Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Palace Theatre hosts MercyMe at 7 pm. The band has been acclaimed in publications such as The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and USA Today. Special guests include Aaron Shust and Audio Adrenaline. MercyMe will be performing songs from its album Coming Up To Breathe. Tickets cost $25 or $35.
Eliza Gilkyson and Mary Gauthier perform at The Egg at 7:30 pm. Gilkyson and Gauthier team up to entertain the crowd with their urban folk and country noir music. Tickets cost $22.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Northern Lights showcases Everyday Red, Kicked, Pom Pom Death, and Area 95 at 7 pm. Tickets cost $8.
Russell Sage College holds a games night and a trip to Flavor Café. Those interested should meet at the Union Horseshoe at 7:10 pm. Bring $7 for the cafe.
The Egg sponsors ETHEL at 8 pm. ETHEL is a group of musicians performing songs from a wide variety of genres—rock, jazz, classical, and blues, among others. Musical pieces include Byron’s String Quartet No. 2: Four Thoughts on Marvin Gaye and new works from Mary Childs’ Dream House. Tickets cost $22.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
The Albany Citizens Council celebrates the Chocolate Festival at the Washington Avenue Armory. Events include children’s fashion show and entertainment, Radio Disney’s Fun Factory live show, crafts, and chocolate displays. Tickets cost $5 for children and $8 for adults. The event runs from 10 am to 5 pm.
Northern Lights features Lamb of God, Trivium, Machinehead, and Gojira at 7 pm. Tickets cost $24.
UPAC presents the Battle of the Bands finale in the McNeil Room. The event begins at 8 pm. Admission is free.
Roger McGuinn performs at The Egg at 8 pm. McGuinn was a former member of The Byrds, and currently tours the world with his solo show. Tickets cost $24.
WAMC hosts One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at the Linda Norris Auditorium. The play is directed by Amanda Stankovich and is based on Ken Kesey’s novel. The play will take place on March 24 at 8 pm and on March 25 at 2 pm. Tickets cost $12.
The Albany Symphony Orchestra performs at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall at 8 pm. Musical pieces include Child’s Fairy Tales, Tsontakis’ Violin concerto No. 1, and Hermann’s Three Melodrams and Nocturne and Scherzo. For tickets, call 273-0038.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
The Egg features Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players at 3 pm. Roberts is performing his new recording “Meltdown” for the crowd. Tickets cost $8 for children and $10 for adults.
Diagnosis Free performs at the West Hall Auditorium. The event begins at 7 pm. Admission is free.
Northern Lights sponsors L.A. Guns, Vicious Disorder, and Dan Wos Project. The event begins at 7 pm. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $14 on the day of the show.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Lucinda Williams performs at The Egg at 7:30 pm. Williams is a Grammy-award winner with a debut performance at The Egg. Opening the concert is Heartless Bastards. Tickets cost $34.50.
Proctor’s Theatre sponsors the Northeast Ballet Company for its performance in “Stories that Dance.” Tickets cost $6 for children and $7 for adults. The event begins at 8 pm.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
EMPAC hosts Bedlam at the Second Floor Gallery of the Greene Building. The video installation is derived from Robert Daroll’s theater piece involving five performers and their escape from Bedlam, a medieval England insane asylum. The video showcase will take place from 12:30 pm—5 pm during March 28 to March 31. Admission is free.
The Student Christian Organization holds a free car wash at the Armory. The event begins at 12 pm and ends at 3 pm. Donations are accepted.
