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OPENING RECEPTION,
Flood Tide: Spring along
the
Hudson
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 PM
Celebrate the opening of our first exhibition of the 2009 season.
We'll provide the art, music and libations, you provide the
scintilating commentary. As always, this event is free and open to the
public.
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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| June |
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CELEBRATE
BLOOMSDAY, CELEBRATE THE ACC
Join us for an evening of
artistic celebration, fundraising and fireworks
Saturday, June 13th
4-6 PM Bloomsday celebration
6-8 PM Opening reception, silent auction and Hollywood gift bag raffle
7-10 PM Music and fireworks in Athens Riverfront Park
What do Dublin and Athens have in common? We’re both celebrating
Bloomsday with readings from James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. Then, join us
for the opening of our latest art exhibition and our largest silent
auction and raffle yet. Stroll down to the waterfront for more music
and a display of fireworks. This event is free and open to the
public
4-6 PM
Bloomsday Celebration
Athens’ own population of writers, poets, actors and lovers of language
will transport you back to June 16th 1904, reading from James Joyce’s
novel Ulysses. Join the global celebration of Bloomsday and lift a
glass to great literature! With Casey Biggs, Nick Flynn, Ira
Sher,
Linda Kay Thompson, Christina Thyssen, Sam Truitt and Rebecca
Wolff.
Hosted by John McInerney. Improvised jazz accompaniment by Ed
Wasyluski.
6-8 PM
Papering the Town
Exhibition
Enjoy the opening of our newest art exhibition, featuring historic
wallpaper from the 18th and 19th centuries generously loaned by Empire
Historic Arts and Michael Levinson. Geoff Howell Studios provides the
décor, Ed Wasyluski provides the jazz, you provide the
excitement.
Hollywood Gift Bag Raffle
and
Silent Auction
We’ve assembled works by some of the best artists in Greene County as
well as seven gift bags given to celebrities during the 2009 Hollywood
awards show season. For a dollar, you can buy a raffle ticket to
win a
gift bag with average value of $600. Bid on silent auction items and
help us make up funding shortfalls and keep our programs and
restoration going.
7-10PM
Music and Fireworks in
Riverside
Park
Stroll down to the waterfront to conclude your evening with music by
Big Swell, playing contemporary rock. End your evening by viewing
Flag
Day fireworks above the Hudson River.
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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| August |
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PARIS/ATHENS, WINE/FOOD
Wine tasting and opening
reception of Lou Stettner: Works
Saturday, August 15, 6-8 PM
As a tribute to photographer Lou Stettner, a long-time resident of both
Athens, New York and Paris, France, our annual wine tasting will
explore the Franco-American relationship in a gastronomic way.
Contrast and compare the output of wines and delicacies from France and
the Hudson Valley. Keep tasting until you can choose your
favorite!
Of course, Stettner’s works, will provoke a similar dialog in a visual
way. Experience both Paris and Athens in the same evening without
leaving the Hudson Valley. This event is free and open to the public.
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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PLEIN AIR ART SHOW AND AWARDS
Saturday, August 22, 11-12
noon
To encourage the presence of artists in Athens, the ACC sponsors a
plein air painting and photography contest in the village each
summer.
The winning entries are judged and contestants exhibit and sell their
artworks.
Location: Athens
Riverfront Park bandstand
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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| September
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OPENING RECEPTION,
Major Works by Minors
Sunday, September 13, 2-5 PM
For six weeks during the summer, children of all ages in our community
participate in the Athens Cultural Center’s summer art program.
Come
see what your kids have been up to all summer. This event is free
and
open to the public.
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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| October |
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HALLOWEEKEND
ACC’s Annual Halloween
Party
Saturday, October 31, 6-9 PM
An Athens Cultural Center tradition! Join holiday revelers and
revel.
Come in costume or come as you are. It’s always a fun night as we
reveal the winners of our community Halloween house decoration contest.
This event is free and open to the public.
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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| December |
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VICTORIAN HOLIDAY STROLL
A Celebration of Period
Decorations, Historic Homes and Music
Saturday, December 12, 1-4 PM
An old time tradition in the village of Athens, the Stroll begins at
the Athens Cultural Center, takes place up and down Second Street and
includes holiday-related activities for both adults and children.
Strollers can see period holiday decorations and beautifully decorated
historic homes while listening to period music and sampling holiday
treats.The event is free and open to the public.
Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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