Thursday, February 15, 2007
Mastodon, Converge, and Priestess perform at Northern Lights. Tickets cost $14. The event begins at 7 pm.
The Egg features the Jerry Douglas Band at 7:30 pm. Jerry Douglas is a nine-time Grammy winner who incorporates bluegrass, country, rock, jazz, blues, and Celtic melodies into his music. Tickets cost $28.
Canfield Casino hosts The Albany Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 pm. The performance features works from Beethoven and Greek composers, including a special appearance by Georgio Artisto. Ticket prices range from $21 to $42.
Proctor’s Theatre presents Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, starring British actor Michael York. The performance will take place at 8 pm on February 15, 16, and 17, and at 2 pm on February 17 and 18. Tickets cost $19.75, $34.75, $49.75, or $59.75. There is a $10 discount for children 17 and under.
Tierney Sutton performs at the Linda Norris Auditorium at 8 pm. Sutton is well known for her jazz repertoire, winning numerous awards including the 2005 JazzWeek’s Jazz Vocalist of the Year. Tickets cost $23.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Northern Lights showcases The Storm, Afflitus, She is a Liar, Within the Ruins, Ill be Romeo, and Rust of Red at 7 pm. Tickets cost $10.
Saratoga Springs holds its 20th Annual Dance Flurry Festival at various locations. The festival begins at 7 pm on February 16, and at 9 am on February 17 and 18. Events consist of performances by a variety of styles including African, Balkan, Scandinavian, Salsa, Irish, and several others. For more information, call 292-0133.
Ground Zero presents its Open Mic Night at 8 pm. The event will take place at the Nugent Hall basement. Admission is free.
L’ensemble performs at The Egg at 8 pm. The program features music from Perkinson, Handel, Mozart, and Dvorak. Performers include Barry Finclair and Belinda Whitney on the violin and Richard Brice on the viola. Tickets cost $5 for students or $20 for adults.
The Palace Theatre features The Stylistics, The Chi-lites, The Emotions, and The Manhattans for a Valentine’s Day soul jam. Tickets cost $32.50, $37.50, or $42.50. The event begins at 8 pm.
WAMC hosts Nicole Peyrafitte and Pierre Joris at 8 pm. Peyrafitte and Joris celebrate the release of their new CDs “The Ni-Continental Chowder” and “Routes, Not Roots” by performing a selection of their new songs. Tickets cost $15. The event will take place at the Linda Norris Auditorium.
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall presents the Albany Symphony Orchestra in “Mythology.” The performance will contain works from Beethoven, Liaropoulos, Kritsotakis, Theodorakis, and Hadzidakis, with the Choir of St. Sophia Church as special guests. The concert begins at 8 pm. To inquire for tickets, call 273-0038.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Northern Lights showcases Death Before Dishonor, Streetsweeper, Hold It Down, 4 in the Chamber, and Killing Floor. The event begins at 7 pm. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
EMPAC hosts Flux Quartet at the Atrium in the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies. The quartet will perform works from Mathew Welch, Anton Webern, Iannis Xenakis, Giacinto Scelsi, and Alvin Lucier. The event begins at 8 pm. Admission is free.
The Egg presents Flamenco Vivo starring Carlota Santana at 8 pm. Dances are derived from a variety of styles including Caribbean, Latin, and Afro-Latino types. Tickets cost $12 for children, $20 for seniors, or $24 for adults.
WAMC features The Glengarry Bhoys at the Linda Norris Auditorium. The band mixes Celtic music with contemporary elements. Tickets cost $23. The concert begins at 8 pm.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Northern Lights host Q103 Sled Zeppelin and Mrozek at 5 pm. Tickets cost $8 in advance or $10 on the day of the show.
