Zorkie Nelson Performance

On Sunday, June 16th, New York Folklore is the sponsor for featured artist, Zorkie Nelson who will give a performance of Ghanian drumming. Zorkie is currently working to bring to life A Pan African Youth Orchestra for the Capital Region. Currently in the “recruitment phase,” Zorkie Nelson is seeking teens, ages 12-16 who are interested in joining this new and innovative orchestra. Please contact New York Folklore for further information.

Each Sunday, the Schenectady Green Market will feature an artist or arts activity as part of the New York State Council on the Arts funded series “Art in Bloom.” The program aims to foster participation in the arts and to add to a sense of community. Art in Bloom will be Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2  p.m. in the City Hall/Jay Street area of downtown Schenectady during the Schenectady Greenmarket from May 23 to Oct. 15. Oct. 22  will be a finale celebration. There will be no Art in Bloom July 2 AND any Sunday with an extreme heat or heavy rain forecast.