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 SEPTEMBER 2007
 
FIVE DAYS, FORTY AUTHORS, THIRTY READINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS, ONE BIG RED DOG,
AND MORE THAN 10,000 BOOKS!

Don't miss the second annual Festival of Books, a celebration of books and reading for the whole community. This year's Festival will feature over 10,000 new and gently used books at very affordable prices, plus two full weekends of authors' readings, panel discussions, children's programs and other special events.

Friday, September 7
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS PREVIEW PARTY
6:00-8:00pm - $25
Enjoy fine wines and seasonal hors d’ouevres while bidding on a selection of rare books and first editions in a silent auction. At 7:00pm get first pick of over 10,000 wonderful new and used books. Click here to buy ticket now or phone 518.392.3693.  

Saturday, September 8
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
9:00am-5:00pm - FREE
A celebration of books and reading for the whole community. Over 10,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well-organized and easy to browse. Come early for the best selection.
Authors' readings and book signings, panel discussions and special events throughout the day.

BOOK BREAKFAST WITH CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG
9:00am - FREE
A kid friendly breakfast  with readings by three very special children's book authors and illustrators - Marc Rosenthal, Phooey, Mark Teague, How do Dinosaurs go to School?, and Rose Kent, Kimchi and Calamari.  Plus a special visit from everybody's favorite crimson canine, Clifford the Big Red Dog.


Sunday, September 9
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
12:00-5:00pm - FREE
A celebration of books and reading for the whole community. Over 10,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well-organized and easy to browse. Authors' readings and book signings, panel discussions and special events throughout the day.

Friday, September 14
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
9:00am-5:00pm - FREE
A celebration of books and reading for the whole community. Over 10,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well-organized and easy to browse. Authors' readings and book signings, panel discussions and special events throughout the day.

Saturday, September 15
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
9:00am-5:00pm - FREE
A celebration of books and reading for the whole community. Over 10,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well-organized and easy to browse. Authors' readings and book signings, panel discussions and special events throughout the day.


LITERARY HARVEST DINNER
6:30pm - $125
Enjoy the bounty of the Columbia County harvest at a gala dinner honoring the many talented authors, screenwriters, and artists participating in this year's Festival of Books. Click here to buy tickets now or call 518.392.3693.

Sunday, September 16
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
12:00-5:00pm - FREE
All books half-price on final day. 
A celebration of books and reading for the whole community. Over 10,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well-organized and easy to browse. Unsold books will be donated to the library at the Hudson Correctional Facility; children's books will be distributed through LINC, a children's literacy program in Hudson, NY. 

Wednesday, September 19
SHAPE- NOTE SING
7:00-9:30PM - Free
Monthly community sings focused on the American tradition of shape-note singing, a joyful, spirited, and democratic singing tradition. No auditions or performances, just singing for the pure joy of it. Listeners, beginners, and people of all ages are welcome. Meets third Wednesday of each month.
 

Thursday, September 27
COMMUNITY EVENT: SATURDAY NIGHT LIV
7:30PM - $20 / $15 members, seniors, students
An evening of music, original comedy, and variety sketches featuring The Really Convincing Players, hosted by Liv Cummings. Presented by Columbia Arts Team. Tickets at (518)329-5484.  Read more about Columbia Arts Team.  
Show repeats September 29, October 4, and October 6

Friday, September 28
FAMILY DRUM CIRCLE
6:00PM - Free
The drop-in Drum Circle meets the forth Friday of each month and is free of charge. No experience necessary. Participants of all ages are encouraged to bring  percussion instruments, including hand drums, bells, shakers, and homemade instruments; some drums will be provided. Facilitated by Steve Collins.

Saturday, September 29
COMMUNITY EVENT: SATURDAY NIGHT LIV
7:30PM - $20 / $15 members, seniors, students
An evening of music, original comedy, and variety sketches featuring The Really Convincing Players, hosted by Liv Cummings. Presented by Columbia Arts Team. Tickets at (518)329-5484.  Read more about Columbia Arts Team.  
Show repeats October 4 and October 6

Monthly
JAZZ JAM
Monthly jazz jam for professional and amateur musicians. Click here to contact coordinator for details or call the Academy at 392-3693. Listeners welcome.

 

 

Take advantage of member discounts; click here to become a member today.

 

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All performances at Spencertown Academy Arts Center are supported, in part, with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Classical music programming is supported by a generous grant from the David G. Whitcomb Foundation.

Cabaret in the Country is produced with support from Donald Smith and the Mabel Mercer Foundation.

 

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