Remember to say thanks to our hard working concert committee, Stacey Doucette, Seth Hopkins, Alyssa Zollman, Wade Davis & Bill Moore.

And a big thank you to Sarah & Louis Pattis and the Inn staff for hosting us all season. 

The public is invited to the free opening reception Friday, August 30 from 5PM to 7PM.

As the weather starts to cool, the Brandon Artists Guild is getting all fired up. This fall, the gallery continues its Earth-themed 20th anniversary celebration with a new exhibit, The Art of Fire. 

The show will run from August 30 through November 5. 

The all-member, all-media show features pieces linked by the common theme of fire, and includes ceramics, collage, watercolor, oil, photography, glass and more.

Give Me S'More-Joan Drew-Watercolor

"Some of these pieces, in glass, ceramics, and metalwork, are born in fire," says watercolorist Joan Drew, "but regardless of our medium we're all excited about picking up the thematic torch and running with it."

The Art of Fire is the fourth and final exhibit in a series of themed shows honoring our planet. This 20th-anniversary year for the BAG is also the Chinese Year of the Pig, which recognizes nature's elements, Earth, Wood, Water, and Fire.

The Brandon Artists Guild is an artist-run gallery with approximately 40 exhibiting artists and additional supporting members. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization, the BAG supports the visual arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and educational programs.

The BAG, at 7 Center Street in Brandon, is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM, and Sunday from 10AM to 4PM. Information: 802 247-4956. www.BrandonArtistsGuild.org

The Board Of Directors for The Friends of the Brandon Town Hall wanted to show their appreciation to all the workers, flaggers & sub-contractors that have braved the heat and wet weather to help make an even BETTER Brandon. They have been very professional, courteous and helpful during a sometimes stressful couple of years. We have all endured the bumpy roads, pot holes and traffic delays but it is all starting to come together.  

Thanks to Debbie Jennings and the entire FOTH Board Of Directors for coming up with a small thank you in the form of the infamous "Wyman Donuts" and a bottle of OJ to start their workday off.  A group of the workers met us at Estabrook field early Tuesday morning to pick up their bag of goodies.  

Thanks to Harriet Wyman who made over 190 of her incredible donuts, Debbie Jennings, Dennis Marden and Richard Baker who made sure everyone got a bag, and to Don Crowe for distributing close to 60 bags to the folks with those wonderful?? STOP/SLOW signs and the rest of the work crews that could not be there.  We have all been through the largest municipally managed project in the history of Vermont and Brandon can be proud of the result!  

Thanks again to Casella and everyone who had a hand in making this 20 year old dream come true.  

The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce is thinking FALL!

While you're sorting through your clothes please keep us in mind, we have  some needs for this October's Harvest Days and Leaf People.

 

We need-

Hats- ladies fancy ones and childrens.

Shoes- all types- ladies fancy & childrens

Gloves and Mittens

Socks, tights and knee socks

Youth clothing- (no babies or toddlers)

Skirts and long sleeve dresses

Scarves, handbags and costume jewelry

Men's suits are always GREAT!

Sort out clean up and help us out!

 

You can drop them off at Carr's Gifts.

 

Thanks for your support!!

  Always  a firm favorite  at Brandon Music this very popular group is known for creating  major 'electricity' when they perform live.

 

Gypsy Reel has been perfecting their eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years.  A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel  plays high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. They have "bags of originality" (Andy Cheyne,  Folk Roots) and according to  The Message in Chester, Vermont, is "the hottest acoustic band around." Gypsy Reel are returning for their fifth show at Brandon Music which just highlights their popularity with Brandon Music audiences, who love the group's exuberance, banter, incredible musicianship, powerful vocals and entertainment value.  Gypsy Reel in turn value the venue and acoustics so much that they recorded one of their live shows at Brandon Music that culminated in a recent CD "Gypsy Reel Live 2017". 

 

Gypsy Reel's lineup includes hot banjoist, guitarist and vocalist Claudine Langille, formerly of 'Touchstone', the sensational Irish/American fusion band that won critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic; Graham Parker, eclectic fiddler extraordinaire; Camille Parker who has captivated the hearts of audiences across the globe with her mandolin, bodhran and rich and remarkable vocals; Reagh Greenleaf, formerly with the famous Clancys, on bodhran and vocals; and the young prodigy Silas Hamilton on standup bass and guitar.

 

Higher Ground Music says "Gypsy Reel have been perfecting their eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years all over the world." They say "Don't miss this chance to hear these great entertainers"!

 

Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25.  Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295 or e-mail [email protected] for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd. Brandon, VT 05733 www.brandon-music.net

   At the beginning of the year Hartmann stunned the Brandon Music audience with his highly accomplished and unique sound.  He is a polished guitarist with  amazing vocals and engaging stage presence so  much so that he was invited to return.  

 A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Hartmann majored in piano and double majored in stage performance and song writing,  Hartmann is known for his unique sound, pristine vocals and engaging stage presence that draws you in and leaves you stunned.  Born in Dalat, Vietnam towards the end of the Vietnam War Hartmann was adopted at the age of 5 months.  He struggled to find a sense of belonging until he found music at the age of 12.  He's a self taught guitar player and a classically trained pianist.  He started the journey of finding his "sound" when he met his best friend and bassist, Drew Breder, at age 18.  Using various vocal effects and looper pedals, his sound has grown to be readily identifiable as his own.  Having opened for major label acts like Jeffrey Gaines, Chris Carrabba and Reeve Carney, and won several singer-songwriter contests, Steve's dynamic vocal range, lyrically driven tunes and captivating stage presence sets him apart.  Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional and Twin Forks says, "Steve's vocals are pristine".  The incomparable Livingstone Taylor who taught Hartmann at Berklee College said, "I was blown away-speechless."   The powerful  American  singer songwriter and guitarist Jeffrey Gaines commented, " If you ever get a chance to see him live, take it.  You won't regret it."

 

Concert begins at 7:30pm. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25.  Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295 or e-mail [email protected] for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd. Brandon, VT 05733 www.brandon-music.net

Brandon Music is delighted to welcome Lara Herscovitch, a modern American songwriter-poet-performer, creating masterful contemporary folk with blues, pop and jazz influences. Former State Troubadour of Connecticut, she writes, sings and leads with authenticity, integrity, humor and heart, delivering performances that inspire, inform, uplift and entertain.
Sound Waves Magazine described her music as "expertly written prose... songwriting at its best... good for your ears AND your soul." Delivered with a voice Performer Magazine called "clear and smooth like expensive liquor," Acoustic Live in New York City added, "She possesses not only a huge reservoir of musical talent and a voice with a bell-like clarity, but a keen sense of global concern and a fierce intellect... It might seem too good to be true, but true it is."
Herscovitch is "a remarkable performer" (WSHU Public Radio), "sharp as a tack (and wickedly funny)... polished, confident, talented" (Scenic Root). She has appeared as a guest on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor and tours from Maine to Miami.

Concert begins at 7:30pm. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25.  Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295 or e-mail [email protected] for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd. Brandon, VT 05733 www.brandon-music.net

Come support your local Market at Estabrook Park.  

You asked for it, you got it!  

Regular hours 8am-2pm, BUT,  every first Friday of July, August & September our hours will be 2 to 6pm.  We're testing the waters to see how the later hours work out for folks. 

Questions?  Contact Wendy Cijka at 273-2655 or [email protected] . 

Their new address is: 19 Conant Square, Brandon VT. That is the

painted-brick, Federal style house, the rectory for the Episcopal Church, 

at the corner of Rt 7 and Prospect  Street. Great parking in the back.

  Our hours are: 

Monday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Wednesday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Thursday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Friday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Saturday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

In short, we stay open late two evenings a week.

Our Mission- Nifty Thrifty's Mission is to help our community as it cultivates its image as a cultural, spiritual, commercial, recreational and educational center. 

We do this by giving to local programs, projects, events,  activities, organizations and  ideas.

We have a Facebook page too.  NIFTY Thrifty Thrift SHOP   

Come visit us and check out our neat new location!

A Showcase on Summer !!

"Nurture your imagination in alluring surroundings"

The Brandon museum offers advertising space for chamber members in the visitor center which is open every day of the year. Visitors to the area stop in regularly to get information about things to do. If you have a rack card which advertises your business, drop some off at the museum between 11:00 and 4:00 weekdays or at Carr's Gift Shop downtown.

Estimated cost for fence, installation, signs: $15,000-$20,000

Project Organized and Supported By Volunteers, Brandon Recreation and Town of Brandon- Questions: [email protected]

click here For Sponsorship and donation information   Visit us on Facebook

Weekends: Noon - 3pm    $55 with cart

	Line Barral receives her $2019.07 check

The Downtown Brandon Alliance, Brandon Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Brandon are excited to announce our 2018 Grand Prize winner!

Congratulations to Line Barral of Brandon! Line won $2019.07, the 2018 grand prize for our newly launched Buzz Card shopping incentive program! We had over 75 completed cards turned in, which translated to about 500 tickets entered into the drawing. But don't stop making use of your Buzz Card, another $2019.07 will be won by some lucky person at the end of 2019! There will also be many gift certificates from the participating businesses to be won.

This "get out to shop" program helped to bring all our friends and neighbors into our local businesses. Join in the fun, after your purchase of $10.00 or more the clerk will punch your card! After you get 10 punches you get $20 in Brandon Green and entry tickets for the 2019 grand prize!   It's that EASY! 

We hope this incentive will help you make the extra effort to come into town and do your shopping all through the upcoming construction season.

So grab your card, run into your local businesses and get punched!!

We've poured back over $7500.00 into the community with Buzz card redemption and the 2018 grand prize. 

KEEP USING YOUR CARDS!!     List of businesses and their punch design

click here for full details    AND    click here for your game board

Horseback riding lessons, English & Western! Fun, supportive programs ages 4 and up.

Lessons and time with horses can be tailored to your needs.  Experienced and kind youth horses.  Lessons typically are 1.5 hours including riding and grooming time.  

Lessons are given on Saturdays and several weekday evenings.  

We look forward to sharing our horses and farm with you!  

900 Pearl St, Brandon, VT 05733- 802-247-8300 fivemeadowsfarmsllc.com 

1) lighting, 2) heating, cooling and ventilation, 3) insulation, windows and doors, 4) refrigeration and commercial kitchens, 5) renewable energy, 6) appliances, 7) electronics, 8) transportation, 9) agricultural equipment, and 10) industrial and special equipment costs.

(Background on Efficiency Vermont: Founded in 2000 as the nation's first energy efficiency utility, they are Vermont's objective adviser on saving energy through efficiency, which is the most affordable, local fuel source. In every county, they provide Vermonters with technical services and financial support to improve their homes, businesses, and communities. They also train and partner with local providers of efficient goods and services so all Vermonters can easily find the efficiency resources they need.)

 

The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library used book sale opens for the season on Wednesday, May 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until mid-October. This is probably the best organized and longest running used book sale in Vermont. In the basement of the Library you will find an amazing selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages at very low prices. 

 

Books are arranged by type and subject. There is both hard-cover and paperback fiction, non-fiction of every description, and books for children, toddlers, and young adults. There are special sections devoted to gardening, cooking, how-to and do-it-yourself projects. 

All of the income from this sale is given to the library by the Friends for the purchase of books and other materials and to help underwrite special projects for the Library, like the Summer Children's Program in July. The Book Sale and the Holiday Auction are the primary sources for funding for these programs. The construction has impacted our sales and we depend on our neighbors and friends for their support for all the wonderful things that happen at our Library.

 

We can use more volunteers to fully staff this important fundraising project. If you have time Wednesday evenings or on Friday or Saturday, sign up to work. No experience is necessary and you may volunteer for as many or as few days as you'd like or you may sign up as a substitute. Training will be provided. Volunteer and find out what the 'oldest, continuing, permanent, used book sale in Vermont' is all about. Call the Library at 247-8230 for more information or to volunteer. Bring a friend if you'd like to work with a 'buddy'.

  A variety of exhibit spaces are available, giving flexibility to artists for the scope of their vision and needs.

  Further information, including a sample exhibit contract and submission guidelines, can be found at www.cmacvt.org.

  Compass is a multi-faceted arts center with many components drawing visitors through its doors, including artist studios, gift shops, a consignment shop, music, a café, and a variety of events. Located in Brandon, Vermont it is also in the heart of a pulsing arts community.

  The Compass Music and Arts Center is located in Park Village at 333 Jones Drive, Brandon VT, 05733 (Park Village used to be the Brandon Training School, located 1.5 miles north of downtown Brandon off Arnold District Rd.).

The Divine Art Recordings Group at Compass

Many people still don't realize that Brandon is home to one of the busiest and critically praised classical music record companies. 

 We moved our headquarters from England in 2009 and  now have our offices and a dedicated CD store at the Compass Music & Arts Center, in Park Village.  We specialize in contemporary music and rediscovered  masterpieces - not the same old pieces that everyone else records..... we have just completed a massive ten -CD  series for  Russia's greatest living composer  Artyomov, a similar series for Cambridge MA organ composer Carson Cooman and are signing superb artists from around the world Including (this year already) USA, UK, France, Australia, Malta and Iran.  Our recordings are available at all CD and digital /streaming sites but you can come to our store, discuss and sample over 500 titles of music from the 15 ^th to 21 ^st century.  

We are open Monday-Saturday 10-5 at 333 Jones Drive, Brandon. 247-4295. 

Please note we do NOT have a local recording studio.

 Approximately 600 sq.ft. within the Downtown Commercial District of Brandon at 22 park Street (formerly NFP Insurance), next to the Brandon Inn. 

Be part of Brandon's new streetscape right across from the newly configured Central Park and Monument Park.

WORK * ART * PASSION

  

Calling all artists in all disciplines! Have you ever dreamed of creating and working in a supportive environment with other artists? A place where there is space for artists to create, display and sell their work, provide classes, meet with colleagues and have access to a café and other amenities.  Compass Music and Arts Center is such a place. For more information and to schedule a visit, call Edna Sutton at 802-247-4295.  Very reasonable rates starting from $170 per month inclusive of all utilities.  Short leases available.

Compass Music and Arts Center 333 Jones Drive, Park Village, Brandon, VT.

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