Author: Crystal Hall
Pianist, educator, and community builder whose artistry and generosity defined generations of jazz in Albany. Lee Shaw’s induction into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame at Universal Preservation Hall is less about a single moment of recognition than it is about a lifetime of devotion. Her life... Read more » ... Read More
As funding models lag behind changing media habits, Open Stage Media works to keep Schenectady informed and connected. On any given weeknight, Open Stage Media’s small team can be found recording a city council meeting, livestreaming a community forum, or archiving public conversations that might otherwise go unheard. Long a... Read more » ... Read More
ALBANY — After years of piecing together short-term apartments for visiting performers, Proctors Collaborative is moving forward with a long-envisioned solution creating dedicated housing for Capital Repertory Theatre artists, embedded within a larger mixed-use development now under construction near downtown Albany. “This is an investment in our artists and in... Read more » ... Read More
From early Capital Region gigs to masked guitar instrumentals and worldwide acclaim, Angel’s career defied convention Eddie Angel’s induction into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame at Universal Preservation Hall honors a career that began modestly in Rensselaer, and grew into an international legacy built on persistence,... Read more » ... Read More
Dynamic lineup offers exciting opportunities for young artists to learn, grow, and shine all summer long SCHENECTADY — The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors Collaborative is once again turning the Capital Region into a hub of creativity this summer, announcing an expansive slate of immersive, professional-caliber summer programs... Read more » ... Read More
Universal Preservation Hall is officially licensed to serve, just in time for your next show. For years, Universal Preservation Hall has been serving Saratoga Springs exactly what it does best — unforgettable music, inspiring performances, and a front-row seat to culture in one of the city’s most historic spaces. Now,... Read more » ... Read More
Last Vestige Records founder Jim Furlong earns Hall of Fame honors for a lifetime devoted to music and community ALBANY — On Quail Street, tucked into a stretch of Albany that feels lived-in and stubbornly real, there’s a doorway that has pulled generations of music lovers inside. Behind it is... Read more » ... Read More
Musician, producer, and founder of Paint Chip Records honored for more than four decades of contributions to the Capital Region music scene. Dominick Campana has played a significant and lasting role in the music life of Albany and the Capital Region for more than forty years, as a musician, producer,... Read more » ... Read More
Unseen hands, precise timing, and creative craft bring the stage to life ALBANY — It’s easy for audiences to marvel at a powerful performance, a moving monologue, or a sweeping musical number, but none of it works without the careful, skill-intensive work backstage. The technicians, prop masters, set builders, lighting... Read more » ... Read More