Coming Up Calendar — Nov. 16-22, 2011
METRO ALBANY
Ongoing
Art of Health and Healing: Through Dec. 30, Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Sponsored by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in recognition of its 100th anniversary, the exhibit includes an original drawing by Norman Rockwell, along with artwork by nine Albany physicians. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Admission is free.
Memories of the Civil Rights Movement: The Photography of Danny Lyon: Albany Civil Rights Institute, 326 Whitney Ave. Lyon captured his images while serving as photographer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Admission is $6, adult; $5, senior, military, college student and student grades 5-12; $3, student grades 1-4; $2, preschooler; free, child under 4 years with an adult and ACRI member. Contact (229) 432-1698.
Emerging Artists Exhibition: Through Nov. 23, Albany Area Arts Council, 215 N. Jackson St. Works of top student artists from Albany State University and Valdosta State University. No Admission charge. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Contact (229) 439-ARTS (2787).
Wetherbee Planetarium: Thursdays-Saturdays, 100 Roosevelt Ave. Show schedule
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