June 29 (Sunday)

Just Jazz, Sunday 3:00 pm, Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte, $15.

Mark your calendars for a Sunday afternoon of Just Jazz coming up at 3:00 p.m. on June 29th at the Fisk Farm in Isle LaMotte.  Band members include, from left, Paul Asbell on guitar, Larry McCrorey on tenor sax, Skeeter Camera on drums, Rob Guerrina on keyboard, and Will Patton on bass.  They have performed nationally and internationally, with roots in the Burlington area, for more than 25 years.  It is seldom that audiences get to hear such a talented group of performers with the wealth of ability and longevity as Just Jazz.  All profits from the concert are used for the Island Arts Scholarship Fund providing financial help in the area of creative arts for youth and adults in Grand Isle County.  Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the event or at Hackett's Orchard and the Green Frog in South Hero, the Chamber of Commerce and the Back Chamber in North Hero, the Alburgh Public Library, and the Country Store in Isle La Motte.  Come early and enjoy a picnic under the shade trees at Fisk Farm.    For more information about Island Arts Summer schedule visit call 796-3439.

July 12 &13

Open Farms & Studio Tour, throughout Grand Isle County, info (802) 372-4556.

July 16 , July 22

Vermont Mozart Festival, info (802) 862-7352
The Lake House, Grand Isle
St. Anne's Shrine, Isle La Motte

July 17 (Thursday)

VSO Musical Petting Zoo, 9:30 am Allenholm Farm, South Hero (in case of rain South Hero - Congregational Church.) and 1:30 pm Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte, rain or shine. Free

July 25-27

CIAO Art Show, info (802) 372-8216

Aug. 7-9

Island Craft Show, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Shore Acres Inn, North Hero. On this, the 25th anniversary of Island Arts, the Craft Show event will once again be held in the historic barn at Shore Acres.  The dates are August 7, 8, and 9, with hours from 10 to 4.  The crafters, some of whom were at the first show, are excited to be returning to the lovely grounds.  Light refreshments will be served from 2 to 4 on Thursday.  Weather permitting, there may be outside activities, and Shore Acres will have sandwiches a vailable."

Aug. 8-10

Blue Grass Festival, info: (802) 482-8110

Aug. 14-17

Shakespeare in the Park with workshops for youth, info: (877)874-1911.

Aug. 17 (Sunday)

Vermont Jazz Ensemble, 5:00 pm, The Lake House, Grand Isle. $20/advance; $25/door

Island Arts concludes it 2008 concert season by presenting the 17 member Vermont Jazz Ensemble at the Grand Isle Lake House at 5:00 p.m.on Sunday August 17th.  The concert will be held outside, so come early and picnic on the grounds of this beautiful estate.  The group made its first public appearance at the Vermont YMCA's Camp Abanaki Jazz Weekend, back in 1976, and has been going strong ever since.  They perform instrumental music, most of which is in the "Jazz or Big Band" style although the repertoire includes Latin, rock, and music which is currently in vogue.  Their performance will feature ensemble work, sectional and individuals solos, and improvisation.  A part of the Vermont Council on the Arts Touring Register, they have performed on Vermont Public Radio, at inaugural balls for three Vermont governors, and created many CDs including  "All of Us" and "25 Year in the Moonlight."  One of their most interesting projects was the recording of the soundtrack for a documentary on "Vermonter's in World War II" for Vermont Public Television.   As is Island Arts, VJE is very involved in working with youth and has been closely involved with the All State Music Festival over the years.

Island Arts is proud to present this talented group of musicians and hope many of you will take this opportunity to see them while they are in the Islands.  All proceeds from the concert go to support IA youth scholarships in the area of the creative arts.  Tickets are $25.00 at the door and $20.00 when purchased in advance at Hackett's Orchard and the Green Frog in South Hero, the Chamber of Commerce and Back Chamber in North Hero, the Alburgh Public Library, and the Country Store in Isle La Motte.  For more information on Island Arts visit www.islandarts.org or call 796-3439.  Helping make the concert possible are grants from The Preservation Trust of Vermont, Vermont Council on the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts.