Thursday, October 19, 2006
Capital Repertory Theatre holds “Pure Poe,” a performance by Wynn Harmon entailing three of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories: “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” and “The Masque of the Red Death.” The event starts at 6 pm. Admission is free.
Ground Zero showcases Rose Melberg, indie singer and songwriter at the Nugent Hall Basement. The show also includes Ryan Jenkins and Sea Glass. Admission is $3 and the performance starts at 8 pm.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Northern Lights presents Gwar, The Red Chord, and Muncipal Waste. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 on the day of the show.
Ground Zero holds an Open Mic Night at 8 pm. Admission is free. Coffee and tea will be served.
Stefon Harris visits The Egg to perform his newest works. Some of his jazz pieces include an original suite titled “The Gardneer Meditations” and a tribute to Ellington called “African Tarantella, Dances with Duke.” Tickets are $24. The concert begins at 8 pm.
Alianza Latina and BSA sponsor a band and comedy show for the STAAR weekend program. The band begins its performance at 8 pm. Comedian Ardie Faqua starts his show at 9:30 pm. Admission is free.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
The Albany Symphony Orchestra showcases “Hooray for Hollywood” at the Palace Theatre. The concert features pianist Kevin Cole and music from various films such as “Star Wars,” “Robin Hood,” and “Gone with the Wind.” The show begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets range from $10.50 to $21 for children, $16 to $37 for seniors, or $21 to $42 for adults.
Northern Lights hosts S.A.T.O., who will be performing a tribute to Ozzy. The concert also features Swamp Lords, and B.O.X. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 on the day of the show. The performance starts at 7:30 pm.
Madeleine Peyroux visits The Egg to sing a variety of blues, jazz, and folk pieces from her new album “Half the Perfect World.” Richard Julian opens the show at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $29.50.
New Kid Nic, former Mr. RPI and songwriter, visits Ground Zero for a concert at 8 pm. Admission is $1.
The Egg features Ten Foot Five, a company of musicians, including a percussionist and rhythm tap dancers that create music using buckets, metal cans, barrels, and tap shoes. The show starts at 8 pm. Tickets cost $9 for children, $14 for seniors, or $18 for adults.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the Pepsi Arena, along with special guest The Mars Volta. The event starts at 8 pm. Tickets cost $52.50 and are available at the Pepsi Arena box office, select Price Chopper outlets, or online at http://www.pepsiarena.com/.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
The Russian American Kids Circus showcases its young talent at The Egg. The professional stars (ranging from ages 6 to 16) are trained by World-Famous Moscow Circus veterans, and they will be performing acrobatics, unicycling, black light juggling, clowning, precision balancing, and aerial feats. Tickets cost $8 for children or $12 for adults. The show begins at 3 pm.
WAMC hosts Dar Williams, New England songwriter and performer, at the Linda Norris Auditorium. Williams uses traditional folk songs to express the peculiarity and idiosyncrasies of real life. The show begins at 7 pm. Tickets cost $25.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Crossfade, Idols Never Die, and Bi Polar perform at Northern Lights at 7 pm. Admission costs $15.
The Pepsi Arena presents the Cheetah Girls, performing with special guest Vanessa Anne Hudgens. Ticket prices are $29.50 and $39.50. The concert begins at 7 pm.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Northern Lights features Chiodos, Save As Houses, Marks of a Hero, and Enigmatic Heart at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 on the day of the show.
