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Main Street Studio: Inviting Craft Artists, Welcoming Creative Collaborations
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Ho Hum? - Uh-Uh, Boring? - Nope So What Is It Then?
National Comedy Center: An Experience in Laughing Out Loud!
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A Life Well-Lived With Lots More to Do! Surrealist Robert Gullie
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Layering a Beautiful Life
The Front and Backstory of Artist, Terry Teitelbaum pg. 34
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Main Street Studio: Inviting Craft Artists, Welcoming Creative Collaborations
by Carol St. Sauveur Ferris
A community that invites diversity and celebrates the individuals within grows and evolves into something more. It is that concept of community that has inspired Dana and Jason Nemec to
pro vide a supportive space for artistic collaboration in Charlton, New York.
Both Dana and Jason are native New Yorkers whose respective families planted roots in Charlton, New York. The two crossed paths at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, eventually married, and had two children. Besides their shared love for each other and their family, they also shared an interest in celebrating and learning traditional crafts.
Back when they were kids, their interest in art was always encouraged. They were also fortunate to have family members with diverse, creative talents who impressed them as well. Dana’s dad was a printer who took great pride in his craft, and Jason’s mother is an accomplished watercolorist who recently tried her hand at spoon carving.
After high school, Dana attended Rochester In stitute of Technology (RIT), majoring in Scien tific Communications which was an inter esting combination of photography, design,
and biology. She graduated with a BA in Bio medical Photographic Communications which ultimately prepared her for a successful 25-year career at GE in Schenectady, New York. Not surprisingly, Jason was also a student at RIT and graduated with a B.F.A. in Painting/Illustration. For the next 25+ years, he designed and developed interactive and web-based software and games.
Throughout both of their careers, working with and/or building teams was an essential part of their jobs. They witnessed firsthand how coming together with different skills and leaning into the possibilities that stem from collaboration builds community, and they also saw how the power of a collaborative community creates endless possibilities and amazing results.
Those experiences led them in part to pursue a shared dream of building a community of arti sans and creatives housed under one roof in their hometown. It was also inspired by Jason’s incredible craft experiences, including attending the EMMA International Collaboration founded by well-known craft educator, Michael Hosaluk. Taking place in Saskatchewan, Canada, this
Jason and Dana Nemec
Balance Sculpture
in vitation-only retreat happens once every two years attracting serious artisans from around the globe. Truly a unique and immersive experience, it has seen Jason’s woodturner and community-building skills grow and expand creatively while opening him up to the magic that happens when collaborating with other artists.
“I’ve been attending collaborations like this for 12 years now and am inspired and motivated by the notion of bringing this way of working to more creative people. I think it adds so much to a creative practice that more of the world needs to experience it.”
According to Dana, the pandemic also played a big part in bringing about Main Street Studio as well. Their chaotic life as two career professionals with two active high school kids suddenly stopped and provided much-needed time to pause, reflect, and map out the next chapter.
“I do think in some way, taking that break with the pandemic was an opportunity for us to just settle down and make a more deliberate choice about where we want to be spending our energy.”
As they were settling down, dreaming about art and community, the former Charlton Fire Department building on Main Street came on the market in historic Charlton so they bought it. And just like that, their dream was about to become a reality but first, the hard work was about
to begin. Rolling up their sleeves, they cleaned out the square, cinder block structure, stripped it down, and built a professional gallery, a well-equipped woodworking and woodturning studio, and a community workshop space that can accommodate work in wood, clay, fibers, metals, basketry, painting, and more.
Jason left the corporate design world in May of 2021 to work full-time on their vision while developing his furniture and sculpture work. In August of 2024, Dana took the leap and left her corporate career as well and is now fully immersed in the worlds of art and entrepreneurship. Together they are growing Main Street Studio into a community of creatives who freely collaborate, and where everyone is a teacher and a student as well. It is also a special place where ideas are born, and relationships are made.
The cornerstone of their business model is a Studio Membership program where artists and makers share their workshop space during specific hours during the week and have access to a variety of tools and materials.
They also have a Resident Artist program which offers 24/7 access as well. For community members who want to be involved but are not planning to take advantage of open studio times, they launched a Supporting Mem bership program, which allows people to support their mission while receiving discounts on workshops and invitations to member-only events. More program details include:
Studio Member: Provides 16 hours of scheduled weekly open studio time with access to raw materials, resources, and professional tools. In addition, it provides discounts on programming, purchases, and member-only events.
Supporting Member: Provides discounts on all programming, purchases, and invitations to members-only events.
Resident Artist: In addition to all the benefits of a Studio Member, has full 24/7 access to the studio, tools, work area, plus personal storage. There is a maximum of four resident artists at one time.
Mallory Zondag teaching a painting with felt workshp at Main Street Studio
Rebecca Cigal explores wet felting techniques
Artists Aylyssa Brickna and Karen Nerney
Dawn Szurek in a Botanical Dyeing Workshop
Currently, there are 15 Studio Members including ceramic artist, Lesley BlackVogel; ceramic artist, Rebecca Cigal; fiber artist, Mallory Zondag; and one Resident Artist, Renee Johnson. Each artist finds that working in the Main Street Studio environment has been and continues to be a positive experience, and each shared their perspectives on what membership and collaboration mean to them.
According to Lesley Black-Vogel, working at Main Street Studio and collaborating with Jason has been, “better than anything I could have wished for. The journey we have undertaken has sharpened my focus and inspired me to expand my artistic vision in new and exciting ways. Jason is a talented woodworker, and I am a ceramic artist. Working in two different mediums, wood, and clay, to produce one-of-a-kind pieces has been exhilarating!”
For Rebecca Cigal, “Being in a supportive, collaborative community that has a ‘let’s try it’ attitude gives me the opportunity to stretch my artistic thinking, pushes my creative boundaries, helps me envision how my work can enhance other’s projects, and vice versa. That’s awesome!”
Fiber artist Mallory Zondag agrees with their reviews and shares, “Working with artists of different mediums and collaborating on singular pieces pushes you to problem solve, to explore and learn about other mediums, to create new techniques within your own medium,
Lesley Black-Vogel with her ceramic totem
Juglans Zanthoria
Autumnal Alchemy Sculptural Table
Juglans Allium
Smoke Forest
Affinity Sculputral Lamp
and discover shapes and forms that may not have occurred to you in your own solo practice.”
Lastly, resident textile artist, Renee Johnson shares her views regarding the benefits of working in Main Street Studio’s collaborative environment. “Collaboration not only provides the means to learn new techniques but to create art that may not have been possible to create before, either due to the lack of knowledge about a specific material or the inability to see how a certain change will make a piece more thoughtful, beautiful, and inspiring. With col laboration, I have been able to help create art that I felt was out of my ability. There are no limitations when you work together with other artists in a community like this.”
In addition to the skills and expertise that these recognized artists bring to the table, the Nemecs host workshops and demonstrations that focus on working with your hands and using natural materials. They invite experienced instructors
and art educators to share their expertise and encourage both new and seasoned artists to learn and expand their skills. Next up is the ad dition of a clay studio to add another medium for artists and community members to work with and experiment. Classes in clay will be offered as well, and you are invited.
The Studio Membership program officially started in July of 2024 and continues to grow with new members. As current member artists have expressed, working collaboratively is a new experience for many but one that is being rapidly embraced. The pieces they make together represent their individual talents and expertise but also the shared discovery of new ways of doing things that are both inspiring and rewarding. It requires a willingness to let go and trust in the process. For most artists, creating is a solitary experience. But for those at Main Street Studio, it is a process that may take them into uncharted waters together with a destination that only reveals itself at the very end.
As Jason so succinctly puts it, “For me, it’s an endless source of mystery and opportunity for discovering who we are and what we can do when we work together.”
Indeed.
With that said, if you haven’t visited Main Street Studio yet, be sure to stop in and see Counter/Balance, a remarkable exhibit of one-of-a-kind sculptural furniture and home decor pieces made collaboratively by Jason Nemec and Lesley Black-Vogel in wood and clay. The opening reception is on Friday, No vember 1, 2024, from 6-9 PM and the ex hibit will run through November 30, 2024.
For more information about classes, memberships, and studio space, visit Main Street Studio’s website at www.mainstreetcharlton.com.
Clay & Wood Lamp Base
Jason Nemec giving a wood turning demo to young Studio visitors
Affinity Sculputral Lamp II
Lesley Black-Vogel designing a lamp shade
Ho Hum? - Uh-Uh, Boring? - Nope So What Is It Then?
by Rona Mann photos by National Comedy Center
Museum. When you hear the word, do you immediately stiffen and make a face?
Perhaps you stop listening altogether because museums just aren’t your thing.
You might even recall those long-ago school field trips that made you yawn or the maiden aunt who dragged you along to a dark, dusty place filled with “old stuff.”
Or….you might just LAUGH! Perhaps barely audibly at first, then rising to a little giggle that quickly swells from a chortle into a full guffaw, and ultimately bursts loudly out of control accompanied by whoops, thigh slaps, un controllable tears pouring down your face...all leaving you in a happy puddle of utter and complete joy!
Well, this is a story about such laughing, about a place you must make your #1 priority for a not-to-be-missed day trip or an unforgettable weekend so you can join thousands who enthuse, “I’ve never been to a museum like THIS! I’ve never been to anything like THIS!” Be cause this isn’t just a place, it’s an experience, and one you’ll never forget.
#1 Museum in the Country... National Comedy Center
#2 Best Attraction in the Country... National Comedy Center
Welcome to the National Comedy Center, the epicenter of laughing out loud. It’s an easy drive up the Thruway to an experience, a place you‘ll be telling the rest of the family and the folks at work about, and a place you will yearn to return to again and again. But don’t take our word for it. Look at what USA Today said:
And in 2019, TIME Magazine’s Cover Story of the 100 World’s Greatest Places included the National Comedy Center in its listing
Permit us to brag one more time...for now!
Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Executive Director, Journey Gunderson and Pete Davidson
U.S. News and World Report included National Comedy Center in their “Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways”
Pretty heady stuff, right? Come along and see just how special a place this is and why
you must bring the whole family, your group, your bachelorette party, your best friend, or just yourself straight to their doors. Hear the laughter? Well, come on in!
According to Executive Director, Journey Gunderson. “It’s a very interactive museum
experience, a trip through the greatest hits of all time, it’s good for all ages. You could spend days here and never see everything.”
Did that pique your curiosity? Want to know more? Let’s start at the beginning with Lucille Ball, and who didn’t “Love Lucy.” She was born in 1911 in Jamestown, New York, a working-class city some 70 miles south of Buffalo located on the shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Ball went on to be a major TV, stage, and film star, but most people knew her only as “Lucy,” one of the finest physical comediennes ever. When approached in 1989 by Jamestown officials asking for her blessing to build a museum in her honor, she agreed, but added a caveat, “Make my hometown a destination for the celebration of comedy in all its forms.” And boy, did they ever!
With a good deal of support from Ball’s family and a large number of grants, the Lucille Ball Desi
Arnaz Museum was opened in 1996 and is maintained by the National Comedy Center. It is complemented annually with a multi-day event, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival (affectionately known as “Lucy Fest”), drawing thousands who come from all over the country and the world to meet the many famous comics who appear to showcase their talent, participate in panel discussions, and offer tributes.
But this was just not enough. Attendees wanted more, demanded more, wanted to laugh more, so work began to build the National Comedy Center, a place where visitors from all over the world could come to embrace and honor this art form from the broadest pratfalls to the most subtle nuances...a place to learn, to remember, and to never stop laughing.
The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
The famous Tropicana Club
It took seven years and more than $50 million dollars to bring the National Comedy Center to fruition, yet the work is never truly complete. It takes a team of curators, historians, archivists, and artists to maintain and sustain it at the high level its mission statement promises. To have it remain exciting and current at all times, there is an advisory board keeping their fingers on the pulse of what’s happening in the world of comedy so it’s continuously kept fresh representing every era of the art form from the Marx Brothers to the present day.
There is no way in the limited space of this publication that we can possibly detail every-
thing you’ll encounter when you visit the Na tional Comedy Center...and you will visit. You must visit! But here’s just a bit to whet your appetite enticing you to go.
Gunderson tells us that when one first comes into the center before they begin the journey of self-exploration encountering more than 50 immersive exhibits within 37,000 square feet, each visitor completes a “sense of humor profile” detailing their personal preferences and tastes in comedy. In short, what makes them laugh? She continues, “This is then loaded onto a chip and stored on a “Laugh Band,” a wristband they wear throughout their visit. Then, as they proceed from exhibit to exhibit, the wristband
“reads the room” directing them to what they’re going to love and laugh about.
Join in, and you’ll find that the National Comedy Center offers a captivating journey through the many dimensions of comedy from stand-up and cartoons, to radio, movies, TV, and more. One of the more popular experiences takes vis itors inside the world of comedy’s most memorable moments as they step back into the 60s with the groundbreaking sketch comedy show, Laugh-In, then fast forward to late-night with a look at Johnny Carson’s legendary 30- year run as the “King of Late Night.” A hologram of Jimmy Fallon guides them through this laughter-filled capsule. Next,
mu seum-goers can inter-actively engage in a laugh battle or com edy karaoke; and if you’re an adult and feeling especially “naughty,” take the elevator down to the “Blue Room” level to partake of those comedy acts considered off-color, risque, inde cent, or profane….but oh, so funny! (don’t worry, the kids’ wristbands won’t allow them entrance)!
There’s so much more because the people who built the National Comedy Center invested not just dollars but wholly invested themselves
in the entire scope of the project and are committed to Jamestown being the nation’s hometown for comedy, so they work every day to keep it alive, to keep you laughing out loud.
What a great place for your next party or corporate event...yes, they do that as well and with plenty of nearby hotels and restaurants to add to your experience. Go online, give them a call, and remember what they say at the famed Mayo Clinic, “Laughter enhances your intake of oxy gen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs, and muscles, and increases the endorphins released by your brain. A rollicking laugh isn’t just a quick pick-me-up. It’s good for you.”
Journey Gunderson adds, “Comedy is a big story. This museum puts things into context.”
Go see for yourself how good it feels to laugh out loud. It’s definitely not your maiden aunt’s museum!
www.comedycenter.org
203 W. 2nd Street, Jamestown, NY (716) 484-2222
Create a Cartoon
A Life Well-Lived With Lots More to Do! Surrealist Robert Gullie
by Carol St. Sauveur Ferris
Capturing decades of a life filled with achievements in a short story is a challenge, to say the least. But the effort is worth it, and this story is a marvelous example of all the chapters we write in our lives if we embrace them and show up.
Robert Gullie makes no secret that he is 73 years old. For many younger people, that num ber instantly conjures up stereotypical im ages of a graying someone whiling away empty days watching TV. None of this is re motely close to the truth. Robert is a vibrant, active, waste-no-time kind of guy who is al ways creating art that speaks to him and asks others to join in the conversation.
Born in South Bend, Indiana, he and his fam ily moved to Troy, New York after his dad completed his education at Notre Dame University. He was one of four kids and the only boy. An appreciation for the arts was a big part of Robert’s life. His creative mom, who painted and did ceramics, brought all four children to many museums in New York City to introduce them to all types of art. His dad, a coach and a jazz enthusiast, took him to many concerts, and an uncle, who was an accomplished jazz clarinetist, introduced him to the world of music and more.
“I was lucky to spend time with him. He encouraged me to look at the world in a different way.”
His uncle’s advice resonated and eventually became fundamental to all of his artistic pursuits. He was also fortunate to be encouraged to make art his passion by one of his junior high school teachers who rec ognized the creativity brewing within, de spite the fact that Robert did not take any art classes there or in high school. “I just did my own thing and experimented with different forms of art. It has been an evolution.”
After high school, he went to the College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and later to the State University of Brockport in Brockport, NY. He graduated with a BS in African Studies which was a relatively new program that fas cinated him. During that time, he also took
“Lake George Man” - 12 x 12 inch
“The Seer” 24 x 18 inch
“Mid-Summers Night Dream” - 12 x 12 inch
“Floating Orbs” 12 x 12 inch
African Dance and Swahili. According to Robert, he basically created his own major.
Following college graduation, Robert enrolled in the first master class at Maharishi International University in San Matteo, California, which was established in 1971 and also in Vittel, France. There he studied under the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who was an Indian Guru and widely known for introducing the practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) to the West. Upon completion of his meditation studies, Robert became a teacher of TM.
In addition to teaching, Robert also became a case worker for the Rens selaer County Department of Social Services and later the NYS Department of Social Services working in the foster care, elder care, and child abuse divisions. He retired from that career after 32 years of service. So this rather eclectic life journey of his begs the question, just how does one become a recognized, respected, and successful artist while working a demanding full-time job and supporting a family? The answer is per severance and staying true to yourself.
While working in Social Services, Robert also pursued his passion for art working in black and white photography using a medium format camera known for producing high-quality images. He even developed those images in his own darkroom. Because of his growing interest in hand-
tinted photographs from the 1900s, he learned the technique and handtinted his black and white photos as well. In the early days, he was pri marily focused on portraits and landscapes but later moved on to cre ating surreal images in photography and more recently to mixed media collage.
One of his many photography projects of note is The Stoop Project. Historically in the inner city, the front door stoop is a place to gather and socialize. Generations of families have loved, laughed, and cried on their stoops so losing them to gentrification in our cities was a tragedy for all. Robert sought to document the beauty of life on the stoops. After gaining the trust of the residents and promising a photo to each one of
“Eye Nose” 24 x 24 inch
“Man & His Dog” 24 x 24 inch
them, as well as promising to include the pictures in a gallery show, he took dozens of images and compiled them into a photodocumentary. The result was a sensitive and bittersweet por trayal of stoop life that was about to vanish. As promised, treasured photos were given to each resident and later exhibited in 2005 at Pi Naturals, one of the original neighborhood stores.
However, having worked in photography almost exclusively for quite some time and stretching the boundaries of that medium more and more, Robert began to imagine and create mixed media collages. When studying them, his surrealistic interpretation of the world was clear and intriguing. This worldview began when he was just a child and saw the famous masterpiece, Cru cifixion, painted by surrealist artist Salvador Dali. The im pression Dali’s work and that of other Surrealists made on Robert was lifelong and powerful. From then on, his mind began seeing things through a different lens in everything he did.
Fast forward to today and learn about his collage process. It is nothing short of a fascinating journey into how he thinks about what he sees at any given moment. Because those moments are always on the move in a mind that is always pushing the boundaries of reality, everything is subject to change without notice.
Robert shares that in the early days, his pieces often began with an image captured by the camera and developed in his darkroom, and many oth ers began with photos in a book or periodical that he cut out from his burgeoning collection. That collection is now giving way to a less cum bersome process with more diverse photos found on the internet, so his options are now endless. He often scans his cut images into the computer to resize and print out as he sees fit, and of course, there is that lively imagination of his that is always, well, imagining. “I think about a central figure and build a surreal world around it. I typically do not have a finished concept in mind when I begin working on a piece.”
When observing people, rooms, and objects, Robert automatically starts a mental narrative or invents an anecdote that may have led up to or is taking place at that precise moment. Later on in his collages, he continues to decorate, exaggerate, and articulate a fantasy world that he wants all of us to see as well. The result is truly other-worldly. Robert shared that he has always pushed the envelope and still does - not to be creepy, just to be different.
His pieces typically start with a board measuring approximately 12” x 12.” He may scrape, paint, tint, or weather the board which is the foundation for all the bits and pieces of images he has gathered for the collage. Next, he will arrange the pieces to form a composition that tells his story but that story can potentially change with the addition of each cut piece along the way. Robert then glues them to the board and may add artifacts like stones, metal, and fabrics that give the collage more depth, texture,
and substance. Even though a piece may seem to be complete, when Robert comes back to it days later, he won’t hesitate to change it if he believes it will tell a more interesting story. It’s what keeps his work fresh.
Observing his pieces is often an enchanting, sometimes mystical, and even jarring experience at first. Traditional norms are turned on their heads, becoming controversial and sometimes humorous. And that is Robert’s intention. His series titled Pinup Saints is a perfect example. According to Robert, it was inspired by his lifelong interest in the lives of female Catholic saints. Describ ing them as “pop culture heroes of the Catholic Church,” the central themes of their lives are vividly portrayed with humor, reverence, and sometimes in disturbing ways, creating a dialogue and strong opinions. That has always been and continues to be his goal to this day.
To be sure, Robert Gullie is a prolific artist and shows no sign of stopping. There are many more mixed media collage projects to be enjoyed, including colorful and clever portrayals of Christmas in a series called Christmas Collages with a Rockwell - meets-Gullie vibe, to Dreamscapes that are humorous but border on nightmarish at times. Currently, he is working on a shadowbox, mixed-media collage series that is fantastical and fun.
To date, Robert’s work has been exhibited in more than 100 solo and group shows going back to 1994 and is included in many permanent collections. He has also won numerous awards as well and humbly attributes much of his success to the support of Tina, his wife of 46 years, their two children, and two sweet grandchildren who often appear in his work.
Guaranteed, viewing Robert’s artwork will excite, delight, and ignite conversation. It is time well-spent and an unspoken
challenge to look beyond the obvious, see the unseen, and enter a world where reality and fantasy merge into one.
To see and learn more about Robert Gullie’s work, classes, commission opportunities, and upcoming exhibits, visit his studio, Remsen Street Arts located at 137 Remsen St., Cohoes, New York, or online at www.robertgullie.com and on Instagram @rgullie as well.
Layering a Beautiful Life
The Front and Backstory of Artist, Terry Teitelbaum
by Rona Mann
Some people call them “Chapters.”
Others use the term “Stages.”
Taylor Swift titled them as “Eras.”
In the case of Terry Teitelbaum, a Cambridge, NY-based artist, her story, her achievements, her awakenings, and the entire body of her evolution as an outstanding artist and delightful human being could likely be referred to as “layers” because right from her earliest childhood years, Terry has been adding one layer upon another and living life in the texture and richness they have provided.
FIRST LAYER: It did not begin with drawing or painting, rather it began in Teitelbaum’s childhood with her inordinate interest in color and fabric. This was fostered by a grandmother who had pieces of this and bits of that and would marry the irregularly shaped fabric swatches together in a wildly colorful crazy quilt with an embroidered center. This fascinated Terry, who as a little girl would play with the pieces and delighted in making her own colorful combos. “It was the beginning of my love of color,” she said. “My grandma also taught me to sew, and I delighted in making clothes for my dolls.”
“Through The Window” 8"x 20" oil
Fast forward to Terry’s teenage years when she discovered the art and artistry of pattern- making as well as designing her own clothes. “People told me I should go into fashion design especially since women were under-represented in this area.”
SECOND LAYER: She took their advice by first seeking a formal education and applying to the famed FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York. “It was the only school I applied to!” Call it naivete or call it a “brilliant move,” but when Terry went to FIT for her interview with the
school’s pattern-making panel, she was the only candidate who did not bring along a beautiful, professionally done portfolio of her work. In stead, she stuffed the actual clothing samples of all her designs into a suitcase and dragged the suitcase along. Result? She was awarded a full scholarship to the two-year program at FIT. After earning her degree in Fashion Design, she won another full scholarship, this time allowing her to move on to the prominent Pratt Institute in Brooklyn where she gra d uated with yet another degree and an added bonus: she met her future husband, Andy, who was enrolled in Pratt’s School of Architecture.
THIRD LAYER: It was the late 60s, and a time of radical change for the country - a time of protest, a time of moving from conservative designs to an explosion of color which Terry readily embraced. “You could do anything in fashion then.” It was a time when the country was moving in a new direction, and Andy and Terry decided to move as well. They left the fast pace and
“Growing Wild” 18"x 18" oil
“Connectors” 20"x 20" oil
strong rhythm of the New York streets for a quiet place where they could live and thrive in nature, where they had room to breathe and walk and grow and raise a family. They found their next layer together in 26 acres in Cambridge, NY at the base of the foothills of the Adirondacks with Vermont’s Green Mountains in full view and together built a house on a cliff. Andy started making furniture (self-taught) and designing custom
“Side By Side” diptych 40"x 40" oil & acrylic
kitchens, while Terry plunged headlong into dec orating, gardening, raising the couple’s three children, and flourishing in the nature that sur rounded them. This provided a different explosion of color, one that changed with the seasons and one of which they never tire of being a part.
FOURTH LAYER: It was time.Time for Terry Teit elbaum to set up her studio, a place she would walk to every day as Andy purposefully and pur posely designed the structure so that she would have to walk a path through the woods to reach the door, thus being inspired by the sights and sounds of nature before ever picking up a tool for her next design. Teitelbaum thus fulfilled herself by coordinating the design and construction of costumes for all the dance and drama productions presented by the theatre department at nearby Bennington College in Vermont.
FIFTH LAYER: Now followed years of working with textiles, thousands of yards of fabric, many explosions of color, and designs that popped off the cloth and into fruition. But now, Terry Teitelbaum felt the urge to pick up a brush, to get up from the sewing machine, and look in a new direction. In 2017, after a lifetime in textiles, she turned to oil painting, and a whole new layer was added to her life. Never leaving her penchant for explosions of color behind, she merely transferred her talent, her passion, and her feel for color and texture to canvas, and within a very short time was exhibiting her work in juried shows! “Textiles were my source of everything so I simply transferred my technique onto canvas.” Working feverishly, as though she were making up for lost time, the artist would paint layer upon layer...clouds, water, skies, her tools of the trade not being brushes, but instead brayers (small rubber rollers for applying a thin coat of paint), palette knives, and squeegees.
“I would work to build up layers, looking for the colors beneath the surface. That’s my voice.”
SIXTH LAYER: “But I never thought I would ex hibit,” Terry says, a sense of wonder and disbelief in her voice. “I have had six solo shows in six years.” Just one year after painting her first oil, Teitelbaum had her first solo event at Maple Ridge Gallery in Cambridge. That was followed by her being juried into other shows included among them the Laffer Gallery in Schuylerville, Cooperstown Art Association’s 89th National Show, the Lake George Arts Project, and a multitude of exhibitions, both past and upcoming this fall, throughout the Capital Region. Her work is also part of many private and public collections nationwide and just last month, she was a featured artist at the ASA (Agricultural Stewardship Association) “Landscapes for Landsake” exhibition in Greenwich, NY. Addi tionally, many artists have added Terry’s work to their own collections.
“When an artist chooses to buy your work to add to their own personal collection, that is the highest compliment and honor I can think of.”
THE NEXT LAYER:
This space has been intentionally left blank, for when you live in a house on a cliff, when you are awed and challenged daily by the wonder of nature as you walk a path to your studio, and when you walk that path hand in hand for years with someone you love who shares the same passion and wonder, you never know what that next layer will be. You let the thoughts fly, you allow the colors to work their own way onto the canvas, layer upon layer, wild with color and abandon. You take the time to step back and see if it works; and if it doesn’t, you start over, textiles being your “source of everything,” the colors in nature being your tools. “The landscape inspires me.” Terry says. “The color and texture pushes it to abstraction.”
This then, is a story of a life lived in layers. Her work is incomplete. The layers continue to evolve, one on top of another, and always, in live and living color!
For more information on current exhibitions, log onto www.terryteitelbaum.com (518) 683-1672 to contact for a studio appointment or email: tjteitelbaum@gmail.com
“Lost In Dreams” 20"x 20" oil
A Pinch of Schnapps, A Little Walk, & Time to Figure It Out
A Pinch of Schnapps, A Little Walk, & Time to Figure It Out
A Thanksgiving Story by
A Thanksgiving Story by
Karen Richman
Karen Richman
Uncle Leo, who looked like a Damon Runyon character but possessed a gentle manner, was my father’s older brother, and I loved him.
No one knew what Leo did for a living because he was always doing something else to make a buck. When questioned, the reply was always the same. “A little of this, sometimes a lot of that,” he would answer with a furtive smile.
Even though Uncle Leo lived near us in the summer, we didn’t see him that often because he was always busy doing a little of this and sometimes a lot of that. In the winter, as soon as it got cold, he headed for Florida, not to lie on the beach, but to work behind the front desk at one of the ho tels. Every small hotel was always looking for reliable help, and Uncle Leo was nothing but reliable, so he always had a job and a place to stay because a room was always included as part of his salary.
The one thing Uncle Leo insisted upon was not starting his work in Florida until after Thanksgiving because he loved to spend that one holiday with us. We were a very small family, but my mother always made a very big fuss. That’s the thing about putting on a Thanksgiving dinner: whether you have only four people around the table or twenty-four, it takes just as much effort to make the stuffing from scratch, pick out the right bird, make all the sides, bake a few pies, and somehow get everything to come out at the same time. My mother excelled at that, so everything was hot, juicy, and absolutely delicious, and Uncle Leo was not about to miss one minute or one bite. He was a small man with a thin frame, but when it came to my mother’s Thanksgiving larder, he cleaned his plate, willingly accepting an invitation for seconds.
When he was finally satiated, Uncle Leo would sit back in his chair, get very thoughtful, and then announce. “It’s time for my walk.” I had long ago learned that when Uncle Leo went for his walk, begging to go along would not be ac cepted. He explained it to me as a child, and although I didn’t completely understand it, I accepted it. “It’s very simple, Karen,” he began, taking the small flat bottle of peach brandy from inside his jacket pocket.
“O n Thanksgiving, I always have to have a pinch of schnapps, a little walk, and time to figure it out.”
“Figure what out?” I implored, begging to know what al ways remained secret, but Uncle Leo would only smile and reply, “When I figure it out, I’ll let you know.” Then he would excuse himself from the table and be gone. No matter how much I pleaded to go with him, promising not to say a word, it was never allowed, and my father and mother were quick to silence me. They also didn’t know what Uncle Leo wanted to figure out, but they accepted it nevertheless.
One Thanksgiving in the early 1960s, Uncle Leo did not show up for Thanksgiving dinner. After watching me look out the window waiting for his car to appear, my father sat me down and gently explained that Uncle Leo had died a few weeks earlier. A rush of questions came flying out of me. “What did he die of? Why didn’t we have a fu neral? Why didn’t you tell me? Why?”
My father had all the answers. Uncle Leo wasn’t sick, he was just old, and one night he went to sleep and didn’t wake up. That meant no pain or suffering. He had never wanted a funeral and had made it clear to my father to just quietly bury him and go on living, so that’s what we were charged to do. My father did not seem sad, so I de cided I wouldn’t be either.
I ate a bigger-than-normal meal that Thanksgiving and even shocked my mother when I asked for seconds. Then I announced I was going to take a walk. I was too young for a pinch of schnapps and didn’t know how long I was supposed to walk or what it was I was supposed to figure out, but I let the chilly November wind take over, power ing me onward, clearing my head. My only thoughts were of Uncle Leo and how much I loved him. I guess he finally figured it out, so that made me happy.
A walk’s a great idea after a big holiday meal, whether or not you take a pinch of schnapps and whether or not you figure it out.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
Embracing the Holiday Spirit: Family Time and Creating Lasting Memories
By Crystal Cobert Giddens, LE
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the excitement of the holiday season begins to unfold. For many women, especially those balancing the demands of family, work, and life, the holidays can bring both joy and a touch of stress. This time of year, filled with traditions and gatherings, is also an opportunity to deepen connections with loved ones and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The Importance of Togetherness
The holiday season is a poignant reminder of the value of family. As we navigate our busy lives, it’s easy to let quality time with loved ones slip away. Yet, studies show that spending time with family can lead to greater happiness and emotional well-being. The holidays offer a unique chance to pause, reflect, and savor the moments that matter most.
In today’s fast-paced world, where everyone seems to be juggling multiple responsibilities, prioritizing family time can feel like a challenge. However, making a conscious effort to gather around the dinner table or engage in festive activities can significantly enhance our relationships. Whether it’s a traditional Thanksgiving feast, a cozy Christmas gathering, or a simple New Year’s brunch, these moments help us reconnect and strengthen our bonds with others.
Traditions: The Heartbeat of the Holidays Traditions play a central role in making the holidays special. They pro vide a sense of continuity and belonging, offering comfort in their familiarity. For many families, these rituals evolve over time, reflecting changes in dynamics, interests, and values.
Consider the beloved holiday movie night. It’s a simple idea: a selection of family favorites, popcorn, and cozy blankets. This tradition can trans form into an evening of laughter, discussion, and even friendly debates about the best holiday films. Alternatively, baking cookies or preparing special meals together can foster collaboration and creativity. The kitchen becomes a space of laughter and learning, where recipes are passed down and new memories are created.
Embracing New Experiences
While traditions are important, don’t hesitate to introduce new experiences to your holiday repertoire. Engaging in a different cultural celebration, starting a family volunteering tradition, or even hosting a themed party can invigorate the season. These fresh ideas can bring excitement and variety, helping family members bond over shared new experiences.
Consider hosting an “Around the World” potluck, where each family member brings a dish representing a different culture. Not only does this create a culinary adventure, but it also opens the door to discussions about heritage and diversity.
The Power of Mindfulness
Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s essential to embrace mindfulness. Taking a moment to appreciate the small things—like the laughter of children, the warmth of a shared meal, or the comfort of familiar traditions—can enhance your holiday experience.
Encourage your family to slow down and reflect on what they’re grateful for. A simple gratitude circle during dinner, where everyone shares something they appreciate, can foster a deeper sense of connection and positivity.
Navigating Family Dynamics
Family gatherings can sometimes stir up complex emotions or unre solved tensions. It’s essential to approach these situations with empathy and open communication. Setting boundaries and establishing expectations can help mitigate potential conflicts. Remember, it’s about creating a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and heard.
Consider designating a “peacekeeper” for family gatherings—someone who can help mediate discussions and keep the mood light. This proactive approach can help ensure that everyone leaves with positive memories rather than lingering frustrations.
Making Time for Yourself
As you pour your heart into family gatherings, don’t forget to carve out time for yourself. The holidays can be overwhelming, and self-care is vital. Whether it’s a quiet moment with a good book, a soothing bath, or a walk in nature, prioritizing your own well-being will allow you to be more present for your loved ones.
Share your self-care strategies with your family, encouraging them to find moments of peace amidst the holiday chaos. This practice can cultivate a family culture that values both togetherness and individual well-being.
Looking Ahead
As the holiday season approaches, let’s embrace the joy and love that comes from being together. By fostering traditions, introducing new experiences, practicing mindfulness, and nurturing our own well-being, we can create a holiday atmosphere that is enriching for all.
Remember, the essence of the holidays lies not in perfection, but in the memories we make together. So gather your loved ones, celebrate the bonds that tie you, and create a season filled with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable moments. In the end, it’s these experiences that will res onate long after the decorations are taken down.
FACES of Saratoga
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CULINARY DESTINATIONS: Bolton Landing
By Chef Armand Vanderstigchel
There is a beautiful town north of Lake George Village I would like to share with our readers.
Founded in 1799, Bolton Landing is a hamlet in the town of Bolton in Warren County, New York, located on Lake George in the Adirondacks and a popular tourist destination, close to the State Park lands and islands of the Lake George Narrows.
While the more popular Lake George village south of Bolton Landing is the more highly traf ficked area with more crowds, more bars, restaurants and souvenir stores, Bolton Landing is much smaller and quieter. The consensus however, is that the food is better and the shops are uniquely Adirondack themed-an escape for the more refined traveler seeking tranquility, so phistication, and refined palate adventures.
A favorite year-round destination I enjoy visiting is the majestic Sagamore Hotel, a luxury escape on Lake George with more than 140 years of his tory with waterfront dining and distinctive lodging in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains directly on the Queen of Lakes.
It opened its doors in July of 1883 and was re ceived throughout the Adiron dacks with uni versal acclaim as “The Sagamore Resort,” in honor to the region’s rich Native American heritage-the word “Sagamore” meant “respected chief,” which was a direct reference to the character of Chingachgook in James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel, The Last of the Mohicans.
While the resort boasts up to 7 restaurants to choose from, I usually partake in a table overlooking Lake George from the Pavilion restaurant which offers a continental menu featuring trusted sta ples such as Grilled New York Strip Steak, Misty Knoll Farm Chicken, Fisherman’s Stew and Eggplant Provencal.
A chilled Seafood tower brimming with Shrimp, Oysters, Clams, King Crab and Lobsters is well presented and a great starter I enjoy while watch ing the local boats and the “Lac du Saint Sacrament” tour ship cruise by with a friendly exchange of waving passenger hands.
La Bella Vita perches over the ascending walk way down to the Lake and boasts a spectacular view from the oblong Balcony-another great din ing choice here on the Sagamore property. An impressive selection of Wine complements an upscale Italian menu with prevalent d ishes as Lobster Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Risotto and stone hearth Pizzas served in a warm luxurious, sophisticated ambience with Tuscan undertones.
On a recent vista I enjoyed the grilled Arctic Salmon nestled over Fingerling Potatoes and the crispy Calamari and Zucchinis Chips with Lemon Garlic aioli. Desserts at the Sagamore never disappoint, such as the towering fresh Berry Meringue Torte or the Sagamore Signature Chocolate cake.
By personal experience, I highly recommend vis iting the property if you are a non-guest seek ing to dine-only, by going on a week day evening when a great table is quickly acquired and service is optimal. When crossing the bridge onto the property by car, there is a guard booth present which will charge a parking/visitor fee. If you enjoy a lovely fee-free walk, simply park in down-town Bolton Landing, and walk up the property with its beau tiful surroundings.
Downtown Bolton landing is bustling in the summer/fall months and will not disappoint when it comes to small businesses, artisanal dining, or shopping. A newly discovered restaurant I frequent is “The Gem”.
If you crave hand-crafted carefully curated bar becue, this is must stop when visiting Bolton Landing. It is less than a five-minute walk from the Sagamore-a well-engineered food es tablishment clearly run with pride and unique ideas. I am always seeking out “Perfect” Ribs and Chicken Wings-that said-smokey goodness with tender “fall off the bone” tex ture and juicy-not dry-smoked Chicken Wings. It meets the mark here, and great with the homemade Coleslaw. The exclusive wellcrafted cocktails/drinks have also quickly put them on the map.
Speaking of gems, right down the street on Lake Shore drive is the very popular Bears Cup Bake house! A husband/wife duo offering arti sanal Coffees, hand rolled Bagels, scratch Breads, Pastries made in-house daily. Their Bagels have even been featured on the Rachel
R ay Show and on weekends folks are lin ing up for them. The everything Bagel breakfast Sandwich and the NYC Smoked Salmon are simply delicious and memorable to inspire frequent re turn visits.
The Bolton Landing Brewing Company is located the next block over and another example of local artisanal pride to be found here in town, drawing micro-brew lovers from all over to enjoy a fresh local brew at this Bolton Land ing hot-spot.
Founded in 2017, Bolton Landing Brewing Company is a family owned microbrewery. The beer is brewed on-site in a state-of-the-art 7-barrel brewhouse, adjacent to the taproom to view.
The spacious outdoor patio with a view of the lake is a hit in the warm months, where tap beers such as Pinnacle Sunrise American Light Lager and Lake Shore Lager Dry-Hopped Czech-Style Pilsner reign supreme in my book along with a plate of Chicken Wings or a BBQ Pork Flatbread.
Bolton Landing as a town confirms that our 518 Community is fortu nate to have so many culinary treasures in our back-yard at a drivable distance to enjoy and proudly support!
La Bella Vita
Bears Cup Bakehouse
November - Glens Falls
• 14-17 Music & Art event - “Climate Changes Impact on the Environment” a music & art event held Nov. 14 to Nov. 17, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Rotunda Gallery, at The Hyde Col lection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY. Concert performance
Close to Earth, features original music composed and performed by Pianist Catherine Reid and Cellist Anthime Miller.Performance date is Friday Nov. 15 at 2pm, at The Hyde Collection's Auditorium.
• Nov 16-Jan 7 NCA Gallery, “The Sweetheart Deal” , Nov. 16-Jan. 7, Reception Sat. Nov. 16, 5-7, 71 Lawrence St. GF. Call for Art: drop off Nov. 9, 12-4. Nov 9, “If These Walls” - continues, featuring “A Study of Form in Light and Shadow” by solo artist Gregg Figura in the Betty O;Brien Gallery
• 2nd Fl. Gallery, Show 4 “Mostly Motorpsychedelic” paintings by Donna Brit ton, continues to Jan. 4. 42 Ridge St. GF
• Nov - Jan 3 Queensbury Hotel Mezzanine Gallery , 88 Ridge St. GF: “Fall Show” featuring members art, continues to Jan.3. For more Info about events visit: northcountryarts.org
November 1 – 30 Charlton
Main Street Studio presents: Counter/Balance - A first viewing of one-of-a-kind sculptural furniture pieces made collaboratively by Lesley Black-Vogel and Jason Nemec in clay and wood. The exhibit will run from November 1 through November 30 and will feature playful combinations of ceramic and wood forms artfully blended to create stunning interior design pieces, includ ing lamps, coffee tables and accent tables. Counter/Balance represents two very accomplished artists in their respective mediums exploring a collaborative design and building approach.
Main Street Studio is a new community craft stu dio located in a repurposed firehouse in Charlton, NY at 786 Charlton Road. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Visit www.mainstreetcharlton.com for more information.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 2 - December 8
Schuylerville
The Laffer Gallery is p roud to announce its upcoming ex hibition, Duality, which wi ll spotlight the captivating works of sculptor Noah Savett and abstract painter Za ck Lobdell. The exhibition, opening November 2, 2024, explores the intersection of these two artistic disciplines, offe ring a compelling dialogue between Savett’s intricate, metal-based sculptures and Lobdell’s layered, surrealist paintings. Duality reflects the tension and har mony of opposing forces, drawing on both the tangible and the ephemeral, the structured and the abstract, in a visual conversation that is as thoughtpro voking as it is emotionally resonant. The Laffer Gallery, 96 Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871 | (518) 695-3181
November 4-10 Saratoga Springs
Discover Saratoga's Annual Restaurant Week. Join us for the 19th Anniversary of Saratoga County’s Original Restaurant Week Monday, November 4 through Sunday, No vember 10, 2024. Get a three-course dinner for just $25 or $35 plus tax & tip at participating Saratoga County restaurants! Start off with your choice of an appetizer, then choose from a menu of delicious entrees, and top it off with a decadent dessert! Some participating restaurants are offering lunch specials for just $15 plus tax & tip.
November 1 Saratoga Springs Alpine Sport Shop in Saratoga Springs, NY will host Warren Miller's NEW Ski Movie 75, on Friday Nov. 1 at 7:00 PM at the Tromb ley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Mid dle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY. Tickets are $15. purchased in store/in person at Alpine Sport Shop 321 Clinton St. Saratoga Springs, and $20. at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6:30 PM. All profits will benefit SSHS Alpine Ski Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program. Those Attending will have a chance to win AMAZING SKI Gear, icluding a pair of Rossignol Skis, Nordica Skis, Smith & Giro Helmets & Goggles, Skiwear, including a Dale of Norway sweater, and Much More! We have thousands of dollars in Gifts to give away!!! For more information contact Alpine Sport Shop 321 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518 584 6290 alpinesportshop.com
November 1-3 Albany
BUILT 2024 Silent Auction & Art Show. Each year, Historic Albany Foundation welcomes the community in celebrating our region’s unique architecture at a weekend long silent auction and art show. We invite everyone to enjoy and bid on over 200 pieces of architecturally themed art - from paintings to photographs, sculpture to jewelry. This year's event will run from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November- 3. Proceeds from this event support our organization’s mission of protecting Albany’s architecture. Armory, 195 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203
November 6 - 22 Glens Falls
November 6th at 5pm: Community Art Grant Information Session at Rockwell Falls Library in Lake Luzerne. Learn about all Community Art grant opportunities through LARAC, as well as how to put together a grant budget.
November 15th – December 24th: LARAC Holiday Shop. Shop handcrafted hol iday gifts from over 50 regional artists during LARAC’s Holiday Shop.
November 22nd at 4pm: Community Art Grant Q&A via ZOOM. A final oppor tunity to ask questions about all Community Art grant opportunities through LARAC.
Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY
November 8 Clifton Park
The Blooming Artist Gallery & Instruction is pleased to present our annual exhibit, Holiday Salon. This sensational show will close 2024 and open 2025. Featuring the works of all local artists, original pieces of all shapes and sizes will adorn our gallery walls, pedestals, and shelves. This ex hibit will include a vast array of mediums, sub jects, and styles– something surely for everyone! All are welcome to join us to celebrate this exhibit and our artists whose work comprises it on Friday, November 08 between 6-8pm. This show will remain on exhibit until February 01, 2025. The Blooming Artist, 675 Grooms Rd, Clifton Park, NY
Laura Von Rosk
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 8 Glens Falls
November 8 Glens Falls
Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, musician, actor, radio host, and man-about-town originally from Cleveland, Ohio but now living in New York City in a totally sweet apartment with a party deck and everything. Hot chicks come over to hang out and eat cheese plates and stuff with him all the time and it’s awesome. Fri Nov 29, 18 and over, Show time: 8:00 PM, Doors open :7:00 PM. The Park Theater, 14 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Sweet Critters, the upcoming new album from Caleb Caudle was produced by Ben Tanner and John Paul White, recorded at Sun Drop Sound in Florence, AL, and mastered by Kim Rosen at Knack Mastering. The album features Allison Russell, Aoife O’Donovan, John Paul White, and Caudle’s own touring band. Just as the marbled salamanders emerge from under damp logs and leaves, the mushrooms smooth, pearlescent ones and spongy morels turn on like night lights glowing in the dark, and the long-horned beetles and regal moths begin buzzing. The fiddlehead ferns and trout lilies curl inward, a copperhead slowly swerves, and a fox steps into the moonlight looking for prey. It is here, in that restless middle of the night, under cover of darkness, where Caleb Caudle’s sixth studio LP Sweet Critters is nestled. Fri Nov 8, Show time: 8:00 PM, Doors open: 7:30 PM. The Park Theater, 14 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
November 9 & 10 Argyle
The public and Plein Air painters are invited to visit the studio between 10am and 5pm. This will be the last chance to purchase art at a reduced price for holi day gift giving. Plein Air painters are encouraged to set up to paint on lo cation and bring examples of their work for the public it see and purchase. Each painter will be responsible for sales. Nov 9-10 will be the last weekend that Whiting Studio Art and Gallery will hold an Open Studio. Located at 105 Holmes Road in Argyle NY, the studio is open from May until November each year. More information is available on their website www.whitingartwork.com.
November 10 Saratoga Springs Ryanhood. Named ‘Best Group /Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more than a decade ago as streetperformers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Maga zine would name them “one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country.” They’ve since gone on to perform more than a thousand shows in 46 U.S. states over the past decade, and have shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. Sunday, November 10 · 7 - 9pm EST. Doors at 6:30pm. Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
November 12 Saratoga Springs JAZZ at Caffe Lena with the Chuck Lamb Trio & Special Guest STANLEY
JORDAN. World-renowned, internationally acclaimed, 4x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Guitarist STANLEY
JORDAN will be Chuck Lamb's ex traordinary special guest for the No vember edition of JAZZ at Caffe Lena.Tuesday, November 12 · 7 - 9pm
EST. Doors at 6:30pm. Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
November 13 - December 14 Lake George Ali Herrmann, Cosmic Landscape. In spired by the beauty and the biological foundations of nature, Ali Herrmann’s multi-media works combine encaustic (pigmented wax fused to a surface with heat), collage, acrylic, ink and oils to rep resent the ebb and flow of cellular life by layering repetitive shapes, patterns, and colors resulting in art that is both representational and abstract. One finds rhythms in surfaces that seem to float in newly imagined and lovely landscapes. November 13 through December 14, 2024. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 14th, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. The Courthouse Gallery of the Lake George Arts Project 1 Lower Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845
November 16 Saratoga Springs
November 9 Saratoga Springs Forest Breathing. As we move through the season of the exhale, autumn, and our bodies prepare for winter's rest, the afternoon will include healthful forest "bathing" in the Spa State Park bookended with exhale-inducing breath flows - hence forest breathing. This workshop is for you to attune your senses to the cycles and quiet of nature and remember who you are beyond your to-do list. We'll conclude the afternoon with a reflective exercise to integrate the themes unearthed through the walk and conscious breathing into the rest of the season. Saturday, Nov 9, 2024. 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM. The Wellness Center at Roosevelt II in the Saratoga Spa State Park, 37 Roosevelt Drive, adjacent to Wired Coffee Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (518) 857-0025
Ask: Music, Love, and Mysticism in the Ottoman World. Joseph Alpar and his ensemble will perform a diverse and exciting program of music exploring the long, intertwined histories of Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Ottoman Empire from the 14th through 20th centuries. The central theme of the concert is love. Poignant songs of unrequited desire, lyrical wedding ballads about marital loyalty, bawdy tunes delighting in infidelity, driving Sufi and Jewish mystical songs about Divine and earthly beloveds, and musical vignettes of everyday courtship, relationships, and sepa ration. The concert will tell an inspiring story of shared musical traditions and intense cultural collaboration between the peoples of the Ottoman world in several languages—Turkish, Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish (Ladino), Greek, and Arabic. Joseph Alpar will sing and perform on several Turkish and Greek instruments and will be joined by a stellar ensemble. This event is free and open to the public. Saturday, Nov 16. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY
November 30 Saratoga Springs
"Our Winter Wonderland Art Market will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Support small businesses and local artists this holiday season! There is no charge to attend this market. We will have photos with the Grinch, wrapping services, and art activities." Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
