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The Christine Correa Ensemble Highlights Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite and Percussion Bitter Sweet at Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Music

The Christine Correa Ensemble will highlight Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite and Percussion Bitter Sweet at Next Stage Arts on Sunday, March 10th, at 7:00 pm, at 15 Kimball Hill in downtown Putney, VT. Tickets are $20 in advance / $25 at the door / $10 livestream, and may be purchased at nextstagearts.org.

“Max Roach broke the mold with his ‘We Insist!’ record in 1960, being one of the first jazz records that publicly proclaimed racial injustice. Christine Correa is bringing an all-star lineup of New York-based Jazz musicians to play Roach’s album live, allowing the audience to hear its ferocity and message live,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “Through the generosity of Chamber Music America, we’re able to bring this to our region.”

The Christine Correa Ensemble will highlight Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite and Percussion Bitter Sweet in order to celebrate the creative and activist legacy of Max Roach, a high-profile artist who was an outspoken civil rights advocate and who used the arts as a catalyst for change.

Windham Southeast School District Annual Meeting Mar 19, 2024

by Not Signed In | Education

The legal voters of the Windham Southeast School District (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, and Putney are hereby notified and warned to meet at Brattleboro Union High School in Brattleboro, Vermont on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. to conduct the following business: 

Article 1.  To act on reports of Officers. 

Article 2.  To elect the following officers of the District, which officers shall assume office upon election and serve for a term of one year: 

Vote for Brian Remer for WSESD School Board

by brianremer | Education

I am Brian Remer, I live in Guilford and I am asking for your vote for the WSESD School Board.  As an educator and facilitator, I am able to listen to many viewpoints, and find the common thread that leads to collaborative action.  I want to bring that ability to our school system.

The way people learn has been at the core of my professional life.  Whether teaching adults in non-profit organizations, children in middle school, or staff of the state of Vermont, I know that education needs to be engaging – especially for young people today.  I care deeply that we provide the opportunities for students and prepare them for the world. Our daughter Tilden graduated from BUHS so I’ve always had a stake in our local public-school system. Well-educated young people energize our communities with passion, optimism, and creativity.

WSESD Policy and Amendment Committee Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA – 2/14/2024
I. Approval of Minutes from 1/31/24
Update: G8 Continuous Improvement Plan – presented for second reading on 2/13
II. Evaluate (50 minutes)
F1 Student Conduct and Discipline in conjunction with model policy
G1 Curriculum Development and Coordination
F22 Student Assessment
H2 Parental Involvement Policy
H6 Annual School Reports

BCTV Schedules – Week of February 12, 2024

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 2/12/24

Monday, February 12, 2024

5:00 am All Things LGBTQ – Interview Show: Richard Schneider

6:00 am Brattleboro Reformer Presents – Windham County’s Got Talent 1/25/24

8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

9:00 am Energy Week with George Harvey – This Week’s Energy News

Biribá Union to Perform at Next Stage Arts in March

by hahrenholz | Music

Next Stage Arts presents Biribá Union, a dynamic musical trio featuring Grammy Award-winning cellist Mike Block, Progressive Hip-Hop artist Christylez Bacon, and electric bass player Patricia Ligia, at Next Stage Arts on Sunday, March 3rd, at 7:00 pm, at 15 Kimball Hill in downtown Putney, VT. Tickets are $20 in advance / $25 at the door / $10 livestream, and may be purchased at nextstagearts.org.

Mike Block (Cello, Vocals), Christylez Bacon (Beatbox, Guitar, Rhymes), and Patricia Ligia (Electric Bass, Pandeiro, Vocals) form a dynamic trio, blending original music with global influences to form a fresh and accessible sound. Each member of the collective brings influences and repertoire from their diverse backgrounds, such as Brazilian, Hip-Hop, Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, Funk, and Pop styles, synthesizing them through original compositions and songs that highlights their improvisational spontaneity and high energy stage presentation.

Windham Southeast School District Board Meeting Agenda + Annual Meeting Warning

by Not Signed In | Education

The legal voters of the Windham Southeast School District (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, and Putney are hereby notified and warned to meet at Brattleboro Union High School in Brattleboro, Vermont on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. to conduct the following business:

BCTV Schedules – Week of February 5, 2024

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 2/5/24

Monday, February 5, 2024

5:30 am Red Newt Productions – Whimsical Tour of Artful Ice Shanties 2022

6:00 am At BMAC – Artist Talk: Aurora Robson

7:15 am Stained Glass Windows of St. Michaels – Week 10: St. Raphael

7:50 am Juno Orchestra – Heaven’s Border – Organum Light

8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

Brian Cohen on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Creative

“Art is long, life is short”. Whether with ink, paint, or words, Brian Cohen goes deeply into expressing his ideas and experiences; mark-making on canvas, metal and paper. He has visions to share and stories to tell.

Windham Southeast School District Board (WSESD) Meeting Minutes – Jan 23, 2024

by Not Signed In | Education

SUMMARY:

● Student representatives expressed concern about a lack of positive student attitudes at the high school and asked for students and staff to show greater sensitivity and inclusivity, particularly to English Language Learners.
● Administrators provided an update on the implementation of two new curricula, EL (a literacy curriculum) and Illustrative Math.
● The board awarded the bid for roof repairs at Green Street School to Triumph Roofing in the amount of $322,000.
● The board awarded the bid for window replacement at The Guilford Central School to Monadnock Commercial Building Company in the amount of $362,949.
● The board approved the proposed FY2025 WSESD budget of $65,846,891. This budget will be presented for a public vote at the district annual meeting on March 19, 2024.
● The board voted to approve the proposed FY2025 Capital Plan.
● The board issued a statement regarding the Sexual Abuse Investigation.
● The board re-adopted two updated policies: D7 Volunteers and Work Study Students and F36 Student Freedom of Expression – School Media
● The Social Justice Committee collaborated with the Superintendent to write a statement expressing support for teachers to discuss the situation in Gaza and Israel in their classrooms. The board will vote whether to approve this statement at their next meeting on January 30, 2024.

BCTV Schedules – Week of January 29, 2024

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 1/29/24

Monday, January 29, 2024

5:00 am All Brains Belong – Brain Club: Family Relationships

6:00 am Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce – BACC Annual Members Meeting 1/16/24

6:35 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – Alternate Worlds– Kelly Link & Holly Black

7:30 am The World Fusion Show – Ep 170 – Brian Shankar Adler

Public Domain Fun

by cgrotke | Entertainment

Here’s a little project I did to celebrate Mickey Mouse, and a handful of songs, entering the public domain in 2024.  

I like to animate, and it was hard to resist playing with this early character.