Author: Jessica Sims
SCHENECTADY—An eclectic mix of Capital Region artists is set to perform at the sixth annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards on Sunday, April 21 at Proctors. Performing on the MainStage are Ethan Crowley, Hold On Honeys, Cassandra Kubinski, Jocelyn & Chris, Ruth Pelham and The Sugar Hold. DJ Trumastr... Read more » ... Read More
Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors Collaborative, today announced the promotion of Jean Leonard to president. Leonard, currently the chief of staff and head of programming, has served the institution for 12 years. In that time, in addition to program responsibility and duties in the office of the CEO, she has... Read more » ... Read More
Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors Collaborative, today announced the promotion of Jean Leonard to president. Leonard, currently the chief of staff and head of programming, has served the institution for 12 years. In that time, in addition to program responsibility and duties in the office of the CEO, she has... Read more » ... Read More
Grammy-winning artists bring bayou sound to Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS–Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is known to bring audiences to their feet. Inspiring two-stepping, waltzing, and standing ovations wherever they... Read more » ... Read More
Now in its 33rd year, the Women of Excellence Awards honors a select group of women for their success in business and their contributions to the community. Six women who have achieved success in their professional careers and dedicated themselves to community service will join the prestigious ranks of the... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY (Feb. 26) – Proctors Collaborative hosted “The Not So Late-Night Show” on the MainStage at Proctors Monday night to announce the 2024-25 season for both Proctors in Schenectady and Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany. Hosts John Gray and Lydia Kulbida from News 10 ABC were joined by Philip Morris,... Read more » ... Read More
Artistic Director/ConductorGlen Cortese Personnel ManagerStephani Emery LibrarianCathie-Jo Brun Flute/PiccoloBeth Chinery, PrincipalJackie WrightLaura Dodge OboeSusan Kokernak, PrincipalClarinet/SaxophoneThomas J. Gerbino, PrincipalJohn Van Voris BassoonSusan Daves, Principal HornVictor Sungarian, PrincipalJessica CunninghamMallorie MeyerLaura Jacaruso TrumpetLandon T. Gray, PrincipalOmar WilliamsAllyson Keyser Trombone/Bass TrombonePhil Pandori, PrincipalJon KuscheDan Cordel PercussionMichael J. Christy, PrincipalNicholas Tariello TympaniKathryn G. Lowery... 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 a spot in the Capital Region Thomas... Read more » ... Read More
Hailed as a pianist who “communicates deep artistic understanding through a powerful and virtuosic technique,” pianist LISA LEONARD enjoys a diverse career as chamber musician, soloist and educator. Born in Washington, D.C., Lisa made her debut in 1982 at the age of 10 with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. Since then,... Read more » ... Read More
William “Billy Bill” Waring was a pioneer in the field; his music still heard in movies, TV shows ALBANY — William Waring was in the right place at the right time; the Harlem native was at the epicenter of hip-hop in the 1980s. Known as Billy Bill in his work,... Read more » ... Read More