Creative Economy Mixer: Pitney Meadows Farm
The Alliance for the Creative Economy will explore the rolling acres of this community farm and then gather for a discussion with Crickett Thomas-O’Dell Regional Director of the Workforce Development Institute (WDI) about the growth in the number of women farmers in the Capital Region. Food will be provided by Merv’s Meatless and Kaffeehousesaratoga, Druthers will provide a beer tasting and Folk Song will play a short set.
@Pitney Meadow Farms, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 PM | Free
Bryan Brundige & His Piggly Wigglies
Learn to swing with the help of Studio 88 Swing and the Capital Region’s premier swing band Bryan Brundige & His Piggly Wigglies. Featuring lessons abridged by sets by the Piggly Wigglies this shindig will get you tapping your toes in no time.
@Rivers Casino, Schenectady | 6:30 PM | Free
Combining Indian and Irish folk music this ensemble mixes polyrhythms with Irish melodies.
@Caffe Lena, Saratoga | 7 PM | $16
An open mic at one of Albany’s coolest restaurants. Signups start at 5:30
@Umana, Albany | 6:30 PM | Free
Jazz on the Plaza featuring Fleur Seule
Kickoff the Jazz on the Plaza series at the Cornerstone Patio with Swing hits, Jazz standards and Ballroom classics by this New York group. Having done a 5-year residency at the Tavern on the Green and rave reviews for their live shows lead singer Allyson Briggs has earned the moniker “The Glamour Girl of Jazz.” Let Fleur Seule transport you to the 1940s.
@Empire State Plaza, Albany | 5:30 PM | Free
Collage Night with artist Niki Haynes
Join Arts Center of the Capital Region curator Belinda Colon and artist Niki Haynes for a lowkey night of collage. Materials are provided but supplies are limited.
@Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy | 6-8 PM | Free
Classically trained pianist Holly Bowling is known for stunning improvisation in the jam-band style.
@The Linda, Albany | 7:30 PM | $20
Jon Gernon and Julie Branch: “Of Dreams: Myths from Memory”
Get dreamy with the work of sculptor Julie Branch and painter Jon Gernon. Both artists use allegory, symbols and emotion to tell larger mythical stories.
@Clement Art, Troy | 10AM to 6 PM | Free
Opportunities
Arlene’s: Holiday Makers Market Call for Work
Arlene’s is looking for artists and makers to display and sell their work for their holiday market.
Super Dark Collective: Do the Fright Thing 7. (Compilation Series) submissions
The fine folks at Super Dark Collective are looking for song submissions for their Halloween compilation. Check out their Bandcamp to get the vibe. Send your tunes to superdarkcollective@gmail.com by October 13.
