Video of lecture now available online!
You may know that poison ivy can give you an itchy rash, but did you also know that only humans are allergic to it, or that no two poison ivy leaves are exactly alike? In this lecture and demonstration, led by acclaimed local children’s book illustrator, Robin Brickman, audience members will learn everything they didn’t know about poison ivy. In addition, Robin will discuss her artistic process and how she creates the detailed collages for the illustrations in her books. Over the course of her career, she developed a unique method of illustrating children’s books by painting, cutting, and hand sculpting paper into three-dimensional art. After the presentation, audience members will get to try their hand at creating small pieces like those Robin uses in her work. Water Street Books will be selling Robin’s books at the program.
Robin Brickman’s books and paintings have won many awards. In addition to her publishing career, gallery shows and private commissions, Robin presents workshops that are creative and scientifically accurate. Robin has lived in Williamstown since 1985.
Greylock Critters: History, Stories and Songs
Free Family Program
Saturday, November 12
11 am – 12:30 pm
Milne Public Library
1095 Main Street, Williamstown
This rousing interactive musical exploration of the animals, both wild and domesticated, that have defined Mount Greylock throughout the ages was presented on Saturday, November 12, 2016. View the video here: Greylock Critters: History, Stories and Songs
Narrated by Park Interpreter Mike Whalen, this program featured local folk trio Wintergreen along with a cast of colorful critters and a few of the human characters that have made their home in this special place.
Alice and Larry Spatz perform throughout the Northeast, appearing on television, radio, at folk festivals, in concert and at clubs, schools and colleges. As active folk musicians since the 1960s, they have performed internationally and recorded several albums as soloists and with other performers. They may play as many as eight instruments during a performance! Jared Polens plays hammer dulcimer solo and with others throughout the Northeast. He was a member of the contra dance band, Southwind, and also sings with the acapella vocal quartet, Northern Spy, which has opened for Maura O’Connell and Tom Paxton.
