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MARCH 2008

Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
TAI CHI
David Wade Smith, Instructor
6:30pm - Pre-registration required
A weekly series suitable for adults of all ages and adaptable through a broad range of physical conditions.
Fundamental principles and movements are taught.
Please call 413-528-5669 or e-mail lafdragon@berkshire.net for details on the next series.

Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25
YOGA & MINDFUL MOVEMENT
Geoffrey Gloak, Instructor
6:30pm - $12
A weekly series focusing on developing comfort and proficiency in 24 yoga postures.
Led by a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor. Suitable for students at all levels. Bring a yoga/exercise mat and pillow.  
Contact Geoff at gloak@hotmail.com or 518-852-0808.

Saturday, March 8
WRITERS & READERS
Author Elizabeth Hess
5:30pm - Free: Reservations Required
Author Elizabeth Hess reads from her just-published book, "Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human."
Reception follows.

Wednesday, March 12
BLUES JAM
8:00pm – Free
Monthly drop-in blues jam for professional and amateur musicians.
Second Wednesday each month. Listeners welcome.

 

Thursday, March 13

Literary Study Group: The Nei Jing
Timothy Aitken, L.Ac. & Heidi Harding, L.Ac., Instructors
6:30pm - $15 per session

A literary study group in classical Chinese medicine for anyone interested in ancient Chinese culture and literature,
as well as health and the environment. No previous knowledge of Chinese medicine is necessary.
Contact eightbranches@aol.com or call 518-392-7001 for more information.

Friday, March 14
FOLK JAM
8:00pm – Free
Monthly drop-in folk jam for professional and amateur musicians.
Second Friday each month. Listeners always welcome.

 

 

Wednesday, March 19
PORTRAITS OF A REVOLUTION

Opening Reception
6:00-7:30pm - Free
Exhibition of artwork from students participating in the Academy's arts-in-education program* at the
Mary E. Dardess Elementary school in Chatham. Student artists and teachers will be on-hand.
Parents and members of the community warmly welcomed. Exhibit continues through 3/22.

 

Friday, March 28
FAMILY DRUM CIRCLE
6:00pm - Free
Drop-in drum circle for all ages. No experience required.

Bring percussion instruments.
Fourth Friday each month. Facilitated by Steve Collins

 

 

Saturday, March 29

ONE OF A KIND: Monoprints & Monotypes

Opening Reception 4:00-6:00pm - Free

Group show featuring work by eleven artists, curated by Holly Hughes and Nancy VanDeren.
Exhibition continues through April 11, 2008.
Gallery open Thursday-Sunday 1:00-5:00pm
(Left: Stephen Westfall, "Miracle Mile", 2003, 23-1/2 x 22-1/2", monotype, printed at Aurobora Press)

 

Sunday, March 30
WRITERS & READERS
Author Richard Matturro

2:00pm - Free
Author Richard Matturro reads from his recently published second novel, "Leslie."

Reception follows.

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.

 

 

 

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

* The Academy's arts-in-education program in the Chatham Central School District is supported with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency and a generous grant from the Sydney and Beatrice Albert Foundation.

 

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