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A few of the events marking Women’s History Month
“Granuaile — the Irish Pirate Queen,” with storyteller Marni Gillard
Where: Irish-American Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway, Albany
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21
Tickets: $7 members, $10 nonmembers
Info: irish-us.org; 518-427-1916
“The Suffragents: How Women used Men to Get the Vote,” lecture by author Brooke Kroeger
Where: Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave, Delmar
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24
Admission: Free
Info: bethlehempubliclibrary.org; 518-439-9314
“Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women,” lecture by author Renee Engeln
Where: Bush Memorial Center, Russell Sage College, 65 1st St., Troy
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 25
Admission: Free
Info: sage.edu; 518-244-2248
“Famous Ladies Tea,” fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, featuring portrayals of Carrie Nation, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Betsy Ross and the biblical Elizabeth
Where: Hilton Garden Inn , 235 Hoosick St., Troy
When: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 31
Tickets: $45 per person; $315 for reserved tables of 8
Info: lvorc.org; 518-244-4650
Women’s History Month programs at Albany Public Library
Events and activities at different branches:
“History of the Women’s Club of Albany,” 1 p.m. March 26, Bach Branch, 455 New Scotland Ave. Lecture by Patti Kopach.
Historic Women Poster Contest, open hours, through March 30, Arbor Hill-West Hill Branch, 148 Henry Johnson Blvd. Templates and supplies provided. Ages 6-17.
Women Who Colored Outside the Lines, open hours, through March 30, Delaware branch, 331 Delaware Ave. Coloring sheets for children, who will receive a picture book of women leaders. albanypubliclibrary.org
Contact Amy Biancolli at 518-454-5439 or abiancolli@timesunion.com or visit the arts blog at http://blog.timesunion.com/localarts