Chess Instruction for Kids at New Lebanon Library

This Saturday (December 17, 2011) at the New Lebanon Library, it’s Chess Instruction for Kids (and Others!). Chess players at all levels are welcome.

WHEN:    Saturday 12/17
TIME:    10:00am – Noon
WHERE:   New Lebanon Library

For more information, call the Library at 518-794-8844.

 

Winter Solstice with Atwater-Donnelly at New Lebanon Library

This Friday at New Lebanon Library: WINTER SOLSTICE WITH ATWATER-DONNELLY

The award-winning vocal and multi-instrumental duo in a program of traditional folk music and dance.

The highly acclaimed husband-wife duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, will present a delightful, winter-themed program of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and other surprises including Appalachian clog dancing, French Canadian footwork, and Tap. Don’t miss it!

Atwater-Donnelly won Motif Magazine’s Music Awards in the following categories:  “Best Local Folk Act” award in 2006, three awards in 2007: “Best Folk Act” for the Atwater-Donnelly Band, “Album of the Year” for “The Halfway Ground”, and “Best Female Vocalist” for Aubrey Atwater, which Aubrey won again in 2009.  Atwater~Donnelly also won Best Folk Act for 2010 and Folk Act of the Year for 2011. 

WHEN:           Friday, December 16
TIME:              7:00 pm
FOR:               Everyone!

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the Library at 518-794-8844.

Family Crafts Night at New Lebanon Library

Join Amy Haaf and make fragrant cinnamon clay dough ornaments!

All materials provided. For ages 5 and up, although younger siblings are welcome, too.

WHEN:   Thursday, 12/8
TIME:      6:30 pm
PLACE:   New Lebanon Library

Advance registration preferred – please call 518-794-8844.

Community Drum Circle at New Lebanon Library!

Join musician and educator Allen Livermore for the second annual community drum circle at the New Lebanon Library. The Community Drum Circle will offer participants the opportunity to play as part of drum circle, improvise and have fun! Open to all ages. Open to all levels of prior experience, from none to lots. Bring your own drums, shakers, cowbells and other percussion instruments or use those ours. And it’s free!

DATE: Monday 11/7
TIME: 6:30 PM