May 15 Wednesday
A Family Affair represents husband and wife team, Julian and Jane Craker and their artistic endeavors in various media, including watercolors, oils, and found objects. They inspire each other and sometimes collaborate on their work.
Jane’s paintings of flowers are energetic and vibrant giving them a voice of their own. She manipulates paint and color with carefree expression inviting the viewer to enjoy.
Julian’s watercolor doors are inspired by them being portals, are they welcoming or forbidding? What lies behind it?
His paintings of trees come from his great love of nature, seeing beauty in the wood through every stage of its existence and the found objects bear witness to the truth that nature is the greatest creator of art.
Gallery open Thursday-Sunday, 11 am-4pmReception, Saturday, May 11. 2-4 pm
The Guthrie Center holds the Grand Opening of the “Check it Out” musical instrument loan library on Wednesday, January 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. Designed to serve people of all ages and all instrument experience levels in Berkshire County, MA, the collection offers a variety of instruments from strings to drums to electric keyboards. People can borrow for up to 30 days free of charge. The backup snow date will be January 17.
“Musical instruments should be played, not displayed,” said George Laye, Guthrie Center Director of Development and Founder/Director of the instrument loan program. “We are excited to imagine that future Beethovens or Beatles might emerge from our program and not fall through the cracks. Whether a beginner or professional, in school or retired, there’s an instrument for you.”
Lending Library Hours:Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.First Sunday each month, from 2:00-5:00 p.m.Second Tuesday each month, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
The musical instrument loan program reflects Guthrie Center founder Arlo Guthrie’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community and supporting cultural preservation and educational achievement.
Through the generosity of donors, the Center has built a wonderful collection over the years. “Not everyone or every family can afford to rent or buy an instrument or is sure if they’ll stick with it,” said Laye. The lending program encourages fun and learning without any financial burden to borrowers.
Weekly farmer's market in the heart of Woodstock. Celebrate the bounty of the Catskills with farmers, makers, events, and live music.
Join us for the 2024 CoveCare Center Team Spelling Bee! Show off your spelling skills and make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental health and substance use issues. Proceeds benefit the community programs & services of CoveCare Center.
Compete for bragging rights and the 1st Place trophy in this fun team event! Trophies also awarded for 2nd Place Team and Most Enthusiastic Team. Teams consist of up to 10 players and are eliminated after 3 misspelled words. Stay in the game with a mulligan ($25 each in advance/$30 each at the event – max of 5 per team).
Event cost is $50 per person and includes game entry, buffet dinner, desserts & coffee/tea/soda – Cash bar available.
Sponsorship opportunities available!
For more information or to register, please visit www.covecarecenter.org/2024-spelling-bee or email development@covecarecenter.org
Registrations due by Monday, May 6th.
Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing his work as an end-of-life doula.
Learn various basic binding techniques to create several small artist books! Participants will explore accordion and sewing techniques to design frame books, tag books, Japanese four-hole binding, and Japanese butterfly four-needle binding. Proper folding, paper grain direction, and simple tearing, cutting, and sewing will be emphasized to make bookmaking accessible to all levels. We may even get into some pop-up techniques if time allows!
For ages 16 and Up, sign up at the D.R.A.W Kingston website.
Have fun and Learn to draw and paint. You will be taught the basics of traditional figure, portrait, and still-life drawing.
These sessions are designed for everybody, from curious hobbyists trying it out for the first time to those wanting to practice some serious illustration skills for art school or work. You will explore charcoal, pencil, pastels, pen and ink, and paint.
All materials are provided. Ages 14 and up.
We believe in access to art education for all. Please pay what you can to support this access for all of our community. If you would like to use a scholarship code, they are listed on the website.
40th-anniversary screening of THIS IS SPINAL TAP. Classic mockumentary about a washed-up heavy metal band on the comeback trail. Listed as many critics’ top 10 films. Directed by Rob Reiner. 82 min. Rated R. $10 general/$6 members. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale, NY. Order tickets online in advance at https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/ Presented by the Music Fan Series.
The evening will start with a short performance by musicians Todd Reynolds and Mark Stewart, who perform on the score for the film.
After the film, there will be a Q&A with the film's director Anthony Suau, and organic certifier Mark Novak.
A decade in the making, Organic Rising goes to the heart of the two predominant agricultural practices in the U.S. today: conventional and organic. Directed for consumers, the film simplifies the USDA organic processes and regulations while exploring how these methods impact human health and the environment.
The Mendelssohn Club of Albany will hold auditions beginning in September for male singers interested in joining the club for the 2023-24 season. Interested tenors and basses are invited to rehearse with the club on Wednesday evenings beginning on September 6th at 7:15 p.m. at the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 916 Western Avenue, Albany, NY.
Prospective members are invited to sing with the club during subsequent rehearsals in September to become acquainted with the music, conductor, and members of the club. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday, and auditions will take place near the end of September or in early October.
For more information, please visit the Mendelssohn Club online at www.mendelssohn.org or e-mail the club at info@mendelssohn.org.