Island Arts

Gong Bath Relaxation
2022-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1769 South End RD, North Hero Camp Ingalls, 1769 South End Road, North Hero, VT
Gong Bath Relaxation
August 24th class has been CANCELLED Date/Time: June 9th & 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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Flores Argentinas
2022-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Flores ArgentinasDate and Time: Thursday, August 25, 2022; 7-9 PM
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25
Soprano Sarah Cullins and classical guitarist Daniel Gaviria—whose 8 Cuerdas performance stunned a sell-out house last season—return in a new program.
Sharing the stage is the ensemble Duo Dolce—Vermont Symphony Orchestra principal cellist John Dunlop and violinist Laura Markowitz. The foursome will treat us to music by a variety of Argentine and other South American composers, performed with various combinations of their instruments. A unique concert!
“The pairing of these two particular instruments presents timbres not heard in tandem as frequently as, say, violin and piano. It’s a gorgeous sound — and wonderful piece of music, with each part doing its own thing while also sticking tightly together.” So comments WQXR’s James Bennett on the pairing of cello and guitar in the work by Gnattalli that appears on this program:
MORE… Cullins comments that the performers “will do some pieces together and in combinations, but mostly perform as Duos who approach this folk, jazz, or traditional music- inspired classical repertoire” in our own way. At times melancholy, passionate, tragic, playful, or romantic, this music is “sure to move you and get you moving”.
“Flores Argentinas”, taking its name from the beautiful song cycle by Carlos Guastavino, offers music by Argentinean composers, including some fiery tangos. “Works by Piazzolla and Guastavino are joined by works of neighboring-country composers such as Gerardo Rodriguez from Uruguay and Brazilian favorite, Heitor Villa-Lobos. Traditional Argentinean pieces may be new to Vermont audiences. We think they will LOVE them!”
The program will close with the exquisite Cantelina from Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasieras #5 for soprano, and here performed with both cello and guitar. Not to be missed.
John Dunlop and Laura MarkowitzPhoto of Dunlop & Markowitz courtesy of Bear Cieri.
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The Dixie Six
2022-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
The Dixie SixDate: Saturday, August 27, 2022; 6:30 pm; picnic on the green starting at 5:30 pm, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, this outside concert will be cancelled.
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, North Hero
Tickets: $10 online and at the door. Chairs or blankets are suggested.
Vermont’s Dixie Six is a band well-loved by Island Arts’ audiences, and the group is well-known in the greater Burlington music scene. These six Vermont musicians focus on the sound and repertoire of Louis Armstrong’s All Stars of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The All Stars are famous for hits such as “Blueberry Hill,” “Mack the Knife,” and “Hello, Dolly!” which blew “the Beatles off the top of pop charts at the height of Beatlemania.” This lively jazz still thrills, appealing to all ages.
The Dixie Six players will be Charlie MacFayden, piano; Peter Williams, bass; Dave Whittle, drums; Phil Mead, trombone; Tony Pietricola, clarinet; and Bill Wicker on the cornet. Though retaining a traditional Dixie feel, band’s updated rhythm section gives a new energy to New Orleans classics and mid-century standards.
“Thanks to Island Arts for inviting us to play. We hope you enjoy the music as much as we enjoy playing it for you.”
~ The Dixie Six
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Spontaneous Evening Under the Stars
2022-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Orchard Hill Observatory, 70 Poor Farm Rd., Alburgh, VT
Spontaneous Evening Under the StarsDate: August 27th starting at dusk/8PM. The event will take place on Aug 28th if cloudy or inclement weather.
Location: Orchard Hill Observatory, 70 Poor Farm Rd., Alburgh
Tickets: Free event
The Sky is full of surprises, ready for you and your family to enjoy. As stargazing is weather-dependent, if uncertain about the weather conditions on Saturday Aug 27th call 802-238-1664, or email Joe Comeau (jkcomeau@hotmail.com) with the word “Stars” in the Subject line.
Sponsored by Island Arts and the Vermont Astronomical Society.
FREE EVENT!Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash

Kundalini Yoga
2022-08-31 09:00 - 10:15, 2022-09-07 09:00 - 10:15, 2022-09-14 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.

Tai Chi
2022-08-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | 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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Folk Dancing
2022-09-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Folk DancingDate and Time: Every Monday Starting September 12th to October 24th. 6PM-7PM
Instructor: Leslie Alpert
Location: Island Arts Barn
Tickets: $10
Experience the JOY of community dancing to lively music.
Join us for Easy International Folk Dancing. All dances are taught. No partner required. No experience required, and new students are always welcome. Bring your water bottle. Masks are required inside. We will hold onto cloths instead of hands to help maintain 6 ft distance inside and out.
To verify class schedule or for more information, call Lesley at 802-372-3418.
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Island Arts Appreciation Day
2022-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Worthen Library, 28 Community Lane, South Hero, 05486
Date & Time: October 2, 2022. 2PM to 4PM
Where: Worthen Library, Community Ln
South Hero, VT
Island Arts appreciation day for all sponsors, volunteers, Island Arts supporters
Please join us as we say Thank You to all of our Sponsors, Volunteers, and Supporters.

Island Arts Book Sale 2022
2022-10-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Book Sale
Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday October 15th & 16th, 11AM to 3PM
Location: Island Arts Center (barn), 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, North Hero
Tickets: Free admission. Books by donation.
Island Arts book sale. Books for every interest.
All proceeds benefit Island Arts Youth Programs

Tai Chi
2023-05-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Tai ChiDate and Time: Every Wednesday from May 24 – September 6 (or longer), 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Instructor: Rob Rousseau
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, N. Hero
Tickets: Free, Donations to Island Arts appreciated
Please call for more information and prior to joining 2023 classes by calling Rob Rousseau at 802-373-0947
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.
Classes held outside weather permitting; otherwise, class will move inside the barn.
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Bluegrass Jam Session
2023-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Isle LaMotte Town Hall Community Room, Isle LaMotte, VT 05463, 67 Church St., Isle LaMotte, VT, 05463, United States
Bluegrass Jam SessionDate and Time: Sunday, June 4, July 2, August 27, 2023; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Outside, weather permitting; otherwise, concert will move inside the barn.
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: Free event. Registration is suggested.
Join Willy Dallas and members of the Corner Junction Bluegrass Band for a series of
fun and inclusive jamming sessions. It’s the perfect introduction and all playing levels
are welcome using the traditional bluegrass instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Upright Bass, Fiddle, and Dobro. You’ll learn 2 or 3 chord songs at a slow jam pace with CJBB to support you. Arrangements to try out instruments are possible.
Vermont Bluegrass Band | Corner Junction Bluegrass | Vermont
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Yin Yoga & Meditation w/ Bob
2023-06-05 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-06-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Masonic Hall, 40 South Street, South Hero, Vermont, 05486
Yin Yoga & Meditation with BobDate/Time: Mondays, 10 – 11:15 am, June 5, 12, 19, 26 (4-week series)
Location: Masonic Hall, 40 South Street, South Hero, Vermont 05486
Cost: FREE; donations appreciated to benefit Island Arts
Have you ever entered the “flow state” while doing an activity…maybe while being in nature, listening to music or just walking? This is the idea behind combining Yin Yoga and Meditation. Join Bob Muncil for a four-week series of Yin and Meditation…no prior experience necessary (either in yoga or meditation). Yin yoga is unlike almost all other kinds of yoga and is an essential balance to many of our “yang” lifestyle choices.
Bob is both a certified Yin Yoga instructor as well as a certified meditation instructor. This series will be user-friendly and easy to do for ALL body types and fitness levels. Come to one or all classes.
Bring your own yoga mat. Cost is by donation.
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Bird Walk in North Hero State Park
2023-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | North Hero State Park, US Rte 2, North Hero, VT
Bird Walk in North Hero State ParkDate and Time: Thursday June 8, 2023; 8am
Instructor: Maeve Kim
Location: North Hero State Park,
3803 Lakeview Drive, North Hero, Vermont 05474
Tickets: $15 or $40 for series of 3 if purchased by June 8, 2023
Field trip to North Hero State Park to enjoy all the beautiful birds that are setting up housekeeping in the woods and wetlands and along the lake shore.
We’ll meet at the entrance, then drive slowly to the lake and back,
with many stops and several short walks.
The Champlain Islands are bursting with birds in June! Year-round birds are here, of course. Birds that nested and raised
their young here have returned from their winter journey north.
Participants age 8 and above is suggested. Anyone between 8 and 12 must
be accompanied by a parent.
Photo courtesy of audubon.org
Maeve Kim, Instructor
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Book Sale 2023
2023-06-17 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 SaleDate & Time: Saturday & Sunday June 17 -18, 2023; 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Island Arts Center (barn), 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, North Hero
Tickets: Free admission. Books by donation.
The book sale will feature more than 5,000 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. Browse at your leisure in the airy space that is the Island Arts Center barn.
Please join us on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 11AM as we welcome Vermont novelist and master storyteller, Stephen Russell Payne as he presents his newest novel “You Were Always There”.

Signed copies of his books, which make great gifts, will be available for sale:
You Were Always There – A novel (set in Vermont)
Cliff Walking – A Novel (set on the Coast of Maine)
Life on a Cliff – A Novel (the sequel set on the Coast of Maine)
Riding My Guitar – The Rick Norcross Story (biography of a fascinating Vermont musician)
Ties That Bind Us – A Collection of Vermont Short Stories.
For more information regarding Mr. Payne, please visit his website at stephenrussellpayne.com
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Book Sale 2023
2023-06-18 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 SaleDate & Time: Saturday & Sunday June 17 -18, 2023; 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Island Arts Center (barn), 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, North Hero
Tickets: Free admission. Books by donation.
The book sale will feature more than 5,000 books to cater to every taste. All books are organized by subject for your easy
There are paperbacks, hard-covers, and some beautiful books to display. The subjects are varied and include Fiction, My
History, Travel, Cooking, Psychology, True Stories, Biographies, and more. Browse at your leisure in the airy space that is the Island Arts Center barn.
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