Joseph J. Hansard

burlington, vt


Events:

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-07-15 00:00:00

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Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Brand New

Where: Higher Ground

Date: 2007-05-22 20:00:00

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Champ Week - I Took Champ's Photo

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-08-04 11:00:00

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Come hear Sandra Mansi speak at 11 a.m. of her legendary encounter with the Lake Champlain monster, and get a free autographed copy of her classic photo--celebrating Champ Week!

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-26 11:00:00

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Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Champ Week - Champ Story Time

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-05 11:00:00

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Stories about our lovable Lake Monster. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Champ Week - Champ: Believer or Skeptic?

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-05 14:00:00

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A 20-minute family interactive program exploring the facts and legends of the Lake monster. 2 p.m. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Wacky Wednesdays

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-06 00:00:00

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Activities to engage the brain, move the body, and create contraptions, appropriate for ages 8+; may be materials fee. 11-12 p.m. creation time; 1 p.m. presentation. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-12 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Wacky Wednesdays

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-13 00:00:00

Type:

Activities to engage the brain, move the body, and create contraptions, appropriate for ages 8+; may be materials fee. 11-12 p.m. creation time; 1 p.m. presentation. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Move It! Hip Hop Dance

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-05-17 00:00:00

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Demonstrating hip hop dance and jazz funk, the folks from Urban Dance Complex will get you moving with the latest steps at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Bone Cobra in concert!!!

Where: Club Metronome

Date: 2007-08-03 22:00:00

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5.00 cover at the door! 80's rock dude!!!

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-09-28 11:00:00

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Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

Gov't Mule

Where: Memorial Auditorium

Date: 2007-09-15 20:00:00

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StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-10-30 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, yoga, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Healthy Bodies

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-07-12 00:00:00

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The spine and nervous system play an important part in how we move our bodies. To complement the “Body Language” exhibit, Dr. Heather Rice from Vermont Chiropractic Association will use activities and games to demonstrate healthy choices. Free with admission at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Basketball Skills

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-02 00:00:00

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With Vermont Frost Heaves basketball pro Erik Nelson, we’ll explore the most effective way to position your body when you make a free throw and how you can use your body to dribble the ball. Then we’ll dribble around cones to see if our skills have improved; to complement the "Body Language" exhibit. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org.

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-19 11:00:00

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Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Spam All Stars with Aphrodesia

Where: Club Metronome

Date: 2007-04-27 20:00:00

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$8 door, $5 in advance. www.clubmetronome.com

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-11-16 11:00:00

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Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-12-07 11:00:00

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Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

Bloodsucker Games

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-12-08 11:00:00

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Bloodsucker Spinner & Compound Eye Challenge. Games and hands-on science activities.

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-12-11 11:00:00

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Stories, songs, yoga, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Winter Reflections

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2007-12-22 10:00:00

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Make your own gift paper plus share messages about reducing and reusing.

A Christmas Carol

Where: Flynn Theater

Date: 2007-12-09 19:00:00

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This fully-staged musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale has become a Christmas tradition for audiences across the country. Adapted for the stage by Charles Jones, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan has been touring this program since 1979. A Christmas Carol features a spirited ensemble of 28 performers who bring Dickens' fable of redemption to life on a magical set. The colorful scenery and elaborate costumes faithfully recreate the Victorian period. Exceptional voices, lively dancing and dazzling special effects like the mysterious spinning bed combine to create a spectacular holiday treat for the entire family.

Zinfandel Wine Tasting

Where: Dedalus Wine

Date: 2008-01-18 16:00:00

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For our third monthly tasting, we will be featuring 6 different zinfandel wines in our wine shop. Stop by and support your new community wine shop offering monthly classes in addition to our tastings. We offer hand picked selections and strive to educate our customers. Visit our website for our latest newsletter.

Valentine's Wine Tasting

Where: Dedalus Wine

Date: 2008-02-08 16:00:00

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For our fourth monthly tasting, we will be featuring 6 different wines for Valentine's Day. Our tastings have become a popular way for people to "try before they buy". In addition to our tastings, we offer custom wine clubs and monthly classes. Stop by the shop, or call for more details.

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-01-15 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, yoga, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-01-25 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-01 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-05 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-08 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

Create your own Sea Lamprey

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-16 11:00:00

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Get creative and build a sea lamprey using household materials.

Bloodsucker Buttons

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-20 11:00:00

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Make a button and share your knowledge of these crazy creatures with others.

Migration Maze

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-21 00:00:00

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Games and activities about the lifecycle of our sea lamprey. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The Mouth of the Sea Lamprey

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-23 00:00:00

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With a mouth like a suction cup, the sea lamprey latches onto fish; come design a take-home sea lamprey out of various materials. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Meet the Scientist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-25 00:00:00

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We’ll be playing investigation games to discover how disease outbreaks work. Dr. Patsy Kelso, Vermont Dept. of Health, Epidemiologist, leads activities about ticks & mosquitoes, while chatting about her work. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Appropriate for children 8+.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-29 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission.

Bloodsucker Games

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-03-01 11:00:00

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Tick pull, compound eye challenge, and other hands-on activities.

Avi and Celia!

Where: Red Square

Date: 2008-01-25 22:00:00

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*special full band show Jesse Dee @ 8pm The Leaves @ 9pm Amazing musicians! More at aviandcelia.com

Meet the Scientist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-02-25 00:00:00

Type:

We’ll be playing investigation games to discover how disease outbreaks work. Dr. Patsy Kelso, Vermont Dept. of Health, Epidemiologist, leads activities about ticks & mosquitoes, while chatting about her work. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Appropriate for children 8+.

Maple Syrup Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-03-16 11:00:00

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Join us this weekend for science activities including: taste testing delicious maple syrup from the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association, then charting your favorite grade; make and toss your very own maple helicopter seeds; experiencing our Treemendous Trees demo where you will learn about enormous trees throughout the world! Also participate in density experiments with syrup and other liquids. This will be fun for children of all ages and is free with admission. Learn more at echovermont.org or call 877-ECHOFUN

Jeff Bujak

Where: Club Metronome

Date: 2008-04-15 21:00:00

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Jeff Bujak (www.jeffbujak.com) is a solo performer that uses computers, keyboards, effects, samplers and vocals to create a progressive-piano groove and a brand new sound unlike any act on the scene today. Its a sound that combines influences of Peter Gabriel, Album Leaf and Bruce Hornsby with the electronic rhythms of Prodigy and DJ Shadow.Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of lizardflag.

Muddy Music at One with PossumHaw

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-04-18 13:00:00

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Get real muddy at this annual two-week celebration of Earth Day & Mud Season, featuring muddy games and activities, free chocolate ice cream, and live Muddy Music at One with PossumHaw produced by kid-friendly Re-Bop Records! Free with admission.

Muddy Music at One with Lewis Franco

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-04-20 13:00:00

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Get real muddy at this annual two-week celebration of Earth Day & Mud Season, featuring muddy games and activities, free chocolate ice cream, and live Muddy Music at One with Lewis Franco produced by kid-friendly Re-Bop Records! Free with admission.

Muddy Music at One with May Fly

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-04-24 13:00:00

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Get real muddy at this annual two-week celebration of Earth Day & Mud Season, featuring muddy games and activities, free chocolate ice cream, and live Muddy Music at One with May Fly produced by kid-friendly Re-Bop Records! Free with admission.

Qawwali Music of Pakistan

Where: Flynn Theater

Date: 2008-05-02 20:00:00

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35th Parallel

Where: Flynn Theater

Date: 2008-05-16 20:00:00

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35th Parallel plays a fascinating blend of genres, fusing original compositions with traditional music of the Middle East, North India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean.

Something Old, Something New, Something Belted, Something Bl...

Where: Flynn Theater

Date: 2008-05-17 20:00:00

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This cabaret event will feature a variety of music from Judy Garland standards to today's Broadway and Blues numbers. Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-05-06 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-05-23 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-05-27 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-05-02 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-05-30 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-06-03 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

StoryTime with a Twist

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-06-17 11:00:00

Type:

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission.

Pint-Sized Science

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-06-13 11:00:00

Type:

Children 2-7 participate in science themes with hands-on activities and stories. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Meet the Scientist: Nanosurfaces Close-up

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-06-21 14:00:00

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Did you know that sand can be made to "fear" water? Join UVM physicists as they use everyday materials to illustrate the basic principles of nanotechnology. Appropriate for children 8+. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Meet the Scientist: Nanomaterials & You

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-14 14:00:00

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Did you know the size of a particle can determine its color? Join UVM physicists and experience the strange properties of a magnetic fluid and other nanomaterials. Appropriate for children 8+. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Move It! Bicycle Skills

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-07-27 00:00:00

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Ever wonder what’s happening when you shift gears, or just what makes a bicycle work? Practice gear shifting and learn the rules of the road with Wilson from Local Motion. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Move It! Hip Hop Dance

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-07-13 00:00:00

Type:

The folks from Urban Dance Complex will get you moving with the latest in hip hop dance and jazz funk. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

Pride Vermont

Where: Waterfront Park

Date: 2008-07-04 00:00:00

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This year, as some of you may already know is being held back at the WATERFRONT!! So the parade will start there this year. The route of the parade starts from Lake Street, up Main Street, left on to Church. After the parade has finished, come on down to a daytime party! The Pride Festival will take place at the Burlington Waterfront once the parade completes its route. The whole festival last from 12 noon until 3pm on Saturday.

Kung Fu

Where: Echo at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Date: 2008-08-16 00:00:00

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Using swords and sabers, Maggie Epstein and her team will demonstrate the art of balance with weapons, to complement the "Body Language" exhibit. Guests will then be able to mimic stances like wild animals. Free with admission at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org