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BENNINGTON BANNER ARTSEfflERTAEr.tBn' THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1991 13 Artwork calendar seven days SEVEN DAYS from page II Country music at Stratton at gallery features history p.m.; for Information call 802-447-2329. EXHIBIT: Tho Five Points Gallery In East Chatham, N.Y., hosts a tlon with artist Bill Clerk from 3 to 5 p.m.; gallery Is hosting an exhibition of Clerk's recent work, on view through Sept. gallery Is open to the public noon-5 p.m. EXHIBIT: Photographers, painters and a sculptor are among the artists exhibiting In the new series of solo art shows at the Southern Vermont Art Center; show Is on view through Aug. 27.

Call 362-1405 for more Information. EXHIBIT: Ceramist Use Wlnne and painter Caroline Hooke combine energies to produce an unusual new show opening today at the Valley Artisans Co-op Market at25 East Main In Cambridge, N.Y. The show may be seen through Sept. 5. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., There will be a reception for the artists on Aug.

11, 3-5 p.m. EXHIBITtThe work of woodcut artist Mary Azarian Is featured at the Quaigh Design Centre through Sept. for more information call 464-2780. EXHIBIT: An exhibition of works by artist Carmen Huber Is on display through August at the Cambridge Library in Cambridge, N.Y.; artist's watercolors, both large and small, present a variety of subjects; Huber has had many one-person showings of her work; she is an active member of the Battenklll Art League of Salem. EXHIBIT: "Red ware and Stoneware: The Bennington Museum Collection," beautiful and varied selection of redware pitchers, jugs, jars, plates and bowls from New England and the mid-Atlantic states, including pots and pieces made at Norton Pottery, through Sept.

2, 1991. BENNINGTON Local artists are showing their works at the Corridor Art Gallery at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. History is the focus of this exhibit. Vermont is represented with colonial buildings, covered bridges and Morgan horses. There are also national scenes and places, both antique and modern.

Watercolor, oils, photographs, collage, pastels are all represented by artists from Bennington and the surrounding areas. The show is on display at the Corridor Art Gallery until Sept. 30 and is open to the public. Most of the artwork is for sale and all sales benefit the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. STRATTON Strattonfest presents a second year of country and western music.

The Country and Western Festi-g val, Aug. 23-24 at Stratton Mountain, includes a free lawn ticket to Friday evening's concert with the purchase of a Saturday evening lawn ticket. On Friday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m., Rick Danko, singer, songwriter, guitar and bass player will perform. A former member of "The Band," who accompanied Bob Dylan on his world tour, Danko continues to be a vital and exciting performer.

Also on stage Friday evening is New Riders of the Purple Sage. Saturday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. features The Bellamy Brothers with special guest Pam Tillis. Daughter of country superstar Mel Tillis, country music was around the house from the time she was born.

In that environment, Tillis has come into her own in country music. The Bellamy Brothers, from Florida farm country, had their start in 1966 at the San Antonio Rattlesnake Roundup where they stood under a tree and played for free. They are known for such hits as "Let Your Love Flow" and "Satin Sheets." Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, marks the Tyrolean Fest faaturad on tho Strattonfait bill Howard and David Bellamy ara Saturday night.

with the Stratton Mountain Boys, The Daby Brothers (an Irish duo) and Konzert Kapelle, a 35-piece GermanAmerican Band. The 28th Annual Stratton Arts Festival, a sale and exhibition of Vermont's finest art works, will take place Sept. 15-Oct. 14 at the Stratton Mountain Base Lodge. 11 Gates to all shows will open approximately one and one-half hours prior to showtime.

Tickets range in price from $7 for a Friday lawn ticket to $50 for a Saturday box seat. Tickets and information are available by calling TicketPro at 1-800-828-7080, or the Strattonfest offices at 1-297-0100. Manchester Square retail shops open Step Our new Step-Up CD is a smart investment for uncertain times. Why? Because it combines the earning power of a long-term CD with the flexibility festivities are more than 25 quilts from Esprit de renowned quilt collection. In conjunction with the exhibition, a lecture by curator Julie Silber will trace the history of the Amish quilts on Thursday, Aug.

22, at 10:30 a.m. Inspiration in designing and making your own quilt will come with the demonstration by sSusan Stewart and Valerie White of fa and liquidity of a short-term CD. And it's FDIC insured, so you know it's secure. All you need is a $500 minimum deposit to open your Step-Up CD. "Valerie's Country Collection in a Opening Rate special hands-on program Saturday, Aug.

24, from 10:30 a.m.-l p.m. "Batkot of Chips," an historic Amlsh quilt that Is part of tho four-day grand opening. All events will be held rain or shine and are free to the public. .9 LOCAL BEST SELLERS mi (Si MANCHESTER Stiltwalkers flying through the air, reggae, jazz and country and western musicians, doggers and clowns are set to entertain shoppers at the Grand Opening of Manchester Square on Aug. 22-25.

The Manchester Square Festival is organized in conjunction with the grand opening of the region's newest and largest designer direct factory stores. Adrienne Vittadini, Brooks Brothers, Esprit Direct, Hickey-Freeman, Maidenform and Samuel Robert DirectJoan and David have opened new stores in the foot center in historic Manchester. Music highlights the four-day event, with free concerts planned each day. Country and western band Appaloosa, reggae stars Lambs-bread, the Onion River Jazz Band, the Normandy Trio and the best of Broadway with pianist George Devens are among the performers on tap. Adding to the festivities will be dancing with the Tri-State Cloggers on Saturday afternoon, Aug.

24, clowning and mime with Michael Zerphy and gravity-defying feats with the Fire Flyer Stilt Walkers on Friday, Aug. 23. Each afternoon at the festival, shoppers will be treated to Wilcox Dairy's special "Manchester Square Church." Stars from yesteryear and performers will be handing out wooden nickels, redeemable for valuable gifts. On loan for the Grand Opening irsfe after The Bennington Bookshop list of five estimated best sellers for the week ending August 18, 1991: 1. "Sum of all Fears," Tom Clancy, Putnam, $24.95, he.

2. "Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont," Green Mountain Club, $9.95, pb. 3. "Four Past Midnight," Stephen King, NAL, $6.99, pb. 4.

"Burden of Proof," Scott Turow, Warner, $5.95, pb. 5. "Women in his Life," Barbara Taylor Bradford, Ballantine, $5.99, pb. The top five video rentals in Bennington from one local store, Picaflic, for the week ending August 19, 1991: 1. "Scenes from a Mall." 2.

"He Said, She Said." 3. "Awakenings." 4. "King Ralph." 5. "Queen's Logic." Based on numbers of videocassette rentals over a six-day period. sin msaiSSi fl So After six months, you'll get an automatic rate increase.

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(Center of Downtown) 'Proceeds to Benefit BCAC'S Homeless Programs Celebrities, entertainers Sports figures have joined Berkshire County Businesses in donating items. Autographs galore. Over 300 Items Tickets 50 each. Also, hourly 5050 drawing. For information 413-445-4503 1st Guaranteed Rate Increase Recycle the Bennington Banner Mi an No" 73 rd CECFGt DEVENS fRODUC Tl CMS -V 4 Season vmi George Devens takes us back to a time when movie musicals were king.

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