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Come learn blues basics and then play with a bass, drummer and guitarist in a 3-hour immersive workshop, led by Richard Green, President of the Capital Region Blues Network and a blues guitar player for over 40 years. Richard will be joined by a bass player and drummer who will demonstrate playing blues in a […]
The Uel Wade Music Scholarship is now in its 27th year. This year, the adjudicated finals will feature six high school students, competing for a share of the $10,000 award money, each with a performance from 12-15 minutes long. Three judges will decide on the awards and the winners will be announced. The contestants are: […]
This show runs Saturdays and Sundays, May 27-June 25, 1:00-5:00pm “The Garden of Earth” exhibition curated by Kelly Kynion, guest curator, focuses on the natural environment as a source of beauty and imagination. The show features works on paper by Hudson Valley-based artists Bruce Bundock, Mary Flinn, Lynn Palumbo, Lydia Rubio, Susan M. Story, and […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents acclaimed blues artist Guy Davis. “With two recent back-to-back Grammy nominations for traditional blues, the Recording Academy knows what every Guy Davis fan champions—that he is a standard-bearer for a contemporary American roots music that reaches way back to its formative years,” says Academy Music Committee Chair Gerald Seligman. […]
Despite the rain, we are on for tonight, we look forward to seeing you later, umbrellas and all! Ticket holders only please, tickets will not be available at the door. This year’s traditional kick-off to the start of summer will feature a Mexican-themed menu with passed and stationary hors d’oeuvres and a delicious buffet supper. […]
The market will take place, as always, on The Green in the center of Spencertown. More than 20 vendors will showcase offerings of flowers, plants, vintage and new home and garden furnishings, pottery, crafts, and garden books. Shoppers will be serenaded by the live music and find bargains on choice garden items and accessories at […]
The 19th annual Hidden Gardens Tour celebrates local artful landscapes. The glory of late spring and the promise of summer beauty will be on full display at the host properties in Columbia County, NY. This year the gardens are located in Spencertown, Austerlitz, Hillsdale and Copake. Revel in magnificent views and vistas at two of […]
Romeo & Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. Filled with laughter and joy, tragedy and heartbreak, this is a story about love's journey through a violent and destructive community. When two warring families (the Montagues and the Capulets) meet once again for bloodshed, they have no idea they’re laying the groundwork for the […]
This show runs from July 1-August 6. Gallery hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm Opening Reception: Saturday, July 1, 4:00-6:00pm Curator as Artist lll features collages, paintings, ceramics, and photographs by […]
Roots & Shoots Concerts Series is excited to present the Emily Duff Band. Rolling Stone magazine described singer-songwriter-guitarist Duff as “one Part Patti Smith, one part Muscle Shoals.” Her band includes John Hamilton (bass and background vocals), Benny Landa (guitar), Kenny Soule (drums and background vocals), and Danny Ray (saxophone). Listen to the Emily Duff […]
Friday, September 1, 3:00-8:00pm Saturday September 2, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, September 3, 10:00am-4:00pm Monday, September 4, 10:00am-2:00pm The Spencertown Academy Arts Center is ramping up for its signature celebration of all […]
To register please contact the instructor Fran Snyder by email at uws.upstate.taichi@gmail.com Tai Chi practice helps us achieve balance. It stabilizes our feet on the ground and contributes to proper body alignment from foot to crown of the head. It teaches us how to be simultaneously upright and relaxed, and how to move through our […]