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Windham Arts Alliance Presents Musings and Melodies
WINDHAM - Main Street Community Center
5494 State Route 23 in Windham NY
518.734.4168
In Windham The Eyes Have It and now the ears and minds also have it. Windham Arts Alliance is committed to bringing a variety of arts and entertainment to the community. The current art show at the Main Street Community Center explores, “What do you see when you truly look?” We ask our artists to explore and carefully observe the world around us. Think about how you hear music when you really listen? WAA is excited to add music and a group discussion of how folks experience art to this innovative show. Musings and Melodies consists of two free events at the Main Street Community Center for residents and visitors to the area alike. On August 3, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm the much loved Song Birds will immerse us in song. On August 17, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00pm Gail Spindell will present an interactive discussion called Exploring the Artists Mind.
Sponsored by Windham Arts Alliance in collaboration with the Main Street Community Center we present The Song Birds, an offshoot of the Greene Room Players Community Theater. The Songbirds is a group of talented singers under the direction of Linda Nicholls, Founder and Director of Greene Room Players. For over ten years these talented ladies have performed for private events, benefits, our Mountaintop community and surrounding areas to standing room only audiences. Their repertoire includes a variety of music that includes Broadway tunes, folk music, Doo Wop, Standards, Holiday, Patriotic etc. Our "Birds" : Glenda Lauten, Kelly Transue, Louise Le Brun, Cara Dantzig, Jody Nicholls, Wini Baldwin, Myra Garcia, Chris Pierce and Susan Kleinfelder. We also have the talented Jenni Cawein, concert pianist, as an accompanist for select performances. Linda says, “Their harmonies are beautiful! Voices exceptional! Lots of fun for us and our audiences! Come hear some of your favorite tunes sung by your favorite singers!”
On August 17 we are further exploring the idea of arts. Gail Spindell is known for her ability to lead meaningful and interesting discussions. She welcomes all points of view and encourages a free exchange of ideas. Gail asks, “ What do we see and feel when you look at your art and the art of others? Exploring our inner lives can enrich our artistic journey.” Furthermore she says, “ let’s be curious about ourselves and each other and see in as well as out. In a supportive community we have the opportunity for our own development and transformation as artists and friends walking a similar path! Please join us as we explore the inner world of our creative work.”
Windham Arts Alliance and The Main Street Community Center are also excited to present the Plein-Aire Extravaganza, a plein-air paint-out on two dates. On August 16, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Mountaintop Arboretum. If you need guidance or this is your first attempt at plein-air painting Laura Avello will do a demonstration. Watercolor materials will be available to try. On August 22, 2024 we will be painting at the Windham Path between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Meet Mara Lehman at 11:00 am at the Route 23 entrance to the path. For more information and to sign up please visit www.mainstreetcenter.org
The Main Street Community Center is at 5494 State Route 23 in Windham NY.
Save the date of September 7, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm for an Art Extravaganza at the Community Center that will display the artwork created at the above 2 paint-outs. Join us for a performance by the award-winning blues band and New York State Blues Hall of Fame inductee Lex Grey. Lex says ,“This will be an intimate afternoon of moody music from the 1920’s and beyond.” If you have never seen Lex and her band you are in for a delightful experience. Hope to see everyone getting involved. See you at the Community Center.