After a couple weeks' hiatus (my 22nd birthday, the start of my senior year at college, a busy internship), I will be updating this as often as possible. With that said, there are some events going on at the New York State Museum within the next couple of weeks.
Music
Songs from the Piano Bench
January 30, 2013 : 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Location: Adirondack Hall
Description: Last Wednesday of the month
Listen in while enjoying your lunch or lend your voice as singers perform a variety of songs, from popular folk and rock-and-roll, to Victorian parlor and Civil War, chosen from the more than 35,000 pieces of sheet music in the New York State Library collection. Music and words are provided and instrumentalists are welcome. For information, e-mail pkernan@mail.nysed.gov or call 518-486-2024.
Film
Late 19th Century European Art Art Nouveau 1890-1914
January 31, 2013 : 12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Location: Huxley Theater
Description: January 31: Art Nouveau 1890-1914 (30 minutes) For more information, please email Peggy Steinbach at psteinba@mail.nysed.gov
Guided Tour
Irrepressible Conflict: The Empire State in the Civil War
February 03, 2013 : 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Location: South Hall Lobby
Description: Learn more about the history of New York in the years leading up to and after the Civil War. This tour will feature African-Americans from New York State and their compelling stories.
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