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Mother’s Day Concert
A Mother’s Day Concert of bluegrass gospel music featuring local bluegrass band Jericho Road will be held at the Brunswick Church (The White Church), 42 White Church Lane, Troy, on Sunday Evening, May 12, 2019, from 6:30 – 8 PM. This concert is open to the public at no charge and all are welcome.
Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys return to the Sand Lake Center for the Arts
Join us in welcoming back to our stage, Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys on May 18th at 8pm. Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys make one feel as if they’re traveling in time, maybe back to Louisiana in 1963. Yet their progressive bluegrass sound with its unique lyrics and melodies are fresh and powerful, often containing wickedly funny, satirical lyrics. This band can sound so modern and yet so classic and nostalgic. This concert is part of our Squire Jacob Concert Series – bringing the pleasure of the multifaceted sounds and rhythms of traditional music to the ears, and hearts, of our SLCA audience. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 under the age of 18. For prepaid reservations go to www.SLCA-CTP.org or call 518-674-2007. The center is handicapped accessible with plenty of free parking.
Hoosick Falls Summer Concert Series
The Hoosick Falls Summer Concert Series returns to the Village of Hoosick Falls for the Summer of 2019.
For the first time The Bluz House Rockers will kick things off with a wide range of music from the 1970’s. The band will have you on your feet and dancing to their versions of your favorite classic rock, R&B and Motown tunes!
On Saturday, July 20th, Hoosick Falls Native Charlie Frazier’s band from Burlington Vt. Blues for Breakfast is back playing a wide range of Grateful Americana. With over 200 songs in their repertoire, there’s something for every musical taste! The “House Band of the Champlain Valley” mixes a rockin’ blend of blues, originals, R&B, Dead and reggae, that’ll have you energized and dancin’ all night!!!
On Saturday, August 3rd, The West Side Drive Dance Band brings Friends, Food and Funk to Wood Park. West Side Drive provides style and energy to the covers they perform. From, Funk, Top-40 and R&B.
All shows are from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the gazebo at Wood Park on Main Street Hoosick Falls.
Food will be available at all shows along with legal beverages.
The Summer Concert Series are made possible from donations. If your business would like to support the event contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-894-5035.
Adirondack Bluegrass League Annual Bluegrass Round-Up
The Adirondack Bluegrass League Annual Bluegrass Round-Up will be held May 31st, June 1st and 2nd, at McConchie’s Heritage Acres, Galway, NY. Exit 12 off I-87 (northway), 13 miles west on NY 67.
Lots of music-field picking & fun. Food Available, Meme’s Snack Shack. Raffles, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, 50-50, Guitar Raffle, Fiddle Raffle, Green Mountain Sound- Pete & Cora Bolster. Donnie Sprague, Emcee. 26 Bands donating their time.
Admission per person: Day tickets: Friday, $15.; Saturday, $25. (after 5 $12.00); Sunday, $5. Weekend ticket (includes two nights rough camping) $37.; Advance weekend ticket (before May 20, 2019) $32.
McConchies Campground 518-882-6605. For more information 518-221-6231 or email: adirondackbluegrassleague@nullgmail.com
Songs of Our Empire State
The Greenbush Historical Society invites you to enjoy an afternoon of music and history with the Lost Radio Rounders performing “Songs of Our Empire State,” on Sunday, May 19, 2 PM, at the East Greenbush Community Library.
Tom Lindsay and Michael Eck, performing on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele, are upstate New York’s premiere acoustic Americano duo. New York is so much more than just a Big Apple as heard in the musical exploration of the state’s great history. Clap your hands and stomp your feet as the dynamic duo of the Lost Radio Rounders take us whaling with “The Montaukers,” fighting General Johnny Burgoyne at “The Battle of Saratoga,” and traveling to Buffalo on “The Erie Canal.” The program is free and open to the public. Because seating is limited, please register by calling the library at 518-477-7476.
Adirondack Fiddlers
New style and Old Tyme Fiddling, Adirondack Fiddlers,
Sunday, May 12th, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
American Legion Hall, Clancy St. Schuylerville, NY
All fiddlers and musicians young and old and Public welcome.
Round and square dancing. Food Available.
For more information, call (518) 274-6817.
Capital Community Voices Presents Spring Concert
EAST GREENBUSH, NY – Capital Community Voices, directed by Julie Panke, will present “At the Hop” on Saturday, May 11th, at 7:30 pm at Genet Elementary School, Route 4, East Greenbush, NY.
Hits from the 1950’s and early 1960’s will include “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “The Shadow of Your Smile.” The chorus will also sing a medley of songs from “Jersey Boys” and themes from early James Bond movies.
The chorus will be accompanied by pianist Joanna Towse, bassist Randy Jennings, guitarist Doug Esmond, and percussionist James Iacketta.
A reception will follow the concert.
Ticket prices are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors and students. ccvsings.blogspot.com
A Call to Artists for a Summer Juried Art Show – “Turn, Turn, Turn”
Artists of all media are invited to submit up to two works for a juried art show titled, Turn! Turn! Turn! at Sand Lake Center for the Arts. The artwork will be based on the song Turn! Turn! Turn! by Pete Seeger to honor him on the anniversary of his 100th Birthday. The exhibition opens on July 1, 2019 and ends August 31, 2019. Twenty pieces will be selected with first, second, third, and people’s choice cash awards ($300., $200., $100., and $100.) will be given. The juror for this show is Jason Kates van Staveren. He is a Capital Region Artist and Lecturer of Photography, Digital Imaging and Animation at Hudson Valley Community College and the University at Albany, who’s life has been steeped in folk music and who’s art practice embraces its lyrical and narrative traditions. There is no submission fee. Submissions should be sent to slcagallery@nullgmail.com in jpeg form by May 17, 2019. Selections will be announced by June 4, 2019 and selected works must be delivered to Sand Lake Center for the Arts- 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY 12018, from June 17 to June 21, 2019 between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm, or by appointment (call 518-674-2007). For the specifications for artwork to be submitted, along with the song lyrics, go to www.slca-ctp.org.
Calling All Artists!
Enter our Sand Lake Dog Park Logo Contest and YOU could be part of our local history! Have fun and keep it simple! All images should be 8×10 in size, high contrast with 1-3 colors, digital and hand drawn welcome.
Entries are DUE, Saturday, 6/1/19.
The Sand Lake Dog Park Committee will have VOTING at the Sand Lake Summerfest! Please stop by our tent and vote for your favorite Logo! Submissions and questions can be EMAILED to: OpenSpacesSandLake@nullgmail.com.
Subject: DogParkLogo. OR
MAIL ENTRY TO: Dog Park Logo, 133 Edgewood Dr, Averill Park, NY 12018.
Schenectady Civic Players to present God of Carnage
GOD OF CARNAGE – by Yasmina Reza and directed by Joseph Fava, May 8 thru 12.
Winner of the 2009 Tony Awards for Best Play, God of Carnage is a brash and hilarious exploration of human nature.
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm. Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church St., Schenectady. $20. 518-382-2081 or www.civicplayers.org.
Music Event to Benefit Local Charity
The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club is hosting a benefit concert Thurs., May 9th, 6:30 pm, at Quigley’s Restaurant, 593 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Oley Foundation, a national independent nonprofit that provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities to people living on home IV nutrition and/or tube feeding.
The benefit will feature music from a new CD titled, “One Step Forward,” produced by guitarist/singer Michael Francis McCarthy and lyricist Phil Kellerman. Also featured will be flutist Deb Reep MacLeod of Albany, NY, playing on two of six songs.
McCarthy’s music blends Delta blues, bluegrass, old country, folk and rock.
Opening the show will be international independent music artist Mario Sevayega, playing five original songs. His music weaves many genres of music including rock, reggae, jazz, disco and pop.
Doors open to the public at 6:15 pm. The concert will begin at 6:30 pm. Suggested donation to the Oley Foundation is $10. To RSVP or for information, contact Phil Kellerman, philkellerman77@nullgmail.com or (352) 262-5421.
Highlight Acting Troupe will present Steel Magnolias
Highlight Acting Troupe presents Steel Magnolias–Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a “good ole boy.”
Set in the 1980’s; the special friendships make the story truly touching and marvelously good-humored company in good times and bad. Join us for this testimony to friendship and motherhood; May 10th & 11th at 8pm and May 12th (Perfect for Mother’s Day!) at 2pm at the Brunswick Grange. For reservations, call Christine at 518-663-0007.
Village of Nassau Bicentennial Open Mic
Calling all musicians, poets, raconteurs, comedians and more (age 12 and up).
Join us for The Village of Nassau Bicentennial Open Mic on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Presented by the Nassau Free Library, the gazebo at the Village Commons Park on John St. will be the site of an afternoon of music and fun.
Participants may perform up to 15 minutes, depending on the length of the wait list. We ask that the performance material be appropriate for a family-friendly setting. Microphones and a PA will be provided. Acoustic instruments are ideal, but electric instruments with amplifiers may be used at appropriate volume levels. (To be determined by the host.) Sign up begins at 1:00 PM at the gazebo (or at the rain site).
Admission is free and guests are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic lunch to settle in for an entertaining spring afternoon. In case of inclement weather, the Nassau Reformed Church on Church Street will be the rain location. More information or questions, please contact the host at gpat12123@nullyahoo.com.
Mark Your Calendars! Vanguard Designer Showhouse Is Back!
This fundraiser to benefit the Albany Symphony Orchestra will be open from April 30, 2019-May 19, 2019. The house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at 6030 Nott Road off Route 155 in Guilderland. It has been home to the Nott and Veeder families and has hosted many historic figures. Local designers will decorate each of the rooms with period motifs. Pricing: $20.00 per person/$18.00 with coupon/$14.00 if part of a group of six or more. Café lunch is $15.00. For group reservations, call Diane at 518-371-0535. For further information, go to www.vanguard-aso.org.