Landis 2026 Signature Spring Plant, Book, and Bake Sale at Landis Aboretum
Location: Enter near the front of the Barn Registration: Members and non-members: free. Admission and parking are free. Donations to the Arboretum gratefully accepted. It's a can't-miss event for gardeners! Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM Many gardeners wait impatiently to find out what plants or plant groups will be featured in Landis' sales. Of course, there will be hundreds of perennials, shrubs, grasses, and trees for a range of conditions, including many unusual varieties. Gardeners return year after year for strong, vibrant plants. This year we'll have a nice selection of organic vegetable seedlings and herbs as well as some lovely hanging baskets. There are always some special features at our sales. Check back in early spring for list of vendors. Take advantage of our plant experts Our roving team of plant experts will advise you about selecting the right plants for the right places and how to plant and care for them. . Visit the ''Bulb Bar.'' Grab a baggie and select your choice of bulbs, corms, or tubers. ''Rare and Unusual Specimen'' plant We will offer limited numbers of ''Rare and Unusual Specimen'' plants, chosen because of their unique characteristics. Try out a dwarf evergreen or an interesting shrub with variegated leaves. Arboretum members are invited to shop at the Pick of the Pots Sale (POPS) on Friday, May 15 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM for the best selection. Not a member? We'll help you join on the spot. ''Small Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces'' Check out our carefully curated collection of ''Small Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces.'' ''Pollinator Plants'' Browse our ''Pollinator Plant'' category, which will feature plants that provide nectar, pollen, seeds, or nest-building materials. And books! As wonderful as the plants are, this is not just a plant sale. While you're at Landis, take a break to browse the used book sale at the Book Shop in the Barn, perhaps to find something to expand your knowledge of gardening or nature, cooking or travel, fiction or non-fiction to read after you've completed a satisfying day of gardening. And baked goodies! Don't forget our ever-popular bake sale: always a great selection of homemade treats at good prices! PLANT SALE PRIMER - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Starting times and dates for the sale are firm: POPS May 15, 4:00 - 6:00 PM GENERAL PUBLIC May 16 & 17 Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Purchases may not be made prior to the sale. The Arboretum cannot set aside plants prior to the sale. Please park cars in our upper parking area next to the Meeting House. Handicapped parking and drop-off space is available. Please inform the parking attendants of your needs. Sorry: dogs are not allowed at the Plant Sale. Arboretum plant experts will be available all weekend to answer your questions and to provide suggestions and advice on plant selection, site requirements, and proper planting and care techniques. Restrooms and picnic tables are available for your convenience. Have your membership card handy for quicker checkout. (10% discount for members.) Not a member? We'll be happy to help you join. Volunteers from Arboretum-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 501 will be available to help those needing assistance in getting purchases to their vehicles. You may make purchases with cash, check, or credit card. All purchased items must be removed by 4:00 PM Sunday. Landis does not make deliveries and is not responsible for items left after 4:00 PM on Sunday. For more information, call the Arboretum at 518-875-6935 or email us at info@landisarboretum.org.
Best Friends Girl: America's Favorite Cars Experience
The Glove Theatre is proud to present Best Friends Girl ? America?s favorite CARS experience. Best Friends Girl recreates the timeless hits of The Cars spanning their 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100. The Cars undoubtedly left their mark in popular culture with notable hits like ?Best Friend?s Girl,? ?Shake It Up,? ?Magic,? ?Let?s Go? and of course, ?Moving in Stereo? which gained notoriety from its placement in the movie ?Fast Times at Ridgemont High.? Best Friends Girl are comprised of lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians whose goal is to keep the music of The Cars alive with every performance! The Cars' journey began with Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr collaborating on several projects in the early 70's. Ric and Benjamin eventually completed the lineup with Greg Hawkes, Elliot Easton, and David Robinson in Boston in 1976. In the confusion left behind from the death of disco and the angst of punk, they forged a new direction bringing together the synthesizer sound with classic rock and roll roots. It created a unique sound for the time and icon John Lennon became a fan stating, ''I think The Cars? 'Touch and Go' is right out of the fifties ?Oh, oh?? A lot of it is fifties stuff. But with eighties styling.? Meet the Band: John Starr - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Like many young kids John's family thought it would be smart for him to learn how to play guitar, so at age 4 he began the roller coaster ride that has brought him here today. The lessons were a chore until he met a few friends that could play some instruments and then they put together a band and became musicians. Then in 7th grade he stepped on stage for the first time and the love affair began. Since then there have been thousands of stages and many different musician friends but the thrill has never gone away. Touring with several main stream acts playing guitar, bass or vocals, performing music has always been challenging and very rewarding. Along the way there has been a lot of song writing and also wearing the hat of a producer for some really cool acts. Now with Best Friends Girl he has settled down with 4 very talented professionals and loves every second that they get to perform together. The energy and the enjoyment have come full circle since the little boy first picked up his guitar. Kevin Gallagher - Lead Guitar Gary Bonneau - Bass Born in Brooklyn New York and raised in the Pocono Mountains. My oldest brothers album collection was all i needed to be aware of how music moved me. With an acoustic guitar always lying about, i started to figure out pieces of songs and that was the beginning. In 1988 a friend asked if i wanted to join his band, but i had to play bass. so i traded my guitar stuff for a bass. i just went into the woodshed for a month and did the show. Loved it. During the 90?s i played in various cover and original bands from the Poconos, gigging the trip-state area. In early 2000 i hooked up with a couple of friends to work on original music and we became Eight Days Gone. Management, a recording contract and small tours (Buffalo to L.A) was very cool and made all the hard work worth every minute. Always Loved The Cars, saw them live, and excited to be in this band with this class of Musicians. Mike Weber - Drums Mike Weber started out playing drums when his father sat him down at a drum set at age 7. From then on, he spent just about every day after school playing to albums like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Beach Boys. He continued to perform in school bands as well as local groups. Through his adult musical career, Mike has toured regionally and nationally, worked as a session musician and played in many original and cover bands. His musical career has afforded him to see many places and meet many fine people. ''I would not trade these experiences for anything else and feel very lucky to have this talent'' he states. Mike's musical journey has also led him to build a professional recording studio where he can expand his musical roots to music recording, engineering and production. Tom Wooley - Keyboards For about as long as he can remember, Tom has been fascinated by synthesizers and organs or any other keyboard based instrument that produces sound through electricity. By around the age of 12, he discovered Keith Emerson and that was it . . . playing keyboards became an obsession. Tom is a 30 plus year veteran of the NJ/NY music scene and has performed live or provided session work for countless original and cover acts over the years. He has worked with several tribute bands including The Reagans (80?s), Us Not Them (Pink Floyd), Evil Ways (Santana), Presence (Led Zeppelin), and Beginnings (Chicago). His love of quirky synthesizer sounds makes him a natural fit for The Best Friends Girl. Tom holds a degree in music composition and still composes/records whenever time permits. He is a voracious lover of all music styles and will happily listen to anything that doesn?t suck. He manages a well established music store when not on stage. He?s happily married with two outstanding teenage daughters. All ages welcome! 21+ to purchase adult beverages with a valid ID.
Star Party at Landis Arboretum
Location: The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House field Registration: Free. Donations to the Arboretum greatly appreciated. The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will be hosting the following star parties in 2026 at Landis Arboretum: Saturday, March 21: 8-10PM Saturday, April 18: 8:30-10:30PM Saturday, May 16: 9-11PM Saturday, June 13: 9:30-11:30PM Saturday, July 11: 9:30-11:30PM Saturday, August 8: 9-11PM Thursday, August 20, club meeting starting at 7:30PM, Star Party following if the skies cooperate Saturday, Sept 12: 8-10PM Star parties are cancelled if the skies will be mostly cloudy. Come view the stars and planets in Landis' dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. A variety of telescopes will be set up for viewing the heavens, revealing nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, double stars, planets, and other celestial objects. General Star Party information: ? Guests of all ages are always welcome. Club activities, including public Star Parties at Landis Arboretum and the club Annual Meeting, are free and open to the public. ? In cold weather it is very important to dress warmly - and you will NOT be warm if you do not wear a hat. You will be outdoors and it is very easy to get chilled when you are inactive; it feels 15 to 20 degrees colder. Even cool weather requires extra clothing. ? Feel free to bring your own telescope and/or binoculars. We are happy to answer questions about using or buying a telescope. There are many poor quality telescopes and a lot of misleading advertising on the market, so learn the basics before purchasing a telescope. Email safrench@nycap.rr.com for a copy of our brief introduction to telescopes and a buying guide. ? Please do not smoke or vape near the telescopes. Smoke can damage the optical coatings in a telescope. Also avoid applying insect repellents from spray cans when standing near the telescopes. ? Star Parties normally last at least one hour and generally go longer if the sky conditions are good, but there is no guarantee people will still be observing if you arrive more than an hour after the starting time. You can arrive anytime during the star party and stay as long as you want. Please Note: Star Parties are canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy. Please check the Landis website or the club's groupsio chat for updates to the schedule. Will it be clear? Review the current George Landis Arboretum Clear Sky Clock (click on any box several times for a satellite map) For more information on the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, including activities, membership, and lots of great links, check out the club's website at dudleyobservatory.org/AAAA/
