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24-hour theater project gathers top local talent
SCHENECTADY

24-hour theater project gathers top local talent

Thursday, May 16, 2013
The WAM Theatre and The Mop & Bucket Improv Company are joining forces again to produce the third annual 24hr Theatre Project, a series of short plays produced in the span of 24 hours and presented to a live audience at the Black Box Theatre of Schenectady High School’s John Sayles School of Fine Arts at 8 p.m. Saturday.
 
Mohawk Valley Chorus to sing challenging 'Carmina Burana'
AMSTERDAM

Mohawk Valley Chorus to sing challenging 'Carmina Burana'

Thursday, May 16, 2013
David Rossi, director of the Mohawk Valley Chorus, wanted to be sure there would be no surprises when the chorus performs Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” on Sunday. So, he began working them on the piece at their weekly rehearsals in January.
 
ALBANY

Zombies heading to Albany

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
British Invasion band to play free show at Empire State Plaza June 26
 
SCHENECTADY

Seegers offer memorable night at Proctors

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Most 94-year-olds have a storied past. But very few of any age have the rich history that legendary folk singer Pete Seeger has. Sunday night, he presented pieces of his life in stories and song at a sold-out Proctors.
 
GLENS FALLS

Glens Falls Symphony ends 35th season with compelling program

Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra under its music director Charles Peltz was in top form Sunday afternoon in the final concert of its 35th season.
 
Strong ‘Gatsby’ debut can’t knock out ‘Iron Man 3’ from top
LOS ANGELES

Strong ‘Gatsby’ debut can’t knock out ‘Iron Man 3’ from top

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Leonard DiCaprio’s “The Great Gatsby” partied like it was the Roaring ’20s with a $51.1 million debut that made it a surprisingly strong runner-up to comic-book blockbuster “Iron Man 3.”
 
SCHENECTADY

SLOC production of ‘Sweet Charity’ ambitious but uneven

Sunday, May 12, 2013
“Sweet Charity” is not a show that’s produced widely in community theater, let alone in this area, and director Richard Roe took a chance in bringing it to the Schenectady Light Opera Company stage as the final show of its 2012-13 season.
 
Founder of fashion show feels at home in multiple fine arts

Founder of fashion show feels at home in multiple fine arts

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Electric City Couture Fashion Show founder Joleen Button will be an interested observer at the popular event at Proctors later this month.
 
Tulip Fest soggy, but draws a crowd
ALBANY

Tulip Fest soggy, but draws a crowd

Saturday, May 11, 2013
Despite constant rain Saturday, spirits were high on the first day of the 65th annual Tulip Festival.
 
COHOES

Review: ‘Nunsations’ cast is sensational, but script not so inspirational

Saturday, May 11, 2013
At one point at Thursday’s opening of “Nunsensations,” I became more fascinated by the audience member illegally shooting video on his phone than the musical number onstage.
 
ALBANY

Review: Kelley introduces himself to Linda crowd with little fanfare

Friday, May 10, 2013
Gabriel Kelley is not afraid of hard work, and seems willing to do whatever it takes to survive as a musician.
 
Taylor, Refrigerators, Satisfaction on Alive at Five slate
ALBANY

Taylor, Refrigerators, Satisfaction on Alive at Five slate

Friday, May 10, 2013
JT Taylor, the legendary voice of Kool and the Gang; The Refrigerators, a favorite regional band; and Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones tribute band, are just three of the acts that will perform in the 2013 Alive at Five concert series, which begins June 6
 
Adaptation of Fitzgerald classic 'Great Gatsby' is all glitter and no soul

Adaptation of Fitzgerald classic 'Great Gatsby' is all glitter and no soul

Friday, May 10, 2013
Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" lacks the sense of melancholy and longing that emanated from the famous novel’s pages.
 
Title 'No One Lives' tells you all you need to know

Title 'No One Lives' tells you all you need to know

Friday, May 10, 2013
“No One Lives” gives away its biggest, best secret (killers have messed with the wrong guy) far too early for its own good.
 
‘Peeples’ formula is familiar but comedy still enjoyable

‘Peeples’ formula is familiar but comedy still enjoyable

Friday, May 10, 2013
‘Peeples” is an African-American “Meet the Parents” that slips funnyman Craig Robinson into the Ben Stiller role. And formulaic or not, it’s funny.
 
 

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