Calendar 1.17.14

Friday, January 17 Graphic Jews: Negotiating Identity in Sequential Art Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Tang Museum Exhibition, Graphic Jews presents a selection of graphic novels by contemporary Jewish artists that tell stories about Jews. This exhibition invites a closer look at sequential art and offers insight into some of the many ways Jews have figured and reconfigured their Jewish identities, exploring the dynamic interplay between culture and religion as well as the rich entanglements of collective memory, historical fiction and personal narratives. Tuesday-Sunday, Noon-5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information call (518) 580-8080 or visit www.tang.skidmore.edu. Winter Inspirations Opening Reception Art in Chestertown Gallery, 6378 State Route 9, Chestertown, 6–8 p.m. The show runs through Saturday, March 1. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This show features paintings, sculpture, drawings, photography, woodworking, jewelry, books, fiber art, cards, scarves and other unique one-of-a-kind gifts handcrafted by North Country artists and artisans. For more information visit www.northcountryartscenter.org or call (518) 803-4034. All You Can Eat Monthly Dinner Principessa Elena Society, 11–13 Oak St. Saratoga Springs 5–7 p.m. Menu – Sausage Minestrone Soup, Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable, Pasta with Sauce, Salad, Bread, Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Tea. Seniors $8; Regular $9; Children 5-12, $5; Under 5 Free. All Take Out Dinners $10. All are Welcome. For more information call (518) 584-4163. Jesus Christ Superstar St. Clements Church, Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Tickets are on sale at the Parish Office or call (518) 584-6122. Directed by Karey Hall-Trimmings, Musical direction by Matt Duclos, Choreography by Tine Baird. Also showing on January 18, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18 Intro to Basketball Program for Kids Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9:45 a.m. Robin Chudy, Head Coach of the Girls SSHS Varsity Basketball Team, will be our guest speaker. This program is for kids in kindergarten and first grade. Spice up Your Winter with Wine Tasting Adirondack Winery, 285 Canada St., Lake George, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Adirondack Winery in Lake George is hosting a free wine tasting on January 18 and 19. Spiced mulled wines, gourmet food, cheese and chocolates will be available on that Sunday hours: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (518) 668-9463 or visit adirondackwinery.com for more information. Movie: Inequality for All Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Room, 2 p.m. Free film, "Inequality for All" - the engaging film by Robert Reich exposing the heart of our income problem and widening inequality. For more information contact Al Ormsby (518) 581-7234; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. New Year Neon Mocktail Dance Party The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program, Youth Center, Fort Hardy Park, 6–9 p.m. For tweens 8-12 years old. Wear old clothes as participants will be painting each other to get their glo on. DJ Jenni “A” will be pumping up the Jam. For printable invitations to give to your friends, visit us at www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram. The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program provides social, recreational, and educational activities on a year round basis. Purple Tie Affair National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7–11 p.m. Guests will enjoy delicious food, drinks, a silent auction and dancing with entertainment by The Accents Band. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), while a large focus of the night will highlight corporate teams and individual recruitment for Team in Training (TNT), the athletic endurance program that raises funds for LLS cancer research and patient services. Tickets for A Purple Tie Affair are $55 per person or $100 per couple in advance and can be purchased online at www.purpletieaffair.org. For more information contact Danny Arnold (518) 495-2594 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. An Evening of Conversation with Tom Lopez Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. As an audio producer, Lopez’ mystical mysteries have spanned the globe from Belize to Bali, Morocco to Montreal, and Sumatra to Saratoga Springs, featuring whimsical characters filled with humor and sharing spiritual wisdom. The evening will include clips from Lopez’ beloved and quirky National Public Radio series “Saratoga Springs.” For more information visit www.northshire.com. Sunday, January 19 Stump the Staff: Strange Stories from the Adirondacks Adirondack Museum Auditorium, 9097 State Route 30, Blue Mountain Lake, 1:30 p.m. Admission is free for museum members, students, and children; $5 for non-members. Audience members are encouraged to bring in Adirondack objects from their own collections for identification or to try to “stump the staff” with something they’ve never seen before. Staff members will also share stories about the most puzzling, strange, or bizarre artifacts encountered while working at the museum. For more information, call (518) 352-7311 or visit www.adirondackmuseum.org. Town and Gown Movie Night: The Beaches Of Agnes Saratoga Film Forum, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. Agnès Varda (b. 1928) is an influential, yet oft-overlooked French director. “The Beaches of Agnès,” serves as a summation of her extensive career. This month’s Town & Gown screening is curated by Skidmore College lecturer Martha Wiseman of the Department of English. For more information and other movies that are showing this week visit www.saratogafilmforum.org. Monday, January 20 Ninth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Community Service and Remembrance Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Registration 9:30 a.m. Service projects from 10 a.m. to noon. Projects include cleaning, stocking, painting, repairing, sewing, and other crafts. Children are encouraged to participate and volunteers will enjoy a free lunch in the library’s H. Dutcher Community Room at 12:30 p.m. Newly inaugurated Mayor Joanne Yepsen will lead the celebration at 2 p.m. SHYFT (formerly Saratoga Performing Youth Artists) will perform under the direction of Lezlie Dana. The community will also enjoy live music from the Mt. Olivet Church Choir, as well as share and discuss the words of Dr. King through audio and video clips. We will also be collecting canned or non-perishable and non-expired food items for the community. For more information visit www.sspl.org. The Parkinson's Support Group of Saratoga Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson's Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Joyce Garlock (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry (518) 798-8947. Tuesday, January 21 Monthly Piroghi Sale Christ the Savior Parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and Farmer’s cheese piroghis may be ordered. Call (518) 363-0001. Please get your orders in as soon as possible. Pick-up is on Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) Storytellers SUNY Empire State College, room 126 (the Rotunda), 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs Noon–1 p.m. Presenter Kate Dudding; Tales from the 20th Century: Modern Jewish Stories. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Program canceled if Saratoga Springs Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather. (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415, www.esc.edu/all. Spiritual Living Circle 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 7 p.m. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a Spiritual Living Circle featuring discussion of the articles in the January issue of Science of Mind magazine. Offered on a donation basis. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.