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18SepAutumn Glow Lantern FestivalSCHENECTADY, NY - Experience the magic of autumn when the enchanting Autumn Glow Lantern Festival illuminates the historic Mabee Farm site in Rotterdam Junction, NY in September. A memorable experience for all ages, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a world filled with hundreds of handcrafted lanterns, live entertainment and more from September 5th through November 3rd, 2024. Set against the backdrop of the historic farm located at 1100 Main Street in Rotterdam Junction, the Autumn Glow Lantern Festival will transform the grounds into a breathtaking display of lanterns, each crafted to capture the very essence of fall. As the sun sets, the festival comes to life with hundreds of lanterns aglow, casting a warm and inviting ambiance throughout the site. “The Schenectady County Historical Society is excited to host this new and unique artistic attraction to Schenectady County,” said Mary Zawacki, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Historical Society. “Mabee Farm is the perfect spot in the Capital Region for celebrating fall, and we can’t wait to see the Farm sparkle under the Lantern Festival’s lights.” Tickets for the Autumn Glow Lantern Festival can be purchased now at this link. Admission includes access to all festival activities and performances. The festival will be open to the public Thursday through Sunday, providing ample opportunities for families, friends, and nature enthusiasts to experience the magic of autumn in a unique and memorable way. “The Autumn Glow Festival at Mabee Farm is another fantastic event happening right here in Schenectady County,” said Cathy Gatta, President of the Discover Schenectady Board of Directors and Schenectady County Legislator. “This new addition will further enhance our reputation as a hub for culture and entertainment, providing residents and visitors with even more opportunities to experience the diverse and vibrant offerings of our community.” Autumn Glow Lantern Festival highlights include: Lantern Walk: Stroll along illuminated paths adorned with intricately designed lanterns, showcasing custom created lantern art.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music performances and cultural demonstrations throughout the festival grounds.
Seasonal Delights: Indulge in delicious seasonal treats and beverages available from local vendors, perfect for enjoying under the starlit skies. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Autumn Glow Lantern Festival to Mabee Farm and Schenectady County this fall,” said Todd Garofano, Executive Director of Discover Schenectady. “This family-friendly event is sure to draw visitors from far and wide to experience this beautiful outdoor array of illuminated lanterns, themed fall displays and live entertainment.” More information is available at Discover Schenectady’s dedicated Autumn Glow Lantern Festival page located here. The page includes ticketing information along with details on where visitors can eat, drink, play and stay in Schenectady County. The festival is produced by Kaleido Arts and Entertainment which has welcomed over 500,000 visitors to its lantern festivals throughout the country. “We’re so happy to be able to launch our Autumn Glow Lantern Festival for the first time in upstate New York at Mabee Farm,” said Travis Noyes, Chief Marketing Officer at Kaleido Arts and Entertainment. “It’s an amazing location for the festival, and we can’t wait to see all the smiles as visitors enjoy this unique experience and unforgettable celebration of autumn.” Mabee Farm Historic Site
1100 Main Street
Rotterdam Junction, NY MapSep 5 - Nov 312:00 pm - 4:00 pm+ Google calendar
21SepA Night of WomenAn evening of music, comedy, and theater to support women's rights. For anyone who thinks women have been a little quiet lately, these outstanding female performing artists will change all that! September 21, 6-9 pm, Lark Street Tavern, 453 Lark Street, Albany, $15. For more information and tickets, go to thelarkstreettavern.com/events. Lark Street Tavern
453 Lark Street, Albany 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
24SepThe Black Angels:Sickness & Stigma - WebinarJoin author Maria Smilios as she discusses her award winning book The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis (Penguin Random House 2023), that shines a light on a group of unknown Black nurses who, in 1929, came up from the Jim Crow south and wagered their life for freedom and a professional career, fighting racism, sexism, and redlining while working at Sea View, a woefully understaffed and underfunded NYC municipal Tuberculosis sanatorium dubbed the "pest house," where they cared for people the city called, "immoral, uncouth, and undeserving consumptives,” mainly immigrants and Black people who were sent there to die. Their decades of work at Sea View led them to oversee the first human drug trials for isoniazid, which became the first drug to cure tuberculosis, the "plague of all plagues.” It was a galvanizing moment in global history, celebrated around the world and the nurses should have received recognition. Instead their contributions were completely erased from history, until now
Maria Smilios is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and adjunct lecturer at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She was born and raised in New York City. She holds a Master of Arts in American literature and religion from Boston University where she was a Luce and Presidential scholar. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Narratively, The Forward, Lit Hub, Writers Digest, The Emancipator, and other publications. The Black Angels won the 2024 Christopher Award in literature, which celebrates works that "affirm the highest values of the human spirit." It was also a finalist for the prestigious Gotham Book Prize and chosen as an NPR Science Friday Summer Read for 2024. New York City and State recently honored Maria for “outstanding service” and “positive contribution” to the people of New York. The book greatly informed and inspired the Staten Island Museum’s exhibit “Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View,” which is on display through November of 2024. This New York State Library webinar will be held via Zoom. Please register. (The Please register text should be hyperlinked to the NYSL registration page for the event.) Virtual
https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/12787608 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
25SepHistory Center Schedules Wednesday Walking ToursThe Saratoga County History Center has announced its popular county-wide walking tour program for the 2024 season. “These tours will introduce our history buffs to an entire new set of experiences this year.” said Jim Richmond, tour organizer. “We have been fortunate to engage three new tour leaders to join our program as well one returning historian from past years.” This year’s tours will all be held on Wednesdays in July and September in locations throughout Saratoga County. Corinth Rural Cemetery. Rachel Clothier September 25 1pm. Corinth Town Historian Rachel Clothier will explore the stories behind the gravestones at this cemetery located on Route 9N as you enter the village. From soldiers and sailors to merchants and miscreants, attendees will discover a sampling of the people who have lived in Corinth over two centuries. Rachel will also discuss the consolidation of other earlier cemeteries into this large cemetery. Registration is available at the History Center’s website https://brooksidemuseum.org/ Suggested donations for the tours are $10. Specific directions will be available upon registration. Corinth Rural Cemetery
38 Saratoga Ave, Corinth, NY 12822 1:00 pm - 1:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
27SepBethlehem Central High School Class of 74 50th ReunionWelcome classmates and friends to a great weekend of fun events celebrating our 50th reunion. Come for one, two, or all three days of activities. Please see the 50th reunion website for details on events and registration information. bchs74.net. For more information, please contact Kathy Meany at [email protected]. MapSep 27 - Sep 299:30 am - 2:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
28SepMcKownville Methodist Church Holding a Brooks Chicken BBQThe McKownville United Methodist Church located at 1565 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, is having a Brooks Chicken Barbeque on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. The format is drive-through, pick-up only. The cost of a complete chicken dinner will be $15.00 and the cost of a half chicken only will be $12.00. The McKownville United Methodist Church 1565 Western Avenue Albany NY 2:00 am - 6:00 am+ Google calendar
28SepFall Festival for AllTri-Village Nursery School invites you to join us for our Fall Festival for All! ALL are welcomed to join us to celebrate with friends and family!
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Saturday September, 28th at Elm Ave Town Park at the large pavilion. There will be food, games, activities, a live DJ, face painting...AND MORE! Last year we have a HUGE turn out, don't miss out on our biggest event! For more information follow and RSVP to our event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/share/yQjV1qnhsyUDbJfx/ Elm Avenue Town Park - Large Pavilion
261 Elm Ave
Delmar, NY 12054 Map12:00 pm - 4:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
28SepLegendary guitarist Marc Ribot to accompany Charlie Chaplin’SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. –– The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College will welcome legendary guitarist Marc Ribot for a live accompaniment to Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent film “The Kid” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Ribot’s delicate and, at times, haunting solo guitar score contemporizes Chaplin’s work as a relevant story about our era’s economic and social conditions. Ribot will also perform a short solo set before the film. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19. Chaplin’s first full-length feature, “The Kid,” remains an expressive masterwork of silent cinema. In it, Chaplin stars as his lovable Tramp character, this time raising an orphan (a remarkable young Jackie Coogan) he has rescued from the streets. Chaplin and Coogan make a miraculous pair in this nimble marriage of sentiment and slapstick, a film that is, as its opening title card states, “a picture with a smile — and perhaps, a tear.” Today, where issues of inequality and empathy persist, the film serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of caring for the less fortunate and the power of human connection to overcoming adversity. Ribot’s score was commissioned by the New York Guitar Festival and premiered in 2010 at Merkin Hall. In an interview with Flavorpill, Ribot said, "I did not use Charlie Chaplin’s score as a reference. I admire his score greatly, and his writing greatly, but I did not want to use that as a reference because my interest in this, as with everything else, comes from doing a particular reading. And my particular reading of this film is as a contemporary film.” Marc Ribot, who the New York Times describes as “a deceptively articulate artist who uses inarticulateness as an expressive device,” has released over 20 albums under his own name over a 30-year career, exploring everything from the pioneering jazz of Albert Ayler to the Cuban music of Arsenio Rodríguez. His solo release, “Silent Movies” (Pi Recordings), has been described as a “down-in-mouth-near masterpiece” by the Village Voice, has landed on several “best of” lists, including the LA Times’, and earned critical praise across the board. Rolling Stone points out that “Guitarist Marc Ribot helped Tom Waits refine a new, weird Americana on 1985’s ‘Rain Dogs,’ and since then, he’s become the go-to guitar guy for all kinds of roots-music adventurers: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, John Mellencamp.” He has also recorded with Neko Case, Diana Krall, Solomon Burke, John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards, Marianne Faithful, Allen Toussaint, Medeski Martin & Wood, Caetono Veloso, Susana Baca, Norah Jones, The Black Keys, and many others. Ribot works regularly with Grammy Award-winning producer T Bone Burnett and New York composer John Zorn. The event is presented by the Arthur Zankel Music Center with the generous support of Jimmy Zankel ’92 and the Zankel Music Fund. Tickets are available to the general public for $20 and at $5 for the Skidmore College community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni). Purchase online or call the box office at 518-580-5321 between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, contact Zankel Music Center Director Zhenelle LeBel at [email protected]. About Skidmore College
Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a highly selective private, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2,700 students. Skidmore is consistently named one of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report and has recently been recognized as one of “America’s Most Entrepreneurial Colleges” by Forbes, a “Top College Value” by Kiplinger and one of “The Best 389 Colleges” by The Princeton Review. Travel and Leisure has also called Saratoga Springs, home to Skidmore’s campus, one of “America’s Best College Towns.” The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs NY Map8:00 pm - 8:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
30SepCatholic Central School Centennial Golf TournamentReady to swing into action for a great cause? Join us for the Catholic Central School Centennial Golf Tournament on September 30, 2024, at Albany Country Club! This special event welcomes all golfers, from seasoned athletes to weekend warriors. Not into golf? No problem—come enjoy a delicious dinner and have fun taking a chance on beautiful raffle prizes! Golfers, the $160 fee covers 18 holes, a cart, lunch, and dinner. Register now at catholiccentralschool.org/events/. We also welcome sponsorships and raffle donations! For more details, contact Tina Gierka, Event Coordinator and Class of '86 alumna, at [email protected] or 518-785-6453, ext. 0606. Secure your spot and celebrate the Crusader Spirit with us on September 30th! Catholic Central School: For over 100 YEARS, we have been building a community of students, educators, and families committed to academic excellence, personal wellness, and spiritual growth. Albany Country Club
300 Wormer Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186 Map9:00 amMore details »+ Google calendar
30SepCatholic Central School’s Centennial Golf TournamentCatholic Central School announces its Centennial Golf Tournament, set to take place on September 30, 2024, at the prestigious Albany Country Club. The event promises fun, camaraderie, and spirited competition, all supporting a great cause. The participation cost is $160 per golfer, which includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a day on the beautiful course at Albany Country Club, participants will have the chance to win great prizes. "We are so happy to host our Centennial Golf Tournament at the Albany Country Club," said Ritch Harrigan, Co-Principal of Catholic Central School. "Along with bringing everyone together for a day of golf and enjoyment, it also plays a role in supporting our school's mission of fostering a strong sense of community." The Catholic Central School Centennial Golf Tournament is open to golfers of all skill levels. Sponsorships are also available in various capacities, such as Tournament Sponsor, Competition Sponsor, Tee Sponsor, and more. "We are proud of the legacy Catholic Central School has built over the past century," added Harrigan. "As we look to the future, events like this are important because they bring together alumni, parents, faculty, and friends of the school who have played such a supportive role in the school’s success. Additionally, as the next generation of Crusaders begins their journey, funds raised will support tuition assistance, classroom technology, ongoing professional development, and resources that align with our mission of providing the highest-quality, faith-based education.” To register for the Golf Outing or to become a sponsor, please visit catholiccentralschool.org/events/. Guests are welcome to attend the dinner, which will include raffle baskets. For more information, contact Tina Gierka, Event Coordinator and Class of '86 alumna, at [email protected] or 518-785-6453, ext. 0606 with any questions. Secure your spot today and be a part of the Crusader Spirit on September 30th! About Catholic Central School Located on a 19-acre campus, Catholic Central School is a community of students, educators, parents, alumni, and parishioners who come together to support its “One Campus. One Mission.” model of Catholic education. The mission of Catholic Central School is to develop the whole child with the life preparatory skills necessary to define and achieve their chosen path through academic rigor, personal wellness, community engagement, and spiritual formation through Catholic identity. Albany Country Club Map10:00 am - 4:00 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
5OctFern Walk at Ann Lee PondLed by botanists Laura Lehtonen and Steve Young. You will meet at the parking lot by the trail entrance, located at 117 Heritage Lane. Ferns are a diverse group of beautiful plants that reproduce by spores and occur in a variety of habitats. We will take a walk in the woods around Ann Lee Pond and see how many species we can find and describe their plant parts and how they are identified. (Chances are that we’ll probably mention a few other interesting plants along the way.) You don’t have to be any kind of plant expert to participate, and the walk will be relaxed and supportive. Join us for a fun walk that will open your eyes to the fascinating world of ferns. 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211 9:00 am - 11:30 amMore details »+ Google calendar
5OctBark for Life Howl-O-Ween EventA celebration of the care giving contributions of our canine friends in our daily lives. This is especially meaningful to those experiencing cancer. Families, individuals, and well-behaved dogs will enjoy contests, pumpkin painting, shopping, visit with rescue dogs, and so much more adding up to a fun filled fall day. Proceeds from this event will support The American Cancer Society’s programs which support cancer patients and their families through treatment and recovery. Hope Club
1 Penny Lane
Latham, New York 10:00 am - 2:00 pm+ Google calendar
5Oct32nd Annual Hagaman Village Art Show and SaleThe 32nd annual Hagaman Village Art Show will take place on October 5th and 6th from noon to 4pm each day in the Village Hall, 86 Pawling St. This judged show features works by 60 local and area artists showcasing a diverse group of paintings, drawings and photography.
This year’s judge is Betsy Krebs who holds both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art education from the College of St. Rose. Krebs was a Visual Art
Instructor for grades K-12 at Queensbury Union Free School for over 30 years and has recently opened Birds of a Feather Studio and Gallery in Chestertown, NY.
Her areas of interest include mixed media storytelling, printmaking, photography, graphic arts, ceramics and fiber arts. First, second and third place winners will be selected in all categories of the show.
In addition to the judge’s awards, Best in Show and People’s Choice awards will be given along with a special award by Village Mayor Robert Krom. Gift cards are awarded by several local businesses. A 50/50 raffle and a chance to win a piece of original art are features of this annual community event.
Admission is free and refreshments are provided on both days of the show. The artwork featured is available to purchase. For additional information please call Virginia Salamack, 518-842-7821. 86 Pawling St.
Hagaman, NY Oct 5 - Oct 612:00 pm - 4:00 pm+ Google calendar
8OctHoliday Market PreviewShaker Heritage Society is opening their doors one day early to their local Holiday Market! This is an exclusive first look at the hand crafted goods that will be available this season. We have curated a wonderful collection of unique artisans and vendors to stock their shelves! Enjoy the vibes with Carman The Singer and our offering of seasonal wine and ciders, as well as other little snacks and treats. You’ll also have the chance to speak with a number of our artisans and vendors who will be in attendance. 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211 4:00 am - 7:00 amMore details »+ Google calendar
9OctManifestations: A Shaker Ghost Tour250 years ago, eight Shakers fled England, bound for New York in hopes of finding religious freedom. Named for their trembling “religious ecstasies,” the Shakers received gifts of revelation; communications from the spirit world. Led by a woman whom they called, "Mother Ann", they were subject to bloody persecution. Shakers were beaten, imprisoned, abducted, and chased out of town on both sides of the Atlantic. Undeterred, they persevered to build their vision of Heaven-on-Earth right here, in Albany. We invite you to join us as we pull back the veil separating this world from the next at America's First Shaker Settlement. Runs 5:30pm - 6:30pm on October 9th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, and 24th. *This ghost tour touches on sensitive topics including sickness, mental illness, suicide, physical abuse, religious persecution, and death, both of children and of adults. If these topics hit too close to home, we hope that you will take good care and join us for a regular tour another time 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211 Oct 9 - Oct 245:30 pm - 6:30 pmMore details »+ Google calendar
9OctHoliday MarketOur traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more! All inside our historic 1848 Meeting House. Choose unique gifts for your loved ones while helping support local businesses this holiday season. October 9th through December 15th Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Mondays Admission is free, donations welcome! 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211 Oct 9 - Dec 15More details »+ Google calendar
10OctPumpkin Carving and Tombstone Decorating ContestColonie Senior Service Centers, inc. (CSSC) is happy to announce the 2nd Annual “Bootin’, Scootin’, Fallallapalooza’, a celebratory fall festival, is taking place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in The Donald Led Duke Pavilion on the King Thiel Campus in Latham. The event will feature live music with line dancing, a complimentary cider and hot chocolate bar, food concessions, as well as a raffle, activities, and contests for all ages. There are two contests you can sign up for and participate ahead of time; Tombstone Epitaph and Jack-O-Lantern. CSSC will provide the blank tombstone and the pumpkins for you to decorate, then you use your creativity for the rest! There is no fee to participate in either contest and fabulous prizes will be awarded to the winners. Please contact Madelyn at (518) 459-2857 ext. 340 to sign up. 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm+ Google calendar
16OctHoliday MarketOur traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more! All inside our historic 1848 Meeting House. Choose unique gifts for your loved ones while helping support local businesses this holiday season. October 9th through December 15th Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Mondays Admission is free, donations welcome! 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211 Oct 16 - Dec 22More details »+ Google calendar

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