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2008 Schedule of Events

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Thu 11/29
through
Sun 12/2
Noon - 8pm

51st Annual Holiday Greens Show

This year’s theme is “The Marble House Celebrates a Colonial Revival Christmas.” Located on historic 2nd street in downtown Troy, the 1827 Hart-Cluett House will have 14 rooms decorated by the Van Rensselaer Garden Club. Reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg, fresh trees, greens, fruits and flower arrangements will be artfully displayed throughout the Federal Style townhouse. Several members of the Van Rensselaer Garden Club will be dressed in period costumes. A silent auction of wreaths and demonstrations of how to create holiday centerpieces by garden club members will take place throughout the four days of the Greens Show in the museum’s adjacent Carr Building. Free Admission from 5-8pm. Family night activities, from 6-8pm, including storytelling under the tree, crafts in the carriage house, and photos with Santa (fee charged for photo). Contact 272-7232x15 for information.

Location:

57 Second St. Hart-Cluett House

Fri 11/30
through
Fri 12/28

Fulton Street Gallery

November: “Seven Deadly Sins” exhibition and reception, meet the artists. December: Members exhibition and reception, meet the artists.

Location:

408 Fulton St.

Fri 11/30
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Hart-Cluett House Candlelight Guided Tours

51st Annual Holiday Greens Show - New This Year! In conjunction with TROY NIGHT OUT, the Rensselaer County Historical Society is offering special Candlelight Guided Tours of the Hart-Cluett House. Tours will be available on the quarter hour beginning at 5:30pm. Last tour leaves at 8:15pm. Tours are $5 per person, light holiday refreshments included.

Location:

57 Second St.

Fri 11/30
5pm - 9pm

Kismet Gallery

An opening reception for "Plush, Vinyl, Clay", an international collection of hand made designer toy art. This show will feature toys by people all across the globe.

Location:

71 Fourth St.

Fri 11/30
5pm - 9pm

Segel Violins & A Place for Art Gallery

Music and refreshments. Gallery event with local artwork.

Location:

44 Third St.

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Sat 12/1
10:30am - Noon

25th Annual Winter Walk for the Homeless

Join us for our 25th Annual Winter Walk to benefit Joseph's House & Shelter. Refreshments after the walk from Noon-1pm. For more information call 272-2544.

Location:

Starts at Barker Park (3rd & State St.)

Sat 12/1
7pm - 11pm

Author's Ball

The Author’s Ball, formerly the Victorian Ball, benefits the Troy Public Library and Foundation. This gala dinner is celebrating women writers, including: Sally Cook, Coleen Murtagh Paratore, Marion Roach Smith and Joan Steiner. Ticket price includes cocktail reception, book signing and dinner with the authors, $125/ticket. For information and tickets call Cary Ann Lombardo at 273-9417.

Location:

Franklin Terrace

Sat 12/1
10:30am - Noon

Holiday Wreath Sale

Wreaths will be on sale at St. Pauls churchyard to benefit Joseph's House & Shelter.

Location:

St. Paul's churchyard

Sat 12/1
8:30am - 10:30am

Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Joseph's House & Shelter

A community breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausages, fresh fruit, bagels, coffee and tea served at the First Baptist Church before the Walk for the Homeless. Contact 272-2544 for more information.

Location:

First Baptist Church, 82 Third St.

Sat 12/1
Noon - 4pm

The Art of Reiki/Clinical Dimensions, LLC Open House

Experience Reiki, try a paraffin hand treatment or start your holiday shopping early. Gift specials and gift certificates available for purchase.

Location:

39 First St.

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Fri 12/7
through
Wed 12/19

New York State Theatre Institute

December 7-9, 11-16 and 18-19 Weekdays-10am, Friday & Saturday-9pm, Sunday-2pm. “Miracle on 34th Street” performed by the NYS Theatre Institute. Retiree Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. Hired by Macy’s as Santa for the season, Kris enchants children and shoppers so completely that he’s deemed dangerous by fellow employees who question his competency and plot to ruin him. One small girl’s belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday is at stake in a climactic courtroom decision. A humorous, tender, and charming gift for the entire family. $20 Adults, $16 Senior/student, $10 Child to age 12. Call 518-274-3256 or visit the web site at www.nysti.org.

Location:

Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College

Sat 12/8
through
Sat 12/22
Noon - 2pm

Holmes and Watson

Saturday's, December 8, 15 & 22. Children can visit with Santa while having lunch!

 

Performer: Lunch with Santa

Location:

450 Broadway

Mon 12/17
10:30am - 1pm

Christ Church United Methodist

Children’s Christmas program followed by lunch and a visit from Santa.

Location:

35 State St.

Tue 12/18
6pm - 8:30pm

The Counties of Ireland

Men’s Shopping Night. Shop for your loved ones, free gift wrapping. Refreshments served. Snow date: December 19th.

Location:

77 Third St.

Mon 12/24
7pm - 8pm

Christ Church United Methodist

Christmas Eve candlelight worship with handbells.

Location:

35 State St.

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