Calendar of Events at the Museum
The Arkell Museum offers programs for all ages that enlighten and entertain while celebrating art and regional history. We are constantly updating this schedule of film showings, concerts, lectures, workshops, and family activities, so check back often. Museum members will receive reduced or free admission to most programs!
June 2008 |
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New Exhibit:Tri-County Arts Council National Small Works Exhibit On Display from June 13-July 25. For more information contact the Tri-County Arts Council at 518.254.0611 |
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Painted Rock Kitty Cat with PatMallinson Students will create a curled up rock kitty from a smooth river rock, choosing from several different poses. Individual attention will be provided by Mallinson, a talented oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and mixed media artist, who will guide the class step-by-step to produce the stone feline. Mallinson's work is available locally at Canajoharie's Picture Perfect Gallery. |
Tuesday
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CONCERT:The Boys of Wexford with Four Shillings Short |
Thursday
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EXHIBITION OPENING:Wyeth Family Paintings Free to members, guests $10.00 |
Friday
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FILM:
In the Name of the Father One man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he didn't do imprisons his father as well; a British lawyer helps fight for their freedom. With Jack McKeating, Belfast native and Chairman of the Schenectady Chapter of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians' Freedom for All Ireland Committee. $4 Donation includes movie theater popcorn and refreshments. |
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FILM: Pollock A film about the life and career of the American painter Jackson Pollock. With Richard Pugliese, SoHo artists and local summer resident. $4 Donation includes movie theater popcorn and refreshments. |
Saturday
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 CONCERT:Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette Two giants of contempory folk music together as an accomplished husband-and-wife team. |
Sunday
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FAMILY:Celebrating Families Create your own historic Palatine stencil and see the originals at Nellis Tavern after visiting the museum; explore your family's heritage with the Montgomery County Archivist! |
august 2008 |
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Saturday
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 CONCERT:Simple Gifts Three women, twelve instruments and a variety of ethnic folk music from around the world. |
September 2008 |
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Saturday
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 CONCERT:The Crosswinds Trio A high brass trio of trumpet, French horn and piano, they have brought their diverse program across the U.S. and Europe. |
october 2008 |
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Saturday
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 CONCERT:Blue Lightning Bluegrass Central New York's hot new bluegrass band, this group is young talent on the move! |
november 2008 |
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Saturday
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 CONCERT:Alex Torres y su Orquesta The regional kings of the Latin beat, they have recorded eight albums and won numerous awards. |
december 2008 |
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