Victorian Holidays Scavenger Hunt-Winner
The Victorian Holidays Scavenger Hunt was a huge success and got a lot of people who may not have known just how many businesses there are right here in Altamont to discover that they don’t need to head all the way out to Rte 20 and Guilderland for services. There are local businesses in the Village that can take care of many of their needs. Twenty five businesses participated in the informational scavenger hunt and for most it was advantageous, bringing many new faces and spotlighting their businesses to new potential customers. Local student Jo Ann Mulligan was the winner of the $1000.00 Grand Prize from the randon drawing of completed entries. Jo Ann is planning on traveling to Greece when she graduates from Guilderland High School. It was either use the money for her trip or get an I-Pad. I think the decision was still up in the air…
Paul Shatz Fine Art Photography Seminar
“Ours is a wondrous world. Nature surrounds us. The trees keep us breathing, the beaches provide serenity, the mountains inspire us and the swamps are a mysterious world fostering deep thoughts on our beginnings. There is a symbiotic relationship between humanity and the natural world. It is wondrous and worth exploring.”
Paul Shatz will give an inspiring lecture on his process and beginnings as a photographer as well as the development of his work and what his plans are for the future of his art. Paul in an old friend and schoolmate of mine and will be sure to keep your interest with some stories and lore of his experiences and travels. If you’re into film and large format methods, don’t miss this event!
Oakes and Smith-Live Acoustic 2/10 7-10pm
Both Robert Oakes and Katherine Smith were born into musical families and started performing at a very young age. Robert began as a kid singing and playing bass guitar with his blues-singing father’s band. Later, he played and sang in countless garage bands with his brother and friends from surrounding New Jersey towns, before going on to self-produce several albums of original songs and perform in many New York City-area venues. Katherine, whose grandfather, great aunts and uncles, father and mother all sang, started harmonizing as a teenager with her parents’ Connecticut-based choral group. She then went on to perform musical theater pieces, jazz and pop songs in high school and college productions. Katherine has also combined her love of singing with an affinity for visual art and acting.
Robert and Katherine met in 2007 while Robert was working on his 2009 album ‘Heart Broken Open.’ Katherine contributed vocals and artwork to that project, and the two quickly realized there was even more to be drawn from this collaboration. The duo formed in the winter of 2010 in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, where they both live. They began arranging some of Robert’s earlier material and writing new songs together, then quickly set about recording a six-song demo, recruiting band members for live shows and making plans to record a full-length album. They started playing out together in spring 2010, and spent the summer months playing shows in cafes and bars, at festivals and arts centers and busking on street corners from Maine to New Jersey, where their music was met consistently with a warm and enthusiastic response.During 2011, Robert and Katherine began production of their debut full-length album in Woodstock, NY and are currently working on it, hoping to put it out in mid-2012.For more info and some cool reviews and music samples go here: http://www.oakesandsmith.net/Photos by Katherine Smith
Matt Durfee In Concert 1/14 7-10PM
There’s nothing more I love than taking photographs. Listening to great original music crafted by local artists plying their craft with such enthusiasm and love is a close second. Matt Durfee is the real deal and sings and plays his heart out every time I see him…he appeared here at the Studios as part of our Acoustic Music Series…several months ago and will be making a repeat appearance this coming month. If you love folk and Americana and great original stuff, Matt will not disappoint! Please come check out a really great guy and enjoy some of his heartfelt music!
Quilts by Lorie!
Lorie DiNova makes some awesome handbags made from crazy cool colors and fabrics! The workmanship on these is excellent! Come check them out!!
KYLE MILLER Live at the Studios 12/27 7-10PM
Hudson Valley based singer-songwriter Kyle James Miller began playing professionally at fifteen, cutting his teeth on folk and blues standards while writing his own music. Miller is currently studying English Literature at the State University of New York at New Paltz and plays frequently in the New Paltz area.Kyle James Miller has performed at the historic Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs as well as The Falcon in Marlboro, NY and is featured in the Library of Congress performing for Caffe Lena’s Bob Dylan 70th Birthday Tribute Concert. In November 2011 he will begin production of a full length LP in conjunction with New Paltz based Salvation Recording Company. He is hopeful that the album will be noticed by a few passionate individuals and disregarded by everyone else.
Miller began playing the guitar several years ago and playing harmonica soon after that. He discovered folk and blues music while listening to his fathers extensive music collection and artists like Eric Clapton, Levon Helm, Bob Dylan and JJ Cale. The discovery opened up his eyes to what he considers the bedrock of american music: folk, blues, rock n’ roll, and country. His interest in those genres would ultimately lead to many attempts at writing his own songs. In 2008, he released an album of original songs entitled “Better Off.” Since that disc he has continued to write songs but until recently has yet to compile another disc. He hopes to put a band together of like minded, capable musicians. This search is proving difficult however. He has also been continuing to perform in order to develop his own distinct style as both a writer and performer.
Don’t miss this special concert event held in your back yard. Desolation Road Studios is proud to present what it considers one of the most interesting musicians to come along in quite a while!
Papier Moon Primitives-New At The Studios!!
Papier Moon Primitives-Folkart that’s Fun, Funky and Frequently Functional!! Papier Moon is a charming collection of Holiday decorations made locally in Schoharie NY by Kathy Cornell. All of Kathy’s figures are made from papier mache, painted and embellished in her home studio!!
Bus Trip To MoMA and The Metropolitan Museum of Art 2/18/12
Wade Tours BusTrip Sponsored by Desolation Road Studios for an Art Junket to NYC and either the Metropolitan Museum of Art or MoMA. Pricing per seat which includes a ticket to either MoMA or The Metropolitan Museum of Art is $69.00 pre-pay. The bus will leave from the Macy’s Overflow Lot at Crossgates Mall at 7:00am in the morning on 2/18. Drop-off at either the Met or MoMA in the morning and pick-up at Bryant Park at 7pm for the return trip to Albany. This will be an all day junket. If you are interested please call Jim at 608-4749 to book your trip as soon as possible. Now that the minimum participant numbers have been reached, the Deadline for registration has been extended to February 15th. All tickets are on a first come first served basis and all sales are final.
Total Seats 56
Seats Available 7
Victorian Holidays Storytime w/ Nancy Marie Payne 12/11 2-4pm
In conjunction with the Victorian Holiday Celebration, Nancy will be holding a Holiday Themed Storytelling Event here at the Studios on December 11th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. With over 40 years teaching experience and over 12 years as a professional storyteller, Nancy Marie Payne specializes in researching and creating commissioned historical pieces. She also enjoys sharing stories from life, fairy tales, stories of strong women, legends and humorous stories.
Nancy has performed and led workshops in schools, libraries, historical societies, museums and storytelling and writing conferences including Albany’s First Night, Story Sundays at the Glen Sanders Mansion, Word Plays at Proctors, the Clearwater Festival, and Underground Railroad conferences. Here is a newspaper article about one of her performances. She has been involved in both the production and performance sides of Riverway Storytelling Festival andTellabrations, yearly venues for storytellers in Albany, NY.
Nancy is a member of the League for Advancement of New England Storytellers (LANES), Story Circle of the Capital District, and the Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area. She is listed with BOCES Arts and Enrichment.
For more information please contact either Desolation Road Studios at 608-4749 or Nancy Marie Payne directly at:
658 Sickle Hill Road, Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2209
NMPMountainTop@juno.com
Eco-Local Living
Purpose
Create and Nurture local living lifestyles by providing communication between independent local businesses and their customers.
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eco-LOCAL refers to our Local Ecology and Local Economy. Conserving our resources and providing value to enhance our independent local businesses. Enjoying each day by connecting with local people and experiences. Knowing that your activities are adding to the health of your community and the natural resources in your area.
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Eco-Local Living provides print and web publications as well as regional leadership in sustainable living lifestyles through study, education and advocacy. Our print publication reaches 270,000 Capital District residents each year, providing a perfect first step toward a sustainable “eco-local” lifestyle. Our web publication guides residents through the eco local living process by introducing them to the local business community in our region, and the people who are leading by their example.
Our web services include active discussions on relevant topics, news in the form of print, photo, video and audio.
Some of our leadership projects include:
Creating a local currency to encourage local value exchange.
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Coming Soon…a eco-local business certification program and online shopping portal for qualified businesses
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We earn great satisfaction in knowing we are building the foundations of a sustainable region.
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Who is doing all of this work?
Publisher - Dave Delozier
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