Apr 24 Wednesday
Natural Manipulation brings together 8 artists whose work engages in a conversation about the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. Ranging from ceramics and found-material sculptures to video, sound, painting and installation, the artists explore natural materials and organic forms. Adie Russell, Benjamin King, Bonnie Ralston, Carolyn Lambert, Jonathan Harris, Judy Hoffman, Stephanie Beck, Triona Fritsch, curated by Monika Zarzeczna and Stella Yoon. FRI 4-7PM, SAT + SUN 11AM-6PM, Opening Reception: Friday, Apr. 12 5-7pm
Artists: Cyndy Barbone, John DeSousa, Kathy Greenwood, Lori Lawrence, Joy Muller-McCoola, Mark Olshansky, Jess Stapf, Barbara Todd
Special Installation Artist: Victoria van der Laan
Dates: December 1- May 11, 2024
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly the Albany County Nursing Home, has been providing excellent care to residents for nearly 50 years and is a licensed, full-staffed, skilled nursing facility offering the best in medical services and residential care for short and long-term stays.
At Shaker Place, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and support to our residents. As a vital part of our team, nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of those in our care.
Shaker Place currently has immediate openings for part and full-time positions, including:• Registered nurses (RNs) including supervisors • Licensed practical nurses (LPNs)• Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
Why choose Shaker Place? • A positive and inclusive workplace culture• State-of-the-art facilities and resources• Commitment to employee development and satisfaction• Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of seniors
Shaker Place offers employees exceptional benefits:• Free CDTA bus pass with a direct stop at Shaker Place• On-site daycare (opening soon!)• Experienced-based pay• New York State retirement/pension• Tuition reimbursement• Generous paid time off• Health insurance, dental, vision, and low or no cost prescriptions • Flexible spending account • Weekly pay
All are welcome to attend this free event. Please bring your resume and meet with Shaker Place staff for on-the-spot interviews. If unable to attend, please send your resume to careers@shakerplace.org to schedule an interview at your convenience.
The Guthrie Center holds the Grand Opening of the “Check it Out” musical instrument loan library on Wednesday, January 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. Designed to serve people of all ages and all instrument experience levels in Berkshire County, MA, the collection offers a variety of instruments from strings to drums to electric keyboards. People can borrow for up to 30 days free of charge. The backup snow date will be January 17.
“Musical instruments should be played, not displayed,” said George Laye, Guthrie Center Director of Development and Founder/Director of the instrument loan program. “We are excited to imagine that future Beethovens or Beatles might emerge from our program and not fall through the cracks. Whether a beginner or professional, in school or retired, there’s an instrument for you.”
Lending Library Hours:Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.First Sunday each month, from 2:00-5:00 p.m.Second Tuesday each month, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
The musical instrument loan program reflects Guthrie Center founder Arlo Guthrie’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community and supporting cultural preservation and educational achievement.
Through the generosity of donors, the Center has built a wonderful collection over the years. “Not everyone or every family can afford to rent or buy an instrument or is sure if they’ll stick with it,” said Laye. The lending program encourages fun and learning without any financial burden to borrowers.
The Lenox Job Fair takes place Wednesday, April 24 at Lenox Town Hall, 6 Walker Street. 4-6 pm. Stop by and see what job opportunities are available from some of our Lenox Chamber members! Free to attend & all are welcome! Make sure to have several copies of your resume with you. No need to register. Stay tuned for participating employers.
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets, and other tasty carnival eats.
Admission and parking are free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on-site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last or online at DreamlandAmusements.com before 5 pm Thurs., April 18 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. (Guests under age 21 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian 21+.)
Ride tickets are also available at the carnival for $1.50 each, $32/20 tickets, or $62/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. ($2 cash discount. Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Online pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride
Visit the website for coupon savings on rides, food, and event updates.
Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday
More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
Catskill Mountain House & Environs: Romantic Poetry of the CatskillsPoetry reading led by Town of Hunter Historian Dede Terns-Thorpe, MTHS Board Member Cyndi LaPierre, & Guests. Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00PM at the MTHS Visitors’ Center, 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, NY.
Dede, Cyndi and others will be reading from writings by Thomas Cole, William Cullen Bryant, James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, and other romantics who are continuing that style into the present time. We are setting this evening program in the Visitors' Center to allow for informal conversation. Please remember to pre-register.
The Mendelssohn Club of Albany will hold auditions beginning in September for male singers interested in joining the club for the 2023-24 season. Interested tenors and basses are invited to rehearse with the club on Wednesday evenings beginning on September 6th at 7:15 p.m. at the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 916 Western Avenue, Albany, NY.
Prospective members are invited to sing with the club during subsequent rehearsals in September to become acquainted with the music, conductor, and members of the club. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday, and auditions will take place near the end of September or in early October.
For more information, please visit the Mendelssohn Club online at www.mendelssohn.org or e-mail the club at info@mendelssohn.org.
Apr 25 Thursday
Dates: Dec. 2, 2023, through May 11, 2024. Free and open to the public during library regular hours.
Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 1, at 6-7:30 pm. View the pieces in “Extra/Ordinary” along with the new installation by Victoria van der Laan. The evening includes light refreshments and music by the Albany High School Jazz Band. Free and open to the public.
Location: Pine Hills Branch of Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave., Albany
November 18, 2023 to May 27, 2024
Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni is the first major American retrospective dedicated to the art and design work of groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator Leo Lionni (1910-1999). “Design is form,” the artist said, “Sometimes it is decorative form, and has no other function that to give pleasure to the eye. Often it is expressive form, related to conceptual content, to meaning. It is always abstract; but like a gesture or a a tone of voice it has the power to command and hold attention, to create symbols, to clarify ideas.” Together with Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, the exhibition is co-curated by author and children’s book historian Leonard Marcus and illustration and design historian Steven Heller. The Museum is also working closely with Annie Lionni, the artist’s granddaughter.
https://www.nrm.org/2021/10/lionni/