Calendar of Events at the Museum

july 2009

Friday
July 10

7:30 PM

FILM:

Midnight Cowboy,
1969, R

Before Brokeback Mountain, there was this 1969 classic.

With Rob Edelman, SUNY film lecturer & WAMC film reviewer

$4 Donation includes movie theater popcorn and refreshments.

Saturdays
July 18-August 22

1:00-4:00 PM

WORKSHOP:

Beginner Watercolors with JoAnn M. Andrews
$80 / $72 Members
JoAnn M. Andrews is a highly successful self-taught watercolor artist whose beautiful illustrations have appeared on Gibson greeting cards. This class is for the true beginner and will provide the essential watercolor fundamentals. Basic, affordable supply list will be provided at time of registration. Please call JoAnn with questions at 568-2460 before registering.

Sundays
July 19-August 9

1:00-2:30 PM

WORKSHOP:

Night Club Two Step Lessons with Myra Heroth
$40 per person / $36 Members
Myra returns — this time to teach night club two step, a simple, slow-flowing, graceful da.nce with direction changes and lots of fun patterns. Night club two step instruction is suitable for all ages. Wear comfortable shoes. Please call Myra with questions at 993-2275 before registering.

Tuesdays
July 21-August 25

9:00-10:00 AM

WORKSHOP:

Yoga in the Arkell American Art Gallery with Shanna Becker
$10 per class / $9 Members
Join Shanna Becker, Artistic Director of the Canajoharie Academy of the Performing Arts, for yoga in the art gallery! This is a low impact class stressing breathing, visualization and posing, to invigorate the spirit, increase flexibility and strengthen long, lean muscles. Call Museum to register but pay instructor at each class. Please call Shanna with questions at 935-3175 before registering.

Friday
July 24

7:30 PM

FILM:

Gadjo Dilo,
1997, NR

Part of Tony Gatlif's ground-breaking trilogy on the Roma people.

With Michele Chilcoat, Assoc. Prof. of French & Francophone Studies, Union College.

$4 Donation includes movie theater popcorn and refreshments.

Saturday
July 25

7:00 PM

CONCERT:

Red Haired Strangers

Original music and covers that contain hints of country, blues, folk, bluegrass and zydeco.

august 2009

Saturday
August 8

8:00-11:00PM

FUNDRAISER:

Come Swing With Us and the Joey Thomas Big Band

Featuring the Joey Thomas Swing Band, cash bar, hor d'oeuvres and snacks. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased in advance at the museum, Picture Perfect Art Gallery, or over the phone by calling 518-673-2314.

Saturday
August 22

1:00-5:00 PM

FAMILY DAY:

Transportation Family Day

Fun for the whole family, featuring storyteller Kate Dudding and tons of other transportation inspired fun!

Saturday
August 22

7:00 PM

CONCERT:

The Richard Poole Trio

Jazz masters performing an eclectic mix of standards and free jazz.

Sunday
August 23

12:30-4:30 PM

WORKSHOP:

Painted Canvas Floor Cloth with Debbie Park-Boussu
$60 incl. materials / $54 Members
Based on a colonial American craft using ship sails, students will create a durable yet lively canvas covering to brighten their own homes. This class will stress individual expression with the guidance of an internationally
recognized artist from Italy. Register soon — class will fill quickly!

Friday
August 28

7:30 PM

FILM:

Cabaret,
1972, PG

This 1970's Bob Fosse classic changed the face of the American film musical.

With Jason Radalin, Assistant Prof. of Theatre Arts at FMCC

$4 Donation includes movie theater popcorn and refreshments.

september 2009

Thursday
September 10

3:30-6:30 PM

WORKSHOP:

Private Tour of Denise Allen’s Studio and Store with Soul Food Dinner
$35 includes print and dinner / $32 Members
Register quickly for this rare opportunity to visit internationally acclaimed folk artist Denise Allen’s General Store and studio. Continue your conversation with the “High Priestess of Needlework” over a soul food dinner prepared by the artist whose work has been featured in four embassies and the New York Times. Meet at 3:30pm at Allen’s General Store, 580 Dillenbeck Road, Palatine Bridge. Tour includes artist-signed home reproduction print and authentic soul food dinner. Space limited.

Friday
September 11

7:30 PM

FILM:

Mamma Roma,
1962, NR

An early 1960s Pasolini film that ruffled political and religious feathers.

With Dan DiNicola, national CBS and Daily Gazette film critic.

$4 Donation includes movie theater popcorn and refreshments.

Saturday
September 12

7:00 PM

CONCERT:

Dan Berggren

A consummate collector, writer and singer of authentic Adirondack folk song.

october 2009

Saturday
October 3

7:00 PM

CONCERT:

Samuel James

A songster and story-teller whose favorite format is traditional delta blues.

Friday
October 9

8:00AM-6:00PM

WORKSHOP:

Homer, Turner & Cezanne in Syracuse Museum Bus Tour
$65 all-inclusive / $59 Members
We’ll depart at 8am from the Arkell on a private chartered bus; receive a private tour of the new Turner / Cezanne exhibit at the Everson Museum at 10am; enjoy a buffet lunch at noon; visit Syracuse University’s Winslow Homer exhibit at 2pm; and leave to return home at 4pm, arriving back at the Arkell by 6pm. A great opportunity to mingle with Arkell staff, docents and friends! Seats will fill quickly — don’t delay registering.

november 2009

Saturday
November 7

7:00 PM

CONCERT:

Alien Folklife

A quirky blend of offbeat humorous pieces and heart-rending story songs.

december 2009

Saturday
December 12

7:00 PM

CONCERT:

Mohawk Valley Chamber Brass

A regional ensemble playing everything brass from Baroque to Jazz.