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Roots & Shoots Concerts is excited to present Jen Chapin accompanied by GRAMMY© nominated bassist Stephan Crump and “impeccable melodist” (New York Times) Jamie Fox on electric guitar, debuting a new cabaret-style performance of her urban folk songs entitled Anything Goes, and How Did We Get Here? The two-set show weaves historically-informed, jazz-inspired questions and […]
The program will include Johann Sebastian Bach, Amy Beach, Cécile Chaminade, Alberto Ginastera and David Shenton. Polk’s albums have been deemed “best of the year” by the New York Times and Seattle Times, been nominated for a Grammy, and debuted at #1 on the Classical Billboard Chart. Among her many illustrious credits are performances with […]
Two of our local favorites in one evening of music! The Amy Ryan Band will knock you out with their powerful blues repertoire. Dusty Wright and his trio will charm you with an eclectic set of Americana, folk, and country-rock with a touch of psychedelia, the evening will also serve as the record release party […]
Free: Reservations requested Children’s book author/illustrator Emily Arnold McCully and playwright Elizabeth Diggs have lived and worked in Spencertown for more than 40 years. They will discuss McCully’s 60 year career, her Caldecott Medal for Mirette on the High Wire, mission to tell stories with wit and flair about brave girls and extraordinary but overlooked […]
November 15- December 7 Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm, or by appointment Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents the “Curator as Artist IV” exhibit, featuring paintings, collages, metalwork, and jewelry by members of the Academy curatorial committee, including artists Karen Andrews, Munya Avigail Upin, Norma Cohen, Meryl Enerson, David Lesako, Alice McGowan, and Amelia Toelke. […]
Opening Reception: November 15, 3:00-5:00pm Show Runs: November 15- December 7, Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm, or by appointment Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents the “Curator as Artist IV” exhibit, featuring paintings, collages, metalwork, and jewelry by members of the Academy curatorial committee, including artists Karen Andrews, Munya Avigail Upin, Norma Cohen, Meryl Enerson, David Lesako, […]
Join us for a staged reading of this new work by Kate McLeod. It’s 1886: A young woman packs her few belongings and her determination into a shabby bag, boards a coffin ship in Dublin landing in the rat-infested streets of New York City. After a year with the rats she finds work on her […]
Brooklyn-based Jazz chanteuse Laura Anglade is originally from the village of Brousse-le-Château in the south of France, though she grew up in the US and spent several years living in Canada. Laura’s performances are a reflection of her roots: rich in simplicity, an appreciation for the past and finding wonder in ordinary moments. Drawn from […]
For ages boys and girls, ages 8-12, with parents welcome to join the fun!
Get ready to turn up the energy and unleash your inner rhythm at a hip hop dance workshop hosted by Roz’s Dance Works!
The class will begin with a brief energized performance by instructor Ali Delvecchio and students, to the song “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters. Kids will then learn and practice the fun, high-energy dance! Whether you're a beginner or you have dance experience, this vibe-filled class will have you learning smooth grooves, powerful footwork, and performance-ready choreography, all in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Join us, feel the beat, and dance your way to the spotlight! way to the spotlight!
Submissions open from February 11 - April 30
We are happy to invite our talented community to show their work at this popular annual show. This show is a thank-you to all our members, it is a privilege for us to showcase your art in the Academy’s gallery. This is not a juried show and there is no submission fee. All media are accepted.
Revels 2026 February 14, 5:30-10pm Dinner! Dessert! Dancing! We invite you to join us for our 37th Annual Revels celebration - Valentine’s Day Edition. For Winter 2026, we’re planning something a little different for this signature Academy fundraiser - begin the evening with a wonderful intimate dinner hosted at the home of one of our […]
Performance artist and filmmaker (and occasional amateur microbiologist) Sister Sylvester works with new technologies to make cross-species collaborations, essay films, and lecture performances. Using DNA extracted from a hat worn by actors in Bertolt Brecht’s Berliner Ensemble, Drinking Brecht is a live, illustrated essay that explores the past and present of genetics, synthetic biology, economics […]