Wednesday, March 20, 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 spot in the Capital Region Thomas Edison... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 15, 2024
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
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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
Friday, March 8, 2024
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
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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
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