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Friday, February 23, 2024
“Real George’s Backroom” creator joins the Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame ALBANY—George Guarino is an innovator, creator and a man ahead of his time. Before MTV was even a thing, there was Albany’s very own music television show, “Real George’s Backroom.” Guarino’s instinct for timing was apparent:... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Shaken and Stirred celebrity bartender party is back to kick off summer SARATOGA—The Shaken and Stirred celebrity bartender party is back! The annual fundraiser event for Universal Preservation Hall returns for its ninth year. The party and fun take over Saratoga National Golf Course Thursday, May 16. Local businesses... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Arts organizations from the Capital Region, Catskills Region and Southern Tier set to benefit from casino funding opportunity SCHENECTADY —The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is pleased to announce the fourth round of Fairgame Arts Grants, an invaluable funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in three New... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
New three-year sponsorship for annual High School Musical Theatre Awards SCHENECTADY—The Collaborative School of the Arts is happy to announce the Daily Gazette’s new three-year sponsorship of the annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. “We’re delighted to be able to support the local arts in this way,” said Miles Reed,... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
E.R.I.E. leads all artists in the sixth annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards with four nominations, sponsored by MLB. The Albany-based indie rock quartet E.R.I.E. was nominated for Album of the Year for “Suburban Mayhem,” Record of the Year for “World is on Fire” featuring Sydney Worthley, Rock/Pop Artist of the... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Concert features 17-year-old pianist SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra’s season features Bethlehem Central High School senior William Lauricella during their performance Sunday, January 21 on the MainStage at Proctors. “I am extremely excited to be playing with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra,” Lauricella said. The 17-year-old pianist won first place... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
‘Triple Threat’ classes open to all with passion for theatre Starting in January, Collaborative Academy for Theatrical Training will be offered by the region’s premier musical theatre instructors at Proctors! The Collaborative School of the Arts’ new program is aimed to give students the knowledge they need about their artistic... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, December 15, 2023
Induction ceremony is March 25 SARATOGA SPRINGS – The sixth class of inductees for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame has been announced. It includes artists from the fields of classical, folk, jazz and electronic music, as well as a pioneering hip-hop songwriter and two individuals who... Read more » ... Read More