Thursday, February 8, 2007
Northern Lights presents The Nothing, Rust of Red, Three Word Murder, This Never Happens, and Oakland at 7 pm. Tickets cost $6 in advance or $8 on the day of the show.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall features Nadie Salerno-Sonnenberg and The Assads at 8 pm. Musical performances include pieces from Argentina, Romania, and Spain, as well as works by Bach, Piazzolla, and Bartok. Tickets cost $20 for students, and $29 or $32 for adults.
WAMC hosts David “Fathead” Newman at the Linda Norris Auditorium. Newman is well known for his expertise on the saxophone and has performed with various artists including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Hank Crawford. The show begins at 8 pm. Tickets cost $30.
Friday, February 9, 2007
The Student Senate holds a video game tournament and LAN party in the McNeil Room from 6 pm to 10 pm. Participants need to bring their own laptops. Admission is free.
Cirque Eloize performs at Proctor’s Theatre from February 9 to February 11. The troupe travels the world to entertain with circus acts combined with dance, music, and theater. The show begins at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets cost $19.75, $29.75, $34.75, or $39.75. Children 17 years old and under will receive a $10 discount.
The RPI Players present “An Evening of Performance” at the Playhouse. The show will take place on February 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 8 pm and on February 11 at 2 pm. Tickets cost $5 with RPI ID, $8 for non-RPI students and seniors, or $10 for general admission.
The Egg features Paul Brady at 8 pm. Brady is one of Ireland’s greatest singers and songwriters, with a reputation for his folk and rock music. The concert begins at 8 pm. Tickets cost $24.
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall hosts Grammy winner Maria Schneider at 8 pm. Schneider has gained renown as a jazz composer and conductor. Tickets cost $39 or $42.
The Palace Theatre celebrates Black History Month with the Third Annual Step Show at 8 pm. Tickets cost $17 for students and $22 for adults.
EMPAC showcases “Frozen Mommy|Tere O’Connor Dance,” held at the WMHT studio in Rensselaer Tech Park. The event begins at 8 pm on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $5 for students and seniors, or $15 for general admission. Students with RPI ID will be admitted free of charge.
Ground Zero hosts its Open Mic Night at the Nugent Hall Basement at 8 pm. Those who wish to perform should arrive early to reserve space. Admission is free.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Northern Lights hosts Kittiefest, Kittie, Walls of Jericho, Dead to Fall, 36 Crazyfists, In this Moment, Beyond All Reason, Sofa Kingz, and In Traction at 7 pm. Tickets cost $14 in advance or $16 on the day of the show.
The Egg sponsors Les Ballets Africains, who will perform traditional dance, music, acrobatics, and storytelling using ancient tribal instruments. Tickets cost $12 for children, $20 for seniors, and $24 for adults. The event begins at 8 pm with a free pre-performance talk at 7:15 pm.
Chris Thile performs at The Egg at 7:30 pm. Thile cites as influences Jimmie Rodgers, Gillian Welch, and The White Stripes. Special guests include Bryan Sutton and Sometymes Why, a trio featuring Kristin Andreassen, Aoife O’Donovan, and Ruth Ungar. Tickets cost $22.
UPAC presents the spring Battle of the Bands in the McNeil Room. The event begins at 8 pm. Admission is free.
The Palace Theatre showcases comedian Christopher Titus at 8 pm. Titus is a standup comic that pushes his humor to the edge. Tickets cost $34.50.
Emma Willard School holds a performance by the Fine Arts Quartet at Kiggins Hall. The show includes works from Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. Tickets cost $11 for students or $22 for general admission. The concert begins at 8 pm.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Rusted Root and Jazzam perform at Northern Lights at 7 pm. Tickets cost $18 in advance or $20 on the day of the show.
