Self-taught on the bass clarinet, poet and hat maker extraordinaire, Toussaint St. Negritude blends the unique dual performance of his poetry and reeds, by intuitively interspersing his words within the compositions of his bass clarinet, and/or vice versa, while also orchestrating the flair of a well-poised hat.
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TONIGHT! February 22 at the State House – Sponsored by the Friends of the Vermont State House
Middlebury Historian Bill Hart and others pay tribute to Rep. Alexander Twilight of Brownington, elected in 1836 as the nation’s first legislator of African descent — and the subject of the new State House portrait by Katie Runde. Hart and others explore the somewhat murky story behind this energetic and inspired educator, and the Friends find ways to enliven this presentation with poignant and rollicking music!
In the House Chamber at the State House at 115 State Street. Free.
They are back! Friends of the Vermont State House will join the State Curator’s office in selling our special brand of State House Valentines! Look for us in the Card Room on February 9th and 10th and on Valentine’s Day.
The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to barbershop, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night during the legislative session.
Friends of the Vermont State House will host a Farmer’s Night on February 24th, 2023. We will share details soon!
