Craft Talk with Historian and author Edward Berenson. Will talk about his book "The Accusation: Blood Libel in American Town", a chilling investigation of a remarkable incident of antisemitism in the upstate town of Massena, New York in 1928. Starts at 4:15 p.m. at Standish Room, Science Library, UAlbany.
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 19:30
Location:
NYS Museum, Empire State Plaza, 222 Madison Ave, Albany
Conversation with Historian and author Edward Berenson. Will talk about his book "The Accusation: Blood Libel in American Town", a chilling investigation of a remarkable incident of antisemitism in the upstate town of Massena, New York in 1928. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at NYS Museum, Empire State Plaza, 222 Madison Ave, Albany.
Date:
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 19:00
Location:
Schenectady County Historical Society, Mabee Farm, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150
A Night at the Inn. All weary travelers are invited to stop by for games, adult libations (including samples of our Mabee Farm Hard Cider), and good company. Tickets are $12 and available at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Event starts at 7 p.m. at the Schenectady County Historical Society, Mabee Farm, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150.
Date:
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 19:00
Location:
UAlbany Downtown Campus, 135 Western Avenue, Albany
Exclusive Screening: Driving While Black. Screening and conversation with director Ric Burns and author Gretchen Sullivan Sorin. 7 p.m. at Page Hall, UAlbany downtown campus, 135 Western Avenue, Albany.
Date:
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 16:30
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Night at the Discovery Center. Visitors are invited to stop by the Discovery Center after normal business hours to play games, make a nature craft and see the exhibits come to life. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
11th Annual Waddle Walk. We will hike approximately two and one-half miles over rolling terrain, taking breaks along the way for rest and water (if needed). Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. We will meet at the Discovery Center and caravan to another trailhead. 11 a.m. at 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
Date:
Saturday, November 30, 2019 - 10:00
Location:
Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, 12186
Scandinavian Christmas Ornaments at Thacher Nature Center. Enjoy making traditional Scandinavian Christmas ornaments with one of our local artisans! Fee is $35 covers all materials and hands on instruction. Space is limited, so please reserve now by calling 518-872-0800. Event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, 12186
Date:
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 19:00
Location:
Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy
Dollar Baby Film Festival: Short Films Based on Short Works by Stephen King. The festival is a rare opportunity to view short King-inspired films, including the Capital Region premier of local author and filmmaker Bryan Higby’s “Here There Be Tygers.” From 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the BTC Auditorium at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy. Call 518-629-8071 or email
Date:
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 14:00
Location:
Old Stone Fort Museum, 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, 12157
Artist Reception and Lecture at the Old Stone Fort Museum. The works of local fine artist Jonathan Stasko will be on display and available for sale. Starts at 2 p.m. at Old Stone Fort Museum, 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, 12157.
Book Talk: “George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady”. Join County Historian Bill Buell for a book release this Saturday at SCHS! Cost is $5 or free for members. 2 p.m. at SCHS Museum & Library, 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, 12305
