their Web site and they do justice to their roots. This should be another example of the Paramount bringing great shows here to Rutland. Show your support and take in the show.
Rick Redington will be up in Rochester this Saturday at Seasoned Books & Bakery at 6:30 p.m. and then Sunday at Jax in Killington for his regular gig there.
George Nostrand is preparing to throw his own Shameless 35th Birthday at Sidelines Tavern on Sat. Nov. 24, featuring The Dubois, The Bona Fide Dregs, and many special guests. You’re all invited!
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A new strain of the flu is heading for Vermont this year, but health officials say supplies of vaccine to deal with it are plentiful.
“The flu vaccine is in good supply and manufacturers have begun shipping to the people who purchase it,” said Sue Barry, immunization program chief at the Vermont Department of Health. “In Vermont, over 32,000 doses have been shipped so far.”
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What: Resolutio: Seed Sounds for the World Mind
Where: The Carving Studio, 636 Marble Street, West Rutland
When: Debut performance is Sept. 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Vincent Van Gogh, whose churning fields of color and contemplative self-portraits seem to surge with generosity of creative spirit, said, “I have walked this earth for 30 years and, out of gratitude, want to leave some souvenir.”
