The Yes Men Are Revolting (2014) is a funny, action-packed adventure. With the environment on the brink of collapse, they ask a pressing question: at a time when corporate forces have bought and sold democracy, how can we effect real change? Their answer: get every viewer involved in the struggle. A "revolting" election-night dinner will […]
Join Dear Climate artists Marina Zurkow and Oliver Kellhammer in conversation about climate change. “Retool your inner climate” and join the dialogue about art and environmental action. Learn strategies to "Befriend Climate Change," from international environmental crises to hyper-local challenges such as brownfields, decaying urban neighborhoods, and toxic blight right here in North Troy and […]
Pianist Myra Melford and clarinetist Ben Goldberg present a concert program of new compositions. Melodic, exploratory, lyrical, swinging, virtuosic this is chamber music for the twenty-first century where composition meets improvisation to surprise and enlighten. Their music combines the precision of classical music with the creative spirit and soul of jazz...
Powerful stories with critical insight into the mental health system and a vision of alternatives, in two very different films. The evening features a screening of Ken Paul Rosenthal’s 2010 documentary Crooked Beauty, a community potluck, Beyond the Medical Model with filmmaker Sera Davidow, and a panel/public forum. The event will include screenings, a potluck, […]
After many trips to Israel and the West Bank, local filmmaker Ellie Bernstein wanted to tell the story of Hebron, Palestine to show the result of the over 40-year Israeli military occupation on a historically important city for Muslims, Jews and Christians. The film, narrated by Martin Sheen, documents the West Bank’s most controversial city, revealing […]
Editor and videographer Eleanor Goldsmith covers the tools and techniques for perfecting the art of movement in your video images, enhancing aesthetic and technical qualities of the creative filmmaking process. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to use camera angles and movement to put excitement, energy, emotion and enjoyment into your shooting style.
Jaimeo Brown (pronounced jah-mayo) is emerging as one of the preeminent drummers on the new creative music scene. The percussionist is one of the leaders of a new circle of young New York City musicians grounded in the African-American roots of their music and dedicated to extending it well into the new century. Comfortable in […]
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