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A theatrical conjuring of Algernon Blackwood’s 1909 supernatural psychedelic horror story, performed by celebrated British actress and voiceover artist Victoria Finney and adapted and directed by Alex Harvey. This storytelling performance saturates audience members in an eerie odyssey to otherworldly realms guided only by the simple elements of sound, candlelight, and spoken word. Get a […]
The Toronto-based jazz vocalist, Laura Anglade, has been charming audiences by bringing a fresh face to the vintage sound of classic jazz numbers in both French and English. Laura along with The Ben Rosenblum Trio (Ben Rosenblum on piano and accordion, Marty Jaffe on bass, and drummer Ben Zweig) will perform their own arrangements drawing […]
This concert is now sold out. This acclaimed guitarist and Grammy-nominated songwriter will perform a solo tour de force program of original songs, blues, tributes to Lucas collaborators Captain Beefheart and Jeff Buckley, covers of 30's Chinese pop, Wagner, Stones, electronic soundscapes, and more. Lucas has performed and collaborated with a who’s who of musical […]
January 16-April 10, twelve week course: Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm (no class on February 6) Fee: $240, Academy Members: $220 Taught by: Fran Snyder, New York School of Tai Chi Chuan To register, please contact Fran: uws.upstate.taichi@gmail.com Tai chi is a Chinese martial art now recognized for its benefits to physical and mental health. With regular practice, […]
This event has been canceled due to the predicted winter storm. To be rescheduled later this year. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders. The program will include Johann Sebastian Bach, Amy Beach, Cécile Chaminade, Alberto Ginastera, David Shenton, and Cole Porter. Polk’s albums have been deemed “best of the year” by the New York […]
The Revels – AKA Winter at its Warmest!! – is the Spencertown Academy Arts Center’s longest running fundraiser. This year, we changed it up with a fabulous, festive evening held entirely at the Academy. Guests enjoyed conversation, beverages and hors d’oeuvres in our specially curated downstairs Gallery Lounge featuring the visionary artwork of Chatham’s Tom […]
This in person workshop will be held for eight consecutive weeks. The personal memoir has become one of our most popular genres. Every life is a compelling and unique story. Sharing your life story with a group of interested members of the workshop is a moving and gratifying experience. Every level of writing experience is […]
Everyone is unique, and everyone is uniquely funny. In this workshop, you will explore the art of performance, not as a character in a play, but as yourself! You will learn how to make an audience laugh like literally no one else can, and turn mistakes and failure into a celebration of joy. Through games […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes. This acclaimed quartet features vibraphonist Benedict with Joe Finn on guitar, Pete Toigo on bass, and Pete Sweeney on drums. Their repertoire includes straight ahead jazz, standards, Latin jazz, and original material. “In addition to being a fantastic musician, Michael Benedict is a highly regarded […]
Free. Registration requested. Conversations with Neighbors presents “Cellblock Visions: Set Free in the Penitentiary” with internationally known prison art expert Phyllis Kornfeld. An artist, author, and educator, Kornfeld had led art workshops with incarcerated men and women in facilities around the country—ranging from county jail to maximum security to death row—for more than four decades. […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series, in association with the Capital Region Blues Network is pleased to present the Diego Mongue Band. Featuring Mongue on drums, vocalist Chantell, Chase Bradshaw on bass, and Cam Bencivenga on guitar, the band’s sound is a mix of blues, jazz fusion, and rock. Based out of Berkshire County, MA, the […]
This is a free event, but registration is required. On four consecutive Saturdays, (March 22 & 29, April 5 & 12) music teacher Deb Cavanaugh will lead Sing, Dance & Play with Miss Deb, incorporating storytelling, traditional instruments, American folk arts, and traditional folk songs. Cavanaugh is an artist educator, singer songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In […]