Tuesday Night Live

Tuesday Night Live

Aug 22, 2019

The Eames Brothers Band makes its sixth visit to the Tuesday Night Live outdoor stage, a reflection of their timeless music.
What a great way to wrap up the season on August 27th, 6 PM to 8:30 PM at the Legion Field, School Street, Johnson.

The Eames Brothers Band is known for original, soulful blues, as well as rock, jam, and funk. Musicians Seth Eames (vocals, guitar,) Phil Carr( drums,) and Ralph Eames (bass) first performed on the Tuesday Night stage in July 2010.

Vendors will provide good eats at this family friendly event. Last call for a slice of the Historical Society’s homemade pie or German chocolate cake until Town Meeting Day.

Bring a blanket or chair. Summer showers may dampen the enthusiasm for a few minutes; however only lightning and thunder cancel the event.

Tuesday Night Live is free thanks to the support of local businesses and organizations; as well as the volunteer planning committee, who have made all the arrangements for the 2019 season. Info at 730-2943.

Eric Tobin to speak

Jul 8, 2019

The Holcomb House will be open for Jubilee visitors on Friday, December 1st from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. Join members of the Historical Society for some children’s holiday stories and reminisces of cider too!

 

Well-known local landscape artist, Eric Tobin will speak at the Johnson Historical Society’s Holcomb House on Sunday, October 15th. His talk will highlight his connections to the natural environment as he works outdoors through all kinds of weather during Vermont’s changing seasons. He will also share thoughts on the long history of art in Lamoille County. At the conclusion of his talk at 3:00 PM he will draw the winning ticket for the painting, Winters Hush, Johnson, which he donated to the Society for their fundraising raffle. Tickets for the painting will be on-sale at the time of event or by contacting members of the Johnson Historical Society in advance.  Refreshments will be served.

The event is free!

When:  Sunday, October 15th at 2:00 PM

Where: Johnson Historical Society’s Holcomb House

Call: Lois Frey at 635-7826 for more information

Shared Stories About Johnson

Jul 8, 2019

Recent Event:

Where: Holcomb House


Remember When: Shared Stories About Life in Johnson. Story tellers will include Frank Dodge, Everett Dubray, Wayne Stearns, and Dean West with Dick Simays facilitating. You are welcome to bring a memory or two of your own to share.

It is free and there will be cookies!

When: Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2 PM

Where: Holcomb House

Tuesday Night Live

Jul 5, 2019

Tuesday Night Live

Johnson’s Tuesday Night Live opens on July 9th with Long Gone John and The Tall Grass Revival on the outdoor stage at Legion Field, School Street. John is known for toe-tapping music that weaves notes into tapestries of sentiment that comfort the soul.  6:00 to 8:30 PM.

This community event brings young and not-so-young together for music, dancing,  and visiting.  Food vendors will provide good eats at this family friendly event including the Historical Society with slices of homemade pie and cake and McKenzie hot dogs. You may want to pack a picnic basket with supper and snacks or just bring re-usable utensils and dishes and chose from the great selection of food. The TNL committee is encouraging recycle and reuse to eliminate and reduce trash.

Bring a chair or blanket for a free evening of great music.  Parking is along School Street, at the Elementary School parking lot, and  the McClelland Hall lot on College Hill.  Rain or shine.  Info at 730-2943.

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Georga Balch Painting Raffle

Georga Balch Painting Raffle

Jun 24, 2019

Georga Balch Painting Raffle

Georgia Wells Stearns Balch           1888 – 1981

Oil on canvas is a Fall river landscape signed Georgia W. Balch. It is 30 X 36 inches, appraised at $1,500. It is being raffled by the Historical Society.

In her youth Georgia moved to Johnson, Vermont with her parents.  In 1914 she married Chester Arthur Stearns and moved to a house on what is now Route 100 C, where she lived throughout her life.  Chester died in the influenza epidemic of 1918-1919. Later she married Roman Balch who supported her art endeavors.

Georgia worked at a time when women were far less prominent in the visual arts than they are today. She was a working artist who applied her trade to tourists; a sign reading “Paintings of Vermont by Georgia Balch” hung in front of her Johnson home. She painted many scenes of Johnson which help to document the community’s landscape during her lifetime.