Join the Ashokan Center for a fabulous evening of 5-string bliss in the performance hall with Scott Hopkins, Abigail Washburn, Mike + Ruthy, Joe Newberry, Peter Davis, and Ned Luberecki. Of special interest is the debut of a piece for banjo and percussion orchestra,...
Join New York Folklore during Art Night Schenectady for a demonstration of Chinese Calligraphy with Anping Liu. The demonstration is in conjunction with New York Folklore's exhibit No Matter Eastern or Western: Abstract Expressionism of Lunar Five Elements by Xiaoping...
Join New York Folklore during Art Night Schenectady to celebrate the opening of No Matter Eastern or Western: Abstract Expressionism of Lunar Five Elements by Xiaoping Xu. An opening reception will be held on November 21st at Schenectady Art Night from 5pm to 8:30pm....
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Xiaoping Xu will lead a Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) Workshop at the New York Folklore Gallery. Enrollment is limited to ten participants. To register or for additional information, contact New York Folklore at 518-346-7008....
No Matter Eastern or Western: Abstract Expressionism of Lunar Five Elements This exhibit by Xiaoping Xu is based around a large-scale fusion painting representing the five lunar elements; wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The piece brings together Western Abstract...
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Anping will present an introduction to traditional Chinese brush painting. Topics will include history, philosophy, composition, artistic elements, and popular subjects. He will demonstrate how to use brush, ink, and paint...
Join us at the Green Market for a pop-up Dia de los Muertos Celebration as part of Art in Bloom. Members of the Mexican Son Jarocho ensemble, Pulso de Barro, will be the featured performers. A community Ofrenda or "offering" will take place gudied by Isabel Velasco,...
Taking place as part of Schenectady's September 19th Art Night, the Schenectady/West African Youth Orchestra will be performing at the Jay Square Pavilion on Schenectady's Jay Street, as part of a cluster of artist-supporting activities by the Electric City Barn.
Come enjoy a day full of tradition, dance, music, workshops, craft vendors, and food! October 26, 2025 11 am - 5pm, Capital District Regional Market 381 Broadway Menands, NY 12204. Registration information coming soon!
The Schenectady Youth Orchestra with Zorkie Nelson invites all interested youth to audition to join this growing youth program. Auditions will be held at the Electric City Barn at 400 Craig Street from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd. Youth ages 9 to 19...
Inspired by the Pan African Youth Orchestra of Ghana, Schenectady's Youth Orchestra is led by master drummer, Zorkie Nelson, one of the original members of the first Ghanaian Pan African Orchestra.  Instruments are traditional to African music, including the drum,...
Inspired by the Pan African Youth Orchestra of Ghana, Schenectady's Youth Orchestra is led by master drummer, Zorkie Nelson, one of the original members of the first Ghanaian Pan African Orchestra.  Instruments are traditional to African music, including the drum,...
Inspired by the Pan African Youth Orchestra of Ghana, Schenectady's Youth Orchestra is led by master drummer, Zorkie Nelson, one of the original members of the first Ghanaian Pan African Orchestra.  Instruments are traditional to African music, including the drum,...
Inspired by the Pan African Youth Orchestra of Ghana, Schenectady's Youth Orchestra is led by master drummer, Zorkie Nelson, one of the original members of the first Ghanaian Pan African Orchestra.  Instruments are traditional to African music, including the drum,...
Inspired by the Pan African Youth Orchestra of Ghana, Schenectady's Youth Orchestra is led by master drummer, Zorkie Nelson, one of the original members of the first Ghanaian Pan African Orchestra.  Instruments are traditional to African music, including the drum,...