Monday, April 21
Book Opening and Release: Warrior Writers
Warrior Writers is a facilitated workshop method that helps veterans reflect, cope and share their experiences through the written word. Re-making Sense is a 200+ page anthology independently published by Iraq Veterans Against the War. At UVM's Ira Allen Chapel, five contributing authors will be reading and performing from the book. This is a project of the South End's Green Door Studio.

6PM, Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, (802) 316-1124, www.greendoorstudio.net

Wednesday, April 16

Open Late to 8 on Wednesday

Come to the Robert Hull Fleming Museum for their extended hours program, "Open Late to 8 on Wednesday", which runs until April 30. This is an excellent opportunity to check out the Fleming's spring exhibitions, "Between Soft Machines and Hard Science: The Interstitial Art of W. David Powell", "Michael Light: 100 Suns", and "Actors and Exorcists: Masks of Sri Lanka".

until 8PM , The Robert Hull Fleming Museum, 61 Colchester Avenue, (802) 656-2090, www.uvm.edu/~fleming

Thursday, April 17

Burlington Artist Meet-up

Calling all artists: Get plugged into Burlington’s incredible art scene by popping by this informal monthly get together. Find out who’s looking for folks to exhibit, meet other working artists, and get the low-down on the skinny of what’s up and up. At the April Meet-up, we will doing art critiques. Bring a piece of work. Sponsored by Kasini House, the publishers of Art Map Burlington . Got questions? Call 802-264-4839 or send email to info@artmapburlington.com.

CLICK HERE...to visit the Burlington Artist Meet-up site.

Opening: Rick Benson

Rick Benson, chef/owner of Taste of Burlington, presents new paintings in his restaurant on the Waterfront. Enjoy Rick's art, wine tasting with Ken and Gail from Shelburne Vineyard, hors d'oeuvres from the talented chefs of Taste, and music by Will's Electric Space Trio.

6PM, Taste of Burlington, 112 Lake Street, (802) 658-4844, www.rickbensonarts.com

Workshop: Financial Well Being for the Artist

This workshop, presented by Opportunities Credit Union, will help artists analyze their current financial position and how it relates to achieving their personal and business goals. A great opportunity for the micro-business person (aka the Artist) to discover the resources available and begin achieving their dreams. The workshop will end with a general question and answer segment, possible topics include micro loans, credit repair, and savings plans.

6-7:30PM, Opportunities Credit Union, 18 Pearl Street, Burlington