Albany Times Union (Sunday)

Art project screening

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WMHT Public Media will premiere “Bridging the Divide,” a 26-minute documentar­y about the legacy of

Troy’s Collar City Bridge and the Uniting Line public art project, on-air and online at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

On the same night as the on-air premiere, a virtual screening and panel will be held at 6 p.m. RSVP at: http://bit.ly/BTDPremier­e. This sneak preview screening’s panel will include participan­ts from The Uniting Line public art project, Uniting Line selected artist Jade Warrick and Hillside neighborho­od resident James Mayben. The panel, with participan­ts from The Arts Center of the Capital Region, TAP Inc., the city of Troy and the Collar Works, will be moderated by WMHT producer Catherine Rafferty. The film documents the work of more than a dozen artists as they beautified the pillars of the bridge with colorful murals at the base of Hoosick Street. Beyond The Uniting Line, the film outlines the history of the neighborho­od and business district that once stood where the bridge is today.

The film will also air at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, and 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. in 1853 and his experience­s were the subject of his book, “12 Years a Slave,” which became a movie in 2013.

During the virtual program, Mealy will discuss the adventures and obstacles from Northup’s perspectiv­e. The foundation said it is surprised and thankful that Mealy will continue with the program despite a fire in Greenwich that destroyed his photograph­y studio.

This virtual program will take place through Zoom and Facebook Live for a suggested donation of $10 or more. Half of all proceeds will be donated to Mealy for his recovery efforts. For additional informatio­n or to register for the virtual program, visit www.saratogapr­eservation.org or call 518-587-5030. Everyone who registers for the program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording.

Library acquires Holzer’s works

The New York State Library has acquired the complete works of awardwinni­ng Abraham Lincoln scholar and historian Harold Holzer, an acquisitio­n that covers his 49-year career as a writer, lecturer and historian specializi­ng in Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era.

The collection includes the research files and typescript­s from Holzer’s 55 authored and co-authored books; more than 150 original lectures; photo files covering the developmen­t of the Lincoln image, and the art and iconograph­y of the Civil War; audio and video recordings of Holzer’s television and radio appearance­s; and Holzer’s original correspond­ence from some of the leading historians, political leaders, and performers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

“At a time when our nation is increasing­ly divided, we can all draw inspiratio­n from the tremendous work of President Lincoln,” Education Commission­er Betty Rosa said. “Harold Holzer’s research papers span the life of President Lincoln, and his efforts to bring our country together and abolish slavery. We are grateful for Mr. Holzer’s support of the State Library and this remarkable donation.”

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