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Micropolis Art Gallery
Micropolis' guest artist Diane Castle Babcock has been practicing the art of linoleum block printing for almost fifty years. The process she uses is called the reduction method, because she continually cuts away from one block to create a multiple color image. Her images are created in four to six steps of cutting and printing. As the print is created, the block is destroyed, ensuring a limited edition. She chose linoleum block printing as her medium because of its vibrant colors and textural quality. Diane is inspired by what she sees on walks and hikes through the Adirondacks, where she lived for fifteen years, as well Rochester, NY, her current home. Hallmarks of her work include mountain scenes, white birches, and moonlight scenes. She takes photos for reference, but her work represents the feelings and memories a particular place instills in her. Some of her work is specific to a location. Other pieces are a composite of several photos or derived purely from memory and imagination. Her work is Impressionistic because she works with small dots and lines of color, as well as a sense of light and atmosphere. Diane collects birch bark and branches during her hikes, which she incorporates into her prints. She makes birch bark frames and builds shadow boxes with birch branches included in her landscapes. Diane graduated from Nazareth University and Binghamton University with degrees in art and in art education certification. She worked as a visiting artist with Young Audiences of Rochester. She retired from Adirondack High School in Boonville, NY where she taught art. Diane has received awards at the Clothesline Festival, Corn Hill Art Festival, Artists Row, and Colorscape Chenango. She is a juried member of the Roycroft Arts and Craftsmen Guild. In addition to the artwork of the featured artist, the gallery is filled with paintings, drawings, pastels, photographs, fiber art, mixed media, glass, digital art, jewelry, pottery, woodland assemblages, baskets, turned items of exotic wood and fine art cards by the members of Micropolis Cooperative, Inc. The reception is free and open to the public and is part of a broader evening of arts programming in downtown Gloversville. ?Material Conversations,? an exhibition at Glove Cities Gallery, 52 Church St., Gloversville, will also having a receptions from 4:30-7pm. Both shows will run through the end of April. Micropolis, located inside Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market at 30 N. Main St., Gloversville, is open Monday-Friday / 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am until 2pm.
American Chestnut: History, Blight, Recovery at Landis Arboretum
Location: The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House Registration: Arboretum members: individual $5, family $15; nonmembers: individual $15, family $25 American Chestnut: The story of one of the most important trees in American history. This plant is functionally extinct. Around 1904, a disease was introduced to the Chestnut that killed 3-4 billion trees from Georgia to Maine. Entire communities relied on this tree for their livelihood. This class will present the Chestnut history and its importance to society. The class will highlight the community and scientific efforts to restore the Chestnut in our region.   Samples of Chestnut leaves, fruits, and local places to see remaining Chestnut plants will be shared in class. Register Now
Auditions for Romeo and Juliet with Trust Your Gut Productions
Audition Sign Ups: Adapted By Ashley Olmstead Directed by Michael Maricondi Assistant Director: Ashley Olmstead Music by Lillian Nevins with Ryan Spilken, Zachary Hayes, & deVer TYGP is producing a new, semi-musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, Romeo & Juliet, for performances in Gloversville's Trail Park Station Park and will be Gloversville's first ever Shakespeare in the Park, in cooperation with the Gloversville Recreation Commision! Rehearses: May/June, 2026 At Shoeleather Express (31 Spring St., Gloversville) Performances: Fri, 06.27, 8pm: Sat, 6.27, 4 & 8pm, Sun, 6.28, 2pm In Trail Station Park, Gloversville Pay: $100 Rehearsal Stipend + Box office percentage Must be at least 14 years old to participate Auditions: Fri, April 24th (5-8p) & Sat, April 25th (12-3p) Callbacks will be the week of April 27th To Audition: Fill out the audition form at: https://form.jotform.com/260607358097060 Actors: Please prepare a short, classical monologue (dramatic preferred) Singers: Please prepare a short country or folk song. Please bring a clean, clear background track recording of your song If you are NOT able to audition in person: Please check the ''Virtual Audition'' time slot on the form and we will contact you with further instructions Seeking: Teenage Roles: *Romeo: (M) Son of Montague Juliet: (F) Daughter of Capulet *Benvolio: Montague, cousin of Romeo Any Age Roles: Balthasar: Montague, servant to Romeo *Tybalt: Capulet, cousin of Juliet Sampson/Servant: Capulet servant Friar John/Gregory: assistant to Friar Lawrence/Capulet servant Apothecary/Peter: Apothecary/Capulet servant to Nurse *Mercutio: Friend of Romeo Paris: Count, to wed Juliet Adult Roles Lord Montague: (M/40's-50's) Father of Romeo Lady Capulet: (F/30's-40's) Mother of Juliet Nurse: (F/20's-30's) Capulet, servant to Juliet Prince Escalus: (M/20's-30's) Prince of Verona Friar Lawrence: (M/30's+) Priest who marries Romeo & Juliet * denotes role includes stage combat. Stage combat experience preferred, but not required Singers: (18+, any gender) Seeking three (3) talented singers for onstage, non-acting roles. Experience reading music and musical improvisation preferred, but not required
Lotus: The Spirit of Santana at The Glove Theatre
The Glove Theatre welcomes ? LOTUS ?Spirit of Santana?! LOTUS ?Spirit of Santana? is a 7-piece band led by Spanish guitarist Dan Garcia and includes numerous highly regarded New York City musicians. Together they recreate the authentic and inspiring music of the great Carlos Santana. Santana?s music has been rocking the world since the 60?s, bringing together the most unique blend of rock, funk, Latin, and pop. As the great Carlos Santana says, ?Music has the power to bring light into darkness? - similarly, LOTUS and its stellar line-up effortlessly bring together the music of Santana to life. Its electrifying guitar solos, heartfelt vocalists and thrilling rhythm section makes this a show to remember. The brilliant collaboration of this band is a spellbinding experience; a must see! All ages welcome! 21+ to drink / purchase adult beverages.
LOTUS: Spirit of Santana at the Glove Theatre
The Glove Theatre welcomes ? LOTUS ?Spirit of Santana?! LOTUS ?Spirit of Santana? is a 7-piece band led by Spanish guitarist Dan Garcia and includes numerous highly regarded New York City musicians. Together they recreate the authentic and inspiring music of the great Carlos Santana. Santana?s music has been rocking the world since the 60?s, bringing together the most unique blend of rock, funk, Latin, and pop. As the great Carlos Santana says, ?Music has the power to bring light into darkness? - similarly, LOTUS and its stellar line-up effortlessly bring together the music of Santana to life. Its electrifying guitar solos, heartfelt vocalists and thrilling rhythm section makes this a show to remember. The brilliant collaboration of this band is a spellbinding experience; a must see! All ages welcome! 21+ to drink / purchase adult beverages.
