Community Calendar

Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, this hit Broadway musical holds a special recipe for finding love in unexpected places.
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the towns handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness.
“Thoroughly charming! A deep dish of feel-good feminist comfort food.” -The Hollywood Reporter

Music and Lyrics by Grammy-winner Sara Bareilles, Directed by Brittany Proia 

THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS at 8 PM, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS at 2 PM

4 Saturdays
September 27, October ,4,11,18
2:30-4:00 pm

Get ready to cut, twist, shape, and sculpt! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids in grades 3–5 will use materials like cardboard, papier-mâché, and wire to build their own 3D masterpiece. Whether they dream up a wild creature, a cool robot, or an abstract work of art, students will be guided to explore their creativity and express their unique ideas. This workshop is perfect for curious young artists who love to build, imagine, and think outside the box!

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF"
For 50% discount use code "50OFF"
For 75% discount use code "75OFF"

This economic justice map from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis J.

Ira Glass in Conversation – Vermont Public
Saturday September 27th | 7pm | Spruce Peak Arts
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show is heard each week by over 5 million listeners on public radio stations and podcasts. Under Glass’s editorial direction, This American Life has won the highest honors for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, including nine Peabody awards and the first Pulitzer Prize ever awarded for audio journalism.
Join us for the chance to see one of public radio’s most iconic voices—live on stage!

CRVN is excited to invite you to our Summer Stroll Event—a relaxed and fun morning in Albany's Washington Park where you can take a break from your routine, breathe in the fresh air, and join community members for a leisurely stroll to make new connections with like-minded individuals.
This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your friends and family! Meet fellow vegans and veg-curious individuals who understand your journey and can offer support, tips, and friendship.
Strolls will be held every other Sunday, starting June 22 and running through Labor Day.
🗓 Stroll Dates:
• Sunday, June 22
• Sunday, July 6
• Sunday, July 20
• Sunday, August 3
• Sunday, August 17
• Sunday, August 31
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Road, Albany, NY
🅿️ Parking Info: Free street parking on Western and Madison
🙋🏼‍♀️ Host: Valentina valentina@capregionvegans.org

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.

This hands-on workshop offers an opportunity to learn the techniques behind these iconic oval boxes, renowned for their minimalist elegance, functional simplicity, and exceptional durability. This workshop is 2 days. September 27th & 28th, 10am – 4pm. You must attend both classes to complete your box.

What You’ll Experience:

● A Journey into Shaker History: Begin with an introduction to the Shaker communities, their philosophy of “beauty in utility” and the historical context that gave rise to their distinctive furniture and household items, including the beloved Shaker box.

● Mastering Traditional Techniques: You’ll learn the authentic methods used to create Shaker boxes. This includes:

Wood Preparation: Selecting and preparing the thin strips of hardwood (often maple or cherry) that form the sides of the box.
Bending and Shaping: Utilizing steam and specialized forms to achieve the characteristic oval shape of the box and its lid.
Swallowtail Finger Joints: Precisely cutting and fitting the iconic “swallowtail” or “fingers” that secure the bent wood, a hallmark of Shaker craftsmanship.
Coppering: Attaching the lid and securing the joints with traditional copper tacks, adding both strength and aesthetic appeal.
Finishing: Discussion of various finishing options.
● Your Own Handcrafted Keepsake: By the end of the class, you will have constructed your very own authentic Shaker box, a testament to your newfound skills and a beautiful, functional piece to cherish for years to come. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the meticulous detail and thoughtful design that went into every Shaker creation.

No prior woodworking experience is necessary, Familiarity with basic hand tools is helpful, but not necessary. All tools and materials will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Join us and discover the timeless art of Shaker box making – a craft that embodies beauty, utility, and enduring tradition.

The Lee Cultural Council will present Sundays in the Park July 6 - August 10 in the park in front of the First Congregational Church in downtown Lee. Each week, there will be one to two musical performances taking place from 12:30 to 2:30P and will be held sprinkle or shine. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs and to bring a picnic or order takeout from any of Lee’s fine restaurants. If final concert cancelled, rain date will be Sunday, August 17.

Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, White Snake Projects (WSP) returns to Boston’s Strand Theatre, September 26-28, 2025, for the world premiere of White Raven, Black Dove, in a season dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through art. Composed by Jacinth Greywoode and Andrew Lynch, and written by librettist Cerise Lim Jacob, White Raven, Blake Dove is an original work of science fiction fantasy exploring two issues consuming America today – race and climate change. An early adopter of innovative technology, WSP continues to lead the vanguard in shaping new operas with tech advancements. This groundbreaking production comprises a live performance by some of today’s leading opera singers, an orchestra with electronics and chorus, augmented by computer generated imagery and animation created in the video game platform, Unreal Engine.

1 Sunday
September 28
1 pm - 5 pm

Ages 16+

This workshop is for artists interested in print studio membership and is a way for you to gain certification to book open studio time for silkscreen process’. This introduction course will prepare students for safe use of our studio and become familiar with the silkscreen process through working on a two color layer print. Students will learn to coat their screens with photo emulsion, expose transparencies on our exposure unit, print, register their color layers, and clean their screens. Print studio manager Micah Fornari will guide students on how to create hand-drawn transparencies and explore how different materials can grant varying qualities. Students will have the alternate opportunity of printing one digital transparency for the class.

All materials provided.

For those who are hooked and onboard for our print studio membership, you can submit an inquiry form visiting this link to begin the membership process: https://www.drawkingston.org/nps-inquiry-form

Feel free to reach out about any questions you may have about our membership.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot. Scholarship availability closes 2 weeks prior to the start of class.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF"
For 50% discount use code "50OFF"
For 75% discount use code "75OFF"

This economic justice map from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is useful to assess where you may fall on the financial spectrum of pay what you can.

To request 100% off tuition, please contact chris@mkad.art