Community Calendar

Monsters are the ultimate playground for imagination. There is virtually no pressure when drawing a monster compared to drawing a realistic portrait. Monsters are abstractions of elements that already exist in nature, mashed together by the whims of our own creativity.

In this interactive two-hour workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of creature design and build their own original monsters. Through a blend of visual instruction and quick sketching exercises, participants will explore how to take different aspects from nature and apply them to their own creations. There are no mistakes in monster-making: a creature can be absurd, abstract, terrifying, or beautiful. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Dave Globerson is an award-winning illustrator, painter, and educator whose work bridges traditional and digital media. A graduate of the Hartford Art School, he has spent over a decade creating custom commissioned artwork from his home studio. Working in watercolor, acrylic, ink, and digital media, Dave explores a wide range of subjects and styles, from expressive pet portraits to imaginative creature design.

For the third iteration of Shaker Outpost, Kiki Smith’s Visiting considers the quiet intimacy of welcome, bringing together a selection of Smith’s blankets with case goods she curated from Shaker Museum’s collection.

Shaker Outpost’s General Store is returning alongside Kiki Smith's new exhibition. Kalman will again stock (and re-stock) the General Store just in time for holiday gifting with her unique take on new, vintage, and antique pieces including notecards, books, textiles, kitchen items, handcrafted embroideries, and small design objects.

Join us for a community open house, and get to know all the Yiddish Book Center has to offer! This year we will focus on Sholem Aleichem, the most beloved of Yiddish writers, whose famed stories about Tevye the Dairyman became the basis for Fiddler on the Roof. At 2:00 pm, the Valley Light Opera will perform an exclusive sneak peek of songs and scenes from their upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof, followed by a talkback with scholar Ilan Stavans on the meaning of Fiddler today.

Schedule

10 a.m.–4 p.m.: Special Sholem Aleichem scavenger hunt for families; follow the clues throughout the museum.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Yiddish printing press demonstration

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Public tour of Yiddish: A Global Culture with a spotlight on Sholem Aleichem

2 p.m.: The Valley Light Opera will perform an exclusive sneak peek of songs and scenes from their upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof, followed by a talkback with Amherst College scholar Ilan Stavans on the meaning of Fiddler today.

https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcoming-public-programs/community-open-house-celebrating-sholem-aleichem-fiddler-roof?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=wamc&utm_campaign=openhouse2026

3 Sundays
October 18, 25, November 1 (Make-Up Day Nov 8th)
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ages 16+

Have you been wanting to make zines, but not sure where to start? Then this intro class in zine making might be for you!

Zines are a fun and fast way to collect your thoughts, images and interests into a physical object you can trade, gift or sell. It doesn't take much to make a great zine, but knowing a few tricks can certainly make it easier. Over the course of three evenings you will learn simple and inventive methods for zine making, for instance the many methods for one page zines, as well as receive support in designing, writing and/or drawing your zine. Rakel will also be bringing her private zine collection for students to leaf through for inspiration, and will be sharing about her experience with DIY publishing in Europe and North America.

All materials are provided.

Parking: Please park on either Iwo Jima Lane or Cedar Street. Parking that is located in front of the Neighborhood Print Studio are for residents living in the Pajama Factory.

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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

The annual tour takes place over two weekends, October 17–18 and October 24–25, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, during one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Hudson Valley.
This year's tour features 19 participating artists at 11 studio locations (with several artists sharing studio or gallery spaces). Visitors will discover an exciting variety of artwork spanning a wide range of media and styles, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, assemblage, woodworking, fiber arts, and pottery. There's truly something to inspire every art lover

Running through 10/31, Join us aboard Solaris this Fall with BRAND NEW offerings such as Tarot & Astrology readings, Twilight Cruises, Leaf Peeping Tours and Cider & Wine Tastings with Rose Hill Farm

Plus all of your favorites like River Gong, Rondout Lighthouse Tours and Historic Lecture Cruises!

As always, every Solaris tour ticket comes with free museum admission so you can make it a full day of learning and exploration

Archtober Newburgh is an annual, month long, all-free celebration of one of the Hudson Valley's most remarkable built environments, and the people keeping it alive.

As the second-largest historic district in New York State, the birthplace of the historic preservation movement, and the home of the first publicly owned historic site in the United States, George Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh is the ideal place to celebrate architectural heritage, connect people to resources, champion local initiatives, and imagine what's next for the city. Each October, Archtober Newburgh does exactly that with 50+ free events, including walks, talks, tours, workshops, and gatherings for both locals and visitors.

September 1 - December 5, 2026
Light and Transient Causes
In the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibition takes its name from a line in the document that suggests that some grievances may prove too fleeting to justify revolution—and considers asymmetries of perception of what is deemed light enough to ignore, transient enough to postpone. Curated by Marisa Espe.

Live Music by: TV Doctors BOTH DAYS 1pm-2pm AND 3pm-4pm
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery OysterFEST
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
AND
Sunday, October, 25, 2026
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery OysterFEST
342 Altamont Avenue
Altamont, New York
FREE Admission
The Tall Mutha Shucka will be back at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery on October 24 & 25 for OysterFEST!
What to expect: freshly shucked blue point oysters, specialty beverages, local vendors, wood-fired pizza by DeFazio's Pizzeria and more! The best part, admission is freeeeee!
TV Doctors (featuring: Evan Conway, Bob Morris, Josh Witmer) will be playing their music BOTH DAYS Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm AND 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“TV Doctors are an experimental instrumental trio from Upstate NY. Comprised of veteran musicians who’ve worked for years in the Capital District and beyond, they came together to form a new group dedicated to leaving convention behind and exploring new improvisational spaces. Veering between psychedelic rock, funk, soul, surf, jazz, prog, ambient, electronica, and film/tv music, the trio is on a mission to create new and exciting sounds and engage adventurous listeners.”
Specialty beers and cider brewed for this event:
TALL MUTHA SHUCKA
Oyster Stout at 6.6% ABV
Collaboration with the “Tall Mutha Shucka” aka Keenan Boyle who is an oyster farmer on Long Island. We used 6.5kgs of fresh oysters from Maris Stella Blue Points in this chocolaty earthy stout. Made with Pale, Munich & German dark malts. Hopped with our Centennial & Crystal hops & NYS Oysters.
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GOLDEN MOLLUSK
Mollusk IPA at 7.6% ABV
IPA made with Oyster shells from North Fork Oyster Co and hopped with Citra & Anchovy.
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COAST
Tart Cider at 7.2% ABV
A tart hard cider made with lemon zest, thyme and a hint of sea salt. The lemon aroma and light mineral character from the sea salt bring you right to the ocean. It pairs perfectly with oysters and seafood.
Are you ready for a shuckin' good time?!
https://www.indianladderfarms.com/oysterfest
https://tvdoctors.bandcamp.com

Asbury Shorts International Film Concert
with Guest Host Richard Lovrich
Special Guest Filmmaker: Sarah Bachinger
Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:00 pm
GE Theatre at Proctors
432 State Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
Tickets: $20 General Admission / $15 Students
https://secure.proctorscollaborative.org/.../asbury...
Information: atproctors.org
PROCTORS in Partnership with Film Schenectady presents
ASBURY SHORTS USA
“An Afternoon of the World’s Best Short Films”
CELEBRATING THEIR 45th ANNIVERSARY
An Asbury Short Film Concert is a fun fast-paced highly entertaining line up of films from the past and present, including international festival hits from around the world.
Enjoy an afternoon of the best in short film comedy, drama, documentary and animated shorts all in one sitting without awards, panel discussions or the dreaded Q&A’s!
Asbury Shorts Special Guest Filmmaker: Sarah Bachinger
Guest Host: Richard Lovrich
$20 – General Admission
$15 – Students
No Select Seating