The Skinny 6.18.09 through 6.24.09
~Pick Your Own Is On~
All across the state, the short Strawberry season is coming to fruit. With a cool start to June–not one day in Burlington over 80 degrees so far–this northern delicacy has been slow to ripen. You better be ready to pounce on pick-your-own when the chance arrives, though…the season is a short 25 days long on average.
We’ve been keeping a keen eye on the situation and the bounty is yet to blossom in full; word from Adam’s Berry Farm is that if you want the best of this fruit, visit your friendly farmer when the sun peaks above 80 degrees as the strawberries quickly ripen. Note: looks like there is a spate of glorious weather early next week. In case you don’t know where to go, here are some options:
Adam’s Berry Farm on the Intervale in Burlington…www.adamsberryfarm.com- Charlotte Berry Farm–Charlotte–www.charlotteberryfarm.com
- Sam Mazza’s Farm–Colchester–www.sammazzafarms.com
- For general information on Pick-Your-Own in VT: www.pickyourown.org/VT.htm
Booked solid through the end of this short season? Don’t worry, there’s more fruit to come…blueberries will ripen from late July through late August and Raspberries are available from August on through the first frost.
Speaking of Strawberries…the 13th Annual Strawberry Festival is this Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at Sam Mazza’s Farm in Colchester. The Skinny Pancake will be on hand with our new “Tiny Shiny Crepe Cart” to ensure there is some sustenance to absorb all of that excess strawberry consumption. For more information about this fun family event, check out their website here: www.sammazzafarms.com/festivals.shtml.
Seven Daysies:
Its that time of year again…yes, the solstice is almost upon us, we’ve established that pick-your-own is here, school is out, etc…there are lots of great goings-ons…but I’m talking about the annual election of Burlington’s finest…by the people for the people…Seven Daysies.
Sponsored by Seven Days newspaper, here’s your chance to weigh in on your favorites in the following categories:
- Food & Drink
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Media & Politics
- Service & Stuff
Now we wouldn’t be so pretentious as to suggest you support the ‘Cake as the greatest of music venues or brunch spots…don’t get me wrong, we put our best foot forward and we’re proud of what we do…but there are venues & hotspots in this city who have been honing their chops since I was wearing diapers.
That said, after seven years of rolling our cart out onto Church Street, we’ll go Head-To-Head in the “Street Eats” with anyone out there. So if you like us for our cart (or our food or music for that matter), we’d appreciate your support…here’s where to vote: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx
Thanks to Seven Days for putting on this fun competition each year….
Pssst…in case you missed the secret we buried at the bottom of last week’s mailer:
FREE CREPE DAY IS
NEXTÂ WEDNDESDAY!!!!
Wednesday, June 24th 2009 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm at BOTH of our bricks-n-mortar locations…
Music Sweet Music…
Well, Jazzfest has come & gone. There were more big names playing free gigs on Church Street than I remember in the past, the weather was wonderful (mostly)…it was altogether lively & lovely. Dan Bolles had a great Ode To BDJF column in this week’s Seven Days: www.7dvt.com/2009do-you-take-discover.
But now, its time to look forward:
Thursday, 06.18.09
Shannon Wurst (Americana/Bluegrass/Folk)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/shannonwurst
Shannon is an artist: an entertainer, a storyteller, and a songstress. Many have taken notice of this rising star–and Thursday night is your opportunity to see her perform live at the Skinny Pancake in Burlington. Shannon has been named the winner of the Walnut Valley New Song Contest at the Walnut Valley Music Festival in Winfield, Kansas as well as picked as a semi-finalist for A Prairie Home Companion Talented Twenties Contest by Garrison Keillor, She was nominated for the categories of Female Vocalist of the Year and Singer/Songwriter of the Year, in the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards. She has also had the distinct honor of being invited to open for Robert Earl Keen, Yonder Mountain String Band, Carlene Carter, and RailRoad Earth. In addition to all of this she has been touring around the country in support of her well-received debut album Sunday Pie.”
Friday, 06.19.09
Kelly Ravin (Acoustic/Folk)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/kellyravin
Hailing from Brooks Maine originally and now Burlington Vermont, Kelly Ravin is a consummate Americana acoustic music performer. His music spans the range of acoustic music, from straight-ahead bluegrass to folk-rock to singer-songwriting. All the while, his solid guitar skills back equally solid vocals. Give a listen if you like, www.myspace.com/kellyravin and come join us Friday night 9-11p.m.
Saturday, 06.20.09
Sage Mayhew (Roots/Roc/Rhythm/Soul)
***$5 suggested donation
A new comer on the Burlington music scene yet a seasoned musician, Sage Mayhew brings his original musical stylings filled with energy, attitude, charm, and sweet soulful messages of love and living to the Skinny Pancake in Burlington. This Saturday, Sage will be joined by members of his musically talented family.
When not making the art of music, you might find Sage practicing the art of spinning crepes…in Montpelier. That’s right folks…Sage is a multi-talented individual who quickly picked up performance-grade skills as a crepe artist in the State Capitol’s Mini-Skinny Pancake.
In the pipeline…
Wednesday, 06.24.09
Dale & Darcy (bluegrass/folk)
***$5 suggested donation
Thursday, 06.25.09
The Medicinals (bluegrass)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/themedicinals
Friday, 06.26.09
Evan Crandle & the Too Hot To Handle
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/evancrandell
Saturday, 06.27.09
Poor Howard Stith (acoustic blues)
***$5 suggested donation
www.poorhowardstith.com