SOLD OUT!! Musicians of Ma’alwyck 20th Anniversary Celebratory Event Glimmerglass & Hyde Hall Bus Trip Sunday, August 18, 2019

Includes:

Round trip to Cooperstown in luxury coach Pre-show talk Matinee ticket for opera The Ghosts of Versailles Catered dinner picnic at Hyde Hall Private tour of historic Hyde Hall Champagne toast Musicians of Ma'alwyck Civil War concert Tickets $195

  Depart from SCCC parking lot at 10:30am. Arrive at opera around 11:45, eat on your own (bring a picnic or buy a variety of types of lunches or snacks there), attend opera pre-talk at 12:00; watch Ghosts of Versailles, at end of opera board bus for 5 minute ride over to Hyde Hall. Group splits into two, one does tour of Hyde while the other eats a picnic dinner (provided by MofM), then flip around, champagne toast, then MofM Civil War concert, done by 8:15 en route by 8:30 home to SCCC parking lot by 9:30.

The Ghosts of Versailles In this hilarious nod to The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro, the ghost of Marie Antoinette is upset about her untimely ending, so her favorite playwright, Beaumarchais, attempts to amuse her with a new work. He produces an opera within the opera starring Figaro, Count Almaviva and Susanna, who try to save the queen from her beheading in a fast-moving and tuneful production.  Presented in English with projected English text.  New co-production with Château de Versailles Spectacles.      3 Hours  

A Picnic of Northern Aggression: Union and Rebel Forces Battle at Your Buffet Table

Dixie Smoked Pork Loin Union Chicken Compote en Croute Potato and Corn Salad Roasted Golden Beets with Collard Greens Garlic Scapes with Roasted Red Peppers Mesclun Salad with Raspberry-Onion Dressing Honey-Hush Cornbread Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler with Whipped Cream

Musicians of Ma'alwyck Civil War Concert Musicians of Ma'alwyck presents "Listen to the Mockingbird," a concert themed around Hyde Hall's Civil War weekend on Sunday, August 18th at 7pm. Join Musicians of Ma'alwyck director and violinist Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, guitarist Sten Isachsen, flutist Norman Thibodeau and guest artists Tess McCarthy mezzo-soprano and Charles F Schwartz, baritone for a program of music popular during the American Civil War. Repertory includes works of Stephen Foster, Septimus Winner (one of Lincoln's favorite song-writers), Meyerbeer, Flotow and Rossini, as well as popular songs of the period. Lincoln loved opera, and, in fact, only a week before he was assassinated he attended an opera performance. Musicians of Ma'alwyck captures the flavor of the 1860s American culture with this delightful and poignant program of music.

Central Troy Historic District Food Tour Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Noon We love Troy and want to show you why: sharing what we love about this city and introducing the entrepreneurs invested in bringing her back.   Brown's Brewing Company—417 River St, Troy Experience the first craft brewer in the Capital and among our country's original 100 craft brewers. Enjoy two different beer sips , paired with Buffalo cauliflower bites. Illium Cafe Enjoy award winning Chef Marla's Reuben dip sandwich and a signature salad. Alternative offerings for vegetarians and gluten-free guests, available with advance notice. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (brief musical interlude by MofM) Get an insider's tour of this entire Tiffany designed interior that is on the National Historic Register. The Whistling Kettle Tea Tasting, learn about tea's contribution to our health and its history as you sample two different teas. little pecks Enjoy delicious biscuit with tahini butter and seasonal jam. Alternative offerings for vegetarians and gluten-free guests, available with advance notice. The Dutch Udder Craft Ice Cream Savor three different tastes of unique crafted flavors, many beer centric, using NY dairy and local produce. GF and dairy free options available. Tickets $75, limited to 20, reservations by June 5th Details: Meet 15min prior to tour at Brown’s Brewing CompanyPark on streetWalk is approximately 1.5miles with some inclines & stairsPlease contact for special dietary needs

Historic Downtown Albany Food Tour Wednesday, June 5, 2019 1pm Put on your walking shoes for an entertaining and delicious way to experience Albany. New York’s Capital City for 320+ years, is undergoing a culinary and craft brewing boom. You’ll sip and sample from restaurants that are spicing up Albany’s food scene. Discover stunning architecture and cultural tidbits that will help you develop a fresh perspective on New York’s capital city.  We sprinkle in history, architecture and culture to kick off your weekend in the Capital District. Bring your appetite and your friends and family, to celebrate this great legacy city and let your culinary adventure begin! Your tour guide will greet you at the Discover Albany Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, located at the corner of Broadway and Clinton Ave, Albany. We meet at 12:45 and our first taste will be at 1:00 pm. Our tour highlights 5 tastes from different local restaurants, some history of Albany, architectural accents and culture. Our tour lasts 3.25 hours and we walk about 1.5 miles, with plenty of rests during our tastes.   See Historic Downtown Albany with new eyes and be in the know of this legacy city's food scene.

Albany Pump Station C.H. Evans Brewing Company, a family business that got its start brewing beer in 1786 in Hudson and have been in this historic building since 1999. First Church of Albany (brief musical interlude by MofM) Oldest church in Albany, on National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Second oldest church in NYS. Ama Cocina Modern Mexican street food. Encompass food-laughter-love in this hip setting The Hollow Bar and Kitchen Hip spot in an historic Albany building with seasonal American tapas and main dishes, rotating craft beers and live music. Yum describes it well! Stacks Espresso Bar Cool place for your hot beverage paired with Cider Belly's doughnuts. Olde English Pub A perfect ending, in the 2nd oldest building in Albany. A neighborhood pub, with strong British influences in beverages and menu items, with a beautiful garden.

Tickets $85, limited to 20, reservations by May 29th Details: Meet 15min prior to tour at Discover Albany Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush SquareMetered parking in open lot behind the Pump Station. Park Albany has a free app for parking that is easy to use and allows adding time without returning to your carWalk is approximately 1.5miles with some inclines & stairsPlease contact for special dietary needs