Thursday, February 22, 2007
New Riders of the Purple Sage perform at The Egg at 7:30 pm. Group members include guitarist David Nelson, pedal steel wizard Buddy Cage, guitarist Michael Falzarano, and bassist Johnny Markowski. Tickets cost $24.
Friday, February 23, 2007
EMPAC presents Stop.Watch, a screening of music videos that include rock, pop, and electronic music. The event begins at 7 pm at the RPI Playhouse. Admission is free.
Black Students Alliance celebrates Black History Month by holding a fashion show at the McNeil Room. The show begins at 7 pm.
Northern Lights features WEQX Presents, The Ataris, Asobi Seksu, and Wax on Radio at 7 pm. Tickets cost $12.
Keller Williams performs his folk songs at The Egg. Williams is a singer-songwriter and a guitarist with music that reflects his views on life and his innovative style. Tickets cost $22. The show begins at 8 pm.
The Egg showcases Oregon at 8 pm. The band blends Indian and western classical music with jazz, folk, and avant-garde styles. Members include guitarist Ralph Towner, woodwind instrumentalist Paul McCandless, bassist Glenn Moore, and percussionist Mark Walker. Tickets cost $24.
Rensselaer Pride Alliance hosts the Annual Charity Drag Show at the West Hall Auditorium. The event begins at 8 pm. Tickets cost $3 in advance for students, $5 for students at the door, $5 for non-students in advance, or $7 for non-students at the door.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Jungle Jack performs a live show at Proctor’s Theatre which features a variety of his favorite animal friends as well as stories and footage taken from his adventures. The event begins at 2 pm. Tickets cost $19.75, $24.75, $29.75, or $32.75. There is a $10 discount for children 17 and under.
Skidmore College presents The Manhattan String Quartet at the Filene Recital Hall. The show begins at 7:30 pm. For information on tickets, call 580-5320.
Proctor’s Theater presents comedian George Carlin at 8 pm. Carlin has been a renowned American icon for almost 50 years and his humor is still strong today. Tickets cost $29.50 or $44.50.
The Egg hosts Daniel Bernard Roumain and The Mission at 8 pm. Roumain is a composer and violinist who has mixed funk, rock, hip-hop, and classical music together to create his style. The Mission joins Roumain in his performance, featuring instruments such as strings, percussion, and keyboards. Tickets cost $24.
The Palace Theatre holds the theatrical production of “A Far Cry from Freedom: Memories of the House and Field,” a play derived from L. Lloyd Stewart and Dr. Mars Hill. Tickets cost $22. The event begins at 8 pm.
The Sanctuary for Independent Media features Jason Kao Hwans and his Jazz Quartet at 8 pm. Musical pieces include songs from their new CD. Tickets cost $10.
Monday, February 26, 2007
The Gewandhaus Orchestra performs at Proctor’s Theatre at 8 pm. The orchestra originated in Germany and has previously been conducted by famous musicians including Felix Mendelssohn. The performance includes Schumann’s “Symphony No. 1” and Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5.” Tickets cost $29.75, $49.75, $59.75, or $69.75. There is a $10 discount for children 17 and under.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
SUNY Albany welcomes Michael Kammen as part of the Spring 2007 Visiting Writers Series, which is sponsored by the New York State Writers Institute. Kammen is a Pulitzer prize-winning historian whose latest book examines freedom of expression in American democracy. There will be a reading and discussion in the University Art Museum at 7 pm. Admission is free.
Albany College of Pharmacy features “Zulu Love Letter” at 7:30 pm. The play centers around two women who set out to find their daughters in South Africa. For more information, call 445-7200.
