Island Arts

Sohyun Ahn, Piano Solo & 4 Hands 2022
2022-07-15 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Sohyun Ahn, Piano Solo & 4-HandsDate and Time: Friday, July 15, 2022; 7 PM
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25
New York-based Sohyun Ahn offers a program of Mozart and Debussy. Described as “an absolute master” by New York Concert Review, and heralded as an “amazing pianist” in an “excellent and memorable performance” by the Classical New Jersey Society, we welcome her premiere appearance in the Champlain Islands of Vermont. She will be joined by local Vermont pianist Eun Hee Park in a piano 4-hands selection.
From liner notes for Dr. Ahn’s Bach Goldberg Variations: “Her playing exhibits a crystalline clarity, insightful nuance, and dynamic breadth.”
Piano Music Magazine, Korea: “Such a gifted virtuoso, wonderful performing the emotional storm … with the perfectly balanced elegance.”
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The Nature of Awe, the Awe of Nature
2022-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | ZOOM
The Nature of Awe, the Awe of NatureDate and Time: July 14, 2022; 7 PM
Instructor: Maeve Kim
Location: Zoom class
Tickets: $40 for the set of three classes; $15 for one class
What kinds of excitement does nature, especially birds, bring to us? Breath-held awe! Disbelief and wonder! Amusement. Delight. Understanding! Join Maeve for photos and stories of some of her favorite birding experiences, and the lessons those experiences have taught her. See additional birding class on August 28.
Participant age 16 and above is suggested.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT
Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the class.
Photo courtesy of audubon.org
Maeve Kim, Instructor
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Citizens Concert Band - 2022
2022-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Citizens Concert BandDate: Wednesday July 13, 2022; 6:30 PM; picnic on the green starting at 5:30 PM (weather permitting)
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $15
The ever-popular Citizens Concert Band returns to the Islands with singer Jennifer McConnell featured. Long a favorite of Island Arts’ audiences, Citizens Concert Band offers a mix of toe-tapping music that includes traditional band favorites, jazzy numbers, and show and pop tunes cleverly adapted for its mix of musicians. A community band based in St. Albans, its 35 to 40 musicians range from high school age through adults.
The Band has a long history. Founded in 1946 under the American Legion umbrella by soldiers returning home from World War II, it has been going strong ever since. A single conductor, Edric Loomis, led the band from 1946 when he was 28 years old until his retirement after the 2001 season. Today, the Band is directed by Jeremy Berger.
Photo courtesy of Citizens Concert Band.
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Tai Chi
2022-07-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-25 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) and 2 more dates | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Tai ChiTai Chi
Date and Time: Every Wednesday from May 11 – September 7 (or longer), 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Instructor: Rob Rousseau
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, N. Hero
Tickets: Donations to Island Arts appreciated
Join us in Tai Chi for health and relaxation. New students are always welcome.Tai Chi is, literally, the connecting of individual energy to the universe energy through a series of movements. Moving simply and letting go of our own blocks allows Chi, or energy, to flow.
QiGong is a method of movement from which Tai Chi and a plethora of other movements have evolved.
For more information, please call Rob at 802-373-0947.
Classes held outside unless the weather is inclement.
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Kundalini Yoga
2022-07-13 09:00 - 10:15 (Asia/Dubai) | North Hero Community Hall, US Rte 2, North Hero, VT
Kundalini YogaDate and time: Wednesdays, 9am – 10:15am, June 15 – September 15
Instructor: Kim Muncil
Cost: FREE; donations appreciated to benefit Island Arts
This style of yoga includes poses, movement, breath work, and meditation. Each class is very unique and a full experience. The practice works to move energy in the body and bring about self-awareness. No yoga experience necessary.
The classes will be taught by Kim Muncil, a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor from Delmar, NY who has taught yoga for several years. She is a retired elementary teacher and spends her summers on Lake Champlain.
Offered in collaboration with the North Hero Parks and Recreation.

A Cappella Lollapalooza 2022
2022-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
A Cappella LollapaloozaDate: Sunday July 10, 2022; 6:30pm. Picnic on the green starting at 5:30 PM (weather permitting)
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25
Three ensembles of different styles will perform at this event. The Counterpoint chamber ensemble headlines, with the Green Mountain Chorus and the Chordination barbershop quartet.
Chordination
Counterpoint features a variety of repertory from folksongs, African-American spirituals, sacred music of many traditions, and concert works by classical composers of our own age and the past. Founded by legendary Vermont choral director and arranger Robert De Cormier in 2000, the group is now directed by Nathanial G. Lew. Counterpoint has released 11 CDs.
Men from Vermont and Quebec have sounded the chords of Barbershop harmony together as the Green Mountain Chorus for over 70 years. A unique form of a cappella singing, Barbershop employs close four-part harmony. This chorus livens it up with a little comedy and audience participation—to the delight of audiences of all ages.
The Chordination quartet of unaccompanied singers delivers tunes from pop, folk, and Broadway traditions, arranged in the Barbershop Style.
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Introduction to Alexander Technique
2022-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 34 Cardinal Lane, South Hero VT, 34 Cardinal Lane, South Hero, VT
Introduction to Alexander TechniqueDate/time: Saturday, July 9, 2022; 4 pm to 5 pm
Location: Studio above garage at 34 Cardinal Lane, South Hero
Instructor: Sue Collinson
Cost: $15
The Alexander Technique, which is taught internationally, seeks to help students find ease of movement by releasing habit patterns that interfere with everyday functioning. It is very useful to musicians and anyone seeking improved mastery and presence.
Sue Collinson is a graduate of the Institute for The Alexander Technique and a member of The American Society for The Alexander Technique.
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Gong Bath Relaxation
2022-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1769 South End RD, North Hero Camp Ingalls, 1769 South End Road, North Hero, VT
Gong Bath RelaxationDate/Time: July 7th & August 24th 7:00-8:00 pm
Locations: Camp Ingalls, 1769 South End Road, North Hero.
Cost: FREE; donations appreciated to benefit Island Arts
Gong baths are essentially a sound massage for the body. The gong has been used as a powerful tool in helping to still the mind and relax the body for thousands of years. Participating in a gong bath consists of lying on a yoga mat or blanket and simply letting the sound waves of the gong wash over you. Gong baths are known to reduce stress and aid in the flow of emotions. There will be gentle movement and breathing exercises in preparation for the relaxation.
Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
The class will be taught by Kim Muncil, a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor. She has taught yoga and provided Gong Baths for several years. She is a retired elementary teacher and spends her summers on Lake Champlain.
Offered in collaboration with the North Hero Parks and Recreation.
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Kundalini Yoga
2022-07-06 09:00 - 10:15, 2022-06-29 09:00 - 10:15, 2022-06-22 09:00 - 10:15, 2022-06-15 09:00 - 10:15 (Asia/Dubai) | 1769 South End RD, North Hero Camp Ingalls, 1769 South End Road, North Hero, VT
Kundalini Yoga
August 24th class has been CANCELLED Date and time: Wednesdays, 9am – 10:15am, June 15 – September 15
Instructor: Kim Muncil
Cost: FREE; donations appreciated to benefit Island Arts
NOTE: Classes for July 13th, August 10th, and August 17th will be at the North Hero Community Hall, US RTE 2, North Hero VT
This style of yoga includes poses, movement, breath work, and meditation. Each class is very unique and a full experience. The practice works to move energy in the body and bring about self-awareness. No yoga experience necessary.
The classes will be taught by Kim Muncil, a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor from Delmar, NY who has taught yoga for several years. She is a retired elementary teacher and spends her summers on Lake Champlain.
Offered in collaboration with the North Hero Parks and Recreation.

Meditation
2022-06-27 09:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-20 09:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-13 09:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-06 09:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 1769 South End RD, North Hero Camp Ingalls, 1769 South End Road, North Hero, VT
MeditationDate/Time: Mondays, 9-10 am, June 6, 13, 20, 27 (4-week series)
Location: Camp Ingalls, 769 South End Road, North Hero
Cost: FREE; donations appreciated to benefit Island Arts
This four-part meditation series will give attendees practical tools and insights which they can utilize in their own practice. The series is for people new to meditation as well as those with an existing practice.
Instructor Bob Muncil is a Certified Meditation Instructor (School of Positive Transformation, Boulder, CO). He has meditated daily for many years and has taught various meditation classes and techniques to students of all ages and meditation experience. If you have never meditated but want to give it a try, this is the class for you.
Offered in collaboration with the North Hero Parks and Recreation.
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Claire Black, solo piano, presents 'Poetic Unity'
2022-06-26 19:00 - 20:15 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Claire Black, solo piano works of the Schumanns & Beethoven’Date and Time: Sunday, June 26, 2022, 7 PM to 8:15 PM. There will be no intermission.
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25
Acclaimed Burlington-based pianist Claire Black presents a rich and lovingly curated program of solo piano works by Clara and Robert Schumann, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Black has a virtuoso technique and performs with deep passion, both as a solo pianist and as a chamber musician. Recent audience comments: “Pure joy! Uplifting. Intimate. Passionate. Masterful. Engaging.”
“It’s so neat to be in a largely rural place where classical music is held in such high regard.”
~ Claire Black
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Country Line Dancing for the Family
2022-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Isle LaMotte Veterans Rec Park , School ST., School ST, Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463
Country Line Dancing for the FamilyDate and Time: Saturday, June 25; 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Isle LaMotte Veterans Rec Park – School St
Rain Location: Goodsell Ridge Preserve Barn 69 Pine St ILM
Tickets: FREE
Time to Boot, Scoot, and Boogie! Bring your family to beautiful Isle LaMotte and learn some Country line dancing to some of Country’s greatest hits! No prior experience necessary. All are welcome.
Dance routines will be in a group setting with plenty of room to space out. There will be no touching or partner work.
This free event is brought to you through a collaboration of Island Arts and the Isle LaMotte Rec Department. Donations appreciated to benefit Island Arts.
Picnic on the green starting at 5:30.
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Handcrafted Greeting Card Workshop
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Handcrafted Greeting Card WorkshopDate & Time: Wednesday June 22, 2022 10-11:30 am
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, N. Hero
Tuition: $40 for all 3 classes or $15 for one class. Class fee includes 2 card kits per class.
Enjoy Card Workshops taught by Pat Brennan. An Islander since 1969, Pat has been giving card classes for five years. She will teach you basic card-making.
At your first class, in addition to the class fee, you will be required to buy a tool kit ($6) that includes a dispenser with double-sided tape, glue dots, sponge daubers, and a little bling.
Please bring scissors if you have them.
At each class, you will receive two card kits. Each will create a beautiful one-of-kind card with envelope, a card likely to cost $5 or $6 in a store—if you could find one as nice! This is a great opportunity to have fun, learn card-making, and surprise friends and family with beautiful cards.
Each class is unique and explores different techniques that widen your skills. You can attend one class or enjoy the set of three classes at a discount.
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Yards That Sing, And Buzz, And Bloom!
2022-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | ZOOM
Yards That Sing, And Buzz, And Bloom! – How to Make Your Yard Part of Vermont’s Natural HabitatDate and Time: Thursday June 16, 2022; 7 PM
Instructor: Maeve Kim
Location: Zoom class
Tickets: $40 for the set of three classes; $15 for one class
Learn many ways to brighten your back, front and side yards so they attract more and more beautiful birds and more of our state’s all-important pollinators. Lots of beautiful photos of birds, bugs and flowers!
See additional birding classes on July 14 and August 28.
Participant age 16 and above is suggested.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT
Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the class.
Photo courtesy of audubon.org
Maeve Kim, Instructor
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Book Sale & 50/50 Raffle 2022
2022-06-04 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Book Sale & 50/50 RaffleDate & Time: Saturday June 4, 2022; 11 AM to 3 PM
Location: Island Arts Center (barn), 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, North Hero
Tickets: Free admission. Books by donation.
Island Arts book sale event this year honors our veterans. The winner of a 50/50 raffle to benefit North Country Honor Flight for veterans and Island Arts youth scholarships will be announced, and country singer Larry Lee Ebere will offer entertainment from 1-3 PM. Raffle tickets at $10 are available from outlets (click here) starting in May and at wrap up at the book sale.

The book sale will feature more than 800 books to cater to every taste. All books are organized by subject for your easy discovery. There are paperbacks, hard-covers, and some beautiful books to display. The subjects are varied and include Fiction, Mysteries, History, Travel, Cooking, Psychology, True Stories, Biographies, and more. There are also some books in French and even a few in German. Browse at your leisure in the airy space that is the Island Arts Center barn.
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