Community Calendar

Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller calls him “one of the greatest living magicians.” The New York Times has dubbed him “the soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery.” And on Friday, September 12 at 7:30pm, world-renowned illusionist Peter Samelson brings an extraordinary evening of close-up magic to Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre.

Performed in BST’s intimate Speakeasy Space, “Peter Samelson: Close-Up Magic” offers audiences the rare chance to experience sleight-of-hand, illusion, and wonder mere inches from where they’re seated. Samelson, recipient of the Merlin Award for Lifetime Achievement, blends artistry and storytelling into performances that are as thought-provoking as they are jaw-dropping. Seating is extremely limited, so advance reservations are highly encouraged.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and under, available at bridgest.org/peter-samelson-close-up-magic. This event is recommended for audiences ages 12 and up. Don’t miss this one-night-only chance to see one of magic’s true masters up close and personal in the heart of Catskill.

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

Join us each Saturday morning at High Rock Park from 9 AM to 1 PM!

Enjoy live music, restock your kitchen with fresh and local goods, or grab breakfast and lunch from our ready-to-eat vendors! Let’s make Saturdays local and lively - see you at the market!

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.

6 Saturdays,

September 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 2025

10 am - 11am

Grades 3-5

Limit 10 students

In this fun and creative class, students will dive into painting, drawing, and printmaking. They'll learn how to build exciting compositions, experiment with layers and textures, and express their ideas through art. Whether they're capturing the world around them or inventing new ones, students will grow their skills and confidence as young artists—all while having a great time making art with their peers!

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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"

For75% 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

Join Us for the 2025 EV Car Show in a new location!

Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tec-SMART at HVCC North, Malta, NY

Discover the future of driving at the EV Car Show, presented by Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson Valley Community College! This free, family-friendly event features:
A wide variety of electric vehicles on display
Informational tables with experts from top industry vendors
Guided tours of the LEED-certified HVCC North building
Resources on sustainability, clean energy, and more

Whether you’re an EV owner, enthusiast, or simply curious—there’s something here for everyone. Come learn, explore, and get inspired!
https://www.hvcc.edu/events/2025/09/ev-car-show-at-hvcc-north.html

2 Saturdays
September 6th & 13th
11 am - 2 pm

Ages 16+

Join us in this two day workshop where artist Judith Hoyt will guide students on how to build collagraph plates and incorporate their prints into multi-layer collages on panel boards. Students will be guided on how to incorporate imagery and textures onto their collograph plates and how to take these prints to be layered into collages. Students will conclude the class by learning how to utilize encaustic medium in their collage pieces. Hoyt is known for utilizing this technique in her own work. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from Hoyt to transform your prints into dimensional and lush encaustic collages.

Artists and creative persons of any background and skill level will enjoy this workshop. All materials included.

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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.

Join us for fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick, creator of the I Spy books for children. Try your hand at making art inspired by these beloved illustrators. You’ll want to return again and again with a variety of fun and engaging experiences for the whole family; it’s the perfect way to spend some quality time together!

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=795&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1

Talk, Albany History in Maps, City Historian Tony Opalka. Map scavenger hunt to follow.