Washington Park Association of Troy, NY

Arts Center of the Capital Region "Bookmarks" Writing Events
The Memoir Project, a program of The Arts Center of the Capital Region, invites submissions for Bookmarks, a series of group readings featuring writing that is grounded broadly in personal experience. Experienced writers as well as those whose work has not previously been read publicly, or published are encouraged to submit work. Find out more...
Second Sunday @ 2: Poetry and Prose Open Mic at the Arts Center of the Capital Region Black Box Theater
Hosted by Nancy Klepsch and Dan Wilcox.Join some of the area's poets and prose writers for an afternoon filled with literary delights!
“TEXT AS ART” curated by Nancy Klepsch
Submissions may include visual or multi-media works. Reading, March 19th, 7pm (and/or a visual display during the month of February). Deadline, January 15th, 2012.
“I DID!” curated by Nancy Klepsch and Lauren Pinsley
Memoir about getting married with a special focus on same sex marriages. Works should be no longer than 5 minutes. (Up to three pieces may be submitted for consideration). Reading, Monday, April 23rd 2012, 7pm | Deadline, March 1st, 2012.
Submission Guidelines for "Text as Art" and "I Did": Interested writers should submit a work sample as indicated and a resume/CV, both in PDF form. Please include the following text in the subject line: “Memoir Project: (name of theme for which you are submitting) (your name)”. All submissions must be received by 5 pm on the deadline indicated in the description, specific to each category. B ookmarks is a free program of The Arts Center of the Capital Region. Please visit The Arts Center website for details about readings and other literary programs at happening at The Arts Center.

Carmen’s Café, 198 First Street Presents Music at Carmen's

Carmen's Café is taking a and will be reopening this Spring. Look for news of their schedule on their website! Find Carmen's at 198 First, (next door to Mary Wheeler’s Art!) 326-2064; Carmen's Café is a block from Washington Park at 1st & Adams Streets.

The Irish Mist has a newly renovated banquet room and is ready to host your party. Call us for available dates and party ideas. Looking for some evening fun? Check out The Mist's monthly event newsletter. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beer specials - $6 domestic and $10 import/craft pitchers, plus a $2.50 DAILY pint special. We feature the largest draft selection - 24 drafts - in the county!!
Other Events at The Irish Mist This Month ....
Jan 15th Frank Jaklitsch 5pm
Jan 18th Irish session music 7pm
Jan 19th Pine Hills String Band 7:30pm
Jan 21st karaoke and trivia with You Sing/You Dance 8:30 pm
Jan 29th Frank Jaklitsch 5pm

Arts Center Offers Draw-a-Thon
The Arts Center is offering the Figure Draw-a-Thon every third Saturday of the month 12:00 to 4:00 PM in the afternoon. Bring pads,pencils, charcoal, and other drawing utensils and immerse yourself in the human figure from short minute action poses to long half hour poses. No instruction is provided unless it is asked for. For information and enrollment contact the Arts Center 265 River Street at phone (518) 273-0552 . The Urban Sketchers can be seen at the Farmers Market every Saturday making quick drawings of the vibrant pulse and interaction between the people and venders on River Street. Come and join us in capturing the energy of the moment through quick action drawings with pens, pencils, or water color markers and pad. No instruction is provided unless asked. Materials should be light and portable. For more information please contact Kristine Domenichini or contact Armando Soto.

Front Parlor: Trojan Storytelling at the Ale House!
Ale House, 680 River Street. (Get there early for a seat & chance to share your story!). Free. Front Parlor is a monthly, live storytelling event modeled after The Moth. Samples here, or, download the Moth Podcast.. Guidelines here: ...but please note, Front Parlor will not include judging. Theme to be interpreted as you see fit. 10 Storytellers. 5- minute stories. No notes or paper. (You can do it!) No props. Narrative non-fiction. (True stories). Here's how it works: Come listen! If you want to tell a story, throw your name in the coffee can. 10 story-tellers are selected from the can. (Sublime and ridiculous stories are welcome.) No, you don't have to tell a story, but you might find yourself inspired to do so! Also featuring audience-generated, flash nonfiction. (1 or 2 sentences.) Please e-mail Abby with any questions, comments, or need for encouragement.

Studio Rental Discount for Summer/Classes at Art!, 200 First Street
Call 326-3946 for info. $30/day. $100/week Wed-Sun. $200/month. Mary Wheeler of Art! hopes to see you soon.

Primary Lead Prevention Program Free Inspection
FREE program in Troy that provides a thorough inspection for lead in your house. They also provide a FREE course on how to deal with existing lead in your house. It is available for tenants & owners. This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the amazing services offered by the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Tuesday at Noon Concerts
Third Tuesdays at noon at St. Paul’s, Third & State. Bring lunch. Donations welcomed.

Barker Park Jazz
Every TNO night thru the summer at Third & State from 6:30 – 8:00.

Market Block Books Welcomes Local Authors
Please direct any questions related to Market Block Books events to: Stanley Hadsell 518-328-0045 (phone & fax).

TROY BID News
Visit their website for the latest news about downtown Troy...

The Photo Center in Troy
Please check their website for a listing of programs, events and items of interest. The PhotoCenter Gallery has a full exhibition schedule of fine photography. Contact Nicholas Argyros or Katherine Wright at 518-894-4274.

TRIP Offers Help for Homeowners
Italian Community Center, 1450 Fifth Ave. Seating limited, registration required.
Please register for all events online or by calling TRIP Home Ownership Center at 690-0020.

EMPAC is Back!
EMPAC presents a full schedule of performances, screenings, installations, exhibitions, and talks. Learn more...
General Info: 276-4135
Events Hotline: 276-3921 or on their events website.
Free; open to the public; reservations not required.

Sanctuary for Independent Media
Stop by 3361 Sixth Avenue 272-2390 to learn more about this really cool place.

Rensselaer County Historical Society, 57 Second Street | 272-7232
History Walks each Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30 am - Members free; $5 others. Meet at Market Table, Troy Farmers Market for walking tours.
2nd Saturday House Tour- from 2-3. Free members; $5 others
Be sure to check out their other programs, too.

Community Hospice Schedules Volunteer Training
The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County is recruiting people in your community to help their neighbors in need.
Hospice volunteers visit with patients in homes, nursing homes and hospitals. They may play cards or read aloud, take patients out for a ride through the old neighborhood, bring them an ice cream, cook a meal, pick up groceries, provide a quiet, reassuring presence, have a cup of tea with a caregiver, or drive a patient to a Hospice luncheon. There are limitless opportunities to bring joy to your neighbors and their families. If you want to be part of this wonderful organization, please give us a call. Many volunteers say that Hospice work is the most rewarding experience of their lives. For more information, email or call Susan Cunningham, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, at 285-8114.

Sawdust Writers' Group
Writer's unite! Get organized, connect and create that unwritten work of art. Meetings are held at Discovery Hall, 426 Second Street. Find out more...

A Call for Vendors From a TightKnit Community
Tight Knit is a craft and art event that showcases handmade wares from 100% independent artists and artisans! It's a great atmosphere full of fun, community and live music! Check out their site for more info on several opportunities!

Gateway Tours
Reservations at 274-5267. Call 274-5267 to register. See the website for info.

Oakwood Cemetery Tours Call 800-556-6273 to register

TRIP Landlord Training
Contact TRIP’S Home Ownership Ctr at 690-0020

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 2nd Street. For information call 518-274-7071
274-7071 or visit website
Art Club – Fridays from 3:30-4:30 for teens
Anime Club – Wednesdays at 6 for teens
Young People’s Programs
Wii Game Night – every Tues, 5:30-7:30; ages 8+
Beyond the Classroom Tutoring – every Wed, 5:30-7:30; ages 7+
Reading with Historic Sage’s Rosie (accompanied by Nina Pattison) by appointment on 3rd Thurs, 3:30-4:30; ages 5+
Anime Programs – every Wed, 6; ages 13+
Teen Art Club – every Fri, 3:30-4:30; ages 12+
Preschool Family Story Time – every Wed, 10:30 am; ages 5+

Waltja Center Hosts Open House, Offers Group Meetings:
Waltja Center is a community healing space located at 157 1^st Street in Troy, at the corner of 1st and Washington Streets. Visit the Waltja Center website to find out more about classes being offered.
Waltja Center ONGOING CLASSES:
Go to the website for more info and details about Waltja Center offerings. Waltja Center is a community-access healing space at 157 First St. in Troy. Winter yoga classes beginning. Consider planning classes & events with the Waltja Center, your neighbor-hood community-access space! Meet with clients & deliver your treatment modalities in the private therapy room. Call Charle-Pan at 274-3013 or email her if you have an idea & want to collaborate with others.

Troy Music Hall Troy Music Hall, Second & State streets, Troy
Call 273-0038 for info/tickets.

Arts Center Events, 265 River Street

Other Events...

City of Troy Events - Be sure to pencil us in as the seasons change and the fun unpacks! ...see city website for details.
Rocking on the River
... is Troy's Outdoor summer concert series. The series features national recording artists as well as local acts. Entertainment District Riverfront from 5 - 8 pm each week.

Ongoing...

Friday Night Dinners at Germania Banquet Haus
Germania Banquet Haus offers Friday Night Dinners open to the public from 5pm to 8:30 PM. Dinners from homemade soup to dessert cost up to $15 and there is a children's menu also. You can get more information at their website.

Tuesday at Noon Concerts
Third Tuesdays at noon at St. Paul’s, 3rd & State. Bring lunch. Donations welcomed.

Troy Farmers Market: Every Saturday morning from 9-1 at the Troy Atrium between 3^rd and 4^th Streets from November through April. Saturdays from 9-1 at River Street May through October. See, be seen...and buy local!
Summer markets:
Monument Square Market: Wednesdays from 3-6 on Broadway.

Troy’s Final Friday Continues... Celebrate Troy Night Out!
Troy Night Out IS an evening of arts & culture on the last Friday of every month from 5 – 9 pm. Join us for live music, food, shopping & gallery hopping! Artists, local galleries, and retail shops will be open late the last Friday of each month to promote downtown Troy. Visit the website or email for info. And don't forget the TNO AfterParty; it's FREE!

Remember the Alamo...and City Hall
The Alamo is open on the third Saturday of each month throughout the warmer months of the year. Dump your stuff there instead of on the streets & in the alleys. At City Hall, there are bins for fluorescent bulbs & all batteries except car batteries. Those bins are located just inside the rear door of City Hall, off the parking lot. For additional information on The Alamo, call DPW at 270-4579.

BID Meetings
Stop by River Street's Living Room and/or Dusk and get the latest BID news while you shop Contact Elizabeth Young at 518-727-9786 or email her. Get even more info at the website.

Saturday Sale at Book Cellar – Troy Public Library
Book sales day throughout the year is every Wednesday from10– 2.
Celebrate with a Book Sale
The BookCellar, staffed by faithful volunteers, is open each Wednesday, 10 am to 2 pm; and the first Saturday of each month, 10 am to 2 pm (except July & Aug).

Little Italy/Neighborhood Watch Meetings- The 3^rd Wednesday of each month!
Meets at 6pm for Neighborhood Watch and at 7 pm for Little Italy. - 4th & Washington

Osgood Neighborhood Meeting
Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7 at TAUM, 392 Second Street.

Weed and Seed Open Forum
Weed and Seed Committee for the city meets in an open forum the third Thursday of each month at the Rourke Center on Fourth Street from 5:30 to 7:30pm.