May 04 Saturday
Toronto's Polky, led by multi-talented immigrant female musicians, delights audiences with traditional vocals, unusual instruments, and energizing performances. Drawing deep inspiration from Poland's rich cultural tapestry, they push musical boundaries by fearlessly blending Polish traditional music with sounds and rhythms from across the globe.
Polky stands out for its distinctive elements, including the mesmerizing Eastern European-style traditional vocals and incorporating the 'suka,' an ancient lap fiddle reconstructed from historical paintings. Lead singer Ewelina Ferenc earned the prestigious Traditional Singer of The Year title at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Marta Solek is an accomplished suka virtuoso who has performed alongside esteemed Polish artists like Same Suki, Maria Pomianowska, and Nikola Kołodziejczyk. Through their performances, Polky introduces Polish culture to North American audiences, embodying the role of cultural ambassadors for Polish modern traditions.
Co-presented with Twilight Music
Flying Cat Music presents Americana singer-songwriter Abbie Gardner in concert at the Phoenicia United Methodist Church on May 4th at 7:30PM. Abbie is a renowned dobro player who has won many awards and tours extensively. Tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door. The event is open to all ages.
Don't miss the exciting season finale of the Hotchkiss Philharmonic on Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. Vive la France! This celebratory evening will feature pianists Fabio and Gisele Witkowski performing Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor and maestro Vahan Mardirossian. The program will also include Berlioz’s Marche Hongroise, and Saint Saëns’ Danse Macabre, Le Déluge, and Danse Bacchanale. The concert is free and open to the public; no ticket reservations are necessary. Seating is first come, first served.
The all improvised musical comedy extravaganza!
Dive into an evening where melodies unfold live on stage, guided by your ideas. Spontaneous Broadway is the comedy musical where every show is a world premiere. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the creation of a lifetime!
Spontaneous Broadway: Where Every Night is Opening Night!
Prepare for a one-kind show featuring tributes to some of the most iconic Star Wars characters presented through the art of Burlesque!
Hosted by: Nilla Bean
With performances by:
Door Babe:Persephone Pomme
Location:September Too!1165 Central AveAlbany, NY
Doors: 7:30pmShow starts at 8:00 pm
Tickets:$20 pre sale$25 at the door
There will be a Costume Contest and the location stays open late. Hang out and party after the show!
This is the show you’re looking for! Get your tickets while you can.
May 05 Sunday
Everything you'll need for this year's flourishing garden!
WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural attractions on Saturday and Sunday.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th (+ the first full weekend of each month)
WHERE: Learn something new this month with a visit to a participating cultural institution, including:
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
WHY: Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities and help local economies thrive. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access during the first full weekend of every month to artistic and cultural experiences in the Capital Region-Hudson Valley at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children’s and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers. This is one example of how the bank strengthens the local communities it serves, creates greater cultural understanding, and expands accessibility to the arts.
HOW: Use the bank’s location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with our partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. The program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.
Dates: Dec. 2, 2023, through May 11, 2024. Free and open to the public during library regular hours.
Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 1, at 6-7:30 pm. View the pieces in “Extra/Ordinary” along with the new installation by Victoria van der Laan. The evening includes light refreshments and music by the Albany High School Jazz Band. Free and open to the public.
Location: Pine Hills Branch of Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave., Albany
Artists: Cyndy Barbone, John DeSousa, Kathy Greenwood, Lori Lawrence, Joy Muller-McCoola, Mark Olshansky, Jess Stapf, Barbara Todd
Special Installation Artist: Victoria van der Laan
Explore the captivating worlds of mystery and wonder in this exhibition featuring highlights from the Norman Rockwell Museum’s Permanent Collection, which now holds almost 25,000 illustrations by prominent artists working across genres and time periods.
Specific selections include Teresa Fasolino’s colorful, clue-filled mystery novel cover illustrations; Thomas Woodruff’s ethereal book jacket art for best-selling novels by Anne Tyler and Gabriel García Márquez; lighthearted visual puns for Stewart Edelstein’s Dubious Doublets by James Grashow; luminous watercolors for The Wizard of Oz and other stories by Thea Kliros; steamy pulp illustrations by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Mort Kunstler; mystical three-dimensional illustrations for books and magazines by Joan Hall; fictional American histories by Julian Allen; a fun and engaging Rockwell Who-Dun-It; and a brand new Rockwell acquisition that offers mysteries of its own.
On March 9 from 5:00-7:00pm, join us for a Members Reception for the new spring exhibition, Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection. Enjoy light refreshments, meet some of the artists featured in the exhibition, and view a newly acquired Rockwell work depicting the Election of 1800.
Reception Link: https://www.nrm.org/events/members-meet-the-artists-reception-mystery-and-wonder-highlights-from-the-illustration-collection/
RSVP: https://tickets.nrm.org/
The Tremaine Art Gallery at The Hotchkiss School at 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville CT is pleased to present Dialogue: Art in Conversation, featuring works by Valerie Hammond and Nathaniel (Tate) Klacsmann, from April 2 through June 2, 2024, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. This exhibition explores the creative processes of two artists whose work reverberates around questions of social inequity, magic, myth, and the environment. Together, their pieces begin a conversation filled with reflective echoes, offering opportunity for intersection around creativity and process. Curated by Joan Baldwin and Terri Moore, Dialogue also includes video and photography by Colleen Macmillan, Ann Villano, and Hotchkiss film students. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.