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Meet Albany's top dog, Nipper. He's 25 feet tall weigh,s 4 tons and is the largest man-made dog in the world. Albany's Nipper was built in 1954 in Chicago and placed atop the RCA Building located at 991 Broadway. He is made from fiberglass on a steel frame. Nipper has become a much-loved icon of the city, he's a doggone legend.

Upcoming Shows

PearlPalooza 2023: A Blend of Rhythmic Beats and Restorative Yoga in Downtown Albany

Nipper Aug 18, 2023
Downtown Albany is buzzing with excitement as WEQX, Sugar Productions, and Remarkable Liquids drops the official lineup for PearlPalooza 2023. The day's events begin at 11…
Media Watch

Nipper’s Picks: Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime Shows

Nipper Feb 5, 2023
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the year's most eagerly anticipated events. From Prince’s iconic raincoat performance to Beyonce’s electrifying choreography, these…
Miscellaneous

4th Annual Eddies Music Awards Nominees Announced

Nipper Feb 16, 2022
Ceremony Scheduled for Sunday, April 24 at Proctors MainStageSCHENECTADY — Buggy Jive leads all finalists for the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards…
First Listen

Super 400 Releases New Single “You Are My Light”

Nipper Jan 7, 2022
Editor's Note: This was written by Lori Friday (bass, vocal, and piano) giving a little background to the song.Life as a musical wanderer inevitably throws marbles under…
Best of

BEST of 2021: WEXT Radio Releases Top Local 518 Releases

Nipper Jan 3, 2022
Each year, since 2007, WEXT Radio has listed off the most played Local 518 songs of the year. And each year, we are all just blown away by the amazing talent in this…
Above Ground

Above Group Podcast #124, A Little Bit Stronger with Dr. Michele Finneran

Nipper Oct 27, 2021
Dr. Finneran's mission in writing,"Surviving Domestic Abuse: Formal and Informal Supports and Services" is to help victims of domestic abuse navigate effectively through the…
First Listen

Swordpaw Session S2:E5 — Haley Moley

Nipper Oct 19, 2021
Haley Moley is a sometimes synth-driven, sometimes psychedelic 5-piece that has called the Swordpaw rehearsal and recording space at Oakwood Community Center their home since…
Upcoming Shows

Troy Music Hall Pairs Tunes and Tacos on September 10th

Nipper Sep 2, 2021
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced an outdoor concert pairing music and food. "Creative Pairings: Tunes and Tacos with Quintocracy" will be held in the courtyard on…
On This Date

AUGUST 31: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 31, 2021
Photograph of Steely Dan @ SPAC, 8/31/14 by Andrzej PilarczykIt’s Throwback Thursday, so we’re back with another installment of our weekly flashback feature: On This Date…
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AUGUST 30: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 30, 2021
Stevie Nicks @ SPAC, 8/30/11Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk2017: Hot Club of Saratoga @ Shepard Park, Lake George2016: Hair of the Dog @ Cook Park, Colonie2015:…
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AUGUST 28: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 28, 2021
Swamp Baby @ Restoration Festival at St. Joseph's Church, 8/28/11Photograph by Bryan ThomasOn This Day in Nippertown Music History…2013: The Jim Kweskin Jug Band…
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AUGUST 27: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 27, 2021
Pearl Jam photograph by Martin BenjaminOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 27 concerts through the years…2014: The Pine Leaf…
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AUGUST 25: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 25, 2021
R.E.M. @ JB's Theatre, 8/25/85 (grand opening weekend)Photograph by Martin BenjaminOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 25…
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AUGUST 24: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 24, 2021
Photograph of the Zac Brown Band @ SPAC, 8/24/14 by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 24 concerts through the…
Events

Palace Theatre’s Community Block Party Returns to Downtown Albany on August 28

Nipper Aug 23, 2021
ALBANY — The Palace Performing Arts Center, in cooperation with MVP Health Care & the New York State Council on the Arts, is pleased to present the Palace Theatre…
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AUGUST 23: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 23, 2021
Photograph of Deke Dickerson at Valentine's on 8/23/10 by Flyer SquadOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 23 concerts through the…
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AUGUST 21: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 21, 2021
Jo Dee Messina @ Glens Falls Civic Center, 8/21/10Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Day in Nippertown Concert History…2013: Bela Fleck played with the…
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AUGUST 20: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 20, 2021
James Cotton @ the Chenango Blues Festival, 8/20/11Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 20 concerts…
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AUGUST 18: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 18, 2021
Dennis Diken of the Smithereens @ Empire State Plaza Food Festival, 8/18/10Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Alan GoldbergOn This Date in Local 518 Concert…
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AUGUST 17: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 17, 2021
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph of Alex Mexiner at Shepard Park, 8/17/16 by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Local 518 Concert History. Check out our round-up of…
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AUGUST 16: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 16, 2021
Roosevelt Dime's Andrew Green @ Empire State Plaza, 8/16/17Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Richard BrodyOn This Date in Local 518 Concert History. Check out our…
On This Date

AUGUST 14: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 14, 2021
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco @ Solid Sound Festival, 8/14/10Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Day in Nippertown Music History…2013: Blues Traveler played the Empire…
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AUGUST 13: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 13, 2021
Junior Marvin of the Wailers @ Alive at Five, 8/13/09Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 13…
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AUGUST 11: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 11, 2021
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Sara Ayers (Cyndi Lauper at Proctors, 8/11/09)On This Date in Local 518 Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 11…
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AUGUST 10: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 10, 2021
Ghost Train Orchestra's Brian Carpenter @ the Music Haven, 8/10/14Photograph by Stan JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August…
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AUGUST 9: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 9, 2021
Adam Levine of Maroon 5 @ SPAC, 8/9/2011Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 9 concerts through the…
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AUGUST 7: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 7, 2021
Mike Gent of the Figgs Photo by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Day in Nippertown Music History…2016: Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa @ SPAC, Saratoga2015: Steve Kimock @…
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AUGUST 6: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 6, 2021
Aaron Neville of the Neville Brothers @ Alive at Five, 8/6/09Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of…
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AUGUST 4: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 4, 2021
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Martin Benjamin (Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Lollapalooza, 8/4/92, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center)On This…
Art

Divinity on Display: Michelangelo’s frescoes come to the Albany Capital Center

Nipper Aug 3, 2021
By Olivia PoustALBANY — The Sistine Chapel, as a part of the Vatican Museum, shut its doors to visitors in March 2020 for nearly three months due to COVID-19. The hands…
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AUGUST 3: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 3, 2021
The Split Squad @ the River Street Pub, 8/3/14Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Kirsten FergusonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up…
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AUGUST 2: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Aug 2, 2021
Adam Duritz of Counting Crows at SPAC, August 2, 2010Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our…
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JULY 31: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 31, 2021
Photograph by Joe PutrockOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 31 concerts through the years…It's the anniversary of the…
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JULY 30: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 30, 2021
Todd Rundgren @ The Egg, 7/30/13Photograph by Ted WereOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 30 concerts through the years……
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JULY 28: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 28, 2021
Maria Muldaur with the Campbell Brothers Band @ the Music Haven, Schenectady, 7/28/13Photograph by Stanley JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out…
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JULY 27: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 27, 2021
Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros @ Northern Lights, 7/27/10Photograph by Jason LehrOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up…
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JULY 26: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 26, 2021
Photograph on the Bang on a Can Festival at MASS MoCA, 7/26/14 by Joel ReedOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 26 concerts through…
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JULY 24: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 24, 2021
https://youtu.be/8R3Dnf_wlYAOn This Day in Nippertown Concert History2016: Slipknot & Marilyn Manson @ SPAC2015: Old Crow Medicine Show @ Ommegang Brewery in…
Media Watch

That Fuzzing 518 Show gives big to Make-A-Wish

Nipper Jul 23, 2021
ALBANY — On Thursday, July 22nd, "Fuzzy" from That Fuzzing 518 Show sat down with Alyssa Caroprese, Meteorologist from CBS 6 Albany, and spoke about her career and a…
On This Date

JULY 23: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 23, 2021
Rush's Geddy Lee @ SPAC, 7/23/10Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 23 concerts through the years… …
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JULY 21: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 21, 2021
Richard Williams of Kansas @ Alive at Five, 7/21/11Photograph by Stanley JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 21 concerts…
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JULY 20: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 20, 2021
Rob Zombie @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7/20/13Photograph by Jim GilbertOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 20 concerts…
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JULY 19: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 19, 2021
Bob Weir led Furthur at SPAC on July 19, 2011Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 19 concerts through…
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JULY 17: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 17, 2021
Nickel Creek at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (photo by Dave Weiland)On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 17 concerts through the…
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JULY 16: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 16, 2021
Photograph of Justin Timberlake @ the Times Union Center, 7/16/14 by Kirsten FergusonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 16…
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JULY 14: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 14, 2021
Charles Bradley @ the Green River Festival, 7/14/12Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 14 concerts…
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JULY 13: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 13, 2021
Queens of the Stone Age @ the Palace Theatre, 7/13/14Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 13 concerts…
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JULY 12: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 12, 2021
The Bacon Brothers at Alive at Five, 7/12/12Photograph by Stanley A. JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 12 concerts through…
Concert Review

CANCELED – Johnny Rivers headlining Rivers Casino on Sept. 10

Nipper Jul 11, 2021
UPDATE (7/13/2021) - This tour has been canceled and Ticketholders need to call the Proctors Theatre box office at 1 (518) 346-6204 for a full refund.SCHENECTADY —…
Concert Review

Debut Catskill Mountain Jubilee slated for August

Nipper Jul 10, 2021
EAST DURHAM — A new festival will grace the Twin Counties this August.Blackthorne Resort will host the debut Catskill Mountain Jubilee from Aug. 12 to 14. The festival…
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JULY 10: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 10, 2021
Blake Shelton at CountryFest 2010Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk2018: Roger Daltrey played at Turning Stone2017: Nickelback played at SPAC2016: Steve Winwood and Steely…
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JULY 9: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 9, 2021
Miranda Lambert @ CountryFest, 2011Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 9 concerts through the years……
Miscellaneous

Young Culture announces new EP, Godspeed, July 30

Nipper Jul 9, 2021
ALBANY — Three-piece alternative rock band Young Culture is back and ready for summer with its new feel-good EP, Godspeed. Godspeed is set to be released on July 30, via …
Exhibits

Etrice Gallery opens July 15, hosts works of Alyssa Objio

Nipper Jul 8, 2021
ALBANY — A new art gallery is opening in the Capital District with an event to showcase some of its finest artists.The event, which will be held at the new Etrice Gallery…
Concert Review

Palace Theatre announces “Rocky Horror,” “Midsummer Slay,” Joan Jett

Nipper Jul 8, 2021
ALBANY - The Palace Theatre announced three new shows to its 2021 program.For tickets, visit palacealbany.org.The Kids of Albany present... "The Rocky Horror Picture…
Concert Review

Lark Hall announces “Dancing with The Dead” featuring The Wheel, others

Nipper Jul 7, 2021
ALBANY — Lark Hall announced a new series, “Dancing with The Dead”, which will feature the best Grateful Dead and related acts from the Northeast and beyond on an ongoing…
Concert Review

Caffe Lena announces free two-day festival at SPAC

Nipper Jul 7, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena announced a free two-day music festival at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.The festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July…
On This Date

JULY 7: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 7, 2021
David Bowie, Sound + Vision Tour, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7/7/90Photograph by Martin BenjaminOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 7…
Concert Review

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announces Summer Square Concert Series

Nipper Jul 6, 2021
TROY — The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announces the Summer Square Concert Series.Summer Square concerts takes place in the Music Hall Courtyard every Friday and…
On This Date

JULY 6: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 6, 2021
Steve Howe of Yes at The Egg, 7/6/14Photograph by Stan JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 6 concerts through the years……
Interviews

An interview with Marco Benevento

Nipper Jul 5, 2021
WOODSTOCK— Nippertown's Sean Nevison sits down with the beloved Marco Benevento about his new album, "The Simpsons" and why Woodstock continues to hold the key to the musical…
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JULY 5: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 5, 2021
Photograph of Paul McCartney @ Times Union Center, 7/5/14 by Stanley A. JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 5 concerts…
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JULY 3: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 3, 2021
PearlPalooza, 2010 Photograph by Greg HaymesWhat happened in the Greater Nippertown area on this today?2010: The inaugural PearlPalooza festival took over Albany's…
Events

APB Film Collective, Stickboat Films showcase new film, ‘A VOID’

Nipper Jul 2, 2021
ALBANY — Troy's APB Film Collective is returning from the pandemic with some new films.The Collective, along with Stickboat Films, is holding multiple public encore…
Culture

Radio Woodstock announces station’s top 10 slots are all women artists

Nipper Jul 2, 2021
WOODSTOCK – Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST announced the station’s top 10 slots in power rotation are all women artists.With the release of the album "What the Floods Leaves…
On This Date

JULY 2: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jul 2, 2021
Linda Oh @ Skidmore College, 7/2/11Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykIt’s Throwback Thursday. So we’re back with another installment of our weekly feature: On This Date…
Concert Review

Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concert Series announces schedule

Nipper Jul 1, 2021
LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concert Series is back.The beloved summer concert series brings the most fun bands to Shepard Park for concerts on…
On This Date

JUNE 30: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 30, 2021
Esperanza Spalding @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/30/12Photograph by Stanley JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 30…
Miscellaneous

Acting Class with Patrick White hosting Scene Night on July 1

Nipper Jun 29, 2021
ALBANY — Acting Class with Patrick White is holding its 12th free Scene Night on Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. at Albany Barn.There will be a short break serving free…
Concert Review

Tanglewood announces six-week Boston Symphony Orchestra program

Nipper Jun 29, 2021
LENOX — Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2021 season at Tanglewood opens on Saturday, July 10, an announcement from the venue said.The season opens with an all-Beethoven…
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JUNE 29: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 29, 2021
The So So Glos @ Rockin' on the River, 6/29/16Photograph by Tim ReidyOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 29 concerts through the…
Concert Review

Alive at Five transitions to public tapings

Nipper Jun 28, 2021
ALBANY – The City of Albany announced all of the remaining Alive at Five tapings will now be fully open to the public, due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.Alive…
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JUNE 28: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 28, 2021
Photograph of Roger Waters' "The Wall" @ Times Union Center, 6/28/12 by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 28…
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‘A Midsummer Night’s Supper’ announced for July 12 and 13th

Nipper Jun 26, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces “A Midsummer Night’s Supper,” inspired by George Balanchine’s ballet "A Midsummer Night’s…
Art

University Art Museum announces two new exhibits for August

Nipper Jun 26, 2021
ALBANY — University Art Museum announced its forthcoming exhibitions, "Well Being: An Exhibition on Healing and Repair," and "I’ll Be Your Mirror," on view from Aug. 4, to…
On This Date

June 26: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 26, 2021
The Zombies (photo by Timothy Reidy)It’s Throwback Thursday, and we’re back with another installment of our new weekly Thursday morning feature: On This Day in Nippertown…
Theater

Home Made Theater hosting limited run of “New Jerusalem”

Nipper Jun 25, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS — "New Jerusalem," Home Made Theater's limited-run production about the real-life Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza, will be performed twice at Saratoga…
Exhibits

UPH hosting ‘Dinosaurs in Motion’ this summer/fall

Nipper Jun 25, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Universal Preservation Hall presents "Dinosaurs in Motion," a new, interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics)…
Theater

Proctors announces premiere performances of “The Right Girl” this fall

Nipper Jun 24, 2021
SCHENECTADY — Proctors announced the world premiere of the entirely original new musical based on true stories, "The Right Girl," from Oct. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 10.   …
Concert Review

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announces two new shows, one rescheduled date

Nipper Jun 24, 2021
TROY — The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced two new concerts, and a rescheduled date for "An Evening with C.S. Lewis," earlier this week.Tickets can be…
Craft Beverages

Troy Night Out revolves around art this month

Nipper Jun 24, 2021
TROY — Troy Night Out art is all around when shopping, dining and exploring Downtown Troy.Troy’s small business community is open, welcoming visitors on Friday, June 25 …
Concert Review

Ben Folds headlining Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Oct. 17

Nipper Jun 23, 2021
TROY — Ben Folds will cap off a weekend of music at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this fall, with a performance on Sunday, Oct. 17. Folds' performance will be the last of the…
On This Date

JUNE 23: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 23, 2021
The Andrew & Noah Band @ Old Songs Festival, 6/23/12Photograph by Stanley JohnsonOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 23…
Concert Review

Video: Swordpaw Session with Mr. Cancelled

Nipper Jun 22, 2021
Mr. Cancelled is a three-piece tornado that is reminiscent of bands that were active on the SST label in the late '80s. Their songs are two and a half minute blasts of energy…
Concert Review

The Quebe Sisters slated for Caffe Lena on July 18

Nipper Jun 22, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three women – modern, creative, and talented – are stretching the boundaries of old-time country and western swing music. The best part? They are doing it…
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JUNE 22: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 22, 2021
Photograph of Lucius, Solid Sound at MASS MoCA, 6/22/13 by Andrew GregoryOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 22 concerts through…
Concert Review

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for its 23rd year

Nipper Jun 21, 2021
COOPERSTOWN — The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for its 23rd season, with five concerts in August and September, bringing live chamber music back to the…
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JUNE 21: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 21, 2021
Photograph of Banooba @ Putnam Den, 6/21/14 by Tim Mack2017: Sawyer Fredericks @ Freedom Park, Scotia2016: Dead & Company @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga…
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JUNE 18: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 18, 2021
Kinky FriedmanPhotograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 18 concerts through the years…2014: Bootsy…
Special

KISS’ Gene Simmons speaks with Schalmont students via teleconference

Nipper Jun 17, 2021
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is copied and lightly edited from a Facebook post originally published by Schalmont Central School District on Thursday, June 17. To see the…
Concert Review

Carpenter, Cohn and Colvin coming to Troy on Oct. 1

Nipper Jun 16, 2021
TROY — Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin will unite this fall for an extensive new tour, “An Evening with Mary Chapin…
Concert Review

Pat Metheny coming to Troy Music Hall on Nov. 19

Nipper Jun 16, 2021
TROY — Pat Metheny will headline Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this fall.Metheny's show is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at…
On This Date

JUNE 16: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 16, 2021
Ginger Baker @ The Egg, 6/16/15Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykOn This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 16 concerts through the years……
Theater

Proctors announces three teching rehearsals for the fall

Nipper Jun 15, 2021
SCHENECTADY — Three shows will assemble teching Broadway rehearsals at Proctors later this year, marking the re-opening of Schenectady's pride and joy.The historic venue,…
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JUNE 15: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 15, 2021
Goo Goo DollsPhoto by Jim Gilbert2016: Rachelle Ferrell, Cyrus Chestnut @ Empire State Plaza, Albany2015: Ramblin Jug Stompers @ McGeary's Pub, Albany2014: Goo Goo Dolls,…
Concert Review

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band headlining The Egg on Nov. 17

Nipper Jun 14, 2021
ALBANY — The Egg will host The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on Nov. 17, at 8 p.m.Tickets are available on Friday, June 18, at 11 a.m. For tickets, visit…
On This Date

JUNE 14: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History

Nipper Jun 14, 2021
Bootsy Collins @ Alive @ 5, 6/14/12Photograph by Andrzej PilarczykIt’s Throwback Thursday, so we’re back with another installment of our weekly flashback feature: On This…
The Daily Flashback

JUNE 14: The Daily Flashback

Nipper Jun 14, 2021
1777: The Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag of the United States. On May 20, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson…
Theater

Touring Broadway coming back to Proctors

Nipper Jun 13, 2021
SCHENECTADY — Touring Broadway is coming back to Proctors.The roster, which announced earlier this week, includes titles from the shortened 2019 to 2020 season, as well…
The Daily Flashback

JUNE 13: The Daily Flashback

Nipper Jun 13, 2021
1825: Walter Hunt patented the safety pin. He then then sold the rights for $400. 1912: In Jefferson, Mississippi, Captain Albert Berry made the first successful…
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