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FLAVOUR CAFE CELEBRATES 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY in Troy's Little Italy!
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LOCAL ARTWORK ON DISPLAY
Eating Mindfully
The Art of Feeling Nourished with Alison Shore Gaines at the Peaceful Center, 45 3rd Street, May 3, from10-5; $75; pre-registration required; call 326-3467 for more information.
Pottery Fest- Collar City Clay Guild
May 3 & 4, 10-4 at Shaker Site near Airport; $4 for those over 12. See work by Historic Sage's Angela Kanaan.
Market Block Books
James Howard Kunstler, author/social critic on - Sat, May 3, 11 am
Kunstler will sign his new novel, World Made By Hand.
Kunstler is a Saratoga author /social critic known for his book The Geography of Nowhere, a history of suburbia/urban development in the US. In his most recent non-fiction book, The Long Emergency, he argues that declining oil production is likely to result in the end of industrialized society and force Americans to live in localized, agrarian communities. His newest book is a speculative novel which takes place in an upstate New York town after the long emergency. Questions to: Stanley Hadsell at 518-328-0045 (phone/fax) or email.
FREE; open to the public. No tickets are required unless otherwise noted. Authors sign books at end of events.
HVCC - The Young Eight
Free - Noon, Thurs, May 8 at HVCC’s Stapleton Theatre
Young Eight is a critically acclaimed string octet dedicated to exposing various communities to the arts thru classical music. Founded in 2002, this group of musicians studied at such renowned schools as the Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music. The Young Eight is one of the next generation’s most dynamic & energetic chamber ensembles, performing throughout the country.
BID Meetings
Stop by River Street's Living Room and/or Dusk and get the latest BID news while you shop Info at the website.
The Sanctuary for Independent Media (at 101st Street where Sixth Ave. turns into Fifth)
Join a crew of Troy hipsters, media miscreants & rogues at the coolest thing to hit North Troy since the 112th St. bridge
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Sanctuary for Independent Media - Back in Operation on April 26 Check the schedule for those subversive flicks we all love. Watch those narrow doors! May 2 @ 7: Former Gov. Madeleine Kunin discusses women in the political corridors of power. $10 donation. May 4: Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman helps raise money for the Sanctuary’s ongoing capital needs. This is at Christ Church @ State & 5th. E vening begins with screening of new docu mentary "Art Not Terrorism," a definitive account of whirlwind of events surrounding the repeated censorship of Iraqi-American digital artist Wafaa Bilal's recent anti-war exhibit, "Virtual Jihadi." This 23-minute documentary asks: what was so troubling about this artist's message that RPI, Troy, Rensselaer County & NYS officials decided we would all be better off not hearing it? 5/9: Thanks Everyone Party 5/17 @ 8: Trio Tarana. 5/22: Rick Perlstein on “Nixonland” 5/30 @ 7: Termite TV talk/ screening. 5/31 @ 8: Venezuela Rising. (check out their other offerings here, or write: The Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue, Troy 12180.
Troy’s Final Friday Continues May 30 th... Celebrate Troy Night Out!
Troy Night Out IS an evening of arts & culture on the last Friday of every month from 5 – 9 pm. Join us for live music, food, shopping & gallery hopping! Artists, local galleries, and retail shops will be open late the last Friday of each month to promote downtown Troy. Visit the website or email for info. And don't forget the TNO AfterParty. Every TNO at 9pm at Revolution Hall. It's FREE!
Flavour Café
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Market Block Book Group meets at Flavour Cafe to discuss a variety of reading sources. Book selections are available at Market Block Books & Book House for 20% off if you mention the book group. Questions? Email or call Susan Taylor at 328-0045 or 489-4761.
ESDC Activities for Winter/Spring
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company (ESDC) schedule of activities for the winter/ spring: multiple area concerts, premiere of new works, arts-in-education projects, a series of classes & annual fundraising event are on tap for the company in its 17th season..
Sat, May 3 at 8pm. In its annual spring performance at The Egg, ESDC will present an evening of dance & music highlighted by two premieres and multiple guest artists. Featured will be Compas to flamenco rhythms enticingly infused with a surprising array of jazz and funk played live by guitarist Maria Zemantauski, cellist Monica Wilson-Roach, percussionist Brian Melick.
Tkts: $24/adults, $20/seniors, $12/kids. Info/reservations at (518) 473-1845
Annual Fundraising Event: ESDC annual fundraiser Sat, May 3. This year’s event will be different than in the past as it will be held at the NYS Museum prior to the perfor-mance at The Egg. Gala event is entitled Mostly Latin; includes cocktails/hors d'oeuvres as well as admission to the Museum’s “Highlights of Latin American Art from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art” exhibit and ESDC’s concert at The Egg. Invitations/info at (518) 408-1341.
Sat, May 17 at 7pm. Free performance at Fulton Montgomery Community College in Johnstown. Info at (518) 254-0611.
ESDC
Classes: Stretch & Strengthen classes on Tuesday from 8:30-9:45am & on Saturday from 9-10:15am in Troy. Taught by Ellen Sinopoli, classes consist of isometric strengthening and passive stretching exercises. No dance experience is needed; bringing a floor mat recommended. 5 classes for $40 or $10 per class. Also, company member Claire Jacob-Zysman will teach ballet from 5:30-6:45pm and modern from 7-8:15pm at The Egg on Wednesday evenings. Classes are $12 each. Class cards are available for discount rates. Info at (518) 408-1341.
Read & Save Money at Market Block Books
Market Block Book Group selections are available at Market Block Books & the Book House for 20% off if you mention the book group. Questions? Email or call Susan Taylor at 328-0045 or 489-4761.
Troy Music Hall Call 273-0038 for info/ticket
Ticket prices vary. Call 273-0038 for info.
Saturday Sale at Book Cellar – Troy Public Library
Book sales day throughout the year is every Wednesday from10– 2.
Celebrate Spring with a Book Sale
Troy Public Library holds its Spring Book Sale at The BookCellar (lower level of the Library, 100 Second St) on Saturday, April 5, from 10am to 2 pm. All regularly priced fiction in hard cover, paperback (audio books on cassette as well) available for $1 a bag. Choose from popular fiction, science fiction, mystery, romance, classics and children’s books of fiction. Non-Fiction items – biography, history, travel, arts, self-help - available at regular bargain prices – 50 cents each for hardbound; 25 cents each for soft cover. Great old films on VHS/DVD are 50 cents each; over-sized books are $1 & special priced (hard to find volumes) are $2 and up. Library merchandise – tote bags, sweatshirts, T-shirts, note cards, mugs - also available. The BookCellar, staffed by faithful volunteers, is open each Wednesday, 10 am to 2 pm; and the first Saturday of each month, 10 am to 2 pm (except July & Aug).
Little Italy/Neighborhood Watch Meetings- The 3rd Wednesday of each month!
Meets at 6pm for Neighborhood Watch and at 7 pm for Little Italy. - 4th & Washington
Digital Artist’s Space for Digital Art – Digital Artists Space is located at 27 2ndStreet.
If you are a passionate photographer seeking gallery representation, a photo-journalist seeking an inspired editor for an assignment, or an image-maker seeking feedback from other professionals, you are invited to connect with Digital Artist's Space. Call 203-1096 for more info.
Weed and Seed Open Forum
Weed and Seed Committee for the city meets in an open forum the third Thursday of each month at the Rourke Center on Fourth Street from- 5:30 to 7:30pm
Troy Farmers' Market - Every Saturday morning at the Troy Marina and Hedley Park Place parking lot from May through October.
Every Saturday morning at the Troy Atrium between 3rd and 4th Streets from November through April.See and be seen. Get some fresh veggies while you’re at it.
Discovery Hall @ 426 Second Street - Info @ 272-4766
Be sure to call for information about their winter program calendar. TRIP Homebuyers Club and Landlord Assistance
Info & registration: 690-0020. Interested attendees should contact TRIP’s HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 to register. Free.
Other Events...
Save The Date for the Troy 100 Forum at Sage
Monday, May 19 5:30-8:15pm
Bush Memorial Hall, First Street
Little Italy: Date/Program for MarketFest 2008 changed
MarketFest to be held on Sun, June 8, coinciding w/Flag Day Parade. Craft fair, flea market & food vendors. Call Jean Krueger to reserve a table – 272-4972. |
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