Celebrate New Netherland Day with Chelsea Teale of the New Netherland Research Center. Join us for a lunchtime lecture focused on the 1685 journal of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer. This diary, kept as van Rensselaer prepared to become lord of the manor of Rensselaerswijck, includes practical details such as shopping lists, financial accounts, and notes from his journey from the Netherlands to New York. It provides insight into the priorities of Van Rensselaer, who died just two years after arriving and who remains an ambiguous character in the history of colonial New York.
October
October 11, 2024
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
October 13, 2024
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bronte Roman at the New York State Museum. Experience Bronte’s musical fusion of Latin-Pop and Latin-Traditional Hits in a performance that showcases her vibrant energy and unique vocal style. Don’t miss this chance to experience Bronte’s exceptional talent and passion live!
This concert is co-sponsored by The Music Performance Trust Fund and The Albany Musicians Association, Local 14 of the American Federation of Musicians, a union of dedicated professional musicians covering every genre of music. Its members can be seen playing in concerts, clubs, weddings, parades, musicals, and symphony orchestras, both locally and beyond.
October 13, 2024
2 pm
- Huxley Theater
Join us for a captivating film screening of Back to Las Villas, followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring Ismael “Ish” Martinez, author of Las Villas of Plattekill and Ulster County, and Jimmy Castro, the film’s director and Founder/CEO of Ritmo Caribe Promotions. Moderated by New York State Historian Devin Lander, the discussion will delve into the rich cultural legacy of these once-bustling resorts, their impact on Latin music, and their role in shaping Latino community life outside of New York City. Don’t miss this chance to learn about how these retreats became a vital cultural and recreational hub for Spanish-speaking communities and delve into their lasting impact on New York’s heritage.
October 16, 2024
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
October 20, 2024
2 pm
- Museum Lobby
October 27, 2024
11 am - 2 pm
- 4th Floor Terrace
Join the New York State Museum for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Create creepy art projects, play ghoulish games, see spooky science specimens, go wild on the dance floor, and so much more. Costumes are encouraged—there will be a children’s costume parade at 2 p.m. to end the festivities. Come out for a spooktacular time!
Note: This program does not provide any candy or snacks.
October 27, 2024
2 pm
- Huxley Theater
November
November 6, 2024
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
November 14, 2024
12 pm
- New York Metropolis Hall
December
January
January 18, 2025
11-11:30 am and 1-2 pm
- First Peoples Hall
January 19, 2025
11-11:30 am and 1-2 pm
- First Peoples Hall
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