Albany Civic Theater Schenectady Light Opera Company Old Songs, Inc. 37 South Main Street, Voorheesville 765.2815; www.oldsongs.org<\/strong> Ghent Playhouse Home Made Theater Palace Theatre 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany March 5 Cohoes Music Hall Circle Theatre Players<\/strong> Proctor’s Theatre April 10 & 11 New York State Theatre Institute Sand Lake Center for the Arts Capital Repertory Theatre The Egg Center for Performing Arts March 6 Union College 807 Union Street, Schenectady 388.6118; www.union.edu<\/strong> Hudson Opera House Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery 1 Amherst Street, Lake George The Colonial Theatre Troy Savings Bank Music Hall The Mop & Bucket Company 8A Surfwood Drive, Albany 577.MPCO (6726) www.mopco.org<\/strong> Colonial Little Theatre, Inc. The Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany Albany International Airport Gallery Jeanne Flanagan – Through drawing and painting within the privacy of a studio, Flanagan explores ideas in a fluid, relatively spontaneous manner. These works on paper are often the catalysts for carefully planned, laboriously crafted, large-scale outdoor public sculptures. Located on the second floor, concourse B.<\/p>\n Dean Snyder – His large and looming piece, Lubber, a sphere of laminated cedar veneer punctuated with hand-wrought iron rings, sits as a sentinel to the concourse. Lubber’s title refers to a person that is out of sync with his environment, commonly known in the nautical expression, “land-lubber”, a person not acclimated to seafaring. Located on the second floor, concourse B.<\/p>\n Four Triangles Hanging – This exhibit was created by artist George Rickey who was one of the world’s foremost kinetic sculptors. His work consists of tenuously balanced geometric steel constructions which combine linear elements and geometric forms, moved by air currents and gravity. Located on the second floor, concourse B.<\/p>\n Albany Center Gallery Upstate Artists Guild Saratoga Performing Arts Center Nicole Fiacco\/Modo Gallery The Arts Center of the Capital Region The Clement Art Gallery The Farmer’s Museum Fenimore Museum The Clark The Hyde Collection The Children’s Museum at Saratoga New York State Museum Madison Avenue, Albany (Empire State Plaza) Exhibits Ongoing Exhibits Art for the People: Decorated Stoneware From the Weitsman Collection – The designs on the 19th century stoneware are considered to be prime examples of American Folk Art. New York Metropolis Hall.<\/p>\n Black Capital: Harlem in the 20s – 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.<\/p>\n The Governor’s Collection of Contemporary Native American Crafts – The collection reflects the broad range of artwork from Native artists from functional to unique and decorative, and from traditional to modern in style and technique.<\/p>\n The World Trade Center: Rescue Recover 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 September 11th events.<\/p>\n Bennington Museum Events Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium Exhibits Events National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibits Programs Albany Institute of History and Art Ongoing exhibits 19th Century American Sculpture – Erastus Dow Palmer, Launt Thompson, Charles Calverley. This exhibition features 20 plaster, marble and bronze sculptures and framed bas-reliefs.<\/p>\n Sense of Place – 18th and 19th century paintings and sculptures.<\/p>\n Ancient Egypt – This gallery features the Albany Institute’s mummies and loan objects from major national museums.<\/p>\n Traders and Culture – This exhibition explores the settlement and growth of Albany as an urban center during the 17th & 18th centuries.<\/p>\n The Landscape That Defined America – The Hudson River School. The gallery that holds Albany Institute’s finest Hudson River School paintings.<\/p>\n Exhibits Through January 4 The Arkell Museum Exhibits Saratoga Automobile Museum Norman Rockwell Museum Theatres Albany Civic Theater235 Second Avenue, Albany462.1297; www.albanycivictheater.orgMarch 1A Man for All Seasons – by Robert Bolt. This play won multiple Tony awards and a Theater World award when first produced on Broadway in 1962.May 1-3, 8-10, 15-17The Hot L…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\n235 Second Avenue, Albany
\n462.1297; www.albanycivictheater.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 1
\nA Man for All Seasons – by Robert Bolt. This play won multiple Tony awards and a Theater World award when first produced on Broadway in 1962.
\nMay 1-3, 8-10, 15-17
\nThe Hot L Baltimore- by Lanford Wilson. The winner of a New York Drama Circle Award, an Obie Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.<\/p>\n
\n826 State Street, Schenectady
\n877.350.7378; www.sloctheater.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 6-8 & 12-15
\nAssassins – Take a rollercoaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods, meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Adults $22; children $12. Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
\nMay 1-3 & 7-10
\nThe Scarlet Pimpernel – An action\/adventure show based on Baroness Orczy’s famous 20th century novel about the French Revolution. The book and lyrics are at times funny and at others horrifying, while the music is moving and passionate. Adults $22; children $12. Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.<\/p>\n
\nMarch 12
\nLiadan – Traditional Irish music and Irish song forms a unique blend of old and new. Adults $20; children 12 and under $5. 8pm.
\nMarch 28
\nGroovemama – When veteran dance, concert and teaching musicians, Groovemama take the stage; their groove-driven music of three fiddles, three banjos and four-part harmony can raise the roof without even trying. Adults $17; children 12 and under $5. 8pm.
\nApril 18
\nEmma’s Revolution – Duo of award-winning activist musicians. Adults $20; children under 12 $5. 8pm.
\nMay 1
\nJoel Mabus – a maverick in the folk music world. Adults $17; children under 12 $5. 8pm<\/p>\n
\nOff Route 66, Ghent
\n392.6264; www.ghentplayhouse.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 20 – April 5
\nDancing at Lughnasa – A hauntingly beautiful memory play which recalls the joys, sorrows, loves and valor of an Irish family’s hardscrabble life. $15; $12 for members. Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm.
\nMay 15 – May 31
\nEnchanted April – “To those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine.” With those words, events are set in motion that will forever change the grey, rain-sodden lives of four post-World War I English women. $15; $12 for members. <\/p>\n
\nSaratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs
\n587.4427; www.homemadetheater.org<\/strong>
\nApril 17-May 3
\nEnchanted April – Imagine a spring in the 1920s. Imagine the lure of a month in an Italian villa. At the villa you meet four colorful London women who escape for a holiday, and though they begin as strangers, they soon begin to discover themselves and each other in their idyllic setting. $21\/$24.<\/p>\n
\n465.3333; www.palacealbany.com<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLuis Bravo’s Forever Tango – $25-$49. 7:30pm.
\nMarch 8
\nASO Sunday Symphony: Gotta Dance- Adult $18; children 12 and under $9. 3pm.
\nMarch 12
\nBrian Regan: Comedian – $37.50. 7:30pm.
\nMarch 19
\nRockin’ for Hunger 2009 with Jovi – $17. 7:30pm.
\nApril 5
\nThe Russian American Kids Circus – Adult $25; children under 12 $12.50. 3pm.
\nApril 18
\nAlbany Symphony Orchestra: Memories From Childhood – $25-$49. 7:30pm.
\nApril 23
\nThe Doobie Brothers – $39.50-$59.50. 7:30pm.
\nMay 1
\nThe Sing-Along Sound of Music: Movie Event, sing-along, and a fancy dress competition. Win prizes and get a free goody bag. Adults $25; children under 12 $12.50. 7pm.
\nMay 9
\nAlbany Symphony Orchestra: 100 Voices- $25-$49; children under 12 $15. 7:30pm.
\nMay 12
\nAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater – $55-$100. 7:30pm.
\nMovies
\nAdults $5, children under 12 $3; 7pm
\nMarch 9 – The Quiet Man
\nMarch 23 – Harold and Maude
\nApril 13 – Ben-Hur: Movie Event
\nApril 20 – A Place in the Sun
\nMay 4 – Shane
\nMay 18 – Sunset Boulevard<\/p>\n
\n58 Remsen Street, Cohoes
\n237.5858; www.cohoesmusichall.com<\/strong>
\nApril 3-19
\nDracula – $23-$32; premium orchestra seating $40. Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 3pm.
\nMay 15-31
\nMel Brooks’ The Producers – $23-$32; premium orchestra seating $40. Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Saturday & Sunday matinees 3pm.<\/p>\n
\nMarch 13-15 & 20-22
\nA Night at the Abbey – Laughter, love & loss, a look into Ireland’s soul. $16. March 13, 14, 20, 21 8pm; March 15, 21, 22 2:30pm.
\nMay 8-10 & 15-17
\nSmoke on the Mountain – Totally beguiling, wildly funny this charming celebration of Americana is a magnificent blend of story and song. $19. May 8, 9, 15, 16 8pm; May 10, 16, 17 2:30pm.<\/p>\n
\n432 State Street, Schenectady
\n346.6204; www.proctors.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 3-8
\nLate Night Catechism – $40.
\nMarch 4
\nSchool Days – CSI: Live! Group adult\/child: $7\/$6; individual adult\/child: $9\/$8. Grades 4-12.
\nMarch 4
\nFamily Series – Mad Science presents: CSI: Live! $9. 7pm.
\nMarch 5
\nDrumline Live – $20-$46. 8pm.
\nMarch 6-8
\nTheatresports – $15.
\nMarch 6
\nCeltic Women – The Isle of Hope. $37.75-$67.75. 8pm.
\nMarch 7
\nTime for Three – $20-$32. 8pm.
\nMarch 10-15
\nThe Rat Pack – Live at the Sands
\nMarch 15 & 16
\nGlobal Cinema Opera Series – Rigoletto- $20.
\nMarch 18
\nSchool Days- National Acrobats of China – Group adult\/child: $7\/$6; individual adult\/child: $9\/$8. 10am. All grades.
\nMarch 18
\nThe National Acrobats of China – $20-$35. 7pm.
\nMarch 21
\n8th Step: Dave Rowe Trio – $21. 7:30pm.
\nMarch 21
\nCraig Ferguson: Date Change – $20-$35. 8pm.
\nMarch 22
\nSchenectady Symphony Orchestra – Dazzling Vocals – 3pm.
\nMarch 24
\nMVP GOLD Organ Concert Series – Featuring Tom Savoy and Byron Nilsson. 12pm.
\nMarch 25-27
\nSchool Days- House on Mango Street- Group adult\/child $9\/$8; individual adult\/child $11\/$10. 10am, grades 9-12.
\nMarch 28
\nStory Circle at Proctors – Becky Holder, Jeannine Laverty and Susan Fantl Spivack. 7:30pm.
\nMarch 28
\nLinda Eder- $20-$45. 8pm.
\nMarch 29-30
\nGlobal Cinema Opera Series – Lady Macbeth of the Mtsenswk District – $20.
\nApril 2
\nCherryholmes – $20-$30. 8pm.
\nApril 3
\nColin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood – $20-$52. 8pm.
\nApril 4
\n8th Step: John Gorka – $26. 7:30 pm.
\nApril 4
\nCapitol Steps – $20-$35. 8pm.
\nApril 7
\nSchool Days – Blues Journey – Group adult\/child $7\/$6; individual adult\/child $9\/$8. Grades 3-7.
\nApril 9
\nBlue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour- $20-$40. 8pm.<\/p>\n
\nSweeney Todd -The Demon Barber of Fleet Street- $20-$55.
\nApril 14
\nMVP GOLD Organ Concert Series – Featuring Al Moser and Ed Goodmote. Free. 12pm.
\nApril 16
\nBrad Garrett- $20-$60. 8pm.
\nApril 17-19
\nSpontaneous Broadway – $15.
\nApril 18
\nSwan Lake – The Russian National Ballet Theatre- $20-$36. 8pm.
\nApril 19
\nFamily Series – Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters- $9. 2pm.
\nApril 23
\nSchool Days-Kite Runner – Group adult\/child $9\/$8; individual adult\/child $11\/$10. 10am, grades 9-12.
\nApril 24-26
\nSpontaneous Broadway -$15.
\nApril 25
\n8th Step: Susan Werner – $26. 7:30pm.
\nApril 25
\n60’s Spectacular- $34.75-$49.75. 7:30pm.
\nApril 26
\nSchenectady Symphony Orchestra – 3pm.<\/p>\n
\nSchacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy 274. 3200; www.nysti.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 13-26
\nYours, Anne – While faithful to its acclaimed source material, this timeless story is enhanced by a moving and lyrical score. Anne Frank’s heartbreaking and uplifting diary remains a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit. Recommended for grade 5 and up.
\nApril 24-May 3
\n“The Philadelphia Story”- On the eve of her wedding, the lovely but spoiled Tracy Lord juggles the attentions of (and her attraction to) not one, not two, but three eligible men at her parents’ elegant home outside Philadelphia. Recommended for grades 8+.
\nJune 3-12
\n“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”- Charles M. Schulz’ lovable loser and the cast of characters in Charlie Brown’s world come to life as our hero searches for what it means to be a “good man”. Recommended for grades K+. <\/p>\n
\nHome of Circle Theatre Players
\n2880 Route 43, Averill Park
\n674.2007; www.slca-ctp.org<\/strong>
\nExhibit
\nThrough March 31
\nAverill Park Central School District Student Show–Reception is 3\/29 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n
\n11 North Pearl Street, Albany
\n445.7469 www.capitalrep.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 13-April 5
\nJames Joyce’s The Dead – Calle “enchanting by the NY Times
\nApril 24-May 17
\nBoston Marriage – Contains adult language and subject matter.<\/p>\n
\nEmpire State Plaza, Albany 473.1845; www.theegg.org<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMadeleine Peyroux – $29.50. 8pm.
\nMarch 8
\nSF Jazz Collective – $28. 7pm.
\nMarch 12
\nGeorge Thorogood & The Destroyers – $39.50-$50. 8pm.
\nMarch 14
\nFlamenco Vivo! Carlota Santana- Part of the Dance the World series. Adults $26; seniors $22; children $13. 8pm.
\nMarch 15
\nThe Peking Acrobats – Adults $18; seniors $15; children $10. 3pm.
\nMarch 21
\nGoodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny- Adults $18; seniors $15; children $12. 3pm.
\nMarch 28
\nBallet Hispanico with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Featuring Arturo O’Farrill. Part of the Jazz Dance New York and Chicago series. Adults $28; seniors $24; children $14. 8pm.
\nApril 4
\nThe Flatlanders – $29.50. 8pm.
\nApril 5
\nCinderella – New York Theatre Ballet. Adults $22; seniors $18; children $11. 3pm.
\nApril 11
\nSavion Glover with the Albany Symphony- Part of the Jazz Dance New York and Chicago series. Adults $38; seniors $34; children $19. 8pm.
\nApril 15
\nLos Lobos – $29.50. 7:30pm.
\nApril 18
\nStephen Lynch – $29.50. 8pm.
\nApril 19
\nNederlands Dans Theatre II- Part of Dance the World series. Adults $28; seniors $24; children $14. 7pm.
\nApril 21
\nColin Hay- $24. 7:30pm.
\nApril 25
\nMark O’Connor – The American String Celebration. Adults $28; children $14. 7:30pm.
\nApril 26
\nBuckets & Tap Shoes – Adults $20; seniors $16; children $10. 3pm.
\nApril 30
\nGiordano Jazz Dance Chicago – Part of the Jazz Dance New York and Chicago series. Adults $24; seniors $20; children $12. 7:30pm.
\nMay 9
\nEllen Sinopoli Dance Company – Part of the Jazz Dance New York and Chicago series. Adults $24; seniors $20; children $12. 8pm.
\nMay 15
\nThe David Bromberg Big Band, Angel Band – $29.50. 8pm.
\nMay 16
\nNatalie MacMaster – $28. 7:30pm.<\/p>\n
\nMarch 6
\nChamber Concert Series – 8pm. Memorial Chapel.
\nApril 3, 15, 17, 29
\nChamber Concert Series – 8pm. Memorial Chapel.<\/p>\n
\n327 Warren Street, Hudson
\n822.1438; www.hudsonoperahouse.org<\/strong>
\nThrough March 28
\nMarking Time, Artists from the NYFA Mark Program – Hudson Opera House and the Columbia County Council on the Arts present a group exhibition of the Hudson Valley artists from the 2008 NYFA Mark Program. Working in wide range of media and styles, 12 artists reflect on the idea of time and how its passage manifests itself in their work. There will be an opportunity to meet and speak with the artists on March 7, 4:30pm-6:30pm.
\nMarch 14
\nBrahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52.- The season ends with this heavenly songs cycle, sung by a quartet including Diamond Opera Theatre Artistic Directors Mary Deverle Hack and Keith Spencer, accompanied by two pianists. Winter doldrums will melt away, and we’ll all be ready to greet the spring in high spirits. 4pm.
\nMarch 25-28
\nWriting Workshop on Creative Writing for Narrative Prose with Laurie Stone – Author Laurie Stone will offer this workshop to help accomplished and aspiring writers. $175; members $150. 12pm-3pm. Space is limited, call to register. <\/p>\n
\n668.2616; www.lakegeorgearts.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Tuesday-Friday 12pm-5pm;
\nSaturday 12pm-4pm (during exhibitions); all other times by request.
\nMarch 14-April 17
\nMatthew Hamilton
\nMay 9-June 12
\nKathy Greenwood
\nJuly 11-August 14
\nZoo II (Animals in art) – Featuring Patricia Bellan-Gillen, Jason Bronner, Deborah Brown, Catherine Chalmers, Reet Das, Catherine Hamilton, David Isele, Andrew Johnson, Mary Kenny, Ann Lovett, Barbara Moody, Adelaide Paul, Michael Pestel and Amy Ross.<\/p>\n
\n111 South Street, Pittsfield MA
\n413.997.4444; www.thecolonialtheatre.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 8
\nA Celebration of Music – Presented by Westfield State College. Free. 3:30pm.
\nMarch 11
\nNational Acrobats of China – The most acclaimed large acrobatic troupe in the world features 35 performers who captivate audiences around the globe with stunning displays of Chinese martial arts, illusion and acrobatics. $25; $40. 7:30pm.
\nMarch 14
\nRevolution: A Tribute to the Beatles – $25; $35. 8pm.
\nMarch 16 & 17
\nFootloose! $25; $45. 7:30pm.
\nMarch 20
\nCeltic Crossroads – $25; $40. 8pm.
\nMarch 21
\nTrout Fishing in America and Patty Larkin – The four-time Grammy nominated duo of guitarist Ezra Idlet and bassist Keith Grimwood. $15; $25. 7pm.
\nMarch 26
\nBela Fleck – $25; $35. 7:30pm.
\nApril 3
\nInca Son: Music and Dance of the Andes – An internationally-renowned Peruvian music and dance ensemble. $25; $35. 8pm.
\nApril 5
\nCharlottes Web – $10. 2pm & 4pm.
\nApril 14
\nMother Load – $20; $30. 7:30pm.
\nApril 18
\nThe Machine Performs Pink Floyd – $25; $40. 8pm.
\nApril 21
\nAni DiFranco – $35; $44. 7:30pm.
\nMay 2
\nFred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. – For ages 5+. $15. 2pm & 7pm.
\nMay 16
\nStudio One Dancers in Concert – $17. 4pm.
\nMay 20
\nDickey Betts and Great Southern – $30; $47. 7:30pm.<\/p>\n
\nSecond & State Street, Troy
\n273.0038; www.troymusichall.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 7
\nCelebrate the Hall – 29th Annual Gala – $125. 8pm.
\nMarch 10
\nMusic at Noon – Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes- Free. 12pm.
\nMarch 15
\nTroy Chromatic Concerts – Phoenix Bach Choir & Kansas City Chorale- $40\/$45. 3pm.
\nMarch 22
\nESYO Spring 2009 Concert-3pm.
\nMarch 28
\nAlbany Pro Musica – The Great Choral Tradition-Adults $25\/$28; seniors $23\/$25; students $10. 8pm.
\nApril 5
\nAn Irish Homecoming – Adults $29\/$32; students $15. 7pm.
\nApril 14
\nMusic at Noon – Rick Hill – Free. 12pm.
\nApril 18
\nKathy Mattea: Moving Mountains- $27\/$30. 8pm.
\nApril 19
\nTroy Chromatic Concerts – Burning River Brass- $35\/$40. 3pm.
\nApril 23
\nHerb Alpert and Lani Hall – $29-$55. 8pm.
\nApril 26
\nSaratoga Springs Youth Orchestra – 3pm.
\nMay 12
\nMusic at Noon – Findlay Cockrell – Free. 12pm<\/p>\n
\nMarch 6-8
\nTheatresports – Combines all the fun and creativity of improv with the excitement of a sporting event. Teams of improvisers compete for your approval by making up scenes, songs and stories based on your suggestions. The winner gets $700 billion or a funky trophy, whichever taxes the American public less. Don’t miss this highly acclaimed world-wide improve phenomenon, created by Keith Johnstone. $15. Friday & Saturday 9pm; Sunday 2pm. Call for reservations. Upstairs at Proctors, 440 State Street, Schenectady. For more info: 346.6204
\nMarch 26
\nImpov Jam: Free. 8pm. Muddy Cup, Proctors, Schenectady.
\nApril 17-19 & 24-26
\nSpontaneous Broadway – Spontaneous Broadway is a virtuoso evening of musical improvs. The audience submits titles of “songs that have never been written.” In a fictional “backer’s audition”, these titles inspire improvised songs in act one. In act two, the audience’s favorite song serves as the basis of an entire 45 minute Broadway musical, complete with costumes and set. Call for reservations. Upstairs at Proctors, Schenectady. For more info: 346.6204.
\nApril 23
\nImprov Jam: Free. 8pm. Muddy Cup, Proctors, Schenectady.<\/p>\n
\nOne Colonial Court, Johnstown
\n762.4325; www.coloniallittletheatre.org<\/strong>
\nApril 3-5 & 10-12
\nAlmost Heaven: John Denver’s America – A musical biography, explores the life and music of the late John Denver.
\nJune 5-7 & 10-12
\nBus Stop – during a howling snowstorm, a bus full of travelers seek refuge at a roadside diner. <\/p>\n
\n1400 Washington Avenue, Albany
\n442.3997; www.albany.edu\/pac<\/strong>
\nMarch 5
\nSarah and Susan Wang – $10; students $5. 7pm. Recital Hall
\nMarch 6-8, 11-14
\nAntigone – $12. March 6&7 8pm; March 8 2pm; March 11-13 8pm; March 14 2pm.
\nMarch 11
\nFrank Glazer’s Carnegie Hall Anniversary – $10; students $5. 7pm. Recital Hall.
\nMarch 13
\nTwo Piano Concert – $10; students $5. 7pm. Recital Hall.
\nMarch 16
\nFestival of Contemporary Music – $8; students $4. 8pm. Main Theatre.
\nMarch 20
\nStudent Recital – Free. 6:30pm. Recital Hall.
\nApril 1
\nCesar Reyes- $10; students $5. 7pm. Recital Hall.
\nApril 3
\nThe Marriage of Figaro – $10; students $5. 7:30pm. Recital Hall.
\nApril 16
\nMusic for Piano and Violin – $10; students $5. 7:30pm. Recital Hall.
\nApril 19
\nSenior Recital- Free. 7pm. Recital Hall.
\nApril 23
\nSpring Choral Concert – $8; students $4. 7pm. Main Theatre
\nApril 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, May 1&2
\nJesus Hopped the A Train-$12.
\nApril 25
\nKevin Champagne’s Piano Quartet- $10; students $5. 7pm. Recital Hall.
\nApril 29
\nCapital Trio – $10; students $5. 7pm. Recital Hall.
\nMay 4
\nThe Sound of the Trumpets, the Roll of the Drums! $8; students $4. 8pm. Main Theatre.
\nMay 9
\nSenior Recital – Free. 7pm. Recital Hall. <\/p>\nGalleries <\/h1>\n
\n737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany (third floor)
\n242.2241<\/strong>
\nHours: 7am-11pm daily
\nFree and open to the public
\nThrough March 29
\nA Remarkable Past – In celebration of the arts & culture program’s own historic achievement a decade of presenting public art we have amassed a group of extraordinary artifacts from 25 area museums whose preservation and interpretation of the past is vital to our understanding of the world in which we live.
\nOn-going exhibits
\nGinger Ertz’ Soft Chandelier – Adds elegance, humor and surprise to this two story stairwell. While an ornamental chandelier might be traditionally placed in such a location, there is something about the fuzzy surface created by the chenille stems that evokes a sense of playfulness. In addition to having a chandelier-like appearance it also brings to simple organisms like undersea creatures, a theme that is repeated often in Ertz’ work. Located in the stairwell to the third floor gallery.<\/p>\n
\n39 Columbia Street, Albany.
\n462.4775; www.albanycentergallery.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm; or by appointment.
\nThrough March 28
\nARiTmetic – A group exhibit. ARiTmetic blurs the line between mathematics and visual art and features the work of William Bergman, Beninga Chilla, Nat Friedman and Maria Hall. The opening reception will be held March 6 5pm-9pm.<\/p>\n
\n247 Lark Street, Albany
\n462.3501; www.upstateartistsguild.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Thursday & Friday 5:30pm-8pm; Saturday 2pm-8pm; Sunday 2pm-6pm
\nMarch 6-27
\nIssues – Featuring works dealing with issues large and small, with featured artist Joe Ulrich and Kim Waldie.
\nApril 3-24
\nLoose Threads – A national show of textiles and fiber arts, with featured artists Diane Evans and Diane Segal.
\nMay 1-22
\nGrand Tour – A show about transportation and travel, with featured artist Jason Bryer and bike art from Down Tube.
\nJune 5-26
\nThe 2009 People’s Choice Show – Featured works by local students.
\nJuly 3-24
\nOff the Wall – A show of 3D and sculptural works, with featured artists Steven Rolf Kroeger and Matt Ramsey.<\/p>\n
\n108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga
\n584.9330; www.spac.org<\/strong>
\nMay 23
\nBoys & Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble- Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Drive. $25. 8pm.
\nMay 29
\nRachael Price and the Rachael Price Trio – Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Drive. $25. 8pm.
\nMay 30
\nArturo O’Farrill Orchestra – Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Drive. $25. 8pm.
\nJune 27 & 28
\nFreihofer’s Jazz Festival – 12pm.<\/p>\n
\n336 Warren Street, Hudson
\n828.5090; www.modogallery.com<\/strong>
\nHours: Thursday-Monday 11am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
\nExhibits
\nMarch 7-April 11
\nJohn Banach (paintings) and John Cleater (sculptures.)
\nApril 18-May 23
\nUpstate: A four person exhibition showing artists who live and work in the area, but whose work is largely unknown in the area.<\/p>\n
\n265 River Street, Troy
\n273.0552; www.artscenteronline.org<\/strong>
\nMarch 28
\nRichard Lainhart: Improvised Works – Award-winning electronic music composer and filmmaker, Richard Lainhart presents an evening of improvised works in quad-sound on the Bulcha synthesizer. $12; members $10. 8pm.
\nApril 4
\nWrite Here! A Collaboration with Hudson Valley Writer’s Guild- Join us for a panel discussion and Resource Fair that will highlight the extensive writing resources available in the Capital District. A great chance to network with writers and small publishers. $5. 9:30am-12pm.
\nApril 4
\nThe Ephemera Design Firm – Introduced by Michael Farley; incorporates sampling techniques with melodic, instrumental post-rock, adding a prominent role for electric guitar. The Ephemera Design Firm sets samples of Medieval and Renaissance music to house beats. $8; $5 members. 8pm.
\nMay 16
\nThe Ramblin Jug Stompers: The Premiere Jug band of New York’s Capital Region – The Stompers ramblin’ style nods to the great tradition of American string band music while winking directly at the classic jug bands of the ’60’s folk scene. $12; $10 members. 8pm.<\/p>\n
\n201 Broadway (at Monument Square,) Troy
\n272.6811; www.clementart.com<\/strong>
\nHours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Closed Sundays.
\nThrough March 25
\nOn the Surface – Drawings – Group exhibition
\nMarch 27-April 22
\nJohn Hampshire
\nApril 24-May 27
\nBanjie Getsinger Nicholas<\/p>\nMuseums<\/h1>\n
\n5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown
\n607.547.1450; www.farmersmuseum.org<\/strong>
\nHours: April 1-May 12 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; May 13-October 13 daily 10am-5pm.
\nAdmission: April 1-May 12 Adults $9; Seniors $8; Children 7-12 $4; under 7 free. May 13-Ocobter 13 Adults $11; Seniors $9.50; Children 7-12 $5; under 7 free.
\nMarch 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
\nSugaring Off Sundays – Reservations are required.
\nMarch 28 & April 18
\nEvening at the Tavern – The menu is designed and based on foods that were served in rural 19th century New York taverns. $60 non-members. $55 members. <\/p>\n
\n5798 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown
\n607.547.1400; www.fenimoreartmuseum.org<\/strong>
\nHours: April 1- May 12 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; May 13-October 13 daily 10am-5pm.
\nAdmission: Adults $11; seniors $9.50; children 7-12 $5; under 7 free.
\nMay 23- December 32
\nAmerica’s Rome: Artists in the Eternal City (1800-1900) – This exhibition is American artists’ depictions of 19th century Rome.
\nApril 1- December 31
\nNew Additions\/New Perspectives: American Indian Art – Features many works by contemporary American Indian artists and exemplifies the varied artistic output of vibrant communities.<\/p>\n
\n225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
\n413.458.2303; www.clarkart.edu<\/strong>
\nHours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; closed Monday.
\nAdmission: Free November 1-May 31; June 1-October 31. Adults $12.50; free to children under 18 and full-time students with ID.
\nThrough April 19
\nSpecial Installation: Women’s Work – In conjunction with the Berkshires, recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8) and its 2009 theme, “The Power of Women in the Arts,” the Clark will celebrate the achievements of women artists with an installation of select works on paper from the collection.
\nThrough April 26
\nToulouse-Lautrec and Paris – Take a visual promenade through the spectacle of late 19th century Paris as seen through the eyes of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his contemporaries.
\nStarting June 7
\nDove\/O’Keefe: Circles of Influence -Dove\/O’Keefe is the first exhibition to explore Dove’s role in O’Keefe’s early artistic development as well as O’Keefe’s influence on his work.<\/p>\n
\n161 Warren Street, Glens Falls
\n792.1761<\/strong>
\nHours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm; Monday and all national holidays closed.
\nAdmission: Free, but donations are appreciated.
\nFebruary 8-April 19
\nThomas Chambers (1808-1869) – American marine and landscape painter. This exhibit will feature around 60 works, borrowed from public and private collections throughout the United States.
\nFebruary 28-May 25
\nOld Master Prints from the Sparling Family Collection – The exhibit features prints which consist of engravings, woodcuts, and etchings that survey the major printmaking styles and techniques from the 15th to 18th centuries in Northern and Southern Europe.
\nJuly 12-October 18
\nDegas and Music – This exhibition will bring together works that reflect the French Impressionist’s fascination with music, including portraits of musician friends, dramatic images of cabaret singers, and stunning scenes of the music-filled world of the ballet.<\/p>\n
\n69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs
\n584.5540; www.cmssny.org<\/strong>
\nHours: July 1-Labor Day: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm; Labor Day-June: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm; Sunday 12pm-4:30pm.
\nAdmission: $5; children under 1 are free.
\nMarch 5 &19
\nLittle Scientist – Hands-on, self-directed activities to help our visitors explore the world around them. Ask questions, manipulate items, try experiments, read about it and make new discoveries! 1:30pm-2:30pm.
\nMarch 6 & 20
\nWiggle & Giggle – We’ll make and move to music. Learn some simple finger plays. 10am-10:45am.
\nMarch 12 & 27
\nStuffee & Stories – All ages welcome, visit and enjoy a story with Stuffee, the Museum’s tallest stuffed friend. The stories will explore healthy eating and exercise. 10am-10:45<\/p>\n
\n474.5877; www.nysm.nysed.gov
\nHours: Open daily 9:30am-5pm.<\/strong>
\nAdmission: Free. Donations accepted at the door.<\/p>\n
\nApril 15-March 15
\nInvaders – Learn about what could be living right in your backyard and what you can do about them. Crossroads Gallery.
\nOctober 3-May 1
\nBreeding Bird Atlas: 20 Years of Changing Bird Distributions – The exhibition includes original artwork from the book, bird mounts, and stories of how the Atlas fieldwork was accomplished. Photography Gallery.
\nNovember 22-May 17
\nRockwell Kent: This Is My Own – This exhibition includes materials from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh that chronicles the life of a great New Yorker (Rockwell Kent) and his work, which was born out of both remarkable personal experiences and a deep sense of moral and political principle. West Gallery.<\/p>\n
\nAdirondack Wilderness – The drama of the Adirondacks is told through three topics- prehistoric wilderness landscape, wilderness in transition, and contemporary wilderness.<\/p>\n
\n75 Main Street, Bennington, VT
\n802.447.1571; www.benningtonmuseum.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Daily 10am-5pm; Closed Wednesdays.
\nAdmission: Adults $9; students and seniors $8; children under 18 free.
\nThrough March 29
\nBennington Collects III – A community-based exhibition with an eclectic mix that might make you think about what it is you have been collecting.
\nMarch 14- May 17
\nTradition, Innovation, and Good Design: The Ceram – This exhibition will be the first major retrospective of Gil’s work showing the variety of ceramic products designed by Gil and produced by Bennington Potters over a period of more than 50 years.<\/p>\n
\nMarch 6
\nClub Muse: Irish Pub Party – See the museum converted into an Irish pub with live music, Guinness-glazed wings and Irish beer from Pangaea Lounge and lots of good cheer. 8pm-11pm. $5.
\nMarch 19
\nHistorical Society Lecture: Tony Marro – He will present the photography of Mary Sanford, a prominent social activist and early Bennington photographer. 7pm. Free.
\nMarch 28
\n4th Annual Appraisal Fair – Bring family heirlooms or the odd, quirky piece you have always wanted to know about. 1pm. $5 per item with a limit of 5 items.<\/p>\n
\n15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady
\n382.7890; www.schenectadymuseum.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.<\/p>\n
\nThrough April 18
\nViews of Space – Explore changing views of the solar system and universe through photography, multimedia displays, hands-on activities, and items from the Museum’s collection.
\nMay 1-28
\nInvention Convention 2009 – Enjoy the 12th anniversary of the Invention Convention exhibit, a statewide invention competition open to the Capital District students in grades K-8.<\/p>\n
\nApril 4
\nWind and Solar Power Interactives – Explore the importance of renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel consumption. <\/p>\n
\n25 Main St., Cooperstown
\n888.HALL.OF.FAME; www.baseballhalloffame.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Labor Day through Memorial Day: 9am-5pm; Summer hours 9am-9pm.
\nAdmission: Adults $16.50; seniors and veterans $11; children 7-12 $6; members and children 6 and under free.<\/p>\n
\nOpens April 25
\nHank Aaron – This exhibit will chronicle Aaron’s life, from childhood through his big league career and post-baseball career, including his vast philanthropic efforts.
\nMemorial Day Weekend
\nViva Beisbol – An exhibit dedicated to the contributions of Latin American players to our National Pastime.<\/p>\n
\nMarch 28th
\nWomen’s History Month – call for tickets.<\/p>\n
\n125 Washington Avenue, Albany
\n463.4478; www.albanyinstitue.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm; Tuesday pre-registered groups only; Monday and major holidays closed.
\nAdmission: Adults $10; seniors and students with ID $8; children 6-12 $6; children under 6 free.<\/p>\n
\nEntry Point Gallery – Recently reinstalled with new objects from its collection which will continue to support the Albany Institute of History and Art’s mission of collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley.<\/p>\n
\nHudson River Panorama – 400 years of history, art, and culture, which commemorates the remarkable narratives of the Hudson River and the people, events and ideas that have shaped its history. <\/p>\n
\n2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie
\n673.2314; www.arkellmuseum.org<\/strong>
\nHours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday 12:30-5pm.
\nAdmission: Adults $7; seniors and students $5; children age 11 and under free.<\/p>\n
\nThrough May 3
\nLove Story: Selections from the Sanford B. D. Low Memorial Illustration Collection, New Britain Museum of American Art – Includes 60 original works that were used to illustrate romantic fiction from the 1890s-mid-20th century.<\/p>\n
\n110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga State Park
\n587.1935; www.saratogaautomuseum.org<\/strong>
\nHours: October-May Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; June-October daily 10am-5pm.
\nAdmission: Adults $8; students 17 and older with ID $5; seniors and active military $5; children 6-16 $3.50; children under 6 free; members free.
\nThrough March 22
\nAll That Glitters – The automotive age of brass ran from 1890 to 1918. Learn more at the exhibit. <\/p>\n
\n9 Glendale Rd, Route 183, Stockbridge MA
\n413.298.4100; www.nrm.org<\/strong>
\nHours: November-April Weekdays 10am-4pm; Weekends and holidays 10am-5pm; May-October daily 10am-5pm.
\nAdmission: Adults $15; seniors $13.50; college students with ID $10; children 18 and under free.
\nMarch 14
\nFocus on Illustration Flights of Fantasy: Women, Myth, and Image – Discover the fascinating world of fantasy art. Ruth Sanderson, illustrator and author will speak about depictions of women in fairy tales and myths. 1pm-4pm. Free.
\nThrough May 25
\nArtists in Their Studios – This exhibition offers a unique glimpse at the lives and studio spaces of more than 75 important American artists from the late 19th century to today.
\nMay 1
\nA Day in the Life: Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Studio – In celebration of Norman Rockwell Museum’s 40th anniversary. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"