Community Calendar

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)

An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists!

Stella Silbert is an improviser, audio editor, curator, cook, field recordist, disorganizer of sounds, and organizer of multi-disciplinary gatherings in Western Massachusetts.

She currently works with prepared turntable, no-input mixing board, and microphone feedback.

This performance is made possible by a grant from the Springfield Library Foundation’s Rose M. Smith Music Fund.

🎶 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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"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!
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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.

An exhibition of work by current students in 100–level studio courses in the Department of Art

The Capital District Women’s Employment and Resource Center (WERC) announces the 2025 Constellation Building Event, “Your Power. Your People. Your Rise,” to be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy.

This event celebrates the resilience and reinvention of women, made possible through the power of community. Three dynamic women will share their journeys of overcoming adversity and thriving with the support systems they have cultivated. The featured panelists include:

Dr. Shai Butler - Vice President - Student Life, SUNY Delhi |Author: Better. Not Perfect

Taknika Mickey - Human Resources Business Partner|WERC Graduate & Board Member

Alissa Quinn - Senior VP-Wealth Management /Financial Advisor|Author: The Power of Impact Circles|Founder of Passion, Purpose & Legacy

Dr. Benita Zahn, DPS, MS, CHWC, NBC-HWC is the moderator. She is a nationally-certified Health and Wellness Coach working with clients at Capital Cardiology Associates

Our graduates and students will be available to interview at this event. Proceeds from this luncheon event will support WERC’s programs, which help Displaced Homemakers in transition access proven pathways to gainful employment, ultimately creating a positive and lasting impact on our region’s economy.