The Friends of The Bridge invites members of the public to join them in an evening of entertainment, food, and conversation Wednesday, May 22, on the campus of Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier. This celebration of local, independent, nonprofit journalism will benefit The Bridge, Central Vermont's community newspaper. The evening features a keynote address by Montpelier native Garrett Graff, biographer of former FBI Director Robert Mueller and an expert on the Mueller investigation.
Graff, a graduate of Montpelier High School, will be joined by Vermont journalists Anne Galloway, founder of VTDigger, Paula Routly, co-publisher of Seven Days, and Kent Jones, an Emmy-award winning former writer for The Daily Show and The Rachel Maddow Show. Mike Dunphy, editor and publisher of The Bridge will host the evening.
In addition to speakers and audience participation, the event will feature sumptuous hors d'oeurves by Cafe Anna. A silent auction will include fine art by many local artists and other special items, and a cash bar will be available.
The event runs from 6 to 9 pm in College Hall Gallery on the VCFA campus in Montpelier (College Hall is the big building on the green). Doors will open at 5:30 pm and the speakers will begin around 6:30 pm, with their presentations and a Q&A session running until about 7:45 pm. After that, there will be additional time to socialize and dance or listen to jazz classics by Bella and The Notables.
Tickets are $55 each or $100 for two and can be purchased at www.SevenDaysTickets.com, or by mailing a check to Friends of The Bridge, P.O. Box 1641, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please join us for this stimulating evening as we celebrate the critical role of independent journalism, swing with a lively jazz band, and savor fine food and drinks.
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