Schenectady to Host Poetry Competition Celebrating Lafayette's Bicentennial

Schenectady is set to commemorate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette's visit on June 11 with a day of festivities including a carriage entrance, speakers, musical performances, and a poetry competition organized by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild. The poetry competition invites entries from various age groups, offering winners a chance to read their work at a formal dinner and have their poems published in a souvenir booklet. Additionally, the First United Methodist Church is hosting its third annual art show on April 5, encouraging artists of all ages to participate under the theme 'Art Makes Your Heart Bloom.' The Albany Institute of History & Art has also announced a new exhibit titled 'Enchanting Threads: The Art of Salley Mavor,' which will run through February 23, highlighting the art of Mavor. These events reflect a vibrant cultural engagement in the region, celebrating both historical and artistic contributions. Community involvement in the arts continues to thrive, as evidenced by these diverse events.