Community Calendar

"Hackard Law is excited to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can! Food Drive, which has been assisting our local families since 1987. Running from October 4th to November 7th, this event will provide food aid across Northern California. We are proud to be involved and encourage others in the community to join us! Schools can participate by signing up as donation locations, and we welcome individuals to join our effort by contributing non-perishable food items. Together, we can make a difference!

Visit our event page for more details!
"

$25 a drop-in, $80 ($20 a class) for a 4 session punch card, Venmo, CC, check or cash.

MONDAY Figure Drawing Open Studio Sessions for experienced adult artists with a live model in a supportive atmosphere. No instructor. Bring your own art supplies/drawing boards. There are a few easels and we also have tables and chairs. Poses for 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 min. Limited to 15 people per session.

For more information, call or email us!

For updates in scheduling or closures, check our website or social media.

The event is sponsored by High Spirit, a non-profit residential community for adults with autism/IDD in Great Barrington, MA. It will feature a 40-minute film, "Raising Bar," which tells the story of a young man named Bar and the High Spirit community that was founded in order to provide high-quality, long-term residential care for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. The film will be followed by a discussion with some of the founders about the High Spirit model and the wider issues surrounding housing for adults with autism/IDD in Massachusetts. Also in attendance will be parents who would like to start a community like High Spirit in the Pioneer Valley.

Join us for a free, six-week professional development series designed to support artists and creatives in building sustainable, professional careers. Facilitated by renowned artist and cultural worker Lexa Walsh, this workshop series offers practical tools, strategies, and peer support to help you navigate the art world on your own terms.

Each weekly session focuses on a core aspect of creative professional practice, including:

Sustaining Your Practice: Get your work seen, make an impact, and build reciprocal community networks.
Goal Setting & Opportunity Tracking: Clarify your intentions and learn how to find the right residencies, grants, and open calls.
Writing & Speaking About Your Work: Develop compelling bios, artist and project statements, CVs, and grant narratives.
Portfolio & Website Building: Improve your documentation and create a simple, effective website with a Squarespace demo.
Residency Strategies & Peer Review: Explore how to choose and prepare for artist residencies with asset review and feedback.
Budgeting, Pricing & Promotion: Learn how to value your labor, build project budgets, and promote your work through press and outreach.
Each session includes hands-on exercises, worksheets, live demonstrations, and time for discussion. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your practice, this series will equip you with the tools to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Register Here: https://draw.corsizio.com/event/6883ee257ca3bbe5910c1ecd

About the Facilitator
Lexa Walsh is an artist, cultural worker, and experience maker. Her work blends sculpture and social practice to create site-specific projects, exhibitions, publications, and objects that question hierarchies and value through radical hospitality and engagement. A Bay Area native recently relocated to the Hudson Valley, Walsh has exhibited at institutions such as SFMOMA, the Walker Art Center, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and participated in numerous international artist residencies. She has led professional development workshops for organizations including Americans for the Arts, California College of the Arts, and The Alternative Art School.

6 Mondays, October 20–November 24, 2025
6:00–8:00 PM at The DRAW

18+
Space is limited—advance registration is required.

Join us for a free, six-week professional development series designed to support artists and creatives in building sustainable, professional careers. Facilitated by renowned artist and cultural worker Lexa Walsh, this workshop series offers practical tools, strategies, and peer support to help you navigate the art world on your own terms.

Each session includes hands-on exercises, worksheets, live demonstrations, and time for discussion. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your practice, this series will equip you with the tools to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Free and open to artists and creatives, co-presented by the Kingston Midtown Arts District and the Midtown Business Alliance (MBA)

🎶 Monday Night Trivia at Larkin Hi-Fi
📍 Location: Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY
🕖 Time: Every Monday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Entry: Free to play

Beginning Memorial Day, May 26.

Start your week with a harmonious blend of knowledge and nostalgia at Larkin Hi-Fi's Monday Night Trivia! Situated in the heart of Albany's vibrant Lark Street, this unique venue combines the charm of vintage vinyl with the thrill of trivia competition.

Gather your team and challenge your wits across a variety of engaging categories. Whether you're a trivia novice or a seasoned quizmaster, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the eclectic ambiance as you vie for bragging rights and prizes.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, giving you ample time to settle in and soak up the retro vibes before the trivia action begins at 7:00 PM. It's the perfect way to make your Mondays memorable!

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Hailing from Florida, Sam found his home performing his unique brand of high-energy humor and storytelling at NYC’s premier comedy clubs. In 2023 he made his television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers and since has been named a Just For Laughs New Face, performed on Comedy Central Featuring and The Drew Barrymore Show, and appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Howard Stern, and Tamron Hall. His first two solo shows were critically acclaimed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and his third, extended Off-Broadway four times and was hailed as “The best new show in New York” by The Daily Beast. Presented by Billy Porter and Alan Cumming, Sugar Daddy is now in development for an upcoming NYC run. He has performed in the New York Comedy Festival 5x, being selected for Best of New Talent in 2019 and headlining in 2024. He has also performed in the Netflix is a Joke Festival, was a Finalist in the Stand Up NBC nationwide search, and a staff writer and voice over actor on S1 of Bravo's Blind Date hosted by Nikki Glaser. He is a 2025 Yes, And Laughter Lab Fellow and Twenty Summers Resident, hosts his own Youtube series where he takes comedians thrifting, and co-hosts the show ROOMIES with Dylan Adler in Los Angeles.

"Hackard Law is excited to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can! Food Drive, which has been assisting our local families since 1987. Running from October 4th to November 7th, this event will provide food aid across Northern California. We are proud to be involved and encourage others in the community to join us! Schools can participate by signing up as donation locations, and we welcome individuals to join our effort by contributing non-perishable food items. Together, we can make a difference!

Visit our event page for more details!
"

Skidmore Encore announces registration for its Fall 2025 lecture series delivered by the remarkable Skidmore College faculty for adult learners age 55+ from around the local region. Encore attracts intellectually curious people who are eager to learn. Join us! The 2025 program runs for seven weeks on Tuesdays from September 30 through November 11 in the gorgeous Arthur Zankel Music Center Skidmore College campus. Online registration opens Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

For more information: www.skidmore.edu/encore

Our traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more!

All inside our historic 1848 Meeting House.

Choose unique gifts for your loved ones while helping support local businesses this holiday season.

October 8th through December 14th

Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Mondays

Admission is free, donations welcome!