Things to Do in Glens Falls, NY - November, 2009

Crandall Public Library

Fall Film Program

Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 pm
Still Walking Kore-eda’s [Afterlife & Nobody Knows] quiet drama is being compared with Ozu’s Tokyo Story. In 24 hours, an elderly couple unite with their family for the 15th time to mark the anniversary of their son’s death in childhood. The remaining siblings, a boy and girl are grown now. The son lives in the shadow of his brother while desiring to be accepted for his own accomplishments.

Library Events

Charles R. Wood Events

Saturday, December 5, 2 & 7 pm
Yuletide Celebration Presented by Adirondack Repertory Dance Theater.

Saturday, December 12, 2:30 & 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2:30
“The Nutcracker” Ballet Presented by Adirondack Ballet Theater.

Thursday, December 17, 8:00 pm
Holiday Band Concert Presented by Lake George Community Band.

Friday, December 18, 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 19, 4 & 8 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2 pm
Santa’s List Presented by Rabine Productions and The Wood Theater.

December 31 and January 1 @ 7:00 pm
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Presented by Mickey Luce and St Mary’s/ St Alphonsus.

Red Fox Bookstore

Every Saturday, 11 am
StoryTime for Busy Families Saturday, November 14: Ladybugs!

Saturday, December 5, 11 am
Holiday Stories from Around the World With the World Awareness Children's Museum.

Monday, December 7, 6 pm
Libba Bray and David Levithan Meet acclaimed teen authors Bray (Going Bovine, Gemma Doyle series) and Levithan (Love is the Higher Law, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist). Readings, Q&A, pizza.

Thursday, December 10 (Ladies Night)
Special Shopping Nights with LARAC, Sterling and Co, and Red Fox Books Holiday Cookie Bake off (bring your best cookies and win prizes!)

Thursday, December 17
Special Shopping Nights with LARAC, Sterling & Co. and Red Fox Books Jon Katz and Izzy

Friday, January 1, 12-4 pm
First Annual New Year's Day Sale! Up to 50% off everything in the store. Champagne and alka seltzer on hand.

Rock Hill Bakehouse

* Please help our local pantries with the October food drive by bringing canned goods, pasta, rice and mixes to the donation bin at the cafe. Thank you! *

Every Saturday & Sunday Noon to 2 pm Live Acoustic Renaissance

Our Film Forum: Our entire DVD collection is free to borrow with the purchase of a Film Forum membership ($25 a year - $15 Seniors/Students). Membership entitles you to borrow any film without charge. Upon its return, you may borrow another. 100% of your annual dues are used to purchase and screen more films. This December marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our ever-evolving film forum. The 1st Friday of each month will now mark the local premiere of a movie from Ironweed Films, a collective that describes itself as "championing independent movies by fearless filmmakers."

Our Lending Library: We have amassed a collection of interesting books and are excited to share them with you. So, please feel free to borrow books from our collection. We just ask that you make an honest effort to return them so that others can enjoy them, as well.


Our Current "Artist in Residence" ... Nick Amplo (Photographer) Up Next ... Joseph Richichi

Matt's latest scribblings for the Times Union.

Friday, December 4, 7:00 pm
IRONWEED FILMS PREMIERE NIGHT: THE QUEEN AND I Nahid Persson Sarvestani (2009) 90 min. When Nahid Persson Sarvestani, an Iranian exile, set out to make a documentary about Farrah, the wife of the shah of Iran, she expected to encounter her opposite. As a child, Persson Sarvestani had lived in dire poverty, watching Farrah’s wedding as if it were a fairy tale. As a teenager, she joined the Communist faction of Khomeini’s revolution that deposed the shah, sending him and his family volleying from country to country. When Khomeini betrayed his promise for democracy, imposing more violent measures than the shah had, Persson Sarvestani was also forced to flee. Thirty years later, she needs key questions answered and goes directly to the source. Surprisingly, Queen Farrah welcomes her as a fellow refugee from their beloved homeland, granting unprecedented access. Over the next year and a half, Persson Sarvestani enters the queen’s world, planning to challenge the shah’s ideology; instead, she must rethink her own. When Persson Sarvestani’s prior opposition to the shah surfaces, the queen shuts down filming. Yet, in the struggle to understand each other’s experiences, an unlikely friendship has blossomed. Confronting Farrah about the shah’s repression has become not only a political conflict but a personal one, and Persson Sarvestani’s objectivity is shaken.In this gripping, poignant consideration of subjectivity as truth, we learn that people write history. And can also heal it. The Queen and I couldn’t be more relevant as we reach across our own political aisles.

Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 pm
UPSTATE GREENS MEETING All are welcome http://www.gpnys.org The second Wednesday of each month, area Greens get together to discuss politics and organize local events, actions, protests and rallies and to aid independents running for office. Local events supporting Single-Payer Health Care are always on the agenda. Contact mattfuniciello@earthlink.net to be placed on the Upstate Greens email list.

Thursday, December 10, 7:00 pm
OPEN MIC NIGHT hosted by our very own Cory Avon. Sing, play, read or just watch and listen. Free.

Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm
PLANET B-BOY: Breakdancing Has Evolved Benson Lee (2007) 101 min. With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, Planet B-Boy is set in the International world of b-boying - the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing." Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, spectacular choreography frames the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society and their own families. An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his family's racism - all the b-boys' lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the "Battle of the Year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion.

Saturday, December 12, 7:00 pm
SECOND SATURDAY SLAM POETRY: hosted by Mark DeVit & Justin Breault.
Second Saturdays are the monthly poetry slam. Everyone is welcome to participate. You can sign up on the night of the event or contact Mark for more information at mdevit@gmail.com. There is an Audience Appreciation Award (a Rock Hill VIP Lunch for Two Certificate) for the "winner".

Saturday, December 12, 8:00 pm
2ND SATURDAY: LIVE AND LOCAL Live, Local, Original Indie Music every second Saturday $2 Cover TBA

Thursday, December 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
THIRD THURSDAY ART WALK & RECEPTION On the 3rd Thursday of each month, our current "Artist in Residence" holds a reception. Wander the other participating downtown locations and end up at "the Rock" to grab a bite, meet our artist & check out Open Mic. glensfallsartwalk@yahoo.com

Thursday, December 17, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
RANDY GIRARD THIRD THURSDAY SPOKEN WORD Local writer, poet (and father), Randy Girard, will perform spoken word along with a local musician friend or two. Very cool!

Thursday, December 17, 7:00 pm
OPEN MIC NIGHT hosted by our very own Cory Avon. Sing, play, read or just watch and listen. Free.

Friday, December 18, 7:00 pm
A MAN NAMED PEARL Scott Galloway. Breant Pierson (2007) 78 min. A Man Named Pearl tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar. It is a subtle and intriguing film that is certain to open hearts and minds. It offers an upbeat message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity.

* HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! * The Cafe will be closed early Christmas & New Year's Eve and will be closed entirely Dec. 1st & Jan. 1st * HAPPY NEW YEAR!! *

Hyde Collection

Exhibitions

Now through Sunday, February 28, 2010
Divided by a common language? British and American Works from The Murray Collection The exhibition of approximately twenty works of Modern art from the twentieth century are part of a larger collection donated to the Museum by the late Jane Murray. Between 1991 and 1996, Murray gave nearly sixty works of Modern art to the Museum, the first significant donation of twentieth-century art received by The Hyde. An additional group of works was bequeathed by Murray upon her death earlier this year. This donation helped to form the foundation of the Museum’s Modernist holdings.
The exhibit, curated by The Hyde’s Executive Director David F. Setford, celebrates the works donated by Murray and reflects the breadth of her collection, while looking at differences and similarities between British and American Modernism. Artists represented in the exhibition include Britain’s Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, John Piper, Howard Hodgkin, and Paul Mount. American artists include Gregory Amenoff, Betty Parsons, Stuart Davis, and Ellsworth Kelly.
“This exhibition was organized as a tribute to Jane Murray’s legacy,” said Setford, “Her generosity to our Museum is only surpassed by the attention she paid in selecting works for her impressive Modern art collection.“ According to Setford, the exhibition pieces were selected to help visitors examine the similarities and differences between American and British works of the period, as both are areas of particular strength in the Murray Collection. Admission to the Museum complex is free for members. Voluntary suggested donation for non-members is five dollars.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 through Sunday, September 5, 2010
Andrew Wyeth: An American Legend The exhibition, organized by The Hyde Collection, will introduce the broad span of work by this most beloved American artist. Curated by Hyde Executive Director David F. Setford and Deputy Director and Chief Curator Erin B. Coe, the exhibition will seek to unravel the myth surrounding Wyeth and understand the man behind the paintbrush. According to Setford, “This will be the first opportunity since the artist’s death earlier this year to begin to critically reevaluate his contribution to and position in American art of the twentieth century.”
The exhibition will feature sections devoted to early coastal watercolors and landscape paintings, as well as a look at Wyeth’s models, his interest in vernacular architecture, and his connection to both the Regionalist tradition and Magic Realism.
The exhibition will comprise approximately fifty works, with the core coming from the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine. Featured in the exhibition will be examples of the artist’s works created in dry brush, watercolor, pencil, and tempera - including The Hyde’s own Wyeth watercolor – The Ledge and the Island, 1937- as well as works on loan from museums and private collections. “By showing the spectrum of the artist’s subject matter and his masterful skill in a variety of media, we expect the exhibition to appeal to a very broad audience,” said Coe.

Chapman Museum Events

The Shirt Factory

Saturday, December 12 and Sunday December 13, 10 - 5pm
Sunday, December 13, 10 - 5pm
The Shirt Factory Artist's Association hosts Second Open House and Holiday Showcase
The Open House and Holiday Showcase at The Shirt Factory invites you to tour the building, visit the over 30 in house and guest artists and craftsmen offering locally made, finely crafted, original art and fine handcrafts, as well as personal services and specialty items for your Holiday gift giving.
The exhibition and sale will also feature flamework demonstrations by Rhea Love Doran, in Gallery 110 on the first floor, 1pm & 3pm each day. Pottery by Debbie D, on the third floor, will have ongoing demonstrations on the potter's wheel.
The Lemon Tree Yoga and Healing Arts Studio will be offering FREE Reiki and Massage! Natural Gourmet Chef, Sara Gifford will be at the studio with samples of her holiday food collection and gift certificates available for cooking lessons.
The Healing Arts Community at The Acupuncture Studio will once again be offering FREE Massage and Acupuncture with the option/suggestion to consider offering a donation to support local causes that feed the hungry this time of year. They will also be accepting food and clothing donations as well.

LARAC Events

Now through Thursday, December 24
LARAC Holiday Shop A good place to check out for your holiday shopping.

The Shirt Factory
Friday, November 27, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Shirt Factory Holiday Open House 2009 The Shirt Factory Artists Association announces its 8th Annual Holiday Open House.
The Shirt Factory, located on the corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets in
Glens Falls, N.Y., is home to a variety of artist studios, galleries, shops, and services. Over 30 artists will be exhibiting their art and fine crafts throughout the building. The Holiday Open House is an excellent opportunity to meet the artists, visit their studios and shop for unique art and one of a kind handcrafted items.

World Awareness Children's Museum

Now through Monday, January 18, 2010
World Celebration of Light From the Collection of the World Awareness Children’s Museum at Ridge Street Coffeehouse, 1 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, 12801

Friday, January 22 through February 27, 2010
World Awareness Children’s Museum Exhibit of Art & Artifacts At LARAC, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801

March 1 – 31, 2010
World Awareness Children’s Museum All Country Show New works from the International Youth Art Exchange. Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

Ridge Street Coffee Company

Glens Falls Civic Center

Sunday, December 6
TNA Live! Wrestling TNA Live! is an interactive entertainment experience that sends its craziest fans BACKSTAGE to meet TNA Superstars!
· Ring announcer Jeremy Borash will hide a backstage pass at the Glens Falls Civic Center and announce its location on Twitter before the show!
· At TNA Live! in Glens Falls fans can GET CLOSER to these Superstars and the LOUDEST FANS will be invited backstage for a special TNA experience!

Friday, February 12, 7:00 pm
American Carnage: Slayer and Megadeth Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it. Tickets go ON-SALE Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. Visit the Civic Center website (www.glensfallscc.com) and sign up for the Cyber Club to receive special presale passwords and event information.
"American Carnage" is the first time that Slayer and Megadeth will have toured the U.S. together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour. To celebrate that and in recognition of the tough economic times that many of their fans are having, Megadeth and Slayer have decided to roll back the price of a portion of tickets at the Glens Falls show to the "1991 price" of $10.00. These specially-priced tickets are limited so when they're gone, they're gone. Megadeth has also teamed with iloveallaccess.com to provide an Ultimate Fan Package including premium seats, meet and greets, pre-show parties and more.
In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour, marking the first time that all three bands have shared a stage together in more than 18 years, making this a "must see" metal event.
TICKETS: $49.50 - $39.50 - $29.50 *On-Sale Saturday, November 28th at the Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. (For more info: www.glensfallscc.com)

Saturday, February 20, 8:00 pm
34th World Championship Ice Racing Series In a points series similar to NASCAR and other motorsports series, the Glens Falls tour stop is an important World Championship Points Round and is expected to draw the best of the best in the tough professional Manufacturers World Cup Motorcycle Division and likewise in the wild Pro Unlimited Outlaw Quads. These very competitive series will showcase the challenge and thrill of racing motorcycles and ATV-type vehicles on ice!
A special part of the Glens Falls event will be the opportunity for amateurs to try their hand at ice racing in the Glens Falls Civic Center. This will allow local participants to have their time in the spotlight and race in front of family, friends, and hometown fans. The amateur classes include the ICE Breaker Amateur Quads, Big Dogs Pit Bikes and the Nitro X-Karts. For information concerning racing call (843) 213-1182 or go online to www.icespeedway.com.
The colorful, action packed World Championship ICE Racing Series is a family-friendly event. With this in mind, Global Spectrum is offering a $5.00 child ticket to help make this special event accessible to all families. That's right - kids age 12 and under are just FIVE BUCKS!
The first of over twenty action packed races begins at 8PM on February 20th. Doors will open at 7PM. For information, visit www.glensfallscc.com. Don't miss The Greatest Spectacle On ICE!