Artists

Djeli is a story weaver who helps transform overwhelm to overjoy. Ki* uses oral and written traditions, including poetry, to create an atmosphere of curiosity and dialogue, even around difficult topics. Ki helps others breathe life into their own stories as part of a healing process by speaking from the heart.

Djeli is a thought leader, life coach, public speaker, lifelong storyteller, and former Cirque du Soleil acrobat who has traveled the world collecting stories. Ki is a story weaver who helps transform overwhelm to overjoy. Djeli uses oral and written traditions, including poetry, to create an atmosphere of curiosity and delight.
*Ki (pronoun) – a divine being of love and light

Ershaka Reiki, located at 374 Emerson Falls Road in St. Johnsbury, offers Reiki and AromaTouch Technique. They approach each session with compassion, respect, and an understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection.

For more information:
www.ershakareiki.com

Silk & Spice Bellydance Troup celebrates the joy of dance, connection, and artistic expression. This troupe is made up of passionate students who are dedicated to the rich culture and art of belly dance. They embrace the creative process, developing choreography that spans a variety of styles—all while having a great time together. Founder and leader Magdelene spreads joy and healing while her presence and earthy style uplifts and inspires.

Belly Dancing with Magdalene + Friends: American Cabaret Belly Dance is distinctive to New England and incorporates props and audience interaction. Join Magdalene & Friends as they wow you with a nod to this iconic style using finger cymbals, floorwork, and veil work during a special second show in the Cabaret Room of Catamount Arts!

Marie Hamilton, a harpist and vocalist of profound emotional depth, mesmerizes with every performance. Her unique blend of velvety vocals and intricate fingerwork weaves together sound, color, and emotion, drawing listeners into a dreamlike world of exploration, intimacy, and connection. Marie’s performances, rich in narratives of love, life, and loss, consistently leave a lasting imprint on the hearts of those who witness her art.

Find them Online:
https://mariehamiltonmusic.com/home

“We Are Joy” – The rainbow is the symbol most commonly associated with Pride, and since starting this project I have learned that every color has a meaning. I wanted to represent the rainbow as a colorful aura, radiating joy and exuberant energy. In the center is a white bearded iris, an inspiration that came from Iris, the Greek goddess of rainbows. I enjoy the wordplay of “bearded iris” as encompassing both masculine and feminine, just as white encompasses all colors. The style of this composition is a nod to the paintings of Hilma af Klint, a visionary painter.”

“We Belong” – “The landscape is grounded in the scenery of NH, with white birch being the state tree. birches shed their bark as they grow and expand, so I think of them as a tree that is in a constant state of renewal and transition. They are also monoecious, bearing flowers of both sexes, and are usually found growing in community with other birches.”

“We Will Not Be Banned” – “We are living through a time when the banning of books and increasingly restricted access to gender and life-affirming health care are intended to silence LGBTQ+ voices. Words and ideas have power, they nourish the roots of revolutionary action. This painting speaks to the fierce resilience and the unstoppable dissemination of ideas and seeds of change. The world needs a diversity of voices and perspectives, and this mural celebrates the brave and tenacious folks who are showing up and speaking out in ways large and small, despite the adversity they face.”

Northern Harmony, based in Marshfield, VT, is the highest level performing ensemble under the Village Harmony umbrella. Known for distinct genres and contrasting sounds, Northern Harmony is reformed anew with different combinations for singers for each project or tour. This program, titled Music for MidWynter, will feature seasonally appropriate songs from the Balkans, Caucasus Georgia, and Corsica, as well as Renaissance and Baroque music and songs from the American shape-note tradition. Northern Harmony was founded in 1993 by Larry Gordon, who led frequent Northern Harmony projects until his sudden death in 2021. This particular incarnation of Northern Harmony will be led by Sinead O’Mahoney.

Painted stiLLLife is a solo act from singer/songwriter Ricky Golden.Self-described as a solo democratic-socialist, lower-middle class worker, and singer-songwriter hailing from northern Vermont. When asked about his music, he responds, ‘I was brought up by Paul Cezanne, Basquiat, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley, George Orwell, David Bowie, Sam Cooke, and John Lennon & his band the Beatles.

Currently playing the many stories, colours, and missed opportunities in the future as well as all those past responsibilities that I was never part of. My music is for the huddled masses of humanity & hopefully for all to enjoy.’

The Barnyard Incident has been playing and singing since they were youngins, with all members doing time in bands of all stripes, from folk to Irish to Rock n’ Roll. With every member lending their voices and featuring Deb Rossetti Sullivan on percussion; James Sullivan on fiddle and guitar; Perry Williams on upright bass; Barry Moore on dobro, guitar and mando harp and Dean Bakes on mandolin, electric guitar and banjo, The Barnyard Incident is just plain good to listen to.

Find them Online:
http://www.thebarnyardincident.com/