Galleries
Upstate Artists Guild
247 Lark Street, Albany
426.3501; www.upstateartistsguild.org
Hours: Thursday & Friday 5:30pm-8pm; Saturday 2pm- 8pm; Sunday 2pm-6pm.
March 7-28
The Green Show—Featured artist Michael Weidrich.
March 7
1st Friday Films – 9pm.
March 14
Poetry @ the UAG – Deborah Poe & Nicole Karas. 6:30pm- 9pm.
March 28
Poetry @ the UAG – Jaqueline Jones LaMon & Carol Graser. 6:30pm-9pm.
April 4-25
WTF?—An exhibit of contemporary folk art from across the nation.
April 11
Poetry @ the UAG – Stephen Cope & Mary Panza. 6:30pm-9pm.
April 25
Poetry @ the UAG – Rebecca Wolff & Sam Truitt. 6:30pm-9pm.
May 2-23
Dream Wheels – Art of and about the bicycle.
June 6-27
The People’s Choice Art Show—In conjunction with Art on Lark, with this year’s special feature of Kids’ Art.
The Clement Art Gallery
201 Broadway, Troy
272.6811; www.clementart.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am–6pm; Friday 10am- 7pm; Saturday 10am–4pm.
Through March 26
Carolou Kristofik – Still Life: Glorifying Reality
Upcoming Exhibits
March 28–April 23
Deborah Bailey
April 25–May 28
Laura VonRosk
May 30–June 25
Chris Murray
June 27–July 23
Egg Tempera Exhibition
Albany International Airport Gallery
737 Albany Shaker Road, Albany (third floor)
242.2241
Hours: 7am–11pm daily.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibits
Through March 30
Farsighted—Thirteen artists traverse 13 countries, from Morocco to Iceland, Cuba to India, Belize to the Czech Republic in this exhibition, which combines photographic prints, projections and field recordings, sculpture and travel ephemera that resonate with the lure of distant lands, people and cultures.
Gallery 100
462 Broadway 2nd Floor, Saratoga Springs
580.0818; www.gallery100.net
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11am–5pm or by appointment
March 29-30
Interiors Weekend Open House—12pm–5pm
Through April 5
Introducing Gallery 100 Print Collection.
April 10-May 18
Featuring Gallery Artists
May 22–June 21
Gallery 100 Presents Artwork from The Arts Student League – “On the Lighter Side”.
June 26– July 27
Paul Kolnik presents Children’s Ballets from the New York City Ballet.
Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery
1 Amherst Street, Lake George
668.2616; www.lakegeorgearts.org
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12pm-5pm; Saturday 12pm-4pm (during exhibitions); all other times by request.
March 2
Bands ‘n Beans—Lake George Arts Project’s 17th annual festival of chili and music. 2pm–7pm. Admission is $20 with tickets available at the door. Roaring Brook Ranch, Lake George.
March 15-April 18
Paintings by Douglas Durning and ceramics by Myung Rye Kim.
May 10-June 13
Paintings by Yasemin Kackar Demirel.
Nicole Fiacco/Modo Gallery
506 Warren Street, Hudson
828.5090; www.modogallery.com
Hours: Thursday-Monday 12pm–6pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Exhibits
March 15-April 19
Unbelievable: Christopher Haun
April 26-May 31
Ken Polinskie: Recent Paintings and Works on Paper.
Incident Report
348 Warren Street, Hudson
jwhstrodl@gmail.com
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Through March
Contemporary Portraits of Abraham Lincoln in Fibers by Local Artist Oscar Strodl—Working in roving wool (raw wool floss before it is spun), thread, and yarn, Strodl creates haunting portraits of the 16th American president that explore the complex, often contradictory, sides of Lincoln as a man, president, and American icon.
Museums
The Arkell Museum
2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie
673.2314; www.arkellmuseum.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday-Sunday 12:30pm–5pm.
Admission: Adults $7; seniors and students $5; children age 11 and under free.
Film Series
March 14
West Side Story – 7:30pm. $4 donation.
March 28
In America – 7:30 pm. $4 donation.
April 11
The Namesake – 7:30pm. $4 donation.
April 25
Sweet Land – 7:30pm. $4 donation.
Exhibits
March 9- June 8
Caricature, Politics and Immigration: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection and Politcal Cartoons from the Arkell Museum – Original art by the cartoonists Gilliam and Zimm will be shown alongside “Judge” and “Punch” magazine illustrations.
June 27- September 21
Wyeths from the Farnsworth Art Museum Collection – Watercolors and oil paintings by three generations of America’s most famous family of artists.
Through July 20
Famous and Fabulous Portraits from George Washington to the Golden Girl – Portraits by some of America’s best known artists from the 18th through the early 20th century.
Albany Institute of History and Art
125 Washington Avenue, Albany
463.4478; www.albanyinstitute.org
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm; Monday and major holidays closed; Tuesday pre-registered groups only.
Admission: Adults $8; seniors and students $6; children ages 6-12 $4; children ages 5 and younger free.
Ongoing Exhibits
19th Century American Sculpture: Erastus Dow Palmer, Launt Thompson, Charles Calverley. Sculpture Court.
The Landscape that Defined America: The Hudson River School. Hudson River School Gallery.
Traders and Culture: Colonial Albany and the Formation of American Identity. Colonial Albany Gallery.
Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt Gallery.
Sense of Place:18th and 19th Century Paintings and Sculpture. Lansing Gallery.
Albany Institute of History & Art’s Entry Point Gallery – Recently reinstalled with new objects from its collection, including: oil paintings by Bill Sullivan, Ridgefield Athletic Club Toboggan Coat, a cast iron stove made by the Washington Stove Works, a poster by the New York Central railroad and much more.
Exhibits
Art & Nature: Hudson River School Paintings—This newly installed and redesigned exhibition will feature over 20 paintings by artists such as Thomas Cole, Asher B. Durand, Jasper Cropsey, James Hart, William Hart, John Kensett, Homer D. Martin, David Johnson, John Casilear and George Inness.
Through June 1
Venetian Scenes by Walter Launt Palmer—This exhibition will include 10 paintings, along with sketches, diaries, photographs and account books related to Palmer’s Venetian work.
Through May 25
Horsing Around: 19th Century Cast Iron Hitching Posts—The exhibition will include approximately 70 hitching posts along with a selection of paintings, prints, broadsides and sculptures of the horses that used posts. Also included will be a small selection of patterns, trade catalogues, photographs, and other supporting material.
Through May 25
The Folk Spirit of Albany: Folk Art from the Collection of the Albany Institute of History & Art – Drawn from the museum’s collection of folk art dating from the 18th century to the present, this exhibition will include paintings by Ammi Phillips, Mary Gridley, Horace Bundy, Thomas Chambers, and Fritz Vogt; quilts, mourning pictures, and textiles; stoneware by Paul Cushman and a variety of materials made by unidentified artists.
Through May 25
Cast with Style: 19th Century Cast-Iron Stoves from the Albany Area – This exhibition, drawn from the museum’s well-known collection will include 30 stoves complemented by prints, drawings, photographs, stove catalogues, and advertising materials.
Gallery Talks
March 9
“Cast with Style” – 2pm. Free with museum admission.
April 6
“Venetian Scenes” by Walter Launt Palmer – 2pm. Free with museum admission.
April 13
“The Folk Spirit of Albany” – 2pm. Free with museum admission.
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls
792.9197; www.hydecollection.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm; closed Monday and all national holidays.
Admission: Free, but donations are appreciated.
March 16
deBlasiis Chamber Music Series Concert – Free. 3pm. Helen Froehlich Auditorium.
April 1
deBlasiis Chamber Music Series Concert – Free. 7:30pm. Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen Street, Glens Falls.
May 12
deBlasiis Chamber Music Series Concert – Free. 7:30pm. Helen Froehlich Auditorium.
Through March 23
Elihu Vedder and Italy: Includes approximately 24 works by Vedder drawn from The Hyde’s own holdings and several loans from the esteemed collection of Simon Parkes. Includes paintings, drawings, a relief sculpture and three illustrated books by the artist. Hoopes Gallery.
Through April 13
Art in the ‘Toon Age: Examines the impact of cartoons and graphic styles on three generations of visual artists who worked in this style from the 1960s until the 1990s. Drawn from the collections of the Kresge Art Museum, it features 43 works by 32 artists from seven countries. Charles R. Wood Gallery.
June 8
A Glens Falls Legacy: The Pruyn Family—The Pruyn family, of Finch Pruyn and Company fame, exerted a tremendous impact on the economic, cultural, educational and civic life of Glens Falls from its earliest days. The exhibition is divided into two installations that explore the family’s legacy, their cultural pursuits and contributions to the city of Glens Falls. Charles R. Wood Gallery.
New York State Museum
Madison Avenue, Albany (Empire State Plaza)
474.5877; www.nysm.nysed.gov
Hours: Open daily 9:30am-5pm.
Through March 2
Look-Alikes: The Amazing World of Joan Steiner. Crossroads Gallery.
Through March 16
Expressions in Blue: A Feeling, A Place, A Color, A Sound. Exhibition Hall.
April 5
Invaders—Hundreds of species of non-native plants, animals and viruses live here in New York State. Most of these newcomers have little or no effect on the biological balance of our state. Some, however, have a negative and dramatic effect on the ecosystems in which they settle. Learn about these creatures that could be living right in your backyard. Crossroads Gallery.
Ongoing Exhibits
Art for the People: Decorated stoneware from the Weitsman Collection—Feauturing 40 uniquely decorated stoneware vessels, including jugs, crocks, pitchers, jars and water coolers from the 19th century, considered to be prime examples of American Folk Art. New York Metropolis Hall.
Black Capital: Harlem in the 20’s – Learn about the rich and diverse culture of Harlem in the 1920s through historic photographs, archival material, audio and visual components, artifacts and other items. New York Metropolis Hall.
Fire Engine Hall – Come and visit many examples of fire apparatus of all times from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, all with a history of service in New York. Each apparatus is unique in function and form.
The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response – Details the history of the World Trade Center, the September 11 attacks, the rescue efforts, the evidence recovery operation at the Fresh Kills Facility and the public response to the events. Inclues many objects, images, video, and interactive stations documenting this tragic chapter in New York and America’s history.
Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Nott Terrace Height, Schenectady
382.7890; www.schenectadymuseum.org
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
April 5 & 6
NanoDays—Celebrate a national week of nanoscale science and engineering public outreach events. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Free with museum admission.
April 12 & 13
Fetchstival – Come celebrate the grand opening of the Museum’s new Fetch Lab. Enjoy activities inspired by the popular PBS television show Fetch. 12pm-4pm. Free with museum admission.
April 17 & 19
Little Wonders of Science: Make Way for Ducklings—It’s never too early to introduce a child to the wonders of science! Bring children ages 3-5 to discover the science of duck and inspire curiosity with storytelling and make-and-take activities. 10:30am-11am. Free with museum admission.
May 15 & 17
Little Wonders of Science: Yertle the Turtle
May 24 & 25
Adventures in Science Weekend
June 19 & 21
Little Wonders of Science: Curious George Goes Fishing
June 20
Schenectady Museum Gala
June 28 & 29
Adventures in Science Weekend
Exhibits
Through April 20
Cities @ Night—Discover how the Capital Region brought light to cities and towns all across the United States. Based in Schenectady, the GE Illuminating Engineering Laboratory transformed exterior lighting from pure functionality to a science and an art.
Ongoing Exhibits
Inside Out: MRI and You—Explore the science behind a landmark medical imaging system developed right here in the Capital Region.
Power House—This exhibit illustrates the huge impact science has on our everyday lives. Experiment with science principles at play in everyday life with new hands-on, brains-on interactives like the Invisible Man, the Battle of the Giant Magnets, and the Bridge of Fire.
Fueling the Future—Explore opportunities and challenges of different fuels, including gasoline, ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel, electricity, and even horsepower. See how different fuels affect the economy and the environment, with interactives, images, video, and artifacts from our collection, including a one-of-a-kind prototype electric car developed by GE in 1978.
Chemical Innovation: Developing the Essentials—This exhibit explores the essential role of chemistry in everyday life and commemorates the 100th anniversary of SI Group (formerly Schenectady International).
Tang Museum, Skidmore College
815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
580.5000; www.skidmore.edu
Exhibits
Through April 13
Molecules that Matter—Showcases 10 molecules that have profoundly altered our world. Featuring large-scale molecular models, contemporary art by nationally recognized artists and everyday objects.
Through April 20
Smack—The artists in “Smack” use distinct actions, like scratching, stomping, or dragging, to explore specific sounds. These sounds come from performance-based gestures, whether they are choreographed or left to chance.
Through June 8
Joseph Grigley: St. Cecelia—Joseph Grigely creates works that explore the failures, idiosyncrasies, and ruptures of language and communication.
Events
March 1
Dance +18 Festival —Featuring over 40 classes in ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, tap, body workshops and more. There are specific classes designed for children age 4 to 12, teens, adult beginners, as well as experienced dancers. 10am-5:30pm. Dance Center.
March 4 & April 9
Curator’s Tour of “Joseph Grigley: St. Cecelia” – 12pm. Free. Tang Museum.
March 20
Dunkerley Dialogue with Playwright Drew Sachs—Sachs discusses the challenges of writing “I Am Not Breakfast,” a play that follows the experiences of a young teacher’s aid at a school for the deaf. 7pm. Free. Tang Museum.
March 20
Chris Potter’s Underground—Saxophonist Chris Potter with guitarist Wayne Krantz, keyboardist Craig Taborn, and drummer Nate Smith. 7:30pm- 10pm. $5 general admission; $2 students and seniors.
April 4
Curator’s Tour of “Molecules that Matter” Exhibition—12pm. Free. Tang Museum.
April 18, 19, 25, 26
Spring Dance Concert—8pm; April 26; 3pm. Adults $10; students & seniors $5.
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs
584.5540; www.cmssny.org
Hours: July 1—Labor Day: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm; Labor Day-June: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm, Sunday 12pm-4:30pm.
Admission: $5; children under 1 are free.
March 2
Seussian Celebration—Help celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. Special quest readers, fun rhyming games for all ages, crafts with Thing 1 and Thing 2, and a Dr. Seuss inspired make and eat treat.Visitors that wear their favorite silly, mixed-up pair of socks will get a special sticker! 12pm-4:30pm.
March 9
Kid’s Art Gallery Show Walk-About—The opening reception to celebrate Children’s Art Month. Several galleries on Beekman Street in Saratoga will have children’s artwork on display for the month of March. 1pm–4pm.
April 6
Junior Hobby Extravaganza—Come learn about what kids like to do and collect. Local children ages 8-13 will be displaying their collections and talking about their hobbies with visitors. Children can apply to be an exhibitor using the application online at www.cmssny.org or by requesting one at the front desk. 12pm–2:30pm.
The National Bottle Museum
76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa
885.7589; www.nationalbottlemuseum.org
Hours: Winter hours: Monday –Friday 10am–4pm; June 1—September 30 10am–4pm daily.
April 12 & 13
Sally Prasch – Glass artist Sally Prasch will teach a two-day lampworking class at Museum Glassworks, the teaching studio of the National Bottle Museum. $250, which includes all supplies. 9:30am-4:30pm. To register or for more info: nbm@crisny.org.
May
Mixed Media – Paintings by Heidie Merecki.
June
Antique Bottle Show & Sale—Collectors and dealers from coast to coast and Canada. Featuring antique bottle sales, info and educational displays. Ballston Spa High School.
The Farmer’s Museum
5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown
607.547.1450; www.farmersmuseum.org
Hours: April 1-May 12 Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 4pm; May 13-October 13 daily 10am- 5pm.
Admission: April 1-May 12 adults $9; seniors $8; children 7-12 $4; under 7 free. May 13-October 13 adults $11; seniors $9.50; children 7-12 $5; under 7 free.
Through October 31
Ice Cream: Our Cool Obsession – Exhibition exploring the rich history of ice cream, from its ancient origins through the present day.
Fenimore Museum
5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown
607.547.1400; www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
Hours: April 1-May 12 Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 4pm; May 13-October 13 daily 10am- 5pm.
Admission: Adults $11; seniors $9.50; children 7-12 $5; under 7 free
April 1- May 11
Rural Icons: Photographs by Richard Walker—An exploration of the declining agricultural landscape and its architectural legacy in upstate New York.
April 1- August 10
Gustav Stickley: The Enlightened Home—This exhibition features approximately 40 pieces of Stickley furniture which exemplify Gustav Stickley’s philosophy of living.
May 24- September 1
Gilded Lions and Jeweled Horses: The Synagogue to the Carouse—These exuberant carvings stand as a testament to a history of survival and transformation as immigrant Jewish artists transferred symbolic visual elements into a vernacular American idiom.
Saratoga Automobile Museum
110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga State Park
587.1935; www.saratogaautomuseum.org
Hours: May-October daily 10am- 5pm; October-April Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 5pm.
Admission: Adults $8; students 17 and older with I.D. $5; seniors and active military $5; children 6-16 $3.50; children under 6 free; members free.
Through June 1
Romance of the Roadster – A collection of 15 convertible roadsters including a 1916 Stanley Steamer 726 Roadster, a 1938 Jaguar SS100, a 1939 Ford Convertible Coupe, and more.
Opened January 1
Syracuse Mile—Exhibit features two of Syracuse’s most famous stock cars, as well as a variety of graphics and memorabilia which, along with huge text panels, will help bring the story of the fabled New York State Fairgrounds track to life.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main St., Cooperstown
888.HALL.OF.FAME; www.baseballhalloffame.org
Hours: Labor Day through Memorial Day: 9am- 5pm; Summer hours 9am- 9pm
Admission: Adults $14.50; seniors and veterans $9.50; children 7-12 $5; members and children 6 and under free.
Exhibits
Sacred Ground – More than 200 artifacts that span more than 125 years of baseball history and numerous interactive displays organized into six overall themed sections: Fans, Ballpark Business, Evolution of the Ballpark, The Stadium World, Reverence and Ballpark Entertainment.
Pride & Passion: The African American Baseball Experience – Includes information on many black pioneers in baseball history, as well as a chronological timeline tracing notable events in both African-American cultural history and black baseball from the 19th century to the present.
Diamond Dreams – Honors women’s role in the national pastime featuring three main segments: On the Field, In the Office and In the Stands.
Club 3,000 – Pays tribute to the men who have collected 3,000 hits and 3,000 strikeouts, two of the most exclusive clubs in all of sports.
Taking the Field: The 19th Century—Examines baseball’s historical beginnings, communicating a learning experience through over 150 artifacts.
National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway, Saratoga
584.2225; www.dancemuseum.org
Hours: Opens May 24. Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 5pm.
Admission: Adults $7.50; seniors and students $5; children 12 and under $3.
Through October 2008
“On Broadway” – The evolution of dance on the Broadway stage starting with the Ziegfeld years in the early 1900s to the present day era of the Jukebox Musical.
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Road, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
413.298.4100; www.berkshireweb.com
March 1
The Business of Art: Self-Publishing Your Comics—Join illustrator Alec Longstreth for this special focus on the business of comics! Aspiring artist or those who are new to the genre are welcome. Participants are invited to bring a portfolio for review. 1pm- 4pm. $10; $5 museum members.
Exhibits
Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers – This comprehensive exhibition of original Saturday Evening Post cover tear sheets features each of Norman Rockwell’s illustrations for the publication, created between 1916 and 1963.
The Art of Norman Rockwell: Highlights from the Collection—The largest and most significant public collection of original works by the celebrated 20th century illustrator, the exhibits includes a comprehensive array of paintings, drawings, studies, photographs, and artifacts that reflect the evolution of the artist’s life and career.
Through May 26
LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel—This comprehensive exhibition explores the history and diverse artistry of the graphic novel, featuring personal commentary and artworks by celebrated historic and contemporary practitioners. Original book pages and studies, sketchbooks and video interviews provide insights into an evolving and exciting art form.
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street, Bennington, VT
802.447.1571; www.benningtonmuseum.org
Exhibits
Through March 2
Annual Student Art Show—See what the talented students of the region are producing in an elegant gallery setting. Art in all media by students in grades K-12.
Through March 15
Local Artist: Lauren Silver—She creates abstract ceramic sculptures that evoke organic forms, resembling fungi, pine cones, or sea creatures encrusted with a patina of age, yet they are not. They are independent entities that remind us of the natural world that surrounds us while retaining their autonomy as unique works of art.
Through March 25
Paul Feely—Help celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bennington College with one of the best-known artists to have instructed there. Paul Feeley’s color field paintings are sure to delight visitors of any age.
March 13–May 4
Simon and Herta Moselsio—Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bennington College with paintings and sculpture by early professors Simon and Herta Moselsio.
March 22–May 3
Local Artist Program: Jack Metzger—He creates photographs and sculptures from interesting old found objects and allows the beauty of these seemingly mundane objects to speak through the ages.
April 4- June 1
Reimagining the Distaff Toolkit— An exhibition of contemporary art, each of which has at its visible core a tool that was important for women’s domestic labor in the past (the 18th century through World War II).
May 10- June 21
Local Artist Program: Leslie Parke—Parke paints light effects: light reflections, transparencies, translucencies, glitter, sparkle, shimmer. How light affects natural surfaces, such as flowers, shells and water; and artificial surfaces, such as patent leather, foil, Mylar, transparent ribbons, glass, crystal and silver.
Starting June 13
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game”: A Summer of Baseball in Bennington—Three wonderful exhibitions that will bring the history and thrill of America’s past time to life. The triumvirate of exhibitions will be highlighted by a collection of memorabilia related to Joe DiMaggio, considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of baseball.
Events
March 6
“Susan B. Anthony, the Invincible”—A one-woman play starring Sally Matson. The play sheds light on the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, the 13th, 14th & 15th amendments, Susan B. Anthony’s travels out West, and her arrest and trial for voting illegally. 7pm. Free.
March 7
“Silents Are Golden”—A one-man show illustrated with clips from over 50 silent films. A night not to be missed for the film and theater buff. 7pm. $5.
March 29
3rd Annual Appraisal Fair—Bring your treasures to the Bennington Museum for a verbal appraisal by our expert panel of art and antique dealers. 1pm- 4pm. $5 per item to be appraised with a limit of 5 items.
The Clark
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
413.458.2303; www.clarkart.edu
Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am- 5pm; closed Monday.
Admission: Free November 1-May 31; June 1-October 31 adults $12.50; free to children under 18 and full-time students with I.D.
Through April 6
Special Installation: Claude Lorrain–New Acquisitions —See for the first time a magnificent group of 16 drawings by the great French landscape artist Claude Lorrain, acquired by the Clark in 2007. Dating from 1630 through the 1680s, these works represent the range of Claude’s draftsmanship—chronologically, thematically, and technically. Several of the drawings are nature studies, including identifiable sites such as Rome and Tivoli.
Through May 4
Remington Looking West—In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Frederic Remington shaped the American vision of the Wild West with illustrations, sculpture, and painting. This exhibit explores how the artist came to that vision and how that vision evolved throughout his career. It focuses on three iconic works in the Clark collection and brings together works from public and private collections.
Starting June 22
Like Breath on Glass: Whistler, Inness, and the Art of Painting Softly—the first exhibition to explore “painting softly,” a previously unexamined approach to painting exemplified in works by James McNeill Whistler and George Inness.
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
413.MoCa.111; www.massmoca.org
Hours: 11am- 5pm; closed Tuesday
Admission: Adults $12.50; students $9; children 6-16 $5; under five and members free.
Alt Cabaret
March 8
Chelsea Bacon & Sally Rousse: Trickpony – 8pm. $14 in advance; $18 day of show.
May 3
Jenny Scheinmann – 8pm. $14 in advance; $18 day of show.
Cinema Lounge
March 14
Everything’s Cool – 8pm. $7.
March 15
Children in No-Man’s Land – 3pm. Free.
March 15
King Corn – 8pm. $7.
March 27
Plagues & Pleasures of the Salton Sea – 7:30pm. $7.
April 10
Left Behind in Louisiana/South of Ten – 7:30pm. $7.
Galleries
March 27- September 1
Interpretations: Devorah Sperber – Sculptures that at first glance appear to be multi-colored abstractions composed of volumes of common craft materials like spools of thread, map tacks, or marker caps. When viewed through special optical devices like a clear acrylic sphere or a convex mirror, however, recognizable images from art history surprisingly emerge.
Through April 1
Heeseop Yoon: Junkshop—She uses everyday materials like tape and mylar to transform the act of drawing into something heroic and magical presenting recognizable objects in a unique way.
Through spring
Spencer Finch: What Time is it on the Sun?— Finch uses a range of media including pastel, watercolor, photography, glass tile, video, sculpture, and light installation as well as unexpected materials in an attempt to depict the most elusive of subjects – wind, candlelight, even the scent of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal.
Music
April 4
Stephen Malkmus and The Jick–8pm. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Hunter Center.
April 11
Zydeco Dance Party with C.J. Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band – 8pm. $14 in advance; $18 day of show. Hunter Center.
April 26
Kenny Wollesen and the Himalayas—8pm. $20. Hunter Center.
Theaters
Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Avenue, Albany
465.3334; www.palacealbany.com
March 2
The Pink Floyd Experience. $27-$32. 7:30pm.
March 3
Schindler’s List: Movie Event. $5. 7pm.
March 4
Tommy Fleming: “The Voice of Ireland.” $29.50-$50. 7:30pm.
March 7
Moe. $28. 8pm.
March 8
An Evening with B.B. King & special guests. $47-$67. 7:30pm.
March 9
ASO Sunday Symphonies – Cowboy Dave in “Born in the U.S.A.” $8-$16. 3pm.
March 10
The Philadelphia Story: Movie Event. $5. 7pm.
April 7
West Side Story: Movie Event. $5. 7pm.
April 18
The Albany Symphony Orchestra “Inspired By Jazz” – Part of the Palace Mini-Series. $12.50-$46. 7:30pm.
April 21
Spartacus: Movie Event. $5. 7pm.
May 5
Lawrence of Arabia: Movie Event. $5. 7pm.
May 9-10
Larry the Cable Guy in Concert. $43.75. May 9 8pm, May 10 5pm and 8pm.
May 17
The Albany Symphony Orchestra “Choral Spectacular” – Part of the Palace Mini-Series. $12.50-$46. 7:30pm.
May 19
Jaws: Movie Event. $5. 7pm.
The Egg Center for Performing Arts
Empire State Plaza, Albany
473.1845; www.theegg.org
March 1
Dave Mason, Al Kooper – 7:30pm. $26.
March 2 & 3
Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding, Carnival of the Animals – 3pm. Adults $20; seniors $18; children $10. March 3 10:15am, grades Pre-K-3.
March 6
Phil Coulter and his Irish Pops Orchestra “Tranquility” – Museum friend Phil Coulter will perform in a special concert event in celebration of Irish heritage and St. Patrick. This event will kick off this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. 8pm. Reserved seating is a $25 donation. Reserve seats by February 29 and get the “Early Bird” discount donation of $22.50.
March 7
Iris Dement – 7:30pm. $24.
March 7
Savion Glover and the McCoy Tyner Trio – 8pm. Adults $36; seniors $32; children $18.
March 8
Daniel Tosh – 8pm. $25.
March 15
The Led Zeppelin Experience performed by Hammer of the Gods – 8pm. $30-$35.
March 16 & 17
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites – 3pm. Adults $12; children $10. March 17 10:15am, grades Pre-K-3.
March 21
Joan Baez – 8pm. $34.50.
March 28
Garth Fagan Dance – 8pm. Adults $26; seniors $22; children $13.
March 29
Victor Wooten – 8pm. $24.
March 30 & 31
Addy: An American Girl Story – 3pm. Adults $12; children $10. March 31 10:15am, grades 3-8.
April 4
Greg Brown – 8pm. $24.
April 6
Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet – 7pm. $24.
April 12
Hudson River Quadricentennial Concert—Mark O’Connor, Don Byron, Daniel Bernard Roumain and David Gonzalez. 8pm. $28.
April 13
Leine & Roebana Dance – The Netherlands – 7pm. Adults $24; senior $20; children $12.
April 18
Buglisi Dance Theatre – 8pm. Adults $20; seniors $18; children $10.
April 20
The Dan Tyminski Band – 7pm. $24.
April 25
Philadanco – 8pm. Adults $24; seniors $20; children $12.
May 3
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company – 8pm. Adults $24; seniors $20; children $12.
May 10
Don McLean – 8pm. $34.50.
May 30 & 31
Laura Ingalls Wilder – 10:15am. Grades K-6. May 31 1pm. Adults $8; children $6.
Proctor’s Theatre
432 State Street, Schenectady
346.6204; www.proctors.org
March 1& 2
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – $65. 8pm. March 2 2pm.
March 7& 8
Love, Janis – $35, $30, $25, $20 (Cloud Club), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
March 9
Family Series – Madeline and the Bad Hat – $8. 2pm.
March 10
School Days—Madeline and the Bad Hat – Group child/adult: $5/$6; individual child/adult: $7/$8. 10am; 12:15pm.
March 12
Tosca—$50, $42, $32, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
March 13
k.d. lang—$55, $45, $30, $20 (Cloud Club Balcony seating only). 8pm.
March 14
Leahy—$32, $28, $24, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
March 15
St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre: Giselle—$40, $35, $30, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
March 16
Blast!—$40, $35, $30, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 4pm.
March 18
MVP GOLD Organ Concert Series —Free. 12pm.
March 25
School Days- Stories that Dance—Group child/adult: $5/$6; individual child/adult: $7/$8. 10am.
March 25
Family Series—Stories that Dance—$8. 7pm.
March 29
Sixties Spectacular—$49.75, $34.75. 7:30pm.
March 30
The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion—$35, $28, $24, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 2pm.
April 3
One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and The Works—$39, $34, $28. 8pm.
April 8-10
Jesus Christ Superstar—$55, $45, $35, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
April 12
The Swingle Sisters – $35, $30, $25, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
April 13
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra—America the Beautiful – Adults $7.50; children 8-18 $5; children 8 and under free. 3pm.
April 18-19
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash—$45, $40, $27, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm. April 19 2pm; 8pm.
April 25
School Days- Beakman Live!—Group child/adult: $5/$6; individual child/adult: $7/$8. 10am; 12:15pm.
April 26
Family Series—Beakman Live! – $8. 10am.
April 26
Barrage—$35, $30, $25, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating), 17 & under price available excluding Cloud Club. 8pm.
April 29
MVP GOLD Organ Concert Series—Free. 12pm.
April 30
School Days—My Heart in a Suitcase – Group child/adult: $5/$6; individual child/adult: $7/$8. 10am; 12:15pm.
May 2
School Days—Hot Peas ‘n Butter – Group child/adult: $5/$6; individual child/adult: $7/$8. 10am.
May 2
Family Series—Hot Peas ‘n Butter. $8. 7pm.
May 3
LAF Italiano—$35, $30, $26, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating). 8pm.
May 8
Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!—$33, $30, $27, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating). 8pm.
May 10
From the Horse’s Mouth—$19, $16, $12. 6pm.
May 13-18
Movin’ Out—$60, $55, $40, $20 (Cloud Club balcony seating). 8pm. May 14 8pm; May 15 2pm, 8pm; May 16 8pm; May 17 2pm, 8pm; May 18 2pm.
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Second & State Street, Troy
273.0038; www.troymusichall.org
March 2
High School Choral Festival—3pm.
March 5
Troy Chromatic Concerts: Czech Philoharmonic— 8pm. $50-$55.
March 8
ESYO-Spring Concert—8pm. Adults $15; children & seniors $10.
March 11
Judy Handler & Mark Levesque—World music for guitar & mandolin. 12pm. Free.
March 14
Albany Symphony Orchestra: Key’s American Music Festival—8pm. $23; $37.50; $46.
March 16
Yundi Li—7pm. $32; $35.
March 21
Harvard Glee Club—8pm. $40 Patron tickets which includes admission to a pre-concert reception at the Rensselaer Co. Historical Society at 6:30pm; adults $25; children & students $15.
April 5
Albany Pro Musica—Brahm’s Requiem. 8pm.
April 6
David Grisman & John Sebastian—7pm. $29; $32.
April 8
Brian Patneaude Quartet—12pm. Free.
April 9
Troy Chromatic Concerts: Europa Galante—8pm. $40; $45.
April 12
Leo Kottke—8pm. $26; $29.
April 17
Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby—8pm. $42; $48.
April 19
Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble—7pm. $15; $26; $29.
April 26
RPI Spring Concert—11:30am; 4:30pm. Free.
April 27
Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra—3pm.
May 13
Findlay Cockrell & the Parnas Duo—12pm. Free.
New York State Theatre Institute
Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy
274.3256; www.nysti.org
March 7-19
“1776”—Tony Award-winning musical about the not-so-inevitable creation of the Declaration of Independence. Recommended for ages 11 and older. Adults $20; students and seniors $16; children $10. Monday-Friday 10am; Friday-Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
April 18-May 2
“Anastasia”—Was she or wasn’t she the Russian Princess Anastasia? Mystery always keeps us guessing. Recommended for ages 11 and older. Adults $20; students and seniors $16; children $10. Monday-Friday 10am; Friday-Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
May 16-June 8
“Who is Pippi Longstocking?”—Pippi Longstocking stands courageously for fairness, justice and the joy of youth, and is unequivocally the strongest girl in the world. But, where did she come from? Recommended for ages 6 and older. Adults $20; students and seniors $16; children $10. Monday-Friday 10am; Friday-Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
Ghent Playhouse
Off Route 66, Ghent
392.6264; www.ghentplayhouse.org
March 28- April 6
“Six Women with Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to Know”—Musical satire of the skewed tabloid world through eyes of six whacked-out women on the edge. $25; $20; other options. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
May 23-June 8
“Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams”—This play is the witty, comedic writer Terrance McNally’s bittersweet valentine to the theatre, showing how it has the power to change lives on both sides of the footlights. It deals with the clash of the fantasy world of the theatre and the sometimes harsher realities of life. $25; $20; other options. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
Capital Repertory Theatre
111 North Pearl Street, Albany
Box Office: 445.7469
Business Office: 462.4531
February 29-March 23
The Taming of the Shrew—This rowdy fable of the course of true love features the finest of Shakespeare’s ingenious plot twists, sparkling wit and dazzling word play.
April 18-May 11
Hank Williams Lost Highway—The production is jam-packed with classic country and pop hits including Your Cheatin’ Heart, I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, Jambalaya, Hey Good Lookin, and his gospel masterpiece I Saw the Light.
June 6-29
Doubt—A riveting exploration of suspicion and paranoia in the Catholic Church.
Colonial Little Theatre, Inc.
One Colonial Court, Johnstown
762.4325; www.coloniallittletheatre.org
May 2-4, 9-11
The Odd Couple (Female Version) – Written by Neil Simon. Directed by John Birchler. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
Curtain Call Theatre
210 Old Loudon Road, Latham
877.7529; www.curtaincalltheatre.com
February 22-March 22
Looking for Normal – By Jane Anderson.
April 4-May10
Around the World in 80 Days – Adapted by Mark Brown from the Jules Verne novel.
May 30-June 28
Leading Ladies – By Ken Ludwing.
Old Songs, Inc.
37 South Main Street, Voorheesville
765.2815; www.oldsongs.org
March 21
Patrick Ball – Celtic Harp and story. 8pm. $17; ages 12 and under $5.
April 12
Peggy Seeger & Anne Hills – 8pm. $17; ages 12 and under $5.
April 17
Väsen – Traditional Swedish music with a modern attitude. 8pm. $20; ages 12 and under $5.
May 10
Mother-Daughter Stringband—A very special Mother’s Day weekend with a quartet featuring Lyn Hardy & Abby Newton and their daughters Ruth Ungar, Merenda & Rosie Newton. Fiddles, cello, guitar, and lots of great singing on an old and new folk repertoire. 8pm. $20 adults; $5 ages 12 and under.
Home Made Theater
Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs
587.4427; www.homemadetheater.org
April 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, May 2-4
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying—Don’t miss this triumphant Broadway musical in which the play’s hero, J. Pierpont Finch, wrangles his way to the top of the corporate heap. Meet a marvelous array of corporate climbers, from saucy secretaries to brassy bosses, eager to scale the corporate ladder. In the end J.P. Finch trumps them all. April 18-26 and May 2-3 8:15pm; April 27 and May 4 2pm. $25; $22.
The Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany
442.3997; www.albany.edu/pac
March 7
Clogs – 7pm. Free. Recital Hall.
March 7-9, 11-15
Picasso at the Lapine Agile—March 7 & 8, 12-14 8pm; March 9 & 15 2pm; March 11 10am. $12; $8 students, seniors and staff; March 11 $5 per student for high school student groups. Main Theatre.
March 16
University Symphony Orchestra—7pm. $6; $3 students. Main Theatre.
March 17
Festival of Contemporary Music—8pm. $6; $3 students. Main Theatre.
March 19
University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble— 7:30pm. $6; $3 students. Main Theatre.
April 3
Capital Trio—7:30pm. $8; $4 students. Recital Hall.
April 4
LEMUR— 7pm. Free. Recital Hall.
April 6
Music of Weather Report—3pm. $8; $4 students. Recital Hall.
April 17
Music for Solo Piano—8pm. $8; $4 students. Recital Hall.
April 25, 26, 29, 30, May 1-3
Shakespeare’s Power Plays – April 25 & 30, May 1 & 2 8pm; April 26 2pm & 8pm; April 29 10am May 3 2pm. $12; $8 students, seniors and staff. April 29 $5 per student for high school student groups. Arena Theatre.
April 27
Spring Choral Concert—7:30pm. $8; $4 students. Main Theatre.
May 4
University Symphony Orchestra—7pm. $6; $3 students. Main Theatre.
May 5
University Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble—7:30pm. $6; $3 students. Main Theatre.
Union College
807 Union Street, Schenectady
388.6118; www.union.edu
March 1-3
Film “Michael Clayton”—7pm & 10pm. Free. Reamer Auditorium.
March 1
Musicians of Ma’alwyck “Moonstruck”—8pm-10pm. $20 general admission; $10 Seniors; free with Union College ID. Fred L. Emerson Foundation Auditorium of the Taylor Music Center.
March 5
Comedian DC Benny—10pm-11pm. Free. Old Chapel.
March 7-10
Film “No Country for Old Men”—7pm & 10pm. Free. Reamer Auditorium.
March 11
Union College Madrigal Singers—5pm-7pm. Free. Memorial Chapel.
March 12
Union College Jazz Ensemble—8pm-10pm. Free. Fred L. Emerson Foundation Auditorium of the Taylor Music Center.
March 14-17
Film “I am Legend”—8pm & 10pm. Free. Reamer Auditorium.
April 15 & 16
Chamber Concert Series—8pm-10pm. Memorial Chapel.
Albany Civic Theater
235 Second Avenue, Albany
462.1297; www.albanycivictheater.org
March 1 & 2, 6-9
“Hay Fever”—This play epitomizes the sophisticated wit of the era between the two World Wars. It is a comedy of manners about a family whose theatrical excesses torment a group of unsuspecting visitors.
May 2-4, 8-11, 15-18
“Inherit the Wind”—A classic courtroom drama that pits against each other, two opposing and powerful beliefs, academic freedom and religious fundamentalism.
March 24 & 25
Frumpled Fairy Tales—Adapted from the play by Bill Springer. March 24 2pm & 7pm; March 25 2pm. Free admission. For reservations or info: 312.6883.
Schenectady Light Opera Company
826 State Street, Schenectady
877.350.7378; www.sloctheater.org
March 7-9, 13-16
“Bat Boy, the Musical”—This off-Broadway hit begins with the discovery of the half bat/half boy in a cave in a West Virginian town. The wild, uncivilized creature is spared death, educated
and assimilated into society. Thursday-Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm. $20; under 13 $10.
May 2-4, 8-11
“Anything Goes”—When you mix a love-struck stowaway, a nightclub singer, a priest, a millionaire, a proper Brit, and some gangsters, Anything Goes! This comic romp aboard the S.S. American is filled with mistaken identity, toe tapping ditties, and show stopping numbers. Tickets on sale March 15. $20; under 13 $10.
Cohoes Music Hall
58 Remsen Street, Cohoes
237.5858; www.cohoesmusichall.com
March 29
42nd Street—2pm. $30 for Friends of the Pruyn House Members; $35 non-members. For more info or to RSVP: 783.1435.
Sand Lake Center for the Arts
Home of Circle Theatre Players
2880 Route 43, Averill Park
674.2008; www.slca-ctp.org
Exhibits
Through March 31
Paintings by Carolyn Abrams—Watercolors, collage and mixed media. Her work represents a record of places visited, objects studied and ideas that are generated from feelings, experiences or imagination.
April 1-May 15
Paintings by Carol Bonaviticola
May 16-June 20
Averill Park Central School District Art Faculty Show —The K-12 Art Department shows off the work of nine teaching artists who work in a variety of media and styles.
Circle Theatre Players
March 28-30, April 4-6
The Foreigner—Side splitting comic situations, moments of tension and suspense, and a stage full of interesting characters. A play to be enjoyed by teens on up as the good guys emerge triumphant. $15. March 28-29, April 4-5 8pm; March 30, April 5-6 2:30pm.
May 30-June 1, June 6-8
Meet Me in St. Louis – St. Louis meets Averill Park in a festival of song, fireworks, humor and romance. $18. May 30-31, June 6-7 8pm; June 1 & 8 2:30pm.
Albany Jewish Community Center
340 Whitehall Road, Albany, 432.6351
March 1-2, 8-9, 15-16
“The Diary of Anne Frank” – $12; seniors and students $10.
Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, 434.1217; www.albany.org
Exhibits
Through March 27
Art of the Quilt- From Traditional to Contemporary—Features more than 50 piecesof handiwork by local artisans that depict the evolution of the quilt from functional craft to cutting-edgefabric art. Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am- 4pm.
April 4- June 20
Photographic Intimacy: Exhibit by James Warren Cowman—More than 30 black and white images taken of people living everyday life in the Capital District as well as Maine, Boston, NYC and Northampton. The images span from 1996-2008. Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
Henry Hudson Planetarium
434.0405
March 8
Family Star Show—Interactive program geared to pre-school and elementary aged children exploring the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky. $3. 11am.
March
Star Sighting—Interactive program identifies stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky and the tools and techniques for becoming a sky-watcher. $3. 1pm.
April 12
Family Star Show—Interactive program geared to pre-school and elementary aged children exploring the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky. $3. 11am.
April 12
Star Sighting—Interactive program identifies stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky and the tools and techniques for becoming a sky-watcher. $3. 1pm.
April 15
School Break Week at the Henry Hudson Planetarium—Zoo in the Sky Interactive planetarium program geared to pre-school and elementary-aged children exploring the animals of the earth and animals of the night sky, including puppetry and storytelling. Suitable for children pre-K-3. $3. 1pm.
April 17
School Break at the Henry Hudson Planetarium—“Stargazing–What’s Up In The Sky Tonight?” Learn the basics of viewing the night sky including an introduction to the tools and techniques needed to identify stars, planets and constellations. 2nd grade and up. $3. 1pm.
May 10
Family Star Show—Interactive program geared to pre-school and elementary aged children exploring the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky. $3. 11am.
May 10
Star Sighting—Interactive program identifies stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky and the tools and techniques for becoming a sky-watcher. $3. 1pm.
June 14
Family Star Show—Interactive program geared to pre-school and elementary aged children exploring the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky. $3. 11am.
June 14
Star Sighting—Interactive program identifies stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky and the tools and techniques for becoming a sky-watcher. $3. 1pm.