Author: Crystal Hall
Album of the Year Goes to Zan & the Winter Folk for “New Morse Code” SCHENECTADY—The spirit of the 518’s vibrant music scene was alive and loud at Proctors Sunday, April 27 as the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards—fondly known as the Eddies—returned for another unforgettable evening of performances,... Read more » ... Read More
“In Other Words” brings new dimensions to programming SCHENECTADY— Experience a new perspective on musical storytelling as the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra opens its 92nd season, “In Other Words.” This evocative theme, curated by Artistic Director and Conductor Glen Cortese, turns sound into language, and every note carries meaning beyond words.... Read more » ... Read More
Collaborative School of the Arts celebrates hard work, passion, and creativity SCHENECTADY– A night of music, magic, and talented high school theatre students take over the MainStage at Proctors for the ninth annual High School Musical Theatre Awards Saturday, May 10. Celebrate and support the hard work these students put... Read more » ... Read More
Be a part of the biggest Saratoga party helping ignite creativity in local students SARATOGA SPRINGS – What began as a simple effort to keep the lights on has evolved into a full-blown celebration of creativity, community, and connection. When Shaken & Stirred first launched, its mission was straightforward: raise... Read more » ... Read More
Honoring the Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary with a Journey Through Schenectady’s Past Schenectady’s story is being told in new and compelling ways, thanks to a continued partnership between Open Stage Media and the Schenectady County Historical Society. Their joint podcast, “Here in Schenectady,” airs monthly and an episode to commemorate... Read more » ... Read More
World premiere started in Capital Repertory Theatre’s Next Act! New Play Summit ALBANY— Igna Ballard and the eponymous Rosie have been connected for some time. Having first brought the character of Rosie to life in a reading during Capital Repertory Theatre’s 2023 Next Act New Play Summit First 15 event,... Read more » ... Read More
Group leaders get special access and discounted prices to shows at Proctors and theREP SCHENECTADY–With work taking up so much of our time, we often spend more hours with coworkers than anyone else. That’s why finding moments to connect outside the daily grind is so important. Ashley Glassford, a group... Read more » ... Read More
Relationship with Proctors and the Golub Family at the heart of partnership Since 1932, Market 32/Price Chopper has been the Capital Region’s grocery store. Growing out of a wholesale business at the turn of the 20th century, brothers William and Bernard Golub opened what was then known as Central Market... Read more » ... Read More
Female producer at UPH takes on male-dominated field SARATOGA— Gabi Ramsundar has always been “a theatre kid.” When her older sister took a theatre tech class, a new passion emerged for Gabi. She’s one of the youngest stage production people working at Proctors Collaborative, and the only women in the... Read more » ... Read More
Local talent, Annabelle Duffy, lands first professional gig SCHENECTADY—The High School Musical Theatre Awards, hosted by the Collaborative School of the Arts, is a life-changing event. The experience leaves an impact on students that lasts forever. Best Actress winner in 2018, Annabelle Duffy used that experience to land her first... Read more » ... Read More