Open Auditions for The Sound of Music. This production will be directed by Dawn Oesch, with musical direction by Richard Cherry, and choreography by Diane Lachtrupp. January 22 (children only) at 5:30 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24 (adults, including Liesl and Rolf) at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30. at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near JC Penney).

Ireland Trip Info. Info Session for Chamber Trip to Ireland Travel in October 2023, Get Details Jan. 26. 5 p.m. at Bethlehem YMCA, 900 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 12054

The Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival is back! The 3-day festival returns on Thursday, January 26 with the Mayor’s Reception. On Friday, January 27, the Grand Tastings & Seminars kick off at 4 p.m. followed by the “Slider Slam!” at 8 p.m.. Then play your cards at the Grand Gala dinner on Saturday, January 28 at the Capital Center 55 Eagle St, Albany, 12207

Colonial Ice Cream Parlor. We’ll teach you how you can make a frozen custard the old-fashioned way. And of course, you’ll get a taste! The ticket cost $10. Ticket and RSVP at schenectadyhistorical.org/event/icecream. 10 a.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Gallupville House Meeting. It will be the funniest meeting of the year because it's our event planning meeting. Bring your ideas for events you would like to see this year at the Gallupville House, 6:30 p.m. at Gallupville House  913 NY-443, Gallupville, 12073

The Sweetheart Deal. North Country ARTS is excited to announce their new Rodney Allen Bentley Exhibition,  Exhibit will run from Jan 14 to Feb 18. This show will feature a reception on Saturday, January 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 71 Lawrence St, Glens Falls, 12801

Esyo String Day. We have incredible guest artists coming to give performance masterclasses for our students and a hands-on string maintenance workshop with an expert violin maker. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Empire State Youth Orchestra, at Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, 12305

Saratoga Poet Springs Laureate. Storyteller, author, poet, and Abenaki elder Joseph Bruchac will be honored as the first Poet Laureate of Saratoga Springs. 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 12866.

Dr. Elizabeth Lamb and Dr. Amara Dunn, NYS Integrated Pest Management. 1 p.m. Promoting Biological Control in Cut Flower Production (pesticide credits available) and 2 p.m. What Are Biopesticides? Should I Be Use Them on My Cut Flowers? (pesticide credits available) For info and registration, visit https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=166, or (518)765-3518 via zoom

Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussions. NYS OMH Partners with behavioral health news to co-sponsor series. The stigma surrounding mental illness leads to discrimination and a loss of opportunities for people living with mental illness. For info and registration visit https://behavioralhealthnews.org/stigma-roundtables/ 2 p.m. via virtual.