• Sonia Purnell. A Woman of No Importance and Clare Mulley. The Spy Who Loved

    Two historians and authors whose books focus on remarkable women and their roles in WWII will discuss their works with David Highfill, Festival co-chair. A Woman of No Importance tells of an American heiress, injured in an accident, who broke disability and gender barriers to spy for the British and help lead a core unit […]

    Free but registration required

    Michael Kupperman. All the Answers

    A comic artist-author turned serious for the first time with his All the Answers, also the Festival’s first graphic book. It’s a son’s search to understand his father, a child […]

    Free but registration required

    Whimsy

    Whimsy

    In a world that seems more and more fractured and traumatized by a pandemic, the idea of a show focusing on whimsy seemed a necessity for the soul. Whimsy can be defined in many ways; capricious, fanciful, fantastical, imaginative and unpredictable are just a few words that come to mind. We all need a little […]

  • SOLD OUT: The Wanda Houston Band

    THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT: With their dynamic blend of classic jazz, R&B, adult contemporary, and rock, the Wanda Houston Band is one of the most popular musical groups in […]

    $10

    “Found Object Mirrors” Pop-Up Holiday Shop

    “Found Object Mirrors” Pop-Up Holiday Shop

    Remember the Spencertown Store? We sure do miss it ‘round here.... There’s good news! Our friend and neighbor, Cris Morales, is re-opening The Spencertown Store and he could use our support. The Spencertown Academy is hosting a pop-up show of Cris’ artwork – “Found Object Mirrors” in December, in The Gallery. Cris’ work has been […]

  • Judy White Staber: Book Release Celebration – Session 2

    Celebrate the publication of a biographical-memoir by our former executive director, Judy White Staber. "Rise About It, Darling: The Story of Joan White" Actor, Director, Teacher, Producer and (Sometimes) Mother […]

    Free
  • Memoir Writing Workshop with Elizabeth Diggs

    SOLD OUT. If you are interested in putting your name on a waitlist in case of cancelations, please send an email to info@spencertownacademy.org. The personal memoir has become one of our […]

    $120
  • Kids Need Music Benefit Concert: SOLD OUT

    You can still make a donation to this worthy program. DONATE NOW. “Metamorphoses: A Recital of Songs by Mozart, Poulenc, and Ives” will feature acclaimed soprano Amanda Boyd accompanied by […]

    $30

    Kids Need Music Benefit Concert: SOLD OUT

    You can still make a donation to this worthy program. DONATE NOW. “Metamorphoses: A Recital of Songs by Mozart, Poulenc, and Ives” will feature acclaimed soprano Amanda Boyd accompanied by […]

    $30