Grand Street Community Arts http://grandarts.org Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:39:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Youth Organics 5th Annual Secret Cafe http://grandarts.org/youth-organics-5th-annual-secret-cafe/ http://grandarts.org/youth-organics-5th-annual-secret-cafe/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:45 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2365 Save the Date for YO’s 5th Annual fundraising dinner!

Saturday, March 3rd 2012

6-9pm at the Albany Free School.

More details coming soon on the years most delicious opportunity to support GSCA’s teen garden program.

 

]]> http://grandarts.org/youth-organics-5th-annual-secret-cafe/feed/ 0 gscaNEWS December Edition http://grandarts.org/gscanews-december-edition/ http://grandarts.org/gscanews-december-edition/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:05:39 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2351 The December Edition of gscaNEWS is here and ready for you to read. Stay up to date with everything going on at GSCA and around downtown. In this month’s issue, learn more about Albany’s Summer Youth Employment, many of our youth participants in YO, Youth FX, and Kids Club are Summer Youth Employees. Also check out our pitch to join GSCA as a member in our new membership campaign. There are lots of things to see in this month’s issue, visit the link here: http://issuu.com/grandarts/docs/gscanews_12-2011

]]> http://grandarts.org/gscanews-december-edition/feed/ 0 Drawing and Illustration Class on Saturdays! http://grandarts.org/new-saturday-programs/ http://grandarts.org/new-saturday-programs/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:05:01 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2258 New Location!
Our Drawing and Illustration Class now happen at Trinity Alliance (15 Trinity Pl) every Saturday from 11AM-2PM. Class fee is $10, make sure you bring your own pencils! If you have any questions, feel free to call the office at (518) 463-2222.

]]> http://grandarts.org/new-saturday-programs/feed/ 0 Annual Meeting Saturday, November 19th, from 2-4PM @ the Howe Library http://grandarts.org/annual-meeting-saturday-november-19th-from-2-4pm-the-howe-library/ http://grandarts.org/annual-meeting-saturday-november-19th-from-2-4pm-the-howe-library/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:15:57 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2322 Our Annual Meeting is Saturday, November 19th from 2-4PM at the Howe Library in the large meeting room downstairs. Everyone is welcome and we hope you can make it!

This is a great opportunity to meet the whole GSCA Team and see if there is a way you would like to be involved as well, either as a volunteer, a program aide, or even a board member.

Light refreshments will be provided, but please RSVP by emailing info@grandarts.org or calling 518-463-2222. Thank you and we hope to see you there!

]]> http://grandarts.org/annual-meeting-saturday-november-19th-from-2-4pm-the-howe-library/feed/ 0 GSCA at Craft Beer Festival in the Armory http://grandarts.org/gsca-at-craft-beer-festival-in-the-armory/ http://grandarts.org/gsca-at-craft-beer-festival-in-the-armory/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:08:49 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2317 GSCA will be running a raffle table at the Albany Craft Beer Festival in the Armory on Saturday, November 5th from 4PM-8PM. Stop by and say hello!

For more info on the festival, visit http://albanybeerfest.com/beerfest.html

]]> http://grandarts.org/gsca-at-craft-beer-festival-in-the-armory/feed/ 0 Drawing & Illustration Class http://grandarts.org/drawing-illustration-class-3/ http://grandarts.org/drawing-illustration-class-3/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:36:32 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2279 GSCA’s Drawing & Illustration Class, taught by Malik Huggins and Alec Acevedo, has moved!
Classes are on Saturdays from 11AM – 2PM, at Trinity Alliance, 15 Trinity Pl.

Classes are FREE.

Please bring your own pencils and drawing materials.

Malik Huggins graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked as a merchandise stylist in Manhattan for thirteen years. Besides fashion illustrations he specializes in drawing portraits and the human form.

For more info please call Malik at (518)720-2227

]]> http://grandarts.org/drawing-illustration-class-3/feed/ 0 Old School Dance Party http://grandarts.org/old-school-dance-party/ http://grandarts.org/old-school-dance-party/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:55:53 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2253 The Divas for Christ are taking over GSCA to throw an awesome dance party fundraiser. Admission is $5, and refreshments will be available. The money will help the Divas get their non-profit status prepared and filed.

What: Divas for Christ “Old School Dance Party”

When: This Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 PM to 1 AM @ GSCA

Please remember to bring your comfortable shoes, because you will be dancing like a rock star! Karaoke can be expected, and one of the co-founders, Sandra McKinley, will be celebrating her birthday.

Colors for the night are black and silver, feel free to dress accordingly.

Hope to see you there! RSVPs are greatly appreciated to ensure there is enough food. Email divas_heavens@

 

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CircusYoga is an imaginative, fun-filled and safe workout designed to strengthen bodies while building creativity, self-confidence, focus, trust, teamwork. The classes in this series will include basic Hatha yoga poses taught through a unique story-like structure,contact/partner yoga, creative movement, juggling 101, skill toys, clowning and partner acrobatics. Our final CircusYoga class in this session will be an open presentation for families and others who wish to join in the fun and celebrate with us.

Check out their website: http://www.circusyoga.com/site/about.html

Call the GSCA office with any questions at 518-463-2222.

 

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(Click here to find out.)

]]> http://grandarts.org/boardedup-auction-first-friday/feed/ 0 Grand Street Eats, 8/25 http://grandarts.org/grand-street-eats-825/ http://grandarts.org/grand-street-eats-825/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:57:47 +0000 admin http://grandarts.org/?p=2194 Grand Street Eats: One Mile Urban Harvest will display the local talents of Albany artists while providing sustainable and locally sourced food and wine. Urban farmers, chefs, and vintners will be on hand to talk about their gardens, wineries and restaurants, and how their products are incorporated into the reception. Tickets are $20, Advanced tickets can be purchased on Brown Paper Tickets, on day of event at the door or you can contact our office to make reservations at info@grandarts.org or call, (518) 463-2222

For more information visit: Grand Street Eats

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