UPCOMING CALENDAR
ART EXHIBITION: Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) and Left Bank Gallery are proud to announce a new exhibition by artist/scientist, Emma Bullock, titled, “En-Justice: How Change Happens.” Join us at the opening reception on Friday, January 5th from 5-7pm with an open Q&A with the artist and refreshments. The show ends February 1st. The exhibit consists of 10 interviews and portraits of environmental activists from around the country. The Left Bank Gallery is located at 5 Bank Street North Bennington, VT. Hours are: Monday and Friday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm and also open by chance and by appointment. Contact gallery director Rhonda Ratray at rhondaratray@gmail.com
ART EXHIBITION: New York Folklore is proud to announce our upcoming exhibit “Cuts Across Culture: Paper Cuts from Capital Region Artists.” This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jianling Yue of Watervliet and Mishka Luft of Niskayuna. The exhibit will be on view in the New York Folklore Gallery, 129 Jay St in Schenectady, from December 4th through early March. Paper cut art is found in cultures around the world. Well known arts forms include Papel Picado from Mexico, Wycinanki from Poland and Wayang Kulit from Indonesia, which uses paper cut figures to create puppet shows. The earliest historical record of paper cut art comes from China in the first millennium. This exhibit showcases works in the Chinese and Jewish traditions. To accompany the exhibit, New York Folklore will present papercutting workshops and an exhibit reception. In a nod to the tradition of American Jews enjoying Chinese food on Christmas, the gallery will be open for viewing on December 25th from 10 am to 3pm.
FESTIVAL EXHIBITION:
November 24-December 31, at Bennington Museum — 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT. This year’s Festival exhibition will be a prelude to next year’s major summer/fall exhibition, “Vermont Rocks!,” which will explore the historical and cultural significance of Vermont’s mineral wealth. For this year’s Festival exhibit, contemporary regional artists will contribute work that uses Vermont rocks and minerals as subject and/or medium. Examples include, but are not limited to, paintings and photographs of quarries, sculptures made from Vermont rocks, jewelry incorporating Vermont gems and non-precious stones, and conceptual work that deals with more abstract issues, such as explorations of geologic time.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The scholarship committee of the Center Brunswick United Methodist Church has announced it will award $500 to a student selected from the Tamarac High School Class of 2024. The money may be used for any type of expenses related to further education. Students do not have to belong to this Church or any other church or religion to be eligible for this award. Interested students must apply for this award no later than March 1, 2024. Application forms can be obtained from the school’s guidance department or downloaded from our website at (www.CenterBrunswickUMC.company). This award is given in memory of Harold and Mabel Keyes, who’s last will and testament created the trust that provides the funding for it. Harold and Mabel were prominent members of our church for many years. Mabel taught in the Brunswick Schools that preceded Tamarac and continued teaching Sunday School for many years after she retired. Through this award, her love of helping young people learn and grow continues to reach the youth of our community. The Center Brunswick United Methodist Church is located at the intersection of Routes 7 and 142, just 3 miles east of Troy. For more information about the Keyes Education Award or other church activities, contact Reverend Joel Holcomb at (518) 2740123 (home office).
CLAUDE MONET IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: At the Armory Studios — 125 Washington Ave. Schenectady. Following the blockbuster debut of “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” which has delighted over 130,000 visitors since opening, Exhibition Hub in partnership with Fever have announced “Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience.” Tickets start at $17.90. Through this immersive experience, guests will be transported into Monet’s world-renowned works of art, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the artist’s Impressionist style and brushstrokes. They will embark on a captivating journey, exploring the artist’s life, career, and secrets, as they witness his artistic genius like never before. To ensure easy access to the exhibit, Schenectady County has reserved over 200 FREE parking spaces located at the rear entrance to the Armory, providing direct access to the Van Gogh exhibit. Designated ADA parking is also available. Visit https://monetexpo.com/albany/#tickets for more information and to purchase tickets.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Regular Troy City Council meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 433 River Street. Committee meetings are scheduled on a regular basis. Agendas and minutes for
meetings are posted online. All meetings are open to the public. Committee meetings begins with a public forum where residents of Troy can comment on any item on the agenda. At monthly Regular meetings, Troy residents can discuss any issue related to the City of Troy. More information is available online at www.troyny.gov.
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market heads indoors to the Atrium in downtown Troy. The winter market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from November through April and features most of the 100 vendors from its popular outdoor market. The Troy Atrium is located in downtown Troy with entrances on Fulton Street, 3rd Street, Broadway and 4th Street. Free parking is available in the City’s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. No dogs are allowed in the Atrium, with exceptions made for service animals. The indoor market will be expanding to the second floor to include an indoor dining area where customers will be able to eat prepared food from vendors. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.