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VPR's coverage of arts and culture in the region.

Art Hounds: Salinger, Circus Arts And Gershwin

Courtesy, Cirque US
This detail is from the poster for Cirque US' original and new show called, "One Man's Trash: A Repurposed Circus" on view this coming Monday in Wilmington.

There are plenty of arts events to add to your social calendar this week, including a play in Putney, a gallery full of cool masks and blacksmithed items in Burlington, a valley jig in East Fairfield and circus arts in Wilmington.

Thursday through Saturday, July 28 through July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Next Stage in Putney:"What Rhymes With America"performed by The Apron Theater Company, suggested by Laurie Fichter of Putney.

Friday through Sunday, July 29 through July 31, in the space above Body Art Tattoo, Main Street, Burlington: Shadow Gallery and Bazaarwill showcase original art, crafters, makers, mask makers and blacksmiths, recommended by Vincent Izzo from Burlington.

Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Wilmington: Samirah Evans Sings Gershwin and selections from "Porgy And Bess,"recommended by Alan Greenspan in Wilmington.

Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Woodstock Town Hall in Woodstock: "Coming Through The Rye," film and story based on the true-life events of a local filmmaker and his relationship with the late J.D. Salinger.

Sunday, July 31 from noon to dusk on the East Fairfield Green in East Fairfield: Jig In The Valley with eight hours of bands and food to benefit the local food shelf, suggested by Jim Eichelberger from East Fairfield.

Monday, August 1 in Wilmington at Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.: "One Man’s Trash: A Repurposed Circus" from Cirque US, suggested by Karen Harris from Norwich.

Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe: Tom Murphy's "MetaMURPHosis," suggested by Maya McCoy from Greensboro Bend.

Support for Art Hounds comes from the Vermont Arts Council, working to ensure that every Vermonter has access to the arts.

Art Hounds on VPR is adapted from Minnesota Public Radio News and is powered by The Public Insight Network. Our theme music was written and performed by Trio Gusto.

Mary Williams Engisch is a local host on All Things Considered.
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