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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Nancy Castaldo turns her own fascination with the natural world into science-themed books that inform and engage children, sometimes calling them to action. Her topics range from saving animals from extinction to the biology of their brains, and from how farms feed us to the vital need to save seeds. […]
Ann Gainer, storyteller and librarian at New Lebanon and Altamont Libraries, will read and discuss with children Peter Sís’s Nicky and Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued. Nicky was a young Englishman who went to Prague to help refugees from the Nazis; Vera, one of the children he saved. […]
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 […]
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 prodigy-turned reserved professor, before dementia robbed the memories. Joel Kupperman was the most celebrated “Quiz Kid,” appearing on the radio and TV series weekly in […]
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 […]
CANCELED due to non-Covid illness: Music Lessons tells the story of Ed Napier’s journey from the backwoods of West Virginia to the halls of Columbia, Herbert Berghof (HB) Studio, and Juilliard in New York in pursuit of becoming a playwright and opera singer. Through scenes, stories, and songs, he recounts the process of growing up, […]
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 the Berkshires. Vocal stylist Houston leads the band in fresh takes on standards, ranging from Fitzgerald to Sinatra, Aretha to Sam Cook, and the Beatles […]
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 […]
This 1:30 event is sold out, but there are plenty of spots available for the 3:30 session. 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 (The Troy Book Makers, January 2022), is about […]
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 (The Troy Book Makers, January 2022), is about Staber’s mother, who was a well-known actress and teacher in the 20th century theatre world. The event […]
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 most popular genres. Every life is a compelling and unique story. In this workshop, explore how to shape and explore your stories through prompts and […]
This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 12, but due to the unpleasant weather forecast, we have rescheduled it for the following day, Sunday, March 13. The time is […]