General News
Monday, June 23, 2025
Classroom brochure for 2025-26 season released SCHENECTADY— The Collaborative School of the Arts recently released its classroom brochure for the 2025-26 season which highlights the wonderful opportunities teachers have to expose their students to live theatre, including student matinees, On-the-Go Touring productions, the 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards,... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Local build company to send rose wall on national tour ROTTERDAM— The Collaborative Scene Shop has been working with its biggest client to date: Disney. The shop was tasked to build the magnificent rose wall that fans of the show can take pictures with before or after they experience the... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, June 13, 2025
Important conversations are brought to public access ALBANY—Open Stage Media is an integral community partner bringing the public important information about local news. Recently, they brought Albany’s Mayoral Candidate forum to their public access channel. The forum featured Dorcey Applyrs, Dan Cerutti, Corey Ellis, and Carolyn McLaughlin with Andrew Neidhart... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
10th annual party helps fund family programming at Universal Preservation Hall SARATOGA SPRINGS— The 10th annual Shaken & Stirred was a huge success, crazy moments, and shots of laughter. Raising $94,505 for family programming at Universal Preservation Hall, the impact of this event brews over to the wonderful community of... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Downtown event invites people of all ages to explore hands-on art activities, live performances, and interactive experiences SCHENECTADY—Downtown will again burst into color, music, and laughter as the 31st Annual Schenectady Kids Arts Festival transforms Jay Street into a vibrant celebration of youth creativity and community spirit 12-4 p.m. Saturday,... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Free music series is back June 5, every Thursday afternoon SCHENECTADY—The long-standing summer tradition, Jazz on Jay, is back June 5 in downtown Schenectady’s Jay Square. Showcasing a mix of established artists, up-and-coming performers, and beloved regional talent, the series brings downtown alive every Thursday afternoon. The 2025 season features... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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