Let's Face It: Charcoal and Pastel Portraiture by Local Artist Bruce Robert Barker

Finely rendered portraits hint at veiled secrets and emotions in their subjects. What stories lie behind the features captured in historical figures, a veritable rogue’s gallery of instantly recognizable politicians, and seemingly ordinary folk?

Westerlo Library
614 SR 143, Westerlo

Amy DiGi: "en plein air"
Featured Artist for April and May, 9am-5pm
Artist Reception - Saturday, April 13, 2-4pm
While spending time in the Catskills, Amy DiGi discovers beautiful scenes which are timelessly captured on canvas. Working “en plein air” allows her to physically paint in her surroundings using her senses to collect information.
Carey Institute
Guggenheim Gallery
63 Huyck Rd. Rensselaerville

Not Yer Av'rage Fairytale!
Friday April 12th at 7pm at Clarksville Community Church Hall
Saturday April 13th at 7pm at Modern Woodman Hall 980 Co. Rd. 401 Westerlo
The Hilltowns Players have added a children’s theater division to our company, the Comedy Kids, consisting of 15 children ages 7 through 13 from BKW and Greenville schools. Their debut show is a mini-musical written by Penny Shaw and husband titled "Not Yer Av'rage Fairytale!"  

Friday, April 5
“FOT” First Friday 6-9pm
Live Music, Kuhar Café Dinner Specials
Helderberg Brewery Taproom
26 County Route 353, Rensselaerville
 
Saturday, April 6
Carey on Tap Presents: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast 7pm-10pm
Join us for an evening with Michael Scott Moore, author of “Sweetness and Blood” and “The Desert and the Sea” as he recounts his three-year captivity by Somali pirates.
Helderberg Brewery Taproom
26 County Route 353, Rensselaerville
 
Saturday, April 13
Westerlo Fire Company Breakfast 8-11am
980 County Route 401, Westerlo

Saturday, April 20 
Medusa Fire Company Breakfast 7-11am
11am - Egg Hunt
28 County Route 351, Medusa
 
Tuesday, April 23
Lyme Disease Lecture
Learn about Lyme Disease with author Mary Beth Pfeiffer, an investigative journalist and author of a new book Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change.
Rensselaerville Library
1459 County Route 351, Rensselaerville

Saturday, April 27
Earth Day Celebration 11am-3pm
Guided nature hikes, kids crafts and games, composting demo, tree give away, pollinator garden dedication, sign up for a community garden plot.  Food, music by Eric Fernandez, and more.
Switzkill Farm
165 Game Farm Rd., Berne
 

Star Parties
Held on Fridays once a month
April 26 at 8pm
Octagon Barn
588 Middle Rd, Knox (use Delanson 12053 for GPS)  
Outdoor observing to follow, weather permitting. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes.  One or more telescopes will be provided by The Dudley Observatory.  Family friendly; program will be held rain or shine.  
Free refreshments, free admission (donations graciously accepted). 
For more information, contact: 
The Dudley Observatory at miSci 
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
518-382-7890 ext. 259 
valerie.rapson@misci.org