Cost: Ticket Prices: $10 General Admission, $7 Seniors and Students
Theater Project of Schoharie County presents Twelve Angry Men, a powerful story of 12 men on a jury deciding whether a young man murdered his own father.
When: Today until Sun, Feb 26, 2012
| 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Cost: FREE with Museum admission
Thursdays - Sundays in February. Explore energy, electricity generation and efficiency with Museum educators at this new program developed by the Franklin Institute and the Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science.
As part of the arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany, the Albany Institute will be open for extended hours with complimentary admission.
Grab the girls and come enjoy a fabulous night of shopping in Albany's most fabulous Penthouse at Taste - we bring the hottest boutiques and designers from the Capital Region and they offer amazing discounts and prices for 1 night only !
Where: HealthPlex Fitness Center 1673 Route 9 Clifton Park
Cost: $10 Donation to the American Heart Association
February is National Heart Health Awareness Month! Join the HealthPlex Team for a 90 minute ZUMBA Fitness Dance Party to raise money for the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women Campaign! Wear Red and Shake it for a great cause!
Where: Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Cost: $14 for adults; $8 for students
Siena Basketball Night with the Saints Friday, Feb. 3 @ 7pm Times Union Center St. Peter's vs. Siena Discounted ticket prices for Albany-Colonie Chamber members, Plus a free Siena Gift.
Where: Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, UAlbany Uptown Campus
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Directed by Samuel Pollard (United States, 2012, 90 minutes, color and b/w) Due to air on PBS in prime time on February 13 and selected for competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival
The Voorheesville Friends of Music is pleased to present the Grammy Award winning group New York Voices. New York Voices is a vocal quartet who specializes in singing four-part vocal jazz music.
Come on out to Zaika's Bar every Friday and Saturday for live music, great drinks and a whole lot of fun. These are all ages shows and there's no cover charge!!!
Winchester & Young will perform at Central Steak on CEntral Avenue in Colonie. These two fantastic musicians deliver a wide range of music from various artists and encourage the crowd to sing along.
When: Today until Sun, Feb 5, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: Snip-its - Hamilton Square Guilderland
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Snip-its children's hair salon is opening in Guilderland! Help celebrate the Grand Opening Friday Feb. 3 - Sunday, Feb. 5 with a fun weekend featuring face painting, a kids DJ, balloon artists, arts and crafts and other special activities for the kids!
When: Today until Sun, Feb 5, 2012
| 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library will hold their Winter Used Book Sale the weekend of Fri, Feb. 3, Sat, Feb. 4 and Sun. Feb, 5. The Preview Sale for Members of the Friends is Fri, Feb. 3 at 12:00-12:50pm.
Whether you are married, divorced, dating, engaged, or interested in being married one day, this seminar will help you develop the tools to strengthen current or future relationships.
When: Today until Sun, Feb 5, 2012
| 7:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany KTC Buddhist Center, Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY
Cost: Suggested donation $15-$125
Sitting and walking meditation, meditation instructions, talks, discussion with questions and answers, eating in silence, and a chance for an individual interview with Lama Yeshe. Interviews with Lama Yeshe can be scheduled Saturday and Sunday by request.
If you enjoy our Art for All sessions, then you will love Play for All. Museum educators will be in the galleries during regular museum hours on Saturdays
Where: Brunswick Agway , 1173 Hoosick Rd, Brunswick, NY 12180
Cost: Free Dog Adoption Clinic
Come and meet some of the many available pets that are being fostered and looking for a forever home. We also encourage interested people to join us in the rewarding work that rescue offers.
A day-long musical extravaganza featuring musicians of all ensembles of Empire State Youth Orchestras.
Event includes:
- Auctions to win the conductor's baton and lead one of ESYO's orchestras in a familiar tune.
- Musical instrument petting zoo, by John Keal Music Company.
- Fundraiser to raise money for ESYO programs and scholarships.
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM).
Cohoes Music Hall Gala is C-R Productions largest fundraising event of the year. Over 300 community members will come together for Gala 2012, an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction, entertainment, and the highly anticipated announcement of Season 10 at Cohoes Music Hall. Attire is black tie optional. Don't miss this premiere social fundraising event! Help support the arts!
Cost: Adults $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Children <12 are $4
Our February 11th bout has been RESCHEDULED to February 4th! Are you stoked for our first intraleague bout of the season? Join us for the HEARTBREAKER's BALL. AASRD's Darling Dames will take on the Heartless Harlots in what is sure to be a nail biter
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (January 3, 2012) Star Boxing, New York City's premier boxing promoter since 1992, is partnering with The Times Union Center in Albany, New York, on Saturday, February 4th to present "KO AT THE TU"
Cinematic Titanic Live is the theatrical version of movie riffing, the comedic art form created over twenty years ago in the form of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Where: Old Songs Community Arts Center, Voorheesville
Cost: $10
Caller: John Kirk Music: Quickstep. Contra Dancing is a participatory and social evening. It is a great way to exercise and meet new friends. No partner needed. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes
When: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 until Sun, Feb 12, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: 80 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY, 12047 (Studio Room within home)
Cost: $20.00
Valentine's Day is about spending time with people that mean the most to you! Not just for couples; don't be down in the dumps about Valentine's Day if you are currently single, bring your family and friends! Also, pets welcome! Any sessions with pets with get 10% of your session fee donated to the Schenectady County SPCA!
When: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 until Sun, Feb 26, 2012
| 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Saturdays & Sundays in February.
Have an explosive visit with this bonus educational opportunity! Learn all about light waves at this educator-led science demo.
The Southern Saratoga County Woman's Club will host its 36th Annual Antique Show & Sale. Proceeds for the Club's scholarships and projects, focusing on women veterans and the Women Veterans Shelter, food pantries and youth.
Where: Clifton Park Ice Arena, 16 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park, NY
Cost: see website for info
Join the Northeast Extreme Adventure Club for some indoor ice skating at the Clifton Park Ice Arena. Public Skating is from 1:00pm 2:50pm. If you're hungry after, join us for some food at Shane's Rib Shack. You can RSVP for this event on our website.
Where: The Children's Museum of Science and Technology
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
What's so cool about the cold? Join CMOST as we investigate the science of winter. We'll learn why it's colder out this time of year, why it gets dark so much earlier and we'll take a look at some of the adjustments that animals in the environment make to deal with the cool
The Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour!
On sale Monday, October 17th @ 10am.
Internet presale: Friday, October 7th at 10am - Sunday October 16th
Must be a Centertainment Zone newsletter subscriber to get the password.
Child Ticket policy: Children ages 2 and above must have a ticket to enter the event.
Where: Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Cost: $20.00
Join us for a Super Bowl buffet! Buffet includes pizza, wings, nachos, vegetables & 2 domestic beers or 1 mixed drink per person. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 day of - includes tax.
Where: Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, Five Computer Drive South, Albany, NY
Cost: $10
Your choice - QuickBooks 101 or 201! The 101 class will deal with the basics and the setup phase of QuickBooks while the 201 class will deal with issues that the more experienced bookkeeper might be dealing with.
When: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 until Thu, Feb 9, 2012
| 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Albany Public Library Main Branch
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Dr. Don Levy, Siena Research Institute Director, will present the findings of a series of surveys that interviewed Albany County residents and service providers to asses the human service needs of Albany County.
Where: Old Songs Community Arts Center, Voorheesville
Cost: $3
This is a friendly, repertoire-building opportunity to play your new tunes slowly and work on your old tunes at a reasonable tempo. We will focus specifically on traditional Irish music, and all Irish-appropriate instruments are welcome
Cost: $15 general public / $12 seniors and UAlbany faculty & staff / $10 students
Writer, performer and "recovering mathematician" Gioia De Cari relates a humorous, scathing, insightful and ultimately uplifting true-life tale of the challenges of being a professional woman in a male-dominated field.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave, Albany
Cost: $15
Whether it's a meeting or an interview, you should be thinking ahead of time about how you can demonstrate your expertise beyond just your resume. Professionals need to use positive PR just as much as companies do.
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originally scheduled for Thursday January 12, 2012, this seminar was postponed due to weather for Thursday February 9, 2012 -- same time & same place.
Where: Capital District Center for Independence, Inc., 845 Central Ave., South 3, Albany, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Most of us eat mindlessly, or out of stress or boredom when we aren't really hungry. Surprisingly, people find they enjoy food more and actually eat better when they pay more attention to the experience of eating.
Where: The Children?s Museum of Science and Technology
Cost: $6.00
Let's work together to learn all about the energy of motion. In this lab we will experiment with the differences in kinetic and potential energy by creating a roller coaster, explore the forces of gravity through experimentation and discover the science of Newton's Laws. Ages: 6 to 11 year olds, $6.00 per child. Pre-registration is required.
Where: 7th floor Computer Classroom, New York State Library
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Senior Librarian Allan Raney will demonstrate three online products from the Foundation Center that are now available at the New York State Library. The Foundation Directory Online provides accurate details on over 100,000 US foundations and corporate donors and over 2.2 million recent grants.
Cost: Discounted presale tickets are on sale at Price Chopper stores and full-priced tickets will be on sale at the door the night
Loudonville, N.Y. -- The Harlem Wizards are coming to the MAC for an evening of amazing basketball at Siena College on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Known for their "trick hoops and alley-hoops"
Where: The Pilates Principle, 578 New Louden Rd Latham NY 12110
Cost: 20.00
Our intention is to bring balance to your body and mind, promoting harmony and peace, opening you to the quietness and stillness of the mind that is always present, but clouded by our distracting thoughts.
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Where: Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY
Cost: $25-$35
Frederic has been taught since childhood to be a sea-going bandit by the Pirate King but with his 21st birthday imminent, Frederic wants to leave pirating behind, especially after he becomes infatuated with innocent Mabel.
The Grand Opening of our annual Wine Festival begins with a wine tasting, then moves to the Apkarian stage with ?A Taste of Italy? featuring Andy LoRusso, The Singing Chef.
Where: Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY
Cost: $40 per person
Convene with marketing professionals to discover how to successfully market your products. Receive expert guidance on how to brand, package and sell your product based on growing trends in the marketplace.
Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar NY. The general meeting starts at 9:45 AM; doors open at 9:15. There is a $5 visitor donation. General Meeting, show and share & At the Movies - Guild Style!
Where: Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Menands, NY
Cost: $15 for members; $20 for guests
The program "Success Has a Method" features Michael J. Hickey of Siena College. He will discuss his personal philosophies and methodologies for success; the practical application of his systematic approach for success
Join the Northeast Extreme Adventure Club for some rock climbing and caving at the Albany Indoor RockGym. After we will head over to Appletini's Cafe for some drinks and dinner. You can RSVP for this event on our website.
Where: St. Patrick's Church Hall, 21 Main Street, Ravena, NY
Cost: $8 Adult; $5 youth and age 65+
Acoustic jazz concert with Sonny Daye and Perley Rousseau, joined by Charlie Tokarz and Brian Melick. Bossa Nova, American songbook, international cabartet. Dancing.
Where: Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, UAlbany Uptown Campus
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Teju Cole is the author of the critically acclaimed debut novel Open City (2011), the story of a young Nigerian-German psychiatrist who wanders the streets of Manhattan exploring the city's landscapes, people, and his own feelings of isolation.
**A FREE Q&A and seminar will be held with the author at 4:15PM in the Assembly Hall, Campus Center, UAlbany Uptown Campus. Presented by the New York State Writers Institute.
Come on out to Zaika's Bar every Friday and Saturday for live music, great drinks and a whole lot of fun. These are all ages shows and there's no cover charge!!!
Where: Proctors Theater, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Cost: $100
Special wine reserved just for you! Only one hundred are invited to Key Hall for this exclusive tasting of the wineries reserve wines and delectable catered hors d?oeuvres.
When: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 until Sun, Feb 19, 2012
| 8:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady
Cost: $28-$22
Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood?
SLOC Musical Theater Presents :
BABY, the musical
The Perfect New Arrival for 2012 as we experience three couples and their pending arrivals! A superb cast and staff bring this to life!!
The Town of Clifton Park is pleased to announce its annual Winterfest. Join your friends and neighbors during this day of fun and excitement in and out of the cold! There will be local competitions, winter activities, family fun and more!
Where: Albany CrossFit, 444 Sand Creek Road, behind Colonie Center
Cost: Free for spectators, $50 for competitiors
Admission for spectators is free when CrossFit Albany hosts more than 200 athletes from New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts in the Tristate Throwdown Competition on February 11, 2012.
Ladies 16 and older are invited to a wonderful time of food, fun & pampering.
The morning will start with a wonderful breakfast featuring eggs, chocolate, fresh fruit, chocolate & a carving station.
This workshop is for anyone who has ever kept a journal (or wanted to start one!). This "tour" of visual journaling will feature several opportunities to experiment with visual expression, as well as some writing practice along the way.
You're invited to Bath & Body Works' Valentine's Day Party! Come and Be our Valentine from 10am - 4pm and get treated to special offers throughout the day.
If you enjoy our Art for All sessions, then you will love Play for All. Museum educators will be in the galleries during regular museum hours on Saturdays
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create
decorative designs.
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM). Schedule is subject to change, please call (518) 463-4478 to confirm.
Now that marriage equality has passed in New York State, the Hudson Pride Foundation is sponsoring the LOVE BALL, a place where local couples can get married surrounded by their friends, family, and neighbors!
Where: The Historic Broadalbin Hotel 1854 Restaurant 59 West Main Street, Broadalbin, NY
Cost: $95 Per Couple, $50 Per Person
Bring your sweetheart, find a sweetheart or invite the family! Valentine's Day weekend. FAB Productions presents Spats and Mugsy a rollicking 1920's Murder Mystery Musical dinner theatre show.
Where: The Children's Museum of Science and Technology
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Explore the world of science through a variety of hands-on experiments in this overnight adventure. Campers will do cool things like create crystals, experiment with sticky water and build simple machines out of Legos?!
Where: Massry Center for the Arts 1002 Madison Ave Albany NY
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
The acclaimed Hyperion String Quartet will join the Saint Rose Camerata in a performance of music by Dvorak, Boccherini and Mozart. Described as "vivacious" by New York City's WQXR public radio and "a single living breathing organism - bringing grand and glorious life to the music" by Classical Voice of North Carolina
Where: McIntyres Pub 795 Third Avenue Watervliet NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Bill Winchester and Van Young are two talented musicians and entertainers that make up the duo known as Winchester & Young, and they deliver a mix of sweet harmonic tones and rock and roll oldies. They encourage crowd participation and may even share a joke or two for added fun. Put these two in a great Pub like McIntyres and there has to be magic.
Where: Old Songs Community Arts Center, Voorheesville
Cost: $20
"Exuberant and rhythmic, somehow both wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness," says the Boston Globe about Hanneke Cassel's fiddle playing. She is accompanied by Ariel Freedman on cello and Chris Lewis on guitar.
Chris Shaw and Bridget Ball in concert at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on Sat. Feb. 11 at 8pm. You'll be captured forever 'neath the North Country's spell as you listen to their music, laugh at Chris's tall tales, and maybe even get up to dance to the Cold River Waltz.
On Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m., Bootlegger's On Broadway will host "The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour," featuring comedians Aaron David Ward, Dave Cooperman and Deric Harrington.
Come on out to Zaika's Bar every Friday and Saturday for live music, great drinks and a whole lot of fun. These are all ages shows and there's no cover charge!!!
AMUSE BOUCHE Blue Point Oyster on The Half Shell with a Champagne Mignonette
or Country Pate Served on Toasted Crostini with Cornichons SOUP Lobster Veloute
When: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 until Wed, Feb 29, 2012
| 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Sorelle Gallery, Stuyvesant Plaza,, 1475 Western Avenue, Albany
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sorelle Gallery is honored to present " Below the Bassline", Works on Jazz by Wren Panzella. These new compositions pull the viewer into the kinetic embodiment of JAZZ through Panzella's bold mark making while using abstract multipoint dimensions.
Sweetheart Breakfast
All you can eat sweetheart breakfast at the Menands Frehouse. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, home fries, Irish soda bread, Danish, pastries, doughnuts, coffee, tea, and juices are being offered. Cost: adults $7. Seniors $6. And children 5-12 $5.
Where: The Children's Museum of Science and Technology
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Valentines Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. Visit CMOST and participate in one of our "lovely" activities. We'll read the story I Love Bugs by Philemon Sturges, meet some of our resident bugs and make a love bug to take home.
Join The Adirondack School for its annual Penne Pasta Fundraiser. Enjoy a three course meal complete with a salad, penne pasta entree, and many home made desserts. Vegetarian and meat sauces are available with meatballs by request!
Where: Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Niskayuna 12309
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Mid-Winter Summer Blowout at the Schenectady JCC Sunday, Feb 12 12:00p to 4:00p
at Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Schenectady, NY Overcome the winter blues at the JCC's Mid Winter Summer Blowout!
Where: Shen. Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park
Cost: $20 Pre-Registration $25 at the door $
The Jewish Women's Connection Presents the Capital Region's 7th Annual Spa for the Body & Soul "Nurture your Spirit, Change the World" Featuring Kaila Lasky, "From Drama Queen to Shabbat Queen"
Please join us for an Open House designed for the parents of prospective Pre-K 3& 4 through 5th Grade girls, Sunday, February 12 at 1 p.m. Meet teachers, students and parents who can answer your questions and tell you about our outstanding academic program and educational philosophy.
When: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 until Tue, Feb 14, 2012
| 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Cafe 217. 12 1/2 Delaware Ave. Albany Ny
Cost: $35.00 per person + tax, tip, and bar
ABB EVENT PRODUCTIONS AND J.A.M. PRODUCTIONS present Dinner and Vagina! Join us as we present Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" up close and personal after you enjoy a fabulous three course meal prepared by Suzie's staff at Cafe 217.
When: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 until Sun, Mar 4, 2012
| 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: 509 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY
Cost: free
Mother Teresa Academy in Clifton Park is hosting two Open House events for prospective students and their families. On Sunday, February 12th and Sunday, March, 4th from 1pm - 3pm families are invited to tour the school and meet the principal, teachers and staff.
Where: Ten Broeck Mansion: 9 Tenbroeck Pl Albany, NY 12210
Cost: $115 per couple
Spend your Valentine's day relaxing in the elegant rooms of Abraham Ten Broeck's 1798 mansion. Feast on a mouthwatering six-course dinner. Dinner is $115 per couple and includes a sparkling aperitif, wine pairing, tax and gratuity.
All college students are invited to party at Kokopellis Halo's Lounge where DJ Joey G will spin his magic and you will dance until you drop. This an alcohol free night
Where: Capital Bauer Office, 500 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12203
Cost: $75.00 per person
DOT Regulations Part 382.603 requires that all persons designated to supervise operators of commercial motor vehicles who hold CDL's receive at least 2 hours of training on alcohol misuse and controlled substance use. Supervisors should use this training to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to submit for testing.
Where: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will hold their Valentine's Day Romance Mini-Used Book Sale on Tuesday, February 14 on the 1st floor of the Library.
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art & University Club
Cost: $15
At the Albany Institute (125 Washington Avenue) and University Club (141 Washington Avenue) This Valentine's Day, revisit the toys and games of your childhood with a guided tour of "Kid Stuff" at the Albany Institute
Where: Proctors Theater, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Cost: $25 in Advance, $35 Day of Show
This hilarious show features four headlining comedians, Vanessa Hollingshead, Vic Henley, Rodney Laney and Jessica Kirson, (seen on Comedy Central and NBC's Last Comic Standing) each discussing their unique views on relationships, love and life.
Where: Assembly Hall, Campus Center, UAlbany Uptown Campus
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Adam Johnson will read from his most recent work, The Orphan Master's Son (2012), a novel set in North Korea that brings to life its prison camps, orphanages, economic misery, routine corruption, and palaces of the bureaucratic elite.
What is a "professional tool kit?" Hear from a panel of experts who have assembled their professional tool kit and are using it to advance their careers.
Let's continue the conversation from January's successful program with the first part of the series on the Regions Nonprofits. Hear from industry experts on how nonprofits are sharing resources to strengthen their place in the market while maintaining their own identity.
Having an Extraordinary Relationship: 3 Simple Strategies to Enliven Your Love. On this call you'll discover: Three powerful strategies for creating deep connections in your relationship.
Ladies are always welcome; but on Wednesdays, EVERY WEDNESDAY, we offer ladies $5.00 Wines and Cocktails, along with specials. Come enjoy the ambiance and meet new people or greet friends.
Cost: $8 general public / $4 seniors, UAlbany faculty & staff and students
The bel canto works of Vincenzo Bellini are performed by Victoria Tralongo, Vedrana Kalas and Kelly Hutchinson as well as Mosaic artists and select students from UAlbany with Joshua Tanis on piano.
Social Media Marketing Made Simple, by Constant Contact
In this information-packed, Constant Contact-developed seminar will review the essential strategies and best practices a business or organization should understand in order to successfully get started with social media marketing.
Literacy tutors work with adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, and/ or math skills, study for the GED, or learn English as a Second Language. We offer one-to-one as well as small group instruction so you can decide wish type of tutoring would work best for you.
Where: Palace Theater, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Cost: $27, $32
Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Now, get ready for The Pink Floyd Experience as they present "Wish you were here" live in its entirety!
Irish dogs come home. A Celtic homecoming kicks off President's weekend at Saint Thomas School in Delmar when one of the world's foremost Celtic rock bands, Hair of the Dog, performs there on Friday, February 17th.
Come on out to Zaika's Bar every Friday and Saturday for live music, great drinks and a whole lot of fun. These are all ages shows and there's no cover charge!!!
Where: Dee Dees Tavern 647 Watervliet Shaker Rd Latham NY
Cost: Open to the Public
Winchester & Young will perform at Dee Dees Tavern in Latham. These two really talented musicians, Bill Winchester and Van Young, deliver a wide range of music from various artists and encourage the crowd to sing along.
When: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 until Sun, Feb 19, 2012
| 9:00 AM
Where: The Joyful Quilter
Cost: $150.00
Our Quilt Camp is held in our classrooms at the quilt shop. We call it camp because you come with all your projects you need to complete (or start) and will occupy the classrooms (camp out) for three days.
Cost: $15 for adults/ $5 for kids age 5 to 12 / Free under 5
Mac 'n Cheese is a favorite food of all ages! Come to the Albany Marriott in Colonie and taste 30 different varieties of the dish, prepared by local restaurants. Then, vote for your favorites!
If you enjoy our Art for All sessions, then you will love Play for All. Museum educators will be in the galleries during regular museum hours on Saturdays
The Old Hellebergh Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will be providing an overview of how to begin tracing your lineage to a family member that served or aided the cause of the American Revolution.
Where: Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Free and open to the public. Featuring cello students from the Capital Region. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON MORE CELLO EVENTS. ABOUT CELLIST RICHARD AARON
Come and meet some of the many available pets that are being fostered and looking for a forever home. We also encourage interested people to join us in the rewarding work that rescue offers.
Where: 7th Floor Librarians Room, New York State Library
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Solomon Northup was a free black man living in Saratoga Springs, New York, when in 1841 he was lured into leaving the state, and was sold into slavery. After being rescued nearly twelve years later, he authored a book, Twelve Years a Slave, about his life. What happened to Northup after he returned home?
A Valentine Dance Party featuring "The Georgie Wonders Orchestra" with Brian D & Kit Pettit. Hors D'oeuvres, Door Prizes 50/50, Stupid Cupid Dance Contest. Dessert Buffet. Partial Proceeds to benefit "The Ronald McDonald House."
Where: Costanzo's Riverside Restaurant 405 Hudson River Road(Route 32) Waterford, NY
Cost: $25 per person
Winchester & Young share the love and celebrate with a Valentines Dinner Dance. Make your Valentines Dinner Dance reservations now and Join Winchester & Young
at Costanzo's Riverside Restaurant on Saturday February 18th for a Valentines
Dinner Dance that is sure to be fun. The cost is $25 per person and includes
hors d'oeuvres at 6:00 and an Italian Buffet dinner including desert, soda and
coffee at 7:00 with Winchester & Young performing your favorite songs for
dancing with your sweetheart and singing out loud from 8:00 to 11:00.
Iridescence Jan Vinci, flautist & Karlinda Caldicott, harpist Saturday, Feb. 18th 7:00PM St. Jude the Apostle Church 43 Brookside Ave. Wynantskill, NY $15.00 Adults and $10.00 Seniors & Students
Come on out to Zaika's Bar every Friday and Saturday for live music, great drinks and a whole lot of fun. These are all ages shows and there's no cover charge!!!
Mainstream Hair Studio will be holding a cut-a-thon to raise money to build a new playground for Bradt Elementary School. Due to current budget cuts this will not allow for the upgrade of the outdated and run down playground.
When: Sat, Feb 18, 2012 until Sun, Feb 19, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Academy of the Holy Names
Cost: $5.00 or $4.50 with a print out of this ad
DAR Antiques Show and Sale The Tawasentha Chapter of the NSDAR presents our 41st Annual Antiques Show and Sale 49 vendors Food by Kalico Kitchen Appraisers Available
When: Today until Sat, Dec 29, 2012
| 10:00 PM to 2:30 AM
Where: Cilla Valenti Pub, 729 Pawling Avenue, Troy, NY
Cost: Free
Come to Villa Valenti Pub on Pawling Ave in Troy, NY every Friday & Saturday Night and enjoy free karaoke, dance music and music videos courtesy of mobile / wedding DJ Kenny Casanova.
When: Today until Sun, May 20, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: Standard Admittance Rates
George Washington-farmer, military hero, founding father of the United States. He is our best known president and doubtless our most pictured president. In life, Washington gained the respect and admiration of his countrymen.
When: Today until Sat, Jun 30, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: Standard Admittance Rates
Since its invention, glass has been a critical medium for almost every field and purpose, ranging from elaborate fine art work to practical household items and everything in between.
When: Today until Sun, Feb 26, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: Standard Admittance Rates
On the Civil War home front and on the battlefields, Albany residents played key roles in providing for the medical care of the sick and wounded. The exhibition examines the medical concerns and necessities of the war through the objects, photographs, broadsides, and letters.
When: Today until Sun, Mar 4, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: Standard Admittance Rates
Slinky's, Wooly Willys, Whee-los, Magic Eight Balls, Magic Yo-Yo's, Etch A Sketch, Spirographs, Colorforms, Matchbox' Cars, PEZ Dispensers, LEGO's, Erector sets, Lionel Trains, Tonkas, Hot Wheels, Frisbee's, G.I. Joes, BarbieTM Dolls, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, and Mr. Potato Head brought hours of fun and entertainment to kids throughout the 1950s and 60s
When: Today until Sun, Mar 25, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: Standard Admission
Before F. W. Woolworths', or Whitney's, or even Myer's department store in Albany, there was Pease Great Variety Store located in the Temple of Fancy at 518 Broadway. From the 1840s to the 1860s Pease's store was something of an upscale "Five and Dime," where Albany families could purchase fancy goods, toys, household items, children's books, and games.
PLEASE HELP us to raise money for families devastated by Hurricane Irene. This is an online fundraiser and these products are great gift giving ideas. Rada Manufacturing will donate 40% of the profits
When: Today until Wed, Feb 15, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Sand Lake Center for the Arts
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The Gallery at the Sand Lake Center presents an exhibit from Jan. 1 - Feb 15 of the the wonderfully complex visual world of master printmaker Bill Skerritt.
When: Today until Fri, Mar 2, 2012
| 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Community Scholarship program has been established by the Friends to assist deserving students in realizing their educational dreams.
When: Today until Sat, Mar 3, 2012
| 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: All Saints on the Hudson, Stillwater
Cost: $10 per class (discounts offered)
Are you looking to start 2012 off on the right foot? Are you stuck in an exercise rut? Are you looking for a positive, healthy change? Come check out Boot Camp classes with Evolution Fitness.
When: Today until Thu, Feb 9, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: Sorelle Gallery, Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Join us as we celebrate the New Year and our fifth year in operation! The Gallery will showcase eight outstanding artists who have been a part of Sorelle Gallery since the beginning.
When: Today until Sat, Mar 3, 2012
| 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208
Cost: Free to JCC Members/$10 for JCC Guests
Teens, ages 13-17, can spend Saturday nights at the JCC playing sports and hanging out with friends. Events begin January 14, 2012 through March 10, 2012, from 7-9 PM at the Albany JCC
When: Today until Thu, May 31, 2012
| 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Samuels WiFi Cafe - Alplaus, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sue Clarks gorgeous American Western Photography Show is January 14th - May 31st, 2012, at Samuels, a Wi-Fi cafe, at 258 Alplaus Avenue, Alplaus, NY. See cowboys and girls, horses, and Navajo Code Talkers of WWII.
When: Today until Wed, Feb 22, 2012
| 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: East Line Books
Cost: $150
For Beginners-Advanced Instructor: Robyn Ringler. This class for adults will cover memoir and fiction. Please bring 6 copies of a creative writing piece to class up to 1000 words. During class, we will critique your piece in a supportive environment and discuss the elements of fiction and memoir.
Fighting Arthritis has never been so easy?or delicious. The Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern NY announces the formal partnership with New Skete Kitchens with the commencement of a fundraising campaign.
When: Today until Tue, Feb 14, 2012
| 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: East Line Books, 1714 Route 9, Clifton Park, New York
Cost: $65
4-Week Creative Writing Class for Homeschoolers Ages 7-10. Instructor: Robyn Ringler This class will cover many aspects of creative writing including writing stories, personal essays, journaling and more.
When: Today until Wed, Feb 29, 2012
| 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Maimonides School 404 Partridge St Albany, NY 12208
Cost: 65 for six week course, first class free
Money Matters will present Judaism's approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives.
When: Today until Thu, Feb 23, 2012
| 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: East Line Books, 1714 Route 9, Clifton Park, New York
Cost: $65
In this class, you can work on ongoing projects or start new short stories, personal essays, journals, blogs or do other types of writing. We will study how editing and revision can enhance your writing
When: Today until Sun, Feb 5, 2012
| 8:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: James L Meader Little Theatre on Russell Sage campus in Troy
Cost: $15 student/ senior, $18 pre-sale, $20 at the door
It's Robert's birthday. He's 35, he lives in NYC, and he's single. His friends, most of them married and all of them couples, have gathered at his apartment to give him a surprise party and to wish him the best.
When: Today until Sat, Mar 3, 2012
| 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Strolling Village Artisans, Ballston Spa
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Vignettes on RED a mixed media exploration by michele merges martens Opening Reception, Friday, February 3, 2012, 6pm - 9pm As part of Ballston Spa's First Friday Celebrations Strolling Village Artisans presents "vignettes on RED"
When: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 until Fri, Feb 24, 2012
| 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Shenendehowa Adult Community Center
Cost: $12
Classes are offered Fridays as snow conditions allow. All ages and families are welcome.
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