Bernice Lewis
Berkshire-based folk musician Bernice Lewis will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, January 22, at 6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated.
[private] A fixture on the coffeehouse circuit, contemporary-folk radio, and at major folk festivals, Lewis — who studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin and guitar technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser – has been a featured performer on National Public Radio’s “Mountain Stage” program and a finalist in the 1987 New Folk Songwriting Contest at the prestigious Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival. Her new ballad, “Bridges That Hold,” was included in the PBS-TV “Lifelines” documentary starring Peter, Paul and Mary. She sings from a woman’s perspective with wit and eloquence in distinctive, powerful vocals that have been described as “utterly and uniquely her own.”
For further information, call the library at (518) 794-8844.
Author Gloria McClay To Speak On Dog Obedience
Author and dog obedience expert Gloria McClay will discuss her book “Dog Sense” at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, January 15, at 6:30 pm. McClay will read from her book, after which she will answer questions about dog obedience, breeding and training. The program will be followed by a signing.
“Dog Sense” offers advice on how to become a responsible dog owner. McClay provides all the necessary ingredients for the recipe to having well–trained dogs, emphasizing the important reasons why dog owners need to establish a leadership role.
Gloria McClay has been a dedicated professional dog training instructor and behavior consultant for 25 years. Under the kennel name Glorial Schipperkes and Rottweilers, she has been an accomplished breeder, owner and handler for more than 30 years.
All are welcome at this free event. For more information, please call the library at (518) 794-8844. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
David Borton, Inventor Of Solar Powered Boat To Speak
Join retired RPI professor David Borton at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, January 21 at 6:30 pm for a presentation on the future of solar energy in New Lebanon and for electric boats, specifically his own sun-powered vessel, Solar Sal.
Named Solar Sal as a tribute to the iconic mule in the famous song, ‘Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal,’ the 39-foot vessel is the brainchild of professor Borton, who designed her propulsion system. Sal is powered by sixteen solar panels with a capacity of five kilowatts, making her a vessel 100% propelled by sustainable green energy. In September, Solar Sal journeyed down the Erie Canal to Mechanicville, New York, carrying a full load of cargo. She used no gas or oil and it was a historic voyage – the first cargo hauled by a 100% renewably powered source on the Erie Canal since the last draft animals were retired.
David Borton is a 71-year-old Brunswick resident and solar energy advocate. He taught solar engineering and physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before retiring to devote himself to Solar Sal.
This program, which is free and open to the public, is best suited for teens and adults, although patrons of all ages are welcome. The library is at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.[/private]