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    Teddy Swims Slated to Perform at Empire Live, November 5th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 28, 2022
    ALBANY - On Saturday, November 5th, Teddy Swims, with his band, Freak Freely, will be performing at Empire Live in Albany.Teddy Swims is a lover. The 29-year-old…
    Upcoming Shows

    Jon Anderson of Yes to Perform at The Egg on August 6th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 27, 2022
    ALBANY - Jon Anderson, famously known as the frontman for the prog-rock tour de force, Yes, will be appearing at The Egg in Albany on August 6th. Anderson will be accompanied…
    Art

    Irja Bodèn and Beth Humphrey’s “Ceramics and Collage” at Courthouse Gallery

    Nippertown Staff Jun 27, 2022
    The Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery presents “Ceramics & Collage”, a two-person exhibition of ceramics by Irja Bodén and collage, drawings and paintings by …
    Music

    Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers to Perform at Bearsville Theater, August 19th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 26, 2022
    WOODSTOCK - On Friday, August 19th, The Wallflowers will be performing at the hallowed and iconic Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, New York. An opening act, yet to be named,…
    Dance

    Limón Dance Company Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

    Nippertown Staff Jun 26, 2022
    Limón Dance Company will celebrate part of its 75th anniversary season at the Pillow in the fifth week of Festival 2022 from July 20-24. The program will feature works by…
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    Songs From the Heart, Benefit for Ukraine to be Held at Troy Music Hall, June 26th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 25, 2022
    TROY - This Sunday, June 26th, at the Troy Music Hall, the Capital Region’s Ukrainian-American community will come together to present this benefit concert featuring music,…
    Theater

    Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? On Sale Sunday

    Nippertown Staff Jun 24, 2022
    Robert Dubac’s THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? is an international comedic phenomenon. Described by The New York Times as “Hilarious... a one man tour de…
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    Todd Rundgren Set to Deliver an “Unpredictable” Show at The Egg

    Nippertown Staff Jun 24, 2022
    ALBANY - On July 19th, Todd Rundgren will be performing at The Egg's Hart Theatre. As a show that is marketed as "Unpredictable", Rundgren is sure to deliver an amazing night…
    Theater

    Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY Announces 2022-23 Season at theREP

    Nippertown Staff Jun 24, 2022
    FLYIN’ WEST “Facing problems ranging from the inevitability of long, cold winters, to the possibility ofdomestic violence, to the continuing spectra of racial…
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    Shemekia Copeland to Headline Music Haven Concert, July 28th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 24, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - World-renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland will be headlining the Music Haven Concert Series' Blues BBQ in Schenectady on Thursday, July 28th. Her…
    Theater

    Proctors Collaborative is Hosting Teens Night on Broadway 

    Nippertown Staff Jun 24, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - Proctors has announced that they will be hosting a Teens Night on Broadway for Mean Girls at the 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 show. For Teens Night on Broadway, kids…
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    Judas Priest and Queensryche to Play MVP Arena on October 15th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 23, 2022
    ALBANY - Judas Priest, one of heavy metal’s all-time greats, will get the opportunity to celebrate their 50th anniversary again this year, with the launch of a new North…
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    Rufus Wainwright to Perform at Troy Music Hall, October 1st

    Nippertown Staff Jun 23, 2022
    TROY - Troy Music Hall is pleased to announce that Rufus Wainwright will bring his Unfollow the Rules Tour to their venue on October 1st!  Following his Unfollow the Rules…
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    Grammy Nominated Ty Herndon to Play The Charles R. Wood Theater, November 27th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 22, 2022
    GLENS FALLS - Ty Herndon, a Grammy-nominated and Dove award-winning country musician, will be appearing at The Charles R. Wood Theater on November 27th. Opening for Herndon…
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    Ustad Shafaat Khan to Perform at Bridge Street Theatre, June 26th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 22, 2022
    CATSKILL - Catskill's intimate Bridge Street Theatre is set to host a recital by world-renowned sitar virtuoso, Ustad Shafaat Khan, on Sunday, June 26th. Those in attendance…
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    “Dirty Dancing in Concert” On Sale Thursday

    Nippertown Staff Jun 22, 2022
    Relive the timeless love story of Baby and Johnny as global content leader Lionsgate, GEA Live, Karl Sydow and Proctors announce Dirty Dancing in Concert, celebrating the…
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    More Music Less Violence to Showcase Talent at Caffe Lena, June 26th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 21, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - On June 26th, Caffe Lena will be hosting More Music Less Violence, a showcase of local performers and speakers from around the Capital Region. The concert,…
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    Josh Rouse is “Going Places”, including The Linda on Saturday

    Nippertown Staff Jun 20, 2022
    On Saturday, June 25th, acclaimed singer/songwriter Josh Rouse will play The Linda in support of his new album Going Places, which will drop on July 29. Rouse wrote the songs…
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    A Sizzling Summer Schedule at Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre

    Nippertown Staff Jun 16, 2022
    Bridge Street Theatre, one of the most adventurous and exciting small theater companies in the Hudson Valley region, is delighted to announce a spectacular line-up of…
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    Black Opry Revue Comes to Caffe Lena

    Nippertown Staff Jun 16, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Friday, June 24th, Black Opry Revue will bring country, blues, folk, and Americana music to the stage of Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs. The lineup will…
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    Worth a Drive: The 35th Annual Green River Festival

    Nippertown Staff Jun 15, 2022
    NORTHAMPTON, MA - The Green River Festival, which celebrates 35 years this year, has announced its lineup with headliners Lake Street Dive, Father John Misty, Guster, …
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    The Linda Announces new “Summer on Central” Concert Series

    Nippertown Staff Jun 14, 2022
    The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio is bringing live entertainment outside with the inaugural  “Summer on Central” music series, taking place Saturdays in August in The…
    Theater

    Playhouse Stage Co. Kicks Off 34th Summer Season with “Head Over Heels” Premiere

    Nippertown Staff Jun 13, 2022
    The 34th Season of free musical theatre at Park Playhouse in Albany’s Washington Park will kick off at the end of the month with the new musical Head Over Heels, which…
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    The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band to Perform at Lark Hall, June 29th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 13, 2022
    ALBANY - Coming to Lark Hall on June 29th is The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band! The show is part of a tour supporting the band's latest album, Dance Songs for Hard Times,…
    Theater

    Barrington Stage to Host Free Juneteenth Event with Ain’t Misbehavin’ Discussion

    Nippertown Staff Jun 13, 2022
    Pittsfield, MA - Barrington Stage in conjunction with its Boyd-Quinson Season Opener Ain’t Misbehavin’ will host a free Juneteenth Event "Lookin’ Good but Feelin’ Bad: An…
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    Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde to Play the Strand Theatre, June 15th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 12, 2022
    HUDSON FALLS - The Strand Theatre has announced the return of Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon on June 15th. Also performing that night will be Jeremy Clyde of Chad &…
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    New Concert Announcements (from the week ending June 11)

    Nippertown Staff Jun 12, 2022
    The summer months greatly expand the number of places to see live music. Places with patios, like Frog Alley, book bigger acts than they can in the cold months. Almost…
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    Sarah Borges Returns to Hangar on the Hudson, June 25th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 10, 2022
    TROY - Blue Corn Music recording artist Sarah Borges will return to the Hangar on the Hudson in Troy on June 25th. The show is in support of her new album, Together Alone,…
    Theater

    Georgia O’Keeffe Musical “Nearby Faraway” Makes Summer Debut in Lake George

    Nippertown Staff Jun 10, 2022
    Nearby Faraway, the musical centerpiece of an “O’Keeffe- Fest” in Lake George this summer, premieres the last two weekends in July at the Carriage House Theater at Fort…
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    Lineup Announced for Brazzamatazz Brass Band Festival

    Nippertown Staff Jun 9, 2022
    KINGSTON - The lineup for the Fourth Annual Brazzamatazz Brass Band Festival at Seed Song Farm has been announced. The festival will take place on July 23rd.This year's…
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    TOMORROW’S ALIVE AT FIVE CONCERT WITH STATE CHAMPS MOVED TO RAIN SITE

    Nippertown Staff Jun 8, 2022
    Albany, NY –Albany’s free Alive at Five concert series continues to celebrate its 33rd season tomorrow on June 9th.  Due to the threat of inclement weather, Alive at Five…
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    Empire State Youth Orchestra to Pair Beethoven and Brahms at Tanglewood, June 12th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 7, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO), known for inspiring young musicians throughout upstate New York and western New England, announced that its Symphony…
    Art

    The Sanctuary for Independent Media and The Arts Center of Capital Region both receive NEA awards

    Nippertown Staff Jun 7, 2022
    The Arts Center of the Capital Region and The Sanctuary for Independent Media have been approved for Our Town awards from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to bolster…
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    Troy’s Rockin’ on the River Returns at new Location

    Nippertown Staff Jun 6, 2022
    TROY, N.Y. — With a new location, renewed focus on community, and several old favorites taking the stage alongside exciting first-timers, the Downtown Troy Business…
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    Roger McGuinn to Perform at The Egg, June 11th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 6, 2022
    ALBANY - Appearing at The Egg in Albany on Saturday, June 11th, is Roger McGuinn, legendary frontman of The Byrds, as part of the venue's American Roots & Branches…
    Podcast

    Everything Theater: Backstage #26 – Stepping Into a Role Last Minute

    Nippertown Staff Jun 5, 2022
    Have you ever had to fill in for an actor last-minute onstage? It can be a thrilling and terrifying experience all at the same time. Ellen Cribbs and Benita Zahn read our…
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    Grammy-Winning Blues Artist, Bobby Rush, to Appear at Caffe Lena, June 23rd

    Nippertown Staff Jun 5, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Performing at the historic venue, Caffe Lena, on June 23rd is Bobby Rush. A GRAMMY-winning blues legend, Blues Hall of Famer, 12x Blues Music Award winner,…
    Film/TV/DVD

    Sanctuary for Independent Media Presents “Witness”

    Nippertown Staff Jun 3, 2022
    On June 17, 2022 The Sanctuary for Independent Media will host an evening of events around Witness, a documentary film about the Aref-Hossain legal case. In 2006, two Albany…
    Upcoming Shows

    Jimmy Eat World to Play Empire Live on September 28th

    Nippertown Staff Jun 3, 2022
    ALBANY - On September 28th, alt-rockers Jimmy Eat World are slated to perform at Empire Live in Albany, in support of their Something Loud tour. Appearing with them is the…
    Theater

    Playhouse Stage Company Announces its 35th Season

    Nippertown Staff Jun 3, 2022
    While Playhouse Stage Company is soon to open its 34th Summer Season of productions at Albany’s Park Playhouse with HEAD OVER HEELS in July and THE WEDDING SINGER in…
    Upcoming Shows

    Tanglewood set to Begin Their 2022 Season

    Nippertown Staff Jun 3, 2022
    LENOX, MA - The Tanglewood 2022 Season, which begins June 17th and runs to September 4th, is set to begin. The first full season of music at the venue since 2019, the line-up…
    Theater

    Creative License Returns to Cohoes Music Hall for 2022-23 Season

    Nippertown Staff Jun 3, 2022
    The Creative License Theater Collective will embark on its second season as the resident non-musical theater company at the historic Cohoes Music Hall, coming off their…
    Upcoming Shows

    Athens Performing Arts Corporation Announces its 2022 Summer Concert Series

    Nippertown Staff Jun 2, 2022
    ATHENS — The Athens Performing Arts Corporation (APAC) has announced the lineup for its 2022 Summer Concert Series. Eight concerts will be held Friday nights in Athens…
    Arts

    All Together Now: Arts Celebration Weekend June 2-5

    Nippertown Staff Jun 2, 2022
    As a world-class cultural destination rapidly being discovered by travelers from all over the globe, Saratoga Springs will be overtaken by art exhibitions and…
    Music

    Singer-Songwriter Sandy McKnight Unveils Plans for His Musical, Band Boy

    Nippertown Staff Jun 1, 2022
    LEE, MASSACHUSSETTS - Local Lee resident, Sandy McKnight, announced his latest project, Band Boy, a musical based on a former web series of McKnight's that won many awards in…
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    Music Haven Announces Summer Concert Schedule

    Nippertown Staff May 31, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - Central Park is ready, once again, to come alive for the summer, as Music Haven kicks-off its 32nd season of “traveling the world one concert at a time.”…
    Upcoming Shows

    Troy Music Hall announces 2022 Summer Square Concert Series

    Nippertown Staff May 29, 2022
    TROY — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall has announced the lineup for its 2022 Summer Square Concert Series. The popular outdoor series, now in its third season, has quickly…
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    Cassandra Kubinski comes to Caffe Lena, June 10th

    Nippertown Staff May 29, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Friday, June 10th, Cassandra Kubinski is slated to perform at the historic Caffe Lena. Cassandra is a singer-songwriter combining the high vibes and…
    Upcoming Shows

    Capital Region Wind Ensemble to Perform “French Impressions” on June 5th

    Nippertown Staff May 29, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - On Friday, June 5th, at 3:00 pm, the Capital Region Wind Ensemble, with Brett Wery, Music Director, presents “French Impressions” in the Taylor…
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    The Samples Bring Reggae-Infused Indie Rock to Pauly’s on June 5th

    Nippertown Staff May 27, 2022
    ALBANY - On Sunday, June 5th, The Samples will be bringing their brand of reggae-infused indie rock to Pauly's Hotel. Joining them that night is Portland’s anti-genre indie…
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    Grammy-Winning Latin Artist, Alex Cuba, to Play Caffe Lena on June 9th

    Nippertown Staff May 27, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - On June 9th, Alex Cuba will be making his debut at Caffe Lena. A 2022 GRAMMY winner for Best Latin Pop Album, Cuba, with his sugarcane-sweet melodies,…
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    Skidmore College announces 21st season of “Upbeat on the Roof” concert series

    Nippertown Staff May 25, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Skidmore College has announced the lineup for the 2022 season of its Upbeat on the Roof concert series. Each summer, the Tang Teaching Museum (on the…
    Events

    Black Creek Fiddlers’ Reunion returns to Altamont Fairgrounds this weekend

    Nippertown Staff May 25, 2022
    The Black Creek Fiddlers' Reunion is an annual festival devoted to Old-Time music, held annually at the Altamont Fairgrounds on Memorial Day weekend. There are no stage…
    Upcoming Shows

    City of Albany announces the 2022 Alive at Five schedule

    Nippertown Staff May 24, 2022
    ALBANY — The City of Albany has announced the lineup for its 2022 Alive at Five Series. While the first concert (State Champs and Young Culture on June 9th) was announced…
    Theater

    Fort Salem’s “Pride and Prejudice” Promises Something New

    Nippertown Staff May 24, 2022
    Buckle up! A wild and wacky new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is about to take over the Fort Salem Theater mainstage. From May 27-29, this hilarious play by…
    LIVE

    LIVE: “Sing in the Streets” Festival @ Caffe Lena (and surroundings), 05/22/2022

    Nippertown Staff May 22, 2022
    Editors Note: This was co-written by Laura DaPolito and Mike Stampalia, with photos by Jim Gilbert, Dakota Gilbert, Mike Stampalia, and Ralph Renna.With six acts playing…
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    Freedom Park announces its 2022 Summer Concert Series

    Nippertown Staff May 21, 2022
    SCOTIA — Freedom Park has announced the lineup for its 2022 Summer Concert Series, and it's a full one. Over 30 different concerts will be held during the…
    Upcoming Shows

    State Champs kick off Albany’s Alive at Five series

    Nippertown Staff May 20, 2022
    The City of Albany and Key Bank are happy to announce that local favorites STATE CHAMPS are the first headliner for this year's popular Alive at Five music series. This…
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    James McMurtry to Appear at Lark Hall with Special Guest BettySoo, June 19th

    Nippertown Staff May 20, 2022
    ALBANY - It was announced that on June 19th, James McMurtry will be performing at Lark Hall. The show announcement comes with a slew of other dates McMurtry is appearing at…
    Art

    Anticipation high for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

    Nippertown Staff May 20, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - Discover Schenectady and the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority announced free parking lots and a new website page for the highly anticipated …
    Upcoming Shows

    Live Nation’s No Fee Day at SPAC on May 21st

    Nippertown Staff May 18, 2022
    The box office at Saratoga Performing Arts Center opens for the season this Saturday, May 21st at 10 AM.  In celebration of the opening, Live Nation is offering fans the…
    Theater

    Danny DeVito to star at Dorset Theatre Festival

    Nippertown Staff May 18, 2022
    DORSET, VT – Dorset Theatre Festival has added a star-studded event to its 45th season. The developmental staged reading of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz…
    Events

    Three Stages of Music Every Week at the Shirt Factory

    Nippertown Staff May 17, 2022
    The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral is a combination farmers market, flea market, and craft market at The Shirt Factory in downtown Glens Falls. Foodies, crafters,…
    Culture

    The Moth, True Stories Told Live, to Return to Troy Music Hall Next Year

    Nippertown Staff May 17, 2022
    TROY - On the heels of it sold-out performance, The Moth, True Stories Told Live, has announced it'll be returning to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall next year, April 7th, 2023.…
    Music

    Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus: Victory Beyond the Masks 

    Nippertown Staff May 17, 2022
    On Saturday, May 14th Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus won third place in Division A (small chorus, containing 15-30 singing members) and placed fifth in overall competition at the…
    Events

    Caffe Lena Brings Music To The Streets of Saratoga

    Nippertown Staff May 17, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Sunday, May 22nd Caffe Lena will host the first annual Sing In The Streets, a neighborhood music festival celebrating the venue’s 62nd anniversary.…
    Upcoming Shows

    Bennington Museum Announces Their Summer Concerts in the Courtyard Line-up

    Nippertown Staff May 16, 2022
    BENNINGTON, VT - The Bennington Museum has announced their Concerts in the Courtyard series line-up. The series brings the Museum Courtyard to life for the season, blending…
    Theater

    Winners of the 2022 High School Musical Theatre Awards announced

    Nippertown Staff May 15, 2022
    SCHENECTADY – The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors wants to congratulate the winners of this year’s High School Musical Theatre Awards in partnership with The…
    Theater

    Opera Saratoga announces its 2022 Summer Festival Schedule

    Nippertown Staff May 15, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Opera Saratoga announced updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues…
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    The Albany Symphony Announces Their 2022 American Music Festival

    Nippertown Staff May 14, 2022
    ALBANY — Music Director David Alan Miller and the musicians of the Albany Symphony announce the 2022 American Music Festival: TrailBlaze NY, a…
    Music

    Lawrence Edelson to Step Down as Director of Opera Saratoga at End of Season

    Nippertown Staff May 13, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Opera Saratoga’s Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced that the 2022 Summer Festival will be the final season in his leadership role…
    Theater

    The Strand Theatre to Host Opera Night: The Ship’s Captain, May 19th

    Nippertown Staff May 13, 2022
    HUDSON FALLS - On May 19th, The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls will be hosting "Opera Night! The Ship's Captain." The one-act parody opera by Carl Blum features music of…
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    Brick by Brick Announces East Coast Tour

    Nippertown Staff May 12, 2022
    ALBANY - Local metal/hardcore band, Brick by Brick, announced that they will be going on tour up and down the east coast. Supporting the tour will be Cutthroat, a band from…
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    Mutts Gone Nuts to Perform at The Egg, May 15th

    Nippertown Staff May 10, 2022
    ALBANY - Back by popular demand, and multiple reschedules due to the pandemic, Mutts Gone Nuts will be performing at The Egg on May 15th. Taking part as part of the Family…
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    monkeys on ecstasy. playing Empire Underground Thursday

    Nippertown Staff May 10, 2022
    ALBANY - In a surprise last-minute announcement, the band mONKEYS oN eCSTASY have been announced to play Empire Underground this Thursday, May 12, at 9:00 pm. Guthrie Bell…
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    Findlay Cockrell to play lunchtime concert at Troy Music Hall

    Nippertown Staff May 9, 2022
    TROY - As part of their [email protected] series, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is welcoming people to attend a free concert featuring American pianist, Findlay Cockrell. Cockrell,…
    Film/TV/DVD

    Madison VanDenburg’s television series “Game Changers” airs Sunday

    Nippertown Staff May 7, 2022
    COHOES - This Sunday, Cohoes native and American Idol semifinalist Madison VanDenburg will be featured in the show Game Changers, celebrating the release of her…
    Music

    Lineup announced for this year’s Eastbound Throwdown

    Nippertown Staff May 7, 2022
    SALEM, NY - Friday, Eastbound Jesus and Guthrie Bell Productions announced the lineup for this year's Eastbound Throwdown festival, set to take place on September 9th and…
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    South African Pop Singer, Jann Klose, to Perform at The Linda

    Nippertown Staff May 6, 2022
    ALBANY - On May 21st, Jann Klose, a pop-singer from South Africa, will be performing at The Linda. Raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and the United States, Klose has…
    Film/TV/DVD

    SUNY Plaza Outdoor Movie Series Kicks Off Tonight

    Nippertown Staff May 6, 2022
    Free screenings of popular films will take place on 1st Fridays from May through October at SUNY Plaza in downtown Albany, beginning tonight with "Star Wars: The Rise of…
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    A Place for Jazz and SUNY Schenectady Present Ann Hampton Callaway

    Nippertown Staff May 6, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - A Place for Jazz (APFJ) and SUNY Schenectady School of Music are presenting a special spring concert featuring the legendary vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway…
    Film/TV/DVD

    The Sanctuary to Host Filmmakers Bhawin Suchak and Ira McKinley

    Nippertown Staff May 6, 2022
    TROY - On May 7th, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, The Sanctuary for Independent Media, welcomes folks to join documentary filmmakers Bhawin Suchak and Ira McKinley as they…
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    Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to play Empire State Plaza on July 13

    Nippertown Staff May 5, 2022
    ALBANY - Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will headline the Empire State Plaza's Capital Concert Series on July 13, it was announced on Wednesday. The concert is being presented…
    Music

    Eddies Music Hall of Fame to induct Eight Capital Region Legends

    Nippertown Staff May 5, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class featuring eight legends of the local music scene. The group will be…
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    Old Songs to Host a Tribute to Tony Barrand on May 13th

    Nippertown Staff May 3, 2022
    VOORHEESVILLE - On May 13th, Old Songs will be hosting a musical tribute and celebration of Tony Barrand. The night will consist of Barrand's music through the years and will…
    Music

    Zigzag, a Brand-New Musical, to Debut at The Strand Theatre, May 6th-8th

    Nippertown Staff May 2, 2022
    HUDSON FALLS — Neal Herr knows money can’t buy him love, but watching “Ballet with the Beatles” inspired him to write about it. The result is “Zigzag,” a romantic comedy…
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    moe. to Perform the Opening Day of Albany’s Capital Concert Series, July 6th

    Nippertown Staff May 2, 2022
    ALBANY - On July 6th, moe. is slated to perform in Albany at the Empire State Plaza as part of the City's Capital Concert Series, kicking off this series' scheduled events…
    Events

    Caffe Lena celebrates its 62nd anniversary with six-stage “Sing in the Streets” festival

    Nippertown Staff May 2, 2022
    Caffe Lena is excited to announce its first annual "Sing in the Streets" event, a neighborhood music festival celebrating the legendary Caffe's 62nd anniversary on Sunday,…
    Exhibits

    Arts Center of the Capital Region to Host Opening of Exhibit, Esmé’s Stories: A Magical…

    Nippertown Staff May 1, 2022
    TROY - On May 7th, The Arts Center of the Capital Region is set to host the exhibition opening of Esmé’s Stories: A Magical Journey. The show will run through June 4th in…
    Theater

    Proctors Collaborative to Host “Kittens Night on Broadway”

    Nippertown Staff May 1, 2022
    Proctors Collaborative announced that they will be hosting a Kittens Night on Broadway, partnering with Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, on May 5th.Photo Credit: Dan…
    Theater

    HVCC Theatre Students Present “Almost, Maine”

    Nippertown Staff Apr 30, 2022
    Hudson Valley Community College's Theatre Arts students present "Almost, Maine," written by John Cariani, on May 5, 6 and 7. All performances are free to the public and held…
    Profiles

    Madison VanDenburg to debut “Game Changer” single, TV show next week

    Nippertown Staff Apr 30, 2022
    COHOES - Being one of the few artists to make it through to the final episode of a reality show like American Idol can be both surreal and life-changing – especially for…
    Theater

    “Violet” Set to Close SLOC’s 95th Season

    Nippertown Staff Apr 30, 2022
    Be prepared to fall in love with Schenectady Light Opera Company’s closing production of Violet, directed and choreographed by TJ Collins. The story follows the titular…
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    Saratoga’s New Year’s Eve Party is Back – Under a New Name  

    Nippertown Staff Apr 30, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga's wildly popular New Year's Eve celebration – long known as First  Night – will be back later this year after a two-year absence brought about by…
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    2022 High School Musical Theatre Awards announced

    Nippertown Staff Apr 30, 2022
    SCHENECTADY - This week, the Collaborative School of the Arts announced the 6th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards, in partnership with The Broadway League and…
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    2022 Season for “Jazz on Jay” series announced

    Nippertown Staff Apr 29, 2022
    SCHENECTADY — The lineup for this year's “Jazz on Jay” series in Schenectady has been announced. This much-loved summer series, presented by MVP Healthcare, provides a free…
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    Downtown Albany’s #518TulipTracker returns this spring

    Nippertown Staff Apr 29, 2022
    ALBANY — Discover Albany, the City of Albany’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Citizens, and the City of Albany Department of General Services, have collaborated to bring…
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    No Fun announces its official grand opening with A Place To Bury Strangers

    Nippertown Staff Apr 29, 2022
    No Fun & Pint Sized are stoked to announce their grand opening with psych/noise rock pioneers A Place To Bury Strangers on June 4th at 8:00 pm. “This ‘grand…
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    Albany Funny Bone Presents “America’s Favorite Husband” Comedian Steve Treviño

    Nippertown Staff Apr 28, 2022
    Texas native Steve Treviño is quickly becoming one of the country’s fastest-rising stars of the comedy world, embodying the title of “America’s Favorite Husband.” America’s…
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    “Maria” From Sesame Street Makes Two Appearances at UAlbany

    Nippertown Staff Apr 28, 2022
    Sonia Manzano who, for almost five decades played Maria on Sesame Street, will make two appearances at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center this week, both on Saturday, April…
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