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TROY, NEW YORK: The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is excited to announce that the popular lunchtime series Music at Noon is back for the 2026 season. Since 1988, on the second Tuesday of each month through June, the free Music at Noon concert series has presented exceptional musicians with a diverse mix of musical […]
Greetings – By this time, many of you will have heard the news that an anonymous friend has made a $1 million donation to Caffè Lena. This extraordinary gesture reflects the donor’s love of folk music and a desire to sustain what Caffè Lena brings to the community. At a time of uncertain funding for arts organizations, they want to provide security for the concerts, […]
“I love the run-up to Christmas — it’s a wonderful distraction from the short, cold days of winter,” says UK music topliner Limahl about the holiday season. Limahl, the original lead singer for ’80s band Kajagoogoo, is experiencing a resurgence of popularity of his holiday classic, “One Wish For Christmas” (originally released in 2020), reflecting the […]
On Saturday Dec. 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm, join us at the Strand Theatre for The McKrells’ Christmas Show! “The McKrell-Melick interpretation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” is an absolute classic. It’s the best Marx Brothers routine that the Marx Brothers never did, with Kevin McKrell playing a mix of wisecracking Groucho and straight-man Zeppo, while the bug-eyed, puppy-dog-eager Brian Melick channels Harpo […]
By Joanna Palladino. Albany Civic Theater’s production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Fuddy Meers” is a theatrical funhouse, a world where memory fractures, language twists itself into knots, and truth arrives in unreliable bursts. The production embraces the play’s absurdity with discipline, heart, and a surprising amount of emotional insight. The result is a smart, tightly performed […]
Interview by Niki Kaos. “Words Fall Short” is the newest album from tenor sax cat Joshua Redman. At times upbeat and wildly intricate, and other times atmospheric and moody, it’s a must-listen for jazz fans. And lucky for some of us, Joshua has the quartet on tour, playing mostly songs from the album, and adding […]
On Saturday Dec. 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm, The Bluebillies’ 13th Annual Old Time Christmas Revue is coming to the Strand Theatre! Featuring the host band The Bluebillies, the 2023 AND 2025 winner of the ListenUp Award for best country/folk band, who will present a fun and eclectic mix of original and classic Christmas songs that will […]
Cohoes Music Hall decked out for the holiday season to host Pasek & Paul musical adaptation that was acclaimed by local critics and audiences in 2024 Cohoes, N.Y. (November 24, 2025) – Playhouse Stage Company will open its 38th Season of musical theatre in New York’s Capital Region next week, as A Christmas Story: The […]
Greetings – Here are some fun concerts to clear away the drowsies after Thursday’s tryptophan binge. We love it when you show up on Thanksgiving weekend with extra kids and cousins in tow. With music rooted in friendship and family, the Caffe is a perfect fit for this time of year. As I mentioned last week, and will surely […]
Immersive exhibition brings the unforgettable story of the RMS Titanic to life at Armory Studios NY in Schenectad SCHENECTADY, NY (November 21, 2025) — Following the success of immersive exhibitions like Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Dinos Alive! and The Art of the Brick, a powerful new experience is set to make its Capital Region debut. […]
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