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May 1, 2015

ART EXHIBITION OPENS ON 1st FRIDAY

ART EXHIBITION OPENS ON 1st FRIDAY

“Organic Construction & the Interior Domain” Starts at Pine Hills on May 1We celebrate the opening of our newest art exhibition, “Organic Construction & the Interior Domain,” on Friday, May 1, with a special reception from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Pine Hills Branch. The reception is free and open to the public, and includes light refreshments and live jazz music by Roger Noyes. The exhibition presents a mixed media analysis of the ever-changing exterior, tangible world, and the introspective affects it has on its inhabitants. The work of six artists is showcased: Tegan Brozyna, Debbi Kenote, Madison LaVallee, Alyssa McClenaghan, Sara Pruiksma, and Claire Sherwood. Also during the reception, we’ll unveil a site-specific installation created by LaVallee for the Pine Hills Branch.

HEAR TULIP MANIA MUSIC PROJECT ON MAY 6 Local Musicians Perform Long-lost Tulip Fest Song at Washington Ave. Branch

Several local musicians perform their own unique takes on a long-lost Tulip Fest song on Wednesday, May 6, at the Washington Ave. Branch (2nd floor Local History Room) from 6 to 8 pm as part of the Tulip Mania Music Project.

Acclaimed local musicians Accents, Henry’s Rifle, and Angela Bove present their interpretations of the six-decade old Tulip Festival song, “When Tulips Bloom Again,” alongside their own original compositions. You can also view the library’s fascinating Tulip Fest history collection at the event.

The song was recently uncovered by local history buff Julie O’Connor. Written in 1957, “When Tulips Bloom Again” was performed at Tulip Fest for many years, but has been unheard for decades.

The City of Albany, Albany Public Library and Exit 97.7 FM are teaming up to present the Tulip Mania Music Project.

TELL US YOUR ALBANY STORY Share Your Albany History Stories on May 4 at Washington Ave. Branch

The Partners for Albany Stories (PASt) oral history project comes to the Washington Ave. Branch on Monday, May 4, at 5 pm. Join us in the Local History Room (2nd floor) and tell us your Albany story. Storytellers sign up on a first-come, first-served basis one hour prior to the event and have 10 minutes at the microphone to share their stories related to the history of Albany. The stories will be videotaped for preservation here at the library. For more information, visit the PASt Facebook page or send an email to albanystories@gmail.com.

IT’S TIME FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY All Branches are Giving Away Free Comic Books & Hosting Activities on May 2

Get your geek on at APL on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 5 pm for Free Comic Book Day! Every branch is giving away free comic books for all ages. We’re also hosting some fun activities for kids.