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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
Friday, February 2, 2024
William “Billy Bill” Waring was a pioneer in the field; his music still heard in movies, TV shows ALBANY — William Waring was in the right place at the right time; the Harlem native was at the epicenter of hip-hop in the 1980s. Known as Billy Bill in his work,... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 27, 2023
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, November 16, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Nov. 13) – “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” is seeking actors and actresses for major roles in the upcoming Off-Broadway production at Universal Preservation Hall Jan. 18-21, 2024 for six performances. “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” is seeking outgoing men and women ages 18-65. No experience is necessary, but improvisational... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, November 3, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Nov. 3) – Universal Preservation Hall is ringing in the season with five holiday-themed shows coming to Saratoga Springs in the next couple of months. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at universalpreservationhall.org. ... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, November 2, 2023
SCHENECTADY (Oct. 31) – The Brooklyn Nomads is a celebrated cross-cultural ensemble rooted in musical traditions from the Arab world, with a mission to create memorable experiences for its audiences. They will be the third concert in the Music Haven Passport Series, performing 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in the... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Halloween weekend rave coming to Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The moment Shane Stiel walked into the nearly 150-year-old historic church located in downtown Saratoga Springs he knew. He knew he wanted to host the first-ever electronic dance concert at Universal Preservation Hall. Stiel, the creative vision behind “Midnight Mass: The Masquerave”... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Collaborative staff serve appreciation. SCHENECTADY– More than 400 of Proctors Collaborative’s volunteers came together to celebrate all their contributions to the organization on Oct. 18. “From my first day it was clear that our volunteers not only run the place but are our best ambassadors! We could not succeed without... Read more » ... Read More