Friday, March 1, 2024
Intrinsic contributions land her in Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS—The late Jackie Alper embodied the essence of folk music; she was a connector. Throughout her life, with music as her tool, Alper brought people together and brought music to the community. She was a leading... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 26, 2024
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
Friday, February 23, 2024
Kathleen Carey, active for more than 30 years in local theatre community, stars in “Sweat” ALBANY—Sometimes things just don’t work out. Until they do. And after working at most area theatres, Kathleen Carey is about to make her debut on the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre Friday, March 8. Carey... Read more » ... Read More
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
Friday, February 9, 2024
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