SAXTONS RIVER — Painter and musical impresario Charlie Hunter continues the fourth annual Taste of the Arts series at Main Street Arts Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.
Taste of the Arts features local personalities with interesting stories to tell over a catered meal in an informal setting.
Hunter will share pieces of his creative philosophy that have given life to a vibrant musical and artistic scene in Bellows Falls and southeastern Vermont. He is creator of the Flying Under Radar performance series and the Roots on the Rails musical series, which takes place on trains all over the country.
In 2000, he put together the first Roots on the River weekend featuring Canadian musician Fred Eaglesmith, an event that still brings in fans from all over the country and beyond.
Hunter's iconic paintings of local landmarks have culminated in the painting of the Lower Bartonsville covered bridge that was lost to Tropical Storm Irene. Hunter is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of prints of the painting to the bridge restoration fund.
“My goal is to paint beautifully that which is not traditionally considered beautiful,” Hunter explains on his website. “Sorta like a less-grotesque Anselm Keifer in a considerably better mood. It's my hope that these paintings maybe move you even a little bit as much as the way the real thing moves me.”
This year's Taste of the Arts series will also feature Bob Wilson, author of Vermont Curiosities (Jan. 12), and travelers Eric and David Robinson (Feb. 9).
The series is offered as a fundraiser for Main Street Arts. Cost of the series is $15 per event ($5 for children accompanied by an adult). Tickets are available at Main Street Arts or online Reservations are requested at least three days before each event.
Information is available by contacting MSA at 802-869-2960 or by email.