Upcoming Events

The Pretty Committee will show you how to make a coaster based on Bargello needlepoint designs. Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence, which have a "flame stitch" pattern.

J.R. Solonche, a Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Orange and Poet Laureate of Orange County, is a prolific poet whose work has been featured in over 500 publications since the early 70s, including The New York Times, The Threepenny Review, and Rattle. His poems have been translated into multiple languages and have been showcased on radio shows like Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac. He's authored 38 books and been nominated for the National Book Award and twice for the Pulitzer Prize. He resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife, Joan I. Siegel, with whom he co-authored Peach Girl: Poems for a Chinese Daughter.

This is the music that paved the way for rock 'n roll and influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and countless others.  Join us for an afternoon of the music of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, including hits like “That’ll Be the Day,” “Not Fade Away,” “Peggy Sue,” “Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” and “Only The Lonely,” along with other classic, early rock 'n roll songs. Performed by Chris Roselle and the RAVE Duo.

Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes

September 23: In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Frida (2002) Julie Taymor’s biopic adapted from Hayden Herrera’s 1983 book Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo depicts the professional and private life of the surrealist Mexican artist and her tempestuous marriage with the renowned muralist Diego Rivera. Stars Salma Hayek in the title role, and Alfred Molina as her husband. Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Makeup and Best Original Score.  Rated R: 2 hours 3 minutes.