Play the beat of your heart, feel the heartbeat of the world. Join our community drum circle -- everybody plays a drum!

Part of Highlight BTV

Mark Sustic and Young Tradition Vermont present three hours of family-friendly and educational musical experiences. This Vermont institution has been a part of New Year’s Eve in Burlington for years and we’re pleased to have them back.

1 – 2pm: Instrument Petting Zoo
2 – 3pm: Ava White, Merry Kimble, Annabelle Creech, Shannon Adams & Rachel Hebert
3 – 4pm: Romy & Ben Munkres
4pm: A drum circle is scheduled after the Young Tradition Vermont events.

Unique Showcase at Fletcher Free Library to support Literacy, Community and Diversity

A breakfast in the main reading room followed by meeting of the Commission, hosted by the Friends.

There are many great ways to volunteer for the city.  Stop by to learn about opportunities with the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront and Burlington Center for the Arts.

Staff Set-up: 4 tables with 4 chairs at each.  Arrangement to be determined.

In the Library's Main Reading Room, our panel will give an overview of the new Vermont Marijuana law.

City of Burlington Panelists:

Jannine Wright, Deputy Chief of Administration

Justin St. James, Esq., Assistant City Attorney

Bill Ward, Health Officer

For more information: reference@burlingtonvt.gov 802.865.7217

Representing Somalia, Tanzania and Burundi and currently living in Burlington, Vermont, A2VT synthesizes their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and Hip Hop sensibilities. Their songs, performed in up to eight unique languages, reflect their journey from Africa to America, and celebrate the musical collision of two continents and the party that ensues!

Enjoy your lunch on the Library lawn while taking in a performance of this classic tale, performed by local youth through Very Merry Theatre. Held indoors in case of rain. All ages, but recommended for ages 5 & up.

Staff set-up: (in the event of rain) – Please move chairs and tables; set up 60 chairs; see Rebecca for more info.