• Roots & Shoots Streams: The Magdalens

    Livestream from the Academy stage No registration necessary. Join in on YouTube. The Magdalens Unplugged is an alt-folk-rock band comprised of Renée DaVink (lead singer and songwriter), Britany Orlebeke (violin), […]

    Free

    Roots & Shoots Streams: Lucia Pulido & Ulises Martinez

    Free on YouTube, no registration necessary The New York Times says that, “Ms. Pulido holds on to the rawness of the original melodies while giving them a sophisticated new context.” […]

    Free
  • The Lucky Five

    Livestream from the Academy stage- Broadcast on YouTube. NO registration necessary The Lucky 5 is a hard-swinging jazz band that blends swing and gypsy jazz to create a unique, foot-stomping […]

  • Inherent Beauty: A Invitational Photography Show

    “A strong sense of design and natural light reveals beauty in each image and leaves a lasting impression. Each photographer offers a unique perspective,” says Lynn Rothenberg, who is co-chair of the Academy Curatorial Committee. “Ellen Lynch artfully captures the interplay of horses, movement, and natural light while Neal Warshaw’s moody black and white photographs […]

    The Art of Growing Food: A Virtual Lecture with Ellen Ecker Ogden​

    Tickets $10. Registration required. As co-founder of The Cook’s Garden seed catalog, you will learn Ellen’s six steps to successful kitchen garden design based on her years as an artist, a gardener, and a cook. In this lecture Ellen delivers fresh ideas to show you how to bring art and whimsy to the kitchen garden, […]

    $10

    Roots & Shoots Streams: Taylor Ashton

    Taylor Ashton and special guests, broadcast on YouTube. This concert is free, although tips are welcome via a virtual tip jar. Advance registration is not required. Watch and listen. Taylor Ashton is a Canadian songwriter and singer living in Brooklyn, New York, who is influenced by the ways that traditional folk, pop, and R&B can […]

  • Roots & Shoots Streams: Jovino Santos Neto

    Three Time Latin Grammy Nominee Broadcast on our YouTube channel. No registration necessary. Jovino Santos Neto is a lyrical, expressive, brilliantly accomplished pianist first mentored in the creative cauldron of Brazilian jazz great, Hermeto Pasocoal’s group, where he stayed 15 years. For the Spencertown Academy’s Roots & Shoots series, he’s prepared a special treat, walking […]

    Vegetable Garden Planted: Now What?

    A Virtual Lecture with Ron and Jennifer Kujawski Tickets $10, Registration required. Though planning, preparation, and planting a vegetable garden takes some effort, the work, and rewards, have just begun. This presentation will look at post-planting efforts to sustain the garden and reap the rewards through the growing season. Topics covered include: summer maintenance, pest […]

    $10

    Twilight in the Garden Cocktail Party 2021

    THIS PARTY IS SOLD OUT. We are delighted to announce that we will celebrate Twilight in the Garden this year on Saturday, June 26, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm (Rain Date: Sunday June 27, 4:30-6:30) Our neighbor, the Austerlitz Historical Society, has graciously offered the Old Austerlitz grounds for this annual kickoff to the summer season. There will […]