Howdy Folks,
we’re nearing the end of the month, which means its time to kick off the first Burlington Green Drinks of 2014! As always, Green Drinks is on the last Tuesday of the month (01.28.14), from 6 – 8pm and 125 pints are generously provides by our sponsors at no cost to you. These days, the event is hosted right here at the Burlington Skinny Pancake. Sure, the drinks are a perk and the sponsors a curiosity, but the real special sauce is the turnout…so please, mark your calendars, invite your friends and colleagues, and come on out!
This month’s sponsors are:
Burlington Electric Department
&
Vermont Gas
Specifically, both organizations are sending representatives from their energy efficiency departments. Come learn more about the programs and incentives they have created to help encourage consumers to insulate their homes, buy energy-efficient equipment and so much more…
Burlington Electric Department – with its new Smart Grid project called ConnectCity – is moving its entire system into the 21st century allowing for better integration of renewable energy, better ways to increase efficiency, and improved reliability and outage management. Visit www.burlingtonelectric.com for more information on ConnectCity.
Vermont Gas Systems’ strong belief in energy efficiency is a key component of the company’s operating principles. As part of its commitment to the efficient use of energy, Vermont Gas has offered “Demand-Side Management” (DSM) programs to both residential and commercial customers since 1992. Whether you’re building a new home, trying to save energy in an existing home, or installing a new furnace, boiler, or hot water heater, Vermont Gas has efficiency experts on staff and three distinct residential energy efficiency programs to help you make the best decisions for your specific situation.
FROSTIVAL IN MONTPELIER
Montpelier, VT, December 10, 2013–Montpelier Alive is delighted to bring back Frostival in 2014, January 24th, 25th and 26th. Formerly Montpolar Frostival, this event welcomed many local families to downtown Montpelier for three fantastic days of winter events promoting physical movement while shaking off cabin fever, and they are getting ready to do it again this year.
Frostival will have many events that were popular last year – snowshoe obstacle course and ultimate Frisbee competition on the State House lawn, unicycling, belly dancing and Scottish Country Dance classes, as well as hula hooping for fitness. At North Branch Nature Center, there will be a self-guided StoryWalk, “The Mitten”. Maybe you would like to try an AfroJazz & Yoga or Jazz Funk and Hip Hop workout at the Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, and don’t forget the Frostival 5K with the Central Vermont Runners Club. Read more…
Wind Farm Needs our help!
Maple Early Monday morning, January 13, 2014 our barn and tractor shed at the old Andrews Farm on Route 2 in Richmond burned to the ground. The first emergency call came in at 5 AM to the Richmond, Huntington, Underhill, Jericho, and Bolton fire departments, but by 6:30 AM the barn was a complete loss, leaving firefighters with the task of controlling damage to nearby properties. We were up and doing chores at the home farm in Huntington and didn’t get the initial call from our Richmond neighbors. Our friend Josh, who lives on the farm, had to find us outside to give us the news after he heard it on the radio. To donate or understand how you can help – got to their website HERE
“100-Year Dance Party” to Benefit HANDS
HANDS announces a “100-Year Dance Party” benefit at Arts Riot in Burlington onSaturday, February 8. From 9:00 p.m. to midnight, DJCre8 and DJBrunch will play tunes from the 1920s to 2020. Put your dancing shoes on, dress from any decade, and come on down for a great cause! Admission fee is $15 at the door. There will be a cash bar. HANDS is a non profit which provides food for older Vermonters. For more info, please go to www.handsvt.org.
Calling all artists!
Please join us for an informational presentation about
The Canvas Peace Project
The Skinny Pancake 60 Lake Street January 29, 5:00 PM
The Canvas Peace Project is a traveling exhibit that involves local artists in painting about the lives of women in the regions of Sudan and South Sudan. Through the power of art we hope to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles for peace in that region and raise funds to support an education project for women and children in South Sudan. Come hear from Founder, Cynthia Davis and Skinny Pancake Arts Coordinator, Lauren Nealy about how you can get involved in the upcoming exhibition and event coming to Burlington in October of 2014.
Hey Moms and Dads – Listen up!
The Skinny is hosting Kidz Music with Raphael every Monday at 11:00 AM!
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
GENRE: Kids Music!
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 per family
Come on down kiddos! Raphael returns to the scene bringing his joy of music to kids of all ages. Join him every Monday at 11 AM to share songs that will have the family singing, dancing, and smiling! Enjoy all the classics, make a request, and expect traditional laughter! To hear some of Raphael’s “grown up” music, visit: https://www.reverbnation.com/raphaelgroten
Fat Laughs at the Skinny Pancake
SPARK OPEN IMPROV JAM! Every Sunday evening in January at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
RSVP here
$3 at the door
Due to the success of this January residency, we’ve decided to extend it into the spring! Come on out every Sunday night at 7pm for SPARK OPEN IMPROV JAM! Spark Arts’ improv students, teachers and teammates play “Whose Line is it, Anyway?”-style improv games at the Skinny Pancake! And if you’re feeling brave, audience members are encouraged to jump up and give it a try right along with them! A hilarious, low-cost way to enjoy improv comedy in a casual bar environment. SEE YOU THERE!
Montpelier – State Special Just $6.95!
The Skinny Pancake Montpelier is now offering Breakfast Sliders Monday-Friday 8am-11:30am. 2 Organic cage free Eggs, Cabot Cheddar, Vermont Smoke and Cure Bacon, House-made Pesto Mayo on Local Manghi’s Rolls. With a cup of Vermont Artisan Organic Coffee. Take it to-go (for the office) or eat it in-house! Give us a call and we’ll have them ready for you.
More Live Music
also always on our web calendar
Squimley and the Woolens
Friday, January 24 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
https://www.facebook.com/FreeSquimley
https://squimleyandthewoolens.bandcamp.com
Squimley and the Woolens is a 5 piece band born out of the basements of Burlington, VT. They have yet to have be classified into any one genre. Self described as “psychedelic funky noise ass-shakin’ groove” their wide variety of influences including Toubab Krewe, Parliament Funkadelic, and Explosions in the Sky have helped shape their sound. Over the past year Squimley has been very active writing new material and playing live shows, frequenting The Radio Bean and Slade Hall. Their enthusiastic performances have built up a dedicated following whose energy and dancing fuels the music. You never know what you are going to get at a Squimley show, so come free your Squimley and the rest will follow!
Big Hat, No Cattle
Sunday, January 26 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Montpelier, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Hat-No-Cattle/149460598484269
Presenting Western Swing music performed in a mainly acoustic trio. Our influences are drawn from artist such as Bob Wills, Commander Cody, Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb and of course Asleep at the Wheel, and many others.
Bluegrass Brunch Scramble
Sunday, January 26 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
Everyone knows – Sundays are for Brunch. But, adding live Bluegrass music from the best of local ‘pickers’!? Yes, that’s exactly what we’ve done. Come see for yourself! Generously sponsored by Vermont Artisan Coffee and Tea
Kids Music with Raphael
Monday, January 27 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
GENRE: kids Music!
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 per family
Come on down kiddos! Raphael returns to the scene bringing his joy of music to kids of all ages. Join him every Monday at 11 AM to share songs that will have the family singing, dancing, and smiling! Enjoy all the classics, make a request, and expect traditional laughter! To hear some of Raphael’s “grown up” music, visit: https://www.reverbnation.com/raphaelgroten
Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth, and Katie Trautz
Wednesday, January 29 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Montpelier, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
Come on down to the Montpelier Skinny for resident musician Jay Ekis and friends every Wednesday
Josh Panda’s Acoustic Soul Night
Wednesday, January 29 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
Come on down to the Skinny Pancake and see our favorite – Josh Panda – every Wednesday as he continues his famous residency with us each week. Be warned, Wednesday nights at the Skinny make you feel like it’s the weekend.
In the pipeline…
Evzen / Bad Accent
Friday, January 31 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
GENRE: hard folk rock, localized world music
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
www.reverbnation.com/badaccent
Bluegrass Brunch Scramble
Sunday, February 2 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $3
Bramblewood, featuring Carol Hausner, Colin McCaffrey, and Danny Coane
Sunday, February 2 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Montpelier, VT
https://www.carolhausner.com/
Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth, and Katie Trautz
Wednesday, February 5 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
Josh Panda’s Acoustic Soul Night
Wednesday, February 5 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$10
Shannon McNally
Thursday, February 6 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Burlington, VT
https://www.shannonmcnally.com
Tickets $10 online / $12 at the door