Thursday, November 2, 2006
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra performs “The Wild Kingdom” concert at Proctor’s Theatre. Musical pieces include Henry Mancini’s “The Pink Panther,” John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” and Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals.” The show starts at 10 am. Tickets cost $4.
Northern Lights holds “Star for the Nite,” a Capital Region talent hunt. Performances include vocalists, dancers, comedians, musicians, and poets. There is a $25 talent registration fee; regular admission is $10. The event begins at 8 pm.
Friday, November 3, 2006
Northern Lights presents 25 ta Life, Four in the Chamber, Hold It Down, Hangmen, Crime Lab, Knives Wide Open, Hooliganism, and Scissor Kick at 6:30 pm. Tickets cost $12.
The Egg showcases the American Songwriters Circle, a mixture of professionals including Pat Alger, Tony Arata, James Dean Hicks, Richard Leigh, and Darren Bessette. Tickets cost $32, and the show starts at 7:30 pm.
Ground Zero presents Band Night, a showcase of bands, including Drewkulele, Apple Jackzzzzz, Number 5 is Alive, SeaGlass, Ryan Jenkins, and more. The show will take place in the Nugent Hall Basement at 8 pm. The suggested donation is $1.
Lavay Smith performs a repertoire of classics from the jazz era with her all-star eight-piece band at The Egg. The concert begins at 8 pm, and tickets cost $22.
Mother’s hosts comedy songwriter Camille West. West mixes humor with her acoustic guitar to entertain the audience. The show starts at 8 pm, and admission is free for RPI students.
Rascal Flatts visits the Pepsi Arena for a performance at 8 pm. The concert includes special guests Gary Allan and Taylor Swift. Tickets cost $60.
Proctor’s Theatre welcomes Grammy-winning folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary. The show begins at 8 pm. Tickets cost $19.75, $43.75, or $52.75. There is a $10 discount for those 17 years old and under.
The BSA sponsors the annual Night of Free Expression, a talent show for students. The event will be hosted by Dana Gilmore, spoken word poet and author. Admission is free; and the event begins at 8 pm.
Saturday, November 4, 2006
A cappella group Partial Credit entertains the audience with an annual performance at Mother’s. The show starts at 6 pm and admission is free.
UPAC Comedy hosts stand up comedian Rob Paravonian in the McNeil Room. The event begins at 8 pm. Admission is free.
Ground Zero showcases Ryan Jenkins, Silversmith, and Mixel Pixel at the Nugent Hall Basement. The show begins at 8 pm and admission costs $3.
The Egg presents The Subdudes, a group performing a variety of blues, folk, R&B, country, funk, and gospel music. Tickets cost $24, and the show begins at 8 pm.
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Tom Chapin performs at The Egg at 1 pm. Chapin is a celebrated singer and songwriter for a young audience, engaging the minds and imaginations of all with his songs. Tickets cost $8 for children or $10 for adults.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall hosts Rockapella, a pop musical group practiced in the art of a cappella. The concert begins at 7 pm. Tickets cost $15 for students, and $26 or $29 for adults.
Proctor’s features La Boheme, a tragic opera drama that appeals to a wide range of music lovers. The performance is sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets cost $19.75, $32.75, $42.75, or $49.75. There is a $10 discount for those 17 years old and under. The show begins at 7:30 pm.
Monday, November 6, 2006
Hélène Grimaud visits Troy Savings Bank Music Hall as a part of the Troy Chromatics Concert series. The renowned pianist will perform pieces from Bach, Chopin, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff. The concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets cost $20 or $25.
