Author: Crystal Hall
Flipping the traditional game of Bingo on its head, the 18+ three-hour-long interactive stage show — was completely sold out! Bingo Loco was part dance party, part bingo night, full of humor, prizes, and unexpected entertainment twists that kept participants on their toes. ... Read More
The Ovation Lounge is one of the many perks of being a Proctors subscriber, extending the theatre experience beyond the stage. Tucked inside Proctors, the Ovation Lounge is a place for subscribers to pause, gather, and ease into the magic of a night out. Before the lights dim in the... Read more » ... Read More
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