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Upcoming Literary Events: February 9-14, 2024
This week, we have another great lineup of literary events in the region. Here’s a quick look at the upcoming book discussions, readings, open mics, and workshops.Friday,!-->!-->!-->…
5 Questions with George Filieau at Ghent Playhouse
George Filieau is a mainstay on area stages, performing in dozens of shows throughout the Capital Region at Curtain Call Theatre, Albany Civic Theater and Sand Lake Center!-->…
Saratoga Springs’ Home Made Theater presents ‘Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure’
For two weekends starting Feb. 23, Home Made Theater will present “Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure”, with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and book by Willis!-->…
Theater Review: ‘The Mountaintop’ offers a wonderful glimpse into a legacy
By Baruch Rainey“The Mountaintop,” playing at The Rep in Albany through Feb. 11 and superbly written by Katori Hall, is a thoughtful reimagining of how Dr. Martin Luther!-->!-->!-->…
5 Questions with singer, retired Mohonasen music teacher Gail Sparlin
The Capital Region has an enormous breadth when it comes to types of performance offered – from the dramatic arts to music and stand-up – and this weekend will see the birth!-->…
Empire State Youth Orchestra receives National, Regional and State Support
The Empire State Youth Orchestra has been awarded $150,000 in national, regional and state grants this season.Within those grants include a National Endowment for the!-->!-->!-->…
Upcoming Literary Events: January 26-31, 2024
This week, we have another great lineup of literary events in the region. Here’s a quick look at the upcoming book discussions, readings, open mics, and workshops.!-->!-->!-->…
Review: Classic Theater Guild delights with Steve Martin comedy ‘Picasso’
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is Steve Martin’s 1993 comedy that imagines a meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in the Montmartre cabaret in the title a year!-->…
Review: Excellent SLOC show is sure to awaken something in everyone
Every once in a while a community theater company puts together a production that could stand toe to toe with a professional production of the same play. Sometimes it even!-->…
Review: Schenectady Civic Players vividly bring world of dementia to life
Schenectady Civic Playhouse has started off 2024 with a jolt to the senses.“The Father,” by French playwright Florian Zeller and translated to English by Christopher!-->!-->!-->…
Latest Ellen Sinopoli project lets performers determine movement ideas as they reimagine life’s…
For 33 years, the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company has brought dance to the Capital Region. But on Saturday at the University at Albany, she’ll feature two dances — one from an!-->…
5 Questions with Saratoga Springs schools’ Candace Calvin
Every week across the country there are challenges to school programs and frequently it’s the arts that are targeted.I was curious about what is going on in the rehearsal!-->!-->!-->…