Community Calendar

Mark St. Germain’s play is filled with the humor, honesty, and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth,” America’s most famous sex therapist.
Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the Haganah in Jerusalem as a sniper, to her struggle to succeed as a single mother newly-arrived in America, her’s is a stunning tale of becoming Dr. Ruth.

“An illuminating portrait…her story is certainly a stirring one.” - NY Times

90 min | Written by Mark St. Germain | Directed by Stephen Nachamie

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!

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and The Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

The Capital District Modern Quilt Guild and Quilters United in Learning Together of Delmar have teamed up to put on a brand-new quilt show! The Harvest Quilt Show will be November 8 (10-4) & 9 (10-3), 2025. We will have a special exhibit of Timna Tarr’s Flying Colors Quilts, traditional and modern member quilts, raffle quilts and baskets, guild banner challenge quilts, guild gift boutique tables, a vendor hall and cafe. On Saturday November 8, we will be holding a pillowcase workshop for Ryan’s Case for Smiles. Sunday will feature and gallery walk and talk and lecture by Timna Tarr. Our on-site Harvest Café will be serving breakfast and lunch each day.

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Almost 200 quilts will be showcased

Two quilt guilds will be the hosts of this show:
-The Capital District Modern Quilt Guild
-Quilters United in Learning Together, Delmar

-The quilts will be judged by their peers chosen from each guild.
-There are 15 different categories for entries in both modern and traditional styles.

***The Harvest Café will be open for lunch, drinks, snacks and other refreshments.
We will have special programs on both Saturday and Sunday***

Saturday:
will be a “sew day” where anyone may help sew pillowcases for “Ryan’s Case for Smiles,” a volunteer organization solely dedicated to helping kids feel better to heal better. This organization works to improve the quality of life of children and their families as they undergo treatment with colorful & whimsical pillowcases while they are in the hospital.

Sunday:
will be a special gallery walk and talk and lecture from nationally known modern quilter, Timna Tarr. She will present “Flying Colors,” a special exhibit of her quilts. She will have her book, Stitched Photo Mosaic Quilting available for purchase on Sunday.

Join us for an incredible show filled with laughter, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic!
With over 70 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat eagerly anticipating what’s coming next. Prepare to be amazed as ordinary objects come to life while others vanish in the blink of an eye and you could even be chosen to float in mid-air!
Family Magic is a unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic that guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Join us for this magical family event which is sure to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!
Ticket prices:
Adult: $42.45
Child: $21.05

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” - Kahlil Gibran

Through this series of monotypes, I explore water as a substance, its metaphoric allusion, and the collective narrative that addresses mankind's complicated relationship to this essential natural resource.

Opening Reception: Sat, Nov 8, 3-6pm
Gallery Hours: Thurs/Sun - 12-5pm, Fri/Sat - 12-6pm
No On-Site Parking