Author: Crystal Hall
Magical Lee returns to host Cosplay Contest SCHENECTADY—Cosplay, at the heart of all cons, is celebrated at Fandom Fest and the talented Magical Lee is back again this year to help co-produce and host the cosplay contest Saturday, August 10. At Fandom Fest, the Cosplay Contest is open to everyone!... Read more » ... Read More
Suzanne Bradbeer a submission finalist at the very first NEXT ACT! summit, is back again! ALBANY—Capital Repertory Theatre is a place where relationships blossom alongside new productions and familiar tales. Suzanne Bradbeer, a finalist in the very first NEXT ACT! New Play Summit, will host “Page to Stage: Consider the... Read more » ... Read More
Report: Employment in the arts across upstate surged 35% from 2009 to 2019 ALBANY—The arts are a driving force in culture, quality of life, education, innovation and, surprising to some, the economy. That was the message at a forum, “Upstate’s Creative Spark: Harnessing the Arts to Boost Economic Vitality in... Read more » ... Read More
Sarah DeThorne feels “lucky” to have theatre so close to home SCHENECTADY—Commitment can be a scary feeling, especially when you’re thinking about a whole year in advance. Sarah DeThrorne realized early on, as a Proctors subscriber, that this commitment is more of a benefit than a fear. Knowing exactly when,... Read more » ... Read More
Join NEXT ACT! New Play Summit to be a part of the magic and discovery Audience members offer valuable feedback to theatre, playwrights ALBANY—Capital Repertory Theatre has long been known for its commitment to developing new plays and playwrights. As evidence of that commitment, this season theREP is premiering NEXT... Read more » ... Read More
Eddies Music Hall of Fame honors music and social justice work champion Margie Rosenkranz SCHENECTADY—It’s undeniable that when people come together truly great things can happen. And it’s fair to say that music and politics together make for a powerful message. Margie Rosenkranz understands the importance of this more than... Read more » ... Read More
American composer, musician and teacher was Distinguished Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy KINGSTON—To hear and to listen are two different things. American composer and accordionist, Pauline Oliveros understood this. Her ability to take things deeper, and further, lands her spot in the Capital Region Thomas Edison... Read more » ... Read More
SCOTIA—When it comes to blues music, Don Wilcock has written the book on it. Literally. The esteemed music columnist, producer and editor will be inducted into the sixth class of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs for his... Read more » ... Read More
Special performance features Saratoga Voices and students SARATOGA–In a collaborative performance with Skidmore College, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will be featuring special voices from the local community. Guest artists from Saratoga Voices and Skidmore student artists will join SSSO’s third performance of the season, “A Legend of the Opera,” showcasing... Read more » ... Read More
Troy native Nick Brignola was a self-taught baritone saxophonist TROY—Jazz musician Nick Brignola, a renowned big-toned baritone saxophonist, earns recognition as an inductee of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. An artist with his own distinct style, he carved out his niche in the hard-bop mainstream of... Read more » ... Read More