Shaker Museum and Library at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village
Special Events & Workshops
<> Located in New Lebanon, New York, the North Family site is the future home for the Shaker Museum and Library. Due to construction and safety issues, the site will only be open for interpretation and tours during special events in 2007.
2007 Scheduled Events
Community Appreciation Day
and
Annual Member's Gift Shop Sale
Sunday, October 14
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Old Chatham campus)
Free admission,
family activities,
seasonal refreshments.
Members receive 20% off most items in the
gift shop!
Annual Benefit Gala
Shoot for the Moon!
Saturday, July 28
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
(Mount Lebanon Shaker Village)
Join us for
cocktails, a sumptuous
dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing on the grounds of Darrow
School at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village. For ticket information, call
518-794-9100.
Live and Silent and Auctions
Listed below are some of the items already confirmed for the Gala’s live and silent auctions. Please watch this site as additional confirms items and packages are added. If you are not able to join us at the auction, email galabids@shakermuseumandlibrary.org to place your absentee bids! We hope you will join us at the Gala.
Original Oil Painting, French Streetscape. Louis Dali (1905-2001) is a listed French artist famous for his techniques in capturing the true atmosphere of Paris in his street scenes. He was especially active in the 1940's and 1950's, and specialized in small street scenes in Paris. He has been awarded high honors in many exhibitions in Europe.
Dali was well represented in European and American galleries during his lifetime. His popularity as an easel painter was enhanced in the late 1970's when he was commissioned by the French government to paint his interpretation of the twelve sights of Paris. The collection was eventually used as the subject for a series of highly collectible Lamoge china plates.
Early in his career Louis Dali studied under the masterful eye of Maurice Utrillo, one of the most famous of the Paris street painters. Utrillo's influence is evident in many Dali compositions. Louis Dali paintings became popular in the United States in the 1950s when the W.T. Burger Company (New York) purchased his paintings for the American art market. Anonymous donation.
Original #6 Shaker Rocking Chair with Arms. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, ca. 1880. The Shakers at Mount Lebanon had a very successful chair manufacturing business. Shaker chairs were sold through department stores such as Marshall Fields & Co. and Shaker Village shops and catalog sales. This fine example of Shaker craftsmanship and design is representative of the chairs produced for adults during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. It retains its original finish with beautiful patina, an original Shaker woven cloth tape seat and back, as well as the Shakers’ trademark decal used to authenticate Shaker manufacture. Donated by Aileen and Robert Hamilton.
Original #3 Shaker Rocking Chair with Arms, and Lined Sewing Carrier. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, ca. 1880 (chair), Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, ca. 1930 (carrier). This chair is another fine example of the Shakers’ successful chair manufacturing business. Meticulously re-seated by Robert W. Wilkins, this chair retains original finish and the Shakers’ trademark decal used to authenticate Shaker manufacture. The accompanying lined sewing carrier, complete with accouterments, is an example of the work of Sabbathday Lake’s Elder Delmer C. Wilson and the Sisters. These carriers were made for sale to summer tourists, in their store, and by mail order. Donated by Suzanne Courcier and Robert W. Wilkins.
Art with the Expert! Tour of the Metropolitan Museum & Lunch in the Trustee’s Dining Room for 4. Join Jeff Daly, Senior Design Advisor to the Director, for a very intimate insider’s tour of the Metropolitan’s American Wing, including the Shaker Room, followed by a lovely luncheon in the Trustee’s Dining Room. Bring your best friends on this tour for four. Donated by Jeff Daly.
Sous-Chef for a Day! Old Chatham Country Store. Get behind the scenes of the most popular Country Store in America! Don your own chef’s toque, apron, and OCCS tee shirt and get ready to prepare delightful fare for all of your friends and neighbors! On-the-job-training provided! Donated by Brian Albert and Peter Trump.
Stay Out of the Kitchen! Restaurant Package. Let those dishes get dusty as you develop a taste for the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley! More than a dozen regional restaurants have donated dinners for two, and $50 or $100 certificates for you to enjoy your favorite meals. This is a must-have package! Donated by regional restaurants.
3rd Annual Artist’s Boxes. Bid on the sought-after oval boxes painted by local artists. This year’s artists include works by Susan Anderson, Marjorie Stoll, Lauren Mundy, Mimi Forer, and Linda Arnaud. Add to your collection with these wonderful works of art! Oval boxes donated by Shaker Workshops®, artwork donated by the artists.
Columbia County’s Bounty. Specialties and delicacies from Columbia County’s finest food and fresh produce providers. This package will appeal to the discerning gourmet and satisfy the real “foodie.” Diets be damned! Enjoy these treats with gusto! Donated by local providers.
Framed Archival Print: Spiral Staircase, Trustee’s Office, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Lovely photographic image taken at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill by Rob Williams, printed by Michel Arnaud, matted and framed by Park Row Gallery.
Rubiner’s Wine and Cheese Tasting Party for 8. Gather your friends and join master cheese monger Matthew Rubiner for a private wine and cheese pairing seminar. Gather at the celebrated rubi’s café in Great Barrington on a Sunday evening to explore the fabled marriage of cheese and wine! Donated by Rubiner’s Cheesemongers & Grocers, Matthew Rubiner.
Theatre Box. This package includes tickets for various performances in the region including Tannery Pond, Close Encounters with Music, PS-21, Mahaiwe Theatre, and Chatham Film Festival. Stay tuned for more details and additional venues. This package is great to complement the Stay Out of the Kitchen! Restaurant Package. Donated by regional venues.
Hand-made Silk Kimono. This is a one-of-a-kind Japanese style short kimono of a winter-white silk brocade fabric, lightly quilted and suitable for every season. This elegant evening jacket is made from custom woven fabric for an undisclosed foreign celebrity. The fabric was donated by Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc., designed and made by Lore Squier. Lore was trained by and worked for an exclusive fashion house in Germany. This is a wonderful item!
Family Photo Session and Album. This package is a must for every family! This package includes a photographic session for a family portrait by Jane Feldman, an award winning photographers and author from New Lebanon and New York City. Jane’s unerring eye and sensitivity will capture the best of your family in formal and informal settings. Includes a set of professional 4x6 prints and a quality CD to make your own enlargements and additional prints to share. The photo shoot will be at the winner’s home at a mutually agreed upon date. Donated by Jane Feldman.
Live and Silent and Auctions
Listed below are some of the items already confirmed for the Gala’s live and silent auctions. Please watch this site as additional confirms items and packages are added. If you are not able to join us at the auction, email galabids@shakermuseumandlibrary.org to place your absentee bids! We hope you will join us at the Gala.
Live Auction
Items
Willis Henry,
noted auctioneer of wonderful Shaker and Americana antiques, will
present about ten live auction items. Review the descriptions below so
that you will be ready to make your best bids!Original Oil Painting, French Streetscape. Louis Dali (1905-2001) is a listed French artist famous for his techniques in capturing the true atmosphere of Paris in his street scenes. He was especially active in the 1940's and 1950's, and specialized in small street scenes in Paris. He has been awarded high honors in many exhibitions in Europe.
Dali was well represented in European and American galleries during his lifetime. His popularity as an easel painter was enhanced in the late 1970's when he was commissioned by the French government to paint his interpretation of the twelve sights of Paris. The collection was eventually used as the subject for a series of highly collectible Lamoge china plates.
Early in his career Louis Dali studied under the masterful eye of Maurice Utrillo, one of the most famous of the Paris street painters. Utrillo's influence is evident in many Dali compositions. Louis Dali paintings became popular in the United States in the 1950s when the W.T. Burger Company (New York) purchased his paintings for the American art market. Anonymous donation.
Original #6 Shaker Rocking Chair with Arms. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, ca. 1880. The Shakers at Mount Lebanon had a very successful chair manufacturing business. Shaker chairs were sold through department stores such as Marshall Fields & Co. and Shaker Village shops and catalog sales. This fine example of Shaker craftsmanship and design is representative of the chairs produced for adults during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. It retains its original finish with beautiful patina, an original Shaker woven cloth tape seat and back, as well as the Shakers’ trademark decal used to authenticate Shaker manufacture. Donated by Aileen and Robert Hamilton.
Original #3 Shaker Rocking Chair with Arms, and Lined Sewing Carrier. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, ca. 1880 (chair), Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, ca. 1930 (carrier). This chair is another fine example of the Shakers’ successful chair manufacturing business. Meticulously re-seated by Robert W. Wilkins, this chair retains original finish and the Shakers’ trademark decal used to authenticate Shaker manufacture. The accompanying lined sewing carrier, complete with accouterments, is an example of the work of Sabbathday Lake’s Elder Delmer C. Wilson and the Sisters. These carriers were made for sale to summer tourists, in their store, and by mail order. Donated by Suzanne Courcier and Robert W. Wilkins.
Art with the Expert! Tour of the Metropolitan Museum & Lunch in the Trustee’s Dining Room for 4. Join Jeff Daly, Senior Design Advisor to the Director, for a very intimate insider’s tour of the Metropolitan’s American Wing, including the Shaker Room, followed by a lovely luncheon in the Trustee’s Dining Room. Bring your best friends on this tour for four. Donated by Jeff Daly.
Sous-Chef for a Day! Old Chatham Country Store. Get behind the scenes of the most popular Country Store in America! Don your own chef’s toque, apron, and OCCS tee shirt and get ready to prepare delightful fare for all of your friends and neighbors! On-the-job-training provided! Donated by Brian Albert and Peter Trump.
Stay Out of the Kitchen! Restaurant Package. Let those dishes get dusty as you develop a taste for the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley! More than a dozen regional restaurants have donated dinners for two, and $50 or $100 certificates for you to enjoy your favorite meals. This is a must-have package! Donated by regional restaurants.
Silent Auction Items
We will have
more than two dozen wonderful items and packages for lively bidding
during the cocktail hour. Bid with gusto, visit with your friends, and
then bid again! Watch this website for updates to this list.3rd Annual Artist’s Boxes. Bid on the sought-after oval boxes painted by local artists. This year’s artists include works by Susan Anderson, Marjorie Stoll, Lauren Mundy, Mimi Forer, and Linda Arnaud. Add to your collection with these wonderful works of art! Oval boxes donated by Shaker Workshops®, artwork donated by the artists.
Columbia County’s Bounty. Specialties and delicacies from Columbia County’s finest food and fresh produce providers. This package will appeal to the discerning gourmet and satisfy the real “foodie.” Diets be damned! Enjoy these treats with gusto! Donated by local providers.
Framed Archival Print: Spiral Staircase, Trustee’s Office, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Lovely photographic image taken at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill by Rob Williams, printed by Michel Arnaud, matted and framed by Park Row Gallery.
Rubiner’s Wine and Cheese Tasting Party for 8. Gather your friends and join master cheese monger Matthew Rubiner for a private wine and cheese pairing seminar. Gather at the celebrated rubi’s café in Great Barrington on a Sunday evening to explore the fabled marriage of cheese and wine! Donated by Rubiner’s Cheesemongers & Grocers, Matthew Rubiner.
Theatre Box. This package includes tickets for various performances in the region including Tannery Pond, Close Encounters with Music, PS-21, Mahaiwe Theatre, and Chatham Film Festival. Stay tuned for more details and additional venues. This package is great to complement the Stay Out of the Kitchen! Restaurant Package. Donated by regional venues.
Hand-made Silk Kimono. This is a one-of-a-kind Japanese style short kimono of a winter-white silk brocade fabric, lightly quilted and suitable for every season. This elegant evening jacket is made from custom woven fabric for an undisclosed foreign celebrity. The fabric was donated by Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc., designed and made by Lore Squier. Lore was trained by and worked for an exclusive fashion house in Germany. This is a wonderful item!
Family Photo Session and Album. This package is a must for every family! This package includes a photographic session for a family portrait by Jane Feldman, an award winning photographers and author from New Lebanon and New York City. Jane’s unerring eye and sensitivity will capture the best of your family in formal and informal settings. Includes a set of professional 4x6 prints and a quality CD to make your own enlargements and additional prints to share. The photo shoot will be at the winner’s home at a mutually agreed upon date. Donated by Jane Feldman.
Please check this page often as new
events may be added.
