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Wolfe Tones in concert

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:41pm

ALBANY - On Friday, June 29, the Irish folk legends, The Wolfe Tones, will appear in concert at the Capital District Irish American Center.

Performing for nearly 40 years, these legendary Dublin balladeers continue to be one of Irelands biggest box office attractions, selling out at prestigous venues across Ireland, the UK, mailand Europe, and the U.S.

Tikets are $30 and tables of ten are available. Pub and kitchen opens at 5p.

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Beauty and the Beast to come to Proctors

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 2:31pm
Beauty and the Beast to come to Proctors

The Mainstage at Proctors will welcome “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” beginning May 15 through May 20.

The classic love story will come to life onstage with songs like “Be Our Guest,” “Change In Me,” and “Gaston.” The show is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film and the show has been seen by 35 million people around the world.

The show runs for 130 minutes with one intermission. Ticket prices range from $20 to $90. Click here for more information on the show.

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Free Comic Book Day to take place May 5

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 10:53am
Free Comic Book Day to take place May 5

Free Comic Book Day will take place at local participating comic book stores in the Capital Region May 5.

Comic book enthusiasts will be able to receive a free comic book and will be able to participate in a series of events and exhibits. Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May each year when participating comic book shops across the United States give away comic books to anyone who comes into their stores.

Click here to learn more and click here to see participating Capital Region stores.

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'Discovering Lake Desolation' to come to Brookside May 4

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 1:35pm
'Discovering Lake Desolation' to come to Brookside May 4

The home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, Brookside, has announced the opening of the “Discovering Lake Desolation” exhibit by local artists Nancy McGrath. The event will take place on Friday, May 4.

McGrath is a plein aire artist and moved to Rock City Falls four years ago. According to a statement, as she started painting McGrath also began to see the strong industrial history of the community. The new exhibit will concentrate on the history of Lake Desolation and Kayderosseras Mountain.

The opening will happen from 5 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available and the exhibition will remain on display during normal hours until Friday, July 27.

For more information, please click here or call 518.885.4000.

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Co-Founder of Tribeca Film Fest to speak at UAlbany

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 12:26pm

ALBANY - On Thursday, May 3, Craig M. Hatkoff will be speaking at a town hall meeting about expanded film production opportunities in the Capital Region.

Hatkoff, an Albany native, -will be focusing on the the impact of film production as a sustainable economic driver on the Capital Region economy.

The panel discussion will feature area film, government,  and business leaders, including:

Moderator -

Rex Smith, Editor of the Times Union

Panelists -

Deborah Goedeke, Albany County Film Commissioner

Pat Swinney Kaufman, Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development

Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors

Heidi Philipsen, Writer/Actor/Director

 

The townhall will be at 10a.

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Flogging Molly to perform

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 12:15pm
Flogging Molly to perform

ALBANY - On Saturday, June 16, the Celtic Punk band Flogging Molly will perform at the Palace Theatre.

Tickets are $24.50 and $29.50 and will go on sale May 4.

The concert will be at 8p.

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Shen. Adult Community Center to host Greg Nazarian’s Dance Band

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 2:37pm
Shen. Adult Community Center to host Greg Nazarian’s Dance Band

The Shenendehowa Adult Community Center will host Greg Nazarian’s Dance Band on Saturday, May 12.

Nazarian holds a dance at the community center on the second Saturday of every month. The cost will be $8 per person and $5 for members of the center.

Proof of membership is required to receive the discount and people are invited to come enjoy an evening of dancing and entertainment.

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